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Table of contents

Introduction ______________________________

Getting to Know the Camcorder

About this Manual

Overview

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

Components Guide

Screen Displays

Preparations _____________________________

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

Preparing the Wireless Controller (

only) and Accessories

Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Operating Modes

Joystick and Joystick Guide

Using the Menus

First Time Settings

Setting the Date and Time

Changing the Language

Changing the Time Zone

Using a Memory Card

Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Selecting the Memory for the Recordings

Initializing the Built-In Memory (

only) or

Memory Card

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Summary of Contents for 3420B001

Page 1: ...PUB DIE 323 Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual COPY ...

Page 2: ...e of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this eq...

Page 3: ...ons should be followed 17 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual 18 Accessories Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous 19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters portable communication devi...

Page 4: ... product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If th...

Page 5: ...o use functions The following are just but a few examples of the many functions that can enrich your shooting experience Dual Shot 25 With Dual Shot mode recording is as simple as pressing a single button and using the zoom lever The camcorder will take care of the rest Special Scene recording programs 44 When recording in a variety of situations such as at the beach the camcorder automatically se...

Page 6: ...s Controller only and Accessories 23 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 25 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 25 Operating Modes 26 Joystick and Joystick Guide 27 Using the Menus 28 First Time Settings 28 Setting the Date and Time 29 Changing the Language 29 Changing the Time Zone 31 Using a Memory Card 31 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 31 Inserting and Remov...

Page 7: ...ecting Recordings from the Index Screen 43 Deleting Scenes 44 Advanced Functions 44 Special Scene Recording Programs 45 Controlling Shutter Speed and Other Functions while Shooting 47 Mini Video Light 47 Video Snapshot 49 Pre recording Function 49 Self Timer 50 Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment 51 Manual Focus Adjustment 51 White Balance 52 Image Effects 53 Digital Effe...

Page 8: ...and Exposure Bracketing 67 Histogram Display 67 Protecting Photos 68 Copying Photos 69 Other Functions You Can Use When Taking Photos 69 Printing Photos 69 Printing Photos 70 Selecting the Print Settings 72 Print Orders External Connections _______________________ 75 Terminals on the Camcorder 75 Connection Diagrams 76 Playback on a TV Screen 77 Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings 77 Backing Up ...

Page 9: ...izer etc 88 Memory Operations Initialization etc 88 Display Setup LCD Brightness Language etc 90 System Setup Speaker Volume Beep etc 92 Date Time Setup 93 Trouble 93 Troubleshooting 97 List of Messages 105 Do s and Don ts 105 Handling Precautions 108 Maintenance Others 109 Using the Camcorder Abroad 109 Music Files 111 General Information 111 System Diagram 112 Optional Accessories 114 Product Co...

Page 10: ...wing terms are used in this manual When not specified as memory card or built in memory the term memory by itself refers to both only Scene refers to one movie unit from the point you press the button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera Unless indicated otherwise illustrations and menu i...

Page 11: ...ft Date of Purchase Model Name FS22 A FS21 A FS20 A FS200 A Purchased From Serial No Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program For details about the available options refer to the sidebar on page 49 PROGRAM AE POR...

Page 12: ... Utility Ver 1 For transferring music for Video Snapshot and slideshow playback to the camcorder PIXELA Application Disc Ver 1 Disc 2 CD ROM ImageMixer 3 SE Ver 4 Video Tools For managing editing and playing back movies DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD ROM and Installation Guide Contains software for saving managing and printing photos Instruction Manual Music Data Disc CD ROM Contains the full leng...

Page 13: ...eo Snapshot button 47 print share button 70 80 DISP on screen display button 54 67 BATT INFO button 18 USB terminal 75 AV OUT H terminal 75 MIC terminal red 55 Speaker 38 Strap mount 22 ACCESS memory access indicator 34 60 Grip belt DC IN terminal 19 Mini video light 47 Stereo microphone COPY ...

Page 14: ...to button 35 stop button 38 Zoom out W wide angle button 35 play pause button 38 START STOP button 34 FUNC button 27 84 Joystick 26 PHOTO button 60 Zoom lever 35 POWER button Tripod socket 105 Battery release latch 20 Memory card slot 31 Battery compartment 19 Battery compartment cover Memory card slot cover Serial number The serial number label is located on the top surface of the battery compart...

Page 15: ... button 27 86 PLAYLIST button 56 Navigation buttons frame reverse button 39 fast reverse button 39 play button 38 pause button 38 stop button 38 PHOTO button 60 Zoom buttons 35 SET button frame advance button 39 fast forward button 39 DISP on screen display button 54 67 COPY ...

Page 16: ... 86 Pre recording function 49 Memory operation 18 Number of scenes recorded record pause Time code hours minutes seconds while recording Remaining recording time On the memory card In the built in memory Remaining battery time 18 Headphone output 54 Wind screen off 86 Backlight correction 50 Joystick guide 26 Mini video light 47 Level marker 88 Audio level indicator 88 Time code Playback time hour...

Page 17: ...umber of photos available 18 On the memory card In the built in memory Self timer 49 AF frame 87 Joystick guide 26 Mini video light 47 Focus and exposure lock 60 Camcorder shake warning 87 Remote sensor off 90 Photo number 18 91 Current photo Total number of photos Histogram 67 Date and time of recording Photo protection mark 67 Manual exposure 50 Photo size 60 File size Aperture value Shutter spe...

Page 18: ...o will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately 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 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...

Page 19: ...g times and recording playback times with a full battery pack refer to the tables on pages 112 113 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal 4 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it 5 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment and pre...

Page 20: ...ide it toward the lens until you hear a click IMPORTANT Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter After turning off the camcorder important data is updated in the memory Be sure to wait until the ON OFF CHG indicator turns off We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F Outside the temperature range of 0 C to ...

Page 21: ...ery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need USA and Canada only The Lithium ion polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Preparing...

Page 22: ...REMOTE is not set to OFF 90 Otherwise replace the battery Accessories Fasten the grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the button with your thumb You can remove the grip belt and replace it with the supplied wrist strap 1 Lift the padded handgrip s flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the fro...

Page 23: ...strap through the rear bracket on the camcorder 2 Thread the strap through the padded handgrip and then pass it through the front bracket on the camcorder 3 Fasten the grip belt as necessary attach the strap to the Velcro pad on the handgrip and close the flap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees You can rotate the panel 90 de...

Page 24: ... the brightness of the screen to dim normal or bright To set the screen to dim turn on LCD DIMMER s 88 To toggle between normal and bright or to turn off LCD DIMMER perform the following procedure While the camcorder is on hold pressed down for more than 2 seconds Repeat the operation to switch between normal and bright NOTES This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording Using the b...

Page 25: ...camcorder s settings to your preference Turn the camera mode dial to to set the camcorder to mode You do not need to worry about any settings and can shoot video using just 34 or take photos using just 60 You can also use the zoom lever Quick Start 37 and Video Snapshot 47 To set the camcorder to flexible recording mode turn the camera mode dial to for movies or for photos Basic Operation of the C...

Page 26: ...he following settings in advance before setting the camcorder to mode Recording mode of movies Size quality of photos Widescreen Auto slow shutter All settings in the SYSTEM SETUP menu LCD screen dimmer Demo mode Image stabilizer Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorder s menus The functions that appear in the joystick guide depend on the operating mode By default the ...

Page 27: ...s and settings refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists 84 Selecting a FUNC Menu Option in Recording Mode 1 Press 2 Select the icon of the function you want to change from the left side column Menu items not available will appear grayed out 3 Select the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar The selected option will be highlighted in orange With some settings you will need to...

Page 28: ...ess You can press to close the menu at any time Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it The DATE TIME screen will appear automatically when the camcorder s clock is not set When the DATE TIME screen appears the year will be displayed in orange and indicated with up down arrows 1 Change the year and move to the month 2 Change t...

Page 29: ...ge NOTES If you changed the language by mistake select the menu item with the mark and change the setting The displays and that appear in some menu screens refer to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change regardless of the language selected Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location The default setting is New York MENU DATE TIME SETUP T ZONE DST Your local ...

Page 30: ...Preparations 30 To adjust for daylight saving time select the area name marked with a FUNC COPY ...

Page 31: ...ok for the Speed Class logo on the package Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder 32 1 Turn off the camcorder Make sure that the ON OFF CHG power charge indicator is off 2 Slide the memory card slot cover away from the lens and open it 3 Insert the memory card straight with the label facing away from the lens all the way ...

Page 32: ...t to use Press For each media you can check the total used and approximate available space The approximate available space will depend on the recording mode for movies or size quality for photos currently in use Initializing the Built In Memory only or Memory Card 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 ...

Page 33: ...original recordings cannot be recovered Make sure you back up important recordings in advance using an external device 77 Music files for Video Snapshot will also be erased Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual Music Data Disc CD ROM For details refer to the software s instruction manual PDF file While the initialization is ...

Page 34: ...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 operating mode NOTES About the Power Save mode To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes 90 Press to...

Page 35: ...gital Zoom The camcorder offers three types of zoom optical advanced and digital zoom In mode all three types are available In mode only the advanced zoom is available in mode only the optical zoom is available 25 FUNC FUNC Approximate recording times for movies Default value When a recording exceeds 4 GB it will be divided and saved as scenes smaller than 4 GB The camcorder comes pre installed wi...

Page 36: ...esses the image digitally to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in image quality When recording movies with a 16 9 aspect ratio the field of view picture angle will change Refer to the table in the NOTES section The default setting is ADVANCED DIGITAL 2000x When this option is selected the camcorder will switch to digital zoom light blue area on the zoom indicator when you zoom i...

Page 37: ...g on the shooting conditions 1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode close the LCD panel A beep will sound and the ON OFF CHG power charge indicator will change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered the standby mode 2 When you wish to resume recording open the LCD panel The ON OFF CHG indicator will return to green and the camcorder will be ready to record IMPORTANT Do not disconnect...

Page 38: ...s again to pause the playback Press to stop the playback and return to the index screen 1 Push the joystick to display the joystick guide 2 Push the joystick to select the top row 3 Adjust the volume To turn off the volume keep the joystick pressed toward until the volume bars disappear IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may re...

Page 39: ...the joystick guide Select the middle row Push the joystick toward or Alternatively press or on the wireless controller Frame Advance Reverse only In playback pause mode press or on the wireless controller to reverse a few frames approx 0 5 seconds or to advance one frame Hold the button pressed for continuous playback Skipping scenes To skip to the next scene Display the joystick guide Select the ...

Page 40: ...ate You can search for all the recordings you made on a particular date for example to find all the movies you shot during a special event POINTS TO CHECK Selecting scenes by recording date is available only from the original movies index screen Selecting from the List of Recordings 1 Open the original movies index screen From this index screen you can also press to open the index screen for Video...

Page 41: ...ut recordings appear in black 3 Move the cursor to the desired date When you move the cursor to a date displayed in white a thumbnail showing a photo from the first scene recorded on that date will be displayed next to the calendar Below it will appear the number of scenes recorded and the total recording time for the same day You can select the year or month field and change the year or month to ...

Page 42: ...x screen in order to perform certain actions on them collectively all at once mode Delete 43 copy only 58 or add the selected scenes to the playlist 56 mode Delete 65 copy only 68 or protect 67 the selected photos or mark all of them with print orders 72 or transfer orders 83 1 Select the movies or the photo index screen From this index screen you can also press to open the index screen for Video ...

Page 43: ... space on the memory To delete scenes in the playlist refer to Deleting Scenes from the Playlist 57 Options 1 Select the scene you want to delete or a scene recorded on the date you want to delete This step is not necessary to delete all scenes or previously selected scenes 2 Delete the scene s DELETE Desired option YES OK If you selected any option other than ONE SCENE you can press to interrupt ...

Page 44: ... the memory 32 You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program For details about the available options refer to the sidebar on page 45 PROGRAM AE PORTRAIT Press to display t...

Page 45: ...ecord subjects moving quickly use slower shutter speeds to add motion blur emphasizing the feel of movement PORTRAIT The camcorder uses a large aperture achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details BEACH Use this mode to record on a sunny beach It prevents the subject from being underexposed SPORTS Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf SUNSET Use...

Page 46: ...t image quality may be lower and autofocus may not work well The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds Recording movies under fluorescent lights If the screen starts to flicker select SHUTTER PRIO AE and set the shutter speed to 1 100 25 PROGRAM AE The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject SHUTTER PRIO AE S...

Page 47: ...Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer in advance the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual Music Data Disc CD ROM For details refer to the software s instruction manual PDF file Recording Scenes 1 Press The button s light illuminates A blue border appears on the screen 2 Press The camcorder records for about 4 seconds and then automatically switches to record pause ...

Page 48: ...as for personal use Make sure to follow applicable laws when using music files NOTES If the memory is initialized the music files in the memory will also be erased Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual Music Data Disc CD ROM to the camcorder The Instruction Manual Music Data Disc CD ROM contains the tracks pre installed in t...

Page 49: ...ollowing operations are not performed before 3 seconds have elapsed Turning on pre recording Exiting standby mode Stopping a recording Pre recording will be turned off when any of the following operations are performed Opening the FUNC menu or setup menus Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes Changing the operating mode Turning on Video Snapshot Setting the camcorder to standby...

Page 50: ...e the automatic backlight correction POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than FIREWORKS Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them you can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight 1 Push the joystick to display the joystick guide 2 Select BLC and press appears on the screen Press again to end the backlight correction ...

Page 51: ...r to autofocus Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks Instead of step 3 in the previous procedure Push the joystick toward and hold it down appears If you operate the zoom or push the joystick and hold it down changes to MF and the camcorder returns to manual focus White Balance The white balance function helps you to accurately r...

Page 52: ... ups Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record images with special color effects POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs Options Default value TUNGSTEN For recording under tungsten and tun...

Page 53: ...tart recording with a fade in Activate the selected fader while recording then press to fade out and pause the recording mode Activate the selected effect while recording or in record pause mode mode Activate the selected effect and then press to record the photo 25 D EFFECT OFF Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects FADE T fade trigger WIPE Select one of the faders ...

Page 54: ...displays on off in the following sequence mode All displays on Most displays off mode All displays on Data code only All displays off mode All displays on Regular displays only removes the histogram and information icons All displays off The following icons will appear even when all other on screen displays are turned off The icons and in mode the icon and AF frames when the autofocus is locked in...

Page 55: ...e operating mode is changed to or mode Using an External Microphone You can attach a commercially available microphone for recording movies When recording in very quiet surroundings the built in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder s internal machinery In such case we recommend using an external microphone Connecting a Microphone Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal Use...

Page 56: ...the confirmation screen appears press The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a new scene in the index screen NOTES In this mode the scene playback will pause only at points where the scene can be divided The following scenes cannot be divided Scenes included in the scene selection marked with a checkmark Remove the selection mark in advance Scenes too short 5 seco...

Page 57: ...that were originally recorded in the built in memory You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or edited using another device or if there is not enough space available in the memory You can press on the wireless controller to switch between the original movies index screen and the playlist of the respective memory Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Deleting scenes from...

Page 58: ...ough space available in the memory Copying Scenes You can copy original movies or the entire playlist only from the built in memory to the corresponding location on the memory card Copying Original Movies Options 1 Open the original movies index screen of the built in memory 2 Select the scene you want to copy to the memory card or a scene recorded on the date you want to copy This step is not nec...

Page 59: ...TANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the operating mode NOTES If the memory card does not have enough free space you will not be able to copy movies If the memory card slot cover is open o...

Page 60: ...ss fully The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the operating mode NOTES If the subject is not suitable for autofocus turn...

Page 61: ...nded use LW 1152x648 To print photos on wide sized photo paper or to view photos on a TV with a 16 9 aspect ratio L 1152x864 or L 1024x768 To print photos up to L size 9 x 13 cm 3 5 x 5 in or postcard size 10 x 14 8 cm 4 x 6 in S 640x480 To send photos as e mail attachments or to post on the Web Approximate number of photos on a memory card Default value 1 SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL 2 Approximate numb...

Page 62: ...S and press Viewing Photos When the camera mode dial is set to or 1 Press Even if the camcorder is off pressing will turn on the camcorder in playback mode The original movies index screen appears after a few seconds 2 Move the orange selection frame to the tabs on the top of the screen 3 Select the tab that contains the photos you want to play back You can switch between the photos recorded in th...

Page 63: ...mp Function When you have recorded a large number of photos you can jump 10 or 100 photos at a time 1 Push the joystick to display the joystick guide 2 Select and press 3 Select JUMP 10 PHOTOS or JUMP 100 PHOTOS 4 Jump the number of photos selected and press Index Screen 1 Move the zoom lever toward W The photo index screen appears You can switch between the photos recorded in the built in memory ...

Page 64: ...a computer Photos whose file names have been changed NOTES When playing back a slideshow make sure the music files are in the same media built in memory or memory card that contains the photos For details refer to the instruction manual PDF file of the supplied software Music Transfer Utility When playing back a slideshow from a memory card we recommend using a memory card that is rated Speed Clas...

Page 65: ...n memory and those recorded on the memory card Refer to Selecting What Recordings to Play Back 40 2 Select the photo you want to delete This step is not necessary to delete all photos or previously selected photos 3 Delete the photo s DELETE Desired option YES OK If you selected an option other than ONE PHOTO you can press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some photos will be dele...

Page 66: ...ecording conditions and subjects The actual number of frames per second will be lower when the shutter speed is 1 30 or slower Number of photos per second Normal speed 3 photos High speed 5 photos Maximum number of continuous shots LW 1152 x 648 L 1152 x 864 10 photos S 640 x 480 20 photos SINGLE Records a single photo CONT SHOOT Continuous Shooting HISPEED CONT SHOOT High Speed Continuous Shootin...

Page 67: ...off the histogram by pressing 54 Protecting Photos You can protect photos from accidental erasure Protecting Single Photos 1 Open the photo selection screen PROTECT PROTECT appears on the screen 2 Select the photo you want to protect 3 Press to protect the photo appears on the bottom bar and the photo cannot be deleted Press again to remove the protection 4 Repeat steps 2 3 to protect additional p...

Page 68: ...ption YES OK If you selected SELECTED PHOTOS or ALL PHOTOS you can press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress This step is not required when copying a single photo IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn ...

Page 69: ...Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable Connection Refer to Connection Diagrams 75 If the device type selection screen appears select PC PRINTER and press Select in advance the memory from which you want to print the photos 40 You can also use the following functions The following functions and features of the camcorder can be used either for shooting video or for taking ...

Page 70: ...order using the compact power adapter Refer also to the printer s instruction manual If you have no intention to use the optional DW 100 DVD Burner you can set USB SETTING to PC PRINTER 90 so the device type selection screen does not appear every time you connect the camcorder to a printer Connection to a PictBridge compatible printer will not work when the memory card contains 1 800 photos or mor...

Page 71: ... the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder PAPER PAPER SIZE Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model PAPER TYPE Select PHOTO FAST PHOTO PLAIN or DEFAULT PAGE LAYOUT Select DEFAULT BORDERED or one of the following page layouts BORDERLESS The photo is enlarged and may be slightly cropped at the edges to fit the paper 2 UP 4 UP 8 UP 9 UP 16 UP Refer to the sidebar on page ...

Page 72: ...h any device other than this camcorder If BUSY does not disappear disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while Print Orders You can mark in advance the photos you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order Later you can easily print out the print orders by connecting the camcorder to a PictBridge compatible printer 69 You can set print orders for...

Page 73: ...Index Screen Options PRINT ORDER Desired option YES OK Printing the Photos Marked with Print Orders 1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable Connection Refer to Connection Diagrams 75 2 Open the print settings menu MENU PRINT The print settings menu appears If there are no photos marked with print orders SET PRINT ORDER appears 3 Select PRINT and press FUNC FUNC INDIVIDU...

Page 74: ...r to page 71 Restarting Printing Open the print settings menu as explained in step 2 In the print settings menu select RESUME and press The remaining photos will be printed Printing cannot be restarted when the print order settings have been changed or if you deleted a photo with print order settings In case the print order was interrupted after the first photo this menu option will appear as PRIN...

Page 75: ...nal Access Open the LCD panel Connection Type Analog Output only Connect to a TV or VCR with audio video input terminals If the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio 90 change TV TYPE according to the TV set widescreen or 4 3 Connection Type Digital data connection Connect to a computer to transfer and back up your recordings to the optional DW 100 DVD Burner to create DVD dis...

Page 76: ...truction manual of the connected TV 4 Set the camcorder to mode 38 or mode 62 Start the playback of movies or photos NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Sound from the built in speaker will be muted while the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder Adjust the volume using the TV When you play back your 16 9 movies on standard TV sets with a 4...

Page 77: ...stallation Guide Saving your Recordings without a Computer If you prefer to save your recordings without having to use a computer you can use the optional DW 100 DVD Burner to create DVD discs of your movies and Photo DVDs of your photos 77 You can also connect the camcorder to an external recording device DVD or HDD recorder VCR etc to save copies of your movies 80 IMPORTANT When the camcorder is...

Page 78: ...lection screen appears select DVD BURNER and press When the connection is completed NO DISC will be displayed 3 Insert a brand new disc into the DVD burner Use the OPEN CLOSE button on the DVD burner to open and close the disc tray After the disc is recognized an information screen will display the type of DVD you are creating the estimated time and number of discs it will require based on the dis...

Page 79: ... external device and make sure it is compatible IMPORTANT While the camcorder is connected to the DVD burner do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the USB cable ...

Page 80: ...order Stop playback NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter By default on screen displays will be embedded in the output video signal You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing 54 Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer With the software supplied on the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD ROM you can transfer photos to a computer simply by pressing Re...

Page 81: ...t work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer If you wish to use the image files on your computer make copies of them first Use the copied files retaining the originals During the following operations even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized Erasing all photos Erasing all transfer orders Erasing all print orders NOTES...

Page 82: ...To cancel the transfer select CANCEL and press or press 1 Select a transfer option and press 2 Select the photo you wish to transfer and press SELECT TRANSFER Repeat this step to select other photos to transfer The button will flash while the photos are being transferred 3 Press to return to the transfer menu 25 ALL PHOTOS Transfers all photos NEW PHOTOS Transfers only those photos that have not y...

Page 83: ...ss to set the transfer order A checkmark appears in the box next to the transfer order icon Press again to cancel the transfer order 4 Repeat steps 2 3 to mark additional photos with transfer orders or press twice to close the menu Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen Options TRANSFER ORDER Desired option YES OK Connect the camcorder to the computer and select TRANSFER ORDERS in the trans...

Page 84: ...u FUNC Menu Recording Modes Appendix Menu Options Lists Menu item Setting options Recording programs PROGRAM AE SHUTTER PRIO AE 45 PORTRAIT SPORTS NIGHT SNOW BEACH SUNSET SPOTLIGHT FIREWORKS 44 White balance AUTO DAYLIGHT TUNGSTEN SET 51 Image effects IMAGE EFFECT OFF VIVID NEUTRAL SOFT SKIN DETAIL 52 Digital effects D EFFECT OFF FADE T WIPE BLK WHT SEPIA ART MOSAIC 53 D EFFECT OFF BLK WHT SEPIA D...

Page 85: ...view NO YES 68 From the index screen ALL PHOTOS ONE PHOTO SELECTED PHOTOS CANCEL 68 ADD TO PLAYLIST 2 ALL SCENES THIS DATE ONE SCENE SELECTED SCENES CANCEL 56 DIVIDE 4 56 MOVE 3 58 PROTECT From single photo view From the index screen INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS SELECTED PHOTOS REMOVE ALL SELECTIONS CANCEL 67 PRINT ORDER From single photo view 0 99 copies From the index screen INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS SELECTED PHOT...

Page 86: ...bilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake The image stabilizer may not be able to successfully eliminate all blur if the camcorder or the subject is moving too much The image stabilizer may not work well on subjects with low contrast with a recurring repetitive pattern or without vertical lines DELETE ALL SCENES ALL SCENES THIS DATE ONE SCENE SELECTED SCENES CANCEL 2...

Page 87: ...is automatically fixed on it OFF No AF frame will appear and the photo will be recorded immediately after you press When the recording program is set to FIREWORKS focus priority is automatically set to OFF A SL SHUTTER The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1 30 1 15 in mode T...

Page 88: ...er of photos are approximate and based on the recording mode and photo quality size settings currently in use In the CARD INFO screen you can also verify the Speed Class of the memory card The maximum number of remaining photos displayed on the screen is 99999 Display Setup LCD Brightness Language etc DISPLAY SETUP Menu item Setting options MEMORY INFO CARD INFO MEDIA MOVIES BUILT IN MEM CARD 32 M...

Page 89: ... the LCD screen so you can check the audio recording level while recording TV SCREEN When set to ON the camcorder s on screen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected using the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable DATA CODE Displays the date and or time when the scene was recorded CAMERA DATA Displays the aperture f stop and shutter speed used when recording MARKERS You can disp...

Page 90: ... operated with the wireless controller BEEP A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder the self timer countdown etc POWER SAVE 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 Menu item Setting o...

Page 91: ...tion protocol to use when connecting the camcorder to an external device using the USB cable DVD BURNER To connect exclusively to the optional DW 100 DVD Burner PC PRINTER To connect to a computer a printer or similar USB peripherals CONNECT SET To make the selection from a screen that appears at the time of the connection to the external device PHOTO NOS Select the photo numbering method to be us...

Page 92: ...ct the date format to be used for most on screen displays and if selected for the date printed on photos Menu item Setting options T ZONE DST List of world time zones 29 DATE TIME 28 DATE FORMAT Y M D 2009 1 1 AM 12 00 M D Y JAN 1 2009 12 00 AM D M Y 1 JAN 2009 12 00 AM COPY ...

Page 93: ...n until its temperature is below 40 C 100 F Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached Such battery packs cannot be charged using this camcorder A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter A faint sound can be heard while the compact powe...

Page 94: ...The camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on the subject Focus manually 51 Lens is dirty Clean the lens with a soft lens cleaning cloth 108 Never use tissue paper to clean the lens A vertical light bar appears on the screen Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar smear to appear This is not a malfunction Changing the operating mode between recording record pause play...

Page 95: ...Onscreen Displays lights up in red Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 19 appears on the screen The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be displayed lights up in red A memory card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the memory card Initialize the memory card 32 if the display does not change...

Page 96: ...actual levels This is not a malfunction The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built in speaker Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume 38 If the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder disconnect it AV PHONES is set to PHONES Change it to AV 90 Memory Card and Accessories Cannot insert the memory card The memory card was not facing the correct d...

Page 97: ... SETTING is set to PC PRINTER Set it to DVD BURNER or to CONNECT SET 90 List of Messages Following the list of messages for the camcorder you can find separate lists for printing related messages 103 and for messages that appear only when using the optional DW 100 DVD Burner 102 ACCESSING THE CARD DO NOT REMOVE THE CARD You opened the memory card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the me...

Page 98: ... The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer Initialize the memory card with this camcorder 32 CANNOT ENTER THE STANDBY MODE NOW The camcorder cannot enter the standby mode if the remaining battery charge is too low CANNOT PLAY BACK There is a problem with the memory CANNOT PLAY BACK CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT IN MEMORY There is a problem with the built in memory CANNOT PLAY BAC...

Page 99: ... is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 19 CHECK THE CARD Cannot access the memory card Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted correctly 31 A memory card error occurred The camcorder cannot record or display the image If after the message disappears appears in red perform the following Turn off the camcorder and remove and reinsert the memory card If turns back to green you ca...

Page 100: ...d because there was not enough available space in the memory Delete some scenes 43 PLAYLIST IS FULL CANNOT DIVIDE THE SCENE Scene could not be divided The playlist cannot contain more than 99 scenes Delete some scenes 43 PRINT ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 998 photos in the print order PROCESS CANCELED The process was canceled following user intervention REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ...

Page 101: ...SB cable and decrease the number of photos on the memory card to fewer than 1 800 If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen close it Disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while TRANSFER ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders Reduce the number of photos marked with transfer orders UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA A memory card with data recorded...

Page 102: ... formed Wait until the DVD burner dries completely before resuming use 108 The disc may not be loaded correctly Try removing the disc and reinserting it ERROR READING THE DATA Error while reading the recordings from the camcorder Check that the USB cable was not accidentally disconnected LOADING THE DISC Reading data from the disc NO DISC Insert a disc into the DVD burner This message can also app...

Page 103: ...er camcorder has a different compression or was edited on a computer HARDWARE ERROR Cancel printing Turn off the printer and turn it back on Check the printer status If the printer is equipped with a battery it might be exhausted In such case turn off the printer replace the battery and turn it back on INCOMPATIBLE PAPER SIZE The paper settings of the camcorder conflict with the printer s settings...

Page 104: ...ed that may require repairs Canon PIXMA printers the printer s green power lamp and orange error lamp flash alternately Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer Unplug the printer s power cord from the power outlet and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center PRINTER IN USE The printer is in use Check the printer status SET PRINT ORDER No photo has been marked wit...

Page 105: ...bright subject Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places The camcorder is not waterproof avoid also water mud or salt If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and or the lens 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 ...

Page 106: ... not bear the Intelligent System mark For your safety battery packs that do not bear the Intelligent System mark 112 will not be charged even if you attach them to this camcorder or to the optional CG 800 Battery Charger If you use with the camcorder battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs will appear and the remaining battery time will not be displayed Memory Card We recommend back...

Page 107: ...er adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for about 24 hours with the camcorder off 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 For California USA only The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dts...

Page 108: ...amcorder Body Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camcorder body Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Lens If the lens surface is dirty the autofocus may not work properly Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush Use a clean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens Never use tissue paper LCD Screen Clean the LCD screen ...

Page 109: ...upply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system NTSC is used in the following regions countries Americas All of North America and Central America most Caribbean islands except in French territories like Guadeloupe and Martini...

Page 110: ...acks that are pre installed in the built in memory of the FS22 FS21 FS20 MUSIC 2 contains tracks different from those in MUSIC 1 Use tracks from both folders to your liking or to restore the pre installed tracks if the built in memory was initialized only In the built in memory On the memory card CANON PRIVATE MY_MUSIC MUSIC_01 WAV to MUSIC_99 WAV CANON MY_MUSIC MUSIC_01 WAV to MUSIC_99 WAV COPY ...

Page 111: ...Video Cable CA 570 Compact Power Adapter SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case WS 30 Wrist Strap SS 600 SS 650 Shoulder Strap SD SDHC memory card BP 808 Battery Pack Computer TV WL D88 Wireless Controller Card reader writer PictBridge compatible printers IFC 400PCU USB Cable VCR DVD recorder DW 100 DVD Burner DVD discs only COPY ...

Page 112: ...ble are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack When the camcorder charges an exhausted battery pack for the first 20 minutes it can be used for 3 times longer than it was charged In other words you can record with the camcorder for 60 minutes after a 20 minute charge Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This prod...

Page 113: ...ated operations such as start stop zooming and power on off Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability Recording mode XP SP LP Usage time Maximum recording time 210 min 215 min 215 min Typical recording time 105 min 105 min 110 min Playback time 290 min 295 min 295 min Recording mode XP SP LP Usage time Maximum recording time 205 min 205 min 205 min Typical re...

Page 114: ...Controller D83 0770 000 STV 250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A002AA D82 0590 002 IFC 400PCU USB Cable 9370A001AA WS 30 Wrist Strap D81 1530 000 Optional Accessories CG 800 Battery Charger 2590B002AA SS 650 Shoulder Strap 3123A001AA SS 600 Shoulder Strap 3122A001AA SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case 9389A001AA This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend C...

Page 115: ... in memory 32 GB XP 7 hr 20 min SP 11 hr 5 min LP 20 hr 50 min Built in memory 16 GB XP 3 hr 40 min SP 5 hr 30 min LP 10 hr 20 min Built in memory 8 GB XP 1 hr 50 min SP 2 hr 45 min LP 5 hr 10 min 4 GB memory card XP 55 min SP 1 hr 20 min LP 2 hr 35 min Image Sensor 1 6 inch CCD approx 1 070 000 pixels Effective pixels2 all figures are approximate values 16 9 Movies advanced zoom 410 000 T 710 000...

Page 116: ...os 1152 x 864 1152 x 648 640 x 480 pixels 1024 x 768 640 x 480 pixels 1 This camcorder supports Exif 2 2 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camcorder s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints 2 When two values are ...

Page 117: ...ly 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated output consumption 8 4 V DC 1 5 A 29 VA 100 V 39 VA 240 V Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 52 x 29 x 90 mm 2 1 x 1 1 x 3 5 in Weight 135 g 4 8 oz Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery compatible with Intelligent System Rated voltage 7 4 V DC Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Battery capacity 890 mAh Dimensions 30 7 23 3 40 2 mm 1 2 0 9 1 6...

Page 118: ...lay 41 Condensation 108 Connections to external devices 75 Continuous shooting 66 Copying1 Movies 58 Photos 68 D Data code 89 Date and time 28 Date format 92 Daylight saving time 29 Time zone 29 Deleting Erasing Movies 43 57 Photos 62 65 Digital effects 53 Direct print 69 Direct transfer 80 Dividing scenes 56 Drive mode 66 Dual Shot 25 DVD authoring 77 E Error messages 97 Exposure 50 F Fireworks r...

Page 119: ...Quick Start function 37 R Recording Movies 34 Photos 60 Recording mode 35 Recording programs 44 45 Recording time 35 Remote sensor 1 22 RESET 96 Reviewing photos 86 S Screen icons 16 SD SDHC memory card 31 Searching scenes by date 40 Selecting the media 2 for playback 40 for recording 32 Self timer 49 Serial number 14 Setup menus 27 86 Shutter speed 45 Slideshow 63 Snow recording program 45 Specia...

Page 120: ...re trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE M...

Page 121: ...andling accident improper maintenance or failure to follow operating instructions B If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries sand dirt or water damage C If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA s factory service centers or authorized service facilities D If the Equipment is used for commercial or industrial use Th...

Page 122: ...nish of the Equipment media nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fully...

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