Using the Menus

Many of the camcorders functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing FUNC. In mode, menus cannot be accessed and, except for a few exceptions, most menu settings will return to their default values. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists ( 137).
Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu
Following is an example of selecting a FUNC. menu option in mode (the operation is similar in mode). In playback modes, the operation varies depending on the function selected so refer to the relevant chapter as necessary. 1 Press FUNC. 2 Select ( ) the icon of the function you want to change from the left side column. Menu items not available will appear grayed out. 3 Select ( ) the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar. The selected option will be highlighted in orange. With some settings you will need to make further selections and/or press. Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen (such as the icon, small arrows, etc.). 4 Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu. You can press FUNC. to close the menu at any time.
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
1 Press FUNC. 2 Select ( , )[ Menu] and press to open the setup menus. You can also hold FUNC. pressed down for more than 1 second or press MENU on the wireless controller to open directly the setup menus screen. 3 Select ( ) the tab of the desired menu. 4 Select ( ) the setting you want to change and press. The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected. Menu items not available appear grayed out.

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Move ( ) the orange selection bar to the tabs at the top of the screen to select a different menu (step 3). 5 Select ( ) the desired option and press to save the setting. Some options, like brightness and volume settings, need to be adjusted by pushing the joystick ( ). 6 Press FUNC. You can press FUNC. to close the menu at any time. NOTES A small font size is used in menu screens so you can see all options and current settings in one screen. You can enlarge the font size by setting [Font Size] to [ Large] but you may have to scroll down to find some menu options and only the icons of the current settings will be displayed.
Setting the Date and Time
You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically when the camcorders clock is not set. When the [Date/Time] screen appears, the year will be selected. 1 Change ( ) the year and move ( ) to the month. 2 Change the rest of the fields (month, day, hour and minutes) in the same way. 3 Select ( ) [OK] and press setup screen. NOTES When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery ( 170) and set the time zone, date and time again. The date appears in a year-month-day format only in the first setup screen. In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as month-day-year (for example, [Jan. 1, 2009 12:00 AM]). You can change the date format ( 150). You can also change the date and time later on (not during the initial setup). Open the [Date/Time] screen from the setup menus:

Pre-recording Function

The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press START/STOP , ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording.

) the joystick guide.

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

Pre REC

While pre-recording is activated, the camcorder will not emit any notification sounds. The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing START/STOP if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on pre-recording or having finished the previous recording. The thumbnail displayed in the movie index screen is based on when START/STOP was pressed. Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording function. - Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes. - Pressing FUNC. , or VIDEO SNAP. - Changing the position of the camera mode dial. - Setting the camcorder to standby mode.

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Self Timer

[Self Timer]

appears. mode: In record pause mode, press START/STOP. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen. mode: Press PHOTO , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen.
* 2 seconds when using the wireless controller.
NOTES Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel the self timer. - Pressing START/STOP (when recording movies) or PHOTO fully (when recording photos). - Setting the camcorder to standby mode. - Changing the camcorders operating mode. - Turning off the camcorder.
Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction
At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction.

NOTES The actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions. The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to mode. When printing photos, use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size. - L 3264x2456: To print photos up to A3 size (29.7 x 42 cm, 11.7 x 16.5 in.). - M 1920x1440: To print photos up to L size (9 x 13 cm, 3.5 x 5 in.) or postcard size (10 x 14.8 cm, 4 x 6 in.). - S 640x480: To send photos as e-mail attachments or to post on the Web. - LW 3264x1840, MW 1920x1080: To print photos with a 16:9 aspect ratio. (Wide-sized photo paper is required.)
Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It
You can delete the photo recorded last while reviewing it within the time set for the [Photo Review Time] option (or immediately after recording it, if [Photo Review Time] is set to [ Off]).
While reviewing the photo immediately after recording: 1 Press. If the joystick guide wasnt displayed while reviewing the photo, it will appear now. Press again. 2 Select ( ) [Yes] and press.
To start directly in single photo view 1 Set the camera mode dial to. 2 Press. The last photo recorded will be displayed in single photo view. 3 Push the joystick ( ) to move between photos. Push the joystick ( ) and hold it down to run quickly through the photos. To get to single photo view from the index screen Pressing when recording with the camera mode dial set to or will open the movie index screen. 1 Open the photo index screen ( 51). You can select the photos in the built-in memory or on the memory card. You can change the number of photos displayed per index page. 2 Select ( , ) a photo. Move the orange selection frame to the photo you want to view. When you have recorded a large number of photos, you can display ( ) a slidebar below the photo thumbnails and browse ( ) through whole index pages. 3 Press. The selected photo is displayed in single photo view. To get to the index screen from single photo view 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) the icon and press.

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You can also move the zoom lever toward W to open the photo index screen.

Photo Jump Function

When you have recorded a large number of photos, you can jump 10 or 100 photos at a time. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) the icon and press.

Printing with the

(Print/Share) Button
You can print one copy of a photo at a time, without changing the settings, simply by pressing.

1 Select ( print.

) the photo you wish to
2 Press. Printing starts. The button flashes and stays on when the printer finishes printing the photo. To continue printing, select ( ) another photo.

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Selecting the Print Settings
You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing. Setting options vary depending on your printer model.

Paper Size]*

printer model.
Available paper sizes vary depending on the
Paper Type]* Select [Photo], [Fast Photo], [Plain] or [Default]. Page Layout]* Select [Default], [Bordered] or one of the following page layouts. [Borderless]: The photo is enlarged and may be slightly cropped at the edges to fit the paper. [x photos/sheet]: Refer to the sidebar on page 114.
] (Date print) Select [On], [Off] or [Default]. ] (Print effect) Available only with printers compatible with the
Image Optimize function. Select [On], [Off] or [Default]. Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can also select [Vivid], [NR] and [Vivid+NR].

] (Number of copies)

Select 1-99 copies.
to change all three settings
* Select ( , consecutively.
) [Paper Settings] and press
NOTES Print setting options and [Default] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to the printers instruction manual.
[x photos/sheet]: Printing multiple photos on the same sheet When using Canon printers you can print the same photo multiple times on the same sheet of paper. Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended number of copies depending on the [ Paper Size] setting.
[ Paper Size] Canon printer PIXMA / SELPHY DS SELPHY CP/ES

[CreditCard] 2, 4 or 82

[9 x 13 cm] 2 or 4
[10 x 14.8 cm] 2, 4, 9 or or 4

[A4] 4

You can also use the special sticker sheets. SELPHY CP series only: - With the [8 photos/sheet] setting, you can also use the special sticker sheets. - You can use [2 photos/sheet] or [4 photos/sheet] also when using wide-sized photo paper with [Default] settings.
Printing after Changing the Print Settings
1 Select ( 2 Open ( ) the photo you wish to print. ) the joystick guide.

* In case the print order was interrupted after the first photo.
This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.
Terminals on the Camcorder
COMPONENT OUT Terminal* Access: Open the side terminal cover. The component video terminal is for video only. When you use connection 2 , do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT/ terminal. USB Terminal Access: Open the side terminal cover. HDMI OUT Terminal* Access: Open the side terminal cover. The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable. AV OUT/ Terminal Access: Open the rear terminal cover. Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder. Adjust the volume on the connected TV.
* When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable's connector and on the camcorder's terminal ( ).

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Connection Diagrams
In the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right side shows (for reference only) an example of terminals on a connected device.
Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input terminal.

Connection 1

(HDMI miniconnector)
HTC-100 HDMI Cable (optional)
(standard HDMI connector)
About the HDMITM connection The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection ( 1 ) is a convenient all-digital connection using a single cable for both video and audio. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality.
- 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. - Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors. - Depending on the HDTV, correct playback of personal video content may not be possible using connection 1. Try one of the other connections. - While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection 1 , there will be no video output from other terminals.

Connection 2

Type: Analog Quality: Depends on the settings Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) or a standard TV with component video input terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder: [Component Output] according to the TV set (standard or high definition) ( 147) [AV/Headphones] to [ AV] ( 146)

With the software supplied on the Transfer Utilities CD-ROM you can select scenes and save them on your computer's hard disk. If necessary, video files previously saved on a computer can be restored back to the camcorder. The software on the supplied Video Tools CDROM offers many options for organizing your video library, editing video and more. For details about installing the software, refer to PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Installation Guide.
Saving your Recordings without a Computer
The following options are also available: Use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create high-definition (AVCHD) discs of your movies and Photo DVDs of your photos ( 126). Connect the camcorder to an external recording device (DVD or HDD recorder, VCR, etc.) to save standard-definition copies of your movies ( 130). IMPORTANT While the camcorder is connected to a computer, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card. When the camcorder is connected to a computer: Do not access, change or delete any of the camcorders folders or files directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data loss. Always save your recordings on the computer, and restore the files to the camcorder, using only the software on the supplied Transfer Utilities CD-ROM.
Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs
You can connect the camcorder to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create high-definition DVD discs (AVCHD specifications). This way, you can save your video recordings in the highest video quality available. You can also create Photo DVDs from your photos that you can play back with most standard DVD players. Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the instruction manual of the DW-100.
Options for creating AVCHD discs (
[All Scenes]* Add all the scenes to the disc(s). [Remaining Scenes]* Add only those scenes that have not been
previously added to a disc.

[Playlist]

Add only the scenes included in the playlist ( 87). If you have recorded scenes in MXP mode, add to the playlist in advance only those scenes recorded in other recording modes and select this option to create the disc. mode)
* Select this option only when no scenes have been recorded in MXP mode.

Options for creating Photo DVDs (
[All Photos] Add all the photos to the slideshow on the disc. [Transfer Orders] Add only photos marked with transfer orders

( 135).

Preparations on the Camcorder
1 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode to create highdefinition discs of your movies or mode to create Photo DVDs of your photos. Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Select in advance the memory that contains the recordings you want to add to the disc ( 51).

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2 Select the scenes or photos you want to add to the disc. FUNC. [ Menu] or [Add Recordings to Disc] FUNC. Desired option
Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc
1 Turn on the DVD Burner. DW-100 Refer to Creating DVDs. 2 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the supplied USB cable. Connection 4. Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 123) and DW-100 Connections. If the device type selection screen appears, select [DVD Burner] and press. When the connection is completed, [No disc] will be displayed. 3 Insert a brand new disc into the DVD Burner. Use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the DVD Burner to open and close the disc tray. After the disc is recognized, an information screen will display the type of DVD you are creating and the estimated time and number of discs it will require (based on the disc you inserted). If you inserted a DVD-RW disc that already contains data, [The disc already contains data.] will be displayed. To overwrite the data (erasing the previous content of the disc), press , select [Yes] and press again. 4 Press the start button on the DVD Burner. A progress bar will be displayed on the screen. After pressing the start button (while the disc is being written) the operation cannot be canceled. When the last disc is finalized, [Task completed] will be displayed. Take out the disc and close the disc tray. When the data requires multiple discs After a disc is finalized, it will be ejected automatically and a message will appear. Insert the next disc and close the disc tray.
To create an additional copy of the same disc After the operation is finished, insert a brand new disc, close the disc tray and repeat the operation. IMPORTANT AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Use the software on the supplied Video Tools CD-ROM to save such scenes. While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card. Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the DVD Burner. - Do not change the camcorders operating mode. For important information on handling your discs, refer to DW-100 Cautions on handling. NOTES If a scene does not fit entirely in one disc, it may be divided and continue on the next disc. When the camcorder contains a large number of scenes to be saved on discs, it may take a long time for the connection to the DVD Burner (step 2 above) to be completed. For best performance, we recommend limiting the number of scenes to be saved to 500 or fewer scenes. (With 500 scenes, it will take approximately 3 minutes to complete the connection.) In addition to the JPG image files, Photo DVDs contain a slideshow of all the photos saved (each played back for approximately 3 seconds).

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Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of your computer. If you wish to use the image files on your computer, make copies of them first. Use the copied files, retaining the originals. During the following operations, even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized. - Deleting all photos - Removing all transfer orders - Removing all print orders NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Refer also to the computers instruction manual. Users of Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X: Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allowing you to transfer photos (JPEG only) simply by connecting the camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable, without having to install the supplied software. If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can set or [USB Connection Type] to [ Computer/ Printer] ( 146) so the selection screen does not appear every time you connect the camcorder to a computer. When the memory contains 2,500 photos or more, you may not be able to transfer photos to a computer. Try using a card reader to transfer the photos on the memory card. To transfer the photos in the built-in memory, copy them to the memory card in advance ( 108). If you connect the camcorder to the computer while it is set to mode, the process of creating scene thumbnails will start automatically. In such case, press ([Skip]) to stop the process and use the computer's Safely Remove Hardware function (Windows) or Eject function (Mac OS) to end the connection to the camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable, set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection.

Transferring Photos

Automatic Transfer Options All the relevant photos will be transferred to the computer in one batch and their thumbnails will be displayed on the computer.
All Photos] Transfers all photos. New Photos] Transfers only those photos that have not yet
been transferred to the computer.
Photos with Transfer Orders]

transfer orders ( 135).

Transfers photos marked with
Manual Transfer Options You can select the photo(s) to transfer.
Select and Transfer] Select the photo(s) to transfer. Set as Desktop Wallpaper] Select a photo and set it as your

FUNC. Menu

FUNC. Menu - Recording Modes
Menu item Recording programs [ [ [ [ [ [ [ Light metering mode White balance [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ Setting options Programmed AE], Shutter-Priority AE], Aperture-Priority AE] Cine Mode] Portrait], [ Sports], [ Night], Snow], [ Beach], [ Sunset], Spotlight], [ Fireworks] Evaluative], Center-Weighted Average], [ Spot] 74 62
Automatic], [ Daylight], [ Shade], Cloudy], [ Tungsten], [ Fluorescent], Fluorescent H], [ Custom WB] Image Effect Off], [ Vivid], Neutral], [ Low Sharpening], Soft Skin Detail], [ Custom Effect]

Image effects

Menu item Digital effects [ [ [ [ [ Drive mode [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ Photo size/quality [ [ [
Setting options Digital Effect Off], [ Fade Trigger], Wipe], [ Black & White], [ Sepia], Art] Digital Effect Off], [ Sepia] Black & White], 102 77
Single], [ Continuous Shooting], Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting], Auto Exposure Bracketing] High Quality 24 Mbps], High Quality 17 Mbps], High Quality 12 Mbps], Standard Play 7 Mbps], Long Play 5 Mbps] Simultaneous Recording Off], 3264x1840], [ 1920x1080] Super Fine], [ 3264x1840], [ 1920x1440], [ Super Fine], [ Fine], [ Normal] 3264x2456], 640x480] Fine], [ Normal]

Recording mode

Simultaneous recording
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Setup Menus

FUNC. Menu - Playback Modes
(movie playback), (playback of video snapshot scenes): - available only in the original index screen; - available only in the playlist index screen; - available in both; - not available in either. (photo playback): - available only in single photo view; - available only in the photo index screen; - available in both; - not available in either.

Menu item [Select Music]

Setting options [Off], list of background music tracks 66, 90, 104 117 57

[Select]

[Individual Scenes], [Remove All Selections] [Individual Photos], [Remove All Selections]

[Copy (

[All Scenes], [All Scenes (this date)], [This Scene], [Selected Scenes] [No], [Yes] [No], [Yes] [All Photos], [This Photo], [Selected Photos]
[Add to Playlist] [Divide] [Move] [Protect]
[All Scenes (this date)], [This Scene], [Selected Scenes] [Individual Photos], [Selected Photos], [Remove All]

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[Print Orders]
0-99 copies [Individual Photos], [Selected Photos (1 copy each)], [Remove All]
Menu item [Transfer Orders]
Setting options [Individual Photos], [Selected Photos], [Remove All]

[Rotate] [Delete]

[All Scenes], [All Scenes (this date)], [This Scene], [Selected Scenes] [All Scenes], [This Scene] [No], [Yes] [All Photos], [This Photo], [Selected Photos]

[Scene Search]

[Calendar Screen], [Date Selection] [Scenes with Faces]

/ Camera Setup 1

Setting options [Built-in Mem.], [Mem. Card] [Built-in Mem.], [Mem. Card] [ [ [ [ [ [ 60i (Standard)], [ PF24] On ], [ Off] PF30], 42

recorded. The review time can only be set when the drive mode is set to [ Single]. If you press DISP. while reviewing a photo it will continue to be displayed indefinitely. Press PHOTO halfway or FUNC. to return to the normal display. / Playback Setup
Setting options [Built-in Mem.], [Mem. Card] [ [ [ [ [ [ Single Photo], [ Super Fine], [ Date], [ Time], [ Camera Data] Photo Sequence] Fine], [ Normal] 106 118 126
Menu item [Rec Media for Photos] [Photo Capture from Video] [Photo Capture Quality] [Data Code] [USB Connection Type] [Add Recordings to Disc] [ Print]

Date and Time],

DVD Burner], [ Computer/Printer], Connect and Set]
[All Scenes], [Remaining Scenes], [Playlist] [All Photos], [Transfer Orders]
[Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded. [ Camera Data]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording the scene.
[USB Connection Type]: Select the connection protocol to use when connecting the camcorder to an external device using the supplied USB cable. [ DVD Burner]: To connect exclusively to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. [ Computer/Printer]: To connect to a computer, printer or similar USB peripheral. [ Connect and Set]: To make the selection from a screen that appears at the time of the connection to the external device. System Setup 1
Menu item [Font Size] [Output Onscreen Displays] [LCD Brightness] [LCD Screen Dimmer] [Component Output]1, 2 [TV Type]1 [AV/Headphones] [Headphone Volume] [Speaker Volume] [Demo Mode]
Setting options [ [ Large], [ On], [ Small] Off] [ [ [ [ On], [ 480i], [ Normal TV], [ AV], [ Off] 1080i] Wide TV] [ On], [ Off]

Headphones]

Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the HDMI cable. 2 The output will automatically be set to [ 480i] when [TV Type] is set to [ Normal TV].
[Font Size]: Changes the size of the font for the menu and other screens. When the font size is set to [ Large], some information may be displayed in shortened form (icons only, etc.). Some screens will be displayed using the small font size regardless of the setting.
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[Output Onscreen Displays]

When set to [ On], the camcorders on-screen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected to the camcorder.
[LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.
Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV.
[LCD Screen Dimmer]: When set to [
On], the LCD screen is dimmed. Doing so is ideal when using the camcorder in locations where the LCDs illumination could become a nuisance to others. Hold DISP. pressed down for about 2 seconds to restore the LCDs normal brightness. When the camcorder is powered using the compact power adapter, if the camcorder is turned off and then on again, the dimmer function will be canceled; when using only a battery pack, the dimmer function will be maintained. Dimming the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV. When the screen dimmer is set to [ Off], the LCD screen will return to the brightness level that was in use before the screen was dimmed.
[Component Output]: You can select the video specifications to use when connecting the camcorder to a high-definition TV using the component video connection. [ 480i]: To use the 480i specification (standard definition). [ 1080i]: To use the full 1080i high definition specification. [TV Type]: In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect
ratio, select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder. [ Normal TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [ Wide TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio. When the TV type is set to [ Normal TV], during the playback of video originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16:9, the picture will not be displayed fullscreen.
[Speaker Volume]: Adjust ( ) the volume of the playback. You can also adjust the volume using the joystick guide ( 49). [Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on for more than 5 minutes.
To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn off the camcorder. System Setup 2
Menu item [Custom Key/Dial] [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [Wireless Remote Control] [Notification Sounds] [ [ [ [ [ [ Setting options Off], [ Exposure], Focus], Assist Functions], Mic. Level], AGC Limit] Off], [ Exposure], Focus], Assist Functions] On], [ Off ] 84
High Volume], Low Volume], [ On], [ Off]

Off]

[Power Saving Mode] [ [Quick Start] [Control for HDMI]1 [Initialize [Initialize
Off], [ 10 min], 20 min], [ 30 min] On], [ Off]
[Built-in Mem.], [Mem. Card] [Quick Initialization], [Complete Initialization] [ Reset], [ Continuous]
[Photo Numbering] [Firmware]
Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using an HDMI cable. 2 Option available only from the original movies index screen.
[Wireless Remote Control]: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the

wireless controller.

[Notification Sounds]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc.
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[Power Saving Mode]: In order to save power when the camcorder is
powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes. Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto power off] will appear. In standby mode, the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the [Quick Start] setting.
[Quick Start]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function when you close the LCD panel in a recording mode ( 48) and the length of time after which the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off automatically. [Control for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV compatible with HDMI-CEC using an HDMI cable, you can control the camcorders playback using the remote control of the TV. If set to [ On], when the camcorder is connected to a compatible HDTV using an HDMI cable, the video input on the TV will automatically be set to the camcorders video input. Then, you can use the up/down/ left/right buttons and the OK or SET button on the TVs remote control to play back your recordings. Depending on the TV set, additional settings may be required on the TV itself to activate the HDMI-CEC function. Refer to the TVs instruction manual. Correct operation of the HDMI-CEC function cannot be guaranteed even when connecting the camcorder to compatible TV sets. If you cannot use the remote control of the TV, set [Control for HDMI] to [ Off] and operate the camcorder directly or use the camcorders wireless controller. The remote control of the TV can only be used to play back movies or photos ( or mode only). If the camcorder is connected to the TV while it is set to a recording mode, depending on the TV used, turning off the TV will automatically turn off the camcorder even if it is recording at the time. [Photo Numbering]: Select the photo numbering method to be used on a

Image Sensor

1/2.6-inch CMOS, approx. 8,590,000 pixels Effective pixels: Movies: (using Digital Tele-converter): Photos (L, M, S): Photos (LW, MW): approx. 6,010,000 pixels approx. 2,070,000 pixels approx. 8,020,000 pixels approx. 6,010,000 pixels
LCD Screen: 2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 211,000 dots Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens
f=6.4-64 mm, F/1.8-3.0, 10x optical zoom 35 mm equivalent: Movies: 43.mm Photos (L, M, S): approx. 39.mm Photos (LW, MW): approx. 43.mm
Lens Configuration: 11 elements in 9 groups (2 aspheric elements) AF System
Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus
Filter Diameter: 58 mm Minimum Focusing Distance
1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle

White Balance

Auto white balance, custom white balance and preset white balance settings: Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H

Minimum Illumination

0.3 lx ([Night] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2) 4 lx ([Programmed AE] recording program, Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/30)
Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx Image Stabilization: Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer Size of Video Recordings
MXP, FXP mode: 1920 x 1080 pixels; XP+, SP, LP mode: 1440 x 1080 pixels

Size of Photos

mode: LW 3264 x 1840, L 3264 x 2456, M 1920 x 1440, S 640 x 480 pixels Simultaneous recording: LW 3264 x 1840, MW 1920 x 1080 pixels

Terminals

AV OUT/
3.5 mm minijack; output only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output) Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 unbalanced Audio: 10 dBV (47 k load) / 3 k or less

Terminal

USB Terminal: mini-B, USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB) COMPONENT OUT Terminal (proprietary mini-D terminal)
Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p / 75 ; Chrominance (PB/PR (CB/CR)): 350 mV / 75 1080i (D3) / 480i (D1) compatible; output only HDMI mini connector; output only; compatible with HDMI-CEC
HDMI OUT Terminal MIC Terminal
3.5 mm stereo minijack 57 dBV (with 600 microphone) / 5 k or more

Power/Others

Power supply (rated)
7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)
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Power consumption: 3.6 W (SP mode, AF on, LCD normal brightness) Operating temperature: C (F) Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt): 70 x 69 x 136 mm (2.8 x 2.7 x 5.4 in.) Weight (camcorder body only): 450 g (15.9 oz.)
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
Power supply: V AC, 50/60 Hz Rated output / consumption: 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) 39 VA (240 V) Operating temperature: C (F) Dimensions: 52 x 29 x 90 mm (2.1 x 1.1 x 3.5 in.) Weight: 135 g (4.8 oz.)

Battery type

Rechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System Rated voltage: 7.4 V DC Operating temperature: C (F) Battery capacity: 890 mAh Dimensions: 30.7 x 35.2 x 40.2 mm (1.2 x 1.4 x 1.6 in.)

SchoolofCommunicationsDesign MediaLab CanonVixiaHFS10HighDefinitionCamcorder QuickStartGuide TheCanonHFS10isaHardDrive/FlashMemorycamera.Thismeansthefootage canberecordedtoamemorycardortothecamerasharddrive.Thishasmany advantages:nomoneyspentonvideotapes,nodigitizingvideotapesforediting, andeasierstorageoffootage.Thedisadvantagesare:therearenotapesbackingup yourworkandthememorycardsaresmallandeasytolose. Whencheckingoutandusingthiscamera,makesureyouhaveDVD+/Rdiscs,an externalharddrive,oralarge(8gb+)FlashDrivewithyoutobackupyourwork. Filesareeasiertobemisplacedandcorruptedthantapesare,so pleasebesmartaboutyourrecordingandbeorganizedwithyourfiles!(Please seetheTransferringFootageInstructionsformoreinformation.)
CanonVixiaHFS10HighDefinitionCamcorderQuickStartGuideUBMediaLab2009 SomematerialfromCanonVixiaHFS10UserManualPUB.DIM0909000
IntheBagcheckityouareresponsibleforallitemsonreturn:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Camera Remote USB2Cable(totransferfootagefromcameratocomputer) 2ExtraBatteries(3Batteriestotal) ACPowerCable ACPowerTransformer RCAadapter(notshown)
Youwillalsoneedtobecheckedoutseparately:
1. CardReader 2. 16GBFlashMediaCard 3. Tripod

Howitworks:

TouroftheCamera:
TheLCDscreenisontheleftsideofthe camcorder,openitbypullinggentlyonthegripontheendofthescreen.TheLCD cantiltandswiveltoadjusttheviewingangle. InsertingandRemovingtheMemoryCard: 1. Poweron/offswitch 2. Openthememorycardslot cover. 3. Insertthememorycard straight,withthelabelfacing up,allthewayuntilitclicks. 4. Closethedoor.Donotforce anything. 5. Toremove,pushinonthe card,itwillpopout.

Battery:

Navigation: Allmovementbetweenmenusis controlledbytheFunction(1)andSet (2)buttons.TheSetbuttontoggles4 ways:up,down,left,right. Pushintotakeorsettheaction.
SettingtheCamcordertorecordontheMemoryCard:
PressFunction(1) UsetheSetButton(2)totoggledowntoMenuthebottomicon. PressSettoentertheaction(2)
TogglerighttothefirstIcontheMovieMode(3) ToggledowntothefirstselectionRecMediaforMovies PressSettoentertheaction
ToggledowntoMem.CardandSelectMemoryCard(4).PressFunction againtoturnoffthedisplay. HeadphonesandAVPlayback: Thesamejack(5)isusedforheadphoneandA/Vplayback(onaTV).You needtomaketheappropriatemenuselectionforeitherfunctiontowork properly.
PressFunctionandtoggledowntothebottomselectionMenuandpressSet. Toggle4iconstotherightandthentoggledowntoAV/Headphones. PressSet,toggleupordowntochooseHeadphonesorAV(forTV playback)andpresssetagaintomakeyourselection.PressFunctiontoturn offthedisplay.
OtherRandomButtons,Bells&Whistles:
Displayturnsoffandonthemenutextonthescreen.
1. Zoom 2. Photobuttonfortakingstillphotos 3. Powerbuttonturnsunitoffandon
1. DualShot=Dummyautosettings.ForgetthisexistsandyouKNOW BETTER! 2. MovieModesetwhenyoureshootingvideo 3. StillPhotoModesetwhenyoureshootingstills 4. ACOpenflapandpluginACadaptertochargecamera 5. Headphone/AVJackOpenflapforheadphonejackorforAVplayback
1. 2. 3. 4. ComponentOut=plugsintoTVSetwithRCAcable USBout=PlugsintoComputerwithUSBcable HDMIOut=PlugsintoHDTV(withanHDMIcablenotprovided) MicJackPlugyourexternalmicinhere

CustomButton:

UndertheHood: ImageQuality: Thecameraoffers5recordingmodes.Thebettertheimagequalitymeansmore memoryused.
ToselectRecordingMode: PushFunction Then,Toggledown4stopstoRecordingMode Then,Toggleleftorrighttomakeyourselection
Exposure: Dependingonwhatyoureshooting,youeitherwanttocontroltheexposure manuallyorletthecameracontrolitforyou. ToSetExposure: PushFunction Then,Togglecursortothetopicon Then,Toggleleftorrighttomakeyourselection
WhiteBalance: Thisishowyourcameraseesthecolorwhite.Whiteisastandardandthe electronicscanseteveryothercolorfromthisreading. ToSetWhiteBalance: PushFunction Then,TogglecursorthesecondoptionWhiteBalance Then,Toggleleftorrighttomakeyourselection
HDTVorStandardTV: MakethechoiceifyoudrathershootinHDTVorStandardTV.Thehighdefinition filesaremuchlargerandwilltakeupmoreroomonyourdischowever,thequality isvastlyimprovedoverthestandardformat.YouMUSTstayconsistentwithyour choicefromshoottoshoot,oryoullneverbeabletoedityourvideo. PressFunction.ToggledowntothelastentryMenu,pressSet. Togglerighttothefourthiconthen,toggledowntoComponentOutput. PressSet.
Toggleto480i(StandardTV)or1080i(HDTV)
PressFunctiontoreturntothecamera.
FineTuning: PressSetandToggleuptorevealmenuchoicesthentoggletoyourselections andpressSet.Youcontrolthesubmenusbytogglingleftandrighttomake selections.
1. Turnstheminivideolightonandoff.Usesparingly.Itsbettertolightwitha lightkit.Butthislightisgreatforkickingabitoflightintoshadows. 2. Focus.Afterselectingfocus,pressset.ThenPressSetagaintoswitch betweenAutomaticFocusAandManualFocusM.WithinManualfocus, toggleleftandrighttoadjustfocus.Note:settheCustomButtonto Focusandyoudonthavetoworryaboutmenuswhileyoureshooting. 3. MicLevel.AfterselectingMic,pressset.ThenPressSetagaintoswitch betweenautomaticMicLevelsAandManualMicLevelsM.WithinManual MicLevels,toggleleftandrighttoadjustyourlevel.Yourobjectiveis tokeepthelevelsascloseto12dbaspossible. 4. FaceDetection.Youcanusethecameratoautomaticallydetectapersons faceandadjustthefocusaccordingly.Afterselectingfacedetection,pressset. ThenPressSetagaintoswitchbetweenAutomaticFacedetectionAand ManualfacedetectionM.Withinfacedetection,toggleleftandrightto adjustframing.

ToRecord: Aftermakingalltheappropriatemenuchoices,presstherecordbuttontostart andstoprecording.
Playback: ToViewyourfootage.Presstheplaybackbutton.
YourclipswillappearinthePlaybackScreen.
Toggleuptoaccesstheharddriveorstoragecard(4)then,togglerightto makeyourselection.Then,toggledowntotheclipwindow.Toggleright,leftand upanddownwithintheclipwindowtopicktheclipyouwanttoviewandpress Start/Stop(1)orSet(3)toplayandpauseand(2)toStop. Whilewithintheclip: Youcanincrease/decreasetheplaybackvolumebytogglingtheSet buttonuptwiceandthenleftorrighttoadjustvolume. YoucanfastforwardandrewindbytogglingtheSetbuttonuponce andthenleftorrighttomovebackwardsandforwards.
PressthePlaybackbuttontoreturntocameramode. ToDeleteaClip: Fromtheplaybackwindow,toggletotheclipyouwanttodelete.PressFunction. ToggletothetrashcaniconandpressSet.ToggledowntoThisSceneandpressset again.ToggletoYes.PressSetandthescenewillbedeleted.
RetrievingYourFootage: RemovetheMemoryCardfromthecamera,putitintotheCardReaderandPlugit intoaUSB2slotonthecomputer.
Thecardwillappearasanicononthedesktopjustlikeanyotherexternaldevise.
OpentheMountedDrive.YoullseetheFolderPrivate.Beforeyoudoanything else,copythisfoldertoaDVD,aFlashDrive,anexternalHardDrive.Youwillnot beabletorunyourvideofromanyofthesebackupdrives(excepttheexternal drive).
Onceyouresatisfiedthatyouvemadeagoodcopy,putPrivateintheTrashand EmptytheTrash,EjecttheDrive,andreturneverythingtotheMediaLab.
ImportingyourFootagetoFinalCutPro:
1.Removedthecardfromthe camera,putitintothecard reader,andplugthereader intoaUSB2portonanIntel Computer(thiswontwork ontheolderPowerPC computers.) 2.TurnthepoweronDONOT unplugthecableuntil properlyejected(likeahard drive)thenchangethe cameratoPLAYmode.No Nameiconwillappearonthe desktop.
3.OpentheMountedDrive. YoullseetheFolderPrivate. Beforeyoudoanythingelse, copythisfoldertoaDVD,a FlashDrive,oranexternal HardDrive.Youwillnotbe abletorunyourvideofrom anyofthesebackupdrives (excepttheexternalhard drive). ToEdit:Copythefolderto
theDesktop.NEVER add/subtractordoanything tothecontentsofthisfolder. Onefileoutofplaceanditwill bedifficulttoretrieveyour data/footage. 4.AfteryouvemadeabackupcopyofthePrivatefileandtransferredacopyto theDesktopfordecompressing,ejectthediscfromthedesktopbyputtingit intotheTrash.Planyourcheckintimeaccordinglyyourtransferand/or backuptoDVDtimeshouldbeincludedinyoursignupperiod. Thesearetheonlystepsthatyouhavetodobeforereturningthecamera youcanLogandTransferinFinalCutProfromtheDVD.

LogAndTransferInFinalCutPro:
1.OpenFinalCutProandchoose FinalCutPro>EasySetup.
2.ChoosethefollowingEasy Setup: Format:(allformats) Use:HDVAppleProRes422 1080p24 ClickSetup. 3.ChooseFile>Logand Transfer.
4.DragandDropclipsasshown totransfer.
Pleasenote! iMovie(withthestaricon,nottheolderiMovieHD)willimportthisfootageas well.InVideoProductionClasses,donotuseiMovie. Labassistantswilldeletethefootagefromthecamerabeforeeachcheckout, therefore,youdonothavetodeletethefootagefromthecamera. YouMUSTUSEanIntelMactodotheLogandTransferinFinalCutProall nonIntelMacshavebeenlabeledwithareddotbythenametag.