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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
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Exciting Features and New Functions 1 High-Definition Video Your camcorder’s full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 1,080 pixels2. Videos are then recorded in the lines memory in high definition, using AVCHD specifications3.
Smart AUTO (0 40) 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 Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for your subject (0 66) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music.
Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 109) SD AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with an SD memory card slot4. Play video directly from your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Save or upload to the Web. Use an Eye-Fi card (0 125) to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site. High Definition Standard Definition AVCHD MPEG-2 Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 114, 119).
Table of contents Introduction 4 12 14 14 16 Exciting Features and New Functions About this Manual Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Names of Parts Preparations 19 19 22 24 26 26 27 29 31 31 32 32 33 33 35 36 37 38 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Accessories Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen Operating Modes Using the Menus First Time Settings Setting the Date and T
Smart AUTO Mode 40 Basic Recording 40 44 46 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Smart AUTO Mode Zooming Quick Start Function Video 48 48 52 52 54 54 56 56 57 58 59 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 76 77 Basic Playback Playing Back the Video 3D Flip View The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back Date Index Screen and Gallery Screen Deleting Scenes Advanced Functions Shooting Video in Flexible Recording Mode Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) Selecting the Fr
80 81 84 Onscreen Displays and Data Code Rating Scenes Gallery and Scene Operations 84 88 Managing Stories Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie Dividing Scenes Decorating Scenes 90 92 Photos 98 98 100 Basic Playback Viewing Photos Deleting Photos 102 Additional Functions 102 103 104 Taking Photos in Flexible Recording Mode Selecting Photo Size Slideshow External Connections 106 Terminals on the Camcorder 107 Connection Diagrams 109 Playback on a TV Screen 111 Saving and S
Additional Information 127 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 127 131 FUNC.
About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF R28 / LEGRIA HF R27 / LEGRIA HF R26 / LEGRIA HF R206 / LEGRIA HF R205. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 147). Conventions Used in this Manual • • • • • • • • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is not available. For a detailed explanation refer to Operating Modes (0 27). Brackets [ ]are used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will touch on the screen and to other onscreen messages and displays. Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On n] 8 [a] • n appears. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer.
Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-110E Compact Power Adapter (incl.
The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM1 and Installation Guide for PIXELA’s software - PIXELA’s Transfer Utility - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM1, 2 - PIXELA’s VideoBrowser - Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.
Names of Parts Left side view Right side view 16 Introduction 1 RESET button (0 151) 2 button (0 27)/ / / WEB button (0 119) 3 2 (camera/play) button (0 28) 4 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (0 66) 5 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 80)/ BATT.
Front view Top view Stereo microphone (0 73) Zoom lever (0 44) PHOTO button (0 40, 102) ACCESS indicator (0 40, 56, 102) POWER button ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green – ON Orange – Standby (0 46) Red – Charging (0 19) d LCD touch screen (0 24, 26) S A j k A l A q S a S s S LCD panel Introduction 17
Back view f S S g h S j S Speaker (0 50) START/STOP button (0 40, 56) Tripod socket (0 162) Serial number The serial number label is located on the battery compartment cover.
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 ON/OFF (CHG) The camcorder can be powered with a (charge) indicator battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter.
4 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 4 5 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment and press gently until it clicks. 6 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you hear a click. 7 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off. • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start flashing in red (battery pack charging).
To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 2 Raise the edge of the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery pack. 3 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you hear a click. IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After pressing x to turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out.
• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need. Preparing the Accessories Grip Belt Fasten the grip belt.
Stylus Pen Straps To attach an optional wrist strap Pass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the rear bracket on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the loop and fasten. You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection.
To attach an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap. Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful when you wish to include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer.
LCD Backlight When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. Turn on the LCD backlight to make it brighter. With the camcorder on, hold h pressed down for more than 2 seconds. • Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and on (bright). • If 6 8 [LCD Screen Dimmer] is set to [A On], pressing h for more than 2 seconds will turn off the screen dimmer and return the LCD screen to its previous brightness setting.
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. You can easily operate the touch screen using your finger or the supplied stylus pen. With the intuitive touch screen interface you have all the controls at your fingertips. Touch Press firmly on an element displayed on the touch screen.
• In the following cases, you may not be able to perform touch operations correctly. - Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands or using your fingernails or other hard-tipped objects other than the stylus pen, such as ballpoint pens. - Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen. - Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen's surface.
Playback Press the S (camera/play) button to switch the camcorder between camera (recording) mode and playback mode. You can press S when the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode. Operating mode Onscreen icon Operation Press S Press S, touch [b] and then [2 Photos] Playing back movies (0 48). Viewing photos (0 98). NOTES • When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording.
Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the FUNC. panel and the setup menus. In mode, however, most menus cannot be accessed and, except in a few cases, most menu settings will return to their default values. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 127). The FUNC. Panel and Edit Panel In and mode, the FUNC. panel shows a convenient overview of frequently used shooting functions. Touch [FUNC.] to access the FUNC.
The Setup Menus 1 mode only: Touch [FUNC.] 2 Touch [MENU] to open the setup 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. • Menu items not available appear grayed out. • When the desired menu item appears, you can touch it to bring it down to the orange bar. 5 When the desired menu item is inside the selection bar, touch the orange frame on the right. 6 Touch the desired option and touch [a].
First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder’s clock is not set. When the [Date/Time] screen appears, the year will be selected. 1 Touch a field you want to change (year, month, day, hours or minutes). 2 Touch [Z] or [O] to change the field as necessary. 3 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in the same way. 4 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.
Changing the Language The default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 27 languages. Operating modes: [FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Language a] 8 Desired language 8 [OK] 8 [a] * Only when performing the procedure in a recording mode. NOTES • Some control buttons, such as [ZOOM], [FUNC.] or [MENU], will appear in English regardless of the language selected. Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is Paris.
Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder You can use commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this camcorder. However, depending on the memory card, you may not be able to record movies. Refer to the table below. As of October 2010, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk.
Compatible operating systems for SDXC memory cards Operating system Compatibility Windows 7 Compatible Windows Vista Compatible (requires Service Pack 1 or later) Windows XP Compatible (requires Service Pack 3 and KB955704 update) Mac OS X Not compatible IMPORTANT • If you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that is not SDXCcompatible, you may be prompted to format the memory card. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss.
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize (0 38) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder. 1 Turn off the camcorder. Make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is off. 2 Open the double memory card slot cover. 3 Insert the memory card into one of the memory card slots. • You can also use two memory cards, one in each memory card slot. • Insert the memory card straight, with the label facing up, all the way into the memory card slot until it clicks.
Selecting the Memory for the Recordings You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory ( / / ) or on a memory card. The default memory for recording both is the built-in memory ( / / ) or memory card X ( / ). Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Be sure you understand the information provided in Eye-Fi Cards (0 34) before using an Eye-Fi card. / / [FUNC.
Relay Recording of Movies You can activate the relay recording so if the memory you are using becomes full while recording movies, the recording will continue automatically on a memory card. When recording on memory card X, you can use memory card Y for relay recording (497). / / only: When recording in the built-in memory, you can choose to use only memory card X for relay recording (f94), or use both memory cards (f9497).
Initializing the Memory Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory ( / / only) to permanently delete all the recordings it contains. / / At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-initialized and contains music files for use as background music during playback. It also contains images used for the image mix function. Operating modes: 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
IMPORTANT • Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost original recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important recordings in advance using an external device (0 111). • Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music and image files you may have transferred from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the card. ( / / The music and image files that come pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.
Smart AUTO Mode This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in Smart AUTO mode, and how to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick Start. To enjoy full access to menus and more advanced functions, refer to the relevant chapters for video (0 56) and photos (0 102). Basic Recording Before you begin recording, make a test recording first to check that the camcorder is operating correctly.
To record video 3 Press g to begin recording. Press g again to pause the recording. To take photos 3 Press j halfway. If the subject is not in focus, h will flash in yellow. Adjust the camcorder's position and press j halfway again. Once the focus is automatically adjusted, h will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear. 4 Press j fully. The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded. When you have finished recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.
• When shooting in mode, the camcorder will automatically detect certain characteristics of the subject, background, lighting conditions, etc. It will then adjust various settings (focus, exposure, color, image stabilization, image quality, among others), selecting the best settings for the scene you want to shoot. The Smart AUTO mode icon will change to one of the following icons.
IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory. - Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. • Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 111), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.
Zooming Operating modes: The camcorder offers three types of zoom - optical, advanced and digital. For optical zoom, the camcorder uses the optical magnification ratio of the lens. 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. For digital zoom, the image is processed digitally so image quality will deteriorate the more you zoom in. In mode, select the type using the 7 8 [Zoom Type] setting.
Using the Zoom Lever Move the zoom lever toward Q (wide angle) to zoom out. Move it toward P (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. W Zoom out T Zoom in Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls 1 Display the zoom controls on the touch screen. [FUNC.] 8 [ZOOM] • The zoom controls appear on the left side of the screen. 2 Touch the zoom controls to operate the zoom.
• When recording at maximum advanced zoom, the video quality is equivalent to high definition. • In mode, you can also set 7 8 [Zoom Speed] to one of three constant speeds (3 is the fastest, 1 the slowest). • When [Zoom Speed] is set to [I Variable], the zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode than when actually recording, except when pre-recording (0 63) is activated. Quick Start Function When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder enters the standby mode.
• About standby mode and auto power off: - The camcorder will power off automatically if left in standby mode for 10 minutes. Press x 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 68 [Power Saving Mode] 8 [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, advanced functions and scene operations. For details about basic video shooting, refer to Smart AUTO Mode (0 40). Basic Playback Playing Back the Video To play back scenes based on their rating, see Playing Back Scenes by Rating (0 83). Operating modes: 1 Press S. 2 Open the date index screen, if it is not displayed. [b] 8 [1 Date] 3 Look for the scene you want to play back.
A Memory being read. B Recording date. C Drag your finger left for the next index page*. D Drag your finger right for the previous index page*. E Select a different index screen to read different content or from a different memory (0 52). F 3D Flip View (0 52) G [Edit] panel H Timeline (0 76) I Divider indicating a change of recording date. * While browsing through index pages, a scroll bar will appear at the bottom of the screen for a few seconds.
During playback: A Stop the playback. B Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump to the previous scene. C Pause the playback. D Touch to show volume and audio balance controls. Drag your finger left and right along the bar to adjust. For [Music Balance], adjust toward [c] to increase the level of the original audio; adjust toward [b] to increase the level of background music. Set the level in the middle for an equal mix of both. E Decorate scenes (0 92).
During playback pause: A Resume playback. B Slow playback backward*. C Slow playback forward*. D Decorate scenes (0 92). * Touch repeatedly to increase the playback speed 1/8 → 1/4 the normal speed. During slow playback, touch anywhere on the screen to return to playback pause. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the double memory card slot cover.
3D Flip View 3D Flip View is a fun way to display your video recordings (original scenes) in a 3D layout, organized by recording date. In the date index screen, touch [ ]. To return to the date index screen, touch [Q]. A Drag your finger up and down to browse through the scenes recorded in the displayed date. B Drag your finger left to go to the next date with recordings. C Touch the scene in the front to play it back. D Currently selected recording date.
In any index screen, touch [b]. During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls then touch [Q] to open the [Photos] index screen. A Touch the tab of the desired memory: built-in memory ( / / only), memory card X or memory card Y. B Touch a control button to select the content you want to play back. Options [1 Date] Scenes in the date index screen are organized by recording date. [ Gallery] Scenes in the gallery screen are organized by various groups, or “stories” (0 84).
Date Index Screen and Gallery Screen From the index selection screen, you can choose two methods to display scenes. Touch [1 Date] to display the date index screen, which groups scenes by recording date. Touch [ Gallery] to display the gallery screen, which organizes scenes by various groups, or “stories”. Gallery screen with [Unsorted] selected The gallery screen, by default, contains two groups that are divided as follows. [Unsorted]: For your regular scenes. [Video Snapshot]: For video snapshot scenes.
3 Touch the desired option. If you selected [Select], touch the scenes to delete and then touch [OK]. A checkmark O will appear on selected scenes. Touch a selected scene again to remove the checkmark. You can also touch [Remove All] to remove all checkmarks. 4 Touch [Yes] 8 [OK]. Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes may be deleted nevertheless. Options [ Date ] Deletes all scenes recorded on the date displayed on the control button.
Advanced Functions Shooting Video in Flexible Recording Mode When the camcorder is in (flexible recording) 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. The camcorder can even help you with the settings, for example, when you use Special Scene recording programs (0 59). Operating modes: 1 Turn on the camcorder.
• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 111), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data. NOTES • The zoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. operate the same way in mode as in mode. For details, refer to Smart AUTO Mode (0 40). Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The camcorder offers 5 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory.
Approximate recording times Recording mode → MXP1 FXP1 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/ / Builtin memory2 40 min. 1 hr. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr. 20 min. 3 hr. 16 GB Memory card 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr. 5 min. 2 hr. 50 min. 4 hr. 45 min. 6 hr. 5 min. 32 GB Memory card/ Built-in memory2 2 hr. 55 min. 4 hr. 10 min. 5 hr. 45 min. 9 hr. 35 min. 12 hr. 15 min.
Options ( Default value) [w 50i (Standard)] 50 fields per second, interlaced. This is the default setting and is suitable for most situations. [D PF25] 25 frames per second, progressive. Using this frame rate will give your recordings a cinematic look. When combined with the [D Cine Mode] recording program (0 61), the cinematic look will be enhanced. Using this frame rate, video is recorded as 50i. NOTES • When the frame rate is set to [D PF25], you cannot take photos.
Options ( Default value) [FPortrait] The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background. [GSports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [q Night Scene] To record nightscapes with lower noise. [ISnow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed. [JBeach] To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed.
[MFireworks] To record fireworks. NOTES • [F Portrait]/[G Sports]/[I Snow]/[J Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback. • [F Portrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (P). • [I Snow]/[J Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen. • [p Low Light]: - Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. - Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.
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. In mode, this function is set to [Q Standard] and cannot be changed. Operating modes: * * Available for movies only. [FUNC.
Pre-Recording The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press g, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording. Operating modes: 1 Activate the pre-recording function. [FUNC.] 8 [d Pre REC] 8 [A On] 8 [a] • d appears. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off pre-recording. 2 Press g. The scene recorded in the memory will start 3 seconds before g was pressed.
Face Detection The camcorder automatically detects people’s faces and uses this information to select the optimal settings for beautiful videos and photos. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than [q Night Scene], [p Low Light] or [M Fireworks]. By default, face detection is activated. If the function was turned off, perform the following procedure to turn it on. [FUNC.
• Face detection cannot be used when the shutter speed used is slower than 1/25 or when the digital zoom is activated at more than 80x zoom. • When face detection is activated, the slowest shutter speed used by the camcorder is 1/25. Touch & Track When recording people, face detection (0 64) will track the main subject and adjust the optimal settings.
Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes or capture short scenes from a movie you have previously recorded. Play your video snapshot scenes set to your favorite music (0 77) 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. Recording Video Snapshot Scenes Operating modes: 1 Press z. • A blue border appears on the screen. • Press z again to return to normal video recording mode. 2 Press g.
Digital Effects Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [O Digital Effects] 8 Desired fader/effect* 8 [a] * You can preview the digital effect on the screen. • The icon of the selected digital effect appears in green. Effects are applied immediately. To fade in/out Press g in record pause mode (M) to start recording with a fade in. Press g while recording (N) to fade out and pause the recording. Options ( Default value) [N Off] Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects.
• Faders cannot be used when recording video snapshot scenes or when pre-recording is activated. Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can adjust the exposure manually or use the Touch AE function to automatically set the optimal exposure for the subject you select.
NOTES • If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the camcorder will return to automatic exposure. • When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the backlight. You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with the 7 8 [Auto Backlight Correction] setting. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.
3 Touch and hold [l] or [W] to adjust the focus. • The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily. You can also turn off this function with the 7 8 [Focus Assistance] setting. • The focusing distance displayed will change as you adjust the focus. You can change the units used for the distance display with the 6 8 [Distance Units] setting. • If you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks, touch and hold [l] until the focusing distance changes to V.
NOTES • Any of the following actions will deactivate tele-macro. - Turning off the camcorder. - Changing the camcorder's operating mode. - Zooming out toward wide angle. - Setting the recording program to [M Fireworks]. • Tele-macro cannot be activated or deactivated while recording. • You can focus on a subject as close as 40 cm at full telephoto.
Options ( Default value) [Y Automatic] The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors. [a Daylight] To record outdoors. [d Tungsten] To record under tungsten and tungsten-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [g 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 7 8 [Zoom Type] to a setting other than [Digital].
For photos: Press j, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen. NOTES • Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel the self timer. - Pressing g (when recording movies) or j fully (when recording photos). - Turning off the camcorder. - Changing the camcorder’s operating mode. - Setting the camcorder to standby mode.
2 Touch and hold [y] or [A] to adjust the audio recording level as necessary. As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the -12 dB mark only occasionally. 3 Touch [a] to lock the audio recording level at the current level. 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.
[FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [AV/Headphones] 8 [J Headphones] 8 To close the menu: 8 [a] To continue adjusting the volume: 8 [f] 8 [Volume] 8 Drag your finger left and right along the volume bar to adjust the volume 8 [a] * Only when performing the procedure in mode. • J appears. To adjust the volume during playback In mode, and in mode during slideshow playback, you can adjust the headphone's volume the same way you adjust the speaker's volume (0 50).
Selecting the Playback Starting Point If you have a very long scene, you may want to start playing back the scene from a certain point. You can use the movie timeline to break the scene to segments at fixed time intervals ranging from 6 seconds to 6 minutes. Operating modes: 1 Open the date index screen. 2 Open the scene's [Timeline] screen. [c] 8 Desired scene • The [Timeline] screen appears. The large thumbnail will show the first frame of the scene.
To change the interval between frames [6 sec] 8 Desired interval 8 [f] Playing Back Scenes or Slideshow Set to Background Music You can play back scenes in the date index screen, stories in the gallery and photo slideshows set to background music using one of the supplied tracks. You can also mix the original sound with the background music and even adjust the balance of their audio levels. Operating modes: The supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc contains 3 music tracks you can use as background music.
A Select the desired music track. B Adjust toward [1] to increase the level of the original audio; adjust toward [b] to increase the level of background music. Set the level in the middle for an equal mix of both. C Delete the music track selected. D Listen to the music track selected. Touch again (B) to stop the playback. To play back scenes from the date index screen 3 Touch a scene. To play back from a particular scene in a story 3 Select the story that contains the scenes to play back.
4 Play back the scenes with a particular rating. [Story Details] 8 [Play by Rating] 8 Desired rating marker corresponding to the rating of the scenes to play back 8 [f] 8 Thumbnail of the scene To play back a slideshow from the photo index screen 3 Touch a photo to go to single photo view and continue with the slideshow procedure (0 104). To delete a music track In the music track selection screen, touch [Z] or [O] to select the track you want to delete.
NOTES • Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files you may have transferred from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the card. ( / / The music files that come pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.) - Windows users: Use the supplied software PIXELA's Transfer Utility or VideoBrowser* to transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to a memory card after it is initialized.
* Pressing h will turn off most of the icons and displays that appear automatically but will not remove onscreen displays that were turned on manually (for example, onscreen markers or the audio level meter). **Touch the screen to display the playback controls. About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of recording, information about the camera setup, etc.). You can select the information to be displayed with the y/z 8 [Data Code] setting.
Rating Scenes in the Gallery Operating modes: 1 From the gallery screen, select the story that contains the scenes to rate. Drag your finger right/left to bring the desired story to the front. 2 Touch [Scene List]. 3 When the desired scene appears in the orange bar, touch the frame on the right side. • You can drag your finger up and down to browse through the scene list. • The [Edit Scene] screen will appear. 4 Select the desired rating for the scene. The selected rating mark will be highlighted.
Playing Back Scenes by Rating You can play back scenes that have a particular rating. Operating modes: 1 From the gallery screen, select the story that contains the scenes to play back. Drag your finger right/left to bring the desired story to the front. 2 Select a rating. [Story Details] 8 [Play by Rating] 8 Desired rating 8 [f] 8 [f] 3 Touch the story's thumbnail. If the story does not contain scenes of the selected rating, a message will be displayed. Touch [OK] to return to the gallery screen.
Gallery and Scene Operations Managing Stories The gallery initially contains two groups, [Unsorted] for your regular scenes and [Video Snapshot] for your video snapshot scenes. In addition, you can create new groups, or “stories”, which contain scenes of your choosing, arranged in an order to your liking. For example, you can create a story that is a collection of scenes from a particular event or trip. Creating a New Story Operating modes: 1 Open the gallery screen.
To delete individual scenes 1 From the gallery screen, select the story that contains the scene to delete. 2 Delete the scene. [Scene List] 8 Orange frame that appears to the right of the desired scene 8 [d] 8 [Yes] 8 [OK] 8 [f] • The scene is deleted and the gallery screen appears. To delete scenes by rating You can delete all the scenes in a story with a particular rating. 1 From the gallery screen, select the story that contains the scenes to delete.
To delete a story You can delete new stories that you have created. 1 From the gallery screen, select the story to delete. Drag your finger right/left to bring the desired story to the front. 2 Delete the story. [Story Details] 8 [Edit Story] 8 [Delete Story] 8 [Yes]* 8 [OK] * Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes may be deleted nevertheless. • The story is deleted and the gallery screen appears.
4 Touch [Move] or [Copy]. Thumbnails of each story (except for [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot]) will appear. 5 Touch the thumbnail of the story where you want to move or copy the scenes. If you are moving or copying scenes to an empty story, skip to step 7. 6 Drag your finger up and down to select the desired position and then touch [Set]. The orange bar (destination icon) indicates where in the story the scene will be moved or copied to. 7 Touch [Yes].
4 Move the scenes. [Set] 8 Thumbnail of the story where you want to move scenes 8 [Yes] 8 [f] • The scenes are moved and the gallery screen of the source story appears. IMPORTANT • You cannot move or copy scenes to [Unsorted] or [Video Snapshot]. Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie You can capture video snapshot scenes or photos from a previously recorded scene.
• The captured video snapshot scene is saved to the same memory that contains the source scene. • In the gallery screen, a captured video snapshot scene is saved in [Video Snapshot] as the last scene. • Video snapshot scenes cannot be captured from any of the following types of scenes. - Scenes shorter than 1 second - Scenes that were edited using the supplied software PIXELA’s VideoBrowser* and were then transferred to a memory card connected to the computer. * Not supplied with the .
IMPORTANT • When capturing photos on an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot Y, photos will be uploaded automatically when the camcorder is in playback mode if you are within the range of a configured network. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of use. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 125). NOTES • The data code of the photos will reflect the date and time of recording of the original scene. • Photos captured from a scene with a lot of fast movement may be blurred.
5 Divide the scene. [A Divide] 8 [Yes] • The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a new scene in the index screen. 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.
Decorating Scenes Add a new level of enjoyment to scenes by decorating them. You can add animated graphics, stamps, even your own drawings with the supplied stylus pen, and more! Operating modes: Decorating while Recording 1 Open the decoration screen. [FUNC.] 8 [ Decoration] • You can open the decoration screen when the LCD panel is stowed with the LCD screen facing away from the camcorder. In such case, make sure 6 8 [Autostart Decoration] is set to [A On].
A Canvas: This is the area on which you will draw and see your decorations in action. Items B to G collectively make up the toolbar and are used to decorate the canvas. B [Pens and Stamps]: Allows you to select the type of pen or stamp and its color. After you add decorations, you can save the canvas. However, only one canvas can be saved per memory. C [Animated Stamps]: You can select animated stamps to include in your decoration. You can place them anywhere on the canvas.
To use ([Pens and Stamps]) 1 Touch [ ]. The [Pens and Stamps] screen will appear. 2 Select the desired pen or stamp from [Tools]. You can also clear the canvas, save a canvas or load a canvas. See the following procedures. 3 Select white or black from [Colors]. Alternatively, you can touch [ ] and select a color from the displayed colors. 4 Touch [f]. The canvas appears on the screen. 5 Draw on the canvas. To clear the [Pens and Stamps] decorations 1 While the canvas is displayed, touch [ ].
To use ([Animated Stamps]) 1 Touch [ ]. The [Animated Stamps] screen will appear. 2 Select the desired stamp number. 3 Touch a spot on the canvas to place the selected stamp. To use J ([Date and Time]) 1 Touch [J]. 2 Touch [Date] or [Time] and then touch [f]. • The selected option will appear on the screen. Touch both control buttons to display both the date and time. • You can also touch one of the three control buttons on the bottom to change how the date/time is displayed.
To use (freeze screen) 1 Touch [ ]. The control button will change to [ ] and the picture will be frozen. 2 Decorate the screen using the other tools in the palette. 3 Touch [ ]. The screen will return to normal. NOTES • If the memory that contains the canvas is initialized, the canvas will be deleted. • When the [Animated Stamps] tool is used, the date/time will not be displayed or recorded.
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Photos Refer to this chapter for details on taking and viewing photos. For details about basic photo shooting, refer to Smart AUTO Mode (0 40). Basic Playback Viewing Photos Operating modes: 1 Press S. 2 Open the [Photos] index screen. [b] 8 [2 Photos] 3 Look for the photo you want to play back. Move the zoom lever toward Q to show 15 photos per page; move it toward P to show 6 photos per page.
A Memory being read. B Index screen currently displayed. C Drag your finger left for the next index page. D Drag your finger right for the previous index page. E Select a different index screen to read different content or from a different memory (0 52). 4 Touch the photo you wish to view. • The photo is displayed in single photo view. • Drag your finger left/right to browse through the photos one by one.
IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. • Even if you transfer them to a memory card connected to a computer, the following image files may not be displayed correctly using the camcorder. - Images not recorded with this camcorder.
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen From the index screen, you can delete selected photos or all photos. 1 Open the [Photos] index screen. [b] 8 [Photos] 2 Select the photos to delete. [Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 Desired option If you selected [Select], touch the photos to delete and then touch [OK]. A checkmark O will appear on selected photos. Touch a selected photo again to remove the checkmark. You can also touch [Remove All] to remove all checkmarks. 3 Touch [Yes] 8 [OK].
Additional Functions Taking Photos in Flexible Recording Mode Operating modes: 1 Turn on the camcorder. • / / By default, photos are recorded in the built-in memory. You can set the memory card as the recording media for photos (0 36). • Please read the IMPORTANT section (0 103) before using an Eye-Fi card. 2 Press j halfway. Once the focus is automatically adjusted, h will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear. 3 Press j fully. The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded.
IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. • After recording photos on an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot Y, photos will be uploaded automatically when the camcorder is in playback mode if you are within the range of a configured network.
NOTES • The actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to mode. • When printing photos, use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size. - [F 2016x1512]: To print photos up to A4 size (21 x 29.7 cm). - [G 1920x1080]: To print photos with a 16:9 aspect ratio. (Wide-sized photo paper is required).
- r Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos You can also use the following functions... The following functions and features of the camcorder can be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. The way to set and use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you to the relevant page in the “Video” section.
External Connections This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. Terminals on the Camcorder 1 USB Terminal Access: Open the LCD panel. 2 HDMI OUT Terminal* Access: Open the LCD panel. The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable. 3 COMPONENT OUT Terminal* Access: Open the side terminal cover. The component video terminal is for video only.
Connection Diagrams In the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right side shows (for reference only) an example of terminals on a connected device. Connection A HDMI Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input terminal.
Connection B Component Video Type: Analog Quality: High Definition Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with component video input terminals. Change 6 8 [AV/Headphones] to [H AV] Red Blue CTC-100 Component Cable (optional) Green White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Red Connection C Composite Video Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals.
Connection c Composite Video (SCART) In all respects, exactly the same connection as connection C. Connect to a standard TV or VCR with SCART input terminal. Requires a SCART adapter (commercially available). STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Red White Yellow SCART adapter (commercially available) Connection D USB Type: Digital data connection Connect to a computer to save your recordings.
4 Turn on the camcorder and set it to Play back the movies or photos. or mode. NOTES • To correctly play back movies recorded with x.v.Color (0 135) on an HDTV compatible with this standard, additional settings may be required on the connected HDTV. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Copying Recordings to a Memory Card You can copy your recordings to a memory card but only to memory card Y. For / / , the recordings to be copied must be in the built-in memory or on memory card X. For / , the recordings must be on memory card X. From the date index screen, you can choose to copy all the scenes recorded on a particular date, individual scenes or all the scenes. From the gallery, you can choose to copy all the scenes in a story.
If you selected [Select], touch the scenes to copy and then touch [OK]. A checkmark O will appear on selected scenes. Touch a selected scene again to remove the checkmark. You can also touch [Remove All] to remove all checkmarks. 3 Touch [Yes] 8 [OK]. Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Copying Scenes by Rating from the Gallery 1 From the gallery, select the story that contains the scenes to copy. Drag your finger right/left to bring the desired story to the front.
Copying Photos from the Index Screen From the index screen, you can copy selected photos or all photos. Operating modes: 1 Open the photo index screen. After pressing [b], select the f tab to copy photos from the builtin memory ( / / only) or the 4 tab to copy photos from memory card X. 2 Select the photos to copy. [Edit] 8 [Copy (f97)] ( / [Copy (497)] 8 Desired option / only) or If you selected [Select], touch the photos to copy and then touch [OK]. A checkmark O will appear on selected photos.
NOTES • In the following cases, you will not be able to copy recordings to the memory card: - If the double memory card slot cover is open. - If the LOCK switch on memory card Y is set to prevent writing. - If there is no memory card in memory card slot Y. • Scenes that were edited using the supplied PIXELA’s VideoBrowser* and were then transferred to a memory card connected to the computer cannot be copied to the memory card. • If there is not enough space on memory card Y, scenes cannot be copied.
Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the date index screen or gallery screen. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Connection D. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 107). 4 Camcorder: Select the memory that contains the scenes you want to save. Camcorder: When the connection is successfully established, [USB Connection] appears on the screen.
Using the software 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Set the camcorder to mode, in single photo view. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Connection D. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 107). 4 Save the photos onto the computer. r Refer to Downloading Still Images to the Computer. IMPORTANT • When the camcorder is connected to a computer: - Do not open the double memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory cards.
NOTES • Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual. • Users of Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X: Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allowing you to transfer photos (JPEG only) simply by connecting the camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable, without having to install the supplied software Photo Application.
Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Operating modes: In High Definition Connect the camcorder to Blu-ray Disc recorders and other AVCHDcompatible digital video recorders using the supplied USB cable to make perfect copies of your movies in high definition. If the external digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot*, you can use the memory card to copy your movies without connecting the camcorder. * Make sure the external device is compatible with the type of memory card used.
Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection C or 3. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 107). Recording 1 External device: Load a blank media and set the device to record pause mode. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Verify that 6 8 [AV/Headphones] is set to [H AV]. 3 Camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause the playback shortly just before the desired scene. 4 Camcorder: Resume playback.
Installation See the Installation Guide for PIXELA’s software. Using the software Refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the supplied software. Operating modes: / / Date Index Screen Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the You can convert scenes on a specific date, scenes you select, or all scenes. You can check converted scenes using the [u SD Movies] index screen (0 52). 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
6 Touch [Next] 8 [START]. • Before touching [Next], you can touch [5] to change the conversion settings as described below. • Before touching [START], you can add decorations or adjust the audio balance. Touch [ ] to decorate the scene (0 92) or [ ] to adjust the audio balance (0 50). • Touch [STOP] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. 7 When the conversion is completed, a confirmation screen will appear.
/ / Gallery Screen Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the You can convert scenes based on their rating to standard definition. You can check converted scenes using the [u SD Movies] index screen (0 52). 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Make sure there is a memory card in slot Y with sufficient available space. 3 From the gallery screen, select the story that contains the scenes to convert. Drag your finger right/left to bring the desired story to the front.
NOTES • When converting scenes in a story: - All the scenes are merged into one converted scene. - If the converted scene is too large, it will be split into smaller 10-minute long scenes. - The scenes cannot be converted when their total playback time exceeds 2 hours and 30 minutes. - If you select a music track before conversion (0 133), the background music will be included in the converted scene. You can even adjust the balance between the audio levels of the original sound and the background music.
Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos If you are connecting the camcorder to the computer immediately after the conversion described in the previous section, start this procedure from step 3 below. Otherwise, start this procedure from the beginning. 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. • Connection D. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 107).
/ / Uploading your Videos Wirelessly If you are using an Eye-Fi card, you can automatically upload the movies from the [u SD Movies] index screen to your favorite video sharing Web site. You will need to have installed the software supplied with your Eye-Fi card and completed all the required configuration setup in advance. Refer to the instruction manual of the Eye-Fi card. Please read the IMPORTANT section (0 125) before using an Eye-Fi card.
NOTES • Depending on the amount of data to be uploaded and the network's wireless connection conditions, it can take some time to upload video files. If the wireless connection is too weak, the wireless upload may fail and the video files will be registered as incomplete uploads. • About power saving: - Wireless communication drains the power of the battery pack faster than usual. We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information. Appendix: Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus (0 29). For details about each function, see the reference page. Menu options without a reference page are explained after the tables. Underlined menu options indicate default values. FUNC. Panel FUNC. Menu FUNC.
Control Button 0 Setting options/Function [e Exposure] [y] (manual exposure): Toggle on or off, Touch AE frame – z 68 [ZOOM] Zoom controls, [START]/[STOP] control, Tele-macro: Toggle on or off z z 44, 70 [c Mic.
Setup Menus Edit Panel Control Button / / Mode Date Index Screen [SD Movies] Index Screen Playback Pause 0 , [Select], [All Scenes] – – 111 , [Select], [All Scenes] – – 120 [Copy (f97)]* [Copy (497)]* / / [Convert HDUSD (f97)]* [Convert HDUSD (497)]* [Delete] , [Select], [All Scenes] [Divide] – [This Scene], [All Scenes] [This Scene] z – 54 90 * Not available for recordings on memory card B (7 tab).
In the gallery: Control Button / / [Edit Story] in [Story Details] Screen [Edit Scene] in [Scene List] Screen Playback Pause 0 – – 111 – – 119 [Copy (f97)]1 [Copy (497)]1 / / [Convert HDUSD (f97)]1 [Convert HDUSD (497)]1 [Delete] or [d] [Delete Story]2 [This Scene] z [This Scene] 54 – – 54 – – 87 [Copy] – z – 86 [Move] – z – 86 [Divide] – – z 90 [Rating] – [Move Story] 1 2 [ ], [ ], [ [ • •
Edit Panel - Mode Control Button Single Photo View 0 [Select], [All Photos] z 112 [Select], [All Photos] z 100 Photo Index Screen / / [Copy (f97)] [Copy (497)] [Delete] Setup Menus 7 Camera Setup Menu item Setting options 0 [Zoom Type] [Optical], [Advanced], [Digital]* 44 [Zoom Speed] [I Variable], [J Speed 3], [K Speed 2], [L Speed 1] 44 [Focus Assistance]* [A On], [B Off] – [Face Detection & Tracking] [A On o], [B Off] 64 [Auto Backlight Correction]* [A On], [B Off] 69 [Auto
[Focus Assistance]: When focus assistance is activated, the image at the center of the screen is magnified to help you focus manually (0 69). • 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 [D PF25].
y / z Playback Setup Menu item 1 2 0 Setting options [Select Music] [B Off], [A On] When [A On] - list of music tracks and [Music Balance] bar z z 77 [Data Code] [B Off], [I Date], [J Time], [K Date and Time], [L Camera Data] z z – [Slideshow Transition] [B Off], [i Dissolve], [j Slide Image] – z 104 [TV Type]* z z – [F Normal TV], [G Wide TV] * Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the supplied HDMI cable.
8 Recording & Connections Setup Menu item 1 2 0 Setting options [Self Timer] [A On n], [B Off] z – – 72 [Video Snapshot Length]* [i 2 sec], [j 4 sec], [l 8 sec] z z – 66, 88 [Rate Scenes (Recording)]* [A On], [B Off] z – – 81 [Rec Media for Movies]* / / [f] (built-in memory), [4] (memory card X), [7] (memory card Y) z – – 36 – – 57 [Relay Recording]: [B] (off), [f94], [f9497], [497] / [4] (memory card X), [7] (memory card Y) [Relay Recording]: [B] (off), [497] [Recording Mode]*
Menu item 1 2 0 Setting options [Photo Aspect Ratio] [F 2016x1512], [G 1920x1080] z – – 103 [Memory Info] / / [f] (built-in memory), [4] (memory card X), [7] (memory card Y) z z z – / [4] (memory card X), [7] (memory card Y) [x.v.Color]* [A On F], [B Off] z – – – [Photo Numbering] [a Reset], [b Continuous] z z z – * Not available for photos.
[Photo Numbering]: Select the photo numbering method to be used on a new memory card. Photos are automatically assigned consecutive numbers from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to 100 photos. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998. [a Reset]: Photo numbers will restart from 101-0101 every time you insert a new memory card. [b Continuous]: Photo numbers will continue from the number following that of the last photo recorded with the camcorder.
6 System Setup In this table, 4 and 3 refer to movies and photos in Menu item mode, respectively.
Menu item / / [Initialize] / [Initialize] [Time Zone/DST] [Date/Time] 1 2 0 Setting options z z z 38 [S] (home time zone) or [V] (travel time zone): [Paris], list of world time zones [U] (DST adjustment) z z z 32 [Date/Time]: – z z z 31 [P Built-in Mem.], [4 Mem. Card A], [7 Mem. Card B] [Complete Initialization]: Toggle on or off [4 Mem. Card A], [7 Mem. Card B] [Complete Initialization]: Toggle on or off [Date Format]: [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y], [D.M.
[Output Onscreen Displays]: When set to [A On], the camcorder’s onscreen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected to the camcorder. [LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. • Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV. [LCD Screen Dimmer]: When set to [A On], the LCD screen is dimmed.
• You can set Quick Start to [B Off], for example, if the camcorder is set on a fixed position and you want to keep recording video with the LCD panel closed in order to conserve the battery's power. [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( back time ( , mode). mode) or play- [Control for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function.
[Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on without a memory card for more than 5 minutes. • To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn off the camcorder. [Firmware]: You can verify the current version of the camcorder's firmware. This menu option is usually unavailable.
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (in Smart AUTO mode) 1 Control button: Open the FUNC.
Recording Movies (in Flexible Recording mode) Top row of icons during record pause mode g Recording program (0 59, 61) A A Manual exposure (0 68) h j N Autofocus, A MF Manual focus (0 69) k Face detection (0 64) A l White balance (0 71) A q Audio level indicator (0 73) S a Control button: Last function used S ([ZOOM] in this case) s x.v.
Recording Photos (in Flexible Recording mode) d Self timer (0 72) D D Number of available photos f 4, 7 On memory card X or Y f In the built-in / / memory g Displays the aperture (f-stop) and D shutter speed used.
Viewing Photos f Control button: Open the setup F menus (0 131) g Current photo / Total number of F photos h Photo number (0 136) F j Photo jump (0 99) F F Slideshow (0 104) k l Switch to [Photos] index screen F (0 98) Additional Information 145
6 Memory operation N Record, M Record pause, A Playback, C Playback pause, I Fast playback, J Fast reverse playback, G Slow playback, H Slow reverse playback, E Frame advance*, F Frame reverse*. * Available only when dividing scenes. 7 Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. The remaining recording/playback time of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon.
Trouble? Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solutions - please read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter. - A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures. - The battery may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy a new battery pack. Recording Pressing g will not start recording.
After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot. - The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not a malfunction. If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for a short while, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center. Playback Cannot create a story. - A memory can contain a maximum of 98 stories (not including [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot]).
- Music tracks will not play back correctly if the connection was interrupted while transferring the music files from the Camcorder Supplemental Disc. Delete the music tracks and transfer the music files again. - The transfer rate of the memory card used is too slow. Use a recommended memory card (0 33). Cannot divide scenes - You cannot divide scenes recorded or edited using another device. - The memory is full. Delete some recordings (0 54, 100) to free some space.
o appears on the screen - The LOCK switch on the Eye-Fi card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch. - An error occurred when trying to access control data on the Eye-Fi card. Turn the camcorder off then on again. If the icon appears often, there might be a problem with the Eye-Fi card. Contact the card manufacturer’s customer care. Picture and Sound The screen appears too dark. - The LCD screen was dimmed.
Memory Card and Accessories Cannot insert the memory card. - The memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and insert it. Cannot record on the memory card. - The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (0 54, 100) to free some space or replace the memory card. - Initialize the memory card (0 38) when you use it with the camcorder for the first time. - The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch.
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.
List of Messages (in alphabetical order) Accessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory card. - You opened the double memory card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the memory card or the camcorder started accessing the memory card as you opened the double memory card slot cover. Do not remove the memory card until this message disappears. Back up recordings regularly - This message may appear when you turn on the camcorder.
Cannot copy - The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space in the memory. Delete some recordings on the memory card (0 54, 100) or reduce the number of scenes to copy. - The memory already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes). Delete some scenes (0 54) to free some space. Cannot divide the scene. Initialize only using the camcorder. - The scene could not be divided because the camcorder’s internal scene management data log is full.
Cannot play the movies on this memory card - Movies cannot be played back from a 64 MB or smaller memory card. Use a recommended memory card (0 33). Cannot play the movies on this memory card Initialize only using the camcorder - The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this camcorder (0 38). Cannot record - You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded or edited using another device. - There is a problem with the memory.
- You inserted a MultiMedia Card (MMC) into the camcorder. Use a recommended memory card (0 33). - If after the message disappears, 4 / 7 appears in red, perform the following: Turn off the camcorder and remove and reinsert the memory card. If 4 / 7 turns back to green you can resume recording/playback. If the problem persists, save your recordings (0 114) and initialize the memory card (0 38). File name error - The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value.
Memory card is full - The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (0 54, 100) to free some space or replace the memory card. Memory card is write-protected - The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch. Need to recover files from the memory card. Change the position of the LOCK switch on the memory card.
/ / Some scenes could not be converted - Among the scenes selected for conversion to SD there are scenes recorded with another device and then transferred to a memory card connected to the computer. When converting scenes to SD, leave out scenes recorded using another device. - Scenes recorded with another device cannot be converted. Those scenes were not converted but the other scenes selected for conversion were converted.
Too many photos. Disconnect the USB cable. - Disconnect the USB cable. Try using a memory card reader or decrease the number of photos on the memory card to fewer than 2,500 photos (Windows computers), or 1,000 photos (Macintosh computers). - If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen, close it. Disconnect the USB cable, and restore the connection after a short while. Total play time is too long - The story cannot be converted when its total playback time exceeds 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Do’s and Don’ts Handling Precautions Camcorder Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance. • Save your recordings periodically. Make sure to transfer your recordings to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder (0 111) 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 insert the supplied stylus pen into the mouth. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. • Handle the supplied stylus pen with extreme care and keep it out of the reach of children. If mishandled, the stylus pen can present a risk of severe eye injury and even blindness. • Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage. • When mounting the camcorder on a 5.
Long-term storage • Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 °C. • To extend the battery life of the battery pack, discharge it completely before storing it. • Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year. Remaining battery time If the remaining battery time displayed is not correct, charge the battery pack fully.
• Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder. • Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card. • Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasure of the card's content. To write-protect the memory card set the switch to the LOCK position.
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.
When condensation is detected The camcorder automatically shuts off. The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions. As a general rule, wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder. Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
General Information Accessories (Availability differs from area to area) AVCHD discs/ Photo DVDs Computer TV/HDTV Card reader/writer Digital video recorder Computer 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).
playback conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc. / / Using the built-in memory Usage time Recording (maximum) Recording mode MXP FXP XP+ SP LP 85 min. 85 min. 90 min. 90 min. 90 min. Recording (typical)* 50 min. 50 min. 50 min. 50 min. 50 min. Playback 135 min. 140 min. 140 min. 140 min. 145 min. MXP FXP XP+ SP LP 85 min. 85 min. 85 min. 85 min. 85 min.
9 SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.
Specifications LEGRIA HF R28 / LEGRIA HF R27 / LEGRIA HF R26 / LEGRIA HF R206 / LEGRIA HF R205 — Values given are approximate figures. System • Recording System Movies: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif* Ver. 2.2 Image compression: JPEG * This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers.
• Image Sensor 1/4.
• Filter Diameter: 34 mm • Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m*; 1 cm at full wide angle * 40 cm at full-telephoto when tele-macro is on • White Balance Auto white balance, Custom white balance or Preset white balance settings: Daylight, Tungsten • Minimum Illumination 0.
CA-110E Compact Power Adapter • Power supply: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz • Rated output / consumption: 5.3 V DC, 1.5 A / 17 VA (100 V) – 23 VA (240 V) • Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C • Dimensions: 49 x 27 x 79 mm • Weight: 106 g BP-110 Battery Pack • Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System • Rated voltage: 3.7 V DC • Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C • Battery capacity: 1,120 mAh (typical) 3.
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 (WAV) and image files (JPG) are saved in the memory under the following folder structure. / / In the built-in memory: CANON MY_MUSIC MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.WAV MY_PICT MIX_01.JPG to MIX_99.JPG On the memory card: CANON PRIVATE MY_MUSIC MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.
Index 3D Flip View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . 166 Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Audio recording level . . . . . . . . . . .73 Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Automatic backlight correction . . . .69 AV OUT/X terminal . . . . 74, 106, 108 AVCHD specifications . . . . . . . . . . .4 B Deleting Movies . . . . . . . . Photos . . . . . . . . Digital effects . . . . . . Dividing scenes . . . .
LCD touch screen . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26 Low light (recording program) . . . . 60 M Maintenance . . . . . . . . . Manual exposure . . . . . . Manual focus . . . . . . . . Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory card . . . . . . . . . Microphone attenuator . . . . . . . . 165 . . . . . . . . 68 . . . . . . . . 69 . . . . . . . 132 . . . . 33, 163 . . . . . . . 132 N Night scene (recording program) . . 60 Notification sounds . . . . . . . . . . . 139 O Onscreen display selection . . . . . .
W White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Z Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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