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Getting Started

Prep

arati

Installing the Backup Battery

The backup battery (lithium button battery
CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain the
date, time (

) and other camcorder

settings while the power source is
disconnected. Connect a power source to
the camcorder when replacing the backup
battery to retain the settings.

If a battery pack is attached, remove
it first.

Open the backup battery cover.

Insert the backup battery with the
+ side facing out.

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.

Slide

fully in the

direction of the arrow and open the
cassette compartment cover.

The cassette compartment opens
automatically.

Insert the cassette.

• Insert the cassette with the window

facing the grip belt.

• To remove a cassette pull it straight

out.

Press the

mark on the

cassette compartment until it clicks.

Wait for the cassette compartment
to retract automatically and close
the cassette compartment cover.

OPEN/EJECT

Summary of Contents for MD130

Page 1: ...g instruction manual electronic version on PDF file Digital Video Software E Digital Video Software Version 23 Instruction Manual English Introduction Prerparations Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Functions External Connections Additional Information Mini Digital Video Cassette ...

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: ...Power Adapter CA 590E may damage the camcorder European Union and EEA only This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste according to the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC and your national law This product should be handed over to a designated collection point e g on an authorized one for one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collect...

Page 4: ...he Date and Time 25 Basic Functions Recording Recording Movies 26 Recording Still Images on the Memory Card 27 Recording Movie Clips on the Memory Card 28 Zooming 29 Quick Start Function 29 Playback Playing Back Movies 30 Returning to a Pre marked Position 31 Locating the End of the Last Scene 32 Locating Scenes by Recording Date 32 Playing Back Still Images and Movie Clips from a Memory Card 33 M...

Page 5: ...ding Movies 51 Capturing a Still Image or Movie Clip from the Playback Picture 52 Automatic Focus Priority 52 Other Functions Data Code 53 LED Light 54 Self Timer 54 Digital Effects 54 Editing Functions Still Image Options Erasing Still Images 58 Protecting Still Images 59 Initializing the Memory Card 60 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams 61 Playback on a TV Screen ...

Page 6: ...Trouble Troubleshooting 76 List of Messages 79 Do s and Don ts Handling Precautions 82 Maintenance Others 85 Using the Camcorder Abroad 86 General Information System Diagram 87 Optional Accessories 88 Specifications 90 Index 92 ...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...ogo 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 Play...

Page 9: ...Software instruction manual on PDF file Supplied Accessories CA 590E Compact Power Adapter incl power cord BP 2L5 Battery Pack Lithium Button Battery CR1616 STV 250N Stereo Video Cable WL D85 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller IFC 300PCU USB Cable DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software CD ROM ...

Page 10: ...Left side view Front view Right Side View Lens cover switch 26 27 open closed CARD access indicator 27 28 CHARGE indicator 17 Speaker Memory card slot 20 AV terminal 61 USB terminal 67 DV terminal 61 67 Terminal cover Grip belt 20 Strap mount 89 Lock button switch 8 QUICK START button 29 Remote sensor 21 LED light assist lamp 54 Stereo microphone FUNC ...

Page 11: ...20 BATT battery release switch 17 LCD screen 21 Backup battery compartment 19 Start stop button 26 28 Serial number Battery attachment unit 17 DC IN terminal 17 D EFFECTS button 54 P SET button 71 FUNC button 22 35 Joystick 7 PHOTO button 27 Zoom lever 29 Mode switch 43 Easy recording Recording programs tape card switch 8 Cassette compartment 19 OPEN EJECT switch 19 Cassette compartment cover 19 T...

Page 12: ...AY FF STOP PAUSE SLOW AUDIO DUB ZERO SET MEMORY TV SCREEN START STOP button 26 CARD buttons 33 DATE SEARCH buttons 32 REW button 30 button 30 PAUSE button 30 SLOW button 30 AUDIO DUB button 65 ZERO SET MEMORY button 31 PHOTO button 27 Zoom buttons 29 PLAY button 30 FF button 30 STOP button 30 button 30 button 30 TV SCREEN button 40 ...

Page 13: ...s 46 Image stabilizer 38 Recording mode 38 Tape operation Time code hours minutes seconds Remaining tape Remaining battery charge Widescreen 16 9 mode 38 Wind screen off 39 Audio recording mode 48 Remote sensor off 41 Backup battery warning Level marker 40 Recording reminder Operating mode 8 Audio playback mode 49 Search function display END SEARCH 32 DATE SEARCH 32 only Movie size for capturing v...

Page 14: ... 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 15: ... card 27 Still image quality size 50 Self timer 54 Number of still images available on the memory card Movie recording time available on the memory card Wind screen off 39 AF frame 52 Joystick guide 7 Camcorder shake warning 37 Viewing Still Images Slideshow 34 Image protection mark 59 Image number 42 Current image Total number of images Still image size Data code 53 Movie clip length movie record...

Page 16: ... 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 17: ...er s DC IN terminal 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...

Page 18: ...battery will decrease We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need 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 recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming power on off Battery Pack BP 2L5 NB ...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 60 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 21: ...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 41 Otherwise replace the battery Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating th...

Page 22: ...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 35 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 23: ...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 24: ...ault 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 Paris 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 Time Zone...

Page 25: ...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 42 DATE TIME SETUP DATE TIME 1 JAN 2007 12 00 AM FUNC 22 FUNC FUNC ...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...ion Less 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 Doing so may damage the c...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...ill be faster in the record pause mode Keep at least 1 m to the subject At wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm 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 1 seco...

Page 30: ... 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 41 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 ...

Page 31: ...ontinuous frame by frame playback Slow Playback During normal or reverse playback press Double Speed Playback During normal or reverse playback press The wireless controller is included only with the NOTES You can display the date and time of the recording 53 During some special playback modes you may notice some video problems blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture To protect ...

Page 32: ...lays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tape To cancel the search push the joystick towards 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...

Page 33: ...oid the following actions while the card access display appears on screen and when the CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the switch or the operating mode The following may not be ...

Page 34: ...s You can also select the area to be magnified 1 Move the zoom lever toward T The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position 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 ...

Page 35: ...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 43 White balance 47 Image effect 48 L...

Page 36: ... 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 50 Still image capturing 52 SPEAKER VOLUME 30 REC PAUSE...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 38 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 39: ... 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 40: ...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 41 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 41: ... starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the power adapter if you leave it turned on without loading a recording media for more than 5 minutes To cancel the demo mode once it started press any button turn off the camcorder or 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...

Page 42: ... 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 43: ... 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 44: ... different value If you use 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 The shutter speed resets to AUTO when you set the mode switch to or change the recording program PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH SNOW The picture may not appear smooth during playba...

Page 45: ...er 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 adjustment indicator and the neutral value...

Page 46: ...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 47: ... Set D ZOOM to OFF 37 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 48: ... when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible 39 8 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 22 Icon of the currently selected Image Effect Desired option FUNC FUNC A...

Page 49: ... recorded audio Stereo 1 POINTS TO CHECK Options Default value When you select MIX VAR adjust the mix balance with the MIX BALANCE setting 39 8 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 22 MENU AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH Desired option FUNC FUNC 8 STEREO1 Original sou...

Page 50: ...h 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 51: ... 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 y...

Page 52: ...ode 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 prog...

Page 53: ... the date and time of recording You can select the data to be displayed Options Default value FUNC 22 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 22 MENU DISPLAY SETUP DATA CODE Desired option FUNC FUNC ...

Page 54: ...ll 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 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...Other Functions Advanced Functions 57 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 58: ...uide 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 immedia...

Page 59: ...mage 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 T...

Page 60: ... 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 8 FUNC 22 CARD OPERATIONS PROTECT Bring the curs...

Page 61: ...o access AV Terminal DV Terminal Check the type and orientation of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly Use the optional CV 150F 4 pin 4 pin or CV 250F 4 pin 6 pin DV cable Terminal on the 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 a...

Page 62: ...g it in the wrong direction can result in damage to the camcorder 3 Output connection Signal Flow to a TV or VCR with a SCART terminal Input connection Audio only Signal flow from an analog source for audio dubbing You will need to connect beforehand a commercially available SCART adapter to the SCART terminal on the TV or VCR and then connect the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable to the adapter In orde...

Page 63: ...ordings 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 61 Connecting Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other analog device using connection types or or to a DVD recorder or other digital recording device using connection type as shown in the previous...

Page 64: ...icture on 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...

Page 65: ...dio Dubbing You can add sound to a recording using the built in microphone only You can also record additional sound from external audio devices Connecting an External Audio Device Connect the external audio device CD player etc to the camcorder using connection types or 61 Connect only the audio plugs red and white of the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable and leave the yellow video plug unconnected Ref...

Page 66: ... You cannot use the DV terminal for audio dubbing The quality of the dubbed sound will not be as good when dubbing audio to 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 ...

Page 67: ...minal Open the terminal cover to access Terminal 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 CV 150F CV 250F DV Cable Optional 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...

Page 68: ... to the computer 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 comp...

Page 69: ...ly depending 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 ...

Page 70: ...lected 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 for up to 9...

Page 71: ...3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the USB connection connection type 67 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 th...

Page 72: ... 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 page layouts B...

Page 73: ...tomatically 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 FIN...

Page 74: ...t 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 8 FUNC 22 PRINT ORDER Select the number of copie...

Page 75: ...t having set 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 72 Cancel Printing Printing Errors 73 Restarting Printing Open the print menu as explained in steps 2 3 above Select RESUME in the print setting menu and ...

Page 76: ...y pack temperature is below 40 C 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 19 Abnormal characters app...

Page 77: ...tery and set the time zone date and time 19 Pressing the start stop button will not start recording Set the camcorder to 26 Load a cassette 19 Tape reached the end END appears on the screen Rewind the tape or replace the cassette 19 Cassette is protected flashes on the screen Change the position of the protect switch 83 Camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on that subject Focus manuall...

Page 78: ...alized Initialize the memory card 60 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set FILE NOS to RESET and insert a new memory card 42 Memory card cannot be played back Set the camcorder to 33 Image cannot be erased Image is protected Cancel the protection 59 The write protect switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the write...

Page 79: ...Rewind the 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 65 CHECK THE CASSETTE AUDIO MODE You attempted to dub audio on a tape recorded with an audio mode other than 16bit 65 CHECK THE CASSETTE BLANK You attempted to dub audio on a tape with a blank section 65 CHECK THE CASSETTE INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION ...

Page 80: ...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 70 PRINT ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order 74 CANNOT TRANSFER You attempted to transfer a still image that cannot be displayed with this camcorder THIS IMAGE CANNOT BE RECORDED Some analog image...

Page 81: ...he printer 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 transfe...

Page 82: ...ay of use 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 i...

Page 83: ...vere impact 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 ta...

Page 84: ... reach of children If swallowed seek medical assistance immediately The battery 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 WARNING The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate the battery B...

Page 85: ...urface of the 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 Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop usi...

Page 86: ...tion 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 information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back yo...

Page 87: ... Adapter CV 150F CV 250F DV Cable SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case WS 20 Wrist Strap SS 900 Shoulder Strap SD SDHC Memory Card MultiMediaCard TV Computer VCR DVD Recorder Digital Device with DV Terminal MiniDV Video Cassette WL D85 Wireless Controller Card Adapter Reader Writer PictBridge Compatible Printers IFC 300PCU USB Cable SCART Adapter CB 2LWE Battery Charger NB 2L NB 2LH BP 2L5 BP 2L12 BP 2L14 B...

Page 88: ...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 as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that t...

Page 89: ...st the length of the strap WS 20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for active shooting SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark ...

Page 90: ...n 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 stabilizer ON 45 3 1 586 16 9 ...

Page 91: ...ta at the time of 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 output only USB Terminal mini B Power Ot...

Page 92: ...igital effects 54 Digital video input DV dubbing 2 64 Digital zoom 37 Direct print 71 Direct transfer 68 DV terminal 61 67 E Easy recording recording program 43 Effects 55 End Search 32 Erasing still images movie clips 58 Error messages 79 F Faders 54 File numbers 42 Fireworks recording program 43 Focus 46 Focus priority 52 FUNC menu 22 35 G Grip belt 21 I Image effects 48 Image jump 33 Image stab...

Page 93: ...SDHC card 20 83 Selecting the on screen displays 53 Self timer 54 Serial number 10 Setup menus 23 Shoulder strap 89 Shutter speed 44 Simultaneous recording tape memory card 51 Slideshow 34 Snow recording program 43 SP mode 38 Sports recording program 43 Spotlight recording program 43 Still image quality 50 Still image size 50 Sunset recording program 43 T Telephoto 29 Time zone 24 Transfer order 7...

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