Canon LEGRIA HF S30 User Manual

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Page 1 - Instruction Manual

PUB. DIE-0393-000HD CamcorderInstruction ManualY

Page 2 - Important Usage Instructions

10  Table of contents82 Using Headphones83 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe84 Using an External Microphone86 Using the Custom Key and Dial87 Using a Zoom

Page 3

Photos  111Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording)You can record photos even while the camcorder is set to mode. Moreover, yo

Page 4 - High-Definition Video

112  Photos• Photos cannot be recorded simultaneously while the digital zoom or a digital effect is activated.• Photos cannot be recorded simultaneou

Page 5 - Video Snapshot

Photos  113SlideshowYou can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music.1 Open the [Photos] index screen.2 Select the background musi

Page 6 - SD-Video

114  PhotosMagnifying Photos during PlaybackIn single photo view, photos can be magnified up to 5 times. R will appear for photos that cannot be enla

Page 7

Photos  115Histogram DisplayIn single photo view, you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording (Exi

Page 8 - Table of contents

116  Photos3 Protect the photo.• A appears and the photo cannot be deleted. Touch [B] again to remove the protection.4 Drag your finger left/right to

Page 9 -  Dual Shot Mode

Photos  117- r Functions You Can Use when Taking PhotosYou can also use the following functions...The following functions and features of the camcord

Page 10 -  Photos

118  PhotosPrinting PhotosPrinting Photos (Direct Print)The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge-compatible printer. You can mark in advance

Page 11 -  Additional Information

Photos  119• For best performance when connecting the camcorder to a PictBridge-compatible printer, we recommend keeping the number of photos in the

Page 12 - About this Manual

120  Photos• Other printers or if the error still persists with a Canon printer: If printing does not resume automatically, disconnect the USB cable

Page 13 - Introduction  13

Table of contents  11 External Connections122 Terminals on the Camcorder123 Connection Diagrams126 Playback on a TV Screen127 Saving and Sharing You

Page 14 - Names of Parts

Photos  121Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen 1 Open the [Photos] index screen. Check that you have selected the 4 or 7 tab (memory card X or

Page 15 - Back view

122  External ConnectionsExternal ConnectionsThis chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer

Page 16 - Wireless Controller WL-D89

External Connections  123Connection DiagramsIn the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right si

Page 17 - Preparations

124  External ConnectionsConnection BComponent VideoType: Analog Quality: High Definition Output onlyConnect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with

Page 18 - 20  Preparations

External Connections  125NOTES• Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the supplied USB c

Page 19 - Preparing the Accessories

126  External ConnectionsPlayback on a TV ScreenConnect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Playback on an HDTV u

Page 20 - Grip Belt and Straps

External Connections  127Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsCopying Recordings to a Memory CardYou can copy your recordings only one-way: from the bui

Page 21 - Rotating the LCD Panel

128  External Connections4 Copy the scenes.* Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.Copying a Single Photo1 In single photo

Page 22 - LCD Backlight

External Connections  1294 Copy the photos. * Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. IMPORTANT• Observe the following preca

Page 23 - Using the Viewfinder

130  External ConnectionsSaving Movies (Windows only)With the supplied software Transfer Utility or VideoBrowser you can save to your computer the sc

Page 24 - Using the Touch Screen

12  IntroductionAbout this ManualThank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF S30. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and

Page 25 - 36  Preparations

External Connections  131Saving Photos (Windows/Mac OS)With the supplied software Photo Application you can save photos to your computer, and easily

Page 26 - Relay Recording of Movies

132  External ConnectionsIMPORTANT• When the camcorder is connected to a computer: - Do not open the double memory card slot cover and do not remove

Page 27 - Initializing the Memory

External Connections  133Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs (DVD)You can convert your high-definition video recordings into standard defini

Page 28 - Preparations  39

134  External Connections• To select all the scenes at once: Touch [Select All] instead of touching individual scenes. (Remove in advance any checkma

Page 29 - Dual Shot Mode

External Connections  135• The time required to convert scenes is approximately equal to the total playback time of the converted scenes. In most cas

Page 30 - Dual Shot Mode  41

136  External ConnectionsDetails will vary depending on the device used so be sure to refer to the instruction manual of the digital video recorder.I

Page 31 - 42  Dual Shot Mode

External Connections  137Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web SitesYou can convert your high-definition video scenes into standard-defini-tion movie

Page 32 - Dual Shot Mode  43

138  External Connections5 Touch on the individual scenes you want to convert.• A checkmark O will appear on scenes selected. Touch a selected scene

Page 33 - 44  Dual Shot Mode

External Connections  139To convert only part of a sceneInstead of steps 4 and 5 above, touch on the scene you want to con-vert to start playing it b

Page 34 - Quick Start Function

140  External Connections4 Computer: Depending on the software you chose to install, Transfer Utility or VideoBrowser will start up automatically. •

Page 35 - 46  Dual Shot Mode

Introduction  13Self Timer• n appears.• Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer. mode: In record pause mode, press g.The camcorder star

Page 36 - Basic Playback

External Connections  141- g (animated) Wireless upload in progress- i [Eye-Fi Communication] is set to [B Off]- h Wireless upload stopped by the cam

Page 37 - 48  Video

142  External Connections• If the LOCK switch on the Eye-Fi card is set to prevent writing, you will not be able to turn the wireless communication o

Page 38 - Video  49

Additional Information  143Additional InformationThis chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen mes-sages, handling and maintenance tips, and o

Page 39 - 50  Video

144  Additional Information[X Focus] [2] (manual focus): Toggle on (x) or off (w), Touch AF frame,[d] (peaking): Toggle on (x) or off (w), [5] (peaki

Page 40 - Video  51

Additional Information  145Setup Menus[Edit] Panel - Mode1: Original sceness: Playlist scenes (including the playlist only of video snapshot scenes

Page 41 - 52  Video

146  Additional Information[Edit] Panel - ModeControl Button Index ScreenSingle Photo View0[Copy (497)]or[Copy (f97)][Selected Photos], [All Photos

Page 42 - 3D Flip View

Additional Information  147Setup Menus7 / 8 Camera SetupMenu item Setting options 4 3 0[Digital Zoom] [B Off], [G 40x], [H 200x] z ––[Zoom Speed] [I

Page 43 - 54  Video

148  Additional Information* Option available only when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder after having updated the

Page 44 - Deleting Scenes

Additional Information  149[Focus Priority]: When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a photo only after the focus has been adjust

Page 45 - 56  Video

150  Additional Information[Microphone Attenuator]: Helps prevent audio distortions.[O Automatic]: The camcorder will automatically activate the micr

Page 46 - Advanced Functions

16  IntroductionNames of Parts1 Stereo microphone (L) (0 80)2 Speaker (0 49)3 2 (camera/play) button (0 28)4 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (0 67

Page 47 - 58  Video

Additional Information  1518 Recording & Connections SetupMenu item Setting options4 31 20[Self Timer] [A On n], [B Off] zz ––80[Video Snapshot L

Page 48 - [FPortrait]

152  Additional Information[Frame Rate]: Selects the frame rate to be used when recording.[D PF25]: 25 frames per second, progressive. Using this fra

Page 49 - 60  Video

Additional Information  153[x.v.Colour]: Uses a color space with an extended gamut to achieve deeper colors, closer to real life.• Use this function

Page 50 - Video  61

154  Additional Informationy / z Playback Setup1Option available only from the [Playlist] or [Video Snapshot] → [Original]/[Playlist] index screen.2O

Page 51 - Advanced Image Stabilization

Additional Information  1556 System SetupMenu item Setting options4 31 20[Font Size] [A Large], [B Small] zzzz –[Output Onscreen Displays][A On], [B

Page 52 - Video  63

156  Additional Information1Option not available from the [Playlist] index screen.2Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV us

Page 53 - Pre-Recording

Additional Information  157[Output Onscreen Displays]• When set to [A On], the camcorder’s onscreen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV o

Page 54 - Face Detection

158  Additional Information[Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording ti

Page 55 - Touch & Track

Additional Information  159[Reset All]: Resets all the camcorder's settings to default values.[Firmware]: You can verify the current version of

Page 56

160  Additional InformationAppendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (in Dual Shot mode)1 Smart AUTO mode (0 41)2 Onscreen zoom controls

Page 57 - Digital Effects

Introduction  17Sg Mini advanced shoe (0 83)Sh Zoom lever (0 44)Sj PHOTO button (0 40, 105)Sk ACCESS indicator (0 40, 57, 105)Sl Pop-up flash (0 108)

Page 58 - Video  69

Additional Information  161 Recording Movies (in y Manual mode)As Control button: Open the FUNC. panel (0 29)Ad Recording program (0 59, 61, 69)Af R

Page 59 - 70  Video

162  Additional Information Recording Photos (in y Manual mode)Fs Drive mode (0 109)Fd Light metering mode (0 112)Ff Control button: Last function us

Page 60 - Manual Exposure Adjustment

Additional Information  163 Viewing PhotosExif information panelGl Control button: Open the setup menus (0 147)Hq Protected photo mark (0 115)Ha Curr

Page 61 - Using the Zebra Pattern

164  Additional Information5 Memory operationN Record, M Record pause, A Playback, C Playback pause, I Fast playback, J Fast reverse playback, G Slow

Page 62 - Manual Focus Adjustment

Additional Information  165Trou b le?TroubleshootingIf you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Some-times what you think is a

Page 63 - 74  Video

166  Additional InformationA noise can be heard from the compact power adapter.- A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connec

Page 64 - Using the Peaking Function

Additional Information  167After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.- The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for l

Page 65 - White Balance

168  Additional InformationWhen playing scenes/a slideshow linked to external audio, the video playback is not correctly linked to the external playe

Page 66 - Digital Tele-Converter

Additional Information  169The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes very slowly ( one flash at 2-second intervals). - The temperature of the battery p

Page 67 - Image Effects

170  Additional InformationNoise can be heard along with the recorded sound- When recording sound with an external microphone, the interference cause

Page 68 - Mini Video Light

18  IntroductionWireless Controller WL-D89Fq Tripod socket (0 183)Fa BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 20)Fs Dioptric adjustment lever (0 25)1 START/STOP but

Page 69 - Audio Recording Level

Additional Information  171Cannot upload files wirelessly using an Eye-Fi card.- You may have inserted the Eye-Fi card into memory card slot X. Inser

Page 70 - [Audio Level Indicator] 8 [a]

172  Additional InformationThe computer does not recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly.- Disconnect the USB cable

Page 71 - Using Headphones

Additional Information  173List of MessagesFollowing the list of messages for the camcorder you can find separate lists for print-related messages (0

Page 72 - Using the Mini Advanced Shoe

174  Additional Information- Memory card Y already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes). Delete some scenes (0 55) to free some space

Page 73 - Using an External Microphone

Additional Information  175Cannot record Cannot access the built-in memory- There is a problem with the built-in memory. Save your recordings (0 12

Page 74 - Using other microphones

176  Additional InformationDo not disconnect the USB cable or the power source until you safely end the connection from the computer. Cannot write

Page 75 - Using the Custom Key and Dial

Additional Information  177May not be possible to record movies on this memory card- You may not be able to record movies on a memory card without a

Page 76 - Video  87

178  Additional InformationNot enough available space- Delete some recordings on the memory card (0 55, 103) or select the [3Mbps] bit rate for the c

Page 77 - 88  Video

Additional Information  179This photo cannot be displayed- You may not be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or e

Page 78 - [c] 8 the desired scene

180  Additional InformationDirect Print Related MessagesData transfer error- Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. Afte

Page 79 - 90  Video

Preparations  19PreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to

Page 80 - Video  91

Additional Information  181Printer cover open- Close the printer cover securely.Printer error- A malfunction has occurred that may require repairs. (

Page 81 - 92  Video

182  Additional Information Do’s and Don’tsHandling PrecautionsCamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per-formance.

Page 82 - Video  93

Additional Information  183• When mounting the camcorder on a tripod, make sure that the tripod's fas-tening screw is shorter than 5.5 mm. Using

Page 83 - 94  Video

184  Additional Information Remaining battery timeIf the remaining battery time displayed is not correct, charge the battery pack fully. Still, the c

Page 84 - Playlist and Scene Operations

Additional Information  185• Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writ-ing on the card so as to avoid the accidental er

Page 85 - Moving Scenes in the Playlist

186  Additional Information DisposalWhen you delete movies or initialize the memory, only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not

Page 86 - Video  97

Additional Information  187Maintenance/OthersCleaningCamcorder Body• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated

Page 87 - Capturing Photos

188  Additional Information To avoid condensation • Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in tem-perature.• Remove the memory card

Page 88 - Dividing Scenes

Additional Information  189General InformationAccessories*Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory. (Availability differs

Page 89 - 100  Video

190  Additional Information NOTES• Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to this camcorder. Look for th

Page 90

20  Preparations5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.• If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when y

Page 91 - Photo Jump Function

Additional Information  191Charging, Recording and Playback TimesThe charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according t

Page 92 - Deleting Photos

192  Additional Information Using the built-in memory* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and powe

Page 93 - 104  Photos

Additional Information  193Using a memory card* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/of

Page 94 - Additional Functions

194  Additional Information 8 WD-H58 Wide-converterThis Wide-converter lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0.7, giving you a wide perspective

Page 95 - 106  Photos

Additional Information  195Ad VL-5 Video LightThis video light enables you to record brightly in color even in dark places. It attaches to the camcor

Page 96 - Default value

196  Additional Information SpecificationsLEGRIA HF S30 — Values given are approximate figures.System• Recording SystemMovies: AVCHD Video compressi

Page 97 - Fireworks]

Additional Information  197• Lens f=6.4-64 mm, F/1.8-3.0, 10x optical zoom, iris aperture35 mm equivalent: Movies: 43.5 – 435 mmPhotos (L, M, S): 39

Page 98 - Photos  109

198  Additional Information Power/Others• Power supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)• Power consumption 3.9 W (S

Page 99 - 110  Photos

Additional Information  199About the music filesThe specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder are as follows.Audio encoding: Li

Page 100 - Photos  111

200  Additional InformationIndex25p Cinema Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613D Flip View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53AAbroad, using the ca

Page 101 - Light Metering Mode

Preparations  21• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not con-nect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for

Page 102 - Slideshow

Additional Information  201HDMI-CEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Highlight AE . . . . . .

Page 103 - Rotating Photos

202  Additional InformationSelecting the memoryfor playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Self timer

Page 104 - Protecting Photos

© 2011 CANON INC. PUB. DIE-0393-000 Canon Inc. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, JapanCanon Europa N.V.Bovenkerkerweg 59-61, 1

Page 112 - Connection Diagrams

2 IntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsWARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSI

Page 113 - 8 [AV/headphones] to [H AV]

22  PreparationsTo use the wireless controllerPoint the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons.You can rotat

Page 118 - External Connections  129

Preparations  23To attach an optional shoulder strapPass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the lengt

Page 119 - Saving Movies (Windows only)

24  PreparationsNOTES• About the LCD and viewfinder screens: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with m

Page 120 - External Connections  131

Preparations  25Using the ViewfinderIf it is difficult to use the LCD screen even after turning on the LCD backlight, you can use the viewfinder. You

Page 121 - 132  External Connections

26  PreparationsBasic Operation of the CamcorderUsing the Touch ScreenThe control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynam

Page 122 - External Connections  133

36  PreparationsSelecting the Memory for the RecordingsYou can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in mem-ory or on a memory card. T

Page 123 - 134  External Connections

Preparations  37Relay Recording of MoviesYou can activate the relay recording so if the memory you are using becomes full while recording movies, the

Page 124 - [For DVD (SD-VIDEO)]

38  PreparationsInitializing the MemoryInitialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a me

Page 125 - Recording

Preparations  39IMPORTANT• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost origi-nal recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure yo

Page 126 - External Connections  137

40  Dual Shot ModeDual Shot ModeThis chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in the all-automatic Dual Shot mode, and how to use basic s

Page 127 - 138  External Connections

3European Union (and EEA) only.These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Dir

Page 128 - External Connections  139

Dual Shot Mode  41When you have finished recording1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.2 Turn off the camcorder.3 Close the LCD panel.About D

Page 129 - 140  External Connections

42  Dual Shot ModeIMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent

Page 130 - [B Off] 8 [a]

Dual Shot Mode  43• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 127), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for an

Page 131 - 142  External Connections

44  Dual Shot ModeZoomingThere are three ways you can zoom in and out: using the zoom lever on the camcorder, using the zoom buttons on the wireless

Page 132 - Additional Information

Dual Shot Mode  452 Touch the zoom controls to operate the zoom. Touch anywhere within the Q area to zoom out or anywhere within the P area to zoom i

Page 133 - 144  Additional Information

46  Dual Shot Mode2 When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel.• The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to

Page 134 - 1 s Z u 0

Video  47VideoThis chapter covers functions related to movies, including play-back, advanced shooting, advanced functions and playlist and scene oper

Page 135

48  Video3 Look for the scene you want to play back. Move the zoom lever toward Q to show 15 scenes per page; move it toward P to show 6 scenes per p

Page 136 - 7 / 8 Camera Setup

Video  494 Touch the desired scene to play it back.• Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene in the

Page 137 - 148  Additional Information

50  VideoDuring playback pause: IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may resul

Page 138 - Additional Information  149

4 Exciting Features and New FunctionsHigh-Definition VideoYour camcorder’s full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures video at a resol

Page 139 - 150  Additional Information

Video  51The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play BackFrom the index selection screen you can select the content you want to play ba

Page 140

52  VideoOptionsNOTES• Fast/slow playback modes are not available for scenes converted to standard definition. Scenes in the [SD Scenes] index screen

Page 141 - 152  Additional Information

Video  533D Flip View3D Flip View is a fun way to display your video recordings (original scenes) in a 3D layout, organized by recording date.In any

Page 142 - Additional Information  153

54  VideoNarrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index ScreenFrom the [Original] index screen, you can narrow down the scenes shown, leaving only scen

Page 143 - 154  Additional Information

Video  552 Open the calendar screen.• Dates that contain scenes (that is, movies were recorded on that date) appear in black against a silver backgro

Page 144 - 6 System Setup

56  Video3 Touch on the individual scenes you want to delete.• A checkmark O will appear on scenes selected. Touch a selected scene again to remove t

Page 145 - 156  Additional Information

Video  57Advanced FunctionsShooting Video in y Manual ModeWhen the mode switch is set to y (Manual mode), you can enjoy full access to the menus and

Page 146 - Additional Information  157

58  VideoNOTES• The zoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. operate the same way in mode as in mode. For details, refer to Dual Shot

Page 147 - 158  Additional Information

Video  59Special Scene Recording ProgramsRecording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display become

Page 148 - Additional Information  159

60  Video[GSports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf.[q Night Scene] To record nightscapes with lower noise.[ISnow] To record in bright

Page 149 - 160  Additional Information

5Smart AUTO (0 41)Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time wi

Page 150 - 3, 5 Relay recording (0 37)

Video  61NOTES•[F Portrait]/[G Sports]/[I Snow]/[J Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.•[F Portrait]: The blur effect of the ba

Page 151

62  VideoTo change the frame rateAdvanced Image StabilizationThe image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the cam-corder moving) so you c

Page 152 - Viewing Photos

Video  63NOTES• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate.• Powered IS is not available

Page 153 - 100% 75% 50% 25% 0%

64  VideoPre-RecordingThe camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press g, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportuni-ties. Th

Page 154 - Troubleshooting

Video  65Face DetectionThe camcorder automatically detects people’s faces and uses this information to select the optimal settings for beautiful vide

Page 155

66  Video• Face detection cannot be used when the shutter speed used is slower than 1/25 or when the digital zoom is activated at more than 40x zoom

Page 156 - Playback

Video  67Video SnapshotRecord a series of short scenes or capture short scenes from a movie you have previously recorded. Play your video snapshot sc

Page 157 - 168  Additional Information

68  VideoDigital Effects* You can preview the digital effect on the screen.• The icon of the selected digital effect appears in green. Effects are ap

Page 158 - Picture and Sound

Video  69Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture[A Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording program; using it, you can

Page 159 - Memory Card and Accessories

70  Video• During exposure lock, the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be changed. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjustin

Page 160 - Additional Information  171

6 Enjoying your Recordings on Other DevicesEye-FiSDAVCHD MPEG-2SD-VideoConnect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 126)Play video directly from your recorded

Page 161 - 172  Additional Information

Video  71Manual Exposure AdjustmentAt times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or sub-jects under very strong lights may appear too

Page 162 - List of Messages

72  VideoTo adjust the Touch AE function for highlights (Highlight AE)Certain subjects, like clouds or white objects, are easily overexposed and can

Page 163 - 174  Additional Information

Video  73NOTES• Using the zebra pattern will not affect your recordings.Automatic Gain Control (AGC) LimitWhen recording in dark surroundings, the ca

Page 164 - Additional Information  175

74  VideoPOINTS TO CHECK• Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.1 Open the manual focus screen.2 Touch a subject that appears inside the X f

Page 165 - 176  Additional Information

Video  75Using the Peaking FunctionPeaking can help you achieve correct focus when focusing manually. While peaking is activated, the outlines of sub

Page 166 - Additional Information  177

76  VideoWhite BalanceThe white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects w

Page 167 - 178  Additional Information

Video  77NOTES• When you select the custom white balance:-Set 7 8 [Digital Zoom] to [B Off].- Reset the white balance when you change locations or th

Page 168 - Additional Information  179

78  VideoImage EffectsYou can use the image effects to change the color saturation and con-trast to record movies and photos with special color effec

Page 169 - Direct Print Related Messages

Video  79Mini Video LightYou can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in dark places.• The mini video light pops up and lights

Page 170 - Additional Information  181

80  VideoSelf Timer• n appears.• Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer. mode: In record pause mode, press g.The camcorder starts reco

Page 172 - Battery Pack

Video  81Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level1 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen.• The audio level indicator and curr

Page 173 - Memory Card

82  VideoNOTES• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted.• If the audio level is too high and the sound ge

Page 174 - Lithium Button Battery

Video  83To adjust the volume during playbackIn mode, and in mode during slideshow playback, adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjust

Page 175 - Disposal

84  Video1 Retract the mini advanced shoe cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Attach the optional accessory to the mini advanced shoe. When a comp

Page 176 - Maintenance/Others

Video  85Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 83). appears. For details about using the optional external microphone, refer to the instruction m

Page 177 - Using the Camcorder Abroad

86  VideoUsing the Custom Key and DialYou can assign to the f button and dial one of five frequently used functions. You can then adjust the selected

Page 178 - Accessories

Video  87Options ( Default value)Using a Zoom Remote ControllerYou can attach the optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Con-troller to the camcord

Page 179 - Optional Accessories

88  VideoConnect the optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller to the REMOTE terminal on the camcorder.For details about using the zoom remo

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Video  892 Open the scene's [Timeline] screen.The [Timeline] screen appears. The large thumbnail will show the first frame of the scene. Below i

Page 181 - Using the built-in memory

90  VideoTo display changes in the scene’s main subject• The timeline ruler will show frames taken from the scene every time the main subject detecte

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8  Table of contents Introduction4 Exciting Features and New Functions12 About this Manual14 Getting to Know the Camcorder14 Supplied Accessories an

Page 183 - 194  Additional Information

Video  912 Open the music track selection screen.*Touch [B Off] to play back the scenes with the sound recorded originally or to play back the photo

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92  VideoUsing an External Audio Player for Background MusicUse your favorite songs as background music by connecting an exter-nal player. POINTS TO

Page 185 - Specifications

Video  93Playback with the video not linked to the external audio5 Back in the index screen, touch a scene to start the video playback.In mode, tou

Page 186 - Ter m i na l s

94  Video- When you connect the MIC terminal to the audio outputs on the external player and cannot adjust the strength of the signal, the camcorder

Page 187 - BP-808 Battery Pack

Video  95Playlist and Scene OperationsEditing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing BackCreate a playlist to play back only the scenes y

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96  Video• You can copy scenes from the built-in memory or from memory card X to memory card Y (0 127) to include in that memory card’s playlist also

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Video  97Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a MovieYou can capture video snapshot scenes, single photos or a series of continuous photos

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98  VideoNOTES• A video snapshot scene can be captured only during playback; it can-not be captured during playback pause mode.• The captured video s

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Video  99To capture the photos 1 Play back the scene from which you want to capture the photo.2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture.3

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100  Video3 Pause the playback at the point where you want to divide the scene. 4 Open the scene division screen.5 Bring the scene to a precise point

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Table of contents  9 Dual Shot Mode40 Basic Recording40 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode41 About the Smart AUTO mode44 Zooming45 Q

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Photos  101PhotosRefer to this chapter for details on taking photos (advanced shooting functions), viewing photos and printing them. For details abou

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102  Photos3 Look for the photo you want to play back.Move the zoom lever toward Q to show 15 photos per page; move it toward P to show 6 photos per

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Photos  103IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data

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104  Photos3 Touch on the individual photos you want to delete.• A checkmark O will appear on photos selected. Touch a selected photo again to remove

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Photos  105Additional FunctionsTaking Photos in y Manual Mode1 Set the mode switch to y.2 Turn on the camcorder.• By default, photos are recorded in

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106  PhotosNOTES• If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, h turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually (0 73).• When the subject is too bright, [O

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Photos  107OptionsLarge capacity memory cards, like those usually used for video record-ing, can contain a very large number of photos. As a referenc

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108  PhotosFlashYou can use the flash to take photos in dark places.POINTS TO CHECK• Select a recording program other than [M Fireworks].1 Select the

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Photos  109 appears when you turn on the video flash light (n ON). For details about using the video flash light, refer to the instruction manual of

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110  PhotosPOINTS TO CHECK• Select a recording program other than [M Fireworks].Options( Default value)Continuous Shooting/Hi-Speed Continuous Shoot

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