Canon mv880x Instruction Manual Download

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Effects (

62)

Add flavor to your recordings.

Multi-Image Screen (

63)

Captures moving subjects in 4, 9 or 16 sequences of still images and displays them at
one time. Sound will be recorded normally.

Art (ART)

Black and White
(BLACK&WHITE)

Sepia (SEPIA)

Mosaic (MOSAIC)

Ball (BALL)

Cube (CUBE)

Wave (WAVE)

Color Mask (COLOR
MASK)

Mirror (MIRROR)

4 Sequences

9 Sequences

16 Sequences

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Summary of Contents for mv880x

Page 1: ...ing Using a Memory Card Direct Printing Transferring Images Additional Information Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual Mini Digital Video Cassette PUB DIE 218 Please read also the following instruction manual Digital Video Software Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 2: ...RSONNEL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 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 CA 570 identification plate is located on the bottom Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 3: ...are determined by the position of the POWER switch and the TAPE CARD switch Function can be used in this mode Function cannot be used in this mode Trademark Acknowledgments is a trademark is a trademark Windows is either a registered trademark 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 th...

Page 4: ...Playing Back on a TV Screen 33 Advanced Functions Menus and Settings 36 Recording Using the Recording Programs 44 Using the Night Modes 47 Skin Detail Function 48 Adjusting the AE Shift 49 Adjusting the Focus Manually 50 Setting the White Balance 52 Setting the Shutter Speed 54 Using the Self Timer 56 Changing the Recording Mode SP LP 57 Audio Recording 58 Using Digital Effects 59 Widescreen TV Re...

Page 5: ... on a Memory Card 95 Selecting the Focusing Point 97 Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode 98 Playing Back a Memory Card 100 Protecting Images 102 Erasing Images 103 Combining Images Card Mix 104 Formatting a Memory Card 108 Creating a Start up Image 109 Direct Printing Printing Still Images 110 Selecting the Print Settings 113 Printing with Print Order Settings 118 Transferring Images Tra...

Page 6: ... D85 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord SS 900 Shoulder Strap STV 250N Stereo Video Cable PC A10 SCART Adapter IFC 300PCU USB Cable MMC 16M MultiMediaCard DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows For Macintosh WA 28 Wide Attachment Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 7: ...button 111 121 FOCUS button 50 play pause button 30 DIGITAL EFFECTS ON OFF button 59 AE SHIFT button 49 END SEARCH button 68 CARD MIX button 104 stitch assist button 98 REC PAUSE button 77 SLIDE SHOW button 101 Speaker 32 LCD screen 19 SET dial 36 CHARGE indicator 11 Card access indicator 90 Program selector 44 EASY Easy recording Program AE Backup battery compartment 15 Memory card slot 86 Batter...

Page 8: ...ch 3 Cassette compartment cover 14 Cassette compartment 14 OPEN EJECT switch 14 Zoom lever 27 Finger rest TAPE CARD switch 3 Using a tape Using a memory card PHOTO button 90 Strap mount 17 Grip belt 16 Start stop button 23 95 Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 9: ...9 E Introduction Terminal cover Remote sensor 18 Assist lamp 47 Stereo microphone AV terminal 33 DV terminal 75 USB terminal 110 120 Tripod socket 29 Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 10: ...H buttons 70 PLAY button 30 REW button 30 FF button 30 button 31 STOP button 30 PAUSE button 31 button 31 SLOW button 31 x 2 button 31 AUDIO DUB button 82 TV SCREEN button 124 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D85 START STOP PHOTO ZOOM CARD DATE SEARCH REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE SLOW AUDIO DUB ZERO SET MEMORY TV SCREEN Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 11: ...1 Connect the power 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...

Page 12: ...not expressly recommended to the camcorder s DC 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 correctl...

Page 13: ...ge 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 power turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode Battery Pack NB 2LH NB 2L BP 2L12 BP 2L14 Charging Time 130 min 115 min 205 min 235 min Max Recording Tim...

Page 14: ...rtment 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 If the camcorder is conne...

Page 15: ... the power source is disconnected Connect a power source to the camcorder when replacing the backup battery to retain the settings 1 Open the backup battery cover 2 Insert the backup battery with the side facing outward 3 Close the cover The backup battery has a life span of about a year flashes in red to inform you that it needs to be replaced Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 16: ...ss 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 finger and ...

Page 17: ...ugh the wide attachment It could damage your eyesight If you zoom to telephoto the picture will not be in focus The wide attachment may obstruct the remote sensor the range of the wireless controller narrows or may cause a shadow to appear on the picture when recording with the assist lamp Filters cannot be used with the wide attachment If dust accumulates on the wide attachment or on the camcorde...

Page 18: ... button battery with the side facing up 3 Insert the battery holder The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is subjected to strong light sources or direct sunlight If the wireless controller does not work check if the remote sensor is set to OFF 73 When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller or when it can only be operated in very close range rep...

Page 19: ... between normal and bright by pressing the LCD BACKLIGHT button This is useful for outdoor recordings Press the LCD BACKLIGHT button This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen When using a battery pack the camcorder retains the setting even if you change the position of the POWER switch The battery usage time shortens when the LCD screen is set brighter 1...

Page 20: ...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 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 SET dial The next part of the display starts f...

Page 21: ...ock No Time zone No Time zone LONDON WELLGTN Wellington PARIS SAMOA CAIRO HONOLU Honolulu MOSCOW ANCHOR Anchorage DUBAI L A Los Angeles KARACHI DENVER DACCA CHICAGO BANGKOK N Y New York H KONG Hong Kong CARACAS TOKYO RIO Rio de Janeiro SYDNEY FERNAN Fernando de Noronha SOLOMON AZORES 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 2...

Page 22: ...o 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 CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU 36 DISPLAY SETUP D T DISPLAY OFF Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 23: ... 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 3 Replace the lens cap 4 Unload the cassette 5 Disconnect the power source Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly If necessary clean the video heads 131 PLAY VCR OFF CAMERA POWER D...

Page 24: ...if you turn the camcorder off Bright light may make it difficult to use the LCD screen In such case use the viewfinder instead When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks drums or concerts sound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level This is not a malfunction Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen You can rotate the LCD panel so that the screen faces in...

Page 25: ...e the indication may not be displayed correctly Remaining battery charge The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty When you attach an empty battery pack the power may turn off without displaying The actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately depending on the condition under which battery pack and camcorder ar...

Page 26: ...ecord 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 CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAM...

Page 27: ...ghtly 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 Keep at least 1 m 3 3 ft to the subject At wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm 0 39 in The zoom speed is slightly faster in record pause mode CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY Zoom in Zoom out Zoom lever Downloaded Fro...

Page 28: ...the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select D ZOOM and press the SET dial 4 Turn the SET dial to select a setting option 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu Digital zoom cannot be used in the night modes 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 56x and extends further in ...

Page 29: ...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 0 2 in as it may damage the camcorder Lean against a wall Put the camcorder on a tab...

Page 30: ...n playback 5 Press the 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 left is less than 15 seconds If the playback picture is distorted clean the video heads using a Canon Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital...

Page 31: ... and hold it to play back continuous frame advance frame reverse SLOW 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 play button to return to normal playback x2 Forward x2 Playback Reverse x2 Playback Plays back at 2 times normal speed Press the button on the wireless controller during normal or...

Page 32: ...se the LCD panel 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 dial down until OFF appears Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume again CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY SET dial Speaker Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 33: ...tereo Video Cable to the camcorder s AV terminal and the audio 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 4 If connecting to a TV set the input selector to VIDEO If connecting to a VCR set the input selector to LINE STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied S...

Page 34: ...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 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 VIDEO AUDIO L R Signal flow STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supp...

Page 35: ...T 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 Press the MENU button to close the menu The setting resets to the L R setting when you turn the camcorder off CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU 36 AUDIO SETUP...

Page 36: ...ess the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select a menu item and press the SET dial 4 Turn the SET dial to select 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 SET dial MENU bu...

Page 37: ... WHITE SEPIA MOSAIC BALL CUBE WAVE COLOR MASK MIRROR M S SPEED MANUAL FAST MODERATE SLOW M S SPLIT 4 9 16 CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER AUTO 1 50 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 54 A SL SHUTTER ON OFF 55 D ZOOM OFF 56x 280x 28 IMG STAB ON OFF 74 WHITE BAL AUTO SET INDOOR OUTDOOR 52 NIGHT MODE NIGHT NIGHT S NIGHT 47 SELF TIMER ON OFF 56 SKIN DETAIL SOFT NORMAL 48 STILL I REC OFF FINE NORMAL 91 VCR SETUP REC...

Page 38: ...list of languages 72 DATE FORMAT 72 DEMO MODE ON OFF 74 SYSTEM WL REMOTE ON OFF 73 BEEP ON OFF 73 T ZONE DST See list of time zones 20 D TIME SET 20 MY CAMERA S UP SOUND OFF DEFAULT MY SOUND 71 SHTR SOUND OPER SOUND SELF T SOUND Submenu Menu Item Setting Options Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 39: ... SP LP 57 AV DV ON OFF 80 AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH L R L L R R 35 AUDIO DUB AUDIO IN MIC IN 82 WIND SCREEN AUTO OFF 58 AUDIO MODE 16bit 12bit 58 12bit AUDIO STEREO1 STEREO2 MIX FIXED MIX VARI 84 MIX BALANCE 84 CARD SETUP IMG QUALITY SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL 87 MOVIE SIZE 320x240 160x120 88 FILE NOS RESET CONTINUOUS 89 DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS 73 TV SCREEN ON OFF 124 DISPLAYS ON OFF PLAYBK 124 6SEC DATE...

Page 40: ...73 BEEP ON OFF 73 T ZONE DST See list of time zones 20 D TIME SET 20 MY CAMERA S UP SOUND OFF DEFAULT MY SOUND 71 SHTR SOUND OPER SOUND SELF T SOUND Submenu Menu Item Setting Options Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 41: ...DETAIL SOFT NORMAL 48 REVIEW OFF 2sec 4sec 6sec 8sec 10sec 94 CARD SETUP IMG QUALITY SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL 87 IMAGE SIZE 1152x864 640x480 87 MOVIE SIZE 320x240 160x120 88 FILE NOS RESET CONTINUOUS 89 AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN AUTO OFF 58 DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS 73 LCD MIRROR ON OFF 24 TV SCREEN ON OFF 124 D T DISPLAY ON OFF 22 LANGUAGE See list of languages 72 DATE FORMAT 72 DEMO MODE ON OFF 74 SY...

Page 42: ...42 MY CAMERA S UP SOUND OFF DEFAULT MY SOUND 71 SHTR SOUND OPER SOUND SELF T SOUND Submenu Menu Item Setting Options Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 43: ...ANSFER ORDER 123 DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS 73 TV SCREEN ON OFF 124 DISPLAYS ON OFF PLAYBK 124 D TIME SEL DATE TIME DATE TIME 66 LANGUAGE See list of languages 72 DATE FORMAT 72 SYSTEM WL REMOTE ON OFF 73 BEEP ON OFF 73 T ZONE DST See list of time zones 20 D TIME SET 20 MY CAMERA CREATE START UP IMAGE 109 SEL S UP IMG NO IMAGE CANON LOGO MY IMAGE 71 S UP SOUND OFF DEFAULT MY SOUND 71 SHTR SOUND OPER...

Page 44: ... 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 ski resort It preven...

Page 45: ...AMERA mode Selecting the Easy Recording Program Set the program selector to EASY EASY appears Recording Program Image Stabilizer on Focus A White Balance A Wind screen A Shutter Speed A A AE Shift Digital Effects Card Mix CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY Program selector Shaded area Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 46: ...ring 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 not be as good as in other ...

Page 47: ...st 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 NIGHT Allows you to record in dark places where lights cannot be used without sacrificing color NIGHT The assist lamp lights up and stays on allowing you to record in dark places without sacrificing color S NIGHT Allows you t...

Page 48: ...d close the menu Skin detail function cannot be used when the program selector is set to EASY SKIN DETAIL resets to NORMAL when you change the position of the POWER switch or the program selector 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 CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU 36 CAMERA SETUP SKIN...

Page 49: ...the Easy Recording Spotlight or Sand Snow mode 3 Press the AE SHIFT button AE 0 appears in light blue 4 Turn the SET dial to adjust the AE shift level Turn the SET dial up to lighten the image and down to darken the image If MF is displayed in light blue AE shift cannot be adjusted Press the AE SHIFT button again to display AE 0 in light blue The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it o...

Page 50: ...al to adjust the focus Turn the SET dial up or down until the image appears focused Press the FOCUS button to return to autofocus The setting resets to autofocus when you switch the program selector to EASY Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast Moving Subjects Thr...

Page 51: ... 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 Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 52: ...E BAL select a setting option and close the menu When you have selected SET flashes and stops flashing when settings is complete AUTO Auto white balance SET Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting INDOOR Use this mode for recording under changing lighting condition video lights or sodium lamps OUTDOOR Use this mode for recording night scenes ...

Page 53: ...D switch When you have set the custom white balance Depending on the light source 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 color sky sea or forest ...

Page 54: ...order 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 EASY or change the program AE mode Guidelines for Recording with High Shutter Speeds Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis 1 2000 Moving objects such as cars or roller coasters 1 1000...

Page 55: ... 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 The camcorder retains the setting separately in CAMERA and CARD CAMERA mode If camcorder shake warning appears in CARD CAMERA mode stabilize the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod or placing it on a tabl...

Page 56: ...ller The count down appears on the screen To record a still image press the PHOTO button 90 To cancel the self timer set SELF TIMER to OFF 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 canceled when you turn off the camcorder CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD ...

Page 57: ...ure and 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 vi...

Page 58: ... for approximately 4 seconds Wind Screen The camcorder 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 Only when AUDIO DUB is set to MIC IN 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 CAMERA PLAY VC...

Page 59: ...g Digital Effects Faders 61 Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black Fade Trigger FADE T Wipe WIPE Corner Wipe CORNER Jump JUMP Flip FLIP Puzzle PUZZLE Zigzag ZIGZAG Beam BEAM Tide TIDE Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 60: ...16 sequences of still images and displays them at one time Sound will be recorded normally Art ART Black and White BLACK WHITE Sepia SEPIA Mosaic MOSAIC Ball BALL Cube CUBE Wave WAVE Color Mask COLOR MASK Mirror MIRROR 4 Sequences 9 Sequences 16 Sequences Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 61: ...utton Fade out During recording press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON OFF button and pause recording by pressing the start stop button The fader can be activated deactivated by pressing the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON OFF button PLAY VCR mode 4 Fade in In playback pause mode press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON OFF button and begin playback by pressing the button Fade out During playback press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON OFF bu...

Page 62: ... stops flashing The effect can be activated deactivated by pressing the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON OFF button Selecting an Effect in CARD CAMERA Mode 1 Open the menu and select D EFFECT SETUP Select EFFECT set it to BLACK WHITE and close the menu BLK WHT flashes 2 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON OFF button BLK WHT stops flashing The effect can be activated deactivated by pressing the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON OFF b...

Page 63: ...t image Pressing the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON OFF button for more than 1 second cancels the images one after another FAST MODERATE SLOW The set number of images will be captured at the set speed To cancel the multi image screen press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON OFF button 6 Press the start stop button to begin recording The multi image screen is recorded on the tape Turn off the digital effect when you do no...

Page 64: ...witches to the letterbox display The picture on the viewfinder appears horizontally squeezed The multi image screen cannot be used when the widescreen mode is selected Simultaneous recording on a memory card cannot be used when the widescreen mode is selected If you play back a widescreen recording on a normal TV the image appears horizontally squeezed CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY WIDESCR...

Page 65: ...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 CAMERA...

Page 66: ... 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 CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU 36 DISPLAY SETUP D TIME SEL DATE TIME CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU 36 DISPLAY S...

Page 67: ...RD 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 CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU 36 DISPLAY SETUP 6SEC DATE OFF Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 68: ...e 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 CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY END SEARCH button Downloaded From VideoCamera M...

Page 69: ...int you wish to return to later 0 00 00 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 CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY REW button PLAY button ...

Page 70: ...s more than once to search for further date changes up to 10 times Press the STOP 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 CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY STOP button DATE SEARCH buttons CARD DATE SEARCH REW PLAY FF STOP Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 71: ...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 109 CA...

Page 72: ...om of the screen refer to the button names on the camcorder and will not change when you change the language Changing the Date Format You can select between three date formats For example 1 JAN 2005 JAN 1 2005 and 2005 1 1 Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select DATE FORMAT select a format and close the menu Language Set A e g Europe Language Set B e g Asia Australia English German Spanish F...

Page 73: ...menu Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select BRIGHTNESS adjust the brightness level and close the menu Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings Turning the Remote Sensor Off Open the menu and select SYSTEM Select WL REMOTE set it to OFF and close the menu appears CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA C...

Page 74: ...ilizer 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 Select DEMO MODE set it to OF...

Page 75: ... 4 pin 4 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 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 Play back the tape 5 Connected device Begin recordi...

Page 76: ...he 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 AV terminal We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 77: ...the button when the scene you wish to record appears Recording starts 7 Press the button to stop recording Press the button to pause recording Press the button again to restart recording 8 Connected device Stop playback When connecting to a TV Video with SCART terminal use a SCART adapter with input capability commercially available The supplied SCART Adapter PC A10 is for output only Depending on...

Page 78: ...nected Device Play back the tape 6 Press the button when the scene you wish to record appears Recording starts 7 Press the button to stop recording Press the button to pause recording Press the button again to restart recording 8 Connected Device Stop playback Blank sections may be recorded as anomalous picture If the picture does not appear reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and bac...

Page 79: ...ontrol 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 record the contents ...

Page 80: ...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 Turning On the Analog Digital Converter Open the menu and select VCR SETUP Select AV DV set it to ON and close the menu CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU 36 VCR SETUP AV DV OFF AUDIO VID...

Page 81: ...al 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 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 recommend powering the ca...

Page 82: ...e and load a recorded cassette Use a tape recorded in SP 12 bit mode with this camcorder 2 Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select AUDIO DUB set it to AUDIO IN or MIC IN and close the menu 3 Locate the scene you wish to start audio dubbing 4 Press the PAUSE button on the wireless controller CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU 36 AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DUB AUDIO IN R L AUDIO OUTPUT Signal flo...

Page 83: ...d 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 When you use the microphone you can check the picture on a TV connected via the AV terminal and the sound via headphones c...

Page 84: ...ARI Plays back Stereo 1 and Stereo 2 The mix balance 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 Ho...

Page 85: ...connect the DV cable If the problem persists disconnect the interface cable turn off camcorder and computer turn camcorder and computer back on and reconnect them Make sure that camcorder and computer are not connected with a USB cable before connecting the camcorder to the computer using the DV cable Otherwise the computer may not operate properly We recommend powering the camcorder from a househ...

Page 86: ...t 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 MultiMediaCards or SD Memory Cards only Do not use any other types of memory cards Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memo...

Page 87: ...The number of still images that can be recorded on a memory card vary according to the recording condition The estimated figures are as follows 128 MB 512 MB Using a SD Memory Card Number of still images that can be recorded on a memory card CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU 36 CARD SETUP IMG QUALITY FINE CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU 36 CARD SETUP IMAGE SIZE 1152x864 Image S...

Page 88: ...condition The estimated figures are as follows 128 MB 512 MB Using a SD Memory Card Maximum recording time of a movie on a memory card The recording times specified above are the total amount of recording times with the supplied MultiMediaCard CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU 36 CARD SETUP MOVIE SIZE 320x240 Image Size Recording Time File Size per Second Supplied Card 128 MB 512 MB 320 x...

Page 89: ...serted starting with 101 0101 If the memory card already contains image files the consecutive file number will be assigned CONTINUOUS The camcorder memorizes the file number of the last image and assigns the consecutive file number to the next image even when a new memory card is inserted If a higher file number already exists on the memory card the consecutive number will be assigned There will b...

Page 90: ... 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 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 will be recorded on the memory card Do not tur...

Page 91: ... Focus Priority mode is set to OFF No focusing frame appears In step 2 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 y...

Page 92: ...erminal 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 80 2 Connected device Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape 3 Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears The still image remaining image capacity and other information appear When you press the PHOTO...

Page 93: ...n 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 Card Access Display Indicates that the camcorder is writing on the memory card Image Size Indicates the still image size Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual c...

Page 94: ... and close the menu A still image is 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 102 or erase 103 the image CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU 36 CAMERA SETUP REVIEW 2sec Downloaded From VideoCamera...

Page 95: ...ng recording When you use a SD Memory Card we recommend using a Canon SD Memory Card or a SD Memory Card with a transfer rate of more than 2 MB sec right after you have formatted it with this camcorder With memory cards not formatted with this camcorder or when recording erasing has been repeatedly performed the writing speed may be lower and recording may stop You can select the focusing point wh...

Page 96: ...r other video devices A movie recorded from an image in widescreen mode will be vertically compressed The data code of the movie will reflect the date and time it has been recorded on the memory card Recording stops at blank sections or recordings in different audio mode 12bit 16bit Screen Displays during Movie Recording CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY Card Access Display appears and moves t...

Page 97: ...an indication of the focusing point Depending on the size of the 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 center if you turn off the camcorder change from CARD CAMERA ...

Page 98: ...k etc in the overlapping portion 1 Press the button 2 Select the direction with the CARD button CARD button clockwise CARD button counterclockwise 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 Direction ...

Page 99: ...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 a moving subject in the overlapping portion Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close subjec...

Page 100: ... button displays the first scene of the movie Press the CARD button or the REW FF button on the wireless controller for 8x fast forward fast rewind playback Images not recorded with this camcorder uploaded from a computer except the sample images 107 edited on a computer and images whose file names have been changed may not be played back correctly Do not turn off the camcorder change the position...

Page 101: ...on 3 Move the zoom lever toward T The index screen is cancelled and the selected image is displayed Card Jump Function You can locate images without displaying them one by 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 nu...

Page 102: ... 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 RETURN to close the menu Protecting during Index Screen Display 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear Select the image you wish to protect 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS Sele...

Page 103: ...S The image is erased and the previous image appears 5 Select 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 YES appears 4 S...

Page 104: ...ustment 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 curtain and the subject not blue w...

Page 105: ...e Card Mix Effect 1 Upload a sample image from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK to the memory card in the camcorder Refer to Saving Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual 2 Set the program selector to 3 Open the menu and select D EFFECT SETUP 4 Select CARD MIX The card mix menu appears 5 Select the image you wish to combine with the CARD ...

Page 106: ... TYPE and select between CORNER STRAIGHT and RANDOM 8 To adjust the mix level select MIX LEVEL and adjust it with the SET dial 9 Close the menu CARD MIX flashes 10 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 Downloaded From...

Page 107: ...only for the personal use with this camcorder Do not use these sample images for other purposes PhotoEssentials Royalty Free Stock Photography The PhotoEssentials suite of royalty free images on CD ROM features premium quality assignment photography and is ideally suited for use in advertising brochures reports multimedia websites books packaging and more For more information please visit their we...

Page 108: ... 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 CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU 36 CARD O...

Page 109: ...AGE 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 CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU 36 MY CAMERA CREATE START UP IMAGE Downloaded Fr...

Page 110: ...t access 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 ...

Page 111: ...th 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 with the Print Share Button You can print an image without changing the settings by simply pressing the print share button 1 Select the still i...

Page 112: ...dial Canon Printer Printing stops even if it is incomplete and the paper is fed through Canon CP Printer CP 10 CP 100 A print in progress cannot be stopped Printing stops when the current print is finished and the remaining prints are cancelled Printing Errors If an error occurs during the printing process an error message appears 128 Canon Printer Resolve the error When printing does not resume a...

Page 113: ...or details refer to the instruction manual of your printer BORDERED The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed BORDERLESS 8 UP The center portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size The image s top bottom and sides may be cropped slightly 8 UP can be selected when using card size paper 5 3 x 8 6 cm with CP Printers VIVID VIVID NR and NR ...

Page 114: ... 3 Turn the SET dial to select the paper type and press the SET dial Select the paper type of the paper set in your printer 4 Turn the SET dial to select a layout option and press the SET dial Including the Date in the Print 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dial to select date and press the SET dial 2 Turn the SET dial to select a date print option and press the SET dial Downloaded From Vi...

Page 115: ... area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed BORDERLESS The center portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size The image s top bottom and sides may be cropped slightly 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dial to select STYLE and press the SET dial 2 Make sure that PAPER is selected and press the SET dial PAPER CARD 1 CARD 2 CARD 3 LTR A4 For d...

Page 116: ...tively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed BORDERLESS MULTIPLE The center 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 on card size paper BORDERS can only be selected when IMAGE is set to STANDARD 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dial to select STYLE and pre...

Page 117: ...d 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 Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 118: ... dial to open the 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 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 a...

Page 119: ... 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 112 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 Printing cannot be restarted ...

Page 120: ...tions settings of your computer The image files on 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 c...

Page 121: ... connect the camcorder to the computer to transfer images Transferring All Images New Images or Images with Transfer Orders To transfer images with transfer order you need to set the transfer orders 123 1 Turn the SET dial to select ALL IMAGES NEW IMAGES or TRANSFER ORDERS 2 Press the button The images are transferred to the computer and displayed in the Main Window of ZoomBrowser EX The camcorder...

Page 122: ...ge is transferred to the computer and displayed on the desktop Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the transfer menu You can press the SET dial in place of the button With ALL IMAGES NEW IMAGES or TRANSFER ORDERS a confirmation message appears Turn the SET dial to select OK and press the SET dial When transferring with the button the camcorder retains the transfer setting even if you turn ...

Page 123: ...RN to close the menu Selecting 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 ...

Page 124: ...ng the Displays on the TV Screen When you connect a TV for recording you can select to hide the camcorder displays on the TV screen For playback you can show 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 an...

Page 125: ...Wind screen 58 Shutter speed 54 Audio mode 58 Manual focus 50 Widescreen mode 64 White balance 52 Remaining card capacity for still images 91 Card mix 104 12 bit audio 84 End search 68 Date search 70 Audio dubbing 82 Data code 66 Volume level of speaker 32 REC PAUSE STOP EJECT FF REW Fast forward playback rewind playback 31 x2 x2 x2 playback 31 x1 x1 x1 playback 31 Slow playback 31 Frame advance p...

Page 126: ...RD PLAY Mode Focusing frame 97 Stitch assist 98 Camcorder shake warning 55 Slide show 101 Data code 66 Lap time Length of the movie Current image total images File number 89 Protect mark 102 Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 127: ...ubbing on a tape with a blank section 82 CHECK THE CASSETTE WRONG FORMAT You attempted to perform audio dubbing on a tape recorded in HD format WRONG FORMAT PLAYBACK NOT POSSIBLE You attempted to play back a tape recorded in HD format COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape 79 COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED You attempted to dub a cop...

Page 128: ...t correctly inserted or there is no paper PAPER JAM The paper jammed during printing PAPER HAS BEEN CHANGED Paper size has been changed between print setting and start of printing MEDIA TYPE ERROR You attempted to use a paper size type that is not supported by the printer INCOMPATIBLE PAPER SIZE You attempted to print on paper that cannot be used with the camcorder INK ERROR There is a problem wit...

Page 129: ...r After a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable When you are printing using the button check the print settings Or you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images Reduce the number of images CHECK PRINT SETTINGS The print setting cannot be used for printing with the button PRINTER IN USE The printer is in use Check the printer status PRINTER WA...

Page 130: ...sonnel 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 131 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 temp...

Page 131: ...eaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperature may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases How to avoid condensation Unload the cassette place the camcorder i...

Page 132: ...pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time about 1 year can shorten its 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 86 F If you do not use the battery pack for long periods charge and discharge it fully at least once a year If...

Page 133: ...the case and store them upright Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the camcorder Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape Handle cassettes with care Do not drop or subject them to severe i...

Page 134: ...xternal memory device Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity Canon Inc makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data Do not turn off the camcorder disconnect the power source open the memory card cover or remove the memory card while the card access indicator is flashing Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields D...

Page 135: ...h PAL system The PAL system is used in the following countries areas Algeria Australia Austria Bangladesh Belgium Brunei China Denmark Finland Germany Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Jordan Kenya Kuwait Liberia Malaysia Malta Mozambique the Netherlands New Zealand North Korea Norway Oman Pakistan Portugal Qatar Sierra Leone Singapore South Africa Spain...

Page 136: ...ff Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 11 Battery pack will not charge Battery packs will not charge outside the temperature range of 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge Wait until the battery pack temperature is below 40 C 104 F and retry charging The b...

Page 137: ... cassette 14 Cassette is protected flashes on the screen Change the position of the protect switch 134 Camcorder is set to a mode other than the CAMERA mode Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode 23 Camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on that subject Focus manually 50 Viewfinder is not adjusted Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever 16 Lens is dirty Clean the lens 130 A ve...

Page 138: ... Tape is running but image will not appear on the TV screen TV VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO Set the selector to VIDEO 33 Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads 131 You attempted to play back or dub copyright protected tape Stop playback dubbing No sound from the built in speaker Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume with the SET dial 32 Problem Cause Solution Dubbing ...

Page 139: ... value Set FILE NUMBERS to RESET and insert a new memory card 89 SD Memory Card is protected Change the position of the protect switch 86 Memory card cannot be played back Camcorder is not set to CARD PLAY mode Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode 100 Memory card is not inserted Insert a memory card 86 Image cannot be erased Image is protected Cancel the protection 102 SD memory card is protected C...

Page 140: ...Carrying Case WS 20 Wrist Strap SS 900 Shoulder Strap MultiMediaCard SDC 128M SD Memory Card FS 28U Filter Set NB 2L NB 2LH BP 2L12 BP 2L14 Battery Pack TV Computer VCR Digital Device MiniDV Video Cassette WL D85 Wireless Controller PC Card Adapter USB Reader Writer Canon printers with direct print function PictBridge compliant printers IFC 300PCU USB Cable WA 28 Wide attachment PC A10 SCART Adapt...

Page 141: ...ve ground battery 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 this warranty does ...

Page 142: ...itional 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 Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 143: ...9 image stabilizer on 52 1 729 mm 16 9 image stabilizer off 48 5 679 mm Card 44 5 623 mm Lens Configuration 10 elements in 8 groups Filter Diameter 28 mm AF System TTL autofocus manual focusing possible Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m 3 3 ft 1 cm 0 39 in on maximum wide angle White Balance Auto white balance pre set white balance indoor outdoor or custom white balance Minimum Illumination 1 5 lx usi...

Page 144: ...rmal brightness Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions W x H x D 51 x 93 x 130 mm 2 0 x 3 7 x 5 1 in excluding protrusions Weight camcorder body only 430 g 15 2 oz Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 17 W Rated output 8 4 V DC 1 5 A Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 52 x 90 x 29 mm 2 1 x 3 5 x 1 1 in Weight 135 g 4 8 oz Battery type Rechargeable Lithium Io...

Page 145: ...format 72 Date search 70 Demo mode 74 Digital effects 59 Digital zoom 28 Direct print function 110 Direct transfer 121 DV dubbing 78 DV terminal 75 85 E Easy recording 44 Effects 60 End search 68 Erasing images 103 F Faders 59 Fast forward 31 File numbers 89 Focusing 50 Focusing point 97 Focus Priority 97 Formatting 108 G Grip belt 16 I Image quality 87 Image stabilizer 74 Index screen 101 Infinit...

Page 146: ... mode 44 Screen displays 124 SD Memory Card 86 Self timer 56 Shoulder strap 17 Shutter speed 54 Skin detail 48 Slide show 101 SP mode 57 Speaker 32 Sports mode 44 Spotlight mode 44 Still image quality 87 Still image size 87 Stitch Assist mode 98 Super Night mode 47 T Tape protection 134 Time code 25 Time zone 20 Transfer order 123 Tripod 29 Troubleshooting 136 TV Screen 124 U USB terminal 110 120 ...

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