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Do’s & Don’tsHandling Precautions
Camcorder
Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or the disc cover. Be careful when 
closing the LCD panel.
 Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of a 
car under direct sunlight), or high humidity.
 Do not use the camcorder near strong electric or magnetic fields such as above TVs, 
near plasma TVs or mobile phones.
 Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources. Do not leave the camcorder 
pointed at a bright subject.
 Do not use the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. Dust or sand getting inside the 
camcorder may cause damage. Dust and sand can also damage the lens. Make sure 
to close the lens cover after use.
 The camcorder is not waterproof. Water, mud or salt getting inside the camcorder may 
cause damage.
 Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.
 Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly, 
consult qualified service personnel.
 Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration 
as this may cause damage.
 Avoid sudden changes in temperature. Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and 
cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its internal surfaces ( 127).
Battery Pack
Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the 
day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.
 Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use. Contact with metallic 
objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack.
 Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. 
Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth.
 Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time (about 1 year) can shorten its 
lifecycle or affect performance, we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and 
to store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30  °C (86  °F). If you do not use 
the battery pack for long periods, charge and discharge it fully at least once a year. If 
you have more than one battery pack, perform these precautions at the same time for 
all battery packs.
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.
• Do not drop or knock it.
• Do not get it wet.  
						

							
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Although the battery pack’s operating temperature range is from 0  °C to 40  °C (32  °F
to 104  °F), the optimal range is from 10  °C to 30  °C (50  °F to 86  °F). At cold 
temperatures, performance will temporarily decline. Warm it in your pocket before use.
 Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at 
normal temperatures.
About the battery terminal cover
The battery terminal cover has a [ ]-shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to 
differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs. For example, with charged 
battery packs, attach the terminal cover so that the [ ]-shaped hole shows the white 
label.
Mini DVD Disc
Keep the disc clean of dust, dirt or smudges. If it gets dirty use a dry, soft lens-cleaning 
cloth to remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or smudges from the disc surface. Clean 
the disc in a radial motion from its center outwards.
 Never use a chemically treated cloth or flammable solvents such as paint thinner to 
clean the disc.
 Do not bend, scratch or wet the disc and do not subject it to strong shocks.
 Do not attach labels or stickers on the disc surfaces. The disc may not rotate in a stable 
manner and this may cause malfunctions.
 Return discs to their case for storage.
 When writing on the label side of the disc, avoid hard tip pens. Use waterproof soft-
tipped felt pens instead.
 Moving a disc rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to 
form on its surfaces. If condensation forms on the disc, put it aside until the water 
droplets have evaporated completely.
 Never expose the disc to direct sunlight and do not store it in places subject to high 
temperatures or high humidity.
 Make sure to finalize a DVD-RW disc recorded in VIDEO mode before inserting it in a 
DVD player, DVD recorder or a computer’s DVD drive. Failing to do so can result in the 
loss of the recorded data.
Back side of the 
battery pack Terminal cover attached 
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Memory Card
We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer’s hard drive 
or other external memory device. Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory 
card defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon Inc. makes no warranties for 
corrupted or lost data.
 Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source or remove the memory 
card while the card access indicator is flashing.
 Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields.
 Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature.
 Do not disassemble memory cards.
 Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to 
water.
 Moving a memory card rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause 
condensation to form on its external and internal surfaces. If condensation forms on the 
card, put it aside until the droplets have evaporated completely.
 Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt.
 Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card into the 
slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or t he camcorder.
 Do not remove the label from the memory card, or affix other labels on the memory 
card.
Lithium Button Battery
Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short 
circuit.
 Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact.
 Keep the battery out of the reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical assistance 
immediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal 
damage.
 Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion.
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 
discharges when the usage time is short, and will become totally discharged if you do not 
use the camcorder for about 3 months. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery: 
Connect the power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the 
power switch set to OFF. WARNING!
• The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if 
mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate 
the battery.
• Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo,  or with Duracell2025. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.  
						

							
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Recycling the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery 
If you should dispose of your camcorder, first remove the built-in rechargeable lithium 
battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your country.
The   camcorder has internal components that can produce high voltage. To 
reduce the risk of electrical shock, be sure to disconnect all power supply to the 
camcorder, remove the battery and wait for at least one and a half months before 
starting the procedure to remove the built-in lithium battery. Be sure to read 
through the explanation of the whole procedure before starting it.
All the illustrations used below refer to the  .
1. Remove all the screws shown in the illustrations with a screwdriver.
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3. Remove the LCD display cover and the back cover.
Detach the cable connectors with a pair of 
long-nosed pliers or simply cut them with 
a pair of scissors.
4. Being careful not to touch the part 
indicated in the illustration 
remove the additional screws.
 Touching the condenser can 
present a serious risk of electrical 
shock.
5. Grab the battery firmly with an  insulated pair of pliers or a similar 
tool and twist it repeatedly to 
detach it from the board. Be 
careful not to touch the part 
indicated in the illustration.
 Touching the condenser can 
present a serious risk of electrical 
shock.
 Do not remove the covers for any other purpose than removing the battery for 
recycling when disposing the camcorder.
 After removing the battery, keep it out of the reach of children. If swallowed, 
seek medical assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the 
battery fluids may cause internal damage.
Do not touch 
the condenser!
Do not touch 
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Maintenance/Others
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).
 After storage, check the functions of your camcorder to make sure that the camcorder 
is still working properly.
Cleaning
Camcorder Bo dy and LensUse a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloth 
or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.
 Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens. Never use tissue paper to 
clean the lens.
LCD ScreenClean the LCD screen using a commercially available lens-cleaning cloth.
 Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes 
suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
ViewfinderClean the viewfinder screen using a non-aerosol type blower brush or a commercially 
available lens-cleaning cloth.
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power SourcesYou 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 
the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use.
Playback on a TV ScreenYou can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system. The 
NTSC system is used in the following countries/areas:
American Samoa, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, 
Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Greenland, 
Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, 
Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent 
and the Grenadines, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela, Virgin 
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Additional InformationSystem Diagram(Availability differs from area to area)
BP-208 Battery Pack
CG-300
Battery Charger
MTC-100 Multi Cable CA-570 Compact 
Power Adapter
SC-2000 Soft
Carrying Case WS-20 Wrist Strap
Shoulder Strap
miniSD Card
TL-H27
Tele-converter WD-H27
Wide-converter
FS-H27U
Filter Set BP-208
Battery Pack
TVComputer
VCR
Mini DVD Disc
DVD-R/RW
WL-D86
Wireless Controller
Card Adapter
Reader/Writer
PictBridge-compliant 
printers IFC-300PCU
USB Cable
DVD player/
recorder
Mini DVD Disc
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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.
Battery Packs
When you need extra battery packs, select 
only the BP-208 battery pack.
CG-300 Battery Charger
Use the battery charger for charging the 
battery packs. It plugs directly into a power 
outlet without a cable.
Charging Time: 105 min.
Charging time varies according to the 
charging condition.
TL-H27 Tele-converter
This Tele-converter lens increases the focal 
length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 
1.7.
• The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached.
• The minimum focusing distance with the TL-H27 is 3 m (9.8 ft.); 3 cm (1.2 in.) at 
maximum wide angle.
• When the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you  record with flash or assist lamp.
WD-H27 Wide-converter
This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 
0.7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor 
shots or panoramic views.
• When the Wide-converter is attached, a 
shadow may appear in the picture when you 
record with flash or assist lamp.
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine 
Canon accessories. 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 of non-genuine Canon 
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FS-H27U Filter Set
Neutral density and MC protector filters help 
you to control difficult lighting conditions.
Shoulder Strap
You can attach a shoulder strap for more
security and portability.
Pass the ends through the strap mount and
adjust the length of the strap.
WS-20 Wrist Strap
Use this for extra additional protection for 
active shooting.
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.