Canon A10 Operations Instructions

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109 Saving/Sharing Recordings 132Copying Recordings to a Memory Card 132Copying Scenes from the Date Index Screen 132Copying Scenes from a Story by Ra

Deleting Scenes and Stories100Deleting StoriesDeleting a story permanently deletes all the scenes it contains. The two preexisting stories, [Unsorted]

Dividing Scenes101Dividing ScenesYou can divide scenes in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest.1 Play back the scene you want

Selecting the Playback Starting Point102Selecting the Playback Starting PointIf you have a very long scene, you may want to start playing back the sce

Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie103Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a MovieYou can capture video snapshot scenes

Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie104Capturing PhotosYou can capture a single photo or a series of photos. The size of the captur

Using Story Creator to Create Video Stories105Video Storie s and C inema StyleUsing Story Creator to Create Video StoriesStory Creator is a helpful

Using Story Creator to Create Video Stories106Recording a Scene within a StoryPress g to record movies within the selected story scene (category).• Us

Using Story Creator to Create Video Stories107Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story1 Start Story Creator mode.[FUNC.] [ Story Creator

CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters108CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look FiltersIn mode, the camcorder will adjust the frame rate and several other picture

CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters109Options ( Default value)The camcorder offers 9 cinema-look filters. Select the desired filter while previewing

About this Manual11IntroductionAbout this ManualThank you for purchasing the Canon XA10. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorde

Adding Decorations110Adding DecorationsUsing the decoration function, you can add various graphical elements to the picture, such as stamps, watermark

Adding Decorations111To use [Pens and Stamps]1Touch [ ].• The [Pens and Stamps] screen will appear.2 Select the desired pen or stamp from [Tools].3 Se

Adding Decorations112To load a previously saved canvasIn the decoration screen:1 Touch [ ] and then touch [fLoad].2 Touch [Yes].• The freehand drawing

Adding Decorations113To use the Chroma Key function1 Open the [Select Image] screen of the image mix function (0 112).2 Touch [+] or [-] to select the

Adding Decorations114Decorating Scenes during Playback1 Play back the scene you want to decorate.2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.3

Playing Back Stories from the Gallery115Playing Back Stories from the GalleryYou can play back recordings made using Story Creator to play them back a

Playing Back Stories from the Gallery116IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so ma

Rating Scenes117Rating ScenesYou can rate story scenes immediately after recording them (0 43) or during playback. You can then select multiple scenes

Playback with Background Music118Playback with Background MusicPlay back movies (or a photo slideshow) with background music. You can use one of the s

Playback with Background Music119To adjust the background music balance during playback1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback con

About this Manual12Self TimerSelf Timer1 Open the [Self Timer] screen.[FUNC.] [MENU] 8 [Self Timer]2Touch [A On n] and then touch [a].• n will app

Playback with Background Music120IMPORTANT• If you use copyrighted songs and music tracks in your video creations, remember that music under copyright

Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories121Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between StoriesYou can copy and move scenes in the gallery within

Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image122Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail ImageInitially, the image used as the story’s thumbnail is the first frame of the

Changing a Story’s Title123Changing a Story’s TitleWhen you first create a story, the current date will be used as the story’s title but you can chang

Terminals on the Camcorder124External ConnectionsTerminals on the Camcorder* When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle

Connection Diagrams125Connection DiagramsIn the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right side s

Connection Diagrams126NOTES• Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the supplied USB cable

Playback on a TV Screen127Playback on a TV ScreenConnect the camcorder to a TV to view and check your recordings. Playback on an HDTV using one of the

Viewing Photos128PhotosViewing Photos1Press S .2 Open the [Photos] index screen, if it is not displayed.[b] [Photos]3 Look for the photo you want to

Viewing Photos1294 Touch the photo you wish to view.• The photo is displayed in single photo view. • Drag your finger left/right to browse through the

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs13Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMsThe following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:CA-570 Compact Power Adapt

Deleting Photos130Deleting PhotosYou can delete those photos that you are not interested in keeping.Deleting a Single Photo1 In single photo view, sel

Slideshow131SlideshowYou can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music.1 Open the [Photos] index screen.[b] [Photos]2 Select the ba

Copying Recordings to a Memory Card132Saving/Sharing RecordingsCopying Recordings to a Memory CardTo copy your recordings, you must select recordings

Copying Recordings to a Memory Card133Copying Scenes from a Story by Rating1 Open the gallery and bring the desired story to the front.[b] [ Galler

Copying Recordings to a Memory Card134To select individual photos1 Touch on the individual photos you want to copy.• A checkmark O will appear on the

Saving Recordings on a Computer135Saving Recordings on a ComputerMovies recorded with this camcorder are saved in the built-in memory or on a memory c

Saving Recordings on a Computer1364 Computer: The camcorder will appear as a new device (or drive), for example, [Canon XA10]. Use the program of your

Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder137Copying Recordings to an External Video RecorderIn High DefinitionConnect the camcorder to Blu-ray

Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder138Recording1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mo

Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites139Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web SitesWith the supplied software Transfer Utility, you can upload y

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs14The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:• PIXELA’s Transfer Utility CD-ROM*-Use Transfer

Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites140To select individual scenes (step 4)1 Touch on the individual scenes you want to convert.• A checkmark O

Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites141Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos1 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the su

Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites142Converting Only Part of a Scene or Story1 Play back the scene or story that you want to partially conver

Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites143NOTES• Depending on the amount of data to be uploaded and the network’s wireless connection conditions,

Appendix: Menu Options Lists144Additional InformationAppendix: Menu Options ListsMenu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to

Appendix: Menu Options Lists1451Option not available in mode.2Option available only for recording movies.3Some options are available only when recor

Appendix: Menu Options Lists1461Operation not available for recordings on memory card Y (7 tab).2Operation not available for the two preexisting stori

Appendix: Menu Options Lists1471Option available only for recording movies.[Digital Zoom]: Determines the operation of the digital zoom. The color of

Appendix: Menu Options Lists148[Conversion Lens]: When you attach to the camcorder the optional TL-H58 Tele-converter or WD-H58W Wide-converter, set t

Appendix: Menu Options Lists149[TV Type]: When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the supplied STV-250N Stereo Video Cable, select the setting ac

Names of Parts15Names of Parts1 Handle unit front screw (0 24)2 RESET button (0 162)3 2 (camera/play) button (0 31)4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (

Appendix: Menu Options Lists150[Rate Scenes (Recording)]: When set to [A On], the scene rating scene will appear after every scene you record.[Scan Re

Appendix: Menu Options Lists151[Volume] [Speaker]:, r– – z z 94[Headphones]:, ez z z z 81[Notification Sounds][N High Volume], [M Low Volume], [B Off]

Appendix: Menu Options Lists1521Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using an optional HDMI cable. 2Option available only a

Appendix: Menu Options Lists153[Audio Output CH]: Selects the channels from which audio will be output.[ CH1/CH2]: Audio from CH1 is output from the l

Appendix: Menu Options Lists154[Control for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function. When you connect the camcorder to a

Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays155Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (using Story Creator)16782345910111213141 Control butto

Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays156, Recording Moviesy Manual mode CINEMA mode122 23 724 25 8 26 2736 373534 3938 4240 4115161718192021592811302

Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays157NOTES• You can press the DISP. button to turn off most icons and displays. Playing Movies (during playback)711

Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays1587 Memory operationN Record, M Record pause, A Playback, C Playback pause, I Fast playback, J Fast reverse play

Troubleshooting159TroubleshootingIf you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the ca

Names of Parts161 XLR terminals for CH1 and CH2 (0 75)2 Built-in microphone (0 78)3MIC terminal (0 73)4 Grip belt (0 27)5USB terminal (0 124, 126, 137

Troubleshooting160RecordingPressing g will not start recording.- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory

Troubleshooting161When playing back scenes/slideshow with background music, the music track is not played back correctly.- This can occur when you tra

Troubleshooting162The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes very slowly ( one flash at 2-second intervals). - The temperature of the battery pack is out

Troubleshooting163Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels.- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), sound ma

Troubleshooting164Connections with External DevicesVideo noise appears on the TV screen.- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, ke

Troubleshooting165Buffer overflow. Recording was stopped.- The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in use and the recording was stop

Troubleshooting166Cannot play back- You cannot play back scenes that were recorded or edited using another device and then written back to the built-i

Troubleshooting167Cannot save the canvas- Cannot save your [Pens and Stamps] drawings on the memory. Save your recordings (0 135) and initialize the m

Troubleshooting168File name error- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set 8 [Photo Numbering] to [Reset] and delete all th

Troubleshooting169Number of stories already at maximum- The gallery already contains the maximum number of stories (98 user-created stories in any one

Names of Parts171 Tally lamp (0 153)2 Instant AF sensor (0 174)3Infrared light (0 89)4 Microphone cable clamp (0 24)5 Microphone holder unit (0 24)6 M

Troubleshooting170Too many photos. Disconnect the USB cable.- Disconnect the USB cable. Try using a memory card reader or decrease the number of pho

Handling Precautions171Handling PrecautionsCamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance. • Save your recordings

Handling Precautions172Battery Pack• Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a so

Handling Precautions173• Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasure

Maintenance/Others174Maintenance/OthersCleaningCamcorder Body• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths

Maintenance/Others175Using the Camcorder AbroadPower SourcesYou can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs

Accessories176AccessoriesThe following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder. Select accessories are described in more detail in the

Accessories177Optional AccessoriesCall or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessorie

Accessories178Using the built-in memoryUsing a memory card*Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and p

Accessories179TL-H58 Tele-converterThis Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.5.• The image stabilizer

Names of Parts181 Viewfinder (0 25)2 START/STOP button (0 41)3 Strap mount (0 27)4DC IN terminal (0 22)5 Dioptric adjustment lever (0 25)6 CUSTOM (cus

Accessories180This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or produc

Product Codes181Product CodesProvided AccessoriesCA-570 Compact Power Adapter 8468A002AABP-808 Battery Pack 2740B002AAWL-D89 Wireless Controller D83-

Specifications182SpecificationsXA10  — Values given are approximate figures.System• Recording SystemMovies: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Specifications183• White Balance Auto white balance, Custom white balance (2 settings), User-defined color temperature or Preset white balance setting

Specifications184Power/Others• Power supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)• Power consumption:3.2 W (SP mode, AF o

Specifications185About the music filesThe specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder are as follows.Audio encoding: Linear PCMAud

1863D Flip View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96AAbroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . 175AGC (automatic gain

187MM (Manual) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Manual exposur

188WWaveform monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Wide angle . .

189CANON DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATESThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. ("Canon

Names of Parts191 Accessory shoeCold shoe for attaching accessories such as the optional VL-10Li II Battery Video Light.2START/STOP button (0 41)3 STA

190CANON DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. ("Canon Canada") with res

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2IntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsWARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.WARNING!

Names of Parts201 Serial number2 BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 23)3 Tripod socket (0 29)231Bottom view

Names of Parts21Wireless Controller WL-D891START/STOP button (0 41)2 b (index selection) button (0 97)Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch

Charging the Battery Pack22Prep aration sCharging the Battery PackThe camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power

Charging the Battery Pack23To remove the battery pack1Slide U in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down.2 Slide the battery pack and then

Preparing the Camcorder24Preparing the CamcorderThis section covers the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the handle unit and len

Preparing the Camcorder25Attaching the Lens HoodAttach the lens hood to protect the lens and reduce the amount of stray light that may hit the lens. R

Preparing the Camcorder26NOTES• Make sure you keep the eye cup attached when using the camcorder.• For details about how to take care of the viewfinde

Preparing the Camcorder27LCD BacklightWhen recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. Turn on the LCD backlight to make it

Preparing the Camcorder28Attaching an optional wrist strapAttach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt, adjust the length and fasten.• Y

Preparing the Camcorder29To use the wireless controllerPoint the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons.• You

3In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder XA10 A and all its accessories.1 Read these instructions.2 Keep thes

Basic Operation of the Camcorder30Basic Operation of the CamcorderUsing the Touch ScreenThe control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch sc

Basic Operation of the Camcorder31Operating ModesRecordingIn recording mode, the camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the position of the mode

Basic Operation of the Camcorder32Using the MenusMany of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the FUNC. panel and the setup menus. For detai

Basic Operation of the Camcorder33Setup Menus* In mode setup menus cannot be accessed and most menu settings will be reset to default values.1 or

First Time Settings34First Time SettingsSetting the Date and TimeYou will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it

First Time Settings35Changing the Time ZoneChange the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York.1 Open the [Time Zone/DST] scr

Using a Memory Card36Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderYou can use the following types of commercially available Se

Using a Memory Card37Eye-Fi CardsThis product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue wi

Using a Memory Card38Selecting the Memory for the RecordingsYou can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory or on a memory card

Using a Memory Card39NOTES• You cannot use relay recording from the built-in memory to memory card Y. When using a single memory card, be sure to inse

428 Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short o

Using a Memory Card40Initializing the MemoryInitialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize

Recording Movies and Photos41RecordingRecording Movies and PhotosBy default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory. You can select the

Recording Movies and Photos42Recording in AUTO ModeWhen you use mode to shoot video and take photos, the camcorder will automatically adjust various

Recording Movies and Photos43Rating ScenesYou can turn on the scene rating option in recording mode with the 8 [Rate Scenes (Recording)] setting. Im

Recording Movies and Photos44IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in

Recording Movies and Photos45NOTES• The START/STOP button on the handle has a lock lever to prevent accidental operation. Set the lock lever to R in c

Recording Movies and Photos46Recording in y (Manual) ModeWhen the mode switch is set to y (Manual mode), you can enjoy full access to the menus and ma

Recording Movies and Photos47IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in

Quick Start Function48Quick Start FunctionWhen you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder enters the standby mode. In standby mode t

Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)49Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)The camcorder offers 5 recording modes. Changing the recordi

5Highlights of the XA10The Canon XA10 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a variety of situations. The f

Selecting the Frame Rate50Selecting the Frame RateYou can change the frame rate (the number of frames recorded per second) to change the look of your

Focus Adjustment51Focus AdjustmentYou can adjust the focus manually and use the peaking function to assist you or you can let the camcorder focus for

Focus Adjustment52Focus PresetWhen focusing manually, you can set a preset position for the focus in advance so that you can later return to that pres

Focus Adjustment53Options ( Default value)NOTES• While using autofocus, you can turn the manual ring to focus manually. When you stop turning the rin

Focus Adjustment541 Open the [Face Detection & Tracking] screen.[FUNC.] [MENU] 7 [Face Detection & Tracking]2Touch [A On o] and then touch

Focus Adjustment55Touch & TrackWhen recording a group of people using face detection, the camcorder will automatically detect one person as the ma

Zooming56ZoomingThere are four ways you can zoom in and out: using the zoom lever on the camcorder, using the zoom rocker on the handle, using the zoo

Zooming57Approximate zoom speeds* (zoom lever)* Measured from full wide-angle to full telephoto. **When the zoom speed is too fast (approximately 2 se

Zooming58Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls 1 Display the zoom controls on the touch screen. [FUNC.] [ZOOM]• The zoom controls appear on the left

Zooming59Digital Tele-ConverterUsing the digital tele-converter, you can digitally increase the focal length of the camcorder by a factor of approx. 2

6Touch AEBy simply touching the screen, you can make dark areas in the picture appear brighter (0 65). This operation is simple yet allows you to shoo

Advanced Image Stabilization60Advanced Image StabilizationThe image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) so you can ge

Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit61Automatic Gain Control (AGC) LimitWhen recording in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically increase t

Automatic Exposure Recording Programs62Automatic Exposure Recording ProgramsWith the automatic exposure (AE) recording programs, the camcorder will ad

Automatic Exposure Recording Programs63NOTES•[B Shutter-Pri. AE]:- On screen only the denominator is displayed – [B 250] indicates a shutter speed of

Exposure Adjustment64Exposure AdjustmentAt times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear

Exposure Adjustment65Using the Zebra PatternYou can use the zebra pattern to identify areas that might be overexposed, so you can correct the exposure

Exposure Adjustment661 Open the exposure adjustment screen.[FUNC.] [e Exposure]2 Touch a subject that appears inside the e frame.• The Touch AE mark

White Balance67White BalanceThe white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions.POINTS TO CHECK• S

White Balance68NOTES• When you select a custom white balance:-Set 7 [Digital Zoom] to [B Off].- Reset the white balance when you change locations or

Special Scene Recording Programs69Special Scene Recording ProgramsRecording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a

7Enjoying your Recordings on Other DevicesEye-FiConnect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 127)Play video directly from your recorded memory cardAVCHD-compat

Special Scene Recording Programs70NOTES•[F Portrait]/[G Sports]/[I Snow]/[J Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.•[F Portrait]: T

Image Effects71Image EffectsYou can adjust the color depth, brightness, contrast, and sharpness of the image.POINTS TO CHECK• Select a recording progr

Self Timer72Self Timer1 Open the [Self Timer] screen.[FUNC.] [MENU] 8 [Self Timer]2Touch [A On n] and then touch [a].• n will appear on the screen

Recording Audio73Recording AudioYou can record audio using the built-in microphone, optional external microphone (XLR or MIC terminal) or line input (

Recording Audio741 Attach the receiver to the camcorder’s grip belt.2 Connect the receiver to the camcorder’s MIC terminal.3 If necessary, activate th

Recording Audio75Setting the XLR Terminal1 Set the audio input switch to EXT.• Changing the position of the audio input switch affects both channel 1

Audio Recording Level76Audio Recording LevelWhen using the built-in microphone or a microphone connected to the MIC terminal, you can adjust the audio

Audio Recording Level77Using a Microphone or Audio Source Connected to an XLR TerminalWhen a microphone or audio source is connected to an XLR termina

Built-In Microphone Directionality78Built-In Microphone DirectionalityYou can change the directionality of the built-in microphone to have more contro

Audio Equalizer79Audio EqualizerYou can use the audio equalizer to adjust sound levels by specifically targeting the high- or low-frequency range. The

81 Introduction 11About this Manual 11Conventions Used in this Manual 11Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 13Names of Parts 152 Preparations 22Charging

Audio Mix80Audio MixWhen recording, you can mix audio from the built-in microphone with external audio from the MIC terminal and adjust the mix balanc

Using Headphones81Using HeadphonesUse headphones for playback or to check the audio level while recording. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/

Using a Zoom Remote Controller82Using a Zoom Remote ControllerYou can attach the optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller to the camcorder t

Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal83Color Bars/Audio Reference SignalYou can have the camcorder output and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio referenc

Video Scopes84Video ScopesThe camcorder can display a simplified waveform monitor. It can also display an edge monitor* to help you focus. The video s

Video Snapshot85Video SnapshotRecord a series of short scenes. Then, play back your video snapshot scenes set to your favorite music (0 118).The defau

Pre-Recording86Pre-RecordingThe camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press g, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities

Onscreen Displays and Data Code87Onscreen Displays and Data CodeYou can turn most onscreen displays on or off.Repeatedly press h to turn the onscreen

Faders88FadersThe camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to fade-in or fade-out scenes. You have the option to activate the fade

Infrared Recording89Infrared RecordingThis camcorder features the ability to shoot movies in dark surroundings using the camcorder's infrared lig

9Video Scopes 84Displaying the Waveform Monitor during [A Programmed AE] Recording Program 84Displaying the Waveform Monitor during [y Manual Exposure

Custom Button and Dial90Customiz ationCustom Button and DialYou can assign to f and CUSTOM dial one of several frequently used functions. You can then

Assignable Buttons91Assignable ButtonsThe camcorder conveniently features 2 buttons to which you can assign various functions. By assigning often used

Saving and Loading Menu Settings92Saving and Loading Menu SettingsAfter you adjust the cinema-look filters and other settings in the FUNC. panel and s

Playing Back Video93PlaybackPlaying Back Video1 Press S.• You can also press and hold B on the wireless controller for more than 2 seconds to switch b

Playing Back Video944 Touch the desired scene to play it back.• Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last sce

Playing Back Video95During playback pause: IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so

Playing Back Video963D Flip ViewTouch [ ] in the date index screen to switch to 3D Flip View. This convenient way of displaying scenes grouped by reco

The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back97The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play BackFrom the index selection

Deleting Scenes and Stories98Deleting Scenes and StoriesYou can delete those scenes and stories that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting scene

Deleting Scenes and Stories99Deleting a Single Scene from a Story1 Open the list of scenes of the story that contains the scene you want to delete.[b]