Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)110Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)When the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is connected to the camcorder’s USB terminal, the camcorder willautomatically record the GPS information (longitude, latitude and altitude) to every recording you make (clips andphotos). For photos only, the UTC (coordinated universal time) date and time will be recorded as well. You canlater use this GPS information to organize and search clips using Canon XF Utility (A 151). In mode,you can check if a clip contains GPS information on the [Clip Info] screen (A 138).For details about attaching and configuring the receiver, refer to the GP-E2’s instruction manual.Connecting the GPS ReceiverTurn off the camcorder and the receiver. Connect the receiver to the camcorder’s USB terminal using the USBcable*. While recording, place the receiver in the carrying case* and attach it to the camcorder’s grip belt or carryit on your person.* Supplied with the receiver.IMPORTANT• In certain countries/regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Be sure to use the GPS receiver in accordancewith local laws and regulations of the country/region where the receiver is used. Be particularly careful whentraveling outside of your home country.• Be careful about using the GPS receiver in places where the use of electronic devices is restricted.• The GPS information recorded with clips and photos may contain data that can lead others to locate oridentify you. Be careful when sharing geotagged recordings with others or when uploading them to the Web.• Do not leave the GPS receiver near strong electromagnetic fields such as near powerful magnets and motors.NOTESNOTES• On the [GPS Information Display] status screen (A 203), you can check the current GPS information andsatellite signal strength.• You can use the > [¢ % Monitoring Setup] > [Displayed Units] setting to change the units shownon the screen between meters and feet.• Initial GPS signal reception will take longer after replacing the battery pack or when first turning on thecamcorder after a period of having been turned off.To adjust the date and time automatically according to the GPS dataYou can set > [B ! System Setup] > [GPS Auto Time] to [On], to have the camcorderautomatically adjust its date and time settings according to the information received from the GPS signal. Thedate and time will be updated automatically the first time a correct GPS signal is acquired after turning on thecamcorder.• While the automatic date/time adjustment is activated, the > [B ! System Setup] > [TimeZone] and [Date/Time] settings will not be available.USB terminal
