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General| Sensor Type | CMOS |
|---|---|
| Effective Pixels (Still) | 2.07 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 10x |
| Digital Zoom | 200x |
| Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Recording Format | AVCHD, MP4 |
| LCD Screen Size | 3.0 inches |
| Lens | Canon HD Video Lens |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| LCD Screen Resolution | 230, 000 dots |
| Memory Card Slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Internal Memory | 32GB |
| HD Recording | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes |
| USB | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Yes |
| USB Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
| Effective Pixels (Video) | 2.07 Megapixels |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 - f/3.0 |
| Maximum HD Video Quality | 1080p |
| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Storage Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/3 inch |
Identifies and describes the camcorder's external components and controls.
Explains icons and displays shown during movie recording with Story Creator.
Lists and illustrates the accessories and software included with the camcorder.
Basic operations for starting to use the camcorder.
Step-by-step instructions for charging the camcorder's battery pack.
Explains how to interact with the camcorder's touch screen interface.
Describes the different operating modes for recording and playback.
Guides the user through setting the camcorder's initial date and time.
Instructions on how to change the camcorder's display language.
Steps to adjust the camcorder's time zone setting.
Lists compatible types and specifications for SD memory cards.
Detailed steps for inserting and removing memory cards.
How to choose between built-in memory and memory cards for recording.
Explains how to enable continuous recording across multiple memory cards.
Steps to format or initialize memory cards and built-in memory.
Guide to using the camcorder's manual recording mode for greater control.
How to choose different video recording modes for quality and time.
Adjusting the number of frames per second for movie look.
Using preset programs for specific shooting conditions like portraits or night scenes.
Explains how to reduce camcorder shake for stable shots.
Activates recording 3 seconds before the button press to capture missed moments.
Automatically detects faces to optimize focus and exposure for portraits.
Allows tracking of moving subjects for consistent focus and settings.
Adds professional fade-in/fade-out transition effects to scenes.
Guides on manually adjusting shutter speed and aperture for exposure control.
How to manually adjust exposure for bright or dark subjects.
Controls noise by limiting the maximum gain value for low-light recording.
Steps to manually focus when autofocus is difficult.
How to use the camcorder's zoom lever, buttons, and touch screen controls.
Enables fast startup by closing the LCD panel to enter standby mode.
Explains how to play back recorded movies.
Instructions on how to delete unwanted scenes and stories from the camcorder.
Guide to using Story Creator to make engaging video stories from recorded clips.
Details advanced video recording and editing features.
Instructions for browsing and viewing photos captured by the camcorder.
Steps to delete unwanted photos from the camcorder's memory.
How to play back a slideshow of photos, with or without background music.
Identifies and describes the various connection terminals on the camcorder.
Illustrates how to connect the camcorder to external devices via different methods.
Steps for connecting the camcorder to a TV for playback of recordings.
Methods for saving and sharing camcorder recordings, including copying to memory.
A comprehensive list of menu items, functions, and their corresponding page numbers.
Provides solutions to common problems and issues encountered with the camcorder.
Important guidelines for safely operating and maintaining the camcorder.
General information including accessories and product details.
Technical specifications of the camcorder and its components.
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