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Table of contents

Introduction ____________________________________

How to Select a DVD Disc

Advantages of Using DVDs

About this Manual

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Supplied Accessories

Components Guide

Screen Displays

Preparations ____________________________________

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

Preparing the Accessories

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Power Switch

Operating Modes

Joystick and Joystick Guide

Using the Menus

First Time Settings

Setting the Date and Time

Changing the Language

Changing the Time Zone

Getting Ready to Start Recording

Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen

Inserting and Removing a Disc

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Video _________________________________________

Basic Recording

Shooting Video

Selecting the Recording Mode

Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom

Quick Start Function

Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded

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Page 1: ...PUB DIE 304 DVD Camcorder Instruction Manual PAL D126_NTSC_PAL_E book Page 1 Tuesday January 15 2008 12 15 PM ...

Page 2: ...under IEC60825 1 1993 and EN60825 1 1994 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT European Union and EEA only This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste according to the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC and your national law This product should be handed over to a designated collection point e g on an authorized one for one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an au...

Page 3: ...ited or deleted Also the disc can be initialized Initializing a DVD RW disc clears all the recordings and restores the free space on the disc to its initial value so you can use the same disc again DVD R Best for Compatibility DVD R DL Best for Recording Time DVD RW Best for Reusability Scene 2 Scene 1 Layer 2 Layer 1 Recording surface Disc specification on DVD RWs DVD RW discs can be recorded usi...

Page 4: ...wever to be sure always refer to the instruction manual of the external device and make sure it is compatible before inserting the disc For the highest compatibility with external DVD devices we recommend using VIDEO mode Discs that have been tested The camcorder s performance was tested with single layered discs using Hitachi Maxell HG series DVD discs and with dual layered discs using Canon DVD ...

Page 5: ...pending on the amount of free space on the disc this process may be lengthy 3 You will need to unfinalize the disc first Disc type DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW Disc specifications VIDEO mode VR mode Editing scenes with this camcorder deleting scenes dividing scenes etc 42 1 Deleting a scene after recording it 31 Initializing the disc in order to use it again for recording 44 Giving a title to the disc 44...

Page 6: ...ch 18 Operating Modes 18 Joystick and Joystick Guide 19 Using the Menus 21 First Time Settings 21 Setting the Date and Time 21 Changing the Language 22 Changing the Time Zone 22 Getting Ready to Start Recording 22 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen 23 Inserting and Removing a Disc 25 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Video _________________________________________ 26 Basic Reco...

Page 7: ...Disc Playback on an External Device 44 Changing the Disc Title 45 Finalizing the Disc 46 Disc Playback on External Devices 46 Unfinalizing the Disc Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc Photos ________________________________________ 48 Basic Recording 48 Taking Photos 49 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 50 Erasing the Last Photo Just Recorded 50 Basic Playback 50 Viewing Photos 52 Magnifying ...

Page 8: ...FUNC Menu 60 Setup menus 62 Camera Setup Advanced Zoom Image Stabilizer etc 63 Disc Operations Initialization Finalization etc 64 Still Image Operations Card Initialization etc 64 Display Setup LCD Brightness Language etc 65 System Setup Volume Beep etc 66 Date Time Setup 67 Trouble 67 Troubleshooting 70 List of Messages 73 Do s and Don ts 73 Handling Precautions 77 Using the Camcorder Abroad 78 G...

Page 9: ...fers to one movie unit from the point you press to start recording until you press again to pause the recording The terms photo and still image are used interchangeably with the same meaning The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera Note that unless indicated otherwise screenshots and illustrations in this manual refer to the model About this Manual Start ...

Page 10: ...ng to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord NB 2LH Battery Pack STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow Red White plugs D126_NTSC_PAL_E book Page 10 Tuesday January 15 2008 12 15 PM ...

Page 11: ...iew Right side view Lens cover switch 26 48 open closed AV terminal 58 CARD access indicator 48 Speaker switch 18 Lock button DISC access indicator 26 CHARGE indicator 16 Mode switch 27 Easy recording Recording programs Disc compartment cover 23 Grip belt 17 Strap mount 81 Stereo microphone FUNC D126_NTSC_PAL_E book Page 11 Tuesday January 15 2008 12 15 PM ...

Page 12: ...27 QUICK START button and standby lamp 29 PLAY mode indicator green 18 CAMERA mode indicator red 18 OPEN disc cover switch 23 Start Stop button 26 DC IN terminal 17 Serial number Battery attachment unit 16 RESET button 67 LCD screen 22 Zoom lever 28 movies still images switch 18 Tripod socket 17 Memory card slot open the cover to access 25 BATT battery release switch 16 FUNC D126_NTSC_PAL_E book P...

Page 13: ...ffects 41 Recording mode 28 Disc type DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW 3 Finalized disc mark 45 Manual focus 38 Image stabilizer 62 Disc operation Time code Playback time hours minutes seconds Remaining recording time on the disc Remaining battery charge 15 Wind screen off 62 Recording reminder Level marker 64 Scene number Joystick guide 18 Data code 33 D126_NTSC_PAL_E book Page 13 Tuesday January 15 2008 12...

Page 14: ... 38 Number of still images available on the memory card Self timer 37 AF frame 54 Joystick guide 18 Focus exposure automatically set and locked 48 Camcorder shake warning 62 Image number 15 Current image Total number of images Histogram 55 Date and time of recording Image protection mark 55 Manual exposure 39 Image size 49 File size Aperture value 36 Shutter speed 36 D126_NTSC_PAL_E book Page 14 T...

Page 15: ...s when you start recording This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short Number of still images available on the card displayed in red No card in green 6 or more images in yellow 1 to 5 images in red No more images can be recorded When viewing the still images the display will always be in green Depending on the recording conditions the number of available still images displayed may not decre...

Page 16: ...camcorder 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder Press the battery pack lightly and slide it up until it clicks 3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 4 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 5 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal The CHARGE indicator starts flashing The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed You can also use the co...

Page 17: ...he supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships DC AC inverters etc NOTES The CHARGE indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the charge status Continuously on Battery pack fully charged Two quick flashes at 1 second intervals Battery pack at least 50 charged If the indicator flashes quickly but not exact...

Page 18: ... is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is not available When no operating mode icons are given the function is available in all operating modes Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorder s menus Basic Operation of the Camcorder Lock button Operating mode Operatingmode indicator switch Icon display Operation Red movies Recording movies o...

Page 19: ... you want 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 light blue Menu items not available will appear grayed out With some settings you will need to make further selections and or press Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on t...

Page 20: ... menu setting currently selected Items not available appear in black Push the joystick to return to the menu selection screen step 3 5 Select the desired option and press to save the setting 6 Press You can press to close the menu at any time Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual In this manual the arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections Below is an example of changing a setting using...

Page 21: ...ium battery 75 and set the time zone date and time again The date appears in a year month day format only in the first setup screen In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as day month year for example 1 JAN 2008 12 00 AM You can change the date format 66 You can also change the date and time later on not during the initial setup To open the DATE TIME screen press and select DA...

Page 22: ...nation and press Refer to the changing date and time displayed on the screen To adjust for daylight saving time select the area name marked with a 4 Press to close the menu Getting Ready to Start Recording Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen Before you start recording open the lens cover Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD p...

Page 23: ...tings NOTES This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack Inserting and Removing a Disc Inserting the Disc 1 Turn the switch to ON to set the camcorder in mode 2 Slide fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops 180 Subject can monitor the LCD screen DI...

Page 24: ... first inserted if the switch is set to movies If the disc is already initialized you can start recording movies once the record pause indicator appears Otherwise perform the following steps to initialize the disc Select the desired disc specification and press For a comparison between the VIDEO and VR specifications see How to Select a DVD Disc 3 A confirmation message will appear on the screen S...

Page 25: ...aight all the way into the memory card slot 4 Close the cover Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted First push the memory card once to release it and then pull the card out IMPORTANT Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder 56 Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inserting a memory card facing...

Page 26: ...cator is off 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Close the lens cover and the LCD panel 4 Remove the disc IMPORTANT When recording movies try to get a calm stable picture Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes In extreme cases the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness If you experience such a reac...

Page 27: ...may not be recorded at the actual levels This is not a malfunction About the mode switch and recording programs Set the mode switch to to let the camcorder adjust all the settings for you allowing you to just point the camcorder and start shooting Set the mode switch to to select one of the recording programs The Special Scene recording programs 34 offer a convenient way to select the optimal sett...

Page 28: ...ptions Default value MENU CAMERA SETUP ZOOM TYPE Desired option Recording mode Disc type DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL 20 min 36 min 30 min 54 min 60 min 108 min 18 FUNC 19 FUNC FUNC OPTICAL 37x 32x The zoom range is limited to the optical magnification ratio of the lens ADVANCED Advanced Zoom In addition to the optical zoom range the camcorder processes the image digitally to obtain a larger zoom range w...

Page 29: ...the standby mode In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording saving energy when you are using a battery pack Additionally when you press WIDESCREEN set to ON 16 9 45x 41x 36x The picture angle will be wider at both full telephoto and full wide angle The picture angle will be wider at full wide angle WIDESCREEN set to OFF 4 3 46x Not available 18 VARIABLE Th...

Page 30: ...shut off with the STANDBY OFF setting 65 To restore the power if the camcorder shut off turn the switch toward MODE and release it or turn the camcorder off and then on again If you perform any of the following actions while in standby mode while the standby lamp is on the camcorder will be woken up from standby mode Open the disc compartment cover Change the position of the switch Turn the switch...

Page 31: ...ed you changed the operating mode turned off the camcorder or removed the disc Basic Playback Playing Back the Video 1 Move the switch to movies 2 Turn the switch to ON then turn it toward MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode The green PLAY indicator will turn on The scene index screen appears 3 Move the selection frame to the scene you want to play back 4 Press to begin the playb...

Page 32: ...e the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the AV terminal If you turn down the volume completely the icon will change to TO PAUSE STOP PLAYBACK TO ADJUST THE VOLUME FUNC FUNC Special playback modes Use the joystick guide to enter the special playback modes There is no sound during the special playback modes During some special playback modes you may notice some anomalies blocky video artif...

Page 33: ... YES When you are deleting the playlist this menu option will be replaced by DEL PLAYLIST IMPORTANT Be careful when deleting original recordings Once deleted an original scene cannot be recovered NOTES You may not be able to delete scenes shorter than 5 seconds To delete such scenes you must initialize the disc 44 in the process deleting all the recordings on the disc Do not change the position of...

Page 34: ...be displayed can be selected with the DATA CODE setting 64 Additional Functions 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 35 POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch PROGRAM AE Desired rec...

Page 35: ... the image on the screen FIREWORKS To avoid camcorder shake we recommend using a tripod Make sure to use a tripod especially in mode as the shutter speed slows down 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 ...

Page 36: ... to during the actual recording of a scene the brightness of the picture may change abruptly SHUTTER PRIO AE When setting the shutter speed the number display will flash if the value is not appropriate for the recording conditions In such case select a different value If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places you can obtain a brighter 18 PROGRAM AE The camcorder automatically adjusts the aper...

Page 37: ...deo light off Closing the LCD panel will also turn the LCD video light off The LCD display turns entirely white when used as the video light Use the viewfinder instead Self Timer POINTS TO CHECK Set the camcorder to record pause mode 1 Activate the self timer MENU CAMERA SETUP SELF TIMER ON 2 Press to close the menu appears Set SELF TIMER to OFF to cancel the self timer 3 Press on the camcorder to...

Page 38: ... toward for a closer focal distance Pushing the joystick toward FOCUS again will return the camcorder to autofocus 4 Push the joystick toward NEXT to save the focus adjustment Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks POINTS TO CHECK Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure Mode switch 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on...

Page 39: ...ure Pushing the joystick toward EXP again will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to automatic exposure 4 Push the joystick toward NEXT to lock and save the exposure setting If you operate the zoom during exposure lock the brightness of the image may change White Balance The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that w...

Page 40: ...wing cases Changing lighting conditions Close 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 Mode switch except for the Special Scene recording programs Options Default value IMAGE EFFECT OF...

Page 41: ...d NEXT to display it 2 Push the joystick toward The icon of the selected effect turns green Push the joystick toward again to deactivate the fader effect Push the joystick toward in record pause mode then press to start recording with a fade in Push the joystick toward while recording then press to fade out and pause the recording 18 D EFFECT OFF Select this setting when you do not intend to use t...

Page 42: ... playlist you can switch between the original scenes and the playlist Adding Scenes to the Playlist You can choose to add to the playlist all the original scenes at once or only the selected scene POINTS TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW VR mode From the original index screen select the scene to add to the playlist To add all scenes there is no need to select any particular scene ADD TO PLAYLIST Desired o...

Page 43: ...ividing Scenes You can divide scenes in order to leave only the best parts and later cut out the rest Remember that when you divide scenes in the playlist you do not affect your original recordings POINTS TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW VR mode From the original index screen switch to the playlist 43 From the playlist index screen select the scene to divide DIVIDE Playback of the scene begins Pause at t...

Page 44: ...the disc will permanently erase all recordings The lost original recordings cannot be recovered Disc Playback on an External Device Changing the Disc Title Before you finalize your disc you can give it a title1 The disc title will be displayed on the index screen when playing the finalized disc in most DVD players You can check the disc s title with the DISC INFO menu option 63 1 You can change th...

Page 45: ...cool off before resuming operation Place the camcorder on a table or other stable surface before starting the procedure Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts for example to place it on a table or to disconnect a cable after the finalization process started may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power source while the operation is in progress Doing so can interrupt the pr...

Page 46: ...VR mode compatible DVD players Depending on your DVD device you may not be able to play the disc In order to play the disc on a computer you need to have DVD playback software installed and running Also in order to play back a DVD R DL you must have a DVD drive capable of reading dual layered DVD discs Unfinalizing the Disc Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc Unfinalize a disc to allow recor...

Page 47: ...e camcorder even to slight impacts for example to place it on a table or to disconnect a cable after the unfinalization process started may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power source while the operation is in progress Doing so can interrupt the process and result in permanent data loss Only discs that were finalized using this camcorder can be unfinalized with it FUNC 20 Disc...

Page 48: ...ORTANT Observe the following precautions while the card access display appears on screen and when the CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not chang...

Page 49: ...umber of images that can be recorded with the current quality size setting NOTES When printing still images use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size 18 FUNC 19 Approximate number of still images on a memory card Default value 1 SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL 2 This is the number of images that can be recorded However the maximum number of remaining still images displayed on...

Page 50: ...ON then turn it toward MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode The green PLAY indicator will turn on 3 Use the joystick to move between images Image Jump Function You can locate a specific image without having to browse all of them one by one Image size Recommended use LW 1152x648 To print photos with a 16 9 aspect ratio Wide sized photo paper is required L 1152x864 To print photos u...

Page 51: ...ition of the switch or the operating mode The following may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on a computer Images whose file names have been changed Slideshow SLIDESHOW START Images are played back one after another Press to stop the slideshow Index Screen 1 Move the zoom lever toward W The still images index screen appears 2 Select an image Move the...

Page 52: ... To cancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears Erasing Photos You can erase still images recorded on the memory card You can erase either a single still image or all the still images Erasing a Single Image 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Select the image you want to erase 3 Push the joystick toward 4 Select ERASE and pre...

Page 53: ...r when camcorder shake warning is displayed on the screen Number of frames shots per second Normal speed 2 5 frames High speed 4 2 frames Maximum number of continuous shots LW 1152x648 L 1152x864 20 images S 640x480 60 images SINGLE Records a single still image CONT SHOOT Continuous Shooting HISPEED CONT SHOOT High Speed Continuous Shooting Captures a series of still images as long as you hold pre...

Page 54: ...d Options Default value Except for the FIREWORKS recording program MENU CAMERA SETUP FOCUS PRI Desired option NOTES In the FIREWORKS recording program the focus priority is automatically set to OFF CONTINUOUS SHOOTING HIGH SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING 18 Start Stop Start Stop ON AiAF Mode switch Depending on the shooting conditions one or more AF frames out of the nine frames...

Page 55: ...he following sequence All displays on All displays off1 All displays on Regular displays only removes the histogram and information icons All displays off 1 However the markers and the icon and AF frames when the autofocus is locked will still appear on the screen Protecting Photos You can protect still images recorded on the memory card from accidental erasure PROTECT Press PROTECT The image sele...

Page 56: ...nnot be recovered INITIALIZE Clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data COMPL INIT Erases all data completely 18 FUNC 20 FUNC FUNC 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 photos The way to set and use them was already explained in detail so we refer you to ...

Page 57: ...e camcorder s memory card into a DPOF compatible printer that has a memory card slot Refer to the printer s instruction manual for the procedure You can set print orders for up to 998 still images Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order PRINT ORDER Press The image selection screen appears 1 Select the still image you want to mark with a print order 2 Press to set the print order The number...

Page 58: ...o Cable is connected to the camcorder Open the LCD panel to access Terminal on the camcorder Connecting cable Terminal on the connected device VIDEO AUDIO R L 1 Output connection signal flow to a TV or VCR with AV terminals STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied Yellow White Red 2 Output connection signal flow to a TV or VCR with SCART terminal First connect a SCART adapter to the SCART terminal on ...

Page 59: ...he STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected TV Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device Connecting Connect the camcorder to the device following one of the ...

Page 60: ...menus FUNC Menu Appendix Menu Options Lists Menu item Setting options CAMERA PLAY Recording programs1 PROGRAM AE SHUTTER PRIO AE PORTRAIT SPORTS NIGHT SNOW BEACH SUNSET SPOTLIGHT FIREWORKS z z 34 White balance1 AUTO DAYLIGHT TUNGSTEN SET z z 39 Image effects1 IMAGE EFFECT OFF VIVID NEUTRAL SOFT SKIN DETAIL z z 40 LCD video light LCD LIGHT OFF LCD LIGHT ON z z 37 Digital effects1 D EFFECT OFF FADE ...

Page 61: ...en with DVD RW discs in VR mode 5 Option available only during playback Menu item Setting options CAMERA PLAY Still image size quality Size LW 1152x648 L 1152x864 S 640x480 L 1024x768 S 640x480 z 49 Quality SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL TO PLAYLIST 2 z 43 TO ORIGINAL 3 z 43 ADD TO PLAYLIST 2 ALL SCENES ONE SCENE CANCEL z 42 MOVE 3 z 43 DIVIDE 3 z 43 DELETE 4 NO YES z 33 SPEAKER VOL 5 z 32 SLIDESHOW z 51 ...

Page 62: ... set to CONT SHOOT HISPEED CONT SHOOT or AEB If you press while reviewing a still image it will continue to be displayed indefinitely Press to return to the normal display IMG STAB The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake The image stabilizer may also not be able to compensate f...

Page 63: ...reen cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to Some low frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low frequency sounds we recommend setting the wind screen to OFF Disc Operations Initialization Finalization etc DISC OPERATIONS 1 Option available only with DVD RW discs 2 Option available only...

Page 64: ...ing the markers will not affect the recordings DEMO MODE The demonstration mode displays the camcorder s main features It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the power adapter if you leave it turned on without loading a recording media for more than 5 minutes To cancel the demo mode once it started press any button turn off the camcorder or load a disc Menu item Setting options...

Page 65: ...m 101 to 998 RESET Image numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert a new memory card CONTINUOUS Image numbers will continue from the number following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder If the memory card you insert already contains an image with a larger number a new image will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last image on the memory card We recommen...

Page 66: ...rmat for on screen displays Menu item Setting options CAMERA PLAY T ZONE DST List of world time zones z z z z 22 DATE TIME z z z z 21 DATE FORMAT Y M D 2008 1 1 AM 12 00 M D Y JAN 1 2008 12 00 AM D M Y 1 JAN 2008 12 00 AM z z z z D126_NTSC_PAL_E book Page 66 Tuesday January 15 2008 12 15 PM ...

Page 67: ... Use a different battery pack If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack the CHARGE indicator flashes approx twice per second and the charging stops Check that the compact power adapter is correctly connected to the camcorder Camcorder is on but is unresponsive The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature appears Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use ...

Page 68: ...26 Load a disc that has been tested 4 The disc is full END appears on the screen Delete some recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space 33 or replace the disc The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use Unfinalize 46 the disc DVD RW in VIDEO mode Even after stopping recording the disc access indicator does not go off T...

Page 69: ...as finalized 45 Unfinalize 46 the disc first DVD RW in VIDEO mode You may not be able to edit the title if you entered it with another digital device Cannot edit or delete scenes You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected with another digital device Scenes cannot be deleted in a DVD R DVD R DL disc or a DVD RW disc recorded in VIDEO mode Cannot finalize the disc The camcorder ha...

Page 70: ...n still appears in red List of Messages List of Messages in alphabetical order CANNOT ENTER THE STANDBY MODE NOW The camcorder cannot enter the Quick Start standby mode 29 while the disc is being recognized after it was inserted or if the remaining battery charge is too low CANNOT PLAY BACK The disc is dirty or you attempted to play back a disc type not supported by this camcorder not DVD R RW or ...

Page 71: ...finalized DVD R DVD R DL disc You cannot record additional scenes or unfinalize a DVD RW disc in VIDEO mode that was finalized with another digital device DISC MUST BE FINALIZED TO PLAY BACK IN COMPATIBLE PLAYERS Be sure to finalize the disc and check the compatibility of the device before playing back the disc on external DVD devices 45 LOADING THE DISC The disc is being read Wait before you star...

Page 72: ... in a different Television System NTSC UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA Could not recover a corrupted file This message can also appear if condensation has formed If you suspect condensation is the reason do not initialize the disc and wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use 76 UNFINALIZE THE DISC You cannot record additional scenes on a finalized DVD RW in VIDEO mode Unfinalize the di...

Page 73: ...t 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 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 Contact of the battery pack terminals with metallic objects may cause a short circuit a...

Page 74: ... on the disc surfaces The disc may not rotate in a stable manner and this may cause malfunctions Keep the disc clean of dust dirt or smudges Even very small smudges or particles of dust can lead to problems when recording or playing back the disc Carefully inspect the recording surface of the disc before inserting it in the camcorder If the disc gets dirty use a dry soft lens cleaning cloth to rem...

Page 75: ...n before inserting the memory card Forcing a memory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card When you erase image files or initialize the memory card only the file allocation table is altered and the data itself is not actually deleted Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the...

Page 76: ...ges suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases When the camcorder is moved from an air conditioned room to a warm humid ...

Page 77: ...gro Mozambique the Netherlands New Zealand North Korea Norway Oman Pakistan Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Tanzania Thailand Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Yemen Zambia RESUMING USE Trademark Acknowledgements The SD logo is a trademark The SDHC logo is a trademark is ...

Page 78: ...arrying Case WS 20 Wrist Strap MultiMedia Card Computer Card adapter Card reader writer Compatible DVD player recorder Mini DVD disc DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL SCART adapter SS 600 SS 650 Shoulder Strap STV 250N Stereo Video Cable VCR PictBridge compatible printers TV CBC NB2 Car Battery Charger DVD player recorder SD SDHC memory card Mini DVD disc DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL D126_NTSC_PAL_E book Page 78 Tue...

Page 79: ...y pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings when using the brighter screen settings etc Optional Accessories 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 ...

Page 80: ...40 min 235 min Playback Time XP 140 min 245 min 290 min 495 min SP 170 min 300 min 355 min 590 min LP 185 min 320 min 385 min 635 min Battery pack NB 2LH BP 2L13 BP 2L14 BP 2L24H Screen used Viewfinder LCD Viewfinder LCD Viewfinder LCD Viewfinder LCD Maximum Recording Time XP 110 min 105 min 195 min 190 min 235 min 230 min 385 min 380 min SP 130 min 125 min 230 min 220 min 270 min 265 min 445 min ...

Page 81: ...rity 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 acce...

Page 82: ...ge Sensor 1 6 inch CCD approx 1 070 000 pixels Effective pixels1 all figures are approximate values 16 9 Movies advanced zoom 480 000 T 710 000 W pixels other zoom types 550 000 pixels 4 3 Movies advanced zoom 440 000 T 690 000 W pixels other zoom types 690 000 pixels 16 9 Still images 600 000 pixels 4 3 Still images 800 000 pixels 1 6 inch CCD approx 800 000 pixels Effective pixels1 all figures a...

Page 83: ...NGSTEN or custom white balance Minimum Illumination NIGHT recording program Shutter speed at 1 6 1 6 lx 1 1 lx mode Auto slow shutter ON Shutter speed at 1 25 6 5 lx 4 5 lx Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx Image Stabilization Electronic 1 When two values are given the first indicates the value at full telephoto T and the second indicates the value at full wide angle W Memory Card Recordin...

Page 84: ...consumption SP mode 2 3 W viewfinder 2 4 W LCD screen normal brightness Operating temperature 0 40 C Dimensions W x H x D 66 x 90 x 126 mm excluding the grip belt Weight camcorder body only 380 g Power supply 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 Dimensions 52 x 29 x 90 mm Weight 135 g Battery type Rechargeable Lithium Io...

Page 85: ... effects 41 Disc title 44 Disc types DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW 3 Discs that have been tested 4 Drive mode 53 E EASY recording program 27 Erasing still images 52 Error messages 70 Exposure 39 F Finalizing the disc 45 Fireworks recording program 35 Focus priority 54 FUNC menu 19 60 G Grip belt 17 I Image effects 40 Image jump 50 Image stabilizer 62 Index screen Movies 31 Still images 51 Initialization D...

Page 86: ...ting 42 Screen icons 13 SD SDHC card 25 Self timer 37 Serial number 11 Setup menus 20 62 Shutter speed 36 Slideshow 51 Snow recording program 35 SP mode 28 Special scene recording programs 34 Sports recording program 35 Spotlight recording program 35 Still image quality 49 Still image size 49 Sunset recording program 35 T Telephoto 29 Tripod 17 Troubleshooting 67 Tv recording program 36 V VIDEO mo...

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