Canon XA10 XA10 Instruction Manual
Canon XA10 Manual
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... and be contrary to copyright laws. 2 HD Camcorder, XA10 A systems This device complies with Part ...if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio ... be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success,... -
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... safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder XA10 A and all its accessories. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions....Avoid magnetic or electric fields - Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices ... -
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... sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized ... USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A ... -
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Highlights of the XA10 The Canon XA10 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size ... focus on it (0 53). Furthermore, you can have the camcorder in manual focus but switch to autofocus only... your shots are framed how you want them. Manual controls at your fingertips The focus ring ... -
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... with the desired exposure. Added and improved functionality Other functions include two types of video scopes (0 84), conversion to standard definition (0 139) and Story Creator mode (0 105), which allows you to create engrossing video stories. C Y P O -
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... to an HDTV (0 127) Play video directly from your recorded memory card AVCHD-compatible ...142) to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site. C High Definition... HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 139). * Refer to the instruction manual ... -
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... Parts 15 8 2 Preparations 22 Charging the Battery Pack 22 Preparing the Camcorder 24 Attaching the Microphone Holder ... Menus 32 First Time Settings 34 Setting the Date and Time 34 Changing the Language 34 ...Mode 42 Recording in y (Manual) Mode 46 Quick Start Function 48 Selecting the Video Quality (... -
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... Program 84 Displaying the Waveform Monitor during [y Manual Exposure] Recording Program 84 Displaying ...92 Loading Camera Settings from a Memory Card 92 5 Playback 93 Playing Back Video ...Photos 104 C Y P O 7 External Connections 124 Terminals on the Camcorder 124 Connection Diagrams 125 Playback ... -
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... Web Sites 139 Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the Date Index Screen 139 Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos 141 Converting Scenes ... and Displays 155 Troubleshooting 159 List of Messages 164 Handling Precautions 171 Camcorder 171 Battery Pack 172 ... -
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... Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XA10. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder... (0 159). 11 Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES:... -
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About this Manual indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is not available. For a... when recording movies. j The names of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are indicated within a "button" frame. For example h. The arrow... -
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... Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: 13 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter ...D89 Wireless Controller (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) CTC-100/S Component Cable Red • ...Lens cap Stylus Pen STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs IFC-... -
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...following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM*... Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). Contains the following ... mix function (image mix frames). * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software... -
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...15 19 18 17 16 15 8 9 14 Handle unit front screw (0 24) RESET button (0 162) 2 (camera/play) button (0 31) DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 87)/BATT. INFO (battery info) button (0 158) 5 Double memory card slot cover 6 Memory card slot X (0 37) ... -
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Names of Parts Right side view 1 16 10 9 2 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 XLR terminals for CH1 and CH2 (0 75) Built-in microphone (0 78) MIC terminal (0 73) Grip belt (0 27) USB terminal (0 124, 126, 137) C 5 Y P O 4 3 6 7 8 9 10 HDMI OUT terminal (0 124, 125) REMOTE terminal (0 82) Built-in speaker (0... -
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Names of Parts Front view 6 5 4 3 1 17 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tally lamp (0 153) Instant AF sensor (0 174) Infrared light (0 89) Microphone cable clamp (0 24) Microphone holder unit (0 24) Microphone lock screw (0 24) C Y P O -
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Names of Parts Back view 18 11 10 9 1 2 3 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Viewfinder (0 25) START/STOP button (0 41) Strap mount (0 27) DC IN terminal (0 22) Dioptric adjustment lever (0 25) CUSTOM (customizable) dial (0 90) CUSTOM (customizable) button (0 90) C Y P O 7 6 5 8 9 4 LCD touch screen (0 26,... -
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...19 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Accessory shoe Cold shoe for attaching accessories such as the optional VL-10Li II Battery Video Light. C Y P O 6 5 START/STOP button (0 41) START/STOP lock ( ) lever (0 47) Mode switch (0 31) Eye cup POWER button ... -
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Names of Parts Bottom view 20 1 1 2 3 Serial number BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 23) Tripod socket (0 29) C Y P O 3 2 -
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Names of Parts Wireless Controller WL-D89 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 START/STOP button (0 41) b (index selection) button (0 97) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode. MENU button (0 33, 146) DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 ... -
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...fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing ...and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and .... • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 161). ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator... -
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... it out. 23 BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder before connecting... equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive... restoring the power supply. • If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power... -
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...Camcorder This section covers the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the handle unit and lens... and straps, be careful not to drop the camcorder. 24 Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit... rear screws with a coin or similar object. • The camcorder is functional even if you remove... -
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Preparing the Camcorder Attaching the Lens Hood Attach the lens hood to protect the lens and ...recording. 1 Pull out the viewfinder. 2 Press x to turn on the camcorder. 3 Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustment ...use if you flip back the outer edge of the eye cup toward the camcorder body.... -
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... sure you keep the eye cup attached when using the camcorder. • For details about how to take care of the viewfinder, refer to Handling... include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer. - To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller from the front. 180° C... -
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... 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 ... NOTES • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD... -
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Preparing the Camcorder Attaching an optional wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on ...First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab ... and pull out the battery holder. 2 Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing ... -
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... wireless controller, the camcorder's tally lamp will illuminate. 29 NOTES • When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can only be operated at very close range, replace the battery. • The wireless controller may not work properly when the ... -
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... screen, to select a setting from the menus, to select the subject whom the camcorder will recognize as the main subject of the scene, etc. Drag While ... force or forcefully scratching the touch screen. - Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen's ... -
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... if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. Enjoy full access to menus, settings ... the camera/play button S 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 ... -
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Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Menus Many of the camcorder's functions can be adjusted from the FUNC. panel and the setup ... function Edit Panel Operating modes: Touch [Edit] to display a panel showing available operations (copying, deleting, etc.), and then touch the operation you ... -
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Basic Operation of the Camcorder Setup Menus Operating modes: * * In mode setup menus cannot be accessed and most menu settings will be ... the setting you want to change into the orange selection bar. • Menu items not available appear grayed out. • You can touch any menu item on the screen to ... -
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... close the setup screen. NOTES • You can adjust the date and time later... the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date... again. C Y P O Changing the Language The default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one... -
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First Time Settings Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Time Zone/DST] screen. [FUNC.] [MENU] 6 [Time Zone/DST] • Touching [FUNC.] is necessary only when performing the procedure in a recording mode. ... -
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...a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder You can use the following types of ... You can use SDXC memory cards with this camcorder. When using memory cards with other devices, such... Windows XP Mac OS X Compatible Compatible (requires Service Pack 1 or later) Compatible (requires ... -
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... Eye-Fi Cards This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including ... memory card Push the memory card once to release it. When the memory card springs out, pull ... facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memory card as described ... -
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... the memory, you can check the approximate available recording time/number of photos, based on...: C Y P O 1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into the card slot of the memory ... option and then touch [a]. • The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined ... -
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... into memory card slot X. • There will be a momentary stop in the scene at the point where the camcorder switches from one memory to another. • Any of the following actions will deactivate the relay recording function: - Turning off the camcorder. - Opening the double memory card slot cover. - ... -
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...adapter. • Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed. 2 Open the initialization screen for the desired...: Use the supplied PIXELA's software. For details, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA's software. - Mac OS ... -
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...POINTS TO CHECK • Before you begin recording, make a test recording first to check that the camcorder is operating correctly. 41 Preparing to Record 1 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (0 22). 2 Turn on the camcorder. 3 Select the memory... -
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...you use mode to shoot video and take photos, the camcorder will automatically adjust various ...Set the mode switch to . 42 2 Turn on the camcorder. To record video Press g to begin recording. • Press ... have finished recording 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. C Y P O 1 Make sure... -
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.... - Story Creator (0 105) to transform your movies into compelling video stories by following simple scripts for various scenarios. - ..., image mix and more. About the Smart AUTO function In mode, the camcorder will automatically detect certain characteristics of the subject, background, lighting ... -
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...not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder's operating ...132), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss ...card slot Y will be uploaded automatically after setting the camcorder to playback mode, if you are within... -
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... shut off automatically to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any operation for 5 minutes. Press x to turn on the camcorder. • When recording in bright places, it may be difficult to ... Lens], [Camcorder Shake Indicator], [IR Light], [IR Rec Color]. - 8 menu: [Video ... -
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...Manual mode), you can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of...Recorded You can review the last 4 seconds of the last scene recorded with the camcorder without switching to playback mode. While reviewing the latest scene, the picture will... -
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... recordings regularly (0 132), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data... 6 [Power Saving Mode] [Auto Power Off] is set to [A On], the camcorder will shut off automatically to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is left ... -
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... Function When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder enters the standby mode. In standby ... when recording, saving energy when you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD ... also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is too low. Check that the ON/OFF... -
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Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The camcorder offers 5 recording modes. Changing the recording ... 3 A single scene can be recorded continuously for 12 hours; at that point, the camcorder will stop for about 3 seconds before resuming recording. -
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... frame rate will achieve the same cinematic look as [E PF24], the difference being that video is recorded as true 24p. * Recorded as 60i. NOTES • Movies... 24P] frame rate cannot be converted to standard definition using the camcorder. If you want to upload your movies to video sharing Web sites, ... -
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...adjust the focus manually and use the peaking function to assist you or you can let the camcorder focus for you by using autofocus. With autofocus, you ...automatically. You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as necessary. 4 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus... -
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Focus Adjustment Focus Preset When focusing manually, you can set a preset position for the focus in ... & white picture will not appear in your recordings. C Y P O Autofocus When autofocus is activated, the camcorder continuously adjusts the focus on the subject in the center of the screen. The ... -
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... can turn the manual ring to focus manually. When you stop turning the ring, the camcorder returns to autofocus. This is useful in situations such ... subject on the other side of a window. • When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder closes down the aperture. This may cause the picture to ... -
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... is more than one person in the picture, the camcorder will automatically select one person it determines ... by a white face detection frame and the camcorder will optimize the settings for that person. Other faces ... is detected and use manual focus for all other scenes. The camcorder will also adjust ... -
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... & Track When recording a group of people using face detection, the camcorder will automatically detect one person as the main subject. You can...subject in the vicinity that shares similar characteristics to the selected subject, the camcorder may start tracking the incorrect subject. Touch the screen... -
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...zoom in and out: using the zoom lever on the camcorder, using the zoom rocker on the handle, using ...zoom* (40x or 200x) with the 7 [Digital Zoom] setting. This camcorder also features a digital tele-converter,... on the screen digitally. * Digital zoom is not available in and modes. 56 Using the Zoom ... -
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...is too fast (approximately 2 seconds end-to-end), the camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming. To set the handle zoom rocker's and ... too fast (approximately 2 seconds end-to-end), the camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming. ... -
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Zooming Using the Touch Screen's Zoom Controls 1 Display the zoom controls on the touch screen. [FUNC.] [ZOOM] • The zoom controls appear on the left side of the screen. 2 Touch the zoom controls to operate the zoom. 58 • Touch anywhere within the Q area to zoom out or anywhere within the... -
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...Digital Tele-Converter Using the digital tele-converter, you can digitally increase the focal length of the camcorder by a factor of approx. 2 and record the enlarged image at full HD resolution. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Digital Zoom]... -
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.... • appears in yellow, while Powered IS is activated. The degree of camcorder shake will be indicated by the icon itself ( ), but you can ...press or toggle on/off) with the 6 [POWERED IS Button] setting. • Powered IS is available even when [Image Stabilizer] is set to [ C Y P O Off]. NOTES •... -
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...Control (AGC) Limit When recording in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to get ...gain values may result in more noticeable video noise. You can select the AGC ...than the Special Scene recording programs and [y Manual Exposure]. 1 Open the AGC limit adjustment ... -
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... Exposure Recording Programs With the automatic exposure (AE) recording programs, the camcorder will adjust the shutter speed and/or aperture value to obtain the ... along the dial. Options ( Default value) [A Programmed AE] The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain ... -
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... to 1/100. • [C Aperture-Pri. AE]: The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position. • When setting a ... speed cannot be changed. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. • If you set 6 [Custom Key/Dial] to... -
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...). In such cases, adjusting the exposure will correct this. This camcorder features a dedicated recording program, [y Manual Exposure], for adjusting the exposure ... gain to achieve the desired exposure. Operating modes: 1 Activate the [y Manual Exposure] recording program. [FUNC.] [Rec. Programs] [y... -
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... overexposed, so you can correct the exposure appropriately. The camcorder offers two levels of zebra pattern: With 100... your recordings. 65 Exposure Compensation When you use a recording program other than [y Manual Exposure], the camcorder will adjust the exposure automatically. However, you can... -
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...be correctly exposed. You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary. Depending on the subject, you may want to use ... and the adjustment value is set at ±0. • Touch [y] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure. 66 3 Touch [y] or [A] or drag your finger along ... -
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...Set WB]. When the adjustment is completed, g stops flashing and disappears. The camcorder will retain the custom white balance even if you turn it off. Options ( Default value) [Y Automatic] The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors. [a Daylight]... -
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White Balance NOTES • When you select a custom white balance: - Set 7 [Digital Zoom] to [B Off]. - Reset the white balance when you change locations or the lighting or other conditions change. - Depending on the light source, g may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with [Y ... -
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.... [FUNC.] [Rec. Programs] [F Portrait] 69 2 Touch the desired recording program and then touch [a]. Options ( [FPortrait] Default value) 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 ... -
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... White points may appear on the screen. - Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod. C Y P O -
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... of the image. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs. • Image effects are not available in infrared mode. 71 1 Open the image effects screen. [FUNC.] [Image Effects] 2 Touch [ON] and then touch [Color Depth], [Sharpness], ... -
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...on the screen. Photos: In record pause mode, touch [PHOTO]. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown ... or touching [PHOTO] (on the screen), when recording photos. - Turning off the camcorder. - Changing the camcorder's operating mode. - Closing the LCD panel ... -
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... connected to the MIC terminal. You can use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply. You can ...to the MIC terminal while the audio input switch is set to INT, the camcorder will switch automatically from the built-in microphone to the external microphone. Audio input ... -
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...to the subject. • For details about using the WM-V1, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the microphone. 74 To use commercially available... is smaller than ∅ 9.5 mm. • When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, 7 [Wind Screen] will automatically be set to [B Off Z]. ... -
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... 75 Selecting the Recording Channel You can select to which channel the camcorder will record audio. 1 Open the [XLR Rec Channel] screen. [FUNC.] [... channel to ON. IMPORTANT • When connecting a microphone or device that does not support phantom power, make sure to set the XLR terminal switch to ... -
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... external audio. • Touch [z Automatic] to return the camcorder to automatic audio recording levels. Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Current ... audio level indicator will be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the audio recording level. You can ... -
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..., activate the microphone attenuator with the ATT switches. For a microphone connected to the MIC terminal, adjust the audio recording level manually. • We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated.... -
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...] 2 Touch the desired option and then touch [a]. Options ( Default value) [ Monaural] Mono recording that emphasizes sound coming from the front of the camcorder. [ Normal] Standard stereo recording; a middle point between the [Wide] and [Monaural] settings in reach. [ Wide] Stereo recording of ... -
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... targeting the high- or lowfrequency range. The audio equalizer settings are only available when recording sound using the builtin microphone. Operating modes: 1 Open ... MF Range] Best for recording human voices and dialog. Boost HF+LF Range] Best, for example, for recording live music and clearly ... -
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... adjust the mix balance for original sound effects. The external audio input can be from the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, a commercially available external microphone or from an external audio player (analog Line In). Operating modes: 80 1 Connect the external source to the MIC terminal. 2 ... -
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... to the AV OUT/X terminal, which is used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. Before connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change the ...] in a playback mode, the function of the AV OUT/X terminal will return automatically to AV output when you turn off the camcorder. -
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...: 82 Connect the optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller to the REMOTE terminal on the camcorder. For details about using the zoom remote controller, refer to the instruction manual of the ZR-2000 or ZR-1000. Functions Available with the ... -
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Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal You can have the camcorder output and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Color Bars & Test Tone] screen. [FUNC.] [MENU] 8 [Color Bars & Test Tone] 2 Touch the desired option* and ... -
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... Scopes Video Scopes The camcorder can display a simplified waveform monitor. It can also ... an edge monitor* to help you focus. The video scopes appear only on the LCD screen.... Exposure] screen. [FUNC.] [Rec. Programs] [y Manual Exposure] 2 Touch [ ] (waveform monitor). C Y P O • The waveform ... -
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..., you can set an assignable button to [Z Video Snapshot] (0 91). Skip to step 3. 2 Touch ... [B Off] to return to normal video recording mode. 3 Press g. • The camcorder records for a few seconds ... will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released. NOTES • Changing the camcorder's... -
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.... - Changing the position of the mode switch. - Pressing S. - Activating video snapshot. - Setting the camcorder to standby mode. - Touching any of the following ... panel: [MENU], [Rec. Programs], [White Balance], [AGC Limit], [Image Stabilizer], [Faders], [Decoration] or [Review Recording]. C Y P O -
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...([FUNC.], [PHOTO], etc.) and onscreen displays that were turned on manually (for example, onscreen markers or the audio level meter). 2 Touch 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... -
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Faders Faders The camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to fade-in or fade-out scenes. You have the option ... cinema-look filter in mode. - When recording scenes with decorations. - When recording video snapshot scenes. - While pre-recording is activated. ... -
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... to Normal AF. However, you can change the focus mode to manual focus. - AGC limit, white balance, image effects, exposure, ... mode, do not point the lens at strong sources of light or heat. The camcorder's sensitivity to such sources is much higher than when shooting video normally. If there are such... -
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... CUSTOM dial. Options [o Tv/Av] ( Default value) [ Manual Exposure] When you set the recording program to [y Manual Exposure], press f to toggle between the aperture value, shutter speed and gain. ... you set [P AGC Limit] in the FUNC. panel to [y Manual], you can adjust the AGC limit with ... -
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Assignable Buttons Assignable Buttons The camcorder conveniently features 2 buttons to which you can ... Activates Story Creator mode (0 105). [Z Video Snapshot] Turns video snapshot on/off (0 85). ...Switches between autofocus and manual focus (0 51). This option is available only for assignable button ... -
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...card. 4 Touch [OK] and then touch [a]. Loading Camera Settings from a Memory Card 1 Insert a memory card with ... can load settings from other Canon XA10 and VIXIA HF G10 camcorders. Loading menu settings will replace all the menu settings currently in the camcorder that are common to both types of ... -
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5 Playback Playback Playing Back Video Playing Back Video Operating modes: 1 Press S. ...between shooting and playback mode. 93 2 Open the date index screen, if it is not displayed. [b]... show 6 scenes per page. C Y P O AMemory being read. BRecording date. CDivision line between recording dates.... -
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Playing Back Video 4 Touch the desired scene to play it back. • Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene in the index screen. • Touch the screen to display the playback controls. During playback, the playback controls will disappear automatically ... -
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...Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode....O NOTES • You can turn off the recording date and time display or change the information ..., you may notice some anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture. ... -
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Playing Back Video 3D Flip View Touch [ ] in the date index screen to switch to 3D ... and down to browse through the scenes recorded in the displayed date. DDrag your finger right to go to ... scene / Total number of scenes recorded on the selected date. GTouch the scene in the front to play it back. C... -
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...). NOTES • Fast/slow playback modes are not available for scenes converted to standard definition. Scenes in ...normal speed. C Y P O Two playback modes: the date index screen vs. the gallery In the date index screen you... you can find your scenes grouped as video stories. If you record movies using... -
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...4 Touch [Yes]. • The scene is deleted. 5 Touch [OK]. Deleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen 1 Open the... screen. • To delete all the scenes recorded on a specific date, drag your finger left/right ... selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK]. Options [date] Delete all the scenes recorded ... -
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Deleting Scenes and Stories Deleting a Single Scene from a Story 1 Open the list of scenes of the story that contains the scene you want to delete. [b] [ 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 ... -
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... contains. The two preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot], cannot be deleted. 1 Open the gallery. ... not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder's operating ... movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize ... -
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... any special playback modes (fast playback, frame reverse/advance) as necessary to locate the desired point. 5 Divide the scene. [A Divide] [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 ... -
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...fixed time intervals ranging from 6 seconds to 6 minutes. Operating modes: 102 1 Open the date index screen. 2 Open the scene's [Timeline] screen. [c] Desired scene • ... the next 5 frames. DScene's recording mode and length. ERecording date and time. FDrag your finger right along the ruler to ... -
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...capture the video snapshot scene. 2 Press g to capture the video snapshot scene. • The camcorder captures the video snapshot scene for about 4 ...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... -
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Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie Capturing Photos You can capture... photo capture settings 104 1 Open the [Photo Capture from Video] screen. [MENU] 8 [Photo Capture ... 142). NOTES The data code of the photos will reflect the date and time of recording of the original scene. ... -
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... Style Using Story Creator to Create Video Stories Story Creator is a helpful function... in a number of situations. With Story Creator, creating a video story with a structured yet interested storyline... [Yes]. • A new story will be created and the camcorder will enter record pause mode. The selected... -
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....] and then touch [ 2 Touch [Yes]. 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 8 [Video Snapshot Length] setting. • During Story Creator mode, ... -
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Using Story Creator to Create Video Stories Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story 1 Start Story Creator mode....down to select a category and touch the orange frame on the right (number of scenes). • The camcorder will enter record pause mode and the selected story scene category will... -
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... Cinema-Look Filters CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters In mode, the camcorder will adjust the frame rate and several other picture-related settings to ...cinematic look. In this mode you can also use a variety of professional cinemalook filters to create unique movies with a distinctive appearance. ... -
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CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters Options ( Default value) The camcorder offers 9 cinema-look filters. Select the desired filter while ... (onscreen guidance) NOTES 109 • Photos cannot be recorded while the camcorder is set to mode. • When recording in mode, the 8 [Frame Rate] setting will ... -
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Adding Decorations Adding Decorations Using the decoration function, you can add various graphical elements to the picture, such as stamps, watermarks, the date/time, and even your own freehand drawings. Freehand drawings can help emphasize a portion of the picture to attract viewers' attention. ... -
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...stamps to add to your decoration. E[ Captions] Add the date, date and time, story title ...using image mix. G[C]* In recording mode: pause the live video. Touch [C] again to restore the live ...all of the canvas. Touch [ ] to restore the toolbar. * Not available in mode. C Y P O To use [Pens and Stamps... -
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... location. To use [Captions] 1 Touch [ ]. • The [Captions] screen will appear. 2 Touch [Date] or [Time]. • When recording a scene using Story Creator, you can also select... the screen to read image mix frames saved on a different memory. 3 Touch [f] to mix the selected frame with the live video. -
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... or green area, which will be replaced by the live video using Chroma Key mixing. Refer .... The image files are in the [MY_PICT] folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc. Example of an image used ... Blue/Green area that will be replaced by the live video To use the Chroma Key function 1 Open... -
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Adding Decorations Decorating Scenes during Playback Operating modes: 1 Play back the scene you want to decorate. 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls. 3 Touch [ ] to open the decoration screen. 4 Decorate the scene using the tools from the toolbar as explained in the previous ... -
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...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...turn the story scene display off. • Playback controls are the same as when playing back scenes from the date index screen (0 94). -
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... 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. 116 C Y P O -
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Rating Scenes Rating Scenes You can rate story scenes immediately after recording them (0 43) 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. Operating modes: 117 Rating Scenes from the List of ... -
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...: 118 Using One of the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music The supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc contains 3 music tracks you can use as background ... to the memory card in advance. See the NOTES section (0 120). 1 Open the gallery or date index screen. [b] [MENU] [ Gallery] or [1 Date] y [... -
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... above the mini-stereo plug is smaller than ∅ 9.5 mm. 1 Open the gallery or date index screen. [b] [MENU] [ Gallery] or [1 Date] ... in the correct range, stop the music playback and touch [a] on the camcorder. • Touch [External Player Link] to link the video playback to the start/end of the music... -
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... songs and music tracks in your video creations, remember that music under copyright ... it is initialized.) To transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card: - Windows ... back with background music. • In some cases, the video playback may not be correctly linked... -
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... story scene category that contains no other scenes. **When copying a scene, you can touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. 6 Touch [OK] and then touch [f]. NOTES • You cannot copy or move scenes to the two preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot]. C Y P O -
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Selecting a Story's Thumbnail Image 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 ... -
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...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 ... 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... -
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Terminals on the Camcorder External Connections 7 External Connections Terminals on the Camcorder 1 COMPONENT OUT Terminal* 124 Access: Open the LCD panel ... speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder. Adjust the volume on the connected TV. 3 HDMI ... -
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... input terminal. If your HDTV supports HDMI-CEC or 1080p input, you.... - Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors. - Depending on the HDTV, correct... (HDTV) with component video input terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder: -6 [AV/Headphones... -
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...TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder: -y [TV Type]...126 Yellow White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Red Connection D USB... cases. - To write back scenes recorded with this camcorder that were previously saved on a computer. - To transfer ... -
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...• On the TV, select as the video input the same terminal to which you connected the camcorder. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV. ...the TV set will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it is compatible with the Video ID-1 system. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV ... -
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Viewing Photos Photos 8 Photos Viewing Photos Operating modes: 128 1 Press S. 2 Open the [Photos] index screen, if it is not displayed. [b] [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 ... -
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... slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. • The following image files may not be displayed correctly. - Images not recorded with this camcorder. - Images edited on a computer. - Images whose file names have been ... -
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... all the desired photos, touch [OK]. Options [Select] Select individual photos to delete. [All Photos] Delete all the photos. IMPORTANT • Be careful when deleting photos. Deleted photos cannot be recovered. • Photos that were protected with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder. -
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Slideshow Slideshow You can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Photos] index screen. [b] [Photos] 2 Select the background music to use during the photo slideshow. • Music tracks: Steps 2 - 3 (0 118). External audio: Steps 2 - 4 (0 119). ... -
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...before using an Eye-Fi card. Copying Scenes from the Date Index Screen Operating modes: 1 Open the ...memory card X). • To copy all the scenes recorded on a specific date, drag your finger left/right until... selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK]. Options [date] Copy all the scenes recorded on... -
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Copying Recordings to a Memory Card Copying Scenes from a Story by Rating 1 Open the gallery and bring the desired story to the front. [b] [ Gallery] Desired story • Check that you have selected the f tab (built-in memory) or 4 tab (memory card X). 2 Open the [Play by Rating] screen. [Story ... -
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... to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. • When copying photos onto an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot Y, photos will be uploaded ... -
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... the camcorder is connected to the computer while it is powered only by the battery pack, previously saved video ... the software, click [Help] to open the Software Guide (PDF file). Saving Photos (Windows... save your photos simply by connecting the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable... -
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... will appear as a new device (or drive), for example, [Canon XA10]. Use the program of your choice ...USB cable. - Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer. - Do not change the camcorderମ. the originals. 136 C Y P O NOTES • Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual. • If you connect... -
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... and other AVCHD-compatible digital video recorders using the supplied USB cable... adapter. 2 Open the date index screen or gallery. 3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder... used so be sure to refer to the instruction manual of the digital video recorder. C Y P O In Standard Definition... -
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... and pause the playback shortly just before the desired scene. 4 Camcorder: Resume playback. • By default, onscreen displays will be embedded in the output video signal. You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing h (0 87). 5 External ... -
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... them into standard-definition scenes in the camcorder. If you are using an Eye-Fi ... touch [OK] if you agree. C Y P O 5 Review the conversion settings and touch [Next... will appear. • Connect the camcorder to the computer at this point (0 141) to continue uploading the converted videos to the Web ... -
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Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites To select individual scenes (step 4) 1 Touch on the... 5) Using a higher bit rate will result in better video quality for the converted scenes, while a lower bit rate... are converting a long scene, you can have the camcorder divide it into 10-minute SD movies ... -
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... to the Computer and Uploading your Videos 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB ... the software, click [Help] to open the Software Guide (PDF file). 141 IMPORTANT • While... will need to upload the SD movies manually when you connect the camcorder to the computer. First, open... -
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... upload the converted SD movies to your favorite video sharing Web site. You will need to...all the required configuration setup in advance. Refer to the instruction manual of the Eye-Fi card. Please ...] is set to [B Off] h Wireless upload stopped by the camcorder (0 163) o Error reading from the Eye-Fi ... -
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..., the wireless upload may fail and the video files will be registered as incomplete uploads. • About power... the power of the battery pack faster than usual. We recommend powering the camcorder using... flash from time to time. • Wireless communication is available only in playback mode. Any wireless... -
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... Lists 144 Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select ...], [ Color Temperature], [ Set 1], [ Set 2] [z Automatic], [y Manual] Setting options/Function AUTO y CINEMA ...) and [PHOTO] control (for photos)1 [z Automatic], [y Manual] [Audio Level Indicator]: Toggle on or off... -
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... (image mix): Toggle on or off, [C] (pause live video) - - 105 [ Story Creator] Story themes, [... Pre REC]1 [ Review Recording]1 1 2 3 85 86 46 145 Option not available in mode. ... List] screen - Playback Pause - 0 132 - 139 , [Select], [All Scenes] - [This Scene] 98 101... -
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... card Y (7 tab). Operation not available for the two preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot]. Edit Panel [Copy (f97)]* [Copy (497... 0 133 Control Button * Operation not available for recordings on memory card Y (7 tab). Setup Menus 7 Camera Setup Menu item [... -
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... Filter], Boost MF Range], [ Boost HF+LF Range] Monaural], [ CH1], [ CH1... indicates the zoom. • When [G 40x] or [H 200x] is selected, the camcorder will switch automatically to digital zoom when you... during the [C Aperture-Pri. AE] and [y Manual Exposure] recording programs. When set to [O Automatic... -
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... 148 [Conversion Lens]: When you attach to the camcorder the optional TL-H58 Tele-converter... when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using an optional HDMI cable. [Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene or photo was recorded. [L Camera Data]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and... -
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...]: When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the supplied STV-250N Stereo Video Cable,... is set to [F Normal TV], during the playback of video originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16...]1 [Photo Numbering]3 1 2 3 [a Reset], [b Continuous] Option available only for recording movies. Can be set... -
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... movie recording time and available number of photos are approximate and based on the recording ...closer to real life. • Use this function to record video only when you intend to play back... from the number following that of the last photo recorded with the camcorder. • If the memory card you insert... -
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... and Hold], [y Toggle On/Off] [o Tv/Av], [ Manual Exposure], [P AGC Limit], [e Exposure], [B Off] [...BLC Always On], [ Face Only AF], [ Story Creator], [Z Video Snapshot], [m WB Priority], [Y IR Light], ... Always On], [ Face Only AF], [ Story Creator], [Z Video Snapshot], [m WB Priority], [Y IR Light], ... -
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... clock) or off (12-hour clock) - 1 y CINEMA 1 2 0 34 [Battery Info] - - - 152 [Control for HDMI] [HDMI 1080p Output]1 [... 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. • ... -
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... is in standby mode, the wireless controller is being operated, the battery level is low or the memory is full. When set to... for 5 minutes. • Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto Power Off] ..., if the camcorder is set on a fixed position and you want to keep recording video ... -
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...If set to [A On], when the camcorder is connected to a compatible HDTV using an optional HDMI cable, the video input ... to use for the focusing distance display during manual focus. [Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode ..., press any button or turn off the camcorder. [Firmware]: You can verify the current... -
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...Control button [ ]: Return to the list of story scenes (0 106) C Y P O 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Memory operation (0 158) Image stabilizer (0 60) Remaining battery time (0 158) Zoom (0 58) Recording mode (0 49) Current story scene (category) (0 106) Recommended scene length (0 106) Decoration (0 110) -
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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays , Recording Movies y Manual mode CINEMA mode 22 23 24 7 25 8 ... (0 65) 17 AGC limit (0 61); Gain (during the [y Manual Exposure] recording program) (0 64) 18 Instant AF/ Medium AF/ N Normal AF (0 146), MF Manual focus (0 51) 19 Face detection (0 53) 20 White ... -
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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Playing Movies (during playback) 11 7 51 52 9 23 53 54 50 55 56 14 157 50 Playback control buttons (0 94) 51 External audio input (0 119) 52 Eye-Fi wireless communication (0 142) 53 Scene number Viewing Photos 57 58 54 Audio output channel (0 153) 55 Data ... -
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... displayed, in minutes, next to the icon. • When is displayed in red, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. • When you attach an empty... turn off without displaying . • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may... -
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... 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 ... use with this camcorder, there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack. Consult a Canon Service Center. A noise can be heard ... -
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...short while, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center. Cannot create ...and initialize the memory (0 40). Cannot capture a video snapshot scene from a movie. - You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded or edited using another device. - The memory ... -
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...battery pack. appears on the screen. - The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining ... card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card.... because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon Service Center.... -
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Troubleshooting 162 The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes very slowly ( one flash at ...it after a short time. If the problem still persists, remove the battery pack and disconnect all ...€™s settings to default values. Video noise appears on screen. - Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices ... -
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... levels. Adjust the audio recording level manually (0 76). There are brief stops in the sound.... - If the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder, disconnect it. - The AV terminal...-V1 Wireless Microphone is attached to the camcorder. Set the camcorder to playback mode or remove the WM... -
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Troubleshooting Connections with External Devices Video noise appears on the TV screen. - When using the camcorder ... the HDMI cable and turn off the camcorder and the TV. After a short while ... differs depending on the type of TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV. The computer does ... -
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...camcorder, there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack. Consult a Canon Service Center. Cannot ... of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card. Delete some... divide the scene. Initialize only using the camcorder. - The scene could not be divided because... -
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... in the built-in memory Initialize only using the camcorder - The camcorder's built-in memory was initialized using a ... video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded or edited using another device. - There is a problem ... often without apparent reason, contact a Canon Service Center. Cannot record Cannot ... -
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Troubleshooting Cannot save the canvas - Cannot save your [Pens and Stamps] drawings on ... not available in mode. Change the camcorder to or mode. Change the battery pack - Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or ... you can resume recording/playback. If the problem persists, save your recordings (0 135) ... -
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Troubleshooting File name error - The folder and file numbers have reached their ... it (0 40). Initialize only using the camcorder - There is a problem with the file system that prevents accessing the...card contains scenes recorded using a video configuration that is not supported (PAL or SECAM). Play ... -
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Troubleshooting Number of stories already at maximum - The gallery already contains the maximum number of stories (98 user-created stories in ... copied. - Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied to memory card Y. To record video on this memory card, it is recommended to use... -
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Troubleshooting Too many photos. Disconnect the USB cable. - Disconnect the USB cable. Try ... You transferred data to the camcorder recorded using a video configuration that is not supported (PAL or SECAM).... of the movies in the selected memory card is not supported. The movies can be played back but ... -
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... recordings to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder (0 132) and save them on ... memory. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss. • Do not carry the camcorder by... additional protective layer. • Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the... -
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... fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C... If you attach to the camcorder battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs, will appear ...memory card defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon shall not be liable for lost or corrupted ... -
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... Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time ... may cause internal injuries. • Keep the battery out of the reach of children. • Do not ... contact. • For California, USA only: The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate Material - special... -
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... it with a soft dry cloth. Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold ... C Y P O 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... -
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Maintenance/Others 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 ... 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use.... -
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... area to area) The following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder. Select accessories are described in more detail in... BP-809(B), BP-809(S), BP-819, BP-827 Battery Pack CG-800 Battery... Filter 58 mm VL-10Li II Battery Video Light ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller HTC-100 HDMI Cable ... -
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... Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder ...BP-827. * Please note that the shape/color of this battery does not match the external design ...recording or playback conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold ... -
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Accessories Using the built-in memory Battery pack Recording mode MXP FXP BP-808 BP-809 XP+ SP LP MXP FXP BP-819 XP+ SP LP MXP ... min. 315 min. 455 min. 465 min. 475 min. 475 min. 480 min. 178 Using a memory card Battery pack Recording mode MXP FXP BP-808 BP-809 XP+ SP LP MXP FXP BP-819 XP+ SP LP ... -
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... Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.5. • The image stabilizer is not as ... lighting conditions. VL-10Li II Battery Video Light This video light enables you to... SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of... -
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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. 180 C Y P O -
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... CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-808 Battery Pack WL-D89 Wireless Controller STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 8468A002AA 2740B002AA D83-0790-000 ... (D82-0590-002) 181 Optional Accessories BP-809 Battery Pack BP-819 Battery ...ND8L Filter 58 mm VL-10Li II Battery Video Light WM-V1 Wireless Microphone ... -
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Specifications Specifications XA10 - Values given are approximate figures. 182 System • Recording System Movies: AVCHD ... 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 (... -
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...Image Stabilization: Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer • Size of Video Recordings MXP, FXP mode: 1920 x ... purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output) Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω unbalanced Audio: -10 dBV...(balanced) Sensitivity: For microphone input: -60 dBu (manual volume center, full scale -18 dB... -
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...Power/Others • Power supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)...): 130 x 177 x 205 mm (5.1 x 7.0 x 8.0 in.) • Weight (camcorder body only): 775 g (1.7 lb) 184 ... • Operating temperature : 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) • Battery capacity: 890 mAh (typical); 6.3 Wh... -
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Specifications About the music files The specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder are as follows. Audio encoding: Linear PCM Audio sampling: 48 ...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 ... -
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... ...69 Built-in backup battery ...173 C Camcorder supplemental disc ...14 Capturing photos/video snapshot scenes from ... I Gallery ...97, 115 Handle Unit ...24 HD to SD conversion ...139, 141 HDMI OUT ...(recording program) ...69 D Data code ...87, 148 Date and time ...34 Decoration ...110 Deleting ... -
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... Microphone directionality ...78 Mode switch ...31 Reviewing recordings ...46 S Saving recordings Transferring to ... Touch screen operations ...30 Tripod ...29 Troubleshooting ...159 Tv (recording program) ...62 Q... ...82 Resetting all camcorder settings ...162 Uploading movies to video sharing Web ... -
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W Waveform monitor ...84 White balance ...67 Wide angle ...56 Wind screen ...148 Wireless controller ...24 Z Zebra pattern ...65 Zoom ...56 Digital zoom ...147 Soft zoom control ...58 Zoom speed level ...56 188 X XLR terminals ...74 C Y P O -
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...Canon USA") with respect to Canon Digital Video Products (the "Products")* purchased in the United States. Warranty ... as follows: Internet support at www.usa.canon.com/support (E-mail support also available) Telephone ...does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), video cassette tape, head cleanings, nor ... -
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... upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for these Products to a Canon Service Facility ...ca/english/cs (E-mail support also available) Internet support for French at www.canon.ca/francais/cs (E-mail support also available) Telephone assistance from a Canon Canada Customer Care ... -
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...❖ If you have any questions, call the Canon U.S.A. Information Center toll-free at 1-800-828... 2428 3963 CENTRO Y SURAMÉRICA ASIA C Y P O For support concerning the supplied PIXELA's software, please call PIXELA customer support (details in the Installation Guide for PIXELA's software). Pour le...