PIXELA Application Disc Ver.1 Disc 1 CD-ROM* and PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Ver.4 Installation Guide - ImageMixer 3 SE Ver.4 Transfer Utility - For saving and transferring movies. - Music Transfer Utility Ver.1 - For transferring music for Video Snapshot and slideshow playback to the camcorder. PIXELA Application Disc Ver.1 Disc 2 CD-ROM* - ImageMixer 3 SE Ver.4 Video Tools - For managing, editing, and playing back movies. DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM* - Contains software for saving, managing, and printing photos. Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM - Contains the full-length camcorder instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file) as well as music files for playing back Video Snapshot scenes. This CD-ROM cannot be played back on a CD player. The music files on this CD-ROM are for exclusive use with the supplied PIXELA applications, Music Transfer Utility and ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools. For more details, refer to the Music Transfer Utility Software Guide and ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide on the PIXELA Application Disc Ver.1 Disc 1 CD-ROM.
* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).

Components Guide

Left side view

Right side view

RESET button ( 93) VIDEO SNAP (Video Snapshot) button ( 44)/ (print/share) button ( 67, 77) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 51, 64)/ BATT. INFO button ( 16) USB terminal ( 72) AV OUT/ H terminal ( 72) MIC terminal (red) ( 52) Speaker ( 35) Strap mount ( 20) ACCESS (memory access) indicator ( 31, 57) Grip belt DC IN terminal ( 17) Mini video light ( 43) Stereo microphone

Front view

Back view

Top view

Bottom view
Remote sensor ( 19) LCD screen ( 21) ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator ( 18) Camera mode dial ( 23) Start/Stop button ( 31) (camera/play) button ( 24) PLAYLIST button ( 53)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 32) (stop) button ( 35)/ Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 32) / (play/pause) button ( 35)/ START/STOP button ( 31) FUNC. button ( 25, 81) Joystick ( 24) PHOTO button ( 57) Zoom lever ( 32) POWER button Tripod socket ( 102) Battery release latch ( 18) Memory card slot ( 28) Battery compartment ( 17) Battery compartment cover/ Memory card slot cover Serial number
The serial number label is located on the top surface of the battery compartment cover.
Wireless Controller WL-D88
START/STOP button ( 31) FUNC. button ( 25, 81) MENU button ( 25, 83) PLAYLIST button ( 53) Navigation buttons ( / / / ) (frame reverse) button ( 36) (fast reverse) button ( 36) (play) button ( 35) (pause) button ( 35) (stop) button ( 35) PHOTO button ( 57) Zoom buttons ( 32) SET button (frame advance) button ( 36) (fast forward) button ( 36) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 51, 64)

Screen Displays

Recording Movies
Playing Movies (During Playback)

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.
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:
- When you wish to include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer.
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.

LCD Backlight

You can set the brightness of the screen to dim, normal or bright. To set the screen to dim, turn on [LCD DIMMER] (s 85). To toggle between normal and bright or to turn off [LCD DIMMER], perform the following procedure.
While the camcorder is on, hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds. Repeat the operation to switch between normal and bright. 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. When the compact power adapter is connected while the brightness of the screen is normal, the brightness will automatically change to bright.

Operating Modes

The camcorder's operating mode is determined by the button and the position of the camera mode dial. In this manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is not available. See the following table for a summary of the operating modes.
you change the camcorder's settings to your preference.
Recording: Dual Shot and Flexible Recording
The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos: Dual Shot ( mode) for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording mode, which lets
Turn the camera mode dial to to set the camcorder to mode. You do not need to worry about any settings and can shoot video using just Start/Stop ( 31) or take photos using just PHOTO ( 57). You can also use the zoom lever, Quick Start ( 34) and Video Snapshot ( 44). To set the camcorder to flexible recording mode, turn the camera mode dial to for movies or for photos.

Operation

Operating mode

Icon display

Recording movies or photos to the memory (Dual Shot) Recording movies to the memory Recording photos to the memory Playing movies from the memory (press ) camera mode dial is set to or Viewing photos from the memory (press camera mode dial is set to ) while the while the
(green) (blue) (green) (blue)

* / / only.

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 ( 41) to set at once all the optimal settings to match special recording conditions.
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.

Playback

Press to switch between the recording mode indicated by the camera mode dial and playback mode ( / / the selected media will remain the same). When the camera mode dial is set to or , pressing switches the camcorder to movie playback mode. When the camera mode dial is set to , pressing switches the camcorder to photo playback mode. Even if the camcorder is turned off, pressing will start the camcorder in the corresponding playback mode. NOTES
In mode you cannot access the menus or joystick guide but you can change the following settings in advance, before setting the camcorder to mode. - Recording mode of movies - Size/quality of photos - Widescreen - Auto slow shutter - All settings in the [ SYSTEM SETUP] menu - LCD screen dimmer - Demo mode - Image stabilizer
Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the settings or confirm an action. On menu screens, this is indicated by the icon ( ).

OFF OFF OFF A M

The functions that appear in the joystick guide depend on the operating mode. By default, the joystick guide is minimized. Push the joystick ( ) to display it. During or mode, select ( ) a function and press to change the setting. With some functions, you will need to make further adjustments (indicated by small arrows). During playback mode, select ( )a row of functions and press to operate the function in the middle or push the joystick ( ) to operate the function on the left or right side of the row, respectively.
In either mode, if you wait a few seconds, the joystick guide will minimize again but the selected function can still be operated. You can also push the joystick ( ) to hide the joystick guide.
Press FUNC. Select ( ) the icon of the function you want to change from the left side column. Menu items not available will appear grayed out. 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.). Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu. You can press FUNC. to close the menu at any time.

Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted. IMPORTANT
Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder.
depend on the recording mode (for movies) or size/quality (for photos) currently in use.
Initializing the Built-In Memory ( / / only) or Memory Card
Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory ( / / only) to permanently delete all the data it contains. / / At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-initialized and contains music files for Video Snapshot and slideshow playback.
NOTES 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.
/ / Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
( You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory or on the memory card. The built-in memory is the default media for recording both. 23)
[INITIALIZE] Clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data. [COMPL.INIT.] Erases all data completely.
[ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [MEDIA:MOVIES] or [MEDIA:PHOTOS] The memory you want to use* Press
[ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] The memory you want to initialize Initialization method [YES]* [OK]
* For each media, you can check the total, used, and approximate available space. The approximate available space will
[ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] Initialization method [YES]* [OK]
* Press to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased but the recording media can be used without any problem.

IMPORTANT

Initializing the memory will permanently erase all data. Lost original recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you back up important recordings in advance using an external device ( 74). Music files for Video Snapshot will also be erased. Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. For details, refer to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). While the initialization is in progress, do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations.
You can also press the LCD panel.

START/STOP

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING Shooting Video
1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. ( 23) IMPORTANT

Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator 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 power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the operating mode. You may not be able to play back with another device the movies you recorded on the memory card with this camcorder. In such case, play back the
movies on the memory card using this camcorder. You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded using another device.

Frame Advance/Reverse (

NOTES Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes.
In playback pause mode, press or on the wireless controller to reverse a few frames (approx. 0.5 seconds) or to advance one frame. Hold the button pressed for continuous playback.

Skipping scenes

To skip to the next scene: Display the joystick guide Select ( ) the bottom row Push the joystick ( ) toward. Alternatively, press on the wireless controller. To return to the beginning of the current scene or skip to the previous scene: Display the joystick guide Select ( ) the bottom row Push the joystick ( ) toward *. Alternatively, press * on the wireless controller.
* Repeat to skip to the beginning of the previous scene.

Special playback modes

To enter the special playback modes, use the wireless controller ( only; 13) and joystick guide ( 24). There is no sound during the special playback modes.

Fast playback

From normal playback, play back scenes at a faster speed than normal. Every time the operation is performed, the playback speed is increased 5x15x60x. Display the joystick guide select ( ) the middle row Push the joystick ( ) toward or. Alternatively, press or on the wireless controller.
Ending special playback modes
During any special playback mode, press / on the camcorder or on the wireless controller ( only) to return the camcorder to its initial playback mode. NOTES
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.

Slow playback

From playback pause mode, play back scenes at a slower speed than normal. Slow playback is 1/8 the normal speed; slow reverse playback is 1/12 the normal speed. Display the joystick guide Select ( ) the middle row Push the joystick ( ) toward or. Alternatively, press or on the wireless controller.
Selecting What Recordings to Play Back
From the index screen, you can select whether to play back movies or photos. You can also use the tabs on the top of the screen to select the media from which to play back recordings ( / / only).

/ / Make sure the music files are in the same media (built-in memory or memory card) that contains the scenes. For details, refer to the instruction manual (PDF file) of the supplied software Music Transfer Utility.

Playing Back the Scenes

Select a scene from which to start playback and press /. There is no sound during fast playback.

TO DELETE A MUSIC TRACK

1 In the track selection screen, select ( ) a track to delete. 2 Select ( ) and press. 3 Select ( ) [YES] and press. Press FUNC. twice to return to the index screen. IMPORTANT Music files transferred to the camcorder with the supplied software Music

camcorder ( files again.

45) and transfer the

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.
- Turning on pre-recording - Exiting standby mode - Stopping a recording Pre-recording will be turned off when any of the following operations are performed. - Opening the FUNC. menu or setup menus - Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes - Changing the operating mode - Turning on Video Snapshot - Setting the camcorder to standby mode

Self Timer

Select ( ) [Pre REC ] and press. appears. Press again to turn prerecording off. Press Start/Stop to begin recording. The recording will include the 3 seconds before Start/Stop was pressed. NOTES
[ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [SELF TIMER] [ON
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.
While pre-recording is on, all operational sounds will be turned off. The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds if any of the following operations are not performed before 3 seconds have elapsed.
2 seconds when using the wireless controller.
Automatic Backlight Correction
When the LCD panel is rotated toward the lens, we recommend pushing the joystick ( ) to hide the joystick guide and make the icon appear larger. The self timer will be canceled when any of the following operations are performed. - Pressing Start/Stop (when recording movies) or PHOTO (when taking photos) once the countdown has begun - Turning off the camcorder - Changing the operating mode - Setting the camcorder to standby mode

When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorders internal machinery. In such case, we recommend using an external microphone.

Connecting a Microphone

Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal. Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply and a cable no longer than 3 m. You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a 3.5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary.
Use commercially available headphones with a 3.5 mm minijack and a cable no longer than 3 m. Even if the AV OUT/ H terminal is set to [ PHONES] during playback mode, the setting will change to [ AV] when the operating mode is changed to or mode.
Make sure to check the audio recording level before recording with the external microphone ( 85).
Using an External Microphone
You can attach a commercially available microphone for recording movies.
When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, [WIND SCREEN] will automatically be set to [ OFF ].

Dividing Scenes

You can divide scenes (original scenes only) in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest.
A progress bar will be displayed on the screen. You can press to cancel the operation while it is in progress. 6 When the confirmation screen appears, press. The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a new scene in the index screen. NOTES
In this mode, the scene playback will pause only at points where the scene can be divided. The following scenes cannot be divided: - Scenes included in the scene selection (marked with a checkmark). Remove the selection mark in advance. - Scenes too short (5 seconds or shorter). - Video Snapshot scenes - Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder. Scenes cannot be divided within 2 seconds from the beginning or the end of the scene. During the playback of a scene that was divided, you may notice some anomalies in the picture/sound at the point where the scene was cut.
Open the original movies index screen. / / You can select the movies in the built-in memory or on the memory card ( 37). Select ( , ) the scene you want to divide. Open the scene division screen. FUNC. [ DIVIDE] The scene selected will start playing back.
Select ( ) the icon and press where you want to divide the scene. You can use the following icons to bring the scene to a precise point. / : Fast playback reverse/ forward. / : Skip to the beginning/ end of the current scene. / : Frame reverse/advance. Press FUNC. or to stop the playback and exit the scene division screen. 5 Select ( ) [YES] and press.
Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting and Moving Playlist Scenes

Print Orders

You can mark in advance the photos you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order. Later, you can easily print out the print orders by connecting the camcorder to a PictBridge-compatible printer ( 66). You can set print orders for up to 998 photos.
You may not be able to print correctly with a PictBridge-compatible printer photos whose file names have been
Printing multiple photos on the same sheet [2-UP], [4-UP], etc.
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 Inkjet printers SELPHY DS SELPHY CP/ES

[CREDITCARD]

[9 x 13 cm]

[10 x 14.8 cm]

2, 4 or 82

2 or 4

2, 4, 9 or or 4
You can also use the special sticker sheets. With the [8-UP] setting, you can also use the special sticker sheets (SELPHY CP printers only). SELPHY CP: When you use the wide-sized photo paper with the [DEFAULT] setting, you can also use [2-UP] or [4-UP].
Selecting Photos for Printing (Print Order)
Set the print orders before connecting the supplied USB cable to the camcorder.
Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen Options
[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS] Opens the same screen described in Marking 70). Continue from step 3 of that procedure to set the print order.
Marking Single Photos with Print Orders
Open the photo selection screen. FUNC. [ PRINT ORDER] appears on the screen. Select ( ) the photo you want to mark with a print order. Press to set the print order. The number of copies appears in orange. Set ( ) the number of copies desired and press. To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to 0. Repeat steps 2-4 to mark additional photos with print orders or press FUNC. twice to close the menu.
Single Photos with Print Orders (
[SELECTED PHOTOS(1 COPY)] Sets a print order of 1 copy of each of the photos selected in advance (marked with a checkmark). Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 39). [REMOVE ALL] Removes all the print orders.
[ PRINT ORDER] Desired option [YES]
Printing the Photos Marked with Print Orders
Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Connection. Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 72). Open the print settings menu. FUNC. [ MENU] [ PRINT] The print settings menu appears. If there are no photos marked with print orders, [SET PRINT ORDER] appears. Select ( , press. ) [PRINT] and
Printing starts. The print settings menu disappears when the printing is completed. NOTES

[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 ( 53).
Connecting to the DVD Burner and Creating a Disc
Turn on the DVD burner. Refer to Creating DVDs. Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner using the supplied USB cable. Connection. Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 72) and Connections. If the device type selection screen appears, select [DVD BURNER] and press. When the connection is completed, [NO DISC] will be displayed. 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, 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.
Options for creating Photo DVDs ( mode)
[ALL PHOTOS] Add all the photos to the slideshow on the disc. [ TRANS.ORD] Add only photos marked with transfer orders ( 80).
Preparations on the Camcorder
Set the camcorder to mode to create DVD 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 from which you want to add the scenes or photos ( 37). Select the scenes or photos you want to add to the disc. FUNC. [ MENU] [ SYSTEM SETUP] [ADD TO DISC] Desired option
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 disc (or the last disc, if the data requires multiple discs) is finalized, [TASK COMPLETED] will be displayed. Take out the disc and close the disc tray.
DVD playback software that is installed and running (in the case of computers) Refer to the instruction manual of the external device and make sure it is compatible. 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. 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. When creating discs with the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you cannot add, using the [PLAYLIST] option, scenes recorded while the pre-recording function was on or divided scenes. To add such scenes, use the [ALL SCENES] or [REM.SCENES] option. For important information on handling your discs, refer to Cautions on handling.

transfer photos to a computer. Try using a card reader. Disconnect the USB cable before changing the operating mode.

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] NEW PHOTOS]
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS
Select ( ) a transfer option and press. The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is completed. To cancel the transfer, select ( ) [CANCEL] and press , or press FUNC.
Transfers all photos. Transfers only those photos that have not yet been transferred to the computer. [ TRANSFER ORDERS] Transfers photos marked with transfer orders ( 80).

Manual Transfer Options

You can select the photo(s) to transfer.
[ [ SELECT & TRANSFER] WALLPAPER]

MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS

1 Select ( ) a transfer option and press. 2 Select ( ) the photo you wish to transfer and press. [ SELECT & TRANSFER]: Repeat this step to select other photos to transfer. The button will flash while the photos are being transferred. 3 Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu.
Select the photo(s) to transfer. Select a photo and set it as your computers desktop background.
When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the photo selection screen is displayed, press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu.
Repeat steps 2-3 to mark additional photos with transfer orders or press FUNC. twice to close the menu.
Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen Options

Transfer Orders

You can mark in advance the photos you want to transfer to the computer as transfer orders. You can set transfer orders for up to 998 photos.
Single Photos with Transfer Orders (
Opens the same screen described in Marking 80). Continue from step 3 of that procedure to set the transfer order. [SELECTED PHOTOS]
Selecting Photos to Transfer (Transfer Order)
Set the transfer orders before connecting the camcorder to the computer. / / Select in advance the memory from which you want to transfer photos ( 37).
Marks all the photos selected in advance (marked with a checkmark) with a transfer order. Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 39). [REMOVE ALL] Removes all the transfer orders.

Low Audio level

[TV SCREEN] When set to [ ON], the camcorders on-screen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. [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. [MARKERS]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen. Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly (vertically and/or horizontally). Using the markers will not affect the recordings. [START WEEK]: Select the day on which the week starts for the calendar display ( 37).
[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 (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.)

SYSTEM SETUP

Menu item [BATTERY INFO] [WL.REMOTE] [BEEP] [POWER SAVE] [QUICK START] [AV/PHONES] [PHONES VOL.] [SPEAKER VOL.] [TV TYPE] [USB SETTING] [ADD TO DISC] [ [ [ NORMAL TV], [ DVD BURNER], [ CONNECT&SET] WIDE TV] PC/PRINTER], [ [ [ [ [ [ HIGH VOLUME], LOW VOLUME], [ ON], [ OFF] OFF] , Setting options

ON], [

OFF], [ 10 min], 20 min], [ 30 min] AV], [ PHONES]
[ALL SCENES], [REM.SCENES], [PLAYLIST] [ALL PHOTOS], [ TRANS.ORD] CONTINUOUS] [ RESET], [

[PHOTO NOS.] [FIRMWARE]

[BATTERY INFO]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( mode). [WL.REMOTE]: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller. [BEEP]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the selftimer countdown, etc.
[POWER SAVE]: 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. The Power Save mode cannot be set while the compact power adapter is connected to the camcorder. [QUICK START]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function ( 34) when you close the LCD panel in a recording mode and the length of time after which the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off automatically. [SPEAKER VOL.]: Adjust ( ) the volume of the playback. You can also adjust the volume using the joystick guide ( 35). [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], the picture displayed on the LCD screen will be smaller than the full display area. [USB SETTING]: Select the connection protocol to use when connecting the camcorder to an external device using the USB cable. [ DVD BURNER]: To connect exclusively to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. [ PC/PRINTER]: To connect to a computer, a printer or similar USB peripherals. [ CONNECT&SET]: To make the selection from a screen that appears at the time of the connection to the external device. [PHOTO NOS.]: Select the photo numbering method to be used on a new memory card. Photos are automatically assigned consecutive photo numbers from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to 100 photos. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998. [ RESET]: Photo numbers will restart from 101-0101 every time you insert a new memory card. [ CONTINUOUS]: Photo numbers will continue from the number following that of the last photo recorded with the camcorder. If the memory card you insert already contains a photo with a larger number, a new photo will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last photo on the memory card. We recommend using the [ CONTINUOUS] setting. [FIRMWARE]: You can verify the current version of the camcorder's firmware. This menu option is usually unavailable.

Music Files

The specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder are as follows. Audio encoding: Linear PCM Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels Minimum length: 10 seconds File extension: WAV The music files are saved in the memory under the following folder structure.
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.
On the memory card: [CANON] [PRIVATE] [MY_MUSIC] MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.WAV / / In the built-in memory: [CANON] [MY_MUSIC] MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.WAV The supplied Instruction Manual/ Music Data Disc CD-ROM contains a folder called [MUSIC]. This folder contains two folders called [MUSIC 1] and [MUSIC 2]. [MUSIC 1] contains the tracks that are pre-installed in the builtin memory of the FS22/FS21/FS20. [MUSIC 2] contains tracks different from those in [MUSIC 1]. Use tracks from both folders to your liking or to restore the pre-installed tracks if the built-in memory was initialized ( / / only).

General Information

System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap TV WS-30 Wrist Strap VCR/DVD recorder WL-D88 Wireless Controller* SCART Adapter

CG-800E Battery Charger

DW-100 DVD Burner
DVD discs BP-808 Battery Pack
IFC-400PCU USB Cable CA-570 Compact Power Adapter PictBridgecompatible printers SD/SDHC memory card
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
Card reader/writer Computer

Optional Accessories

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. Battery Packs

When you need extra battery packs, make sure you select the BP-808.
When you use battery packs bearing the Intelligent System mark, the camcorder will communicate with the battery and display the remaining usage time (accurate to 1 minute). You can only use and charge these battery packs with camcorders and chargers compatible with Intelligent System.
Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs.

Charging Times

The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack.
Charging conditions Using the camcorder Using the CG-800E Battery Charger Charging time 140 min.* 105 min.
* When the camcorder charges an exhausted battery pack for the first 20 minutes, it can be used for 3 times longer than it was charged. In other words, you can record with the camcorder for 60 minutes after a 20-minute charge.
Recording and Playback Times
The recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.
Using the built-in memory ( Recording mode Usage time Maximum recording time Typical recording time* Playback time Using a memory card ( Recording mode Usage time Maximum recording time Typical recording time* Playback time Using a memory card ( Recording mode Usage time Maximum recording time Typical recording time* Playback time ) XP 205 min. 100 min. 290 min. SP 210 min. 105 min. 295 min. LP 210 min. 105 min. 295 min. / / / / XP 210 min. 105 min. 290 min. ) XP 205 min. 100 min. 275 min. SP 205 min. 100 min. 275 min. LP 205 min. 105 min. 280 min. only) SP 215 min. 105 min. 295 min. LP 215 min. 110 min. 295 min.
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off.

Shoulder Strap

You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability.
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.

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