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HD Camcorder

Instruction Manual

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Manual de Instrucciones
Important Usage Instructions

Introduction

WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF10 A / VIXIA HF100 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Important Warning

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF10 A / VIXIA HF100 A and all its accessories.
Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual. Accessories Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous. Avoid magnetic or electric fields Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation. They may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. Water and Moisture Hazard of electric shock Do not use this product near water or in rainy/ moist situations. Placing or Moving Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

the arrow and pull out the battery holder.
2 Place the lithium button battery
with the + side facing up.
3 Insert the battery holder.
Point the wireless controller at the camcorders remote sensor when you press the buttons. You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the camcorder. NOTES
The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight. If the wireless controller does not work, check that [WL.REMOTE] is not set to [ OFF ]( 96). Otherwise, replace the battery.

Accessories

2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder.

TO ATTACH A WRIST STRAP

Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the START/STOP button with your thumb. You can remove the grip belt and replace it with the supplied wrist strap.

TO REMOVE THE GRIP BELT

Pass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the back bracket on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the loop and fasten. You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection.
1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad.
TO ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful in the following cases:
Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap. You can also remove the grip belt and attach the shoulder strap directly to the rear bracket on the camcorder.
- When you wish to include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer. - To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller from the front.

TO REATTACH THE GRIP BELT
1 Pass the end of the strap through the rear bracket on the camcorder. 2 Thread the strap through the padded handgrip and then pass it through the front bracket on the camcorder. 3 Fasten the grip belt as necessary, attach the strap to the Velcro pad on the handgrip and close the flap.

90 180

Subject can monitor the LCD screen
About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
The Button: Flexible Recording

Mode or

LCD Backlight
You can set the brightness of the screen to normal or bright.
The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or still images: mode for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording mode which lets you change the camcorder's settings to your preference.
Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds. Repeat this action to toggle between the normal and bright settings. NOTES
This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording. Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.
Press the button to enter the mode (the button's blue light will be on). You do not need to worry about any settings and can shoot video using 37) and just the zoom lever ( 35) or take photos START/STOP ( using just the zoom lever and PHOTO ( 61).
Press the button again to return to the flexible recording mode (the button's light is off). You can access the menus and change settings to your preference. Even in flexible recording mode, the camcorder can help you with the settings. For example, you can use the Special Scene recording programs 45) to set at once all the optimal ( settings to match special recording conditions. NOTES
In mode you cannot access the menus but you can change the following settings in advance, before setting the camcorder to mode. - Recording mode of movies - Size/quality of still images - Auto slow shutter - All settings in the [ SYSTEM SETUP] menu

Operating Modes

The camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of the mode dial. In this manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode icons are given, the function is available in all operating modes.

Operating mode

Mode dial
Icon display */ (Green) */ (Blue) */ (Green) */ (Blue)
Operation Recording movies in the built-in memory* / on the memory card Recording still images in the built-in memory* / on the memory card Playing movies from the built-in memory* / memory card Viewing still images from the built-in memory* / memory card 39 63
Joystick and Joystick Guide
Use the joystick to operate the camcorder's menus.
Push the joystick up, down, left or right ( , ) to select an item or change settings.
Depending on the operating mode, these positions may be empty or show a different icon than the one on the illustration.
When the guide contains multiple pages, [NEXT] and the page number icon ( ) will appear at the bottom position. Push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display the next page of the guide.
Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the settings or confirm an action. On menu screens, this is indicated by the icon.

Using the Menus

Many of the camcorders functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. button ( FUNC. ). To access the menus set the camcorder to flexible recording mode. In mode, except for a few exceptions, most menu settings will return to their default values ( 25). For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists ( 90).
The joystick can also be used in combination with the joystick guide to operate additional functions. Press to display/hide the joystick guide. The functions that appear on the joystick guide will change depending on the operating mode. In the illustrations of this manual, positions other than those relevant to the function explained are marked with a striped pattern.
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
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.
1 Press FUNC. 2 Select ( ) the

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.).

Special Playback Modes

Special playback modes
To enter the special playback modes, you can use the buttons on the LCD panel or wireless controller ( 16). There is no sound during the special playback modes. Special playback mode Fast playback Initial mode Normal playback Operation on the camcorder ( or on the wireless controller ( ) )
, : Press or Press again to increase the playback speed 5x 15x 60x the normal speed* , : Press or Press again to increase the playback speed 1/8 1/4 the normal speed : Press or to reverse/ advance one frame or hold pressed for continuous frame-by-frame playback : Push the joystick ( : Press : Push the joystick ( : Press : Push the joystick ( : Press twice ) ) ) twice

Slow playback

Playback pause

Frame-by-frame playback

Skipping Scenes: To the beginning of the next scene To the beginning of the current scene To the previous scene End special playback Any special playback mode Normal playback

: Press : Press

During some special playback modes, you may notice some anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.
* The speed indicated on the screen is approximate.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

1 Select the original movies index
screen. You can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on the memory card.
2 Open the list of recordings.
1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press to display it. 2 Adjust ( ) the volume. To turn off the volume, keep the joystick pressed ( ) toward until the volume icon changes to. You can press again to hide the joystick guide during playback.
FUNC. [ SELECT DATE] The list of recordings displays all dates in which recordings were made. An orange selection frame appears on the day. The thumbnail shows a still image from the first scene recorded on that day. Below it will appear the number of scenes recorded and the total recording time for the same day.

3 Change (

) the day and move ) to the month or year.
4 Change the other fields in the
Selecting Scenes by Recording Date
You can search for all the recordings you made on a particular date, for example, to find all the movies you shot during a special event. ( POINTS TO CHECK

Printing Photos (Direct Print)
The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge-compatible printer. You can mark in advance the still images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order ( 76).
Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP, DS and ES series and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo. ( 26)
will appear for images that cannot be printed. We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Refer also to the printers instruction manual. If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can set [USB SETTING] to [ PC/PRINTER] ( 96) so the device type selection screen does not appear every time you connect the camcorder to a printer.
Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer
1 Insert the memory card containing
the still images you want to print. Select in advance the memory from which you want to print the still images ( 64).
2 Turn on the printer. 3 Connect the camcorder to the
printer using the supplied USB cable. Connection. Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 79). If the device type selection screen appears, select [ PC/PRINTER] and press. appears and changes to.

Printing with the Button

(Print/Share)
[PAPER] [ PAPER SIZE]: Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model. [ PAPER TYPE]: Select [PHOTO], [FAST PHOTO], [PLAIN] or [DEFAULT]. [ PAGE LAYOUT]: Select [DEFAULT], [BORDERED] or one of the following page layouts. [BORDERLESS]: The image is enlarged and may be slightly cropped at the edges to fit the paper. [2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], [9-UP], [16-UP]: Refer to the sidebar on page 74.
You can print a still image without changing the settings simply by pressing.

1 Select ( 2 Press

) the still image you wish to print. Printing starts. The button flashes and stays on when the printing is completed. To continue printing, select ( ) another still image.
] (Date print) ] (Print Effect)
Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT]. 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.
Selecting the Print Settings
NOTES You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing. The setting options vary depending on your printer model. ( 26)

Print setting options and [DEFAULT] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to the printers instruction manual.
Printing after Changing the Print Settings
3 In the print settings menu, select
( , ) the setting you want to change and press.
4 Select ( 5 Select ( 1 If the joystick guide does not
appear on screen, press display it. to.
) the desired setting option and press. , ) [PRINT] and press. Printing starts. The print settings menu disappears when the printing is completed. To continue printing, select ( ) another still image.
The print settings menu appears.
Trimming settings ( 75) Paper settings Current paper settings (paper size, paper type and page layout)

TO CANCEL THE PRINTING

1 Press 2 Select ( while printing. ) [OK] and press
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING
Number of copies Print effect Date printing
Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder.
Printing multiple images on the same sheet [2-UP], [4-UP], etc.
When using Canon printers you can print the same still image 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. With the [8-UP] setting, you can also use the special sticker sheets. SELPHY CP: When you use the wide-sized photo paper with the [DEFAULT] setting, you can also use [2-UP] or [4-UP].

PRINT ERRORS

If an error occurs while printing, an error message, for example [NO PAPER], will appear on the camcorder. Solve the problem referring to the error message list ( 108) and to the printer's instruction manual. Canon's PictBridge-compatible printers: If printing does not resume automatically after you solved the problem, select [CONTINUE] and press to resume printing. If that option is not available, select [STOP] and press and then restart printing from the beginning. Other printers or if the error still persists with a Canon printer: If printing does not resume automatically, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn on the camcorder and restore the USB connection.

Trimming Settings

Set the paper size and page layout before changing the trimming settings.
1 Open the print settings menu.
Refer to steps 1-2 in Printing after Changing the Print Settings ( 74).
, ) [TRIMMING] and press. The trimming frame appears. frame. Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame, and move it toward W to enlarge it. Press to change the orientation of the frame (portrait/landscape). To cancel the trimming settings, move the zoom lever toward W until the trimming frame disappears.

When the camcorder is connected to a computer: Do not access, change or delete folders and files in the camcorder directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data loss. Always back up your recordings to the computer and restore the backup files to the camcorder using only the supplied software ImageMixer 3.
Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved on the memory card or in the built-in memory ( only). Because space on the memory is limited, make sure to back up your movies onto a computer on a regular basis.

PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE

With the software supplied on the PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE CD-ROM you can select scenes and back them up on your computer's hard disk, and restore your backup files back to the camcorder if necessary. On the computer, you can neatly organize all your video recordings into albums and add comments for quick and easy searches; you can also edit scenes, convert and resize them to upload them to your Web site or to take with you on your portable video player and more. For details about the functions available, refer to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). For details about installing the software refer to PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Installation Guide.
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 preserve your video recordings in the highest video quality available. You can also create Photo DVDs from your still images 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. ( 26)
2 Select the scenes or still images
you want to add to the disc. FUNC. [ MENU] [ SYSTEM SETUP] [ADD TO DISC] Desired option
Options for creating AVCHD discs ( mode)
[ALL SCENES] Add all the scenes to the disc(s). [REM.SCENES] Add only those scenes that have not been previously added to a disc. [PLAYLIST] Add only the scenes included in the playlist ( 58).
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 USB cable. Connection. Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 79) 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.
Options for creating Photo DVDs ( mode)
[ALL IMAGES] Add all the still images to the slideshow on the disc. [TRANS.ORD] Add only still images marked with transfer orders ( 88).

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 CONTAINS DATA] will be displayed. To overwrite the data (erasing the previous content of the disc), press , select [YES] and press again.
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 still images. Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Select in advance the memory from which you want to add the scenes ( 39) or still images ( 64).
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 current disc is being written) the operation cannot be canceled.
WHEN THE DATA REQUIRES MULTIPLE DISCS
After a disc is finalized it will be ejected automatically and [INSERT A NEW/BLANK DISC AND CLOSE THE DISC TRAY] will appear. Insert the next disc and close the disc tray. When the last disc is finalized, [TASK COMPLETED] will be displayed. Take out the disc and close the disc tray.
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 position of the mode dial. High-definition (AVCHD) discs created using the optional DW-100 DVD Burner can be played back only with AVCHDcompatible DVD players. Do not insert a high-definition disc into a DVD player that is not compatible with AVCHD specifications as you may not be able to eject the disc. For important information on handling your discs, refer to DW-100 Cautions on handling.
Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner
You can use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner and the camcorder also to play back high-definition (AVCHD) discs on a TV. This is very convenient, for example to play back your discs even in a location where an AVCHD-compatible DVD player is not available.
TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL COPY OF THE

SAME DISC

After the operation is finished, [INSERT A NEW/BLANK DISC] will be displayed again. Insert a brand new disc and close the disc tray. IMPORTANT
While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.

The setting will not change even if you set the camcorder to mode.
In mode, set the flash mode to (flash off). If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [ OFF]. If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a tripod. [REVIEW]: Selects the time to display a still image after it has been recorded to the memory. If you press DISP. while reviewing a still image it will continue to be displayed indefinitely. Press PHOTO halfway to return to the normal display.
[WIND SCREEN]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend setting the wind screen to [ OFF ].
Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.)

MEMORY OPER.

Menu item [MEMORY INFO] [CARD INFO] [MEDIA:MOVIES] [BUILT-IN MEM], [CARD] [MEDIA:IMAGES] [DEL.ALL MOVIES]1 [DEL.PLAYLIST]2 [ERASE ALL [ERASE ALL [INITIALIZE]

Setting options

[BUILT-IN MEM], [CARD]
[NO], [YES] [NO], [YES] [NO], [YES] [NO], [YES] [NO], [YES] [BUILT-IN MEM], [CARD], [CANCEL] [INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.], [CANCEL]

ORD] ORD]

[ERASE ALL IMAGES]
[MEMORY INFO]/[CARD INFO]: Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the built-in memory ( only) or the memory card is currently in use (total recording time and total number of still images) and how much memory remains available for recording. Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of still images are approximate and based on the recording mode and still image quality/size settings currently in use. In the [CARD INFO] screen you can also verify the Speed Class of the memory card.
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)

DISPLAY SETUP

Menu item [BRIGHTNESS] [AUDIO LEVEL] [TV SCREEN] [DATA CODE] [MARKERS] [ ON], [ OFF] CAMERA DATA] Setting options 56

[ [ [ [ [ ]

ON], [
DATE], [ TIME], DATE & TIME], [

List of Messages (in alphabetical order)
Following the list of messages for the camcorder you can find separate lists for printrelated messages ( 108) and for messages that appear only when using the optional DW-100 DVD Burner ( 107).
ACCESSING THE CARD DO NOT REMOVE THE CARD - You opened the memory card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the memory card or the camcorder started accessing the memory card as you opened the memory card slot cover. Do not remove the memory card until this message disappears. BACK UP RECORDINGS REGULARLY - This message may appear when you turn on the camcorder. In the event of a malfunction, recordings may be lost so back up your recordings regularly. BUFFER OVERFLOW RECORDING WAS STOPPED - The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in use and the recording was stopped. Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher. BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR - The built-in memory could not be read. BUILT-IN MEMORY FULL - The built-in memory is full ( some space. END appears on the screen). Delete some recordings ( 43, 65) to free
CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT-IN MEMORY - There is a problem with the built-in memory. CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE BATTERY PACK CONTINUE USING THIS BATTERY PACK? - You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder. CANNOT COPY - The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card. Delete some recordings on the memory card ( 43, 65) or reduce the number of scenes to copy ( 60). CANNOT EDIT - Cannot move or delete original scenes or scenes in the playlist of the selected memory. CANNOT EDIT CHECK THE CARD - The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this camcorder ( 33). CANNOT ENTER THE STANDBY MODE NOW - The camcorder cannot enter the standby mode if the remaining battery charge is too low. CANNOT PLAY BACK - There is a problem with the memory. CANNOT PLAY BACK CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT-IN MEMORY - There is a problem with the built-in memory. CANNOT PLAY BACK CHECK THE CARD - There is a problem with the memory card. CANNOT PLAY THE MOVIES IN THE BUILT-IN MEMORY INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER - The camcorder's built-in memory was initialized using a computer. Initialize the built-in memory with this camcorder ( 33). CANNOT PLAY THE MOVIES ON THIS CARD - Movies cannot be played back from a 64 MB or smaller memory card. CANNOT PLAY THE MOVIES ON THIS CARD INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER - The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this camcorder ( 33). CANNOT RECORD - There is a problem with the memory. CANNOT RECORD MOVIES IN THE BUILT-IN MEMORY - The camcorder's built-in memory was initialized using a computer. Initialize the built-in memory with this camcorder ( 33). CANNOT RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD - Movies cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or smaller memory card. CANNOT RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER - The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this camcorder ( 33).

LCD Screen

Clean the LCD screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth. Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.

Condensation

Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcorder.
Condensation may form in the following cases:
Using the Camcorder Abroad

Power Sources

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.
When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places When the camcorder is left in a humid room When a cold room is heated rapidly
You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system. The NTSC system is used in the following countries/areas: American Samoa, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Greenland, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela, Virgin Islands.

TO AVOID CONDENSATION

Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature. Place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.
WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED
The camcorder automatically shuts off. The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions. As a general rule, wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder.

General Information

System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap WS-30 Wrist Strap

CG-800 Battery Charger

BP-808, BP-809, BP-819 Battery Pack
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter WD-H37C Wide-converter TV/HDTV
HTC-100 HDMI Cable TL-H37 Tele-converter DTC-100 D Terminal Cable FS-H37U Filter Set CTC-100 Component Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

VCR/DVD recorder

DW-100 DVD Burner
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case

AVCHD discs/ Photo DVDs

DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
SD/SDHC memory card Card reader/writer Computer PictBridgecompatible printers
* Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to this camcorder. Look for the logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe.

Optional Accessories

CANADA

CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (Canon Canada) with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the Equipment) purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required. The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canadas option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original purchase, except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase. Labour: For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada. This limited warranty covers all defects except where: (a) The loss or damage to the product results from: i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual; ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Equipment that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems; iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility; iv) defective batteries or any exposure to water, sand or dirt; v) shipping (claim must be presented to the shipper); (b) Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed. (c) The Equipment is used for commercial, professional or industrial purposes. This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the Equipment, media, nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada. If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive. TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid, together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada. LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to the Equipment, including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Canon Canada assumes no liability for special, consequential or incidental damages, loss or corruption of data including, without limitation, data stored on the hard disk drive of the Equipment or loss that may arise, whether on account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability to use the Equipment (including loss of profit, revenue, media or enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations. Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the equipment. Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this equipment. This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of the Equipment or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive remedy. NOTICE TO CONSUMER If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time, please check all functions with the instruction book before using it.