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3 Activate the relay recording. 
* The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined space in the memories used for relay recording.
NOTES
• There will be a momentary stop in the scene at the point where the  camcorder switches from one memory to another.
• Any of the following actions will deactivate the relay recording function:  - Turning off the camcorder.
- Opening the memory card slot cover.
- Changing the camcorder’s operating mode.
- Changing the memory used for recording movies.
Initializing the Memory
Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the 
first time. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory 
(- /,  only) to permanently delete all the recordings it con-
tains. 
- /,  At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-
initialized and contains music files for use as background music and 
images for use with the image mix function (image mix frames).
Operating modes:
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the 
initialization is completed.
2Press .
[ Other Settings] > r > [Rec Media for Movies] > 
[
&] > [Relay Recording] > [%]* > [X]
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3 Initialize the memory.
-/,
.
1Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear 
the file allocation table of the memory. 
2If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel] to cancel 
the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory 
can be used without any problem.
IMPORTANT
• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost origi- nal recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important 
recordings in advance using an external device ( A143).
• Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files and  images you may have transferred to the card. ( -/,  The music 
files and image mix frames that come pre-installed in the built-in mem-
ory will be restored after it is initialized.) To transfer music files from the 
supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to the memory card:
- Windows users: Use the supplied PIXELA's software. For details, refer 
to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA’s software.
- Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the [MUSIC]  folder on the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to the memory card. Refer to 
About the music files  (A 239) for the folder structure of the memory 
card.
• At the time of purchase, Eye-Fi cards contain the necessary network  configuration software. Be sure to install the software and complete the 
required configuration setup before you initialize the Eye-Fi card prior to 
using it with this camcorder.
[ Other Settings]  > q  >  [Initialize &/* ] >  
[ & Built-in Mem.] or [ * Mem. Card] >  [Initialize] > 
[Complete Initialization]
1  >  [Yes]2 >  [OK]  > [X ]
[ Other Settings]  > q  >  [Initialize *] >  [Initialize] 
>  [Complete Initialization]1 >  [Yes]2 >  [OK] >  [X ]
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Using the Optional Wireless Controller
When you use the optional WL-D89 Wireless Controller, you can con-
veniently operate the camcorder from a distance when, for example, 
you are using a tripod to achieve a stable shot. To use the wireless 
controller, first perform the following procedure to turn on the cam-
corder's remote sensor.
Operating modes:
1Press .
2 Turn on the remote sensor.
3 Point the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons.
You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to view the screen while 
using the wireless controller.
[ Other Settings]  > q  >  
[Wireless Remote Control]  > [i On] > [X ]
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Wireless Controller’s Buttons
NOTES
• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor  is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight.
1 START/STOP button ( A45)
2 G  (index selection) button
• In any index screen (during playback  mode), press to open the [ G Index 
Selection] screen ( A59).
• Press and hold for more than 
2 seconds to switch between 
shooting and playback mode.
3 MENU button (A 30, 186)
Functions the same as   on the 
camcorder.
4 DISP. (onscreen display) button 
(A 66)
Selects whether to display onscreen 
information during playback.
5 SET button
Selects an onscreen item.
6 Ñ (stop) button ( A54)
7 PHOTO button ( A45)
8 Zoom buttons ( A50)
9 Navigation buttons ( Í/Î /Ï /Ð )
Aq Ò  (play/pause) button ( A54)
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AUTO Mode
This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in  mode, and how to use basic shooting functions like zoom 
and Quick Start. To enjoy full access to menus and more 
advanced functions, refer to  Recording in Manual Mode 
( A 89).
Basic Recording
Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode
With   mode, you can take great-looking videos and photos by let-
ting the camcorder automatically adjust settings based on the record-
ing situation.
Operating modes:
POINTS TO CHECK
• Before you begin recording,  make a test recording first to check that 
the camcorder is operating correctly.
1Press  P to turn on the 
camcorder.
• - /,  By default, 
movies and photos are 
recorded in the built-in 
memory. You can select the 
memory that will be used to 
record movies and photos 
( A 40).
• Please read the  IMPORTANT section 
(A 49) before using an 
Eye-Fi card.



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2Press .To change the recording standard, refer to  Recording (A 31).
3 Set the camcorder to   mode.
To record video
Press 
Y to begin recording.
• Press 
Y again to pause the recording.
• You can also press Y on the optional WL-D89 Wireless Con-
troller.
• The ACCESS indicator will flash from time to time while the scene is  being recorded.
• You can turn on the scene rating option in recording mode with the  r  >  [Rate Scenes (Recording)] setting.
To take photos
Touch [PHOTO].
• You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie.
• A green icon ( ) will appear momentarily on the screen and the  ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is recorded. However, if you 
record a photo while recording a movie, the green icon will not appear. 
Instead, a  Ð icon will appear in the upper right of the screen.
• You can also press  Z on the optional wireless controller.
When you have finished recording
1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Close the LCD panel.
[ Camera Mode]  > [N ] >  [OK]
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About AUTO mode
• Only the following functions are available in   mode.- Zoom ( A50).
- Quick Start ( A52).
- Video snapshot ( A71).
- Face detection ( A100) to get beautiful shots of people every 
time, tracking the subject even if the person moves.
- Touch & Track ( A102) to track other moving subjects, keeping 
them in focus and using the best settings to record them.
- Story Creator ( A67) to transform your movies into compelling 
video stories by following simple scripts for various scenarios.
-Decoration ( A72) to add a fun personal touch using stamps, 
drawings, image mix and more.
About the Smart AUTO function
In   mode, the camcorder will automatically detect certain 
characteristics of the subject, background, lighting conditions, etc. 
It will then adjust various settings (focus, exposure, color, image 
stabilization, image quality, among others), selecting the best set-
tings for the scene you want to shoot. The Smart AUTO icon will 
change to one of the following icons.
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Smart AUTO icons 
* The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions.
Background →
(color of the icon)Bright* (gray)Blue skies*(light blue)Vivid colors* (green/red)Sunsets
(orange)
Subject  ↓
People (stationary) (   ) (   ) (   )—
People (moving) (   ) (   ) (   )—
Subjects other than people, 
such as landscapes
(  )(  )(  )
Close objects/
( / )/
( / )/
( / )—
Background  →
(color of the icon)Dark 
(dark blue)
Subject  ↓SpotlightNight scene
People (stationary)——
People (moving)——
Subjects other than people, 
such as landscapes
Close objects/——
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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 open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
• Be sure to save your recordings regularly ( A143), especially after 
making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or 
corruption of data.
• Recordings on an Eye-Fi card will be uploaded automatically after set- ting the camcorder to playback mode, if you are within the range of a 
configured network. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been 
approved in the country/region of use. See also  Using an Eye-Fi card 
( A 161).
NOTES
• About the power saving mode:  If q  >  [Power Saving Mode]  > [Auto 
Power Off] is set to [ iOn], 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. Press  P to turn on the camcorder.
Intelligent IS
Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to select the best image stabilization option 
based on your shooting method. The Intelligent IS icon will change to one of the 
following icons. In   and   modes, you can set the image stabilization 
manually ( A98).
* You can turn off Powered IS through the [  Main Functions] panel ( A 98). 
Shooting methodIcon
Most general situations; Zooming out (zooming toward T); Following subjects at a distance moving left or rightÄ (Dynamic IS)
Zooming in (zooming toward  S)È (Powered IS)*
Close-up of a subject (Macro IS)
Remaining stationary, such as when using a tripod (Tripod mode)
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• 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 
>  [LCD Backlight] setting or adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 
with the  q >  [LCD Brightness] setting.
• Under certain conditions, the Smart AUTO icon that appears on the  screen may not match the actual scene. Especially when shooting 
against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of the Blue 
Skies icons may appear and the colors may not look natural. In such 
case, we recommend recording in   mode ( A89).
• Photos are recorded as JPG files. The photo size (1920x1080) and  quality cannot be changed. At this size, a 1 GB memory card can hold 
approximately 670 photos. However, the actual number of photos that 
can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting condi-
tions.
Zooming
There are three ways you can zoom in and out: using the zoom lever on 
the camcorder, using the zoom buttons on the optional WL-D89 Wire-
less Controller or using the zoom controls on the touch screen.
In addition to the 10x optical zoom, in   mode, you can turn on the 
digital zoom (40x or 200x) with the  p >  [Digital Zoom] setting.
Operating modes:
Using the Zoom Lever
Move the zoom lever toward  T 
(wide angle) to zoom out. Move it 
toward  S (telephoto) to zoom in.
• By default, the zoom lever  operates at a variable speed – 
press gently for a slow zoom; 
press harder for faster zooms.
• You can also use the zoom 
buttons on the optional wireless 
controller.
T  Zoom out
S Zoom in
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