Canon HF R66 User Manual

PUB. DIE-0466-000B

HD Camcorder

Instruction Manual

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Important Usage Instructions

COPYRIGHT WARNING:

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright own-

ers and be contrary to copyright laws.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFER-

ENCE, 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 opera-

ble 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.

CA-110E identification plate is located on the bottom.

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Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of

with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/

19/EU), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or national legislation

implementing those Directives.

If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above, in accordance with

the Battery Directive, this indicates that a heavy metal (Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium,

Pb = Lead) is present in this battery or accumulator at a concentration above an appli-

cable threshold specified in the Battery Directive.

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 batter-

ies and accumulators. Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible

impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous sub-

stances that are generally associated with EEE. Your cooperation in the correct dis-

posal 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/weee, or www.canon-europe.com/battery.

REGIONS OF USE

The LEGRIA HF R68, LEGRIA HF R67 and LEGRIA HF R66 are in compliance (as of

January 2015) with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below. For details

on other regions where they can be used, make inquiries with the contacts listed at

the end of this instruction manual (A298).

REGIONS

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,

Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong S.A.R., Hungary, Iceland,

Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New

Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slove-

nia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

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Statement on EC directive

Hereby, Canon Inc. declares that the ID0047 is in compliance with the

essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Please contact the following address for the original Declaration of Conformity:

CANON EUROPA N.V.

Bovenkerkerweg 59, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands

CANON INC.

30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan

This product is installed with the WLAN Module which is certified to

standards set by IDA Singapore.

Model

ID0047: LEGRIA HF R68 / LEGRIA HF R67 / LEGRIA HF R66

Complies with

IDA Standards

DB00671

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Trademark Acknowledgements

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

•Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and/or other countries.

• App Store, iPad, iPhone, iTunes and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and

other countries.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trade-

marks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States

and other countries.

• “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are

trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

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

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

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

countries and is used under license.

•The Twitter name and marks are trademarks of Twitter, Inc.

•Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• Wi-Fi Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

•WPS as used on the camcorder’s settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Pro-

tected Setup.

• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

•The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other

countries.

•FlashAir is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

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

respective companies.

•This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.

• “Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video com-

posed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).

•This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be

used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant

video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider

licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied

for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.

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About this Manual and Camcorder

Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF R68 / LEGRIA HF R67

/ LEGRIA HF R66 / LEGRIA HF R606. 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

(A240).

Conventions Used in this Manual

• The following terms are used in this manual:

H When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in mem-

ory”, the term “memory” by itself refers to both.

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

operation.

Important precautions related to the camcorder’s opera-

tion.

Additional notes and topics that complement the basic

operating procedures.

Restrictions, requirements or preconditions regarding the

function described.

AReference page number within this manual.

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

>This arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a

detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to

Using the Menus (A44).

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•Brackets [ ] are used to refer to onscreen controls you need to touch

(menus, buttons, etc.) and to messages as they are displayed on the

screen.

•The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with

a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu

icons refer to the J .

• Illustrations of the camcorder’s screen or a computer’s screen

included in this manual may show only relevant parts of the screen.

•Navigation buttons: The navigation bar at the bottom of the page

offers up to four buttons to let you get quickly to the information you

want to find.

Jump to the general table of contents.

Go to a list of select functions grouped by their uses in real-

life situations. This alternative index can be very useful for

beginners who encounter a particular challenge but are not

sure of what function to use.

Jump to the alphabetical index.

The button with a number in it will take you to the beginning

of the current chapter, where you will find an overview of the

information and related functions covered in that chapter.

Note that the icon itself will change depending on the chapter

you are currently reading.

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•Observe the following precautions while the camcorder’s

ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result

in permanent data loss or damage to the memory.

- Do not open the memory card slot cover.

-Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the cam-

corder.

- Do not change the camcorder’s shooting mode.

-Do not press the ^ button.

- When a USB cable is connected to the camcorder, do not

disconnect the USB cable.

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Table of Contents

Important Usage Instructions................................................2

About this Manual and Camcorder .......................................6

The Camcorder’s Functions in Real-Life Situations............14

Unique functions for special cases......................................14

Getting the look you want...................................................15

Challenging subjects and shooting conditions.....................16

Playback, editing and others...............................................17

H Wireless functions.........................................18

Getting to Know the Camcorder..........................................20

Supplied Accessories.........................................................20

Names of Parts...................................................................22

Preparations................................................................ 27

Charging the Battery Pack...................................................28

Using a Memory Card..........................................................32

Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder .....32

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card .............................33

First Time Settings...............................................................36

Basic Setup........................................................................36

Changing the Time Zone.....................................................39

Initializing the Memory.........................................................40

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder......................................43

Using the Touch Screen .....................................................43

Using the Menus.................................................................44

Operating Modes................................................................50

Basic Recording and Playback .................................. 52

Basic Recording ..................................................................53

Recording Video.................................................................53

Taking Photos....................................................................55

AUTO Mode .......................................................................57

Zooming .............................................................................61

Basic Playback....................................................................65

Playing Back Video.............................................................65

Viewing Photos...................................................................71

Deleting Scenes and Photos...............................................73

Advanced Recording Functions................................. 77

Recording Settings and Shooting Modes............................78

Selecting the Movie Recording Format (AVCHD/MP4) ........78

Selecting the Video Quality .................................................78

H Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/

Memory Card) for Recordings.............................................80

H Dual Recording and Relay Recording............81

Selecting the Shooting Mode..............................................82

Baby Mode.........................................................................84

Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters..............................85

Special Scene Modes.........................................................86

Programmed AE Mode: Adjusting Settings to Match

Your Needs........................................................................89

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Convenient Functions..........................................................90

Slow & Fast Motion Recording............................................90

Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch.................................93

Video Snapshot ................................................................101

Face Detection and Tracking ............................................102

Faders..............................................................................105

When You Want More Control...........................................107

Exposure ..........................................................................107

Focus...............................................................................109

White Balance ..................................................................111

Frame Rate.......................................................................113

Tele Macro .......................................................................114

Recording Audio................................................................115

Audio Scenes...................................................................115

Using Headphones...........................................................116

Advanced Playback and Editing Functions............. 119

Advanced Playback Functions..........................................120

Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from

a Movie.............................................................................120

Playback with Background Music .....................................123

Selecting the Playback Starting Point................................125

Photo Slideshow ..............................................................127

Editing Functions...............................................................129

Dividing Scenes................................................................129

Trimming Scenes..............................................................130

Changing the Thumbnail Image of a Scene.......................132

H Copying Recordings to a Memory Card ......133

H Converting Movies to MP4 Format..............136

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External Connections................................................ 141

Terminals on the Camcorder .............................................142

Connection Diagrams.......................................................143

Playback on a TV Screen...................................................147

Saving and Sharing Your Recordings................................149

Saving Recordings on a Computer ...................................150

Saving Recordings on the Optional CS100 Connect

Station (USB)....................................................................156

H Memory Save: Saving an Entire Memory onto an

External Hard Drive...........................................................157

Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder..........162

H Wi-Fi Functions.................................... 164

Overview of the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions..................165

The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions.....................................170

Using an iOS or Android Device as a Remote Control.......170

Playback via Browser: Viewing Recordings Using a

Web Browser on an iOS or Android Device.......................181

Saving Recordings and Uploading Movies to the Web

Using an iOS Device .........................................................184

Saving Recordings on the Optional CS100 Connect

Station (NFC+Wi-Fi)..........................................................186

Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY........188

Wireless Playback on a Computer ....................................195

Wi-Fi Connection and Settings..........................................198

Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point ..........................198

Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings................................204

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Additional Information............................................... 208

Appendix: Menu Options Lists..........................................209

Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays...........................232

Trouble?.............................................................................240

Troubleshooting................................................................240

List of Messages...............................................................251

Do’s and Don’ts.................................................................269

Handling Precautions........................................................269

Maintenance/Others..........................................................275

Cleaning ...........................................................................275

Condensation ...................................................................275

Using the Camcorder Abroad ...........................................276

General Information ...........................................................278

Optional Accessories........................................................278

Specifications...................................................................282

Reference Tables...............................................................288

Index ..................................................................................293

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The Camcorder’s Functions in

Real-Life Situations

Unique functions for special cases

Keep beautiful memories of baby’s most precious

moments and use the especially designed stamps to

keep track of baby’s growth.

X Baby Mode (A84)

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

golf swing.

X Slow & Fast Motion Recording (A90)

Decorate movies with graphics and stamps.

X Decoration (A93)

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Create a dynamic montage sequence with short cuts.

X Video Snapshot (A101)

Record the best sound possible according to your

shooting situation, such as when attending a speech or

musical performance.

X Audio Scenes (A115)

Getting the look you want

Let the camcorder select the best

settings according to the shooting

scene to get beautiful video and photos.

X N mode (A57)

Make the image brighter or darker

than the exposure set by the

camcorder.

X Exposure (A107)

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Change how smooth or natural

movement looks in your videos.

X Frame Rate (A113)

Give your recordings a professional

cinematic look.

X Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters

(A85)

Choose whether to record in AVCHD or MP4 format.

X Movie Format (A78)

Challenging subjects and shooting conditions

Shoot great video of special scene

situations with minimal settings.

X Shooting Modes (A82)

Obtain natural-looking colors even

under special lighting conditions.

X White Balance (A111)

Optimize the exposure for the desired subject just by touching the

screen.

X Touch AE (A108)

Cinema-look filter

[FILTER 2] (Vivid)

Special Scene shooting

mode [ü Night Scene]

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Keep the subject in focus and the exposure optimized while shooting

a moving subject.

X Face Detection and Tracking (A102)

Playback, editing and others

Save parts of your video as photos or short video snapshot

scenes.

X Capturing Photos/Video Snapshot Scenes (A120)

H Convert your scenes into a smaller file size to upload

to the Web.

X Converting Movies to MP4 Format (A136)

H Save all the recordings in a memory directly onto an

external hard disk, even without a computer.

X Memory Save (A157)

Lock your files to avoid inadvertently deleting or changing them.

X Locking Files from Editing (A69)

Play back scenes or a slideshow of photos with background

music.

X Playback with Background Music (A123)

Enjoy your recordings on a TV.

X HDMI Connection (A143)

X Playback (A147)

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

X Saving Recordings (A150)

Save your recordings effortlessly on the optional CS100 Connect

Station.

X CS100 Connect Station (A156, 186)

H Wireless functions

Use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control while

recording.

X CameraAccess plus (A170)

Use a Web browser on your smartphone or tablet to access and

play back the recordings in the camcorder.

X Playback via Browser (A181)

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Use an iOS app to wirelessly transfer recordings to your iPhone/

iPad and upload them to the Web.

X Movie Uploader (A184)

Share your recordings with Web albums using CANON iMAGE

GATEWAY.

X CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A188)

Use the NFC function to effortlessly connect your

camcorder to your NFC-enabled Android device.

X NFC (A171, 177, 181)

Connect the camcorder to your home network and wirelessly

stream your recordings.

X Media Server (A195)

X Wi-Fi Connection to an Access Point (A198)

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

X Wi-Fi Settings (A204)

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Gett ing to Know the Camcorder

Supplied Accessories

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:

*This guide explains how to download PIXELA’s Transfer Utility LE software,

which allows you to save AVCHD movies to a computer and to transfer music

files to a memory card. For details on using the software, refer to the ‘Transfer

Utility LE Software Guide’ included with the downloaded software.

XCA-110E Compact Power

Adapter (incl. power cord)

BP-718 Battery PackW

XWA-H43 Wide Attachment

(I only)

IFC-300PCU/S USB CableW

XHTC-100/S High Speed

HDMI Cable

Getting Started LeafletW

XTransfer Utility LE

Startup Guide*

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• The camcorder may make a rattling sound if it is shaken

(A246).

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Names of Parts

Left side view

1^ (playback mode) button (A51)

2ON/OFF button

3Memory card slot cover (A33)

4Memory card slot (A33)

5AV OUT terminal (A142, 145)/× (headphones) terminal (A116)

6HDMI OUT terminal (A142, 143)

7USB terminal (A142, 146)

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Right side view

1START/STOP button (A53)

2DC IN terminal (A28)

3Grip belt

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom

lever with your index finger, and the Y

button with your thumb.

4Lens cover switch

Move the lens cover switch down to to open the

lens cover.

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Front view Top view

1Stereo microphone (A115, 230)

2H NFC (near field communication) touchpoint

(A173, 186)

3Speaker (A68)

4Zoom lever (A61)

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Back view Bottom view

1LCD touch screen (A26, 43)

2ACCESS indicator (A8, 53, 55)

3H Wi-Fi antenna (A169)

4POWER/CHG (charge) indicator:

Green - On; Red - Charging (A28)

5Battery attachment unit (A28)

6Serial number

7Tripod socket (A271)

8BATTERY RELEASE switch (A29)

1234

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LCD touch screen

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. By

default, this will turn on the camcorder.

The first time you open the LCD panel,

the initial setup screens will appear and

guide you through the basic settings

(A36).

Adjust the position of the LCD panel

according to the recording conditions.

•The screen is produced using extremely high-precision manufac-

turing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating

to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally

misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no

effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunc-

tion.

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

Handling Precautions (A269), Cleaning (A275).

180°

approx. 90°

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Preparations

Charging the Battery Pack

The first step for using your camcorder is to prepare the power

supply. This section explains how to charge a battery pack.

Using a Memory Card

This section explains the types of memory cards that can be

used and how to insert one into the camcorder.

First Time Settings

When you turn on the camcorder for the first time, you will need

to complete the basic setup and set the camcorder’s language,

date and time, movie format (AVCHD or MP4), and recording

memory (H only).

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

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

as using the touch screen, changing operating modes and using

the menus.

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Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using

the compact power adapter.

1Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

2Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

3Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC

IN terminal.

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2

3

1

3

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Charging the Battery Pack

4Attach 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.

5Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.

• If the camcorder was on, the green POWER/CHG indicator will

go out when you turn off the camcorder. After a moment, the

POWER/CHG indicator will turn on in red (battery pack charging).

The red POWER/CHG indicator will go out when the battery

pack is fully charged.

• If the indicator flashes, refer to Troubleshooting (A246).

• Fully charging the supplied battery pack will take approximately

5hours and 35 minutes.

To remove the battery pack

1Slide d in the direction of the arrow and hold

it pressed down.

2Slide the battery pack and then pull it out.

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Charging the Battery Pack

• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting

the compact power adapter. After turning off the camcorder,

important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until

the green POWER/CHG indicator goes out.

• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the

compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not

expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.

• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do

not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage

converters for overseas travels or special power sources such

as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.

• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures

between 10 °C and 30 °C. If either the ambient temperature

or the battery pack’s temperature is outside the range of

approx. 0 °C to 40 °C, charging will not start.

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Charging the Battery Pack

• If the ambient temperature or the battery pack’s temperature

is low, charging may take longer than usual.

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

off.

•If the power supply was disconnected while charging a bat-

tery pack, make sure the POWER/CHG indicator has gone

out before restoring the power supply.

• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the cam-

corder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack

will not be consumed.

• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. There-

fore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to

ensure a full charge.

• Battery packs for this camcorder can display the remaining

battery time. The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge

it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is com-

pletely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining

recording time will be displayed accurately.

•For details about how to take care of the battery pack, refer to

Battery Pack (A272). For charging times and approximate

usage times, refer to the Reference Tables (A288).

• You can verify the battery charge status of the battery pack

with the 1 > q > [Battery Info] setting.

• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3

times longer than you think you might need.

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Using a Memory Card

Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the

Camcorder

You can use the following types of commercially available SD cards with

this camcorder. We recommend using memory cards rated CLASS 4, 6

or 10*.

As of December 2014, the movie recording function has been tested

using SD/SDHC/SDXC cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and

SanDisk. For the latest information on memory cards that can be used,

visit your local Canon Web site.

* To record movies with a video quality of 50P or 35 Mbps, or to use slow & fast

motion recording, we recommend using memory cards rated CLASS 6 or 10.

** When using an SD memory card without a Speed Class rating or one rated

CLASS 2, you may not be able to record movies.

Memory card type:

. SD card

/ SDHC card

0 SDXC card

SD Speed Class**:

• After repeatedly recording and deleting scenes (fragmented

memory), it will take longer to write data on the memory card

and recording may stop. Back up your recordings and initial-

ize the memory card using the [Complete Initialization] option

(A40).

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Using a Memory Card

■SDXC Cards

You can use SDXC cards with this camcorder. When using SDXC cards

with other devices, such as digital recorders, computers and card read-

ers, make sure that the external device is compatible with SDXC

cards. For more information on compatibility, contact the computer,

operating system or memory card manufacturer.

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

When you turn on the camcorder for the first time, the first screen of the

basic setup will appear. To use a memory card for recording, turn off the

camcorder and insert the memory card before performing the basic

setup. After completing the basic setup (A36), be sure to initialize

the memory card with the camcorder before using it for the first

time (A40).

•About the Speed Class: Speed Class is a standard that indi-

cates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of mem-

ory cards. When you buy a new memory card, look for the

Speed Class logo on the package.

•If you use an SDXC card with a computer OS that is not

SDXC-compatible, you may be prompted to format the mem-

ory card. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent

data loss.

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Using a Memory Card

1Open the LCD panel.

• The camcorder will turn on automatically. If this is the first time

you turn on the camcorder, the language selection screen of the

basic setup will appear.

2Press [ to turn off the camcorder.

•Make sure the POWER/CHG indicator is off.

3Open the memory card slot cover.

4Insert the memory card at a slight angle, with the label facing

toward the lens, all the way into the memory card slot until it

clicks.

• The memory card slot is at a slight angle toward the lens so be

careful not to damage the memory card when inserting it.

5Close the memory card slot cover.

• Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly

inserted.

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SD card

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(lens)

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Using a Memory Card

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.

• Memory cards have front and back sides that are not inter-

changeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direc-

tion can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to

insert the memory card as described in step 4.

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First Time Settings

Basic Setup

The first time you turn on the camcorder, you will be guided by the cam-

corder’s basic setup screens to select the camcorder’s language, set

the date and time, and select the movie format (AVCHD or MP4) and

recording memory (H only). For details on how to use the

touch screen, refer to Using the Touch Screen (A43).

1Open the LCD panel.

•If this is the first time you turn on the camcorder, the language

selection screen will appear.

• You can also press [ to turn on the camcorder.

2Touch the language that you want to be used for onscreen

displays and then touch [æ].

• You can select one of 27 languages. You may need to scroll

down to find your language.

•After you select a language, the [Date Format] screen will appear.

3Touch [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y] or [D.M.Y] to select the date format

you prefer and then touch [æ].

Touch [æ] after selecting a

language

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First Time Settings

•After you select the date format, the [Date/Time] screen will

appear with the first field selected.

4Touch a field you want to change (year, month, day, hours or

minutes).

5Touch [Í] or [Î] to change the field as necessary.

6Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in the

same way.

• Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave it unselected to use

12-hour clock (AM/PM).

7Touch [OK] and then touch [æ].

•After you set the date and time, the [Movie Format] screen will

appear.

8Touch [·] or [¸] to select the movie format and then

touch [æ].

•H After you select the movie format, the [v Rec

Media for Movies] screen will appear, where you can select the

memory where movies will be recorded.

•M Skip to step 11.

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First Time Settings

9Touch [&] (built-in memory) or [8] (memory card) and then

touch [æ].

• When selecting the memory, you can check the available record-

ing time based on the default video quality setting.

•After you select the memory to which you want to record movies,

the [{ Rec Media for Photos] screen will appear.

10 Touch [&] (built-in memory) or [8] (memory card) and then

touch [æ].

• When selecting the memory, you can check the number of pho-

tos that can be recorded, based on a photo size of 1920x1080.

11 Touch [OK].

•The basic setup is complete. The settings you selected will

appear briefly and then the camcorder will be ready to record.

• After completing the basic setup, you can close the LCD panel or

press [ to turn off the camcorder.

•Some buttons, such as [ON], [OFF] or [PHOTO] in some

screens, will appear in English regardless of the language

selected.

• You can change the basic setup settings also later on, using

the camcorder’s menus.

- Language: 1 > q > [Language H]

- Date and time: 1 > q > [Date/Time]

- Movie format: 3 > [Movie Format]

-H Memory used for recording: 3 > [Record-

ing Media] > [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for

Photos]

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First Time Settings

Changing the Time Zone

Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is

Paris. In addition, the camcorder is able to retain the date and time of

another location. This is convenient when you travel so that you can set

the camcorder to match the time of your home location or that of your

destination.

This section requires using the camcorder’s menus. For details about

how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus (A44).

1Open the [Time Zone/DST] screen.

• 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 (A274). The next time

you turn on the camcorder, you will have to perform the basic

setup again.

• You can change the 1 > q > [Power On Using LCD

Panel] setting so that you can turn the camcorder on and off

only by pressing [.

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2Touch ["] to set the home time zone, or [#] to set the time

zone of your destination when you are traveling.

3Touch [Í] or [Î] to set the desired time zone. If necessary,

touch [$] to adjust for daylight saving time.

4Touch [X] to close the menu.

Initializing the Memory

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

(H only) to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.

H At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-

initialized and contains music files for use as background music and

image files for use with the image mix function (image mix frames).

1Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

•Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder

until the initialization is completed.

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2Initialize the memory.

H

M

1Touc h thi s option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than

just clear the file allocation table of the memory.

2If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel]

to cancel the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be

erased and the memory can be used without any problem.

•Initializing a memory will permanently erase all recordings.

Lost original recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you

save important recordings in advance using an external

device (A149).

•Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music

files and images you may have transferred to the memory

card. (H The music files and image mix frames

that come pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored

after it is initialized.)

0 > [1 Other Settings] > q > [Initialize&/8] >

[&Built-in Mem.] or [8 Mem. Card] > [Initialize] >

[Complete Initialization]1 > [Yes]2 > [OK] > [X]

0 > [1 Other Settings] > q > [Initialize8] >

[Initialize] > [Complete Initialization]1 > [Yes]2 > [OK] > [X]

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•M About FlashAir cards: Initializing a FlashAir card with

this camcorder will reset the card’s wireless settings (SSID,

passwords, etc.) to factory settings. We recommend format-

ting FlashAir cards on a computer, using the FlashAir configu-

ration tools.

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Using the Touch Screen

The buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change

dynamically depending on the operating mode and the task you are

performing. With the intuitive touch screen interface you have all the

controls at your fingertips.

1 Touch

Touch on an element displayed on the touch screen.

Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to select a set-

ting from the menus, etc.

2 Drag

While touching the screen, swipe your finger up and down or left and

right across the screen.

Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen pages or to

adjust slider controls like the volume.

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Using the Menus

The 0 (Home) menu is the gateway to most of the camcorder’s func-

tions and settings. In recording mode, the 0 (Home) menu offers

immediate access to some frequently used functions. In playback

mode, it is from the 0 (Home) menu that you will switch between the

movies’ and photos’ index screens. In both modes, from the 0 (Home)

menu you can open the [1Other Settings] menus for more detailed

settings, and also access the camcorder’s various Wi-Fi functions

(H only).

• In the following cases, you may not be able to perform touch

operations correctly.

-Using your fingernails or hard-tipped objects, such as ball-

point pens.

- Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands.

- Applying excessive force with your finger.

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■0 (Home) Menu

1Touch [0] on the top left corner of the screen to open the

0(Home) menu.

2Drag your finger left/right to bring the desired menu to the

center.

• You can also touch [Ï] or [Ð] to bring the icon of the desired

menu to the center.

3Touch the icon of the desired menu to open it.

•See the following table for a description of each menu.

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Menu item

Description

[1 Other Settings] (A48, 210)

Opens the [1 Other Settings] menus, which give you access to

various camcorder settings.

[3 Recording Setup] (recording mode only) (A78 - 81)

In this menu you can select the movie format, video quality, mem-

ory used for recording*, and whether to use dual recording* or

relay recording*.

[Shooting Mode]** (recording mode only) (A82)

The camcorder features a number of shooting modes that offer

the most appropriate settings for a variety of special scenes.

[2 Main Functions] (recording mode only) (A227)

This menu contains functions commonly used while recording,

such as focus and exposure. The [2] button on the right side of

the recording mode screen allows you to open this menu directly,

without going through the 0(Home) menu.

[ Remote Control+Streaming]* (recording mode only) (A170)

Use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control to record with

the camcorder. You can also stream video from the camcorder

and record it on the smartphone or tablet.

[} Photo Playback] (playback mode only) (A71)

Switches the camcorder to photo playback mode and opens the

[}] index screen.

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[y Movie Playback] (playback mode only) (A65)

Switches the camcorder to movie playback mode and opens the

[y] index screen.

[9 Baby Album] (playback mode only) (A65)

Switches the camcorder to playback mode and opens the [9]

index screen, which displays only the scenes you recorded in 9

(Baby) mode.

[ Video Snapshot] (playback mode only) (A65)

Switches the camcorder to movie playback mode and opens the

[¦] index screen, which displays only video snapshot scenes

recorded in AVCHD format.

[— Wi-Fi]* (playback mode only) (A164)

Allows you to access the various Wi-Fi functions, such as upload-

ing recordings to the Web or playing back recordings using a

smartphone.

*Honly.

**The icon shown in the 0 (Home) menu indicates the shooting mode cur-

rently selected.

Menu item

Description

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■Using the Menus

Changing the camcorder’s various settings using the menus is very

easy. Yo u ma ke your selection simply by touching the button of the

desired option. When they appear on the screen, you can touch [K] to

return to the previous screen or [X] to close the menu.

In some screens, you will need to scroll to find the desired option.

The [1 Other Settings] Menu

The [1 Other Settings] menus offer many options to control various

aspects of the camcorder’s operation. For details, refer to the complete

list of settings in the appendix [1Other Settings] Menus (A210).

In the [1 Other Settings] menus, settings are organized under sub-

menus (tabs). For brevity’s sake, these settings are referenced through-

out the manual like this: “1 > q > [Language H]”. In this

example (to change the language), you will need to do the following:

1Touch [0] to open the 0 (Home) menu.

2Drag your finger left/right to bring [1Other Settings] to the

center. Then, touch the icon to open the [1Other Settings]

menus.

Some screens provide additional infor-

mation about the options. In that case,

simply drag your finger up and down

along the column of icons.

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• You can also touch [Ï] or [Ð] to bring the icon of the desired

menu to the center.

3Touch the tab of the desired menu.

4Drag your finger up/down to bring the setting you want to

change into the orange selection bar.

• You can also touch [Í] or [Î] to scroll up/down the menu.

• Menu items not available appear grayed out.

• You can touch any menu item on the screen to bring it directly

into the selection bar.

5When the desired menu item is inside the selection bar, touch

[æ].

6Touch the desired option and touch [X].

• You can touch [X] to close the menu at any time.

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Operating Modes

In this manual, the camcorder’s operating modes are indicated with a

bar of icons. A full icon in blue (N) indicates that the function

described can be used in that particular operating mode; a grayed-out

icon (}) indicates the function is not available in that operating mode.

Icons are divided into movie format, shooting modes and playback

modes.

Movie Format

Refers to AVCHD or MP4 recordings. While recording, you can change

the movie format from the [3 Recording Setup] menu (A226). During

playback, use the index screen button (A67) to switch between play-

back of AVCHD scenes and MP4 scenes.

Recording

When you open the LCD panel or press [, the camcorder will

turn on in recording mode. The shooting mode icons in the operating

modes bar are the same icons used in the shooting mode selection

screen (A82).

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Playback

Press ] to switch the camcorder between recording mode and

playback mode.

In the Playback area of the operating modes bar, the y icon refers to

playing back movies (A65), whether from the [y] index screen (all

scenes), the [9] index screen (only scenes recorded in 9 (Baby)

mode) or the [¦] index screen (only video snapshot scenes recorded

in AVCHD format). The } icon refers to viewing photos from the [}]

index screen (A71).

•H When switching to a playback mode, the mem-

ory selected for playback will be the same one currently used

for recording.

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Basic Recording

This section covers how to easily record video and photos and

explains the convenient N mode. To record using other

shooting modes, use more advanced functions and enjoy full

access to all menu settings, refer to Advanced Recording

Functions (A77).

Basic Playback

This section covers how to play back and delete movies and

photos. For more advanced options, such as playback with

background music, dividing scenes and more, refer to

Advanced Playback and Editing Functions (A119).

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Recording Video

You are now ready to record movies.

1Open the LCD panel to turn on the camcorder.

• You can also press [.

•H By default, movies are recorded in the built-in

memory. You can select the memory that will be used to record

movies (A80).

•Before you begin recording, make a test recording first to

check that the camcorder is operating correctly.

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• By default, the camcorder’s shooting mode is set to N

(A57). You can select a different shooting mode according to

the shooting conditions (A82).

2Slide the lens cover switch down.

3Press Y to begin recording.

•Press Y again to stop recording. The scene will be

recorded to the memory.

• The ACCESS indicator will flash from time to time while the

scene is being recorded.

When you have finished recording

1Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.

2Close the LCD panel or press [ to turn off the cam-

corder.

3Slide the lens cover switch up.

• To protect the lens, keep the lens cover closed when you are

not recording.

•Be sure to save your recordings regularly (A149), especially

after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable

for any loss or corruption of data.

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Taking Photos

You can easily take photos with the camcorder. You can even take pho-

tos simultaneously while recording movies.

•If 1 > q > [Auto Power Off] is set to [iOn], the

camcorder will shut off automatically to save power when it is

powered by a battery pack and is left without any operation

for 3 minutes. Should this happen, turn the camcorder back

on.

• When recording in bright places, it may be difficult to use the

LCD screen. In such cases, you can adjust the LCD backlight

with the 1 > t > [LCD Backlight] setting or adjust the

brightness of the LCD screen with the 1 > t > [LCD

Brightness] setting.

•If you plan on making a long recording while the camcorder is

in a fixed position, such as mounted on a tripod, you can

record with the LCD panel closed in order to conserve the

battery’s power. To use this function, set 1> q >

[Power On Using LCD Panel] to [Off].

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1Open the LCD panel to turn on the camcorder.

• You can also press [.

•H By default, photos are recorded in the built-in

memory. You can select the memory that will be used to record

photos (A80).

• By default, the camcorder’s shooting mode is set to N

(A57). You can select a different shooting mode according to

the shooting conditions (A82).

2Slide the lens cover switch down.

3Touch [PHOTO] to take a photo.

• A green icon (g) and { Ð & (H only) or { Ð

8 will appear momentarily on the screen and the ACCESS indi-

cator will flash as the photo is recorded. However, if you record a

photo while recording a movie, g will not appear.

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When you have finished taking photos

Turn off the camcorder and close the lens cover (A54).

AUTO Mode

When the shooting mode is set to N, the following automatic func-

tions will be activated so you can enjoy shooting video and photos let-

ting the camcorder take care of choosing the optimal settings.

•Smart AUTO (A58): The camcorder will automatically detect the

scene and subject and apply the most appropriate settings.

•Intelligent IS (A60): The camcorder will select the best image sta-

bilization (IS) mode for the shooting conditions.

•Face detection (A102): The camcorder will keep the subject in

focus and correctly exposed and track it as it moves.

•Automatic tele macro (A114): Just bring the camcorder close to a

small subject at full telephoto and you will be able to focus a subject

as close as 50 cm.

The information in the (important precautions) and (addi-

tional notes) sections in the previous pages (A54 - 55) apply

also to photo shooting.

•For details about the approximate number of photos that can

be recorded on a memory card, refer to Reference Tables

(A289).

•Photos cannot be recorded while fading in or fading out a

scene.

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■Smart AUTO

In N mode, the camcorder will automatically detect certain charac-

teristics of the subject, background, lighting conditions, etc. It will then

adjust various settings (focus, exposure, color, image stabilization,

image quality, among others), selecting the best settings for the scene

you want to shoot. The icon in the shooting mode button will automati-

cally change to one of the following Smart AUTO icons.

• Under certain conditions, the Smart AUTO icon that appears

on the screen may not match the actual scene. Especially

when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sun-

set or one of the Blue Skies icons may appear and the colors

may not look natural. In such case, we recommend recording

in ’ mode (A89).

•There are times when the Smart AUTO function cannot detect

the scene, for example when you touch a subject on the

screen (tracking). In such case, N will be displayed as the

Smart AUTO icon.

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Smart AUTO icons

* The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions.

Subject Background

Bright* Blue skies*Vivid colors*

People (stationary) ( )

( )

People (moving)

( )

Subjects other than people,

such as landscapes( ) ( ) ( )

Close objects /

( / )

/

( / )

/

( / )

Subject

Background

Sunset DarkDark +

Spotlight

Dark +

Night

Scene

People (stationary) — —

People (moving) ——

Subjects other than people,

such as landscapes

Close objects— / — —

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■Intelligent IS

Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to select the best image stabilization

option based on your shooting method. When the shooting mode is set

to N or 9, the Intelligent IS icon will change to one of the following

icons. In other shooting modes, you can set the image stabilization

manually (A214).

*You can use the 1 > p > [Intelligent IS] setting to change whether

Powered IS is available when Intelligent IS is activated.

Shooting method Icon

Most general situations / Zoomed out (zoomed

toward T) / Following subjects at a distance

moving left or right

Ä (Dynamic IS)

Zoomed in (zoomed toward S), while remaining

stationary, on subjects at a distance È (Powered IS)*

Close-up of a subject Â (Macro IS)

When using a tripod Ã (tripod mode)

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Zooming

Use the zoom lever on the camcorder to zoom in and out. You can

change the zoom speed with the 1 > p > [Zoom Speed] set-

ting (A212). Additionally, when the shooting mode is set to a mode

other than N or 9, you can select the zoom type (optical,

advanced or digital) with the 2 > [Zoom Type] setting (A227).

Move the zoom lever toward T (wide angle) to zoom out. Move it

toward S (telephoto) to zoom in.

•Keep at least 1 m away from the subject. At full wide angle,

you can focus on a subject as close as 1cm. Using tele

macro (A114), you can focus on a subject as close as

50 cm at full telephoto.

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■Framing Assistance

Sometimes, while zooming in on a very far subject (large zoom ratio),

you might momentarily “lose” the subject as it moves out of the frame.

In this case, you can use the framing assistance function to temporarily

zoom out a little and make it easier to find the subject.

1Press and hold [ ] to zoom out momentarily.

• The original zoom position is indicated by a white frame.

2Reframe the shot so the desired subject is within the white

frame.

• You can use the zoom lever to change the size of the frame.

3When the desired subject is correctly framed, release [ ].

• The camcorder will zoom in on the area indicated by the white

frame.

• When 1 > p > [Zoom Speed] is set to [YVariable],

the zoom speed will be faster in recording standby mode than

when actually recording, except when pre-recording (A229)

is activated.

•With the 1 > p > [Zoom Position at Startup] setting,

you can tell the camcorder to memorize the zoom position

when you turn it off, so the zoom position will be the same the

next time you turn on the camcorder.

• The optional WD-H43 Wide-converter and FS-43U II Filter Set

cannot be attached to this camcorder.

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■I Using the Supplied WA-H43 Wide Attachment

You can attach the supplied WA-H43 Wide Attachment to the cam-

corder to reduce the focal length and achieve a wider angle of view.

When using the wide attachment, perform the following procedure to

optimize the camcorder’s settings.

1Place the wide attachment on the lens making sure the align-

ment index is facing up.

2While lightly pressing on the wide attachment, turn it clock-

wise.

•You can select the initial size of the framing assistance white

frame with the 1 > p > [Framing Assistance] setting.

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3Turn on the optimization of settings for the wide attachment.

•¿ will appear on the screen.

0 > [1 Other Settings] > p > [Wide Attachment] >

[i On] > [X]

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Playing Back Video

1Press ] to display the playback index screen.

• You can press ] repeatedly to switch back and forth

between recording mode and playback mode.

• You can press ] when the camcorder is off to turn it on

directly in playback mode.

•The index screen that appears will depend on the recording

mode that was used previously.

2In the index screen, look for the scene you want to play back.

If necessary, change the index screen displayed.

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• To open the [¦] index screen (only video snapshot scenes

recorded in AVCHD format) or the [9] index screen (Baby album

with only scenes recorded in 9 mode):

• When the index screen button appears on the screen, you can

also select the memory selected for playback (H only)

and the format of the scenes displayed (A67).

• Drag your finger right/left (2a) or touch [Ï] or [Ð] (2b) to display

the previous/next index screen.

0 > [Video Snapshot] or [9 Baby Album]

2a 2a

2b

Visual bar shows the rela-

tive location of the current

index screen.

AVCHD movies:

Scene information

(A 70)

MP4 movies:

Folder name. The last 4 digits represent

the recording date (1103 = November 3)

Recording date Timeline (A 125)

[Edit] button (A 231): To

delete recordings, divide

scenes, etc. You can also

lock it (A 69) to protect

your recordings.

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3Touch the desired scene to play it back.

• The camcorder will play back the scene selected and continue

until the end of the last scene in the index screen.

• Touch the screen to display the playback controls. During play-

back, the playback controls will disappear automatically after a

few seconds without operation.

To change the memory (H only) or movie format to play

back

With the index screen button (A 65), you can select the memory

selected for playback (H only) and the format of the scenes

displayed. The icons shown in the index screen button may differ, or the

button may not appear on the screen depending on the camcorder

model and index screen currently displayed.

H From the [y] index screen:

H From the [9], [¦] or [}] index screen:

M From the [y] index screen:

Touch the index screen button > Memory to play back (& or 8)

> Movie format (· or ¸) > [OK]

Touch the index screen button > Memory to play back (& or 8)

> [OK]

Touch the index screen button > Movie format (· or ¸) >

[OK]

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To adjust the volume

1During playback, touch the screen to display the playback

controls.

2Touch [Ý], touch [Ø] or [Ù] to adjust the volume, and

touch [K].

Playback controls

1Stop the playback.

2Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump to the pre-

vious scene.

3Pause the playback.

4Display the volume (A68) and background music mix balance

(A123) controls.

5Decoration (A93).

6AVCHD scenes only: Capture a video snapshot scene (A120).

7Fast playback* backward/forward.

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8AVCHD scenes: Recording date and time.

MP4 scenes: Recording date.

9Jump to the beginning of the next scene.

10 Resume the playback.

11 Capture the displayed frame as a photo (A122).

12 Slow playback** backward/forward.

*Touch several times to increase the playback speed to 5x → 15x → 60x nor-

mal speed.

** Touch several times to increase the playback speed to 1/8x → 1/4x normal

speed.

Locking files

In playback mode, you can use the lock files function to disable

the [Edit] button and prevent inadvertently deleting or changing

your recordings.

Set 1 > q > [Lock Files] to [C On].

• The [Edit] button will change to [C] and will be grayed out.

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•You can use the 1 > t > [Display Date/Time] setting

to choose whether to display the recording date (MP4 scenes)

or date and time (AVCHD scenes) when you play back

scenes.

•In the index screen for MP4 scenes you can touch [I] and

then touch a scene to display details about the scene, such

as the scene’s video quality, length and recording date and

time. Touch [K] twice to return to the index screen.

•Video snapshot scenes recorded in MP4 format can be

played back only from the [y] index screen.

• Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief

stops in video or sound playback between scenes.

•Sound will not be output from the built-in speaker while head-

phones or the supplied High Speed HDMI cable is connected

to the camcorder.

• You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies

recorded on or copied onto a memory card using another

device.

•About fast/slow playback:

- You may notice some anomalies (blocky video artifacts,

banding, etc.) in the playback picture. Also, sound will not

be output.

-The speed indicated on the screen is approximate.

-Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous

frame reverse.

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Viewing Photos

1Press ].

2Open the [}] index screen.

•H If necessary, change the memory selected for play-

back (A67).

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3Look for the photo you want to view.

• Drag your finger right/left (3a) or touch [Ï] or [Ð] (3b) to display

the previous/next index screen.

4Touch the photo you want to view.

• The photo is displayed in single photo view.

• Drag your finger left/right to browse through the photos one by

one.

Playback controls

3b

3a

3b

3a

Folder name. The last four digits

represent the recording date

(1103 = November 3).

Visual bar shows the

relative location of the

current index screen.

[Edit] button (A 231): To

delete photos, etc. You

can also lock it (A 69) to

protect your recordings.

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1Slideshow (A127).

2Return to the [}] index screen.

3Photo jump

Touch [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the scroll bar to find

the desired photo. Touch [K] to return to single photo view.

Deleting Scenes and Photos

You can delete recordings that you are not interested in keeping. Delet-

ing recordings allows you also to free up space on the memory.

You can use the lock files function to disable the editing functions and

prevent inadvertently deleting your recordings (A69).

■Deleting Scenes or Photos from the Index Screen

1Open the index screen that contains the scene or photo you

want to delete (A65, 71).

• The following image files may not be displayed correctly with

this camcorder if they were recorded on or copied onto a

memory card using another device.

-Images not recorded with this camcorder.

-Images edited on a computer.

-Images whose file names have been changed.

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• To delete all the scenes or photos recorded on the same date

(saved in the same folder), drag your finger left/right until a scene

or photo you want to delete appears.

2Delete the recordings.

* When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the

individual recordings you want to delete before touching [Yes].

** Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some

recordings may be deleted nevertheless.

To select individual scenes or photos

1Touch on the individual scenes or photos you want to delete.

•A checkmark ! will appear on the scenes or photos you touch.

The total number of selected scenes or photos will appear next

to the " icon.

•Touch a selected scene or photo to remove the checkmark. To

remove all checkmarks at once, touch [Remove All] > [Yes].

2After selecting all the desired recordings, touch [OK].

[Edit] > [Delete] > Desired option* > [Yes]** > [OK]

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Options

■Deleting a Single Scene

1Play back the scene you want to delete (A65).

2Delete the scene.

[<date>] or [<folder name>]

Delete all the scenes/photos recorded on a particular date. For AVCHD

scenes, a date will appear in the button. For MP4 scenes and photos, a

folder name will appear. The last 4 digits of the folder name indicate the

date of the recordings (ex. 1103 = November 3).

[Select]:

Select individual scenes or photos to delete.

[All Scenes] or [All Photos]:

Delete all the scenes or photos.

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Format

Touch the screen to display the playback controls > [Ý] >

[Edit] > [Delete] > [Yes] > [OK]

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■Deleting a Single Photo

1In single photo view, select the photo you want to delete

(A71).

2Delete the photo.

3Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to delete or

touch [X].

• Be careful when deleting recordings. Once deleted, they can-

not be recovered.

•Save copies of important recordings before deleting them

(A149).

•Photos that were protected with other devices and then

transferred to the memory card when it was connected to a

computer cannot be deleted with this camcorder.

• To delete all recordings and make all recordable space avail-

able again you may prefer to initialize the memory (A40).

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Touch the screen to display the playback controls > [Edit] >

[Delete] > [¸Proceed] > [Yes]

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Advanced Recording Functions

Recording Settings and Shooting Modes

This section explains how to change the camcorder’s recording

settings (movie format, video quality, etc.) and how to use the

various shooting modes to obtain great looking recordings.

Convenient Functions

This section introduces some of the camcorder’s functions that

you may find convenient in special situations. For example, slow

& fast motion recording to create unique time-lapse scenes, fun

decorations and faders for your scenes, and more.

When You Want More Control

This section explains functions you can use when you want more

control over how your recordings look. It is more oriented for

advanced users and covers functions such as white balance,

exposure compensation and frame rate.

Recording Audio

This section explains various functions related to recording audio,

such as audio scene selection, and using headphones.

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Selecting the Movie Recording Format

(AVCHD/MP4)

You can choose to record movies in AVCHD or MP4 format. AVCHD

movies offer fantastic picture quality during playback. They can also be

easily copied to external devices, such as a Blu-Ray Disc recorder. MP4

movies are versatile and can be easily played back on smartphones or

uploaded to the Web.

Selecting the Video Quality

The camcorder offers several video quality options (bit rates) for record-

ing movies. For AVCHD movies, select 50P or MXP for higher quality or

LP for longer recording times. Similarly, for MP4 movies, select

35 Mbps or 24 Mbps for higher quality or 4 Mbps for longer recording

times.

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0 > [3 Recording Setup] > [Movie Format] > Desired movie

format > [K] > [X]

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*You can view details about the video quality with the following procedure.

To view information on the video quality

1Touch [I].

•A screen with the resolution, bit rate and frame rate will appear.

2Touch [K].

•For details on approximate recording times, refer to the Ref-

erence Tables (A288).

•If you select 50P or 35 Mbps, movies will be recorded at 50

frames per second, progressive.

•Bit rate (measured in Mbps) indicates how much video data is

recorded in 1 second.

• Depending on the device used, you may not be able to play

back your recordings on other devices.

•Movies recorded in 50P or MXP mode cannot be saved on

AVCHD discs. You can copy such movies from the memory

card onto Blu-ray discs using a Blu-ray Disc recorder that has

an SD card slot and is compatible with AVCHD ver. 2.0.

• The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video

so the actual recording times will vary depending on the con-

tent of the scenes.

0 > [3 Recording Setup] > [Video Quality] > Desired video

quality* > [X]

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H Selecting the Memory (Built-in

Memory/Memory Card) for Recordings

You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory

or on a memory card. The default memory for recording both is the

built-in memory.

•The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as mul-

tiple files on other devices.

-Scenes exceeding 4 GB.

-Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes.

-Scenes recorded at a video quality other than 35 Mbps

exceeding 1 hour.

• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to play back mov-

ies recorded in 50P or at 35 Mbps.

• When the shooting mode is set to †, recording in 50P or

35 Mbps is not available. When the shooting mode is set to

9, recording in 50P is not available.

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0 > [3 Recording Setup] > [Recording Media] > [Rec Media

for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos] > Desired memory > [K]

> [K] > [X]

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H Dual Recording and Relay

Recording

When you record movies, you can use dual recording to simultaneously

record one more scene (in MP4 format, at 4 Mbps video quality) in addi-

tion to the main scene being recorded. This additional MP4 scene is

saved on the memory not currently selected for recording. Because the

resulting scene is in MP4 format, it is ideal for transferring to another

device or uploading to the Web.

Alternatively, you can activate relay recording so if the assigned memory

becomes full while recording movies, recording will continue automati-

cally on the other memory.

* Only relay recording.

Activate the desired function

• Dual recording is not available in the following cases.

- When the video quality is set to 50P or 35 Mbps.

- During slow & fast motion recording.

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Format

0 >

[

3

Recording Setup]

>

[Dual/Relay Recording]

>

Desired function

>

[

K

]

>

[

X

]

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Selecting the Shooting Mode

In addition to N mode, the camcorder features a number of shoot-

ing modes that offer the most appropriate settings for a variety of spe-

cial scenes. You can also use the ’ shooting mode when you want the

camcorder to set the exposure automatically but control manually some

advanced settings.

*Except for 9 mode.

1Touch the shooting mode button on the top left corner of the

screen.

•The button will show the icon of the shooting mode currently

selected. If the camcorder is set to N mode, the button will

show one of the Smart AUTO icons (A 59).

• Alternatively, you can open the shooting mode selection screen

from the 0 (Home) menu: 0> [Shooting Mode].

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Shooting mode button

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2Drag your finger up/down to bring the desired shooting mode

to the center and then touch [OK].

•If you selected [† Cinema] or [ƒ Scene], continue the pro-

cedure to select the cinema-look filter (A85) or Special Scene

mode (A86).

Options(



Default value)

[9 Baby]

Use 9 mode to record all your little one’s precious moments (A84).

[N Auto]

Let the camcorder take care of most of the settings while you concen-

trate on recording. Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother

with detailed camcorder settings.

[† Cinema]

Give your recordings a cinematic look and use cinema-look filters to

create unique movies (A85).

[ƒScene]

From nightscapes to beaches, have the camcorder select the best set-

tings that match the situation you are in (A86).

[’Programmed AE]

Enjoy full access to menus, settings and advanced functions (A89).

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Baby Mode

With the optimized settings in 9 mode, baby’s skin will appear with

vibrant clarity. In addition, you can add a stamp to the video to show

how much time has passed since baby was born.

* Even if the video format was set to MP4, when you change the shooting mode

to 9, the video format is automatically set to AVCHD.

• When the shooting mode is set to 9, pre-recording (A229)

will be activated and cannot be turned off. That way, you will

not miss memorable moments.

• You can play back recordings made in 9 mode from the [9]

or [y] index screen. The Baby album ([9] index screen) is

particularly convenient because it contains, in chronological

order, only the scenes recorded in 9 mode.

• When the shooting mode is set to 9, dual recording and

recording in 50P are not available.

• When the shooting mode is set to 9, most advanced set-

tings will not be available but you can use the decoration

function (A93).

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Format

Touch the shooting mode button (A 82) > [9 Baby] > [OK]

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Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters

In † mode, the camcorder will adjust the frame rate and several other

picture-related settings to give your recordings a cinematic look. In this

mode you can also use a variety of professional cinema-look filters to

create unique movies with a distinctive appearance.

H You can also add cinema-look filters when you convert

movies to MP4 (A136).

•The selected cinema-look filter will be applied and its number will

appear on the control button.

To change the cinema-look filter

1Touch the [FILTER] button (showing the currently selected

cinema-look filter).

2Select the desired cinema-look filter and then touch [OK].

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Touch the shooting mode button (A 82) > [†Cinema] > [OK]

> Desired cinema-look filter > [OK]

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Options(



Default value)

The camcorder offers 7 cinema-look filters. Select the desired filter while

previewing the effect on the screen.

Special Scene Modes

Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sun-

set or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special

Scene mode.

[1. Cinema Standard][5. Sepia]

[2. Vivid] [6. Old Movies]

[3. Cool] [7. Dramatic B&W]

[4. Nostalgic]

Filter number

(will appear on

the control button)

Brief description

(onscreen guidance)

Preview the effect on

the screen

Filter name

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Options(



Default value)

[HPortrait]



The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a

sharp focus on the subject while blurring the back-

ground.

[ISports]

To record scenes with lots of movement, such as

sport events and dance scenes.

[JNight Scene]

To record nightscapes with lower noise.

[KSnow]

To record in bright ski resorts without the subject

being underexposed.

[LBeach]

To record on a sunny beach without the subject

being underexposed.

Touch the shooting mode button (A 82) > [ƒScene] > [OK]

> Desired Special Scene mode > [OK]

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[M Sunset]

To record sunsets in vibrant colors.

[N Low Light]

To record in low-light situations.

[O Spotlight]

To record spotlit scenes.

[P Fireworks]

To record fireworks.

•[HPortrait]/[ISports]/[KSnow]/[LBeach]: The picture

may not appear smooth during playback.

•[HPortrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the

more you zoom in (S).

•[KSnow]/[LBeach]: The subject may become overex-

posed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image

on the screen.

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Programmed AE Mode: Adjusting Settings to

Match Your Needs

Give yourself the most control while shooting by using Programmed AE

(AE: auto exposure) shooting mode. As with other shooting modes, the

camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture. How-

ever, this mode offers you the most versatility by allowing you to adjust

other settings to achieve the results you are looking for.

•[NLow Light]:

-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.

•[PFireworks]: To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the cam-

corder moving) we recommend using a tripod.

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Format

Touch the shooting mode button (A 82) > [’Programmed AE]

> [OK]

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Convenient Functions

Slow & Fast Motion Recording

When the movie format is set to MP4, you can use slow motion to cap-

ture scenes with lots of movement at half the normal speed, or fast

motion to compress the passage of time into unique time-lapse scenes.

With slow & fast motion recording, you can choose one of 8 speed

options between 1/2x and 1200x the normal speed to record movies

with a unique look. Additionally, for some fast motion settings you can

choose to record a single frame or a short bit of video (about 0.5 sec-

onds) at every interval.

Sound is not recorded during slow & fast motion recording.

1Make sure the camcorder has sufficient power to complete

the operation.

•Insert a fully charged battery pack or use the supplied compact

power adapter.

2Select the recording speed.

* When you select a speed between [x10] and [x1200], you can select the

desired recording time with the following procedure before touching [X].

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Format

[2] > [ Slow & Fast Motion] > Desired recording speed*

> [X]

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• and the selected recording speed will appear on the screen.

• To turn off the slow & fast motion recording mode, repeat the

procedure selecting [Off] instead.

3Press Y to start recording.

• While recording, a scene counter will appear and its dividers ( : )

will flash. Note that the higher the recording speed used, the

more slowly the scene counter will advance.

4Press Y again to stop recording the time-lapse or

slow motion scene.

To set the recording time

Recording one frame at each interval results in a smoother time-lapse

video. Recording about 0.5 seconds of video at each interval may be

better for recording fast-moving subjects.

Options

Recording

speed

Recording time and interval*

Real time

elapsed in a

1-minute scene

[1 Frame] [0.5 sec.]

Slow motion:

[x1/2]

Every 0.02 (1/50) sec. —

30 sec.

Fast motion:

[x2]

Every 0.08 sec. —

2 min.

[w] > Select [1 Frame] or [0.5 sec] > [K]

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*Some of the times given are approximate rounded values.

[x4]

Every 0.16 sec. —

4 min.

[x10]

Every 0.4 sec. Every 4.8 sec.

10 min.

[x20]

Every 0.8 sec. Every 9.6 sec.

20 min.

[x60]

Every 2.4 sec. Every 28.8 sec.

1 hr.

[x120]

Every 4.8 sec. Every 57.6 sec.

2 hr.

[x1200]

Every 48 sec. Every 9.6 min.

20 hr.

•Slow & fast motion recording cannot be used in the following

cases.

- When the video quality is set to 35 Mbps or 4 Mbps. Slow

motion [x1/2] is available only when the video quality is set

to 17 Mbps.

-H While the camcorder is controlled remotely

from an iOS/Android device.

Recording

speed

Recording time and interval*

Real time

elapsed in a

1-minute scene

[1 Frame] [0.5 sec.]

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Convenient Functions

Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch

Add a new level of enjoyment to your

scenes by decorating them. You can

add animated graphics, stamps and

even your own freehand drawings

easily just by simply using your fin-

gertip.

H You can also add dec-

orations when you convert movies to

MP4 (A136).

■Decorating Scenes while Recording

1Touch [Ò] on the bottom right corner of the screen to open

the decoration screen.

2Use a tool from the toolbar as explained in the following pro-

cedures.

3Press Y to record movies with your decorations.

• You can add decorations even while recording a scene.

4Touch [X] to exit the decoration screen.

• [Animated Stamps] and the [Date/Time] or [9] stamps can-

not be used at the same time.

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1Canvas - The area where you will draw and see your decorations in

action.

2To o l b a r.

3[Ó Pens and Stamps] Select the type of pen or stamp and its

color.

4[× Animated Stamps] Select animated stamps to add to your

decoration.

5[& Date/Time] or [9] (in 9 mode) Add the date and/or time as a

caption that will be included in the recording. In 9 mode, add

stamps to track baby’s age, height and weight.

6[Ü] (Image Mix) Choose one of 26 different frames to add onto

the canvas.

• Decoration is not available when dual recording is activated

(H only) or the video quality is set to 50P or

35 Mbps.

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2

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7[Ý] In recording mode: Pause the live video. Touch [Þ] again to

restore the live video. You can add decorations to the frozen image

and even record it.

In playback mode: Pause the playback. Touch [Ð] to resume play-

ing back the scene.

8[ß] Minimize the toolbar to the top of the screen to view almost all

of the canvas. Touch [à] to restore the toolbar.

■To Use [Pens and Stamps]

1Touch [Ó].

•The [Pens and Stamps] screen will appear.

2Touch the desired pen or stamp from the 6 icons on the left

and then touch [OK].

• The main decoration screen will appear again.

3Draw freely on the canvas with your fingertip.

•To select a different pen or stamp: Repeat steps 1 and 2.

• To change color: Touch [Ó] > [Ö] > select a color from the

color palette > [OK].

• To clear your freehand drawings and stamps: Touch [Ó] >

[Clear] > [Yes] > [OK].

•To save your freehand drawings and stamps on the memory:

Touch [Ó] > [& Save]* or [8 Save]* > [Yes] > [OK].

• To load a previously saved canvas (freehand drawings and

stamps only) from the memory: Touch [Ó] > [& Load]** or

[8Load]** > [Yes] > [OK].

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• A canvas can only be saved or loaded in recording standby

mode or during playback pause.

*H The canvas file will be saved in the built-in memory.

M The canvas file will be saved on the memory card.

** The camcorder will apply the freehand drawings and stamps that

were most recently saved in the built-in memory (H

only) or on the memory card (M only).

■To Use [Animated Stamps]

When the shooting mode is set to 9, you can use especially designed,

baby-themed animated stamps.

1Touch [×].

• The [Animated Stamps] screen will appear.

2Touch one of the buttons and then touch [OK].

3Touch anywhere on the canvas to place the selected ani-

mated stamp.

• You can also drag some animated stamps to a different location.

•Initializing a memory will erase any [Pens and Stamps] canvas

files and image files you may have saved. (H The

image mix frames that come pre-installed in the built-in mem-

ory will be restored after it is initialized.)

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■To use [Date/Time]

* Except when playing back from the [9] index screen (Baby album).

1Touch [&].

• The [Date/Time] screen will appear.

2Touch [Date] or [Time].

•To remove a selected stamp, touch it again.

3Touch [OK].

•The selected stamp(s) will appear.

4You can touch any stamp and drag it to the desired location.

■To use stamps from the [9] menu

When the shooting mode is set to 9 in recording mode, or during play-

back from the Baby album, you can add stamps to the video to track

baby’s height, weight and age. You can track the information of up to

3babies.

*Only when playing back from the [9] index screen (Baby album).

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1Touch [9].

•The screen with stamps for 9 mode will appear.

2Touch [91], [92] or [93] to select the desired baby.

•The design of the stamps is slightly different for each baby.

3Register baby’s information as necessary.

•To register baby’s birth date: Touch [w] next to the baby’s age

button. Touch the year*/month/day, touch [Í]/[Î] to change it,

and then touch [OK]. Baby’s current age will be calculated and

displayed inside the age button.

•To register baby’s height or weight: Touch [w] next to the button

of the information you want to change. Touch [Í]/[Î] to set the

height/weight, and then touch [OK].

*The year of birth can only be set to 2013 and later.

4Touch any of the buttons to add the corresponding stamp:

[Date] (the current date), [Time] (the current time), baby’s age,

height or weight.

•To remove a selected stamp, touch it again.

5Touch [OK].

•The selected stamp(s) will appear.

6You can touch any stamp and drag it

to the desired location.

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■To use image mix

Image mix frames can be combined with the live video for fun special

effects. You can use the image mix function along with additional [Pens

and Stamps] or [Animated Stamps] decorations.

The image mix frames are stored in the built-in memory (H

only). To use the image mix function while recording on a memory card,

you will need to download the image mix files in advance and use, for

example, a card reader to copy them to the memory card (A291).

1Touch [Ü] to open the [Select Image] screen.

2Touch [+] or [-] to select a different image mix frame.

• For the age stamp, the display will change as follows:

- Before 1 week:days

-1 week – less than 1 month old: weeks

-1 month – less than 1 year old: months

- 1 year – less than 2 years old: years and months

- 2 years old and older: only years

•H Before performing this procedure, make sure

that the memory selected for recording (A80) or playback

(A67) contains the image mix frames.

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• You can select from 26 image mix frames (or 20 especially

designed image mix frames, in 9 mode).

•H Only when recording on or playing back scenes

from a memory card: You can also touch [&] to read image mix

frames saved in the built-in memory.

3Touch [OK] to mix the selected frame with the live video.

■Decorating Scenes during Playback

You can decorate scenes while playing them back. Decorations added

during playback are not recorded with the scene. You can also load and

apply a canvas with previously saved decorations.

1Play back the scene you want to decorate (A65).

•To use the various decorations especially designed for 9 mode,

play back a scene from the Baby album ([9] index screen).

2Touch the screen to display the playback controls.

3Touch [Ò] to display the decoration toolbar.

4Decorate the scene using the tools from the toolbar as

explained in the previous sections.

• The image mix frame cannot be selected while recording or

during playback.

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5Touch [X] to exit the decoration screen.

Video Snapshot

You can record a series of short scenes, each a few seconds long.

When you play the video snapshot scenes one after the other, this will

result in fast-paced, dynamic video. You can even play back the video

snapshot scenes set to background music (A123).

1Activate video snapshot.

• Touch [OFF] instead to deactivate video snapshot.

• A blue border appears on the screen.

2Press Y.

• The camcorder records for about 4 seconds (the blue frame

serves as a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to

record standby mode.

• You can change the length of the video snapshot scenes

recorded with the 1 > p > [Video Snapshot Length]

setting.

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[2] > [¦Video Snapshot] > [ON] > [X]

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Face Detection and Tracking

The camcorder automatically detects people’s faces and keeps the

subject in focus and correctly exposed. To focus on a person other than

the one the camcorder selected, touch the desired face on the screen

(tracking). You can also use tracking to always keep in focus other mov-

ing subjects, such as pets or moving vehicles.

* Face detection is always activated in N and 9 mode.

By default, face detection is activated so you can skip step 1 in the fol-

lowing procedure. If the function was turned off, perform the following

procedure starting from step 1.

1Activate face detection.

• Any of the following actions will deactivate the video snapshot

function.

- Turning off the camcorder, pressing ], changing the

shooting mode, etc.

- Changing the movie format (AVCHD/MP4), video quality or

frame rate.

- Activating the slow & fast recording mode.

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0 > [1 Other Settings] > p > [Face Detection &

Tracking] > [iOn }] > [X]

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• To turn off face detection, repeat the procedure selecting

[jOff] instead.

2Point the camcorder at a person.

• If there is more than one person in the picture, the camcorder will

automatically select one person it determines is the main subject.

The main subject is indicated by a white frame and the cam-

corder will optimize the settings for that person. Other faces will

have gray frames.

3Touch a different face on the touch screen to optimize the

exposure for another person.

• You can also touch other moving subjects, such as a pet.

• A white double frame will appear around the selected subject

and track it as it moves.

• Touch [ ] to remove the tracking frame.

Main subject

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• The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non-

human subjects. In such case, turn face detection off.

• When face detection is activated, the slowest shutter speed

used by the camcorder is 1/25.

• Touching somewhere with a color or pattern unique to the

subject will make it easier to track. However, if there is another

subject in the vicinity that shares similar characteristics to the

selected subject, the camcorder may start tracking the incor-

rect subject. Touch the screen again to select the desired

subject.

• In certain cases, faces may not be detected correctly. Typical

examples include:

- Faces extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the

overall picture.

- Faces turned to the side, at a diagonal, upside-down, or

partially hidden.

• Face detection is not available in the following cases.

- When the shooting mode is set to ƒ and the Special

Scene mode is set to [J Night Scene], [N Low Light] or

[PFireworks].

-During slow & fast recording mode.

- When the shutter speed used is slower than 1/25.

- When the digital zoom is activated and the zoom ratio is

larger than 228x.

-H While the camcorder is controlled remotely

from an iOS/Android device.

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Faders

The camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to fade-

in or fade-out scenes.

* You can preview the transition effect on the screen.

• The icon of the selected fader appears.

• To turn off faders, repeat the procedure selecting [jOff] instead.

• You can also change the fader settings while recording (for example,

to apply only a fade out).

• In certain cases, tracking may not be able to track the sub-

ject. Typical examples include:

-Subjects extremely small or large in relation to the overall

picture.

-Subjects too similar to the background.

-Subjects lacking sufficient contrast.

-Fast moving subjects.

- When shooting indoors with insufficient lighting.

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[2] > [R Faders] > Desired fader* > Desired fade screen

color* > [X]

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Convenient Functions

To fade in/out

Press Y in record standby mode to start recording with a

fade in. Press Y while recording to fade out and stop record-

ing.

• When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the

sound will fade in or out.

• Faders cannot be used in the following cases:

- When the shooting mode is set to † and the cinema-look

filter is set to [Old Movies].

-During slow & fast recording mode.

- When recording scenes with decorations.

- When recording video snapshot scenes.

- While pre-recording is activated.

- When the video quality is set to 50P or 35 Mbps.

• Turning off the camcorder will deactivate the selected fader.

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When You Want More Control

Exposure

When you want to record a subject that is much brighter or darker than

its surroundings, the automatic exposure obtained by the camcorder

may not be best for that specific subject.

To correct this, you can compensate the exposure to make the whole

picture brighter or darker, you can use Touch AE to tell the camcorder

to optimize the exposure for a selected subject, or you can use a com-

bination of both.

Open the exposure adjustment screen.

■Exposure Compensation

1Touch [n].

•The exposure is locked and the exposure compensation dial

appears with the compensation value set at ±0.

•Touch [n] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.

2Touch [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the dial to com-

pensate the exposure.

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Format

[2] > [yExposure]

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When You Want More Control

• The compensation range may vary depending on the initial

brightness of the image, and some values may be grayed out.

3Touch [X] to apply and lock the exposure compensation

value.

•During exposure lock, y and the exposure compensation value

will appear on the screen.

■Touch AE

1Touch a subject that appears inside the y frame.

• The Touch AE mark (I) will flash and the exposure will be opti-

mized automatically for the subject you selected.

•Touch [n] to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.

2Touch [X] to apply the adjusted exposure.

•Using Touch AE also locks the exposure (the exposure compen-

sation dial appears with the compensation value set at ±0).

Before touching [X], you can compensate the exposure further

(steps 2 and 3 in the previous procedure).

•During exposure lock, y and the exposure compensation value

will appear on the screen.

•If the shooting mode is changed during exposure compensa-

tion, the camcorder will return to automatic exposure.

• By default, the camcorder corrects for backlight conditions.

You can turn off the automatic correction with the 1 >

p > [Auto Backlight Correction] setting.

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When You Want More Control

Focus

Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case,

focus manually.

1Adjust the zoom before adjusting the focus.

2Open the manual focus screen.

■Manual Focus

1Touch [D].

•Touch [D] again to return the camcorder to autofocus.

2Touch and hold [F] or [E] to adjust the focus.

•Exposure adjustment is not available when the shooting mode

is set to ƒ and the Special Scene mode is set to

[PFireworks].

• Reflective surfaces

•Subjects with low contrast or

without vertical lines

•Fast moving subjects

• Through wet windows

•Night scenes

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Format

[2] > [<Focus]

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When You Want More Control

•The focusing distance displayed will change as you adjust the

focus. The focusing distance will be displayed for about 2 sec-

onds. You can change the units used for the distance display

with the 1 > q > [Displayed Units] setting.

• When 1 > p > [Focus Assistance] is set to [i On], the

center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more

easily.

•If you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or

fireworks, touch and hold [F] until the focusing distance

changes to G.

3Touch [X] to lock the focus at the selected distance.

• During manual focus, [D] will appear on the screen.

■Touch AF

1Touch a subject that appears inside the <frame.

• The Touch AF mark (I) will flash and the camcorder will focus

automatically on the subject or spot you touched on the screen.

•Touch [D] again to return the camcorder to autofocus.

•If necessary, you can further adjust the focus manually (step 2 in

the previous procedure).

2Touch [X] to lock the focus at the selected distance.

• During manual focus, [D] will appear on the screen.

• When you use [E] and [F] to adjust the focus manually, you

can touch inside the frame to automatically focus on that

spot.

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When You Want More Control

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.

* When you select [Å Custom WB], set the custom white balance with the fol-

lowing procedure before touching [X].

• The icon of the selected white balance setting will appear on the

screen.

To set the custom white balance

1Point the camcorder at a white object, so it fills the screen.

2Touch [Set WB].

• When the adjustment is completed, Å stops flashing and dis-

appears. The camcorder will retain the custom white balance

even if you turn it off.

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Format

[2] > [ÄWhite Balance] > Desired option* > [X]

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When You Want More Control

Options( Default value)

[Ã Automatic]

The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking

colors.

[¼ Daylight]

To record outdoors.

[É Tungsten]

To record under tungsten and tungsten-type 3-wavelength fluorescent

lighting.

[Å Custom WB]

Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear

white under colored lighting.

• When you select the custom white balance:

-Set 2 > [Zoom Type] to [ Optical].

-Reset the white balance when you change locations or the

lighting or other conditions change.

- Depending on the light source, Å may keep flashing. The

result will still be better than with [ÃAutomatic].

•Custom white balance may provide better results in the fol-

lowing cases.

- Changing lighting conditions.

-Close-ups.

-Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest).

- Under mercury lamps, certain types of fluorescent lights

and LED lights.

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When You Want More Control

Frame Rate

You can change the frame rate (the number of frames recorded per

second) of AVCHD movies to change the look of your movies. MP4

movies with a video quality setting of 35 Mbps are recorded at 50P

while those with other video quality settings are recorded at 25P and

these frame rates cannot be changed.

Options( Default value)

[μ]

50 fields per second, interlaced. Standard frame rate of analog PAL TV

signals.

[¸]

Shooting at 25 frames per second, progressive*. Using this frame rate

will give your recordings a cinematic look. Recording in † mode will

further enhance the effect.

* Recorded as 50i.

• When the video quality is set to [50P Recording] (50P or

35 Mbps), the frame rate is automatically set to 50P and can-

not be changed.

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Shooting mode PlaybackFormat

0 > [3 Recording Setup] > [Video Quality] > [I] > Desired

frame rate > [K] > [K] > [X]

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When You Want More Control

Tele Macro

Using tele macro, the camcorder can focus at a shorter distance (up to

50 cm from the subject at full telephoto), allowing you to get closer

shots of small subjects like flowers and insects. This function also adds

a soft focus to the background, so the subject not only looks larger but

it also stands out more.

*When the shooting mode is set to N, tele macro will be activated automat-

ically when you zoom in to full telephoto and bring the camcorder up close to

the subject.

• To turn off telemacro, touch [W] again.

• The camcorder will automatically adjust the zoom to the telephoto

end.

• Any of the following actions will deactivate the tele macro

function.

- Turning off the camcorder.

-Pressing ].

-Setting the shooting mode to N, 9 or the

[PFireworks] Special Scene mode in ƒ mode.

- Zooming out toward T (wide angle).

• Tele macro cannot be turned on/off while recording.

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Shooting mode PlaybackFormat

[2] > [Zoom Type] > [W] (tele macro) > [X]

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Recording Audio

Audio Scenes

You can have the camcorder optimize the audio settings of the built-in

microphone by selecting the audio scene that matches your surround-

ings. This will greatly enhance the sense of “being there”.

*When the shooting mode is set to 9, the audio scene is automatically set to

[‘Standard].

Options( Default value)

[ Standard]

To record most general situations. The camcorder records with stan-

dard settings.

[ Music]

To vibrantly record music performances and singing indoors.

[ Speech]

Best for recording human voices and dialog.

[ Forest and Birds]

To record birds and scenes in forests. The camcorder clearly captures

sound as it spreads.

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Shooting mode Playback

Format

[2] > [— Audio Scene] > Desired audio scene > [X]

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Recording Audio

Using Headphones

Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while record-

ing. Connect the headphones to the AV OUT/× terminal. This terminal

is used for both headphones and analog audio/video output so be sure

to change the function of the terminal in advance.

1Change the function of the terminal to headphones output.

2Connect the headphones to the AV OUT/× terminal.

3Adjust the volume as necessary.

* You can also drag your finger along the [Headphones] bar.

•Ó will appear on the screen.

[ Noise Suppression]

To record scenes while reducing noise from wind, passing vehicles and

similar ambient sound. Ideal for recording at the beach or in places with

a lot of noise.

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Shooting mode PlaybackFormat

0 > [1 Other Settings] > q > [AV/Headphones] >

[ÓHeadphones] > [K]

[Volume] > [Ô] or [Õ]* to adjust the volume > [X]

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Recording Audio

■Adjusting the Volume during Playback

* Only during the playback of a slideshow of photos. For that procedure refer to

Photo Slideshow (A127).

After changing the function of the AV OUT/× terminal and connecting

the headphones, you can adjust the headphone’s volume also during

playback. While playing back movies, adjust the volume the same way

you would adjust the speaker’s volume (A68), only using the head-

phone icons [Ô], [Õ] instead.

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Format

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Recording Audio

• When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to

an appropriate level.

• Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT/× terminal

while 1 > q > [AV/Headphones] is set to [ÒAV].

The noise produced may be harmful to your hearing.

•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 [Ó Headphones] in a

playback mode, the function of the AV OUT/× terminal will

return automatically to AV output when you turn off the cam-

corder.

•H Audio will not be output from the × (head-

phones) terminal while Wi-Fi functions are in use.

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Advanced Playback and

Editing Functions

Advanced Playback Functions

This section explains how to capture photos or video snapshot

scenes from an existing scene, how to play back recordings set

to background music, how to play back a slideshow of your pho-

tos and more.

Editing Functions

This section explains how to trim or divide scenes and how to

change the image used as the thumbnail of a scene in the Baby

album. H only: In this section you will also find the

procedure for copying recordings and for converting scenes to

MP4 format.

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Advanced Playback Functions

Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos

from a Movie

You can capture video snapshot scenes or photos from a previously

recorded scene. For example, you may want to print photos from video

recorded at a party or create a small video clip using video snapshot

scenes from the highlights of an event.

■Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene

1Play back the AVCHD scene from which you want to capture

the video snapshot scene (A65).

2At the point where you want the video snapshot scene to

start, press Y.

• The camcorder captures the video snapshot scene for about

4seconds (the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar), and

then enters playback pause mode.

• Alternatively, you can touch the screen and then touch [¦] to

capture the video snapshot scene.

3Touch [Ñ] to stop the playback.

• The new video snapshot scene will be added at the end of the

index screen of the same recording date as the original scene.

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• You can change the length of the video snapshot scenes you

capture with the 1 > s > [Video Snapshot Length]

setting.

•A video snapshot scene can be captured only during play-

back; it cannot be captured during playback pause mode.

•Video snapshot scenes cannot be captured from scenes

shorter than 1 second.

• When the source scene is itself a video snapshot scene, you

may not be able to capture a video snapshot scene depend-

ing on the length of the source scene and the length currently

selected for video snapshot scenes.

• When you start capturing a video snapshot scene less than

1 second from the end of the scene, the video snapshot

scene will be captured starting from the beginning of the fol-

lowing scene.

• During the playback of video snapshot scenes captured from

a previously recorded movie, you may notice some anomalies

in the picture/sound at the point where the playback switches

to a new scene.

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■Capturing Photos

1Play back the scene from which you want to capture a photo

(A65).

2At the point you want to capture, pause the playback and

capture the photo.

3Touch [Ñ] to stop the playback.

•The size of photos captured from a scene is 1920x1080

(1280x720 when capturing a photo from an MP4 scene

recorded at 4 Mbps video quality).

• The recording date/time 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.

•H Photos will be recorded on the memory

selected for recording photos.

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Touch the screen to display the playback controls > [Ý] >

[PHOTO]

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Advanced Playback Functions

Playback with Background Music

Canon offers for download 3 music tracks that can be used as back-

ground music when playing back your movies or a slideshow of your

photos. You can also mix the original audio and the background music

and adjust the mix balance to your preference.

* Only during the playback of a slideshow of photos. For that procedure refer to

Photo Slideshow (A127).

1Open the desired index screen (A65).

2Select the music track.

1Select the desired music track.

2Adjust the background music balance.

3Play back the original sound (no background music).

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Shooting mode Playback

Format

0

>

[

1

Other Settings]

>

s

>

[Select Music]

>

[

i

On]

>

[Í] or [Î] to select the desired music track

1

2

3

4

5

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4Delete the music track selected.

5Listen to the music track selected. Touch again (Ñ) to stop the

playback.

3Adjust the mix balance between the original sound and the

background music.

•Touch [y] (more of the original sound) or [Û] (more of the back-

ground music) or drag your finger along the [Music Balance] bar

to adjust the background music balance as desired.

4Touch [X] and then touch a scene to start the playback with

the selected background music.

To adjust the background music balance during playback

During playback:

To delete a music track

In the [Select Music] screen, touch [Í] or [Î] to select the track you

want to delete.

Touch the screen to display the playback controls

>

[Ý]

>

[y]

or [Û] to adjust the background music balance as desired

>

[K]

[] > [Yes]

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Advanced Playback Functions

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 (AVCHD

scenes only) to break the scene to segments at fixed time intervals

ranging from 6 seconds to 6 minutes.

•If you use copyrighted songs and music tracks in your video

creations, remember that music under copyright 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.

•The music files used for background music are stored in the

built-in memory (H only). To play back recordings

from a memory card with background music, you will need to

download the music files in advance (A291).

• After downloading the music files to your computer, use

Transfer Utility LE to transfer them to the memory that con-

tains the recordings you want to play back with background

music. For details, refer to the ‘Transfer Utility LE Software

Guide’ (PDF file).

•Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music

files you may have transferred to the memory card.

(H The music files that come pre-installed in the

built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.)

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Advanced Playback Functions

1Open the desired index screen for AVCHD movies (A65).

2Open the scene’s [Timeline] screen.

• 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.

• To return to the index screen, touch [K] twice.

3Touch the desired frame in the timeline ruler to start playing

back the scene from that point.

1Touch twice to return to the index screen.

2Previous/next scene.

3Drag your finger left along the ruler to display the next 5 frames.

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Format

[j] > Desired scene

1

7 8

4

5

6

2

3

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4Scene’s video quality and length.

5Recording date and time.

6Drag your finger right along the ruler to display the previous

5frames.

7Current scene / Total number of scenes.

8Currently selected interval between frames.

To change the interval between frames

Photo Slideshow

You can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music.

1Open the [}] index screen (A71).

2Select the music track.

[6 sec] > Desired interval > [K]

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Format

0

>

[

1

Other Settings]

>

[Select Music]

>

[

i

On]

>

[Í] or [Î] to select the desired music track

(A123)

>

[X]

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3Touch the photo that will open the slideshow to display it in

single photo view.

4Touch the screen to display the playback controls, then

touch [Ð] to play back the slideshow set to the selected

music track.

During the photo slideshow

• Touch the screen and touch [Ø] or [Ù] to adjust the volume.

• Touch the screen and touch [Ý] to stop the slideshow.

•The music files used for background music are stored in the

built-in memory (H only). To play back with back-

ground music a slideshow of photos recorded on a memory

card, you will need to download the music files in advance

(A291).

• After downloading the music files to your computer, use

Transfer Utility LE to transfer them to the memory that con-

tains the recordings you want to play back with background

music. For details, refer to the ‘Transfer Utility LE Software

Guide’ (PDF file).

•Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music

files you may have transferred to the memory card.

(H The music files that come pre-installed in the

built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.)

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Editing Functions

Dividing Scenes

You can divide AVCHD scenes in order to leave out the best parts and

later cut out the rest.

1Play back the desired scene (A65).

2At the point where you want to divide the scene, open the

screen for dividing scenes.

3Bring the scene to a precise point, if necessary.

•Playback controls will appear on the screen (A68). Use any

special playback modes (fast playback, frame reverse/advance)

as necessary to locate the desired point.

4Divide the scene.

• The video from the division point to the end of the scene will

appear as a new scene in the index screen.

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Shooting mode Playback

Format

Touch the screen to display the playback controls > [Ý] >

[Edit] > [Divide]

[μ Divide] > [Yes]

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Trimming Scenes

You can trim MP4 scenes by removing everything up to a certain point

or everything after a certain point. By doing so, you leave only memora-

ble moments to keep for posterity.

1Play back the scene you want to trim (A65).

2At the point where you want to trim the scene, open the

scene trimming screen.

• When advancing/reversing frames while dividing the scenes,

the interval between frames is about 0.5 seconds.

•If the scene cannot be divided at the point where you paused

the playback, advance/reverse a frame and then divide 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.

•Scenes that are too short (less than 3 seconds) cannot be

divided.

•Scenes cannot be divided within 1 second from the beginning

or the end of the scene.

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3Bring the scene to a precise point, if necessary.

• The point at which is movie will be trimmed is indicated by the ´

marker.

•Playback controls will appear on the screen (A68). Use any

special playback modes (fast playback, frame reverse/advance)

as necessary to locate the desired point.

4Trim the scene.

• You can select whether to trim the part before or after the ´

marker and whether to save the remaining part of the video as a

new scene (keeping the original scene) or to overwrite the original

scene.

•Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.

• You may not be able to correctly trim the following types of

MP4 scenes.

-H Scenes copied from the built-in memory to an

SDXC memory card.

-Scenes recorded or copied onto a memory card using

another device.

Touch the screen to display the playback controls > [Ý] >

[Edit] > [Trim]

[Trim] > [Trim Before Marker] or [Trim After Marker] >

[Save as New] or [Overwrite]

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Changing the Thumbnail Image of a Scene

For scenes recorded in 9 mode, you can change the thumbnail image

that will appear in the Baby album ([9] index screen).

1Open the [9] index screen (A65).

2Play back the desired scene.

3When the image you want to use as the thumbnail image of

the scene appears, pause the playback and open the

[Set Thumbnail] screen.

4Bring the scene to a precise point if necessary.

•Playback controls will appear on the screen (A68). Use any

special playback modes (fast playback, frame reverse/advance)

as necessary to locate the desired point.

•Scenes cannot be trimmed within about 0.5 seconds from the

beginning or the end of the scene.

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Shooting mode PlaybackFormat

Touch the screen to display the playback controls > [Ý] >

[Edit] > [Set Thumbnail]

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5Set the displayed frame as the scene’s thumbnail image.

H Copying Recordings to a

Memory Card

You can copy your recordings from the built-in memory to a memory

card.

■Copying Recordings from the Index Screen

• Only the thumbnail of the scene displayed in the Baby album

([9] index screen) will change.

• Dividing a scene whose thumbnail image was changed will

reset the scene’s thumbnail image.

•Insert the memory card to which you want to copy the record-

ings into the memory card slot and make sure it has sufficient

available space.

[Set] > [Yes]

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1Open the desired index screen in the built-in memory (A65,

71).

• To copy all the scenes/photos recorded on a specific date, drag

your finger left/right until a scene or photo you want to copy

appears.

2Copy the recordings.

* When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the

individual recordings you want to copy before touching [Yes].

** Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.

To select individual recordings

1Touch the individual scenes/photos you want to copy.

•A checkmark ! will appear on the recordings you touch. The

total number of selected recordings will appear next to the "

icon.

•Touch a selected scene or photo to remove the checkmark. To

remove all checkmarks at once, touch [Remove All] > [Yes].

2After selecting all the desired recordings, touch [OK].

[Edit] > [Copy (&'8)] > Desired option* > [Yes]** > [OK]

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Options

■Copying a Single Photo

1In single photo view, select the photo you want to copy

(A71).

2Copy the photo.

3Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to copy or

touch [X].

[<date>] or [<folder name>]

Copy all the scenes/photos recorded on a particular date. For AVCHD

scenes, a date will appear in the button. For MP4 scenes and photos, a

folder name will appear. The last 4 digits of the folder name indicate the

date of the recordings (ex. 1103 = November 3).

[Select]

Select individual recordings to copy.

[All Scenes] or [All Photos]

Copy all the scenes or photos.

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Shooting mode Playback

Format

Touch the screen to display the playback controls > [Edit] >

[Copy (&'8)] > [¨Proceed] > [Yes]

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H Converting Movies to MP4 Format

You can convert AVCHD scenes or MP4 scenes recorded in the built-in

memory into MP4 scenes on the memory card. In addition to changing

the movie format to the more widely used MP4 format, and depending

on the original scene, you can also select a lower video quality for the

converted scenes (down-conversion) to obtain smaller file sizes. This is

convenient, for example, when you want to upload videos to the Web,

as smaller video files will upload more quickly. Additionally, when you

convert a scene, you can apply unique cinema-look filters, background

music and decorations to the converted copy.

1Open the desired index screen in the built-in memory

(A65).

• If you want to add background music to the converted scene,

select a music track (step 2, A123).

• In the following cases, you will not be able to copy recordings

to the memory card:

- If the memory card slot cover is open.

-If the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent

writing.

- If the folder and file numbers have reached their maximum

value (A223).

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2Open the screen for selecting scenes to convert.

* Only necessary if you want to join all the selected scenes into a single

converted movie.

3Touch the individual scenes you want to convert.

•A checkmark ! will appear on the scenes you touch. The total

number of selected scenes will appear next to the " icon.

• Touch a selected scene to remove the checkmark. To remove all

checkmarks at once, touch [Remove All] > [Yes].

4After selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK] and then

touch [Next].

• If a copyright notice appears, read it carefully and touch [OK] if

you agree.

•To add a cinema-look filter*:

To deactivate the cinema-look filter, touch [FILTER] again.

•To change audio settings: You can change the volume of the

converted scene or the balance between original sound and

background music if you had selected a music track.

[Edit] > [Convert to MP4 (&`8)] > [OK] > [Join Scenes]*

> Desired video quality of converted movies

[FILTER 1] > Select the desired filter (A86) > [OK]

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** [Ô] or [Õ] when using headphones.

• To add decorations*:

* Cinema-look filters and decorations cannot be applied at the same

time.

5Touch [START] to convert the scene.

•Touch [STOP] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.

6Touch [OK].

AVCHD movies:

Video quality and size of scenes before and after conversion

Original

AVCHD scene

(&)

Converted MP4 scene (8)

24 Mbps

(1920x1080)

17 Mbps

(1920x1080)

4 Mbps

(1280x720)

50P

(1920x1080) –––

MXP

(1920x1080) ÜÜÜ

[Ý] > [Ø] or [Ù]** to adjust the volume > [y] or [Û] to

adjust the background music balance > [K]

[Ò] > Decorate the scene (A93)

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MP4 movies:

Video quality and size of scenes before and after conversion

FXP

(1920x1080) ÜÜÜ

LP

(1280x720) ÜÜÜ

Original scene

(&)

Converted scene (8)

24 Mbps

(1920x1080)

17 Mbps

(1920x1080)

4 Mbps

(1280x720)

35 Mbps

(1920x1080) –––

24 Mbps

(1920x1080) ÜÜÜ

17 Mbps

(1920x1080) ÜÜÜ

4 Mbps

(1280x720) ––Ü

Original

AVCHD scene

(&)

Converted MP4 scene (8)

24 Mbps

(1920x1080)

17 Mbps

(1920x1080)

4 Mbps

(1280x720)

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• If you convert AVCHD movies with a frame rate of 50i, the

frame rate of the resulting MP4 movie will be 25P.

• After repeatedly recording and deleting scenes (fragmented

memory), MP4 conversion may stop working correctly.

•Scenes recorded using different frame rates cannot be joined

into a single scene during MP4 conversion.

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Terminals on the Camcorder

This section gives more details about the camcorder’s output ter-

minals and presents connection diagrams for connecting your

camcorder to other devices.

Playback on a TV Screen

This section explains how to connect the camcorder to an HDTV

to play back your recordings.

Saving and Sharing Your Recordings

This section explains how to save your recordings to various

external devices: a computer, video recorders, the optional

CS100 Connect Station or an external hard drive without using a

computer (H only).

*H Note that this chapter presents only connections to

other devices using cables (wired connections). To use the cam-

corder’s convenient wireless connections, refer to Wi-Fi Functions

(A164).

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Open the LCD panel to access the terminals on the camcorder.

1AV OUT/× Termina l

2HDMI OUT Terminal

The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that

combines audio and video in a single convenient cable. This termi-

nal is an HDMI mini receptacle. When using a commercially avail-

able HDMI cable, make sure the HDMI cable is Type A t o Ty p e C

and is no longer than 3 meters.

3USB Terminal

This terminal is a mini-AB receptacle. You can use the supplied

USB cable to connect to a computer or other digital devices with

standard-A receptacles. H only: You can also use the

optional UA-100 USB Adapter to connect the camcorder to an

external hard drive or other storage device with a standard-A cable.

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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 1HDMI

Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only

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

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 camcorder adjusts the output

resolution based on the capability of the HDTV.

HTC-100/S High Speed

HDMI Cable (supplied)

HDMI mini

connector

HDMI connector

(standard)

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• 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.

• While a cable is connected to the HDMI OUT terminal, there

will be no video output from the AV OUT/× terminal.

• 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 using

connection 2.

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Connection 2-햲Composite Video

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:

- 1 > t > [TV Type] according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if

the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio

- 1 > q > [AV/Headphones] to [Ò AV]

Connection 2-햳Composite Video (SCART)

In all respects, exactly the same connection as connection 2-햲.

Connect to a standard TV or VCR with SCART input terminal. Requires a

SCART adapter (commercially available).

Red

White

Yellow

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

(optional)

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

(optional) SCART adapter

(commercially available)

Yellow

Red

White

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Connection 3USB

Type: Digital data connection Output only

Connect the camcorder to a computer to save your recordings or to the

optional CS100 Connect Station to automatically back up your record-

ings. H only: You can also connect to an external hard drive to

save a perfect copy of an entire memory.

USB Cable

(supplied)

Mini-AB Standard-A

(computer, optional CS100

Connect Station)

Mini-AB

UA-100 USB

Adapter (optional)

USB cable supplied with/

built-into the external storage

Standard-A

External hard drive

햲

햳 H only

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Playback on a TV Screen

Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and

friends.

1Turn off the camcorder and the TV.

2Connect the camcorder to the TV.

• Refer to Connection Diagrams (A143) and select the most

appropriate connection for the TV used.

3Turn 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.

4Turn on the camcorder and set it to playback mode.

5Open the desired index screen (A65, 71).

•Play back the desired movies or photos.

•If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the cam-

corder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack

will not be consumed.

•Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while a cable is

connected to the HDMI OUT terminal or AV OUT/× terminal.

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•H Audio and video will not be output from the

HDMI OUT terminal or AV OUT/× terminal while using Wi-Fi

functions.

• Connection 2-햲 or 2-햳: When you play back your 16:9 mov-

ies 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.

• AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a com-

patible memory card slot can play back AVCHD movies you

record with this camcorder directly from the memory card.

Refer to the instruction manual of the device used. 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 cam-

corder.

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Save your recordings regularly. You have several options for saving your

recordings. As each method offers different advantages, select how you

want to save your recordings depending on how you intend to use

them.

Computer (A 150)

Play back on the computer, edit movies,

share recordings on the Web, etc.2

Directly from the mem-

ory card1

External hard drive (A 157)

Play back from the hard drive using

the camcorder, archive, etc.

USB connection

Blu-ray Disc recorder and other video

recorders3 (A 162)

Play back on a connected TV, create discs,

etc.

CS100 Connect Station (optional,

A156, 186)

Play back on a connected TV, share

recordings4, etc.

H NFC+

Wi-Fi connection

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1H To save recordings from the built-in memory, copy them to the

memory card in advance (A 133).

2The editing/playback functions that can be used after saving your recordings

depend on the specifications of the computer and the software installed.

3The editing/playback functions that can be used depend on the specifications

of the recorder used. Also, you may not be able to save MP4 movies.

4Between CS100 Connect Stations, using CANON iMAGE GATEWAY services.

Saving Recordings on a Computer

This section explains how to save your recordings on a computer using

a USB connection. Use the software Transfer Utility LE1 for AVCHD

movies and the software CameraWindow2 for MP4 movies and photos.

1Software for AVCHD movies, available as a free download from PIXELA’s Web

site.

2Software for photos and MP4 movies, available as a free download from your

local Canon Web site.

■Saving AVCHD Movies (Windows/Mac OS)

With the software Transfer Utility LE, you can save to your computer the

AVCHD scenes you have recorded. Download the software and install it

before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. An

Internet connection is required to download the software. Perform the

following procedures while referring to the supplied ‘Transfer Utility LE

Startup Guide’.

• Before installing the software, make sure your computer is

connected to the Internet.

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Installation

1Download the compressed file from PIXELA’s Web site.

•Visit the following Web site to download the compressed installa-

tion file.

http://pixela.jp/cetule_dl

2Uncompress the file.

•The compressed file contains the installer (setup.exe) and the

Software Guide (PDF file).

3Install the software as explained in the PDF Software Guide.

Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer

1Camcorder: Power the camcorder using the compact power

adapter.

2Camcorder: Open the desired index screen for AVCHD mov-

ies (A65).

3Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied

USB cable.

• Connection 3-햲. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A146).

• If a device selection screen appears, select [Computer].

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• When the connection is correctly established, [USB Connection]

will appear on the screen.

•Windows computers: If the AutoPlay dialog box appears, close

it.

4Computer: Double-click the icon shown on the

right.

5Computer: Save your recordings as explained in the

PDF Software Guide.

■Saving MP4 Movies and Photos (Windows/Mac OS)

With the software CameraWindow you can save MP4 movies and pho-

tos to your computer and easily organize them. For the latest informa-

tion on compatibility and system requirements, please visit your local

Canon Web site.

Installation

Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer

for the first time. Make sure to install the software even if you have a dif-

ferent version of CameraWindow on your computer. The auto-update

function of the software may make available to you features optimized

for this camcorder.

• Before installing the software, make sure your computer is

connected to the Internet.

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1Download the software from your local Canon Web site.

•Visit the following Web site to download the CAMCORDER

Software package.

http://www.canon.com/icpd/

(Click on your country/region, search for your camcorder model

and then proceed to the download page.)

2Follow the onscreen instructions to install CameraWindow.

•For details about opening the software package and running the

installer, refer to the instructions on the download Web site.

• For Windows users, if a User Account Control dialog box

appears, follow the instructions.

• When the screen of the last step (Finish) is displayed, the soft-

ware is correctly installed. Click Finish to close the installer.

Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer

1Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

2Open the [y] index screen for MP4 movies (A65) or [}]

index screen (A71).

3Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied

USB cable.

• Connection 3-햲. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A146).

• If a device selection screen appears, select [Computer].

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• When the connection is correctly established, [USB Connection]

will appear on the screen.

4Computer: CameraWindow will start automatically and the

main screen will appear.

•Windows: If the AutoPlay dialog box appears instead, click

Downloads Images From Canon Camera to start the

CameraWindow program.

• Mac OS: If a device selection window appears, select your cam-

corder’s model name from the list and click OK.

5Computer: In the CameraWindow’s main screen, click Import

Images from Camera > Import Untransferred Images.

•MP4 movies and photos you have not yet transferred to the

computer will be saved.

• Click Cancel to interrupt the transfer while it is in progress.

• When the transfer is completed, click OK and close CameraWin-

dow.

•When the camcorder is connected to a computer:

- Do not open the memory card slot cover.

- Do not change or delete any of the camcorder’s folders or

files directly from the computer as this may result in perma-

nent data loss. When saving recordings on a computer, we

recommend using the software described in this section

(Transfer Utility LE for AVCHD movies; CameraWindow for

MP4 movies and photos).

-Do not set the computer in Sleep or Hibernate mode (Win-

dows) and do not activate the Sleep function (Mac OS).

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•If you wish to use the recordings on your computer, make

copies of them first. Use the copied files, retaining the origi-

nals.

• To uninstall CameraWindow:

-Windows: In the Control Panel, open Programs and Fea-

tures or Add or Remove Programs. Select Canon Utili-

ties CameraWindow DC 8, click Uninstall or Uninstall/

Change and then click OK.

- Mac OS: Drag and drop the following folder to the Trash.

/Applications/Canon Utilities/CameraWindow

•The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as mul-

tiple files on a computer.

-Scenes exceeding 4 GB.

-Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes.

-Scenes recorded at a video quality other than 35 Mbps

exceeding 1 hour.

• Depending on the computer, the software may not work cor-

rectly or you may not be able to play back movies.

• When the camcorder is powered only using the battery pack,

the battery’s charge on the camcorder’s details area of the

CameraWindow screen (Battery Capacity) will always

appear as Full, regardless of the actual remaining battery

charge.

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Saving Recordings on the Optional CS100

Connect Station (USB)

You can easily save all the movies and photos you recorded onto the

optional CS100 Connect Station. You can organize your recordings in

albums, play them back on a connected HDTV or share them on the

Web. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the CS100.

This section explains how to connect the camcorder to the CS100

using the supplied USB cable. H only: You can also use the

convenient NFC/Wi-Fi connection method (A186).

1Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

2Press ] to set the camcorder to playback mode and

open any index screen.

3Select the USB connection type.

4Connect the camcorder to the connect station using the sup-

plied USB cable.

• Connection 3-햲. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A146).

• If a device selection screen appears, select [Connect Station].

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• When the connection is correctly established, the transfer of files

will start automatically.

• You can check on the connect station when all the files have

been saved. Refer to the instruction manual of the CS100.

5Disconnect the USB cable.

•The index screen will appear again on the camcorder’s screen.

H Memory Save: Saving an Entire

Memory onto an External Hard Drive

You can easily save all the movies and photos you recorded onto a

commercially available external hard drive connected directly to the

camcorder. You can also use the camcorder to play back your record-

ings directly from the hard drive.

Initialize the hard drive (A161) when you use it with this camcorder for

the first time.

■Saving a Memory onto an External Hard Drive

1Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

2Press ] to set the camcorder to playback mode and

open any index screen.

3Connect the camcorder to the external hard drive.

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• Connection 3. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A146).

•If the USB cable supplied with the external hard drive has a stan-

dard-A connector, you will need to use the optional UA-100 USB

Adapter.

4Save the entire contents of the desired memory.

*Touch [Stop] > [Yes] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.

•After selecting the memory, you can check the name of the folder

that will be created on the hard drive. Every memory save opera-

tion will create a separate memory save folder with the date (in

numerical form) used as the folder name.

Before disconnecting the external hard drive

Before turning off or physically disconnecting the external hard drive, be

sure to safely end the connection to the camcorder to avoid damage to

your files. From the [External Hard Drive] screen:

[Save to Hard Drive] > Desired memory > [Yes]* > [OK]

[Safely Remove Hard Drive] > [Yes]

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•Make sure you power the camcorder with the compact power

adapter before you save a memory to the external hard drive.

If the compact power adapter becomes disconnected, the

connection between the camcorder and the hard drive will

end, which may lead to the corruption of data in the hard

drive.

•About memory save folders:

- If you performed multiple memory save operations on the

same day (for example, if you saved the built-in memory

and then a memory card), the folder name of memory save

folders following the first one will end in a numerical suffix

(for example, “-1”, “-2”).

- Up to 10 memory save folders can be created for any given

date and up to 300 memory save folders can be saved on a

single hard drive.

• You cannot use the following types of external hard drives. For

the latest information on devices that can be used, please visit

your local Canon Web site.

-USB-powered portable hard drives.

- Hard drives with a capacity over 2 TB.

-USB flash drives or media connected to card readers.

• If the external hard drive is partitioned, only the first partition

will be recognized.

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■Playing Back Previously Saved Recordings from the

External Hard Drive

1Connect the external hard drive to the camcorder.

•Steps 1 to 3 in the previous procedure (A157).

2Touch [Play Back from Hard Drive] and select the memory

save folder you want to play back.

•The index screen will appear.

3Touch a recording to play it back.

•To switch to another memory save folder, touch [(] and select

the memory save folder of the date you want to play back.

4When you have finished playing back, be sure to safely end

the connection to the external hard drive before physically

disconnecting it.

To delete the memory save folder currently displayed

1Delete the memory save folder.

2Safely end the connection to the external hard drive before

physically disconnecting it.

[(] > [K] > [Safely Remove Hard Drive] > [Yes]

0 > [1 Other Settings] > q > [Delete Memory Save

Folder] > [Yes] > [OK]

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■Initializing the External Hard Drive

1Connect the external hard drive to the camcorder.

•Steps 1 to 3 in the previous procedure (A157).

2Initialize the external hard drive.

1Touc h thi s option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than

just clear the file allocation table of the hard drive. For large-capacity hard

drives this operation can take several hours.

2If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel]

> [OK] to cancel the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will

be erased and the hard drive can be used without any problem.

3Safely end the connection to the external hard drive before

physically disconnecting it.

• Be careful when deleting recordings. Once deleted, record-

ings cannot be recovered.

•Initializing the external hard drive will permanently erase all

the data on the hard drive (including your recordings, previ-

ous data not saved with the camcorder, and partitioned

drives). Make sure to copy in advance important data to a

computer or other device.

0 > [1 Other Settings] > q > [Initialize '] >

[Initialize] > [Complete Initialization]1 > [Yes]2 > [OK]

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Copying Recordings to an External Video

Recorder

■In High Definition

If the external digital video recorder has an SD card slot compatible with

the type of memory card used, you can copy your recordings in high

definition directly from the memory card. H only: To copy

the recordings in the built-in memory, copy them to the memory card in

advance (A133).

The detailed procedure depends on the device used so be sure to refer

to the instruction manual of the digital video recorder.

■In Standard Definition

You can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a

digital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs. Video output will

be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high defini-

tion.

1Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

2Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the optional

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable.

• Connection 2-햲 or 2-햳. Refer to Connection Diagrams

(A145).

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3Open the index screen that contains the scenes you want to

copy (A65).

• Verify that 1 > q > [AV/Headphones] is set to [Ò AV].

4External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the

recorder to record pause mode.

5Camcorder: Locate the scene you want to copy and pause

the playback just before the desired scene.

6Camcorder: Resume playback.

• By default, the date and time will be embedded in the output

video signal. You can change this using the 1 > t >

[Display Date/Time] setting.

7External recorder: Start recording when the scene you want

to copy appears; stop recording when it ends.

8Camcorder: Stop playback.

•Use an external Blu-Ray Disc recorder compliant with AVCHD

ver. 2.0 specifications to copy onto Blu-Ray discs movies

recorded in 50P or MXP mode.

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H Wi-Fi Functions

Overview of the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions

This is an introduction to the Wi-Fi functions offered by the cam-

corder and contains also important information about the sup-

ported Wi-Fi standards.

The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions

Refer to this section for details on how to use the camcorder’s

useful Wi-Fi functions such as controlling the camcorder

remotely with an iOS or Android device, playing back the cam-

corder’s recordings from a Web browser on a Wi-Fi-equipped

device or using the optional CS100 Connect Station to easily

save your recordings.

Wi-Fi Connection and Settings

This section explains how to connect your camcorder to an

access point (wireless router) on an existing Wi-Fi network as well

as how to check the Wi-Fi settings and, if necessary, change

them.

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Overview of the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi

Functions

You can use the camcorder’s Wi-Fi functions to connect wirelessly to

Wi-Fi enabled devices* like smartphones or tablets and save, play back

and upload your recordings. Refer to Glossary (A207) for a definition

of some of the frequently used terms in this text.

*“iOS device” is used in this text to refer to Wi-Fi-enabled iPhones and iPads,

while “Android device” refers to Wi-Fi-enabled Android smartphones and tab-

lets.

iOS Devices

•Install the CameraAccess plus app and use your iPhone or iPad as a

remote control to record with the camcorder (A170). You can even

stream video from the camcorder and record it directly on your iOS

device.

•Installing the Movie Uploader app, you can save recordings on your iOS

device and even upload them to YouTube or Facebook (A184).

•Use a Web browser to access the camcorder and play back recordings

on your iOS device (A181).

CameraAccess plusMovie Uploader

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Android Devices

•Install the CameraAccess plus app and use your smartphone or tablet

as a remote control to record with the camcorder (A170). You can

even stream video from the camcorder and record it directly on your

Android device.

•Use a Web browser to access the camcorder and play back recordings

on your Android device. You can also save a local copy on your Android

device (A181).

CS100 Connect Station (optional)

• Convenient option to save, play back and share your recordings. You

can use NFC technology to easily initiate the file transfer over a Wi-Fi

connection (A186).

CameraAccess plus

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Computers and Other Wi-Fi Devices

• On computers with a Wi-Fi receiver, use a Web browser to access the

camcorder and play back recordings on the device. You can also save a

local copy on the computer (A181).

• Connect the camcorder to an access point as a media server and play

back your recordings on computers and other devices connected to the

same home network (A195).

CANON iMAGE GATEWAY

• Connecting the camcorder to an access point (home network) con-

nected to the Internet, you can also share recordings on CANON

iMAGE GATEWAY and enjoy a number of Web services, including

uploading recordings to Facebook and YouTube (A188).

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■Before Using Wi-Fi Functions

Depending on the Wi-Fi function used, the camcorder will connect wire-

lessly directly to a Wi-Fi-enabled device, such as a smartphone, or to a

Wi-Fi network via an access point (wireless router)*. After selecting the

function you want to use, follow the onscreen directions to connect the

camcorder.

This camcorder is also compatible with NFC (near field communication)

international standards. When using an NFC-compatible Android

device**, you can easily pair the camcorder and the device simply by

touching the NFC touchpoints on both devices together.

* Depending on the manufacturer, the access point may be referred to using a

different name, such as wireless LAN router or wireless network router.

** Only NFC-compatible devices running Android 4.0 to 4.4.

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•Using an unprotected Wi-Fi network can expose your files

and data to monitoring by unauthorized third parties. Be

aware of the risks involved.

• We recommend inserting a fully charged battery pack or using

the supplied compact power adapter when using Wi-Fi func-

tions.

• When using the camcorder’s Wi-Fi func-

tions, do not cover the top back area of

the camcorder with your hand or other

object. The Wi-Fi antenna is located there

and covering it may interfere with wireless

signals.

• Do not open the memory card slot cover during the wireless

connection.

• While using Wi-Fi functions, the camcorder’s automatic power

off function will be disabled.

Wi-Fi antenna

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Using an iOS or Android Device as a Remote

Control

Using the CameraAccess plus app*, you can view the image streamed

from the camcorder on your iOS/Android device even when the cam-

corder is somewhere else. You can use your iOS/Android device as a

remote control to start recording on the camcorder and, while using the

Monitor from Home function, you can even record the streamed image

locally on your iOS/Android device.

When using an NFC-compatible Android device (A 168), you can

connect the camcorder and the device with a simple operation.

*The CameraAccess plus app, provided by PIXELA, is available for free from

the App Store (iOS devices) and Google Play™ (Android devices).

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■Streaming via Wi-Fi (Monitor from Home)

With this function, you can monitor the image streamed from the cam-

corder when it is in another location within Wi-Fi connection range, for

example, in another room in the house. You can use your iOS/Android

device to control the camcorder.

1Camcorder: Activate the [Monitor from Home] function.

• The camcorder’s SSID (network name) and password will

appear.

• The camcorder will be ready to connect with the iOS or Android

device.

• Before you perform these procedures for the first time, down-

load and install the latest version of the CameraAccess plus

app on your iOS/Android device. The app can be down-

loaded for free from the following Web sites.

-iOS devices (App Store):

http://appstore.com/cameraaccessplus

-Android devices* (Google Play™):

http://play.google.com/store/apps/

details?id=jp.co.pixela.cameraaccessplus

*Android devices compatible with NFC: You can touch the

Android device to the camcorder (A173) without the app

installed to automatically open the Google Play download page.

0 > [ Remote Control+Streaming] > [ Monitor from

Home] > [OK]

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2Android devices compatible with NFC: Connect the cam-

corder and the device as described in Pairing an NFC-com-

patible Android device (A173).

• When the Wi-Fi connection is correctly established, [Connected]

will appear on the camcorder’s screen and the live view image

will appear on the CameraAccess plus app’s screen on the

Android device.

•Use the app’s onscreen controls to operate the camcorder while

viewing the live image on the device. The rest of this procedure is

not necessary.

iOS/Android devices not compatible with NFC: In the Wi-Fi

settings screen, turn on Wi-Fi and select the network name

that appears on the camcorder’s screen (step 1). If neces-

sary, enter the password that appears on the camcorder’s

screen.

• The camcorder’s network name (SSID) should appear in the list

of networks/access points detected by the device.

•As long as you do not reset the camcorder’s Wi-Fi password,

you only need to enter the password the first time you connect

the device.

• When the Wi-Fi connection is correctly established, [Connected]

will appear on the camcorder’s screen.

3iOS/Android device: Start the CameraAccess plus app.

•Use the app’s onscreen controls to operate the camcorder while

viewing the live image on the device.

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When you have finished recording

1Camcorder: Touch [End] to end the wireless connection and

turn off the camcorder.

2iOS/Android device: Close the CameraAccess plus app.

Pairing an NFC-compatible Android device

1Touch the NFC touchpoint on the Android device to the NFC

touchpoint on the camcorder.

• Align the center of the NFC touchpoints on both devices. If there

is no reaction, try changing the position of the Android device

slightly while it is touching the camcorder.

• When the device is recognized, the Android device will emit a

sound** and the CameraAccess plus app will start automatically.

2Android device: Touch OK.

1

2*

1, 2

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* For illustration purposes only. For details about the device’s NFC function and

the location/mark of the NFC touchpoint, refer to the instruction manual of the

Andorid device used.

** Depending on the settings and specifications of the Android device used, no

sound may be emitted.

■Streaming via Wi-Fi and Internet (Monitor while Out)

With this function, you can leave the camcorder home and monitor the

streamed image while you are away. You can even use your iOS/

Android device to start recording on the camcorder.

Using the Remote Monitoring Checker utility (for Windows only), you

can check whether your home network’s access point and Internet

connection meet the requirements for using the Monitor while Out func-

tion*. For details about this program and links to the download page,

visit PIXELA’s Web site.

http://pixela.jp/cermc

• When using NFC-compatible devices.

- When touching an NFC-compatible device to the cam-

corder, be careful not to forcibly hit the device against the

camcorder. Using excessive force may damage the cam-

corder or NFC-compatible device.

- If the NFC-compatible device or the camcorder is covered

by a protective case, the devices might not be able to con-

nect wirelessly.

- If the camcorder unintentionally comes into contact with an

NFC-compatible device (for example, inside a carrying bag),

the camcorder may turn on on its own. You can set 1 >

q > [NFC] to [j Off] to prevent this.

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*To use the Monitor while Out Function, an access point compatible with UPnP

(Universal Plug and Play) and an Internet connection that can acquire global IP

addresses are required.

1Activate the [Monitor while Out] function.

•The first time you activate the function, you will need to set a

password and the port to be used by this function (steps 2 to 4).

If you have already completed the settings for the Monitor while

Out function, skip to step 5.

2Touch [OK] to open the settings screen.

3To enter the [Password] field, touch [Not configured]. Enter a

unique password for the Monitor while Out function and

touch [OK].

•The password is required for this function and must be between

4 and 8 characters long. We recommend using an 8-character

password using a mix of numbers and uppercase/lowercase let-

ters.

• To enter the password (and the port number in the next step),

use the virtual keyboard (A179).

4To change the port number to be used, touch [80]. Enter a

different port number and touch [OK] twice.

• By default, the port number is set to 80 but you can change it if

necessary.

0 > [ Remote Control+Streaming] > [ Monitor while

Out] > [OK]

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5If necessary, set up a connection to an access point.

• If you have previously configured and saved only one connection

to an access point, the camcorder will automatically connect to

that access point. Continue to step 6.

• If you have saved more than one connection to an access point,

touch [OK] to use the access point displayed on the screen, and

then continue to step 6. To use a different access point instead,

touch [Change Connection Point] > desired access point >

[OK], and then continue to step 6.

• If no connections to access points have been saved in the cam-

corder, the message [Save the access point] will appear on the

screen. Touch [OK] to configure and save a new access point

connection (step 2 in Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point

(A198)) before continuing with this procedure.

6When the wireless connection is successfully established,

the camcorder’s ID will be displayed on the screen.

• The camcorder will be ready to connect with the iOS/Android

device.

•If this is the first time you are using this function or if you reset the

camcorder’s settings, you need to register the camcorder’s ID

with the following procedure. Otherwise, continue as described

in To use the Monitor while Out function (A178).

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To register the camcorder’s ID in the CameraAccess plus app

1Android devices compatible with NFC: Connect the cam-

corder and the device.

• Perform only step 1 in Pairing an NFC-compatible Android

device (A173).

• Android device: When the camcorder’s ID is correctly registered,

a message will prompt you to turn off Wi-Fi on the device. Select

Tur n off Wi-Fi or Do not turn off Wi-Fi (to keep using Wi-Fi on

the device) and then touch Set.

• Camcorder: After the Wi-Fi connection to the Android device is

terminated, the camcorder will reconnect automatically to the

previously selected access point.

• The rest of this procedure is not necessary. Continue as

described in To use the Monitor while Out function (A178).

iOS/Android devices not compatible with NFC: On the

device, turn on Wi-Fi and select the same access point as

that to which the camcorder is connected (step 5 in the pre-

vious procedure).

2Start the CameraAccess plus app and touch Setting and

then Start.

• The camcorder’s ID is registered and displayed in the CameraAc-

cess plus app.

3Touch Finish and close the CameraAccess plus app.

• Disconnect the iOS/Android device from the access point.

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To use the Monitor while Out function

1While you are out, start the CameraAccess plus app.

2Touch Start under Monitor while Out.

3Enter the password for the Monitor while Out function that

you set in the camcorder (step 3, A175) and then touch

Connect.

•Use the app’s onscreen controls to operate the camcorder while

viewing the live image on the device.

When you have finished recording

1Camcorder: Touch [End] to end the wireless connection and

turn off the camcorder.

2iOS/Android device: Close the CameraAccess plus app.

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Using the virtual keyboard

When you need to enter text for various settings, touch the text

field and a virtual keyboard will appear on the screen. The illustra-

tion below explains the various keys you can use.

1Switch between letters and numbers/special characters.

2Change the position of the cursor.

3Delete the character to the cursor’s left (backspace).

4Caps Lock. When the numerical keyboard is displayed, [#%?]

switches between set 1 and set 2 of special characters.

•For details about the CameraAccess plus app, visit

PIXELA’s Web site.

http://pixela.jp/cecap

• When the camcorder is in Monitor from Home or Monitor while

Out mode, the shooting mode will be set automatically to

N

.

•This function is not available in the following cases.

- When the video quality is 50P.

- When dual recording or relay recording is activated.

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• Depending on the connection and the strength of the wireless

signal, there may be interruptions in the live video image or

the response may be slow.

•About the optional CT-V1 Camera Pan Table

- If you mount the camcorder on the optional CT-V1 Camera

Pan Table, you can use the CameraAccess plus app on

your iOS/Android device as a remote control to move the

camcorder sideways (panning) in addition to starting/stop-

ping recording.

- Notice that there are two possible directions for mounting a

camcorder on the CT-V1. This camcorder should be

mounted so that the lens is aligned with the B mark on the

underside of the CT-V1’s camcorder base plate. For details,

refer to the instruction manual of the CT-V1.

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Playback via Browser: Viewing Recordings Using

a Web Browser on an iOS or Android Device

With the Playback via Browser function, you can use the Web browser

on any device equipped with a Wi-Fi receiver (iOS/Android devices,

computers, etc.) to access the camcorder. You can then play back your

recordings using the Web browser and even save local copies of them

on your device*.

When using an NFC-compatible Android device (A 168), you can con-

nect the camcorder and the device with a simple operation.

* Depending on the device, OS, browser and video quality, you may not be able

to play back or save recordings. For details, visit your local Canon Web site.

1Camcorder: From any movie index screen, activate the Play-

back via Browser mode.

• The camcorder’s SSID (network name) and password will

appear.

• The camcorder will be ready to connect with the wireless device.

•Android devices compatible with NFC: Download and install

the CameraAccess plus app in advance (A171).

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2Android devices compatible with NFC: Connect the cam-

corder and the device as described in Pairing an NFC-com-

patible Android device (A173).

• Android device: When the Wi-Fi connection is correctly estab-

lished, the default browser app will open and the Playback via

Browser screen will be displayed automatically. Skip to step 4.

• Camcorder: [Connected] will appear on the camcorder’s screen.

iOS/Android devices not compatible with NFC: In the Wi-Fi

settings screen, turn on Wi-Fi and select the network name

that appears on the camcorder’s screen (step 1). If neces-

sary, enter the password that appears on the camcorder’s

screen.

• The camcorder’s network name (SSID) should appear in the list

of networks/access points detected by the device.

•As long as you do not reset the camcorder’s Wi-Fi password,

you only need to enter the password the first time you connect

the device.

• When the Wi-Fi connection is correctly established, [Connected]

will appear on the camcorder’s screen.

3iOS/Android device: Start the Web browser and enter the

URL that appears on the camcorder’s screen into the Web

browser’s address bar.

•The Playback via Browser screen will appear.

•The URL is always the same so you may find it convenient to

bookmark the URL.

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4iOS/Android device: Touch the desired recording from the

list.

• Touch the button on the top left of the screen to change the

index screen displayed. Touch · (AVCHD movies), ¸ (MP4

movies) or } (photos) of the desired memory (& built-in mem-

ory or 8 memory card).

• Touch a thumbnail to display a photo (or the first frame of a

movie).

MP4 movies only: Touch again to play back the movie.

• AVCHD movies cannot be played back.

•Touch ö to return to the index screen.

•Devices other than iOS devices: Touch õ to save a local copy of

the movie/photo on the device.

When you have finished

Camcorder: Touch [End] > [OK] to end the wireless connection and

turn off the camcorder.

•The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as mul-

tiple files on other devices.

-Scenes exceeding 4 GB.

-Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes.

-Scenes recorded at a video quality other than 35 Mbps

exceeding 1 hour.

•For details about Wi-Fi connections on computers and other

devices, refer to the instruction manual of the OS, computer

or device used.

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Saving Recordings and Uploading Movies to the

Web Using an iOS Device

Using the Movie Uploader app*, you can play back and save** your

movies and photos on an iOS device. You can also upload your movies

to YouTube and Facebook even when you are away from your home

network.

* The Movie Uploader app, provided by PIXELA, is available for free from the

App Store.

** Depending on the iOS version used, this feature is not available for MP4 mov-

ies recorded at 35 Mbps.

1Camcorder: From any movie index screen, set the camcorder

to connect with the iOS device.

• The camcorder’s SSID (network name) and password will

appear.

• The camcorder will be ready to connect with the iOS device.

• Before you perform this procedure for the first time, install the

Movie Uploader app on your iOS device. The app can be

downloaded for free from the following Web site.

http://appstore.com/movieuploader

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2iOS device: In the Wi-Fi settings screen, turn on Wi-Fi and

select the network name that appears on the camcorder’s

screen (step 1). If necessary, enter the password that

appears on the camcorder’s screen.

• The camcorder’s network name (SSID) should appear in the list

of networks/access points detected by the device.

•As long as you do not reset the camcorder’s Wi-Fi password,

you only need to enter the password the first time you connect

the device.

• When the Wi-Fi connection is correctly established, [Connected]

will appear on the camcorder’s screen.

3iOS device: Start the Movie Uploader app and select your

camcorder’s model name from the list on the screen.

4iOS device: Use the Movie Uploader app to upload the cam-

corder’s movies and photos.

• You can also play back or save movies and photos on the iOS

device.

When you have finished

Camcorder: Touch [End] > [OK] to end the wireless connection and

turn off the camcorder.

• Depending on factors such as the wireless network condi-

tions, it can take some time to upload video files.

• The procedure above may differ depending on the version of

iOS you are using.

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Saving Recordings on the Optional CS100

Connect Station (NFC+Wi-Fi)

You can easily save all the movies and photos you recorded onto the

optional CS100 Connect Station. You can organize your recordings in

albums, play them back on a connected HDTV or share them on the

Web. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the CS100.

This section explains how to connect the camcorder to the CS100

using NFC (near field communication) and Wi-Fi functions for a simple

and effortless operation. You can also connect the camcorder to the

connect station using the supplied USB cable (A156).

•For details about the Movie Uploader app, visit

PIXELA’s Web site.

http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/canon/e/movieuploader/

•The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as mul-

tiple files on other devices.

-Scenes exceeding 4 GB.

-Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes.

-Scenes recorded at a video quality other than 35 Mbps

exceeding 1 hour.

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1Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

2With the camcorder turned off or displaying an index screen

in playback mode, carefully hold the NFC touchpoint on the

camcorder close to the NFC connect point on the connect

station.

• Align the camcorder’s mark with the center of the connect

point on the connect station.

• If there is no reaction, try adjusting slightly the position/angle of

the camcorder while carefully holding it close to the connect

point on the connect station, or very gently touching the cam-

corder to the connect station.

• If the camcorder was turned off, it will turn on in playback mode,

even with the LCD panel closed. If necessary, open the LCD

panel.

• The connect station will emit a beep sound. When the Wi-Fi con-

nection is correctly established, the transfer of files will start auto-

matically.

Touc h  Beep! NFC touchpoint

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3Camcorder: When the file transfer is completed, touch [OK].

Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE

GATEWAY

After you register for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY*, you will be able to

access various Web services**. You will be able to upload movies and

photos to online albums, upload movies to Facebook and YouTube,

send links to your online albums by e-mail to friends and family, and

more! To use this function, you will need an access point connected to

the Internet.

* Availability differs from area to area.

** “Web services” is used in this text to refer to various Internet services sup-

ported by CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.

•Saving a scene that is about 4 minutes long will take approxi-

mately 5 minutes. When saving a large number of files, the

operation may take some time.

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CANON iMAGE GATEWAY

CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is a Web site that provides various

photo-related services for owners of qualified Canon products.

After you complete the free registration online, you can use the

Web services, create online photo albums, and more. Visit Canon’s

Web site (also accessible using smartphones and tablets) for infor-

mation on registration and countries/regions where you can use

this service.

http://canon.com/cig

•Make sure you have completed the following general require-

ments.

-Install CameraWindow on your computer (A152).

- Complete the free registration online for CANON iMAGE

GATEWAY.

- Have ready relevant account settings (user name, pass-

word, etc.) for all the services you plan to use (YouTube,

Facebook, etc.). Available services may differ by country/

region.

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■Setting the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder

Log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and set the Web services you want

to use.

1Camcorder: Open the [y] index screen for MP4 movies

(A65) or [}] index screen (A71).

2Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied

USB cable.

• Connection 3-햲. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A146).

3Computer: CameraWindow will start automatically and the

main screen will appear.

•Windows: If the AutoPlay dialog box appears instead, click

Downloads Images From Canon Camera to start the

CameraWindow program.

• Mac OS: If a device selection window appears, select your cam-

corder’s model name and click OK.

4Computer: In the CameraWindow’s main screen, click Cam-

era Settings > Set Up Web Services.

5Computer: Log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and com-

plete the setup process.

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• Follow the onscreen instructions to register the services you

want to use. You will need the account information (user name,

password, etc.) to register some services.

• CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and all other selected Web services

will be set in the camcorder and the CameraWindow menu

screen will appear.

6Computer: Exit CameraWindow and then end the connection

between the camcorder and computer.

• Available Web services differ depending on the country/region

of use and may be updated from time to time. For the latest

details about available services and terms of use, visit your

local CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Web site.

• If the date set in the camcorder is not correct, the camcorder

cannot connect to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Make sure the

date is correct before trying to establish a connection.

• Once you have set the maximum number of Web services in

the camcorder, you will not be able to set any additional ser-

vices. Delete unnecessary Web services and then set the

desired Web service.

• You cannot set multiple accounts for Web services other than

e-mail.

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■Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services

Conveniently share your recordings with family and friends using Web

services.

1From any movie index screen, activate the Web service func-

tion.

• If you have previously configured and saved only one connection

to an access point, the camcorder will automatically connect to

that access point. Continue to step 2.

• If you have saved more than one connection to an access point,

touch [OK] to use the access point displayed on the screen, and

then continue to step 2. To use a different access point instead,

touch [Change Connection Point] > desired access point >

[OK], and then continue to step 2.

• If no connections to access points have been saved in the cam-

corder, the message [Save the access point] will appear on the

screen. Touch [OK] to configure and save a new access point

connection (step 2 in Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point

(A198)) before continuing with this procedure.

• When the wireless connection is successfully established, the

[To Web Service] screen will appear on the camcorder’s screen.

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2Select the desired Web service.

• When you select (e-mail), the list of registered e-mail

addresses will appear. Select the e-mail addresses to which you

want to send an e-mail notification.

3Select the type of recordings you want to share and the

memory to read.

•The types of recordings that can be uploaded depend on the

Web service.

4Touch the scene or photo(s) to upload.

• When uploading photos, you can touch up to 10 photos to

upload at one time.

To cancel a selection, touch the selected photo again. To cancel

all selections at once, touch [Remove All] > [Yes].

• When you have finished selecting the desired photos, touch

[OK].

• If you are uploading to YouTube, read the YouTube agreement

carefully and touch [I Agree] if you agree.

• The upload will begin automatically.

• You can touch [Stop] to cancel the wireless transfer while it is in

progress.

5Touch [OK].

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Checking your uploads using CANON iMAGE

GATEWAY Library

You can use the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Library or Album

screen to see the movies and photos you uploaded. You can also

check what files you have sent and the various settings for the

Web services. For details on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, refer to

the Help module (in the upper right of the screen).

•For movies, you can upload one at a time; for photos, up to

10 at a time.

• The maximum length and file size for uploading depends on

the Web service.

• Depending on the access point’s (wireless router’s) settings

and capabilities, it can take some time to upload files.

• E-mail addresses must consist of single-byte characters. Only

e-mail addresses with 16 or fewer characters before the @

mark can be set in the camcorder.

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Wireless Playback on a Computer

Using the Media Server function, you can wirelessly view your movies

and photos on your computer or similar device. You will need an access

point connected to your home network and software installed on your

computer that can play back movies and photos from a media server.

We recommend that you connect the computer to the access point

using a LAN cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals for the com-

puter, software and access point.

1Camcorder: From any movie index screen, activate the

media server function.

• If you have previously configured and saved a connection to an

access point, the camcorder will connect automatically to the

last access point used.

Access point

LAN cable

Computer

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• If no connections to access points have been saved in the cam-

corder, the message [Save the access point] will appear on the

screen. Touch [OK] to configure and save a new access point

connection (step 2 in Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point

(A198)) before continuing with this procedure.

2Camcorder: When the wireless connection is successfully

established, [Connected] will appear on the camcorder’s

screen.

• You can touch [View Information] to view the access point’s

SSID, connection protocol, and the camcorder’s IP address and

MAC address.

• After touching [View Information], you can touch [Change Con-

nection Point] to select a different SSID saved in the camcorder

in order to change access points.

3Computer: Start your preferred media player software and

select your camcorder’s model name from the list of media

servers.

•On standalone media players and other devices, connect the

device to the home network and select your camcorder’s model

name from the list of media servers.

4Computer: Select the folder for the camcorder’s built-in

memory or memory card and play back the movies and pho-

tos.

5Camcorder: Touch [End] > [OK] when finished.

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• Depending on the access point’s (wireless router’s) settings

and capabilities, playback may take time to start or may not

appear smooth. For details, refer to Troubleshooting

(A249).

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Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point

The camcorder can connect to a Wi-Fi network using an access point

(wireless router) and even remember the settings for 4 access points.

General requirements

• Correctly configured router that complies with the

802.11b/g/n protocol and is Wi-Fi certified (bears the

logo shown to the right) and a home network.

1Open the [—Network Setup] screen.

2Touch the desired setup method.

• Depending on the setup method chosen, the procedure will be

different. Read the descriptions below and continue with the pro-

cedure described in the relevant page.

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mode) or [— Wi-Fi] (from any movie index screen in playback

mode) > [wCheck/Edit Settings] > [OK] > [Access Point

Connection Settings] > [Not configured]

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Options

*WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a standard that makes connecting to an

access point easier.

[WPS: Button]*

Simply press and hold the WPS button on your wireless router and then

touch the camcorder’s screen. This is the easiest connection method if

you are using a WPS-compatible router. Continue the procedure as

described in Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) (A200).

[WPS: PIN Code]*

Access the access point’s configuration screen using your Web

browser. The camcorder will generate a PIN code, which you will enter

into the browser. You will need a WPS-compatible router and a com-

puter or other device connected to it. Continue the procedure as

described in Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) (A200).

[Search for Access Points]

Following the camcorder’s onscreen instructions, you select the desired

access point from a list and then enter the password. Continue the pro-

cedure as described in Searching for Access Points (A201)

[Manual Setup]

You manually enter the access point’s name, password and other net-

work settings. This method is recommended only for advanced users of

Wi-Fi networks. Continue the procedure as described in Manual Setup

(A202).

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■Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

If your access point is WPS-compatible (bears the logo shown below),

connecting the camcorder to it can be very easy. If yo u cannot suc-

cessfully connect the camcorder using WPS, try using the [Search for

Access Points] method. Refer also to the access point’s (wireless

router’s) instruction manual.

1[WPS: Button] method

•Press and hold the WPS button on the wireless router.

• Depending on the router, the amount of time required may differ.

•Make sure the router’s WPS function is activated.

[WPS: PIN Code] method

• From a computer or similar device connected to the access

point, use the Web browser to open the router’s WPS settings

screen. After the 8-digit PIN code appears on the camcorder’s

screen, enter it into your router’s WPS settings screen.

2Within 2 minutes, touch [OK] on the camcorder’s screen.

• The camcorder will connect to the access point.

• You can touch [Stop] and then [OK] to interrupt the Wi-Fi Pro-

tected Setup while it is in progress.

• When the Wi-Fi Protected Setup is finished, [Configuration com-

pleted] will appear on the screen.

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3Touch [OK] to save the configuration.

•If you were in the process of performing another procedure, the

camcorder will automatically connect to the access point. Return

to the procedure of the function you were previously using:

Step 6 in Streaming via Wi-Fi and Internet (Monitor while Out)

(A176)

Step 2 in Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services

(A193)

Step 2 in Wireless Playback on a Computer (A196)

•Otherwise, touch [K] > [X] to close the menu.

■Searching for Access Points

After you touch [Search for Access Points], the camcorder will take a

few seconds to detect access points available in the vicinity and will dis-

play the first one. Make a note in advance of the network name (SSID)

and password (encryption key) of the access point you want to use.

(This will usually be the wireless router on your home network.)

To enter text for the various settings, use the virtual keyboard (A179).

1Select the desired access point.

•If the desired access point is not displayed, you can touch [Í] or

[Î] to go through the list of detected access points. You can

also touch [Search Again] to have the camcorder search for

access points again.

• When the network name (SSID) of the desired access point

appears, touch [OK].

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2To enter the [Encryption Key] field, touch [Not configured].

Enter the access point’s password (encryption key) and

touch [OK].

• If the access point selected in step 1 did not have a [C] icon, this

step is not necessary.

3Touch [OK] to save the configuration.

•If you were in the process of performing another procedure, the

camcorder will automatically connect to the access point. Return

to the procedure of the function you were previously using:

Step 6 in Streaming via Wi-Fi and Internet (Monitor while Out)

(A176)

Step 2 in Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services

(A193)

Step 2 in Wireless Playback on a Computer (A196)

•Otherwise, touch [K] > [X] to close the menu.

■Manual Setup

Perform this procedure to manually configure the wireless connection

settings. This may be necessary, for example, if your access point’s net-

work name (SSID) cannot be detected due to the stealth function being

enabled. Manual setup is for advanced users of Wi-Fi networks.

To enter text for the various settings, use the virtual keyboard (A179).

1In the [SSID] field, touch [Not configured] and enter the SSID.

Touch [OK] and then touch [Next].

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2In the [Authentication/Encryption Method] field, touch [OPEN

NONE] and then touch the desired method.

•If you selected [OPEN WEP], the WEP index is 1.

3In the [Encryption Key] field, enter the encryption key. Touch

[OK] and then touch [Next].

•If you selected [OPEN NONE] in step 2, this step is not neces-

sary.

4Touch [Automatic] or [Manual] to select how to obtain the IP

address.

•If you selected [Automatic], proceed to step 9.

5To enter the [IP Address] field, touch [0.0.0.0]. Touch the first

field and touch [Í]/[Î] to change the value. Change the rest

of the fields in the same way and touch [OK].

6Enter the [Subnet Mask] field in the same way and touch

[Next].

7Enter the [Default Gateway] field in the same way and touch

[Next].

8Enter the [Primary DNS Server] and [Secondary DNS Server]

fields in the same way and touch [Next].

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9Touch [OK] to save the configuration.

•If you were in the process of performing another procedure, the

camcorder will automatically connect to the access point. Return

to the procedure of the function you were previously using:

Step 6 in Streaming via Wi-Fi and Internet (Monitor while Out)

(A176)

Step 2 in Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services

(A193)

Step 2 in Wireless Playback on a Computer (A196)

•Otherwise, touch [K] > [X] to close the menu.

Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings

You can review and change, if necessary, the settings used for the vari-

ous Wi-Fi connections and for the Monitor while Out function.

1Open the [—Check Current Configuration] screen.

•The Wi-Fi functions available and the setup method will vary

depending on the specifications and characteristics of the

Wi-Fi network you want to use.

9N†ƒ ’ y}

Shooting mode Playback

Format

0 > [ Remote Control+Streaming] (from record standby

mode) or [— Wi-Fi] (from any movie index screen in playback

mode) > [w Check/Edit Settings] > [OK]

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To view the connection settings for iOS/Android devices

2Touch [Smartphone Connection Settings].

• The camcorder’s SSID and password will appear.

3If necessary, change the camcorder’s network name (SSID)

and password.

• The next time you make a wireless connection, you will need to

change the Wi-Fi settings on the iOS/Android device.

4Touch [K] repeatedly to return to the 0 (Home) menu, and

then touch [X] to close the menu.

To view the access point’s connection settings

2Touch [Access Point Connection Settings].

•The SSID of up to 4 access points saved in the camcorder will

appear.

• If fewer than 4 access point connections have been registered,

you can touch [Not configured] to set up a new access point

(A198).

3Touch the SSID of the access point whose settings you want

to view.

• The access point’s settings will appear.

•Touch [Í] and [Î] to view more information.

[Edit] > [OK] > [OK]

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• To delete the access point connection displayed, touch [Edit] >

[Delete] > [Yes].

• To manually change the settings of the access point connection

displayed, touch [Edit] > [Manual Setup] and then perform the

procedure in Manual Setup (A202).

•Touch [K] to return to the access point selection screen.

4Touch [K] repeatedly to return to the 0 (Home) menu, and

then touch [X] to close the menu.

To view the settings for the Monitor while Out function (recording

mode only)

2Touch [Monitor while Out Settings].

•The password and port number to be used for the Monitor while

Out function will appear.

3If necessary, change the settings.

•Steps 3 and 4 in Streaming via Wi-Fi and Internet (Monitor

while Out) (A175).

4Touch [K] repeatedly to return to the 0 (Home) menu, and

then touch [X] to close the menu.

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Glossary

This is a glossary of some of the basic terms used frequently in this

chapter. The documentation for your access point may also con-

tain a glossary you can refer to.

Access Point

A wireless access point (WAP) is a device that allows wireless

devices, like your camcorder, to connect to a wired network

(including to the Internet) using the Wi-Fi standard. In most cases,

this will be your wireless router.

IP Address

Exclusive number assigned to each device connected to the net-

work.

NFC

Near field communication. Standard for smartphones and other

devices that allows a device to establish a communication protocol

with another device just by bringing the devices to close proximity

(touching them together).

SSID

Service Set Identifier. This is simply the public name of a

Wi-Fi network.

WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Standard for easy and secure setup of Wi-Fi

networks created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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Additional Information

Appendix: Menu Options Lists

This section contains tables of all the camcorder’s menu settings

and setting options for your reference.

Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays

This section explains the icons and displays that appear on the

camcorder’s various screens, with reference pages to the rele-

vant functions.

Trouble?

Consult the troubleshooting advice and list of messages when

you are experiencing some trouble with your camcorder.

Do’s and Don’ts

This section contains important handling precautions and main-

tenance instructions.

General Information

This section contains information about optional accessories that

can be used with the camcorder and ends with the comprehen-

sive list of technical specifications.

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The functions that are available depend on the camcorder’s operating

mode. On the camcorder’s screen, menu items not available appear

grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the

Menus (A44). For details about each function, see the reference page.

Menu options in blue and bold type, like this, indicate default values.

0 (Home) Menu

Menu item

Setting options

[1Other Settings] (A48, 210)

[3Recording Setup] (A226)

[Shooting Mode] (A82)

[9 Baby], [NAuto],[† Cinema], [ƒ Scene],

[’Programmed AE]

[2Main Functions] (A227)

H [Remote Control+Streaming] (A170, 204)

[ Monitor from Home], [ Monitor while Out],

[wCheck/Edit Settings]

[}Photo Playback] (A71)

[yMovie Playback] (A65)

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■[1Other Settings] Menus

[9Baby Album] (A65)

[Video Snapshot] (A65)

H [—Wi-Fi] (A164)

[6Movie Uploader], [5Playback via Browser],

[7To Web Service], [8Media Server], [wCheck/Edit Settings]

p Camera Setup (recording mode only)

Menu item

Setting options

[Self Timer] (A212)

[iOn <], [jOff]

[Zoom Speed] (A212)

[YVariable], [ZSpeed 3], [[Speed 2], []Speed 1]

[Zoom Position at Startup] (A212)

[Full Wide Angle], [Last Used Position]

[Framing Assistance] (A62)

[Wide], [Normal], [ Narrow]

Menu item

Setting options

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[Focus Assistance] (A212)

[iOn], [jOff]

[Face Detection & Tracking] (A102)

[iOn }], [jOff]

[Auto Backlight Correction] (A213)

[iOn], [jOff]

[Auto Slow Shutter] (A213)

[iOn], [jOff]

[Flicker Reduction] (A213)

[jOff], [:50 Hz], [;60 Hz]

[Image Stabilizer] (A214)

[Dynamic], [ Standard], [jOff]

[Intelligent IS](A60)

[ÈWith È], [ÁWithout È]

[Video Snapshot Length] (A101)

[C2 sec], [D4 sec], [F8 sec]

I [Wide Attachment] (A63)

[i On], [j Off]

p Camera Setup (recording mode only) (cont.)

Menu item

Setting options

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[Self Timer]: You can have the camcorder start recording after a 10-

second countdown. After setting [Self Timer] to [iOn <], press

Y to start the countdown and record video or touch

[PHOTO] to start the countdown and take a photo.

•This function is not available when the shooting mode is set to 9.

• Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will can-

cel the self timer.

-Pressing Y, when recording movies.

- Touching [PHOTO], when recording photos.

- Turning off the camcorder.

- Changing the camcorder’s operating mode.

[Zoom Speed]: Determines the zoom speed of the zoom lever.

[YVariable]: The zoom lever operates at a variable speed. Press gen-

tly for a slow zoom; press harder for faster zooms.

[]Speed 1] to [ZSpeed 3]: The zoom lever operates at a constant

speed. Speed 1 is the slowest and speed 3 the fastest.

[Zoom Position at Startup]: Allows you to choose the position of the

zoom when you turn on the camcorder.

[Full Wide Angle]: The zoom position will be at full wide angle.

[Last Used Position]: The zoom position will be at the same position it

was the last time you used zoom.

• When this function is set to [Full Wide Angle] and you manually adjust

the focus, the focus will be lost and autofocus will be activated the

next time you turn on the camcorder.

[Focus Assistance]: When focus assistance is activated, the image at

the center of the screen is magnified to help you focus manually

(A109).

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•Using focus assistance will not affect the recordings. It will be can-

celled automatically after 4 seconds or when you start recording.

•This function is available only when the shooting mode is set to †,

ƒ or ’.

•This function is available only for recording movies.

[Auto Backlight Correction]: When this setting is set to [i On], the

camcorder automatically corrects for backlight conditions when shoot-

ing subjects with a strong light source behind them.

•This function is available only when the shooting mode is set to †,

ƒ or ’.

•Automatic backlight correction is not available in the following cases.

- When the shooting mode is set to †, when using a cinema-look

filter other than [Cinema Standard].

- When the shooting mode is set to ƒ and the Special Scene

mode is set to [JNight Scene], [KSnow], [LBeach],

[MSunset] or [OSpotlight].

[Auto Slow Shutter]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter

speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting.

•Fastest shutter speed used: 1/25; 1/12 when the frame rate is set to

PF25 or 25P.

•This function is not available when the shooting mode is set to ƒ.

• When you are recording moving subjects, if a trailing afterimage

appears, set the slow shutter to [jOff].

[Flicker Reduction]: If the screen starts to flicker when recording mov-

ies under fluorescent lights, change the setting to reduce the effect.

•This function is only available when the shooting mode is set to †

or ’.

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[Image Stabilizer]: The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur

due to the camcorder moving) so you can get nice, stable shots. Select

the image stabilization mode according to the shooting conditions.

[ Dynamic]: Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake,

such as when shooting while walking, and is more effective as the zoom

approaches full wide angle. Available only when 2 > [Zoom Type] is

set to [ Optical].

[Standard]: Compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake,

such as when shooting while remaining stationary, and is suitable for

shooting natural-looking scenes.

[jOff]: Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod.

•This function is available only when the shooting mode is set to †,

ƒ or ’.

• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may

not be able to fully compensate.

• You can activate the Powered IS function (A229) when more pow-

erful image stabilization is required.

s / Playback Setup (playback mode only)

Menu item

Setting options

[Select Music] (A123, 127)

[jOff], [iOn]

When [iOn] - list of music tracks,

[Music Balance] [y] [Û] (Original sound/Background

music)

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[Slideshow Transition]: You can select the transition effect between

photos in a slideshow.

[k Dissolve]: The currently displayed photo fades away while the next

photo fades in.

[l Slide Image]: Photos slide to the left as the slideshow advances.

[Slideshow Transition] (A215)

[jOff], [kDissolve], [lSlide Image]

[Video Snapshot Length] (A120)

[C2 sec], [D4 sec], [F8 sec]

t Display Setup

Menu item

Setting options

[Onscreen Markers](A216)

[jOff], [3Level (White)], [4Level (Gray)],

[5Grid (White)], [6Grid (Gray)]

[Display Date/Time] (A216)

[iOn], [jOff]

[Output Onscreen Displays](A217)

[iOn], [jOff]

s / Playback Setup (playback mode only) (cont.)

Menu item

Setting options

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[Onscreen Markers] (recording mode only): While recording, 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.

[Display Date/Time] (playback mode only): Select whether to display

the date and time during playback.

• For MP4 movies, only the date will be displayed.

[LCD Brightness](A217)

[LCD Backlight] (A217)

[H Bright], [M Normal], [L Dim]

[LCD Mirror Image] (A217)

[iOn], [jOff]

[HDMI Status](A217)

[Demo Mode] (A217)

[iOn], [jOff]

[TV Type] (A218)

[+4:3 TV], [,Wide TV]

t Display Setup (cont.)

Menu item

Setting options

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[Output Onscreen Displays]: When this setting is set to [iOn], the

camcorder’s onscreen 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 Backlight]: Sets the screen to one of three brightness levels.

• 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.

•Using the [HBright] setting will shorten the effective usage time of the

battery pack.

• When the compact power adapter is connected, [LCD Backlight] will

automatically change to [HBright].

[LCD Mirror Image] (recording mode only): When this setting is set to

[iOn], this function reverses the image on the screen horizontally

when you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees toward the subject. In

other words, the screen will show a mirror image of the subject.

• While the LCD panel is rotated toward the subject you will not be able

to decorate the scene.

[HDMI Status]: Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of

the output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal.

[Demo Mode] (recording mode only): The demonstration mode dis-

plays the camcorder’s main features. It starts automatically when the

camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it in

record standby mode without a memory card for more than 5 minutes.

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• To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or

turn off the camcorder.

[TV Type] (playback mode only): When you connect the camcorder to a

TV using the optional STV-250N Stereo Video Cable, select the setting

according to the type of TV in order to display the picture in full and in

the correct aspect ratio.

[+4:3 TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio.

[,Wide TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.

• When the TV type is set to [+4:3 TV], during the playback of video

originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16:9, the picture will not be

displayed fullscreen.

•This setting is not available when the camcorder is connected to an

HDTV using the supplied High Speed HDMI cable.

q System Setup

Menu item

Setting options

[Language H] (A 36)

[], [Dansk], [Deutsch], [ ], [English], [Español],

[Français], [Italiano], [Magyar], [Melayu], [Nederlands], [Norsk],

[Polski], [Português], [ ], [Suomi], [Svenska], [Türkçe],

[ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ],

[], [], []

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[Time Zone/DST] (A 39)

["] (home time zone) or [#] (travel time zone):

[Paris], list of world time zones

[$] (DST adjustment): Toggle on or off

[Date/Time] (A 36)

[Date/Time]: –

[Date Format]: [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y], [D.M.Y] (Y- year, M- month, D-

day)

[24H]: Toggle on

(

24-hour clock) or

off (12-hour clock)

[Lock Files](A69)

[COn], [jOff]

[Available Space in Memory] (A222)

H [&] (built-in memory), [8] (memory card)

M –

[Used Space in Memory] (A222)

H [&] (built-in memory), [8] (memory card)

M –

H [External Hard Drive Info]* (A222)

[AV/Headphones] (A116, 145)

[ÒAV], [ÓHeadphones]

q System Setup (cont.)

Menu item

Setting options

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[Volume] (A68, 116)

[Speaker]: , Ú

[Headphones]: , Ö

[Notification Sounds] (A222)

[÷High Volume], [øLow Volume], [jOff]

[Custom Control Button] (A222)

Functions in the [2 Main Functions] menu (A227)

Default: [Ò Decoration]

[Battery Info] (A223)

[Displayed Units] (A223)

[. Meters/Grams], [/ Feet/Pounds]

[File Numbering] (A223)

[mReset], [nContinuous]

[Auto Power Off] (A224)

[iOn], [jOff]

[Power On Using LCD Panel] (A224)

[Enable], [Off]

q System Setup (cont.)

Menu item

Setting options

ÔÕ

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* Option available only after connecting an external hard drive to the camcorder.

** Option available only when a FlashAir card is inserted in the camcorder.

[USB Connection Type] (A224)

[Computer], [ Connect Station],

[ Connect and Set]

[NFC] (A174)

[i On], [j Off]

M [FlashAir]** (A225)

[iOn], [jOff]

H [Initialize &/8] (A40)

M [Initialize 8]

[& Built-in Mem.], [8 Mem. Card] (H only)

[Complete Initialization]: Toggle on or off

H [Initialize ']* (A161)

[Firmware] (A225)

[Certification Logo Display] (A225)

H [Delete Memory Save Folder]* (A160)

[Reset All] (A225)

[No], [Yes]

q System Setup (cont.)

Menu item

Setting options

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[Available Space in Memory] (recording mode only)/[Used Space in

Memory] (playback mode only): Displays a screen where you can verify

how much of the memory is currently available for recording or how

much of it is in use (ª indicates photos).

•Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available

number of photos are approximate and based on the currently

selected video quality and photo size.

• The information screen displays also the Speed Class rating of the

memory card.

•H The [Total space] shown for the built-in memory indi-

cates actually usable space. It may be slightly smaller than the nomi-

nal built-in memory capacity listed in the specifications.

H [External Hard Drive Info] (playback mode only): When

the camcorder is connected to an external hard drive, this setting dis-

plays information about the hard drive.

[Notification Sounds]: A beep will accompany some operations like

turning on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc.

•Set to [jOff] to turn off notification sounds.

• While pre-recording (A229) is activated, the camcorder will not emit

some notification sounds.

[Custom Control Button]

(recording mode only)

:

A control button, which

serves as a shortcut to one of the functions in the [

2

Main Functions]

menu, is displayed on the lower right of the recording screen. By chang-

ing this setting, you can change the shortcut, which will allow you to

access one of your frequently used functions quickly and conveniently.

• When the shooting mode is set to 9, this function is automatically

set to [ÒDecoration] and it cannot be changed.

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[Battery Info]: When you are using a battery pack that is compatible

with Intelligent System, this option displays a screen where you can ver-

ify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording

time (during recording mode) or playback time (during playback mode).

• If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may not be

displayed.

[Displayed Units]: In recording mode, this setting selects the units to

use for the focusing distance display during manual focus. It also affects

the units used in the stamps for height and weight in 9 mode.

[File Numbering]: MP4 movies and photos are saved on the memory

as files in folders, which are assigned consecutive file numbers. This

setting determines how files are numbered.

[mReset]: File numbers will restart from 100-0001 every time you

record on a memory that has been initialized.

[nContinuous]: File numbers will continue from the number following

that of the last file recorded with the camcorder.

• If a memory card you insert already contains a file with a larger num-

ber, a new file will be assigned a number one higher than that of the

last file on the memory card.

• We recommend using the [nContinuous] setting.

•Folders can contain up to 500 files (MP4 movies and photos com-

bined).

• File numbers consist of 7 digits, for example “101-0107”. The 3 digits

before the hyphen indicate the folder where the file is saved and can

range from 100 to 999. The 4 digits after the hyphen are a unique

identifier for each file and can range from 0001 to 9900.

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•The last four digits of the folder name indicate the date when the

folder was created.

• The file number and folder name also indicate the location of the file

on the memory. A recording with the file number “101-0107”, made

on November 3 will be found in the folder DCIM\101_1103. If it is an

MP4 movie, its file name will be MVI_0107.MP4; if it is a photo, its file

name will be IMG_0107.JPG.

[Auto Power Off]: In order to save power when the camcorder is pow-

ered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any

operation for 3 minutes.

• Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto

Power Off] will appear. Operating any of the camcorder’s controls

while the message is displayed will prevent the camcorder from shut-

ting off.

[Power On Using LCD Panel]: When this setting is set to [Enable],

opening the LCD panel turns the camcorder on, while closing the LCD

panel turns it off. Set to [Off] to deactivate this feature. In either case,

you can still use [.

[USB Connection Type] (playback mode only): Selects the type of

connection used by default when the camcorder is connected to an

external device using a USB connection.

[ Computer] or [ Connect Station]: Select one of these settings if

you plan to connect the camcorder to only one type of device (a com-

puter or the optional CS100 Connect Station, respectively).

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[ Connect and Set]: This setting is more convenient if you do not

plan to use the camcorder with only one type of device and will connect

it sometimes to a computer and sometimes to the optional CS100 Con-

nect Station.

M [FlashAir]: Determines the operation mode of the wireless com-

munication of the FlashAir card in the camcorder.

•This product is not guaranteed to support FlashAir card functions

(including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with a FlashAir card,

please check with the card manufacturer.

Also note that approval is required to use FlashAir cards in many

countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permit-

ted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the

area, please check with the card manufacturer.

[Firmware] (recording mode only): You can verify the current version of

the camcorder’s firmware, which is the software that controls the cam-

corder. This menu option is usually unavailable.

[Certification Logo Display]: This displays select certification logos

that apply to this camcorder.

• The certification logos apply to Australia and New Zealand only.

[Reset All]: Resets all of the camcorder’s settings, including any stored

access point connections, passwords and other Wi-Fi settings

(H only).

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■[3 Recording Setup] Menu

1The icon shown ( or ) depends on the current selection for [Record-

ing Media].

Menu item

Setting options

[Movie Format] (A78)

[· AVCHD], [¸ MP4]

[Video Quality] (A78)

When [Movie Format] is set to [· AVCHD]:

[¨ Standard (Full HD)]*, [¥ Long Play]*

When [Movie Format] is set to [¸ MP4]:

[ 50P Recording], [ High Quality],

[ Standard (Full HD)], [ Long Play]

* For these settings also [I] ([Frame Rate]): [μ], [¸]

H [Recording Media] (A80)

[Rec Media for Movies]:

[& Built-in Memory], [8 Memory Card]

[Rec Media for Photos]:

[& Built-in Memory], [8 Memory Card]

H [Dual/Relay Recording] (A81)

[jStandard Recording], [ Dual Recording],

[ Relay Recording]1

(recording mode only)

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■[2 Main Functions] Menu

Button

Setting options/Function

[¦ Video Snapshot] (A101)

[ON], [OFF]

[— Audio Scene] (A115)

[‘Standard], [’Music], [‚Speech], [“Forest and Birds],

[”Noise Suppression]

[Ò Decoration] (A93)

[ÓPens and Stamps], [×Animated Stamps], [&Date/Time] or

[9] (Baby mode stamps), [Ü] (image mix), [Ý] (pause live

video), [ß] (minimize toolbar)

[ Slow & Fast Motion] (A90)

[Off], [x1/2], [x2], [x4], [x10], [x20],[x60], [x120], [x1200]

[w] (recording time): [1 Frame], [0.5 sec]

[R Faders] (A105)

[j Off], [T Fade Trigger], [V Wipe]

[Black Screen], [White Screen]

[Zoom Type] (A228)

[Optical], [ Advanced], [ Digital] (? only:

[ Digital])

[W] (tele macro): Toggle on or off

(recording mode only)

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[Zoom Type]: The camcorder offers three types of zoom.

[ Optical]: For optical zoom, the camcorder uses the optical magnifi-

cation ratio of the lens.

[ Advanced]: With advanced zoom the maximum magnification ratio

is 57x. At full wide angle, the angle of view with advanced zoom is wider

than the angle of view with optical zoom.

[ Digital] (K [ Digital]): With digital zoom (light blue area on

the zoom bar), the image is processed digitally so image quality will

deteriorate the more you zoom in.

[È Powered IS] (A229)

[ON], [OFF]

[z Pre REC] (A229)

[ON], [OFF]

[< Focus] (A109)

[D] (manual focus): Toggle on or off, Touch AF frame

[y Exposure] (A107)

[n] (manual exposure): Toggle on or off, Touch AE frame

[ä Mic. Level] (A230)

[m] (automatic), [n] (manual)

[Audio Level Indicator]: Toggle on or off

[Ä White Balance] (A111)

[ÃAutomatic], [¼Daylight], [ÉTungsten], [ÅCustom WB]

Button

Setting options/Function

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•This function is available only when the shooting mode is set to †,

ƒ or ’.

• When the shooting mode is set to N or 9, [Zoom Type] will auto-

matically be set to [ Optical].

• When 1 > p > [Wide Attachment] is set to [i On],

[Digital] (K only: [ Digital]) is not available.

[È Powered IS]: With Powered IS you can make the image stabiliza-

tion even more powerful. Powered IS is most effective for shooting far-

away non-moving subjects from a stationary position.

•This function is available only when the shooting mode is set to †,

ƒ or ’.

• Turning off the camcorder will deactivate the Powered IS function.

[z Pre REC]: When this function is activated, the camcorder automat-

ically starts recording 3 seconds before you press Y so you

do not miss important shooting opportunities.

• When the shooting mode is set to 9, [zPre REC] will automatically

be set to [ON] and pre-recording cannot be deactivated.

• The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing

Y if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having

turned on pre-recording or having finished the previous recording.

• Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording function.

- Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes.

- Turning off the camcorder, pressing ], changing the shooting

mode, etc.

- Activating video snapshot or the slow & fast recording mode.

- Opening the 0 > [3 Recording Setup] > [Movie Format],

[Video Quality] or [Recording Media] screen.

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- Opening the 2 (or 0 > [2 Main Functions]) > [— Audio

Scene], [R Faders] or [Ä White Balance] screen.

- When the camcorder cannot keep recording, for example when the

memory is full or the memory card slot cover was open.

[äMic. Level]: You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in

microphone.

•Touch [m] to return to automatic audio level adjustment. Touch

[Audio Level Indicator] to display the audio level indicator even during

automatic audio level adjustment.

•Adjust the audio recording level so the audio level meter goes to the

right of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only occasionally.

• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound

may be distorted.

• We recommend using headphones (A116) to check the sound

level while adjusting the audio recording level.

•This function is available only when the shooting mode is set to †,

ƒ or ’.

[2] > [äMic. Level] > [n] (manual) > [Ï]/[Ð] to adjust

the audio level > [X]

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Appendix: Menu Options Lists

[Edit] Panel

Button

Setting options

H [Copy (&'8)] (from the built-in memory only) (A133)

Depending on the index screen: <date> or <folder name>,

[Select], [All Scenes] or [All Photos]

In single photo view: [¨Proceed] (copies the current photo)

H [Convert to MP4 (&'8)] (from the built-in memory only)

(A136)

[Delete] (A73)

Depending on the index screen: <date> or <folder name>,

[Select], [All Scenes] or [All Photos]

During playback pause: [This Scene]

In single photo view: [¸Proceed] (deletes the current photo)

[Divide] (A129)

[Trim] (A130)

(playback mode only)

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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays

The following tables show the icons that appear in the various modes.

For easy reference, the icons in the table are grouped according to the

area in which they appear on the screen. Please note that what icons

appear depends on the movie format, shooting mode, and other func-

tions.

For details about each function, see the reference page.

■Recording mode

Face detection frame

(A102)

User-selected tracking

frame (A102)

Onscreen markers

(A216, [3 Level

(White)] shown)

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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays

Icons on the top of the screen

Icon Description/Function A

0[0] button: Open the 0 (Home) menu 45

v 000 Total number of scenes (only when record-

ing in AVCHD format) –

0:00:00 Scene counter (hours : minutes : seconds).

Advances only while recording. –

x000

0:00:00

Slow & fast motion recording and selected

recording speed, scene counter (only while

recording)

90

< 00 Self timer and countdown 212

zPre-recording 229

Ü, ÑMemory card operation 239

Å, ÄImage stabilization 214

Powered IS229

Ä, , Â,

ÃIntelligent IS (only in N mode) 60

WTele macro 114

è, é, ê,

ë, ,

000 min

Remaining battery charge 239

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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays

*H only.

{Ð&*, {Ð8

Photo shooting and memory selected for

recording photos (momentarily after taking

a photo).

In case of a card error, 9 will be dis-

played (in red) and the photo will not be

recorded.

55

Icons on the left side of the screen

Icon Description/Function A

ó , 9, †,

ƒ, ’

Shooting mode button

(In N mode: Smart AUTO icons)

82

58

y±0.00 Exposure compensation 107

DManual focus 109

}Face detection 102

¼, É, Å White balance 111

T, VFaders 105

Audio level indicator 230

Icons on the top of the screen (cont.)

Icon Description/Function A

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*H only.

Icons on the right side of the screen

Icon Description/Function A

&0h00m*,

80h00m

Memory selected for recording movies and

remaining video recording time. When the

memory is full, [&End]* or [8End] will be

displayed and recording will stop.

–

¸, ¼Frame rate 113

·, ¸Movie format 78

, ©, ¨, ¥,

, , Video quality 78

,

M FlashAir card.

In case of a FlashAir card error, will be

displayed. Check the FlashAir card.

225

‘, ’, ‚, “, ”Audio scene 115

2[2] button: Open the [2Main Functions]

menu 227

¿Wide attachment 63

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*The icon shows the currently selected zoom type.

■Playback mode (during playback)

Icons on the bottom of the screen

Icon Description/Function A

PHOTO [PHOTO] button: Take a photo 55

FILTER 1 to FILTER 7 [FILTER] button: Change the cinema-look

filter 85

:, ;Flicker reduction 213

[ ] button: Touch and hold to activate the

framing assistance function 62

gFocus and exposure locked (momentarily

while taking a photo) 55

[ ] button: Cancel the tracking function 102

ÓHeadphone output 116

¦, —, Ò, ,

R, *, È, z,

<, y, ä , Ä

Custom control button: Shortcut to open

one of the functions in the [2Main Func-

tions] menu

222

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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays

*H only.

Icons on the top of the screen

Icon Description/Function A

Edit, C[Edit] button: Open the [Edit] panel

Lock files function

231

69

Ð, Ý, Ö, Õ, Ø,

×, Ô, ÓMemory card operation 239

,

M FlashAir card.

In case of a FlashAir card error, will be

displayed. Check the FlashAir card.

225

&0:00:00 *,

80:00:00

Memory selected for playback and scene

playback time (hours : minutes : seconds)–

&00/00*, 800/00 Memory selected for playback and current

photo/total number of photos–

·, ¸Movie format 78

, ©, ¨, ¥,

, , Video quality 78

000 Scene number –

000-0000 File number 223

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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays

*H only.

Icons on the bottom of the screen

Icon Description/Function A

For movies:

Ú, Ù, Ý, Ð,

Û, Ø, ×, Ö,

Õ

Playback control buttons68

For photos:

Ð[Ð] button: Slideshow 127

f[f] button: Return to the [}] index

screen 71

h[h] button: Photo jump 73

Ý[Ý] button: Volume and background

music balance adjustment 123

PHOTO [PHOTO] button: Capture a photo 122

Ò[Ò] button: Decoration 100

¦[¦] button: Capture a video snapshot

scene 120

00:00 AM

1.Jan.2015 Recording date and time 216

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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays

Memory card operation

ÜRecord, ÑRecord standby, ÐPlayback, ÝPlayback pause,

×Fast playback, ØFast reverse playback, ÕSlow play-

back, ÖSlow reverse playback, ÓFrame advance, ÔFrame

reverse.

Remaining battery charge

•The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge of the

battery pack. An estimate of the remaining recording/playback

time (in minutes) will be displayed next to the icon.

• When appears (in red), the battery pack is exhausted.

Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

• Depending on the condition of the camcorder or battery, the

actual battery charge may not match what is displayed on the

screen.

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Trouble?

Tro u bl e ?

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Some-

times 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? (A28)

Recording

• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to recording

mode? (A53, 55) If you want to record on a memory card, is a

compatible card correctly inserted into the camcorder? (A33)

Playback

• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to playback

mode? (A65, 71) If you want to play back recordings from a

memory card, is a compatible card correctly inserted into the

camcorder? (A33) Does it contain any recordings?

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Trouble?

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 insert it correctly.

Cannot charge the battery pack.

-Make sure the camcorder is off so charging can start.

- The temperature of the battery pack is outside its operating range

(approximately 0 – 40 °C). Remove the battery pack, warm it or let

it cool down, as necessary, and try charging it again.

- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between approximately

0 °C and 40 °C.

- The battery pack is faulty. Replace the battery pack.

- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack

attached. Battery packs not recommended by Canon for use with

this camcorder cannot be charged using this camcorder.

- If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use

with this camcorder, there may be a problem with the battery pack.

Consult a Canon Service Center.

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.

The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal tem-

peratures.

- The battery may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy a new

battery pack.

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Trouble?

Recording

Pressing Y will not start recording.

- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous record-

ings in the memory (while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing).

Wait until the camcorder has finished.

- The memory is full or it already contains the maximum number of

AVCHD scenes (3,999 scenes). Delete some recordings (A73) or

initialize the memory (A40) to free some space.

- The file numbers for MP4 movies and photos have reached their

maximum value. Save your recordings (A149), set 1

>q> [File Numbering] to [Reset] and initialize the memory

(A40).

The point where Y was pressed does not match the

beginning/end of the recording.

-There is a slight interval between pressing the button and the actual

start/end of recording. This is not a malfunction.

The camcorder will not focus.

- Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually (A109).

-The lens is dirty. Clean the lens (A275).

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.

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Trouble?

Changing the operating mode between recording (Ü)/recording

standby (Ñ)/playback (Ð) takes longer than usual.

- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some oper-

ations may take longer than usual. Save your recordings (A149)

and initialize the memory (A40).

Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly.

-This may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over

time. Save your recordings (A149) and initialize the memory

using the [Complete Initialization] option (A40).

Cannot record a photo while recording movies.

- You cannot take photos when the shooting mode is set to † or

while fading in or fading out a scene (A105).

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.

Playback

Deleting scenes takes longer than usual.

- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some oper-

ations may take longer than usual. Save your recordings (A149)

and initialize the memory (A40).

Cannot capture a video snapshot scene from a movie.

- You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded

or edited using another device and then transferred to a memory

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Trouble?

card connected to the computer. Also, you cannot capture video

snapshot scenes from MP4 movies.

- The memory is full. Delete some recordings (A73) to free some

space.

When playing back scenes/slideshow with background music, the

music track is not played back correctly.

-This can occur when you transfer the music files to a memory after

repeatedly recording and deleting scenes (fragmented memory).

Recordings in the built-in memory (H only): Initialize a

memory card with the camcorder using the [Complete Initialization]

option (A40). Transfer the music files to the memory card

(A291) and then copy the recordings you want to play back to

the memory card you prepared (A133). Play back the recordings

with background music from the memory card. To avoid the same

problem, save the recordings in the built-in memory (A149) and

initialize it using the [Complete Initialization] option (A40).

Recordings on a memory card: Save your recordings on a com-

puter (A150). Initialize the memory card using the [Complete Ini-

tialization] option (A40). Transfer the music files to the memory

card (A291) and then copy back all your recordings from the

computer to the memory card.

-Music tracks will not play back correctly if the connection was inter-

rupted while transferring the music files to a memory card. Delete

the music tracks and transfer the music files again.

-The transfer rate of the memory card used is too slow. Use a rec-

ommended memory card (A32).

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Trouble?

Cannot divide scenes.

- The memory is full. Delete some recordings (A73) to free some

space.

Cannot mark individual scenes/photos in the index screen with a

checkmark !.

- You cannot select more than 100 scenes/photos individually. Select

the [All Scenes] or [All Photos] option instead of [Select].

Indicators and Onscreen Displays

appears (in red) on the screen.

-Battery pack is exhausted. Replace the battery pack with a fully

charged one.

appears (in red) on the screen.

- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack

attached so the remaining battery charge cannot be displayed.

appears (in red) on the screen.

- A memory card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove

and reinsert the memory card. Initialize the memory card if the dis-

play does not change back to normal.

(in red) and [End] appear on the screen.

- The memory card is full. Replace the memory card or delete some

recordings (A73) to free some space on the memory card.

Even after stopping recording, the ACCESS indicator does not go

off.

-The scene is being recorded in the memory. This is not a malfunc-

tion.

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Trouble?

The red POWER/CHG indicator flashes rapidly ( one

flash at 0.5-second intervals).

- The temperature of the battery pack is outside its operating range

(approximately 0 – 40 °C). Remove the battery pack, warm it or let

it cool down, as necessary, and try charging it again.

- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between approximately

0 °C and 40 °C.

- The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.

-Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the

battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon Service Center.

Picture and Sound

A rattling can be heard from the camcorder.

- If it cannot be heard while the camcorder is set to recording mode,

then the rattling is due to the movement of the internal lens fixture.

This is not a malfunction.

The screen appears too dark.

- The LCD screen was dimmed. Change the 1 > t > [LCD

Backlight] setting to [Normal] or [Bright].

Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly.

- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

- Remove the battery pack and attach it correctly.

Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does

not operate properly.

- Remove the battery pack and attach it after a few moments.

Video noise appears on screen.

-Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit

strong electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.).

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Trouble?

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. This is not a malfunction. To reduce the symptoms, change

the 1 >p> [Flicker Reduction] setting.

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. This is not a malfunction. Adjust the audio

recording level manually (A230).

The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the

built-in speaker.

-Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume (A68).

-If the supplied High Speed HDMI cable or optional STV-250N Ste-

reo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder, disconnect it.

-The AV OUT/× terminal is set to headphone output. Set 1 >

q > [AV/Headphones] to [Ò AV].

There is no sound from the AV OUT/× (headphones) terminal.

-H Audio will not be output from the AV OUT/× terminal

while Wi-Fi functions are in use.

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.

Cannot record on the memory card.

- The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (A73) to free

some space or replace the memory card.

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Trouble?

-Initialize the memory card using the [Complete Initialization] option

(A40) when you use it with the camcorder for the first time.

- The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental

erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch.

- A compatible memory card must be used to be able to record

movies on a memory card (A32).

- The folder and file numbers for MP4 movies and photos have

reached their maximum value. Insert a new memory card and set

1 >q>[File Numbering] to [Reset].

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.

There is no image on the TV screen and there is no sound.

- The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to which

you connected the camcorder. Select the correct video input.

-Disconnect the supplied High Speed HDMI cable and then restore

the connection or turn the camcorder off and then on again.

- Video will not be output from the AV OUT/× terminal while an

HDMI cable is connected to the camcorder. Disconnect the sup-

plied High Speed HDMI cable.

-H Video and audio will not be output from the cam-

corder while Wi-Fi functions are in use.

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Trouble?

The computer does not recognize the camcorder even though the

camcorder is connected correctly.

-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.

Cannot save recordings on my computer

- When the memory contains too many recordings (Windows –

2,500 or more photos/MP4 movies, Mac OS – 1,000 or more pho-

tos/MP4 movies), you may not be able to transfer recordings to a

computer. Try using a card reader to transfer recordings from the

memory card.

Honly: To transfer the recordings in the built-in memory,

copy them to the memory card in advance (A133).

After touching the camcorder’s NFC touchpoint to the touchpoint of

an NFC-compatible device, the device is not correctly recognized.

- Align the center of the touchpoints on the camcorder and the other

device. If there is no reaction, try slightly moving the devices while

they are touching.

- The NFC function may be turned off. Set 1 > q > [NFC] to

[i On].

H Wi-Fi Functions

Refer also to the instruction manual of the access point and other

devices you will use.

Cannot connect with the access point.

-Check that the access point is working correctly.

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Trouble?

- The effective communication range between the camcorder and

access point may vary depending on the strength of the wireless

signal. Try using the camcorder closer to the access point.

- To avoid interference, use the camcorder at some distance from

devices that emit electromagnetic waves (cordless phones, micro-

wave ovens, etc.).

- Wi-Fi networks with a stealth function that do not broadcast their

network name (SSID) will not be detected by the camcorder during

the Wi-Fi network setup. Perform the setup manually (A202) or

turn off the stealth function of the access point.

Wireless playback on a computer or similar device is not smooth.

-Playback may not be smooth depending on the access point’s set-

tings and capabilities. Try using the camcorder closer to the access

point and remove any obstructing objects or obstacles between

them.

-Connect the computer to the access point using a LAN cable.

-Turn off the wireless functions of nearby wireless devices other than

the computer or similar device being used for playback.

-Switch the wireless access point to IEEE 802.11n. Refer to its

instruction manual for details.

-If these do not solve the issue, the cause may be due the device or

conditions unique to the surrounding area. Use the supplied High

Speed HDMI cable to connect the camcorder to a TV (A147).

The wireless connection was interrupted while transferring files.

- Incomplete files may remain at the transfer destination. If incom-

plete files remain at the transfer destination, check the content and

make sure they are safe to delete before deleting them.

-Select [New Files] and perform the file transfer again.

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Trouble?

Cannot complete a wireless connection to the camcorder.

-Resetting the camcorder’s settings using 1 > q > [Reset

All] will reset the camcorder’s SSID (network name) and change the

network passwords. Erase the camcorder’s previous network set-

tings from the iOS or Android device and connect the device to the

camcorder again.

The Playback via Browser screen does not appear correctly on the

Web browser.

- The device, operating system or Web browser used may not be

supported. For the latest information about supported systems,

visit your local Canon Web site.

-Enable JavaScript and cookies in your Web browser’s settings. For

details, refer to the help modules or online documentation of the

Web browser used.

List of Messages

H In the following pages you can find subsections dedi-

cated to messages that appear when using an external hard drive

(A261), Wi-Fi functions (A262) or Web services (A267).

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 save your

recordings regularly (A149).

HBuilt-in memory error

- The built-in memory could not be read. Contact a Canon Service

Center.

(in alphabetical order)

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Trouble?

HBuilt-in memory is full

- The built-in memory is full ([& End] appears on the screen). Delete

some recordings (A73) to free some space. Alternatively, save

your recordings (A149) and initialize the built-in memory

(A40).

HBuilt-in memory writing error Attempt to recover 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 to the built-in memory. Select [Yes] to try to recover the

recordings.

HCannot access the built-in memory

-There is a problem with the built-in memory. Contact a Canon Ser-

vice Center.

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.

- If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use

with this camcorder, there may be a problem with the camcorder

or battery pack. Consult a Canon Service Center.

HCannot convert scenes recorded at 50P

-Scenes that were recorded at 50P cannot be converted to MP4

format.

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Trouble?

H 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 (A73) or reduce the number of scenes to copy.

- The memory card already contains the maximum number of

AVCHD scenes (3,999 scenes). Delete some scenes (A73) to

free some space.

Cannot divide the scene

-The scene could not be divided because the camcorder’s internal

scene management data log is full. Delete some scenes and pho-

tos (A73) and try dividing the scene again.

Cannot load canvas

- The canvas file that was saved in the memory is corrupted.

-Canvas data cannot be read from canvas files created using other

devices and then transferred to a memory card connected to the

computer.

Cannot play back

- You may not be able to play back scenes that were recorded with

other devices or created or edited on a computer and then trans-

ferred to a memory card connected to the computer.

-There is a problem with the memory. If this message appears often

without apparent reason, contact a Canon Service Center.

H Cannot play back Cannot access the built-in memory

-There is a problem with the built-in memory. Initialize the built-in

memory using the [Complete Initialization] option (A40). If the

problem persists, contact a Canon Service Center.

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Trouble?

Cannot play back Check the memory card

-There is a problem with the memory card. Initialize the memory

card using the [Complete Initialization] option (A40). If the prob-

lem persists, use a different memory card.

HCannot play the movies in the built-in memory Initial-

ize only using the camcorder

- The camcorder’s built-in memory cannot be correctly recognized.

Initialize the built-in memory with this camcorder (A40).

Cannot play the movies on this memory card

-Movies cannot be played back from a 64 MB or smaller memory

card. Use a recommended memory card (A32).

Cannot play the movies on this memory card Initialize only using

the camcorder

- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a com-

puter. Initialize the memory card with this camcorder (A40).

Cannot record

- You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded

or edited using another device and then transferred to a memory

card connected to the computer.

-There is a problem with the memory. If this message appears often

without apparent reason, contact a Canon Service Center.

H Cannot record Cannot access the built-in memory

-There is a problem with the built-in memory. Save your recordings

(A149) and initialize the built-in memory using the [Complete Ini-

tialization] option (A40). If the problem persists, contact a Canon

Service Center.

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Trouble?

Cannot record Check the memory card

-There is a problem with the memory card. Save your recordings

(A149) and initialize the memory card using the [Complete Initial-

ization] option (A40). If the problem persists, use a different

memory card.

HCannot record movies in the built-in memory Initialize

only using the camcorder

- The camcorder’s built-in memory cannot be correctly recognized.

Initialize the built-in memory with this camcorder (A40).

Cannot record movies on this memory card

-Movies cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or smaller memory card.

Use a recommended memory card (A32).

Cannot record movies on this memory card Initialize only using the

camcorder

- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a com-

puter. Initialize the memory card with this camcorder (A40).

Cannot save the canvas

-Cannot save your [Pens and Stamps] drawings in the memory.

Save your recordings (A149) and initialize the memory (A40).

Cannot trim the scene

-Scenes that were copied to an SDXC card (H only) and

scenes that were recorded or edited with other devices and then

transferred to a memory card connected to the computer, cannot

be trimmed with this camcorder.

Charge the battery pack

- Battery pack is exhausted. Charge the battery pack.

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Trouble?

Check the connected device.

- The camcorder was connected to a device different from the one

selected in the 1 > q > [USB Connection Type] setting.

Change the setting according to the device you want to use and

connect the camcorder and the device again.

Check the memory card

- Cannot access the memory card. Check the memory card and

make sure it is inserted correctly.

- A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or

display the image. Try removing and reinserting the memory card,

or use a different memory card.

-You inserted a MultiMedia Card (MMC) into the camcorder. Use a

recommended memory card (A32).

- If after the message disappears, 9 appears in red, perform the

following: Turn off the camcorder and remove and reinsert the

memory card. If 8 turns back to green you can resume record-

ing/playback. If the problem persists, save your recordings

(A149) and initialize the memory card (A40).

Check whether the lens cover is open

-Slide the lens cover switch down.

Close the memory card slot cover.

- The camcorder’s memory card slot cover was opened while the

camcorder was connected to the optional CS100 Connect Sta-

tion. Close the cover.

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Trouble?

File name error

- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value.

Save your recordings and set 1 > q> [File Numbering] to

[Reset]. Then, initialize the memory (A40) or delete all MP4 mov-

ies and photos (A73).

Initialize only using the camcorder

-There is a problem with the file system that prevents accessing the

memory. Initialize the memory with this camcorder (A40).

LCD Screen has been dimmed Use the [LCD Backlight] setting to

change the brightness

- Change the 1 > t > [LCD Backlight] setting to [Normal] or

[Bright].

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

CLASS rating or with one rated CLASS 2. Replace the memory

card with one rated CLASS 4, 6 or 10.

H Mem. Card Number of scenes already at maximum

-The memory card already contains the maximum number of

AVCHD scenes (3,999 scenes); no further scenes can be copied

onto the memory card. Delete some scenes (A73) to free some

space.

Mem. Card Unable to recognize the data

- The memory card contains scenes recorded using a video config-

uration that is not supported (NTSC). Play back the recordings in

the memory card with the device originally used to record them.

Memory card cover is open

-After inserting a memory card, close the memory card slot cover.

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Trouble?

Memory card is full

- Delete some recordings (A73) to free some space or replace the

memory card.

Memory card is write-protected

-The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental

erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch.

Memory card writing error Attempt to recover 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 to the memory card. Select [Yes] to try to recover the

recordings. If you inserted a memory card that contains scenes

recorded using another device, we recommend that you select

[No].

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 posi-

tion of the LOCK switch.

No memory card

-Insert a compatible memory card into the camcorder (A33).

- The memory card may not be inserted correctly. Insert the memory

card all the way into the memory card slot until it clicks.

H Not enough available space

- Delete some recordings on the memory card (A73).

-Set the video quality to [Long Play] (LP or 4 Mbps) (A78).

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Trouble?

Number of scenes already at maximum

- The maximum number of AVCHD scenes (3,999 scenes) has been

reached. Delete some scenes (A73) to free some space.

Recording was stopped due to insufficient write speed of the mem-

ory card

- The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in use

and recording was stopped. Replace the memory card with one

rated CLASS 4, 6 or 10 (CLASS 6 or 10 when recording movies

with a video quality of 50P or 35 Mbps).

- After repeatedly recording and deleting scenes (fragmented mem-

ory), it will take longer to write data on the memory card and

recording may stop. Save your recordings (A149) and initialize

the memory card using the [Complete Initialization] option (A40).

Scene recorded using another device. Cannot divide the scene.

-Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder and were then

transferred to a memory card connected to the computer, cannot

be divided with this camcorder.

-Scenes that were edited using software cannot be divided.

Scene recorded using another device. Cannot play back the scene.

-Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder and were then

transferred to a memory card connected to the computer, cannot

be played back with this camcorder.

Select the desired scene number

- A number of scenes have the same recording date but different file

control information. This can occur for example when you record

movies in the area of the international date line. Select a number to

display the corresponding group of scenes.

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Trouble?

Some scenes could not be deleted

-Movies that were protected/edited with other devices and then

transferred to a memory card connected to the computer, cannot

be deleted with this camcorder.

Task in progress. Do not disconnect the power source.

- The camcorder is updating the memory. Wait until the operation

ends and do not remove the battery pack.

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 and then transferred

to a memory card connected to the computer.

To record video on this memory card, it is recommended to use a

video quality setting other than [50P Recording].

- When using a memory card rated CLASS 4, you may not be able

to record movies using the 50P or 35 Mbps video quality option.

To record video on this memory card, it is recommended to use

[Long Play] video quality.

- When using a memory card rated CLASS 2, you may not be able

to record movies using a video quality option other than LP or

4Mbps.

Too many photos and MP4 movies. Disconnect the USB cable.

-Disconnect the USB cable. Try using a memory card reader or

decrease the number of photos and movies on the memory card

to fewer than 2,500 (Windows), or 1,000 (Mac OS) and then

restore the connection.

-H Copy the photos and MP4 movies to a memory

card and try using a card reader.

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Trouble?

H List of Messages for Connecting to an

External Hard Drive

- If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen, close it. Discon-

nect the USB cable, and restore the connection after a short while.

Unable to recognize the data

- The camcorder cannot play back scenes recorded using a video

configuration that is not supported (NTSC). Play back the record-

ings with the device originally used to record them.

Unable to recover data

- Could not recover a corrupted file. Save your recordings (A149)

and initialize the memory (A40).

[

Error writing to external hard drive

-This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder

if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder

was writing to the external hard drive. Select [Yes] to try to recover

the recordings.

[

Quickly erases all files and deletes partitions from the external hard

drive. Initialize?

- If you initialize the hard drive, all data it contains will be lost, includ-

ing any partitioned drives. If necessary, back up data and then ini-

tialize the hard drive with the camcorder.

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Trouble?

H List of Messages for Wi-Fi Functions

Refer also to the instruction manual of the access point and other

devices you will use.

Another user is already controlling the camcorder. Try again later.

-This message appears on the screen of the Wi-Fi device. Multiple

Wi-Fi devices are trying to connect with the camcorder. Make sure

only one Wi-Fi device is trying to connect and then touch Retry.

Cannot transfer files.

-There was a problem when transferring files to the optional CS100

Connect Station. Check if any errors have occurred with the con-

nect station. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the

CS100.

- Try turning off the camcorder and connect station. After a

moment, turn them on again and restore the connection. If the

problem persists, contact a Canon Service Center.

Closing the LCD panel turns off the camcorder. File transfers in

progress will be interrupted.

-Keep the camcorder’s LCD panel open while a wireless file transfer

to the optional CS100 Connect Station is in progress.

Invalid port number. Perform the setting again.

- The port number entered cannot be used. In the settings for the

Monitor while Out function (A175) change the port number to a

port that does not conflict with other devices.

IP address conflict

- Change the IP address of the camcorder or of any conflicting

device to avoid the same IP address being assigned to multiple

devices on the same network.

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Trouble?

Memory card cover is open

- The memory card cover was opened while the memory card was

being accessed. Stop the Wi-Fi function in use and end the Wi-Fi

connection.

Multiple access points detected. Try the operation again.

- There are multiple access points sending out a WPS signal at the

same time. Try the operation again later or perform setup using the

[WPS: PIN Code] or [Search for Access Points] option (A198).

No access points found

- The access point set in the camcorder could not be found.

- To avoid interference, use the camcorder at some distance from

devices that emit electromagnetic waves (cordless phones, micro-

wave ovens, etc.).

-Make sure that you use the access point’s SSID for the cam-

corder’s Wi-Fi settings (A201).

- If the access point is using MAC address filtering, enter the cam-

corder’s MAC address in the access point’s configuration screen.

The access point is not compatible with UPnP

- An access point compatible with UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

was not found in the connected network. You must use an access

point compatible with UPnP. If your access point is compatible,

make sure UPnP is activated.

Unable to access configuration files

- Turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn it on again. If the

problem persists contact a Canon Service Center.

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Trouble?

Unable to complete WPS.

- Turn off the camcorder and access point. After a short while, turn

them on again and try again. If the problem persists, perform

setup using the [Search for Access Points] option (A198).

Unable to complete WPS. Try the operation again.

-Some access points require pressing and holding the Wi-Fi Pro-

tected Setup (WPS) button. For details, refer to the instruction

manual of your access point.

-Make sure to touch [OK] on the camcorder’s screen within

2 minutes of activating the Wi-Fi Protected Setup signal on the

access point, whether by pressing the button or by entering the

PIN code.

Unable to connect

- To avoid interference, use the camcorder at some distance from

devices that emit electromagnetic waves (cordless phones, micro-

wave ovens, etc.).

Unable to connect to the Connect Station.

- An error occurred while trying to pair the camcorder with the

CS100 Connect Station. Check that the connect station is ready

to establish a connection and carefully hold the camcorder close

to the connect point on the connect station again (A 186).

Unable to connect to the server

- The camcorder could not access the external server used for the

Monitor while Out function. Make sure the access point is correctly

connected to the Internet.

-Check that 1 > q > [Date/Time] is set to the correct date

and time.

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Trouble?

Unable to obtain a global IP address.

- The access point to which the camcorder is connected has not

been assigned a global IP address. Check the WAN settings of the

broadband router to see if a global IP address has been assigned.

-Several wireless routers are connected to the same home net-

work. Leave only one wireless router to serve as the access point.

Unable to obtain an IP address

-If you are not using a DHCP server, connect using the [Manual

Setup] option and enter the IP address using the [Manual] option

(A202).

- Turn on the DHCP server. If it is already on, make sure it is func-

tioning properly.

-Make sure the address range for the DHCP server is sufficient.

-If you are not using a DNS server, set the DNS address to

[0.0.0.0].

-Set the DNS server’s IP address in the camcorder.

- Turn on the DNS server. If it is already on, make sure it is function-

ing properly.

-Make sure that the DNS server’s IP address and the name for that

address are correctly configured.

-If you are using a wireless gateway router, make sure all of the

devices in the network, including the camcorder, are configured

with the correct gateway address.

Wi-Fi authentication unsuccessful

-Make sure the camcorder and access point are using the same

authentication/encryption method and encryption key.

- If the access point is using MAC address filtering, enter the cam-

corder’s MAC address in the access point’s configuration screen.

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Trouble?

Wi-Fi connection terminated

- To avoid interference, use the camcorder at some distance from

devices that emit electromagnetic waves (cordless phones, micro-

wave ovens, etc.).

- The camcorder may not be able to connect to the access point if

too many devices are accessing it. After a short while, establish

the connection again.

Wi-Fi error. Incorrect authentication method.

-Make sure the camcorder and access point are using the same

authentication/encryption method and encryption key.

- If the access point is using MAC address filtering, enter the cam-

corder’s MAC address in the access point’s configuration screen.

Wi-Fi error. Incorrect encryption key.

- The encryption key (password) is case sensitive so make sure to

enter it correctly.

Wi-Fi error. Incorrect encryption method.

-Make sure the camcorder and access point are using the same

authentication/encryption method.

- If the access point is using MAC address filtering, enter the cam-

corder’s MAC address in the access point’s configuration screen.

Wireless communication is not working correctly

- To avoid interference, use the camcorder at some distance from

devices that emit electromagnetic waves (cordless phones, micro-

wave ovens, etc.).

- Turn off the camcorder and access point. After a short while, turn

them on again and perform the Wi-Fi network setup again. If the

problem persists contact a Canon Service Center.

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Trouble?

H List of Messages for Web Services

Check network settings

- The network settings in the camcorder are not correctly config-

ured. Check the connection point, SSID and other network set-

tings.

Connect to a computer and use the dedicated software to set again

- An error occurred when connecting to the CANON iMAGE

GATEWAY server. Check the settings saved on CANON iMAGE

GATEWAY and set them again in the camcorder.

Connect to a computer and use the dedicated software to set up

This service may not be available in your region

-To use Web services, set in the camcorder the settings saved on

CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Install CameraWindow in your com-

puter and configure the settings using CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.

Insufficient space on server

- You have exceeded the amount of data you can save on the

CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server. Delete some data to free some

space.

Movie must be less than X min.

- You attempted to send a movie whose length exceeds the maxi-

mum length allowed by the Web service (the maximum length dif-

fers according to the Web service). Shorten the movie and try

sending it again.

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Trouble?

Server busy Try again later

- The CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server is busy due to a high num-

ber of users trying to connect to the server. End the Wi-Fi connec-

tion and try again later.

This image cannot be sent

- You attempted to send a type of recording or a file with a size that

is not supported by the selected Web service. Check the record-

ing before sending.

Try again

-There was a problem in the communication with the CANON

iMAGE GATEWAY server or the server is temporarily down. Try

connecting the camcorder to the server again. If the same error

occurs, wait a while and try again.

Unable to connect to the server

- The camcorder was not able to connect to the CANON iMAGE

GATEWAY server. Connect the access point to which the cam-

corder is connected to the Internet.

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Do’s and Don’ts

Handling Precautions

Camcorder

Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per-

formance.

•Save your recordings periodically. Make sure to transfer your

recordings to an external device, such as a computer, digital video

recorder or the optional CS100 Connect Station (A149), 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 clos-

ing the LCD panel.

•Handle the touch screen with care. Do not apply excessive force

and do not use ballpoint pens or other hard-tipped tools to operate

the touch screen. This may damage the touch screen’s surface.

• Do not allow contact with metallic objects. If metallic objects come in

contact with the touch screen, this may inadvertently cause incorrect

operation of the camcorder.

• Do not hold the camcorder in the same posture for long periods of

times as this may cause low-temperature contact burns. Even if the

camcorder does not feel too hot, prolonged contact with the same

body part may cause skin redness or blistering. The use of a tripod is

recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive

skin, or when using the camcorder in very hot places.

• Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures

(like the inside of a car parked under direct sunlight), or high humidity.

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Do’s and Don’ts

•Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as

above TVs or near plasma TVs.

•H Do not use the camcorder’s Wi-Fi functions inside hos-

pitals or medical clinics. In addition, do not use them near medical

equipment or sensitive electronic devices as it may affect their perfor-

mance. In the case of pacemakers, keep the camcorder at least 22

cm away from the device.

Regarding the use of Wi-Fi functions aboard aircraft, be sure to follow

the instructions of the flight crew/cabin attendants.

•H The camcorder’s Wi-Fi functions may be subject to

interference from devices such as cordless phones and microwave

ovens. Keeping as much distance as possible from these devices or

using the camcorder’s Wi-Fi functions at a different time of day may

reduce such interference.

• Do not point the camcorder toward an intense light source, such as

the sun on a sunny day or an intense artificial light source. Doing so

may damage the image sensor or the camcorder’s internal compo-

nents.

•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 cam-

corder and/or the lens.

• Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.

•Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not func-

tion properly, consult qualified service personnel.

• Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to

shocks or vibration as this may cause damage.

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Do’s and Don’ts

• When mounting the camcorder on a tripod, make sure that the tri-

pod’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. Exces-

sive 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 sick-

ness. If you experience such a reaction, stop the playback immedi-

ately 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.

5.5 mm

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Do’s and Don’ts

Battery Pack

• Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack

and the camcorder or battery charger. 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.

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.

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Do’s and Don’ts

■Remaining battery time

When you are using a battery pack that is compatible with Intelligent

System, if the remaining battery time displayed is not correct, charge

the battery pack fully. Still, the correct time may not be displayed after a

large number of repeated uses, if a fully charged battery pack is left

unused, or if a battery pack is used for long periods of time in high tem-

peratures. Use the time shown on the screen as an approximation.

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.

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Do’s and Don’ts

•Secure Digital (SD) 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.

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 with the camcorder

off. The built-in lithium battery will be fully charged after about 24 hours.

Disposal

When you delete movies or initialize the memory, only the file allocation

table is altered and stored data is not physically erased. When you dis-

pose of the camcorder or memory card or give either to another per-

son, initialize the camcorder’s built-in memory (Honly) or

memory card using the [Complete Initialization] option (A40). Fill it up

with unimportant recordings, and then initialize it again using the same

option. This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult.

LOCK switch

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Maintenance/Others

Cleaning

Camcorder Body

•Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemi-

cally treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.

Lens

•If the lens surface 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. Never

use tissue paper.

LCD Touch Screen

• Clean the LCD touch screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth.

•Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the tem-

perature 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

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Maintenance/Others

• 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 tem-

perature.

• Remove the memory card and battery pack. Then, place the cam-

corder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradually to tempera-

ture changes before removing it from the bag.

When condensation is detected

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 240VAC, 50/60Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for informa-

tion on plug adapters for overseas use.

Playback on a TV Screen

You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the

PAL/SECAM system or 50-Hz digital TV broadcasts. These are used in

the following regions/countries:

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Maintenance/Others

Europe: All of Europe and Russia. Americas: Only in Argentina, Brazil,

Uruguay and French territories (French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martin-

ique, 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).

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General Information

General In formation

Optional Accessories

The following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder

but their availability may differ from area to area. Select accessories are

described in more detail in the following pages. For the latest informa-

tion, please visit your local Canon Web site.

BP-718, BP-727

Battery Pack

CG-700 Battery Charger CA-110E

Compact Power Adapter

HTC-100 High Speed

HDMI Cable

STV-250N

Stereo Video Cable

IFC-400PCU

USB Cable

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General Information

*This accessory is used with a function available only on the H.

UA-100 USB Adapter* CT-V1

Camera Pan Table*

CS100 Connect Station

(coming soon)

SC-2000

Soft Carrying Case

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General Information

Battery Packs

When you need extra battery packs,

select one of the following models:

BP-718 or BP-727.

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 Sys-

tem.

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.

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General Information

UA-100 USB Adapter

H Allows you to connect to the

camcorder an external hard drive or similar

storage device with a standard-A cable.

After doing so, you can save an entire

memory onto the device. Check in

advance the USB cable supplied with your external hard drive.

SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case

A handy camcorder bag with padded

compartments and plenty of space for

accessories.

This mark identifies genuine Canon video accesso-

ries. When you use Canon video equipment, we rec-

ommend Canon-brand accessories or products

bearing the same mark.

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General Information

Specifications

LEGRIA HF R68 / LEGRIA HF R67 /

LEGRIA HF R66 / LEGRIA HF R606

 — Values given are approximate figures.

System

• Recording System

Movies:

1. AVCHD format, compatible with AVCHD Ver. 2.0

Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch

2. MP4 format

Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (2ch)

Photos:

DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif*

Ver. 2.3

Image compression: JPEG

*

This camcorder supports Exif 2.3 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a stan-

dard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. By

connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder’s image data at the

time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.

• Movie Format: AVCHD, MP4

• Recording Media

-H Built-in memory: 8 GB

-SD, SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity)

memory card (not included)

For approximate recording times, refer to the Reference Tables

(A288).

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General Information

•Image Sensor

1/4.85-type CMOS, 3,280,000 pixels

Effective pixels:

2,070,000 pixels (1920 x 1080)

When advanced zoom is on:

1920 x 1080 (wide angle), 1280 x 720 (full telephoto)

• LCD Touch Screen

7.51 cm (3 in.), TFT color, 230,000 dots, capacitive touch screen

operation

•Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone

•Lens

f=2.8-89.6 mm, F/1.8-4.5, 32x optical zoom, 57x advanced zoom

35 mm equivalent:

38.5 – 1,232 mm

32.5* – 1,853 mm (when advanced zoom is on)

*I only: 26.9 mm when the supplied WA-H43 Wide

Attachment is used.

•Lens Configuration

10 elements in 7 groups, 1 aspheric element

• Filter Diameter: 43 mm

•AF System: Autofocus (TTL) or manual focus

•Minimum Focusing Distance

1 cm at full wide angle, 1 m throughout the zoom range

When tele macro is on: 50 cm at full telephoto

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General Information

•White Balance

Auto white balance, custom white balance or preset white balance

settings: [Daylight], [Tungsten]

•Minimum Illumination

0.4 lx ([Low Light] Special Scene mode, shutter speed at 1/2)

4 lx ([Programmed AE] shooting mode, auto slow shutter [On], shutter

speed at 1/25)

•Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx

•Image Stabilization

Optical system (lens shift) with electronic compensation

•Size of Video Recordings

AVCHD movies:

50P, MXP, FXP: 1920 x 1080 pixels; LP: 1440 x 1080 pixels

MP4 movies:

35 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 17 Mbps: 1920 x 1080 pixels;

4 Mbps: 1280 x 720 pixels

•Size of Photos

1920 x 1080 pixels

1280 x 720 pixels (only when recording MP4 movies at 4 Mbps)

Termina ls

•AV OUT/× Terminal

∅3.5 mm 4-pole minijack, output only (dual purpose terminal also for

headphones stereo output)

Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω unbalanced

Audio: –10 dBV (47 kΩ load) / 3 kΩ or less

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General Information

•USB Terminal: mini-AB, Hi-Speed USB, output only

•HDMI OUT Terminal: HDMI Mini Connector, output only

H Wi-Fi/NFC

•Wi-Fi

Wireless Standard

Complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n protocol

Connection Methods

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), search for access points, manual, NFC

pairing (with compatible devices)

Maximum Data Transfer Rates (theoretical values)

11 Mbps (IEEE802.11b), 54 Mbps (IEEE802.11g), 150 Mbps

(IEEE802.11n)

Wireless Frequency: 2.4 GHz

Supported Channels: 1 - 13

Encryption Methods: WEP-64/WEP-128, TKIP/AES

•NFC Standard: Complies with NFC Forum’s Ty p e B/ F

Power/Others

•Power Supply (rated)

3.6 V DC (battery pack), 5.3 V DC (compact power adapter)

•Power Consumption (MP4 movies at 17 Mbps with autofocus,

normal brightness)

2.8 W

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General Information

•Operating Temperature: 0 – 40 °C

•Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt)

53 x 58 x 116 mm

•Weight (camcorder body only)

H 240 g, M 235 g

CA-110E Compact Power Adapter

•Power Supply: 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

•Rated Output / Consumption

5.3 V DC, 1.5 A / 17 VA (100 V) - 23 VA (240 V)

•Operating Temperature: 0 - 40 °C

•Dimensions: 49 x 27 x 79 mm

•Weight: 110 g

BP-718 Battery Pack

• Battery Type: Rechargeable lithium ion battery

•Rated Voltage: 3.6 V DC

•Operating Temperature: 0 – 40 °C

•Battery Capacity

1,840 mAh (typical); 6.5 Wh / 1,790 mAh (minimum)

•Dimensions: 30.3 x 24.9 x 40.1 mm

•Weight: 42 g

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General Information

IWA-H43 Wide Attachment

•Lens Configuration: 2 elements in 2 groups

•Filter Diameter: 43 mm

•Dimensions: ∅ 64.7 x 20.0 mm (maximum diameter x width)

•Weight: 55 g

Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions

excepted.

The information in this manual is verified as of January 2015. Specifica-

tions and outer appearance are subject to change without previous

notice.

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Reference Tables

Approximate recording times

1Can refer to a memory card or the built-in memory (H only). How-

ever, the built-in memory contains music files and image files (image mix

frames), so actual recording times may be shorter than the listed nominal val-

ues.

Movie format,

quality and

resolution

Memory capacity1

8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

· 50P

(1920 x 1080) 35 min. 1 hr. 15 min. 2 hr. 30 min. 5 hr. 5min.

¸ 35 Mbps

(1920 x 1080) 30 min. 1 hr. 2 hr. 4 hr.

· MXP,

¸ 24 Mbps

(1920 x 1080)

40 min. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr. 55 min. 5 hr. 55 min.

· FXP,

¸ 17 Mbps

(1920 x 1080)

1 hr. 2 hr. 5 min. 4 hr. 10 min. 8 hr. 20 min.

· LP

(1440 x 1080) 3 hr. 6 hr. 5 min. 12 hr.

15 min.2

24 hr.

30 min.2

¸ 4 Mbps

(1280 x 720) 4 hr. 20 min. 8 hr. 40 min. 17 hr.

20 min.2

34 hr.

45 min.2

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Reference Tables

2A single scene can be recorded continuously for 12 hours; at that point, the

camcorder will stop for about 3 seconds. After that, recording will continue as

a separate scene.

Approximate number of photos available on a 4 GB memory card

The numbers given in the following table are approximate and vary

according to recording conditions and the subject.

*Photos recorded when the video format is set to MP4 and the video quality is

set to 4 Mbps.

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.

Photo sizeNumber of photos

1920 x 1080 2,700

1280 x 720* 6,100

Charging conditionsBattery pack

BP-718 BP-727

Using the camcorder 5 hr. 35 min. 7 hr. 45 min.

Using the optional CG-700

Battery Charger 3 hr. 40 min. 5 hr. 15 min.

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Reference Tables

Approximate usage times

Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approxi-

mate and were measured under the following conditions:

- A fully charged battery pack was used.

- Recording in FXP mode (AVCHD format) or at 17 Mbps (MP4 format)

in the built-in memory (H only). For operations on the

memory card, usage times may be up to approx. 5 minutes shorter.

- LCD at normal brightness.

- Typical recording times measure recording with repeated operations

such as start/stop recording and power on/off.

Actual times will vary according to the recording configuration used 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.

Battery packMovie format

(Video quality)

Recording

(maximum)

Recording

(typical) Playback

BP-718 AVCHD (FXP) 115 min. 65 min. 175 min.

MP4 (17 Mbps) 120 min. 70 min. 175 min.

BP-727 AVCHD (FXP) 175 min. 100 min. 265 min.

MP4 (17 Mbps) 190 min. 105 min. 270 min.

291

Reference Tables

Downloading Music Files and Image Files

(Image Mix Frames)

Canon offers for download music files for use as background music and

image files (image mix frames) for the image mix function. Access the

following Web site, click on your country/region and follow the onscreen

instructions to download the files.

http://www.canon.com/icpd/

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 type: WAV

•H3 music files come pre-installed in the built-in memory

under the following folder.

CANON\MY_MUSIC\

• To play back recordings from a memory card with background music,

use Transfer Utility LE to transfer the music files from your computer

to the following folder on the memory card that contains the record-

ings.

CANON\PRIVATE\MY_MUSIC\

• The camcorder can recognize music files named MUSIC_01.WAV to

MUSIC_99.WAV.

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Reference Tables

About the image files for the Image Mix function

•To use the image mix function while recording on a memory card, use

a card reader to copy the image files from your computer to the fol-

lowing folders on the memory card, depending on the shooting mode

you want to use.

Image mix frames that can be used only in 9 mode:

CANON\PRIVATE\MY_PICT\BABY\

Image mix frames that can be used only in other modes:

CANON\PRIVATE\MY_PICT\

• The camcorder can recognize image files named MIX_01.JPG to

MIX_99.JPG.

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Index

50P recording..................... 78

A

Abroad, using the

camcorder ..................... 276

Aspect ratio of a connected

TV (TV type).................... 218

Audio recording level .......... 230

Audio scenes.................... 115

AUTO mode ....................... 57

Auto slow shutter .............. 213

Automatic backlight

correction ...................... 213

AV OUT/× terminal ...142, 145

B

Baby (shooting mode)........... 84

Baby album........................ 65

Background music.....123, 127

Battery pack

Battery information........... 223

Charging ..........................28

Remaining charge

indicator.......................239

Beach (Special Scene

mode) ..............................86

Built-in backup battery ........274

C

Camera pan table* .............180

CameraAccess plus*...........170

CameraWindow

(download)......................152

CANON iMAGE

GATEWAY*.....................188

Capturing photos/video

snapshot scenes from

a movie..........................120

Changing a scene’s thumbnail

image ............................132

Cinema (shooting mode)........85

Cinema-look filters....... 85, 136

* H only.

294

Condensation ................... 275

Connect Station* .......156, 186

Connections to external

devices.......................... 143

Converting/Resizing

movies*......................... 136

Copying recordings to

a memory card*............... 133

D

Date and time ..................... 36

Decoration ......................... 93

Deleting recordings.............. 73

Dividing scenes................. 129

Dual recording* ................... 81

E

Edit panel......................... 231

Error messages................. 251

Exposure ......................... 107

Exposure

compensation................. 107

External hard disk*............. 157

F

Face detection .................. 102

Facebook................184, 188

Faders............................. 105

File numbering .................. 223

Fireworks (Special Scene

mode) ..............................86

FlashAir cards** .................225

Flicker reduction ................213

Focus..............................109

Folder name......................223

Frame rate........................113

G

Grip belt.............................23

H

HDMI OUT terminal ... 142, 143

Headphones.....................116

Home menu............... 45, 209

I

Image mix ..........................99

Image mix frames

(download)......................291

Image stabilizer..................214

Index screen button..............67

Initializing the memory ...........40

Intelligent IS........................60

L

Language ...........................36

LCD screen brightness........217

LCD touch screen ................43

* H only. ** M only.

295

Locking files....................... 69

Low light (Special Scene

mode) ............................. 86

M

Main Functions menu ......... 227

Maintenance..................... 275

Markers........................... 216

Memory card ..............32, 273

Memory save*................... 157

Monitor from Home*........... 171

Monitor while Out* ............. 174

Movie format (AVCHD/MP4)... 78

Movie Uploader*................ 184

Music files (download) ........ 291

N

NFC (near field

communication)*......173, 186

Night Scene (Special Scene

mode) ............................. 86

Notification sounds............ 222

O

Onscreen icons................. 232

Other Settings

menus.....................48, 210

P

P (Programmed AE

shooting mode)..................89

Playback

Movies.............................65

Photos.............................71

Playback via Browser*.........181

Portrait (Special Scene

mode) ..............................86

Power saving ......................55

Powered IS.......................229

Pre-recording ....................229

R

Recording

Movies.............................53

Photos.............................55

Recording time ..................288

Reference tables (charging,

usage and recording times,

etc.) ..............................288

Relay recording* ..................81

Remote Control+

Streaming*......................170

Resetting all camcorder

settings..........................225

S

Saving recordings..............149

* H only.

296

Scene (shooting mode) ......... 86

SCN (Special Scene

shooting mode) ................. 86

Selecting the memory*

for playback..................... 67

for recording..................... 80

Self timer ......................... 212

Serial number ..................... 25

Shooting mode ................... 82

Shooting mode button.......... 82

Slideshow ........................ 127

Slow & fast motion

recording ......................... 90

Smart AUTO....................... 58

Snow (Special Scene

mode) ............................. 86

Sports (Special Scene

mode) ............................. 86

Spotlight (Special Scene

mode) ............................. 86

Sunset (Special Scene

mode) ............................. 86

T

Tele macro....................... 114

Telephoto .......................... 61

Time zone/DST................... 39

Timeline........................... 125

Touch AE .........................108

Touch AF .........................110

Touch screen

operations........................43

Transfer Utility LE

(download)......................151

Trimming scenes................130

Tripod..............................271

Troubleshooting.................240

Turning off notification

sounds..........................222

U

Uploading recordings to

the Web* ............... 184, 188

USB terminal............ 142, 146

V

Video quality .......................78

Video

snapshot ............... 101, 120

Volume ..............................68

W

White balance ...................111

Wide angle .........................61

Wide attachment*** ..............63

Wi-Fi functions*.................164

* H only. ** M only. *** I only.

297

Y

YouTube*.................184, 188

Z

Zoom

Framing assistance ............ 62

Zoom speed ................... 212

Zoom type ..................... 228

* H only.

PUB. DIE-0466-000B

AUSTRALIA

Canon Australia Pty Ltd

Tel: 13-13-83 (within Australia only), (61) 02-9805-2555

http://www.canon.com.au

CENTRO Y SURAMÉRICA

Canon Latin America, Inc.

Sales & Enquiries: One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747 USA

EUROPE

Canon Europa N.V.

Bovenkerkerweg 59, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands

http://www.canon-europe.com

HONG KONG S.A.R.

Canon Hongkong Company Ltd

19/F, The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Tel: +852 3191 2333, Fax: +852 2428 3963

NEW ZEALAND

Canon New Zealand Ltd

Tel: 0800-222-666 (within New Zealand only), (64) 09-489-0300

http://www.canon.co.nz

SINGAPORE

Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd

1 HarbourFront Avenue, #04-01 Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore 098632

Tel: (65) 6799 8888, Fax: (65) 6799 8882

UNITED KINGDOM

Canon UK Ltd, CCI Service Centre, Unit 130

Centennial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SE, United Kingdom

Telephone 0844-369-0100

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