Page 1 PUB. DIE-0464-000 HD Camcorder Instruction Manual NTSC Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 2: Important Usage Instructions
Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PROD- UCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Page 3 FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747, USA Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R62 / VIXIA HF R60 / VIXIA HF R600 and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions.
Page 5 REGIONS OF USE The VIXIA HF R62 and VIXIA HF R60 are in compliance (as of January 2015) with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below. For details on other regions where they can be used, make inquiries with the contacts listed at the end of this instruction manual (A 306). REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., South Korea, Taiwan, USA Model...
Page 6 • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. • “Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video com- posed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be...
Page 7: About This Manual And Camcorder
About this Manual and Camcorder Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R62 / VIXIA HF R60 / VIXIA HF R600. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail...
Page 8 • Brackets [ ] are used to refer to onscreen controls you need to touch (menus, buttons, etc.) and to messages as they are displayed on the screen. • The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
Page 9 • Observe the following precautions while the camcorder’s ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the cam- corder.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Usage Instructions ..........2 About this Manual and Camcorder ........7 The Camcorder’s Functions in Real-Life Situations ....15 Unique functions for special cases........15 Getting the look you want ...........16 Challenging subjects and shooting conditions.....17 Playback, editing and others..........18 D Wireless functions ..........19 Getting to Know the Camcorder..........21 Supplied Accessories ............21...
Page 11 Basic Operation of the Camcorder........44 Using the Touch Screen .............44 Using the Menus..............45 Operating Modes..............51 Basic Recording and Playback ........53 Basic Recording ..............54 Recording Video ..............54 Taking Photos ..............56 AUTO Mode ...............58 Zooming ................62 Basic Playback ..............65 Playing Back Video.............65 Viewing Photos..............71 Deleting Scenes and Photos..........73 Advanced Recording Functions .........
Page 12 Convenient Functions............90 Slow & Fast Motion Recording..........90 Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch.........93 Video Snapshot ..............103 Face Detection and Tracking ..........104 Faders ................107 When You Want More Control...........109 Exposure ................109 Focus ................111 White Balance ..............113 Frame Rate...............115 Tele Macro ...............116 Recording Audio ..............118 Audio Scenes ..............118 Using Headphones ............119 Using an External Microphone ..........122...
Page 13 Saving Recordings and Uploading Movies to the Web Using an iOS Device ............188 Saving Recordings on the Optional CS100 Connect Station (NFC+Wi-Fi) ............190 Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY..192 Wireless Playback on a Computer ........199 Wi-Fi Connection and Settings..........202 Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point ......202 Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings........208...
Page 14 Additional Information..........212 Appendix: Menu Options Lists ..........213 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays......236 Trouble?................244 Troubleshooting..............244 List of Messages...............255 Do’s and Don’ts ..............273 Handling Precautions............273 Maintenance/Others ............279 Cleaning ................279 Condensation ..............279 Using the Camcorder Abroad ...........280 General Information ............282 Optional Accessories ............282 Specifications ..............286 Reference Tables...............292 Index ..................297...
Page 15: The Camcorder's Functions In Real-Life Situations
The Camcorder’s Functions in Real-Life Situations Unique functions for special cases Keep beautiful memories of baby’s most precious moments and use the especially designed stamps to keep track of baby’s growth. Baby Mode (A 84) Shoot a cool time-lapse video or use slow motion to check your golf swing.
Page 16: Getting The Look You Want
Create a dynamic montage sequence with short cuts. Video Snapshot (A 103) Record the best sound possible according to your shooting situation, such as when attending a speech or musical performance. Audio Scenes (A 118) Getting the look you want Let the camcorder select the best settings according to the shooting scene to get beautiful video and photos.
Page 17: Challenging Subjects And Shooting Conditions
Change how smooth or natural movement looks in your videos. Frame Rate (A 115) Give your recordings a professional cinematic look. Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters (A 85) Cinema-look filter [FILTER 2] (Vivid) Choose whether to record in AVCHD or MP4 format. Movie Format (A 78) Challenging subjects and shooting conditions Shoot great video of special scene...
Page 18: Playback, Editing And Others
Keep the subject in focus and the exposure optimized while shooting a moving subject. Face Detection and Tracking (A 104) Playback, editing and others Save parts of your video as photos or short video snapshot scenes. Capturing Photos/Video Snapshot Scenes (A 125) D Convert your scenes into a smaller file size to upload to the Web.
Page 19: D Wireless Functions
Save recordings on your computer and upload them to the Web. Saving Recordings (A 154) Save your recordings effortlessly on the optional CS100 Connect Station. CS100 Connect Station (A 160, 190) Wireless functions Use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control while recording.
Page 20 Use an iOS app to wirelessly transfer recordings to your iPhone/ iPad and upload them to the Web. Movie Uploader (A 188) Share your recordings with Web albums using CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A 192) Use the NFC function to effortlessly connect your camcorder to your NFC-enabled Android device.
Page 21: Getting To Know The Camcorder
Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-718 Battery Pack or BP-727 Battery Pack (E only) (E only) IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI Cable Getting Started Leaflet Transfer Utility LE Startup Guide** * CA-110E, including power cord, in Asia.
Page 22: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Left side view ^ (playback mode) button (A 52) ON/OFF button Memory card slot cover (A 34) Memory card slot (A 34) MIC (microphone) terminal (A 122) AV OUT terminal (A 147, 149)/× (headphones) terminal (A 119) HDMI OUT terminal (A 147, 148) USB terminal (A 147, 150) Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 23 Right side view START/STOP button (A 54) DC IN terminal (A 28) Grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Y button with your thumb. Lens cover switch Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover.
Page 24 Front view Top view Stereo microphone (A 118, 234) D NFC (near field communication) touchpoint (A 177, 190) Speaker (A 68) Zoom lever (A 62) Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 25 Back view Bottom view LCD touch screen (A 26, 44) ACCESS indicator (A 9, 54, 56) D Wi-Fi antenna (A 173) POWER/CHG (charge) indicator: Green - On; Red - Charging (A 28) Battery attachment unit (A 28) Serial number Tripod socket (A 275) BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 29) Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 26 LCD touch screen Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. By 180° default, this will turn on the camcorder. The first time you open the LCD panel, the initial setup screens will appear and guide you through the basic settings (A 37). approx.
Page 27: Preparations
Preparations Charging the Battery Pack The first step for using your camcorder is to prepare the power supply. This section explains how to charge a battery pack. Using a Memory Card This section explains the types of memory cards that can be used and how to insert one into the camcorder.
Page 28: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet. • For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter before plugging the power cord into the power outlet.
Page 29 Charging the Battery Pack Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. • Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place. Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off. •...
Page 30 Charging the Battery Pack • Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After turning off the camcorder, important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green POWER/CHG indicator goes out. •...
Page 31 Charging the Battery Pack • If the ambient temperature or the battery pack’s temperature is low, charging may take longer than usual. • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If the power supply was disconnected while charging a bat- tery pack, make sure the POWER/CHG indicator has gone out before restoring the power supply.
Page 32 Charging the Battery Pack • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 33: Using A Memory Card
As of December 2014, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/SDHC/SDXC cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk. For the latest information on memory cards that can be used, visit your local Canon Web site. Memory card type: SD Speed Class**: .
Page 34: Inserting And Removing A Memory Card
Using a Memory Card • About the Speed Class: Speed Class is a standard that indi- cates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of mem- ory cards. When you buy a new memory card, look for the Speed Class logo on the package. ■...
Page 35 Using a Memory Card Top view (lens) SD card Open the LCD panel. • The camcorder will turn on automatically. If this is the first time you turn on the camcorder, the language selection screen of the basic setup will appear. Press [ to turn off the camcorder.
Page 36 Using a Memory Card To remove the memory card Push the memory card once to release it. When the memory card springs out, pull it all the way out. • Memory cards have front and back sides that are not inter- changeable.
Page 37: First Time Settings
First Time Settings First Time Settings Basic Setup The first time you turn on the camcorder, you will be guided by the cam- corder’s basic setup screens to select the camcorder’s language, set the date and time, and select the movie format (AVCHD or MP4) and recording memory (D only).
Page 38 First Time Settings • After you select the date format, the [Date/Time] screen will appear with the first field selected. Touch a field you want to change (year, month, day, hours or minutes). Touch [Í] or [Î] to change the field as necessary. Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in the same way.
Page 39 First Time Settings Touch [&] (built-in memory) or [8] (memory card) and then touch [æ]. • When selecting the memory, you can check the available record- ing time based on the default video quality setting. • After you select the memory to which you want to record movies, the [{ Rec Media for Photos] screen will appear.
Page 40: Changing The Time Zone
First Time Settings • 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 (A 278). The next time you turn on the camcorder, you will have to perform the basic setup again.
Page 41: Initializing The Memory
First Time Settings Touch ["] to set the home time zone, or [#] to set the time zone of your destination when you are traveling. Touch [Í] or [Î] to set the desired time zone. If necessary, touch [$] to adjust for daylight saving time. Touch [X] to close the menu.
Page 42 First Time Settings Initialize the memory. > > > [Initialize &/8] > Other Settings] > > [& Built-in Mem.] or [8 Mem. Card] [Initialize] > > > [Complete Initialization] [Yes] [OK] [Initialize 8] > > > > Other Settings] > >...
Page 43 First Time Settings • G About FlashAir cards: Initializing a FlashAir card with this camcorder will reset the card’s wireless settings (SSID, passwords, etc.) to factory settings. We recommend formatting FlashAir cards on a computer, using the FlashAir configuration tools. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 44: Basic Operation Of The Camcorder
Basic Operation of the Camcorder Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the operating mode and the task you are performing. With the intuitive touch screen interface you have all the controls at your fingertips.
Page 45: Using The Menus
Basic Operation of the Camcorder • In the following cases, you may not be able to perform touch operations correctly. - Using your fingernails or hard-tipped objects, such as ball- point pens. - Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands. - Applying excessive force with your finger.
Page 46 Basic Operation of the Camcorder ■ 0 (Home) Menu Recording mode Playback mode Touch [0] on the top left corner of the screen to open the 0 (Home) menu. Drag your finger left/right to bring the desired menu to the center.
Page 47 Basic Operation of the Camcorder Menu item Description [1 Other Settings] (A 49, 214) Opens the [1 Other Settings] menus, which give you access to various camcorder settings. [3 Recording Setup] (recording mode only) (A 78 - 81) In this menu you can select the movie format, video quality, mem- ory used for recording*, and whether to use dual recording* or relay recording*.
Page 48 Basic Operation of the Camcorder Menu item Description Movie Playback] (playback mode only) (A 65) Switches the camcorder to movie playback mode and opens the ] index screen. [9 Baby Album] (playback mode only) (A 65) Switches the camcorder to playback mode and opens the [9] index screen, which displays only the scenes you recorded in 9 (Baby) mode.
Page 49 Basic Operation of the Camcorder ■ Using the Menus Changing the camcorder’s various settings using the menus is very easy. You make your selection simply by touching the button of the desired option. When they appear on the screen, you can touch [K] to return to the previous screen or [X] to close the menu.
Page 50 Basic Operation of the Camcorder • You can also touch [Ï] or [Ð] to bring the icon of the desired menu to the center. Touch the tab of the desired menu. Drag your finger up/down to bring the setting you want to change into the orange selection bar.
Page 51: Operating Modes
Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes In this manual, the camcorder’s operating modes are indicated with a bar of icons. A full icon in blue (N) indicates that the function described can be used in that particular operating mode; a grayed-out icon (}) indicates the function is not available in that operating mode.
Page 52 Basic Operation of the Camcorder Playback Press ] to switch the camcorder between recording mode and playback mode. In the Playback area of the operating modes bar, the y icon refers to playing back movies (A 65), whether from the [y] index screen (all scenes), the [9] index screen (only scenes recorded in 9 (Baby) mode) or the [¦] index screen (only video snapshot scenes recorded in AVCHD format).
Page 53: Basic Recording And Playback
Basic Recording and Playback Basic Recording This section covers how to easily record video and photos and explains the convenient N mode. To record using other shooting modes, use more advanced functions and enjoy full access to all menu settings, refer to Advanced Recording Functions (A 77).
Page 54: Basic Recording
Basic Recording Basic Recording Recording Video You are now ready to record movies. Format Shooting mode Playback † ƒ ’ • Before you begin recording, make a test recording first to check that the camcorder is operating correctly. Open the LCD panel to turn on the camcorder. •...
Page 55 • To protect the lens, keep the lens cover closed when you are not recording. • Be sure to save your recordings regularly (A 153), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 56: Taking Photos
Basic Recording • If 1 > > [Auto Power Off] is set to [i On], the camcorder will shut off automatically to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any operation for 3 minutes. Should this happen, turn the camcorder back •...
Page 57 Basic Recording Open the LCD panel to turn on the camcorder. • You can also press [. • D By default, photos are recorded in the built-in memory. You can select the memory that will be used to record photos (A 80).
Page 58: Auto Mode
Basic Recording When you have finished taking photos Turn off the camcorder and close the lens cover (A 55). The information in the (important precautions) and (addi- tional notes) sections in the previous pages (A 55 - 56) apply also to photo shooting. •...
Page 59 Basic Recording Format Shooting mode Playback † ƒ ’ ■ Smart AUTO In N mode, the camcorder will automatically detect certain charac- teristics of the subject, background, lighting conditions, etc. It will then adjust various settings (focus, exposure, color, image stabilization, image quality, among others), selecting the best settings for the scene you want to shoot.
Page 60 Basic Recording Smart AUTO icons Background Subject Bright* Blue skies* Vivid colors* People (stationary) People (moving) Subjects other than people, such as landscapes Close objects * The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions. Background Dark + Subject Dark + Sunset Dark Night...
Page 61 Basic Recording ■ Intelligent IS Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to select the best image stabilization option based on your shooting method. When the shooting mode is set to N or 9, the Intelligent IS icon will change to one of the following icons.
Page 62: Zooming
Basic Recording Zooming Use the zoom lever on the camcorder to zoom in and out. You can change the zoom speed with the 1 > > [Zoom Speed] set- ting (A 216). Additionally, when the shooting mode is set to a mode other than N or 9, you can select the zoom type (optical, advanced or digital) with the 2 >...
Page 63 Basic Recording • When 1 > > [Zoom Speed] is set to [Y Variable], the zoom speed will be faster in recording standby mode than when actually recording, except when pre-recording (A 233) is activated. • With the 1 > >...
Page 64 Basic Recording • You can select the initial size of the framing assistance white frame with the 1 > > [Framing Assistance] setting. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 65: Basic Playback
Basic Playback Basic Playback Playing Back Video Format Shooting mode Playback † ƒ ’ Index screen button (A 67) Press ] to display the playback index screen. • You can press ] repeatedly to switch back and forth between recording mode and playback mode. •...
Page 66 Basic Playback • To open the [¦] index screen (only video snapshot scenes recorded in AVCHD format) or the [9] index screen (Baby album with only scenes recorded in 9 mode): > Video Snapshot] or [9 Baby Album] • When the index screen button appears on the screen, you can also select the memory selected for playback (D only) and the format of the scenes displayed (A 67).
Page 67 Basic Playback Touch the desired scene to play it back. • The camcorder will play back the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene in the index screen. • Touch the screen to display the playback controls. During play- back, the playback controls will disappear automatically after a few seconds without operation.
Page 68 Basic Playback To adjust the volume During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls. Touch [Ý], touch [Ø] or [Ù] to adjust the volume, and touch [K]. Playback controls Playback Playback pause Stop the playback. Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump to the pre- vious scene.
Page 69: Locking Files
Basic Playback Fast playback* backward/forward. AVCHD scenes: Recording date and time. MP4 scenes: Recording date. Jump to the beginning of the next scene. 10 Resume the playback. 11 Capture the displayed frame as a photo (A 127). 12 Slow playback** backward/forward. * Touch several times to increase the playback speed to 5x →...
Page 70 Basic Playback • You can use the 1 > > [Display Date/Time] setting to choose whether to display the recording date (MP4 scenes) or date and time (AVCHD scenes) when you play back scenes. • In the index screen for MP4 scenes you can touch [I] and then touch a scene to display details about the scene, such as the scene’s video quality, length and recording date and time.
Page 71: Viewing Photos
Basic Playback Viewing Photos Format Shooting mode Playback † ƒ ’ Index screen button (A 67) Press ]. Open the [}] index screen. > [} Photo Playback] • D If necessary, change the memory selected for play- back (A 67). Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 72 Basic Playback Visual bar shows the relative location of the current index screen. [Edit] button (A 235): To Folder name. The last four digits delete photos, etc. You represent the recording date can also lock it (A 69) to (1103 = November 3). protect your recordings.
Page 73: Deleting Scenes And Photos
Basic Playback Slideshow (A 132). Return to the [}] index screen. Photo jump Touch [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the scroll bar to find the desired photo. Touch [K] to return to single photo view. • The following image files may not be displayed correctly. - Images not recorded with this camcorder.
Page 74 Basic Playback • To delete all the scenes or photos recorded on the same date (saved in the same folder), drag your finger left/right until a scene or photo you want to delete appears. Delete the recordings. > > > >...
Page 75: Deleting A Single Scene
Basic Playback Options [<date>] or [<folder name>] Delete all the scenes/photos recorded on a particular date. For AVCHD scenes, a date will appear in the button. For MP4 scenes and photos, a folder name will appear. The last 4 digits of the folder name indicate the date of the recordings (ex.
Page 76 Basic Playback ■ Deleting a Single Photo Format Shooting mode Playback † ƒ ’ In single photo view, select the photo you want to delete (A 71). Delete the photo. > > Touch the screen to display the playback controls [Edit] >...
Page 77: Advanced Recording Functions
Advanced Recording Functions Recording Settings and Shooting Modes This section explains how to change the camcorder’s recording settings (movie format, video quality, etc.) and how to use the various shooting modes to obtain great looking recordings. Convenient Functions This section introduces some of the camcorder’s functions that you may find convenient in special situations.
Page 78: Recording Settings And Shooting Modes
Recording Settings and Shooting Modes Recording Settings and Shooting Modes Selecting the Movie Recording Format (AVCHD/MP4) You can choose to record movies in AVCHD or MP4 format. AVCHD movies offer fantastic picture quality during playback. They can also be easily copied to external devices, such as a Blu-Ray Disc recorder. MP4 movies are versatile and can be easily played back on smartphones or uploaded to the Web.
Page 79 Recording Settings and Shooting Modes > > > [3 Recording Setup] [Video Quality] Desired video > quality* * You can view details about the video quality with the following procedure. To view information on the video quality Touch [I]. • A screen with the resolution, bit rate and frame rate will appear. Touch [K].
Page 80: D Selecting The Memory (Built-In Memory/Memory Card) For Recordings
Recording Settings and Shooting Modes • The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as mul- tiple files on other devices. - Scenes exceeding 4 GB. - Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes. - Scenes recorded at a video quality other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour.
Page 81: D Dual Recording And Relay Recording
Recording Settings and Shooting Modes D Dual Recording and Relay Recording When you record movies, you can use dual recording to simultaneously record one more scene (in MP4 format, at 4 Mbps video quality) in addi- tion to the main scene being recorded. This additional MP4 scene is saved on the memory not currently selected for recording.
Page 82: Selecting The Shooting Mode
Recording Settings and Shooting Modes Selecting the Shooting Mode In addition to N mode, the camcorder features a number of shoot- ing modes that offer the most appropriate settings for a variety of spe- cial scenes. You can also use the ’ shooting mode when you want the camcorder to set the exposure automatically but control manually some advanced settings.
Page 83 Recording Settings and Shooting Modes Drag your finger up/down to bring the desired shooting mode to the center and then touch [OK]. • If you selected [† Cinema] or [ƒ Scene], continue the pro- cedure to select the cinema-look filter (A 85) or Special Scene mode (A 86).
Page 84: Baby Mode
Recording Settings and Shooting Modes Baby Mode With the optimized settings in 9 mode, baby’s skin will appear with vibrant clarity. In addition, you can add a stamp to the video to show how much time has passed since baby was born. Format Shooting mode Playback...
Page 85: Cinema Mode And Cinema-Look Filters
Recording Settings and Shooting Modes Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters In † mode, the camcorder will adjust the frame rate and several other picture-related settings to give your recordings a cinematic look. In this mode you can also use a variety of professional cinema-look filters to create unique movies with a distinctive appearance.
Page 86: Special Scene Modes
Recording Settings and Shooting Modes Options ( Default value) The camcorder offers 7 cinema-look filters. Select the desired filter while previewing the effect on the screen. [1. Cinema Standard] [5. Sepia] [2. Vivid] [6. Old Movies] [3. Cool] [7. Dramatic B&W] [4.
Page 87 Recording Settings and Shooting Modes > > Touch the shooting mode button (A 82) [ƒ Scene] [OK] > > Desired Special Scene mode [OK] Options ( Default value) [H Portrait] The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the back- ground.
Page 88 Recording Settings and Shooting Modes [M Sunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors. [N Low Light] To record in low-light situations. [O Spotlight] To record spotlit scenes. [P Fireworks] To record fireworks. • [H Portrait]/[I Sports]/[K Snow]/[L Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.
Page 89: Programmed Ae Mode: Adjusting Settings To Match Your Needs
Recording Settings and Shooting Modes • [N Low Light]: - Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. - Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. - White points may appear on the screen. - Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.
Page 90: Convenient Functions
Convenient Functions Convenient Functions Slow & Fast Motion Recording When the movie format is set to MP4, you can use slow motion to cap- ture scenes with lots of movement at half the normal speed, or fast motion to compress the passage of time into unique time-lapse scenes. With slow &...
Page 91 Convenient Functions • and the selected recording speed will appear on the screen. • To turn off the slow & fast motion recording mode, repeat the procedure selecting [Off] instead. Press Y to start recording. • While recording, a scene counter will appear and its dividers ( : ) will flash.
Page 92 Convenient Functions Recording time and interval* Real time Recording elapsed in a speed [1 Frame] [0.5 sec.] 1-minute scene [x4] Every 0.13 sec. — 4 min. [x10] Every 0.33 sec. Every 5 sec. 10 min. [x20] Every 0.67 sec. Every 10 sec. 20 min.
Page 93: Decoration: Adding A Personal Touch
Convenient Functions Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch Add a new level of enjoyment to your scenes by decorating them. You can add animated graphics, stamps and even your own freehand drawings easily just by simply using your fin- gertip. D You can also add decora- tions when you convert movies to MP4 (A 141).
Page 94 Convenient Functions • Decoration is not available when dual recording is activated (D only) or the video quality is set to 60P or 35 Mbps. Canvas - The area where you will draw and see your decorations in action. Toolbar. [Ó...
Page 95 Convenient Functions [Ý] In recording mode: Pause the live video. Touch [Þ] again to restore the live video. You can add decorations to the frozen image and even record it. In playback mode: Pause the playback. Touch [Ð] to resume play- ing back the scene.
Page 96 Convenient Functions • A canvas can only be saved or loaded in recording standby mode or during playback pause. * D The canvas file will be saved in the built-in memory. G The canvas file will be saved on the memory card. ** The camcorder will apply the freehand drawings and stamps that were most recently saved in the built-in memory (D only) or on the memory card (G only).
Page 97 Convenient Functions ■ To use [Date/Time] Format Shooting mode Playback † ƒ ’ * Except when playing back from the [9] index screen (Baby album). Touch [&]. • The [Date/Time] screen will appear. Touch [Date] or [Time]. • To remove a selected stamp, touch it again. Touch [OK].
Page 98 Convenient Functions Touch [9]. • The screen with stamps for 9 mode will appear. Touch [91], [92] or [93] to select the desired baby. • The design of the stamps is slightly different for each baby. Register baby’s information as necessary. •...
Page 99 Convenient Functions • For the age stamp, the display will change as follows: - Before 1 week: days - 1 week – less than 1 month old: weeks - 1 month – less than 1 year old: months - 1 year – less than 2 years old: years and months - 2 years old and older: only years...
Page 100 Convenient Functions • D Before performing this procedure, make sure that the memory selected for recording (A 80) or playback (A 67) contains the image mix frames. Touch [Ü] to open the [Select Image] screen. Touch [+] or [-] to select a different image mix frame. •...
Page 101 Convenient Functions Mixing Your Own Images with Live Video When recording on a memory card, you can use image files you create on your computer for the image mix (Chroma Key) function. Make sure that the image you want to use has a blue or green area, which will be replaced by the live video using Chroma Key mixing.
Page 102 Convenient Functions Touch [OK] to mix your image with live video. • The image mix frame cannot be selected while recording or during playback. ■ Decorating Scenes during Playback You can decorate scenes while playing them back. Decorations added during playback are not recorded with the scene. You can also load and apply a canvas with previously saved decorations.
Page 103: Video Snapshot
Convenient Functions Video Snapshot You can record a series of short scenes, each a few seconds long. When you play the video snapshot scenes one after the other, this will result in fast-paced, dynamic video. You can even play back the video snapshot scenes set to background music (A 128).
Page 104: Face Detection And Tracking
Convenient Functions • Any of the following actions will deactivate the video snapshot function. - Turning off the camcorder, pressing ], changing the shooting mode, etc. - Changing the movie format (AVCHD/MP4), video quality or frame rate. - Activating the slow & fast recording mode. Face Detection and Tracking The camcorder automatically detects people’s faces and keeps the subject in focus and correctly exposed.
Page 105 Convenient Functions • To turn off face detection, repeat the procedure selecting [j Off] instead. Point the camcorder at a person. • If there is more than one person in the picture, the camcorder will automatically select one person it determines is the main subject. The main subject is indicated by a white frame and the cam- corder will optimize the settings for that person.
Page 106 Convenient Functions • The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non- human subjects. In such case, turn face detection off. • When face detection is activated, the slowest shutter speed used by the camcorder is 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to 24P).
Page 107: Faders
Convenient Functions - D While the camcorder is controlled remotely from an iOS/Android device. • In certain cases, tracking may not be able to track the sub- ject. Typical examples include: - Subjects extremely small or large in relation to the overall picture.
Page 108 Convenient Functions To fade in/out Press Y in record standby mode to start recording with a fade in. Press Y while recording to fade out and stop record- ing. • When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out.
Page 109: When You Want More Control
When You Want More Control When You Want More Control Exposure When you want to record a subject that is much brighter or darker than its surroundings, the automatic exposure obtained by the camcorder may not be best for that specific subject. To correct this, you can compensate the exposure to make the whole picture brighter or darker, you can use Touch AE to tell the camcorder to optimize the exposure for a selected subject, or you can use a com-...
Page 110 When You Want More Control • The compensation range may vary depending on the initial brightness of the image, and some values may be grayed out. Touch [X] to apply and lock the exposure compensation value. • During exposure lock, y and the exposure compensation value will appear on the screen.
Page 111: Focus
When You Want More Control • Exposure adjustment is not available when the shooting mode is set to ƒ and the Special Scene mode is set to [P Fireworks]. Focus Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.
Page 112 When You Want More Control • The focusing distance displayed will change as you adjust the focus. The focusing distance will be displayed for about 2 sec- onds. You can change the units used for the distance display with the 1 >...
Page 113: White Balance
When You Want More Control White Balance The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings. Format Shooting mode Playback † ƒ ’ >...
Page 114 When You Want More Control Options ( Default value) [Ã Automatic] The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors. [¼ Daylight] To record outdoors. [É Tungsten] To record under tungsten and tungsten-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting. [Å Custom WB] Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting.
Page 115: Frame Rate
When You Want More Control Frame Rate You can change the frame rate (the number of frames recorded per second) to change the look of your movies. Format Shooting mode Playback † ƒ ’ > > > > [3 Recording Setup] [Video Quality] Desired >...
Page 116: Tele Macro
When You Want More Control • When the video quality is set to [60P Recording] (60P or 35 Mbps), the frame rate is automatically set to 60P and can- not be changed. Tele Macro Using tele macro, the camcorder can focus at a shorter distance (up to 50 cm (1.6 ft.) from the subject at full telephoto), allowing you to get closer shots of small subjects like flowers and insects.
Page 117 When You Want More Control • Any of the following actions will deactivate the tele macro function. - Turning off the camcorder. - Pressing ]. - Setting the shooting mode to N, 9 or the [P Fireworks] Special Scene mode in ƒ mode. - Zooming out toward T (wide angle).
Page 118: Recording Audio
Recording Audio Recording Audio Audio Scenes You can have the camcorder optimize the audio settings of the built-in microphone by selecting the audio scene that matches your surround- ings. This will greatly enhance the sense of “being there”. Format Shooting mode Playback †...
Page 119: Using Headphones
Recording Audio Noise Suppression] To record scenes while reducing noise from wind, passing vehicles and similar ambient sound. Ideal for recording at the beach or in places with a lot of noise. Using Headphones Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while record- ing.
Page 120 Recording Audio ■ Adjusting the Volume during Playback Format Shooting mode Playback † ƒ ’ * Only during the playback of a slideshow of photos. For that procedure refer to Photo Slideshow (A 132). After changing the function of the AV OUT/× terminal and connecting the headphones, you can adjust the headphone’s volume also during playback.
Page 121 Recording Audio • When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level. • Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT/× terminal while 1 > > [AV/Headphones] is set to [Ò AV]. The noise produced may be harmful to your hearing. •...
Page 122: Using An External Microphone
Recording Audio Using an External Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder’s internal machinery. In such case, we recommend using an external microphone. Format Shooting mode Playback † ƒ ’...
Page 123 Recording Audio ■ Using Commercially Available Microphones You can also connect to the camcorder’s MIC terminal commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply. You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug, but audio recording levels may vary. •...
Page 124: Advanced Playback And Editing Functions
Advanced Playback and Editing Functions Advanced Playback Functions This section explains how to capture photos or video snapshot scenes from an existing scene, how to play back recordings set to background music, how to play back a slideshow of your pho- tos and more.
Page 125: Advanced Playback Functions
Advanced Playback Functions Advanced Playback Functions Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie You can capture video snapshot scenes or photos from a previously recorded scene. For example, you may want to print photos from video recorded at a party or create a small video clip using video snapshot scenes from the highlights of an event.
Page 126 Advanced Playback Functions • You can change the length of the video snapshot scenes you capture with the 1 > > [Video Snapshot Length] setting. • A video snapshot scene can be captured only during play- back; it cannot be captured during playback pause mode. •...
Page 127 Advanced Playback Functions ■ Capturing Photos Format Shooting mode Playback † ƒ ’ Play back the scene from which you want to capture a photo (A 65). At the point you want to capture, pause the playback and capture the photo. >...
Page 128: Playback With Background Music
Advanced Playback Functions Playback with Background Music Canon offers for download 3 music tracks that can be used as back- ground music when playing back your movies or a slideshow of your photos. You can also mix the original audio and the background music and adjust the mix balance to your preference.
Page 129 Advanced Playback Functions Delete the music track selected. Listen to the music track selected. Touch again (Ñ) to stop the playback. Adjust the mix balance between the original sound and the background music. • Touch [y] (more of the original sound) or [Û] (more of the back- ground music) or drag your finger along the [Music Balance] bar to adjust the background music balance as desired.
Page 130: Selecting The Playback Starting Point
Advanced Playback Functions • If you use copyrighted songs and music tracks in your video creations, remember that music under copyright may not be used without permission from the copyright holder, except for cases permitted under applicable laws, such as for personal use.
Page 131 Advanced Playback Functions Format Shooting mode Playback † ƒ ’ Open the desired index screen for AVCHD movies (A 65). Open the scene’s [Timeline] screen. > Desired scene • 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.
Page 132: Photo Slideshow
Advanced Playback Functions Scene’s video quality and length. Recording date and time. Drag your finger right along the ruler to display the previous 5 frames. Current scene / Total number of scenes. Currently selected interval between frames. To change the interval between frames >...
Page 133 Advanced Playback Functions Touch the photo that will open the slideshow to display it in single photo view. Touch the screen to display the playback controls, then touch [Ð] to play back the slideshow set to the selected music track. During the photo slideshow •...
Page 134: Editing Functions
Editing Functions Editing Functions Dividing Scenes You can divide AVCHD scenes in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest. Format Shooting mode Playback † ƒ ’ Play back the desired scene (A 65). At the point where you want to divide the scene, open the screen for dividing scenes.
Page 135: Trimming Scenes
Editing Functions • When advancing/reversing frames while dividing the scenes, the interval between frames is about 0.5 seconds. • If the scene cannot be divided at the point where you paused the playback, advance/reverse a frame and then divide the scene.
Page 136 Editing Functions > > Touch the screen to display the playback controls [Ý] > [Edit] [Trim] Bring the scene to a precise point, if necessary. • The point at which is movie will be trimmed is indicated by the ´ marker.
Page 137: Changing The Thumbnail Image Of A Scene
Editing Functions • Scenes cannot be trimmed within about 0.5 seconds from the beginning or the end of the scene. Changing the Thumbnail Image of a Scene For scenes recorded in 9 mode, you can change the thumbnail image that will appear in the Baby album ([9] index screen). Format Shooting mode Playback...
Page 138: D Copying Recordings To A Memory Card
Editing Functions Set the displayed frame as the scene’s thumbnail image. > [Set] [Yes] • Only the thumbnail of the scene displayed in the Baby album ([9] index screen) will change. • Dividing a scene whose thumbnail image was changed will reset the scene’s thumbnail image.
Page 139 Editing Functions Open the desired index screen in the built-in memory (A 65, 71). • To copy all the scenes/photos recorded on a specific date, drag your finger left/right until a scene or photo you want to copy appears. Copy the recordings. >...
Page 140 Editing Functions Options [<date>] or [<folder name>] Copy all the scenes/photos recorded on a particular date. For AVCHD scenes, a date will appear in the button. For MP4 scenes and photos, a folder name will appear. The last 4 digits of the folder name indicate the date of the recordings (ex.
Page 141: D Converting Movies To Mp4 Format
Editing Functions • In the following cases, you will not be able to copy recordings to the memory card: - If the memory card slot cover is open. - If the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing.
Page 142 Editing Functions Open the screen for selecting scenes to convert. > > > [Edit] [Convert to MP4 (&`8)] [OK] [Join Scenes]* > Desired video quality of converted movies * Only necessary if you want to join all the selected scenes into a single converted movie.
Page 143 Editing Functions > > [Ý] [Ø] or [Ù]** to adjust the volume [y] or [Û] to > adjust the background music balance ** [Ô] or [Õ] when using headphones. • To add decorations*: > [Ò] Decorate the scene (A 93) * Cinema-look filters and decorations cannot be applied at the same time.
Page 144 Editing Functions Converted MP4 scene (8) Original AVCHD scene 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 4 Mbps (&) (1920x1080) (1920x1080) (1280x720) Ü Ü Ü (1920x1080) Ü Ü Ü (1280x720) MP4 movies: Video quality and size of scenes before and after conversion Converted scene (8) Original scene 24 Mbps 17 Mbps...
Page 145 Editing Functions • After repeatedly recording and deleting scenes (fragmented memory), MP4 conversion may stop working correctly. • Scenes recorded using different frame rates cannot be joined into a single scene during MP4 conversion. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 146: External Connections
External Connections Terminals on the Camcorder This section gives more details about the camcorder’s output ter- minals and presents connection diagrams for connecting your camcorder to other devices. Playback on a TV Screen This section explains how to connect the camcorder to an HDTV to play back your recordings.
Page 147: Terminals On The Camcorder
Terminals on the Camcorder Terminals on the Camcorder Open the LCD panel to access the terminals on the camcorder. AV OUT/× Terminal HDMI OUT Terminal The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable. This termi- nal is an HDMI mini receptacle.
Page 148: Connection Diagrams
Terminals on the Camcorder 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. Connection HDMI Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input terminal.
Page 149 Terminals on the Camcorder • The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only. Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device, as this may damage the camcorder. • While a cable is connected to the HDMI OUT terminal, there will be no video output from the AV OUT/×...
Page 150 Terminals on the Camcorder Connection Type: Digital data connection Connect the camcorder to a computer to save your recordings or to the optional CS100 Connect Station to automatically back up your record- ings. D only: You can also connect to an external hard drive to save a perfect copy of an entire memory.
Page 151: Playback On A Tv Screen
Playback on a TV Screen Playback on a TV Screen Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Format Shooting mode Playback † ƒ ’ Turn off the camcorder and the TV. Connect the camcorder to the TV. •...
Page 152 Playback on a TV Screen D Audio and video will not be output from the HDMI • OUT terminal or AV OUT/× terminal while using Wi-Fi func- tions. • Connection 2: When you play back your 16:9 movies on stan- dard TV sets with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the TV set will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it is compatible with the Video ID-1 system.
Page 153: Saving And Sharing Your Recordings
Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Save your recordings regularly. You have several options for saving your recordings. As each method offers different advantages, select how you want to save your recordings depending on how you intend to use them.
Page 154: Saving Recordings On A Computer
The editing/playback functions that can be used depend on the specifications of the recorder used. Also, you may not be able to save MP4 movies. Between CS100 Connect Stations, using CANON iMAGE GATEWAY services. Saving Recordings on a Computer This section explains how to save your recordings on a computer using a USB connection.
Page 155: Connecting The Camcorder To A Computer
Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Installation Download the compressed file from PIXELA’s Web site. • Visit the following Web site to download the compressed installa- tion file. http://pixela.jp/cetule_dl Uncompress the file. • The compressed file contains the installer (setup.exe) and the Software Guide (PDF file).
Page 156 With the software CameraWindow you can save MP4 movies and pho- tos to your computer and easily organize them. For the latest informa- tion on compatibility and system requirements, please visit your local Canon Web site. Installation Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time.
Page 157 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Download the software from your local Canon Web site. • Visit the following Web site to download the CAMCORDER Software package. http://www.canon.com/icpd/ (Click on your country/region, search for your camcorder model and then proceed to the download page.) Follow the onscreen instructions to install CameraWindow.
Page 158 Computer: CameraWindow will start automatically and the main screen will appear. • Windows: If the AutoPlay dialog box appears instead, click Downloads Images From Canon Camera to start the CameraWindow program. • Mac OS: If a device selection window appears, select your cam- corder’s model name from the list and click OK.
Page 159 • To uninstall CameraWindow: - Windows: In the Control Panel, open Programs and Fea- tures or Add or Remove Programs. Select Canon Utili- ties CameraWindow DC 8, click Uninstall or Uninstall/ Change and then click OK. - Mac OS: Drag and drop the following folder to the Trash.
Page 160: Saving Recordings On The Optional Cs100 Connect
Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Saving Recordings on the Optional CS100 Connect Station (USB) You can easily save all the movies and photos you recorded onto the optional CS100 Connect Station. You can organize your recordings in albums, play them back on a connected HDTV or share them on the Web.
Page 161: D Memory Save: Saving An Entire Memory Onto An External Hard Drive
Saving and Sharing Your Recordings • When the connection is correctly established, the transfer of files will start automatically. • You can check on the connect station when all the files have been saved. Refer to the instruction manual of the CS100. Disconnect the USB cable.
Page 162 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings • Connection 3. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 150). • If the USB cable supplied with the external hard drive has a stan- dard-A connector, you will need to use the optional UA-100 USB Adapter. Save the entire contents of the desired memory.
Page 163 • You cannot use the following types of external hard drives. For the latest information on devices that can be used, please visit your local Canon Web site. - USB-powered portable hard drives. - Hard drives with a capacity over 2 TB.
Page 164 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings ■ Playing Back Previously Saved Recordings from the External Hard Drive Connect the external hard drive to the camcorder. • Steps 1 to 3 in the previous procedure (A 161). Touch [Play Back from Hard Drive] and select the memory save folder you want to play back.
Page 165 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings • Be careful when deleting recordings. Once deleted, record- ings cannot be recovered. ■ Initializing the External Hard Drive Connect the external hard drive to the camcorder. • Steps 1 to 3 in the previous procedure (A 161). Initialize the external hard drive.
Page 166: Copying Recordings To An External Video Recorder
Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder ■ In High Definition If the external digital video recorder has an SD card slot compatible with the type of memory card used, you can copy your recordings in high definition directly from the memory card.
Page 167 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Open the index screen that contains the scenes you want to copy (A 65). • Verify that 1 > > [AV/Headphones] is set to [Ò AV]. External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mode.
Page 168: D Wi-Fi Functions
D Wi-Fi Functions Overview of the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions This is an introduction to the Wi-Fi functions offered by the cam- corder and contains also important information about the sup- ported Wi-Fi standards. The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions Refer to this section for details on how to use the camcorder’s useful Wi-Fi functions such as controlling the camcorder remotely with an iOS or Android device, playing back the cam- corder’s recordings from a Web browser on a Wi-Fi-equipped...
Page 169: Overview Of The Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions
Overview of the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions Overview of the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions You can use the camcorder’s Wi-Fi functions to connect wirelessly to Wi-Fi enabled devices* like smartphones or tablets and save, play back and upload your recordings. Refer to Glossary (A 211) for a definition of some of the frequently used terms in this text.
Page 170 Overview of the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions Android Devices • Install the CameraAccess plus app and use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control to record with the camcorder (A 174). You can even stream video from the camcorder and record it directly on your Android device.
Page 171 CANON iMAGE GATEWAY • Connecting the camcorder to an access point (home network) con- nected to the Internet, you can also share recordings on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and enjoy a number of Web services, including uploading recordings to Facebook and YouTube (A 192).
Page 172 Overview of the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions ■ Before Using Wi-Fi Functions Depending on the Wi-Fi function used, the camcorder will connect wire- lessly directly to a Wi-Fi-enabled device, such as a smartphone, or to a Wi-Fi network via an access point (wireless router)*. After selecting the function you want to use, follow the onscreen directions to connect the camcorder.
Page 173 Overview of the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions • Using an unprotected Wi-Fi network can expose your files and data to monitoring by unauthorized third parties. Be aware of the risks involved. • We recommend inserting a fully charged battery pack or using the supplied compact power adapter when using Wi-Fi func- tions.
Page 174: The Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions
The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions Using an iOS or Android Device as a Remote Control Using the CameraAccess plus app*, you can view the image streamed from the camcorder on your iOS/Android device even when the cam- corder is somewhere else.
Page 175 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions • Before you perform these procedures for the first time, down- load and install the latest version of the CameraAccess plus app on your iOS/Android device. The app can be down- loaded for free from the following Web sites. - iOS devices (App Store): http://appstore.com/cameraaccessplus - Android devices* (Google Play™):...
Page 176 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions Android devices compatible with NFC: Connect the cam- corder and the device as described in Pairing an NFC-com- patible Android device (A 177). • When the Wi-Fi connection is correctly established, [Connected] will appear on the camcorder’s screen and the live view image will appear on the CameraAccess plus app’s screen on the Android device.
Page 177 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions When you have finished recording Camcorder: Touch [End] to end the wireless connection and turn off the camcorder. iOS/Android device: Close the CameraAccess plus app. Pairing an NFC-compatible Android device 1, 2 Touch Beep!** NFC touchpoint Touch the NFC touchpoint on the Android device to the NFC touchpoint on the camcorder.
Page 178 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions * For illustration purposes only. For details about the device’s NFC function and the location/mark of the NFC touchpoint, refer to the instruction manual of the Andorid device used. ** Depending on the settings and specifications of the Android device used, no sound may be emitted.
Page 179 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions * To use the Monitor while Out Function, an access point compatible with UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) and an Internet connection that can acquire global IP addresses are required. Activate the [Monitor while Out] function. >...
Page 180 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions If necessary, set up a connection to an access point. • If you have previously configured and saved only one connection to an access point, the camcorder will automatically connect to that access point. Continue to step 6. •...
Page 181 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions To register the camcorder’s ID in the CameraAccess plus app Android devices compatible with NFC: Connect the cam- corder and the device. • Perform only step 1 in Pairing an NFC-compatible Android device (A 177). • Android device: When the camcorder’s ID is correctly registered, a message will prompt you to turn off Wi-Fi on the device.
Page 182 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions To use the Monitor while Out function While you are out, start the CameraAccess plus app. Touch Start under Monitor while Out. Enter the password for the Monitor while Out function that you set in the camcorder (step 3, A 179) and then touch Connect.
Page 183: Using The Virtual Keyboard
The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions Using the virtual keyboard When you need to enter text for various settings, touch the text field and a virtual keyboard will appear on the screen. The illustra- tion below explains the various keys you can use. Switch between letters and numbers/special characters.
Page 184 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions • This function is not available in the following cases. - When the video quality is 60P. - When dual recording or relay recording is activated. • Depending on the connection and the strength of the wireless signal, there may be interruptions in the live video image or the response may be slow.
Page 185: Playback Via Browser: Viewing Recordings Using A Web Browser On An Ios Or Android Device
* Depending on the device, OS, browser and video quality, you may not be able to play back or save recordings. For details, visit your local Canon Web site. Format...
Page 186 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions Android devices compatible with NFC: Connect the cam- corder and the device as described in Pairing an NFC-com- patible Android device (A 177). • Android device: When the Wi-Fi connection is correctly estab- lished, the default browser app will open and the Playback via Browser screen will be displayed automatically.
Page 187 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions iOS/Android device: Touch the desired recording from the list. • Touch the button on the top left of the screen to change the index screen displayed. Touch · (AVCHD movies), ¸ (MP4 movies) or } (photos) of the desired memory (& built-in mem- ory or 8 memory card).
Page 188: Saving Recordings And Uploading Movies To The Web Using An Ios Device
The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions Saving Recordings and Uploading Movies to the Web Using an iOS Device Using the Movie Uploader app*, you can play back and save** your movies and photos on an iOS device. You can also upload your movies to YouTube and Facebook even when you are away from your home network.
Page 189 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions iOS device: In the Wi-Fi settings screen, turn on Wi-Fi and select the network name that appears on the camcorder’s screen (step 1). If necessary, enter the password that appears on the camcorder’s screen. • The camcorder’s network name (SSID) should appear in the list of networks/access points detected by the device.
Page 190: Saving Recordings On The Optional Cs100 Connect
The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions • For details about the Movie Uploader app, visit PIXELA’s Web site. http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/canon/e/movieuploader/ • The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as mul- tiple files on other devices. - Scenes exceeding 4 GB. - Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes.
Page 191 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions Touch Beep! NFC touchpoint Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. With the camcorder turned off or displaying an index screen in playback mode, carefully hold the NFC touchpoint on the camcorder close to the NFC connect point on the connect station.
Page 192: Sharing Recordings With Canon Image Gateway
Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY After you register for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY*, you will be able to access various Web services**. You will be able to upload movies and photos to online albums, upload movies to Facebook and YouTube,...
Page 193 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions CANON iMAGE GATEWAY CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is a Web site that provides various photo-related services for owners of qualified Canon products. After you complete the free registration online, you can use the Web services, create online photo albums, and more. Visit Canon’s...
Page 194 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions ■ Setting the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder Log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and set the Web services you want to use. Format Shooting mode Playback † ƒ ’ Camcorder: Open the [y] index screen for MP4 movies (A 65) or [}] index screen (A 71).
Page 195 You will need the account information (user name, password, etc.) to register some services. • CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and all other selected Web services will be set in the camcorder and the CameraWindow menu screen will appear.
Page 196 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions ■ Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services Conveniently share your recordings with family and friends using Web services. Format Shooting mode Playback † ƒ ’ From any movie index screen, activate the Web service func- tion. >...
Page 197 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions Select the desired Web service. • When you select (e-mail), the list of registered e-mail addresses will appear. Select the e-mail addresses to which you want to send an e-mail notification. Select the type of recordings you want to share and the memory to read.
Page 198 Checking your uploads using CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Library You can use the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Library or Album screen to see the movies and photos you uploaded. You can also check what files you have sent and the various settings for the Web services.
Page 199: Wireless Playback On A Computer
The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions Wireless Playback on a Computer Using the Media Server function, you can wirelessly view your movies and photos on your computer or similar device. You will need an access point connected to your home network and software installed on your computer that can play back movies and photos from a media server.
Page 200 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions • If no connections to access points have been saved in the cam- corder, the message [Save the access point] will appear on the screen. Touch [OK] to configure and save a new access point connection (step 2 in Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point (A 202)) before continuing with this procedure.
Page 201 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions • Depending on the access point’s (wireless router’s) settings and capabilities, playback may take time to start or may not appear smooth. For details, refer to Troubleshooting (A 253). Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 202: Wi-Fi Connection And Settings
Wi-Fi Connection and Settings Wi-Fi Connection and Settings Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point The camcorder can connect to a Wi-Fi network using an access point (wireless router) and even remember the settings for 4 access points. General requirements • Correctly configured router that complies with the 802.11b/g/n protocol and is Wi-Fi certified (bears the logo shown to the right) and a home network.
Page 203 Wi-Fi Connection and Settings Options [WPS: Button]* Simply press and hold the WPS button on your wireless router and then touch the camcorder’s screen. This is the easiest connection method if you are using a WPS-compatible router. Continue the procedure as described in Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) (A 204).
Page 204 Wi-Fi Connection and Settings ■ Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) If your access point is WPS-compatible (bears the logo shown below), connecting the camcorder to it can be very easy. If you cannot suc- cessfully connect the camcorder using WPS, try using the [Search for Access Points] method.
Page 205 Wi-Fi Connection and Settings Touch [OK] to save the configuration. • If you were in the process of performing another procedure, the camcorder will automatically connect to the access point. Return to the procedure of the function you were previously using: Step 6 in Streaming via Wi-Fi and Internet (Monitor while Out) (A 180)
Page 206 Wi-Fi Connection and Settings To enter the [Encryption Key] field, touch [Not configured]. Enter the access point’s password (encryption key) and touch [OK]. • If the access point selected in step 1 did not have a [C] icon, this step is not necessary. Touch [OK] to save the configuration.
Page 207 Wi-Fi Connection and Settings In the [Authentication/Encryption Method] field, touch [OPEN NONE] and then touch the desired method. • If you selected [OPEN WEP], the WEP index is 1. In the [Encryption Key] field, enter the encryption key. Touch [OK] and then touch [Next]. •...
Page 208: Viewing And Changing Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi Connection and Settings Touch [OK] to save the configuration. • If you were in the process of performing another procedure, the camcorder will automatically connect to the access point. Return to the procedure of the function you were previously using: Step 6 in Streaming via Wi-Fi and Internet (Monitor while Out) (A 180)
Page 209 Wi-Fi Connection and Settings To view the connection settings for iOS/Android devices Touch [Smartphone Connection Settings]. • The camcorder’s SSID and password will appear. If necessary, change the camcorder’s network name (SSID) and password. > > [Edit] [OK] [OK] • The next time you make a wireless connection, you will need to change the Wi-Fi settings on the iOS/Android device.
Page 210 Wi-Fi Connection and Settings > • To delete the access point connection displayed, touch [Edit] > [Delete] [Yes]. • To manually change the settings of the access point connection > displayed, touch [Edit] [Manual Setup] and then perform the procedure in Manual Setup (A 206).
Page 211 Wi-Fi Connection and Settings Glossary This is a glossary of some of the basic terms used frequently in this chapter. The documentation for your access point may also con- tain a glossary you can refer to. Access Point A wireless access point (WAP) is a device that allows wireless devices, like your camcorder, to connect to a wired network (including to the Internet) using the Wi-Fi standard.
Page 212: Additional Information
Additional Information Appendix: Menu Options Lists This section contains tables of all the camcorder’s menu settings and setting options for your reference. Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays This section explains the icons and displays that appear on the camcorder’s various screens, with reference pages to the rele- vant functions.
Page 213: Appendix: Menu Options Lists
Appendix: Menu Options Lists Appendix: Menu Options Lists The functions that are available depend on the camcorder’s operating mode. On the camcorder’s screen, menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus (A 45).
Page 214 Appendix: Menu Options Lists Menu item Setting options [9 Baby Album] (A 65) Video Snapshot] (A 65) D [— Wi-Fi] (A 168) [6 Movie Uploader], [5 Playback via Browser], [7 To Web Service], [8 Media Server], [w Check/Edit Settings] ■ [1 Other Settings] Menus p Camera Setup (recording mode only) Menu item...
Page 215 Appendix: Menu Options Lists p Camera Setup (recording mode only) (cont.) Menu item Setting options [Focus Assistance] (A 216) On], [j Off] [Face Detection & Tracking] (A 104) }], [j Off] [i On [Auto Backlight Correction] (A 217) On], [j Off] [Auto Slow Shutter] (A 217) On], [j Off]...
Page 216 Appendix: Menu Options Lists [Self Timer]: You can have the camcorder start recording after a 10- second countdown. After setting [Self Timer] to [i On <], press Y to start the countdown and record video or touch [PHOTO] to start the countdown and take a photo. •...
Page 217 Appendix: Menu Options Lists • Using focus assistance will not affect the recordings. It will be can- celled automatically after 4 seconds or when you start recording. • This function is available only when the shooting mode is set to †, ƒ...
Page 218 Appendix: Menu Options Lists [Image Stabilizer]: The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) so you can get nice, stable shots. Select the image stabilization mode according to the shooting conditions. Dynamic]: Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting while walking, and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle.
Page 219 Appendix: Menu Options Lists Playback Setup (playback mode only) (cont.) Menu item Setting options [Slideshow Transition] (A 219) [j Off], [k Dissolve], [l Slide Image] [Video Snapshot Length] (A 125) [C 2 sec], [D 4 sec], [F 8 sec] [Slideshow Transition]: You can select the transition effect between photos in a slideshow.
Page 220 Appendix: Menu Options Lists t Display Setup (cont.) Menu item Setting options [LCD Brightness] (A 221) [LCD Backlight] (A 221) [H Bright], Normal], [L Dim] [LCD Mirror Image] (A 221) [i On], [j Off] [HDMI Status] (A 221) [Demo Mode] (A 221) On], [j Off] [TV Type]...
Page 221 Appendix: Menu Options Lists [Output Onscreen Displays]: When this setting is set to [i On], the camcorder’s onscreen 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. •...
Page 222: System Setup
Appendix: Menu Options Lists • To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn off the camcorder. [TV Type] (playback mode only): When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the optional STV-250N Stereo Video Cable, select the setting according to the type of TV in order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio.
Page 223 Appendix: Menu Options Lists q System Setup (cont.) Menu item Setting options [Time Zone/DST] (A 40) ["] (home time zone) or [#] (travel time zone): [New York], list of world time zones [$] (DST adjustment): Toggle on or [Date/Time] (A 37) [Date/Time]: –...
Page 224 Appendix: Menu Options Lists q System Setup (cont.) Menu item Setting options [Volume] (A 68, 119) , Ú [Speaker]: Ô Õ , Ö [Headphones]: [Notification Sounds] (A 226) [÷ High Volume], [ø Low Volume], [j Off] [Custom Control Button] (A 226) Functions in the [2 Main Functions] menu (A 231) Default: [Ò...
Page 225 Appendix: Menu Options Lists q System Setup (cont.) Menu item Setting options [USB Connection Type] (A 228) Computer], [ Connect Station], Connect and Set] [NFC] (A 178) On], [j Off] G [FlashAir]** (A 229) [i On], [j Off] D [Initialize &/8] (A 41) G [Initialize 8] [&...
Page 226 Appendix: Menu Options Lists [Available Space in Memory] (recording mode only)/[Used Space in Memory] (playback mode only): Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the memory is currently available for recording or how much of it is in use (ª indicates photos). •...
Page 227 Appendix: Menu Options Lists • When the shooting mode is set to 9, this function is automatically set to [Ò Decoration] and it cannot be changed. [Battery Info]: When you are using a battery pack that is compatible with Intelligent System, this option displays a screen where you can ver- ify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (during recording mode) or playback time (during playback mode).
Page 228 Appendix: Menu Options Lists • File numbers consist of 7 digits, for example “101-0107”. The 3 digits before the hyphen indicate the folder where the file is saved and can range from 100 to 999. The 4 digits after the hyphen are a unique identifier for each file and can range from 0001 to 9900.
Page 229 Appendix: Menu Options Lists Computer] or [ Connect Station]: Select one of these settings if you plan to connect the camcorder to only one type of device (a com- puter or the optional CS100 Connect Station, respectively). Connect and Set]: This setting is more convenient if you do not plan to use the camcorder with only one type of device and will connect it sometimes to a computer and sometimes to the optional CS100 Con- nect Station.
Page 230 Appendix: Menu Options Lists ■ [3 Recording Setup] Menu (recording mode only) Menu item Setting options [Movie Format] (A 78) [· AVCHD], [¸ MP4] [Video Quality] (A 78) When [Movie Format] is set to [· AVCHD]: [« 60P Recording], [© High Quality]*, [¨...
Page 231 Appendix: Menu Options Lists ■ [2 Main Functions] Menu (recording mode only) Button Setting options/Function [¦ Video Snapshot] (A 103) [ON], [OFF] [— Audio Scene] (A 118) [‘ Standard], [’ Music], [‚ Speech], [“ Forest and Birds], [” Noise Suppression] [Ò...
Page 232 Appendix: Menu Options Lists Button Setting options/Function [z Pre REC] (A 233) [ON], [OFF] [< Focus] (A 111) [D] (manual focus): Toggle on or off, Touch AF frame [y Exposure] (A 109) [n] (manual exposure): Toggle on or off, Touch AE frame [ä...
Page 233 Appendix: Menu Options Lists • When the shooting mode is set to N or 9, [Zoom Type] will auto- matically be set to [ Optical]. [È Powered IS]: With Powered IS you can make the image stabiliza- tion even more powerful. Powered IS is most effective for shooting far- away non-moving subjects from a stationary position.
Page 234 Appendix: Menu Options Lists [ä Mic. Level]: You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in or an external microphone. > > > [ä Mic. Level] [n] (manual) [Ï]/[Ð] to adjust > the audio level • Touch [m] to return to automatic audio level adjustment. Touch [Audio Level Indicator] to display the audio level indicator even during automatic audio level adjustment.
Page 235 Appendix: Menu Options Lists [Edit] Panel (playback mode only) Button Setting options D [Copy (&'8)] (from the built-in memory only) (A 138) Depending on the index screen: <date> or <folder name>, [Select], [All Scenes] or [All Photos] In single photo view: [¨ Proceed] (copies the current photo) D [Convert to MP4 (&'8)] (from the built-in memory only) (A 141) [Delete]...
Page 236: Appendix: Onscreen Icons And Displays
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays The following tables show the icons that appear in the various modes. For easy reference, the icons in the table are grouped according to the area in which they appear on the screen. Please note that what icons appear depends on the movie format, shooting mode, and other func- tions.
Page 237 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Icons on the top of the screen Icon Description/Function [0] button: Open the 0 (Home) menu Total number of scenes (only when record- v 000 – ing in AVCHD format) Scene counter (hours : minutes : seconds). 0:00:00 –...
Page 238 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Icons on the top of the screen (cont.) Icon Description/Function Photo shooting and memory selected for recording photos (momentarily after taking a photo). {Ð&*, {Ð8 In case of a card error, will be dis- played (in red) and the photo will not be recorded.
Page 239 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Icons on the right side of the screen Icon Description/Function Memory selected for recording movies and &0h00m*, remaining video recording time. When the – 80h00m memory is full, [&End]* or [8End] will be displayed and recording will stop. ·, ½, »...
Page 240 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Icons on the bottom of the screen Icon Description/Function PHOTO [PHOTO] button: Take a photo [FILTER] button: Change the cinema-look FILTER 1 to FILTER 7 filter :, ; Flicker reduction ] button: Touch and hold to activate the framing assistance function Focus and exposure locked (momentarily while taking a photo)
Page 241 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Icons on the top of the screen Icon Description/Function [Edit] button: Open the [Edit] panel Edit, C Lock files function Ð, Ý, Ö, Õ, Ø, Memory card operation ×, Ô, Ó G FlashAir card. In case of a FlashAir card error, will be displayed.
Page 242 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Icons on the bottom of the screen Icon Description/Function For movies: Ú Ù Ý Ð Playback control buttons Û Ø × Ö Õ For photos: [Ð] button: Slideshow Ð [f] button: Return to the [}] index screen [h] button: Photo jump [Ý] button: Volume and background...
Page 243 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Memory card operation Ü Record, Ñ Record standby, Ð Playback, Ý Playback pause, × Fast playback, Ø Fast reverse playback, Õ Slow play- back, Ö Slow reverse playback, Ó Frame advance, Ô Frame reverse. Remaining battery charge •...
Page 244: Trouble
- 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 245: Power Source
Battery packs not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder cannot be charged using this camcorder. - If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder, there may be a problem with the battery pack.
Page 246 Trouble? Recording Pressing Y will not start recording. - You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous record- ings in the memory (while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing). Wait until the camcorder has finished. - The memory is full or it already contains the maximum number of AVCHD scenes (3,999 scenes).
Page 247 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 Center. Playback Deleting scenes takes longer than usual.
Page 248 Trouble? - The memory is full. Delete some recordings (A 73) to free some space. When playing back scenes/slideshow with background music, the music track is not played back correctly. - This can occur when you transfer the music files to a memory after repeatedly recording and deleting scenes (fragmented memory).
Page 249 Trouble? Cannot mark individual scenes/photos in the index screen with a checkmark !. - You cannot select more than 100 scenes/photos individually. Select the [All Scenes] or [All Photos] option instead of [Select]. Indicators and Onscreen Displays appears (in red) on the screen. - Battery pack is exhausted.
Page 250: Picture And Sound
- The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack. - Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon Service Center. Picture and Sound A rattling can be heard from the camcorder.
Page 251 Trouble? Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels. - When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction. Adjust the audio recording level manually (A 234).
Page 252: Connections With External Devices
Trouble? - A compatible memory card must be used to be able to record movies on a memory card (A 33). - The folder and file numbers for MP4 movies and photos have reached their maximum value. Insert a new memory card and set 1 >q>[File Numbering] to [Reset].
Page 253 Trouble? Cannot save recordings on my computer - When the memory contains too many recordings (Windows – 2,500 or more photos/MP4 movies, Mac OS – 1,000 or more pho- tos/MP4 movies), you may not be able to transfer recordings to a computer.
Page 254 Trouble? - Wi-Fi networks with a stealth function that do not broadcast their network name (SSID) will not be detected by the camcorder during the Wi-Fi network setup. Perform the setup manually (A 206) or turn off the stealth function of the access point. Wireless playback on a computer or similar device is not smooth.
Page 255: List Of Messages
(A 153). DBuilt-in memory error - The built-in memory could not be read. Contact a Canon Service Center. DBuilt-in memory is full - The built-in memory is full ([& End] appears on the screen). Delete some recordings (A 73) to free some space.
Page 256 Select [Yes] to try to recover the recordings. DCannot access the built-in memory - There is a problem with the built-in memory. Contact a Canon Ser- vice Center. Cannot communicate with the battery pack. Continue using this...
Page 257 - There is a problem with the memory. If this message appears often without apparent reason, contact a Canon Service Center. D Cannot play back Cannot access the built-in memory - There is a problem with the built-in memory. Initialize the built-in memory using the [Complete Initialization] option (A 41).
Page 258 - There is a problem with the built-in memory. Save your recordings (A 153) and initialize the built-in memory using the [Complete Ini- tialization] option (A 41). If the problem persists, contact a Canon Service Center. Cannot record Check the memory card - There is a problem with the memory card.
Page 259 Trouble? DCannot record movies in the built-in memory Initialize only using the camcorder - The camcorder’s built-in memory cannot be correctly recognized. Initialize the built-in memory with this camcorder (A 41). Cannot record movies on this memory card - Movies cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or smaller memory card. Use a recommended memory card (A 33).
Page 260 Trouble? Check the memory card - Cannot access the memory card. Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted correctly. - A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image. Try removing and reinserting the memory card, or use a different memory card.
Page 261 Trouble? LCD Screen has been dimmed Use the [LCD Backlight] setting to change the brightness - Change the 1 > > [LCD Backlight] setting to [Normal] or [Bright]. May not be possible to record movies on this memory card - You may not be able to record movies on a memory card without a CLASS rating or with one rated CLASS 2.
Page 262 Trouble? Memory card writing error Attempt to recover the data? - This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing to the memory card. Select [Yes] to try to recover the recordings.
Page 263 Trouble? Recording was stopped due to insufficient write speed of the mem- ory card - The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in use and recording was stopped. Replace the memory card with one rated CLASS 4, 6 or 10 (CLASS 6 or 10 when recording movies with a video quality of 60P or 35 Mbps).
Page 264 Trouble? Task in progress. Do not disconnect the power source. - The camcorder is updating the memory. Wait until the operation ends and do not remove the battery pack. This photo cannot be displayed - You may not be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or edited on a computer.
Page 265 Trouble? Unable to recognize the data - The camcorder cannot play back scenes recorded using a video configuration that is not supported (PAL or SECAM). Play back the recordings with the device originally used to record them. Unable to recover data - Could not recover a corrupted file.
Page 266 - Try turning off the camcorder and connect station. After a moment, turn them on again and restore the connection. If the problem persists, contact a Canon Service Center. Closing the LCD panel turns off the camcorder. File transfers in progress will be interrupted.
Page 267 UPnP. If your access point is compatible, make sure UPnP is activated. Unable to access configuration files - Turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn it on again. If the problem persists contact a Canon Service Center. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 268 Trouble? Unable to complete WPS. - Turn off the camcorder and access point. After a short while, turn them on again and try again. If the problem persists, perform setup using the [Search for Access Points] option (A 202). Unable to complete WPS. Try the operation again. - Some access points require pressing and holding the Wi-Fi Pro- tected Setup (WPS) button.
Page 269 Trouble? Unable to obtain a global IP address. - The access point to which the camcorder is connected has not been assigned a global IP address. Check the WAN settings of the broadband router to see if a global IP address has been assigned. - Several wireless routers are connected to the same home net- work.
Page 270 Trouble? Wi-Fi cannot be used while the wireless microphone is attached - The camcorder’s Wi-Fi functions cannot be used while the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone is connected to the camcorder. Dis- connect the microphone from the MIC terminal and turn it off. Wi-Fi connection terminated - To avoid interference, use the camcorder at some distance from devices that emit electromagnetic waves (cordless phones, micro-...
Page 271: List Of Messages For Web Services
Connect to a computer and use the dedicated software to set again - An error occurred when connecting to the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server. Check the settings saved on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and set them again in the camcorder.
Page 272 Web service). Shorten the movie and try sending it again. Server busy Try again later - The CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server is busy due to a high num- ber of users trying to connect to the server. End the Wi-Fi connec- tion and try again later.
Page 273: Do's And Don'ts
CS100 Connect Station (A 153), and save them on a regular basis. This will protect your important recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the memory. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss.
Page 274 Do’s and Don’ts • Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as above TVs or near plasma TVs. • D Do not use the camcorder’s Wi-Fi functions inside hospi- tals or medical clinics. In addition, do not use them near medical equipment or sensitive electronic devices as it may affect their perfor- mance.
Page 275 Do’s and Don’ts • When mounting the camcorder on a tripod, make sure that the tri- pod’s fastening screw is shorter than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.). Using other tri- pods may damage the camcorder. 5.5 mm • When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture. Exces- sive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes.
Page 276: Battery Pack
Do’s and Don’ts Battery Pack DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C (140 °F). Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather.
Page 277: Memory Card
• We recommend backing up the recordings on the memory card onto your computer. Data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon shall not be liable for lost or corrupted data.
Page 278 Do’s and Don’ts • Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasure of the card’s content. To write- protect the memory card set the switch LOCK switch to the LOCK position.
Page 279: Maintenance/Others
Maintenance/Others Maintenance/Others Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemi- cally treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Lens • If the lens surface is dirty, autofocus may not work properly. •...
Page 280: 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 informa- tion on plug adapters for overseas use.
Page 281 Maintenance/Others Americas: All of North America and Central America; most Caribbean islands (except in French territories like Guadeloupe and Martinique); most of South America (except in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay). Asia: Only in Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Myanmar. Oceania: US territories (Guam, American Samoa, etc.) and some Pacific islands like Micronesia, Samoa and Tonga.
Page 282: General Information
The following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder but their availability may differ from area to area. Select accessories are described in more detail in the following pages. For the latest informa- tion, please visit your local Canon Web site. BP-718, BP-727 CG-700 Battery Charger...
Page 283 * CA-110E (including power cord) in Asia. ** This accessory is used with a function available only on the D. Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accesso- ries. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon cam- corder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A.
Page 284 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 damage 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 explosion of a battery pack).
Page 285 A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accesso- ries. When you use Canon video equipment, we rec- ommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 286: Specifications
General Information Specifications Camcoder VIXIA HF R62 / VIXIA HF R60 / VIXIA HF R600 — Values given are approximate figures. System • Recording System Movies: 1. AVCHD format, compatible with AVCHD Ver. 2.0 Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch 2.
Page 287 General Information • Image Sensor 1/4.85-in. CMOS, 3,280,000 pixels Effective pixels: 2,070,000 pixels (1920 x 1080) When advanced zoom is on: 1920 x 1080 (wide angle), 1280 x 720 (full telephoto) • LCD Touch Screen 3 in., TFT color, 230,000 dots , capacitive touch screen operation •...
Page 288 General Information • Minimum Illumination 0.4 lx ([Low Light] Special Scene mode, shutter speed at 1/2) 5 lx ([Programmed AE] shooting mode, auto slow shutter [On], shutter speed at 1/30) • Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx • Image Stabilization Optical system (lens shift) with electronic compensation •...
Page 289 General Information • MIC Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm stereo minijack –64 dBV (with 600 Ω microphone) / 5 kΩ or more D Wi-Fi/NFC • Wi-Fi Wireless Standard Complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n protocol Connection Methods Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), search for access points, manual, NFC pairing (with compatible devices) Maximum Data Transfer Rates (theoretical values) 11 Mbps (IEEE802.11b), 54 Mbps (IEEE802.11g), 150 Mbps...
Page 290 General Information • Operating Temperature : 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) • Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt) 53 x 58 x 116 mm (2.1 x 2.3 x 4.6 in.) • Weight (camcorder body only) D 240 g (8.5 oz.), G 235 g (8.3 oz.) CA-110 Compact Power Adapter •...
Page 291 General Information • Dimensions BP-718 Battery Pack: 30.3 x 24.9 x 40.1 mm (1.2 x 0.98 x 1.6 in.) BP-727 Battery Pack**: 30.3 x 34.2 x 40.1 mm (1.2 x 1.3 x 1.6 in.) • Weight BP-718 Battery Pack: 42 g (1.5 oz) BP-727 Battery Pack**: 60 g (2.1 oz) ** E only.
Page 292: Reference Tables
Reference Tables Reference Tables Approximate recording times Movie format, Memory capacity quality and 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB resolution · 60P 35 min. 1 hr. 15 min. 2 hr. 30 min. 5 hr. 5min. (1920 x 1080) ¸...
Page 293 Reference Tables Approximate number of photos available on a 4 GB memory card The numbers given in the following table are approximate and vary according to recording conditions and the subject. Photo size Number of photos 1920 x 1080 2,700 1280 x 720* 6,100 * Photos recorded when the video format is set to MP4 and the video quality is...
Page 294 Reference Tables Approximate usage times Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approxi- mate and were measured under the following conditions: - A fully charged battery pack was used. - Recording in FXP mode (AVCHD format) or at 17 Mbps (MP4 format) in the built-in memory (D only).
Page 295 Downloading Music Files and Image Files (Image Mix Frames) Canon offers for download music files for use as background music and image files (image mix frames) for the image mix function. Access the following Web site, click on your country/region and follow the onscreen instructions to download the files.
Page 296 Image mix frames that can be used only in 9 mode: CANON\PRIVATE\MY_PICT\BABY\ Image mix frames that can be used only in other modes: CANON\PRIVATE\MY_PICT\ • The camcorder can recognize image files named MIX_01.JPG to MIX_99.JPG.
Page 297: Index
...174 AUTO mode CameraAccess plus* ....217 Auto slow shutter CameraWindow ......156 Automatic backlight (download) ...... 217 correction CANON iMAGE ...147 .....192 AV OUT/× terminal GATEWAY* Capturing photos/video snapshot scenes from ... 84 ......125 Baby (shooting mode) a movie ......65 Baby album Changing a scene’s thumbnail...
Page 298 ..85 ......107 Cinema-look filters Faders ....279 ....227 Condensation File numbering ..160 Connect Station* Fireworks (Special Scene ......86 Connections to external mode) ......148 ....229 devices FlashAir cards** ....217 Converting/Resizing Flicker reduction ......141 ......111 movies* Focus ......227 Copying recordings to Folder name ....
Page 299 ..221 LCD screen brightness Other Settings ....44 ....49 LCD touch screen menus ....... 69 Locking files Low light (Special Scene ......86 mode) P (Programmed AE ....89 shooting mode) Playback ..231 ......65 Main Functions menu Movies .....
Page 300 ......130 Timeline ......110 Touch AE ....153 Saving recordings ......112 Touch AF ..86 Scene (shooting mode) Touch screen SCN (Special Scene ......44 operations ....86 shooting mode) Transfer Utility LE Selecting the memory* ......155 (download) ..... 67 for playback ....135 Trimming scenes .....
Page 301 ....188 YouTube* Zoom .... 63 Framing assistance ....216 Zoom speed ..... 232 Zoom type * D only. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 302 CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the “Equipment”) purchased in the United States. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.
Page 303 These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales. This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the Equipment, which are sold “AS IS”, without warranty of any kind by Canon USA.
Page 304 Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the “Equipment”) purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required.
Page 305 Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the equipment. Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other per- son to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this equipment.
Page 306 CANADA CANON CANADA INC. 6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, ON L5T 1P7 ❖ If you have any questions, call the Canon Canada Information Center toll free (in Canada only) at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666). ❖ Si vous avez des questions, veuillez téléphoner 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666, sans frais au Canada seulement).

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