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Basic Operation of the Camcorder, Turning the Camcorder On and Off

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder Basic Operation of the Camcorder Turning the Camcorder On and Off You can choose to turn the camcorder on in CAMERA ( ) mode for making recordings or MEDIA ( ) mode for playing back recordings. Select the mode using the power switch. 25 To turn on the camcorder Set the power switch to CAMERA for mode (A 36) or MEDIA for mode (A 95). mode mode To turn off the camcorder Set the power switch to OFF.

Section	Page
Introduction	9
About this Manual	9
Conventions Used in this Manual	9
Supplied Accessories	11
Names of Parts	12
Preparations	18
Attaching the Ferrite Core	18
Charging the Battery Pack	18
Preparing the Camcorder	21
Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap	21
Using the Viewfinder	21
Adjusting the OLED Screen	22
Grip Belt and Straps	23
Wireless Controller	24
Using a Tripod	24
Basic Operation of the Camcorder	25
Turning the Camcorder On and Off	25
Setting the Shooting Mode	26
Using the Touch Screen	26
Using the FUNC. Button and Joystick	27
Using the Menus	28
First Time Settings	30
Setting the Date and Time	30
Changing the Language	31
Changing the Time Zone	31
Using a Memory Card	32
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder	32
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card	32
Initializing a Memory Card	33
Selecting the Memory Card for Recordings	34
Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4)	35
Recording	36
Recording Movies and Photos	36
Preparing to Record	36
Recording in AUTO Mode	37
Recording in n (Manual) Mode	41
Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded	42
Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality)	43
Dual Recording and Relay Recording	45
Selecting the Frame Rate	46
Slow & Fast Motion Recording	47
CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters	49
Focus Adjustment	51
Manual Focus	51
Autofocus	53
Face Detection & Tracking	54
Zooming	56
Using the Focus/Zoom Ring	56
Using the Zoom Rocker or Wireless Controller	56
Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls	58
Soft Zoom Control	59
Digital Tele-Converter	59
Advanced Image Stabilization	60
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit	61
Automatic Exposure Recording Programs	62
Exposure Adjustment	64
Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program	64
Exposure Compensation	65
White Balance	67
Special Scene Recording Programs	69
Looks and Other Image Effects	71
Selecting a Look	71
Adjusting Picture Settings	71
Setting the Time Code	73
Selecting the Running Mode	73
Selecting Drop Frame or Non-Drop Frame	74
Setting the User Bit	75
User Bit Output	75
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe	76
Using an External Video Light	77
Recording Audio	78
Using an External Microphone	78
Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings	79
Audio Recording Level	81
Wind Screen (Built-in Microphone)	81
Microphone Attenuator	82
Audio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone)	82
Microphone Directionality (Built-in Microphone)	83
Switching the Input (MIC Terminal)	84
Low Cut Filter (MIC Terminal)	84
Audio Mix	84
Using Headphones	85
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal	86
Recording Color Bars	86
Recording an Audio Reference Signal	86
Video Snapshot	87
Pre-Recording	88
Onscreen Displays and Data Code	89
Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver	90
Customization	91
CUSTOM Dial and Button	91
Assignable Buttons	92
Changing the Assigned Function	92
Using an Assignable Button	93
Saving and Loading Menu Settings	94
Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Card	94
Loading Menu Settings from a Memory Card	94
Playback	95
Playing Back Video	95
Adjusting the volume	96
Displaying scene information	97
Capturing Photos During Movie Playback	98
Deleting Scenes	99
Deleting a Single Scene	99
Deleting Scenes from the Index Screen	99
Dividing Scenes	101
Trimming Scenes	102
External Connections	103
Connecting to an External Monitor	103
Connection Diagram	103
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal	104
Using the AV OUT Terminal	104
Audio Output	105
Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored	105
Photos	106
Viewing Photos	106
Photo Jump Function	106
Deleting Photos	108
Deleting a Single Photo	108
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen	108
Saving/Sharing Recordings	109
Saving Movies to a Computer	109
Transferring Movies to the Computer	110
Saving Photos to a Computer	110
Transferring Photos to the Computer	110
Copying Recordings Between Memory Cards	112
Copying Scenes from the Movie Index Screen	112
Copying a Single Photo	112
Copying Photos from the Index Screen	113
Converting Movies to MP4 Format	114
Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder	115
In High Definition	115
In Standard Definition	115
Wi-Fi Functions	117
Introduction to Wi-Fi	117
Remote Operation Via the Browser Remote Application	120
Setting the Camcorder's Password	120
Operating the Camcorder Remotely	121
Browser Remote Onscreen Controls and Displays	121
Remote Operation Using Browser Remote	123
Playback via Browser: Viewing Recordings Using a Web Browser on Your iOS or Android Device	126
Uploading Recordings Using an iOS Device	128
Playback on a Computer	130
Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP Server	131
Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY	133
Setting the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder	133
Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services	134
Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point	136
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)	136
Searching for Access Points	137
Manual Setup	137
Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings	139
Additional Information	141
Appendix: Menu Options Lists	141
FUNC. Panel	141
Setup Menus	142
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays	151
Troubleshooting	155
List of Messages	160
List of Messages for Wi-Fi Functions	163
List of Messages for Web Services	165
Handling Precautions	167
Camcorder	167
Battery Pack	168
Memory Card	169
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery	169
Lithium Button Battery	170
Disposal	170
Maintenance/Others	171
Cleaning	171
Condensation	171
Using the Camcorder Abroad	172
Optional Accessories	173
Specifications	177
Reference Tables	181
Charging, Recording and Playback Times	181