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Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder. Their availability differs from area to area. Some accessories are described in more detail in the following pages. 134 BP-820, BP-828 Battery Pack CG-800 Battery Charger CA-570 Compact Power Adapter WA-U58 Wide Attachment TL-U58 Tele-converter Protect Filter 58 mm, ND4L Filter 58 mm, ND8L Filter 58 mm HTC-100 High Speed HDMI Cable IFC-400PCU USB Cable RC-V100 Remote Controller GP-E2 GPS Receiver SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. The message [Battery communication error] is displayed if you use a non-genuine Canon battery pack, and user response is required. Note that Canon shall not be liable for any damages resulting from accidents, such as malfunction or fire, that occur due to use of non-genuine Canon battery packs.

Section	Page
Highlights of the Camcorder	2
Table of Contents	5
Introduction	7
About this Manual	7
Conventions Used in this Manual	7
Before Using the Camcorder	8
Supplied Accessories	9
Names of Parts	10
Camcorder	10
Handle Unit	15
WL-D89 Wireless Controller	16
Preparations	17
Preparing the Power Supply	17
Attaching the Ferrite Core	17
Charging a Battery Pack	17
Preparing the Camcorder	20
Attaching the Handle Unit	20
Attaching the Lens Hood	21
Using the LCD Screen	22
Using the Viewfinder	22
Adjusting the Grip Belt and Using Straps	23
Wireless Controller	24
Basic Operation of the Camcorder	25
Turning the Camcorder On and Off	25
Changing the Camcorder's Operating Mode	26
Date, Time and Language Settings	27
Setting the Date and Time	27
Changing the Language	28
Changing the Time Zone	28
Using the Menus	29
Setup Menus	29
FUNC Menu	30
Using SD Cards	32
Compatible SD Cards	32
Inserting and Removing an SD Card	33
Initializing an SD Card	33
Selecting the SD Card for Recordings	34
Dual Recording and Relay Recording	34
Recovering Clips	35
Recording	37
Recording Video and Photos	37
Recording	37
Reviewing the Latest Clip Recorded	39
Setting the File Name for XF-AVC Clips	39
Onscreen Displays	41
Video Configuration: Video Format, Resolution, Bit Rate and Frame Rate	44
Selecting the Video Format	44
Selecting the Resolution and Bit Rate	44
Selecting the Frame Rate	44
Slow & Fast Motion Recording	46
Adjusting the Focus	47
Manual Focus	47
Using the Focus Assistance Functions	48
AF-Boosted MF	51
Continuous AF	52
Changing the AF Frame Size	52
Face Detection & Tracking	53
Zooming	55
Using the Focus/Zoom Ring	55
Using the Grip Zoom Rocker	55
Using the Handle Zoom Rocker	57
Using the Supplied Wireless Controller or an Optional Remote Controller	57
Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls	58
Digital Tele-Converter	58
Image Stabilization	60
Dynamic IS or Standard IS	60
Powered IS	60
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit	62
Shooting Modes	63
Special Scene Modes	63
Adjusting the Exposure	65
Manual Exposure (M)	65
Automatic Exposure: Programmed AE (P)	66
Automatic Exposure: Shutter Priority (Tv)	66
Automatic Exposure: Aperture Priority (Av)	66
Touch Exposure	67
Exposure Lock (AE Lock)	67
Exposure Compensation	68
Backlight Correction	68
Zebra Pattern	69
ND Filter	70
White Balance	71
Using Looks	73
Setting the Time Code	74
Selecting the Time Code Mode	74
Selecting Drop Frame or Non-Drop Frame	75
Setting the User Bit	76
Recording Audio	77
Selecting the Audio Format of MP4 Clips	77
Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels	78
Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder	79
Recording Audio from the INPUT Terminals to CH1/CH2	79
Recording Audio from the Built-In Microphone or MIC Terminal to CH1/CH2	80
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level	81
Advanced Audio Input Settings	83
Using Headphones	85
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal	86
Color Bars	86
Audio Reference Signal	86
Pre-Recording	87
Infrared Recording	88
Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller	89
Using the Optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver	90
Customization	93
CUSTOM Dial and Button	93
Assignable Buttons	94
Assignable functions	95
Saving and Loading Menu Settings	96
Saving Menu Settings	96
Loading Menu Settings	96
Playback	97
Playback	97
The Playback Index Screen	97
Changing the Index Screen	97
Playing Back Recordings	98
Playback Controls	99
Adjusting the Volume	99
Displaying Clip Information	100
Clip and Photo Operations	101
Deleting Clips and Photos	101
Trimming MP4 Clips	102
Copying Clips and Photos	103
External Connections	105
Video Output Configuration	105
Video Output Configuration (Recording)	105
Video Output Configuration (Playback)	106
Connecting to an External Monitor	107
Connection Diagram	107
<XA55> Using the SDI OUT Terminal	107
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal	108
Selecting the Video Output’s Scan Mode	109
Audio Output	110
Selecting the Audio Channels for Headphone or Speaker Output	110
Selecting the Audio Channels for HDMI Output	111
Saving Clips	113
Working with Clips on a Computer	113
Saving MP4 Clips	113
Saving XF-AVC Clips	113
Additional Information	115
Menu Options	115
FUNC menu in CAMERA mode	115
FUNC menu in MEDIA mode	116
Setup Menus	116
Troubleshooting	123
List of Messages	126
Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions	129
Maintenance/Others	133
Optional Accessories	134
Specifications	136
Camcorder	136
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter	138
BP-820 Battery Pack	138
Reference Tables	139
Approximate Recording Time on an SD Card	139
Charging Times	139
Approximate Usage Times with a Fully Charged Battery Pack	139