ImportantUsageInstructions WARNING! TO REDUCETHE RISKOF FIREOR ELECTRICSHOCK,DONOTEXPOSETHIS PRODUCT TO RAIN ORMOISTURE. WARNING! TO REDUCETHE RISKOF ELECTRICSHOCKANDTO REDUCEANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USETHERECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF $20 A / VIXIA HF $21 A / VIXIA HF $200 A systems Thisdevicecomplieswith Partt 5 ofthe FCCRules.
plug as The Mainsisplug used the d The Mains to disconnectthe in case ofisconnectdevice. anaccident. plug readily operable shall remain CAUTION: • Dangerof explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Useonly the same type of batteries. • Donet expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. Important Warning CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the CanonHDCamcorder VIXIAHF$20 A / ViXiAHF $21 A / VIXIAHF $200 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions, 2 Keepthese instructions. 3 4 Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. 5 Do not usethis apparatusnear water. 6 Cleanonly with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near any heat sourcessuch as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (includingamplifiers) that produce heat.
21 Placing orMoving --Do not place onanunstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket ortable. The product may fall, causing serious injury toachild or adult, and serious damage tothe product. Aproduct and cart combination should bemoved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination tooverturn. 22 Power Sources --The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from type ofpto ower source indicated on the marking label.
30 Damage Requiring Service --Disconnect this product from the wail outlet and allpower sources including battery, and refer servicing toqualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.When the power-supply cord orplug isdamaged. b. Ifany liquid has been spilled onto, orobjects have fallen into, the product. c. Ifthe product has been exposed torain orwater. d. Ifthe product does not operate normally even ifyou follow the operating instructions.
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ExcitingFeaturesandNew Functions _1 _ High-Definiti0nVideo Your camcorder's full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 1,080 pixels 2. Videos are then recorded in the lines memory in high definition, using AVCHD specifications 3.
SmartSmart AUTO(_ 43) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Video Snapshot |J ([_] Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for your subject 69) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music.
Enjoyingyour Recordingson OtherDevices Connect the camcorder to Connectthe camcorder to an HDTV([_ 128) ® AVCHD discs4 PhotoDVDs the optional DW-100 DVD Burner (_ 135, 140) AVCHE} computeror a videosharingWebsite. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE (_ 133, 146). High Definition Standard Definition ConvertyourHDmovies,inthe camcorderitself,to standarddefinition files (_ 140, 146).
Tableof contents • Introduction 8 16 Exciting Features and New Functions About this Manual 18 18 19 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Names of Parts • Preparations 22 22 24 26 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Accessories Adjusting the LCD Screen and (lll"_]IR only) Using the Viewfinder 29 29 30 32 Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen Operating Modes Using the Menus 34 34 35 35 First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time Chan
• Dual Shot Mode 42 42 43 Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode About the Smart AUTO mode 46 47 Zooming Quick Start Function • Video 49 49 53 55 56 57 59 59 60 61 63 Basic Playback Playing Back the Video The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back 3D Flip View Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen Deleting Scenes 64 66 67 68 Advanced Functions Shooting Video in M Manual Mode Selecting the Video Quality _Recording Mode_ Special Scene Recor
85 86 87 89 90 91 93 97 98 98 100 102 • Music Playlist and Scene Operations Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie Dividing Scenes Photos 104 104 106 Basic Playback Viewing Photos Deleting Photos 108 Additional Functions 108 109 111 Taking Photos in i Manual Mode Selecting Photo Size and Quality Flash 113 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recor
• External Connections 125 126 Terminals on the Camcorder Connection Diagrams 128 Playback 130 130 133 135 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Copying Recordings to a Memory Card Saving Recordings on a Computer Saving Movies onto High-Definition Discs (AVCHD/Blu-ray Discs) Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs (DVD) Saving Photos on Photo DVDs Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites 140 144 145 146 on a TV Screen • Additional Information 15
About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S21 /VIXIA HF S20 / VlXlA HF S200. 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 ([_ 175). Conventions Usedin thisManual ° O IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • (_ NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
indicates that a function operating mode that the function explanation is available indicated and is not available. refer to Operating in the + indicates For a detailed Modes (_ 30). Brackets [] are used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will touch on the screen and to other onscreen messages and displays. * @ appears + Repeat, selecting _] mode: In record ii_ The names of physical and switches on the camcorder a "button" For example are indicated frame. CuNc.
Supplied Accessoriesand CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: Compact PowerAdapter (incl. power cord) BP-808 Battery _WL-D89 Wireless Controller ) (incl.
Names of Parts Left side view (il) Stereo microphone ® ,'2_Speaker (_ (L) (_ 83) 51) _) "J, -%13E] (camera/play) button ([._ 31) r4_ VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) (_ 69) button _5_DISR (onscreen display) button (_ 97)/ BATT. INFO button (_ 174) r6; Double memory card slot cover f_ CUSTOM dial (l_[_l89) %" Terminal cover Jg] COMPONENT OUT terminal ([.Z_1125,127) Right side view :t0_AV OUT terminal (_ 125,127)/ (headphones) terminal (_ 85) 31) REMOTE (zoom remote controller) terminal ([.
@ Mini advanced shoe ([_ 86) Top view ®@@ @ Zoom lever (1_[_146) '27_PHOTO button (_ @ ACCESS indicator 42, 108) (_ 42, 59, 108) @ Pop-up flash (1_ 111) and mini video light ([.
Bottom view @ Tripod socket (_ 195) @ BATTERY RELEASE switch (_ @ Dioptric adjustment * _ lever* (_ 23) 28) only. WirelessControllerWL-D89 J0 START/STOP button (_142, 59) :2) {,FE:]5(index selection) button (_ 53) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode. _) MENU button (l_[_133, 156) r4) DISR (onscreen (_ 97) display} button _sbSET button @ • (stop) button ([.
Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. 6etting Started Chargingthe Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted.
5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off. ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). The red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting ([_ 175).
• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. (_) NOTES • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally.
To use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you press the buttons. You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the camcorder. (_ NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight. Grip Belt and Straps Fasten the grip belt.
To attach an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap. Adjusting the LCDScreen and (I]1-'_I_only) Using the Viewfinder Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens.
(_ NOTES • Aboutthe LCDand viewfinder*screens:The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. * _ only. LCD Backlight When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen.
Using the Viewfinder If it is difficult to use the LCD screen even after turning on the LCD backlight, you can use the viewfinder. You can also use the viewfinder when you rotate the LCD panel 180 ° to let the subject watch the recording. To use the viefinder, hold out both sides of the viewfinder pull it out until it clicks. firmly and • You can close the LCD panel or rotate it toward the subject as you prefer. • Adjust the viewfinder as necessary with the dioptric adjustment lever.
Basic Operation of the Camc0rder Usingthe TouchScreen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the operating mode and the task you are performing. With the intuitive touch screen interface you have all the controls at your fingertips. Touch Touch a menu item to select it, or a control button to perform the corresponding action.
• For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions (_ 194), Cleaning (_ 199). OperatingModes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of the mode switch and the onscreen control buttons. Dual Shet Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of all the settings - Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. ,_'_.
Playback Press the camera/play button [,_ to switch the camcorder between camera (recording) mode and playback mode. The playback mode you switch into depends on the initial recording mode. You can press [!_ when the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode. Press,_%E_ in or _ mode. Press,_E_ (_) in : Playingbackmovies ([Original]indexscreen)(_ mode. _ 49). Viewingphotos ([Photos]indexscreen)([_[3 104).
Using the Menus Many of the camcorder's functions can be adjusted from the FUNC. panel and the setup menus. In mode, however, menus cannot be accessed and, except in a few cases, most menu settings will return to their default values. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (C_] 152). Operating modes: 1 The FUNC.Paneland Edit Panel In and mode, the FUNC. panel shows a convenient overview of frequently used shooting functions. Touch [FUNC.
The Setup Menus 1 or [FUNC.] mode only: Touch 2 Touch [MENU] to open the setup menus. You can also press [MENu I on the wireless controller to open the setup menus. 3 Touch the tab of the desired menu. 4 Drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar to bring the setting you want to change into the orange selection bar. Menu items not available appear grayed out. 5 When the desired menu item is in the orange bar, touch inside the frame on the right. 6 Touch the desired option and touch [X].
FirstTime Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder's clock is not set. When the [Date/Time] screen appears, the year will be selected. 1 Touch a field you want to change minutes). 2 Touch [i] (year, month, day, hours or or [V] to change the field as necessary. 3 Set the correct same way. date and time by changing all the fields in the 4 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.
Changingthe Language The default language of the camcorder of 22 other languages. Operating is English. You can set it to one modes: [FUNC Desired ]*_ [MENU] language _ 1 _ [Language [OK] _[X] * Only when performingthe procedure in a recording mode, NOTES • Some control buttons, such as [ZOOM], [FUNC.] or [MENU], will appear in English regardless of the language selected. Changingthe Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York.
Using a Memory Card Memory CardsCompatiblefor Usewith the Camcorder You can use commercially available _ SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and _,_ SD memory cards with this camcorder. However, depending on the memory card, you may not be able to record movies. Refer to the table below. As of October 2009, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk. 64 MBor less memorycards 128MBor more _;_ SDHC memorycards Over2 GB c_.
Inserting and Removinga MemoryCard Make sure to initialize (_ this camcorder. 40) all memory cards before using them with 1 Turn off the camcorder. Make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is off. 2 Open the double memory card slot cover. \ 3 Insert the memory card into one of the memory card slots. • You can also use two memory cards, one in each memory card slot. • Insert the memory card straight, with the label facing the front of the camcorder, all the way into the memory card slot until it clicks.
Selecting the Memory for the Recordings You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory or on a memory card. The default memory for recording both is the built-in memory (1_) or memory card I_1 (1_). Operating _ modes: 1 POINTSTOCHECK • Be sure you understand the information provided in Eye-Fi Cards ([_] 36) before using an Eye-Fi card.
Relay Recordingof Movies You can activate the relay recording so if the memory you are using becomes full while recording movies, the recording will continue uninterrupted on a memory card. When recording on memory card I_1, you can use memory card I_1 for relay recording (_,, [_). _ only: When recording in the built-in memory, you can choose to use only memory card I_1 for relay recording (1_ _), or use both memory cards (1_ _,, [_).
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 (l_ilri_ only) to permanently delete all the recordings it contains. At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-initialized and contains music files for use as background music during playback. Operating modes: 1 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
IMPORTANT • Initializing thememory willpermanently erase allrecordings. Lost originalrecordings cannot berecovered. Make sure yousave important recordings inadvance using anexternal device (_ 130). • Initializing amemory cardwillpermanently erase anymusic files you mayhave transferred tothecard.(l_i;i'l_ilThemusic filesthatcome pre-installed inthebuilt-in memory willberestored after itisinitialized.
Dual Shot Mode This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in the all-automatic Dual Shot mode, and how to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick Start. To enjoy full access to menus and more advanced functions, refer to the relevant chapters for video ([_ 59) and photos ([_ 108). Basic Recording ShootingVideo and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode Operatingmodes: 1 Set the mode switch to ,_. 2 Turn on the camcorder.
When you have finished recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. About Dual Shot ° Only the following funct ons are avanaole in mode. - Zoom !l_ 46). - QUICKStart (El:3 47! - Video snapsnot I_ 69). - Advanced -nage stabilization modes (1_ 64', to snoot video wme wa K qg or to stabilize the ShOt Wnlle zooming in on faraway suoJecIs ttelep qoto - Face detection (1_ 67) to get beautiful shots of PedDle every time.
People (stationary) People (moving) _ ) (_ ) t _. _ t_ Subjects other than people. sucn as landscapes Close objects ' ) The icon In parenmeses aDoears under DaCKIIght conditions. O People (stationary) H -- People (moving) _ -- Subjects other than eeoDle. sucn as landscapes _ Close objects _ _ -- IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory.
• Be sure to save your recordings regularly ([_ 130), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data. • When recording photos on an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot Q, photos will be uploaded automatically if you are within the range of a configured network. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of use. See also Using an Eye-Fi card ([_ 150).
Zooming Operating modes: 1 There are three ways you can zoom in and out: using the zoom lever on the camcorder, using the zoom buttons on the wireless controller or using the zoom controls on the touch screen. In addition to the 10x optical zoom, in mode, you can turn on the 200x digital zoom with the _ _} [Digital Zoom] setting. Usingthe ZoomLever or WirelessController Move the zoom lever toward W (wide angle) to zoom out. Move it toward T (telephoto) to zoom in.
2 Touch the zoom controls the zoom. to operate Touch anywhere within the W area to zoom out or anywhere within the T area to zoom in. Touch closer to the center for a slow zoom; touch closer to the _/li]l icons for faster zooms. 3 Touch [X] (_ to hide the zoom controls. NOTES • Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject. At full wide angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.).
2 When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel. • The ON/OFF (CHG)indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record. • _ You can also pull out the viewfinder to start recording with the LCD panel closed. Restore the viewfinder to its original position to set the camcorder to standby mode. O IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is lit in orange).
Video This chapter covers functions related to movies, including playback, advanced shooting, advanced functions and playlist and scene operations. For details about basic video shooting, refer to Dual Shot Mode (_ 42). Basic Playback PlayingBack the Video Operatingmodes: .... 1!,ii;:__i!iJ!!!i iil !i !i!i!iii!ii!:i!iiiili!i Press ['n,=_. You can also press and hold on the wireless controller for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode.
3 Look for the scene you want to play back. Move the zoom lever toward W to show 15 scenes per page; move it toward T to show 6 scenes per page. % Memory being read. Index screen currently displayed. _ Drag your finger left for the next index page*. 4 Drag your finger right for the previous index page*. 5_Select a different index screen to read different content or from a different memory (CJ_}53). Scene's timeline (CJ_} 91) and recording information.
4 Touch thedesired scene toplayitback. • Playback willstart from thescene selected andcontinue until theend ofthelastscene intheindex screen. • Touch thescreen during playback todisplay theplayback controls. % % i8] % Stop the playback. Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump to the previous scene. _ Pause the playback. 4 Drag your finger left and right along the volume bar to adjust the volume. Touch anywhere else to hide the playback controls. i_ Fast playback backward*.
Duringplayback pause: Resume playback. Slow playback backward*. Slow playback forward*. * lbuch severaltimes to increasethe playbackspeed 1/8 > 1/4 the normal speed, Duringslow playback,touch anywhereon the screen to return to playback pause, IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
The Index SelectionScreen: Selecting the Contentto PlayBack From the index selection screen you can select the content you want to play back (original scenes, playlist, or photos, for example). You can also select the memory from which you want to play back your recordings. Operating modes: 1 In any index screen, touch [(,_E]'_]. During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls then touch [_] to open the [Photos] index screen.
Options [Original] Original movies as you recorded them. [Playlist] Scenes that were added to the playlist ([_ 98) and may have been rearranged to your liking. [3D Flip View] [Photos] See the following section ([_ 55). Display the photo index screen. [SD Scenes] (l_]i;ilri_ Only when a memory card is selected) Scenes that were converted to standard definition to upload them to the Web ([_ 146) or to create standard DVD discs ([_} 140).
3DFlipView 3D Flip View is a fun way to display your video recordings scenes) in a 3D layout, organized by recording date. (original In any index screen, touch [(,FE]_] @ [3D Flip View]. During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls then touch [_'_] to open the [Photos] index screen. % Drag your finger up and down to browse through the scenes recorded in the displayed date. T Drag your finger left to go to the next date with recordings.
Narrowing Down the ScenesShown in the Index Screen From the [Original] index screen, you can narrow down the scenes shown, leaving only scenes that were recorded on a specific date or only those scenes in which people's faces were detected. Operating modes: 1 Showing Only Scenes that Contain People's Faces This will narrow down the scenes shown in the [Original] index screen, leaving only scenes that were recorded using face detection (_ 67) and in which people's faces were detected.
2 Open the calendar screen. • Dates that contain scenes (that is, movies were recorded on that date) appear in black against a silver background. Dates without recordings appear grayed out. • Touch [_1] or [1_] to jump to the previous/next calendar month that contains recordings. 3 Touch the desired date. The selected date appears instead of [All Scenes]. To show all scenes again, touch [_ (the date displayed on the screen)] and then [All Scenes].
3 Touch ontheindividual scenes youwanttodelete. • Acheckmark -/ willappear onscenes selected. Touch aselected scene again toremove thecheckmark. • Toselect allthescenes atonce: Touch [Select All]instead of touching individual scenes. (Remove inadvance anycheckmarks fromscenes youmayhave selected individually.) 4 Delete thescenes. * Tbuch [Stopj to interrupt the operalion while it is in progress, Some scenes may be deleted nevertheless, IMPORTANT • Be careful when deleting original recordings.
AdvancedFunctions ShootingVideo in M ManualMode When the mode switch is set to M (Manual mode), you can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to your preference. Even in mode, though, the camcorder can help you with the settings. For example, by using Special Scene recording programs ([_} 61). Operating modes: .... 1 Set the mode switch to M. 2 Turn on the camcorder.
(_ NOTES • Thezoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc.operate the same wayin mode asin mode. Fordetails, refer toDua/ Shot Mode (C_ 42). Selecting the Video Quality (RecordingMode) The camcorder offers 5 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory. Select MXP or FXP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer recording times. The following table gives approximate recording times. Operating (_ modes: .....
Approximate recording times I oetaultvalue:: xP+ Memo[y 4,...... 4 GB 20 rain 30 min. 40 rain, - hr. " nr. 10 min. 30 min. " nr, 2 hr. 3 nr. 25 rain. 20 rain. Memory card 8 GB 40 rain. " nr Memory card 166B - nr. 2hr. Memory card 25 mln. 5 rain. 50 rain. 2hr 45 min. 4hr 5 mm. 6hr, 32 6B Memory card/ IBuilt-in 2 hr. 55 mm. 4 hr. 10 rain. 5 hr. 45 mln. 9 hr. 35 rain. 12 nr, 15 rain.3 5hr. 55 rMn. 8hr. 20 rain. -- nr. 30 rMn. 19hr. 10 rnin? 24hr. 30 rain.
Options (* Default value) [_. Portrait]* The camcerder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background. [_,Sports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [-_ Night Scene] lower noise. To record nightscapes with [_tCSnow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed. [t_Beach] To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed.
[i,i.'-."Fireworks] (_ To record fireworks. NOTES • [_. Portrait]/[_, Sports]/[_l_¢ Snow]/[!_-_ Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback. • [_. Portrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T). • [_1_¢Snow]/[,_ Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen. • [8 Low Light]: - Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. - Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.
To set the [_ Cine Mode] recording program _' [ReCl Programs] Operating modes: To change _) _ cine M0d!! _, [X] .... the frame [FUNCl] _, [_ rate [MENU] _ _ _ [Frame Rate] _ rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr4 (_ NOTES • Movies recorded with the [Ik'trt 24F] frame rate cannot be converted to standard definition using the camcorder.
Options(*Default value in mode) [_ Dynamic]* ( mode only) 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. [D Standard], [D On] Compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting while remaining stationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes. Use this setting when recording movies with the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter. [_ Off] pod.
Pre-Rec0rding The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press iSTARTISTOP, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording. Operating modes: 1 Activate the pre-recording [FuNC:] _ function. [_ pre REC] _ [!'_11 on] _ [x] • _) appears. • Repeat, selecting [1'_'_ Off], to turn off pre-recording. 2 Press sTARi:/sToP .
Face Detection The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and uses this information to select the optimal settings for beautiful videos and photos. Operating _ modes: 1 POINTSTOCHECK • Select a recording program other than [._.8 Night Scene], [8 Low Light] or [)i,'-."Fireworks]. By default, face detection is activated. If the function was turned off, perform the following procedure to turn it on.
• Face detection cannot beused when theshutter speed used isslower than1/30(1/24 iftheframe rateissetto[l_r'_[I PF24] or[IFJ_J3 24F]) or when thedigital zoom isactivated atmore than40xzoom (dark blue area onthezoom bar). • When facedetection isactivated, theslowest shutter speed used bythe camcorder is1/30(1/24 iftheframe rateissetto[l_r'_[I PF24] or [IFJ_J324F]). Touch& Track When recording people, face detection (CJ_]67) will track the main subject and adjust the optimal settings.
VideoSnapshot Record a series of short scenes or capture short scenes from a movie you have previously recorded. Play your video snapshot scenes set to your favorite music ([_ 93) to create your own fun music video. You will be surprised how by changing the background music, you can give your scenes an entirely new feel. RecordingVideoSnapshotScenes Operatingmodes: 1 Press [ViBEOSN_#. • A blue border appears on the screen. • Press [_i5E6 SNA# again to return to normal video recording mode.
Digital Effects Operating _) modes: .......... NC:] @ [_ Digita! Effects] @ Desired fader/effecti @ [xl * You can preview the digital effect on the screen. • The icon of the selected digital effect appears in green. Effects are applied immediately. To fade in/out Press START/SToP in record pause mode (011) to start recording with a fade in. Press [sTARi_/sTOPwhile recording (0) to fade out and pause the recording.
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [P Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording program; using it, you can change functions like the white balance or image effects. Select one of the other AE recording programs to control the shutter speed or aperture. Operating modes: [FuNC:] _} [Rec, Pr0grams] [Tv shutter-Pall AE] 0r [Av Aperture-Pri.
(_ NOTES • ['Iv Shutter-Pri. AE]: - On screen only the denominator is displayed - ['IV 250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc. - In _ mode, when the frame rate is set to [l_r'_l PF24] or [F#Ji 24F], the shutter speeds available will be the following: 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000. - When recording in dark surroundings, you can obtain a brighter picture by using slow shutter speeds; however, image quality may not be as good and autofocus may not work well.
Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines With slower shutter speed youcan add a nice motion blur and sense of movement. With faster shutter speeds youcan "freeze the action" for powerful images of moving subjects,4 ..... mode I1_ _11 mode 1/2 With small aperture values only the subject is in focus and the background is softly blurred. Great for portraits or to isolate a single object. With large aperture values everypart of the image is clearly in focus. Good for landscapes and architectural shots.
Manual ExposureAdjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can adjust the exposure manually or use the Touch AE function to automatically set the optimal exposure for the subject you select. This is convenient when the brightness of the subject you want to shoot is noticeably brighter/darker than the general brightness of the image.
To adjust the Touch AE function for highlights (Highlight AE) Certain subjects, like clouds or white objects, are easily overexposed and can end up appearing as bright areas where all detail is lost. Using the [Highlights] setting, you can touch the brightest area inside the [] frame and the camcorder will automatically make corrections so that area is not overexposed.
NOTES • Using the zebra pattern will not affect your recordings. Automatic Gain Control (AGO)Limit When recording in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to get a brighter picture. However, using higher gain values may result in more noticeable video noise. You can select the AGC limit to curb the amount of noise by setting the maximum gain value to be used. The smaller the AGC limit, the picture will be darker but will have less the noise.
_ POINTS TO CHECK • Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure. 1 Open the manual focus screen. 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the ® frame. • The Touch AF mark (,,',) will flash and the focusing distance will be adjusted automatically. You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as necessary. • You can touch [MF] instead to adjust the focus manually without activating the Touch AF function. • The manual focus controls and the current focusing distance appear (for reference only).
Using the Peaking Function Peaking can help you achieve correct focus when focusing manually. While peaking is activated, the outlines of subjects that are properly in focus are emphasized and shown in color. You can use the black and white setting to create an even stronger contrast, making it even easier to verify if the subject is in focus.
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. Operating _ modes: 1 POINTSTOCHECK • Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs. * When you select [_ Custom WB], Set the custom white balance with the following procedure before touching [X], To set the custom white balance Point the camcorder at a white object, and touch [Set WB].
(_ NOTES • When youselect thecustom white balance: - Set_ _ [Digital Zoom] to [r_t oft]. - Reset the white balance when you change locations or the lighting or other conditions change. - Depending on the light source, _ may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with [AWB Automatic].
Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation trast to record movies and photos with special color effects. Operating _ modes: and con- 1 POINTSTOCHECK • Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs.
Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in dark places. Operating modes: [EUNc:] e I [4_ Video Eight] _} [_11 on] _} [Xl • The mini video light pops up and lights up and _ appears on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [1_ Off], to turn offthe mini video light and gently press the pop-up mini video light to close it.
Self Timer Operating modes: [EUNC.] @ [MENU] @ @ @ [Self Timer]@ • @ appears. • Repeat, selecting [ra_ off], to turn off the self timer. mode: In record pause mode, press [sTART/sToP I. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. countdown appears on the screen. The mode: Press [PHOTO, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. countdown appears on the screen.
ManualAdjustmentof the AudioRecordingLevel 1 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen. • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will appear on the screen. • Touch [A Automatic] to return the camcorder to automatic audio recording levels. Manualaudiolevel adjustment Audio levelindicator Current audio level Audio leveladjustmentbar 2 Touch and hold [_1] or [1_] to adjust the audio recording necessary.
(_ NOTES • When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted. • If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate the microphone attenuator with the _ _ [Microphone Attenuator[ setting (or [Surround Mic Attenuator[ when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder). • We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated.
To adjust the volume during playback In mode, and in mode during slideshow playback, adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker's volume (_ 51). O IMPORTANT • When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level. • Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT/O terminal if the icon does not appear on the screen. The noise output in such case may be harmful to your hearing. NOTES • Use commercially available headphones with a ® 3.5 mm minijack.
1 Retract theminiadvanced shoe cover inthedirection ofthearrow. 2 Attach theoptional accessory to theminiadvanced shoe. When acompatible accessory is attached tothemini advanced shoe, ,,_°o will appear on the screen. Example:AttachinganoptionalDM-100 DirectionalStereoMicrophone. (_ NOTES • Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be used with this camcorder. Look for video accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe.
Refer toUsing the Mini Advanced Shoe (C3 86). ,oJ-°" appears. For details about using the optional external microphone, refer to the instruction manual of the accessory used. Usingothermicrophones You can also use commercially available microphones. Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal. Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply. You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a ® 3.5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary.
Usingthe CustomKey and Dial You can assign to the !CUSTOM.]button and dial one of five frequently used functions. You can then adjust the selected function using the /CUSTOM] button and dial, without having to access any menus. To select the function Operating modes: of the custom .... To select the function key using the menu 1 of the custom key using the custom key 1 Press and hold fCUSTOMJfor about 2 seconds. The icons of the functions that can be assigned to the custom key appear in a row.
Options (' Default value) [r_t off] Use this setting if you do not intend to use the custom key and dial. [® Focus]' Manual focus (_ 76). Press [CUSTOM!to turn the manual focus on/off and turn the dial to adjust the focus. [1_ Exposure] Manual exposure adjustment (_ 74). Press [CUSTOM!to turn the manual exposure on/off and turn the dial to compensate the exposure. [Tv TV/ Av] Press [CUSj6M_ when the recording program is set to [Tv Shutter-Pri.
Connect theoptional ZR-2000 orZR1000 Zoom Remote Controller tothe REMOTE terminal onthecamcorder. Fordetails about using thezoom remote controller, refer totheinstruction manual oftheZR-2000 or ZR-1000. Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller Using the ZR-2000 or ZR-1000: turning tne power on/off, starting stopping a recording, zoom. focus aajustment ana alsplayng onscreen alsplays on an external monitor. Us qg the ZR-2000 only: swltcnlng oetween autofocus ana manua focus. Push AF*.
2 Open 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. 3 Touch the desired frame in the timeline ruler to start playing back the scene from that point. Touch twice to return to the index screen. Previous/next scene. Drag your finger left along the ruler to display the next 5 frames. Current scene / Total number of scenes.
To display changes in the scene's main subject • The timeline ruler will show frames taken from the scene every time the main subject detected by the camcorder changed. (_) NOTES • For a single scene, up to O0 changes in main subject will appear in the [Timeline] screen when [Lvj Faces] is selected. PlayingBack ScenesSet to BackgroundMusic You can play back video snapshot scenes, scenes in the playlist and photo slideshows set to background music (instead of the original sound).
2 Open the music track selection [MENU] [A] or [v] screen. ,,_, 17 ,_ [SeleCt MUsic] t_ [ll'_'_l On] _} tO select the desired mUsic track @ [X] * Touch [1"_ Off] to play back the scenes with the sound recorded originallyor to play back the photo slideshow without any music. Select the desired music track. Play back the original sound (no background music). _ Delete the music track selected. 4 Listen to the music track selected. Touch again (,) stop the playback.
Using anExternal Audio Player forBackground Music Useyourfavorite songs asbackground music byconnecting anexternalplayer. _ POINTS TO CHECK • You willneed acommercially available audio cable withatleast one mini-stereo plug(toconnect totheMICterminal onthecamcorder); the other endwilldepend onexternal player used). 1 Open the[Playlist], [Video Snapshot] -->[Original]/[Playlist] or [Photos] index screen. 2 Activate theexternal audio input.
Playback with the video not linked to the external audio 5 Back in the index screen, touch a scene to start the video playback. In _ mode, touch a photo to go to single photo view and continue with the slideshow procedure (CJ_]116). 6 Start the music playback O on the external player.
OnscreenDisplaysand Data Code You can turn most onscreen displays on or off. Operating modes: ....
Playlist and Scene Operations Editingthe Playlist: Adding,Deleting,Moving and Playing Back Create a playlist to play back only the scenes you prefer and in the order of your choice. You can play back the scenes in the playlist using your favorite song as background music ([_ 93). Operating modes: 1 Adding Scenes to the Playlist 1 Open the [Original] or [Video Snapshot] --> [Original] index screen.
• You cancopy scenes from thebuilt-in memory (l_ilri_ilonly) orfrom memory cardI_1 to memory card I_1 (EJ_}130) to include in that memory card's playlist also scenes that were originally recorded in other memories. Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Deleting scenes from the playlist will not affect your original recordings. 1 Open the [Playlist] index screen. You can touch [{,FE]5] _} [Video Snapshot] _} [Playlist] to open the playlist of video snapshot scenes.
% % Destination icon. i2 Move the scene to the position indicated by the destination icon. _ Touch an empty box to select it as the destination. i4 Scene selected to be moved. i_ Original position of the scene and currently selected destination. Capturing Photosand Video SnapshotScenes from a Movie You can capture video snapshot scenes, single photos or a series of continuous photos from a previously recorded scene.
(_ NOTES • A video snapshot scene can be captured only during playback; it cannot be captured during playback pause mode. • The captured video snapshot scene is saved to the same memory that contains the source scene. • Video snapshot scenes cannot be captured from any of the following types of scenes. - Scenes shorter than 1 second - Scenes that were edited using the supplied software ImageMixer SE and were then written back to the camcorder.
To capture the photos 1 Play back the scene from which you want to capture the photo. 2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture. 3 Press !PHOTO fully. To capture a photo sequence, hold PHOTO I pressed down. The scene will be played back by frames and each frame captured as a separate photo. 4 Touch [11] to return to the index screen.
2 Select the scene you want to divide and touch it to start playing it back. 3 Pause the playback scene. at the point where you want to divide the 4 Open the scene division screen. 5 Bring the scene to a precise point, if necessary. • During playback pause: Touch [1_] to play back the scene. Touch [_111] or [111_] to jump a frame backward/forward. • During playback: Touch [me] to pause the playback. Touch [_1,41] or [1_11_]for fast playback backward/forward. 6 Divide the scene.