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Editing

Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing)

OUTPUT

VIDEO

S(S1)-VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

You can insert and replace images/audio recorded on the camcorder’s tape with
other images/audio recorded with other video equipment using both, analog line-
in or DV terminals.
Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio.

REW

PLAY

FF

REMOTE SET

SEARCH

SELECT

ZERO SET

MEMORY

AUDIO

DUB.

STOP

AV

INSERT

PAUSE

SLOW

+ /

– /

¥ 2

The video and audio of the new scene replace that of the old.

The playback tape

Before inserting

After inserting

The tape in the
camcorder

The tape in the
camcorder

Side with arrow

S-150 S-video Cable

STV-250N
Stereo Video Cable

Insert start point

Insert end point

Scene to be inserted

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Summary of Contents for Elura 40 MC

Page 1: ...er toll free at 1 800 828 4040 Canada only Si vous avez des questions veuillez téléphoner sans frais au Canada 1 800 828 4040 Canada seulement MEXICO CANON MEXICANA S DE R L DE C V Periferico Sur No 4124 Col Ex Rancho de Anzaldo C P 01900 México D F México CENTRO Y SURAMÉRICA CANON LATIN AMERICA INC 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami FL 33126 USA ASIA CANON HONGKONG COMPANY LTD 9 F The Hong Kong Cl...

Page 2: ...equired to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SH...

Page 3: ...aces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 10 Power Sources The CA PS700 Compact Power Adapter 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 supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company Regarding other power sources such as battery power refer to instructions in this manual 11...

Page 4: ...r objects have fallen into the 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 t...

Page 5: ...f Features Editing Using the Memory Card Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual Installing the Software Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Downloading Still Image Movies to a Computer Your camcorder is supplied with two manuals the Digital Video Camcorder ELURA40 MC Instruction Manual and the Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual ...

Page 6: ...gital Effects 61 Using the Multi Image Screen 67 Audio Recording 69 Setting the Self Timer 71 When Making Manual Adjustments Adjusting AE Shift 73 Setting the Shutter Speed 74 Adjusting Focus Manually 76 Setting the White Balance 77 For Playback Enlarging the Image During Playback 79 Displaying Date Time and Camcorder Data Data Code 80 Searching the Tape Photo Search Date Search 83 Returning to a ...

Page 7: ...mages from Other Devices VCR TV or Other Digital Camcorders 109 Recording Movies onto a Memory Card 111 Recording Movies from a Tape 112 Recording Movies from Other Devices VCR TV or Other Digital Camcorders 113 Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist 114 Playing Back a Memory Card 116 Settings of Still Images Movies 119 Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect 122 Marking a Still Image for Printing...

Page 8: ...soon be making high quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come To get the most out of your new camcorder we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly there are many sophisticated features which will add to your recording enjoyment Getting started WL D77 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries Lens cap and lens cap cord NB 2L Battery Pack Battery Charger CB 2LT SDC 8M SD Memory...

Page 9: ...digital effects and faders can add visual appeal and greater imaging variety The multi image screen captures moving subjects in 4 9 or 16 sequences of still images with the Image Capture feature and displays them at one time Digital Effects USB Terminal Allows high speed transfer of memory card data to a PC with a built in USB port You can organize and edit still images movies on your PC using the...

Page 10: ... 65 REC record SEARCH button p 38 Record review button p 38 rewind button p 29 CARD button p 116 REC SEARCH button p 38 fast forward button p 29 CARD button p 116 play pause button p 29 Card Mix button p 136 stop button p 29 INDEX SCREEN button p 118 Battery attachment unit p 16 BATT battery RELEASE button p 16 Memory card compartment cover p 102 Card access indicator p 102 ...

Page 11: ...ever p 144 Program selector p 57 P Easy Recording Program AE PHOTO button p 54 106 Zoom controller p 24 Selector dial p 32 40 TAPE CARD switch p 19 POWER indicator p 19 SET button p 40 MENU button p 40 Grip belt p 144 Backup battery cover p 147 Cassette compartment p 17 Cassette compartment cover p 17 Start Stop button p 20 CAMERA OFF PLAY VCR OPEN EJECT switch p 17 ...

Page 12: ...ons p 24 SET button p 40 Digital effects ON OFF button p 65 MIX BALANCE buttons p 98 Controller buttons p 40 Search buttons p 83 SEARCH SELECT button p 83 AUDIO MONITOR button p 98 AUDIO DUB button p 96 AV INSERT button p 94 REMOTE SET button p 49 button p 30 button p 30 FF button p 29 PLAY button p 29 STOP button p 29 SLOW button p 30 REW button p 29 PAUSE button p 30 PHOTO button p 54 106 SLIDE ...

Page 13: ...ied product to the camcorder s DC terminal Likewise do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product Connecting the camcorder to a Household Power Socket 2 3 4 1 Use the power adapter to provide your camcorder with instant power from a household power socket Always turn the camcorder off before connecting removing the power source 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF 2 Connect the power adapter...

Page 14: ...e Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice CA PS700 Compact Power Adapter When replacement of power supply is required please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA PS700 The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC For areas where 120 V AC power is not used you will need a special p...

Page 15: ...de the battery pack into the charger to set it in place 2 Flip out the retractable plug Plug the AC plug into a household power socket According to the type of household power socket you have other sockets may be blocked while the charger is in use 3 The charge indicator lights in red and charging starts 4 The indicator light changes to green when the battery pack is fully charged 5 Unplug the cha...

Page 16: ... Dimensions 35 8 11 8 21 4 in 91 29 5 56 mm Weight 3 oz 86 g Attaching the battery pack 1 Turn the POWER switch to OFF 2 Align the front end of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder press lightly and slide the battery until it clicks into place 3 Remove the battery pack after use Press the BATT RELEASE button and remove the battery 1 2 3 CB 2LT Battery Charger ...

Page 17: ...t for it to close 5 Click the cover back into place D is a trade mark Notes Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically and do not attempt to close the cover until the cassette compartment has fully retracted After loading a cassette use record search 38 to find the point where you want to start recording Be careful not to get your fingers caught in ...

Page 18: ...tion with this camcorder To protect the tape heads transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to the camcorder do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or spliced they may damage the camcorder Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape Handle cassettes with care dropping ...

Page 19: ...the small button on the POWER switch and turn the POWER switch to CAMERA The camcorder automatically sets to record pause mode PAUSE appears in the display If you haven t set the date and time display SET THE TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME appears in the display For setting the time zone see p 51 For setting the date and time see p 53 The camcorder power indicator lights up The confirmation beep sounds T...

Page 20: ...cassette start recording when the tape counter has stopped Replace the lens cap Return the LCD screen flush to the camcorder body Unload the cassette Turn the POWER switch to OFF Disconnect the power source Notes To check that the camcorder is recording correctly make a test recording first Before making important recordings clean the video heads using a Canon DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Ca...

Page 21: ...cording playback in LP mode may cause image or sound distortion We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings If you record in both modes on the same tape the image may become distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly If you playback a tape recorded on another digital equipment on this camcorder or vice versa image and sound may become distorted It is not p...

Page 22: ...e on You cannot use the 16 9 mode with the Easy Recording program You cannot use the multi image screen when setting the 16 9 mode on If you play back a recording made for 16 9 on a normal TV screen the image will appear to be vertically squashed compressed If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Video ID 1 system recordings made in the 16 9 mode for wide screen TVs will au...

Page 23: ...menu PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY VCR TAPE CAMERA TAPE Demonstration mode You can see a demonstration of the camcorder s main features To see the demonstration do either of the following With no cassette or memory card inserted turn the DEMO MODE on in the TAPE CAMERA menu or CARD CAMERA menu and close the menu Leave the camcorder with no cassette or memory card inserted for five minutes after t...

Page 24: ...re angle for each scene Move the zoom control towards W to zoom out to wide angle Move it towards T to zoom in to telephoto You can also control the speed of zooming Move the control slightly to zoom slowly Move it farther to zoom more quickly The farther you move the zoom control the faster the zoom speed The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle but not the zoom spe...

Page 25: ...Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 10 You cannot use digital zoom in the Night recording program You cannot use digital zoom when the multi image screen is set The display becomes The zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds When the digital zoom is set to 40 the zoom indicator extends light blue When the digital zoom is set to 200 zoom the zoom indicator extends...

Page 26: ...d the viewfinder switches back on Opening and closing the LCD screen You can choose the angle of the screen that suits you best by opening and rotating the screen also you can rotate the LCD screen so that faces in the direction of the lens 28 Changing the angle of the LCD screen You can also push the panel flat against the camcorder until it is flush with the side with the screen facing outwards ...

Page 27: ...t points of light red blue or green may appear constantly on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction of the LCD screen and they are not recorded on the tape Effective dots more than 99 99 BRIGHTNESS DISP SET UP PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY VCR TAPE CAMERA TAPE Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 before attempting to rotate it Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place before closing i...

Page 28: ... the viewfinder 144 You can choose the display style reversed mirror on or not mirror off The recording itself is unaffected regardless of which one you choose LCD MIRROR ON DISP SET UP 39 To turn the mirror mode off open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select LCD MIRROR set it to OFF and close the menu The indicators that appear in the LCD display when LCD MIRROR is turned on CAMERA CARD CAM...

Page 29: ...e tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole the switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF 1 Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to PLAY VCR The power indicator lights up 2 Make sure the TAPE CARD switch is set to TAPE 3 Load the cassette 4 Press the e play button to start playback To end playback press the 3 stop button To wind the tape forwards stop playback and press...

Page 30: ...he 4a button and then the SLOW M button during normal playback Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback Special playback REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE SLOW 2 Playback pause Press the a pause button To resume normal playback press it again or press the e play button The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes playback pause Fast forward playback To play back the recor...

Page 31: ...playback Forward 2 Playback Press the 2 button during normal playback Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback Reverse 2 Playback Press the 4a button and then the 2 button during normal playback Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback Notes Mosaic like noise appears on the screen during some of the special playback modes There s no audio during special playback ...

Page 32: ...mpletely by turning the selector dial down until OFF appears Notes Sometimes audio may sound distorted when the volume is turned up high If this happens turn down the volume The speaker does not sound if PHONES is displayed Set AV headphones to AV 33 Using the headphones You can also use the headphones to monitor the sound track Change the setting of the AV headphones terminal through the menu 33 ...

Page 33: ...hone terminal can be switched to function as either the AV terminal or the headphone terminal Switching the AV headphone terminal Open the menu and select VCR SET UP Then select AV PHONES and set it to AV or PHONES and close the menu When the terminal is switched to PHONES PHONES appears in the display Using the headphones Make sure you switch the AV headphones terminal to PHONES before using head...

Page 34: ...et the TV VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE VIDEO S S1 VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L R If your TV or VCR has an S S1 video input terminal For higher picture quality we recommend playing back recordings on a TV with an S S1 terminal If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal recordings made in the 16 ...

Page 35: ...re connecting the camcorder to a VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE Notes If you are going to use the TV as a monitor while you are shooting remember to keep the TV volume turned down as long as the camcorder s audio terminals are connected If the sound from the TV speakers is picked up by the microphone an unpleasant high pitched squeal called feedback may be produced For TVs having th...

Page 36: ...to operate the controls by touch without taking your eye off the action To prevent any unwanted movement you can mount the camcorder on a tripod or any flat surface at a suitable height and operate it with the wireless controller When you are using a tripod be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight as it may melt The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens Make sure th...

Page 37: ...cture angle should have a definite purpose Avoid unnecessary or half hearted movements Use pans to record a landscape or follow a moving subject Decide the area you want to cover and stand facing the end of your panning angle Without moving your feet turn your waist to the starting position Start recording and after a few seconds begin to turn slowly from the waist Hold the final image for a few s...

Page 38: ...use mode Note Noise may appear on the screen when you play the tape backwards When the camcorder is in record pause mode you can use record search to play the tape forwards or backwards to find the point where you want to start or resume recording This is useful when you want to add a new scene to a previously used cassette By using record search you can ensure a smooth noise free join between the...

Page 39: ...y menu 45 2 CAM MENU CAMERA TAPE CAM MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD MIX CAM SET UP VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 2 VCR MENU PLAY VCR TAPE VCR MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 2 C CAM MENU CAMERA CARD C CAM MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE STITCH AST CAM SET UP CARD SET UP VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 2 C PLAY MENU PLAY VCR CARD C PLAY MEN...

Page 40: ... other than the white balance or shutter speed the function will be set if you skip to step 11 8 Press the SET button to select The function is set and you return to the submenu 9 Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to b RETURN 10 Press the SET button to select You return to the main menu 11 Press the MENU button The main menu disappears Notes Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the ...

Page 41: ...here are 5 submenus within the CAM MENU TAPE CAMERA CAM SET UP SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER AUTO D ZOOM 40 IMAGE S ON 16 9 OFF WHITE BAL AUTO SELF TIMER OFF RETURN e t u o r y i 2 Camera set up submenu e Shutter speed 74 r Digital zoom 24 t Image stabilizer 56 y 16 9 effect 22 u White balance 77 i Self timer 71 o Return List of Menus Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each ...

Page 42: ...e display 53 9 Card access display 104 0 Demo mode 23 1 Return 5 System submenu 2 Wireless controller 49 3 Tally lamp 71 4 Beep 23 5 Time zone Daylight saving time 51 6 Date time set 53 7 Return 1 To VCR set up submenu 2 To card set up submenu 3 To card operations submenu 4 To display set up submenu 5 To system submenu 6 Close main menu 2 VCR MENU Set the POWER switch to and the TAPE CARD switch t...

Page 43: ...nalog digital converter 91 i Return 2 Card set up submenu o Still image quality 102 0 Movie size 103 1 File numbers 105 2 Return 3 Card operations submenu 3 Copy from tape to card 137 4 Return 4 Display set up submenu 5 Brightness 27 6 Displays 159 7 6 second auto date 82 8 Data code 81 9 Date time select 80 0 Card access display 104 1 Return CARD SET UP SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE SI QUALITY FINE MOVIE ...

Page 44: ...RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 7 6 5 System submenu 2 Wireless controller 49 3 Tally lamp 71 4 Beep 23 5 Time zone daylight saving time 51 6 Date time set 53 7 Return 2 C CAM MENU Set the POWER switch to and the TAPE CARD switch to There are 5 submenus within the C CAM MENU CARD CAMERA 1 To stitch assist mode 2 To camera set up submenu 3 To card set up submenu 4 To VCR set up submenu 5 To display set up submenu...

Page 45: ...ller 49 1 Tally lamp 71 2 Beep 23 3 Time zone Daylight saving time 51 4 Date time set 53 5 Return SYSTEM SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE WL REMOTE 1 TALLY LAMP ON BEEP ON T ZONE DST D TIME SET RETURN 0 2 4 1 3 5 2 C PLAY MENU Set the POWER switch to and the TAPE CARD switch to There are 4 submenus within the C PLAY MENU CARD PLAY VCR 1 To card operations submenu 2 To VCR set up submenu 3 To display set up su...

Page 46: ... set up submenu o Recording mode 21 0 AV or headphones 33 1 Return 3 Display set up submenu 2 Brightness 27 3 Displays 159 4 Date time select 80 5 Card access display 104 6 Return DISP SET UP SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS DISPLAYS ON D TIME SEL DATE TIME CARD ACCESS ON RETURN 2 4 6 3 5 VCR SET UP SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE SP AV PHONES AV RETURN o 1 0 CARD OPER SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE PROTECT PR...

Page 47: ... zone daylight saving time 51 1 Date time set 53 2 Return 5 Direct Printing Mode Card Photo Printer CP 10 SYSTEM SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE WL REMOTE 1 TALLY LAMP ON BEEP ON T ZONE DST D TIME SET RETURN 7 9 1 8 0 2 C PLAY MENU cont C PLAY MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD OPER VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM PRINT RETURN 5 ...

Page 48: ...earch 83 Zero set memory 84 Audio mix 98 Dubbing from a digital video equipment 86 Analog Line in 88 AV insert 92 Audio dubbing 95 Insert two AA batteries following the and markings Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the batteries Inserting batteries Notes When using the wireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors the effective range will be less The camcorder may have difficulty...

Page 49: ...TEM Then select WL REMOTE set it to A 1 or A 2 and close the menu The selected mode will appear on the display for 4 seconds on the wireless controller Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller Simultaneously press the ZOOM W button for mode 1 or the ZOOM T button for mode 2 Continue to press simultaneously for over 2 seconds Be sure to set the wireless controller to the same...

Page 50: ...r on When you replace the batteries the wireless controller returns to mode 1 Change the mode again if necessary Turning off the tally lamp To turn the tally lamp off open the menu and select SYSTEM Then select TALLY LAMP set it to OFF and close the menu The tally lamp no longer flashes during recording but it will still light up when the camera receives a signal from the wireless controller and d...

Page 51: ...n the menu and select SYSTEM and press the SET button 2 Select T ZONE DST The time zone display appears on the screen Your camcorder s time zone is factory preset to New York If you are at another time zone select your time zone first and daylight saving time DST setting if necessary 3 Move up or down the list of time zones with the selector dial Select the option that represents your time zone an...

Page 52: ...one No Notes After you have selected your time zone and set the date and time when you travel to another time zone there is no need to reset the date and time Just set the time zone to your destination and the camcorder s clock will automatically change to display the correct time for your destination The camcorder automatically accounts for the number of days in a month and leap year 1 24 1 2 3 4...

Page 53: ...ime you leave the menu and the clock starts If you press the SET button after setting the minutes you can set the date and time again from the start Setting the clock D TIME SET JAN 1 2002 12 00 AM SYSTEM 39 Date and time display You can choose to display or hide the date and time display during recording When the date and time display is set to ON date and time are shown in the lower left hand co...

Page 54: ... image Press the PHOTO button fully down and the still image will be taken immediately The camcorder takes the image immediately and then records the photo to the tape for approximately 6 seconds During this time the camcorder also records the sound and the display shows the still image A counter display appears and counts up as the camcorder records the image The camcorder returns to record pause...

Page 55: ...ly and then records the photo to the tape for approximately 6 seconds During this time the camcorder also records the sound and the display shows the still image A counter display appears and counts up as the camcorder records the still image F disappears from the display The camcorder returns to record pause mode Notes The camcorder automatically returns to record pause mode after recording a sti...

Page 56: ...lizer off open the menu and select CAM SET UP Then select IMAGE S i set it to OFF and close the menu The i mark disappears from the display when the stabilizer is off The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to the Easy Recording position Notes Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod The image stabilizer is designed to deal w...

Page 57: ...the program selector to Q program AE mode Open the program menu and select AUTO 58 For various other recording conditions the camcorder has 6 more specialized AE auto exposure programs Availability of functions in each recording program h Available i Not available A Automatic function only You cannot use the multi image screen in the Night recording program Position of program selector Recording P...

Page 58: ...he name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display with the exception of Auto which is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image may change suddenly If you switch the camcorder from the program to the Q program the camcorder returns to the Auto program When recording in dark places a b...

Page 59: ...position The camcorder will take care of focus exposure and other adjustments leaving you free to point and shoot Easy Recording Sports This program is useful for recording high speed sports scenes in brightly lit conditions Normal playback will be slightly jerky but you will get clear images which can be analyzed frame by frame during slow or paused playback SPORTS Auto This is the same as the Ea...

Page 60: ...ng along with a moving subject Image quality will not be as good as in normal lighting conditions and autofocus may not work as good as in other modes LOW LIGHT This program automatically adjusts the shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject even in dark places night time etc to shoot subjects brightly in color It is useful when you record in locations with dark and light places suc...

Page 61: ...i image Screen h h i i TAPE PLAY VCR h h h CARD CAMERA h i i i i Notes When you do not want to use digital effects press the D EFFECTS SELECT button and select D EFFECT from the digital effects menu Press the D EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu The camcorder remembers your chosen digital effect setting until you change it Digital effects can be selected but not operated on a blank blue scree...

Page 62: ... sides of the screen The image gradually fades in The image gradually fades out Faders The image appears from the corners until it fills the whole screen The image is wiped off from the corners The image shrinks jumps from the center to the left and disappears The image flips out of the screen Jump JUMP A small image appears from the left jumps into the center and enlarges until it the whole scree...

Page 63: ...rs The image appears in zigzag from the top of the screen White stripes appear in zigzag from the bottom of the screen until they cover the whole image A yellow beam appears in the middle of the screen and expands until it covers the whole image The image disappears from both sides like tides Beam BEAM The screen turns yellow forms a beam and the full image appears Tide TIDE The image appears from...

Page 64: ...es Wave WAVE Both ends of the image sway in waves Color Masking COLOR M The image becomes a rhombus through a masking frame that changes the colors Sepia SEPIA The image becomes monochrome with a brownish tint Mosaic MOSAIC The image is blurred through enlarging the size of some pixels Mirror Creates a symmetrical image as if there would be a mirror in the middle of the screen In CARD CAMERA mode ...

Page 65: ...ning the selector dial 3 Select the desired setting You return to the digital effects menu 4 Press the D EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu The name of your selected fader flashes in the display 5 Press the D EFFECTS ON OFF button The name of your selection stops flashing Each time you press the D EFFECTS ON OFF button the chosen fader is activated display lights continuously or deactivated d...

Page 66: ...s the D EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu The menu disappears and the name of your selected setting flashes in the display 5 If you re in TAPE PLAY VCR mode press the e play button 6 Press the D EFFECTS ON OFF button The name of your selection stops flashing and takes effect on the display Each time you press the D EFFECTS ON OFF button the chosen effect is activated or deactivated 1 Press t...

Page 67: ... 2 Select MULTI S M S SPEED and M S SPLIT settings appear 3 Select M S SPEED MANUAL FAST MODERATE and SLOW settings appear 4 Select the desired setting You return to the digital effects menu 5 Select MULTI S again M S SPEED and M S SPLIT settings appear 6 Select M S SPLIT 4 9 16 settings appear Select multi image screen Divides your display image into 4 9 or 16 smaller images with the Image Captur...

Page 68: ...The frame disappears after the last image is captured Automatic The camcorder will capture the indicated number of images at the indicated speed 10 Press the start stop button to begin recording The multi image screen is recorded to the tape Notes You can operate the multi image screen from record or record pause mode After all the images have been captured press the D EFFECTS ON OFF button quickl...

Page 69: ...evice connected to the camcorder Selecting the audio mode The camcorder can record sound on a tape in two audio modes 16 bit and 12 bit The 16 bit mode produces the higher sound quality slightly superior to CD while the 12 bit mode records on two channels stereo 1 leaving 2 channels free stereo 2 for you to add new sound at a later time AUDIO MODE 12bit VCR SET UP 39 External microphone PLAY VCR T...

Page 70: ...de as well as recording when AUDIO DUB is set to MIC IN in VCR SET UP submenu The wind screen does not operate when an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal Wind screen WIND SCREEN OFF VCR SET UP 39 PLAY VCR TAPE CAMERA TAPE The camcorder has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interfering with the sound track Make sure it s off when you want the microphone to be as ...

Page 71: ...onitor recording rotate the LCD panel 180 28 2 Press the start stop button The camcorder starts to record after a 10 second countdown period or after 2 seconds when you use the wireless controller The time remaining counts down in the display e g 5 SEC SELF T disappears from the display when recording begins The tally lamp starts flashing 3 Press the start stop button to end recording For movies S...

Page 72: ...he PHOTO button The camcorder takes the still image for approximately 6 seconds If you re in TAPE CAMERA mode the camcorder returns to record pause mode after recording to a tape If you re in CARD CAMERA mode the currently recording image appears after recording onto a memory card Notes To cancel the self timer setting set the SELF TIMER to OFF through the menu or press the SELF TIMER button on th...

Page 73: ...u 2 Press the EXP button eAE 0 appears light blue 3 Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level Levels are from 2 to 2 in 0 25 intervals excluding 1 75 and 1 75 The higher the setting the brighter the image Notes You cannot adjust the exposure without the e mark before AE in the display Press the EXP button so that e appears before AE Then you can adjust the exposure manually You cannot ad...

Page 74: ...the camcorder is set to Easy Recording or the Auto recording program in TAPE CAMERA mode it automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed to compensate However if the brightness of the LCD or viewfinder display starts to flicker make sure the camcorder is set to the Auto recording program and select the 1 100 shutter speed SHUTTER AUTO CAM SET UP 39 Set th...

Page 75: ...ers People doing indoor sports such as basketball 1 2000 1 1000 1 500 or 1 250 1 100 Notes You are unable to set the shutter speed in any recording program other than AUTO The image may not appear smooth when a high shutter speed is set The camcorder returns to the auto shutter setting when you slide the program selector to Easy Recording or change the recording program If you set the shutter spee...

Page 76: ...g off the autofocus it may not stay in focus It is generally best to adjust the zoom first and then the focus Notes If the e icon is shown before AE the focus cannot be adjusted manually Press the focus button again to bring the e icon before M FOCUS The camcorder will return to autofocus when selecting the Easy Recording program Autofocus can not be turned off in Easy Recording program See Troubl...

Page 77: ...ve finished setting the white balance The W display flashes then remains lit Depending on the light source the flashing may at times continue The result will remain better than with the auto setting and you can continue recording 5 Close the menu The camcorder s auto white balance system compensates for a wide range of lighting conditions Although slight variations are unavoidable colors will appe...

Page 78: ...and lighting conditions change reset the white balance Try to record with light from a single source Correct white balance cannot be obtained for two types of lighting at once You cannot set the white balance or choose the indoor outdoor mode when the program selector is set to the Easy Recording program The white balance returns to the AUTO setting when you slide the program selector to Easy Reco...

Page 79: ...2 times 2 Move the image to the right and left Turn the selector dial up to move the image to the right and down to move the image to the left 3 Move the image up and down Press the SET button first Turn the selector dial up to move the image up and down to move the image down Pressing the SET button will switch the direction between right and left up and down 4 To cancel move the zoom lever towar...

Page 80: ... data code containing the date and time the recording was made and other camcorder data shutter speed and exposure settings is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memory card Displaying Date Time and Camcorder Data Data Code To change the date and time combination open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select D...

Page 81: ...e Camera data Date Time Camera data Time Date Time Date DATA CODE D TIME SEL tape only Notes The data code will read in the following situations During playback of a blank section of tape If the tape was recorded before entering the date and time in the camcorder s memory If the tape was recorded on a camcorder without a data code function If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being ...

Page 82: ... you start playback and have the data code turned off The 6 second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have indicated To turn the 6 second auto date on open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select 6SEC DATE set it to ON and close the menu Note When 6SEC DATE is turned on but DISPLAYS 159 is turned off the 6 second auto date will still appear for 6 seconds 6SEC DATE OFF DISP SET...

Page 83: ...o move forward 5 still images or days PHOTO SEARCH DATE SEARCH appears in the middle of the display alongside the or mark and number to search through You can change direction easily by pressing the button for the opposite direction Notes Press 3 stop to stop mid search If you begin a search very close to the start of a recorded still image during photo search the camcorder may skip straight past ...

Page 84: ... set position RTN1 or RTN appears in the display The tape counter with Â indication disappears from the display and the time code reappears Notes The zero set memory may not function correctly where there is a break between recordings on the tape You can also use zero set memory to mark a position on a tape in TAPE CAMERA mode When you then play back the tape pressing rewind will take you back to ...

Page 85: ...the VCR See Connections for Playback on a TV Screen on p 33 2 Prepare the TV and VCR Turn on the TV and set the TV VIDEO selector to VIDEO Turn on the VCR and set its input selector to LINE Load a blank cassette and put the VCR in record pause mode See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details 3 Turn the camcorder s POWER switch to PLAY VCR and move the camcorder s TAPE CARD switch to TAPE M...

Page 86: ... also be anomalous although it may not appear so on the TV image or not recorded at all You are unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal Dubbing to from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment Side with arrow 1 Connect the camcorder and the other digital device Connect the Canon CV 150F DV cable optional with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows facing as shown above ...

Page 87: ...htly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode 2 Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller The camcorder enters record pause mode 3 Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor the picture 4 Press the pause button Recording starts 5 When you get to the point where you want to stop recording press the stop button or the pause button Recording ...

Page 88: ...e unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal 1 Connect the camcorder to the VCR 2 Prepare the device Set the TV Video selector on the television to Video For further details see Connections for Playback on a TV Screen on p 33 Turn on the VCR Load your recorded cassette and put the VCR in playback pause mode See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details 3 Turn the camco...

Page 89: ... terminals The camcorder enters record pause mode 3 Start playback on the other device or turn on the TV to see the desired program while you monitor the picture 4 Press the pause button Recording starts 5 When you get to the point where you want to stop recording press the stop button or the pause button Recording stops 6 Stop playback on the other device Note You can monitor the picture in the v...

Page 90: ...annot use your headphones during digital conversion Even if the AV headphone terminal is set to PHONES through the menu it will automatically be set to AV and PHONES will disappear from the display You are recommended to use power from a household power socket with an AC power adapter Do not operate with a cassette inserted to the camcorder Turn off the power of all equipment before performing con...

Page 91: ... OUT set it to ON and close the menu Cautions For normal use set AV DV OUT to OFF through the menu If it is set to ON you cannot input digital signals through the camcorder s DV terminal When connecting to a PC equipped with a DV terminal you may not be able to transfer converted signals to your PC depending on the software you are using and the specifications of your PC and its settings ...

Page 92: ...rminals Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio REW PLAY FF REMOTESET SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB STOP AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW 2 The video and audio of the new scene replace that of the old The playback tape Before inserting After inserting The tape in the camcorder The tape in the camcorder Side with arrow S 150 S video Cable STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Ins...

Page 93: ... insert AV correctly You cannot insert AV in the following cases The playback tape has been poorly recorded During special playback fast forward playback rewind playback or slow playback etc analog only 1 Connect the camcorder to the VCR 2 Prepare the VCR and TV Set the TV Video selector on the television to Video For further details see Connections for Playback on a TV Screen on p 33 Turn on the ...

Page 94: ... INSERT and 2a appear in the display 4 Play back the tape in the VCR 5 To start inserting press the PAUSE button on the camcorder 2a changes to 2 6 To stop inserting press the STOP button on the camcorder Inserting stops and AV INSERT disappears from the display The camcorder returns to stop mode If instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE the camcorder returns to the AV insert pause mode If you s...

Page 95: ...ll stop If your tape hasn t been recorded in SP mode with 12 bit sound we recommend dubbing your original tape onto a blank tape using the ELURA40 MC s analog line in function then dubbing audio onto the new tape Make absolutely sure to set the audio mode of the new tape to 12 bit and the recording mode to SP To connect other audio equipment Notes Do not use the yellow video terminal The AV termin...

Page 96: ...PLAY VCR TAPE Preparations Dubbing Turn the camcorder s POWER switch to PLAY VCR and move the camcorder s TAPE CARD switch to TAPE Load a recorded cassette Make sure the REC SAVE tab on the cassette has been slid to REC closed position Notes When adding sound using the built in microphone make sure not to connect any cables to the MIC terminal To use your TV to monitor video connect the S video te...

Page 97: ... press the STOP button and then stop play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN Audio dubbing stops and AUDIO DUB disappears from the display The camcorder returns to stop mode You can also set zero set memory 84 at the place you want to stop audio dubbing then every time you return to that position audio dubbing will stop If instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE the camcorder will return to th...

Page 98: ... the wireless controller Starting with the last selected setting 4 settings appear as you push the button STEREO1 for just stereo 1 STEREO2 for just stereo 2 MIX FIXED for an equal mix of stereo 1 and 2 MIX VARI mix variable for when you want to mix the balance between stereo 1 and 2 To simply choose STEREO1 STEREO2 or MIX FIXED make sure your choice appears on the display If you choose MIX VARI y...

Page 99: ... Open the menu and select VCR SET UP Then select OUTPUT CH set it to the desired setting and close the menu Refer to the following list PLAY VCR TAPE Selecting audio output channels OUTPUT CH L R VCR SET UP 39 OUTPUT CH setting Tape recorded with stereo sound Playback sound L R channels main sub L R L L L channel only main only R R R channel only sub only Tape recorded on multiple channels ...

Page 100: ...n off the power of both the camcorder and the PC before connecting Optional software necessary For transferring still images and movies from a memory card to your PC using a USB cable see p 140 Notes Operation may not work correctly depending on the software you are using and the specifications of your PC and its settings See your PC instruction manual for details Caution Do not disconnect the DV ...

Page 101: ... 121 Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect 122 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark 123 124 Erasing Still Images Movies 125 126 Using the Card Photo Printer CP 10 Optional 127 133 Combining Images and Recording Them to a Tape Card Mix 134 136 Copying Still Images to and from a Tape 137 138 Formatting a Memory Card 139 Utilizing Memory Card Still Images Movies on a PC 140 You can use most ...

Page 102: ...he memory card properly inserted Notes When you set the camcorder to CARD PLAY VCR mode the last image recorded appears If there are no images recorded on the memory card NO IMAGES appears in the display Do not touch the memory card terminals Do not attempt to pull the memory card out without first pushing it in Card access indicator Still image Quality Superfine Fine Standard To change the image ...

Page 103: ...Sizes The actual number varies on the shooting conditions and subjects Sample images already recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are to be included in the total number Movies Still Images 103 E Using a Memory Card Selecting the Image Size of Still Images and Movies CAMERA CARD SI SIZE 640 480 CARD SET UP 39 MOVIE SIZE 160 120 CARD SET UP 39 Image Size 1024 768 640 480 Image Quality No of Image...

Page 104: ...older is numbered from 101 to 998 and recorded on the memory card Sample images have been pre recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card entering folder number 100 folder name is 100canon 101 0101 101 101 0102 101 0103 101 0104 101 101 0101 101 Three images are recorded on the card When you change the card and take a picture 1 2 Card access display The operating states of the memory card are shown in...

Page 105: ...the menu and select CARD SET UP Then select FILE NOS set it to RESET and close the menu SHTR SOUND ON CARD SET UP 39 To turn the shutter sound off open the menu and select CARD SET UP Then select SHTR SOUND set it to OFF and close the menu Turning off the shutter sound CAMERA CARD Makes the sound of a shutter being released when a still image is recorded to a memory card FILE NOS CONTINUOUS CARD S...

Page 106: ...isconnect the power source or remove the memory card Doing so could result in data damage 1 Press and hold the small button on the POWER switch and turn the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 Move the TAPE CARD switch to CARD The number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card and other information appear in the display The camcorder will turn itself off if you are using a battery and do not ...

Page 107: ...in the LCD display when LCD MIRROR is turned on on page 28 Notes To use the self timer 71 set the self timer before step 3 and then press the PHOTO button fully down The wireless controller s PHOTO button has no half way setting Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the image 50 1024 320 FINE Image quality 102 Backup battery 147 Remaining battery power 146 Number of images tha...

Page 108: ...ay down and hold it The tape is set to playback pause mode and the number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card appears in the display 3 Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still image to the memory card The card access indicator flashes Notes You can also set the tape to playback pause mode in step 1 and record the image with only 1 full press of the PHOTO button If ...

Page 109: ...assette is inserted make sure the cassette is in stop mode You can record images from a VCR or TV connected through the S terminal or AV terminal analog line in as well as images from other digital camcorders connected through the DV terminal onto the memory card as still images Refer to p 86 for connecting instructions The data code of the still image will reflect the date and time it has been re...

Page 110: ...n the display 3 Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image to the memory card The card access indicator flashes Notes When dubbing to a tape via the DV terminal make sure that AVaDV is not displayed on the screen If so set AVaDV OUT to OFF in the menu 89 If you record an image onto a memory card that was originally recorded in the 16 9 mode for wide screen TV s the image will appear to ...

Page 111: ...memory card with enough memory available is inserted into the camcorder When you are using an SD Memory Card make sure the protect switch is set to allow recording While the card access indicator flashes do not disconnect the power source Doing so could result in data damage 1 Turn the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 Move the TAPE CARD switch to CARD 3 Press the START STOP button You can record up to 10 ...

Page 112: ...nt to record appears in the display press the START STOP button You can record up to 10 seconds in 320 240 and 30 seconds in 160 120 Press the START STOP to end recording The camcorder starts to write the movie to the memory card when recording is finished You can also start recording during record pause mode by pressing the Start Stop button Note If you record a movie to a memory card that was or...

Page 113: ...load a cassette if you only record a movie onto the memory card If a cassette is inserted make sure the cassette is in stop mode 1 Start playback on the other device 2 When the image you want to record appears in the display press the START STOP button You can record up to 10 seconds in 320 240 and 30 seconds in 160 120 Press the START STOP to end recording The camcorder starts to write the movie ...

Page 114: ...to move counter clockwise 3 Set the recording program and zoom on the subject If necessary set the focus manually and AE shift After the first image recording program zoom and AE shift can not be changed 4 Press the PHOTO button to record the first image Direction and number of recorded images will be shown on the display 5 Orient the camcorder so that the second frame overlaps a small portion of ...

Page 115: ...ions on how to stitch them together Notes The overlapped area should be set between 30 to 50 of the frame Discrepancies above and below the frame can be automatically compensated if within 10 Make sure that no moving subject is included in the overlapping area Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items Objects may appear warped or doubled up ...

Page 116: ...vies that have been recorded with this camcorder but have subsequently been enhanced on a PC Still images movies whose image file names have been changed on a PC There are 3 ways to view still images movies Single still images movies Slide show One after the other automatically in order of recording Index screen Six still images movies at once When the camcorder is in playback pause mode you can u...

Page 117: ... a during playback will stop the movie and the scene is shown as a still image Pressing e a again will restart the playback 2 Card Search Function You can quickly search for still images movies while viewing thumbnails small images With a still image movie in the display press and hold the CARD button Press the button to search forwards and press the button to search backwards When you release the...

Page 118: ...he frame to the still image movie you want to view Turn the selector dial downwards to go to the previous still image movie and upwards to go to the next still image movie Turning the dial upwards at the last still image movie will take you to the next index screen Turning the dial downwards at the first still image movie will take you to the previous index screen Jump to the next previous index s...

Page 119: ...played as a still image They cannot be protected during playback pause The pre recorded sample images provided on the supplied SD Memory Card are already protected There are 2 ways to protect still images movies including the ways to cancel the setting 1 File Operation menu 121 2 Card Operations submenu 122 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark A still image on a memory card must be marked...

Page 120: ... Erase still images movies with caution Once a sill image movie has been erased it cannot be restored There are 2 ways to erase a single still image movie To erase still images movies one at a time 1 File Operation menu 121 To erase still images movies one at a time or erase all still images movies on the memory card at once 2 Card Operations submenu 125 When playing back still images movies in CA...

Page 121: ...Select PRINT MARK set the number of prints with the selector dial and press the SET button The print mark appears on the still image If you select RETURN the menu disappears from the display To cancel a print mark select PRINT MARK set the number of prints to 0 Zero with the selector dial and press the SET button disappears 2 Select IMAGE ERASE and press the SET button ERASE THIS IMAGE NO YES appe...

Page 122: ...to the camcorder 1 With a still image movie in the display press the INDEX SCREEN button Up to 6 still images movies appear in the display Move the frame to the still image movie that you want to protect Index Screen 117 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3 Select PROTECT 4 Press the SET button The protect mark appears on the still image movie Now you are unable to erase this still image movie P...

Page 123: ...be selected for print mark You can also mark a still image for printing through File Operation menu 121 Marking a still image for printing while viewing an index screen Make sure a memory card that has still images recorded on it has been inserted into the camcorder 1 With a still image in the display press the INDEX SCREEN button Up to 6 images appear in the display Move the frame to the still im...

Page 124: ...elect YES and press the SET button The print mark disappears from the still image 4 Close the menu PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE CARD OPER 39 PLAY VCR CARD Notes To cancel a print mark move the frame to the print marked still image set the number of prints to 0 zero with the selector dial and press the SET button The print mark disappears If there are a large number of images recorded on the memory card i...

Page 125: ...the still images movies you want to erase Use the index screen 117 or Card Search Function 117 if necessary and make sure the still image movie you want to erase fills the display If you use the index screen press the INDEX SCREEN button after selecting the still image movie The still image movie you selected fills the whole display 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3 Select IMAGE ERASE CANCEL ...

Page 126: ...ie YES appears in purple and is unselectable If you select NO you return to step 4 6 Close the menu 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 2 Select IMAGE ERASE CANCEL SINGLE and ALL settings appear To cancel erasing select CANCEL and close the menu 3 Select ALL ERASE ALL IMAGES EXCEPT FOR IMAGES NO YES appears in the display 4 Select YES and press the SET button All still images movies except the pr...

Page 127: ...opies that can be printed with the CP 10 Up to 99 copies per print mark can be selected on the camcorder 119 The total number of copies that can be printed from one memory card is limited to 250 All prints exceeding the total number of 250 will not be printed Connecting the Card Photo Printer to the camcorder 1 Turn the POWER switch of the camcorder to OFF 2 Attach the printer s AC adapter to the ...

Page 128: ...s completely finished the display will return to playback mode If you wish to continue printing select the next still image with the CARD or CARD button Printing Errors If an error occurs during printing error messages such as NO INK PAPER JAM or NO PAPER will display Select Stop or Restart with the selector dial and press the SET button The Restart setting may not appear with some error messages ...

Page 129: ...selector dial and specify the number of copies 3 Press the SET button Setting the print style 1 On the print dialog turn the selector dial select Style and press the SET button The dialog for selecting the style appears Image Standard Prints 1 still image per page Multiple Prints 8 copies of the same still image on one page Borders Bordered Prints with a border Borderless Prints right to the edges...

Page 130: ... can only be selected when the image style is set to Standard Bordered cannot be selected when you have set the Printing Area 2 Turn the selector dial The dialog for selecting the borders appears 3 Press the SET button Bordered and Borderless settings appear Selecting the Borders Bordered Borderless Selecting the Image Style Standard Multiple 130 E Using a Memory Card ...

Page 131: ...alog select Printing Area and press the SET button 2 Turn the selector dial and select the printing area The printing area is for standard images and for multiple images 3 Press the SET button Notes Printing area setting is canceled with the following operations When you set the printing area for another still image When you turn off the camcorder or detach the DIF 100 Direct Interface Cable from ...

Page 132: ...CP 10 If you wish to print more than 1 copy of a still image set the number of copies when you mark it for printing You cannot select the area setting with still images marked for printing You can select only the style Standard Multiple Bordered Borderless Printing is executed from the C PLAY MENU If you connect the Card Photo Printer and select a without having marked a still image for printing S...

Page 133: ...cannot be stopped Printing of the next still images will be canceled and the display will return to playback mode Restarting Printing To restart printing select Restart on the print dialog and press the SET button The remaining still images will be printed If you select OK on the print dialog printing will start from the 1st still image Printing cannot be restarted in the following circumstances W...

Page 134: ... frame The image will be shown instead of the blue area of the still image When recording your own frame make sure that the area you wish the other image to appear is blue Adjustment of the MIX LEVEL blue area of the still image CARD LUMI Card Luminance Key Combine the image you are recording with illustrations or titles The image will be shown instead of the light area of the still image Create y...

Page 135: ...IX LEVEL CARD MIX MIX TYPE CARD CHROMA 39 Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette have been inserted into the camcorder 1 Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q program AE mode You cannot use Card Mix in the Night recording program 2 Open the menu and select CARD MIX 3 Press the CARD buttons to select the still image to be combined Select Mix level The mix level bar ...

Page 136: ...d MIX button your selection is activated display lights continuously or deactivated display flashes 1 Press the start stop button to start and stop recording The combined images are recorded onto the tape 1 Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it F flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorder is ready to...

Page 137: ...pe after that point will be copied onto the memory card If you want to copy all the images on a tape rewind the tape to the beginning 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3 Select COPY CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear 4 Select EXECUTE and press the SET button Select CANCEL to stop copying Tape and card information appear in the display and copying starts NOW COPYING appears in the display The ca...

Page 138: ...the memory card select the first image 3 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 4 Select COPY and press the SET button CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear 5 Select EXECUTE and press the SET button Select CANCEL to stop copying Tape and card information appear in the display and copying starts NOW COPYING appears in the display Each image is copied for about 6 seconds on the tape Copying stops when all ...

Page 139: ...ards All still images movies will be permanently erased If you use memory cards other than the supplied one make sure to format them with the camcorder not a PC or other device Make sure a memory card is inserted into the camcorder 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 2 Select FORMAT and press the SET button CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear 3 Select EXECUTE and press the SET button Select CANCEL...

Page 140: ... files If you wish to use image files on your computer be sure to make copies of them first and use the copied file retaining the original Note The buttons on the camcorder except for the POWER switch and TAPE CARD switch do not operate during USB connection 140 E Using a Memory Card Utilizing Memory Card Still Images Movies on a PC You can download still images movies from a memory card to a PC c...

Page 141: ...the card mix sample images provided on the SD Memory Card they can be downloaded from the following home page http www canondv com If you are unable to connect the camcorder to a PC using a USB cable you will need a PC Card Adapter or USB Card Reader to be able to download to a memory card If you purchase additional memory cards format them with the camcorder not a PC or other device There have be...

Page 142: ...o temperature changes before removing it from the bag If condensation should occur maintain the memory card at a constant temperature and let the moisture evaporate naturally Do not touch the memory card s terminals or let dust or dirt come in contact with the terminals Store and carry memory cards in their case to protect the terminal area There is only one correct way to insert memory cards into...

Page 143: ...rded sample images on the supplied SD Memory Card are intended solely for the personal enjoyment gained from combining them with personal videos taken with this camcorder Do not use the pre recorded sample images for any other purpose PhotoEssentials Royalty Free Stock Photography The PhotoEssentials suite of royalty free images on CD ROM features premium quality assignment photography and is idea...

Page 144: ...that the subject can monitor viewing or totally closed with the screen facing inwards Adjusting the viewfinder Preparing the lens cap Attach the cord to the lens cap and pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord Hook the lens cap on to the grip belt while you are recording and place it over the lens when you have finished Fastening the grip belt Release the Velcro fastening and hold the camc...

Page 145: ...ed in your pocket or someplace and then used If the battery pack starts to give you much less operating time than usual at normal temperatures it has reached the end of its life and must be replaced These figures show how long you can view playback with the LCD after attaching a fully charged battery pack Playback time will be shortened at low temperatures Time needed for full recharge Battery Pac...

Page 146: ...r whenever the battery pack is not being used Storing the battery pack Storing a charged battery pack for long periods of time about 1 year can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance We recommend to discharge the battery pack in the camcorder fully and to store it in a dry place If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camcorder...

Page 147: ... a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact Keep the battery pack out of reach of children if it is swallowed contact a physician immediately as the battery case may break down and the battery fluids damage the stomach and intestines Do not disassemble heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion Installing the backup battery Press the small hole with a pen and pull out the ...

Page 148: ...fields Do not use the camcorder close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference or permanently damage the camcorder Do not expose the camcorder to water Cover the camcorder when you are recording in rain or mist There is a risk of electric shock if water gets inside the camcorder contact qualified servic...

Page 149: ...picture the video heads may be dirty When the video heads are badly contaminated the camcorder may show a blank blue screen or a warning For the best picture possible after using the camcorder for approximately 20 hours clean the video heads using Canon s DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette If the noise remains repeat the cleaning up to maximum of 5 times Do not use a wet type cleaning cas...

Page 150: ...yback Although you can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen your camcorder can only be connected to TVs which use its NTSC system This TV system is used in the following countries American Samoa Bahamas Barbados Bermuda Bolivia Canada Chile Columbia Costa Rica Cuba Ecuador El Salvador Guam Guatemala Greenland Haiti Honduras Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Micronesia Myanmar Nicaragua Pana...

Page 151: ...played for approximately four seconds Then the power indicator flashes and the h mark flashes in the display If there is a cassette in the camcorder it stops automatically and REMOVE THE CASSETTE is displayed for approximately 4 seconds and then v flashes in the display If you have the beep turned on it will sound The camcorder may not detect the condensation immediately the condensation warning m...

Page 152: ...revention 17 18 The cassette has reached the end The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode 19 29 You are attempting to play back or record copyright protected material 87 The video heads are badly contaminated 149 Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list turn to the page numbers in parentheses for...

Page 153: ...Playback Cont Cause and or what to do about it There are a number of restrictions on using the digital effects 61 66 The camcorder is not set to TAPE PLAY VCR mode 29 The cassette is not loaded 17 The cassette has reached the end When recording in dark places a bright light in the scene may cause a vertical light bar smear to appear This is a normal feature of camcorders The video heads need clean...

Page 154: ...ht way and try inserting again Turn the camcorder s power off and back on again and remove and reinsert the card If the mark continues to flash format the memory card The camcorder is not set to CARD CAMERA or CARD PLAY VCR mode 106 116 The memory card is not inserted 102 You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention Change the position of the protect switch The memory card ...

Page 155: ... Problem The wireless controller doesn t work The power indicator is flashing The camcorder malfunctions The DV cable is connected correctly but there s nothing in the display The camcorder becomes warm during use The memory card is not loaded 102 You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention Change the position of the protect switch The memory card is full Erase images 120 ...

Page 156: ... available WL D77 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette TV VCR ZR 1000 Zoom Remote Controller SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case S 150 S video Cable Digital Device Personal Computer SC A50 Soft Carrying Case CV 150F DV Cable NB 2L BP2L12 Battery Pack STV 250N Stereo Video Cable WD 28 Wide converter FS 28 U Filter Set TL 28 Tele converter BP 900 Series Battery Pack VL 10Li Battery Video Light SA 1 Adap...

Page 157: ...cessories You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling 1 800 828 4040 Canon U S A Information Center Battery Packs The Battery Pack BP 2L12 can also be used with the ELURA40 MC NB 2L BP 2L12 CBC NB2 Car Battery Charger Connect the car battery cable to recharge battery packs on the move The car battery cable plugs into your car s cigarette lighter socket and runs off ...

Page 158: ...A NON GENU I N E V I D E O A C C E S S O R Y SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories Provided accessories WL D77 Wireless Controller D83 0582 000 CA PS700 Compact Power Adapter 7875A002AA CB 2LT Battery Charger 7303A001AA NB 2L Battery Pack 7302A001AA STV 250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A002AA D82 0590 201 Lens cap D52 0170 000 Opti...

Page 159: ...n off the displays to give you a clear screen for playback To turn the displays off open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select DISPLAYS set it to OFF PLAYBK and close the menu If you turn the displays off the LCD screen will be completely blank including connected TV screen but the camcorder will continue to show warning caution displays when necessary and the data code appears in the displa...

Page 160: ...SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH AV INSERT AV INSERT AUDIO DUB AUDIO DUB REW FF RTN RTN STOP END 5m i n EJECT Shows how much battery power remains 146 The battery pack is exhausted 146 No cassette is loaded or it is set for erasure prevention 17 18 Remaining tape Green more than five minutes Yellow less than five minutes Red final few seconds finally it tells you when you have completely run out of tape The ca...

Page 161: ...6b i t M 0 00 00 10s e c SELF T T W T W T W CAM MENU SEL SE MENUC CARD MIX CAM SET UP VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN Zoom display 24 Optical zoom Optical plus 40 digital zoom Optical plus 200 digital zoom Zoom in Zoom out The image stabilizer is turned on 56 CAM MENU 41 VCR MENU 42 C CAM MENU 44 C PLAY MENU 45 FILE OPER MENU 121 T W VCR MENU SEL S MENU VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER DISP S...

Page 162: ...ppears steadily when it is activated 22 Digital effects The display flashes when the function is being selected and appears steadily when it is activated 61 The wind screen is turned on 70 Volume level 32 Speaker Headphones The AV headphone terminal is switched to headphones 33 Audio output 98 Mix balance 98 Audio input 96 Microphone input 16 9 FADE T WIPE CORNER JUMP FLIP PUZZLE ZIGZAG BEAM TIDE ...

Page 163: ...ns off Time Code This records counter information including hour minute second and frame number on a special data code area on the tape itself It is reset automatically when a new tape is loaded In TAPE CAMERA mode the frame number doesn t appear in the display 0s e c 10s e c 0 12 34 12 The number of still images that can still be recorded on the memory card 104 Green 6 or more images Yellow 1 5 i...

Page 164: ...TE REC MODE CHECK THE CASSETTE AUDIO MODE CHECK THE CASSETTE BLANK COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED Appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone date and time 51 Appears when the battery pack is exhausted 146 Appears when the tape has reached the end Refer to p 18 Appears when during DV dubbing the DV cable is disconnected or the power of the digital equipment connecte...

Page 165: ...o memory card is inserted in the camcorder 102 There are no images recorded on the memory card You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure pre vention Change the position of the protect switch Depending on the signal some analog images cannot be recorded on the memory card as still image HEADS DIRTY USE CLEANING CASSETTE CARD ERROR CARD FULL NAMING ERROR UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE PRINT MA...

Page 166: ...Filter diameter 28 mm Viewfinder 0 5 in TFT color LCD approx 113 000 pixels LCD screen 2 in measured diagonally TFT color approx 130 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Recording media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Number of recording pixels Still image 1024 768 640 480 pixels Movie 320 240 pixels approx 10 sec 160 120 pixels approx 30 sec The figures in brackets represent t...

Page 167: ...th 600 ohm mic at least 5 kohms LANC u terminal ø 2 5 mm mini minijack Operating temperature range 32 104 F 0 40 C Dimensions 2 43 8 31 2 in 55 111 89 mm Weight 133 8 oz 380 g Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated voltage 7 4 V DC Operating temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Battery capacity 570 mAh Dimensions 11 4 13 4 5 8 in 33 3 45 2 16 2 mm Weight 13 8 oz 40 g Weight and dimensions are ...

Page 168: ...Combining Images 134 Condensation 151 Connecting to a PC 100 140 Connection to TV or VCR 33 Copying from Memory Card to Tape 138 Copying from Tape to Memory Card 137 Î Data Code 80 Date and Time 51 Date Search 83 Demo mode 23 Digital Effects 61 Digital Zoom 24 DV Dubbing 86 Easy Recording 59 Editing to a VCR 85 Effects 64 Erasing Still Images 120 125 External Microphone 69 95 Ï Faders 62 Fast Forw...

Page 169: ...oblems 152 Protect 119 122 Â Record Pause Mode 19 Record Review 38 Record Search 38 Recording Movies from a Tape 112 Recording Movies from Other Devices 113 Recording Movies onto a Memory Card 111 Recording Movies onto a Tape 19 Recording Programs 57 Recording Still Image from a Tape 108 Recording Still Images from Other Devices 109 Recording Still Images onto a Memory Card 106 Recording Still Ima...

Page 170: ...ime Zone 51 Tips for Making Better Videos 36 Tripod 36 Troubleshooting 152 TV 33 159 VCR 33 Video Heads 149 Video ID 1 system 35 Videocassettes 17 Viewfinder 144 White Balance 77 Wide screen TV 22 Wide angle 24 Wind Screen 70 Wireless Controller 48 Û Zero Set Memory 84 Zooming 24 ...

Page 171: ... UP 6 sec Date DISP SET UP Audio dub VCR SET UP Audio mode VCR SET UP AV headphones VCR SET UP AV DV out VCR SET UP Beep SYSTEM Brightness DISP SET UP Card access display DISP SET UP Demo mode DISP SET UP DISP SET UP Card mix CARD MIX Copy card to tape CARD OPER Copy tape to card CARD OPER Data code DISP SET UP DISP SET UP Date time set SYSTEM Date time display Date time select Displays DISP SET U...

Page 172: ...de Shutter speed Still Image Size Stitch assist Tally lamp DISP SET UP VCR SET UP CARD OPER Protect CARD OPER CARD SET UP CAM SET UP VCR SET UP SYSTEM STITCH AST SYSTEM CARD MIX CARD MIX Movie Size CARD SET UP Self timer CAM SET UP Shutter sound CARD SET UP Still Image Quality CARD SET UP Image stabilizer CAM SET UP Erase all print mark CARD OPER Erase CARD OPER File numbers CARD SET UP Format CAR...

Page 173: ...3 E Additional Information Function First make sure the camera is set to Then select it from this submenu and set Time zone DST TV screen White balance Wind screen SYSTEM DISP SET UP CAM SET UP VCR SET UP ...

Page 174: ...arranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the DV Camcorder and does not apply in the following cases a Loss of or damage to the DV Camcorder due to abuse mishandling improper packaging by you alteration accident leaking batteries exterior nicks scratches or dents electrical current fluctuations failure to follow operating instructions maintenance and environmental instructions prescr...

Page 175: ... c The digital 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 ...

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