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  • Page 2 Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF $20 A / VIXIA HF $21 A / VIXIA HF $200 A systems Thisdevicecomplieswith Partt 5 ofthe FCC Rules.Operation is subjectto the followingtwo conditions: (t) This device maynot causeharmfulinterferenceand(2) this devicemust acceptany interference received includinginterference that maycauseundesired operation.
  • Page 3 plug The Mainsis used the to disconnectthe plug in case of anaccident. CAUTION: • Dangerof explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Useonly the same type of batteries. • Donet expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc.
  • Page 4 In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the CanonHDCamcorder VIXIAHF$20 A / ViXiAHF $21 A / VIXIAHF $200 A and all its accessories. Read these instructions, Keepthese instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not usethis apparatusnear water. Cleanonly with dry cloth.
  • Page 5 Placing or M oving --Do n ot place bracket or t able. The product adult, and serious damage A product and cart combination excessive force, and uneven combination to overturn. Power Sources --The CA-570 operated only from t he t ype of p ower sure of t he t ype of p ower company.
  • Page 6 Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570. The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 1 O0 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information.
  • Page 7 Trademark Acknowledgements • The SO logo is a trademark.TheSDHC logo is a trademark. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OSare trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. •...

  • Page 8: Exciting Features Andnew Functions

    ([_] 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or FXP mode, in other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels.
  • Page 9 Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings your subject ImageStabilization Dynamic IS (C_ 64) compensates shake when you shoot while walking.
  • Page 10 5 Refer to the instruction manual of the device. Depending on the device used, cor- rect playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD--compatible. such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder, Connect the camcorder to...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Relay Recording of Movies Initializing the Built-in Memory (_ Memory Card 12 * Tableof contents to Know the Camcorder and CD-ROMs Started of the Camcorder Card for Use with the Camcorder only) or...
  • Page 13 • Dual Shot Mode Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode About the Smart AUTO mode Zooming Quick Start Function • Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back 3D Flip View Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen...
  • Page 14 Using Headphones Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Microphone Using the Custom Key and Dial Using a Zoom Remote Controller Selecting the Playback Starting Point Playing Back Scenes Set to Background Onscreen Displays and Data Code Playlist and Scene Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back Capturing...
  • Page 15 • Additional Information Appendix: FUNC. Panel Setup Menus Appendix: Trouble? Troubleshooting List of Messages Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions Maintenance/Others Using the Camcorder General Information Accessories Optional Accessories Product Codes Specifications Index on the Camcorder Diagrams on a TV Screen...

  • Page 16: About This Manual

    About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S21 /VIXIA HF S20 / VlXlA HF S200. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting Conventions U sedin thisManual °...
  • Page 17 Operating * @ appears + Repeat, selecting ii_ _] mode: In record The names of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are indicated within a "button" frame. For example CuNc. is available in the Brackets indicates buttons...

  • Page 18: Supplied Accessoriesand Cd-Roms

    Supplied Accessoriesand CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application Installation Guide - ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utilities - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use as background •...

  • Page 19: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Left side view Right side view Front view (il) Stereo microphone ® ,'2_Speaker (_ _) "J, -%13E] (camera/play) r4_ VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) _5_DISR (onscreen display) button 97)/ BATT. INFO button (_ r6; Double memory card slot cover f_ CUSTOM dial (l_[_l89) %"...
  • Page 20 ®@@ @ Mini advanced shoe ([_ 86) @ Zoom lever (1_[_146) '27_PHOTO button 42, 108) @ ACCESS indicator @ Pop-up flash (1_ 111) and mini video light ([.Z_I82) @ POWER button @ ON/OFF (CHG} (charge) indicator: Green - ON Orange - Standby (_ Red - Charging (_ 132;...
  • Page 21 Bottom view WirelessControllerWL-D89 @ Tripod socket (_ 195) @ BATTERY RELEASE switch (_ @ Dioptric adjustment lever* (_ only. J0 START/STOP button (_142, :2) {,FE:]5(index selection) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between and playback mode. _) MENU button (l_[_133, 156) r4) DISR (onscreen display} button...

  • Page 22: Preparations

    6etting Started Chargingthe Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder pletely exhausted.
  • Page 23 10 °C and 30 _'C (50 _'Fand 86 _'F).Outside the temperature range of 0 _'Cto 40 _'C (32 _'Fto 104 _'F),charging will not start. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recom- mended for use with this camcorder.

  • Page 24: Preparingthe Accessories

    DC-AC inverters, etc. NOTES • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact sumed.
  • Page 25 To use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you press the buttons. You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the camcorder. NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight.
  • Page 26 To allow the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder. - To 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. 26 * Preparations...
  • Page 27 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 [blSR} pressed down for more than 2 seconds. Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and on (bright).
  • Page 28 Using the Viewfinder If it is difficult to use the LCD screen even after turning on the LCD backlight, you can use the viewfinder. You can also use the viewfinder when you rotate the LCD panel 180 ° to let the subject watch the recording.

  • Page 29: Basic Operation Of The Camcorder

    (for example, to adjust the volume). IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Press firmly when using touch operations. • In the following cases, you may not be able to perform touch operations correctly.

  • Page 30: Operatingmodes

    Dual Shet Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of all the settings - Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. ,_'_. o r_4 Flexible recording Useone of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the menus and advanced functions and change the camcorder's settings to your preference.
  • Page 31 • You can also press and hold _ than 2 seconds to switch between recording and playback mode. button [,_ to switch the cam- when the camcorder is off to turn it mode. : Playing backmovies ([Original] i ndexscreen)(_ Viewingphotos ([Photos]indexscreen)([_[3 104).

  • Page 32: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Many of the camcorder's panel and the setup menus. In accessed and, except in a few cases, most menu settings will return to their default values. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (C_] 152).
  • Page 33 The Setup Menus mode only: Touch [FUNC.] 2 Touch [MENU] to open the setup menus. You can also press [MENu I on wireless controller to open the setup menus. 3 Touch the tab of the desired menu. 4 Drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar to bring the setting you want to change into the orange selection Menu items not available appear grayed out.

  • Page 34: Firsttime Settings

    6 Touch [OK] to start the clock and close the setup screen. NOTES • When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery ([_ 197) and set the time zone, date and time again.

  • Page 35: Changingthe Language

    Changingthe Language The default language of the camcorder of 22 other languages. Operating modes: [FUNC [MENU] Desired language _ * Only when performingthe procedure in a recording mode, NOTES • Some control buttons, such as [ZOOM], [FUNC.] or [MENU], will appear in English regardless of the language selected.

  • Page 36: Using A Memory Card

    If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with the card manufacturer. 36 ° Preparations available SDHC (SD high capacity) SD memory cards with this camcorder. c_.___S(_ aL_ss_: CLASS@CLASS@ CLASS@C_ASS(_ How- has been tested •...

  • Page 37: Inserting And Removinga Memorycard

    • Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a mal- function of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memory card as described in step 3.

  • Page 38: 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 default memory for recording both is the built-in memory (1_) Operating modes: POINTS TOCHECK •...

  • Page 39: Relay Recordingof Movies

    I_1.When using a single memory card, be sure to insert it into memory card slot I_1. • Any of the following actions will deactivate the relay recording function: - Turning off the camcorder. - Opening the double memory card slot cover. - Changing the position of the mode switch.
  • Page 40 At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-ini- tialized and contains music files for use as background playback. Operating modes: 1 Power the camcorder Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed. 2 Initialize the memory. ml,?,[I [FUNCI]*...
  • Page 41 • At the time of purchase, Eye-Fi cards contain the necessary network configuration software. Be sure to install the software and complete the required configuration setup before you initialize the Eye-Fi card prior to using it with this camcorder. • _ Initializing the built-in memory using the [Complete Initializa- tion] option can take some time (about 1.5 hours).

  • Page 42: Dual Shot Mode

    ([_ 59) and photos ([_ Operatingmodes: 1 Set the mode switch to ,_. 2 Turn on the camcorder. • By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory only) or on memory card (l_'J_ti_).

  • Page 43: About The Smart Auto Mode

    When you have finished recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. About Dual Shot ° Only the following funct ons are avanaole in - Zoom !l_ 46).
  • Page 44 Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory. - 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. 44 • Dual Shot Mode...
  • Page 45 • Be sure to save your recordings regularly ([_ making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data. • When recording photos on an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot Q, pho- tos will be uploaded automatically if you are within the range of a config- ured network.

  • Page 46: Zooming

    Zooming Operating modes: There are three ways you can zoom in and out: using the zoom lever on the camcorder, using the zoom buttons on the wireless controller or using the zoom controls on the touch screen. In addition to the 10x optical zoom, in...

  • Page 47: Quick Start Function

    - The zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode than when actually recording, except when pre-recording Quick Start Function When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder enters the standby mode. In standby only about 1/3 the power used when recording, saving energy when you are using a battery pack.
  • Page 48 ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is lit in orange). NOTES • The camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing, while a menu is being dis- played, or while the viewfinder is pulled out (lll-i;_il only). The camcorder...

  • Page 49: Video

    Video This chapter covers functions related to movies, including back, advanced scene operations. to Dual Shot Mode (_ Basic Playback PlayingBack the Video Operatingmodes: ... 1!,ii;:__i!iJ!!!i Press ['n,=_. You can also press and hold on the wireless controller for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode.
  • Page 50 3 Look for the scene you want to play back. Move the zoom lever toward W to show 15 scenes per page; move it toward T to show 6 scenes per page. Memory being read. Index screen currently displayed. _ Drag your finger left for the next index page*. 4 Drag your finger right for the previous index page*.
  • Page 51 4 Touch the desired scene toplay itback. • Playback will start from the scene selected ofthe last scene inthe index screen. • Touch the screen during playback Stop the playback. Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump to the previous scene.
  • Page 52 - 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 53: The Index Selectionscreen: Selecting The Contentto Playback

    The Index SelectionScreen: Selecting the Contentto PlayBack From the index selection screen you can select the content you want to play back (original scenes, playlist, or photos, for example). You can also select the memory from which you want to play back your record- ings.
  • Page 54 Options [Original] Original movies as you recorded them. [Playlist] Scenes that were added to the playlist ([_ 98) and may have been rearranged to your liking. [3D Flip View] See the following section ([_ 55). [Photos] Display the photo index screen. [SD Scenes] (l_]i;ilri_ Scenes that were converted to standard definition to upload...

  • Page 55: Flip View

    3DFlipView 3D Flip View is a fun way to display your video recordings (original scenes) in a 3D layout, organized by recording date. In any index screen, touch [(,FE]_] @ [3D Flip View]. During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls then touch [_'_] to open the [Photos] index screen.

  • Page 56: Narrowing Down The Scenesshown In The Index Screen

    Narrowing Down the ScenesShown in the Index Screen From the [Original] index screen, you can narrow down the scenes shown, leaving only scenes that were recorded on a specific date or only those scenes in which people's faces were detected. Operating modes: Showing Only Scenes that Contain People's Faces This will narrow down the scenes shown in the [Original] index screen,...

  • Page 57: Deleting Scenes

    2 Open the calendar screen. • Dates that contain scenes (that is, movies were recorded on that date) appear in black against a silver background. recordings appear grayed out. • Touch [_1] or [1_] to jump to the previous/next contains recordings. 3 Touch the desired date.
  • Page 58 • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - 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. NOTES •...

  • Page 59: Advancedfunctions

    - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. • Be sure to save your recordings regularly (1_} 130), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data. only)

  • Page 60: Selecting The Video Quality _Recording Mode

    ImageMixer 3 SE to back up such scenes. • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam- corder to _ mode.

  • Page 61: Specialscene Recordingprograms

    Approximate recording Memo[y 4,... 4 GB Memory card 8 GB Memory card 166B Memory card 32 6B Memory card/ IBuilt-in memory 2 1_64 Built-in mem0ry 2 1 Recorded in 1 D20 x 1.080 resolution. Movies recorded using omer recoralng modes are recorded in 1.440 x 1,080 resolution At the time of purchase, the buLIt=_r_ m emory contaLns about 75 MB of music f es, 3 A single scene can be recorded cont]nuousb...
  • Page 62 Options value) Default [_. Portrait]* The camcerder uses a large aper- ture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background. [_,Sports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. Night Scene] lower noise. [_tCSnow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed.

  • Page 63: Cinemamode:givinga Cinematiclook To Your Recordings

    - Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [i_i,'-." F ireworks]: - To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod. - In _ mode, slower shutter speeds are used so blur is more likely to occur.

  • Page 64: Advancedimage Stabilization

    NOTES • Movies recorded with the [Ik'trt 24F] frame rate cannot be converted to standard definition using the camcorder. If you want to upload your movies to video sharing Web sites, set the frame rate to [F.r'_'l PF24] or convert the movies to standard definition using the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE.
  • Page 65 ;oggle on/oft) with me _ [POWERED IS Button] setting. NOTES • If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate. • Powered IS is not available in • For surveying and following shots, when you pan the camcorder from...

  • Page 66: Pre-Recording

    [STAi_i_/ST6Pwas pressed. NOTES • While pre-recording cation sounds. • The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having _TART/sTOP turned on pre-recording or having finished the previous recording.

  • Page 67: Face Detection

    Ph [FUNC:] @ [MENU] @_Z_ [Face Detection To select the main subject If there is more than one person in the picture, the camcorder matically select one person it determines subject is indicated by a white face detection will optimize the settings for that person. Other faces will have gray frames.

  • Page 68: Touch& Track

    Touch & Track to keep your sub- ject in focus and achieve the best results. Operating modes: 1 Make sure face detection 2 Point the camcorder the touch screen. • A white double frame will appear around the subject and track it as it moves.

  • Page 69: Videosnapshot

    _ [Video Snapshot Length] setting. • When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released. • In index screens, video snapshot scenes are indicated with the IlU mark.

  • Page 70: Digital Effects

    Digital Effects Operating modes: NC:] @ [_ * You can preview the digital effect on the screen. • The icon of the selected digital effect appears in green. Effects are applied immediately. To fade in/out Press in record pause mode (011) to start recording with START/SToP a fade in.

  • Page 71: Manually Setting The Shutter Speed Or Aperture

    (AE) recording [Tv shutter-Pall AE] _} Drag your finger The camcorder automatically adjusts the Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder Set the aperture value. The camcorder auto- AE] 0r left and right speed (Tv) or...
  • Page 72 NOTES • ['Iv Shutter-Pri. AE]: - On screen only the denominator is displayed - ['IV 250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc. - In _ mode, when the frame rate is set to [l_r'_l PF24] or [F#Ji 24F], the shutter speeds available will be the following: 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000.
  • Page 73 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines With slower shutter speed youcan add a nice motion blur and sense of movement. With faster shutter speeds youcan "freeze the action" for powerful images of moving subjects,4 ... mode I1_ With small aperture values only the subject is in focus and the background is softly blurred.

  • Page 74: Manual Exposureadjustment

    • The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is set at _+0. • Touch [M] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure. 3 Drag your finger up and down along the dial to set the exposure adjustment value.
  • Page 75 • If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the cam- corder will return to automatic exposure. • When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the backlight. You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with the I-_-I/F_-I Correction] setting.

  • Page 76: Automatic Gain Control (Agc) Limit

    • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Operating modes: 76 * Video the camcorder will automatically AGc Limit] @ [M Manua!]i@ eft and righ t along the dial toset * Fast moving subjects * Through wet windows •...
  • Page 77 • The manual focus controls and the current focusing distance appear (for reference only). • Touch [MF] again to return the camcorder to autofocus. 3 Touch and hold [_t,] or [.] to adjust the focus. • You can use the peaking function (I_} 78) to help you adjust the focus manually in a more precise manner.
  • Page 78 Using the Peaking Function Peaking can help you achieve correct focus when focusing manually. While peaking is activated, the outlines of subjects that are properly in focus are emphasized and shown in color. You can use the black and white setting to create an even stronger contrast, making it even easier to verify if the subject is in focus.

  • Page 79: White Balance

    Point the camcorder at a white object, and touch [Set WB]. When the adjustment is completed, The camcorder will retain the custom white balance even if you turn it off. Options value) Default [A_ Automatic]* The camcorder automatically sets the white bal- ance for natural looking colors.

  • Page 80: Digital Tele-Converter

    [_ looks unnatural, select [AWB Automatic] or [_ Digital Tele-Converter Using the digital tele-converter, length of the camcorder enlarged image at full HD resolution. Operating modes: * Touch again to deactivatethe digital tele-converter, • The center of the screen will be enlarged approximately 1.7 times.

  • Page 81: Image Effects

    Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and con- trast to record movies and photos with special color effects. Operating modes: POINTS TOCHECK • Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro- grams.

  • Page 82: Mini Video Light

    Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in dark places. Operating modes: [EUNc:] [4_ Video • The mini video light pops up and lights up and _ appears on the screen.

  • Page 83: Self Timer

    Press [PHOTO, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. countdown appears on the screen. * 2 seconds when usingthe wireless controller. NOTES •...
  • Page 84 • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will appear on the screen. • Touch [A Automatic] to return the camcorder to automatic audio recording levels. 2 Touch and hold [_1] or [1_] to adjust the audio recording necessary.

  • Page 85: Using Headphones

    _ ting (or [Surround Mic Attenuator[ when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder). • We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated.

  • Page 86: Using The Mini Advancedshoe

    • Even if [AV/Headphones] was set to [O Headphones] in a playback mode, the function of the AV OUT/O terminal will return automatically to AV output when you turn off the camcorder. Using the Mini AdvancedShoe Using the mini advanced range of optional accessories to expand its functionality.

  • Page 87: Using An External Microphone

    ,,_°o will appear on the screen. NOTES • Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be used with this camcorder. Look for video accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe. Using an External Microphone...
  • Page 88 • Playing back recordingsmade with the optional SM-Vl SurroundMicro- phone:You can enjoy 5.1 ch surround sound playback on HDTVs com- patible with 5.1 ch surround sound connected to the camcorder using an HDMI cable. Audio output from the AV OUT/O terminal (including headphone output) will be converted to 2ch stereo.

  • Page 89: Usingthe Customkey And Dial

    Usingthe CustomKey and Dial You can assign to the !CUSTOM.] button and dial one of five frequently used functions. You can then adjust the selected function button and dial, without having to access any menus. /CUSTOM] To select the function Operating modes: To select the function 1 Press and hold fCUSTOMJ for about 2 seconds.

  • Page 90: Using A Zoom Remotecontroller

    You can attach the optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Con- troller to the camcorder ture on an external monitor without touching the camcorder. This is particularly useful while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod and you want to ensure maximum stability of a shot. Operating modes: 90 * Video 76).

  • Page 91: Selecting The Playbackstarting Point

    6 seconds to 6 minutes. If you recorded movies using face detection display the scene divided into segments every time the camcorder istered a change in the main subject of the scene.
  • Page 92 2 Open the scene's The [Timeline] screen appears. The large thumbnail will show the first frame of the scene. Below it, the timeline ruler shows frames taken from the scene at fixed intervals. 3 Touch the desired frame in the timeline ruler to start playing back the scene from that point.

  • Page 93: Playingback Scenesset To Backgroundmusic

    To display changes in the scene's main subject • The timeline ruler will show frames taken from the scene every time the main subject detected by the camcorder changed. NOTES • For a single scene, up to O0 changes in main subject will appear in the [Timeline] screen when [Lvj Faces] is selected.
  • Page 94 2 Open the music track selection [MENU] or [v] tO select the desired mUsic track @ [X] * Touch [1"_ Off] to play back the scenes with the sound recorded originallyor to play back the photo slideshow without any music. Select the desired music track.
  • Page 95 2 Activate the external audio i nput. [MENU] _/_ [IraqiOn ,r'_e ] 3 Connect the external player to the camcorder's 4 Adjust the audio input as necessary. • Start the music playback on the external player and adjust its volume according to the onscreen indications.
  • Page 96 'lmageMixer 3 SE Software Guide' (PDF file). - Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the [MUSIC] folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to a memory card after it is initialized. Refer to About the music files (CJ_] 2 12) for the folder structure of the memory card.

  • Page 97: Onscreendisplaysand Data Code

    OnscreenDisplaysand Data Code You can turn most onscreen displays on or off. Operating modes: Repeatedly press [5isR) to turn the onscreen displays following sequence: mode: • All displays on • Most displays off* mode**: • All displays on • Only data code on •...

  • Page 98: Playlist And Scene Operations

    • Deleting or moving scenes in the playlist will not affect the original recordings. • Scenes that were edited using the supplied software ImageMixer and were then written back to the camcorder cannot be added to the playlist. 98 • Video music ([_ 93).
  • Page 99 • You c an copy s cenes from the built-in memory memory card I_1 to memory card I_1 (EJ_}130) to include in that mem- ory card's playlist also scenes that were originally recorded in other memories. Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Deleting scenes from the playlist will not affect your original recordings.

  • Page 100: Capturing Photosand Video Snapshotscenes From A Movie

    2 Play back the desired scene. 3 Press START/STOP to capture the video snapshot The camcorder captures the video snapshot scene for about 4 seconds (the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar), and then enters playback pause mode. You can change the length of video snapshot scene you capture with the _ Length] setting.
  • Page 101 - Scenes shorter than 1 second - Scenes that were edited using the supplied software ImageMixer SE and were then written back to the camcorder. • When the source scene is itself a video snapshot scene, you may not be able to capture a video snapshot scene depending on the length of the source scene and the length currently selected for video snapshot scenes.

  • Page 102: Dividing Scenes

    To capture the photos 1 Play back the scene from which you want to capture the photo. 2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture. 3 Press !PHOTO fully. To capture a photo sequence, hold will be played back by frames and each frame captured as a separate photo.
  • Page 103 2 Select the scene you want to divide and touch it to start playing it back. 3 Pause the playback scene. 4 Open the scene division 5 Bring the scene to a precise point, if necessary. • During playback pause: Touch [1_] to play back the scene. Touch [_111] or [111_] to jump a frame backward/forward.

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