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[OLED Mirror Image]: When set to [i On], this function reverses the image on the screen horizontally 
when you rotate the OLED panel 180 degrees toward th e subject. In other words, the screen will show 
a mirror image of the subject.
[OLED Color Balance]: Allows you to adjust the color balance of the OLED screen. Adjust the [B] (blue) 
and [R] (red) bars by touching [+] and [-]. You can check the results on the screen. 
[VF Brightness]: Sets the viewfinder screen to one of two brightness levels. You can use this to make 
the screen brighter if it is difficult to see. 
[Notification Sounds]: A beep will accompany some of the camcorder's operations.
• While pre-recording ( A88) is activated, the camcorder will not emit any notification sounds.
[Wireless Remote Control]: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller.
[Powered IS Button]: Determines the operation mode of the assignable button set to [ ÈPowered IS] 
( A 61).
[ 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]: You can press an assignable button set to [ ÄWB Priority] to switch between the 
current white balance and the white balance setting selected for [Set WB Priority].
[Focus/Zoom Ring Direction]: Changes the direction the focus/zoom ring needs to be turned.
[Focus/Zoom Ring Response]: Selects the sensitivity of the response when operating the focus/zoom 
ring.
[Focus Preset Speed]: Determines the speed at which the focus changes to the preset position.
[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.
[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 exhausted, the battery information may not be displayed.
[HDMI Time Code]: When set to [ iOn], the HDMI signal output from the camcorder includes the 
camcorder's time code.
[HDMI Status]: Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of the output signal from the HDMI 
OUT terminal.
[Output Onscreen Displays]: When set to [ iOn], the camcorder’s onscreen displays will appear also 
on the screen of a TV or monitor connected to the camcorder.
[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.
[GPS Auto Time Setting]: When the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder, you 
can have the camcorder automatically set the time based on the information acquired from GPS. For 
more details, refer to Setting Time from GPS on the Camera  in the receiver's instruction manual.
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[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.
[Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts automatically 
when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on without a 
memory card for more than 5 minutes.
• To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn off the 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.
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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
 Recording Movies
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1 Control button [FUNC.]: Open the  FUNC. panel ( A31)
2Smart AUTO ( A40)
3 Autofocus mode ( A54)
4 }Face detection ( A55); 
~ Autofocus only for faces ( A56)
5 Peaking ( A53)
6 Wi-Fi Remote function ( A120)
7 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a photo  (A 39, 97)
8 While recording/during playback: Time code (hours : minutes : seconds : 
frames)
9Operation ( A156)
10 Remote sensor off ( A151)
11 Pre-recording ( A88);
D  Video snapshot length ( A87)
12 Image stabilizer ( A61)
13 Frame rate ( A48)
14 Remaining battery time ( A156) 15 Remaining recording time1
6 / 7 On the memory card
/  Relay recording ( A47)
16 Recording mode ( A45)
17 Movie format ( A37)
18 Frame rate, recording mode and movie  format for dual recording
2 (A 47)
19 Zebra pattern ( A65)
20 Conversion lens (Wide attachment  shown) ( A 146)
21 Recording command ( A 150)
22 Face detection frame ( A55)
23 Level marker ( A146)
24 Tracking frame ( A55)
25 Linear PCM audio ( A45)
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1 During slow & fast motion recording mode, the shooting frame rate and playback frame rate will be displayed.
2 When dual recording is activated, information for both memory cards will be displayed.
Recording Movies
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26 Recording program ( A63, 65, 70)
27 Exposure compensation ( A66)
28 AGC limit ( A62); Gain (during the 
[ n Manual Exposure] recording 
program) ( A65)
29 Manual focus ( A52)
30 Backlight correction ( A67)
31 White balance ( A68)
32 GPS ( A90)
33 Image effects ( A72)
34 Slow & fast motion recording (shooting  frame rate/playback frame rate) ( A49)
35 Wind screen ( A81) 36 Audio scene select (
A79)
37 External audio input from the MIC  terminal ( A 84)
38 Digital tele-converter ( A60)
39 Microphone attenuator ( A146)
40 Directionality of the optional SM-V1  Surround Microphone ( A146)
41 Audio level indicator (built-in  microphone/MIC terminal) ( A81)
42 Mini advanced shoe ( A76)
43 Aperture value ( A63, 65)
44 Shutter speed ( A63, 65)
45 ND filter ( A146)
46 Control button [FILTER 1]: Cinema-look  filters ( A50)
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NOTES
• You can press  D to turn off most icons and displays.
 Playing Movies (during playback)
 Viewing Photos
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47 Playback control buttons ( A96)
48 Scene number 49 Data code (
A89, 147)
50 Volume controls ( A96)
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51 Control button [MENU]: Open the setup  menus ( A32, 144)
52 Current photo / Total number of photos
53 File number ( A148) 54 Control button [
f]: Return to the 
photo index screen ( A105)
55 Control button [ h]: Photo jump 
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9 Operation
ÜRecord,  ÛRecord pause,  ÐPlayback,  ÝPlayback pause, × Fast playback, 
Ø Fast reverse playback, Õ Slow playback, ÖSlow reverse playback,
Ó Frame advance, Ô Frame reverse.
14 Remaining battery time
• The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining 
charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery 
pack. The remaining recording/playback time of the 
battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon.
• When the battery charge becomes low,   will appear in yellow. When the battery pack is  exhausted,   will appear in red. Replace or charge the battery pack.
• When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying  .
• Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the  actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately.
• When the camcorder is off, press  B to display the charge status of a battery pack. 
The Intelligent System will display the charge status (as a percentage) and the remaining 
recording time (in minutes) for 5 seconds. If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery 
information may not be displayed.
15 Remaining recording time
When there is no more free space on a memory card, [6End] (memory card  2) or [7End] 
(memory card 3 ) will be displayed in red and the recording will stop.
100% 75% 50% 25% 0%
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Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you think is a 
malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solutions - please read the “CHECK THIS 
FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult your dealer or a 
Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
CHECK THIS FIRST
Power source
The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself. - The battery pack is exhausted. 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 is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures. - The battery may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy a new battery pack.
Power supply
• Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly connected to the camcorder?  (A 21)
Recording
• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to   mode? ( A38) Is a memory card 
correctly inserted into the camcorder? ( A35)
Playback
• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to   mode? ( A95, 105) Is a memory 
card correctly inserted into the camcorder? ( A35) Does it contain any recordings?
Other
• Does the camcorder make a rattling sound? The internal lens fixture can move when the 
camcorder is turned off or in   mode. This is not a malfunction.
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Recording
Pressing Y  will not start recording.
- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto a memory card   (while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing). Wait until the camcorder has finished.
- The memory card is full or it already cont ains 3,999 scenes (the maximum number of scenes 
for AVCHD movies). Delete some recordings ( A98, 107) or initialize the memory card ( A36) 
to free some space.
- The file numbers have reached their maximum value. Insert a new memory card in to the  camcorder and set  q >  [File Numbering] to [Reset].
The point where  Y was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the recording.
- There may be a slight interval between pressing  Y 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 ( A52).
- The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty. Clean th e lens or sensor with a soft lens-cleaning cloth 
( A 173). Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.
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 pause ( Û)/playback ( Ð) takes 
longer than usual.
- When the memory card contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Save your recordings ( A108) and initialize the memory card ( A36).
Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly. - This may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Save your recordings (A 108) and initialize the memory card ( A36).
Cannot record a photo while recording movies. - You cannot take photos in   mode.
After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot. - The camcorder may become hot after using it cont inuously for long periods of time; this is not 
a malfunction. If the camcorder becomes unusually ho t 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 a scene.
- You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device.
Deleting scenes takes longer than usual. - When the memory card contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Save your recordings ( A108) and initialize the memory card ( A36).
Cannot divide scenes - You cannot divide scenes recorded or edited using another device and then transferred to a memory card connected to the computer.
- The memory card is full. Delete some recordings ( A98, 107) to free some space.
Cannot copy scenes/photos - You may not be able to copy scenes/photos recorded or edited using another device and then transferred to a memory card connected to the computer.
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Cannot mark individual scenes/photos in the index screen with a checkmark !
- You cannot select more than 100 scenes/photos  individually. Select the [All Scenes] or [All 
Photos] option instead of [Select].
Indicators and Onscreen Displays
 lights up in red.
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.
 appears on the screen.
- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery  time cannot be displayed.
6 /7  lights up in red.
- The memory card is full. Delete some recordings ( A 98, 107) to free some space or replace 
the memory card.
/  lights up in red.
- A memory card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card.  Initialize the memory card if the display does not change back to normal.
Even after stopping recording, the ACCESS indicator does not go off. - The scene is being recorded on the memory card. This is not a malfunction.
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.
Picture and Sound
The screen appears too dark.
- Adjust the brightness with the  q >  [OLED Brightness] or [VF Brightness] setting.
Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly. - The battery pack is exhausted. 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 (plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.). 
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. To reduce the symptoms, set the recording program to 
[Programmed AE] or [Shutter-Pri. AE] ( A63). This is not a malfunction.
Viewfinder picture is blurred. - Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever ( A24).
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No picture appears on the viewfinder.- Pull out the viewfinder to activate it.
Audio cannot be recorded. - When using a microphone connected to the MIC terminal, make sure the microphone is turned on. Also, make sure its battery is not exhausted.
- The audio recording level is not set correctly ( A81).
Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels. - When recording near loud sounds (such as fire works, shows or concerts), sound may become 
distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. Adjust the audio recording level 
manually ( A81).
The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built-in speaker. - Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume ( A96).
- If the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is co nnected to the camcorder, disconnect it. 
Memory Card and Accessories
Cannot insert the memory card.
- The memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and insert it.
Cannot record on the memory card. - The memory card is full. Delete some recordings ( A98, 107) to free some space or replace 
the memory card.
- Initialize the memory card ( A36) when you use it with the camcorder for the first time.
- The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position  of the LOCK switch.
- A compatible memory card must be used to be able to record movies on a memory card  (A 35).
- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set    > [File Numbering] 
to [Reset] and insert a new memory card.
The wireless controller will not work. -Set  q  >  [Wireless Remote Control] to [On].
- Replace the battery of the wireless controller.
Connections with External Devices
Video noise appears on the 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 TV screen. - The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to which you connected the camcorder. Select the correct video input.
The camcorder is connected using the supplied High Speed HDMI cable, but there is no picture 
or sound from the HDTV. - Disconnect the High Speed HDMI cable and then restore the connection or turn the camcorder off and then on again.
- When  q >  [HDMI Output] is set to an option other than [ k Automatic], the external 
monitor is not compatible with the signal output from the camcorder. Set [HDMI Output] to 
[ k Automatic] or an option compatible with the monitor.
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