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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
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Exciting Features and New Functions 1 Your camcorder’s Full HD CMOS sensor captures video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. Videos are then recorded in the memory, using AVCHD specifications3.
Smart AUTO (0 42) 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 Relay Recording (0 61) (0 37) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music. Face Detection f94 497 The memory almost full? Use the double memory card slot to keep on recording video without interruption.
Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 119) AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible with the type of memory card used*. Play video directly from your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 133) to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site. Save or upload to the Web. Create discs Use the supplied PIXELA’s software (0 123, 128).
Table of contents Introduction 4 12 14 14 16 Exciting Features and New Functions About this Manual Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Names of Parts Preparations 19 19 21 24 26 26 27 28 30 30 31 31 33 33 35 36 37 38 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Accessories Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen Operating Modes Using the Menus First Time Settings Setting the Date and T
AUTO Mode 40 Basic Recording 40 42 45 46 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode About the Smart AUTO function Zooming Quick Start Function Video 48 48 52 52 54 58 58 60 61 62 66 68 69 71 72 73 75 75 76 78 78 81 82 83 85 86 87 89 Basic Playback Playing Back Video 3D Flip View The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back Deleting Scenes and Stories Video Stories and Cinema Style Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters Video Snap
90 90 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 102 104 105 106 108 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit Manual Focus Adjustment Tele Macro White Balance Image Effects Self Timer Audio Recording Level Built-In Microphone Directionality Audio Equalizer Using Headphones Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Microphone Using an External Video Light Using a Zoom Remote Controller Selecting the Playback Starting Point Onscreen Displays and Data Code Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie Divid
Additional Information 135 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 135 138 FUNC.
About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF M46 / LEGRIA HF M406. 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 (0 154). Conventions Used in this Manual • • • • • • • • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is not available. For a detailed explanation refer to Operating Modes (0 27). Brackets [ ] are used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will touch on the screen and to other onscreen messages and displays. Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On n] 8 [a] • n will appear on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer.
Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XWL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl.
The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA’s Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use as background music. • PIXELA’s VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - In addition to all the functionality of Transfer Utility, you can use VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.
Names of Parts Left side view 1 2 5 3 4 6 7 8 Right side view 9 A dA f A q A a A g A s A h Front view A j 16 Introduction A k 1 2 (camera/play) button (0 27) 2 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (0 61) 3 (Story Creator button) (0 58) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 24, 105)/ BATT.
A l q S a S s S q S Top view A l S d f S g S S h j S k S l S S a Mini advanced shoe (0 100) Zoom lever (0 45) POWER button ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green – ON Orange – Standby (0 46) Red – Charging (0 19) Remote sensor (0 21) LCD touch screen (0 24, 26) POWERED IS button (0 82)/ WEB button (0 128) Battery attachment unit (0 19) START/STOP button (0 40) DC IN terminal (0 19) RESET button (0 158) S s LCD panel S d S f S g Back view S h S k S j S l Introduction 17
D BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 20) q a Tripod socket (0 168) D s Serial number D Bottom view D q D a D s Wireless Controller WL-D89 1 START/STOP button (0 40) 2 b (index selection) button (0 52) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode. 3 MENU button (0 29, 138) 4 DISP.
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. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. The first time you use 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. • 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 (0 157).
NOTES • 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. • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out before restoring the power supply.
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. Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the g button with your thumb. You can attach the supplied stylus pen to the grip belt. To remove the grip belt 1 Lift the padded handgrip’s flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad.
To attach an optional wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to the rear bracket on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten. You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection. 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 Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful in the following cases: - To include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer. - To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller from the front.
NOTES • The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the 6 8 [LCD Brightness] setting, or dim it with the 6 8 [LCD Screen Dimmer] setting to use in places where the light from the LCD screen can be a nuisance. • For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions (0 167), Cleaning (0 172).
Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen 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. You can also use the supplied stylus pen for a more precise operation. Touch Press firmly on an element displayed on the touch screen.
Operating Modes Recording In recording mode, the camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the position of the mode switch. Operating mode Mode switch Operation Let the camcorder take care of all the settings while you concentrate on recording (0 40). Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. Enjoy full access to menus, settings and advanced functions (0 75). Give your recordings a cinematic look and use cinemalook filters to create unique movies (0 60).
Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the FUNC. panel and the setup menus. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 135). FUNC. Panel Operating modes: The FUNC. panel shows a convenient overview of frequently used shooting functions. Touch [FUNC.] to access the FUNC. panel and then touch the function you want to set or adjust.
Setup Menus Operating modes: * * In mode setup menus cannot be accessed and most menu settings will be reset to default values. 1 or [FUNC.] mode only: Touch 2 Touch [MENU] to open the setup menus. You can also press u on the wireless controller. 3 Touch the tab of the desired menu. 4 Drag your finger up and down to bring the setting you want to change into the orange selection bar. • Menu items not available appear grayed out.
First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically when the 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 (year, month, day, hours or minutes). 2 Touch [Z] or [O] to change the field as necessary. 3 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in the same way. 4 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.
Changing the Language The default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 26 other languages. Operating modes: [FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Language a] 8 Desired language 8 [a] * Only when performing the procedure in a recording mode. NOTES • Some control buttons, such as [ZOOM], [FUNC.] or [MENU], will appear in English regardless of the language selected. Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is Paris.
4 Touch [a] to close the menu.
Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder You can use the following types of commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this camcorder. As of October 2010, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk. Memory card type: SD Speed Class*: Capacity: SD memory card, SDXC memory card SDHC memory card, 128 MB or larger**.
Compatible operating systems for SDXC memory cards Operating system Compatibility Windows 7 Compatible Windows Vista Compatible (requires Service Pack 1 or later) Windows XP Compatible (requires Service Pack 3 and KB955704 update) Mac OS X Not compatible IMPORTANT • If you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that is not SDXCcompatible, you may be prompted to format the memory card. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss.
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize (0 38) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder. 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 straight, with the label facing up, all the way into one of the memory card slots until it clicks. • You can also use two memory cards, one in each memory card slot.
Selecting the Memory for the Recordings You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory ( only) or on a memory card. The default memory for recording both is the built-in memory ( ) or memory card X ( ). Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Be sure you understand the information provided in Eye-Fi Cards (0 34) before using an Eye-Fi card. [FUNC.
Relay Recording 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 X, you can use memory card Y for relay recording (497). only: When recording in the built-in memory, you can choose to use only memory card X for relay recording (f94), or use both memory cards (f9497).
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 ( 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 and images for use with the image mix function (image mix frames). Operating modes: 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
IMPORTANT • Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost original recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important recordings in advance using an external device (0 120). • Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files and images you may have transferred to the card. ( The music files and image mix frames that come pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.
AUTO Mode This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in 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 Recording in y (Manual) Mode (0 75). Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( only) or on memory card X ( ). You can select the memory that will be used to record movies and photos (0 36).
1 Set the mode switch to . 2 Turn on the camcorder. To record video Press g to begin recording. • Press g again to pause the recording. • The ACCESS indicator will flash from time to time while the scene is being recorded. j To take photos Touch [PHOTO]. • A green icon (h) will appear momentarily on the screen and the ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is recorded. • You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie. • You can also press j on the wireless controller.
Rating Scenes You can turn on the scene rating option in recording mode with the 8 8 [Rate Scenes (Recording)] setting. Immediately after recording a scene, you will have the option to rate it by touching one of the rating buttons; you can also touch [ ] or [a] to leave the scene unrated. Later you can play back scenes and perform other scene operations by rating. About AUTO mode • Only the following functions are available in mode. - Zoom (0 45). - Quick Start (0 46). - Video snapshot (0 61).
Smart AUTO icons Background → (color of the icon) Bright2 (grey) Subject ↓ Blue skies2 (light blue) Vivid colors2 (green/red) Sunsets (orange) People (stationary) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) — People (moving) Subjects other than people, such as landscapes ( Close objects ( ) ( / 1 / 1 Background → (color of the icon) ) ( ) ( / 1 / 1 — ) ) ( / 1 / 1 ) — Dark (dark blue) Subject ↓ Spotlight Night scene People (stationary) — — People (moving) — — — — Subject
• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 120), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data. • Photos recorded on an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot Y will be uploaded automatically after setting the camcorder to playback mode, if you are within the range of a configured network. Always verify that EyeFi cards have been approved in the country/region of use. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 133).
Zooming Operating modes: 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 digital zoom (40x or 200x) with the 7 8 [Digital Zoom] setting. Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller Move the zoom lever toward Q (wide angle) to zoom out. Move it toward P (telephoto) to zoom in.
Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls 1 Display the zoom controls on the touch screen. [FUNC.] 8 [ZOOM] • The zoom controls appear on the left side of the screen. 2 Touch the zoom controls to operate the zoom. Touch anywhere within the Q area to zoom out or anywhere within the P area to zoom in. Touch closer to the center for a slow zoom; touch closer to the e/d icons for faster zooms. 3 Touch [a] to hide the zoom controls. NOTES • Keep at least 1 m away from the subject.
panel, the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second*, allowing you to record the subject right away. * The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions. Operating modes: 1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD panel. A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode. 2 When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel.
Video This chapter covers functions related to movies, including playback, advanced shooting, using Story Creator and other advanced functions. For details about basic video shooting, refer to AUTO Mode (0 40). Basic Playback Playing Back Video Operating modes: 1 Press S. You can also press and hold B on the wireless controller for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode. 2 Open the date index screen, if it is not displayed.
A Memory being read. B Recording date. C Division line between recording dates. D Drag your finger left for the next index page*. E Drag your finger right for the previous index page*. F Open the index selection screen (0 52). G 3D Flip View (0 52). H Scene’s timeline (0 104). * While browsing through index pages, a scroll bar will appear at the bottom of the screen for a few seconds. When you have a large number of scenes it may be more convenient to drag your finger along the scroll bar.
During playback: A Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump to the previous scene. B Jump to the beginning of next scene. C Pause the playback. D Fast playback* backward/forward. E Display the volume (0 50) and background music mix balance (0 69) controls. F Stop the playback. G Decoration (0 62). * Touch several times to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x → 15x → 60x the normal speed. During fast playback, touch anywhere on the screen to return to normal playback.
During playback pause: A Resume playback. B Slow playback* backward/forward. C Capture the displayed frame as a photo (0 107). D Decoration (0 62). * Touch several times to increase the playback speed 1/8 → 1/4 the normal speed. During slow playback, touch anywhere on 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.
3D Flip View Touch [ ] in the date index screen to switch to 3D Flip View. This fun way of displaying scenes grouped by recording date in a 3D layout can be useful to flip through a large number of recordings. A Recording date. B Drag your finger left to go to the next date with recordings. C Drag your finger up and down to browse through the scenes recorded in the displayed date. D Drag your finger right to go to the previous date with recordings. E Return to the date index screen.
In any index screen, touch [b]. During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls then touch [Q] to open the [Photos] index screen. A Touch the tab of the desired memory: built-in memory ( only), memory card X or memory card Y. B Touch a control button to select the content you want to play back. Options [1 Date] Scenes organized by recording date. [ Gallery] Scenes organized by story (0 66). [2 Photos] Photos’ index screen.
Two playback modes: the date index screen vs. the gallery In the date index screen you can find all the movies you have recorded, conveniently organized by recording date. When you play back scenes from the date index screen they will be played back in chronological order. In the gallery, you can find your scenes grouped as video stories.
2 Delete the scenes. [Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 Desired option* 8 [Yes]** 8 [OK] * When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individual scenes you want to delete before touching [Yes]. ** Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes may be deleted nevertheless. To select individual scenes 1 Touch on the individual scenes you want to delete. • A checkmark O will appear on the scenes you touch.
4 Delete the scene. [d] 8 [Yes] 8 [OK] 8 [f] Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating 1 Open the information screen of the story that contains the scenes you want to delete. [b] 8 [ Gallery] 8 Bring the desired story to the front 8 [Story Details] 2 Open the rating selection screen. [Edit Story] 8 [Delete] 3 Touch one or more of the rating buttons to select all the applicable scenes. A grayed out rating button indicates that no scenes in the story have been given that particular rating.
2 Select the story you want to delete. Drag your finger right/left to bring the desired story to the front. 3 Delete the story. [Story Details] 8 [Edit Story] 8 [Delete Story] 8 [Yes]* 8 [OK] * Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes may be deleted nevertheless. IMPORTANT • Be careful when deleting recordings. Once deleted, scenes cannot be recovered. • Deleting a story permanently deletes all the scenes it contains.
Video Stories and Cinema Style Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories Story Creator is a helpful function that offers suggestions for typical scenes in a number of situations. With Story Creator, creating interesting video stories is as easy as selecting one of the story themes, such as [Travel], [Party] or [Kids & Pets], and following the suggested categories to record video.
• Scenes will be recorded under the story and category currently selected. • You can also record video snapshot scenes (0 61). A Return to the list of story scenes (categories). B Recommended length of scenes in this category. C Currently selected story scene (category). You can also touch here to return to the list of story scenes. To select a different story scene (category) 1 Touch [ ] to return to the list of story scenes.
The list of story scenes will appear. The orange frame on the right will show how many scenes you have recorded in each story scene (category). 3 Drag your finger up/down to select a category and touch the orange frame on the right (number of scenes). The camcorder will enter record pause mode and the selected story scene category will appear at the bottom of the screen. 4 Press g to record a scene within the selected story scene.
[1: Cinema Standard] [2: Vivid] [3: Dream] [4: Cool] [5: Nostalgic] [6: Sepia] [7: Old Movies] [8: Memory] [9: Dramatic B&W] A Filter number (will appear on the control button) B Filter name C Preview the effect on the screen D Select the effect level E Brief description (onscreen guidance) NOTES • Photos cannot be recorded while the camcorder is set to mode. Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes.
1 Press z. • A blue border appears on the screen. • Press z again to return to normal video recording mode. 2 Press g . • The camcorder records for a few seconds (the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to record pause mode. • When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released. NOTES • Changing the camcorder’s operating mode will deactivate the video snapshot mode.
Decorating Scenes while Recording Operating modes: 1 Open the decoration screen. [FUNC.] 8 [ Decoration] • The decoration screen will open automatically also when you stow the LCD panel with the touch screen facing out. 2 Use a tool from the toolbar as explained in the following procedures. 3 Press g to record movies with your decorations. You can add decorations even while recording a scene. 4 Touch [a] to exit the decoration screen.
In playback mode: pause the playback. Touch [A] to resume playing back the scene. H [ ] Minimize the toolbar to the top of the screen to view almost all of the canvas. Touch [ ] to restore the toolbar. * Not available in mode. To use [Pens and Stamps] 1 Touch [ ]. The [Pens and Stamps] screen will appear. 2 Select the desired pen or stamp from [Tools]. 3 Select white or black from [Colors]. Alternatively, you can touch [ ] and select a color from the color palette. 4 Draw freely on the canvas.
3 Touch anywhere on the canvas to place the selected animated stamp. You can also drag the animated stamp to a different location. To use [Captions] 1 Touch [ ]. The [Captions] screen will appear. 2 Touch [Date] or [Time]. When recording a scene using Story Creator, you can also select [Title] (the story’s title) or [Story Scene] (the story scene category). 3 Select the desired text settings and touch [f]. • Touch [ ] (white text on dark background), [ ] (white text) or [ (black text).
2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls. 3 Touch [ ] to open the decoration screen. 4 Decorate the scene using the tools from the toolbar as explained in the previous section. In playback mode, the decorations will not be saved with the original recording. NOTES • Initializing a memory will erase any [Pens and Stamps] drawing canvas and image files you may have saved. ( The image mix frames that come pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.
A Drag your finger right or left to select a story. B Story’s theme. C Selected story (large thumbnail in the front). D Story’s title (0 73). E Open the index selection screen (0 52). F Details about the story (number of scenes, total playback time) and editing options. G List of scenes recorded in the selected story. 2 Select the story you want to play back. Drag your finger right/left to bring the desired story to the front. 3 Select the rating of the stories you want to play back.
- Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. Rating Scenes You can rate story scenes immediately after recording them (0 42) or during playback. You can then select multiple scenes with the same rating, for example, in order to play back or copy only your favorite scenes.
3 Touch [A] to resume the playback and rate other scenes in the same way or touch [B] to return to the gallery. Playback with Background Music You can play back movies (or a photo slideshow) using one of the supplied music tracks as background music. Operating modes: The supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc contains 3 music tracks you can use as background music. : The music files come preinstalled in the built-in memory.
A Select the desired music track. B Adjust the background music balance. C Play back the original sound (no background music). D Delete the music track selected. E Listen to the music track selected. Touch again (B) to stop the playback. 3 Adjust the mix balance between the original sound and the background music. Touch [1] (more of the original sound) or [b] (more of the background music) or drag your finger along the [Music Balance] bar to adjust the background music balance as desired.
IMPORTANT • 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. NOTES • Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files you may have transferred to the card.
2 In the [Scene List] screen, drag your finger up/down to select the scene you want to copy/move. 3 Touch the orange box on the right to open the [Edit Scene] screen and touch [Copy] or [Move]. 4 Select the destination. Drag your finger right/left to select the desired story and touch its thumbnail. Then, drag your finger up/down to select the desired category and touch the orange frame on the right (number of scenes).
2 Select the story whose thumbnail you want to change. Drag your finger right/left to bring the desired story to the front. 3 Open the [Story Thumbnail] screen. [Story Details] 8 [Edit Story] 8 [Story Thumbnail] 4 Locate the frame you want to use as the story’s thumbnail. Playback controls will appear on the screen (0 50). Use any special playback modes (fast/slow playback, frame reverse/advance) as necessary to locate the desired image. 5 Touch [Set] to change the story’s thumbnail.
5 Touch [OK] 8 [f] 8 [f] to return to the gallery. A Switch between letters and numbers/special characters. B Change the position of the cursor. C Delete the character to the cursor’s left (backspace). D Caps Lock. When the numerical keyboard is displayed, [#%?] switches between set 1 and set 2 of special characters.
Advanced Functions Recording in y (Manual) Mode When the mode switch is set to y (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 (0 78). By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( only) or on memory card X ( ).
• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 120), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data. • Photos recorded on an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot Y will be uploaded automatically after setting the camcorder to playback mode, if you are within the range of a configured network. Always verify that EyeFi cards have been approved in the country/region of use. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 133).
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Recording Mode] 8 Desired recording mode 8 [a] NOTES • Movies recorded in MXP mode cannot be saved on AVCHD discs. Use an external Blu-ray Disc recorder to copy MXP movies onto Blu-ray discs or use the supplied software VideoBrowser to create AVCHD discs*. • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to mode.
Selecting the Frame Rate You can change the frame rate (the number of frames recorded per second) to change the look of your movies. Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Frame Rate] 8 Desired frame rate 8 [a] Options [w 50i (Standard)] 50 fields per second, interlaced. Standard frame rate of PAL analog TV signals. [D PF25] 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.
[GSports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [q Night Scene] To record nightscapes with lower noise. [ISnow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed. [JBeach] To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed. [KSunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors. [p Low Light] [LSpotlight] [MFireworks] To record in low-light situations. To record spotlit scenes. To record fireworks.
[rUnderwater] To record underwater scenes in natural colors. [sSurface] To record after getting out of the water, such as on a boat after diving. NOTES • [F Portrait]/[G Sports]/[I Snow]/[J Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback. • [F Portrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (P). • [I Snow]/[J Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.
of the waterproof case and keep it in a cool place until the temperature goes down. If the camcorder becomes too hot, it will turn off automatically. - When making recordings underwater with the [r Underwater] recording program, the image on the LCD screen will appear redder than the actual subject. This will not affect the recording. - When a commercially available wide-converter or other accessory is attached to the waterproof case, the camcorder may focus on the accessory.
Powered IS You can use Powered IS to make the image stabilization even more powerful. Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary and zooming in on far subjects using high zoom ratios (the more you approach the telephoto end). Holding the LCD panel with your left hand will add to the stability of the shot. Press and hold Y as long as you want to activate Powered IS. • appears in yellow, while Powered IS is activated.
1 Activate the pre-recording function. [FUNC.] 8 [d Pre REC] 8 [A On] 8 [a] • d will appear on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off pre-recording. 2 Press g. The scene recorded in the memory will start 3 seconds before g was pressed. NOTES • The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing g if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on pre-recording or having finished the previous recording.
By default, face detection is activated. If the function was turned off, perform the following procedure to turn it on. [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7 8 [Face Detection & Tracking] 8 [A On o] 8 [a] To select the main subject 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 face detection frame and the camcorder will optimize the settings for that person. Other faces will have gray frames.
Touch & Track When recording a group of people using face detection, the camcorder will automatically detect one person as the main subject. You can use Touch & Track to tell the camcorder to track and optimize settings for a different person. You can also use Touch & Track to always keep in focus other moving subjects, such as pets or moving vehicles. Operating modes: 1 Make sure face detection is activated (0 83). Face detection is always activated in mode.
Faders The camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to fade-in or fade-out scenes. You have the option to activate the fader only one time or every time you start or stop recording. Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [O Faders] 8 Desired fader* 8 [a] * You can preview the transition effect on the screen. • The icon of the selected fader appears in green. To fade in/out Press g in record pause mode (M) to start recording with a fade in.
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [A 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.] 8 [Rec. Programs] 8 [B Shutter-Pri. AE] or [C Aperture-Pri. AE] 8 [y] or [A]* to set the desired shutter speed (B) or aperture value (C) 8 [a] * You can also drag your finger along the dial.
• During exposure lock, the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be changed. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines XWith slower shutter speed you can add a nice motion blur and sense of movement. With faster shutter speeds you can “freeze the action” for powerful images of moving subjects.
Manual Exposure Adjustment 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.
NOTES • If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the camcorder will return to automatic exposure. • When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the backlight*. You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with the 7 8 [Auto Backlight Correction] setting. * Except in dard].
Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure. 1 Open the manual focus screen. [FUNC.] 8 [X Focus] 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the X frame. • The Touch AF mark (P) 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 [2] instead to adjust the focus manually without activating the Touch AF function.
Tele Macro Using tele macro, the camcorder can focus at a shorter distance (up to 40 cm from the subject at full telephoto), allowing you 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. Operating modes: * * In mode, tele macro will be activated automatically when you zoom in to full telephoto and bring the camcorder up close to the subject.
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: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs. [FUNC.] 8 [m White Balance] 8 Desired option* 8 [a] * When you select [g Custom WB], set the custom white balance with the following procedure before touching [a].
NOTES • When you select the custom white balance: - Set 7 8 [Digital Zoom] to [B Off]. - Reset the white balance when you change locations or the lighting or other conditions change. - Depending on the light source, g may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with [Y Automatic].
+ levels: richer colors, sharper image, stronger contrast, brighter image. - levels: shallower colors, softer image, softer contrast, darker image. 4 Touch [a] to save and apply the customized picture settings. Z will appear on the screen. Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On n] 8 [a] • n will appear on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer. Movies: In record pause mode, press g. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*.
Audio Recording Level You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in or an external microphone. You can display the audio level indicator while recording. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than [r Underwater] or [s Surface]. Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level 1 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen. [FUNC.] 8 [c Mic. Level] 8 [y Manual] • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will appear on the screen.
To display the audio level indicator Usually, the audio level indicator will be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the audio recording level. You can choose to display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically. [FUNC.] 8 [c Mic. Level] 8 [z Automatic] 8 [Audio Level Indicator] 8 [a] NOTES • When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted.
[ Wide] Stereo recording of ambient sound over a more extensive area that adds to the sense of presence of movies. [ Zoom] Stereo recording with the sound linked to the zoom position. The larger the subject appears on the screen, the louder the sound will be. NOTES • An external microphone overrides the built-in microphone. The built-in microphone’s directionality cannot be changed when an external microphone is attached to the mini advanced shoe.
Using Headphones Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while recording. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/X terminal, which is used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. Before connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change the function of the terminal from AV output to X (headphones) output. Operating modes: * * Headphones can be used also in mode but the function of the terminal cannot be changed in this mode.
IMPORTANT • When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level. • Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT/X terminal if the J icon does not appear on the screen. The noise output in such case may be harmful to your hearing. NOTES • Use commercially available headphones with a ∅ 3.5 mm minijack and a cable no longer than 3 m.
NOTES • Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be used with this camcorder. Look for video accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe. Using an External Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder’s internal machinery. In such case, we recommend using an external microphone.
NOTES • When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, 7 8 [Wind Screen] will automatically be set to [B Off Z]. • If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, adjust the audio recording level manually (0 96) or activate the microphone attenuator with the 7 8 [Microphone Attenuator] setting. • When using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone: - Change the microphone’s directionality mode with the 7 8 [Surround Mic Directionality] setting.
camcorder. This is particularly useful while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod and you want to ensure maximum stability of a shot. Operating modes: Attach the optional RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter to the mini advanced shoe. Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 100). will appear on the screen. For details about using the adapter, refer to the instruction manual of the RA-V1. For details about using the zoom remote controller, refer to the instruction manual of the ZR-2000 or ZR-1000.
Selecting the Playback Starting Point If you have a very long scene, you may want to start playing back the scene from a certain point. You can use the movie timeline to break the scene to segments at fixed time intervals ranging from 6 seconds to 6 minutes. Operating modes: 1 Open the date index screen. 2 Open the scene’s [Timeline] screen. [c] 8 Desired scene The [Timeline] screen appears. The large thumbnail will show the first frame of the scene.
To change the interval between frames [6 sec] 8 Desired interval 8 [f] Onscreen Displays and Data Code You can turn most onscreen displays on or off. Operating modes: Repeatedly press h to turn the onscreen displays on/off in the following sequence: , mode: • All displays on • Most displays off1 , mode2: • Only data code on • All displays on 1 2 Pressing h will turn off most of the icons and displays that appear automatically but will not remove control buttons ([FUNC.], [PHOTO], etc.
Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie You can capture video snapshot scenes, single photos or a series of continuous 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. Operating modes: Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene 1 Play back the scene or story from which you want to capture the video snapshot scene.
• 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 following 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. Capturing Photos You can capture a single photo or a series of photos.
• Photos captured from a scene with a lot of fast movement may be blurred. • Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for recording photos. • [B Photo Sequence]: - Up to 100 photos can be captured at a time. - The photo sequence capture will stop when the end of the scene is reached (playback will pause at the beginning of the following scene). - Photos will be captured at intervals of 1/25 second. Dividing Scenes You can divide scenes in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest.
NOTES • 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. • The following scenes cannot be divided: - Video snapshot scenes and other scenes that are too short (less than 3 seconds).
Photos Refer to this chapter for details on viewing photos and other photo-related operations. Viewing Photos Operating modes: 1 Press S. 2 Open the [Photos] index screen, if it is not displayed. [b] 8 [Photos] 3 Look for the photo you want to play back. Move the zoom lever toward Q to show 15 photos per page; move it toward P to show 6 photos per page.
A Memory being read. B Drag your finger left for the next index page.* C Drag your finger right for the previous index page*. D Open the index selection screen (0 52). E Division line between recording dates. * While browsing through index pages, a scroll bar will appear at the bottom of the screen for a few seconds. When you have a large number of photos it may be more convenient to drag your finger along the scroll bar. 4 Touch the photo you wish to view. • The photo is displayed in single photo view.
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. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. • Even if you transfer them to a memory card connected to a computer, the following image files may not be displayed correctly using the camcorder. - Images not recorded with this camcorder.
2 Delete the photos. [Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 Desired option* 8 [Yes]** 8 [OK] * When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individual photos you want to delete before touching [Yes]. ** Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some photos will be deleted nevertheless. To select individual photos 1 Touch on the individual photos you want to delete. • A checkmark O will appear on the photos you touch.
2 Select the music track to use during the photo slideshow. Step 2 (0 69). 3 Touch the photo that will open the slideshow to display it in single photo view. 4 Touch the screen to display the playback controls, then touch [A] to play back the slideshow set to the selected music track. During the photo slideshow • Touch the screen and drag your finger left and right along the volume bar to adjust the volume. • Touch the screen and touch [C] to stop the slideshow. Hide the playback controls if necessary.
External Connections This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. Terminals on the Camcorder Open the LCD panel to access the terminals on the camcorder. 1 USB Terminal 2 AV OUT/X Terminal Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder. Adjust the volume on the connected TV.
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 A HDMI Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input terminal. If your HDTV supports HDMI-CEC or 1080p input, you can activate these functions with the 6 8 [Control for HDMI] and [HDMI 1080p Output] settings, respectively.
Connection B Component Video Type: Analog Quality: High Definition Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with component video input terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder: - 6 8 [AV/Headphones] to [H AV] Red Blue CTC-100 Component Cable (optional) Green White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Red Connection C Composite Video Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals.
Connection c Composite Video (SCART) In all respects, exactly the same connection as connection C. Connect to a standard TV or VCR with SCART input terminal. Requires a SCART adapter (commercially available). STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Connection D Red White Yellow SCART adapter (commercially available) USB Type: Digital data connection Connect to a computer to save your recordings, or to a compatible digital video recorder to copy your recordings.
Playback on a TV Screen Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Playback on an HDTV using one of the high-definition connections will ensure the best playback quality. Operating modes: 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to the TV. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 116) and select the most appropriate connection for your TV. 3 Turn on the connected TV. On the TV, select as the video input the same terminal to which you connected the camcorder.
Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Copying Recordings to a Memory Card You can copy your recordings only one way: from the built-in memory ( only) or from memory card X to memory card Y. Scenes and photos will be copied from the index screen or from a story in the gallery on the source memory to the same index screen or story on memory card Y. Please read the IMPORTANT section (0 123) before using an Eye-Fi card. Copying Scenes from the Date Index Screen Operating modes: 1 Open the date index screen.
Options [date] Copy all the scenes recorded on the date shown in the control button. [Select] Select individual scenes to copy. [All Scenes] Copy all the scenes. Copying Scenes from a Story by Rating 1 Open the gallery and bring the desired story to the front. [b] 8 [ Gallery] 8 Desired story • Check that you have selected the f tab (built-in memory, only) or 4 tab (memory card X). 2 Select the rating of the stories you want to copy.
3 Copy the photo. [Edit] 8 [Copy (f97)] ( 8 [i Proceed] 8 [Yes] only) or [Copy (497)] 4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to copy or touch [a]. Copying Photos from the Index Screen Operating modes: 1 Open the [Photos] index screen. Check that you have selected the f tab (built-in memory, or 4 tab (memory card X). only) 2 Copy the photos.
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. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. • When copying photos onto an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot Y, photos will be uploaded automatically if you are within the range of a configured network.
Installation Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. Refer to the Installation Guide (supplied leaflet) and follow the instructions in the Software Guide (PDF file) to install the supplied PIXELA’s software. Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the date index screen. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Connection D. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 118).
Install the supplied Photo Application software following the instructions in the software’s instruction manual. r Refer to Installing Photo Application. First-time connection to a computer running Windows Windows users only: The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you also need to select the CameraWindow auto-launch setting. r Refer to Starting CameraWindow. Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the [Photos] index screen.
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. • Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of your computer. • If you wish to use the image files on your computer, make copies of them first. Use the copied files, retaining the originals. NOTES • Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual. • With the supplied PIXELA’s software you can also choose to save complete stories from the gallery.
Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Operating modes: In High Definition Connect the camcorder to Blu-ray Disc recorders and other AVCHDcompatible digital video recorders using the supplied USB cable to make perfect copies of your movies in high definition. If the external digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot*, you can use the memory card to copy your movies without connecting the camcorder. * Make sure the external device is compatible with the type of memory card used.
Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection C or c. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 117). Recording 1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mode. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Verify that 6 8 [AV/Headphones] is set to [H AV]. 3 Camcorder: Locate the scene or story you wish to copy and pause the playback shortly just before the desired scene.
follow the instructions in the Software Guide (PDF file) to install the supplied PIXELA’s software. Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the Date Index Screen Operating modes: 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Make sure there is a memory card in memory card slot Y with sufficient available space. 3 Open the date index screen. • Check that you have selected the f tab (built-in memory) or 4 tab (memory card X).
• Before touching [START], you can touch [ ] to decorate the converted SD movies (0 62), or touch [ ] to adjust the volume (0 50) and background music balance (0 70). • You can also decorate the scenes as they are being converted. • Touch [STOP] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. 7 When the conversion is completed, a confirmation screen will appear.
Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Connection D. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 118). 2 Computer: Depending on the software you chose to install, Transfer Utility or VideoBrowser will start up automatically. • Transfer Utility: Click [Web Upload] to upload your SD movies to the Web. For details about using the software, click [Help] to open the Software Guide (PDF file).
Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating 1 Open the gallery and bring the desired story to the front. [b] 8 [ Gallery] 8 Desired story • Check that you have selected the f tab (built-in memory) or 4 tab (memory card X). 2 Select the rating of the stories you want to convert. [Story Details] 8 [Play by Rating] 8 Desired rating 8 [f] 3 Press Z and continue the conversion to standard definition from step 5 in the previous procedure (0 129).
Uploading your Videos Wirelessly If you are using an Eye-Fi card, you can automatically upload the converted SD movies to your favorite video sharing Web site. You will need to have installed the software supplied with your Eye-Fi card and completed all the required configuration setup in advance. Refer to the instruction manual of the Eye-Fi card. Please read the IMPORTANT section before using an Eye-Fi card.
NOTES • Depending on the amount of data to be uploaded and the network’s wireless connection conditions, it can take some time to upload video files. If the wireless connection is too weak, the wireless upload may fail and the video files will be registered as incomplete uploads. • About power saving: - Wireless communication drains the power of the battery pack faster than usual. We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information. Appendix: Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus (0 28). For details about each function, see the reference page. Menu options without a reference page are explained after the tables. Underlined menu options indicate default values. FUNC. Panel FUNC. Menu FUNC.
Control Button AUTO y CINEMA 0 Setting options/Function [X Focus] [2] (manual focus): Toggle on ( ) or off ( ), Touch AF frame – z z 90 [e Exposure] [y] (manual exposure): Toggle on ( ) or off ( ), Touch AE frame – z z 89 [ZOOM] Zoom controls, [START]/[STOP] control z z z 46 [ – z z 92 ] (tele macro): Toggle on ( ) or off ( ) [c Mic.
Edit Panel - Mode Date Index Screen [SD Movies] Index Screen Playback Pause 0 , [Select], [All Scenes] – – 120 , [Select], [All Scenes] – – 129 [Delete] , [Select], [All Scenes] [This Scene], [All Scenes] [This Scene] 54 [Divide] – – z 108 Control Button [Edit Story] from the [Story Details] screen [Edit Scene] from the [Scene List] screen Playback Pause 0 [Copy (497)]1 – – 121 – – 132 [Delete] or [d]
Control Button [Edit Story] from the [Story Details] screen [Edit Scene] from the [Scene List] screen Playback Pause 0 [Edit Title]2 z – – 73 [Copy] – z – 71 [Move] – z – 71 [Divide] – – z 108 [Rating] – ], [ ], [ ] (unrated), [ ], ] (others) 68 [ [ 1 2 Operation not available for recordings on memory card Y (7 tab). Operation not available for the two preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot].
Menu item [Auto Backlight Correction] y CINEMA 0 Setting options z [A On], [B Off] [Auto Slow Shutter] [A On], [B Off] [Conversion Lens] [ Tele-converter], [ [B Off] Wide-converter], z 90 z z – z z – [Fader Setting]1 [ z z 86 [Onscreen Markers] [B Off], [e Level (White)], [f Level (Gray)], [g Grid (White)], [h Grid (Gray)] z z – [Camcorder Shake Indicator] [A On], [B Off] z z – [Wind Screen]1 [O Automatic], [B Off Z] z z – [Microphone Attenuator]1 [O Automatic],[A On V
[Digital Zoom]: Determines the Optical zoom Digital zoom operation of the digital zoom. The color of the indicator indicates the zoom. • When activated, the camWhite Light corder will switch automatically blue to digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom Up to 10x 10x range. 40x • With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed, so the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in. Dark blue 40x 200x [AF Mode]: Select how fast the autofocus will operate.
• When you select a setting other than [B Off], the AF mode is automatically set to [S Normal AF]. [Onscreen Markers]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen. Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly (vertically and/or horizontally). • Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings.
attached to the camcorder. When set to [A On V], V will appear on the screen.
Menu item [Rate Scenes (Recording)]1 [Rec Media for Movies]1 Setting options [A On], [B Off] y CINEMA 1 2 0 z z – – – z z – – 36 [f] (built-in memory), [4] (memory card X), [7] (memory card Y), [Relay Recording]: [B Off], [f94], [f9497], [497] [4] (memory card X), [7] (memory card Y), [Relay Recording]: [B Off], [497] [Recording Mode]1 [h High Quality 24 Mbps], [i High Quality 17 Mbps], [j High Quality 12 Mbps], [l Standard Play 7 Mbps], [k Long Play 5 Mbps] z z – – 76 [Frame Rate]1,
2 3 Can be set independently for and mode is [D PF25]. Option available only for recording photos. mode. The default value in [Rate Scenes (Recording)]: When set to [A On], the scene rating scene will appear after every scene you record. [Memory Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the built-in memory ( only) or the memory card is currently in use (l total recording time and k total number of photos) and how much space remains available for recording.
6 System Setup Menu item y CINEMA 1 2 Setting options 0 [Output Onscreen Displays] [A On], [B Off] z z z z – [Language a] [ ], [Dansk], [Deutsch], [ ], [English], [Español], [Français], [Italiano], [Magyar], [Melayu], [Nederlands], [Norsk], [Polski], [Português], [ ], [Suomi], [Svenska], [Türkçe], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] z z z z 31 [LCD Brightness] k l z z z z – [LCD Screen Dimmer] [A On], [B Off] z z z z – [LCD Mirror Image] [A On], [B Off] z z – –
Menu item Setting options [Initialize f/g] [f Built-in Mem.]*, [4 Mem. Card A], [7 Mem. Card B] [Initialize g] [Complete Initialization]: Toggle on ( ) or off ( ) * y CINEMA 1 2 0 z z z z 38 only. [Time Zone/DST] [S] (home time zone) or [V] (travel time zone): [Paris], list of world time zones [U] (DST adjustment): Toggle on ( ) or off ( ) z z z z 31 [Date/Time] [Date/Time]: – [Date Format]: [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y], [D.M.
• Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV. [LCD Screen Dimmer]: When set to [A On], the LCD screen is dimmed. Doing so is ideal when using the camcorder in locations where the LCD’s illumination could become a nuisance to others. Hold h pressed down for about 2 seconds to restore the LCD screen to its previous brightness setting.
• In standby mode, the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the [Quick Start (Standby)] setting. [Quick Start (Standby)]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function (0 46) when you close the LCD panel in a recording mode and the length of time after which the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off automatically.
[HDMI Status]: Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of the output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal. [Distance Units]: Selects the units to use for the focusing distance display during manual focus. [Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on without a memory card for more than 5 minutes.
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (using Story Creator) 1 Control button [FUNC.]: Open the FUNC.
, Recording Movies y Manual mode g Recording program (0 78, 87) A A Manual exposure (0 89) h j R Instant AF/S Normal AF A (0 140), MF Manual focus (0 90) k Face detection (0 83) A l White balance (0 93) A q S Audio level indicator (0 96) a x.v.
Playing Movies (during playback) s F Playback control buttons (0 50) F Eye-Fi wireless communication d (0 133) F Scene number f g Data code (0 105, 142) F h Volume and background music F balance controls (0 50, 70) Viewing Photos j F Control button [MENU]: Open the setup menus (0 138) k Control button [Edit]: Open the Edit F panel (0 138) l Current photo / Total number of F photos q Photo number (0 144) G 152 Additional Information a Control button [g]: Photo jump G (0 111) s Control button [A]: Sli
7 Memory operation N Record, M Record pause, A Playback, C Playback pause, I Fast playback, J Fast reverse playback, G Slow playback, H Slow reverse playback, E Frame advance, F Frame reverse. 9 Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. The remaining recording/playback time of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon.
Trouble? Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solutions - please read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
- 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 camcorder or 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.
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. Cannot create a new story. - A memory can contain a maximum of 98 user-created stories.
Cannot mark individual scenes/photos in the index screen with a checkmark O - You cannot select more than 100 scenes/photos individually. Select the [All Scenes] or [All Photos] option instead of [Select]. Indicators and Onscreen Displays lights up in red. - Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. appears on the screen. - The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be displayed. 4/7 lights up in red.
Picture and Sound The screen appears too dark. - The LCD screen was dimmed. Hold h pressed down for 2 seconds to restore the LCD screen to its previous brightness setting. Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly. - The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. - Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly. Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly. - Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short 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 (0 33). - The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set 88[Photo Numbering] to [Reset] and insert a new memory card. The wireless controller will not work. - Set 68[Wireless Remote Control] to [On]. - Replace the battery of the wireless controller.
The camcorder is connected using the supplied HDMI cable, but there is no picture or sound from the HDTV. - Disconnect the supplied HDMI cable and then restore the connection or turn the camcorder off and then on again. The camcorder is connected using the supplied HDMI cable, but HDMI-CEC does not work (cannot play back using the TV’s remote control). - Disconnect the HDMI cable and turn off the camcorder and the TV. After a short while turn them on again and restore the connection.
Built-in memory is full - The built-in memory is full (“f End” appears on the screen). Delete some recordings (0 54, 112) to free some space. Alternatively, save your recordings (0 123) and initialize the built-in memory (0 38). Cannot access the built-in memory - There is a problem with the built-in memory. Contact a Canon Service 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.
Cannot play back Cannot access the built-in memory - There is a problem with the built-in memory. Save your recordings (0 123) and initialize the built-in memory using the [Complete Initialization] option (0 38). If the problem persists, contact a Canon Service Center. Cannot play back Check the memory card - There is a problem with the memory card. Save your recordings (0 123) and initialize the memory card using the [Complete Initialization] option (0 38).
Cannot save the canvas - Cannot save your [Pens and Stamps] drawings on the memory. Save your recordings (0 123) and initialize the memory (0 38). Change the battery pack - Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 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.
May not be possible to record movies on this memory card - You may not be able to record movies on a memory card without a Speed Class rating. Replace the memory card with one rated SD Speed Class 2, 4, 6 or 10. Mem. Card Number of scenes already at maximum - The memory card already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes); no further scenes can be copied onto the memory card. Delete some scenes (0 54) to free some space. Mem.
Number of stories already at maximum - The gallery already contains the maximum number of stories (98 stories in any one given memory). Delete some stories (0 56) or change the recording memory for movies (0 36). Recording program: Underwater / Surface Turn on the camcorder while holding the zoom lever toward T or W to change the recording program rXs.
This scene was recorded using another device and cannot be copied. - Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied to memory card Y. To record video on this memory card, it is recommended to use only the XP+/SP/LP recording modes - Movies may not be recorded correctly on this memory card if the recording mode is set to MXP or FXP mode (0 76). To use the wireless function, insert the Eye-Fi card into slot B. - You may have inserted the Eye-Fi card into memory card slot X.
Do’s and Don’ts Handling Precautions Camcorder Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance. • Save your recordings periodically. Make sure to transfer your recordings to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder (0 120) 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.
• When mounting the camcorder on a 5.5 mm tripod, make sure that the tripod’s fastening screw is shorter than 5.5 mm. Using other tripods may damage the camcorder. • When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture. Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes. In extreme cases, the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness.
Long-term storage • Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 °C. • To extend the battery life of the battery pack, discharge it completely before storing it. • Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year. Remaining battery time If the remaining battery time displayed is not correct, charge the battery pack fully.
• 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. • 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.
Lithium Button Battery WARNING! • The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. • Do not disassemble, modify, immerse in water, heat above 100 °C or incinerate the battery. • Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, FDK, or with Duracell2025. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. • Do not insert the battery into the mouth. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately.
Maintenance/Others Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Lens and Instant AF Sensor • If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, autofocus may not work properly. • Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush. • Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens. Never use tissue paper.
• Remove the memory card and battery pack. Then, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradually to temperature changes before removing it from the bag. When condensation is detected The camcorder automatically shuts off. The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions. As a general rule, wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder.
General Information Accessories (Availability differs from area to area) Computer Card reader/writer TV/HDTV VCR/DVD recorder SCART Adapter Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in the following pages.
NOTES • Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to this camcorder. Look for the Mini ADVANCED SHOE logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe. Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc.
Charging, Recording and Playback Times The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack. Battery pack→ BP-808 BP-809 Charging conditions↓ BP-819 BP-827 Using the camcorder 150 min. 260 min. 385 min. Using the CG-800E Battery Charger 105 min. 190 min. 260 min.
Using a memory card Battery pack BP-808 BP-809 BP-819 BP-827 Recording mode Recording (maximum) Recording (typical)* Playback MXP 125 min. 80 min. 190 min. FXP 125 min. 80 min. 190 min. XP+ 130 min. 85 min. 195 min. SP 130 min. 85 min. 195 min. LP 130 min. 85 min. 195 min. MXP 255 min. 160 min. 380 min. FXP 255 min. 160 min. 385 min. XP+ 265 min. 170 min. 395 min. SP 265 min. 170 min. 395 min. LP 270 min. 170 min. 395 min. MXP 390 min. 245 min. 580 min.
8 WD-H43 Wide-converter This Wide-converter lens decreases the focal length by a factor of 0.7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views. 9 FS-H43U II Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions. s A SM-V1 Surround Microphone Use 5.1ch surround sound to add a sense of presence to your movies. You can link the surround sound to the zoom position or use the microphone as a highly directional shotgun microphone (monaural).
g A VFL-2 Video Flash Light This video flash light allows you to record photos and movies even at night or in dark places. It attaches to the camcorder’s mini advanced shoe for cablefree operation. • The VFL-2 cannot be used as a flash with this camcorder. h A RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter Attaching this adapter to the mini advanced shoe allows you to use the optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller, which is useful when operating the camcorder while it is mounted on a tripod.
Specifications LEGRIA HF M46 / LEGRIA HF M406 — Values given are approximate figures. System • Recording System Movies: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch; Dolby Digital 5.1ch* * Only when using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone. Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif* Ver. 2.2 Image compression: JPEG * This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”).
• Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m; 40 cm with tele macro on at full telephoto; 1 cm at full wide angle • White Balance Auto white balance, Custom white balance or Preset white balance settings: Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H • Minimum Illumination 0.1 lx ([Low Light] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2) 1.
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter • Power supply: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz • Rated output / consumption: 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) – 39 VA (240 V) • Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C • Dimensions: 52 x 29 x 90 mm • Weight: 135 g BP-808 Battery Pack • Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System • Rated voltage: 7.4 V DC • Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C • Battery capacity: 890 mAh (typical); 6.3 Wh / 850 mAh (minimum) • Dimensions: 30.7 x 23.3 x 40.
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 The music data is saved in the memory under the following folders. In the built-in memory: \CANON\MY_MUSIC\MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.WAV On the memory card: \CANON\PRIVATE\MY_MUSIC\MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.
Index 3D Flip View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . 173 AGC (automatic gain control) limit .90 Aperture (f number) . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Audio equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Audio recording level . . . . . . . . . . .96 AUTO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Autofocus (AF): Instant AF/Normal AF . . . . . .
LCD screen dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . 147 LCD touch screen . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26 Low light (recording program) . . . . 79 M M (Manual) mode . . . . . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . Manual exposure . . . . . . Manual focus . . . . . . . . Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory card . . . . . . . . . Microphone attenuator . Microphone directionality Mini advanced shoe . . . Mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 . . . . . . . 172 . . . . . . . . 89 . . . . . . . . 90 . . . . . . . 141 . . .
V Z Video snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Zoom speed . . . . . . . . . 45, 138 W White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Wireless controller . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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