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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    PUB. DIE-0325-000 Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Usage Instructions

    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.
  • Page 3 For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) Trademark Acknowledgements •...

  • Page 4: Enjoying High-Definition Video With Your Camcorder

    Approximately 5 times the number of pixels. Almost 90% more scanning lines. “Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or FXP mode.
  • Page 5 What are the advantages of flash memory? Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( only) or on commercially available SD/SDHC memory cards using AVCHD specifications . Recording on flash memory means that there are no moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder.
  • Page 6 Can I play back my high-definition video on other devices? Needless to say, you can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends ( 116). You also have the following options: • You can easily play back video recorded on the memory card by inserting the memory card directly into AVCHD-compatible TV sets and HDD or DVD recorders that feature an SD/SDHC memory card slot...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder About this Manual Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Names of Parts Screen Displays Preparations Getting Started Attaching the Ferrite Core Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Basic Operation of the Camcorder...
  • Page 9 Video Basic Recording Shooting Video Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) Zooming Quick Start Function Basic Playback Playing Back the Video Selecting what Recordings to Play Back Searching for Scenes Selecting the Playback Starting Point Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen Deleting Scenes Advanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs...
  • Page 10 Playlist and Scene Operations Dividing Scenes Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back Copying Scenes Photos Basic Recording Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It Basic Playback Viewing Photos Deleting Photos Magnifying Photos during Playback Additional Functions Flash...
  • Page 11 External Connections 112 Terminals on the Camcorder Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen 117 Saving Your Recordings Saving Your Recordings on a Computer Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer) Transfer Orders Additional Information 129 Appendix: Menu Options Lists...

  • Page 12: About This Manual

    About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF20/LEGRIA HF200. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate cor- rectly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 143).
  • Page 13 Advanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. For details about the available options, refer to the following sidebar.

  • Page 14: Supplied Accessories And Cd-Roms

    Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord and ferrite core) BP-809 Battery Pack WL-D88 Wireless Controller (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow •...
  • Page 15 The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and ‘PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE’ Installation Guide - ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility – Software for saving and transferring movies. - Music Transfer Utility – Software for transferring to the camcorder music data for video snapshot playback.

  • Page 16: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Left side view RESET button ( 146) VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button 62)/ (print/share) button 105, 125) DISP. (on-screen display) button 73)/ BATT. INFO button ( Speaker ( Memory card slot cover Memory card slot ( AV OUT terminal ( 112, 114)/ (headphones) terminal ( Camera mode dial (...
  • Page 17 Top view Mini advanced shoe ( PHOTO button ( Zoom lever ( ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green – ON Orange – Standby ( Red – Charging ( POWER button Remote sensor ( LCD screen ( Joystick ( FUNC. button ( 33, 129) (play/pause) button ( 46)/...
  • Page 18 Bottom view BATTERY RELEASE switch ( Tripod socket ( 158) Wireless Controller WL-D88 START/STOP button ( FUNC. button ( 33, 129) MENU button ( 33, 132) PLAYLIST button ( Navigation buttons ( (frame reverse) button ( (fast reverse) button ( (play) button ( (pause) button ( (stop) button (...

  • Page 19: Screen Displays

    Screen Displays Recording Movies Remaining recording time Operating mode ( On the memory card Recording program ( 57, 59, 61) In the built-in memory White balance ( Image stabilizer ( 134) Image effect ( 25F progressive frame rate Digital effect ( 22, 61) Recording mode ( Face detection (...
  • Page 20 Recording Photos Zoom ( 43), Number of available photos Exposure On the memory card In the built-in memory Light metering mode ( Camcorder shake warning ( 134) Drive mode ( AF frame ( 134) Photo quality/size ( Focus and exposure lock ( Self timer ( Flash ( Playing Movies (During Playback)
  • Page 21 Viewing Photos Manual focus ( Histogram ( File size Current photo / Total number of Manual exposure ( photos Photo size ( Photo number ( 140) Aperture value ( Protected photo mark ( 100) Shutter speed ( Date and time of recording Introduction...

  • Page 22: Memory Operation

    Memory operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback, Frame advance, Frame reverse. Remaining battery time • The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted.

  • Page 23: Preparations

    Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. Getting Started Attaching the Ferrite Core Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder. Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 4 cm from the plug end (the plug to be connected to the camcorder) of...
  • Page 24 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal. DC IN 4 Attach the battery pack to the terminal camcorder.
  • Page 25 IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the com- pact power adapter. After pressing to turn off the camcorder, POWER important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. •...

  • Page 26: Preparing The Wireless Controller And Accessories

    Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wire- less controller. 1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder. 2 Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up.
  • Page 27 Accessories Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and button with your thumb. START/STOP To remove the grip belt 1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Position And Brightness Of The Lcd Screen

    To attach a 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.
  • Page 29 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 DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds. • Repeat this action to turn the LCD backlight on (bright) or off (normal). •...

  • Page 30: Basic Operation Of The Camcorder

    Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the position of the camera mode dial. Operating Camera mode Onscreen icon Operation mode dial Easy recording of movies and photos ( 41, 86).
  • Page 31 • In mode, menus cannot be accessed but the following settings can be changed in advance, before setting the camera mode dial to - Recording mode of movies - Size/quality of photos Your selection of recording media for movies/photos - Auto slow shutter - Image stabilizer - Backlight correction - All settings under the setup menu’s...

  • Page 32: Joystick And Joystick Guide

    Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorder's menus. Push the joystick up, down, left or right Press the joystick itself ( ) to save ) to select an item or the settings or confirm an action. On change settings.
  • Page 33 Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu The following is an example of selecting a FUNC. menu option in mode (the operation is similar in mode). In playback modes, the operation varies depending on the function selected so refer to the rel- evant chapter as necessary.
  • Page 34 • Move ( ) the orange selection bar to the tabs at the top of the screen to select a different menu (step 3). 5 Select ( ) the desired option and press to save the setting. 6 Press FUNC. You can press to close the menu at any time.

  • Page 35: First Time Settings

    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 cam- corder’s clock is not set. When the [Date/Time] screen appears, the year will be selected.

  • Page 36: Changing The Language

    Changing the Language The default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 22 other languages. Menu] [Language FUNC. Desired language FUNC. NOTES • The displays that appear in some menu screens refer to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change, regardless of the language selected.

  • Page 37: Using A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder You can use commercially available SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and SD memory cards with this camcorder. How- ever, depending on its Speed Class, you may not be able to record movies on the memory card.

  • Page 38: Inserting And Removing A Memory Card

    Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder ( 39). 1 Turn off the camcorder. Make sure the indicator ON/OFF (CHG) is off. 2 Open the memory card slot cover. 3 Insert the memory card straight, with the label facing up, all the way into the memory card slot until it...

  • Page 39: Selecting The Memory For The Recordings

    Selecting the Memory for the Recordings You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in mem- ory or on a memory card. The built-in memory is the default memory for recording both. Menu] FUNC. [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos] Select the built-in memory or memory card* FUNC.
  • Page 40 Menu] [Initialize FUNC. Initialization method [Yes]* [OK] FUNC. * Press to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased but the memory can be used without any problem. IMPORTANT • Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost origi- nal recordings cannot be recovered.

  • Page 41: Basic Recording

    Video This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, advanced functions and playlist and scene operations. Basic Recording Shooting Video 1 Set the camera mode dial to 2 Turn on the camcorder. By default, movies are recorded in the built-in memory. Alternatively, you can set the memory card as the recording media ( 39).

  • Page 42: Selecting The Video Quality (Recording Mode)

    - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. • Be sure to save your recordings regularly ( 117), especially after mak- ing important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or cor- ruption of data. NOTES • About the Power Save mode: If...

  • Page 43: Zooming

    Approximate recording times Default value Recording mode → MXP* FXP* Memory ↓ 32 GB 2 hr. 4 hr. 5 hr. 9 hr. 12 hr. 55 min. 10 min. 45 min. 35 min. 15 min. Built-in memory 4 GB 20 min. 30 min.

  • Page 44: Quick Start Function

    15x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W (wide angle) to zoom out. Move it toward T (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. NOTES •...
  • Page 45 A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode. 2 When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel. The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record.

  • Page 46: Basic Playback

    Basic Playback Playing Back the Video 1 Set the camera mode dial to 2 Press • Even if the camcorder is off, pressing will turn on the camcorder in playback mode. • The index screen appears after a few seconds. 3 Move ( ) the selection frame to the scene you want to...
  • Page 47 - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. • You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded on a memory card using another device.

  • Page 48: Selecting What Recordings To Play Back

    Skipping scenes Camcorder: Open ( ) the joystick guide Select ( ) the bottom row Push the joystick ( ) toward * to skip to the beginning of the current scene or to skip to the next scene. Wireless controller: Press * to skip to the beginning of the current scene or to skip to the next scene.

  • Page 49: Searching For Scenes

    1 In the index screen, move ( ) the orange selection frame to the tabs on the top of the screen. 2 Select ( ) the tab corresponding to the recordings you want to play back. 3 Return ( ) to the index screen to select a scene or photo. By default, the index screen will show up to 6 items (scenes or photos).
  • Page 50 • When you move the cursor to a date displayed in white, a thumbnail showing a still image from the first scene recorded on that date will be displayed next to the calendar. Below it will appear the number of scenes recorded ( ) and the total recording time for the same day.

  • Page 51: Selecting The Playback Starting Point

    Selecting Only Scenes in which People’s Faces Were Detected If you recorded movies with the Face Detection function ( 68) acti- vated, the camcorder can narrow down the scenes shown in the index screen, leaving only those scenes where a face was detected. This function is not available from the index screen for video snapshot scenes.
  • Page 52 Movie Timeline 1 Open the original movies index screen. You can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on the memory card ( 48). 2 Select ( ) the scene you want to view and press DISP. • The [Timeline] screen appears. The large thumbnail will show the first frame of the scene.

  • Page 53: Pre-Selecting Recordings From The Index Screen

    2 Select ( ) the scene you want to view and press DISP. • The [Timeline by Faces] screen appears. The large thumbnail shows the point at which a face was first detected. Below it, frames are taken from the scene every time the main subject detected by the camcorder changed.
  • Page 54 • mode: Move the zoom lever toward W to display the index screen. • You can select the original movies or photos in the built-in memory or on the memory card ( 48). • You can press to open the index screen for video VIDEO SNAP snapshot scenes ( 62).

  • Page 55: Deleting Scenes

    Deleting Scenes You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the memory. Options [All Scenes] Deletes all the scenes. [All Scenes (this date)] Deletes all the scenes recorded on the same day as the selected scene.
  • Page 56 • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. NOTES •...

  • Page 57: Advanced Functions

    Advanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. For details about the available options, refer to the following sidebar.
  • Page 58 Options ( Default value) Portrait] The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the sub- ject while blurring the background. Sports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. Night] To record in low-light situations. Snow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed.

  • Page 59: Changing The Shutter Speed And Aperture

    Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Select the [ Programmed AE] recording program to use functions like the white balance or image effects. Select one of the other automatic exposure recording programs to control the shutter speed or aperture. Options ( Default value) Programmed AE] The camcorder automatically adjusts the...
  • Page 60 [1/2]*, [1/3]*, [1/6], [1/12], [1/25] To record in low-light situations. [1/50] To record under most ordinary conditions. [1/120] To record indoor sports scenes. [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000]** To record from within a moving car or train or to shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller coasters. [1/2000]** To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.

  • Page 61: Cinema Mode: Giving A Cinematic Look To Your Recordings

    Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ Cine Mode] recording program. Combine this recording program with the 25 fps progressive frame rate [ PF25] to get the enhanced effect of the 25p Cinema Mode.

  • Page 62: Video Snapshot

    Using an External Video Light You can use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light when you need a video light that is stronger than the built-in mini video light. Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe. •...
  • Page 63 1 Open the original movies index screen and press VIDEO SNAP • The button’s blue light will turn on and only the video snapshot scenes will appear in the index screen. • You can select their original movies in the built-in memory or on the memory card ( 48).

  • Page 64: Pre-Recording Function

    NOTES • You can also add to the playlist ( 80) just the video snapshot scenes you want to watch and arrange their playback order. • When the memory is initialized, music files will be erased as well. • Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer music files from the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM to the camcorder.

  • Page 65: Self Timer

    1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. Pre REC 2 Select ( Pre REC] and press • appears. • Press again to turn pre-recording off. 3 Press START/STOP The scene recorded in the memory will start 3 seconds before was pressed. START/STOP NOTES •...

  • Page 66: Manual Exposure Adjustment And Automatic Backlight Correction

    The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen. * 2 seconds when using the wireless controller. NOTES • Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel the self timer. - Pressing (when recording movies) or PHOTO...

  • Page 67: Manual Focus Adjustment

    3 Adjust the ( ) the brightness of the image as required, then hide ( ) the joystick guide. • The exposure adjustment indicator will change to white and the selected exposure will be locked. • During exposure lock, press twice to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.

  • Page 68: Face Detection

    1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. Focus 2 Select ( Focus] and press [MF] The current focus is locked and appears. 3 Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) once to verify if the image is focused. • The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily.

  • Page 69: White Balance

    By default, face detection is activated ( ). If the function was turned off, press to turn it on. 3 If there is more than one person in the picture, select ( ) the main subject. Move the white detection frame to the person for whom you want to optimize the camcorder’s settings.
  • Page 70 Options ( Default value) Automatic] The camcorder automatically sets the white bal- ance for natural looking colors. Daylight] To record outdoors on a bright day. Shade] To record in shaded places. Cloudy] To record on a cloudy day. Tungsten] To record under tungsten and tungsten-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

  • Page 71: Image Effects

    - Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest) - Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights • Depending on the type of fluorescent light, optimal color balance may not be obtained with [ Fluorescent] or [ Fluorescent H].

  • Page 72: Digital Effects

    To set the custom image effect 1 Press and select ( ) the custom setting options. 2 Adjust ( ) each setting as desired. 3 When you finish all the adjustments, press then to save FUNC. the settings and close the menu. Digital Effects Options ( Default value)

  • Page 73: On-Screen Displays And Data Code

    To fade in/out Activate the selected fader in record pause mode ( ), then press to start recording with a fade in. Activate the selected START/STOP fader while recording ( ), then press to fade out and START/STOP pause the recording. To activate an effect mode: Activate the selected effect while recording or in record pause mode.

  • Page 74: Audio Recording Level

    * Pressing will turn off most of the icons and displays that appears automati- DISP. cally but will not remove onscreen displays that were turned on manually (for example, onscreen markers, the audio level meter or the joystick guide). 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.).

  • Page 75: Using Headphones

    • Press twice to return the camcorder to automatic adjustment of the audio recording 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. You can choose to display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically.
  • Page 76 To adjust the volume of the headphones mode, adjust ( ) the volume of the headphones with the [Headphone Volume] setting ( 137). mode, and in mode during slideshow playback, adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker’s volume ( 46).

  • Page 77: Using The Mini Advanced Shoe

    Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using the mini advanced shoe, you can attach to the camcorder a range of optional accessories to expand its functionality. For details about optional accessories available for use with your camcorder, refer to System Diagram ( 165) and Optional Accessories ( 166).
  • Page 78 Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe ( 77). appears. For details about using the microphone, refer to the instruction manual of the DM-100. Using other microphones You can also use commercially avail- able microphones. Connect the exter- nal microphone to the MIC terminal. Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply and a cable no longer than 3 m.

  • Page 79: Playlist And Scene Operations

    Playlist and Scene Operations Dividing Scenes You can divide scenes (original scenes only) in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest. 1 Open the original movies index screen. You can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on the memory card ( 48).

  • Page 80: Editing The Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving And Playing Back

    - Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder. • Scenes cannot be divided within 0.5 seconds from the beginning or the end of the scene. • During the playback of a scene that was divided, you may notice some anomalies in the picture/sound at the point where the scene was cut.
  • Page 81 • Press on the camcorder or on the wireless controller to PLAYLIST switch between the original movies index screen and the playlist. Original movies Playlist NOTES • Deleting or moving scenes in the playlist will not affect the original recordings. •...
  • Page 82 • You can press to open the playlist index screen for VIDEO SNAP video snapshot scenes ( 62). 2 Select ( ) the scene you want to delete. This step is not necessary to delete all scenes. 3 Delete the scene. Delete] Desired option [Yes]*...
  • Page 83 Playing Back Scenes in the Playlist with Music You can play back the scenes in the playlist set to background music. 1 Open the playlist index screen. • Open the original movies index screen and press PLAYLIST • Before pressing , you can select the original movies PLAYLIST in the built-in memory or on the memory card to open the playlist of...

  • Page 84: Copying Scenes

    Copying Scenes You can copy original movies or the entire playlist only from the built-in memory to the corresponding location on the memory card. See Copying Photos ( 101) for details on copying photos to the memory card. Copying Original Movies Options [All Scenes] Copies all the scenes to the memory card.
  • Page 85 Copying the Entire Playlist 1 Open the index screen of the built-in memory's playlist. • In the original movies index screen, select the tab under the icon ( 48), and press PLAYLIST • You can press to open the playlist index screen for VIDEO SNAP video snapshot scenes ( 62).

  • Page 86: Photos

    Photos Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – taking photos and playing them back, capturing photos from video and printing photos. Basic Recording Taking Photos 1 Set the camera mode dial to 2 Turn on the camcorder. By default, photos are recorded in the built-in memory.

  • Page 87: Selecting Photo Size And Quality

    NOTES • If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually ( 67). • When the subject is too bright, [Overexp.] will flash on the screen. In such case, use the optional FS-H37U ND filter. Selecting Photo Size and Quality Photos are recorded as JPG files.

  • Page 88: Deleting A Photo Right After Recording It

    2100x1575] Desired photo size* FUNC. Desired photo quality* FUNC. * Press to move back and forth between size and quality selection. The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of photos that can be recorded with the current quality/size setting. NOTES •...

  • Page 89: Basic Playback

    Basic Playback Viewing Photos To start directly in single photo view 1 Set the camera mode dial to 2 Press The last photo recorded will be displayed in single photo view. 3 Push the joystick ( ) to move between photos. Push the joystick ( ) and hold it down to run quickly through the...

  • Page 90: Deleting Photos

    You can also move the zoom lever toward W to open the photo index screen. Photo Jump Function When you have recorded a large number of photos, you can jump 10 or 100 photos at a time. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.
  • Page 91 Using the FUNC. Menu 1 In single photo view, open the photo selection screen. Delete] FUNC. Delete] appears on the screen. 2 Select ( ) the photo you want to delete and press 3 Select ( ) [Yes] and press to delete the photo.

  • Page 92: Magnifying Photos During Playback

    Magnifying Photos during Playback In single photo view, photos can be magnified up to 5 times. will appear for photos that cannot be enlarged. 1 Move the zoom lever toward T. • The photo is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area.

  • Page 93: Additional Functions

    Additional Functions Flash You can use the flash to take photos in dark places. Options ( Default value) (auto) The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject. (red-eye reduction, auto) The flash fires automatically accord- ing to the brightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights up to reduce the red-eye effect.

  • Page 94: Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting And Exposure Bracketing

    appears when you turn on the video flash light ( ON). For details about using the video flash light, refer to the instruction manual of the VFL-2. NOTES • The flash will not fire in the following cases: - When you manually adjust the exposure in (auto) or (red-eye reduction) mode.

  • Page 95: Taking Photos While Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording)

    POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than [ Fireworks]. Options ( Default value) Single] Records a single photo. Continuous Shooting], [ Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting] Captures a series of up to 60 photos as long as you hold PHOTO pressed down.

  • Page 96: Light Metering Mode

    mode, the size/quality of photos taken while recording video (simultaneous recording) will be determined by the setting selected with this procedure; the size/quality of photos taken in record pause mode will be determined by the photo size set in mode ( 87).

  • Page 97: Slideshow

    Options ( Default value) Evaluative] Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured in all of them to achieve the optimal exposure for the subject. Center-Weighted Average] Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.

  • Page 98: Rotating Photos

    NOTES • At the time of purchase, music files are stored in the built-in mem- ory. Transfer the music files to the same memory that contains the pho- tos you want to play back as a slideshow. For details, refer to the ‘Music Transfer Utility Software Guide’...

  • Page 99: Capturing Photos From The Playback Scene

    The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left side represents shadows. A photo whose histogram skews to the right is rela- tively bright; while one whose histo- Shadows Highlights gram peaks to the left, is relatively dark.

  • Page 100: Protecting Photos

    • Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for recording photos ( 39). • [ Photo Sequence]: - Up to 100 photos can be captured at a time. - The photo sequence capture will stop when the end of the scene is reached (playback will pause at the beginning of the following scene).

  • Page 101: Copying Photos

    1 Open the photo index screen. You can select the photos in the built-in memory or on the memory card ( 48). 2 Select ( ) the photo you want to protect. Protect] Desired option [Yes] [OK] FUNC. FUNC. IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 102 Copying Photos from the Index Screen Options [All Photos] Copies all the photos. [This Photo] Copies only the photo marked with the orange selec- tion frame. [Selected Photos] Copies all the photos selected in advance (marked with a checkmark). Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 53).
  • Page 103 • You may not be able to copy photos that were not recorded with this camcorder. Other 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.

  • Page 104: Printing Photos

    You can mark in advance the photos you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order ( 109). Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP, DS and ES series and inkjet printers marked with the PictBridge logo. Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer 1 Set the camcorder to mode, single photo view.
  • Page 105 • During the following operations, even if you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be recognized. - Deleting all photos - Removing all transfer orders - Removing all print orders NOTES • will appear for photos that cannot be printed. •...

  • Page 106: Selecting The Print Settings

    Select [On], [Off] or [Default]. ] (Print effect) Available only with printers compatible with the Image Optimize function. Select [On], [Off] or [Default]. Canon inkjet/SELPHY DS printers: You can also select [Vivid], [NR] and [Vivid+NR]. [ ] (Number of copies) Select 1-99 copies.
  • Page 107 [x photos/sheet]: Printing multiple photos on the same sheet When using Canon printers you can print the same photo multiple times on the same sheet of paper. Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended number of copies depending on the [ Paper Size] setting.

  • Page 108: Trimming Settings

    If that option is not available, select [Stop] and press and then restart printing from the beginning. • Other printers or if the error still persists with a Canon printer: If printing does not resume automatically, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder.

  • Page 109: Print Orders

    1 Open the print settings menu. Refer to steps 1-2 in Printing after Changing the Print Settings 107). 2 Select ( ) [Trimming] and press The trimming frame appears. 3 Change the size of the trimming frame. • Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame, and move it toward W to enlarge it.
  • Page 110 out the print orders by connecting the camcorder to a PictBridge-com- patible printer ( 104). You can set print orders for up to 998 photos. POINTS TO CHECK • Set the print orders before connecting the supplied USB cable to the camcorder.
  • Page 111 2 Select ( ) the photo you want to mark with a print order. This step is not necessary to set print orders for previously selected photos or to remove all the print orders. 3 Set the print orders. Print Orders] Desired option [Yes] [OK]...

  • Page 112: External Connections

    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 USB Terminal Access: Open the side terminal cover. HDMI OUT Terminal* Access: Open the side terminal cover. The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable.

  • Page 113: Connection Diagrams

    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. Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connection Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input terminal.
  • Page 114 Type: Analog Quality: Depends on the settings Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) or a standard TV with component video input terminals. Change the following settings on Connection the camcorder: [Component Output] according to the TV set (standard or high definition) ( 138) [AV/Headphones] to [...
  • Page 115 In all respects, exactly the same connection as connection Connection Connect to a standard TV or VCR with SCART input terminal. Requires a SCART adapter (commercially available). White Yellow STV-250N Stereo Video Cable SCART adapter (supplied) (commercially available) Type: Digital data connection Connect to a computer to save your recordings, to the optional Connection DW-100 DVD Burner to create DVD discs from them, or to a printer to...

  • Page 116: Playback On A Tv Screen

    Playback on a TV Screen Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Playback on an HDTV using one of the high-definition con- nections will ensure the best playback quality. 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to the TV.

  • Page 117: Saving Your Recordings

    Saving Your Recordings Saving Your Recordings on a Computer Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved in the built-in memory only) or on the memory card. Because space is limited, make sure to save your recordings on a computer on a regular basis. PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE With the software supplied on the Transfer Utilities CD-ROM you can select scenes and save them on your computer's hard disk.

  • Page 118: Authoring High-Definition (Avchd) Discs And Photo Dvds

    as this may result in permanent data loss. Always save your recordings on the computer, and restore the files to the camcorder, using only the software on the supplied Transfer Utilities CD-ROM. Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs You can connect the camcorder to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create high-definition DVD discs (AVCHD specifications).
  • Page 119 • Select in advance the memory that contains the recordings you want to add to the disc ( 48). 2 Select the scenes or photos you want to add to the disc. Menu] [Add Recordings to Disc] FUNC. Desired option FUNC.
  • Page 120 When the data requires multiple discs After a disc is finalized, it will be ejected automatically and a message will appear. Insert the next disc and close the disc tray. To create an additional copy of the same disc After the operation is finished, insert a brand new disc, close the disc tray and repeat the operation.
  • Page 121 Playing back high-definition (AVCHD) discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner Type of external player → DVD players or Blu-ray Disc DVD players not compatible players compatible with Disc content ↓ with AVCHD* AVCHD Discs containing only scenes recorded in Can be played back Cannot be played back* FXP/XP+/SP/LP mode...

  • Page 122: Copying Your Recordings To An External Video Recorder

    • After the disc is recognized, the disc's content will be displayed in an index screen. 6 Select ( ) the scene you want to play back and press to begin the playback. IMPORTANT • While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.

  • Page 123: Transferring Photos To A Computer (Direct Transfer)

    Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection . Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 114). Recording 1 External device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode ( 46).
  • Page 124 Preparations Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. (Windows users only: you also need to select Camer- aWindow's auto-launch setting.) After that, just connect the camcorder to the computer (steps 2 and 3) and proceed directly to transfer the photos ( 1 Install the software on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM.
  • Page 125 • 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. •...
  • Page 126 Automatic Transfer Options All the relevant photos will be transferred to the computer in one batch and their thumbnails will be displayed on the computer. All Photos] Transfers all photos. New Photos] Transfers only those photos that have not yet been transferred to the computer.

  • Page 127: Transfer Orders

    3 Press to return to the transfer menu. FUNC. NOTES • When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the photo selection screen is displayed, press to return to the transfer FUNC. menu. Transfer Orders You can mark in advance the photos you want to transfer to the com- puter as transfer orders.
  • Page 128 Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen Options [Individual Photos] Opens the same screen described in Marking Single Photos with Transfer Orders ( 127). Continue from step 3 of that procedure to set the transfer order. [Selected Photos] Marks all the photos selected in advance (marked with a checkmark) with a transfer order.

  • Page 129: Additional Information

    Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen mes- sages, 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 ( 32).
  • Page 130 Menu item Setting options Digital effects Digital Effect Off], [ Fade Trigger], – Wipe], [ Black & White], [ Sepia], Art] Digital Effect Off], [ Black & White], – Sepia] Drive mode Single], [ Continuous Shooting], – Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting], Auto Exposure Bracketing] Recording mode High Quality 24 Mbps],...
  • Page 131 Setup Menus FUNC. Menu - Playback Modes (movie playback), (playback of video snapshot scenes): - available only in the original index screen; - available only in the playlist index screen; - avail- able in both; — - not available in either. (photo playback): - available only in single photo view;...

  • Page 132: Setup Menus

    Menu item Setting options [Rotate] – – – [Delete] [All Scenes], [All Scenes (this date)], – [This Scene], [Selected Scenes] [All Scenes], [This Scene] – [No], [Yes] – – [All Photos], [This Photo], – – [Selected Photos] [Scene Search] [Calendar Screen], [Date Selection] –...
  • Page 133 are played back on a non-compatible TV, colors may not be reproduced correctly. [Auto Rotate]: Photos that were recorded in portrait orientation (by turning the camcorder on its side), will be rotated automatically and displayed correctly during playback. Camera Setup 2 Menu item Setting options [Digital Zoom]...
  • Page 134 [AF Mode]: Select how fast the autofocus will operate. • With [ Instant AF] the autofocus adjusts quickly to a new subject. This is convenient for example when changing the focus from a near subject to a far subject in the background, or when recording fast-mov- ing subjects.
  • Page 135 [Wind Screen]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. • Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend setting the wind screen to [ [Microphone Attenuator]: Helps prevent audio distortions in due to high...
  • Page 136 [Onscreen Markers]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the cen- ter of the screen. Use the markers as a reference to make sure your sub- ject is framed correctly (vertically and/or horizontally). • Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings. [Photo Review Time]: Selects the time to display a photo after it has been recorded.
  • Page 137 [USB Connection Type]: Select the connection protocol to use when con- necting the camcorder to an external device using the supplied USB cable. DVD Burner]: To connect exclusively to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. Computer/Printer]: To connect to a computer, printer or similar USB peripheral.
  • Page 138 [Output Onscreen Displays] • When set to [ On], the camcorder’s on-screen 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 bright- ness of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV.
  • Page 139 System Setup 2 Menu item Setting options [Wireless Remote On], [ – Control] [Notification Sounds] [ High Volume], – Low Volume], [ Off] [Power Saving Mode] [ On], [ Off] – [Quick Start] Off], [ 10 min], – – – 20 min], [ 30 min] [Control for HDMI]...
  • Page 140 [Control for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Con- trol) function. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV compatible with HDMI-CEC using an HDMI cable, you can control the camcorder’s playback using the remote control of the TV. • If set to [ On], when the camcorder is connected to a compatible HDTV using an HDMI cable, the video input on the TV will automatically be set to the camcorder’s video input.
  • Page 141 Language and Date/Time Setup Menu item Setting options [Language ], [DEUTSCH], ], [ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL], [FRANÇAIS], [ITALIANO], [MAGYAR], [MELAYU], [NEDERLANDS], [POLSKI], [PORTUGUÊS], [ [TÜRKÇE], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ [Time Zone/DST] List of world time zones [Date/Time] –...
  • Page 142 Information Screens Menu item Setting options – – [Memory Info] [Memory Card Info] – – [Battery Info] – – [HDMI Status] – – [Memory Info]/[Memory Card Info]: Displays a screen where you can ver- ify how much of the built-in memory ( only) or the memory card is currently in use ( total recording time and...

  • Page 143: Troubleshooting

    - 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. CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply •...
  • Page 144 - 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 Cen- ter.
  • Page 145 - The camcorder has malfunctioned. Consult a Canon Service Center. Even after stopping recording, the ACCESS indicator does not go off. - The scene is being recorded in the memory. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 146 0.5-second intervals). - Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Con- sult a Canon Service Center. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes very slowly ( one flash at 2- second intervals).
  • Page 147 A rattling can be heard from the camcorder. - The internal lens fixture can move when the camcorder is turned off. This is not a malfunc- tion. 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 ( 38).

  • Page 148: List Of Messages

    The camcorder is connected using the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable, but there is no picture or sound from the HDTV. - Disconnect the HTC-100 HDMI Cable and then restore the connection or turn the camcorder off and then on again. The camcorder is connected using the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable, but HDMI-CEC does not work (cannot play back using the TV's remote control).
  • Page 149 - There is a problem with the built-in memory. Cannot communicate with the battery pack. Continue using this battery pack? - You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder. Cannot copy - The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card.
  • Page 150 Cannot play the movies in the built-in memory Initialize only using the camcorder - The camcorder's built-in memory was initialized using a computer. Initialize the built-in mem- ory with this camcorder ( 39). Cannot play the movies on this memory card - Movies cannot be played back from a 64 MB or smaller memory card.
  • Page 151 - Initialize the memory card ( 39). (Doing so will erase all the recordings on the memory card.) Connect the compact power adapter - When the camcorder is in mode and is connected to a computer, this message will appear if the camcorder is being powered by the battery pack. Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder.
  • Page 152 Mem. Card Number of scenes already at maximum - The memory card already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes); no fur- ther scenes can be copied onto the memory card. Delete some scenes ( 55) to free some space.
  • Page 153 The lens cover is not fully open. Turn the camcorder off, then on again. - The lens cover did not open fully. Turn the camcorder off, then on again. If this does not solve the problem, consult a Canon Service Center. This...
  • Page 154 This scene was recorded using another device and cannot be added to the playlist. - Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be added to the playlist. This scene was recorded using another device and cannot be copied. - Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card.
  • Page 155 Error reading the data - An error occurred while reading the recordings from the camcorder. - Check that the USB cable was not accidentally disconnected. No disc - Insert a disc into the DVD Burner. - This message can appear also if condensation has formed ( 163).
  • Page 156 - The paper settings of the camcorder conflict with the printer’s settings. Ink absorber full - Select [Continue] to resume printing. Consult a Canon Service Center (refer to the list included with the printer) to replace the ink absorber. Ink error - An empty ink cartridge is installed.
  • Page 157 - Close the printer cover securely. Printer error - A malfunction has occurred that may require repairs. (Canon inkjet printers: the printer's green power lamp and orange error lamp flash alternately.) - Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. Unplug the printer's power cord from the power outlet and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center.

  • Page 158: Handling Precautions

    117) and save them on a regular basis. This will protect your impor- tant 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. Be careful when closing the LCD panel.
  • Page 159 • When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture. Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes. In extreme cases, the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness. If you experience such a reaction, immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary.
  • Page 160 Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs • For your safety, battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs will not be charged even if you attach them to this camcorder or to the optional CG-800E Battery Charger.
  • Page 161 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and other settings. The built-in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder; however, it will discharge completely if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months. To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the camcorder off.
  • Page 162 If giving the camcorder or memory card to another person, initialize the built-in memory ( only) or memory card using the [Complete Ini- tialization] option ( 39). Fill it up with unimportant recordings, and then initialize it again using the same option. This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult.

  • Page 163: Maintenance/Others

    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 and Instant AF Sensor • If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, autofocus may not work properly.

  • Page 164: Using The Camcorder Abroad

    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. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use.

  • Page 165: System Diagram

    General Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in the following pages. AVCHD discs/ Photo DVDs PictBridge- compatible printers Card reader/writer Computer TV/HDTV VCR/DVD recorder SCART Adapter * Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to this camcorder.

  • Page 166: 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 dam- age 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...
  • Page 167 Recording and Playback Times Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approxi- mate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.
  • Page 168 Using a memory card Recording mode→ Battery pack Usage time↓ Maximum 100 min. 100 min. 100 min. 105 min. 105 min. recording time BP-809 Typical recording 65 min. 65 min. 65 min. 65 min. 65 min. time* Playback time 160 min. 160 min. 165 min. 165 min. 165 min. Maximum 200 min.
  • Page 169 WD-H37ll Wide-converter This Wide-converter lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0.7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or pan- oramic views. • When the Wide-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you use the flash. FS-H37U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting condi-...
  • Page 170 This cable sends both video and audio signals. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.

  • Page 171: Specifications

    Specifications LEGRIA HF20/LEGRIA HF200 System • Recording System Movies: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch Photos: DCF (Design rule for camera system), compatible with Exif* Ver. 2.2 and with DPOF Image compression: JPEG (Super Fine, Fine, Normal) * This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”).
  • Page 172 • Lens f=4.1-61.5 mm, F/1.8-3.2, 15x optical zoom 35 mm equivalent: 39.5 – 592.5 mm • Lens Configuration: 11 elements in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspheric element) • AF System Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus •...
  • Page 173 • Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C • Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt): 70 x 62 x 124 mm (2.8 x 2.4 x 4.9 in.) • Weight (camcorder body only): 340 g (12 oz.) CA-570 Compact Power Adapter •...
  • Page 174 Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels Minimum length: 1 second File extension: WAV The music data is saved in the memory under the following folder structure. In the built-in memory: CANON MY_MUSIC MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.WAV On the memory card: CANON PRIVATE MY_MUSIC MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.WAV...

  • Page 175: Index

    Index . . 22, 132 Copying* 25F progressive frame rate ....84 Movies ... . . 61 25p Cinema Mode .
  • Page 176 ....75 ....87 Headphones Photo size ....98 Histogram Playback .
  • Page 177 ....97 Slideshow ..58 Snow (recording program) ... 112, 115 USB terminal Special Scene .
  • Page 178 Canon UK Ltd CCI Service Centre, Unit 130 Centennial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SE, United Kingdom Telephone 0870-241-2161 Canon Australia Pty Ltd Tel: 13-13-83 (within Australia only) (61) 02-9805-2555 www.canon.com.au Canon New Zealand Ltd Tel: 0800-222-666 (within New Zealand only) (64) 09-489-0300 www.canon.co.nz...

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