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Introduction Important Usage Instructions COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing. The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.
REGIONS OF USE LEGRIA HF R38, LEGRIA HF R37 and LEGRIA HF R36 are in compliance (as of January 2012) with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below. For details on other regions where they can be used, make inquiries with the contacts listed on the back side of this instruction manual. REGIONS Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China (PRC mainland), Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France*, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong S.A.R.
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Exciting Features and New Functions */)/( Story Creator (A 67) Wi-Fi Functions (A 147) Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi functions by making your camcorder an active part of your Wi-Fi home network or by conveniently accessing Wi-Fi hotspots to upload your videos wherever you may be. Y P O • You can save your recordings wirelessly to a computer in your home network using the supplied software Network Utility (A 154).
Smart AUTO (A 45) 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 Face Detection (A 72) (A 99) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music. */)/( Memory Save (A 134) C Easily save the whole content of the built-in memory or a memory card onto an external hard drive connected directly to the camcorder.
Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Eye-Fi Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (A 125) Use an Eye-Fi card (A 144) to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site. Upload your AVCHD movies* (A 139) or MP4 movies (A 146) to the Web. MP4 Y P O Upload MP4 movies to your computer (A 131). C AVCHD High Definition Save your recordings. You can also create discs from your recordings.* Use the supplied PIXELA’s software (A 129).
*/)/( Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Play video wirelessly directly from the memory on AVCHD- and DLNA-compatible HDTVs and other devices connected to the network (A 162). LAN cable Y P O Join a Wi-Fi network by first connecting to an access point (A 149). C Wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi-enabled iOS device like an iPhone to upload your recordings (A 159).
Table of contents Introduction 5 13 15 15 17 Exciting Features and New Functions About this Manual Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Names of Parts Preparations 19 19 22 23 25 25 26 30 33 33 34 35 36 36 38 39 40 41 Getting Started Y P O Charging the Battery Pack Using the Grip Belt Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen Basic Operation of the Camcorder C Using the Touch Screen Using the Menus Operating Modes First Time Settings Setting the Date and
AUTO Mode 43 Basic Recording 43 45 47 49 51 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode About the Smart AUTO function Intelligent IS Zooming Quick Start Video 53 53 57 58 60 64 66 67 67 70 72 73 78 80 82 85 86 87 89 89 91 94 94 97 97 98 99 Basic Playback Playing Back Video 3D Flip View The [Index Selection] Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back Deleting Scenes and Stories Selecting the Playback Starting Point Onscreen Displays and Data Code Y P O Video Stories and Cinema Style Using Sto
100 101 102 104 105 106 108 109 110 112 114 Touch & Track Faders Manual Exposure Adjustment Manual Focus Adjustment Tele Macro White Balance Self Timer Audio Recording Level Using Headphones Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie Dividing Scenes Photos 116 118 120 Viewing Photos Deleting Photos Slideshow Y P O External Connections C 121 Terminals on the Camcorder 122 Connection Diagrams 125 Playback on a TV Screen 126 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 126 129 134 138 139 146
*/)/( Wi-Fi Functions 147 149 154 158 159 162 Introduction to Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP Server Uploading Recordings to YouTube and Facebook Uploading Videos Using an iOS Device Wireless Playback on a DLNA-Compatible Device Additional Information 166 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 166 170 [Main Functions] Panel [Other Settings] Menus 181 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 186 Trouble? 186 194 Troubleshooting List of Messages 204 Do’s and Don’ts 204
About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF R38 / LEGRIA HF R37 / LEGRIA HF R36 / LEGRIA HF R306. 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 (A 186). 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. The operating mode icons are divided into three groups: the first three icons represent the camera mode, the second three icons represent the recording standard, and the last two represent playback modes. For a detailed explanation refer to Operating Modes (A 30).
Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-110E Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-709 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S HDMI CableW XQuick Guide XWi-Fi Basic Setup Guide* Y P O Stylus PenW * */)/( only.
The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA CD-ROM - */)/( You can use VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back AVCHD movies, and Network Utility when transferring recordings wirelessly to a computer. - + Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring AVCHD movies and music files you can use as background music. - A printed Startup Guide for PIXELA's software is also supplied. Refer to this Startup Guide for details about the supplied software.
Names of Parts Left side view 1 23 67 8 9 Right side view A q 1 U (camera/play) button (A 32) 2 HOME button (A 26) 4 5 3 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (A 72) 4 ACCESS indicator (A 43) 5 Memory card slot cover 6 AV OUT terminal (A 121, 123)/ × (headphones) terminal (A 110) 7 HDMI OUT terminal (A 121, 122) 8 USB terminal (A 121, 124, 134, 138) 9 Memory card slot (A 38) q START/STOP button (A 43) A a DC IN terminal (A 19) A s Grip belt (A 22) A d Wi-Fi antenna (*/)/( A only) C A a A s Y P O A d A
Speaker (A 55) Zoom lever (A 49) LCD touch screen (A 23, 25) POWER button ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green – On Orange – Standby (A 51) Red – Charging (A 19) a Battery attachment unit (A 19) S s Serial number S A h j A k A l A q S Top view A h A j LCD panel A k Y P O S Tripod socket (A 205) d f BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 20) S Back view A l S q C S a Bottom view S sS d 18 Introduction S f
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. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback Times (A 212).
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 turn on 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, refer to Troubleshooting (A 190).
• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. NOTES • 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.
Using the Grip Belt Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Y button with your thumb. You can attach the supplied stylus pen to the grip belt. To remove the grip belt Y P O 1 Lift the padded handgrip’s flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder.
Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen Before you start recording, open the lens cover. Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover. Rotating the LCD Panel Y P O 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 to allow the camcorder to include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer.
NOTES • About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. • For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions (A 204), Cleaning (A 208).
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.
Using the Menus Many of the camcorder's functions can be adjusted from the [ Main Functions] panel and [ Other Settings] menus in the HOME menu. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (A 166). HOME Menu Operating modes: The HOME menu is the gateway to most of the camcorder's functions and settings. After you press , the HOME menu will appear and you can select from the following control buttons.
•[ Camera Mode] - From the [ Camera Mode] menu, you will be able to change whether you record movies in mode (camcorder automatically takes care of many settings), mode (you can manually change settings), or mode (using the cinema-look filters, you can make movies with a cinematic feel). Available only in recording mode. For details on how to set the camera mode, refer to Recording (A 30). •[ Recording Standard] - This camcorder can record movies in either the AVCHD or MP4 recording standard.
In mode Drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar to display the rest of the panel Touch to scroll up or down Touch the control button of the desired function You may need to drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar or touch [ ] and [ ] to find the control button of the desired function. [Edit] Panel Operating modes: Y P O Touch [Edit] to display a panel showing available operations (copying, deleting, etc.), and then touch the operation you want to perform.
[Other Settings] Menus Operating modes: * * In mode, access to functions is limited. 1 Press menu. to open the HOME 2 Touch [ Other Settings] to open the [ Other Settings] menus. 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. • You can also use the [ ] and [ ] icons for scrolling. • Menu items not available appear grayed out.
Operating Modes Recording When recording, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the [ Camera Mode] and [ Recording Standard] menus in the HOME menu. First, set the camera mode. 1 Press to open the HOME menu. 2 Touch [ Camera Mode] and then touch the desired camera mode. 3 Touch [OK]. Camera mode (AUTO mode) (Manual mode) (Cinema mode) Y P O Operation Let the camcorder take care of most of the settings while you concentrate on recording (A 43).
Recording standard Control button Operation v Movies are recorded in AVCHD, which is designed for playback on HDTVs. Select this recording standard if you plan to show off your movies and you want to impress your audience with fantastic picture quality. é Movies are recorded in AVCHD using Story Creator (A 67), which allows you to create compelling video stories. Because Story Creator mode records in AVCHD, your movies will look amazing when played back on an HDTV.
Playback Press the camera/play button T to switch the camcorder between camera (recording) mode and playback mode. You can press T when the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode. Playback mode Operation Playing back movies (A 53). Viewing photos (A 116). NOTES Y P O • */)/( When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording.
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 [Í] or [Î] to change the field as necessary. 3 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in the same way. Y P O 4 Touch [Y.M.
Changing the Language The default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 27 languages. Operating modes: 1 Press . 2 Select the desired language. [ Other Settings] > q > [Language !] > Desired language > [OK] > [X] NOTES C Y P O • Some control buttons, such as [ZOOM] or [PHOTO], 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. Operating modes: 1 Press . 2 Open the [Time Zone/DST] screen. [ Other Settings] > q > [Time Zone/DST] 3 Touch ["] to set the home time zone, or [#] to set the time zone of your destination when you are traveling. 4 Touch [Í] or [Î] to set the desired time zone. If necessary, touch [$] to adjust for daylight saving time. Y P O 5 Touch [X] 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 December 2011, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk. For the latest information on cards that can be used, visit your local Canon Web site. Memory card type: .
SDXC Memory Cards You can use SDXC memory cards with this camcorder. When using memory cards with other devices, such as digital recorders, computers and card readers, make sure that the external device is compatible with SDXC cards. The table below summarizes compatibility by computer operating system, as of December 2011. For the latest information, however, contact the computer, operating system or memory card manufacturer.
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize (A 41) 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 memory card slot cover. 3 Insert the memory card at a slight angle, with the label facing toward the lens, all the way into the memory card slot until it clicks. • The memory card slot is at a slight angle toward the lens so be careful not to damage the memory card when inserting it.
IMPORTANT • Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memory card as described in step 3. */)/( Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/ Memory Card) for the Recordings You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory or on a memory card. The default memory for recording both is the built-in memory.
*/)/( Relay Recording You can activate the relay recording so if the built-in memory becomes full while recording movies, the recording will continue uninterrupted on the memory card. Operating modes: 1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into the memory card slot. 2 Press . 3 Activate the relay recording.
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 (A 126). • 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 Manual Mode (A 89). Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode With mode, you can take great-looking videos and photos by letting the camcorder automatically adjust settings based on the recording situation.
1 Press P to turn on the camcorder. • */)/( By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory. You can select the memory that will be used to record movies and photos (A 39). • Please read the IMPORTANT section (A 47) before using an Eye-Fi card. 2 Open the lens cover switch. 3 Press . To change the recording standard, refer to Recording (A 30). 4 Set the camcorder to [ Y P O mode. C Camera Mode] > [N] > [OK] To record video Press Y to begin recording.
To take photos Touch [PHOTO]. • You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie. • A green icon ( ) will appear momentarily on the screen and the ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is recorded. However, if you record a photo while recording a movie, the green icon will not appear. Instead, a icon will appear in the upper right of the screen. When you have finished recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel.
Smart AUTO icons Background → (color of the icon) Bright* (gray) Subject ↓ Blue skies* (light blue) Vivid colors* (green/red) Sunsets (orange) People (stationary) ( ) ( ) ( ) — People (moving) ( ) ( ) ( ) — Subjects other than people, such as landscapes ( Close objects ) ( / ( / ) Background → (color of the icon) People (stationary) People (moving) Close objects ( ) ( / / ) ( / Dark (dark blue) Subject ↓ Subjects other than people, such as landscapes ) / C / Spot
Intelligent IS Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to select the best image stabilization option based on your shooting method. The Intelligent IS icon will change to one of the following icons. In and modes, you can set the image stabilization manually (A 97).
• When recording in bright places, it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such cases, you can adjust the LCD backlight with the q > [LCD Backlight] setting or adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the q > [LCD Brightness] setting. • Under certain conditions, the Smart AUTO icon that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene. Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of the Blue Skies icons may appear and the colors may not look natural.
Zooming There are two ways you can zoom in and out: using the zoom lever on the camcorder or using the zoom controls on the touch screen. You can also select the zoom type (optical, advanced or digital). Operating modes: Using the Zoom Lever Move the zoom lever toward T (wide angle) to zoom out. Move it toward S (telephoto) to zoom in. By default, the zoom lever operates at a variable speed – press gently for a slow zoom; press harder for faster zooms.
Selecting the Zoom Type The camcorder offers three types of zoom - optical, advanced and digital. Operating modes: * * In mode, [Zoom Type] will be set to [ Optical]. [FUNC.] > [Zoom Type] > Desired zoom type Options [ Optical] For optical zoom, the camcorder uses the optical magnification ratio of the lens. [ Advanced] For advanced zoom, the camcorder processes the image beyond the range of the optical zoom to obtain a larger zoom without any deterioration in image quality.
Quick Start When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about 1/3 the power used when recording, saving energy when you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD panel, the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second*, allowing you to record the subject right away. * The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions.
• About standby mode and auto power off: - The camcorder will power off automatically if left in standby mode for 10 minutes. Press P to turn on the camcorder. - You can select the length of time until shut-off or turn off the Quick Start function altogether with the q> [Power Saving Mode] > [Quick Start (Standby)] setting. - The usual 5-minute auto power off setting of [Power Saving Mode] is not applicable while the camcorder is in standby mode.
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 (A 43). Basic Playback Playing Back Video You can use the s > [Data Code] setting to choose whether to display the recording date (and other information, for AVCHD movies) when you play back videos (A 66). Operating modes: 1 Press T.
3 Look for the scene you want to play back. Move the zoom lever toward T to show 15 scenes per page; move it toward S to show 6 scenes per page. ! Open the index selection screen. " Memory being read. # Recording date**. $ Division line between recording dates. % Drag your finger left/right for the next/previous index page*. & Display the next/previous index page. ' Scene's timeline (A 64)**. ( 3D Flip View (A 57)**.
During playback: AVCHD movies MP4 movies ! Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump to the previous scene*. " Jump to the beginning of the next scene*. # Pause the playback. $ Fast playback** backward/forward. % Display the volume (A 55) and background music mix balance (A 82) controls. & Stop the playback. ' Decoration (A 73). ( Volume. ) Recording date. Use the s > [Data Code] setting to turn this on and off. C Y P O * Not available for MP4 movies.
Adjusting the volume for MP4 movies 1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls. 2 Drag your finger across the volume bar to adjust the volume. During playback pause: ! Resume playback. " Slow playback* backward/forward. # Capture the displayed frame as a photo (A 113)**. $ Decoration (A 73)**. Y P O * Touch several times to increase the playback speed 1/8 → 1/4 the normal speed. ** Not available for MP4 movies.
NOTES • Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes. • During fast/slow playback, you may notice some anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture. • The speed indicated on the screen is approximate. • Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous frame reverse. 3D Flip View Operating modes: Touch [ ] in the [ Movies] index screen to switch to 3D Flip View.
The [Index Selection] Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back From the [G Index Selection] screen you can select the content you want to play back (original scenes by date or by story, or photos, for example). */)/( You can also select the memory from which you want to play back your recordings. Operating modes: In any index screen: Touch [G]. During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls then touch [f] to open the [ Photos] index screen.
Options [y Movies] Scenes recorded in AVCHD organized by recording date. [ê Gallery] Scenes recorded in AVCHD organized by story (A 78). [ Movies] Scenes recorded in MP4. [ Photos] Photos’ index screen. [z SD Movies] (*/)/( only when a memory card is selected) Scenes that were converted to standard definition to upload them to the Web (A 139). NOTES • */)/( Fast/slow playback modes are not available for scenes converted to standard definition.
Deleting Scenes and Stories You can delete those scenes and stories that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the memory. Deleting a Single Scene Operating modes: 1 Play back the scene you wish to delete. When playing back a scene in the gallery, pause the scene you wish to delete and then continue to step 2. 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls. 3 Delete the scene.
To select individual scenes 1 Touch on the individual scenes you want to delete. • A checkmark ! will appear on the scenes you touch. The total number of selected scenes will appear next to the " icon. • Touch a selected scene to remove the checkmark. To remove all checkmarks at once, touch [Remove All] > [Yes]. 2 After selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK]. Options [date] Delete all the scenes recorded on the date shown in the control button. For AVCHD movies only.
Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating Operating modes: 1 Open the information screen of the story that contains the scenes you want to delete. [G] > [ Gallery] > Bring the desired story to the front > [Story Details] 2 Open the rating selection screen. [Edit Story] > [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.
Deleting Stories Operating modes: Deleting a story permanently deletes all the scenes it contains. The two preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot], cannot be deleted. 1 Open the gallery. [G] > [ Gallery] 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. Y P O [Story Details] > [Edit Story] > [Delete Story] > [Yes]* > [OK] * Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
NOTES • To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory (A 41). 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 [ Movies] index screen. 2 Open the scene’s [Timeline] screen.
! Touch twice to return to the index screen. " Previous/next scene. # Drag your finger left along the ruler to display the next 5 frames. $ Scene’s recording mode and length. % Recording date and time. & Drag your finger right along the ruler to display the previous 5 frames. ' Current scene / Total number of scenes. ( Currently selected interval between frames.
Onscreen Displays and Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code. For AVCHD movies, the data code includes date/time of recording, information about the camera setup, etc. For MP4 movies, the data code is the date of recording. You can choose the information to be displayed. Operating modes: 1 Press . 2 Select the information to be displayed.
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.
6 Touch [OK]. • A new story will be created and the camcorder will enter record pause mode. The selected story scene category will appear at the bottom of the screen. • If you touch [?], a screen showing the selected theme, story scene (category), shooting advice and the recommended shooting length will appear. Recording a Scene within a Story Press Y to record movies within the selected story scene (category). • Use the displayed recommended length as a reference when recording scenes.
To exit Story Creator mode 1 Press . 2 Touch [ Recording Standard] and then select a different recording standard. NOTES • When recording video snapshot scenes, you can have the camcorder automatically link the length of video snapshot scenes to the recommended length of story scenes with the r > [Video Snapshot Length] setting. • Relay recording is not available during Story Creator mode. Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story 1 Press . 2 Start Story Creator mode.
Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters In (cinema) mode, the camcorder will adjust the frame rate and several other picture-related settings to give your recordings a cinematic look. In this mode you can also use a variety of professional cinema-look filters to create unique movies with a distinctive appearance. Operating modes: 1 Press . 2 Set the camera mode to [ . Camera Mode] > [ ] > [OK] 3 Select the desired cinema-look filter.
Options ( Default value) The camcorder offers 7 cinemalook filters. Select the desired filter while previewing the effect on the screen. [1: Cinema Standard] [2: Vivid] [3: Cool] [4: Nostalgic] [5: Sepia] [6: Old Movies] [7: Dramatic B&W] NOTES ! Filter number (will appear on the control button) " Filter name # Preview the effect on the screen $ Brief description (onscreen guidance) Y P O • Photos cannot be recorded while the camcorder is set to C mode.
Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes. Then, play back your video snapshot scenes set to your favorite music (A 82) to create your own fun music video. You will be surprised how by changing the background music, you can give your scenes an entirely new feel. The default length of a video snapshot scene is 4 seconds but you can change it to 2 or 8 seconds, or to the length recommended for the selected story scene (category) in Story Creator, with the r > [Video Snapshot Length] setting.
Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch Add a new level of enjoyment to your scenes by decorating them. You can add animated graphics, stamps and even your own freehand drawings. The supplied stylus pen will be especially useful for decorating scenes. You can decorate scenes as they are being recorded, during playback or just before converting them to standard definition (*/)/( only; A 140). Decorating Scenes while Recording Operating modes: C Y P O 1 Open the decoration screen. [FUNC.
! Canvas - The area where you will draw and see your decorations in action. " Toolbar. # [Ó Pens and Stamps] Select the type of pen or stamp and its color. You can also save a canvas or load a previously saved canvas. $ [× Animated Stamps] Select animated stamps to add to your decoration. % [Ø Captions] Add the date, date and time, story title* or story theme* as a caption that will be included in the recording. & [Ü]** (Image Mix) Choose one of 27 different frames to add onto the canvas.
To use [Pens and Stamps] 1 Touch [Ó]. 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 [Ö] and select a color from the color palette. 4 Draw freely on the canvas. Touch [Ó] > [Clear] > [Yes] to clear the canvas and start again. 5 When you finish drawing, save the canvas.
To use [Captions] 1 Touch [Ø]. 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 [K]. • Touch [ ] (white text on dark background), [ ] (white text) or [ (black text). ] 4 Touch the caption and drag it to the desired location.
Decorating Scenes during Playback Operating modes: 1 From the [ Movies] index screen or gallery, play back the scene you want to decorate. 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls. 3 Touch [Ò] 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.
Playing Back Stories from the Gallery You can play back recordings made using Story Creator to play them back as a single compelling video story following the order of the story’s script. Regular scenes and video snapshot scenes recorded without using Story Creator, will appear in the gallery under the [Unsorted] or [Video Snapshot] stories. When playing back stories from the gallery, you can choose to play back only scenes with a certain rating. Operating modes: 1 Open the gallery.
3 Select the rating of the scenes you want to play back. [Story Details] > [Select by Rating] > Desired rating > [K] > [K] 4 Touch the story’s thumbnail to start the playback. • The complete story will be played back from the first scene to the last. When playback ends, the camcorder will return to the gallery. • During the playback of a story other than [Unsorted] or [Video Snapshot], touch the screen and then touch [ë] to display the scene’s category during playback.
Rating Scenes You can rate story scenes immediately after recording them 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. Rating Scenes Immediately After Recording Operating modes: 1 Press . 2 Activate the scene rating function.
2 Open the list of scenes of the story that contains the scenes you want to rate. [G] > [ Gallery] > Bring the desired story to the front > [Scene List] 3 In the [Scene List] screen, drag your finger up/down to select the scene you want to rate. 4 Touch the orange [ screen. ] icon on the left to open the [Edit Scene] 5 Touch the control button of the desired rating and touch [K] twice 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 LEGRIA CD-ROM contains 3 music tracks you can use as background music. */)/(: The music files come preinstalled in the built-in memory. You can mix the original audio and the background music and adjust the background music mix balance to your preference.
! Select the desired music track. " Adjust the background music balance. # Play back the original sound (no background music). $ Delete the music track selected. % Listen to the music track selected. Touch again (Ñ) to stop the playback. 5 Adjust the mix balance between the original sound and the background music. Touch [y] (more of the original sound) or [Û] (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.
Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories You can copy and move scenes in the gallery within the same story scene (category), between story scenes in the same story, and between stories recorded in the same memory. Operating modes: 1 Open the list of scenes of the story that contains the scene you want to copy or move. [G] > [ Gallery] > Bring the desired story to the front > [Scene List] 2 In the [Scene List] screen, drag your finger up/down to select the scene you want to copy/move.
Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image Initially, the image used as the story’s thumbnail is the first frame of the first scene in the story. You can set your favorite scene as the thumbnail that will represent the story in the gallery. Operating modes: 1 Open the gallery. [G] > [ Gallery] 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.
Changing a Story’s Title When you first create a story, the current date will be used as the story’s title but you can change the title later on. The title can be up to 14 characters long (available characters are limited). The title of the two preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot] cannot be changed. Operating modes: 1 Open the gallery. [G] > [ Gallery] 2 Select the story whose title you want to change. Drag your finger right/left to bring the desired story to the front.
! Switch between letters and numbers/special characters. " Change the position of the cursor. # Delete the character to the cursor’s left (backspace). $ Caps Lock. When the numerical keyboard is displayed, [#%?] switches between set 1 and set 2 of special characters. NOTES Y P O • We recommend using the supplied stylus pen to enter characters.
Advanced Functions Recording in Manual Mode When the camcorder is set to 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 this mode, though, the camcorder can help you with the settings. For example, by using Special Scene recording programs (A 94). Operating modes: 1 Press P to turn on the camcorder. • */)/( By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory.
IMPORTANT • To protect the lens, keep the lens cover closed when you are not recording movies and when you are not using the camcorder. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
NOTES • For MP4 movies, you cannot review the last movie recorded if, after you recorded the movie, you performed another operation such as opening a menu. Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The camcorder offers 5 recording modes for recording AVCHD movies and 2 for MP4 movies. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory. For AVCHD movies, select MXP or FXP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer recording times.
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. */)/( Alternatively, you can 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. • You cannot create a video disc of MP4 movies that is playable on commercially available players.
Approximate recording times Default value AVCHD movies in MXP mode are recorded in 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. AVCHD movies recorded using other recording modes are recorded in 1,440 x 1,080 resolution. MP4 movies are recorded in 1,280 x 720 resolution. For AVCHD movies: Recording mode → MXP FXP XP+ SP LP 4 GB Memory card 20 min. 30 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 10 min. 1 hr. 30 min. 8 GB Memory card/ )/( Built-in memory1 40 min. 1 hr. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr. 20 min. 3 hr. 16 GB Memory card 1 hr.
Selecting the Frame Rate You can change the frame rate (the number of frames recorded per second) to change the look of your movies. When recording MP4 movies, the frame rate will be [ 25P]. Operating modes: 1 Press . 2 Select the frame rate. [ Other Settings] > r > [Frame Rate] > Desired frame rate > [X] Options ( Default value) [µ 50i (Standard)] Y P O 50 fields per second, interlaced. Standard frame rate of PAL analog TV signals. [¸ PF25]** Shooting at 25 frames per second, progressive*.
Operating modes: [FUNC.] > [Rec. Programs] > [ú SCN: Portait]* > Desired recording program > [X] * To set the Programmed AE recording program, select [’ Programmed AE] instead and then touch [X]. The rest of the procedure is not necessary. Options ( Default value) [ú SCN: Portrait] The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background. [û SCN: Sports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [ü SCN: Night Scene] with lower noise.
[Œ SCN: Low Light] To record in low-light situa- tions. [œ SCN: Spotlight] [Š SCN: Fireworks] To record spotlit scenes. To record fireworks. NOTES • [ú SCN: Portrait]/[û SCN: Sports]/[ý SCN: Snow]/[þ SCN: Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback. • [ú SCN: Portrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (S). • [ý SCN: Snow]/[þ SCN: Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.
Advanced Image Stabilization The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) so you can get nice, stable shots. Select the image stabilization mode according to the shooting conditions. Operating modes: 1 Press . 2 Select the IS mode.
NOTES • If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate. •[ Dynamic] is available only when [Zoom Type] is set to [ Optical]. • For surveying and following shots, when you pan the camcorder from side to side or tilt it up and down, we recommend setting the IS mode to [ Dynamic] or [ Standard]. Pre-Recording The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press Y, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities.
NOTES • The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing Y if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on pre-recording or having finished the previous recording. • Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording function. - Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes. - Changing the operating mode. - Pressing V. - Opening the decoration screen. - Closing the LCD panel to set the camcorder to standby mode.
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 a different face on the touch screen to optimize the camcorder’s settings for that person using the Touch & Track function.
1 Make sure face detection is activated (A 99). Face detection is always activated in mode. 2 Point the camcorder at a moving subject and touch the subject on the touch screen. • A white double frame will appear around the subject and track it as it moves. • Touch [Cancel £] to remove the frame and cancel the tracking. NOTES • Touching somewhere with a color or pattern unique to the subject will make it easier to track.
To fade in/out Press Y in record pause mode (Û) to start recording with a fade in. Press Y while recording (Ü) to fade out and pause the recording. NOTES • When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out. • Faders cannot be used in the following cases: - While using the [Old Movies] cinema-look filter in mode. - When recording scenes with decorations. - When recording video snapshot scenes. - While pre-recording is activated.
2 Touch a subject that appears inside the y frame. • The Touch AE mark (I) will flash and the exposure will be adjusted automatically so the area you touched will be correctly exposed. You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary. • You can touch [n] instead to adjust the exposure manually without activating the Touch AE function. • The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is set at ±0. • Touch [n] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.
Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Operating modes: • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes POINTS TO CHECK • Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure. 1 Open the manual focus screen. [FUNC.] > [< Focus] Y P O 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the < frame.
4 Touch [X] to lock the focus at the selected distance. During manual focus, [D] will appear on the screen. NOTES • During manual focus, you can touch inside the frame to activate the Touch AF function and autofocus on a subject. Tele Macro Using tele macro, the camcorder can focus at a shorter distance (up to 50 cm from the subject at full telephoto), allowing you get closer shots of small subjects like flowers and insects.
NOTES • Any of the following actions will deactivate the tele macro function. - Turning off the camcorder. - Pressing T. - Setting the camcorder to mode. - Zooming out toward T (wide angle). - Changing the recording program to [Š SCN: Fireworks]. • Tele macro cannot be turned on/off while recording. 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.
Options ( Default value) [Ã Automatic] The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors. [¼ Daylight] To record outdoors. [ Tungsten] To record under tungsten and tungsten-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [Å Custom WB] Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting. NOTES • When you select the custom white balance: - Set [Zoom Type] (A 50) to [ Optical].
Self Timer Operating modes: * * For movies only. 1 Press . 2 Activate the self timer. [ Other Settings] > p > [Self Timer] > [i On <] > [X] • < will appear on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [j Off], to turn off the self timer. Movies: In record pause mode, press Y. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen. Y P O Photos: In record pause mode, touch [PHOTO]. • The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown.
Audio Recording Level You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone. You can display the audio level indicator while recording. Operating modes: Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level 1 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen. [FUNC.] > [ä Mic. Level] > [n] (manual) • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will appear on the screen. • Touch [m] (automatic) to return the camcorder to automatic audio recording levels.
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.] > [ä Mic. Level] > [m] (automatic) > [Audio Level Indicator] > [X] NOTES • When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted.
4 Adjust the volume as necessary. [Volume] > [Ô] or [Õ]* to adjust the volume > [X] * You can also drag your finger along the [Headphones] bar. • Ó will appear on the screen. Y P O To adjust the volume during playback In mode, and in mode during slideshow playback, adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker’s volume (A 55, 120). IMPORTANT C • When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level.
Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie You can capture video snapshot scenes or photos from a previously recorded scene. For example, you may want to print photos from video recorded at a party or create a small video clip using video snapshot scenes from the highlights of an event. Operating modes: Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene 1 Play back the scene or story from which you want to capture the video snapshot scene. 2 Press Y 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 The size of the captured photos will be 1920x1080 and it cannot be changed.
Dividing Scenes You can divide scenes in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest. Operating modes: 1 Play back the scene you want to divide. 2 Pause the playback at the point where you want to divide the scene. 3 Open the scene division screen. [Edit] > [Divide] 4 Bring the scene to a precise point, if necessary. Playback controls will appear on the screen (A 55). Use any special playback modes (fast playback, frame reverse/advance) as necessary to locate the desired point.
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 T. C 2 Open the [ Y P O Photos] index screen, if it is not displayed. [G] > [ Photos] 3 Look for the photo you want to play back. Move the zoom lever toward T to show 15 photos per page; move it toward S to show 6 photos per page.
! Open the [G Index Selection] screen (A 58). " Memory being read. # Drag your finger left/right for the next/previous index page*. $ Display the next/previous index page. * While browsing through index pages, a larger 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 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.
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen 1 Open the [ Photos] index screen. [G] > [ Photos] 2 Delete the photos. [Edit] > [Delete] > Desired option* > [Yes]** > [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.
Slideshow You can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music. Operating modes: 1 Open the [ Photos] index screen. [G] > [ Photos] 2 Select the music track to use during the photo slideshow. Refer to steps 3 and 4 of Playback with Background Music (A 82). 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 [Ð] to play back the slideshow set to the selected music track.
External Connections This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. */)/ ( You can also use the camcorder's convenient Wi-Fi functions (A 147). Terminals on the Camcorder Open the LCD panel to access the terminals on the camcorder. C Y P O (cable connector shown upside-down) 1 AV OUT/× Terminal 2 HDMI OUT Terminal* The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable.
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 ! 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, you can activate this with the q > [Control for HDMI] setting.
Connection " Composite Video Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals.
Connection # USB Type: Digital data connection Output only Connect to a computer to save your recordings, to a compatible digital video recorder to copy your recordings, or to an external hard drive to easily save a perfect copy of an entire memory (*/)/( only).
Playback on a TV Screen Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Playback on an HDTV using the HDMI OUT terminal 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 (A 122) 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 Movies and Photos to a Memory Card You can copy your recordings from the built-in memory to a memory card. Scenes and photos will be copied from the index screen or from a story in the gallery in the built-in memory to the same index screen or story on the memory card. Please read the IMPORTANT section (A 129) before using an Eye-Fi card.
2 After selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK]. Options [date] Copy all the scenes recorded on the date shown in the control button. For AVCHD movies only. [Select] Select individual scenes to copy. [All Scenes] Copy all the scenes. Copying Scenes from a Story by Rating Operating modes: 1 Open the gallery and bring the desired story to the front. [G] > [ Gallery] > Desired story Y P O • Check that you have selected the & (built-in memory) tab.
3 Copy the photo. [Edit] > [Copy (&'*)] > [¨ Proceed] > [Yes] 4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to copy or touch [X]. Copying Photos from the Index Screen Operating modes: 1 Open the [ Photos] index screen. Check that you have selected the & (built-in memory) tab. 2 Copy the photos. Y P O [Edit] > [Copy (&'*)] > Desired option* > [Yes]** > [OK] * When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individual photos you want to copy before touching [Yes].
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 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, photos will be uploaded automatically if you are within the range of a configured network. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of use.
Saving AVCHD Movies (Windows only) With the supplied software VideoBrowser (*/)/( only) or Transfer Utility (+ only), you can save to your computer the scenes you have recorded. Installation Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. Refer to the Startup Guide (supplied leaflet) and follow the instructions in the Software Guide (PDF file) to install the supplied PIXELA’s software.
Saving MP4 Movies and Photos (Windows/Mac OS) With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX you can save MP4 movies and photos to your computer and easily organize them. The main system requirements are as follows. OS Windows 7 (SP1, 32/64-bit) CPU Memory Intel® Core™ 2 Duo, 1.66 GHz 1 GB (for 32-bit) 2 GB (for 64-bit) Windows Vista (SP2, 32/64-bit) 1 GB Windows XP (SP3, 32-bit only) 1 GB Mac OS X v10.6 Intel® Core™ Duo, 2.
5 In the installer panel, select your language and then click [Easy Installation]. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions. For Windows users, the User Account Control window appears, follow the instructions to continue. To check that the software was installed correctly You can check that the software was installed correctly by looking for the ImageBrowser EX icon in the following location. Windows: From the Start Menu, All Programs > Canon Utilities > ImageBrowser EX Mac OS: In the Dock, on the Desktop.
IMPORTANT • When the camcorder is connected to a computer: - Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card. - Do not access, change or delete any of the camcorder’s folders or files directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data loss. Always use only the supplied software to save your recordings on the computer and, if necessary, to transfer previously saved video files to a memory card connected to the computer.
*/)/( Memory Save: Saving an Entire Memory onto an External Hard Drive You can easily save all the movies and photos you recorded onto a commercially available external hard drive connected directly to the camcorder*. You can also use the camcorder to play back your recordings directly from the hard drive. Initialize the hard drive (A 137) when you use it with this camcorder for the first time.
Before disconnecting the external hard drive Before turning off or physically disconnecting the external hard drive, be sure to safely end the connection to the camcorder to avoid damage to your files. From the [External Hard Drive] screen: [Safely Remove Hard Drive] > [Yes] IMPORTANT • Make sure you power the camcorder with the compact power adapter before you save a memory to the external hard drive.
card), the folder name of memory save folders following the first one will end in a numerical suffix. • The [ Movies] index screen will appear. 5 Play back the movies, stories and photos as you would do any other memory. To switch to another memory save folder, touch [X] and then repeat step 4. 6 When you have finished playing back, be sure to safely end the connection to the external hard drive before physically disconnecting it.
• Observe the following precautions while the external hard drive's access indicator is on or flashing. - Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Do not disconnect the camcorder or the external hard drive. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Initializing the External Hard Drive 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed. 2 Press T to set the camcorder to playback mode.
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 " or ,. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 123). 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 q > [AV/Headphones] is set to [Ò AV]. 3 Camcorder: Locate the scene or story you wish to copy and pause the playback shortly just before the desired scene.
Installation Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. Refer to the Startup Guide (supplied leaflet) and follow the instructions in the Software Guide (PDF file) to install the supplied PIXELA’s software. Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the [ Screen Movies] Index Operating modes: 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Make sure there is a memory card in the memory card slot with sufficient available space.
7 When the conversion is completed, a confirmation screen will appear. To select individual scenes (step 4) 1 Touch on the individual scenes you want to convert. • A checkmark ! will appear on the scenes you touch. The total number of selected scenes will appear next to the " icon. • Touch a selected scene to remove the checkmark. To remove all checkmarks at once, touch [Remove All] > [Yes]. 2 After selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK].
Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating Operating modes: 1 Open the gallery and bring the desired story to the front. [G] > [ Gallery] > Desired story • Check that you have selected the & (built-in memory) tab. 2 Select the rating of the stories you want to convert. [Story Details] > [Select by Rating] > Desired rating > [K] 3 Touch [Edit Story] > [Convert HD'SD (%)] and continue the conversion to standard definition from step 5 in the previous procedure (A 140).
Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos Operating modes: 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Connection #-1. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 124). 2 Select [All (for PC only)]. 3 VideoBrowser will start up automatically. Click the YouTube icon in the menu panel and follow the software's instructions to upload your SD movies to the Web. For details about using the software, click to open the Software Guide (PDF file).
Uploading your Videos Using an Eye-Fi Card If you are using an Eye-Fi card, you can automatically upload 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. Also, note that not all Eye-Fi cards can upload AVCHD movies. Check compatibility in advance. Please read the IMPORTANT section before using an Eye-Fi card.
IMPORTANT Using an Eye-Fi Card • This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with the card manufacturer.
Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, you can upload your MP4 movies to YouTube and photos to Facebook from your computer. Additionally, you can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY* to create video podcasts, make photo albums and more. * This service may not be available in all countries/regions. Installation Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time.
*/)/( Wi-Fi Functions This chapter contains information about how to operate the Wi-Fi functions of your camcorder, starting with the Wi-Fi network setup needed to add your camcorder to an existing Wi-Fi network. Introduction to Wi-Fi The camcorder's Wi-Fi functions allow you to send files wirelessly, which means that you will not need to fuss with cables.
Wi-Fi connection Ad hoc mode Connect the camcorder to an iOS device (A 159). Use this connection type if you plan to upload videos to YouTube and Facebook on the go (A 158). iOS device Wi-Fi connection Infrastructure mode Connect the camcorder to an access point on a Wi-Fi network (A 149). Use this connection if you plan to play back videos on a DLNA-compatible TV (A 162) connected to the network using a LAN cable.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Wirelessly connecting to a Wi-Fi network via an access point (wireless router) is commonly referred to as infrastructure mode. If your wireless router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), setup will be easy and require minimal configuring. Refer to Wi-Fi Protected Setup below. If your wireless router does not support WPS or you wish to manually configure settings, refer to Manual Setup (A 151).
Operating modes: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) To use WPS to make a connection using infrastructure mode, make sure your wireless router has the WPS logo. If your wireless router has a WPS button, setup will be easy and all automatic. Some wireless routers that support WPS do not have a dedicated button but use a PIN code instead. Both cases are explained in the following procedure. For setup using a PIN code, you will need to know in advance how to activate the wireless router's WPS function.
4 Within 2 minutes, touch [OK] on the camcorder's screen. You can touch [Stop] and then [OK] to interrupt the Wi-Fi Protected Setup while it is in progress. 5 Touch [Automatic] to automatically obtain an IP address. • To assign the IP address manually, touch [Manual] and perform the procedure in To manually assign an IP address below. • A screen to test the settings will appear. 6 Select whether to test the settings. • You can touch [Check Current Configuration] to review the network settings.
To enter text for the various settings, use the virtual keyboard (A 88). POINTS TO CHECK • You may need to know in advance the encryption key and other settings of the wireless router. Refer to the wireless router's setup screen or ask the network administrator. 1 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then press . 2 Set up a new connection point.
5 Touch [Automatic] to automatically obtain an IP address. • To assign the IP address manually, touch [Manual] and perform the procedure in To manually assign an IP address (A 151). • A screen to test the settings will appear. 6 Select whether to test the settings. • You can touch [Check Current Configuration] to review the network settings. • If you touched [Yes], a test of the settings will be performed and a confirmation screen will appear. Touch [OK]. 7 Save the settings of the connection point.
Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP Server You can wirelessly transfer recordings directly to a computer running the supplied software Network Utility (Windows only) or an FTP server. First, set where the files will be transferred to (file transfer destination) and then transfer the files. If you are transferring files to a computer running Network Utility, you also have the option of uploading the files to YouTube and Facebook (A 158).
File Transfer Destination Setup for Windows Computers 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then press . 3 Connect the camcorder to the Wi-Fi network. [ Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Setup] > [Transfer Destination Setup] > [Computer (Network Utility)] > [w]* > Desired connection point** > [OK]** * This step is not necessary when the file transfer destination is not configured. ** This step is not necessary when only one connection point is detected.
3 Enter the details of the FTP server. [w] > Enter* the IP address for [FTP Server] and [21] for [Port] > [OK] > Enter the user name and password > [OK] > Enter [/] for [Destination Folder] > [OK] * An interface similar to the virtual keyboard for text fields (A 88) will appear except it will contain only the keys necessary for this step. • The destination folder may differ depending on the FTP server. Check the FTP server's settings. • A confirmation screen will appear.
IMPORTANT • Do not open the memory card slot cover during wireless transfer. • Observe the following precautions when transferring files. Failing to do so may interrupt the transfer and incomplete files may remain at the transfer destination. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camera mode. • If the file transfer is interrupted, select [New Files] and perform the file transfer again.
Uploading Recordings to YouTube and Facebook You can upload movies to YouTube and movies and photos to Facebook using the supplied software Network Utility running on a Windows computer. Access point Computer POINTS TO CHECK • If you have not done so already, complete the Wi-Fi network setup (A 149) and file transfer destination setup (A 154) in advance.
3 If you are uploading to YouTube, read the YouTube agreement carefully and touch [I Agree] if you agree. 4 Touch the desired connection point to connect the camcorder to the network and then touch [OK]. Once connected, or if only one connection point has been set up, the wireless upload will begin automatically. You can touch [Stop] and then [X] to cancel the wireless upload while it is in progress. 5 Touch [OK].
Operating modes: Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection (Ad hoc Mode) 1 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then press . 2 Set up a new connection point. [ Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Setup] > [Network Setup] > [ > [Set Up New]* ] * To replace the current settings, touch [Edit] instead and then manually change the settings. To delete the settings, touch [Delete] and then [Yes]. 3 Enter the details of the connection.
NOTES • If you attempt to test the settings and the camcorder is able to send a Wi-Fi signal, then a message will be displayed indicating that the connection was successfully established even when the camcorder has not established a connection to the iOS device. Uploading Videos 1 Camcorder: Set the camcorder to playback mode and then press . 2 Camcorder: Select the ad hoc Wi-Fi connection.
NOTES • Depending on the wireless router's settings and capability, it can take some time to upload video files. • The procedure above may differ depending on the version of iOS you are using. Wireless Playback on a DLNA-Compatible Device If you have a DLNA-compatible player, such as an HDTV, on your home network, you can watch your recordings* wirelessly. In such case, the camcorder acts as a digital media server (DMS) and the HDTV acts as a digital media player (DMP).
2 Camcorder: Touch [ Wi-Fi] and then touch [DLNA Media Server]. • If the memory card slot cover is open, the option will not be available. Make sure the cover is closed properly. • If only one connection point has been set up, the wireless connection will be established. Skip to step 4. 3 Camcorder: Touch the desired connection point and then touch [OK]. 4 DLNA Digital Media Player: Select your camcorder model from the list and then play back your recordings.
NOTES • Playback may not appear smooth depending on the wireless router's settings and capability. In such case, try the following. - Remove any objects between the camcorder and wireless access point that may interfere with the wireless signal. - Move the camcorder closer to the wireless access point. - Turn off the wireless functions of other wireless devices other than the DLNA-compatible device being used for playback. - Switch the wireless access point to IEEE802.11n and activate channel bonding.
Glossary This is a glossary of some of the basic terms used frequently in this chapter. The documentation for your wireless router may also contain a glossary you can refer to. Access Point A wireless access point (WAP) is a device that allows wireless devices, like your camcorder, to connect to a wired network (including to the Internet) using the Wi-Fi standard. In most cases, this will be your wireless router.
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 (A 26). 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.
Control Button AUTO n Setting options/Function A – z z 50 [m] (automatic), [n] (manual) [Audio Level Indicator]: Toggle on or off – z z 109 [R Faders] [S Off], [T Fade Trigger: Once], [U Fade Trigger: Always], [V Wipe: Once], [W Wipe: Always] – z z 101 [Ò Decoration] [Ó Pens and Stamps], [× Animated Stamps], [Ø Captions]2 z z z 73 [Ü] (image mix): Toggle on or off, [Ý] (pause live video) z z – [ß] (minimize toolbar) z z z [ON], [OFF] – z z 98 – z z 90 [Zoom Type] [
[Edit] Panel - Control Button Mode [ Movies] Index Screen [ [zSD Movies] Movies] Index Screen Index Screen Playback Pause A */)/ ( From the built-in memory: [Copy (%)] , [Select], [All Scenes] [Select], [All Scenes] – – 126 */)/ ( From the built-in memory: [Convert HD'SD (%)] , [Select], [All Scenes] – – – 140 [Delete] , [Select], [All Scenes] [Select], [All Scenes] [This Scene], [All Scenes] [This Scene] 60 [Divide] – – – z 114 YouTube, Facebook YouTube, Fac
[Edit Story] from the [Story Details] screen [Edit Scene] from the [Scene List] screen Playback Pause A */)/ ( From the built-in memory: [Convert HD'SD (%)] – – 142 [Delete] or [ Control Button [This Scene] [This Scene] 60 [Delete Story]* ] z – – 63 [Story Thumbnail]* z – – 86 [Edit Title]* z – – 87 [Copy] – z – 85 [Move] – z – 85 [Divide] – – z 114 [Rating] – Y P O [É], [Ê], [Ë], [Ì] (unrated), [Í] (others) C 80 * Opera
[ Other Settings] Menus When the camcorder is in the p menu.
[Focus Assistance]: When focus assistance is activated, the image at the center of the screen is magnified to help you focus manually (A 104). • Using focus assistance will not affect the recordings. It will be cancelled automatically after 4 seconds or when you start recording. [Auto Slow Shutter]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting. • Minimum shutter speed used: 1/25; 1/12 when the frame rate is set to [¸ PF25] or [ 25P].
s/ Playback Setup Menu item Setting options y A [Select Music]* [j Off], [i On] When [i On] - list of music tracks, [Music Balance] [y] [Û] (Original sound/Background music) z z 82 [Data Code] [j Off], [% Date], [& Time]*, [' Date and Time]*, [( Camera Data]* z z – [Slideshow Transition] [j Off], [k Dissolve], [l Slide Image] – z 120 [TV Type] [+ 4:3 TV], [, Wide TV] z z – * Option available only for AVCHD movies.
r Recording & Connections Setup Menu item y Setting options A */)/ ( [Rec Media for Movies] [&] (built-in memory), [*] (memory card), z z – – [Relay Recording]: [j Off], [%] z – – – [Recording Mode] [© High Quality 24 Mbps], [¨ High Quality 17 Mbps], [¦ High Quality 12 Mbps], [¤ Standard Play 7 Mbps], [¥ Long Play 5 Mbps] z – – – [ – z – – [µ 50i (Standard)], [¸ PF25] z – – – 94 */)/ ( [Rec Media for Photos] [&] (built-in memory), [*] (memory card) z z z2 – 39 [Video S
Menu item */)/ ( [External Hard Drive Info]3 1 2 3 y Setting options – – – z A z – Option not available in mode. Option available only for AVCHD movies. This is the only option available when an external hard drive is connected to the camcorder. [Rate Scenes (Recording)]: When set to [i On], the scene rating scene will appear after every scene you record.
[File Numbering]: Select the file numbering method to be used on a new memory card. Photos and MP4 movies are automatically assigned consecutive numbers from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to 100 files. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998. [m Reset]: File numbers will restart from 101-0101 every time you insert a new memory card. [n Continuous]: File numbers will continue from the number following that of the last file recorded with the camcorder.
q System Setup Menu item y Setting options A [Output Onscreen Displays]1 [i On], [j Off] z z z z – [Language !] [ ], [Dansk], [Deutsch], [ ], [English], [Español], [Français], [Italiano], [Magyar], [Melayu], [Nederlands], [Norsk], [Polski], [Português], [ ], [Suomi], [Svenska], [Türkçe], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] z z z z 34 z z z z – [LCD Brightness] z z z – z z – – – [Ò AV], [Ó Headphones] z z z z 110 Speaker: – – z z 55 z z z z 110 [LCD B
Menu item y Setting options [Power Saving Mode] [Auto Power Off]: [j Off], [i On] A z z z z – z z z z 41 [Quick Start (Standby)]: [Off], [10 min], [20 min], [30 min] */)/ ( [Initialize &/*] + [Initialize *] [& Built-in Mem.]*, [* Mem. Card]* */)/ ( [Initialize ]2 – – – z z 137 – */)/ ( [Delete Memory Save Folder]2 – – z z 136 **/)/( only.
Menu item y Setting options A [Reset All] [No], [Yes] z z z z – [Eye-Fi Communication]4 [k Automatic], [j Off] – – z z 144 1 2 3 4 Option not available in mode. Option available only after connecting an external hard drive to the camcorder. Option available only when using the optional BP-718 or BP-727 Battery Pack. Option available only after having inserted an Eye-Fi card into the memory card slot.
[Custom Control Button]: On the lower right of the recording screen, a control button that is a shortcut to one of the functions in the [ Main Functions] panel is constantly displayed. By changing this setting, you can change the shortcut, which will allow you to access one of your frequently used functions quickly and conveniently. • In mode, the default setting is [Ò Decoration]. In other modes, it is [È Powered IS].
• Depending on the TV set, additional settings may be required on the TV itself to activate the HDMI-CEC function. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual. • Correct operation of the HDMI-CEC function cannot be guaranteed even when connecting the camcorder to compatible TV sets. If you cannot use the remote control of the TV, set [Control for HDMI] to [j Off] and operate the camcorder directly. • The remote control of the TV can only be used to play back movies or photos ( or mode only).
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (using Story Creator) 1 Control button [FUNC.
Recording Movies Manual mode Cinema mode Recording program (A 94) Manual exposure (A 102) Manual focus (A 104) Face detection (A 99) White balance (A 106) Audio level indicator (A 109) x.v.
Playing Movies (during playback) AVCHD movies: MP4 movies: C Y P O k D Eye-Fi wireless communication (A 144) l D Scene number q F Playback control buttons (A 55) F Data code (A 66, 172) a s Volume and background music F balance controls (A 55, 83) d File number (A 175) F f Volume controls (A 56) F Additional Information 183
Viewing Photos g Control button [Edit]: Open the Edit F panel (A 169) h Current photo / Total number of F photos C 184 Additional Information j Control button [h]: Photo jump F (A 117) k Control button [Ð]: Slideshow F (A 120) l Control button [f]: Return to the F [ Photos] index screen (A 116) Y P O
7 Memory operation Ü Record, Û Record pause, Ð Playback, Ý Playback pause, × Fast playback, Ø Fast reverse playback, Õ Slow playback, Ö Slow reverse playback, Ó Frame advance, Ô Frame reverse. 9 Remaining battery level; also remaining battery time when using an optional battery pack • 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. • When the battery charge becomes low, will appear in yellow.
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.
Cannot charge the battery pack. - Make sure the camcorder is off so charging can start. - The temperature of the battery pack is outside its operating range (approximately 0 – 40 °C). Remove the battery pack, warm it or let it cool down, as necessary, and try charging it again. - Charge the battery pack in temperatures between approximately 0 °C and 40 °C. - The battery pack is faulty. Replace the battery pack. - The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached.
Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly. - This may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Save your recordings (A 129) and initialize the memory (A 41). Cannot record a photo while recording movies. - You cannot take photos in mode, while the digital zoom is activated (A 49) or while fading in or fading out a scene (A 101). After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.
When playing back scenes/slideshow with background music, the music track is not played back correctly. - This can occur when you transfer the music files to a memory card after repeatedly recording and deleting scenes (fragmented memory). Save your recordings (A 129) and initialize the memory card (A 41). Then, transfer the music files first and only then transfer the video files.
The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes rapidly ( one flash at 0.5-second intervals). - The temperature of the battery pack is outside its operating range (approximately 0 – 40 °C). Remove the battery pack, warm it or let it cool down, as necessary, and try charging it again. - Charge the battery pack in temperatures between approximately 0 °C and 40 °C. - The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack. - Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty.
The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built-in speaker. - Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume. - If the HTC-100/S HDMI Cable or optional STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder, disconnect it. - The AV terminal is set to headphone output. Set r> [AV/Headphones] to [AV]. Memory Card and Accessories Cannot insert the memory card. - The memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and insert it.
Connections with External Devices Video noise appears on the TV screen. - When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV. Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the TV screen. - The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to which you connected the camcorder. Select the correct video input.
*/)/( Wi-Fi Functions Refer also to the instruction manual of your wireless router and other devices you will use. Wireless playback on a DLNA-compatible device is not smooth. - Playback may not be smooth depending on the wireless router's settings and capability. - In the [Wi-Fi] menu, set [w] to [On] (A 163) to play back the movie in standard definition. - Remove any objects between the camcorder and wireless access point that may interfere with the wireless signal.
List of Messages (in alphabetical order) */)/( Refer to List of Messages for Connecting to an External Hard Drive (A 200) for external hard drive related messages. Refer to List of Messages for Wi-Fi Functions (A 200) for Wi-Fi related messages. Back up recordings regularly - This message may appear when you turn on the camcorder. In the event of a malfunction, recordings may be lost so back up your recordings regularly. */)/( Built-in memory error - The built-in memory could not be read.
Cannot copy - The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card. Delete some recordings on the memory card (A 60, 118) or reduce the number of scenes to copy. - The memory card already contains the maximum number of AVCHD scenes (3,999 scenes). Delete some scenes (A 60) to free some space. - The gallery already contains the maximum number of stories (98 stories in any one given memory). Delete some stories (A 63) to free some space.
Cannot record - You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded or edited using another device and then transferred to a memory card connected to the computer. - There is a problem with the memory. If this message appears often without apparent reason, contact a Canon Service Center. */)/( Cannot record Cannot access the built-in memory - There is a problem with the built-in memory.
Do not disconnect the power source. Do not disconnect the USB cable unless you first use the computer to safely end the connection. - When the camcorder is in mode and is connected to the computer with the supplied USB cable, the camcorder cannot be operated. Disconnecting the USB cable or power source while this message appears may result in permanent loss of the recordings in the camcorder.
Need to recover files from the memory card. Change the position of the LOCK switch on the memory card. - This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing on the memory card and later the position of the card's LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch. No memory card - Insert a compatible memory card into the camcorder (A 38). - The memory card may not be inserted correctly.
*/)/( Some scenes could not be converted - Some scenes selected for conversion to SD were recorded using another device and then transferred to a memory card connected to the computer. These scenes were not converted. - Among the scenes selected for conversion to SD there are scenes recorded with another device using 24p frame rate and then transferred to a memory card connected to the computer. When converting scenes to SD, leave out scenes recorded using another devices.
Unable to recover data - Could not recover a corrupted file. Save your recordings (A 129) and initialize the memory using the [Complete Initialization] option (A 41). Unsupported gallery data detected. Cannot record or edit. Delete gallery data? - The gallery data of the movies in the selected memory card is not supported. The movies can be played back but you cannot edit them or record additional scenes to this gallery. Select [Yes] to delete the unsupported gallery data.
Cannot connect to FTP server - Make sure that the camcorder and FTP server have the same IP address configured. - This message will appear if the encryption key is incorrect when the encryption method is set to [Open]. The encryption key is case sensitive so make sure to enter it correctly. - The port number is usually 21 so make sure both the camcorder and FTP server are configured with this setting. - If the Address setting in the FTP server is not configured, set the DNS server address in the camcorder.
No access points found - Cordless phones, microwave ovens, refrigerators and other appliances may interfere with the wireless signal. Try using the camcorder in a location farther away from such appliances. - Make sure that you use the wireless router’s SSID for the camcorder’s Wi-Fi settings. - A connection cannot be established if the wireless router is using MAC address filtering.
Unable to obtain an IP address - If you are not using a DHCP server, configure the camcorder’s Wi-Fi settings manually or obtain an IP address using the [Manual] setting. - Turn on the DHCP server. If it is already on, make sure it is functioning properly. - Make sure the address range for the DHCP server is sufficient. - Turn on the DNS server. If it is already on, make sure it is functioning properly. - Make sure that the DNS server’s IP address and the name for that address are correctly configured.
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 (A 126) 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.
• Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The camcorder is not waterproof – avoid also water, mud or salt. If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and/or the lens. • Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment. • Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly, consult qualified service personnel. • Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage.
Battery Pack DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C. Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather. • Do not try to disassemble or modify it. • Do not drop it or subject it to shocks. • Do not get it wet. • Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth.
• Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature. • Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water. • Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder. • Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card.
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 • If the lens surface is dirty, autofocus may not work properly. • Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush. • Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens. Never use tissue paper. LCD Touch Screen • Clean the LCD touch screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth.
To avoid condensation • Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature. • 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.
General Information Accessories (Availability differs from area to area) Card reader/writer Computer External hard drive** * C Y P O TV/HDTV Digital video recorder SCART Adapter Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in the following pages.
Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
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-709 BP-718 BP-727 Using the camcorder 170 min. 310 min. 450 min. Using the CG-700 Battery Charger 130 min. 220 min. 315 min.
Battery pack BP-727 Recording mode Recording (maximum) Recording (typical)* Playback MXP 185 min. 105 min. 270 min. FXP 185 min. 105 min. 275 min. XP+ 195 min. 110 min. 280 min. SP 195 min. 110 min. 285 min. LP 195 min. 110 min. 285 min. Recording AVCHD movies using a memory card Battery pack BP-709 Recording mode Recording (maximum) Recording (typical)* Playback MXP 50 min. 25 min. 75 min. FXP 55 min. 25 min. 75 min. XP+ 60 min. 30 min. 80 min. 60 min. 30 min.
8 UA-100 USB Adapter */)/( Allows you to connect to the camcorder an external hard drive or similar storage device with a standard-A cable. After doing so, you can save an entire memory onto the device. Check in advance the USB cable supplied with your external hard drive. a A SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. Y P O This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories.
Specifications LEGRIA HF R38 / LEGRIA HF R37 / LEGRIA HF R36 / LEGRIA HF R306 — Values given are approximate figures. System • Recording System Movies: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch MP4 Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio compression: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch) Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif* Ver. 2.3 Image compression: JPEG * This camcorder supports Exif 2.3 (also called “Exif Print”).
• Image Sensor 1/4.85-type CMOS, 3,280,000 pixels Effective pixels: 2,070,000 pixels (1920 x 1080) When advanced zoom is on: 2176 x 1224 (full wide angle) 1920 x 1080 (midway between full wide angle and full telephoto) 1360 x 765 (full telephoto) • LCD Touch Screen: 7.51 cm (3 inch), wide, TFT color, 230,000 dots, touch operation • Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone • Lens f=2.8-89.6 mm, F/1.8-4.5, 32x optical zoom, 51x advanced zoom 35 mm equivalent: 38.5 – 1,232 mm 33.
Wi-Fi (*/)/( only) • Standard: Complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n protocol • Frequency: 2.4 GHz • Supported channels: 1 - 13 • Encryption methods: WEP-64/WEP-128, TKIP/AES Power/Others • Power supply (rated) 3.6 V DC (battery pack), 5.3 V DC (compact power adapter) • Power consumption: 2.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . 209 Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Audio recording level . . . . . . . . . . 109 AUTO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Automatic backlight correction . . . 103 AV OUT/× terminal . . . 110, 121, 123 B Background music . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Battery pack Battery information . . . . 179, 185 Charging . . . . . . .
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Manual exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Memory card . . . . . . . . . .36, 39, 206 Memory save* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 Microphone attenuator . . . . . . . . . 171 N Night scene (recording program) . .95 Notification sounds . . . . . . . . . . . 178 O Onscreen display selection . . . . . .
Z W White balance . Wide angle . . . Wi-Fi functions* Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Advanced zoom . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Zoom speed . . . . . . . . . 49, 170 Y YouTube* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 * */)/( only.
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