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DIE-0528-000B

4K Camcorder

Instruction Manual
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Highlights of the Camcorder
The Canon VIXIA HF G50 4K Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size
makes it ideal in a variety of situations. The following are just some of the many functions featured in
the camcorder.

4K Recording Convenience and Functionality

3
CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV 6 image Recording for extended periods
processor With its two SD card slots, the camcorder
The camcorder is equipped with a allows you to use dual recording (A 30) to
1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor that captures video record the same clip on two SD cards, or relay
at an effective pixel count of approximately recording to automatically switch to the other
8.29 megapixels (3840x2160). The video is SD card when the one being used becomes
then processed by the DIGIC DV 6 image full. Dual recording is a convenient way to
processor. In addition to recording 4K video, create a backup of your recordings while relay
the camcorder employs oversampling to recording effectively extends the available
record Full HD video. recording time.
Wide zoom lens and 8-bladed aperture Emphasis on versatility
The zoom lens is equipped with 20x optical This camcorder has features to make it usable
zoom and has a focal length at full wide angle as a main camera but is also small enough to
of 29.3 mm* (35 mm equivalent), making the be very portable. The advanced image
camcorder versatile in a variety of shooting stabilization (A 60), which stabilizes the
situations. The 8-bladed aperture delivers a image along 5 axes, will let you shoot in a
pleasing out-of-focus blur (“bokeh”) to your variety of situations in the field. The LCD touch
recordings. panel and viewfinder can be angled in a variety
* When the resolution is 3840x2160 and the of positions, allowing for shooting in tight
image stabilization is a setting other than places, for example.
Dynamic IS. The focal length is 30.6 mm
when using Dynamic IS. Manual controls at your fingertips
The focus/zoom ring helps you achieve the
4K recording at 29.97P and HD
focus you are looking for. You can easily
recording at 59.94P change the ring's functionality so that you can
The camcorder can record clips in MP4 format
operate the zoom. You can also assign certain
at 3840x2160 with a frame rate of 29.97P or frequently used functions to a customizable
1920x1080 with a frame rate of 59.94P, giving
button and adjust those functions with the
you the freedom to choose the video
accompanying dial (A 80). Additionally, the
configuration that is most suitable for your camcorder also features 5 assignable buttons
project.
on the camcorder and one onscreen
assignable touch button to which you can
assign a variety of functions to access them
with ease (A 81).
Face detection & tracking (A 58)
After detecting a subject's face, the camcorder
can focus on it and even track it. Furthermore,
the camcorder can be in manual focus but
switch to autofocus when a face is detected,
ensuring that important subjects are in focus.
 Creativity and Artistic Expression Other Features
4 • Battery packs compatible with Intelligent
Special recording modes (A 36, 75)
System give you an estimate (in minutes) of
When you make recordings, you can change
the remaining recording time.
the recording frame rate to achieve a fast or
• Compatibility with the optional GP-E2 GPS
slow motion effect. Alternatively, you can use
Receiver to geotag your recordings (A 78).
pre-recording to record 3 seconds before you
• Compatibility with the optional RC-V100
decide to start recording, helping you capture
Remote Controller (A 77) when you need a
those hard-to-catch opportunities.
professional level of remote control.
Looks (A 49)
You can adjust various aspects of the picture,
such as the color depth, sharpness and
brightness, to create a desired “look”.
Table of contents

1 Introduction 7 Slow & Fast Motion Recording 36

Shooting Modes 37
About this Manual 7 Special Scene Modes 38
Conventions Used in this Manual 7
Exposure Adjustment 40
Supplied Accessories 9
Manual Exposure (n) 40
Names of Parts 10 Automatic Exposure 41
Touch Exposure 42
2 Preparations 14 Exposure Lock (AE Lock) 43 5
Attaching the Ferrite Core 14 Exposure Compensation 43
Charging the Battery Pack 14 ND Filter 44
Preparing the Camcorder 17 Using the Zebra Pattern 44
Using the Lens Hood 17 Backlight Correction 45
Adjusting the LCD Screen 18 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 46
Using the Viewfinder 19 White Balance 47
Grip Belt and Straps 19 Using Looks 49
Basic Operation of the Camcorder 21 Zooming 50
Turning the Camcorder On and Off 21 Using the Focus/Zoom Ring 50
Setting the Camera Mode 22 Using the Zoom Rocker 51
Using the MENU Button and Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom
Joystick 22 Controls 52
First Time Settings 23 Using an Optional Remote Controller 52
Setting the Date and Time 23 Soft Zoom Control 53
Changing the Language 24 Digital Tele-Converter 53
Changing the Time Zone 24 Focus Adjustment 54
Using the Menus 25 Manual Focus 54
Setup Menus 25 Autofocus 57
FUNC Menu 26 Face Detection & Tracking 58
Using SD Cards 28 Image Stabilization 60
Compatible SD Cards 28 Dynamic IS or Standard IS 60
Inserting and Removing an SD Card 29 Setting the Time Code 61
Initializing an SD Card 30 Selecting the Time Code Mode 61
Selecting the SD Card for Selecting Drop Frame or Non-Drop
Recordings 30 Frame 63
Dual Recording and Relay Recording 30 Setting the User Bit 64
Recovering Clips 31 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 65
Recording Audio 66
3 Recording 32 Using an External Microphone 66
Audio Scenes 67
Recording Clips and Photos 32
Audio Recording Level (Built-in
Basic Recording 32
Microphone/MIC Terminal) 68
Reviewing the Latest Clip Recorded 34
Microphone Attenuator (Built-in
Video Configuration: Resolution, Bit Rate
Microphone or External
and Frame Rate 35
Selecting the Resolution and Bit Microphone) 69
Rate 35 Low-Cut Filter (MIC Terminal) 69
Selecting the Frame Rate 35 Wind Screen (Built-in Microphone) 70
Microphone Directionality (Built-in
Microphone) 70
 Audio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone) 71 7 Saving Clips 94
Audio Limiter 71
Working with Clips on a Computer 94
Audio Compressor 72
Copying Clips and Photos Between SD
Using Headphones 73 Cards 95
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 74
Recording Color Bars 74
Recording an Audio Reference
8 Additional Information 96
6 Signal 74 Menu Options 96
Pre-Recording 75 FUNC Menu 96
Onscreen Displays 76 Setup Menus 97
Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Appendix: Onscreen Icons and
Controller 77 Displays 105
Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver 78 Troubleshooting 109
Connecting the GPS Receiver 78 List of Messages 113
Safety Instructions and Handling
Precautions 115
4 Customization 80 Camcorder 116
CUSTOM Dial and Button 80 Battery Pack 117
Assignable Buttons 81 SD Card 117
Saving and Loading Menu Settings 83 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium
Saving Camcorder Settings 83 Battery 118
Loading Camcorder Settings 83 Disposal 118
Maintenance/Others 119
5 Playback 84 Cleaning 119
Condensation 119
Basic Playback 84
Playback Controls 86 Viewing the Certification Logo 119
Adjusting the Volume 87 Using the Camcorder Abroad 120
Displaying Clip Information 87 Optional Accessories 121
Clip and Photo Operations 88 Specifications 124
Deleting Clips and Photos 88 Reference Tables 127
Trimming Clips 89 Approximate recording times 127
Charging, Recording and Playback
Times 127
6 External Connections 90
Index 128
Video Output Configuration 90
Connecting to an External Monitor 92
Connection Diagram 92
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal 92
 About this Manual

1
Introduction
Introduction

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF G50. Please read this manual carefully before you use
the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer
to Troubleshooting (A 109). 7

Conventions Used in this Manual

• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
• A: Reference page number within this manual.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
“SD card” refers to an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card.
“Screen” refers to the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.
“Clip” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button to start recording
until you press again to pause the recording.
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
• Some screenshots in this manual have been simplified to show only relevant icons.

IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so
may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not open the SD card compartment cover.
- Do not change the camcorder’s camera mode.
- Do not set the camcorder to MEDIA mode.
- When a USB cable is connected to the camcorder, do not disconnect the USB cable.
 About this Manual

These icons indicate the camcorder’s operating mode and whether a function is available in that
mode.
: Indicates whether the : Indicates the camera mode. For
camcorder is in shooting (CAMERA) or details, refer to Setting the Camera Mode
playback (MEDIA) mode. In this example, the (A 22).
function is available only in mode. For
8 details, refer to Turning the Camcorder On
and Off (A 21).

Brackets [ ] are used to The > arrow is used to abbreviate menu

refer to onscreen buttons selections. For details on how to use the
and menu options you will menus, refer to Using the Menus (A 25).
select and to other For a summary of available menu options
onscreen messages and and settings, refer to the appendix Menu
displays. Options (A 96).
 Supplied Accessories

Supplied Accessories
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:

CA-570 Compact Power Adapter Ferrite core BP-820 Battery Pack

(incl. power cord)

Lens hood with lens barrier Lens cap Quick Guide

 Names of Parts

Names of Parts
Left side view

10

2 3
1

5 6 7 8 9 10

1 Lens barrier switch (A 32) 8 CUSTOM (customizable) button

2 SD card slot 2 (A 28) (A 80)
3 SD card slot 3 (A 28) 9 SD card compartment cover
4 u (review recording) button (A 34)/ 10 DISP (onscreen display) button
Assignable button 5 (A 81) (A 76)/BATT. INFO (battery
5 Lens hood (A 17) information) button (A 16)
6 Focus/Zoom ring (A 50, 54)
7 CUSTOM (customizable) dial (A 80)
 Names of Parts

Right side view

11

7 8 5 2
6 3
4

1 Built-in speaker (A 87) 5 × (headphones) terminal (A 73)

2 MIC terminal (A 66) 6 USB terminal (A 78)
3 HDMI OUT terminal (A 92, 92) 7 DC IN terminal (A 14)
4 REMOTE terminal (A 77) 8 Grip belt (A 19)
For connecting commercially
available remote controllers.
 Names of Parts

Front view

12

1
Back view 6

4 5
7
8
9
2
3

10 11 12 13 14

15

1 Instant AF sensor (A 57, 119) 7 Dioptric adjustment lever (A 19)

2 AF/MF button (A 54)/ 8 Joystick/SET button (A 22)
Assignable button 1 (A 81) 9 Strap mount (A 19)
3 PRE REC (pre-recording) button 10 Assignable button 3 (A 81)
(A 75)/ 11 Assignable button 4 (A 81)
Assignable button 2 (A 81) 12 Battery attachment unit (A 14)
4 LCD touch screen (A 18) 13 START/STOP button (A 32)
5 Focus/Zoom ring switch (A 50, 54) 14 MENU button (A 25)
6 Viewfinder (A 19) 15 Serial number
 Names of Parts

Top view Bottom view

3
13
9

5
10

1 6
11
2 7

12
8

1 Power switch (A 21) 8 Mini advanced shoe (A 65)

2 POWER / CHG (battery charging) 9 Lens hood mount index mark
indicator (A 14) 10 Tripod socket
3 Built-in stereo microphone For mounting the camcorder on a
(A 66) tripod with a mounting screw 6.5 mm
4 Accessory shoe (0.26 in.) or shorter.
5 Camera mode switch (A 22) 11 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 15)
6 Grip zoom rocker (A 51) 12 Eye cup (A 19)
7 ACCESS indicator (A 32)
 Attaching the Ferrite Core

2
Preparations
Preparations

Attaching the Ferrite Core

Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder.
Attaching the ferrite core to the compact power adapter cable is necessary to suppress RF
14 interference.

Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 6 cm (2.4 in.) from the
DC plug (the plug to be connected to the DC IN terminal).
Pass the cable through the center of the core and wrap it around the
core (as shown in the illustration), then close the unit until it clicks shut.

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the supplied CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter.

1 Connect the compact power adapter to the

camcorder and plug the power cord into a power
outlet.

DC IN terminal

2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

• Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment
unit and slide it forward until it clicks in place.
 Charging the Battery Pack

3 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off. POWER/CHG (battery charging) indicator

• If the camcorder was on, the green POWER/CHG indicator

will go out when you turn off the camcorder. After a
moment, the POWER/CHG indicator will turn on in red
(battery pack charging). The red POWER/CHG indicator will
go out when the battery pack is fully charged.
• If the indicator flashes, refer to Troubleshooting (A 111).
15

To remove the battery pack

1 Slide the BATTERY RELEASE switch in the direction of the
arrow and hold it pressed down (햲).
2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out (햳).

BATTERY
RELEASE
switch

IMPORTANT
• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After you
turn off the camcorder, important data is updated on the SD card. Be sure to wait until the green
POWER/CHG indicator goes out.
• When using the compact power adapter, do not fix it permanently to one place as this may cause a
malfunction.
• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical
equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.
• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact
power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on
aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.

NOTES
• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and
86 °F). If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack’s temperature is outside the range of
approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start.
• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.
• If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the POWER/CHG
indicator has gone out before restoring the power supply.
 Charging the Battery Pack

• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power
adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed.
• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or
the day before, to ensure a full charge.
• The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery
pack is completely depleted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed
accurately.
16 • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might
need.
• For handling precautions regarding the battery pack, refer to Safety Instructions and Handling
Precautions (A 115).
• For charging times and approximate usage times, refer to Reference Tables (A 127).

Checking the Remaining Battery Charge

With the camcorder turned off, press the BATT. INFO button to display for about 5 seconds a screen
showing the approximate battery charge level. Note that if the battery charge is too low, the battery
information screen may not appear.
 Preparing the Camcorder

Preparing the Camcorder

This section covers the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the lens hood,
adjusting the grip belt and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen.

IMPORTANT
• Be careful not to drop the camcorder when attaching, removing or adjusting the various 17
accessories. Using a table or other stable surface is recommended.

Using the Lens Hood

While recording, the supplied lens hood with lens barrier is
effective for reducing stray light that can be the cause of lens
flare and ghost images. Additionally, closing the lens barrier
can help prevent fingerprints and dirt accumulation on the
lens.

1 Remove the lens cap.

2 Align the mark on the lens hood with the lens hood
mount index mark on the bottom of the camcorder
(햲), and then turn the lens hood clockwise until it
stops with a click (햳).
• Be careful not to deform the lens hood.
• Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread.
• To remove the lens hood, turn it counterclockwise.

NOTES
About the lens cap:
• Use the supplied lens cap when carrying the camcorder or storing it after use.
• Note that the lens cap and the lens hood with lens barrier cannot be used simultaneously.
 Preparing the Camcorder

Adjusting the LCD Screen

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
• You can rotate the panel downward or toward the lens.
• Rotating the LCD toward the lens can be useful to allow the subject to monitor the LCD screen while
you use the viewfinder.

18

Subject can monitor the LCD screen

NOTES
• You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the > [£ Display Setup] > [LCD
Brightness] or [LCD Backlight] setting. Also, you can hold the DISP button pressed down for more
than 2 seconds to change the [LCD Backlight] setting between bright and normal or from dim to
normal.
• Adjusting the brightness does not affect the brightness of recordings.
• Using a brighter setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.
• When the LCD panel is turned 180 degrees toward the subject, you can use the >
[£ Display Setup] > [LCD Mirror Image] setting to reverse the screen’s image horizontally,
showing a mirror image of the subject.
• For details about how to take care of the LCD screen, refer to Handling Precautions (A 116),
Cleaning (A 119).
• About the LCD and viewfinder screens: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision
manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Very
rarely, pixels may misfire or may light up permanently as white dots. This has no effect on the
recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
 Preparing the Camcorder

Using the Viewfinder

If it is difficult to use the LCD screen, you can use the viewfinder, which can be tilted 45 degrees
upward.
1 Use the power switch to turn on the camcorder. 햳
(A 21).
2 Close the LCD panel (햲).
3 Pull out the viewfinder and adjust the viewing angle 19
(햳). 햳
4 Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustment 햲
lever (햴). Dioptric
adjustment
lever

NOTES
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder with the > [£ Display Setup] >
[Viewfinder Backlight] setting.
• Adjusting the brightness does not affect the brightness of recordings.
• Using a brighter setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.
• You cannot use the LCD screen and viewfinder simultaneously.
• Make sure you keep the eye cup attached when using the
camcorder.
If you wear glasses, you may find the viewfinder easier to
use if you flip back the outer edge of the eye cup toward the
camcorder body.
• For details about how to take care of the viewfinder, refer to
Handling Precautions (A 116), Cleaning (A 119).

Grip Belt and Straps

Fasten the grip belt.
• Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the grip zoom
rocker with your index finger, and the START/STOP button
with your thumb.
 Preparing the Camcorder

Attaching an optional wrist strap

Attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt,
adjust the length and fasten.
• You can use both for extra convenience and protection.

20

Attaching an optional shoulder strap

Pass the ends of the shoulder strap
through the strap mount on the grip belt
and adjust the length of the strap.
 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Turning the Camcorder On and Off

You can choose to turn the camcorder on in CAMERA ( ) mode for making recordings or MEDIA
( ) mode for playing back recordings. Select the mode using the power switch.
21
To turn on the camcorder
Set the power switch to CAMERA for mode (A 32) or
MEDIA for mode (A 84).
• The POWER/CHG indicator will illuminate in green.

mode mode
POWER/CHG indicator

To turn off the camcorder

Set the power switch to OFF.
• The POWER/CHG indicator will go out.

NOTES
• You can use the > [B System Setup] > [POWER LED] setting to prevent the POWER
indicator from illuminating.
 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Setting the Camera Mode

When making recordings, you can change the camera mode
to match your shooting style.

22

(Auto) mode
Set the camera mode switch to N. With this mode, the camcorder takes
care of all the settings while you concentrate on recording (A 33). This
operating mode is suitable if you just prefer not to bother with detailed
camcorder settings.

(Manual) mode
Set the camera mode switch to n. With this mode, you can enjoy full access to
menus, settings and advanced functions.

Using the MENU Button and Joystick

You can navigate some of the camcorder’s menus and screens using the MENU button and joystick
instead of using the touch screen.

Joystick/SET button
When making a menu selection, push the joystick to
move the orange selection frame in the menu. Then,
press the joystick itself (in the manual, "press SET")
to select the menu item indicated by the orange
selection frame.

MENU button
Press the button to open the setup menus and then
press again to close the menu after adjusting desired
settings.
 First Time Settings

First Time Settings

Setting the Date and Time
You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before
you can start using it. The [Date/Time] screen will appear
automatically when the camcorder’s clock is not set.
23

Operating modes:

1 Use the power switch to turn on the camcorder.

• The [Date/Time] screen will appear.
2 Touch a field you want to change (year, month, day, hours or minutes).
• You can also push the joystick (ÏÐ) to move between the fields.
3 Touch [Í] or [Î] to change the field as necessary.
• You can also push the joystick (ÍÎ) to change the field.
4 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in the same way.
5 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y] or [D.M.Y] to select the date format you prefer.
• In some screens, the date will be displayed in short form (numbers instead of month names or
only the day and month), but it will still follow the order you selected.
6 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave it unselected to use 12-hour clock (AM/PM).
7 Touch [OK] to start the clock and close the setup screen.

NOTES
• With the following settings, you can change the time zone, date and time also after the initial setup.
You can also change the date format and clock format (12 or 24 hours).
- > [B System Setup] > [Time Zone/DST]
- > [B System Setup] > [Date/Time]
• When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery
may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the
built-in lithium battery (A 118) and set the time zone, date and time again.
• Using the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver, you can have the camcorder adjust settings automatically
according to the UTC date/time information received from the GPS signal (A 78).
 First Time Settings

Changing the Language

The default language of the camcorder is English. You can set
it to one of 27 languages.
Refer to Setup Menus (A 25) for details on how to navigate
the menu for this procedure.

24
Operating modes:

1 Open the [Language ] screen.

> [B ! System Setup] > [Language ]
2 Select the desired language and then select [OK].
3 Select [X] to close the menu.

NOTES
• Some onscreen buttons, such as [ZOOM], [FUNC] and [MENU], will appear in English regardless of
the language selected.

Changing the Time Zone

Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York. In addition, the
camcorder is able to retain the date and time of an additional location. This is convenient when you
travel so that you can set the camcorder to match the time of your home location or that of your travel
destination.
Refer to Setup Menus (A 25) for details on how to navigate the menu for this procedure.
Operating modes:

1 Open the [Time Zone/DST] screen.

> [B ! System Setup] > [Time Zone/DST]
2 Select ["] to set the home time zone, or [#] to set the time zone of your destination
when you are traveling.
3 Select [Ï] or [Ð] to set the desired time zone. If necessary, select [$] to adjust for
daylight saving time.
4 Select [X] to close the menu.
 Using the Menus

Using the Menus

The camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the setup menus, accessed by pressing the MENU
button, or from the FUNC menu, accessed by touching or selecting the onscreen [FUNC] button. For
details about the available menu options and settings, refer to Menu Options (A 96).

Setup Menus 25
Following is a step-by-step explanation of how to select a typical option from the setup menus. Some
menu items may require additional steps. Such operations will be explained in the respective section of
the manual.
For brevity's sake, references to menu settings throughout the manual may be abbreviated as follows:
> [B ! System Setup] > [Language ] > Desired option

To use the touch panel

1 Press the MENU button.
2 Touch the icon of the desired setup menu from the top row.
• In the example, the B icon, corresponding to the [System Setup] menu.
3 Touch the desired menu item ([Language ], in the example).
• If the desired menu item does not appear in the menu page displayed, drag your finger left/right
to scroll through other menu pages.
• For main procedures, the page number may be given in the manual (!, in the example). If you
know the page number, you can touch the number icon on the top left of the screen to open
directly the desired menu page.
• The page number may differ depending on whether the camcorder is in mode or
mode. Throughout the manual, procedures for functions that can be used in both modes give the
page number in mode.
4 Touch the desired setting option and then touch [X] to close the menu.
• You can touch [L] to return to the previous menu page.
 Using the Menus

To use the joystick

1 Press the MENU button.
2 Push the joystick (Þ) to select the icon of the desired setup menu.
• In the example, the B icon, corresponding to the [System Setup] menu.
• If one of the icons in the top row is not selected when you open the menu, first push the joystick
(Ý) to move the orange selection frame to one of the icons.
26 3 Push the joystick (Ý) to select the desired menu item ([Language ], in the example)
and then press SET.
• If the desired menu item does not appear in the menu page displayed, push the joystick (Þ)
to scroll through other menu pages.
• For main procedures, the page number may be given in the manual (!, in the example), making
it easier to find the desired menu page.
4 Push the joystick (Ý) to select the desired setting option and then press SET.
5 Press the MENU button to close the menu.
• You can push the joystick to highlight the [L] button and press SET to return to the previous
menu page. You can also highlight the [X] button and press SET to close the menu.

NOTES
• Touching [X] or pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu.
• Unavailable items may appear grayed out.

FUNC Menu
In mode, the FUNC menu offers a quick way to control various shooting related functions such
as white balance, exposure, focus, etc. Available functions are more limited in mode.

To use the touch panel FUNC menu in mode

1 Touch [FUNC] on the shooting screen.
2 Touch the icon of the desired function on the
left column.
• If necessary, touch [ ]/[ ] to scroll up/down.
3 Touch the icon of the desired setting on the
bottom row.
4 Touch [X] to close the FUNC menu or [L] to
return to the left column.
 Using the Menus

To use the joystick

1 On the shooting screen, push the joystick to select [FUNC] and then press SET.
2 Push the joystick (Ý) to select the desired icon from the left column and then press SET.
3 Push the joystick (Þ) to select the desired icon from the bottom row and then press
SET.
• To select a value from an adjustment dial, first push the joystick (Î) to highlight the dial in orange
and then (Þ) to select the desired value. 27
4 Select [X] to close the FUNC menu or [L] to return to the left column.
• From the left column, push the joystick (Ð) to select the [X] icon and then press SET. From the
bottom row, push the joystick (Í) once and then (Þ) to select the desired icon.

NOTES
• Depending on the selected function, other buttons, adjustment dials, and other controls may
appear on the screen. These are explained in the respective section of the manual.
 Using SD Cards

Using SD Cards
The camcorder records clips and photos on commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards1. The
camcorder has two SD card slots and you can use two SD cards (in the manual, "SD card A" and "SD
card B") to record on both simultaneously or to automatically switch to the other SD card when the SD
card in use is full (A 30).
Initialize SD cards (A 30) when you use them with this camcorder for the first time.
1 The SD card is used also to save menu settings files.
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Compatible SD Cards
The following types of SD cards2 can be used with this camcorder. For the latest information about SD
cards tested for use with this camcorder, visit your local Canon website.

SD card type: . / 0
SD cards SDHC cards SDXC cards

SD Speed Class3:

UHS Speed Class3:

Speed Class U1 Speed Class U3
2 As of February 2019, the clip recording function has been tested using SD cards made by Panasonic,
Toshiba and SanDisk.
3 UHS and SD Speed Class are standards that indicate the minimum guaranteed data transfer rate of SD
cards.
To record 4K clips with a resolution of 3840x2160 (A 35) or using slow & fast motion recording
(A 36), we recommend using SD cards rated UHS Speed Class U3.

IMPORTANT
• After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing clips (if the SD card is fragmented), you may notice
slower writing speeds to the card and recording may even stop. In such case, save your recordings
and initialize the card with the camcorder. Be sure to initialize SD cards especially before shooting
important scenes.
• About SDXC cards: You can use SDXC cards with this camcorder but SDXC cards are initialized by
the camcorder using the exFAT file system.
- When using exFAT-formatted cards with other devices (digital recorders, card readers, etc.), make
sure that the external device is compatible with exFAT. For more information on compatibility,
contact the computer, operating system or card manufacturer.
- If you use exFAT-formatted cards with a computer OS that is not exFAT-compatible, you may be
prompted to format the card. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss.

NOTES
• Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all SD cards.
 Using SD Cards

Inserting and Removing an SD Card

1 Turn off the camcorder (햲).
• Make sure the POWER/CHG indicator is off.
2 Open the SD card compartment cover (햳).
3 Insert the SD card straight, with the label facing the
front of the camcorder, all the way into one of the SD
card slots (햴). 29
• You can also use two cards, one in each SD card slot.
4 Close the SD card compartment cover.
• Do not force the cover closed if the SD card is not correctly
inserted.

To remove the SD card

1 Make sure the ACCESS indicator is off.
2 Push the SD card once to release it. When the SD card springs out, pull it all the way out.
ACCESS (SD card access) indicator
SD card access indicator SD card status
Red (on or flashing) Accessing the SD card(s).
Neither SD card is being accessed or no SD cards are
Off
inserted in the camcorder.

If you set > [B System Setup] > [ACCESS LED] to [j Off], the ACCESS indicator will not
illuminate.

IMPORTANT
• Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing an SD card. Inserting or removing a card with
the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss.
• SD cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting an SD card facing the
wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the SD card as
described in step 3.
 Using SD Cards

Initializing an SD Card
Initialize SD cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a
card to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.
Operating modes:

1 Select [Initialize] for the desired SD card.

> [3 " Recording Setup] > [Initialize 8] > [6 Mem. Card A] or
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[7 Mem. Card B] > [Initialize]
2 Select [Yes].
3 When the confirmation message appears, select [OK] and then select [X].

IMPORTANT
• Initializing an SD card will permanently erase all recordings. Lost data cannot be recovered. Make
sure you save important recordings in advance (A 94).
• Depending on the SD card, the initialization may take up to a few minutes.

Selecting the SD Card for Recordings

You can select the SD card on which clips and photos will be recorded.
Operating modes:

1 Select [Recording Media].

> [3 ! Recording Setup] > [Recording Media]
2 Select the desired SD card ([6 Mem. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B]) for recording clips
([v Rec Media for Movies]) and/or photos ([{ Rec Media for Photos]).
3 Select [X].
• After closing the menu, the icon of the SD card selected for recording clips will appear on the
screen.

Dual Recording and Relay Recording

The camcorder features two convenient recording methods that can be used when both card slots
contain an SD card: dual recording and relay recording.

Dual recording: This function records the same clip simultaneously to both SD cards, which is a
convenient way to make a backup copy of your recordings while you record.

Relay recording: This function allows you to continue recording on the other SD card without
interruption when the SD card you are using becomes full.
Operating modes:

1 Select [Dual/Relay Recording].

> [3 ! Recording Setup] > [Dual/Relay Recording]
 Using SD Cards

2 Select [4 Dual Recording] or [ Relay Recording] (or [ Relay Recording]) and then
select [X].
• When dual recording is activated, the status of both SD cards will appear at the top right of the
screen.
• Select [Standard Recording] to not use either function.

NOTES
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• Relay recording is available from SD card slot A to SD card slot B, and vice versa, but the switch will
be performed only once.
• After saving to a computer relay clips that were originally recorded on different SD cards, you can
use the MP4 Join Tool to join the files and save them as a single clip (A 94).
• If an SD card becomes full during dual recording, recording on both cards will stop. On the other
hand, if an error occurs with one of the SD cards, recording will continue on the other card.
• Dual recording cannot be used together with slow & fast motion recording.

Recovering Clips
Some actions, such as suddenly turning off the camcorder or removing the SD card while data is
being recorded, can cause data errors in the recorded clip. You may be able to recover clips with
corrupted data with the following procedure.
Operating modes:

1 Open the index screen with the clip you wish to recover (A 84).
2 Select the corrupted clip (a clip with the icon instead of a thumbnail image).
3 When prompted to recover the data, select [Yes].
• The camcorder will attempt to recover the corrupted data.
4 When the confirmation message appears, select [OK].

NOTES
• In the index screen, recovered clips appear with a special playback icon instead of the usual
thumbnail.
• This procedure may delete clips shorter than 0.5 seconds in length.
• In some cases, it may not be possible to recover the data. This is more likely when the file system is
corrupted or the SD card is physically damaged.
• Only clips recorded with this camcorder can be recovered. Photos cannot be recovered.
 Recording Clips and Photos

3
Recording
Recording

Recording Clips and Photos

This section explains the basics of recording clips* and photos. For details on recording audio, refer to
Recording Audio (A 66).
32 Before making important recordings for the first time, make test recordings using the video
configuration(s) you plan to use to check that the camcorder operates correctly. Should the camcorder
fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 109).
* “Clip” refers to a single movie unit recorded with a single recording operation.

Basic Recording
When you use mode to shoot video and take photos, the camcorder will automatically adjust
various settings for you. In mode, you can manually adjust the focus, exposure and many other
settings according to your needs and preferences.
Operating modes:

1 Open the lens barrier. ACCESS indicator

Lens barrier
• Set the lens barrier switch to OPEN. switch
2 Set the camera mode switch to the desired
position.
• Set it to N ( mode) or n ( mode),
according to how you want to use the camcorder.
3 Set the power switch to CAMERA.
• The POWER/CHG indicator will illuminate in green.

To record video
Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. [PHOTO]
• During recording, Ü will appear on the screen.
• The ACCESS indicator will flash from time to time while
the clip is being recorded.
• Press the START/STOP button again to pause the
POWER/CHG
recording. Ü will change to Ñ and the clip will be indicator
recorded on the SD card selected for recording clips. The
camcorder will enter record standby mode.

To take photos
During record standby mode, touch [PHOTO].
• In the lower center of the screen, a green icon (g) will appear. Also, in the upper right of the screen,
{Ð will appear with the icon of the SD card selected for recording photos. The ACCESS indicator
will illuminate momentarily as the photo is being recorded.
 Recording Clips and Photos

When you have finished recording

1 Set the lens barrier switch to CLOSED to close the lens barrier.
2 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.
3 Set the power switch to OFF.
4 Close the LCD panel and return the viewfinder to its retracted position.

IMPORTANT 33
• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (A 94), especially after making important recordings.
Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.

NOTES
• You can set > [3 Recording Setup] > [Rec Command] and [HDMI Time Code] to
[i On] to use the camcorder’s START/STOP button to control also the recording operation of a
compatible external recorder connected to the HDMI OUT terminal. (When [Rec Command] is set to
[i On], power saving mode ( > [B System Setup] > [Auto Power Off]) will not be
available.)
• The maximum continuous recording time of a single clip is 6 hours. After that, a new clip will be
created automatically and recording will continue as a separate clip.
• About mode: When the camcorder is in mode, it will automatically adjust settings such
as focus, exposure (aperture, shutter speed and gain) and white balance, depending on the scene
being shot. Additionally, when a subject's face is detected, the camcorder will automatically keep
the subject in focus and optimize the exposure.
• A video recording will be saved as separate clips in the following cases:
- When the camcorder switches to the other SD card while recording video due to the relay
recording function (A 30).
- The video (stream) file in the clip will be split approximately every 4 GB. Playback with the
camcorder will be continuous.
After saving the separate split clips to a computer, you can use the MP4 Join Tool to join the files
and save them as a single clip (A 94).
• About the power saving mode: If > [B System Setup] > [Auto Power Off] is set to
[i On], the camcorder will shut off automatically to save power when it is powered by a battery
pack and is left without any operation for 5 minutes. Use the power switch to turn on the
camcorder.
• Photos are recorded as JPG files. The camcorder can take photos during record standby mode.
• Photos cannot be recorded when pre-recording is activated.
• When recording in bright places, it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the
viewfinder or adjust the brightness of the screen (A 102).
• When you need to record for a long time with the camcorder set on a tripod, you can close the LCD
panel and use only the viewfinder in order to save power when using a battery pack (A 19).
 Recording Clips and Photos

Reviewing the Latest Clip Recorded

You can review the last 4 seconds of the last clip recorded with the camcorder without switching to
mode. While reviewing the clip, there will be no sound from the built-in speaker.
1 Record a clip.
2 After you finish recording a clip, press the u
button.
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 Video Configuration: Resolution, Bit Rate and Frame Rate

Video Configuration: Resolution, Bit Rate and Frame Rate

With the following procedures you can set the video configuration used for recording clips. Select the
combination of resolution/bit rate and frame rate settings that best matches your creative needs. The
color sampling will be YCbCr 4:2:0, 8 bit. Available options for some settings may change depending
on previous selections for other settings. See the table following the procedures for a summary.
For details on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio (A 66).
Operating modes: 35

Selecting the Resolution and Bit Rate

1 Select [¸ Resolution].
> [3 ! Recording Setup] > [¸ Resolution]
2 Select the desired option and then select [X].
• The selected resolution and bit rate will appear at the right of the screen.

Selecting the Frame Rate

1 Select [¸ Frame Rate].
> [3 ! Recording Setup] > [¸ Frame Rate]
2 Select the desired option and then select [X].
• The icon of the selected frame rate will appear at the right of the screen.
Available video configuration settings
Frame rate
Resolution (Bit rate*)
59.94P 29.97P 23.98P
3840x2160 (150 Mbps) — ● ●
1920x1080 (35 Mbps) ● ● ●
1920x1080 (17 Mbps) ● ● ●
1280x720 (8 Mbps) ● — —

* The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR).

NOTES
• For details on approximate recording times, refer to Approximate recording times (A 127).
 Slow & Fast Motion Recording

Slow & Fast Motion Recording

You can record clips that have a slow motion or fast motion effect during playback, simply by selecting
the desired slow/fast motion rate. Available slow/fast motion rates will vary depending on the
resolution and frame rate currently selected. Sound is not recorded when slow & fast motion recording
is activated.
Operating modes:
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1 Select [Slow & Fast Motion].
> [3 ! Recording Setup] > [Slow & Fast Motion]
2 Select the desired slow & fast motion rate and then select [X].
• Select [j] to turn off slow & fast motion recording.
• or and the selected rate will appear on the right of the screen.

Available slow/fast motion rates

Resolution Frame rate Available slow/fast motion rates
3840x2160 29.97P x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200
23.98P x0.8
1920x1080 59.94P x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200
29.97P x0.5
23.98P x0.4, x0.8
1280x720 59.94P x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200

NOTES
• Slow & fast motion recording cannot be used together with the following functions.
- Dual recording - Pre-recording
- Relay recording - Color bars
• The maximum continuous recording time of a single clip using slow motion recording is the
equivalent of 6 hours of playback time, at which point, recording will stop. Consequently, it differs
depending on the slow motion rate used. For example, when the [x0.5] rate is selected, the
maximum continuous recording time will be 3 hours (which, played back at x0.5 slow motion, equal
6 hours of playback time). Conversely, fast motion recording will not stop in such a way.
• Changing the video configuration will deactivate slow & fast motion recording.
• While slow & fast motion recording is activated, the recording command signal will not be output
from the HDMI OUT terminal.
• About the time code when slow & fast motion recording is activated:
- The time code mode can be set to [ Regen.], or to [ Preset] with [ Rec Run]
running mode.
- If the time code running mode was set to [ Free Run], the time code running mode will be
changed automatically to [ Rec Run] when slow & fast motion recording is activated.
- When slow & fast motion recording is turned off, the time code running mode will return to its
previous setting.
- The time code signal cannot be output from the HDMI OUT terminal.
 Shooting Modes

Shooting Modes
In mode, the camcorder offers a number of shooting modes that give you varying degrees of
control over the camcorder’s settings. Select the shooting mode most appropriate to your needs or
creative vision and adjust manually those settings you wish to control, letting the camcorder take care
of the rest.
Operating modes:
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Shooting mode button
1 Select the shooting mode button.
2 Select the desired shooting mode and then
select [X].
• The shooting mode button will show the selected
mode's icon.

Special Scene modes

Available shooting modes
For details on shooting modes other than Special Scene modes, refer to Exposure Adjustment
(A 40).
Shooting mode Description A
’ (Programmed AE) The camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed, aperture and gain. 41
‚ (Shutter Priority AE) You manually set the shutter speed while the camcorder automatically adjusts 41
the aperture and gain.
“ (Aperture Priority AE) You manually set the aperture and ND filter while the camcorder automatically 41
adjusts the shutter speed and gain.
n (Manual Exposure) You manually set the shutter speed, aperture and gain, giving you full control 40
over the exposure.
Special Scene modes These modes offer preset combinations of settings optimized for specific 38
situations.
 Shooting Modes

Special Scene Modes

Using a Special Scene mode can be an easy and convenient alternative to adjusting detailed exposure
settings.

[HPortrait] The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus

on the subject while blurring the background.

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[ûSports] To record sports scenes, such as sporting events or dance

scenes.

[Q Night Scene] To record nightscapes with lower noise.

[K Snow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being

underexposed.

[L Beach] To record on a sunny beach without the subject being

underexposed.

[M Sunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors.

[R Low Light] To record in low-light situations.

[S Spotlight] To record spotlit scenes.

 Shooting Modes

[T Fireworks] To record fireworks.

NOTES
• [H Portrait]/[û Sports]/[K Snow]/[L Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during
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playback.
• [H Portrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (S).
• [K Snow]/[L Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places.
Check the image on the screen.
• [R Low Light]:
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.
- Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.
- White points may appear on the screen.
- Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.
• [R Low Light]/[T Fireworks]: To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we
recommend using a tripod.
 Exposure Adjustment

Exposure Adjustment
At times, the overall exposure obtained automatically by the camcorder may not be best for your shot.
You can select a shooting mode that will give you a varying amount of control over the aperture,
shutter speed and gain, from partial to full control, while the camcorder automatically adjusts the
settings that you do not.
Operating modes:
40

Manual Exposure (n)

This shooting mode gives you the most control over shooting settings as you can set the aperture,
shutter speed and gain to get the exposure that you want.
1 Set the shooting mode to [n Manual Exposure] (A 37).
• The aperture value, shutter speed and gain value will appear at the left of the screen.
2 Set the aperture, shutter speed and gain.
Aperture: [FUNC] > [ Aperture]
Shutter speed: [FUNC] > [ Shutter Speed]
Gain: [FUNC] > [ Gain]
• An adjustment dial will appear on the screen.
3 Drag your finger along the dial to set the desired value.
• You can select [ ] to display the zebra pattern (A 44, step 2) and check for overexposed
areas.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary to adjust the exposure to the desired level.
5 Select [X].
Available settings

Aperture1 F1.8, F2.0, F2.2, F2.4, F2.6, F2.8, F3.2, F3.4, F3.7, F4.0, F4.4, F4.8, F5.2, F5.6, F6.2, F6.7, F7.3,
F8.0
ND filter When the aperture value is F4.0 or higher: ND1/2, ND1/4, ND1/8
Shutter speed2 1/63, 1/8, 1/9, 1/10, 1/12, 1/15, 1/17, 1/20, 1/24, 1/25, 1/30, 1/34, 1/40, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/75,
1/90, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/180, 1/210, 1/250, 1/300, 1/360, 1/420, 1/500, 1/600, 1/720, 1/840,
1/1000, 1/1200, 1/1400, 1/1700, 1/2000
Gain 0.0 dB to 24.0 dB (1-dB increments)
1 Available values depend on the zoom position. Aperture values displayed on the screen are for
reference only.
2 During slow & fast motion recording, available values will vary depending on the selected slow/fast
motion rate.
3 Only when the frame rate is 23.98P.
 Exposure Adjustment

The exposure bar

When the shooting mode is set to n, the exposure bar will appear Optimal exposure AE±0
on the screen, showing the optimal automatic exposure and
current exposure. When the difference between current and
optimal exposure is larger than ±2 EV, the indicator will flash at the
edge of the exposure bar.
Current exposure
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NOTES
• You can adjust the aperture, shutter speed and gain using the CUSTOM dial (A 80).

Automatic Exposure
Programmed AE (’)
The camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed, aperture and gain (for clips) but you will have the
option to use other functions that are not available in mode.

Set the shooting mode to [’ Programmed AE].

Shutter Priority AE (‚)

With this shooting mode you set the shutter speed manually, for example, to capture fast-moving
subjects in sharp focus or to obtain a brighter image in low-light situations. The camcorder will
automatically adjust other settings to obtain the best exposure.
1 Set the shooting mode to [‚ Shutter-Pri. AE] (A 37).
• The shutter speed will appear at the left of the screen.
2 Open the shutter speed screen.
[FUNC] > [ Shutter Speed]
• An adjustment dial will appear on the screen.
• You can select [ ] to display the zebra pattern (A 44, step 2) and check for overexposed
areas.
3 Drag your finger along the dial to set the desired shutter speed.
• You can also adjust the shutter speed using the CUSTOM dial (A 80).
• For available shutter speeds, see the manual exposure table (A 40).
4 Select [X].

Aperture Priority AE (“)

With this shooting mode you set the aperture value manually to control the depth of field, for example,
in order to defocus the background and make the subject stand out more. The camcorder will
automatically adjust other settings to obtain the best exposure.
1 Set the shooting mode to [“ Aperture-Pri. AE] (A 37).
• The aperture value will appear at the left of the screen.
 Exposure Adjustment

2 Open the aperture screen.

[FUNC] > [ Aperture]
• An adjustment dial will appear on the screen.
• You can select [ ] to display the zebra pattern (A 44, step 2) and check for overexposed
areas.
3 Drag your finger along the dial to set the desired aperture value.
• You can also adjust the aperture value using the CUSTOM dial (A 80).
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• For available aperture values, see the manual exposure table (A 40)
4 Select [X].

NOTES
• When the shooting mode is set to ‚ or “, depending on the brightness of the subject, the
camcorder may not be able to set the appropriate exposure. In such case the shutter speed (‚) or
aperture value (“) will flash on the screen. Change the aperture/shutter speed as necessary.

Touch Exposure
You can touch the screen to optimize the exposure for a specific subject or area. The camcorder will
automatically adjust the exposure for the selected point and lock the exposure settings. You can even
touch a bright area of the image to try to avoid overexposure (Highlight AE). This function can only be
used when the shooting mode is set to ’, ‚, “ or one of the Special Scene modes, except for
[T Fireworks].
1 Open the exposure screen.
[FUNC] > [y Exposure Comp.]
• An adjustment dial will appear on the screen.
• You can select [ ] to display the zebra pattern (A 44, step 2) and check for overexposed
areas.
2 To use the Highlight AE function, change the touch exposure settings.
[i] > [ Highlights] > [L]
3 Touch the desired area on the LCD screen to optimize and lock the exposure.
• The I mark will flash and the exposure will be adjusted automatically so the area you touched
will be correctly exposed.
• The exposure compensation value ±0 and will appear on the screen. In addition, [ ] will
indicate that the exposure is locked.
• Select [ ] to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.
4 If necessary, drag your finger along the dial to compensate the exposure.
• You can select a compensation level from –3 to +3 in 1/4 increments.
5 Select [X].
• The exposure compensation value and will appear at the left of the screen.
 Exposure Adjustment

Exposure Lock (AE Lock)

You can lock the current exposure settings and use them even when you reframe the picture. This
function can only be used when the shooting mode is set to ’, ‚, “ or one of the Special Scene
modes, except for [T Fireworks].
1 Open the exposure screen.
[FUNC] > [y Exposure Comp.]
• An adjustment dial will appear on the screen. 43
• You can select [ ] to display the zebra pattern (A 44, step 2) and check for overexposed
areas.
2 Select [ ] to lock the current exposure.
• The exposure compensation value ±0 and will appear on the screen. In addition, [ ] will
indicate that the exposure is locked.
• Select [ ] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.
3 Drag your finger along the dial to further compensate the exposure.
• You can select a compensation level from –3 to +3 in 1/4 increments.
• Depending on the brightness of the image and the exposure locked, some values may not be
available and the available exposure compensation range may differ.
4 Select [X].
• The exposure compensation value and will appear at the left of the screen.

Exposure Compensation
You can compensate the exposure that was set using automatic aperture, in order to darken or lighten
the image.
This function can only be used when the shooting mode is set to ’, ‚ or “.
1 Open the exposure screen.
[FUNC] > [y Exposure Comp.]
• If the exposure was locked, select [ ] to unlock the automatic exposure.
• An adjustment dial will appear on the screen.
• You can select [ ] to display the zebra pattern (A 44, step 2) and check for overexposed
areas.
2 Drag your finger along the dial to compensate the exposure.
• You can select a compensation level from –2 to +2 in 1/4 increments.
3 Select [X].
• [AE] and the exposure compensation value will appear at the left of the screen.

NOTES
• You can adjust the exposure compensation value using the CUSTOM dial (A 80).
• The locked exposure will return to automatic exposure in the following cases:
- When the power switch or camera mode switch is operated.
- When the shooting mode is changed.
- When the video configuration is changed.
 Exposure Adjustment

ND Filter
Using the ND filter allows you to open up the aperture to obtain a shallower depth of field even when
recording in bright surroundings. You can also use the ND filter to avoid the soft focus caused by
diffraction when using small apertures. The ND filter can be set when the aperture value is F4.0.
This function can only be used when the shooting mode is set to ’, ‚, “ or n.
1 Select [ND Filter].
44 > [v # Camera Setup] > [ND Filter]
2 Select the desired option and then select [X].
ND filter operation

ND filter option Shooting mode Description

[k Automatic] “, n When the aperture value is F4.0, you can select the ND filter setting manually.
’, ‚ The camcorder will use the ND filter automatically for automatic exposure.
[j Off] “, n The ND filter will not be used.
’, ‚ The camcorder will not use the ND filter for automatic exposure.

NOTES
• The ND filter is not available with the [T Fireworks] Special Scene mode.
• The ND filter will be set to [k Automatic] when the camera mode is or the shooting mode is
set to a Special Scene mode (except for [T Fireworks]).

Using the Zebra Pattern

You can use the zebra pattern to identify areas that might be overexposed, so you can correct the
exposure appropriately. The camcorder offers two levels of zebra pattern: With 100% only areas that
will lose detail in the highlight areas will be identified, while 70% will identify also areas that are
dangerously close to losing detail.

1 Select the aperture, shutter speed, gain or exposure compensation.

Aperture: [FUNC] > [ Aperture]
Shutter speed: [FUNC] > [ Shutter Speed]
Gain: [FUNC] > [ Gain]
Exposure compensation: [FUNC] > [y Exposure Comp.]
2 Select the desired zebra level.
[ ] > [z 70%] or [{ 100%] > [X]
• To turn off the zebra pattern, select [ Off] instead.
• To return to the previous screen and adjust other settings, select [L] instead of [X].
• The zebra pattern will appear on the overexposed areas of the picture.

NOTES
• Using the zebra pattern will not affect your recordings.
 Exposure Adjustment

Backlight Correction
When you need to record a scene with constant backlight conditions, you can use backlight correction
to make the picture, especially the darker areas, brighter.
This function cannot be used when the shooting mode is set to [T Fireworks].

1 Select [ BLC Always On].

[FUNC] > [ BLC Always On] 45
2 Select [ On] and then select [X].
• will appear at the left of the screen and the exposure will be adjusted to account for backlight
conditions.
• Alternatively, you can set an assignable button to [ BLC Always On] (A 81). In that case,
press the assignable button to turn the backlight correction on and off.

NOTES
• This camcorder also has an automatic backlight correction feature with the > [v Camera
Setup] > [Auto Backlight Correction] setting.
• Backlight correction will be deactivated in the following cases:
- When the power switch or camera mode switch is operated.
- When the shooting mode is changed.
- When the frame rate is changed.
 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit

Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit

When recording in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to get a
brighter picture. By setting a maximum gain value, you can limit the amount of noise in the picture and
keep a darker look. This function can only be used when the shooting mode is set to ’, ‚ or “.
Operating modes:

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1 Open the AGC limit adjustment screen.
[FUNC] > [ AGC Limit] > [n]
• An adjustment dial will appear on the screen.
• Select [n] again to return the camcorder to automatic gain control.
2 Drag your finger along the dial to set the desired maximum gain value.
• You can select an AGC limit from 0.0 dB to 23.0 dB. The lower the setting, the lower the AGC
limit.
3 Select [X].
• When an AGC limit is set, and the maximum gain value will appear at the left of the screen.

NOTES
• The AGC limit cannot be set when the exposure is locked (A 43).
• You can adjust the AGC limit using the CUSTOM dial (A 80).
 White Balance

White Balance
The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the picture and produce
accurate colors under different lighting conditions. This function can only be used when the shooting
mode is set to ’, ‚, “ or n.
Operating modes:

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1 Select [ White Balance].
[FUNC] > [ White Balance]
2 Select the desired option and then select [X].
• If you selected [ Color Temperature], [ Set 1] or [ Set 2] and wish to change the color
temperature value or register a new custom white balance, continue with the appropriate
procedure below instead of selecting [X].
• The icon of the selected option will appear at the left of the screen.

To set the color temperature ([ Color Temperature])

3 Select [i].
• An adjustment dial will appear on the screen.
4 Drag your finger along the dial to set the color temperature value.
5 Select [X].

To set a custom white balance ([ Set 1] or [ Set 2])

3 Point the camcorder at a gray card or white object so that it fills the frame at the center of
the screen and then select [Å].
• When the Å icon stops flashing, the procedure is completed. The setting is retained even if you
turn off the camcorder.
4 Select [X].
Options
[ Automatic]: The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors.
[¼ Daylight]: To record outdoors on a bright day.
[É Tungsten]: To record under tungsten and tungsten-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
[ Color Temperature]:
Allows you to set the color temperature between 2,000 K and 15,000 K.
[ Set 1], [ Set 2]:
Use the custom white balance settings to make white subjects appear white
under colored lighting.
 White Balance

NOTES
• When you select a custom white balance:
- Do not adjust the zoom to the digital zoom range (light blue area of the zoom bar).
- Reset the white balance when you change locations or the lighting or other conditions change.
- Depending on the light source, Å may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with
[ Automatic].
48 • If you set an assignable button to [Å Set WB] (A 81), you can press the button to register a
custom white balance after you point the camcorder at a gray card or white object.
• Using a custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:
- Changing lighting conditions
- Close-ups
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)
- Under mercury lamps, certain types of fluorescent lights and LED lights
• If you set an assignable button to [Ä WB Priority] (A 81), you can press the button to switch to a
frequently used white balance setting pre-selected with > [v Camera Setup] > [Set WB
Priority].
 Using Looks

Using Looks
You have the option of adding a “look” to your recordings. A look is a combination of various picture
settings, such as color depth and sharpness, that can enhance the recording's visual quality.
This function can only be used when the shooting mode is set to ’, ‚, “ or n.
Operating modes:

1 Open the looks screen. 49

[FUNC] > [ Looks]
2 Adjust the detailed settings.
[i] > Select [–] or [+] to adjust the value
• You can also drag your finger along the adjustment bar.
• The sharpness, contrast and color depth can be adjusted as follows:
[Sharpness]: 0 (softer image) to 7 (sharper image)
[Contrast]: –4 (low contrast) to +4 (high contrast)
[Color Depth]: –4 (shallower colors) to +4 (richer colors)
3 Select [X].
 Zooming

Zooming
Operating modes:

To zoom in and out, you can use the focus/zoom ring, the zoom rocker on the camcorder or the zoom
controls on the touch screen. You can also zoom using the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller
(A 77).
50 In addition to the 20x optical zoom, you can turn on the digital zoom* (400x) with the >
[v Camera Setup] > [Digital Zoom] setting. This camcorder also features a digital tele-converter,
which allows you to enlarge the image on the screen digitally.
* Digital zoom is not available in mode or when > [v Camera Setup] > [Conversion
Lens] is set to [¿ WA-H58].

Using the Focus/Zoom Ring

1 Set the focus/zoom ring switch to ZOOM. Focus/zoom ring

2 Turn the focus/zoom ring to adjust the zoom.

• Turn the focus/zoom ring slowly for a slow zoom; turn it
faster for faster zooms.
• The zoom bar that appears on the screen indicates the
approximate zoom position.

NOTES
• You can use the > [v Camera Setup] > [Focus/
Zoom Ring Operation] setting to disable the focus/zoom ring’s
operation. You can use the > [v Camera Setup] >
[Zoom Ring Direction] setting to select the direction of the
focus/zoom ring’s operation when it is used to adjust the
zoom.
• If you turn the focus/zoom ring too quickly, the camcorder may not be able to zoom immediately. In
such case, the camcorder will zoom after you finish turning the ring.
 Zooming

Using the Zoom Rocker

Move the zoom rocker toward T (wide angle) to zoom
out. Move it toward S (telephoto) to zoom in.
• By default, the grip zoom rocker operates at a variable speed
– press gently for a slow zoom; press harder for faster zooms.
You can perform the following procedure to adjust the zoom
speed and to select a constant speed. 51
Setting the Zoom Speed
You can set the zoom speed for the zoom rocker.

To set the zoom speed of the grip zoom rocker

First, set the overall zoom speed to one of three levels. Next,
select whether the zoom rocker operates at a constant or
variable speed. Refer to the following table for a summary of the W Zoom out T Zoom in
zoom speed.

1 Select the overall zoom speed level.

> [v ! Camera Setup] > [Zoom Speed Level] > Desired zoom speed level > [L]
• You can select one of three levels, [Z Fast], [[ Normal] or [] Slow].
2 Select whether to use a variable or constant zoom speed.
[Grip Zoom Speed] > [Y] (variable) or [X] (constant)
• If you selected [Y], skip to step 4.
3 Select [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the adjustment bar, to set the desired constant
speed.
4 Select [X].

NOTES
• When [Zoom Speed Level] is set to [Z Fast], the camcorder may pick up and record lens
operation sounds.
• When you are using an external microphone while recording, the sound made by the camcorder’s
internal machinery while zooming may be recorded in the clip.
• You can use the > [v Camera Setup] > [Grip Zoom Operation] setting to disable the grip
zoom rocker’s operation.
Approximate zoom speeds*

[Grip Zoom Selected [Zoom Speed Level] setting

Speed] setting constant speed [] Slow] [[ Normal] [Z Fast]
[Y] (variable) – 3 sec. to 3 min. 25 sec. 2.5 sec. to 2 min 10 sec. 1.8 sec.** to 45 sec.
[X] (constant) 1 (slowest) 3 min. 25 sec. 2 min 10 sec. 45 sec.
16 (fastest) 3 sec. 2.5 sec. 1.8 sec.**
* Measured from full wide-angle to full telephoto.
** The camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming.
 Zooming

To use high-speed zoom in standby mode

When high-speed zoom is activated and > [v Camera Setup] > [Grip Zoom Speed] is set
to [Y] (variable zoom speed), in record standby mode you will be able to zoom at the highest speed
available ([Z Fast]). Nevertheless, the zoom speed while recording will be determined by the [Zoom
Speed Level] setting.

1 Select [High-Speed Zoom].

52 > [v ! Camera Setup] > [High-Speed Zoom]
2 Select [i On] and then select [X].

NOTES
• When pre-recording is activated, the zoom speed will be determined by the [Zoom Speed Level]
setting even in record standby mode.
• When [Zoom Speed Level] is set to [Z Fast], the zoom speed will not change even in record
standby mode.

Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls

1 Open the onscreen zoom controls.
[FUNC] > [R Zoom]
• The zoom controls appear at the bottom the screen.
2 Touch the zoom controls to operate the zoom.
• Touch anywhere within the V area to zoom out or
anywhere within the U area to zoom in. Touch closer to
the center for a slow zoom; touch closer to the V/U
icons for faster zooms.
3 Select [X].

Using an Optional Remote Controller

The zoom speeds when using the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller or a commercially available
remote control connected to the REMOTE terminal are different.
Zoom speeds for remote operation
Accessory Zoom speed
RC-V100 Remote Controller Variable speed: The greater the angle at which the RC-V100's ZOOM dial is rotated
(optional) from the center, the faster the zoom.
Commercially available If the remote control does not support variable zoom: Constant zoom speed.
remote controls If the remote control supports variable zoom: Variable zoom according to the remote
control's settings.
 Zooming

NOTES
• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camcorder, you can zoom with
the remote controller's ZOOM dial. At default settings, turn the dial right to zoom in (S) and left to
zoom out (T).

Soft Zoom Control 53

Soft zoom control allows you to start and/or stop the zoom gradually.
1 Select [Soft Zoom Control].
> [v ! Camera Setup] > [Soft Zoom Control]
2 Select the desired option and then select [X].
Options
[j Off]: Use this setting if you do not intend to use soft zoom control.
[¬ Start]: Zoom starts gradually.
[® Stop]: Zoom stops gradually.
[¯ Start & Stop]: Zoom start and stops gradually.

Digital Tele-Converter
Using the digital tele-converter, you can digitally increase the focal length of the camcorder by a factor
of approx. 2 and record the enlarged image.
Operating modes:

1 Select [Digital Zoom].

> [v ! Camera Setup] > [Digital Zoom]
2 Select [ Digital Tele-conv.] and then select [X].
3 Open the zoom controls.
[FUNC] > [R Zoom]
4 Select [ ] (digital tele-converter) and then select [X].
• The center of the screen will be enlarged approximately 2 times and the icon will appear.
• Select [ ] again before closing the screen to deactivate the digital tele-converter.

NOTES
• You can attach the optional tele-converter and use it in conjunction with this function to increase the
effect.
• The digital tele-converter cannot be set while recording or when > [v Camera Setup] >
[Conversion Lens] is set to [¿ WA-H58].
• The image is digitally processed so the image will deteriorate throughout the zoom range.
• The digital tele-converter will be deactivated if the resolution is switched between 3840x2160 and
another one.
 Focus Adjustment

Focus Adjustment
The camcorder offers manual and automatic focus adjustment. When using manual focus, you can
use the focus preset and peaking functions to assist you. When using automatic focus, you can use
face detection & tracking to help make sure the subject is in focus.

54 Manual Focus
Use the focus/zoom ring to focus manually. Manual focus is available even after touching the screen to
adjust the focus automatically.
Operating modes: *

* Focus adjustment is available using only the focus/zoom ring.

Focus/zoom ring
1 Set the focus/zoom ring switch to FOCUS.

To focus using only the focus/zoom ring

2 Press the AF/MF button.
• [MF] will appear on the screen.
3 Turn the focus/zoom ring to adjust the focus.

To focus by touching the subject on the screen

2 Open the focus controls.
[FUNC] > [< Focus]
• The focus adjustment screen will appear.
3 Touch a subject that appears inside the frame.
• The Touch AF mark (I) will flash and the focusing distance will be adjusted automatically.
• To return the camcorder to autofocus, touch m.
4 If necessary, turn the focus/zoom ring to further adjust the focus.
5 Touch [X] to close the focus adjustment screen.

NOTES
• If you operate the zoom after focusing, the focus on the subject may be lost.
• If you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with the power turned on, the focus on the
subject may be lost after a while. This possible slight shift in focus is a result of the internal
temperature rising. Check the focus before resuming shooting.
• You can use the > [v Camera Setup] > [Focus/Zoom Ring Operation] setting to disable
the focus/zoom ring’s operation. You can use the > [v Camera Setup] > [Focus Ring
Direction] and [Focus Ring Response] settings to change the direction and responsiveness of the
focus/zoom ring when it is used to adjust the focus.
 Focus Adjustment

Focus Preset
When manual focus is activated, you can register a Current focusing Select to return to the
distance preset focus position
certain focus point and then, after you focus manually
somewhere else, have the camcorder return to the
preset focus position.
Operating modes:
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1 Activate the manual focus and adjust the focus to
the desired position (A 54).
• The current approximate focusing distance will
appear inside the focus frame and in the focus
preset button.
2 Select the focus preset button to save the current Focus preset button Preset focus
focus position. (in orange: focus position
preset activated)
• The indicator inside the button will turn orange to
show the focus preset function was activated.
• Select the focus preset button again to turn off the focus preset function.
3 Adjust the focus as necessary using touch AF or the focus/zoom ring.
4 Select [ ] to return to the preset focus position.
• [ ] will be grayed out while adjusting the focus or zoom.
• To end focus preset, select the focus preset button.

NOTES
• The preset focus position will be canceled when the camcorder is turned off.
• Focusing distances are approximate. You can change the distance units used with the >
[£ Display Setup] > [Distance Units] setting.
• You can use the > [v Camera Setup] > [Focus Preset Speed] setting to set the speed at
which the camcorder returns to the preset focus position.

Using the Focus Assistance Functions

In order to focus more accurately, you can use the following focus assistance functions: peaking,
which creates a clearer contrast by emphasizing the outlines of the subject; and magnification, which
enlarges the image on the screen. You can use peaking and magnification simultaneously for greater
effect.
 Focus Adjustment

Peaking
When peaking is activated, the edges of objects in focus will be highlighted in red, blue or yellow on
the screen. In addition, you can choose to switch the screen to black & white while peaking is
activated, further emphasizing the edges.

1 Open the focus controls.

[FUNC] > [< Focus]
56 2 If necessary, change the peaking settings.
[i] > Desired options > [L]
• For the black & white setting: Select [Off] or [On]. For the peaking color: Select [Red], [Blue] or
[Yellow].
3 Select [O] and then select [X].
• Peaking is activated and edges are highlighted.
• Select [O] again (before closing the menu) to turn off the peaking effect.

Magnification
1 Activate magnification.
[FUNC] > [^ Magnification] > [OK]
• ^ appears at the lower right of the screen and the center of the screen* is magnified 2 times.
• The frame displayed at the bottom right corner of the screen (magnification frame) shows the
approximate part of the image shown magnified.
2 If necessary, move around the magnification frame to check other parts of the image.
• Drag your finger on the LCD screen or push the joystick (ÝÞ).
3 Select [X] to cancel the magnification.
* If the face detection or tracking frame is displayed on the screen, the area around the frame will be
magnified instead.

NOTES
• About peaking/magnification:
- The assistance functions are only displayed on the camcorder's screen. They will not appear on
video output from the camcorder and will not affect your recordings.
- Magnification is not available while the color bars are displayed.
• If you set an assignable button to [^ Magnification] (A 81), you can press the button to activate
the magnification.
• Magnification will deactivate when you start recording but you can activate and deactivate it again
while recording.
 Focus Adjustment

Autofocus
When autofocus is activated, the camcorder continuously adjusts the focus on the subject in the
center of the screen. The focusing range is 1 cm (0.39 in.; at full wide-angle, measured from the front
of the lens barrel) to G and 60 cm (2 ft.; throughout the zoom range, measured from the front of the
lens barrel) to G. Perform the following procedure to set the autofocus speed.
Operating modes:
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1 During manual focus: Press the AF/MF button.
2 Select [AF Mode].
> [v " Camera Setup] > [AF Mode]
3 Select the desired option and then select [X].

Options
[= Instant AF]: Sets the autofocus to Instant AF. The focus is adjusted at the highest speed. This
mode is useful even when recording in very bright or low-light surroundings. This
mode uses both the TTL system and external sensor for focusing.
[? Medium AF]: Sets the autofocus to Medium AF. The camcorder focuses more smoothly on the
subject than when using the [= Instant AF] setting. This mode uses both the
TTL system and external sensor for focusing.
[@ Normal AF]: Sets the autofocus to Normal AF. The autofocus adjustment is made at a stable
speed.

NOTES
• The AF mode cannot be selected when > [v Camera Setup] > [Conversion Lens] is set
to an option other than [j Off].
• While using autofocus, you can turn the focus/zoom ring to focus manually. When you stop turning
the ring, the camcorder returns to autofocus. This is useful in situations such as when focusing on a
subject on the other side of a window.
• When the shooting mode is set to [T Fireworks], the focus will be set to G and cannot be
changed.
• Autofocus takes longer to focus when the frame rate is 29.97P or 23.98P than when it is 59.94P.
• About soft focus due to smaller apertures: When recording in bright surroundings, the
camcorder closes down the aperture. This may cause the picture to appear blurred and is more
noticeable toward the wide angle end of the zoom range. In such case, in mode, select the
[’ Programmed AE], [‚ Shutter-Pri. AE], [“ Aperture-Pri. AE] or [n Manual Exposure] shooting
mode and set > [v Camera Setup] > [ND Filter] to [k Automatic].
• When recording under dark conditions, the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear
blurred.
 Focus Adjustment

• Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects or in the following cases. In such case, focus
manually.
- Reflective surfaces - Through dirty or wet windows
- Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines - Night scenes
- Fast moving subjects
- When subjects are at different distances.

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Face Detection & Tracking
During autofocus, the camcorder automatically detects people’s faces and uses this information to
select the optimal focus and exposure settings. When a face cannot be detected, the camcorder can
adjust the focus using autofocus. When multiple faces are detected, you can use tracking to have the
camcorder track and optimize settings for a different subject. You can also use tracking to optimize
settings for moving subjects such as pets. You must use the touch screen to select the subject.
By default, the face detection & tracking function is activated. If it was turned off, start the procedure
from step 1 to activate it. In mode, face detection & tracking is always activated and cannot be
turned off.
Operating modes:

1 Activate face detection & tracking.

> [v " Camera Setup] > [Face Detection &
Tracking] > [i On}] > [X]
• } will appear at the left of the screen.
2 Point the camcorder at the subject.
• A white frame will appear around the face of the main
subject. Other faces will have gray frames. Main subject
3 If necessary, touch the desired subject on the screen
to select a different main subject.
• To select a different person: Touch a face with a gray frame. The face detection frame will change to
a white double frame £ (tracking frame). The camcorder will track the subject as it moves.
• To select other moving subjects: In autofocus mode only, you can touch [£] and then touch any
other moving subject, such as a pet. The frame will change to a white double frame £ (tracking
frame). The camcorder will track the subject as it moves.
• Touch [ ] to remove the frame and cancel the tracking.

Limiting Autofocus to Faces

While using autofocus, you can limit the autofocus function only to cases when a subject’s face is
detected and use manual focus for all other scenes. The camcorder will also adjust the brightness
when focusing automatically on the subject’s face.

Set an assignable button to [~ Face Only AF] (A 81) and press the button.
• ~ appears on the screen.
 Focus Adjustment

NOTES
• The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non-human subjects. In such case, turn face
detection & tracking off.
• When face detection & tracking is activated, the slowest shutter speed used by the camcorder is
1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to 23.98P).
• In certain cases, faces may not be detected correctly. Typical examples include:
- Faces extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall picture. 59
- Faces turned to the side, upside down, at a diagonal or partially hidden.
• Face detection & tracking cannot be used in the following cases.
- When the shooting mode is set to [Q Night Scene], [R Low Light] or [T Fireworks].
- When the shutter speed used is slower than 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to 23.98P).
- When the digital zoom is activated at more than 80x zoom.
• Touching somewhere with a color or pattern unique to the subject will make it easier to track.
However, if there is another subject in the vicinity that shares similar characteristics to the selected
subject, the camcorder may start tracking the incorrect subject. Touch the screen again to select
the desired subject.
• In certain cases, the camcorder may not be able to track the subject. Typical examples include:
- Subjects extremely small or large in relation to the overall picture.
- Subjects too similar to the background.
- Subjects lacking sufficient contrast.
- Fast moving subjects.
- When shooting indoors with insufficient lighting.
• Autofocus limited to faces will be deactivated in the following cases:
- When the power switch or camera mode switch is operated.
- In the same cases that face detection & tracking cannot be used (see above).
- When the camcorder is switched between autofocus and manual focus.
- When the assignable button is no longer assigned to [~ Face Only AF].
 Image Stabilization

Image Stabilization
Use the image stabilizer to compensate for camcorder shake in order to achieve steadier shots. The
camcorder offers 3 methods of image stabilization.
Standard IS (Å): Standard IS compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake, for example, for
handheld shots while you remain stationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes.
Dynamic IS (Ä): Dynamic IS compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake, such as when
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shooting while walking, and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle.
Powered IS (Ç): Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary and zooming in on far
subjects using high zoom ratios (the more you approach the telephoto end). This mode is not suitable
for tilting and panning shots.
Operating modes:

Dynamic IS or Standard IS
1 Select [Image Stabilizer].
> [v # Camera Setup] > [Image Stabilizer]
2 Select [¯ Standard] (Standard IS) or [° Dynamic] (Dynamic IS) and then select [X].
• Select [® Off] instead to turn off the image stabilization, for example, when the camcorder is
mounted on a tripod.
• The icon of the selected mode appears at the top center of the screen.

Powered IS
To use Powered IS, you will first need to set an assignable button to [È Powered IS].
1 Set an assignable button to [È Powered IS] (A 81).
2 Press and hold the assignable button as long as you want to activate Powered IS.
• È appears in yellow while Powered IS is activated.
• You can change the operation of the assignable button set to [È Powered IS] (long press
or toggle on/off) with the > [v Camera Setup] > [Powered IS Button] setting.
• Powered IS is available even when [Image Stabilizer] is set to [® Off].

NOTES
• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully
compensate.
• For surveying and following shots, when you pan the camcorder from side to side or tilt it up and
down, we recommend setting [Image Stabilizer] to [Ä Dynamic] or [Å Standard].
• Powered IS will be deactivated when the camcorder is turned off.
• About Dynamic IS:
- The angle of view will change when [Image Stabilizer] is set to an option other than
[Ä Dynamic].
- When using Dynamic IS, the edges of the picture may be adversely affected (ghosting, artifacts
and/or dark areas may appear) when compensating for a high degree of camcorder shake.
 Setting the Time Code

Setting the Time Code

The camcorder generates a time code signal and records it with the recorded clips. The time code
signal can be output from the HDMI OUT terminal.
Depending on the frame rate used, you may be able to select between a drop frame an non-drop
frame time code signal (A 63). Though the time code display style is different for DF and NDF, in this
section the NDF display style is used for simplicity’s sake.
Operating modes: 61

Selecting the Time Code Mode

1 Select [Time Code Mode].
> [3 " Recording Setup] > [Time Code Mode]
2 Select the desired option and then select [X].
• If you selected [ Regen.], you do not need to perform the following procedures to set the
time code running mode or the time code’s initial value.

Options
[ Preset]: The time code starts from an initial value you can select in advance. The default
initial time code is 00:00:00:00.
See the following procedures to select the time code running mode and set the
initial time code.
[ Regen.]: The camcorder will read the selected SD card and the time code will continue from
the last time code recorded on the card. The time code runs only while recording
so clips recorded consecutively on the same SD card will have continuous time
codes.

Setting the Time Code Running Mode

If you set the time code mode to [ Preset], you can select the time code running mode.
1 Select [Time Code Running Mode].
> [3 " Recording Setup] > [Time Code Running Mode]
2 Select the desired option and then select [X].

Options
[ Rec Run]: The time code runs only while recording so clips recorded consecutively on the
same SD card will have continuous time codes.
[ Free Run]: The time code starts running the moment you confirm the selection and keeps
running regardless of the camcorder’s operation.
 Setting the Time Code

Setting the Time Code’s Initial Value

If you set the running mode to [ Preset], you can set the initial value of the time code.

1 Select [Initial Time Code].

> [3 " Recording Setup] > [Initial Time Code]
• The time code setting screen appears with an orange selection frame indicating the hours.
• Select [Reset] to reset the time code to [00:00:00:00] and return to the previous screen. If the
62 running mode is set to [ Free Run], the time code will be reset the moment you select the
button and keep running continuously from 00:00:00:00.
2 Select [Í] or [Î] to set the value for the hours and then select the minutes field.
• Change the rest of the fields (minutes, seconds, frame) in the same way.
3 After completing all the fields of the time code, select [OK].
• Select [Cancel] to close the screen without changing the time code.
• If the running mode is set to [ Free Run], the time code will start running from the time code
entered the moment you select [OK].
4 Select [X].

NOTES
• When the frame rate is set to 23.98P, the frames value in the time code runs from 0 to 23. For other
settings, it runs from 0 to 29.
• However, if > [£ Display Setup] > [HDMI Scan Mode] is set to [ PsF (Forced
1080i)], even when the frame rate is set to 23.98P, the frames value of the time code output from
the HDMI OUT terminal will be converted so it runs from 0 to 29.
• You can use the > [3 Recording Setup] > [HDMI Time Code] setting to turn time code
output from the HDMI OUT terminal on or off.
• When slow & fast motion recording is activated, you cannot select the [ Free Run] running
mode. Conversely, when pre-recording is activated, [ Free Run] is set automatically and
cannot be changed.
• When slow & fast motion recording is activated, the time code signal cannot be output from the
HDMI OUT terminal.
• When you are using the [ Free Run] running mode, the time code will continue running as
long as the built-in backup battery has some charge left, even if you disconnect all other power
sources. However, this is less accurate than when the camcorder is on.
 Setting the Time Code

Selecting Drop Frame or Non-Drop Frame

You can select between a drop frame (DF) or non-drop frame (NDF) time code, depending on how you
plan to use your recordings. However, when the frame rate is set to 23.98P, the time code is set to
non-drop frame (NDF) and cannot be changed.
1 Select [DF/NDF].
> [3 # Recording Setup] > [DF/NDF]
2 Select [ DF] or [ NDF] and then select [X]. 63
• The time code display will differ depending on the setting. When you select [ DF], the time
code will appear as [00:00:00.00]; when you select [ NDF], it will appear as [00:00:00:00].

NOTES
• When you mix drop frame and non-drop frame time codes, there might be a discontinuity in the time
code at the point where the recording starts.
 Setting the User Bit

Setting the User Bit

The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of recording, or an identification code
consisting of 8 characters in the hexadecimal system. There are sixteen possible characters: the
numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F. The user bit will be output from the HDMI OUT terminal.
Operating modes:

64 1 Open the [User Bit Settings] screen.

> [3 # Recording Setup] > [User Bit Type] > [i]
• To set the time for the user bit, select [ Time] instead; to set the date for the user bit, select
[ Date]. Then, select [X]. The rest of the procedure is not necessary.
• The user bit setting screen will appear with the orange selection frame on the leftmost digit.
• To reset the user bit to [00 00 00 00], select [Reset].
• Select [Cancel] to close the screen without setting the user bit.
2 Select the digit you want to change and then select [Í] or [Î] to change it as necessary.
3 Select another digit you want to change.
4 Change the rest of the digits in the same way.
5 Select [OK] and then select [X].

NOTES
• The user bit will not be recorded with clips that are recorded to an SD card.
 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe

Using the Mini Advanced Shoe

Using the mini advanced shoe, you can attach compatible optional accessories to the camcorder to
expand its functionality. For details about optional accessories available for use with your camcorder,
refer to Optional Accessories (A 121). For details about how to attach and use the accessories, refer
also to the instruction manual of the accessory used.

1 Open the mini advanced shoe cover.

2 Attach the optional accessory to the mini advanced
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shoe.
• When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini
advanced shoe, º will appear on the screen.

Example: Attaching an optional DM-100

Directional Stereo Microphone.

NOTES
• Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be used with this
camcorder. Look for video accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with
the mini advanced shoe.
 Recording Audio

Recording Audio
The camcorder features 2-channel AAC audio recording and playback. You can record audio using the
built-in microphone, the mini advanced shoe and optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone or
the MIC terminal (commercially available microphones).
When recording outdoors in the open, the built-in microphone may record loud audible wind noise. In
such cases, using an external microphone with a foam cover or wind screen is recommended.
The audio signal will be output along with the video signal from the HDMI OUT terminal. You can
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record this audio signal on an external recorder.
Operating modes:

Using an External Microphone

Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
Using the DM-100 you can accurately record audio coming directly from the direction you are
recording. In either case, to reduce the amount of noise due to wind, we recommend that you use the
wind screen supplied with the microphone.
Attach the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced shoe.
º will appear on the screen. For details about using the optional external microphone, refer to the
instruction manual of the DM-100.

Using Commercially Available Microphones

You can also use commercially available condenser microphones
with their own power supply. You can connect almost any stereo
microphone with a  3.5 mm plug but audio recording levels
may vary.
The camcorder will record audio from the built-in microphone
unless an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal.

To use a commercially available plug-in power

microphone
1 Select [MIC Power].
> [¡ " Audio Setup] > [MIC Power]
2 Select [i On] and then select [X].

IMPORTANT
• Supplying power to a microphone without plug-in power functionality may damage the microphone.

NOTES
• To adjust the audio recording level of an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal, refer
to Audio Recording Level (A 68).
 Recording Audio

Adjusting the L and R channels of the MIC terminal independently

You can use the > [¡ Audio Setup] > [MIC ALC Link] setting to separate the audio
level adjustment for the L and R channels of an external microphone connected to the MIC
terminal, allowing each channel to be adjusted independently.

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Audio Scenes
You can have the camcorder optimize the audio settings of the built-in microphone by selecting the
audio scene that matches your surroundings. This will greatly enhance the sense of "being there".
Alternatively, you can select [„ Custom Setting]* in order to adjust the camcorder's various audio
settings to your liking.
See the following table for the settings used by each audio scene.
* Not available in mode.
1 Open the audio scene selection screen.
[FUNC] > [C Audio] > [‘]
2 Select the desired option and then select [X].
• When you select [„ Custom Setting], customize the audio settings to your preference with the
relevant procedures (see the reference pages in the following table).
Options
[‘ Standard]: To record most general situations. The camcorder records with standard settings.
[’ Music]: To vibrantly record music performances and singing indoors.
[ Festival]: Optimized for recording music outdoors more naturally. Ideal for outdoor events
with music.
[‚ Speech]: Best for recording human voices and dialog.
[ Meeting]: To record people talking while keeping each voice separate, allowing viewers to
feel as if they were there.
[“ Forest and Birds]:
To record birds and scenes in forests. The camcorder clearly captures sound as it
spreads.
[” Noise Suppression]:
To record clips while reducing noise from wind, passing vehicles and similar
ambient sound. Ideal for recording at the beach or in places with a lot of noise.
[„ Custom Setting]:
Allows you to adjust the audio settings to your liking. The settings that you can
adjust are the [C Audio] setting in the FUNC menu and the following settings in
the > [¡ Audio Setup] menu: [Built-in Mic Att.], [Built-in Mic Wind
Screen], [Built-in Mic Freq. Response] (audio equalizer), [Built-in Mic Directionality],
[Audio Limiter] and [Audio Compressor].
 Recording Audio

Settings for each audio scene

[‘ [ [“ Forests [” Noise [„ Custom
[’ Music] [ Festival] [‚ Speech]
Standard] Meeting] and Birds] Suppression] Setting]
Selected by
[ [ [ [ [ [ [
[¡ Audio] user
Manual]: 70 Manual]: 70 Manual]: 70 Manual]: 86 Manual]: 94 Manual]: 80 Manual]: 70
(A 68)
[Built-in Mic
[j Off] [j Off] [j Off] [j Off] [j Off] [j Off] [j Off] [j Off]
68 Att.]
[Built-in Mic [H Auto [L Auto [L Auto [H Auto [H Auto [H Auto [H Auto
Wind Screen] (High)] (Low) ë] (Low) ë] (High)] (High)] (High)] (High)]
[Built-in Mic [ê Boost
[h [h [é Boost [é Boost [è Low [è Low
Freq. HF+LF
Normal] Normal] MF Range] MF Range] Cut Filter] Cut Filter]
Response] Range] Selected by
user
[Built-in Mic [h [í [í
[î Wide] [î Wide] [î Wide] [î Wide] (A 68)
Directionality] Normal] Monaural] Monaural]
[Audio Limiter] [i On] [i On] [i On] [i On] [i On] [i On] [i On]
[Audio
[L Low] [L Low] [L Low] [j Off] [H High] [L Low] [j Off]
Compressor]

NOTES
• Audio scenes cannot be selected when an external microphone is attached to the camcorder.
• [„ Custom Setting] is not available in mode. After having selected the [„ Custom Setting]
audio scene, if the camcorder is then set to mode, the audio scene will change to
[‘ Standard].

Audio Recording Level (Built-in Microphone/MIC Terminal)

You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone or an external microphone
connected to the MIC terminal.
1 Select the [„ Custom Setting] audio scene (A 67).
2 Open the audio screen.
[FUNC] > [C Audio]
3 When > [C Audio Setup] > [MIC ALC Link] is set to [ Separated], select the
audio channel to adjust ([CH1] or [CH2]) and repeat steps 3 to 5 for the other audio channel if
necessary.
4 Select [ Automatic] or [ö Manual].
• If you selected automatic adjustment, skip to step 5. If you selected manual adjustment, continue
the procedure to adjust the audio recording level.
5 Touch and hold [Ï] or [Ð] to adjust the recording level as necessary.
• As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter on the screen will go
to the right of the –18 dB mark (one mark right of the –20 dB mark) only occasionally.
6 Select [X].
 Recording Audio

NOTES
• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted.
• If the audio level meter display is normal but the sound is distorted, activate the microphone's
attenuator with the following procedure.
• We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording
level or when the microphone attenuator is activated.
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Microphone Attenuator (Built-in Microphone or External Microphone)
If the audio level is too high and the audio sounds distorted while recording with the built-in
microphone, external microphone (MIC terminal) or optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
(mini advanced shoe), activate the microphone attenuator (20 dB) for the respective microphone.
1 Select the [„ Custom Setting] audio scene (A 67).
2 Select [Built-in Mic Att.], [MIC Att.] (MIC terminal) or [º Mic Att.] (mini advanced shoe).
> [C ! Audio Setup] > [Built-in Mic Att.]
> [C " Audio Setup] > [MIC Att.] or [º Mic Att.]
3 Select the desired option and then select [X].
Options
[2 Automatic]: The camcorder will automatically activate the microphone attenuator as necessary
for optimal audio recording levels so high audio levels will not be distorted.
[i On]: The microphone attenuator will be activated at all times to reproduce more
faithfully the sound dynamics. å will appear on the screen.
[j Off]: The microphone attenuator will be deactivated at all times. will appear on the
screen.

Low-Cut Filter (MIC Terminal)

You can activate the low cut filter to reduce the sound of blowing wind, a car’s engine and similar
ambient sounds. When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-
frequency sounds, we recommend turning off the low-cut filter.
1 Select [MIC Low Cut].
> [C " Audio Setup] > [MIC Low Cut]
2 Select [i On] and then select [X].
 Recording Audio

Wind Screen (Built-in Microphone)

The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. You
can select from two levels or turn off the auto wind screen. When recording in surroundings unaffected
by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend turning off the wind screen.
Operating modes:

1 Select the [„ Custom Setting] audio scene (A 67).

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2 Select [Built-in Mic Wind Screen].
> [¡ ! Audio Setup] > [Built-in Mic Wind Screen]
3 Select the desired option and then select [X].
Options
[H Auto (High)]: The camcorder will automatically activate the built-in microphone wind screen at a
high level, as necessary.
[L Auto (Low) ]: The camcorder will automatically activate the built-in microphone wind screen at a
low level, as necessary.
[j Off à]: The built-in microphone wind screen will be deactivated at all times.

Microphone Directionality (Built-in Microphone)

You can change the directionality of the built-in microphone to have more control over how sound is
recorded.
Operating modes:

1 Select the [„ Custom Setting] audio scene (A 67).

2 Select [Built-in Mic Directionality].
> [¡ ! Audio Setup] > [Built-in Mic Directionality]
3 Select the desired option and then select [X].
Options
[í Monaural]: Mono recording that emphasizes sound coming from the front of the camcorder/
microphone.
[h Normal]: Standard stereo recording; a middle point between the [î Wide] and
[í Monaural] settings in reach.
[î Wide]: Stereo recording of ambient sound over a more extensive area that adds to the
sense of presence of movies.
 Recording Audio

Audio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone)

You can use the audio equalizer to adjust sound levels by specifically targeting the high- or low-
frequency range and selecting one of 3 available levels.
Operating modes:

1 Select the [„ Custom Setting] audio scene (A 67).

2 Select [Built-in Mic Freq. Response]. 71
> [¡ ! Audio Setup] > [Built-in Mic Freq. Response]
3 Select the desired option and then select [X].
Options
[h Normal]: Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal recording conditions.
[ç Boost LF Range]:
Accentuates the low-frequency range for more powerful sound.
[è Low Cut Filter]:
Filters the low-frequency range to reduce the noise of blowing wind, a car’s engine
and similar ambient sounds.
[é Boost MF Range]:
Best for recording human voices and dialog.
[ê Boost HF+LF Range]:
Best, for example, for recording live music and clearly capture the special sound
characteristics of a variety of instruments.

Audio Limiter
The audio limiter will limit the amplitude of audio signals to prevent audio distortions when sudden,
loud sounds are picked up by the camcorder.
Operating modes: *

* In mode only for external microphones.

1 When using the built-in microphone, select the [„ Custom Setting] audio scene (A 67).
• This step is not necessary when using an external microphone.
2 Make sure that [FUNC] > [C Audio] is set to [ö Manual] (A 68).
3 Select [Audio Limiter].
> [C ! Audio Setup] > [Audio Limiter]
4 Select [i On] and then select [X].
 Recording Audio

Audio Compressor
The audio compressor reduces the dynamic range between the loudest and quietest audio levels
while maintaining a clear distinction. This can make listening to the audio easier. You can select one of
two levels according to the audio recording conditions. The audio compressor can be used only when
the audio limiter is activated.
Operating modes: *
72 * In mode only for external microphones.

1 When using the built-in microphone, select the [„ Custom Setting] audio scene (A 67).
• This step is not necessary when using an external microphone.
2 Select [Audio Compressor].
> [C ! Audio Setup] > [Audio Compressor]
3 Select the desired option and then select [X].

Options
[H High]: Flattens out audio levels more and is best when recording multiple people talking
at varying levels, such as during a meeting.
[L Low]: Keeps a clearer distinction between loud and quiet sounds and is best when
recording situations such as a musical performance. This setting is effective when
the audio level meter goes all the way to the right repeatedly.
[j Off]: To record scenes that are not mainly people talking or music performances.
 Using Headphones

Using Headphones
Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while recording. The following procedure
explains how to adjust the volume.
Operating modes:

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1 Select [Headphone Volume].

> [C " Audio Setup] > [Headphone Volume]
2 Select [Ô] or [Õ] to adjust the volume and then select [X].
• You can also drag your finger along the volume bar.

To adjust the volume during playback

During playback, adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker’s volume
(A 87).

IMPORTANT
• When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level.

NOTES
• Use commercially available headphones with a  3.5 mm minijack.
 Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal

Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal

You can have the camcorder output and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal and
output them from the HDMI OUT terminal and × (headphone) terminal (audio reference signal only).
Operating modes:

74 Recording Color Bars

You can choose between SMPTE and ARIB color bars.
1 Select [Color Bars].
> [3 # Recording Setup] > [Color Bars]
2 Select the desired option and then select [X].
• The selected color bars appear on the screen and will be recorded when you press the START/
STOP button.

NOTES
• This function cannot be used together with slow & fast motion recording.

Recording an Audio Reference Signal

The camcorder can output a 1 kHz audio reference signal with the color bars.
1 Select [1 kHz Tone].
> [3 # Recording Setup] > [1 kHz Tone]
2 Select the desired option and then select [X].
• You can select one of three audio levels (–12 dB, –18 dB, –20 dB) or select [j Off] to turn off
the signal.
• The signal is output at the selected level and will be recorded when you press the START/STOP
button.
 Pre-Recording

Pre-Recording
When pre-recording is activated, the camcorder starts recording continuously into a temporary
memory (approx. 3 seconds) so when you press the START/STOP button, the clip will contain also a
few seconds of video and audio recorded before you pressed the button.
Operating modes:

1 Press the PRE REC button. 75

• Pre-recording is activated and z appears at the top of the
screen.
• Press the button again to turn off pre-recording.
2 Press the START/STOP button.
• The clip recorded on the card will include a few seconds of
video and audio recorded before the START/STOP button
was pressed.

NOTES
• The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing the START/STOP button if the
button was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on pre-recording or having finished the
previous recording.
• This function cannot be used together with slow & fast motion recording.
• Pre-recording will be deactivated in the following cases:
- When the power switch or camera mode switch is operated.
- When a menu is opened.
- When the shooting mode, white balance or look is changed.
- When the SD card compartment cover is opened or the SD card being recorded to becomes full.
• About the time code when pre-recording is activated:
- The time code of the clip will start a few seconds before the START/STOP button was pressed.
- If the time code mode was set to [ Regen.], or to [ Preset] with [ Rec Run] running
mode, the time code running mode will be changed automatically to [ Free Run] when pre-
recording is activated.
- When pre-recording is turned off, the time code running mode will return to its previous setting.
 Onscreen Displays

Onscreen Displays
You can turn most onscreen displays on or off.
Operating modes:

Repeatedly press the DISP button to turn the onscreen displays on/off in the following
sequence:
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mode:
• All displays on
• Onscreen markers1
• Displays off

mode2:
• Only data code on
• All displays on
1 The onscreen markers will be displayed only when >
[£ Display Setup] > [Onscreen Markers] is set to an option
other than [j Off].
2 Pressing the DISP button has the same effect as touching the screen. During single photo view and
while playing back a clip, the playback controls are displayed only momentarily.
 Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller

Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller

You can connect the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller to the camcorder’s REMOTE terminal in
order to control the camcorder (including advanced recording functions) from a distance. The remote
controller lets you turn the camcorder on, navigate the menus and remotely control the aperture and
shutter speed, and more.
Use the cable supplied with the remote controller to connect it to the camcorder. For details on how to
connect and use the remote controller, refer to its instruction manual.
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Operating modes:

To the RC-V100’s
REMOTE A terminal

Remote cable
(supplied with the RC-V100)

1 Turn off the camcorder and connect the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller to the
camcorder.
2 Turn on the camcorder in mode and select [REMOTE Terminal].
> [B " System Setup] > [REMOTE Terminal]
3 Select [ RC-V100 (REMOTE A)] and then select [X].

Options
[ RC-V100 (REMOTE A)]:
Select this option to use the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller.
[ Standard]: Select this option to use commercially available remote controls.

NOTES
• The following controls on the remote controller will not operate the camcorder:
- CANCEL button - AUTO IRIS button
- ND button - SHUTTER SELECT button
- AGC button - CUSTOM PICT. button
- AUTO KNEE button - KNEE POINT, KNEE SLOPE dials
- BLACK GAMMA LEVEL dial - SHARPNESS LEVEL dial
- WHITE BALANCE R and B dials - MASTER BLACK R and B dials
- MASTER PEDESTAL dial
 Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver

Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver

When the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is connected to the camcorder's USB terminal, the
camcorder will automatically record the GPS information (longitude, latitude and altitude) and the UTC
(coordinated universal time) date and time to every recording you make (clips and photos). The
recorded GPS information can be checked on the clip information screen or photo playback screen
(single photo view).
78 Operating modes:

Connecting the GPS Receiver

Turn off the camcorder and the receiver. Connect the receiver to the camcorder’s USB terminal using
the USB cable*. While recording, place the receiver in the carrying case* and attach it to the
camcorder’s grip belt or carry it on your person. For details about connecting and using the receiver,
refer to the GP-E2 Instruction Manual.
* Supplied with the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver.

Activating the GPS Receiver

Turn on the camcorder and receiver.
• The icon appears on the left of the screen and will blink as the receiver tries to acquire satellite
signals.
• When satellite signals are correctly acquired, the icon will stay continuously on. GPS functions
will be activated, and clips and photos recorded thereafter will be geotagged.

To adjust the date and time automatically according to the GPS data
You can set > [B System Setup] > [GPS Auto Time Setting] to [i Auto Update], to
have the camcorder automatically adjust its date and time settings according to the information
received from the GPS signal. The date and time will be updated automatically the first time a
correct GPS signal is acquired after turning on the camcorder.
• While the automatic date/time adjustment is activated, the > [B System Setup] >
[Date/Time] setting will not be available.
• The time will not be updated while recording.
 Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver

IMPORTANT
• In certain countries/regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Be sure to use the GPS receiver in
accordance with local laws and regulations of the country/region where the receiver is used. Be
particularly careful when traveling outside of your home country.
• Be careful about using the GPS receiver in places where the use of electronic devices is restricted.
• The GPS information recorded with clips and photos may contain data that can lead others to
locate or identify you. Be careful when sharing geotagged recordings with others or when uploading 79
them to the Web.
• Do not leave the GPS receiver near strong electromagnetic fields such as near powerful magnets
and motors.

NOTES
• The GPS information recorded with clips corresponds to the location at the start of the recording.
• Do not place cables connected to the HDMI OUT terminal near the receiver. Doing so may
negatively affect the GPS signal.
• Initial GPS signal reception will take longer after replacing the receiver’s battery or when first turning
on the receiver after a prolonged period of having been turned off.
• The camcorder is not compatible with the receiver's digital compass and positioning interval
functions. Also, the [Set Now] option is not available for the [GPS Auto Time Setting] setting.
 CUSTOM Dial and Button

4
Customization
Customization

CUSTOM Dial and Button

You can assign to the CUSTOM button and dial one of several frequently used functions. You can then
adjust the selected function using the CUSTOM button and dial, without having to access the menu.
80 Operating modes:

1 Select [CUSTOM Dial & Button].

> [B # System Setup] > [CUSTOM Dial &
Button]
2 Select the desired option and then select [X].
3 Press the CUSTOM button and turn the CUSTOM dial
to use the assigned function as described in the
following explanations.
• The onscreen value that can be adjusted using the
CUSTOM dial will be highlighted in orange.

Options
[ Tv/Av/M]: When the shooting mode is set to ‚ or “, turn the CUSTOM dial to adjust the
shutter speed or aperture value, respectively.
When the shooting mode is set to n, press the CUSTOM button repeatedly to
select the value you wish to adjust (aperture value  shutter speed  gain value).
While the desired value is highlighted in orange, turn the dial to adjust it.
[ AGC Limit]: Press the CUSTOM button to turn the AGC limit on/off. When the AGC limit is
activated, turn the dial to set the maximum gain value.
[y Exposure Comp.]:
Press the CUSTOM button to lock the exposure. Whether the exposure is locked
or not, you can turn the dial to compensate the exposure.
[j Off]: Disables the CUSTOM button and dial.

NOTES
• Instead of the procedure above, you can press and hold the CUSTOM button to display a quick
menu of the options. Use the CUSTOM dial to select the desired option and then press the
CUSTOM button.
 Assignable Buttons

Assignable Buttons
The camcorder offers 5 assignable buttons on the camcorder's body and an onscreen button (touch
operation) to which you can assign various functions (assignable buttons). Assign often-used functions
to the buttons you find most convenient, to personalize the camcorder to your needs and preferences.
The names of the buttons printed on the camcorder also indicate their default settings. The onscreen
assignable button will show only the icon of the function currently assigned to it.
Assigned functions can be changed only in mode. In mode, only a button with
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[œ Monitor Channels] or [ Menu] assigned to it can be used.
Operating modes:

Onscreen
assignable button

1 Physical buttons: Press the MENU button and, while holding it pressed down, press the
assignable button whose function you wish to change.
Onscreen assignable button: Open the function selection screen with the menu setting.
> [B # System Setup] > [Onscreen Assignable Button]
• A list of available functions appears with the current function assigned to the button highlighted.
• You can use the menu also for physical assignable buttons. The corresponding settings
([Assignable Button 1] to [Assignable Button 5]) can be found under page " in the [B System
Setup] menu.
2 Select the desired function and then select [X].
• If necessary, select [Í]/[Î] to scroll up/down.
3 Press the assignable button (or touch the onscreen assignable button) to use the assigned
function as described in the following table.
 Assignable Buttons

Assignable functions
Function name Description A
[B AF/MF] Switches between autofocus and manual focus. 54
[~ Face Only AF] Switches between standard autofocus and autofocus only when a face is 58
detected.
[^ Magnification] Turns magnification on/off. 56
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[ BLC Always On] Turns the constant backlight correction function on/off. 45
[± Powered IS] Turns powered IS on/off. 60
[Å Set WB] Registers a custom white balance setting. This is not available for the 47
onscreen assignable button.
[Ä WB Priority] Switches between the current white balance setting and a priority white 97
balance setting registered with the > [v Camera Setup] >
[Set WB Priority] setting.
[z Pre REC] Turns pre-recording on/off. 75
[ Rec Review] Reviews the last clip recorded. 34
[ Photo] Records a photo. 32
[ Menu] Displays/Hides the menu. 96
[j Off] No function assigned – the button is disabled. —
 Saving and Loading Menu Settings

Saving and Loading Menu Settings

After you adjust settings in the various menus, you can save those settings on an SD card. You can
load those settings at a later date or on another HF G50 camcorder so that you can use that
camcorder in a similar way.
Camcorder settings can only be saved on or loaded from the SD card in card slot B.
Operating modes:
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Saving Camcorder Settings

1 Insert the SD card where you want to save the camcorder's settings into SD card slot B.
2 Select [Save].
> [B # System Setup] > [Backup Menu Settings 7] > [Save]
3 Select [Yes].
• The camcorder’s menu settings will be saved to the card. If menu settings were previously saved,
the old file will be overwritten by the current menu settings.
4 When the confirmation message appears, select [OK].

Loading Camcorder Settings

1 Insert an SD card that contains previously saved camcorder settings into SD card slot B.
2 Select [Load].
> [B # System Setup] > [Backup Menu Settings 7] > [Load]
3 Select [Yes].
• The camcorder’s menu settings will be replaced by the settings saved on the card. Then, the
screen will turn black momentarily and the camcorder will restart.
 Basic Playback

5
Playback
Playback

Basic Playback
This section explains how to play back clips and photos. For details on playing back recordings using
an external monitor, refer to Connecting to an External Monitor (A 92).
84 Operating modes:

1 Set the power switch to MEDIA.

• The camcorder switches to mode and the clip index
screen appears.
2 Look for the clip or photo you wish to play back.
• Swipe left/right or select [Ï]/[Ð] to check other index
pages.
• To view photos or play back recordings on the other SD
card, change the index screen.

3
1

2 2
4 5 6

1 y: Clip index screen 4 [FUNC] button: Clip/photo operations

}: Photo index screen. (A 88).
2 Display the next/previous index page. 5 Folder name. The last 4 digits indicate the
You can also swipe left/right on the screen. recording date (1025 = October 25)
3 Index screen button: Select to change the (A 100).
index screen. Select the desired 6 Clips only: Clip information (A 87).
combination of card (6 or 7) and type of
recording (y¸ clips or } photos) you
want to play back.

3 In the index screen, select the thumbnail of the desired recording.

• Clips: Playback will start from the selected clip until the last clip in the index screen.
Photos: The selected photo will be displayed. Swipe left/right to view other photos.
 Basic Playback

4 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.

• During video or photo playback, the playback controls will disappear automatically after a few
seconds. In video playback pause, touch the screen again to hide the playback controls.
• For details on the playback controls, refer to Playback Controls (A 86).

4
1 5
85
6 9
7 10
8
9
10
2 11

3 12 12
13 14

1 [FUNC] button: Clip/photo operations 9 Clips: Clip number

(A 88) Photos: Photo number / Total number of
2 Clip playback controls (A 86) photos
3 Volume (A 87) 10 File number (A 100)
4 Clip playback operation (A 86) 11 SD card selected for playback (A 84)
5 Remaining battery charge (A 106) 12 Data code (A 99)
6 Time code (A 61) 13 Return the photo index screen
7 Frame rate (A 35) and movie format 14 Photo jump (A 86)
8 Resolution and bit rate (A 35)

IMPORTANT
• You may not be able to play back with this camcorder clips recorded on an SD card using another
device.

NOTES
• The following image files may not be displayed correctly.
- Images not recorded with this camcorder.
- Images edited on a computer.
- Images whose file names have been changed.
• You can turn off the recording date and time display or change the information displayed with the
> [É Playback Setup] > [Data Code] setting. Note that available options depend on the
type of recording.
• Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback
between clips.
 Basic Playback

Playback Controls
The following playback types are available using the onscreen controls. Using the joystick, push the
joystick to select the desired button and then press the joystick.
Clip playback controls

Playback type Operation Onscreen icon

86 Fast playback* During playback, select [Ø] / [×].

• Select repeatedly to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x
x00×
 15x  60x the normal speed.
Øx00
• During fast playback, select [Ð] to return to playback at normal
speed.
Slow playback* Select [Ö] / [Õ].
x1/0Õ
• Touch repeatedly to change the playback speed to approximately 1/4
Öx1/0
 1/8 the normal speed.
Frame reverse/advance* During playback pause, select [ ]/[ ].

Skip to the beginning of Select [Ú].

—
the current clip
Skip to the beginning of Select [Ú] twice.
—
the previous clip
Skip to the beginning of Select [Ù].
—
the next clip
Pause/resume playback During playback, select [Ý] to pause. Ý
During playback pause, select to [Ð] to resume normal playback. Ð
Stop playback Select [Ñ] to stop playback and return to the index screen. —

* There is no audio during this playback mode.

Photo playback controls

Playback type Operation

Return to the photo index Select [f].
screen
Photo jump Select [h] to display the scroll bar. Select [Ï] / [Ð], or drag your
finger along the scroll bar, to find the desired photo. Select [L] to
return to single photo view.

NOTES
• During fast/slow playback, you may notice some anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in
the playback picture.
• The speed indicated on the screen is approximate.
• Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous frame reverse.
 Basic Playback

Adjusting the Volume

During playback, audio will be output from the monaural built-in speaker. You can connect a pair of
headphones to the × (headphone) terminal to listen to the audio in stereo.
1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls.
2 Select [Ó/ ].
3 Select [Ø]/[Ô] or [Ù]/[Õ] to adjust the volume and then select [K].
• You can also drag your finger along the respective volume bar. 87

Displaying Clip Information

1 In the clip index screen select [I] and then select the desired clip.
• The [Clip Info] screen will be displayed.
• Select [Ï] / [Ð] to view the information for the previous/next clip.
2 Select [L] twice to return to the index screen.

1
2 4
5
6
3 7
8

1 File number (A 100) 5 Clip duration

2 Display the information for the previous/next 6 Frame rate (A 35) and movie format
clip 7 Resolution and bit rate (A 35)
3 Clip number / Total number of clips 8 GPS information* (A 78)
4 Date and time at the start of recording (location at the start of recording)
* Only when the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver was used when recording the clip.
 Clip and Photo Operations

Clip and Photo Operations

Deleting Clips and Photos

You can delete clips and photos you are not interested in keeping.
Operating modes:
88

Deleting Clips and Photos from the Index Screen

1 Open the desired index screen (A 84).
• Drag your finger left/right until a clip or photo you want to delete appears.
2 Select [Delete].
[FUNC] > [Delete]
3 Select the desired option and then select [Yes].
• When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individual recordings you
want to delete before selecting [Yes].
• Select [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some recordings may be deleted
nevertheless.
4 When the confirmation message appears, select [OK].

To select individual recordings

1 Select the individual clips/photos you want to delete.
• A checkmark ! will appear on the recordings you select. The total number of selected clips/
photos will appear next to the " icon.
• Select a selected clip or photo to remove the checkmark. To remove all checkmarks at once,
select [Remove All] > [Yes].
2 After selecting all the desired recordings, select [OK].
Options
<folder name>: Deletes all theclips or photos recorded on a particular date. The last 4 digits of the
folder name in the button indicate the recording date (1025 = October 25).
[Select]: You can select the individual clips or photos you want to delete.
[All Clips], [All Photos]:
Deletes all the clips or photos.

Deleting a Clip during Playback

1 Play back the desired clip (A 84).
2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls and then delete the clip.
[Ý] > [FUNC] > [Delete] > [Yes]
3 When the confirmation message appears, select [OK].
 Clip and Photo Operations

Deleting a Photo during Playback

1 Play back the desired photo (A 84).
2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls and then delete the photo.
[FUNC] > [Delete] > [¸ Proceed] > [Yes]
3 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to delete or select [X].

IMPORTANT 89
• Be careful when deleting recordings. Once deleted, they cannot be recovered.
• Save copies of important recordings before deleting them (A 94).

NOTES
• Photos that were protected with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder.
• To delete all recordings and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the
SD card (A 30).

Trimming Clips
You can trim clips by removing everything up to a certain point or everything after a certain point.
Operating modes:

1 Play back the desired clip (A 84).

2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls and then open the trimming screen.
[Ý] > [FUNC] > [Trim]
3 Bring the clip to a precise point, if necessary.
• The point at which the clip will be trimmed is indicated by the marker.
• Playback controls will appear on the screen (A 86). Use any special playback modes as
necessary to locate the desired point.
4 Select the desired trimming options and trim the clip.
[Trim] > [Trim Before Marker] or [Trim After Marker] > [Save as New] or [Overwrite]
• With the first set of options you can select, respectively, to trim before or after the ´ mark.
With the second set of options you can select, respectively, to save the trimmed clip as a new clip
or to overwrite the existing clip.
• If you selected [Save as New], you can select [Stop] and then [OK] to interrupt the operation while
it is in progress.

NOTES
• In the index screen, clips trimmed with the [Trim Before Marker] option appear with a special
playback icon instead of the usual thumbnail.
• In the trimming screen, the frame reverse/advance button will jump in 1-frame intervals. The
positions where trimming is possible are 1 GOP (approx. 0.5 second) apart.
• The clip is trimmed at the start/end of the GOP that includes the frame indicated with the marker.
 Video Output Configuration

6
External Connections
External Connections

Video Output Configuration

The video signal output from the HDMI™ OUT terminal depends on the clip's video configuration and
on various menu settings. The video signal output can also change depending on the capabilities of
90 the connected monitor.
Operating modes:

Video Output Configuration (Recording)

Recording video Maximum
Scan mode Video output configuration
configuration resolution
setting1
Resolution Frame rate setting2 Resolution Frame rate Color sampling
Same as that for
1920x1080 1920x1080 video
29.97P P configuration3 YCbCr 4:2:2
3840x2160
23.98P 1280x720 8 bit
1280x720 59.94P
(59.94P)
PsF — 1920x1080 59.94i
Same as that for
1920x1080
1920x1080 video
59.94P 720x4804
P configuration3
1920x1080 29.97P YCbCr 4:2:2
1280x720
23.98P 1280x720 59.94P 10 bit
(59.94P)
PsF — 1920x1080 59.94i
1280x720 59.94P — — 1280x720 59.94P
1 > [£ Display Setup] > [HDMI Scan Mode] setting.
2 > [£ Display Setup] > [HDMI Max Resolution] setting.
3 59.97P, during slow & fast motion recording.
4 Only when the frame rate is set to 59.97P. Automatically selected depending on the capabilities of the
connected monitor.
 Video Output Configuration

Video Output Configuration (Playback)

Video configuration Maximum

Scan mode Video output configuration
of the clip resolution
setting1
Resolution Frame rate setting2 Resolution Frame rate Color sampling
Same as that for
3840x2160 3840x2160 video
configuration 91
Same as that for
29.97P P
3840x2160 1920x1080 1920x1080 video
23.98P configuration
1280x720
1280x720 59.94P
(59.94P)
PsF — 1920x1080 59.94i
YCbCr 4:2:2
Same as that for
8 bit3
3840x2160 1920x1080 video
configuration
59.94P Same as that for
P
1920x1080 29.97P 1920x1080 1920x1080 video
23.98P configuration
1280x720
1280x720 59.94P
(59.94P)
PsF — 1920x1080 59.94i
1280x720 59.94P — — 1280x720 59.94P
1 > [£ Display Setup] > [HDMI Scan Mode] setting.
2 > [£ Display Setup] > [HDMI Max Resolution] setting.
3 YCbCr 4:2:0 video recorded on the card is output as a YCbCr 4:2:2 signal.
 Connecting to an External Monitor

Connecting to an External Monitor

When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor for playback, use the HDMI OUT terminal.
Then, select the video signal output configuration. You can output also the onscreen displays
(A 102).
Operating modes:

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Connection Diagram
We recommend that you power the camcorder from a power outlet using the compact power adapter.

HDMI OUT HDMI IN

terminal terminal

HTC-100 High Speed

HDMI Cable (optional)

Using the HDMI OUT Terminal

The digital signal that is output from the HDMI OUT terminal includes the video signal and audio signal.
You can output also the time code signal and some assistance displays (onscreen displays, markers,
etc.) in order to check them also on an external monitor.
The audio output signal will be 2-channel linear PCM audio (16-bit, 48 kHz sampling).

1 Select [HDMI Max Resolution].

> [£ ! Display Setup] > [HDMI Max Resolution]
2 Select the desired maximum resolution and then select [L].
3 mode only: To output the time code signal, select [HDMI Time Code].
> [3 " Recording Setup] > [HDMI Time Code]
4 Select [On] and then select [X].

NOTES
• The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only. Do not connect it to an HDMI output
terminal on an external device, as this may damage the camcorder.
• Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors.
• Video may not be output correctly depending on the monitor.
 Connecting to an External Monitor

• If the connected monitor is not compatible with the signal output from the camcorder, then HDMI
output will stop.
• The time code signal will not be output from the HDMI OUT terminal in the following cases.
- In mode.
- When slow & fast motion recording is activated.
- When the output is 720x480 / 59.94P.
• The frames value in the time code will run from 0 to 29 instead of 0 to 23 in the following cases.
- > [£ Display Setup] > [HDMI Scan Mode] is [ PsF (Forced 1080i)] and the frame 93
rate is 23.98P.
- When the output is 1280x720.
• You can set both > [3 Recording Setup] > [Rec Command] and [HDMI Time Code] to
[i On] to use the camcorder’s START/STOP button to control also the recording operation of an
external recorder connected to the HDMI OUT terminal. The camcorder’s time code signal will be
output as well.
 Working with Clips on a Computer

7
Saving Clips
Saving Clips

Working with Clips on a Computer

Make sure to save clips recorded with this camcorder to a computer. To do so, you will need a card
reader connected to a computer or a computer with an SD card slot. For details on transferring files
94 from the SD card, refer to the computer’s instruction manual or OS’s help modules.
Under certain circumstances, clips may be split and recorded as separate files. Using MP4 Join Tool
you can join the split files of and save them as a single seamless clip.

Transferring Files to the Computer

1 Insert an SD card with the desired clips into the SD card slot of the computer or card
reader connected to the computer.
2 Follow the OS’s onscreen instructions.
3 Copy the clips on the SD card to the computer.
• Recordings on the SD card are located in folders named “XXX_mmdd” under the “DCIM” folder,
where XXX is the folder number (100 to 999) and mmdd stands for the recording date (A 100).

Joining Clips Split by the Camcorder

Use MP4 Join Tool to join clips split by the camcorder in the following cases.
• When the camcorder switches to the other SD card while recording video due to the relay recording
function (A 30).
• The video (stream) file in the clip will be split approximately every 4 GB.
MP4 Join Tool is available as a free download (for Windows or macOS) from your local Canon website.
Check the download page for the system requirements and latest information.
You will find detailed instructions about installing and uninstalling the software in the “Read This First”
file (Install-MP4 Join Tool.pdf) included in the compressed file you download. For details about using
the software, refer to the instruction manual (PDF file) that is installed with the software.
 Copying Clips and Photos Between SD Cards

Copying Clips and Photos Between SD Cards

You can copy clips and photos from one SD card to the other.
Operating modes:

1 Open the desired index screen (A 84).

• To copy all theclips or photos recorded on the same date (saved in the same folder), drag your
finger left/right untila clip or photo you want to copy appears. 95
2 Select [Copy (6'7)] or [Copy (7'6)].
[FUNC] > [Copy (6'7)] or [Copy (7'6)]
3 Select the desired option and then select [Yes].
• When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individual recordings you
want to copy before selecting [Yes].
• Select [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
4 When the confirmation message appears, select [OK].

To select individual recordings

1 Select on the individual clips/photos you want to copy.
• A checkmark ! will appear on the recordings you select. The total number of selected clips/
photos will appear next to the " icon.
• Select a selected clip or photo to remove the checkmark. To remove all checkmarks at once,
select [Remove All] > [Yes].
2 After selecting all the desired recordings, select [OK].
Options
<folder name>: Copies all theclips or photos recorded on a particular date. The last 4 digits of the
folder name in the button indicate the recording date (1025 = October 25).
[Select]: You can select the individual clips or photos you want to copy.
[All Clips], [All Photos]:
Copies all the clips or photos.

Copying a Photo during Playback

1 Play back the desired photo (A 84).
2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls and then copy the photo.
[FUNC] > [Copy (6'7)] or [Copy (7'6)] > [¨ Proceed] > [Yes]
3 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to copy or select [X].

NOTES
• In the following cases, you will not be able to copy recordings to an SD card:
- If the SD card compartment cover is open.
- If the LOCK switch on the destination SD card is set to prevent writing.
- If a file number (A 100) cannot be created because the number of folders and files in the card
has reached its maximum.
• If there is not enough space on the destination SD card, as many photos as possible will be copied
before stopping the operation.
• Video stream files over 4 GB in size cannot be copied onto SDHC cards.
 Menu Options

8
Additional Information
Additional Information

Menu Options
Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the
Menus (A 25). For details about each function, see the reference page. Menu options without a
96 reference page are explained after the tables. Underlined menu options indicate default values.

FUNC Menu
FUNC Menu ( Mode)
Onscreen button Setting options/Function AUTO n A
[ Aperture] Aperture value adjustment dial, F1.8 to F8.0; –  41
Zebra pattern button*: [ Off], [z 70%], [{ 100%]
[ Shutter Shutter speed adjustment dial, 1/6 to 1/2000; –  41
Speed] Zebra pattern button*: [ Off], [z 70%], [{ 100%]
[ Gain] Gain value adjustment dial, 0.0 dB to 24.0 dB; –  40
Zebra pattern button*: [ Off], [z 70%], [{ 100%]
[ AGC Limit] [n] (manual): Turn on/off (off), –  46
when [n] is selected –gain limit adjustment dial, 0.0 dB to
23.0 dB
[y Exposure Exposure adjustment dial, [i] (Touch exposure settings): –  40
Comp.] [ Normal], [ Highlights];
Zebra pattern button*: [ Off], [z 70%], [{ 100%];
[ ] (AE lock): Turn on/off (off).
[White Balance]* [ Automatic], [¼ Daylight], [É Tungsten], –  47
[ Color Temperature], [ Set 1], [ Set 2]
[BLC Always On]* [ Off], [ On] –  45
[< Focus] [m Automatic], [n Manual], –  54
when [n] is selected – focus preset button;
[i] (peaking settings): [Peaking and B&W], [Peaking Color],
[O] (peaking): Turn on/off (off).
[^ [OK] –  56
Magnification]
[R Zoom] Onscreen zoom controls, [PHOTO] (take a photo), [START]/[STOP]   52
(record a clip);
[ ] (digital tele-converter): Turn on/off (off).
[ Looks] [i] (look settings):[Sharpness], [Contrast], [Color Depth] –  49
[¡ Audio] Audio levels for audio channels CH1 and CH2; [ Automatic], [ö   68
Manual], when [ö Manual] is selected – Audio level adjustment
[Ï], [Ð]: 0 to 100 (50);
[ ]* (audio scene): [ Standard], [’ Music], [† Festival], 67
[‚ Speech], [‡ Meeting], [“ Forest and Birds],
[” Noise Suppression], [„ Custom Setting]
* The button shows the icon of the current setting.
 Menu Options

FUNC Menu ( Mode)

Menu item Setting options and additional information
For clips: [y] index screen Single clip (playback pause)
[Copy (6'7)], [Copy (7'6)] <folder name>, – 95
[Delete] [Select], [All Clips]  88
[Trim] –  89
97
For photos: [}] index screen Single photo view
[Copy (6'7)], [Copy (7'6)] <folder name>,  95
[Delete] [Select], [All Photos]  88

Setup Menus
[v Camera Setup] menu ( mode only)
Menu item Setting options A
[Digital Zoom] [j Off], [s 400x], [ Digital Tele-conv.] –
[Soft Zoom Control] [j Off], [¬ Start], [® Stop], [¯ Start & Stop] 53
[Zoom Speed Level] [Z Fast], [[ Normal], [] Slow] 51
[Grip Zoom Operation] [ Enable], [ Disable] 51
[Grip Zoom Speed] [Y] (variable speed), [X] (constant speed) 51
When [X]: 1-16 (8)
[High-Speed Zoom] [i On], [j Off] 52
[AF Mode] [= Instant AF], [? Medium AF], [@ Normal AF] 57
[Face Detection & Tracking] [i On }], [j Off] 58
[Focus Preset Speed] [Z Fast], [[ Normal], [] Slow] –
[Auto Backlight Correction] [i On], [j Off] –
[Auto Slow Shutter] [i On], [j Off] –
[Flicker Reduction] [j Off], [k Automatic] –
[ND Filter] [k Automatic], [j Off] 44
[Conversion Lens] [¾ TL-H58], [¿ WA-H58], [j Off] –
[Image Stabilizer] [® Off], [¯ Standard], [° Dynamic] 60
[Powered IS Button] [Î Press and Hold], [Ï Toggle On/Off] –
[Set WB Priority] [Ã Automatic], [¼ Daylight], [É Tungsten], [ Color Temperature], –
[ Set 1], [ Set 2]
[Focus/Zoom Ring [ Enable], [ Disable] –
Operation]
[Focus Ring Direction] [h Normal], [X Reverse] –
[Focus Ring Response] [Z Fast], [[ Normal], [] Slow] –
[Zoom Ring Direction] [h Normal], [X Reverse] –
 Menu Options

[Digital Zoom]: Determines the operation of the digital zoom.

• When you zoom, once you exceed the optical zoom range, the camcorder will automatically switch
to digital zoom.
• With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed, so the image resolution will deteriorate the
more you zoom in.
• Digital zoom is not available in mode or when > [v Camera Setup] > [Conversion
Lens] is set to [¿ WA-H58].
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[Focus Preset Speed]: Determines the speed at which the focus changes to the preset position.
[Auto Backlight Correction]: When set to [i On], the camcorder will automatically detect and
compensate the exposure for backlit subjects. This is useful in situations in which the subject is not
constantly backlit.
• Automatic backlight correction is not available in the following cases:
- When the camcorder is in mode.
- When the shooting mode is n, [Q Night Scene], [K Snow], [L Beach], [M Sunset],
[S Spotlight] or [T Fireworks].
[Auto Slow Shutter]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter
recordings in places with insufficient lighting.
• When this setting is set to [i On], the minimum shutter speed used is: 1/30 (59.94P), 1/15
(29.97P) or 1/12 (23.98P).
• The auto slow shutter is available only during mode or when the shooting mode is set to
[’ Programmed AE].
• If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [j Off].
• We recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a tripod.
• The camcorder will not use auto slow shutter when the AGC limit is set.

[Flicker Reduction]: When set to [k Automatic], the camcorder will automatically detect and reduce
flicker.
• When recording under light sources such as fluorescent, mercury or halogen lamps, the screen may
flicker depending on the shutter speed. You may be able to avoid flicker by setting the shutter speed
mode to a value matching the frequency of the local electrical system: 1/100 for 50 Hz systems,
1/60 for 60 Hz systems.

[Conversion Lens]: When you attach to the camcorder the optional TL-H58 Tele-converter or WA-H58
Wide Attachment, set the appropriate conversion lens setting. The camcorder will then optimize the
image stabilization and adjust the minimum object distance. The minimum object distance throughout
the entire zoom range will be 130 cm (4 ft. 3 in.) for the tele-converter and about 60 cm (2 ft.) for the
wide attachment. When you select [¿ WA-H58] and you zoom in, the zoom position marker will
stop before reaching the end of the zoom bar.
• The tele-converter increases the focal length by a factor of approximately 1.5 while the wide
attachment decreases it by a factor of approximately 0.75.
• When you select a setting other than [j Off], the AF mode is automatically set to [@ Normal
AF].
• The approximate focusing distance displayed on the screen will change depending on the setting. If
you are not using an optional conversion lens, select [j Off].
 Menu Options

[Powered IS Button]: Determines the operation mode of the assignable button set to [È Powered IS]
(A 60).
[Î Press and Hold]: Powered IS will be activated while you hold the button pressed down.
[Ï Toggle On/Off]: Each press of the button will turn the Powered IS function on and off.

[Set WB Priority]: Convenient for times when you need to use a particular white balance setting
frequently. You can press an assignable button set to [Ä WB Priority] to switch between the current
white balance and the white balance setting selected for [Set WB Priority].
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[Focus/Zoom Ring Operation]: Selects whether to enable or disable the focus/zoom ring's operation.
[Focus Ring Direction]: Changes the direction the focus/zoom ring needs to be turned when focusing.
This setting affects the focus/zoom ring only when using it to adjust the focus (when the focus/zoom
ring switch is set to FOCUS).
[Focus Ring Response]: Selects the sensitivity of the response when focusing using the focus/zoom
ring. This setting affects the focus/zoom ring only when using it to adjust the focus (when the focus/
zoom ring switch is set to FOCUS).
[Zoom Ring Direction]: Changes the direction the focus/zoom ring needs to be turned when using it to
adjust the zoom (when the focus/zoom ring switch is set to ZOOM).

[É Playback Setup] menu ( mode only)

Menu item Setting options A

y }
[¸ Data Code] [j Off], [% Date]  – –
[{ Data Code] [j Off], [% Date], [& Time], [ Date and Time], – 
[{ Camera Data]

[Data Code]: For clips, displays the date a clip was recorded. For photos, displays the date and/or time
or camera setting used when a photo was recorded.

[Æ Recording Setup] menu

Menu item Setting options A
[¸ Resolution] [3840x2160 (150 Mbps)], [1920x1080 (35 Mbps)],  – 35
[1920x1080 (17 Mbps)], [1280x720 (8 Mbps)]
[¸ Frame Rate] [¼ 59.94P], [» 29.97P], [º 23.98P]  – 35
[Recording Media] [v Rec Media for Movies]:  – 30
[6 Mem. Card A], [7 Mem. Card B]
[{ Rec Media for Photos]:  –
[6 Mem. Card A], [7 Mem. Card B]
[Dual/Relay [v Standard Recording], [4 Dual Recording],  – 30
Recording] [ Relay Recording] (or [ Relay Recording])
[Slow & Fast Motion] [OFF], [x0.4], [x0.5], [x0.8], [x2], [x4], [x10], [x20], [x60], [x120],  – 36
[x600], [x1200]
[Available Space in [6], [7]  – –
Memory]
 Menu Options

Menu item Setting options A

[Used Space in [6], [7] –  –
Memory]
[Initialize 8] [6 Mem. Card A], [7 Mem. Card B]   30
[Rec Command] [i On], [j Off]  – 33
[HDMI Time Code] [i On], [j Off]  – –
100 [Time Code Mode] [ Preset], [ Regen.]  – 61
[Time Code Running [ Rec Run], [ Free Run]  – 61
Mode]
[DF/NDF] [ DF], [ NDF]  – 63
[Initial Time Code] 00:00:00.00 to 23:59:59.29, [Reset]  – 62
[User Bit Type] [ Setting], [ Time], [ Date];  – 64
[i]: user bit input screen (00 00 00 00 to FF FF FF FF).
[Color Bars] [j Off], [ SMPTE], [ ARIB]  – 74
[1 kHz Tone] [ü –12 dB], [þ –18 dB], [ÿ –20 dB], [j Off]  – 74
[MP4 Clip / Photo [m Reset], [n Continuous]   –
Numbering]

[Available Space in Memory]/[Used Space in Memory]: Displays a screen where you can verify how much
of the SD card is currently available for recording or how much is in use (« total recording time and
ª total number of photos).
• Estimated figures about available clip recording time and available number of photos are
approximate and based on the video configuration currently in use and a photo size of 1920x1080.
• You can also check the SD card's Speed Class.

[HDMI Time Code]: When set to [i On], the HDMI signal output from the camcorder includes the
camcorder's time code.

[MP4 Clip / Photo Numbering]: Clips and photos are saved as files in folders. You can select the file
numbering method for those files. File numbers appear on screens in playback mode in a format such
as "101-0107". The first 3 digits indicate the folder number and the last 4 digits are different for each
file in a folder.
[m Reset]: File numbers will restart from 100-0001 every time you insert a new (or initialized) SD
card. If the card already contains previous recordings, file numbers will continue from the number
following that of the last recording on the SD card.
[n Continuous]: File numbers will continue from the number following that of the last file recorded
with the camcorder. This setting is the most convenient for managing files on a computer. We
recommend using the [n Continuous] setting.
Understanding folder names
• An example folder name is “101_1025”. The first 3 digits indicate the folder number (from 100 to
999) and the last 4 digits indicate the month and day when the folder was created. In the example,
the folder numbered 101 was created on October 25.
• Each folder can contain up to 500 files (clips and photos combined). When that number is
exceeded, a new folder is created automatically.
 Menu Options

Understanding file numbers

• An example file number is “101-0107”. The first 3 digits indicate the folder number where the clip/
photo is stored and the last 4 digits indicate the consecutive number assigned to the recording
(from 0001 to 9999).
• The file number also indicates the name and location of the file on the SD card. For example, a clip
numbered 101-0107 that was recorded on October 25, is located in the “DCIM\101_1025” folder
as the file “MVI_0107.MP4”; a photo with the same file number will be saved in the same folder as
the file “IMG_0107.JPG”. 101

[¡ Audio Setup] menu

Menu item Setting options v y } A
[Built-in Mic Att.] [k Automatic], [i On], [j Off]  – – 69
[Built-in Mic [H Auto (High)], [L Auto (Low) ], [j Off à]  – – 70
Wind Screen]
[Built-in Mic [h Normal], [ç Boost LF Range], [è Low Cut Filter],  – – 71
Freq. Response] [é Boost MF Range], [ê Boost HF+LF Range]
[Built-in Mic [í Monaural], [h Normal], [î Wide]  – – 70
Directionality]
[Audio Limiter] [i On], [j Off]  – – 71
[Audio [H High], [L Low], [j Off]  – – 72
Compressor]
[MIC Att.] [k Automatic], [i On], [j Off]  – – 69
[MIC Low Cut] [i On], [j Off]  – – 69
[MIC ALC Link] [ Linked], [ Separated]  – – 67
[MIC Power] [i On], [ Off]  – – 66
[º Mic Att.] [k Automatic], [i On], [j Off]  – – 69
[Headphone Ô Õ,    73
Volume] 0-15 (8)
[Speaker Ø Ù, –   87
Volume] 0-15 (8)
[Notification [÷ High Volume], [ø Low Volume], [j Off]    –
Sounds]

[Notification Sounds]: A beep will accompany some of the camcorder's operations.

• While pre-recording (A 75) is activated, the camcorder will not emit any notification sounds.
 Menu Options

[£ Display Setup] menu

Menu item Setting options A
[HDMI Max [3840x2160]*, [1920x1080], [1280x720(59.94P)]   92
Resolution] * mode only.
[HDMI Scan Mode] [ P], [ PsF (Forced 1080i)]   92
[Output Status] –   –
102 [LCD Brightness]   –
[LCD Backlight] [ Bright], [ Normal], [ Dim]   –
[Viewfinder [ Bright], [ Normal]   –
Backlight]
[LCD Mirror Image] [i On], [j Off]  – –
[Output Onscreen [i On], [j Off]   –
Displays]
[Onscreen Markers] [j Off], [4 Level (Gray)], [3 Level (White)],  – –
[6 Grid (Gray)], [5 Grid (White)]
[Distance Units] [. meters], [/ feet]   –

[Output Status]: Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of the output signal from the
HDMI OUT terminal.

[LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.

• Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your recordings or the
brightness of the playback image on a TV.

[LCD Backlight]/[Viewfinder Backlight]: Sets the screen to one of three brightness levels (for the LCD
screen) or two brightness levels (for the viewfinder).
• Changing the brightness of the screen does not affect the brightness of your recordings or the
brightness of the playback image on a TV.
• Using the [ Bright] setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.

[LCD Mirror Image]: When this setting is set to [i On], this function reverses the image on the screen
horizontally when you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees toward the subject. In other words, the
screen will show a mirror image of the subject.
• If the camcorder, optional remote controller or a commercially available remote control is operated
while the mirror image is displayed, the mirror image will deactivate temporarily for approximately 4
seconds.

[Output Onscreen Displays]: When set to [i On], the camcorder’s onscreen displays will appear also
on the screen of a TV or monitor connected to the camcorder.
[Onscreen 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).
• Onscreen markers are not available when magnification is activated.
• Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings.

[Distance Units]: Selects the units to use for the focusing distance display while focusing manually. This
setting also affects units for GPS information when using the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver.
 Menu Options

[B System Setup] menu

Menu item Setting options A
[Language ] [ ], [Dansk], [Deutsch], [ ], [English], [Español],   24
[Français], [Italiano], [Magyar], [Melayu], [Nederlands], [Norsk],
[Polski], [Português], [ ], [Suomi], [Svenska], [Türkçe],
[ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ],
[ ], [ ], [ ], [ ]
103
[Time Zone/DST] ["] (home time zone) or [#] (travel time zone):   24
[New York], list of world time zones
[$] (DST adjustment): Toggle on or off
[Date/Time] [Date/Time]: ([Jan. 1, 2019 12:00 AM])   23
[Date Format]: [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y], [D.M.Y]
(Y- year, M- month, D- day)
[24H]: Toggle on (24-hour clock) or off (12-hour clock)
[POWER LED] [i On], [j Off]   21
[ACCESS LED] [i On], [j Off]   29
[Auto Power Off] [i On], [j Off]   –
[REMOTE Terminal] [ RC-V100 (REMOTE A)], [ Standard]   77
[Assignable Button Following are the default settings for each assignable button.  – 81
1] to [Assignable For a complete list of the functions that can be assigned, refer to
Button 5] the detailed table.
1: [B AF/MF], 2: [z Pre REC], 3: [j Off], 4: [j Off],
5: [ Rec Review]
[Onscreen For a complete list of the functions that can be assigned, refer to  – 81
Assignable Button] the detailed table (default: [ Photo]).
[CUSTOM Dial & [ Tv/Av/M], [ AGC Limit], [y Exposure Comp.],  – 80
Button] [j Off]
[Battery Info] –   –
[Backup Menu [Save], [Load]  – 83
Settings 7]
[GPS Auto Time [j Disable], [i Auto Update]  – –
Setting]*
[GPS Information –  – –
Display]*
[Certification –   –
Information]
[Firmware] –  – –
[Reset All] [No], [Yes]   –

* Option available only when the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder.
[Auto Power Off]: 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.
 Menu Options

[Battery Info]: When you are using a battery pack that is compatible with Intelligent System, this option
displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining
recording time ( mode) or playback time ( mode).
• If the battery pack is depleted, the battery information may not be displayed.

[GPS Auto Time Setting]: When the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder, you
can have the camcorder automatically set the [Date/Time] setting based on the information acquired
from GPS. For more details, refer to Setting Time from GPS on the Camera in the receiver's instruction
104 manual.

[GPS Information Display]: When the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder, this
function allows you to view GPS information. For more details, refer to Viewing GPS Information in the
receiver's instruction manual.

[Certification Information]: This displays select certification information that apply to this camcorder.
[Firmware]: You can verify the current version of the camcorder’s firmware. This menu option is usually
unavailable.

[Reset All]: Resets all of the camcorder’s settings.

 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays

Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays

Recording
Onscreen markers (A102)

105

Face detection frame (A58) Tracking (A58)

Left side of the screen

Icon/Display Description
F00.0 Aperture value (A 41)
ND1/0 ND filter (A 44)
1/00000 Shutter speed (A 40)
00.0dB Gain value (A 40)
AE +/-0 0/0 Exposure compensation (A 43)
+/-0 0/0 Exposure lock (A 43)
00.0dB AGC limit (A 46)
=, ?, @, D Focus (A 54)
0.0ft, 000ft, G Focusing distance
• While adjusting the focus, the estimated focusing distance will be displayed.
}, ~ Face detection & tracking (A 58)
¼, É, È, , White balance (A 47)
Backlight correction (A 45)
O, N Peaking (A 56)
z, { Zebra pattern (A 44)
GPS active (A 78)
Only when the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder.
Digital tele-converter (A 53)
REC`, STBY` Recording command (A 33)
 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays

Top of the screen

Icon/Display Description
N mode (A 32, 33)
’, ‚, “, n, H, Shooting mode (A 37)
I, Q, K, L, M,
R, S, T
106 00:00:00.00, 00:00:00:00 Time code (A 61)
Ñ, Ü Recording operation (A 32)
Ñ Record standby, Ü Recording
z Pre-recording mode (A 75)
Å, Ä, Image stabilizer (A 60)
È (in yellow)
, , , Remaining battery charge (A 16)
(in white), The icon shows an estimate of the remaining charge. The remaining recording time is
(in yellow), displayed, in minutes, next to the icon.
(in red) • When is displayed in yellow, the battery charge is almost depleted.
000 min • When is displayed, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.
• Depending on the conditions of use, the actual battery charge may not be indicated
accurately.
{Ð6 (in green), Photo recorded (A 32)
{Ð7 (in green) • When an icon is displayed in yellow, the indicated card is almost full.
{Ð6 (in yellow), • When (or ) is displayed, the photo cannot be recorded because of a problem
{Ð7 (in yellow) with the SD card.
(in red), (in red)

Right side of the screen

Icon/Display Description
6/7 000h00m Remaining recording time
6/7 000h00m (icon in SD card almost full.
yellow)
6/7 End (icon in red) No more free space on the SD card.
(in red), (in red) No SD card or cannot record on the SD card.
/ 000h00m Relay recording (A 30)
Zoom bar (A 50)
• Appears only while zooming. The light blue portion indicates the digital zoom range.
x0.0, Slow & fast motion recording mode and slow/fast motion rate (A 36)
x0000
¼, », º Frame rate (A 35)
¸ Movie format
0000x0000 Resolution (A 35)
000Mbps Bit rate (A 35)
º Mini advanced shoe (A 65)
¾, ¿ Conversion lens (A 97)
 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays

Icon/Display Description
å, Microphone attenuator (A 69)
ë, à Wind screen (A 70)
’, , ‚, , “, Audio scenes (A 67)
”, „
MIC power (A 66)
107
Bottom of the screen

Icon/Display Description
[FUNC] Opens the FUNC menu (A 26, 96)
B, ~, ^, , Onscreen assignable button (A 81)
±, Å, Ä, z, • By default, the [ Photo] function (take a photo) is assigned to the button.
, ,

[ ] Tracking (A 58)
Exposure bar (A 41)
Audio recording level (A 68)
 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays

Playback
Clips Photos

108

Top of the screen

Icon/Display Description
[FUNC] Opens the FUNC menu (A 26).
Ð, Ý, Ø, ×, Ö, Playback operation (A 86)
Õ, Ô, Ó Ð: Playback, Ý: Playback pause, Ø/×: Fast playback,
Ö/Õ: Slow playback, Ô/Ó: Frame reverse/advance
6 /7 SD card in use.
00:00:00.00, 00:00:00:00 Time code (A 61)
000000/000000 Current photo / Total number of photos
x0.0, Slow & fast motion recording mode and slow/fast motion rate (A 36)
x0000
¼, », º Frame rate (A 35)
¸ Movie format
0000x0000 Resolution (A 35)
000Mbps Bit rate (A 35)
000000 Clip number
000-0000 File number (A 100)

Bottom of the screen

Icon/Display Description
Ú, Ù, Ý, Ð, Ñ, Playback controls for clips (A 86)
Ø, Ö, ×, Õ
Headphone/Speaker volume (A 73, 87)
f, h Playback controls for photos (A 86)
Time and date Data code (A 99)
F00 1/00000
 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Consult a Canon Service Center if the
problem persists.

Power source
The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself. 109
- The battery pack is depleted. Replace or charge the battery pack.
- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.
Cannot charge the battery pack.
- Make sure the camcorder is off so charging can start.
- The temperature of the battery pack is outside its operating range (approximately 0 – 40 °C
(32 – 104 °F)). Remove the battery pack, warm it or let it cool down, as necessary, and try
charging it again.
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between approximately 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and
104 °F).
- The battery pack is faulty. Replace the battery pack.
- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached. Battery packs not
recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder cannot be charged using this camcorder.
- If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder, there may
be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack. Consult a Canon Service Center.
A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter.
- A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet.
This is not a malfunction.
The battery pack becomes depleted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures.
- The battery may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy a new battery pack.

Recording
Pressing the START/STOP button will not start recording.
- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto an SD card (while
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing). Wait until the camcorder has finished.
The point where the START/STOP button was pressed does not match the beginning/end of
the recording.
- There may be a slight interval between pressing the START/STOP button and the actual start/
end of recording. This is not a malfunction.
The camcorder will not focus.
- Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually (A 54).
- The viewfinder is not adjusted. Use the dioptric adjustment lever to make the proper
adjustment (A 19).
- The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty. Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens-cleaning cloth
(A 119). Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.
Operating the grip zoom rocker has no effect.
- The grip zoom rocker is deactivated. Set [Camera Setup] > [Grip Zoom Operation] to [Enable].
Operating the focus/zoom ring has no effect.
- The focus/zoom ring is deactivated. Set [Camera Setup] > [Focus/Zoom Ring Operation] to
[Enable].
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When a subject flits across in front of the lens, the image appears slightly bent.
- This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors. When a subject crosses very quickly in
front of the camcorder, the image may seem slightly warped. This is not a malfunction.
Changing the operating mode between recording (Ü)/record standby (Ñ)/playback (Ð) takes
longer than usual.
- When the SD card contains a large number of clips, some operations may take longer than
usual. Save your recordings (A 94) and initialize the card (A 30).
110 Clips or photos cannot be recorded properly.
- This may occur as clips and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Save your recordings
(A 94) and initialize the card (A 30).
After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.
- The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not
a malfunction. If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for
a short while, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center.

Playback
Cannot delete clips/photos.
- The LOCK switch on the SD card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of
the LOCK switch.
- Photos that were protected using other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder.
- You may not be able to delete clips recorded or edited using another device.
Deleting clips takes longer than usual.
- When the SD card contains a large number of clips, some operations may take longer than
usual. Save your recordings (A 94) and initialize the card (A 30).
Cannot copy clips/photos
- You may not be able to copy clips/photos recorded or edited using another device and then
transferred to an SD card connected to the computer.
Cannot mark individual clips/photos in the index screen with a checkmark !
- You cannot select more than 100 clips/photos individually. Select the [All Clips] or [All Photos]
option instead of [Select].

Indicators and Onscreen Displays

appears in red on the screen.
- Battery pack is depleted. Replace or charge the battery pack.
appears in red on the screen.
- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery
time cannot be displayed.
6/7 appears in red on the screen.
- The SD card is full. Delete some recordings (A 88) to free some space or replace the card.
/ appears in red on the screen.
- A card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the SD card. Initialize the
SD card (A 30) if the display does not change back to normal.
Even after stopping recording, the ACCESS indicator stays illuminated in red.
- The clip is being recorded on the card. This is not a malfunction.
 Troubleshooting

The red POWER/CHG indicator flashes rapidly (one flash at 0.5-second intervals).
- The temperature of the battery pack is outside its operating range (approximately 0 – 40 °C
(32 – 104 °F)). Remove the battery pack, warm it or let it cool down, as necessary, and try
charging it again.
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between approximately 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and
104 °F).
- The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.
- Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty.
Consult a Canon Service Center. 111
7 flashes on the screen.
- You connected the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver to the camcorder in mode. Disconnect
the receiver and connect it again after setting the camcorder to mode.

Picture and Sound

The screen appears too dark.
- Adjust the brightness with the [Display Setup] > [LCD Brightness] or [LCD Backlight] setting.
Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly.
- The battery pack is depleted. Replace or charge the battery pack.
- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.
Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly.
- Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time.
Video noise appears on screen.
- Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields
such as near powerful magnets and motors, MRI machines or high-voltage power lines.
Horizontal bands appear on the screen.
- This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors when recording under some types of
fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. This is not a malfunction. You may be able to reduce the
symptoms by setting [Camera Setup] > [Flicker Reduction] to [Automatic] or by setting the
shutter speed to a value matching the frequency of the local electrical system (1/100 for 50 Hz
systems, 1/60 for 60 Hz systems).
Viewfinder picture is blurred.
- Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever (A 19).
No picture appears on the viewfinder.
- Close the LCD panel and then pull out the viewfinder to activate it.
Audio cannot be recorded.
- The external microphone connected to the MIC terminal is not turned on or its battery is
depleted. Alternatively, an external microphone compatible with plug-in power is connected
but [Audio Setup] > [MIC Power] is set to [Off].
- The audio recording level is not set correctly (A 68).
Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels.
- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), sound may become
distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. Activate the microphone attenuator
(A 69), or adjust the audio recording level manually.
The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built-in speaker.
- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume (A 87).
- During mode, sound from the built-in speaker will be muted if headphones are connected
to the camcorder.
 Troubleshooting

SD Card and Accessories

Cannot insert the SD card.
- The SD card you are trying to insert is not facing the correct direction. Turn it over and insert it.
Cannot record on the SD card.
- A compatible SD card must be used (A 28).
- Initialize the SD card (A 30) when you use it with the camcorder for the first time.
- The SD card is full. Delete some recordings (A 88) to free some space or replace the SD card.
112
The optional RC-V100 Remote Controller or commercially available remote control does not
work.
- Make sure that [System Setup] > [REMOTE Terminal] is set to [RC-V100 (REMOTE A)] when
using the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller or to [Standard] when using a commercially
available remote control.
- Turn off the camcorder, reconnect the remote controller and then turn the camcorder back on
again.

Connections with External Devices

Video noise appears on a nearby TV screen.
- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the
compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV.
Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the external monitor.
- The camcorder is not connected correctly to the external monitor. Make sure the camcorder is
connected correctly (A 92).
- The video input on the external monitor is not set to the video terminal to which you connected
the camcorder. Select the correct video input.
The camcorder is connected using the optional HTC-100 High Speed HDMI Cable, but there is
no picture or sound from the external monitor.
- Disconnect the High Speed HDMI cable and then restore the connection or turn the camcorder
off and then on again.
- The connected monitor is not compatible with the selected video configuration. Change the
video configuration to one that the monitor supports.
The computer does not recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected
correctly.
- Connect the camcorder to the computer only while the photo index screen is displayed.
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn it on again and
restore the connection.
- Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the computer.
Cannot transferclips and photos to the computer.
- The SD card contains too manyclips and photos. Delete some recordings (A 88) until the SD
card contains a combined total of 2,500 (Windows)/1,000 (macOS) or fewer recordings.
 Troubleshooting

List of Messages (in alphabetical order)

Accessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory card.

- You opened the SD card compartment cover while the camcorder was accessing the SD card
or the camcorder started accessing the card as you opened the SD card compartment cover.
Do not remove the SD card until this message disappears.
Back up recordings regularly
- This message may appear when you turn on the camcorder. In the event of a malfunction, 113
recordings may be lost so back up your recordings regularly.
Battery communication error. Does this battery display the Canon logo?
- You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder.
- If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder, there may
be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack. Consult a Canon Service Center.
Battery pack is not compatible. Turning off the camcorder.
- A battery pack not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder was attached and the
camcorder was turned on. The camcorder will automatically turn off in 4 seconds.
Cannot play back
- Clips cannot be played back from a 512 MB or smaller SD card. Use a compatible SD card
(A 28).
Cannot play back Initialize only using the camcorder
- The SD card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the card with this
camcorder (A 30).
Cannot record on this memory card
- Clips cannot be recorded on a 512 MB or smaller SD card. Use a compatible SD card (A 28).
Cannot trim the clip
- Clips that were recorded or copied using other devices cannot be trimmed.
Charge the battery pack
- Battery pack is depleted. Charge the battery pack.
Check the memory card
- Cannot access the SD card. Check the SD card and make sure it is working correctly and
inserted correctly.
- An SD card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image. Try removing
and reinserting the SD card, or use a different SD card.
- You inserted a MultiMedia Card (MMC) into the camcorder. Use a recommended SD card
(A 28).
- If after the message disappears, 6/7 appears in red, perform the following: Turn off the
camcorder and remove and reinsert the SD card. If 6/7 turns back to green you can resume
recording/playback. If the problem persists, save your recordings (A 94) and initialize the SD
card (A 30).
File name error
- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [Recording Setup] >
[MP4 Clip / Photo Numbering] to [Reset] and initialize the SD card (A 30).
Initialize only using the camcorder
- Initialize the SD card with this camcorder (A 30).
May not be possible to record movies on this memory card
- An SD card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image. Try removing
and reinserting the SD card, or use a different SD card.
Memory card cover is open
- After inserting an SD card, close the SD card compartment cover.
 Troubleshooting

Memory card is full

- The SD card is full. Delete some recordings (A 88) to free some space or replace the SD card.
Memory card is write-protected
- The LOCK switch on the SD card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of
the LOCK switch.
No clips
- There are no clips on the SD card selected.
114 No memory card
- Insert a compatible SD card into the camcorder (A 28).
No photos
- There are no photos to play back.
Operation canceled
- Cannot access the SD card. Check the SD card and make sure it is working correctly and
inserted correctly.
- An SD card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image. Try removing
and reinserting the SD card, or use a different SD card.
Recording was stopped due to insufficient write speed of the memory card
- The write speed of the SD card was too slow so recording was stopped. To record clips with a
resolution of 3840x2160 or clips using slow & fast motion recording mode, use an SD card that
is rated UHS Speed Class U3. To record other clips, use an SD card that is rated SD Speed
Class 6 or 10, or UHS Speed Class U1 or U3.
- After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing clips (fragmented memory), it will take longer to
write data on the SD card and recording may stop. Save your recordings (A 94) and initialize
the SD card (A 30).
Some clips could not be deleted
- Clips that were protected/edited with other devices and then transferred to an SD card
connected to the computer cannot be deleted with this camcorder.
Task in progress. Do not disconnect the power source.
- The camcorder is updating the SD card. Wait until the operation ends and do not disconnect
the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack.
Too many photos and MP4 movies. Disconnect the USB cable.
- Disconnect the USB cable. Try using a card reader or decrease the combined number of MP4
clips and photos on the SD card to fewer than 2,500 (Windows), or 1,000 (macOS).
- If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen, close it. Disconnect the USB cable, and
restore the connection after a short while.
 Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions

Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions

Be sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product safely.

WARNING
Denotes the risk of serious injury or death.
• Stop using the product in any case of unusual circumstances such as the presence of smoke or a
strange smell. 115
• Do not touch any exposed internal parts.
• Do not get the product wet. Do not insert foreign objects or liquids into the product.
• Do not touch the product connected to a power outlet during lightning storms. This may cause
electric shock.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product.
• Do not expose the product to strong shocks or vibration.
• Observe the following instructions when using commercially available batteries or provided battery
packs.
- Use batteries/battery packs only with their specified product.
- Do not heat batteries or expose them to fire.
- Do not charge batteries/battery packs using non-authorized battery chargers.
- Do not expose the terminals to dirt or let them come into contact with metallic pins or other metal
objects.
- Do not use leaking batteries/battery packs. If a battery/battery pack leaks and the material
contacts your skin or clothing, flush the exposed area thoroughly with running water. In case of
eye contact, flush thoroughly with copious amounts of clean running water and seek immediate
medical assistance.
- When disposing of batteries/battery packs, insulate the terminals with tape or other means. This
may cause electric shock, explosion or fire.
• Use only power sources specified in this instruction manual for use with the product.
• Observe the following instructions when using a battery charger or AC adapter.
- Do not plug in or unplug the product with wet hands.
- Do not use the product if the power plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.
- Do not expose the power plug and terminals to dirt or let them come into contact with metallic
pins or other metal objects.
- Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not damage, break or modify the power cord.
- Do not wrap the product in cloth or other materials when in use or shortly after use when the
product is still warm in temperature.
- Do not unplug the product by pulling the power cord.
- Do not leave the product connected to a power source for long periods of time.
• Do not allow the product to maintain contact with the same area of skin for extended periods of
time during use. This may result in low-temperature contact burns, including skin redness and
blistering, even if the product does not feel hot. The use of a tripod or similar equipment is
recommended when using the product in hot places and for people with circulation problems or
less sensitive skin.
• Keep the product out of the reach of young children.
• Periodically remove any dust buildup from the power plug and power outlet using a dry cloth.
 Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions

CAUTION
Denotes the risk of injury.
• Do not leave the product in places exposed to extremely high or low temperatures. The product
may become extremely hot/cold and cause burns or injury when touched.
• Only mount the product on a tripod that is sufficiently sturdy.
• Do not look at the screen or through the viewfinder for prolonged periods of time. This may induce
symptoms similar to motion sickness. In such a case, stop using the product immediately and rest
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Camcorder
Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance.
• Save your recordings periodically. Make sure to transfer your recordings to a computer (A 94)
and save them on a regular basis. This will protect your important recordings in case of damage and
create more free space on the SD card. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss.
• Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The camcorder is not waterproof –
avoid also water, mud or salt. If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the
camcorder and/or the lens.
• Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as near powerful magnets and
motors, MRI machines or high-voltage power lines. Using the camcorder in such places may cause
anomalies in the video, or audio or video noise to appear.
• Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a
bright subject. Take special care when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod or the camcorder is
being carried as the lens or viewfinder might be pointed toward such strong light sources. When the
camcorder is not in use, make sure the lens barrier is closed.
• Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing the LCD panel. When using
a wrist strap, do not allow the camcorder to swing and hit an object.
• Handle the touch screen with care. Do not apply excessive force and do not use ballpoint pens or
other hard-tipped tools to operate the touch screen. This may damage the touch screen’s surface.
• Do not attach protective film on the touch screen. The camcorder features a capacitive touch
screen so you may not be able to correctly operate the touch screen with an additional protective
layer.
• When mounting the camcorder on a tripod, make sure that the 6.5 mm
tripod’s fastening screw is shorter than 6.5 mm (0.26 in.). Using
other tripods may damage the camcorder.
• When recording clips, try to get a calm, stable picture.
Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use
of fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes. In extreme
cases, the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced
motion sickness. If you experience such a reaction, stop the playback immediately and take a rest
break as necessary.

Long-term storage
If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low
humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C (86 °F).
 Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions

Battery Pack
DANGER!
Treat the battery pack with care.
• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).
• Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C (140 °F). Do not leave it near a
heater or inside a car in hot weather.
• Do not try to disassemble or modify it. 117
• Do not drop it or subject it to shocks.
• Do not get it wet.
• Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the
terminals with a soft cloth.

Long-term storage
• Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 °C (86 °F).
• To extend the battery life of the battery pack, discharge it completely before storing it.
• Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year.

Remaining battery time

When you are using a battery pack that is compatible with Intelligent System, if the remaining battery
time displayed is not correct, charge the battery pack fully. Still, the correct time may not be displayed
after a large number of repeated uses, if a fully charged battery pack is left unused, or if a battery pack
is used for long periods of time in high temperatures. Use the time shown on the screen as an
approximation.

Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs

• For your safety, battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs will not be charged even if
you attach them to this camcorder or to the optional CG-800 Battery Charger.
• We recommend using genuine Canon battery packs bearing the
Intelligent System mark.
• If you attach to the camcorder battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs, will
appear and the remaining battery time will not be displayed.

SD Card
• We recommend backing up the recordings on the SD card onto your computer. Data may be
corrupted or lost due to card defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon shall not be liable for
lost or corrupted data.
• Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt.
• Do not use SD cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields.
• Do not leave SD cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature.
• Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject SD cards to shocks and do not expose them to water.
• Check the direction before inserting the SD card. Forcing an SD card into a slot if it is not correctly
oriented may damage the card or the camcorder.
• Do not attach any labels or stickers on the SD card.
 Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions

Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery

The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and other settings.
The built-in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder; however, it will discharge
completely if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and
leave it connected for 24 hours with the camcorder off.

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Disposal
When you delete clips or initialize an SD card, only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is
not physically erased. When you dispose of an SD card or give either to another person, initialize it first
(A 30). Fill it up with unimportant recordings, and then initialize it again. This makes recovering the
original recordings very difficult.
 Maintenance/Others

Maintenance/Others

Cleaning
Camcorder Body
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile 119
solvents such as paint thinner.

Lens, Viewfinder and Instant AF Sensor

• If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, autofocus may not work properly.
• Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower.
• Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Never use tissue paper.

LCD Touch Screen

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

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

Condensation may form in the following cases:

• When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places
• When the camcorder is left in a humid room
• When a cold room is heated rapidly

To avoid condensation
• Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.
• Remove the SD cards and battery pack. Then, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let
it adjust gradually to temperature changes before removing it from the bag.

When condensation is detected

The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and
weather conditions. As a general rule, wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder.

Viewing the Certification Logo

You can open the > [B System Setup] > [Certification Information] screen to view some
certification information for this camcorder.
 Maintenance/Others

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.

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 Optional Accessories

Optional Accessories (Availability differs from area to area)

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

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BP-820, BP-828 CG-800 CA-570 Compact TL-H58

Battery Pack Battery Charger Power Adapter Tele-converter

WA-H58 Wide Protect Filter 58 mm, HTC-100 High Speed IFC-400PCU

Attachment ND4L Filter 58 mm, HDMI Cable USB Cable
ND8L Filter 58 mm

RC-V100 VL-5 Video Light DM-100 Directional GP-E2

Remote Controller Stereo Microphone GPS Receiver

SS-600/SS-650 WS-20 SC-2000

Shoulder Strap Wrist Strap Soft Carrying Case

NOTES
• Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to this
camcorder. Look for the Mini ADVANCED SHOE logo to ensure compatibility with the mini
advanced shoe.
 Optional Accessories

Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine
accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accesso-
ries. 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
122 of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

Battery Packs
When you need extra battery packs, select one of the following
models: BP-820 or BP-828.

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.

CG-800 Battery Charger

Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs. It plugs directly
into a power outlet without a cable.

TL-H58 Tele-converter
This tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder
lens by a factor of 1.5.
• The tele-converter cannot be used together with the supplied lens
hood with lens barrier.
• The minimum focusing distance at full telephoto with the tele-
converter is 1.3 m (4.3 ft.).

WA-H58 Wide Attachment

This wide attachment lens decreases the focal length by a factor of
0.75, giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic
views.
• The wide attachment cannot be used together with the supplied
lens hood with lens barrier.

Protect Filter 58 mm, ND4L Filter 58 mm,

ND8L Filter 58 mm
Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult
lighting conditions.
 Optional Accessories

VL-5 Video Light

This video light enables you to record brightly in color even in dark
places. It attaches to the camcorder’s mini advanced shoe for
cable-free operation.

DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone

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This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to the
camcorder’s mini advanced shoe. It can be used as directional
microphone (monaural) or stereo microphone.

SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case

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.
 Specifications

Specifications

VIXIA HF G50
 — Values given are approximate figures.

124 System
• Recording System
Clips: MP4 Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch)
Video configuration (resolution, bit rate, frame rate)
3840x2160: 150 Mbps (29.97P, 23.98P)
1920x1080: 35 Mbps, 17 Mbps (59.94P, 29.97P, 23.98P)
1280x720: 8 Mbps (59.94P)
Color sampling: YCbCr 4:2:0, 8 bit
Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif1 Ver. 2.3
Image type: JPEG
1
This camcorder supports Exif 2.3 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication
between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder’s image data at
the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
• Recording Media (not included)
SD, SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) card (2 slots)
• Image Sensor
1/2.3-inch CMOS, 21,140,000 pixels
Effective pixels: 8,290,000 pixels
• LCD Touch Screen: 3.0 in., wide, TFT color, 460,000 dots, 100% coverage, capacitive touch
screen operation
• Viewfinder: 0.24 in., wide, color, equivalent to 1,560,000 dots, 100% coverage
• Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone, attenuator (20 dB)
• Lens
f=3.67-73.4 mm, F/1.8-2.8, 20x optical zoom, 8-bladed circular aperture
When the resolution is 3840x2160 (35 mm equivalent):
30.6 – 612 mm (when Dynamic IS is activated)
29.3 – 601 mm (for other image stabilization settings)
For other resolutions (35 mm equivalent):
32.0 – 640 mm (when Dynamic IS is activated)
30.5 – 627 mm (for other image stabilization settings)
• Lens Configuration: 12 elements in 10 groups (two aspheric elements)
• AF System
Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF] or [Medium AF]) or Manual focus
• Filter Diameter: 58 mm
• Minimum Focusing Distance
60 cm (2 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle
 Specifications

• White Balance
Auto white balance, Custom white balance (2 settings), User-defined color temperature or Preset
white balance settings: Daylight, Tungsten
• Minimum Illumination
0.3 lx ([Low Light] shooting mode, 1/2 shutter speed)
5.0 lx ([Programmed AE] shooting mode, 59.94P frame rate, 1/30 shutter speed, auto slow shutter
on)
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• Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx
• Image Stabilization: Optical-shift image stabilizer + digital compensation
• Size of Photos: 3840x2160 (3,080 KB), 1920x1080 (880 KB), 1280x720 (420 KB)
The number in parentheses indicates the file size.

Terminals
• HDMI OUT Terminal: HDMI mini connector; output only
• USB Terminal: mini-B receptacle, Hi-Speed USB; output only
• MIC Terminal
 3.5 mm stereo minijack (unbalanced); power can be supplied to a plug-in power microphone
Sensitivity:
–65 dBV (auto volume, full scale –12 dB) / 1.5 k or more
Microphone attenuator: 20 dB
Supplied power: 2.4 V (bias resistance 2.2 k)
• × (headphone) Terminal
 3.5 mm stereo minijack (unbalanced)
–24 dBV (32  load, max volume) / 100 
• REMOTE Terminal:  2.5 mm stereo sub-mini jack; input only

Power/Others
• Power supply (rated)
7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)
• Power consumption:
4.1 W (150 Mbps, AF on, LCD normal brightness)
• Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
• Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt)
Camcorder only: 109 x 84 x 182 mm (4.3 x 3.3 x 7.2 in.)
Camcorder with the lens hood attached: 115 x 84 x 231 mm (4.5 x 3.3 x 9.1 in.)
• Weight
Camcorder only: 735 g (1.6 lb.)
Camcorder with lens hood, BP-820 Battery Pack, one SD card: 875 g (1.9 lb.)
 Specifications

CA-570 Compact Power Adapter

• Power supply: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Rated output / consumption: 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) – 39 VA (240 V)
• Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
• Dimensions: 52 x 29 x 90 mm (2.1 x 1.1 x 3.5 in.)
126 • Weight: 135 g (4.8 oz.)

BP-820 Battery Pack

• Battery type
Rechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System
• Rated voltage: 7.4 V DC
• Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
• Battery capacity: 1780 mAh (typical); 13 Wh / 1700 mAh (minimum)
• Dimensions: 30.7 x 39.4 x 40.2 mm (1.2 x 1.6 x 1.6 in.)
• Weight: 85 g (3.0 oz.)

Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted.

 Reference Tables

Reference Tables
Approximate recording times
The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will vary
depending on the subject. The following table shows the approximate recording times for a single
recording operation until the indicated SD card becomes full.
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SD card
Bit rate
8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB
150 Mbps 5 min. 10 min. 25 min. 55 min. 110 min.
35 Mbps 25 min. 55 min. 115 min. 240 min. 485 min.
17 Mbps 55 min. 120 min. 245 min. 495 min. 995 min.
8 Mbps 120 min. 255 min. 520 min. 1,055 min. 2,120 min.

Charging, Recording and Playback Times

The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging
conditions and initial charge of the battery pack.

Battery pack→
BP-820 BP-828
Charging conditions↓
Using the camcorder 210 min. 300 min.
Using the CG-800 Battery Charger* 190 min. 260 min.
* When using the CG-800 Battery Charger, an ambient temperature between 10 ºC and 30 ºC (50 ºF and
86 ºF) is recommended. For safety reasons, charging outside of the recommended temperature range
may result in considerably longer charging times. Charging will not start if either the battery or ambient
temperature is outside of an approximate 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 ºF to 95 ºF) range.

Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approximate and vary according to
video configuration and charging, recording or playback conditions. The times are based on using the
LCD screen. The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold
surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.
Battery pack Resolution/Bit rate Recording (maximum) Recording (typical)* Playback
3840x2160 (150 Mbps) 175 min. 100 min. 280 min.
BP-820 1920x1080 (35 Mbps) 210 min. 115 min. 315 min.
1280x720 (8 Mbps) 185 min. 100 min. 315 min.
3840x2160 (150 Mbps) 270 min. 150 min. 415 min.
BP-828 1920x1080 (35 Mbps) 325 min. 175 min. 480 min.
1280x720 (8 Mbps) 280 min. 155 min. 480 min.
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power
on/off.
 Index

A D
Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Data code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 99
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
AGC (automatic gain control) limit . . . . . . . . 46 DC IN terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Aperture (f number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Deleting recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Assignable buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Digital tele-converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Audio compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Dioptric adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
128 Audio equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Dual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Audio limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Audio recording level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 E
Audio reference signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Audio scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Exposure
AUTO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Exposure compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Exposure lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Av (shooting mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Highlight AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Manual exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
B Touch AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Backlight correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 External microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Battery pack
Battery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 F
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Face detection & tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Remaining battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ferrite core, attaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Beach (Special Scene mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 File number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Bit rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Fireworks (Special Scene mode) . . . . . . . . . 39
Built-in backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Flicker reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Built-in microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Autofocus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
C Focus assistance functions . . . . . . . . . . 55
Camera mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Focus preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Charging time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Focus/zoom ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 54
Clips Frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Clip information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 FUNC menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 96
Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 G
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Recovering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Color bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 H
Compact power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 HDMI OUT terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Connection to an external monitor . . . . . . . . 92 × (headphones) terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Copying recordings to an SD card . . . . . . . . 95
CUSTOM button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 I
CUSTOM dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Initializing an SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

J
Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
L S
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Saving clips to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Lens hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Look . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Compatible SD cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Low cut filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Initializing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Low light (Special Scene mode) . . . . . . . . . . 38 Inserting/Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Selecting the SD card for recording . . . .30
M Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 129
M (shooting mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 97
Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Menu settings, saving and loading . . . . . . . 83 Slow & fast motion recording . . . . . . . . . . . .36
MIC terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Snow (Special Scene mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Microphone attenuator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Microphone directionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Sports (Special Scene mode) . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Mini advanced shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Spotlight (Special Scene mode) . . . . . . . . . .38
MP4 Join Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Sunset (Special Scene mode) . . . . . . . . . . . .38

N T
ND Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Night scene (Special Scene mode) . . . . . . . 38 Time zone/DST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Notification sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Trimming clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
O Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Turning off notification sounds . . . . . . . . . .101
Onscreen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 105
Turning the camcorder on/off . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Onscreen icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Tv (shooting mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Onscreen markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

P U
USB terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
P (shooting mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
User bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Peaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Photos
Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
V
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Video configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Video output configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Plug-in power (microphone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73, 87
Portrait (Special Scene mode) . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Powered IS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 W
Pre-recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
R
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Z
Recording audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Zebra pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Relay recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Remote controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Resetting all camcorder settings . . . . . . . . 104 High-speed zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Resolution (frame size) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Soft zoom control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Reviewing recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Zoom speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51, 52
 USA
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED
STATES
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the “Equipment”)
purchased in the United States. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.
The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows:
Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, except for a
defective Video Head, which will be exchanged for a period of three months from the date of purchase.
Labor: For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, labor will be provided free of charge by our factory service centers or designated service
facilities located in the United States.
When returning Equipment under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with
a complete explanation of the problem. During the ONE-YEAR warranty period, repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return-shipped to you free of
charge. For repairs after the warranty period is over, you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the
repair expense before it is incurred. If you approve, repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return-shipped to you. (shipping charges apply). If you
130 disapprove, we will return-ship the equipment at no charge to you.
Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with, or factory loaded on, the Equipment, are sold “AS IS” without
warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The sole warranty
with respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof. If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon
USA recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of failure or other malfunction of such
drive.
Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and
incompatible software.
In order to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the Equipment or call the CANON INFORMATION
CENTER AT 1-800-OK-CANON). You will be directed to the nearest service facility for your Equipment.
This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Equipment and does not apply in the following cases:
A) Loss or damage to the Equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure to follow operating instructions;
B) If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage;
C) If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA’s factory service centers or authorized
service facilities;
D) If the Equipment is used for commercial or industrial use.
This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), video cassette tape, head cleanings, nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside the
United States. This warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms, military operations, hotels, schools, hospitals or for other commercial, industrial, or
institutional applications. These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales.
This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the Equipment, which are sold “AS IS”, without warranty of any kind by Canon USA.
Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase. This card is most important in order to be sure you are
contacted right away should there be a safety inspection, modification or product recall under applicable laws or regulations.
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE
PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS
EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). CANON USA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE
EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED
ON THE EQUIPMENT’S HARD DRIVE, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE
THE EQUIPMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CANON USA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON USA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT SOLD BY
CANON USA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR
INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT NOT
CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU).THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER
OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
CANON U.S.A., INC.
 CANADA
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the
“Equipment”) purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Equipment to a
Canon Service Facility when repairs are required.
The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows:
Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada’s option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original
purchase, except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase.
Labour: For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada.
This limited warranty covers all defects except where:
(a) The loss or damage to the product results from:
i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the
instruction manual;
ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Equipment that do not conform to Canon specifications or that
cause abnormally frequent service problems;
iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility; 131
iv) defective batteries or any exposure to water, sand or dirt;
v) shipping (claim must be presented to the shipper);
(b) Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed.
(c) The Equipment is used for commercial, professional or industrial purposes.
This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the Equipment, media, nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada.
If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the
event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

Ship your Equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid, together with a copy of your bill of
sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada.

LIMITATIONS
Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations, express or
implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to the Equipment, including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Canon Canada assumes no liability for special, consequential or incidental damages, loss or corruption of data including, without limitation, data stored on the
hard disk drive of the Equipment or loss that may arise, whether on account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability to use the Equipment
(including loss of profit, revenue, media or enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties, conditions, guarantees or
representations. Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the equipment. Canon Canada does not assume or authorize
any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this equipment.
This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of the Equipment or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and states
your exclusive remedy.

NOTICE TO CONSUMER
If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time, please check all functions with the instruction book before using it.
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