Canon DIM-787 Instruction Manual Download

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General Information

16:9 aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
6-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
9 Point AiAF (Autofocus) . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Abroad, using the camcorder  . . . . . . . . 87
AF assist lamp*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Audio dubbing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Audio output channel   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Auto slow shutter   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Autofocus (AF)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
AV terminal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Backup battery   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Battery pack, charging   . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Battery pack, remaining charge   . . . . . . 16
Beach (recording program)  . . . . . . . . . . 45
Beep  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Card mix  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Center point (autofocus)  . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Compact power adapter  . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Condensation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Connection to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Connection to a TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Easy recording (recording program) . . . 45
Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

End Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Erasing still images/movie clips . . . . . . .60
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Faders  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
File numbers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Fireworks (recording program)   . . . . . . .45
Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Focus priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
FUNC. menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 37

Grip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Image effects  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Image jump  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Image stabilizer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Index screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Initialization - Memory card  . . . . . . . . . .62

Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Joystick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Language   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
LCD backlight   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
LCD screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
LED light*   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
LP mode   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Magnifying the playback image  . . . . . . .36
Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Manual exposure adjustment   . . . . . . . .47
Memory card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 8 4
Mode switch   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Movie clip size  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Movie clips on the memory card  . . . . . .30

Night (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . .45
Normal TV (4:3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Index

Summary of Contents for DIM-787

Page 1: ...ual electronic version on PDF file For further details refer to the installation guide Veuillez lire aussi le manuel d instruction suivant version électronique sur fichier PDF Pour d autres détails référez vous au guide d installation Lea también el siguiente manual de instrucciones versión electrónica en archivo PDF Para mayores detalles refiérase a la guía de instalación Digital Video Software E...

Page 2: ...assette If the symptoms reappear shortly after the cleaning the videocassette may be defective Stop using it Availability differs from area to area Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions When using the camcorder in humid or hot places When using cassettes with damaged or dirty tape When using the camcorder in dusty places When using the video heads without cleaning them for a ...

Page 3: ...uipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more 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 t...

Page 4: ...fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 18 Power Sources The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power sup...

Page 5: ...ce technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 27 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order When replac...

Page 6: ...he Date and Time 27 Basic Functions Recording Recording Movies 28 Recording Still Images on the Memory Card 29 Recording Movie Clips on the Memory Card 30 Zooming 31 Quick Start Function 31 Playback Playing Back Movies 32 Returning to a Pre marked Position 33 Locating the End of the Last Scene 34 Locating Scenes by Recording Date 34 Playing Back Still Images and Movie Clips from a Memory Card 34 M...

Page 7: ...ding Movies 53 Capturing a Still Image or Movie Clip from the Playback Picture 54 Automatic Focus Priority 54 Other Functions Data Code 55 LED Light 56 Self Timer 56 Digital Effects 56 Editing Functions Still Image Options Erasing Still Images 60 Protecting Still Images 61 Initializing the Memory Card 62 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams 63 Playback on a TV Screen ...

Page 8: ...roubleshooting 77 List of Messages 80 Do s and Don ts Handling Precautions 83 Maintenance Others 86 Using the Camcorder Abroad 87 General Information System Diagram 88 Optional Accessories 89 Product Codes 91 Specifications 92 Index 94 ...

Page 9: ...is Manual Push the joystick up down left or right to select an item or change settings Press the joystick itself to save the settings or confirm an action On menu screens this is indicated by the joystick icon First Time Settings Changing the Language The language for on screen and menu displays can be changed The list of available languages depends on the region where you purchased the camcorder ...

Page 10: ...logo is a trademark The SDHC logo is a trademark Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the United States and other countries Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Recording movies Pla...

Page 11: ...uct online at www registercanon com 9 Protect your product We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft 9 Receive information on new products and promotions Upon your request we will send you information on Canon new products and promotions The serial number of thi...

Page 12: ...Left side view Front view Right Side View Lens cover switch 28 29 open closed CARD access indicator 29 30 CHARGE indicator 19 Speaker Memory card slot 22 AV terminal 63 USB terminal 68 DV terminal 63 68 Terminal cover Grip belt 22 Strap mount 90 Lock button switch 10 QUICK START button 31 Remote sensor 23 LED light assist lamp 56 Stereo microphone FUNC ...

Page 13: ...22 BATT battery release switch 19 LCD screen 23 Backup battery compartment 30 Start stop button 28 29 Serial number Battery attachment unit 19 DC IN terminal 19 D EFFECTS button 56 P SET button 72 FUNC button 24 37 Joystick 9 PHOTO button 29 Zoom lever 31 Mode switch 45 Easy recording Recording programs tape card switch 10 Cassette compartment 21 OPEN EJECT switch 21 Cassette compartment cover 21 ...

Page 14: ...AY FF STOP PAUSE SLOW AUDIO DUB ZERO SET MEMORY TV SCREEN START STOP button 28 CARD buttons 34 DATE SEARCH buttons 34 REW button 32 button 32 PAUSE button 32 SLOW button 32 AUDIO DUB button 66 ZERO SET MEMORY button 33 PHOTO button 29 Zoom buttons 31 PLAY button 32 FF button 32 STOP button 32 button 32 button 32 TV SCREEN button 42 ...

Page 15: ...cus 48 Image stabilizer 40 Recording mode 40 Tape operation Time code hours minutes seconds Remaining tape Remaining battery charge Widescreen 16 9 mode 40 Wind screen off 41 Audio recording mode 50 Remote sensor off 43 Backup battery warning Level marker 42 Recording reminder Operating mode 10 Audio playback mode 51 Search function display END SEARCH 34 DATE SEARCH 34 Movie size for capturing vid...

Page 16: ... may not appear Depending on the type of tape the remaining time displayed may not be correct In any case you will be able to record on the tape the number of minutes that appears on the videocassette s label for example 85 minutes Remaining battery charge When starts flashing in red replace the battery pack with a fully charged one When you attach an empty battery pack the power may turn off with...

Page 17: ... card 29 Still image quality size 52 Self timer 56 Number of still images available on the memory card Movie recording time available on the memory card Wind screen off 41 AF frame 54 Joystick guide 9 Camcorder shake warning 39 Viewing Still Images Slideshow 35 Image protection mark 61 Image number 44 Current image Total number of images Still image size Data code 55 Movie clip length movie record...

Page 18: ... still images at once Card Access Display is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card Movie recording time on the memory card Indicates the remaining time in hours minutes At less than 1 minute the remaining time will be displayed in 10 second steps at less than 10 seconds in 1 second steps Depending on the recording conditions the actual r...

Page 19: ...erminal The CHARGE indicator starts flashing The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed You can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack When the compact power adapter is connected even if a battery is attached its power will not be consumed ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder 2 Unplug the compact pow...

Page 20: ... 3 times longer than you think you might need U S A and Canada only The lithium ion polymer battery that powers this product is recyclable Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Charging Recording and Playback Times The times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on the actual charging recording or playback conditions Approximate times for ...

Page 21: ...de facing out 4 Close the cover NOTES The backup battery has a life span of about a year flashes in red to inform you that it needs to be replaced Inserting and Removing a Tape Use only videocassettes marked with the logo 1 Slide fully in the direction of the arrow and open the cassette compartment cover The cassette compartment opens automatically 2 Insert the cassette Insert the cassette with th...

Page 22: ...erted TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD 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 for the first time 62 Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder NOTES Proper operation c...

Page 23: ...holder Using the Wireless Controller Point the controller at the camcorder s remote sensor when you press the buttons NOTES The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight If the wireless controller does not work check that WL REMOTE is not set to OFF 43 Otherwise replace the battery Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating th...

Page 24: ...ffective usage time of the battery pack Using the Menus Many of the camcorder s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC button For details about the available menu options and settings refer to Menu Options Lists 37 Selecting a FUNC Menu Option 1 Press 2 Select the icon of the function you want to change from the left side column 3 Select the desired setting from...

Page 25: ...u can also hold pressed down for more than 2 seconds to open directly the setup menus screen 3 Select the desired menu from the left side column and press The title of the selected menu appears on top of the screen and under it the list of settings 4 Select the setting you want to change and press An orange frame will indicate the menu item currently selected Menu items not available will appear g...

Page 26: ...Default value 1 Press 2 Select the icon and press to open the setup menus 3 Select DATE TIME SETUP and press 4 Select T ZONE DST and press The time zone setting appears The default setting is New York or Singapore depending on the region of purchase 5 Select your time zone and press To adjust for daylight saving time select the time zone with the mark next to the area 6 Press to close the menu Tim...

Page 27: ...press 4 Select DATE TIME and press Blinking arrows will be displayed around the first field of the date 5 Change each field of the date and time with the joystick s and move to the next field 6 Press to start the clock 7 Press to close the menu NOTES You can also change the date format 44 DATE TIME SETUP DATE TIME JAN 1 2007 12 00 AM FUNC 24 FUNC FUNC ...

Page 28: ...and release it The camcorder will play back a few seconds of the last recording made and return to record pause mode You can also hold the joystick pressed towards or towards to play back the tape reverse or forward respectively to locate the point where you want to start recording WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Close the lens cover and the LCD panel 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Remove the tape ...

Page 29: ...ess than 0 01 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black red blue or green dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction When using a tripod Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt due to concentration of the light by the lens Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5 5 mm 0 2 inch Doing so may damage t...

Page 30: ...E CLIP 7 Press to begin recording Press again to pause the recording SD SDHC memory cards You can record until CARD FULL appears approx 33 minutes with a 512 MB SD Memory Card MultiMedia cards The recording time is limited to 10 seconds at 320x240 or 30 seconds at 160x120 IMPORTANT Avoid the following actions while the card access display appears on screen and when the CARD access indicator is on ...

Page 31: ...ster in the record pause mode Keep at least 1 m 3 3 ft to the subject At wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm 0 39 in Quick Start Function Using the Quick Start function you ll never have to miss out on those great and fleeting opportunities to take a picture or record video When you press instead of turning off the camcorder you can get it ready to start recording within approx ...

Page 32: ...the camcorder off and then on again The camcorder will shut off if left in the Quick Start ready mode for 30 minutes regardless of the POWER SAVE setting 43 To restore the power turn the camcorder off and then on again If you open the cassette compartment cover the camcorder will return to record pause mode Playback Playing Back Movies Play back the tape on the LCD display or close the LCD panel t...

Page 33: ...layback Slow Playback During normal or reverse playback press Double Speed Playback During normal or reverse playback press NOTES You can display the date and time of the recording 55 During some special playback modes you may notice some video problems blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture To protect the tape and video heads the camcorder will enter the stop mode if left in p...

Page 34: ... NOTES End search cannot be used once you remove the cassette If there are blank sections between recordings the end search may not work correctly You cannot use the end search to locate the end of a scene that was audio dubbed Locating Scenes by Recording Date You can locate the change of the date time zone with the date search function Press or on the wireless controller Press more than once to ...

Page 35: ... memory card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the switch or the operating mode The following may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on or uploaded from a computer except for the sample images for the Card Mix function 58 Images whose file names have been changed Image Jump You can jump ahead to ...

Page 36: ... of the magnified area To further enlarge the image move the zoom lever toward T To reduce the magnification move the zoom lever toward W will appear for images that cannot be enlarged 2 Select the enlarged area of the picture with the joystick To cancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears IMPORTANT Movie clips on the memory card cannot be magnified While the ...

Page 37: ...switch AUTO DAYLIGHT TUNGSTEN SET Mode switch IMAGE EFFECT OFF VIVID NEUTRAL SOFT SKIN DETAIL LIGHT OFF LIGHT ON Mode switch D EFFECT OFF FADER EFFECT CARD MIX Mode switch D EFFECT OFF BLK WHT Mode switch D EFFECT OFF FADER EFFECT STILL I REC OFF S FINE 640x480 S NORMAL 640x480 MOVIE REC OFF 320x240 160x120 320x240 160x120 Menu Options Lists Recording programs 45 White balance 49 Image effect 50 L...

Page 38: ... the memory card This option will appear only when you press within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording the still image if set to OFF 0 99 COPIES Set a print order for a still image on the memory card TRANS ORDER OFF TRANS ORDER ON Set a transfer order for a still image on the memory card Still image size quality 52 Still image capturing 54 SPEAKER VOLUME 32 REC PAUSE...

Page 39: ...ed the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed so the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in The digital zoom indicator will appear in light blue from 35x up to 105x and dark blue from 105x up to 1000x The digital zoom cannot be used with the NIGHT recording program...

Page 40: ...ble with the Video ID 1 system will automatically switch to wide 16 9 mode Otherwise change the aspect ratio of the TV manually To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio 4 3 change the TV TYPE setting accordingly 40 ON OFF VCR Setup Recording Mode TV Type etc VCR SETUP STD PLAY LONG PLAY Recording in LP mode extends the available recording time on the tape 1 5 times Depending on the condition ...

Page 41: ... wind when recording outdoors The wind screen cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to STEREO1 STEREO2 MIX FIXED MIX VAR When 12bit AUDIO is set to MIX VAR adjust the sound balance with the joystick The camcorder will retain the audio balance adjustment however if you turn off the camcorder 12bit AUDIO will be reset to STEREO1 16bit 12bit Card Operations Initialization Erase All Images ...

Page 42: ...nnected TV or monitor When the date and time are displayed on the camcorder s screen they will also appear on a connected TV regardless of the TV SCREEN setting Turn off the date time display with the DATA CODE setting 43 OFF LEVEL WHT LEVEL GRY GRID WHT GRID GRY You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen The markers are available in white or gray Use the markers as a ...

Page 43: ...rts 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 insert a videocassette System Setup Beep etc SYSTEM SETUP ON OFF Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller HIGH VOLUME LOW VOLUME OFF A bee...

Page 44: ... 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 recommend using the CONTINUOUS setting You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firmware This menu option is usually grayed out Date Time Setu...

Page 45: ... conditions SUNSET Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors PORTRAIT The camcorder uses a large aperture achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details SNOW Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts It prevents the subject from being underexposed SPOTLIGHT Use this mode to record spotlit scenes SPORTS Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or g...

Page 46: ...e a slow shutter speed in dark places you can obtain a brighter image but the image quality may be lower and the autofocus may not work well The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds Recording movies under fluorescent lights If the screen starts to flicker select PROGRAM AE and set the shutter speed to 1 100 The shutter speed resets to AUTO when you set the mode switch to or ch...

Page 47: ... too dark underexposed or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring overexposed To correct this you can manually adjust the exposure POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch except for the FIREWORKS recording program 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick towards EXP EXP on the joystick guide changes to light blue and the exposure adju...

Page 48: ...ush the joystick towards for a farther focal distance or push it towards for a closer focal distance Pushing the joystick towards FOCUS again will return the camcorder to autofocus 5 Push the joystick towards BACK to save the focus adjustment NOTES The camcorder will automatically return to autofocus when you set the mode switch to Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway...

Page 49: ... Set D ZOOM to OFF 39 Readjust the white balance if the lighting conditions change Very rarely and depending on the light source may keep on flashing instead of staying on Even in that case the white balance would be properly adjusted and the results should be better than with AUTO Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subject...

Page 50: ...when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible 41 10 IMAGE EFFECT OFF Records with no image enhancing effects VIVID Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation NEUTRAL Tones down the contrast and color saturation SOFT SKIN DETAIL Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance FUNC 24 Icon of the currently selected Image Effect Desired option FUNC FUNC A...

Page 51: ...recorded audio Stereo 1 POINTS TO CHECK Options Default value When you select MIX VAR adjust the mix balance with the MIX BALANCE setting 41 10 L R Left and Right channels stereo Main Sub signals bilingual L L Left channel only stereo Main signal only bilingual R R Right channel only stereo Sub signal only bilingual FUNC 24 MENU AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH Desired option FUNC FUNC 10 STEREO1 Original so...

Page 52: ... the current quality size setting NOTES Depending on the number of images on the memory card Windows more than 1 800 images Macintosh more than 1 000 images you may not be able to download images to a computer Try using a card reader Connection to a PictBridge compatible printer will not work when the memory card contains more than 1 800 images For best performance we recommend to keep the number ...

Page 53: ...image will be S 640x480 and cannot be changed but the quality of the still image can be selected POINTS TO CHECK Select the size and quality of the still image in record pause mode before you start recording Default value The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the current quality size setting TO CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE While yo...

Page 54: ...de of the captured still image movie clip will reflect the date and time when it was recorded on the memory card Automatic Focus Priority When the focus priority is activated the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically When the mode switch is set to you can also select the AF autofocus frame Options Default value Except for the FIREWORKS recording progr...

Page 55: ... the date and time of recording You can select the data to be displayed Options Default value FUNC 24 MENU CAMERA SETUP FOCUS PRI Desired option FUNC FUNC Other Functions OFF No data code display DATE TIME Displays the date or time when the scene or still image was recorded DATE TIME Displays both the date and time of the recording FUNC 24 MENU DISPLAY SETUP DATA CODE Desired option FUNC FUNC ...

Page 56: ...l image after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen 2 seconds when using the wireless controller NOTES Once the countdown has begun you can also press when recording movies or press fully when recording still images to cancel the self timer The self timer will also be canceled if you turn off the camcorder Digital Effects FADER Faders Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from ...

Page 57: ...ng The icon of the selected effect appears Applying 1 Press to activate the fader effect The icon of the selected effect turns green Press again to deactivate the fader effect TO FADE IN Press in record pause mode then press to start recording with a fade in in playback pause mode then push the joystick towards to fade in and start the playback BLK WHT black and white SEPIA ART MOSAIC BALL CUBE WA...

Page 58: ...d DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK and combine it with your live video recording to add a note of playfulness to your movies The card mix combines illustrations or titles with your recordings The live video recording will appear instead of the light area of the card mix image Mix level adjustment Light area of the still image POINTS TO CHECK Upload to the memory card a sample image from the supplied DI...

Page 59: ...Other Functions Advanced Functions 59 Applying Press changes to green and the combined image appears Still images cannot be recorded on the memory card while the Card Mix function is activated D EFFECTS ...

Page 60: ...ide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Select the image you want to erase 3 Push the joystick towards to erase the image 4 Select ERASE and press Erasing a Single Image Just After Recording You can erase the last recorded still image while reviewing it within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording it if REVIEW is set to OFF While reviewing the image immediat...

Page 61: ...age not during playback Protecting a Single Image appears and the image cannot be erased To cancel the image protection select PROTECT OFF instead Protecting a Single Image Just After Recording You can protect the last recorded still image while reviewing it within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording it if REVIEW is set to OFF appears and the image cannot be erased To...

Page 62: ...You may also have to initialize a card if you get the CARD ERROR message or you may choose to do so to erase all data recorded on it IMPORTANT Initializing the memory card will erase all still images and movie clips even the protected ones The original image files cannot be recovered Initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder 10 FUNC 24 CARD OPERATIONS PROTECT Bring the curs...

Page 63: ...he Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device 1 VIDEO AUDIO R L Output connection Signal Flow to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals Input connection Audio only Signal flow from an analog source for audio dubbing STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Supplied Yellow White Red 2 Output connection Signal Flow to an HDTV with a DV IEEE1394 terminal Input connection Signal Flow from a TV or other dig...

Page 64: ...s with virtually no generation loss in video and sound quality Connect the camcorder to the external device following one of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams 63 Connecting Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other analog device using connection type or to a DVD recorder or other digital recording device using connection type as shown in the previous section C...

Page 65: ...n the camcorder s screen 6 When the scene you wish to record appears push the joystick towards to begin recording Recording starts 7 While recording push the joystick towards to pause the recording In record pause push the joystick towards again to resume recording 8 Push the joystick towards to stop recording 9 Connected device Stop the playback IMPORTANT Blank sections may be recorded as anomalo...

Page 66: ...Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device TO SELECT THE AUDIO SOURCE Options Default value Dubbing POINTS TO CHECK You can only dub audio on tapes recorded in SD mode with 12bit audio This function is operated with the wireless controller 1 Locate the scene you wish to start audio dubbing Before locating the starting point you can also set the zero set memory 33 at the point whe...

Page 67: ... a tape that was not recorded with this camcorder or after having dubbed audio over the same scene more than 3 times NOTES While dubbing audio using the built in microphone You can connect the camcorder to a TV to check the picture on the TV screen and check the sound through headphones connected to the TV While dubbing audio using an external audio device You can check the picture on the camcorde...

Page 68: ...inal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device 1 Output connection Signal Flow to a computer with a DV IEEE1394 terminal or a DV capture board DV Cable Commercially available 4 pin 6 pin Be careful to correctly insert the 6 pin plug into the DV terminal Inserting it in the wrong direction can result in damage to the camcorder 2 Output connection Signal Flow to a PC or Pict...

Page 69: ...ter using a DV cable make sure that the camcorder and computer are not connected with a USB cable and that no other IEEE1394 device is connected to the computer Depending on the video editing software you may need to set the switch on the camcorder to a mode other than PLAY Refer to the instruction manual of the editing software NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power ada...

Page 70: ...ng on the software and the specifications settings of your computer The image files on your memory card are valuable original data files If you wish to use the image files on your computer make copies of them first and use the copied file retaining the original NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Refer also to the computer s instruction manual Users of Windows...

Page 71: ...ER The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed as the desktop s background Press to return to the transfer menu NOTES When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the image selection screen is displayed press to return to the transfer menu Transfer Orders You can mark the still images you want to transfer to the computer as a transfer order You can set transfer orders fo...

Page 72: ...he camcorder to the printer using the USB connection connection type 68 shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams appears and changes to IMPORTANT If continues to flash for more than 1 minute or if does not appear the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer In such case disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again...

Page 73: ...on the same sheet by selecting 2 UP or 4 UP When you are using the specially designed wide sized photo paper you can set the paper size to DEFAULT and print 2 or 4 copies on the same sheet by selecting 2 UP or 4 UP PAPER PAPER SIZE Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model PAPER TYPE Select PHOTO FAST PHOTO or DEFAULT PAGE LAYOUT Select DEFAULT or one of the following available pag...

Page 74: ...y select CONTINUE and press If CONTINUE cannot be selected select STOP press and retry printing Refer also to the printer s instruction manual for details If the error still persists and printing does not restart disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRIN...

Page 75: ... order set the number of copies to 0 Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen Move the zoom lever toward W to enter the still image index screen and the number of copies appear on images marked with a print order To cancel the print order set the number of copies to 0 After closing the menu the camcorder returns to the index screen Erasing All Print Orders 10 FUNC 24 PRINT ORDER Select the numbe...

Page 76: ...t any print orders 4 Make sure that PRINT is selected and press Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when the printing is completed NOTES Depending on the connected printer you can change some print settings before step 4 73 Cancel Printing Printing Errors 74 Restarting Printing Open the print menu as explained in steps 2 3 above Select RESUME in the print setting menu and press The r...

Page 77: ... once the battery pack temperature is below 40 C 104 F The battery pack is damaged 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 Problem Solution Buttons will not work Turn on the camcorder Load a cassette 21 A...

Page 78: ... the time zone date and time 21 Pressing the start stop button will not start recording Set the camcorder to 28 Load a cassette 21 Tape reached the end END appears on the screen Rewind the tape or replace the cassette 21 Cassette is protected flashes on the screen Change the position of the protect switch 84 Camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on that subject Focus manually 48 If you ...

Page 79: ...as not initialized Initialize the memory card 62 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set FILE NOS to RESET and insert a new memory card 44 Memory card cannot be played back Set the camcorder to 34 Image cannot be erased Image is protected Cancel the protection 61 The write protect switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position ...

Page 80: ...tape or replace the cassette CHECK THE CASSETTE REC MODE You attempted to dub audio on a tape recorded in a recording mode other than SP 66 CHECK THE CASSETTE AUDIO MODE You attempted to dub audio on a tape recorded with an audio mode other than 16bit 66 CHECK THE CASSETTE BLANK You attempted to dub audio on a tape with a blank section 66 CHECK THE CASSETTE INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION You attempt...

Page 81: ...pted or it was saved using a compression method other than that compatible with this camcorder JPEG TRANSFER ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders 71 PRINT ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order 75 CANNOT TRANSFER You attempted to transfer a still image that cannot be displayed with this camcorder THIS IMAGE CANNOT BE RECORDED Some a...

Page 82: ...After a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable Check the printer status 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 COMMUNICATION ERROR The printer is experiencing a data transfer error Can...

Page 83: ...e 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 lifec...

Page 84: ... as this may damage the cassettes With cassettes equipped with a memory function metal plated terminals may become dirty with use Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of removing and reinserting the cassette The memory function is not supported by the camcorder Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure To protect your recordings from accidental erasure slide the tab on the ca...

Page 85: ...ery 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 For California USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate for details WARNING The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn haza...

Page 86: ...screen when the temperature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth 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 Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the ca...

Page 87: ...ets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions After the condensation warning stops flashing wait for 1 more hour before resuming use Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You 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 i...

Page 88: ...tereo Video Cable CA 590 Compact Power Adapter Commercially available DV Cable SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case WS 20 Wrist Strap SS600 SS650 Shoulder Strap SD SDHC Memory Card MultiMediaCard NB 2L NB 2LH BP 2L5 BP 2L12 BP 2L14 Battery Pack TV Computer VCR DVD Recorder Digital Device with DV Terminal MiniDV Video Cassette WL D85 Wireless Controller Card Adapter Reader Writer PictBridge Compatible Printe...

Page 89: ...ger to charge battery packs on the move The car battery cable plugs into your car s cigarette lighter and runs off a 12 24 V DC negative ground battery 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 a...

Page 90: ...th 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 ...

Page 91: ...eo Cable 3067A002AA D82 0590 201 IFC 300PCU USB Cable 6906A001AA Optional Accessories BP 2L12 Battery Pack 7871A002AA BP 2L14 Battery Pack 9582A002AA NB 2L Battery Pack 7302A001AA CB 2LW Battery Charger 0763B001AA CBC NB2 Car Battery Charger 7873A002AA WS 20 Wrist Strap 3118A002AA D81 0190 202 SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case 9389A001AA DVM CL DV Cleaning Cassette 3134A002AA D36 0032 201 ...

Page 92: ...90 minutes LCD Screen 2 7 in wide TFT color approx 112 000 pixels Viewfinder 0 35 in wide TFT color approx 114 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens f 2 6 91 mm F 2 0 5 0 35x power zoom 35 mm equivalent 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer ON 47 1 1 649 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer OFF 41 7 1 460 4 3 Movies 44 6 1 561 Still images 41 5 1 453 35 mm equivalent 16 9 Movies Image sta...

Page 93: ... shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints Input Output Terminals AV Terminal 3 5 mm minijack Video output only Audio input output output only Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Audio output 10 dBV 47 kohms load 3 kohms or less Audio input 10 dBV 40 kohms or more only DV Terminal 4 pin IEEE1394 standard input output USB Terminal mini B Power Others Power supply rated 7 4 V...

Page 94: ...igital effects 56 Digital video input DV dubbing 65 Digital zoom 39 Direct print 72 Direct transfer 69 DV terminal 63 68 E Easy recording recording program 45 Effects 57 End Search 34 Erasing still images movie clips 60 Error messages 80 F Faders 56 File numbers 44 Fireworks recording program 45 Focus 48 Focus priority 54 FUNC menu 24 37 G Grip belt 23 I Image effects 50 Image jump 35 Image stabil...

Page 95: ...arkers 42 SD SDHC card 22 84 Selecting the on screen displays 55 Self timer 56 Serial number 12 Setup menus 25 Shoulder strap 90 Shutter speed 46 Simultaneous recording tape memory card 53 Slideshow 35 Snow recording program 45 SP mode 40 Sports recording program 45 Spotlight recording program 45 Still image quality 52 Still image size 52 Sunset recording program 45 T Telephoto 31 Time zone 26 Tra...

Page 96: ...o 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 our authorized agent D If the equipment is used for commercial or industrial use This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet exterior finish video cassette tape head cleanings nor doe...

Page 97: ...gital video equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the digital video equipment video cassette tapes head cleanings nor does it apply to digital video equipment purchased outside Canada TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly ...

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