Canon MV MVX 200 Instruction Manual Download

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Displaying the Data Code

Press the DATA CODE button.

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The data code display turns off when you turn the camcorder off.

❍

Only date and time appear in CARD PLAY mode.

Six-Second Auto Date

Date and time appear for 6 seconds when you begin playback, or to indicate that date

or time zone has changed.

Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/

]. Select [6SEC.DATE], set it

to [ON] and close the menu.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CAMERA

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CAMERA

6SEC.DATE••••OFF

DISPLAY SETUP/

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Summary of Contents for MV MVX 200

Page 1: ...ed DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh PUB DIE 203 This instruction manual explains how to install the software connect the camcorder to a computer and download images from a memory card to a computer For more detailed operational instructions refer to the PDF format manual provided on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows or DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh DV Network Softwar...

Page 2: ...FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE Use of CV 150F CV 250F DV cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirement of EMC Directive CA 570 identification plate is locat...

Page 3: ...rk or 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 registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies CAMERA CAMERA Operating Mode POWER Switch TAPE CARD Switch CAMERA CAMERA b TAPE PLAY VC...

Page 4: ...yback Playing Back a Tape 30 Adjusting the Volume 32 Playing Back on a TV Screen 33 Advanced Functions Menus and Settings 37 Recording Using the Recording Programs 44 Using the Night Modes 47 Skin Detail Function 49 Adjusting Exposure Manually 50 Adjusting the Focus Manually 51 Setting the White Balance 53 Setting the Shutter Speed 55 Using the Self Timer 57 Changing the Recording Mode SP LP 58 Au...

Page 5: ...ecording 100 Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card 101 Selecting the Focusing Point 103 Selecting the Drive Mode 104 Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode 106 Playing Back a Memory Card 108 Protecting Images 111 Erasing Images 112 Combining Images Card Mix 113 Formatting a Memory Card 117 Creating a Start up Image 118 Direct Printing Printing Still Images 119 Selecting the Print Se...

Page 6: ... Button Battery CR1616 STV 250N Stereo Video Cable CA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord PC A10 SCART Adapter IFC 300PCU USB Cable SDC 8M SD Memory Card containing sample images SS 900 Shoulder Strap NB 2LH Battery Pack DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows For Macintosh Not supplied in Oceania and China ...

Page 7: ...DRIVE MODE button 104 REC PAUSE button 83 Card access indicator 96 Battery attachment unit 11 b Using a memory card Using a tape TAPE CARD switch 3 BATTERY RELEASE button 11 Memory card slot 92 Serial number OPEN button 22 LCD screen 22 self timer button 57 DATA CODE button 69 DIGITAL EFFECTS button 61 DIGITAL EFFECTS ON OFF button 61 REC SEARCH button 26 fast forward button 30 CARD button 108 REC...

Page 8: ...96 Advanced Accessory shoe 79 154 print share button 120 131 Accessory shoe 153 Zoom lever 27 Dioptric adjustment lever 16 Viewfinder protect cover 143 Viewfinder 16 Strap mount 17 Start stop button 22 101 Power switch 3 135 Grip belt 16 Strap mount 17 Built in speaker 32 Cassette compartment 14 Cassette compartment cover 14 OPEN EJECT switch 14 ...

Page 9: ... sensor 18 DV terminal 81 91 S video terminal 35 AV terminal 32 phones terminal 32 60 USB terminal 119 130 Assist lamp White LED 47 Terminal cover Tripod socket 29 MIC terminal 60 88 CHARGE indicator 11 S DC IN terminal 11 Terminal cover MVX250i only ...

Page 10: ...2 101 SELF T button 57 D EFFECTS button ON OFF button 61 TV SCREEN button 136 DATA CODE button 69 DATE SEARCH buttons 73 ZERO SET MEMORY button 72 12bit AUDIO OUT button 90 AUDIO DUB button 89 REC PAUSE button 83 AV DV button 87 REMOTE SET button 76 Transmitter MENU button 37 SET button 37 CARD buttons 108 SLIDE SHOW button 109 REW button 30 PLAY button 30 FF button 30 button 31 STOP button 30 but...

Page 11: ...r cord to the adapter 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 3 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal The CHARGE indicator starts flashing It glows steadily when charging is complete 4 When charging is complete disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the adapter 5 Remove the battery pack after use Pr...

Page 12: ...IN terminal or to the power adapter You may hear some noise from the power adapter during use This is not a malfunction Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery pack Charging may stop The battery pack may not be charged correctly even if the CHARGE indicator glows steady The battery pack may also not be charged correctly when a power outage occurs during charging Rem...

Page 13: ...stops A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state Unlike conventional battery packs you do not need to completely use or discharge it before charging We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need To conserve battery charge turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode NB 2LH NB 2L BP 2L12 BP 2L14 Charging Time 11...

Page 14: ...mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks 4 Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover...

Page 15: ...e heat above 100 C or incinerate the battery Replace the battery with a CR1616 made by Panasonic Hitachi Maxell Sony Toshiba Varta or Renata Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion The used battery should be returned to the supplier for safe disposal Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit Wipe the battery with a clea...

Page 16: ...cap 2 Pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord Press the buttons on the lens cap when attaching removing it Hook the lens cap on the grip belt while you are recording and place it over the lens when you have finished Fastening the Grip Belt Hold the camcorder with your right hand and adjust the belt with your left Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index fin...

Page 17: ...17 Basic Functions Preparations E Attaching the Shoulder Strap Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap SS 900 Shoulder Strap ...

Page 18: ... Insert the batteries following the and markings Replace both batteries 3 Close the battery cover Camcorder and wireless controller are equipped with 2 remote sensor modes 76 If the wireless controller does not work check if camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same mode The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is subjected to strong light sources or direct ...

Page 19: ...t page The default setting is Paris 4 Turn the SET dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone and press the SET dial To adjust for daylight saving time select the time zone with the U next to the area Setting the Date and Time 5 Turn the SET dial to select D TIME SET and press the SET dial The year display starts to flash 6 Turn the SET dial to select the year and press the S...

Page 20: ... camcorder automatically adjusts the clock 1 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2 3 5 6 7 9 8 10 4 12 11 13 24 19 20 18 17 21 23 22 15 14 16 Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H KONG Hong Kong TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON WELLGTN Wellington SAMOA HONOLU Honolulu ANCHOR Anchorage L A Los Angeles DENVER CHICAGO N Y New York CARACAS RIO Rio de Janeiro ...

Page 21: ...r of the screen 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu 2 Turn the SET dial to select DISPLAY SETUP and press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select D T DISPLAY and press the SET dial 4 Turn the SET dial to select ON 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA D T DISPLAY OFF DISPLAY SETUP 37 ...

Page 22: ...h to b 3 Push the OPEN button at the LCD panel and open the LCD panel 4 Press the start stop button to begin recording Press the start stop button again to pause recording When You Have Finished Recording 1 Turn the POWER switch to OFF 2 Close the LCD panel and return the viewfinder into its initial position 3 Replace the lens cap 4 Unload the cassette 5 Disconnect the power source CAMERA CAMERA V...

Page 23: ...appears 20 seconds before shutoff To continue recording turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA About the LCD and viewfinder screen The screens are produced with extremely high precision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or green dots This has no effect on the ...

Page 24: ...all displays appear on the viewfinder screen Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu 2 Turn the SET dial to select DISPLAY SETUP and press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select BRIGHTNESS and press the SET dial 4 Turn the SET dial to adjust the brightness level 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does ...

Page 25: ...e reaches the end When the time left is less than 15 seconds the remaining tape time may not appear Depending on the type of the tape the indication may not be displayed correctly j flashes in red when the lithium button battery is not installed or when it runs out The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack k starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty When you at...

Page 26: ...econds and returns to record pause mode Record Search In record pause mode this function allows you to play back the tape forward or reverse to locate the point where you wish to begin recording Press and hold the REC SEARCH button forward or button reverse Release the button at the point you wish to begin recording The camcorder returns to record pause mode CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA C...

Page 27: ...cal Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out wide angle Move it toward T to zoom in telephoto Press the zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom Press harder for a faster zoom You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller However you cannot control the zoom speed CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA T W Zoom in Zoom out Zoom lever 18 optical zoom 14 optical zoom ...

Page 28: ...s Digital zoom cannot be used when the multi image screen is selected A zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds It extends in light blue when the digital zoom is set to 72 MVX250i or 56 MVX200i MVX200 and extends further in dark blue when set to 360 MVX250i or 280 MVX200i MVX200 Keep at least 1 m to the subject At wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR C...

Page 29: ... that your fingers do not touch the microphone or lens For More Stability Lighting When recording outdoors we recommend recording with the sun at your back 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 as it may damage the camcorder Lean against a wa...

Page 30: ...to b 2 Open the LCD panel You can also close the LCD panel with the screen facing outward 3 Press the button to rewind the tape 4 Press the e a button to begin playback 5 Press the 3 button to stop playback To use the viewfinder close the LCD panel About the screen display During playback the time code gives the hours minutes seconds and frames The remaining tape time may not appear when the time ...

Page 31: ...edly during playback pause Press and hold it to play back continuous frame advance frame reverse SLOW M Slow Forward Slow Reverse Plays back at about 1 3 normal speed Press the button on the wireless controller during normal or reverse playback Press the e play button to return to normal playback 2 Forward 2 Playback Reverse 2 Playback Plays back at 2 times normal speed Press the button on the wir...

Page 32: ... the menu and select VCR SETUP Select AV PHONES H set it to PHONES H and close the menu The built in speaker does not sound when H is displayed Do not connect headphones unless H is displayed as it produces noise Adjusting the Volume Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume and down to lower the volume A volume bar appears for 2 seconds You can turn off the volume completely by turning the SET ...

Page 33: ...f all devices before starting the connections 2 Connect the PC A10 SCART Adapter to the TV or VCR s SCART terminal 3 Connect the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder s AV terminal and the audio video terminals on the SCART Adapter Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L left and the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R right and the yellow plug to the yellow VIDEO terminal CAR...

Page 34: ...the TV or VCR instruction manual 1 Turn off all devices before starting the connections 2 Connect the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder s AV terminal and the audio video terminals on the TV VCR Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L left the red plug to the red audio terminal R right and the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO 3 If connecting to a TV set the inp...

Page 35: ... of the TV VCR Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L left and the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R right Do not connect the yellow plug 4 If connecting to a TV set the input selector to VIDEO If connecting to a VCR set the input selector to LINE We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source The picture quality is higher when connecting to a TV with an S S1 te...

Page 36: ...ess the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select OUTPUT CH and press the SET dial 4 Turn the SET dial to select a setting option L R Stereo L R channels Bilingual Main Sub L L Stereo L channel Bilingual Main R R Stereo R channel Bilingual Sub 5 Turn the SET dial to select a setting option The setting resets to the L R setting when you turn the camcorder off CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA OUTP...

Page 37: ...ect a setting option 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu When setting the white balance shutter speed or language press the SET dial first before pressing the MENU button Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu Items that are not available appear in purple You may find it more convenient to use the wireless controller to operate the menu Press the MENU button on the wireless con...

Page 38: ...AMP AUTO OFF 80 NIGHT MODE NIGHT NIGHT S NIGHT 47 SKIN DETAIL SOFT NORMAL 49 STILL I REC OFF FINE NORMAL 97 VCR SETUP REC MODE SP LP 58 AV PHONES H AV PHONES H 60 AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN AUTO OFF 59 AUDIO MODE 16bit 12bit 59 H VOLUME 60 DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS 24 LCD MIRROR ON OFF 23 TV SCREEN ON OFF 136 D T DISPLAY ON OFF 21 LANGUAGE DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 75 ITALIANO DATE FORMAT 75 DE...

Page 39: ...ions E Submenu Menu Item Setting Options SYSTEM WL REMOTE A1 A2 OFF B 76 BEEP ON OFF 77 T ZONE DST See list of time zones 19 D TIME SET 19 MY CAMERA S UP SOUND OFF DEFAULT MY SOUND 74 SHTR SOUND OPER SOUND SELF T SOUND ...

Page 40: ...ARD SETUP IMG QUALITY SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL 93 MOVIE SIZE 320 240 160 120 94 FILE NOS RESET CONTINUOUS 95 DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS 24 TV SCREEN ON OFF 136 DISPLAYS ON OFF PLAYBK 136 6SEC DATE ON OFF 70 DATA CODE DATE TIME CAMERA DATA CAM D T 69 D TIME SEL DATE TIME DATE TIME 69 LANGUAGE DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 75 ITALIANO DATE FORMAT 75 SYSTEM WL REMOTE A1 A2 OFF B 76 BEEP ON OFF 77 T ZO...

Page 41: ...NIGHT NIGHT S NIGHT 47 SKIN DETAIL SOFT NORMAL 49 REVIEW OFF 2sec 4sec 6sec 8sec 10sec 100 CARD SETUP IMG QUALITY SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL 93 IMAGE SIZE 1280 960 640 480 93 MOVIE SIZE 320 240 160 120 94 FILE NOS RESET CONTINUOUS 95 VCR SETUP AV PHONES H AV PHONES H 60 AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN AUTO OFF 59 H VOLUME 60 DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS 24 LCD MIRROR ON OFF 23 TV SCREEN ON OFF 136 D T DISPLAY ON ...

Page 42: ...menu Menu Item Setting Options SYSTEM WL REMOTE A1 A2 OFF B 76 BEEP ON OFF 77 T ZONE DST See list of time zones 19 D TIME SET 19 MY CAMERA S UP SOUND OFF DEFAULT MY SOUND 74 SHTR SOUND OPER SOUND SELF T SOUND ...

Page 43: ...RDER 134 VCR SETUP AV PHONES H AV PHONES H 32 DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS 24 TV SCREEN ON OFF 136 DISPLAYS ON OFF PLAYBK 136 D TIME SEL DATE TIME DATE TIME 69 LANGUAGE DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 75 ITALIANO DATE FORMAT 75 SYSTEM WL REMOTE A1 A2 OFF A 76 BEEP ON OFF 77 T ZONE DST See list of time zones 19 D TIME SET 19 MY CAMERA CREATE START UP IMAGE 118 SEL S UP IMG NO IMAGE CANON LOGO MY IMAGE...

Page 44: ...anually Sports Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf or moving objects such as roller coasters Portrait Use this mode to give accent to your subject by blurring the background or foreground The blur effect increases the more you zoom to telephoto Spotlight Use this mode to record spotlit scenes or fireworks Sand Snow Use this mode in bright places such as a sunny beach or sk...

Page 45: ... used only in CAMERA mode Selecting the Easy Recording Program Set the program selector to appears CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA Shaded area Program Selector Recording Program Digital Zoom h Image Stabilizer ON Focus A White Balance A Shutter Speed A Exposure Lock Digital Effects 16 9 Card Mix h h A h h h h h h h ...

Page 46: ...Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly Sports Portrait mode The picture may not appear smooth when played back Sand Snow mode The subject may become overexposed in dark surroundings Check the image on the screen The picture may not appear smooth when played back Low Light mode Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage Picture quality may no...

Page 47: ...o Q 2 Press the NIGHT MODE button appears Pressing the NIGHT MODE button again resets the camcorder to the Auto mode CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA NIGHT Allows you to record in dark places where lights cannot be used without sacrificing color NIGHT The assist lamp white LED lights up and stays on SUPER NIGHT Allows you to record in very dark places The assist lamp white LED lights up autom...

Page 48: ...n other modes White points may appear on the screen Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually Digital zoom and multi image screen cannot be used while a night mode is activated The program AE mode cannot be changed while a night mode is activated ...

Page 49: ...limentary appearance Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select SKIN DETAIL set it to SOFT and close the menu Skin detail function cannot be used when the program selector is set to To obtain the best effect use this function when recording a person in close up Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA SKIN DETAIL NORMAL CAMERA SETUP 37 ...

Page 50: ... during exposure lock the brightness of the image may change Exposure Adjustment When the exposure is locked you can adjust it manually to handle difficult lighting conditions The camcorder s iris can be set to any position from fully closed to fully open Turn the SET dial to adjust the brightness of the image The adjustment range depends on the brightness at the time you locked the exposure CARD ...

Page 51: ... not stay in focus Adjust the zoom before the focus 3 Press the FOCUS button MF appears 4 Turn the SET dial to adjust the focus Turn the SET dial up or down until the image appears focused Press the FOCUS button to return to autofocus CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA CARD Program selector Zoom lever FOCUS button SET dial Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines...

Page 52: ... the camcorder Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks Press the FOCUS button more than 2 seconds after step 2 in Adjusting the Focus Manually MF appears When you operate the zoom or turn the SET dial disappears and the camcorder changes to manual focus ...

Page 53: ...step 3 is completed 3 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select WHITE BAL select a setting option and close the menu When you have selected SET W W flashes and stops flashing when settings is complete CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA Zoom lever White sheet or paper Program selector Set dial MENU button AUTO Auto white balance SET W Custom white balance setting INDOOR T Use this mode for re...

Page 54: ... CARD switch When you have set the custom white balance Depending on the light source W may keep flashing The result will still be better than with the auto setting Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes Turn off the digital zoom Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single colour sky sea or ...

Page 55: ...ically changes to 1 250 Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to 1 1000 or higher The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds The setting resets to the auto setting when you switch the program selector to or change the program AE mode Guidelines for Recording with High Shutter Speeds Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis 1 2000 Moving object...

Page 56: ...nt lighting However you can set the camcorder not to use a slow shutter speed Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select A SL SHUTTER set it to OFF and close the menu When set to ON moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage If camcorder shake warning appears in CARD CAMERA mode stabilise the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod or placing it on a table CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLA...

Page 57: ...The count down appears on the screen To record a still image press the PHOTO button 96 To cancel the self timer press the self timer button Once the countdown has begun you can also press the start stop button when recording movies or the PHOTO button when recording still image to cancel the self timer The self timer will be cancelled when you turn off the camcorder CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR ...

Page 58: ...nd usage condition of the tape picture and sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings If you record in both SP and LP modes on the same tape the playback picture may become distorted and the time code may not be written correctly If you play back a tape that has been recorded in LP mode with another digital device on this camcorder or vice ve...

Page 59: ...rder reduces wind noise automatically However you can turn off the wind screen when recording indoors or when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select WIND SCREEN set it to OFF and close the menu WS appears when you turn the wind screen off The wind screen function can only be used with the built in microphone The wind screen function can a...

Page 60: ...able microphone or the optional DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone to the accessory shoe Refer also to the instruction manual of the microphone 1 Attach the microphone to the accessory shoe 2 When using a commercially available microphone connect it to the MIC terminal When recording in silent places the built in microphone may pick up the motor noise of the camcorder In such case we recommend us...

Page 61: ...l it fills the whole screen The image is wiped off from the sides of the screen Wipe WIPE The image appears from the corners until it fills the whole screen The image is wiped off from the corners Corner Wipe CORNER A small image appears from the left jumps into the centre and enlarges until it fills the whole screen The image shrinks jumps from the centre to the left and disappears Jump JUMP The ...

Page 62: ...op of the screen Black stripes appear in zigzag from the bottom of the screen until they cover the whole image Zigzag ZIGZAG The screen turns yellow forms a beam that becomes thinner and the image appears A yellow beam appears in the centre of the screen and expands until it covers the whole image Beam BEAM The image appears from both sides like tides The image disappears from both sides like tide...

Page 63: ...White BLK WHT The image becomes black and white Sepia SEPIA The image becomes monochrome with a brownish tint Mosaic MOSAIC The image is blurred through enlarging the size of some pixels Ball BALL The image becomes like a ball Cube CUBE The image becomes a cube and rotates Wave WAVE Both ends of the image sway in waves Color Masking COLOR M The image becomes a rhombus surrounded by a masking frame...

Page 64: ...ame of the selected fader flashes CAMERA mode 5 Fade in In record pause mode press the ON OFF button and begin recording by pressing the start stop button Fade out During recording press the ON OFF button and pause recording by pressing the start stop button The fader can be activated deactivated by pressing the ON OFF button PLAY VCR mode 5 Fade in In playback pause mode press the ON OFF button a...

Page 65: ...f the selected effect flashes 5 Press the ON OFF button The name of the selected effect stops flashing The effect can be activated deactivated by pressing the ON OFF button Selecting an Effect in CARD CAMERA Mode 1 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button BLK WHT flashes 2 Press the ON OFF button BLK WHT stops flashing The effect can be activated deactivated by pressing the ON OFF button CARD PLAY CARD CA...

Page 66: ...t mode moderate every 8 frames slow every 12 frames 5 Select MULTI S again S SPEED and S SPLIT appears 6 Select S SPLIT 4 9 16 settings appear 7 Select the number of sequences 8 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button MULTI S flashes 9 Press the ON OFF button MANUAL Images will be captured each time you press the ON OFF button The blue frame indicating the next sequence disappears after the last image To...

Page 67: ...y be slightly lower with digital effects Digital effects cannot be used in the following cases When the program selector is set to During DV dubbing Faders cannot be used when Card Mix is activated About the multi image screen The multi image screen cannot be used in the following cases In the night modes When the 16 9 format is selected When Card Mix is activated In PLAY VCR mode Pressing any tap...

Page 68: ...ard T To shrink the image below 2 times magnification move the zoom lever toward W 2 Select the magnified area with the SET dial Turn the SET dial to move the image to the right and left or up and down Pressing the SET dial switches between the directions To cancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears Movies played back from a memory card cannot be magnified CA...

Page 69: ... to display Selecting the Date Time Display Combination Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select D TIME SEL set it to DATE or TIME and close the menu Selecting the Data Code Display Combination Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select DATA CODE set it to CAMERA DATA or CAM D T and close the menu CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA DATA CODE button ...

Page 70: ...r in CARD PLAY mode Six Second Auto Date Date and time appear for 6 seconds when you begin playback or to indicate that date or time zone has changed Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select 6SEC DATE set it to ON and close the menu CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA 6SEC DATE OFF DISPLAY SETUP 37 ...

Page 71: ... The camcorder rewinds fast forwards the tape plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tape Pressing the button again cancels the search End search cannot be used once you unload the cassette End search may not work properly if a blank section exists on the tape You cannot use end search to locate the editing end of audio dubbing CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA END SEAR...

Page 72: ...ish to return to later 0 00 00 Â appears To cancel press the ZERO SET MEMORY button again 2 When you have finished playback rewind the tape RTN appears The tape stops automatically at 0 00 00 The tape counter changes to time code The zero set memory may not function correctly when the time code has not been recorded consecutively CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA REW PLAY STOP FF ZEROSET MEMOR...

Page 73: ...earching Press more than once to search for further date changes up to 10 times Press the STOP 3 button to stop searching A recording of longer than a minute per date area is required Date search may not function if the data code is not correctly displayed CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA REW PLAY STOP FF ZEROSET MEMORY 12bit AUDIOOUT DATESEARCH DATACODE SLIDESHOW CARD DATE SEARCH buttons STO...

Page 74: ...mage set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode 3 Select a setting option and close the menu You can save your original images or the images and sounds contained in the supplied software ZoomBrowser EX for Windows or ImageBrowser for Macintosh to the setting options MY IMAGE and MY SOUND For details refer to the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual You can also create original start up images 118 CA...

Page 75: ...GE select a language and close the menu If you have mistakenly changed the language follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting Changing the Date Format You can select between three date formats For example 1 JAN 2004 JAN 1 2004 and 2004 1 1 Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select DATE FORMAT select a format and close the menu CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA CARD PLAY C...

Page 76: ...e button pressed for over 2 seconds If you have set the camcorder to mode 1 press the ZOOM W button for mode 1 The wireless controller returns to mode 1 when you replace the batteries Change the mode if necessary Make sure that camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same mode Display the camcorder s mode by pressing any button on the wireless controller except of the REMOTE SET button an...

Page 77: ...ll width of the CCD providing high resolution 16 9 recording When you turn off the image stabilizer you will get a larger horizontal angle of view To switch 16 9 on open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select 16 9 set it to ON and close the menu 16 9 appears The 16 9 mode cannot be selected in the Easy Recording mode The multi image screen cannot be used when the 16 9 format is selected Simultane...

Page 78: ...mcorder shake The image stabilizer might not be as effective when using the night modes Demonstration Mode The demonstration mode displays the camcorder s main features It starts automatically when you leave the camcorder turned on without loading a recording media for more than 5 minutes However you can set the camcorder not to start the demonstration mode Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP S...

Page 79: ...s on the screen disappears after 4 seconds Do not fire the flash close to people s eyes Do not fire the flash at persons while they are driving Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand The practical range of the flash is approx 1 to 2 m The range depends upon the recording condition In CAMERA mode the flash can be used in record pause mode when STILL I REC is set to FINE or...

Page 80: ...REC is set to OFF no flash mark appears We recommend not using the flash when the optional Wide converter or Tele converter is attached Their shadows appear on the screen The flash mode cannot be selected when exposure is locked or after the first still image in Stitch Assist mode The red eye reduction mode cannot be used in stitch assist mode About the AF Assist Lamp When recording still images w...

Page 81: ...pin or CV 250F 4 pin 6 pin DV Cable Refer also to the instruction manual of the digital video device Recording 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode and load a recorded cassette If you are connecting via AV terminal check the setting 33 2 Connected device Load a blank cassette and set the device to record pause mode 3 Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene 4 P...

Page 82: ...riginal When connecting a digital video device If the picture does not appear reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and back on again Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal If operation does not work use the S video or AV terminal ...

Page 83: ...nd during recording you can check the picture on the screen 5 Connected device Play back the tape 6 Press the e a button when the scene you wish to record appears Recording starts 7 Press the 3 button to stop recording Press the e a button to pause recording Press the e a button again to restart recording 8 Connected device Stop playback Headphones cannot be used during analog line in recording Wh...

Page 84: ...n record pause mode and during recording you can check the picture on the screen 5 Connected Device Play back the tape 6 Press the e a button when the scene you wish to record appears Recording starts 7 Press the 3 button to stop recording Press the e a button to pause recording Press the e a button again to restart recording 8 Connected Device Stop playback Blank sections may be recorded as anoma...

Page 85: ... contains copyright control signals for protection of software COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED appears for a few seconds and the camcorder displays a blank blue screen You cannot playback the contents of the tape During recording If you try to record from software that contains copyright control signals for protection of software COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED appears You cannot...

Page 86: ...inal The DV terminal serves as output terminal only Connecting the Devices Turn off all devices before starting the connections Unload the tape from the camcorder Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device Use the optional CV 150F 4 pin 4 pin or CV 250F 4 pin 6 pin DV Cable You can also connect a VCR with S S1 VIDEO terminal 35 AUDIO VIDEO R L AV STV 250N Stereo Video Cable suppl...

Page 87: ...ideo with SCART terminal use a SCART adapter with input capability commercially available The supplied SCART Adapter PC A10 is for output only For normal use set AV DV OUT to OFF If it is set to ON digital signals cannot be input via the camcorder s DV terminal Depending on the software and the specifications of your computer you may not be able to transfer converted signals via the DV terminal We...

Page 88: ...tion is operated with the wireless controller Connecting q Connecting an Audio Device Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device w Connecting a Microphone When using the built in microphone do not connect any cables to the MIC terminal AV R L AUDIO OUTPUT STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied Signal flow Audio device e g CD player ...

Page 89: ...ubbing If you add sound to a tape not recorded with this camcorder sound quality may decrease Sound quality may decrease when you add sound to the same scene for more than 3 times When you connect an audio device check the picture on the LCD screen and the sound via built in speaker or audio device You can also connect a TV via S video terminal When you use the built in microphone you can either c...

Page 90: ...e can be adjusted 2 If you have selected MIX VARI adjust the mix level Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select MIX BALANCE adjust the balance with the SET dial and close the menu Turn the SET dial down to increase the volume of Stereo 1 and up to increase the volume of Stereo 2 The camcorder resets to STEREO1 when you turn the camcorder off However the mix balance is memorised by the camcorder...

Page 91: ...reconnect them Do not disconnect the DV cable open the memory card cover remove the memory card change the position of the POWER switch or turn off the camcorder and computer while data is being transferred to the computer while the camcorder s card access indicator is flashing Doing so may damage the memory card s data The image files on your memory card and the image files saved on the hard disk...

Page 92: ...d Do not forcefully remove the memory card without first pushing it in 1 Turn off the camcorder Make sure that the card access indicator is not flashing before you turn off the camcorder 2 Open the cover 3 Push the memory card to release it Remove the memory card 4 Close the cover This camcorder is compatible with SD Memory Cards or MultiMediaCards only Do not use any other types of memory cards T...

Page 93: ... compressed and recorded in the JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format Estimated Capacity of an 8 MB Memory Card These figures are approximate They vary according to the recording condition and the subject Sample images already recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are to be included in the total number CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA IMG QUALITY...

Page 94: ...0 120 and close the menu Movies are recorded in the Motion JPEG format Maximum recording time on a 8 MB SD Memory Card Approx 69 min on a 512 MB SD Memory Card CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA MOVIE SIZE 320 240 CARD SETUP 320 240 approx 20 sec 250 KB sec 160 120 approx 50 sec 120 KB sec Image Size Max Recording Time 8 MB File Size per Second 37 ...

Page 95: ...d are saved in the 100canon folder You can choose to use consecutive file numbers CONTINUOUS or to reset the file number each time a different memory card is inserted RESET We recommend setting the file numbers to CONTINUOUS RESET The file number will be reset each time a new memory card is inserted starting with 101 0101 If the memory card already contains image files the consecutive file number ...

Page 96: ...sounds twice The picture may appear out of focus for a moment while the camcorder is focusing Exposure is locked When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller recording starts immediately 3 Press the PHOTO button fully F and focusing frame disappear and you hear a shutter sound The card access indicator flashes and the card access display appears The still image shown on the screen wi...

Page 97: ...Priority mode is set to OFF No focusing frame appears In step 2 F turns green and focus and exposure are locked The camcorder shuts off when you do not operate it for 5 minutes to save power AUTO POWER OFF appears 20 seconds before shutoff To continue recording turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a Tape When you ar...

Page 98: ...r via the DV terminal as still images on a memory card For connecting instructions refer to page 33 and 81 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode If a cassette is loaded make sure that the tape is stopped When recording via the AV terminal make sure that AV DV is displayed on the screen When recording via the DV terminal make sure that AV DV is not displayed Change the setting as necessary 87 2 Conn...

Page 99: ...ing Still Image Recording w Remaining Card Capacity for Still Images e Card Access Display e Image Size flashing in red No card in green 6 or more images in yellow 1 to 5 images in red No more images The indication may not decrease even though a recording has been made or may decrease by 2 images at once All indicators are displayed in green when a memory card is played back Indicates that the cam...

Page 100: ...s displayed as long as you hold the PHOTO button after recording The FILE OPER menu appears when you press the SET dial while you are reviewing a still image or when you press the SET dial right after recording In this menu you can protect 111 or erase 112 the image REVIEW cannot be selected when continuous shooting high speed continuous shooting or auto exposure bracketing is selected CARD PLAY C...

Page 101: ...ashing Doing so could result in data damage When you are using a SD Memory Card make sure that the protect switch is set to allow recording Do not load unload a cassette during recording We recommend using a Canon SD Memory Card or a SD Memory Card that guarantees a transfer rate of 2 MB sec right after you have formatted it with this camcorder With memory cards not formatted with this camcorder o...

Page 102: ...V terminal on a memory card For connecting instructions refer to page 33 and 81 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode If a cassette is loaded make sure the tape is stopped When recording via the AV terminal make sure that AV DV is displayed on the screen When recording via the DV terminal make sure that AV DV is not displayed Change the setting as necessary 87 2 Connected device Load a recorded cas...

Page 103: ... subject or the distance the camcorder may focus outside the frame When you operate the zoom lever the frames other than the selected one disappear The focusing point can be selected only when Focus Priority is set to ON in CARD CAMERA mode The focusing point returns to the centre if you turn off the camcorder change from CARD CAMERA mode or move the program selector to The focusing point cannot b...

Page 104: ...hen camcorder shake warning is displayed on the screen CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA Still Image Size Maximum Number of Continuous Shots 1280 960 3 frames 5 frames 10 images 640 480 3 frames 5 frames 60 images Frames per Second Normal speed High speed Captures a quick series of still images while you press the PHOTO button 3 frames sec Captures a quick...

Page 105: ...d E Auto Exposure Bracketing Press the PHOTO button Three still images in different exposures are recorded to the memory card Make sure that there is sufficient space on the memory card CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA ...

Page 106: ... item landmark etc in the overlapping portion 1 Press the button 2 Select the direction with the CARD button CARD button clockwise CARD button anticlockwise 3 Select the program AE mode and zoom on the subject Adjust focus and exposure manually as necessary Once the sequence has started you cannot change the program AE mode exposure zoom or focus 4 Press the PHOTO button to record the first image ...

Page 107: ...m of 26 images can be recorded 6 Press the button after the last image For details on how to merge these images refer to the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual Compose each image so that it overlaps 30 to 50 of the adjoining image Try to keep the vertical misalignment within 10 Do not include moving subject in the overlapping portion Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and...

Page 108: ...en images 3 To play back a movie press the e a button The first scene appears as a still image when playback is complete Pressing the e a button during playback pauses the playback Press the e a button again to restart playback Pressing the 3 button displays the first scene of the movie Press the CARD button or the REW FF1 button on the wireless controller for 8 fast forward fast rewind playback C...

Page 109: ...icator is flashing Doing so could result in data damage Slide Show 1 Press the SLIDE SHOW button Images are played back one after another 2 Press the SLIDE SHOW button to stop the slide show Index Screen 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear 2 Turn the SET dial to select an image Move the to the image you wish to view You can switch between the index pages by pressing the CARD or CA...

Page 110: ...one The number in the upper right of the screen indicates the image number of the current image by the total number of images Press and hold the CARD or CARD button When you release the button the image of the displayed image number appears CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA ...

Page 111: ... menu In CARD CAMERA mode the menu appears when you press the SET dial while you are reviewing a still image or when you press the SET dial right after recording 3 Select PROTECT appears and now the image cannot be erased To cancel the protection press the SET dial 4 Select b RETURN to close the menu Protecting during Index Screen Display 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear Select...

Page 112: ...le 4 Select YES The image is erased and the previous image appears 5 Select b RETURN to close the menu Erasing a Single Image All Images 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 Select IMAGE ERASE 3 Select SINGLE or ALL When erasing a single image ERASE THIS IMAGE NO and YES appears If an image is protected YES appears in purple When erasing all images ERASE ALL IMAGES EXCEPT FOR IMAGES NO and...

Page 113: ...card mix image Mix level adjustment blue area of the still image Card Luminance Key CARD LUMI Combines illustrations or title with your recordings The live video recording will appear in place of the light area of the card mix image Mix level adjustment light area of the still image Camera Chroma Key CAM CHROMA Combines backgrounds with your recordings Record your subject in front of a blue curtai...

Page 114: ...es randomly in the display Mix level adjustment blue area of the card animation image Selecting the Card Mix Effect 1 Set the program selector to Q 2 Open the menu and select CARD MIX The card mix menu appears 3 Select the image you wish to combine with the CARD button 4 Select MIX TYPE CARD CHROMA CARD LUMI CAM CHROMA and C ANIMATION appears CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA Live video record...

Page 115: ... Press the CARD MIX button CARD MIX stops flashing The combined image appears Card mix cannot be used when STILL I REC is set to FINE or NORMAL Movies recorded on a memory card cannot be combined with camcorder recordings Additional sample images are provided on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Refer to Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card in the Digital Video Software...

Page 116: ...oducts html http www canon asia com http www canon com au For details on how to add the downloaded images to the memory card refer to Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual PhotoEssentials Royalty Free Stock Photography The PhotoEssentials suite of royalty free images on CD ROM features premium quality assignment photography and i...

Page 117: ...ges Images erased by formatting cannot be recovered If you use a memory card other than the supplied one format it with the camcorder 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 Select FORMAT CANCEL and EXECUTE appears 3 Select EXECUTE ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED FORMAT THIS CARD NO and YES appears 4 Select YES and close the menu Formatting starts Selecting NO brings you back to step 3 CARD PLAY CARD...

Page 118: ...ATE START UP IMAGE SET THIS AS START UP IMAGE YES and NO appears 4 Select YES OVERWRITE MY IMAGE NO and YES appears 5 Select YES The still image will be saved and the image that was saved to MY IMAGE is erased Retain the original data of the still image you have set as the start up image on your computer or removable disk CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA CREATE START UP IMAGE MY CAMERA 37 ...

Page 119: ... the website please contact For Europe A local Canon distributor listed in the Canon European Warranty System List included in the CP 300 kit For other regions Canon Customer Support Help Desk listed in the Canon Customer Support Leaflet included in the CP 300 kit Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder 1 Turn off the camcorder and insert a memory card that contains still images 2 Turn on the prin...

Page 120: ...supplied with two direct interface cables Use the cable with the USB logo on the connector DIF 100 We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source Refer also to the instruction manual of the respective printer The print setting menu may differ slightly depending on the connected printer Printing 1 Select the still image you wish to print with the CARD button 2 Press the print sha...

Page 121: ...ing the printing process an error message appears 140 Canon Bubble Jet Printer Select STOP or CONTINUE and press the SET dial With most errors printing resumes automatically after you correct the error Refer also to the printer manual for details Canon CP Printer Select STOP or RESUME and press the SET dial The RESUME setting may not appear with some error messages In that case select STOP Refer a...

Page 122: ...g the Number of Copies A maximum of 99 copies can be selected for one still image 1 Press the SET dial The print setting menu appears Depending on the printer the message BUSY may appear before the camcorder displays the print setting menu 2 Turn the SET dial to select COPIES and press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select the number of copies and press the SET dial 4 Turn the SET dial to sel...

Page 123: ...th Canon Bubble Jet printers With CP Printers make sure to select the paper size of the attached paper cassette Paper Settings 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dial to select PAPER and press the SET dial 2 Turn the SET dial to select the paper size and press the SET dial Select the paper size of the paper set in your printer 3 Turn the SET dial to select the paper type and press the SET di...

Page 124: ...l to select date and press the SET dial 2 Turn the SET dial to select a date print option and press the SET dial Setting the Print Style BORDERED The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed BORDERLESS The centre portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size The image s top bottom and sides may be cropped slightly Paper Size CARD 1 CARD 2 CA...

Page 125: ...press the SET dial Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu Setting the Print Style BORDERED The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed BORDERLESS MULTIPLE The centre portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size The image s top bottom and sides may be cropped slightly MULTIPLE can only be selected when printing ...

Page 126: ...SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select the image style and press the SET dial Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu Selecting the Borders 2 Turn the SET dial to select BORDERS and press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select a borders option and press the SET dial Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu ...

Page 127: ... the right and left or up and down Pressing the SET dial switches between the directions Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu About the color of the trimming frame CP Printers only White No trimming settings Green Recommended trimming size The trimming frame may not appear in green depending on the image size paper size or borders settings Red The image is magnified ...

Page 128: ...e FILE OPER menu 3 Select PRINT ORDR 4 Select the number of copies appears on the image To cancel the print order set the number of copies to 0 5 Select b RETURN to close the menu Selecting in Index Screen Display 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear Select the image you wish to print 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS Select PRINT ORDER 3 Press the SET dial and set the num...

Page 129: ...INT is selected and press the SET dial Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when printing is complete Depending on the connected printer you can select style or paper settings before step 3 Cancel Printing Printing Errors 121 Restarting Printing Open the CARD PLAY menu and select PRINT Select RESUME in the print setting menu and press the SET dial The remaining images will be printed ...

Page 130: ...your memory card and the image files saved on the hard disk drive of your computer are valuable original data files If you wish to use image files on your computer make copies of them first and use the copied file retaining the original Make sure that camcorder and computer are not connected with a DV cable before connecting the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable Otherwise the computer ...

Page 131: ... setting Follow the steps 1 to 3 in Starting ZoomBrowser EX in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the button lights up From the second time on you only need to connect the camcorder to the computer to transfer images Windows OS Only SET dial ALL IMAGES Transfers all images to the computer NEW IMAGES Transfers only those images...

Page 132: ...ansfer with the CARD button 4 Press the button The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed in the Main Window of ZoomBrowser EX Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the transfer menu To continue transferring select another image with the CARD button Transferring a Still Image as Wallpaper 1 Turn the SET dial to select WALLPAPER 2 Press the button 3 Select the still image...

Page 133: ... movies in Motion JPEG format can be transferred When transferring with the button the camcorder retains the transfer setting even if you turn it off or change the position of the TAPE CARD switch When you have selected SELECT TRANSFER or WALLPAPER the screen to select a still image appears Press the MENU button to display the direct transfer menu When the protect switch of the SD Memory Card is a...

Page 134: ...cting in Index Screen Display 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS Select TRANSFER ORDER 3 Press the SET dial on the image you wish to transfer appears on the image To cancel the transfer order press the SET dial again 4 Close the menu Erasing All Transfer Orders 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 SELECT TRANS ORDERS ALL ERASE ER...

Page 135: ...corder screen When you have connected the camcorder to the computer start DV Messenger You can now operate the camcorder from the computer using DV Messenger When DV Messenger is started and set up for communication the video picture appears on the computer screen In NETWORK mode the camcorder can only be operated from the computer except for the following functions When the DV Messenger CAMERA co...

Page 136: ... Screen When you connect a TV for recording you can select to show the camcorder displays on the TV screen For playback you can hide the camcorder displays on the TV screen Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select TV SCREEN set it to OFF and close the menu The displays disappear from the TV screen Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select TV SCREEN set it to ON and close the menu The disp...

Page 137: ...ilizer 78 Exposure 50 Program AE 44 Manual focus 51 White balance 53 Card mix 113 Digital effects 61 Date and time 19 AF AE locked during still image recording 97 Shutter speed 55 Accessory connected to the Advanced Accessory Shoe 79 Volume level of built in speaker or headphones 32 DV input 84 End search 71 Date search 73 Audio dubbing 88 Data code 69 12 bit audio 90 REC PAUSE STOP EJECT FF REW F...

Page 138: ...ing card capacity for still images 99 Stitch assist 106 Drive mode 104 Remaining card capacity for movies 102 Focusing frame 103 Camcorder shake warning 56 CARD PLAY Mode Length of the movie Lap time Current image total images File number 95 Slide show 109 Data code 69 Protect mark 111 ...

Page 139: ...te or change the position of the protect switch Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape Unload and reload the cassette DV cable is not connected or the connected digital device is turned off Condensation has been detected in the camcorder Tape reached the end Rewind the tape or replace the cassette You attempted to perform audio dubbing on a tape recorded in a mode other than the SP mode Y...

Page 140: ...ing You attempted to use a paper size type that is not supported by the printer You attempted to print on paper that cannot be used with the camcorder There is a problem with the ink The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon There is a problem with the ink cassette The ink cannot be used with the selected paper type Waste tank is full Refer to t...

Page 141: ... the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable Or you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images Reduce the number of images The print setting cannot be used for printing with the button The printer is in use Check the printer status Printer is warming up If the message does not disappear after a few seconds check the printer status Paper lever error occurred Ad...

Page 142: ...t Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel Handle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage Avoid sudden changes in temperature Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its internal surfaces 144 Storage If you do ...

Page 143: ... when cleaning Video Heads When the message HEADS DIRTY USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears or when the playback picture becomes distorted the video heads need to be cleaned To maintain the best picture quality we recommend cleaning the video heads frequently with the Canon DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette Tapes already recorded with dirty vid...

Page 144: ...age CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED appears for approx 4 seconds and h starts flashing If a cassette is loaded the warning message REMOVE THE CASSETTE appears and v starts flashing Remove the cassette immediately and leave the cassette compartment open Leaving the cassette in the camcorder may damage the tape A cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected Resuming use It takes about 1 ho...

Page 145: ...orten its lifecycle or affect performance we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and to store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C If you do not use the battery pack for long periods charge and discharge it fully at least once a year If you have more than 1 battery pack perform these precautions at the same time for all battery packs Although the battery pack s operating...

Page 146: ...lide the tab on the cassette to the left This switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF If you load a protected cassette in CAMERA mode the message THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION appears for approx 4 seconds and v starts flashing If you wish to record on that cassette slide the tab back to the right Memory Card Handling Precautions Format new memory cards with the camcorder Mem...

Page 147: ... 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 Centre for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs with PAL system The PAL system is used in the following countries areas Algeria Australia Austria Bangladesh Belgium Brunei Ch...

Page 148: ...sted Battery pack is not correctly attached Battery pack is exhausted Power save function has been activated Battery pack is exhausted Cassette compartment cover is not fully open Battery pack is exhausted The camcorder malfunctions Battery pack is exhausted Battery packs will not charge outside the temperature range of 0 C and 40 C Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge The battery ...

Page 149: ...n the actual sound level This is not a malfunction Viewfinder is not adjusted Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode Set the time zone date and time or replace the backup battery and reset the date and time Turn on the power Load a cassette Rewind the tape or replace the cassette Replace the tape or change the position of the protect switch Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode Focus manually Adjust the view...

Page 150: ...lashes red 92 92 117 92 95 92 108 92 111 92 117 Camcorder is turned off or is not set to PLAY VCR mode Cassette is not loaded Tape reached the end b flashes on the screen AV PHONESH is set to PHONESH in the menu AV DV OUT is set to ON TV VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO Video heads are dirty You attempted to play back or dub copyright protected tape Speaker volume is turned off Set the...

Page 151: ...er BP 900 Series Battery Pack Stereo Microphone commercially available VL 10Li Battery Video Light WL D83 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette Digital Device Computer NB 2L NB 2LH BP 2L12 BP 2L14 Battery Pack WD H34 Wide converter FS 34U Filter Set TL H34 Tele converter SDC 128M SD Memory Card SS 900 Shoulder Strap WS 20 Wrist Strap SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case CA 570 Compact Power Adapter TV V...

Page 152: ...e malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs select from the following NB 2L NB 2LH BP 2L12 BP 2L14 CB 2LTE Battery Charger Use the battery charger for charging the battery packs Charging time varies according to the charging condition CBC NB2 Car Battery Charger Use the car battery charge...

Page 153: ...or indoor shots or panoramic views When the Wide converter is attached a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with video light MVX250i or with assist lamp or flash FS 34U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions VL 10Li Battery Video Light This compact yet powerful video light can be used for both indoor and outdoor shooting ...

Page 154: ...nables you to record brightly in color even in dark places It attaches to the camcorder s advanced accessory shoe for cable free operation DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive super directional microphone attaches to the camcorder s advanced accessory shoe It can be used as directional microphone monaural or stereo microphone This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessorie...

Page 155: ... white balance 1 5 lx using the Night mode More than 100 lx Electronic Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Image Sensor Tape Format Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time 80 min cassette Fast Forward Rewind Time LCD Screen Viewfinder Microphone Lens Lens Configuration Filter Diameter AF System Minimum Focusing Distance White Balance Minimum Illumination Recommended Illuminat...

Page 156: ...s C signal AV Terminal DV Terminal MIC Terminal MVX250i Headphone Terminal USB Terminal S video Terminal Input Output Terminals MVX200 Output only MVX250i MVX200i only CA 570 Compact Power Adapter 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 17W 8 4 V DC 1 5 A 0 40 C 52 90 29 mm 135 g Power supply Power consumption Rated output Operating temperature Dimensions Weight NB 2LH Battery Pack Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery ...

Page 157: ...onnections TV 33 Connections VCR 33 Continuous shooting 104 Copyright signals 84 Data code 69 Date and time 19 Date format 75 Date search 73 Demo mode 78 Digital effects 61 Digital zoom 28 Direct print function 119 Direct transfer 131 Drive mode 104 DV dubbing 84 DV terminal 81 91 Easy recording 44 Effects 63 End search 71 Erasing images 112 Exposure 50 Faders 61 Fast forward 30 File numbers 95 Fo...

Page 158: ...till images memory card 96 Remote sensor 76 Review 100 Rewind 30 S1 video terminal 35 Sample images 116 Sand Snow mode 44 Screen displays 136 SD Memory Card 92 Self timer 57 Shoulder strap 17 Shutter speed 55 Skin detail 49 Slide show 109 SP mode 58 Speaker 32 Sports mode 44 Spotlight mode 44 Still image quality 93 Still image size 93 Stitch Assist mode 106 Super Night mode 47 Tape protection 146 ...

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