HD Camcorder Detailed User Guide VIXIA_HF_W11_10_US_EN
Table of Contents Getting Started Verifying the Accessories ........................................................ 3 Turning on this Unit .................................................................. 4 Opening the Terminal Cover (SD Card Cover) ........................ 4 Charging .................................................................................. 5 Resetting this Unit .................................................................... 5 Proof Functions ................................
Getting Started Verifying the Accessories If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your Canon dealer or the nearest Canon service center. Illustration Description AC Adapter AC-V11U 0 Charges this unit. Attach the charging adapter cable to the tip of the cord. It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors. . Charging Adapter Cable Attach to the tip of the cord of the AC adapter and connect to the USB connector of this unit to charge. 0 .
Getting Started Turning on this Unit Open the LCD monitor to turn on this unit. To turn off the power, close the LCD monitor. Opening the Terminal Cover (SD Card Cover) o To open o To turn on the power (Rear) Open the LCD monitor. . A Open the LCD monitor. B Slide down the cover lock and slide the cover aside. C Lift the cover slowly. . o To turn off the power Close the LCD monitor. o To close . The POWER/ACCESS lamp goes off and the power is turned off. “POWER/ACCESS (Power/Access) Lamp” (A p.
Getting Started Charging Resetting this Unit CHARGE W VOL. ＋ T This unit is equipped with a built-in battery. Open the connector cover, and connect the AC adapter for charging as shown in the figure. POWER/ACCESS CHARGE Lamp Charging in progress: Lights up Charging finished: Goes out When a malfunction occurs on this unit, reset the unit in the following way. (Resetting the unit does not erase the recorded data.) 1 Open the terminal cover. 0 Remove the power cord and all connecting cables.
Getting Started Proof Functions Before Using Underwater or under Low Temperature This unit is equipped with Waterproof, Dust-proof, Drop-proof and Freezeproof features. Waterproof: Equivalent to IEC Standard publication 529 IPX8 and IPX6 (1 hour at depths up to 5 m (16.4 ft)) . Drop-proof: This camera clears company testing compliant with MILSTD-810F Method; 516.5 Shock: Dropping onto plywood 3 cm (1-3/16") thick from a height of 1.5 m (4.9 ft) .
Getting Started Maintenance after Use Other Precautions After using underwater or in dusty places, rinse the camera with water immediately and dry it completely. 0 1 Ensure that the terminal cover is closed. 2 Rinse with clean water. Soak the camera in a container filled with enough water to immerse the camera completely, and rinse it gently.
Getting Started Grip Adjustment Attaching the Core Filter Attaching core filter to the cable of the AC adapter and the optional AV cable (on the end connected to this unit) can reduce the interference generated when this unit is connected to an external device. 0 Use the small core filter with the power cable, and the large core filter with the AV cable. 0 Do not attach the core filter to the provided adapter cable. Wind twice (for AC Adapter cable) Release the stopper 3 cm Wind once (for AV Cable) .
Getting Started Inserting an SD Card When a commercially available SD card is inserted, recordings can still be made to the card without stopping when the remaining recording time on the built-in memory runs out. “ SEAMLESS RECORDING ” (A p. 76) Depending on the setting of the recording media, recording can be made to the SD card without using the built-in memory. “Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 9) “Approximate Video Recording Time” (A p.
Getting Started Memo : 0 0 0 0 0 0 This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards. Do not use a miniSD card or microSD card (even if the card is inserted in an adapter). It may cause malfunction. To record videos with “VIDEO QUALITY” set to “UXP”, use of a Class 6 or higher compliant SDHC/SDXC card is recommended. To select “60p” in “SYSTEM SELECT”, use a Class 6 or higher compliant SDHC/SDXC card. UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard SDHC/SDXC cards.
Getting Started Adjusting the Touch Screen 6 Tap “OK”. Adjust the response position when the touch screen is touched. 1 Tap “MENU”. COMPLETED OK . 0 MENU REC ≪PLAY . 2 RECORD SETTING Do not tap areas other than the “+” mark during touch screen adjustment (steps 4 - 5). Doing so may cause the touch screen to malfunction. Memo : TOP MENU OFF Caution : 0 Tap “SETUP”. Setting ends and returns to the menu screen. SETUP 0 0 Adjust by lightly tapping with a corner of an SD card, etc.
Getting Started Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor Playback Screen (Video) The following screens are displayed during A video and B still image modes. 00:01:23 00:12:34 Recording Screen (Video/Still Image) 8 . 0 ≪PLAY REC MENU . 1 0 2 1 A/B (Video/Still Image) Mode Button Switches between A video (60i/60p) and B still image modes. 2 Zoom Button Still Image Recording Button Records still images during video recording. “Capturing Still Images During Video Recording” (A p.
Getting Started Playback Screen (Still Image) Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) Display 1 7 2 ≪REC . 0 1 When this unit is not operated for a certain period of time, the operation buttons on the LCD monitor disappear automatically. Tap on the screen to display the operation buttons again. A/B (Video/Still Image) Mode Button 0 2 3 Switches to the recording mode. Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) Button Returns to the index screen (thumbnail display). “Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback” (A p.
Getting Started Menu screen (playback mode) Menu screen (recording mode) 6 TOP MENU 1 2 . 1 RECORD SETTING OFF SETUP 1 CONNECTION SETTINGS 3 4 5 . 1 “Using the Silent Mode” (A p. 22) 2 INFO. Button SETUP Menu 2 CONNECTION SETTINGS Menu “CONNECTION SETTINGS (video/still image)” (A p. 87) 5 6 RECORD SETTING Menu 3 SETUP CONNECTION SETTINGS 4 5 6 SILENT Button INFO. Button (Displayed only after playback) PLAYBACK SETTING Menu “PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (video)” (A p.
Getting Started Clock Setting Resetting the Clock “SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed when you turn on the unit for the first time or when the unit has not been used for a prolonged period. Set the clock before recording. 1 Set the clock with “DATE & TIME” from the menu. 1 Tap “MENU”. Open the LCD monitor. MENU REC ≪PLAY . . 0 0 2 The unit turns on. When the LCD monitor is closed, the unit turns off. 2 Tap “SETUP”. TOP MENU Tap “OK” when “SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed.
Getting Started 7 Select the region where you live and tap “SAVE”. DATE & TIME/AREA GMT Changing the Display Language The language on the display can be changed. 1 Tap “MENU”. SAVE . 0 0 Time difference between the selected city and the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is displayed. Tap 0 or 1 to select the city name. REC ≪PLAY MENU . 2 Tap “SETUP”. TOP MENU RECORD SETTING OFF CONNECTION SETTINGS . 3 Tap “LANGUAGE”. SETUP LANGUAGE . 0 4 Tap 3 or 2 to scroll the screen.
Getting Started Holding this Unit When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent camera shake. Tripod Mounting This unit can be mounted on a tripod (or monopod). This is useful for preventing camera shake and recording from the fixed position. . 0 To prevent this unit from falling off, check the tripod mounting screw holes and positioning holes on the unit carefully before mounting, and turn the screws until they are fastened firmly. Caution : 0 0 0 .
Getting Started Using this Unit Overseas Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the shape of the outlet. “Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” (A p. 18) Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel destination in “AREA SETTING” of “DATE & TIME”. “Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” (A p.
Getting Started Setting Daylight Saving Time When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “DATE & TIME”, the time is set 1 hour ahead. 1 Tap “MENU”. MENU REC ≪PLAY . 2 Tap “SETUP”. TOP MENU RECORD SETTING OFF SETUP CONNECTION SETTINGS . 3 Tap “DATE & TIME”. SETUP DATE & TIME . 0 4 Tap 3 or 2 to scroll the screen. Tap “DST SETTING”. DATE & TIME DST SETTING . 5 Tap “ON”. DST SETTING DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST) CURRENT SETTING: OFF ON OFF .
Recording Taking Videos in Auto Mode Indications for Video Recording With Intelligent Auto recording, the camera automatically adjusts the settings such as brightness and focus to suit the shooting conditions. 0 In case of specific shooting scenes such as person etc., its icon is displayed on the screen. 0 Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. 1 10:10 Open the LCD monitor. 0:00:00 [2:04] ≪PLAY REC MENU A .
Recording o Scenes of Intelligent Auto Display Icon Operation Buttons for Video Recording Description g Captures one’s skin beautifully. V Allows people to be captured naturally. f Record a group of people with the most suitable settings. S Records while focusing on a near object. a Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image with vivid colors. Z Records in dark places with minimal noise in the overall image.
Recording Using the Silent Mode Useful Settings for Recording The Silent mode is a function for turning off the operation sound. The screen can also be dimmed depending on the setting. Use this mode to record quietly in events such as recitals, presentations etc. 0 When “SILENT MODE” is set to “LCD DARKENED AND SOUND OFF”, T is displayed. When “DATE/TIME RECORDING” is used, the date and time can be recorded together with the video. “Recording Videos with Date and Time” (A p.
Recording Capturing Still Images During Video Recording Still images can be captured by tapping the A button while in the video mode (standby or recording). Taking Still Images in Auto Mode You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the P Intelligent Auto mode. 1 Open the LCD monitor. B ≪PLAY REC MENU . 0 “PHOTO” lights up on the screen when a still image is being captured.
Recording Indications During Still Image Recording o Scenes of Intelligent Auto Display Icon 10:10 g Captures one’s skin beautifully. V Allows people to be captured naturally. f Record a group of people with the most suitable settings. S Records while focusing on a near object. a Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image with vivid colors. Z Records in dark places with minimal noise in the overall image.
Recording Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording Using the Silent Mode The Silent mode is a function for turning off the operation sound. The screen can also be dimmed depending on the setting. Use this mode to record quietly in events such as recitals, presentations etc. 0 When “SILENT MODE” is set to “LCD DARKENED AND SOUND OFF”, T is displayed. o Operating procedure [6630] ≪PLAY MENU 0 A Tap “MENU”. The top menu appears. B Tap T. .
Recording Zooming Zoom Memory The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom. 0 Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view. 0 Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting. The zoom position can be stored by the Zoom Memory icon (WT) on the touch screen. o Storing Method 1 Zoom to the position to reach to the desired position for storing. T ＋ VOL. T W W (Wide Angle End) ＋ VOL. W T (Telephoto End) .
Recording Manual Recording 5 Tap the item to set manually. RECORD SETTING In situations where you are unable to record properly using Intelligent Auto recording, you can change the settings and record using manual recording. 1 Open the LCD monitor. A . 0 For details on the various manual settings, refer to “Manual Recording Menu”. Manual Recording Menu The following items can be set. Name Description . 0 0 2 Set the recording mode to either A video or B still image.
Recording Adjusting Focus Manually (FOCUS) 5 Tap “MANUAL”. Adjust the focus manually when you are unable to focus clearly using Intelligent Auto or when you want to lock the focus. 1 FOCUS Select the Manual recording mode. AUTO MANUAL . 6 Adjust the focus. ≪PLAY . 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap H to switch the recording mode to Manual. ≪PLAY SET REC MENU MENU . 0 MANUAL intelligent AUTO 0 7 .
Recording Adjusting Brightness 5 Tap “MANUAL”. You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. 1 BRIGHTNESS ADJUST Select the Manual recording mode. AUTO MANUAL . 6 ≪PLAY Adjust the brightness value. . 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap H to switch the recording mode to Manual. ≪PLAY SET REC MENU . MANUAL intelligent AUTO 0 0 0 7 . 2 Compensation range: -2.0 to +2.0 Tap 3 to increase the brightness.
Recording Setting Backlight Compensation 5 Tap “ON” or “ADVANCE”. You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to backlight. 1 BACKLIGHT COMP. Select the Manual recording mode. OFF ADVANCE ON . 0 ≪PLAY . 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap H to switch the recording mode to Manual. MANUAL intelligent AUTO . 2 Tap “MENU”. MENU REC ≪PLAY . 0 3 The top menu appears. Tap “RECORD SETTING”.
Recording Setting White Balance 5 Select the white balance setting. You can set the color tone to suit the light source. 1 AUTO Select the Manual recording mode. SET . 0 ≪PLAY 0 . 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap H to switch the recording mode to Manual. MANUAL intelligent AUTO You can either tap the icon, or select the item using the “0” “1” button and tap “SET”.
Recording Taking Close-up Shots (TELE MACRO) 4 Tap 1. You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function even when the unit is at the telephoto zoom setting. RECORD SETTING . . 5 *The image is only an impression. 1 Tap “TELE MACRO”. Select the Manual recording mode. RECORD SETTING . ≪PLAY 0 0 . 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap H to switch the recording mode to Manual. 6 Tap L to exit the menu.
Recording Shooting under Water 5 Tap q or r. Perform the following settings to shoot underwater. AUTO Setting the White Balance to Underwater Mode Corrects the color when shooting underwater to record more natural images. Select from the following two settings depending on the color of the water at the shooting location. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. SET . Setting Details q MARINE:BLUE Set this when shooting in deep waters (water appears blue).
Recording 4 Recording with Effects (RECORDING EFFECT) Tap “SCREEN LOCK”. 0 The L button appears. You can add and record various effects to videos or still images. Once setting is done, you can easily record images that are suitable for each image. Type of Effect 0:00:00 [2:04] . Memo : 0 If “SCREEN LOCK” has been set, it will take a longer time for the unit to power off after closing the LCD monitor.
Recording Recording Images Like an Old Black and White Photo (GRAINY MONOCHROME) 5 Tap “GRAINY MONOCHROME”. RECORDING EFFECT Captures film-like monochrome images by increasing the contrast of midlevel brightness and emphasizing the rough grainy feel on the image. 1 Open the LCD monitor. OFF BABY GRAINY MONOCHROME FOOD A . 0 0 6 Tap L to exit the menu. Tap J to return to the previous screen. Start recording.
Recording Recording Food Images (FOOD) 5 Tap “FOOD”. Captures food images such that the food looks appetizing even under fluorescent lighting in homes by changing the colors to warm-colors and deepening the colors. 1 RECORDING EFFECT Open the LCD monitor. OFF BABY GRAINY MONOCHROME FOOD A . 0 0 6 Start recording. 0 . 0 0 2 Set the recording mode to either A video or B still image.
Recording Recording Images of a Baby (BABY) 5 Tap “BABY”. Captures a soft and gentle image by lightening the skin tone while retaining the reddish hue, enhancing the skin beautifying effect as well as smoothing the appearance of the skin. 1 RECORDING EFFECT Open the LCD monitor. OFF BABY GRAINY MONOCHROME FOOD A . 0 0 6 Tap L to exit the menu. Tap J to return to the previous screen. Start recording. 0 To cancel the setting, repeat the procedure from the beginning and tap “OFF” in Step 5. .
Recording Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF) 5 Tap the desired setting. TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is a function that adjusts focus and brightness based on a tapped position. This function is available for both videos and still images. 1 OFF COLOR TRACKING FACE TRACKING AREA SELECT Open the LCD monitor. A . FACE TRACKING COLOR TRACKING AREA SELECT . 0 . 0 0 2 Set the recording mode to either A video or B still image.
Recording Memo : When “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is set, “FOCUS” will be set to “AUTO” automatically. Tap the selected position (face/color/area) again to cancel the setting. 0 Tap on an unselected position (face/color/area) to reset. 0 If the camera loses track of a subject, tap the subject again. 0 Settings are canceled when zoom operation is performed. (“AREA SELECT” only) 0 When “COLOR TRACKING” is set, the targeted subject (color) may change if similar colors are detected.
Recording Reducing Camera Shake Setting Details When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during video recording can be effectively reduced. b OFF Deactivates image stabilizer. 1 a ON Reduces camera shake under normal shooting conditions. r ON (AIS) Reduces camera shake more effectively when shooting bright scenes on the wide angle end. Only on the wide angle end (approx. 5x). s (Enhanced AIS) The area of correction in the enhanced AIS mode is greater than that in the AIS mode.
Recording Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING) 5 Tap to select a recording interval (1 to 80 seconds). TIME-LAPSE RECORDING This function enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain interval. This is useful for making observations such as the opening of a flower bud. 1 Open the LCD monitor. A OFF 5SEC INTERVAL 1SEC INTERVAL 20SEC INTERVAL .
Recording Time-Lapse Setting The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. 1SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 1-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times speed. 5SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 5-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 150 times speed. 20SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 20-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 600 times speed.
Recording Recording Video with Still Image Displayed in Sub Screen (PHOTO-INSERT RECORDING) 5 Press the START/STOP button, or tap the A button to capture a still image for the sub screen. SHOOT A STILL IMAGE Displaying a captured still image in the sub screen before video recording and recording the image during video recording. 1 Open the LCD monitor. A . 6 Select a position for the sub screen. 0:00:01 [5:56] . 0 0 2 Check if the recording mode is A.
Recording Using the Self-timer 4 Tap “SELF-TIMER”. RECORD SETTING You can record video or still image using the self-timer. This is useful when taking a video or still image that includes the photographer. The 2-second self-timer is useful for preventing camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button when taking a still image. Memo : When shooting a photo using the self-timer function, use of a tripod is recommended. “Tripod Mounting” (A p. 17) 0 .
Recording o Using the Self-timer in Still Image Mode 1 5 Tap “2SEC” or “10SEC”. Open the LCD monitor. SELF-TIMER B OFF 10SEC 2SEC . 6 Take a still image. 0 0 Memo : . 0 0 2 A timer appears and countdown to shooting starts. To stop the self-timer, press the START/STOP button again. Check if the recording mode is B. If the mode is A video, tap A on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap B to switch the mode to still image.
Recording Recording Videos with Date and Time 5 Select the type of clock with 0 or 1, and tap “SET”. You can record videos together with the date and time. Set this when you want to save the file with date and time display. (The date and time cannot be deleted after recording.) 1 Open the LCD monitor. A SET . 0 0 6 When “SET” is tapped, the precaution for date/time recording appears. Tap L to exit the menu. Tap the display position with your finger and drag your finger to adjust. .
Recording Recording Videos with Time Counter 5 Tap the display position with your finger and drag your finger to adjust. You can take a video with a stopwatch recorded. You can start, stop and reset the stopwatch as with any stopwatch. This can be used to record sports video. (The recorded time counter cannot be deleted afterward.) 1 Open the LCD monitor. A . 0 6 The position can be adjusted when the recording stops. Press the START/STOP button to start recording. . .
Recording Checking the Remaining Recording Time Display the remaining battery power and the remaining recording time. Memo : 0 0 0 The remaining battery power and the remaining recording time are estimates. The remaining recording time is displayed only during video mode. The remaining recording time is displayed for the recording media that is currently selected. 1 Open the LCD monitor. ≪PLAY . 0 2 Check that the camera is set to the recording mode.
Recording Approximate Video Recording Time Picture quality Built-in memory 32GB (VIXIA HF W11) 8GB (VIXIA HF W10) UXP 2 h 40 m 35 m XP 3 h 40 m 50 m EP 13 h 30 m 3h 60p 2 h 20 m 30 m Picture quality SDHC/SDXC card 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB UXP 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 40 m 5 h 40 m 11 h 30 m XP 30 m 1h 1 h 50 m 3 h 50 m 8 h 10 m 16 h 20 m EP 1 h 40 m 3 h 30 m 7h 14 h 28 h 50 m 57 h 50 m 60p 15 m 35 m 1 h 10 m 2 h 30 m 5h 10 h 10 m 0 0 The recording time in
Playback Playing Back Videos Normal Playback The followings are the types of playback that can be performed by this unit. Item Plays back the recorded videos. 1 Normal Playback Plays back the recorded videos. DIGEST PLAYBACK From the recorded video, scenes are extracted automatically, pieced together for a digest playback within the specified length. Start playback from “DIGEST PLAYBACK” in the “PLAYBACK SETTING” menu.
Playback Operation Buttons for Video Playback During Video Playback During Index Screen Display 0:01:23 0:12:34 MENU ≪REC ≪REC . 0 . Display A A/B Description Switches between video mode (60i/60p) and still image mode. B (Date and Time Display) Moves to the previous/next date C > Displays the next index screen (thumbnail display) 0 You can perform the same operation with the zoom lever.
Playback Display K n L 3 Description Switches the display between full (m) and simple (n) with every tap of the button. 0 Simple display: Some displays disappear automatically when the screen is not operated. 0 Full display: Displays everything. The display button changes from n to m. 0 When the power is turned off, the display setting will revert to simple display (n). Adjusting the Volume of Videos You can use the zoom/volume lever to control the volume. Turn up the volume T ＋ VOL.
Playback Checking the Recording Date and Other Information 5 Tap C. You can see the recording information of the recorded videos. 1 TOP MENU Open the LCD monitor. OFF A PLAYBACK SETTING EDIT SETUP CONNECTION SETTINGS . Tap L to exit the menu. You can display the recording date and duration of the selected file. 0 DATE/TIME PB TIME QUALITY PROTECT . 0 2 Tap A or B to select the video or still image mode. : : 00:10:00 : : OFF Tap M to select the playback mode. . ≪PLAY REC MENU .
Playback TIME COUNTER PLAYBACK 6 Set “TIME COUNTER PLAYBACK” to ON. A time counter that can be reset can be displayed during playback. This can be used to play sports video. 1 TIME COUNTER PLAYBACK Open the LCD monitor. OFF A ON . 7 Tap on the file to start playback. . 0 0 2 Check if the recording mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap A to switch the mode to video. Tap M to select the playback mode.
Playback DIGEST PLAYBACK 6 Tap to select a date for Digest Playback. You can play back a digest of recorded videos (Digest Playback). This is useful for checking the content of videos quickly. 1 SELECT DATE Open the LCD monitor. A NEXT . 0 0 0 0 7 2 Select the Digest Playback time (Only when “AUTO” is selected in Step 7) . 0 0 After selecting a date, tap “NEXT”. When “ALL” is tapped, Digest Playback will be performed for all the dates. Tap L to exit the menu.
Playback PLAYBACK OTHER FILE 5 Tap “PLAYBACK OTHER FILE”. The management information of a video may be damaged if recording is not performed correctly, such as turning off the power in the middle of recording. You can perform the following operations to play back the videos with defective management information. 1 PLAYBACK SETTING Open the LCD monitor. A PLAYBACK OTHER FILE . 6 Tap on the file to start playback. . 0 0 2 Check if the recording mode is A.
Playback Playing Back Still Images Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback You can select and play back the recorded still images from an index screen (thumbnail display). 1 During Index Screen Display Open the LCD monitor. B ≪REC MENU . 0 Still images that are recorded continuously in high-speed or mediumspeed will be grouped together. Only the first recorded file (still image) is shown and the group is displayed with a green frame. Display . 0 0 2 Check if the recording mode is B.
Playback During Still Image Playback Slideshow Playback Still images can be played back in a slideshow. Tap I during still image playback to start the slideshow. MENU ≪REC ≪REC . 0 When this unit is not operated, the operation buttons on the touch screen disappear automatically. Tap on the screen to display the operation buttons again. Display Description A Video/Still Image Mode A/B Switches between video and still image modes.
Playback Connecting to and Viewing on TV You can connect this unit to a TV for playback. The image quality on TV varies with the type of TV and the connecting cable. Select the connector that best suits your TV. 0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use. “Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector” (A p. 59) “Connecting via the AV Connector” (A p. 61) Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to the HDMI mini connector.
Playback 5 Play back a file. Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI Connecting this unit to an HDMI-CEC enabled TV using the HDMI mini cable allows linked operations with the TV to be performed. 0 HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an industry standard that enables interoperability between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that are connected via HDMI cables. Memo : Not all HDMI control devices comply with the HDMI-CEC standard.
Playback Connecting via the AV Connector 5 Play back a file. To playback videos on TV, connect the AV cable (optional) to the AV terminal of this unit. 0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use. 1 Connect to a TV. TV Yellow To AV Connector White Red AV Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (optional) . “Playing Back Videos” (A p. 50) “Playing Back Still Images” (A p.
Editing Deleting Unwanted Files Deleting Selected Files Delete unwanted videos and still images when the space in the recording media is running out. Doing so frees up more space in the recording media. “Deleting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 62) “Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 62) Memo : Deletes the selected files. Caution : 0 1 Deleted files cannot be restored. Open the LCD monitor. Deleted files cannot be restored. Files that are protected cannot be deleted.
Editing 5 Protecting Files Tap “SET”. DELETE Prevent important videos/still images from being deleted accidently by protecting them. “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 63) “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 64) Caution : SEL ALL REL ALL SET QUIT 0 . 0 6 When the recording media is formatted, even the protected files will be deleted. If no file is selected, the “SET” button cannot be pressed.
Editing Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files 5 Tap “PROTECT/CANCEL”. Protects or releases protection of the selected files. 1 EDIT Open the LCD monitor. PROTECT/CANCEL A . 6 Tap on the files to protect or release protection of. PROTECT/CANCEL . 0 0 2 Tap A or B to select the video or still image mode. Tap B or A on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap A to switch to the video mode A. Tap B to switch to the still image mode B. SEL ALL REL ALL SET .
Editing Capturing a Still Image in the Video During Playback 5 Tap the A button. You can capture still images of the scenes you like in the recorded videos. 1 0:01:23 0:12:34 Open the LCD monitor. A ≪REC MENU . Memo : 0 0 Still images are captured with a size of 1920×1080. Captured still images are stored in the media where the video is being played back from. . 0 0 2 Check if the recording mode is A.
Editing Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Recording 6 Tap “COMBINE SCENES”. SEAMLESS REC CTRL Videos that are recorded on two separate media and with “SEAMLESS RECORDING” in the video recording menu enabled can be combined into a single video. “ SEAMLESS RECORDING ” (A p. 76) 1 COMBINE SCENES Open the LCD monitor. A . 0 7 This unit starts a search to detect seamless videos. Combining cannot be performed if no seamless videos are found. Tap “YES”.
Editing Capturing a Required Part in the Video (TRIMMING) 6 Tap the video to edit. TRIMMING Select the required part of a video and save it as a new video file. 0 The original video remains in its existing location. 1 Open the LCD monitor. A QUIT . 7 Tap e to pause playback at the desired start point, then tap “A”. TRIMMING 0:01:23 0:12:34 QUIT . 0 0 2 Check if the recording mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Copying Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a Blu-ray Recorder 5 Tap the desired media. CONNECT TO OTHER SELECT MEDIA TO OPEN You can dub videos in the high definition quality by connecting an AVCHDcompliant Blu-ray recorder to this unit via a USB cable. For details on creating the disc, refer to the instruction manual of your Blu-ray recorder. 0 This operation cannot be completed if the remaining battery power is not enough. Charge the battery fully first. 1 Open the terminal cover.
Copying Copying Files to an SD Card 5 Tap “COPY”. EDIT You can copy videos and still images from the built-in memory to SD card. Copying still images to cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing). 0 This operation cannot be completed if the remaining battery power is not enough. Charge the battery fully first. COPY Caution : 0 0 1 Make sure that there is enough space left in the destination medium. Videos in the SD card cannot be copied to the built-in memory. .
Copying Copying to Windows PC 6 Copy the files to a computer using the following method. 0 This operation cannot be completed if the remaining battery power is not enough. Charge the battery fully first. 1 Open the terminal cover. 2 Connect to your PC using the provided USB cable. 0 (Windows10/ Windows8.1) Click “This PC” in “Windows System”, then click the “CANON_MEM” or “CANON_SD” icon of “This PC”.
Copying Copying to Mac Computer 6 0 Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. Caution : 0 0 This operation cannot be completed if the remaining battery power is not enough. Charge the battery fully first. 1 Open the terminal cover. 2 Connect to your PC using the provided USB cable. 0 Load image file to iPhoto. 0 7 Edit the video using iMovie. 0 0 0 Before connecting the cable, close the LCD monitor to turn off this unit.
Copying List of Files and Folders Folders and files are created in the built-in memory and SD card as shown below. They are created only when necessary. Still Image Folder [ CAN O N_ ME M] [ DCIM ] (Built-In Memory) I M G _000 1. J P G I M G _000 2. J P G I M G _000 3. J P G [ 100C A N O N ] [ 101C A N ON ] [ 102C A N ON ] [ CAN O N_ SD] Still Image File (SD Card) [ AVCHD ] [ BDMV ] [ S T R EA M ] [ BACKUP ] [ C LI P I N F ] [ PLAYLIST ] [ INDEX.BDM ] [ MOVIEOBJ.
Settings Menu Operating the Menu The following menu is available on this unit. 0 TOP MENU: Menu that contains all the items specific to the video recording, still image recording, video playback, and still image playback modes respectively. Operating the Top Menu You can configure various settings using the menu. 1 Tap “MENU”. REC ≪PLAY MENU . 0 0 2 The top menu appears. The menu differs according to the mode in use. Tap the desired menu.
Settings Menu RECORD SETTING Menu (video) . FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually. “Adjusting Focus Manually (FOCUS)” (A p. 28) *Displayed only in the manual recording mode. BRIGHTNESS ADJUST Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen. “Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 29) *Displayed only in the manual recording mode. BACKLIGHT COMP. Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight. “Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 30) *Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
Settings Menu WIND CUT Reduces the noise caused by wind. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. ON Activates the function. AUTO Activate the function automatically. SELF-TIMER Use this function when you wish to include the photographer in the picture or video. “Using the Self-timer in Video Mode” (A p. 44) TIME-LAPSE RECORDING This function enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain interval.
Settings Menu SHUTTER MODE Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted. Setting Details RECORD ONE SHOT Records one still image. CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Records still images continuously while the A button on the LCD screen is tapped. Memo : 0 0 0 The size of the still image that is captured in the video mode is 1,920 x 1,080. Some SD cards may not support continuous shooting. The continuous shooting speed will drop if this function is used repeatedly.
Settings Menu ZOOM Sets the maximum zoom ratio. Setting Details 40x OPTICAL Enables recording with 1 - 40x optical zoom. Set this when digital zoom is not desired. 60x DYNAMIC (55x DYNAMIC) Enables recording with 1 - 40x optical zoom and 41 - 60x dynamic zoom, when the image stabilizer is in normal mode or set to off. (Enables recording with 1 - 40x optical zoom and 41 - 55x dynamic zoom, when the image stabilizer is in active mode. Not available in the enhanced AIS mode.
Settings Menu LCD CLOSED RECORDING This unit does not turn off even when the LCD monitor is closed during recording. Setting Details OFF The unit is turned off when the LCD monitor is closed. ON Activates LCD CLOSED RECORDING. Memo : 0 0 If “LCD CLOSED RECORDING” is set to “ON”, stop the recording before turning off the unit.
Settings Menu RECORD SETTING Menu (still image) . FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually. “Adjusting Focus Manually (FOCUS)” (A p. 28) *Displayed only in the manual recording mode. BRIGHTNESS ADJUST Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen. “Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 29) *Displayed only in the manual recording mode. BACKLIGHT COMP. Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight. “Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 30) *Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
Settings Menu RECORDING EFFECT You can add and record various effects to the images. Once setting is done, you can easily record images that are suitable for each image. o GRAINY MONOCHROME You can record images with a grainy black and white photo feel. “Recording Images Like an Old Black and White Photo (GRAINY MONOCHROME)” (A p. 35) o FOOD You can capture images of the food to make the food look appetizing. “Recording Food Images (FOOD)” (A p.
Settings Menu PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (video) . DISPLAY DATE/TIME Sets whether to display the recording date and time during video playback. Setting Details OFF Does not display the date and time during playback. ON Displays the date and time during playback. TIME COUNTER PLAYBACK A time counter that can be reset can be displayed during playback. “TIME COUNTER PLAYBACK” (A p. 54) SLOW-MOTION SPEED For specifying the playback speed of slow playback.
Settings Menu EDIT Menu (video) . PROTECT/CANCEL Protects files from being deleted accidently. “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 63) “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 64) COPY Copies files from the built-in memory to the SD card. “Copying Files to an SD Card” (A p. 69) TRIMMING Select the required part of a video and save it as a new video file. The original video remains in its existing location.
Settings Menu PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (still image) . SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS Sets the transition effects in slideshow playback. Setting Details SLIDE Switches the screen by sliding in from right to left. BLINDS Switches the screen by dividing into vertical strips. CHECKERBOARD Switches the screen by changing through a checkered pattern. RANDOM Switches the screen with a random effect from SLIDE, “BLINDS”, and “CHECKERBOARD”.
Settings Menu EDIT Menu (still image) . PROTECT/CANCEL Protects files from being deleted accidently. “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 63) “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 64) COPY Copies files from the built-in memory to the SD card. “Copying Files to an SD Card” (A p.
Settings Menu SETUP (video/still image) . DATE & TIME Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas. “Clock Setting” (A p. 15) “Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” (A p. 18) “Setting Daylight Saving Time” (A p. 19) DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H). Sorting Order Time Display year.month.day 12h month.day.year 24h day.month.year - LANGUAGE The language on the display can be changed.
Settings Menu REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO Sets the recording/playback media of videos. Setting Details I BUILT-IN MEMORY Records videos to this unit's built-in memory. G SD CARD Records videos to the SD card. REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE Sets the recording/playback media of still images. Setting Details I BUILT-IN MEMORY Records still images to this unit’s built-in memory. G SD CARD Records still images to the SD card. FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM. Deletes all files on the built-in memory.
Settings Menu CONNECTION SETTINGS (video/still image) . DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. Setting Details OFF Does not display icons and date/time on TV. ON Displays icons and date/time on TV. VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. Setting Details 4:3 Select this when connecting to a conventional TV (4:3). 16:9 Select this when connecting to a widescreen TV (16:9).
Settings Menu USB CONNECTION MENU This menu appears when this unit is connected to a computer using an USB cable. PLAYBACK ON PC 0 Saves videos recorded by this unit on your computer. “Copying to Windows PC” (A p. 70) “Copying to Mac Computer” (A p.
Names of Parts Right Side Bottom Side 1 2 1 2 A Speaker . . B Grip Belt A Cover Lock 0 Pass your hand through the grip belt to hold this unit firmly. “Grip Adjustment” (A p. 8) B Tripod Mounting Hole “Tripod Mounting” (A p.
Names of Parts 1 2 3 CHARGE W ＋ T Inside Terminal Cover VOL. Top/Left/Rear Side POWER/ACCESS 4 A Lens 0 0 0 6 9 0 . The lens is protected by a protective glass cover. If the lens is dirty, use a commercially available lens blower to remove any dust, and a commercially available cleaning cloth to wipe off any dirt. Do not cover the front of the lens with your fingers during recording. Turn on the light when shooting in dark places.
Names of Parts LCD Monitor . A LCD Monitor 0 0 Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor. . “Using the Touch Screen” (A p. 10) “Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor” (A p. 12) Caution : 0 Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact. Doing so may damage or break the screen.
Indications on the LCD monitor Common Recording Indications 1 23 4 5 Video Recording 1 2 3 67 890 4 10:45 f F+2.0 10X e d 5 a b a c 0:00:12:34 0:12:34[010:00] . . A TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF “Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” (A p. 38) B Backlight Compensation “Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 30) C Tele Macro “Taking Close-up Shots (TELE MACRO)” (A p. 32) D WHITE BALANCE “Setting White Balance” (A p. 31) E Time “Clock Setting” (A p.
Indications on the LCD monitor Still Image Recording 1 Video Playback 2 12 a 0 3 [9999] 3 4 00:01:23 56 10:00 00:12:34 1SEC 7 8 9 4 ≪REC . . A Still Image Mode 0 5 6 Switches between video and still image modes. B Image Size “ IMAGE SIZE ” (A p. 80) C Self-Timer “Using the Self-timer” (A p. 44) D Remaining Number of Shots “Checking the Remaining Recording Time” (A p. 49) E Focus F Recording in Progress A Video Mode 0 Switches between video and still image modes.
Indications on the LCD monitor Still Image Playback 1 23 4 100-0001 56 10:00 7 8 ≪REC . A Still Image Mode 0 Switches between video and still image modes. B Folder Number C File Number D Date/Time 0 Displays the recording date and time. E Recording media “ REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE ” (A p. 86) F Battery Indicator “Checking the Remaining Recording Time” (A p. 48) G SILENT MODE “Using the Silent Mode” (A p. 22) H 1080p Output “ HDMI OUTPUT ” (A p.
Troubleshooting When the unit is not working properly Charging Resetting this Unit Unable to charge the battery. This unit is a microcomputer-controlled device. Electrostatic discharge, external noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In that case, perform the steps below to reset this unit. (The recorded data will not be erased.) “Resetting this Unit” (A p. 5) When the battery pack is fully charged, the lamp does not light up.
Troubleshooting Power supply Recording Unable to turn on the power. Recording cannot be performed. The camera does not turn on if the remaining battery power is low. In this case, charge the battery for more than 40 minutes before turning on the power. 0 When the unit does not turn on even after charging, reset the unit. “Resetting this Unit” (A p. 95) Check the A / B button. “Top/Left/Rear Side” (A p. 90) Set to the recording mode by tapping the E button on the screen. Recording stops automatically.
Troubleshooting SD Card Playback Cannot insert the SD card. Sound or video is interrupted. Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direction. “Inserting an SD Card” (A p. 9) Do not use a miniSD card or microSD card on this unit (even if the card is inserted in an adapter). It may cause malfunction. “Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 9) Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section between two scenes. This is not a malfunction. Unable to copy to SD card.
Troubleshooting Editing/Copying Computer Unable to delete file. I am using a Mac computer. Files (videos/still images) that are protected cannot be deleted. Release protection before deleting the file. “Protecting Files” (A p. 63) Load the files to a Mac computer using the following method. “Copying to Mac Computer” (A p. 71) Unable to copy to SD card. If the SD card is write protected, set it to off. BACK-UP menu does not disappear. While the USB cable is connected, the “BACK UP” menu is displayed.
Troubleshooting Screen/Image Other Problems The LCD monitor is difficult to see. The buttons on the touch screen do not work. The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas such as under direct sunlight. Tap the buttons on the touch screen with your fingers. The buttons may not respond if you touch them with your fingernails or with gloves on. Disable “SCREEN LOCK”. You cannot operate the touch panel when “SCREEN LOCK” is enabled. “Locking the Screen” (A p.
Troubleshooting Disclaimer - We shall not be held responsible for loss of recorded contents when recording videos/audio or playback cannot be operated due to malfunctions in this unit, provided parts, or SD card. - Once deleted, recorded contents (data), including data loss due to malfunctions in this unit, cannot be restored. Please be forewarned. - Canon will not be responsible for any lost data. Please be forewarned.
Troubleshooting UNSUPPORTED SCENE! NO FILES Use files recorded with this unit. (Files recorded with other devices may not be playable.) Change the setting of “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE” or “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO” in the “SETUP” menu, and check that files are not recorded to the other media. “ REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO ” (A p. 86) “ REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE ” (A p. 86) UNSUPPORTED FILE! Use files recorded with this unit. (Files recorded with other devices may not be playable.
Maintenance Perform regular maintenance of this unit to enable it to be used for a long time. Caution : 0 Be sure to detach the AC adapter and power plug before performing any maintenance. Camcorder 0 0 Wipe this unit with a dry, soft cloth to remove any dirt. When it is extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent. Caution : 0 0 0 Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, or alcohol.
Specifications Camera Connectors Item Details Item Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V HDMI mini connector Power consumption 2.6 W (60i mode, “LIGHT”: “OFF” (VIXIA HF W11), MONITOR BRIGHTNESS: 3 (standard)) 2.8 W (60i mode, “LIGHT”: “OFF” (VIXIA HF W11), MONITOR BRIGHTNESS: 4 (brighter)) Rated Current Consumption: 1A HDMI output connector AV output connector Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 KΩ USB connector Micro USB Type B, USB 2.
Specifications AC Adapter (AC-V11U) Item Details Power supply AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Output DC 5.2 V, 1 A Allowable operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) during charging) Dimensions (mm) 66 x 28 x 47 (2-5/8” x 1-1/8” x 1-7/8”) (W x H x D: excluding cord and AC plug) Mass Approx. 71 g (0.16 lbs) Memo : 0 The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.
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