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• If the device type selection screen appears, select [Computer/Printer] and press . • The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the button lights up. FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER RUNNING WINDOWS Windows users only: The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you also need to select the CameraWindow auto-launch setting. DVSD Refer to Starting CameraWindow. IMPORTANT • While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer. - Do not change the position of the mode dial. • Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of your computer. • If you wish to use the image files on your computer, make copies of them first. Use the copied files, retaining the originals. • During the following operations, even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized. - Deleting all photos - Removing all transfer orders - Removing all print orders NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the computer's instruction manual. • Users of 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. • If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can set or [USB Connection Type] to [ Computer/Printer] ( 95) so the selection screen does not appear every time you connect the camcorder to a computer. • Depending on the number of photos on the memory card (Windows: 1,800 photos or more; Macintosh: 1,000 photos or more), you may not be able to transfer photos to a computer. Try using a card reader. 87

Section	Page
Introduction	2
Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder	6
Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive	8
About this Manual	14
Getting to Know the Camcorder	16
Supplied Accessories	16
Components Guide	17
Wireless Controller WL-D88	19
Screen Displays	20
Preparations	23
Getting Started	23
Charging the Battery Pack	23
Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories	24
Accessories	25
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen	26
Rotating the LCD Panel	26
LCD Backlight	26
Basic Operation of the Camcorder	27
The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording	27
Joystick and Joystick Guide	28
Using the Menus	28
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option	28
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus	29
First Time Settings	30
Setting the Date and Time	30
Changing the Language	30
Changing the Time Zone	31
Using a Memory Card	31
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder	31
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card	32
Selecting the Recording Media	33
Initializing the Hard Disk or Memory Card	33
Video	34
Basic Recording	34
Shooting Video	34
Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)	35
Zooming	36
12x Optical Zoom	36
Quick Start Function	37
Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded	37
Deleting a Scene After Recording It	38
Basic Playback	38
Playing Back the Video	38
Special playback modes	39
Changing the Index Screen Selection	40
Selecting the Media for Playback	40
Changing the Number of Items in the Index Screen	41
Selecting Scenes by Recording Date	41
Selecting from the List of Recordings	41
Selecting from the Calendar Screen	41
Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline	42
Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen	43
Deleting Scenes	44
Advanced Functions	45
Special Scene Recording Programs	45
Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture	46
Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings	47
Self Timer	48
Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction	48
Manual Exposure Adjustment	48
Automatic Backlight Correction	49
Manual Focus Adjustment	49
Infinity Focus	50
White Balance	50
Image Effects	51
Digital Effects	52
Setting	52
Applying	52
On-Screen Displays and Data Code	53
Audio Recording Level	53
Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level	54
Using Headphones	54
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe	55
Using an External Microphone	56
Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone	56
Using other microphones	56
Using a Video Light	57
Playlist and Scene Operations	57
Dividing Scenes	57
Editing the Playlist: Adding, Moving and Deleting Playlist Scenes	58
Adding Scenes to the Playlist	58
Deleting Scenes from the Playlist	59
Moving Scenes in the Playlist	59
Copying Scenes	60
Copying Original Movies	60
Copying the Entire Playlist	60
Photos	61
Basic Recording	61
Taking Photos	61
Selecting Photo Size and Quality	62
Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It	63
Basic Playback	63
Viewing Photos	63
Slideshow	63
Index Screen	64
Photo Jump Function	64
Deleting Photos	65
Deleting a Single Photo	65
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen	65
Additional Functions	66
Magnifying Photos during Playback	66
Flash	66
Histogram Display	67
Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing	67
Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording)	68
Light Metering Mode	69
Capturing a Photo from the Playback Scene	69
Protecting Photos	70
Protecting Single Photos	70
Protecting Photos from the Index Screen	70
Copying Photos	70
Copying a Single Photo	70
Copying Photos from the Index Screen	71
Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos	71
Printing Photos	72
Printing Photos (Direct Print)	72
Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer	72
Printing with the (Print/Share) Button	73
Selecting the Print Settings	73
Printing after Changing the Print Settings	73
Trimming Settings	75
Print Orders	76
Selecting Photos for Printing (Print Order)	76
Printing Photos Marked with Print Orders	76
External Connections	78
Terminals on the Camcorder	78
Connection Diagrams	79
Playback on a TV Screen	81
Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings	82
Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer	82
PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE	82
Saving your Recordings without a Computer	82
Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs	82
Preparations on the Camcorder	83
Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc	83
Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner	85
Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder	86
Connecting	86
Recording	86
Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)	86
Preparations	86
Transferring Photos	88
Transfer Orders	89
Selecting Photos to Transfer (Transfer Order)	89
Additional Information	90
Appendix: Menu Options Lists	90
FUNC. Menu	90
Setup Menus	92
Trouble?	101
Troubleshooting	101
List of Messages (in alphabetical order)	107
Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner	112
Direct Print Related Messages	113
Do’s and Don’ts	116
Handling Precautions	116
Camcorder	116
Long-term storage	118
Battery Pack	118
Long-term storage	118
Remaining battery time	118
Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs	118
Memory Card	118
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery	119
Disposal	120
Maintenance/Others	120
Cleaning	120
Condensation	121
Using the Camcorder Abroad	121
General Information	122
System Diagram	122
Optional Accessories	123
Product Codes	127
Specifications	128
HG21/HG20	128
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter	129
BP-807 Battery Pack	129

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• If the device type selection screen

appears, select [Computer/Printer]

and press

•

The direct transfer menu appears

on the camcorder screen and the

button lights up.

Windows users only: The first time you

connect the camcorder to the

computer, you also need to select the

CameraWindow auto-launch setting.

Refer to

Starting

CameraWindow

IMPORTANT

•

While the camcorder is connected to the

computer, do not open the memory card

slot cover and do not remove the

memory card.

•

Observe the following precautions while

the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.

Failing to do so may result in permanent

data loss.

- Do not subject the camcorder to

vibrations or strong impacts.

- Do not open the memory card slot

cover.

- Do not disconnect the USB cable.

- Do not turn off the camcorder or the

computer.

- Do not change the position of the

mode dial.

•

Operation may not work correctly

depending on the software and the

specifications/settings of your

computer.

•

If you wish to use the image files on your

computer, make copies of them first.

Use the copied files, retaining the

originals.

•

During the following operations, even if

you connect the camcorder to the

computer it will not be recognized.

- Deleting all photos

- Removing all transfer orders

- Removing all print orders

NOTES

•

We recommend powering the

camcorder using the compact power

adapter.

•

Refer also to the computer’s instruction

manual.

•

Users of 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.

•

If you have no intention to use the

optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can

set

[USB Connection

Type] to [

Computer/Printer] (

95)

so the selection screen does not appear

every time you connect the camcorder

to a computer.

•

Depending on the number of photos on

the memory card (Windows: 1,800

photos or more; Macintosh: 1,000

photos or more), you may not be able to

transfer photos to a computer. Try using

a card reader.

IRST

TIME

CONNECTION

COMPUTER

RUNNING

INDOWS

DVSD