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Thank you for Choosing a Canon
Your camcorder is supplied with the
following accessories:
WL-D71 Wireless
Controller
Two AA batteries
SS-200 Shoulder Strap
Lens cap and lens cap
cord
S-150 S-video Cable
STV-250 Stereo Video
Cable
DVM-E30
Digital Video Cassette
DC-600 DC Coupler
CA-600 Compact
Power Adapter
BP-608 Battery Pack
First, we’d like to thank you for
purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its
advanced technology makes it very
easy to use — you will 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
To get started we suggest that you
master the basic operations of the
camcorder first, before moving on to
use its full range of features.
For quick reference (in addition to the
contents and index) please refer to:
• Finding your way around the
camcorder (p. 104)
• Screen displays (p. 107)
• Troubleshooting — in case you run
into any problems (p. 95)
Note that capital letters are used to
refer to settings displayed in the menus
and buttons labeled on the camcorder
itself e.g. Press the MENU button.
The camera’s short operation
confirmation beeps are indicated by
`
in the illustrations. Beeps sound to
confirm your operations, e.g. Turn the
POWER switch to MOVIE (p. 13).
Terminal Cover
(Attached to camera.
Cut off before using the
camera.)
