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10  Table of contents Introduction6 Exciting Features and New Functions14 About this Manual16 Getting to Know the Camcorder16 Supplied Accessories a

100  Video2 Activate face detection.To select the main subjectIf there is more than one person in the picture, the camcorder will auto-matically sele

Video  101Touch & TrackWhen recording a group of people using face detection, the camcorder will automatically detect one person as the main subj

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

Video  103Manual Exposure AdjustmentAt times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or sub-jects under very strong lights may appear to

104  VideoNOTES• If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the cam-corder will return to automatic exposure.• When shooting subjects

Video  1052 Touch a subject that appears inside the < frame.• The Touch AF mark (I) will flash and the focusing distance will be adjusted automati

106  VideoTele MacroUsing tele macro, the camcorder can focus at a shorter distance (up to 50 cm (1.6 ft.) from the subject at full telephoto), allow

Video  107White BalanceThe white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects

108  VideoNOTES• When you select the custom white balance:- Set [Zoom Type] (A 50) to [ Optical].- Reset the white balance when you change locations

Video  109NOTES• Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel the self timer.- Pressing Y, when recording movies.- Touching

Table of contents  11 AUTO Mode44 Basic Recording44 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode46 About the Smart AUTO function48 Intelligent IS49

110  Video2 Touch and hold [Ï] or [Ð] to adjust the audio recording level as necessary.As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the a

Video  111Using HeadphonesUse headphones for playback or to check the audio level while record-ing. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/× term

112  VideoTo adjust the volume during playbackIn mode, and in mode during slideshow playback, adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjus

Video  113Using Commercially Available MicrophonesYou can also use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply. You can

114  Video3 Activate the audio mix.4 Adjust the audio mix balance as necessary.Touch [INT] (more of the sound from the built-in microphone) or [EXT]

Video  115NOTES• A video snapshot scene can be captured only during playback; it can-not be captured during playback pause mode.• The captured video

116  VideoNOTES• The data code of the photos will reflect the date and time of recording of the original scene.• Photos captured from a scene with a

Video  117NOTES• When advancing/reversing frames while dividing the scenes, the interval between frames is about 0.5 seconds.• If the scene cannot be

118  PhotosPhotosRefer to this chapter for details on viewing photos and other photo-related operations.Viewing PhotosOperating modes:1Press T.2 Open

Photos  1194 Touch the photo you wish to view.• The photo is displayed in single photo view. • Drag your finger left/right to browse through the phot

12  Table of contents101 Touch & Track102 Faders103 Manual Exposure Adjustment104 Manual Focus Adjustment106 Tele Macro107 White Balance108 Self

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

Photos  121Deleting Photos from the Index Screen1 Open the [ Photos] index screen. 2 Delete the photos.* When you select [Select], perform the follow

122  PhotosSlideshowYou can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music.Operating modes:1 Open the [ Photos] index screen.2 Select th

External Connections  123External ConnectionsThis chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer

124  External ConnectionsConnection DiagramsIn the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right si

External Connections  125Connection "Composite VideoType: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output onlyConnect to a standard TV or a VCR w

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

External Connections  127Playback on a TV ScreenConnect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Playback on an HDTV u

128  External ConnectionsSaving and Sharing Your Recordings&/% Copying Movies and Photos to a Memory CardYou can copy your recordings from the bu

External Connections  129OptionsCopying Scenes from a Story by RatingOperating modes:1 Open the gallery and bring the desired story to the front.• Ch

Table of contents  13 &/% Wi-Fi Functions149 Introduction to Wi-Fi151 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network156 Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP S

130  External Connections3 Copy the photo.4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to copy or touch [X]. Copying Photos from the Index S

External Connections  131IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in pe

132  External ConnectionsSaving AVCHD Movies (Windows only)With the supplied software VideoBrowser (&/% only) or Transfer Utility (' only),

External Connections  133Saving MP4 Movies and Photos (Windows/Mac OS)With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX you can save MP4 movies and photos t

134  External Connections6 Follow the onscreen instructions.For Windows users, the User Account Control window appears, follow the instructions to co

External Connections  135IMPORTANT• When the camcorder is connected to a computer: - Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the mem

136  External Connections• If you connect the camcorder to the computer while it is set to mode, the process of creating scene thumbnails will star

External Connections  137• After selecting the memory, you can check the name of the folder that will be created on the hard drive. Every memory save

138  External ConnectionsPlaying Back Previously Saved Recordings from the External Hard Drive1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.2

External Connections  1394 Safely end the connection to the external hard drive before physically disconnecting it.• Be careful when deleting recordi

14  IntroductionAbout this ManualThank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300. Please read this manual carefully be

140  External ConnectionsIMPORTANT• Initializing the external hard drive will permanently erase all the data on the hard drive (including your record

External Connections  141In Standard DefinitionYou can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video recorder with analog

142  External Connections&/% Uploading AVCHD Movies to the WebIn order to share your AVCHD movies on YouTube and Facebook, you need to convert th

External Connections  1435 Review the conversion settings and touch [Next].• If a copyright notice appears, read it carefully and touch [OK] if you a

144  External ConnectionsTo automatically divide scenes (step 5)If you are converting a long scene, you can have the camcorder divide it into 10-minu

External Connections  145Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your VideosOperating modes:1 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the suppli

146  External ConnectionsUploading your Videos Using an Eye-Fi CardIf you are using an Eye-Fi card, you can automatically upload movies to your favor

External Connections  147• Do not use Eye-Fi cards on airplanes and in other places where wireless communication is forbidden. Remove the Eye-Fi card

148  External ConnectionsUploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the WebWith the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, you can upload your MP4 movies to YouT

Wi-Fi Functions  149Wi-Fi FunctionsThis chapter contains information about how to operate the Wi-Fi functions of your camcorder, starting with the Wi

Introduction  15Self TimerOperating modes:* For movies only.1Press .2 Activate the self timer.• < will appear on the screen.• Repeat, selecting [j

150  Wi-Fi FunctionsNOTES• While using Wi-Fi functions, the camcorder’s automatic power off func-tion will be disabled.Wi-Fi connection Ad hoc modeCo

Wi-Fi Functions  151Connecting to a Wi-Fi NetworkWirelessly connecting to a Wi-Fi network via an access point (wireless router) is commonly referred

152  Wi-Fi FunctionsOperating modes:Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)To use WPS to make a connection using infra-structure mode, make sure your wireless ro

Wi-Fi Functions  1534 Within 2 minutes, touch [OK] on the camcorder's screen.You can touch [Stop] and then [OK] to interrupt the Wi-Fi Protected

154  Wi-Fi FunctionsTo enter text for the various settings, use the virtual keyboard (A 88).POINTS TO CHECK• You may need to know in advance the encr

Wi-Fi Functions  1555 Touch [Automatic] to automatically obtain an IP address.• To assign the IP address manually, touch [Manual] and perform the pro

156  Wi-Fi FunctionsTransferring Files to a Computer or FTP ServerYou can wirelessly transfer recordings directly to a computer running the supplied

Wi-Fi Functions  157File Transfer Destination Setup for Windows Computers1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.2 Set the camcorder to

158  Wi-Fi Functions3 Enter the details of the FTP server.* An interface similar to the virtual keyboard for text fields (A 88) will appear except it

Wi-Fi Functions  159IMPORTANT• Do not open the memory card slot cover during wireless transfer.• Observe the following precautions when transferring

16  IntroductionGetti ng to Know the Ca mcorde rSupplied Accessories and CD-ROMsThe following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:* CA-110E

160  Wi-Fi FunctionsUploading Recordings to YouTube and FacebookYou can upload movies to YouTube and movies and photos to Face-book using the supplie

Wi-Fi Functions  1613 If you are uploading to YouTube, read the YouTube agreement carefully and touch [I Agree] if you agree.4 Touch the desired conn

162  Wi-Fi FunctionsOperating modes:Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection (Ad hoc Mode)1 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then press .2 Set up a new c

Wi-Fi Functions  163NOTES• If you attempt to test the settings and the camcorder is able to send a Wi-Fi signal, then a message will be displayed ind

164  Wi-Fi FunctionsNOTES• Depending on the wireless router's settings and capability, it can take some time to upload video files.• The procedu

Wi-Fi Functions  1652 Camcorder: Touch [ Wi-Fi] and then touch [DLNA Media Server].• If the memory card slot cover is open, the option will not be a

166  Wi-Fi FunctionsNOTES• Playback may not appear smooth depending on the wireless router's settings and capability. In such case, try the foll

Wi-Fi Functions  167GlossaryThis is a glossary of some of the basic terms used frequently in this chapter. The documentation for your wireless router

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

Additional Information  1691The default setting is on in mode and off in other camera modes.2Some options are available only when recording a story

Introduction  17The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:• PIXELA CD-ROM- &/% You can use VideoBrowser for managing, ed

170  Additional Information[Edit] Panel - ModeControl Button[ Movies] Index Screen[ Movies]Index Screen[zSD Movies] Index ScreenPlayback PauseA&

Additional Information  171In the gallery:* Operation not available for the two preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snap-shot].[Edit] Panel -

172  Additional Information[ Other Settings] MenusWhen the camcorder is in mode, you will not be able to access the p menu.p Camera Setup* Option

Additional Information  173[Focus Assistance]: When focus assistance is activated, the image at the center of the screen is magnified to help you foc

174  Additional Informations / Playback Setup* Option available only for AVCHD movies.[Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene or

Additional Information  175r Recording & Connections SetupMenu item Setting optionsy A&/%[Rec Media for Movies][&] (built-in memory), [*]

176  Additional Information1Option not available in mode.2Option available only for AVCHD movies.3This is the only option available when an externa

Additional Information  177• If the memory card you insert already contains a file with a larger num-ber, a new file will be assigned a number one hi

178  Additional Information[Custom Control Button]1[Rec. Programs], [Ä White Balance], [< Focus], [y Exposure], [Ç Powered IS], [Zoom], [Zoom Type

Additional Information  1791Option not available in mode.2Option available only after connecting an external hard drive to the camcorder.3Option av

18  IntroductionNames of Parts1 U (camera/play) button (A 33)2 HOME button (A 27)3 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (A 72)4 ACCESS indicator (A 44)

180  Additional Information[Notification Sounds]: A beep will accompany some operations like turn-ing on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc

Additional Information  181• If set to [i On], when the camcorder is connected to a compatible HDTV using the supplied HDMI cable, the video input on

182  Additional InformationAppendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (using Story Creator)1 Control button [FUNC.]: Open the [ Main Func

Additional Information  183Recording Movies Manual mode Cinema modeAh Recording program (A 95)Aj Manual exposure (A 103)Ak Manual focus (A 104)Al Fa

184  Additional Information Playing Movies (during playback)AVCHD movies:MP4 movies:Dk Eye-Fi wireless communication (A 146)Dl Scene numberFq Playbac

Additional Information  185 Viewing PhotosFg Control button [Edit]: Open the Edit panel (A 171)Fh Current photo / Total number of photosFj Control bu

186  Additional Information7 Memory operationÜRecord, ÛRecord pause, ÐPlayback, ÝPlayback pause, ×Fast playback, ØFast reverse playback, ÕSlow playba

Additional Information  187Trou b le?TroubleshootingIf you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Some-times what you think is a

188  Additional Information- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between approximately 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).- The battery pack is fa

Additional Information  189Cannot record a photo while recording movies.- You cannot take photos in mode, while the digital zoom is activated (A 49

Introduction  19Aj Speaker (A 55)Ak Zoom lever (A 49)Al LCD touch screen (A 24, 26)Sq POWER buttonSa ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:Green – OnOrange

190  Additional InformationCannot divide scenes- You cannot divide scenes recorded or edited using another device. Also, you cannot divide scenes tha

Additional Information  191‹ appears on the screen- The LOCK switch on the Eye-Fi card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of t

192  Additional InformationMemory Card and AccessoriesCannot insert the memory card.- The memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the

Additional Information  193The camcorder is connected using the supplied HDMI cable, but there is no picture or sound from the HDTV.- Disconnect the

194  Additional InformationCannot play back a movie on a DLNA-compatible device in AVCHD.- Some DLNA-compatible devices may play back movies in stand

Additional Information  195&/% Built-in memory is full- The built-in memory is full (“& End” appears on the screen). Delete some recordings (

196  Additional InformationCannot load canvas- The canvas file that was saved on the memory is corrupted. - Canvas data cannot be read from canvas fi

Additional Information  197&/% Cannot record movies in the built-in memory Initialize only using the camcorder- The camcorder's built-in m

198  Additional InformationDo not disconnect the power source. Do not disconnect the USB cable unless you first use the computer to safely end the

Additional Information  199Memory card writing error Attempt to recover the data?- This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder

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

20  PreparationsPreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to

200  Additional InformationSelect the desired scene number- A number of scenes have the same recording date but different file control information. T

Additional Information  201&/% List of Messages for Connecting to an External Hard Drive&/% List of Messages for Wi-Fi FunctionsUnable to rec

202  Additional InformationCannot connect to FTP server- Make sure that the camcorder and FTP server have the same IP address configured.- This messa

Additional Information  203No access points found- Cordless phones, microwave ovens, refrigerators and other appliances may interfere with the wirele

204  Additional InformationUnable to obtain an IP address- If you are not using a DHCP server, configure the camcorder’s Wi-Fi settings manually or o

Additional Information  205Do’s an d Don ’tsHandling PrecautionsCamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per-formance.

206  Additional Information • Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The cam-corder is not waterproof – avoid also water, mud or

Additional Information  207Battery Pack• Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the terminals with

208  Additional Information • Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature.• Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or

Additional Information  209Maintenance/OthersCleaningCamcorder Body• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated

Preparations  214 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.• If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when y

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

Additional Information  211General InformationAccessories*Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory.**&/% only. (Availa

212  Additional Information Optional AccessoriesCall or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accesso-ries. You can also obtain ge

Additional Information  213Charging, Recording and Playback TimesThe charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according t

214  Additional Information Recording AVCHD movies using a memory card* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop,

Additional Information  2156 WM-V1 Wireless MicrophoneReliably record rich sound even when shooting subjects at a distance. The transmitter is conven

216  Additional Information SpecificationsVIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300  — Values given are approximate figures.System• Recording Syst

Additional Information  217• Image Sensor 1/4.85-inch CMOS, 3,280,000 pixelsEffective pixels: 2,070,000 pixels (1920 x 1080)When advanced zoom is o

218  Additional Information • MIC Terminal∅ 3.5 mm stereo minijack–64 dBV (with 600 Ω microphone) / 5 kΩ or moreWi-Fi (&/% only)• Standard: Compl

Additional Information  219About the music filesThe specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder are as follows.Audio encoding: Li

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

220  Additional InformationIndex3D Flip View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57AAbroad, using the camcorder . . . . 210Aspect ratio of a connecte

Additional Information  221LCD touch screen . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26Low light (recording program) . . . . 96MMain Functions panel . . . . . .

222  Additional InformationVVideo snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55WWhite balance . . . .

223CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATESThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc.

224 LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED ON THE EQUIPMENT’S HARD DRIVE, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL,

225CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with r

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Preparations  23Using the Grip BeltFasten the grip belt.Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Y b

24  PreparationsOpening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen Before you start recording, open the lens cover.Move the lens cover switch down t

Preparations  25NOTES• About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-pre-cision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% o

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

Preparations  27Using the MenusMany of the camcorder's functions can be adjusted from the [ Main Functions] panel and [ Other Settings] menus i

28  Preparations• [ Camera Mode] - From the [ Camera Mode] menu, you will be able to change whether you record movies in mode (camcorder automatica

Preparations  29You may need to drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar or touch [ ] and [ ] to find the control button of the desired func

3FCC/IC NOTICEHD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300 systemsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subje

30  Preparations[Other Settings] MenusOperating modes:* In mode, access to functions is limited.1 Press to open the HOME menu.2 Touch [ Other Se

Preparations  31Operating ModesRecordingWhen recording, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the [ Camera Mode] and [ Recording Sta

32  PreparationsNOTES• You can adjust the video quality using the r > [Recording Mode] setting.• Some portable devices may not be able to play bac

Preparations  33PlaybackPress the camera/play button T to switch the camcorder between camera (recording) mode and playback mode. You can press T whe

34  PreparationsFirst Time SettingsSetting the Date and TimeYou will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. Th

Preparations  35Changing the LanguageThe default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 27 languages.Operating modes:1Press .

36  PreparationsChanging the Time ZoneChange the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York.Operating modes:1Press .2 Open the

Preparations  37Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderYou can use the following types of commercially available Secure

38  PreparationsSDXC Memory CardsYou can use SDXC memory cards with this camcorder. When using memory cards with other devices, such as digital recor

Preparations  39Inserting and Removing a Memory CardMake sure to initialize (A 42) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder.1 Turn off

4 In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300 and all its accessor

40  PreparationsIMPORTANT• Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction ca

Preparations  41&/% Relay RecordingYou can activate the relay recording so if the built-in memory becomes full while recording movies, the record

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

Preparations  43IMPORTANT• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost origi-nal recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure yo

44  AUTO ModeAUTO ModeThis chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in mode, and how to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick

AUTO Mode  451Press P to turn on the camcorder.• &/% By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory. You can select the memory

46  AUTO ModeTo take photosTouch [PHOTO].• You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie.• A green icon ( ) will appear momentarily on

AUTO Mode  47Smart AUTO icons * The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions.Background →(color of the icon)Bright*(gray)Blue skies*(l

48  AUTO ModeIMPORTANT• To protect the lens, keep the lens cover closed when you are not recording movies and when you are not using the camcorder.•

AUTO Mode  49• When recording in bright places, it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such cases, you can adjust the LCD backlight with the q

5Trademark Acknowledgements• SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of

50  AUTO Mode Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls 1 Display the zoom controls on the touch screen. • The zoom controls appear on the left side of

AUTO Mode  51OptionsNOTES• Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject. At full wide angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 i

52  AUTO Mode1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD panel.A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will change

Video  53VideoThis chapter covers functions related to movies, including play-back, advanced shooting, using Story Creator and other advanced functio

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

Video  55During playback:Adjusting the volume for AVCHD movies1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls.2Touch [Ý], drag y

56  VideoAdjusting the volume for MP4 movies1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls.2 Drag your finger across the volume

Video  573D Flip ViewOperating modes:Touch [ ] in the [ Movies] index screen to switch to 3D Flip View. This fun way of displaying scenes grouped by

58  VideoThe [Index Selection] Screen: Selecting the Content to Play BackFrom the [G Index Selection] screen you can select the content you want to p

Video  59OptionsNOTES• &/% Fast/slow playback modes are not available for scenes converted to standard definition. Scenes in the [SD Movies] inde

6 Exciting Features and New Functions&/% Wi-Fi Functions (A 149)Story Creator (A 67)Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi functions by making your camcorder

60  VideoDeleting Scenes and StoriesYou can delete those scenes and stories that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting scenes allows you also t

Video  61To select individual scenes1 Touch on the individual scenes you want to delete.• A checkmark ! will appear on the scenes you touch. The tota

62  VideoDeleting Scenes from a Story by RatingOperating modes:1 Open the information screen of the story that contains the scenes you want to delete

Video  63Deleting StoriesOperating modes:Deleting a story permanently deletes all the scenes it contains. The two preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and

64  VideoNOTES• To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory (A 42).Selecting the Playb

Video  65To change the interval between frames! Touch twice to return to the index screen." Previous/next scene.# Drag your finger left along th

66  VideoOnscreen Displays and Data CodeWith every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code. For AVCHD movies, the data code includes

Video  67Video Stories and Cinema StyleUsing Story Creator to Create Compelling StoriesStory Creator is a helpful function that offers suggestions fo

68  Video6Touch [OK].• A new story will be created and the camcorder will enter record pause mode. The selected story scene category will appear at t

Video  69To exit Story Creator mode1Press .2 Touch [ Recording Standard] and then select a different recording standard.NOTES• When recording video

7Smart AUTO (A 46)Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time wi

70  VideoCinema Mode and Cinema-Look FiltersIn (cinema) mode, the camcorder will adjust the frame rate and several other picture-related settings t

Video  71Options ( Default value)The camcorder offers 7 cinema-look filters. Select the desired filter while previewing the effect on the screen.NOT

72  VideoVideo SnapshotRecord a series of short scenes. Then, play back your video snapshot scenes set to your favorite music (A 82) to create your o

Video  73Decoration: Adding a Personal TouchAdd a new level of enjoyment to your scenes by decorating them. You can add animated graphics, stamps and

74  Video! Canvas - The area where you will draw and see your decorations in action." Toolbar.# [Ó Pens and Stamps] Select the type of pen or st

Video  75To use [Pens and Stamps]1Touch [Ó].The [Pens and Stamps] screen will appear.2 Select the desired pen or stamp from [Tools].3 Select white or

76  VideoTo use [Captions]1Touch [Ø]. The [Captions] screen will appear.2 Touch [Date] or [Time].When recording a scene using Story Creator, you can

Video  77To use the Chroma Key function1 Open the [Select Image] screen of the image mix function (A 76).2 Touch [+] or [-] to select the image you c

78  VideoDecorating Scenes during PlaybackOperating modes:1 From the [ Movies] index screen or gallery, play back the scene you want to decorate.2 T

Video  79Playing Back Stories from the GalleryYou can play back recordings made using Story Creator to play them back as a single compelling video st

8 Enjoying Your Recordings on Other DevicesMPEG-2AVCHDMP4Eye-FiConnect the camcorder to an HDTV (A 127)Use an Eye-Fi card (A 146) to wirelessly uploa

80  Video3 Select the rating of the scenes you want to play back.4 Touch the story’s thumbnail to start the playback.• The complete story will be pla

Video  81Rating ScenesYou can rate story scenes immediately after recording them or during playback. You can then select multiple scenes with the sam

82  Video2 Open the list of scenes of the story that contains the scenes you want to rate.3 In the [Scene List] screen, drag your finger up/down to s

Video  83The supplied VIXIA CD-ROM contains 3 music tracks you can use as background music. &/%: The music files come pre-installed in the built-

84  Video5 Adjust the mix balance between the original sound and the background music. Touch [y] (more of the original sound) or [Û] (more of the bac

Video  85NOTES• Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files you may have transferred to the card. (&/% The music files that

86  Video4 Select the destination.Drag your finger right/left to select the desired story and touch its thumbnail. Then, drag your finger up/down to

Video  873 Open the [Story Thumbnail] screen. 4 Locate the frame you want to use as the story’s thumbnail.Playback controls will appear on the screen

88  VideoNOTES• We recommend using the supplied stylus pen to enter characters.• &/% When you import files with the supplied software VideoBrowse

Video  89Advanced FunctionsRecording in Manual ModeWhen the camcorder is set to mode, you can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust th

9&/% Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi FunctionsLAN cablePlay video wirelessly directly from the memory on AVCHD- and DL

90  VideoIMPORTANT• To protect the lens, keep the lens cover closed when you are not recording movies and when you are not using the camcorder.• Obse

Video  91NOTES• For MP4 movies, you cannot review the last movie recorded if, after you recorded the movie, you performed another operation such as o

92  VideoNOTES• Movies recorded in MXP mode cannot be saved on AVCHD discs. Use an external Blu-ray Disc recorder to copy MXP movies onto Blu-ray dis

Video  93Approximate recording times Default valueAVCHD movies in MXP mode are recorded in 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. AVCHD movies recorded using oth

94  VideoSelecting the Frame RateYou can change the frame rate (the number of frames recorded per second) to change the look of your movies.Operating

Video  95Special Scene Recording Programs and Programmed AERecording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a firewo

96  VideoNOTES•[ú SCN: Portrait]/[û SCN: Sports]/[ý SCN: Snow]/[þ SCN: Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.•[ú SCN: Portrait]:

Video  97•[Š SCN: Fireworks]:- To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod.Advanced Image StabilizationThe

98  VideoNOTES• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate.• [ Dynamic] is available onl

Video  992Press Y. The scene recorded in the memory will start 3 seconds before Y was pressed.NOTES• The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds