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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    PUB. DIE-0450-000A HD Camcorder Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Usage Instructions

    For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www.canon-europe.com/weee, or www.canon-europe.com/battery.
  • Page 3 REGIONS OF USE LEGRIA HF R56 and LEGRIA HF R57 are in compliance (as of November 2013) 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.
  • Page 4 • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. • “Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide...

  • Page 5: Exciting Features And New Functions

    (A 116). • You can wirelessly connect the camcorder to your home net- work and upload your record- AVCHD and MP4 ings to CANON iMAGE Recording (A 54) GATEWAY (A 124). This will allow you to even share your...

  • Page 6: Video Snapshot

    Smart AUTO (A 40) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Video Snapshot Cinema-Look Filters (A 68) (A 59) Shoot or capture short scenes Use professional cinema-look and arrange them into a video filters to create unique movies...
  • Page 7 Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (A 98). Copy your recordings to an external video recorder (A 110). Transfer recordings to your computer (A 101). C Copy the camcorder’s entire memory onto an external Upload your MP4 movies hard drive (A 106).
  • Page 8 Connect the camcorder to an After connecting the access point on your home camcorder to an iOS device or network and then share your CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, you recordings on CANON iMAGE can upload your recordings to GATEWAY (A 124). From other Web sites.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction Exciting Features and New Functions About this Manual Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories Names of Parts Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Inserting and Removing a Memory Card First Time Settings Basic Setup...
  • Page 10 Basic Shooting and Playback Basic Recording Shooting Video Taking Photos AUTO Mode Zooming Basic Playback Playing Back Video Viewing Photos Deleting Recordings Advanced Shooting Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4) Selecting the Video Quality C Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/ Memory Card) for Recordings C Dual Recording and Relay Recording Shooting Modes Baby Mode...
  • Page 11 Browser on an iOS or Android Device Saving Recordings and Uploading Movies to the Web Using an iOS Device Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Wireless Playback on a Computer Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings...
  • Page 12 Additional Information 137 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 0 (Home) Menu [3 Recording Setup] Menu [2 Main Functions] and [Edit] Panels [1 Other Settings] Menus 152 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 156 Trouble? Troubleshooting List of Messages 172 Do’s and Don’ts Handling Precautions Maintenance/Others Using the Camcorder Abroad...

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF R56 / LEGRIA HF R57 / LEGRIA HF R506. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 156).
  • Page 14 indicates that a function is available in the Brackets [ ] are used to refer to operating mode indicated and indicates control buttons and menu options that the function is not available. The operating you will touch on the screen and to modes are divided into the following three other onscreen messages and groups.

  • Page 15: Getting To Know The Camcorder

    Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-110E Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-718 Battery Pack IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI Cable Getting Started Leaflet Transfer Utility LE Startup Guide (see below) Transfer Utility LE Startup Guide: This guide explains how to download PIXELA’s Transfer Utility LE software, which allows you to save your...

  • Page 16: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts (playback mode) button (A 44) Left side view 2 ON/OFF button 3 Memory card slot cover (A 23) 4 AV OUT terminal (A 94, 96)/ × (headphones) terminal (A 79) 5 HDMI OUT terminal (A 94, 95) 6 USB terminal (A 94, 97) 7 Memory card slot (A 23) 8 START/STOP button (A 35)
  • Page 17 A d Speaker (A 47) Top view A f Zoom lever (A 41) A g ACCESS indicator (A 35, 38) A h C Wi-Fi antenna (A 115) Back view A j POWER/CHG (charge) indicator: Green - On Red - Charging (A 19) A k Battery attachment unit (A 19) A l Serial number Bottom view...
  • Page 18 S s LCD touch screen (A 29) LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. By 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 25).

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter.
  • Page 20 POWER/CHG (charge) indicator 5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off. • If the camcorder was on, the green POWER/CHG indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder. After a moment, the POWER/CHG indicator will turn on in red (battery pack charging).
  • Page 21 • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not con- nect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. NOTES • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C.

  • Page 22: Using A Memory Card

    As of November 2013, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory 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 memory card,...

  • Page 23: Inserting And Removing A Memory Card

    IMPORTANT • If you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that is not SDXC- compatible, you may be prompted to format the memory card. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss. Inserting and Removing a Memory Card To use a memory card for recording, turn off the camcorder and insert the memory card before performing the initial setup.
  • Page 24 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. IMPORTANT • Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a mal- function of the camcorder.

  • Page 25: First Time Settings

    First Time Settings Basic Setup You can turn the camcorder on and off by opening and closing the LCD panel. The first time you turn on the camcorder, you will be guided by the camcorder’s easy-to-follow setup screens to configure the cam- corder’s initial settings.
  • Page 26 8 Touch [·] or [¸] to select the movie format and then touch [æ]. • C After you select the movie format, the [v Rec Media for Movies] screen will appear, where you can select the memory to which you want to record movies. •...

  • Page 27: Changing The Time Zone

    • You can change the 1 > > [Power On Using LCD Panel] set- ting so that you can turn the camcorder on and off only by pressing Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is Paris.
  • Page 28 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed. 2 Initialize the memory. [Initialize &/8] > > > [1 Other Settings] > > > [&...

  • Page 29: Basic Operation Of The Camcorder

    Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control 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 30: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus in the 0 (Home) menu. In addition, you will find it useful to learn how to navigate the other menus as well so that you can access all that your camcorder has to offer.
  • Page 31 Available Menus Menu item Description [1 Other Settings] 33, 142 Opens the [1 Other Settings] menus, which give you access to various camcorder settings. [3 Recording Setup] (recording mode only) 54 - 57 In this menu you can select the movie format, video quality, memory used for recording*, and whether to use dual recording* or relay recording*.
  • Page 32 Menu item Description Video Snapshot] (playback mode only) Switches the camcorder to movie playback mode and opens the [¦] index screen, which displays only video snapshot scenes recorded in AVCHD format. [— Wi-Fi]* (playback mode only) Allows you to access the various Wi-Fi functions, such as uploading recordings to the Web or playing back recordings using a smartphone.
  • Page 33 Drag your finger up and down along the Touch to scroll up scroll bar to display or down the rest of the panel Touch the control button of the desired function Using the [ Other Settings] Menus Refer to [1 Other Settings] Menus (A 142) for available functions. Operating modes: * In mode, access to functions is limited.

  • Page 34: Operating Modes

    NOTES • You can touch [X] to close the menu at any time. • Menu items not available appear grayed out. • For brevity’s sake, references to settings in the 0 (Home) menu will include only the icon of the menu, the tab of the desired submenu (for settings in the [1 Other Settings] menu) and the setting name.

  • Page 35: Basic Recording

    Basic Shooting and Playback This chapter covers how to record video and photos, how to use the convenient mode and other basic functions. To enjoy full access to menus and more advanced functions, refer to Advanced Shooting (A 54) and Advanced Playback and Editing (A 81).
  • Page 36 2 Slide the lens cover switch down. 3 Press to begin recording. • Press again to stop recording. • The ACCESS indicator will flash from time to time while the scene is being recorded. Recording standby: While recording: ! Shooting mode (A 57) "...
  • Page 37 - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. • Be sure to save your recordings regularly (A 99), especially after mak- ing important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or cor- ruption of data. NOTES •...

  • Page 38: Taking Photos

    Taking Photos You can easily take photos with the camcorder. You can even take pho- tos simultaneously while recording a movie. Operating modes: 1 Open the LCD panel to turn on the camcorder. • You can also press • C By default, photos are recorded in the built-in memory.

  • Page 39: Auto Mode

    3 Slide the lens cover switch up. IMPORTANT • The information in the IMPORTANT section (A 36) and NOTES section (A 37) on the previous pages also apply to photos. NOTES • Photos are recorded as JPG files. For details about the approximate number of photos that can be recorded on a memory card, refer to the Reference Tables (A 185).
  • Page 40 Smart AUTO 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 41: Zooming

    Intelligent IS Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to select the best image stabiliza- tion option based on your shooting method. During mode, the Intelligent IS icon will change to one of the following icons. In other shooting modes, you can set the image stabilization manually (A 144).
  • Page 42 T Zoom out S Zoom in Using the Zoom Lever Move the zoom lever toward T (wide angle) to zoom out. Move it toward S (telephoto) to zoom in. Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls 1 Display the zoom controls on the touch screen. >...
  • Page 43 NOTES • Keep at least 1 m away from the subject. At full wide angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm. Using tele macro (A 77), you can focus on a subject as close as 50 cm at full telephoto. •...

  • Page 44: Basic Playback

    Basic Playback Playing Back Video Operating modes: 1 Press ]. • You can press ] repeatedly to switch back and forth between recording mode and playback mode. • You can press ] when the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode.
  • Page 45 [8 ·] (index screen button) > Movie format of the desired scene (· or ¸) > [OK] ! Index screen button. Displays the currently selected memory (C only) and movie format. Press to change the index screen. " Drag your finger left/right for the next/previous index page.
  • Page 46 During playback: ! Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump to the previous scene. " Pause the playback. # Jump to the beginning of the next scene. $ Fast playback* backward/forward. % Display the volume (A 47) and background music mix balance (A 83) controls.
  • Page 47 During playback pause: ! Resume playback. " Slow playback* backward/forward. # Capture the displayed frame as a photo (A 82). $ Decoration (A 63). * Touch several times to increase the playback speed 1/8 → 1/4 the normal speed. Adjusting the volume 1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls.

  • Page 48: Viewing Photos

    - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. • You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded on a memory card using another device and then transferred to a mem- ory card connected to a computer. NOTES •...
  • Page 49 > Photo Playback] 3 C If necessary, change the memory from which to play back. > [&] (index screen button) Memory with the desired photo (& or 8) > [OK] ! C Index screen button. Displays the currently selected memory. Press to change the index screen. "...
  • Page 50 During single photo view: ! Drag your finger left/right for the next/previous photo. " Start a slideshow of your photos (A 90). # Return to the [}] index screen. $ Display the [Photo Jump] scroll bar. Drag your finger along the scroll bar to jump easily and quickly through a large number of photos.

  • Page 51: Deleting Recordings

    Deleting Recordings You can delete those scenes and photos that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting unnecessary recordings allows you also to free up space on the memory. Deleting Recordings from the Index Screen Operating modes: 1 Open the desired index screen (A 44, 48). To delete all the scenes/photos recorded on a specific date, drag your finger left/right until a scene or photo you want to delete appears.
  • Page 52 Options [date/folder name] Delete all the scenes/photos recorded on a par- ticular date. For AVCHD movies, the date will appear in the con- trol button. For MP4 movies and photos, the folder name* (A 150) will appear. [Select] Select individual recordings to delete. [All Scenes] Delete all the scenes.
  • Page 53 IMPORTANT • Be careful when deleting recordings. Once deleted, recordings cannot be recovered. • Save copies of important recordings before deleting them (A 101). • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing (while recordings are being deleted). - Do not open the memory card slot cover.

  • Page 54: Selecting The Movie Format (Avchd/Mp4

    Advanced Shooting This chapter covers advanced shooting functions, such as Spe- cial Scene modes and Baby mode. For details about basic video shooting, refer to Basic Shooting and Playback (A 35). Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4) You can choose to record movies in AVCHD or MP4 format. AVCHD movies are ideal for playback with fantastic picture quality.
  • Page 55 > > > [3 Recording Setup] [Video Quality] Desired > > video quality* * You can view information on the video quality with the following procedure. To view information on the video quality 1 Touch [I]. A screen with the resolution, bit rate and frame rate will appear. 2 Touch [K].

  • Page 56: C Selecting The Memory (Built-In Memory

    C Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/Memory Card) for Recordings You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in mem- ory or on a memory card. The default memory for recording both is the built-in memory. Operating modes: >...

  • Page 57: Shooting Modes

    NOTES • When you use relay recording, there will be a momentary stop in the scene at the point where the camcorder switches from one memory to another. • Dual recording is not available in the following cases. - When the video quality is set to 50P or 35 Mbps. - When the shooting mode is set to •...

  • Page 58: Baby Mode

    Options ( Default value) [N Auto] Let the camcorder take care of most of the settings while you concentrate on recording. Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. [9 Baby] mode to record all your little one’s precious moments (A 58).

  • Page 59: Cinema Mode And Cinema-Look Filters

    • During mode, dual recording and recording in 50P are not avail- able. • In mode, most advanced settings will not be available but you can use the following functions. - Zoom (A 41). - Decoration (A 63), including cute stamps, animated stamps and image mix frames especially designed for recording in mode.

  • Page 60: Special Scene 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] [2. Vivid] [3. Cool] ! Filter number (will appear on [4. Nostalgic] the control button). [5.
  • Page 61 > Touch the shooting mode button (A 57) [ƒ Scene] > > > [OK] Desired Special Scene mode [OK] Options ( Default value) Portrait] The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the sub- ject while blurring the background. Sports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf.

  • Page 62: Programmed Ae Mode: Adjusting Settings To Match Your

    [O Spotlight] To record spotlit scenes. [P Fireworks] To record fireworks. NOTES • [H Portrait]/[I Sports]/[K Snow]/[L Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback. • [H Portrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (S). •...
  • Page 63 > Touch the shooting mode button (A 57) > [’ Programmed AE] [OK] 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 drawing easily just by simply using your fingertip.
  • Page 64 ! Canvas - The area where you will draw and see your decorations in action. " Toolbar. # [Ó Pens and Stamps] Select the type of pen or stamp and its color. $ [× Animated Stamps] Select animated stamps to add to your decoration.
  • Page 65 4 Touch [OK]. The main decoration screen will appear again. 5 Draw freely on the canvas with your fingertip. > • To clear your freehand drawings and stamps: Touch [Ó] [Clear] > > [Yes] [OK]. > • To save your freehand drawings and stamps: Touch [Ó] >...
  • Page 66 2 Touch [Date] or [Time]. To remove a selected stamp, touch it again. 3 Touch [OK]. The selected stamp(s) will appear. 4 You can touch any stamp and drag it to the desired location. To use stamps from the [9] menu During mode and from the baby album, you can add stamps to the video to track baby’s height, weight and age.
  • Page 67 NOTES • For the age stamp, days will be displayed for 6 days after birth, weeks will be displayed from 1 week up to, but not including, 1 month; months will be displayed from 1 month up to, but not including, 1 year; years and months will be displayed from 1 year up to, but not including 2 years;...

  • Page 68: Video Snapshot

    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. Operating modes: 1 From the index screen (A 44), play back the scene you want to decorate.

  • Page 69: Face Detection And Tracking

    2 Press Y. The camcorder records for a few seconds (the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to recording standby mode. NOTES • You can change the length of the video snapshot scene with the 1 >...
  • Page 70 2 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 face detection frame and the camcorder will optimize the settings for that person.

  • Page 71: Faders

    - Subjects lacking sufficient contrast. - Fast moving subjects. - When shooting indoors with insufficient lighting. Faders The camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to fade-in or fade-out scenes. Operating modes: > > > [R Faders] Desired fader* > Desired fade screen color* * You can preview the transition effect on the screen.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Exposure

    Adjusting the Exposure The camcorder determines the optimal exposure of a scene based on the average brightness of the whole picture. 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.

  • Page 73: Adjusting The Focus

    • During exposure lock, y and the exposure compensation value will appear on the screen. Touch AE 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the y frame. • The Touch AE mark (I) will flash and the exposure will be optimized automatically for the subject you selected.
  • Page 74 POINTS TO CHECK • Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure. Manual Focus 1 Open the manual focus screen. > [< Focus] 2 Touch [D]. Touch [D] again to return the camcorder to autofocus. 3 Touch and hold [F] or [E] to adjust the focus. •...

  • Page 75: White Balance

    3 Touch [X] to lock the focus at the selected distance. During manual focus, [D] will appear on the screen. NOTES • When you use [E] and [F] to adjust the focus manually, you can touch inside the frame to automatically focus on that spot. White Balance The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look...

  • Page 76: Frame Rate

    NOTES • When you select the custom white balance: > - Set [2] [Zoom Type] to [ Optical]. - Reset the white balance when you change locations or the lighting or other conditions change. - Depending on the light source, Å may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with [Ã...

  • Page 77: Tele Macro

    NOTES • When the video quality is set to [50P Recording] (50P or 35 Mbps), the frame rate is automatically set to 50P and cannot be changed. Tele Macro Using tele macro, the camcorder can focus at a shorter distance (up to 50 cm from the subject at full telephoto), allowing you to get closer shots of small subjects like flowers and insects.

  • Page 78: Audio Scenes

    - Pressing ]. - Setting the shooting mode to mode, mode or the [P Fireworks] Special Scene mode in mode. - Zooming out toward T (wide angle). • Tele macro cannot be turned on/off while recording. 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.

  • Page 79: Using Headphones

    Using Headphones Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while record- ing. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/× terminal, which is used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. Before connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change the function of the terminal from AV output to ×...
  • Page 80 To adjust the volume during playback mode, and in mode during slideshow playback, adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker’s vol- ume (A 47, 90). IMPORTANT • When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appro- priate level.

  • Page 81: Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes And Photos From A

    Advanced Playback and Editing In this chapter, you can learn how to use functions related to playback and editing, such as capturing video snapshot scenes and photos from your movies and playing back your movies with background music. Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie You can capture video snapshot scenes or photos from a previously recorded scene.
  • Page 82 • A video snapshot scene can be captured only during playback; it can- not be captured during playback pause mode. • Video snapshot scenes cannot be captured from scenes shorter than 1 second. • When the source scene is itself a video snapshot scene, you may not be able to capture a video snapshot scene depending on the length of the source scene and the length currently selected for video snapshot scenes.

  • Page 83: Playback With Background Music

    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 84 4 Touch [X] and then touch a scene to start the playback with the selected background music. To adjust the background music balance during playback 1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls. 2 Touch [Ý], touch [y] or [Û] to adjust the background music balance as desired, and touch [K].

  • Page 85: Selecting The Playback Starting Point

    Selecting the Playback Starting Point If you have a very long scene, you may want to start playing back the scene from a certain point. You can use the movie timeline (AVCHD scenes only) to break the scene to segments at fixed time intervals ranging from 6 seconds to 6 minutes.
  • Page 86 ! Touch twice to return to the index screen. " Previous/next scene. # Drag your finger left along the ruler to display the next 5 frames. $ Scene’s video quality and length. % Recording date and time. & Drag your finger right along the ruler to display the previous 5 frames.

  • Page 87: Dividing Scenes

    Dividing Scenes You can divide AVCHD scenes in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest. Operating modes: 1 Play back the desired scene (A 44). 2 Touch the screen and then touch [Ý] to pause the playback. 3 Open the screen for dividing scenes.

  • Page 88: Trimming Scenes

    Trimming Scenes You can trim MP4 scenes by removing everything up to a certain point or everything after a certain point. By doing so, you leave only memo- rable moments to keep for posterity. Operating modes: 1 Play back the desired scene (A 44). 2 Touch the screen and then touch [Ý] to pause the playback.

  • Page 89: Changing The Thumbnail Image Of A Scene

    Changing the Thumbnail Image of a Scene For scenes recorded in mode, you can change the thumbnail image that will appear in the baby album ([9] index screen). Operating modes: 1 Open the [9] index screen (A 44). 2 Play back the desired scene. 3 When the image you want to use as the thumbnail image of the scene appears, touch the screen and then touch [Ý] to pause the playback.

  • Page 90: Photo Slideshow

    Photo Slideshow You can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music. Operating modes: 1 Open the [ ] index screen (A 48). 2 Select the music track. > > > > [1 Other Settings] [Select Music] >...

  • Page 91: C Copying Recordings To A Memory Card

    C Copying Recordings to a Memory Card You can copy your recordings from the built-in memory to a memory card. POINTS TO CHECK • Insert the memory card to which you want to copy the recordings into the memory card slot and make sure it has sufficient available space. Copying Recordings from the Index Screen Operating modes: 1 Open the desired index screen in the built-in memory (A 44, 48).
  • Page 92 Options [date/folder name] Copy all the scenes/photos recorded on a par- ticular date. For AVCHD movies, the date will appear in the con- trol button. For MP4 movies and photos, the folder name* (A 150) will appear. [Select] Select individual recordings to copy. [All Scenes] Copy all the scenes.
  • Page 93 - If the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing. - If the file numbering is at maximum (A 150). - If there is no memory card in the memory card slot. Advanced Playback and Editing...

  • Page 94: Terminals On The Camcorder

    External Connections This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. C You can also use the camcorder’s convenient Wi-Fi functions (A 113). Terminals on the Camcorder Open the LCD panel to access the terminals on the camcorder. (cable connector shown upside-down) 1 AV OUT/×...

  • Page 95: Connection Diagrams

    Connection Diagrams In the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right side shows (for reference only) an example of terminals on a connected device. Connection ! HDMI Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input terminal.
  • Page 96 Connection " Composite Video Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder: > t> [TV Type] according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio >...
  • Page 97 Connection # Type: Digital data connection Output only Connect to a computer to save your recordings, to a compatible digital video recorder to copy your recordings, or to an external hard drive to easily save a perfect copy of an entire memory ( only).

  • Page 98: Playback On A Tv Screen

    Playback on a TV Screen Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Playback on an HDTV using the HDMI OUT terminal will ensure the best playback quality. Operating modes: 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to the TV.

  • Page 99: Saving And Sharing Your Recordings

    Saving and Sharing Your Recordings C Converting Movies to MP4 Format You can convert AVCHD movies into MP4 movies or even convert MP4 movies into smaller MP4 movies. This is convenient, for example, when you want to upload the MP4 movies to the Web. The movie you want to convert must be in the built-in memory.
  • Page 100 6 Touch [OK]. NOTES • When you convert movies, the video quality you can choose for the resulting MP4 movie will depend on the video quality of the original movie. Based on the following options, movies in the built-in memory will be converted and then copied to the memory card.

  • Page 101: Saving Recordings On A Computer

    C Refer to Wi-Fi Functions (A 113) for details on saving your recordings wirelessly. * Software for AVCHD movies, available for free from PIXELA’s Web site. ** Software for photos and MP4 movies, available for free from your local Canon Web site. Saving AVCHD Movies (Windows only) With Transfer Utility LE, you can save to your computer the scenes you have recorded.
  • Page 102 Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Operating modes: 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Camcorder: Open the desired index screen for AVCHD movies (A 44). 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
  • Page 103 The ‘ImageBrowser EX User Guide’ will also be installed with the soft- ware. 1 Download the software from your local Canon Web site. Visit the following Web site, click on your country/region and follow the onscreen instructions to download ImageBrowser EX.
  • Page 104 First-time connection to a computer running Windows The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you also need to select the CameraWindow auto-launch setting. Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Operating modes: 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the [y] index screen for MP4 movies (A 44) or [}] index screen (A 48).
  • Page 105 IMPORTANT • When the camcorder is connected to a computer: - Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card. - Do not access, change or delete any of the camcorder’s folders or files directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data loss.When saving recordings on a computer, we recommend using Transfer Utility LE for AVCHD movies and ImageBrowser EX for MP4 movies and photos.

  • Page 106: C Memory Save: Saving An Entire Memory Onto

    C Memory Save: Saving an Entire Memory onto an External Hard Drive You can easily save all the movies and photos you recorded onto a commercially available external hard drive connected directly to the camcorder. You can also use the camcorder to play back your record- ings directly from the hard drive.
  • Page 107 • If the external hard drive is partitioned, only the first partition will be rec- ognized. • 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.
  • Page 108 3 Connect the camcorder to the external hard drive. • If the USB cable supplied with the external hard drive has a standard-A connector, you will need to use the optional UA-100 USB Adapter. • Connection #-2. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 97).
  • Page 109 Initializing the External Hard Drive 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed. 2 Press ] to set the camcorder to playback mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to the external hard drive.
  • Page 110 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder In High Definition Operating modes: Connect the camcorder to Blu-ray Disc recorders and other AVCHD- compatible digital video recorders using the supplied USB cable to make perfect copies of your movies in high definition. If the external digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot*, you can use the memory card to copy your movies without connecting the camcorder.
  • Page 111 Operating modes: Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection " or ,. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 96). Recording 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the [y] index screen that contains the scenes you wish to copy (A 44).

  • Page 112: Uploading Mp4 Movies And Photos To The Web

    With ImageBrowser EX, you can also upload your MP4 movies to You- Tube and photos to Facebook from your computer. Additionally, you can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY* to make photo albums and more. * This service may not be available in all countries/regions.

  • Page 113: The Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions

    Wi-Fi Functions This chapter contains information about how to operate the Wi-Fi functions of your camcorder, including the Wi-Fi network setup needed to add your camcorder to an existing Wi-Fi network. 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.
  • Page 114 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 124).
  • Page 115 Before Using Wi-Fi Functions Based on the function, the camcorder will connect wirelessly to a Wi-Fi-enabled device, such as a smartphone, directly 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 116: Using An Ios Or Android Device As A Remote Control

    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. You can use your iOS/Android device as a remote control to start recording on the camcorder and, while using the Monitor from Home function, you can even record the streamed image locally on your iOS/Android device.
  • Page 117 2 iOS/Android 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 118 Preparing the Camcorder 1 Activate the [Monitor while Out] function. > > [ Remote Control+Streaming] > Monitor while Out] [OK] • The first time you activate the function, you will need to set a password and the port to be used by this function (steps 2-4). If you have already completed the settings for the Monitor while Out function, skip to step 5.
  • Page 119 Connecting the iOS/Android Device If the iOS/Android device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the camcorder, CameraAccess plus will recognize the camcorder's ID and register it automatically. Otherwise, you can enter the camcorder's ID manually. As long as you do not reset the camcorder's settings, you only need to register the camcorder's ID the first time you connect the device.
  • Page 120 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 illustration below explains the various keys you can use. ! Switch between letters and numbers/special characters. "...

  • Page 121: Remote Browse: Viewing Recordings Using A Web

    Web browser and even save local copies of them on your device*. * Depending on the device, OS, browser, movie format and video quality, you may not be able to play back or download recordings. For details, visit your local Canon Web site. Operating modes: 1 Camcorder: From any movie index screen, activate the Remote Browse mode.
  • Page 122 • The URL is always the same so you may find it convenient to bookmark the URL. 5 iOS/Android device: Select the desired recording from the index screen and play it back. • Touch the button on the top left of the screen to change the index screen displayed.
  • Page 123 Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Before you perform this procedure for the first time, install the Movie Uploader app on your iOS device. The app can be downloaded for free from the following Web site. http://appstore.com/movieuploader 1 Camcorder: From any index screen, set the camcorder to connect with the iOS device.
  • Page 124 1 hour. 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, share links to the online albums on Twitter,...
  • Page 125 Available services may differ by country/region. Setting the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder Using CameraWindow, log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and set the Web services you want to use. Refer to ‘CameraWindow User Guide’ for details on using the software. This PDF file can be accessed through the ? menu on the upper right of the ImageBrowser EX main screen.
  • Page 126 • Available Web services differ depending on the country/region of use and may be updated from time to time. For the latest details about avail- able services and terms of use, visit your local CANON iMAGE GATE- WAY Web site.
  • Page 127 Library You can check the movies and photos you have uploaded to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY on the Library screen and on the vari- ous online albums. On the Library screen, you can also check what files you have sent and the various settings for the Web services.

  • Page 128: Wireless Playback On A Computer

    • E-mail addresses must consist of single-byte characters. Only e-mail addresses with 16 or fewer characters before the @ mark can be set in the camcorder. Wireless Playback on a Computer Using the Media Server function, you can wirelessly view your movies and photos on your computer or similar device.

  • Page 129: Wi-Fi Connection Using An Access Point

    2 Camcorder: When the wireless connection is successfully established, [Connected] will appear on the camcorder’s screen. You can touch [View Information] to view the access point’s SSID, connection protocol, and the camcorder’s IP address and MAC address. From the information screen, you can also touch [Change Connection Point] to connect to a different access point.
  • Page 130 > [ Remote Control+Streaming] (recording mode) or [— Wi-Fi] (video playback mode, from any index screen) > > > [w Check/Edit Settings] [OK] > [Access Point Connection Settings] [Not configured] 2 Touch the desired setup method. Depending on the setup method chosen, the procedure will be different.
  • Page 131 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) If your access point is WPS-compatible (bears the logo shown on the right), connecting the cam- corder to it can be very easy. If you cannot suc- cessfully connect the camcorder using WPS, try using the [Search for Access Points] method. Refer also to the access point’s (wireless router’s) instruction manual.
  • Page 132 Searching for Access Points After you touch [Search for Access Points], the camcorder will take a few seconds to detect access points available in the vicinity and will display the first one. Make a note in advance of the network name (SSID) and password (encryption key) of the access point you want to use.
  • Page 133 2 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. 3 In the [Encryption Key] field, enter the encryption key (password). Touch [OK] and then touch [Next]. If you selected [OPEN NONE] in step 2, this step is not necessary.

  • Page 134: Viewing And Changing Wi-Fi Settings

    Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings You can review and change, if necessary, the settings used for the var- ious Wi-Fi connections and for the Monitor while Out function. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Check Current Configuration] screen. > [ Remote Control+Streaming] (recording mode) or [—...
  • Page 135 • Touch [Í] and [Î] to view more information. > • 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 Manual Setup procedure in (A 132).
  • Page 136 Glossary This is a glossary of some of the basic terms used frequently in this chapter. The documentation for your access point may also contain 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 (includ- ing to the Internet) using the Wi-Fi standard.

  • Page 137: Appendix: Menu Options Lists

    Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen mes- sages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information. 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.

  • Page 138: Recording Setup] Menu

    [3 Recording Setup] Menu Menu item Setting options [Movie Format] [· AVCHD], [¸ MP4] [Video Quality] When [Movie Format] is set to [· AVCHD]: [ª 50P Recording], [© High Quality], [¨ Standard (Full HD)], [¥ Long Play] When [Movie Format] is set to [¸ MP4]: 50P Recording], [ High Quality], Standard (Full HD)], [...
  • Page 139 Control button Setting options/Function [R Faders] [j Off], [T Fade Trigger], [V Wipe] [Black Screen], [White Screen] [Zoom Type] Optical], [ Advanced],[ Digital], – (? only: [ Digital]) [È Powered IS] [ON], [OFF] – [z Pre REC] [ON], [OFF] – [<...
  • Page 140 [z Pre REC]: When this function is activated, the camcorder automatically starts recording 3 seconds before you press Y so you do not miss important shooting opportunities. • When the shooting mode is set to , [z Pre REC] will automatically be set to [ON] and pre-recording cannot be deactivated.
  • Page 141 [Edit] Panel - Mode Control button Index screen Playback pause <date/folder name> – From the built-in memory: [Select], [Copy (& [All Scenes] [Select] – From the built-in memory: [Convert to MP4 (& <date/folder name> [Delete] [This Scene] [Select], [All Scenes] [Divide] –...

  • Page 142: Other Settings] Menus

    [1 Other Settings] Menus p Camera Setup (recording mode only) Menu item Setting options [i On <], [j Off] [Self Timer] – [Zoom Speed] [Y Variable], [Z Speed 3], – [[ Speed 2], [] Speed 1] [Zoom Position at Startup] [Full Wide Angle], [Last Used Position] –...
  • Page 143 [Zoom Speed]: Determines the zoom speed of the zoom lever. Variable]: The zoom lever operates at a variable speed. Press gently for a slow zoom; press harder for faster zooms. Speed 1] to [ Speed 3]: The zoom lever operates at a constant speed.
  • Page 144 [Flicker Reduction]: If the screen starts to flicker when recording movies under fluorescent lights, change the setting to reduce the effect. • This function is available only when the shooting mode is set to [Image Stabilizer]: The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving).
  • Page 145 Display Setup Menu item Setting options [Onscreen Markers] [j Off], [3 Level (White)], [4 Level (Gray)], – [5 Grid (White)], [6 Grid (Gray)] [Display Date/Time] [i On], [j Off] – [Output Onscreen [i On], [j Off] – Displays] [LCD Brightness] –...
  • Page 146 • When the compact power adapter is connected, [LCD Backlight] will automatically change to [H Bright]. [LCD Mirror Image]: When this setting is set to [i On], this function reverses the image on the screen horizontally when you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees toward the subject.

  • Page 147: System Setup

    q System Setup Menu item Setting options [Language H] ], [Dansk], [Deutsch], [ ], [English], [Español], [Français], [Italiano], [Magyar], [Melayu], [Nederlands], [Norsk], [Polski], [Português], ], [Suomi], [Svenska], [Türkçe], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ [Time Zone/DST] ["] (home time zone) or [#] (travel time zone): [Paris], list of world time zones [$] (DST...
  • Page 148 Menu item Setting options [Power On Using LCD [Enable], [Off] – Panel] [Initialize &/8] [& Built-in Mem.], [8 Mem. Card] [Complete Initialization]: Toggle on or off [Initialize 8] – [Initialize ']* [Firmware] – – [Certification Logo – – Display] – [Delete Memory Save Folder]* [Reset All]...
  • Page 149 [Available Space in Memory]/[Used Space in Memory]: In recording mode, [Available Space in Memory] displays an information screen where you can check the available space on the memory, approximate remaining recording times (AVCHD and MP4 movies) and number of photos that can be recorded.
  • Page 150 [Displayed Units]: In recording mode, this setting selects the units to use for the focusing distance display during manual focus. It also affects the units used in the stamps for height and weight in mode. [File Numbering]: MP4 movies and photos are saved as files in folders, which are assigned consecutive file numbers.
  • Page 151 [Certification Logo Display]: This displays select certification logos that apply to this camcorder. • The certification logos apply to Australia and New Zealand only. [Reset All]: Resets all of the camcorder’s settings, including the date and time and all Wi-Fi settings and passwords. Additional Information...

  • Page 152: Appendix: Onscreen Icons And Displays

    Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies modes (with the zoom control displayed) 1 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a 8 Control button [Ü]/[Ñ]: Start/Stop photo (A 38, 82) recording a movie (A 35) 2 Smart AUTO* (A 40) 9 Face detection frame (A 69) 3 Zoom controls (A 42) A q Tracking frame (A 69) 4 Total number of scenes / Total...
  • Page 153 Recording Movies modes mode A a Control button [0]: Open the S d Remaining recording time 0 (Home) menu (A 30) 8 On the memory card & In the built-in memory* A s Shooting mode (A 57) Relay recording* (A 56) A d Exposure (A 72) S f Video quality (A 54) A f Focus (A 73)
  • Page 154 Playing Movies (during playback) D j Decoration (A 63) D s Playback control buttons (A 46) D k Control button [¦]: Capture a D d Scene playback time video snapshot scene (A 81) D f Scene number D g Date/Time (A 145) D h Volume and background music balance controls (A 47, 84) Viewing Photos...
  • Page 155 5 Memory operation Ü Record, Ñ Recording standby, Ð Playback, Ý Playback pause, × Fast playback, Ø Fast reverse playback, Õ Slow playback, Ö Slow reverse playback, Ó Frame advance, Ô Frame reverse. 7 Remaining battery charge • The icon shows a rough estimate of 100% the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the...

  • Page 156: Trouble

    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 camcorder or battery pack. Consult a Canon Service Center.

  • Page 157: Additional Information

    - The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not a malfunction. If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for a short while, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center. Additional Information...
  • Page 158 Playback Deleting scenes takes longer than usual. - When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Save your recordings (A 101) and initialize the memory (A 27). Cannot capture a video snapshot scene from a movie. - You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded or edited using another device and then transferred to a memory card connected to the computer.
  • Page 159 - The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack. - Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Con- sult a Canon Service Center. Picture and Sound A rattling can be heard from the camcorder.
  • Page 160 - The AV OUT/× terminal is set to headphone output. Set 1 > > [AV/Headphones] to [AV]. There is no sound from the headphones. - C Audio will not be output from the AV OUT/× terminal while Wi-Fi functions are in use.
  • Page 161 The computer does not recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly. - Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn it on again and restore the connection. - Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the computer. Cannot save MP4 movies or photos on my computer - When the memory contains too many MP4 movies or photos (Windows –...

  • Page 162: List Of Messages

    Select [Yes] to try to recover the recordings. C Cannot access the built-in memory - There is a problem with the built-in memory. Contact a Canon Service Center. Additional Information...
  • Page 163 Cannot communicate with the battery pack. Continue using this battery pack? - You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder. - If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder, there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack.
  • Page 164 - There is a problem with the memory. If this message appears often without apparent reason, contact a Canon Service Center. C Cannot record Cannot access the built-in memory - There is a problem with the built-in memory.
  • Page 165 Check the memory card - Cannot access the memory card. Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted cor- rectly. - A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image. Try remov- ing and reinserting the memory card, or use a different memory card. - You inserted a MultiMedia Card (MMC) into the camcorder.
  • Page 166 Memory card cover is open - After inserting a memory card, close the memory card slot cover. Memory card is full - The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (A 51) to free some space or replace the memory card. Memory card is write-protected - The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure.
  • Page 167 Scene recorded using another device. Cannot divide the scene. - Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be divided with this camcorder. - Scenes that were edited using software cannot be copied or divided. Scene recorded using another device. Cannot play back the scene. - Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be played back.
  • Page 168 C List of Messages for Connecting to an External Hard Drive Error writing to external hard drive - This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was acci- dentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing to the external hard drive. Select [Yes] to try to recover the recordings.
  • Page 169 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. Unable to complete WPS. - Turn off the camcorder and access point. After a short while, turn them on again and try again.
  • Page 170 Try using the camcorder in a location farther away from such appliances. - Turn off the camcorder and access point. After a short while, turn them on again and perform the Wi-Fi network setup again. If the problem persists contact a Canon Service Center. Additional Information...
  • Page 171 Server busy Try again later - The CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server is busy due to a high number of users trying to connect to the server. End the Wi-Fi connection and try again later. This image cannot be sent - You attempted to send a type of recording or a file with a size that is not supported by the selected Web service.

  • Page 172: Do's And Don'ts

    (A 99) and save them on a regular basis. This will protect your impor- tant recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the memory. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss. • Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing the LCD panel.
  • Page 173 • Do not point the camcorder toward an intense light source, such as the sun on a sunny day or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image sensor or the camcorder’s internal components. • Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The cam- corder is not waterproof –...
  • Page 174 • 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 175 • Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature. • Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water. • Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a mem- ory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the mem- ory card or the camcorder.

  • Page 176: Maintenance/Others

    Maintenance/Others Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Lens • If the lens surface is dirty, autofocus may not work properly. •...

  • Page 177: Using The Camcorder Abroad

    You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use.

  • Page 178: General Information

    General Information Optional Accessories 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. BP-718, BP-727 Battery Pack CG-700 Battery Charger CA-110E Compact Power Adapter HTC-100 High Speed HDMI Cable STV-250N...
  • Page 179 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any dam- age to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or...
  • Page 180 SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.

  • Page 181: Specifications

    Specifications LEGRIA HF R56 / LEGRIA HF R57 / LEGRIA HF R506 — Values given are approximate figures. System • Recording System Movies: AVCHD* Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (2ch) Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif** Ver. 2.3 Image compression: JPEG * Compatible with AVCHD ver.
  • Page 182 • LCD Touch Screen: 7.51 cm (3 in.), wide, TFT color, 230,000 dots , touch operation • Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone • Lens f=2.8-89.6 mm, F/1.8-4.5, 32x optical zoom, 57x advanced zoom 35 mm equivalent: 38.5 – 1,232 mm 32.5 –...
  • Page 183 • Frequency: 2.4 GHz • Supported channels: 1 - 13 • Encryption methods: WEP-64/WEP-128, TKIP/AES Power/Others • Power supply (rated) 3.6 V DC (battery pack), 5.3 V DC (compact power adapter) • Power consumption (FXP mode, AF on, LCD normal brightness) 3.0 W •...

  • Page 184: Reference Tables

    Reference Tables Approximate recording times Default value For AVCHD movies: Video quality and resolution → Memory ↓ (1920 x 1080) (1440 x 1080) 8 GB Memory card/ 35 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 3 hr. C Built-in memory* 16 GB Memory card 1 hr.
  • Page 185 Approximate number of photos that can be recorded on a 1 GB memory card The actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions. Photo size Number of photos 1920x1080 1280x720* 1490 * Photos recorded when the video format is set to MP4 and the video quality is set to 4 Mbps.
  • Page 186 C Recording AVCHD movies using the built-in memory Recording Recording Battery pack Video quality Playback (maximum) (typical)* 105 min. 60 min. 160 min. 115 min. 65 min. 170 min. BP-718 115 min. 65 min. 175 min. 115 min. 65 min. 175 min.
  • Page 187 C Recording MP4 movies using the built-in memory Recording Recording Battery pack Video quality Playback (maximum) (typical)* 35 Mbps 105 min. 60 min. 165 min. 24 Mbps 120 min. 70 min. 175 min. BP-718 17 Mbps 120 min. 70 min. 175 min.

  • Page 188: Downloading Music Files And Image Files (Image Mix

    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 189 • The camcorder can recognize image files named MIX_01.JPG to MIX_99.JPG. Additional Information...
  • Page 190 CameraAccess plus* ....79 Headphones CANON iMAGE GATEWAY* ... . . 30, 137 Home menu .
  • Page 191 Resetting all camcorder settings ......151 ..138 Main Functions panel .
  • Page 192 ....94, 97 ... . . 113 USB terminal Wi-Fi functions* ....54 .
  • Page 193 Tel: +852 3191 2333, Fax: +852 2428 3963 Canon Latin America, Inc. Sales & Enquiries: One Canon Park Melville, NY 11747, USA For support concerning PIXELA's software, please call PIXELA customer support (see the back cover of the Startup Guide for PIXELA's software).

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