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Digital Video Camcorder

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Summary of Contents for Optura 300

Page 1: ...igital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual Camescope vidéo numérique Manuel d instruction Videocámara digital Manual de Instrucciones English Français Español NTSC PUB DIM 605 Mini Digital Video Cassette ...

Page 2: ...n outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could...

Page 3: ...rfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 10 Power Sources The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company Regarding other power sources such as battery power refer to instructions in this manual 11...

Page 4: ... those controls that are covered by the operation instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance This indicates a need for service 19 Rep...

Page 5: ...to perform videoconference and file transfer over the Internet or to remotely access the camcorder at home AV C Camera Storage Subunit WIA Driver IEEE1394 Allows you to download upload images to from the computer and use the camcorder as a card reader writer Trademark Acknowledgements Canon and Bubble Jet are registered trademarks of Canon Inc D is a trademark logo is a trademark Windows is either...

Page 6: ...arching and Reviewing when Recording 34 Tips for Making Better Videos 35 Basic Playback Playing Back a Tape 36 Playing Back on a TV Screen 39 Using the Full Range of Features General Menus and Settings 42 Changing the Remote Sensor Mode 48 Customizing the Camcorder 49 Other Camcorder Settings 50 Recording Changing the Recording Mode SP LP 52 Recording Still Images on the Tape 53 Using the Built in...

Page 7: ...ng Still Images on a Memory Card 104 Selecting the Focusing Point 108 Selecting the Drive Mode 110 Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode 112 Recording MPEG 4 Movies on a Memory Card 114 Playing Back a Memory Card 116 Protecting Images 119 Erasing Images 120 Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order 121 Combining Images Card Mix 123 Copying Still Images 127 Formatting a Memory Card 12...

Page 8: ...sed to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen Screen refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen CAMERA CAMERA E Operating Mode Position of the POWER Switch Position of the TAPE CARD Switch CAMERA CAMERA b TAPE PLAY VCR PLAY VCR b TAPE CARD CAMERA CAMERA CARD CARD PLAY VCR PLAY VCR CARD The serial number of this product ...

Page 9: ... that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first before moving on to its full range of features Checking Supplied Accessories WL D81 Wireless Controller Two AA Batteries Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord Lithium Button Battery CR2025 S 150 S Video Cable CA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord STV 250N Stereo Video Cable BP 407 Battery Pack IFC 300PCU USB Cable SDC 8M SD Memory Card conta...

Page 10: ...e with the supplied software You can print still images by connecting to a Canon printer with Direct Print function or to a PictBridge compliant printer Allows transfer of memory card data to a computer with built in USB port You can organize and edit images on your computer using the supplied software The DV terminal allows high quality transfer with virtually no deterioration in quality of image...

Page 11: ...tch p 21 Battery attachment unit p 16 Serial number BATT RELEASE button p 16 Terminal cover Cassette compartment p 21 Cassette compartment cover p 21 self timer button p 71 REC PAUSE LINE IN button p 89 90 LCD screen p 31 LCD panel OPEN button p 31 Built in Speaker p 38 CARD STILL MOVIE button p 117 DC IN terminal p 15 CHARGE indicator p 16 REC SEARCH button p 34 fast forward button p 36 CARD butt...

Page 12: ...button p 27 114 MENU button p 42 FOCUS button p 75 DATA CODE button p 84 button p 82 137 P SET button p 136 EXP button p 77 button p 82 137 DIGITAL EFFECTS button p 65 button p 82 137 Digital effects ON OFF button p 65 button p 82 137 TAPE CARD switch p 8 Program selector p 58 Power switch p 8 The NETWORK mode is for use with DV Messenger Windows XP users only Press the small button below the POWE...

Page 13: ... p 23 Tally lamp p 50 Assist lamp White LED p 56 60 S video IN OUT terminal p 39 Tripod socket p 35 AUDIO LEVEL button p 72 PHOTO button p 53 104 Stereo microphone p 72 Zoom lever p 29 Built in flash p 55 Backup battery compartment p 19 Bottom view ...

Page 14: ...T button p 71 TV SCREEN button p 144 DATA CODE button p 84 P SET button p 136 REW button p 36 PLAY button p 36 FF button p 36 button p 37 STOP button p 36 2 button p 37 SET button p 42 SLOW button p 37 MENU button p 42 PAUSE button p 37 Select buttons p 42 q w e r t y u i o 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D81 W T REW PLAY FF START STOP PHOTO SELF T MENU...

Page 15: ... to the camcorder s DC IN terminal 5 After use turn off the camcorder and disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the adapter Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter If the adapter is used close to a TV it may cause picture interference Move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cab...

Page 16: ... power adapter from the camcorder Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the adapter 7 Remove the battery pack after use Press the BATT RELEASE button to remove the battery Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing The battery pack may be defective when the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status 0 50 Flashes...

Page 17: ...mend 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 Playback Time E Battery Pack Charging Time BP 407 Supplied 85 min BP 406 Optional 70 min BP 412 Optional 130 min BP 422 Optional 220 min Battery Pack Maximum Recording Time Typical Recording Time Using the Viewfinder Usin...

Page 18: ...ery pack is not in use Contact to metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time about 1 year can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and to stor...

Page 19: ...l burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate the battery Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic Hitachi Maxell Sony Sanyo or with Duracell2025 Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit Wipe the battery with a clean dry c...

Page 20: ...g the Lens Cap 1 Attach the cord to the lens 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...

Page 21: ...compartment opens automatically 2 Load unload the cassette Load the cassette with the window facing the grip belt and the REC SAVE tab facing downward Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out 3 Press the P mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks 4 Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically 5 Close the cassette compartment cover w e q OPEN EJECT t r Tape protection ta...

Page 22: ...URE 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 Cassette Handling Precautions Rewind tapes after use If the tape becomes slack and damaged it may cause picture and sound distortion Return cassettes in the case and store them upright Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use Do not use spliced tapes ...

Page 23: ...ler are equipped with 2 remote sensor modes 48 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 in bright places such as outdoors under direct sunlight or when used too close to the camcorder The operable range of the wireless controller may shorten when the camcorder s remote sensor is expose...

Page 24: ...nd press the selector dial 3 Turn the selector dial to select T ZONE DST and press the selector dial The time zone setting appears The default setting is New York Select your time zone and daylight saving time DST setting if necessary 4 Turn the selector dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone To adjust for daylight saving time select the time zone with the U next to the a...

Page 25: ...ime 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA D TIME SET JAN 1 2003 12 00 PM SYSTEM 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...

Page 26: ...ector dial at step 4 and move to the part you wish to change The date can be set to any year between 2003 and 2030 Displaying Date and Time during Recording You can display time zone date and time in the lower left corner of the screen the time zone disappears after 4 seconds The 4 second display will no longer appear when you turn the power on The date and time display will not be superimposed on...

Page 27: ... 2 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode If you have not set the time zone date and time SET THE TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME appears See Setting the Time Zone Date and Time 24 3 Open the LCD panel 31 To use the viewfinder keep the LCD panel closed or rotate it so that the screen faces in the same direction of the lens 32 4 Press the start stop button to begin recording Wait until the tape counter comes to ...

Page 28: ...der will shut off after 5 minutes when left in record pause mode to protect tape and video heads AUTO POWER OFF appears 20 seconds before shutoff To continue recording turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA For when to use the Easy Recording or Q program AE mode see Using the Recording Programs 58 When you do not remove the cassette you can record the next scene without producing any...

Page 29: ...o 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 40 200 Digital Zoom Card 40 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu 2 Turn the selector dial to select CAMERA SET UP and press the selector dial 3 Select D ZOOM and press the selector dial 4 Selec...

Page 30: ...extends in light blue when the digital zoom is set to 40 and extends further in dark blue when set to 200 Digital zoom cannot be used in the Night mode and Super Night mode Digital zoom cannot be used when the multi image screen is selected Because the image stabilizer cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode we recommend mounting the camcorder on a tripod at large magnifications ...

Page 31: ...nel firmly until it clicks The LCD screen switches off and the viewfinder switches on Make sure to open the LCD panel at 90 degrees before rotating it Rotate the LCD panel in the vertical position before closing the LCD panel When recording outdoors or through a window do not leave the LCD screen viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight as it may cause damage Do not hold the camcorder by the ...

Page 32: ...enu Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen You can rotate the LCD panel so that the screen faces in the same direction as the lens The viewfinder switches on allowing you to use the viewfinder while the subject can monitor the screen When you rotate the screen so that the screen faces in the ...

Page 33: ...dial 3 Turn the selector dial to select LCD MIRROR and press the selector dial 4 Turn the selector dial to select OFF 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu When LCD MIRROR is set to ON no displays appear on the LCD screen they still appear on the viewfinder screen CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA LCD MIRROR ON DISPLAY SET UP 42 ...

Page 34: ...rd 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 Noise may appear on the screen when you play back the tape in reverse There will be no sound during ...

Page 35: ... 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 0 2 inch 5 5 mm as it may damage the camcorder 35 Mastering the Basics E Low angle Recording High angle Recor...

Page 36: ...g outward 3 Press the button to rewind the tape To fast forward the tape press the 1 button 4 Press the e a button to begin playback 5 Press the 3 button to stop playback If the playback picture is distorted clean the video heads using a Canon Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette 152 To use the viewfinder close the LCD panel The built in speaker d...

Page 37: ...ce frame reverse SLOW I Slow Forward Slow Reverse Plays back at about 1 3 normal speed For slow forward playback press the SLOW M button For slow reverse playback press the 4a button followed by the SLOW M button Press the e play button to return to normal playback 4a Reverse Playback Plays back in reverse at normal speed Press the button during normal playback Press the e play button return to no...

Page 38: ... operating mode Make sure to change the setting when you have change the operating mode Adjusting the Volume Turn the selector 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 selector dial down until OFF appears Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume again Sound may become distorted when ...

Page 39: ...edback may be produced if sound from the TV speakers is picked up by the microphone For high picture quality we recommend using a TV with an S S1 terminal TVs with S1 terminal or Video ID 1 system Recordings made in the 16 9 mode 50 will be automatically played back in widescreen mode TVs with S S1 Video Input Terminal Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual 1 Turn off all devices before st...

Page 40: ... with Audio Video Terminals Refer also to 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...

Page 41: ...nd press the selector dial 3 Turn the selector dial to select OUTPUT CH and press the selector dial 4 Turn the selector 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 CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAM...

Page 42: ...5 Turn the selector dial to select a setting option 6 Press the MENU button to close the menu When setting the white balance or shutter speed press the selector dial first before pressing the MENU button Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu Selecting RETURN takes you back one level Items that are not available appear in purple You may find it more convenient to use the wireless con...

Page 43: ...OFF NORMAL HIGH RES 50 PHOTO REC TAPE CARD 106 VCR SET UP REC MODE SP LP 52 AV PHONES AV PHONES H 74 AUDIO SET UP WIND SCREEN ON OFF 74 MIC ATT ON OFF 73 MIC LEVEL AUTO MANUAL 72 AUDIO MODE 16bit 12bit 72 H VOLUME 74 DISPLAY SET UP BRIGHTNESS 32 LCD MIRROR ON OFF 33 TV SCREEN ON OFF 144 D T DISPLAY ON OFF 26 DEMO MODE ON OFF 51 SYSTEM WL REMOTE A1 A2 OFF B 48 TALLY LAMP ON OFF 50 BEEP ON OFF 50 T ...

Page 44: ...es E Submenu Menu Item Setting Options MY CAMERA S UP SOUND OFF DEFAULT MY SOUND1 MY SOUND2 49 SHTR SOUND OFF DEFAULT MY SOUND1 MY SOUND2 49 OPER SOUND OFF DEFAULT MY SOUND1 MY SOUND2 49 SELF T SOUND OFF DEFAULT MY SOUND1 MY SOUND2 49 ...

Page 45: ...PER FINE FINE NORMAL 101 MOVIE SIZE 352 288 176 144 102 FILE NOS RESET CONTINUOUS 103 CARD COPY CANCEL EXECUTE 127 OPERATIONS DISPLAY SET UP BRIGHTNESS 32 DISPLAYS ON OFF PLAYBK 144 6SEC DATE ON OFF 84 DATA CODE DATE TIME CAMERA DATA CAM D T 84 D TIME SEL DATE TIME DATE TIME 84 SYSTEM WL REMOTE A1 A2 OFF B 48 TALLY LAMP ON OFF 50 BEEP ON OFF 50 T ZONE DST See list of time zones 24 D TIME SET 25 MY...

Page 46: ...1280 960 640 480 101 MOVIE SIZE 352 288 176 144 102 FILE NOS RESET CONTINUOUS 103 VCR SET UP AV PHONES AV PHONES H 74 AUDIO SET UP WIND SCREEN ON OFF 74 MIC ATT ON OFF 73 H VOLUME 74 DISPLAY SET UP BRIGHTNESS 32 LCD MIRROR ON OFF 33 TV SCREEN ON OFF 144 D T DISPLAY ON OFF 26 DEMO MODE ON OFF 51 SYSTEM WL REMOTE A1 A2 OFF B 48 TALLY LAMP ON OFF 50 BEEP ON OFF 50 T ZONE DST See list of time zones 24...

Page 47: ...LAY SET UP BRIGHTNESS 32 DISPLAYS ON OFF PLAYBK 144 D TIME SEL DATE TIME DATE TIME 84 SYSTEM WL REMOTE A1 A2 OFF A 48 TALLY LAMP ON OFF 50 BEEP ON OFF 50 USB CONNECT STANDARD STORAGE 131 T ZONE DST See list of time zones 24 D TIME SET 25 MY CAMERA SEL S UP IMG NO IMAGE CANON LOGO MY IMAGE1 49 MY IMAGE2 S UP SOUND OFF DEFAULT MY SOUND1 MY SOUND2 49 SHTR SOUND OFF DEFAULT MY SOUND1 MY SOUND2 49 OPER...

Page 48: ...ZOOM T button for mode 2 Keep the 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 ex...

Page 49: ...ser for Macintosh to the setting options MY IMAGE1 MY IMAGE2 MY SOUND1 and MY SOUND2 For details refer to the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual Changing the My Camera Settings 1 Open the menu and select MY CAMERA 2 Select the menu item you wish to change When selecting a start up image only in CARD PLAY VCR mode NO IMAGE CANON LOGO MY IMAGE1 and MY IMAGE2 appears When selecting a sound OFF...

Page 50: ...r However the flashing may be reflected in the lens when recording close ups or through glass and you may therefore decide to turn it off Open the menu and select SYSTEM Select TALLY LAMP set it to OFF and close the menu The tally lamp still lights up when the camcorder receives a signal from the wireless controller or during self timer countdown Recording in 16 9 Widescreen TV Recording You can r...

Page 51: ...mode will be automatically played back in widescreen mode Demonstration Mode The demonstration mode displays the camcorder s main features It starts automatically when you leave the camcorder turned on without loading a cassette and without inserting a memory card for more than 5 minutes However you can set the camcorder to not start the demonstration mode With no cassette and memory card inserted...

Page 52: ...de for important recordings We recommend recording in SP mode if you plan to transfer the images to a computer 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 versa picture and sound may becom...

Page 53: ...1 Press the PHOTO button halfway F appears in green If it does not appear in green adjust the focus with the selector dial Focus can be adjusted manually with the selector dial when the PHOTO button is pressed halfway Exposure is locked When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller recording starts immediately 2 Press the PHOTO button fully F disappears The camcorder records the still...

Page 54: ...ime the camcorder displays the still image and keeps recording the sound The camcorder returns to record pause mode When you turn the POWER switch to OFF while the camcorder is recording the still image it will not turn off until recording is complete Record still images under sufficient lighting condition in which you can identify the subject on the screen ...

Page 55: ...re flash to obtain the subject s exposure data and adjusts the main flash to the optimal intensity flash exposure compensation The effect of flash photography may not be obtained in bright places For the red eye reduction mode to be effective the subject needs to look at the assist lamp The degree of reduction depends upon the distance and on each individual The red eye reduction mode cannot be us...

Page 56: ...t Lamp The AF assist lamp White LED illuminates the subject in the center of the screen to enable the camcorder to focus in dark places under the same conditions in which the flash fires in auto mode 1 Set the flash to a mode other than flash off 55 2 Keep the PHOTO button pressed halfway and turn the selector dial up or down The AF assist lamp lights up in dark lighting condition In CARD CAMERA m...

Page 57: ...o turn off the AF assist lamp open the menu and select CAMERA SET UP Select AF AST LAMP set it to OFF and close the menu CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA 57 Using the Full Range of Features E AF AST LAMP AUTO CAMERA SET UP 42 ...

Page 58: ...ti image screen cannot be used in Night and Super Night mode Card mix can only be used when PHOTO REC is set to TAPE b Easy Recording Program The camcorder adjusts focus exposure and other settings automatically allowing you to just point and shoot Program AE Modes Auto The camcorder adjusts focus exposure and other settings automatically However you have the option of adjusting the settings manua...

Page 59: ...lephoto This mode is set at a higher shutter speed The picture may not appear smooth when played back Spotlight Use this mode to record spotlit scenes such as shows recitals or fireworks Sand Snow Use this mode in bright places such as a sunny beach or ski resort It prevents the subject from being underexposed The subject may become overexposed in dark surroundings Check the image on the screen Th...

Page 60: ...e focus manually Super Night Use this mode to record in very dark places The shutter speed is adjusted automatically The assist lamp White LED lights up automatically responding to the surrounding brightness and illuminates the subject in the center of the screen The range of the assist lamp is limited Check the image on the screen when recording Use this mode for recordings at close range up to 6...

Page 61: ...l The symbol of the mode appears on the upper left corner of the screen Auto disappears after 4 seconds Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly The setting resets to the Auto mode when you switch the program selector to Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar to appear This is not a malfunction CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA PLAY VC...

Page 62: ...CTS button to open the menu Select D EFFECTS and press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the program AE mode The digital effect turns off if you switch the program selector to Digital effects can be selected but not activated on a blank blue screen appears in PLAY VCR mode Digital effects activated during playback do not change the recor...

Page 63: ... sideways until it fills the whole screen The image is wiped off from the sides of the screen The image appears from the corners until it fills the whole screen The image is wiped off from the corners A small image appears from the left jumps into the center and enlarges until it fills the whole screen The image shrinks jumps from the center to the left and disappears The image flips into the scre...

Page 64: ...nd disappear The image appears in zigzag from the top of the screen Black stripes appear in zigzag from the bottom of the screen until they cover the whole image The screen turns yellow forms a beam that becomes thinner and the image appears A yellow beam appears in the center of the screen and expands until it covers the whole image The image appears from both sides like tides The image disappear...

Page 65: ... 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 6 Fade in In playback pause mode press the ON OFF button and begin playback by pressing the e a button Fade out During playback press the ON OFF button and pause playback by pres...

Page 66: ...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 that changes the colors Mirror MIRROR Creates a symmetrical image as if there would be a mirror in the center of the screen Only Blac...

Page 67: ...of the selected effect flashes 6 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 VCR CA...

Page 68: ...erate every 6 frames or slow every 8 frames In Low Light mode moderate every 8 frames slow every 12 frames Selecting the Multi Image Screen 1 In CAMERA mode set the program selector to Q 2 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button D EFFECTS FADER EFFECT and MULTI S appear 3 Select MULTI S S SPEED and S SPLIT appears 4 Select S SPEED MANUAL FAST MOD and SLOW appear 5 Select the transition speed 6 Select MUL...

Page 69: ...FF button 11 Press the start stop button to begin recording The multi image screen is recorded on the tape The multi image screen can be operated in record or record pause mode You can operate the multi image screen only in the following playback modes When S SPEED is set to MANUAL Playback pause slow forward reverse playback When S SPEED is set to FAST MOD or SLOW Playback pause The multi image s...

Page 70: ...program selector is set to Open the menu and select CAMERA SET UP Select IMAGE S i set it to OFF and close the menu i disappears We recommend turning off the image stabilizer when you mount the camcorder on a tripod The image stabilizer is designed to compensate a normal degree of camcorder shake The image stabilizer cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode The image stabilizer cannot be used when 16 9 ...

Page 71: ...sing the wireless controller The count down appears on the screen The tally lamp starts flashing F appears in green 2 seconds before recording begins The camcorder records the still image for approx 6 seconds and returns to record pause mode in CARD CAMERA mode it displays the still image when recording is complete To cancel the self timer press the self timer button Once the countdown has begun y...

Page 72: ...al microphone connected to the MIC terminal 1 Set the program selector to Q 2 Open the menu and select AUDIO SET UP Select MIC LEVEL set it to MANUAL and close the menu Check if a green bar is displayed below the indicator If not press the AUDIO LEVEL button to display the bar 3 Adjust the level with the selector dial The maximum level should only slightly exceed 12 dB Sound may be distorted if th...

Page 73: ...d decreases to the left Microphone Attenuator Use the microphone attenuator if you need to lower the volume level or correct audio distortion during recording or audio dubbing Check the audio levels with headphones Open the menu and select AUDIO SET UP Select MIC ATT set it to ON and close the menu Recording with an External Microphone You can use an external microphone for recording Almost all st...

Page 74: ...s connected to the MIC terminal Using Headphones during Recording You can use headphones to monitor the sound during recording When using headphones make sure that H is displayed If H is not displayed change the setting following the procedure below Switching the AV Headphones Terminal Open the menu and select VCR SET UP Select AV PHONES set it to AV or PHONES H and close the menu Adjusting the He...

Page 75: ...ust the zoom before the focus 3 Press the FOCUS button MF appears 4 Turn the selector dial to adjust the focus Turn the selector dial up or down until the image appears focused 5 Press the FOCUS button to return to autofocus The setting resets to autofocus when you switch the program selector to CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA Subjects with Reflective surfaces low contrast or Fast Moving...

Page 76: ...hen you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks Press the FOCUS button more than 3 seconds in step 3 in Adjusting the Focus Manually MF appears When you operate the zoom or turn the selector dial disappears and the camcorder changes to manual focus ...

Page 77: ... 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 selector dial to adjust the brightness of the image To make the image brighter turn the selector dial up to a maximum of 11 To make the image darker turn the selector dial down to a minimum of 11 Press the EXP button to ...

Page 78: ...ts to the auto setting when you switch the program selector to or change the program AE mode If the shutter speed is set to 1 500 or higher in CAMERA mode and you switch to CARD CAMERA mode it automatically changes to 1 250 Recording under fluorescent lights When the camcorder is set to Easy Recording or when the program AE mode is set to Auto Night or Super Night mode it automatically detects the...

Page 79: ...ange of Features E 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 1 500 or 1 250 Indoor sports such as basketball 1 100 ...

Page 80: ...ts to AUTO when you change the position of the TAPE CARD switch When you have set the custom white balance Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes Turn off the digital zoom Setting the white balance manually may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps or certain types o...

Page 81: ...he program selector to Q 2 Open the menu and select CAMERA SET UP 3 Select WHITE BAL 4 Point the camcorder at a white object such as a sheet of paper zoom in until it fills the whole screen and select SET W W flashes and stops flashing when settings is complete Depending on the light source W may keep flashing The result will still be better than with the auto setting 5 Close the menu CARD PLAY VC...

Page 82: ...g the position of the magnified area To further enlarge the image move the zoom lever toward T To shrink the image below 2 times magnification move the zoom lever toward W 2 Select the magnified area with the buttons To cancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears Movies played back from a memory card cannot be magnified CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA...

Page 83: ...rent digital camcorder Camera data may not appear in some special playback modes When the TV screen displays are hidden 144 the displays still appear on the LCD screen If you turn on the data code displays other than the data code will disappear from the LCD screen Available Data Code Combinations in PLAY VCR mode Date Time Camera data Date Time Camera data Time Date Time Date DATA CODE tape only ...

Page 84: ...s the DATA CODE button Only date and time appear in CARD PLAY VCR 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 SET UP Select 6SEC DATE set it to ON and close the menu CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA ...

Page 85: ...button to change the search direction Press the 3 stop button stop searching Photo search A still image recorded very close to the point you start the search may not be detected Date search A recording of longer than a minute per date area is required Date search Playback may start slightly before or after the date change Date search may not function if the data code is not correctly displayed CAR...

Page 86: ...u have finished playback fast forward or rewind the tape RTN 1 or RTN appears The tape stops automatically at 0 00 00 The tape counter changes to time code Time code and tape counter display may not match accurately The zero set memory may not function correctly when blank sections exist on the tape If you remove the tape the zero set memory is canceled and the counter display shows the time code ...

Page 87: ...orded as anomalous picture 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 Example Recording to a VCR 1 Connect the camcorder to the VCR See Playing Back on a TV Screen 39 2 Set the camcorder to P...

Page 88: ...88 Editing Connecting a Digital Video Device Refer also to the instruction manual of the digital video device E DV IN OUT Side with an arrow Commercially available DV cable Signal flow ...

Page 89: ...l set to PHONES H it will automatically switch to AV 1 Connect the camcorder to the analog video device See Playing Back on a TV Screen 39 2 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode and load a blank cassette 3 Connected device Load the recorded cassette 4 Press the REC PAUSE button In record pause mode and during recording you can check the picture on the screen 5 Connected device Play back the tape 6 P...

Page 90: ...ain You can only record signals from devices with the logo recording in SD system in SP or LP format You can connect only one device with the DV cable You can use the camcorder for playback and recording without reconnecting the DV cable 1 Connect the camcorder to the digital video device See Connecting a Digital Video Device 88 2 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode and load a blank cassette DV IN ...

Page 91: ...lay back such tape COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED appears and you will not be able to view the contents of the tape If you attempt to record from such tape via the DV terminal COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED appears and you will not be able to record the contents of the tape E ...

Page 92: ...nt from the connected device the conversion from analog to digital signals might not work properly e g signals that include copyright protective signals or anomalous signals such as ghost signals We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source Connecting the Devices This illustration shows how to connect using a S video cable You can also connect the yellow plug of the stereo vid...

Page 93: ...e the menu For normal use set AV DV OUT to OFF so that AV DV does not appear on the screen 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 CARD CAMERA CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA E AV DV OUT OFF VCR SET UP 42 ...

Page 94: ...p if the camcorder detects a blank section or a section not recorded in SP mode on the tape Connected device Use only tapes without blank sections AV insert may not work correctly if the tape has a blank section or changes in the recording mode AV insert cannot be performed when the quality of the recording is poor or during special playback such as fast forward rewind playback pause slow playback...

Page 95: ...ess the AV INSERT button on the wireless controller AV INSERT and 2a appear 6 VCR Play back the tape 7 Press the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller when the scene you wish to insert appears 8 Press the STOP 3 button on the wireless controller to stop inserting Press the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller to pause inserting 9 VCR Stop playback Set the zero set memory at the end of the...

Page 96: ...12 bit audio sound using the analog line in function Do not connect disconnect any cable to from the camcorder while dubbing You cannot use the DV terminal for audio dubbing 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 Connecting an Audio Device You can monitor the pictur...

Page 97: ...er to PLAY VCR mode and load a recorded cassette 2 Open the menu and select AUDIO SET UP 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 a button on the wireless controller 5 Press the AUDIO DUB button on the wireless controller AUDIO DUB and a appear 6 Press the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller to begin...

Page 98: ...VARI Plays back stereo 1 and stereo 2 The mix balance can be adjusted 2 If you have selected MIX VARI adjust the mix balance with the ST 1 ST 2 buttons on the wireless controller A bar showing the balance appears for 4 seconds Press the ST 1 button to increase the volume of Stereo 1 and the ST 2 button to increase the volume of Stereo 2 The camcorder resets to STEREO1 when you turn the camcorder o...

Page 99: ...n your computer make copies of them first and use the copied file retaining the original If the computer freezes while you have connected the camcorder disconnect and reconnect 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 We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source wh...

Page 100: ...e supplied one make sure to format them with the camcorder 129 For instructions on how to connect the camcorder to the computer see Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable 130 Inserting the Card 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Open the cover 3 Insert the memory card all the way into the memory card slot 4 Close the cover Do not close the cover forcefully without having the card correctly inserted Re...

Page 101: ... on subject and recording condition changing the image quality may not show a significant difference Estimated Capacity of a 8 MB Memory Card and File Size per Image 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 Remaining Image Capacity flashing in red...

Page 102: ... 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 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 ...

Page 103: ...VCR CAMERA FILE NOS CONTINUOUS CARD SET UP 42 Still images Movies 101 0101 101 101 0102 101 0104 101 101 0101 101 101 0103 CONTINUOUS When you record 3 still images When you replace the memory card and record an image 001 101 001 001 102 001 104 001 001 101 001 001 103 When you record 3 movies RESET CONTINUOUS RESET When you replace the memory card and record a movie ...

Page 104: ... continue recording turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA We recommend saving the still images and movies on the memory card to a computer regularly Recording with the Camcorder 1 Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode A white focusing frame appears in the center of the screen The camcorder will focus on the subject in the center of the screen To change the focusing point see Selecti...

Page 105: ...n When the Focus Priority mode is set to ON If the subject is not suitable for autofocus the focusing frame turns yellow and locks the focus The confirmation sound beeps once Adjust the focus manually with the selector dial When the Focus Priority mode is set to OFF No focusing frame appears In step 2 F turns green and focus and exposure are locked Recording Still Images on a Memory Card While Rec...

Page 106: ...The still image shown on the screen will be recorded on the memory card You can also record a still image by pressing the PHOTO button fully when the tape is in playback pause mode A still image recorded from an image in 16 9 format will be vertically compressed The data code of the still image will reflect the date and time it has been recorded on the memory card There will be no shutter sound in...

Page 107: ... cassette is loaded make sure that the tape is stopped 3 Connected device Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape 4 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 button on the wireless controller recording starts immediately 5 Press the PHOTO button fully The card acces...

Page 108: ...ing frames Three focusing frames appear on the screen one of it in green 4 Turn the selector dial to select the focusing point Turn the selector dial up to select the frame to the right down to select the frame to the left 5 Press the PHOTO button halfway F and focusing frame turn green when focus is adjusted The beep sounds twice The picture may appear out of focus for a moment while the camcorde...

Page 109: ...de The focusing point returns to the center if you turn off the camcorder change from CARD CAMERA mode or move the program selector to The focusing point cannot be selected in the following cases When focusing manually When using the digital zoom When you zoom into the digital zoom range the focusing frame flashes for 4 seconds and disappears When you return to the optical zoom range the focusing ...

Page 110: ...jects Sufficient space on the memory card is required Continuous shooting stops when card is full The range of the built in flash decreases in continuous shooting mode We recommend recording close to the subject when using the flash CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA DRIVE MODE SINGLE CAMERA SET UP 42 Still Image Size Built in flash Frames per Second Maximum Number of Continuous Shots 1632 ...

Page 111: ...amcorder to CARD CAMERA mode 2 Open the menu and select CAMERA SET UP Select DRIVE MODE set it to AEB and close the menu appears on the screen 3 Press the PHOTO button Three still images in different exposures are recorded to the memory card The built in flash cannot be used during auto exposure bracketing Make sure that there is sufficient space on the memory card CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA PLAY V...

Page 112: ... 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 5 Press the PHOTO button to record the first image Direction and number of recorded images appear 6 Record the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first image Minor discrepancies in the overlapped area can ...

Page 113: ...ng 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 close subjects They may appear warped or doubled up The continuous shooting mode cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode ...

Page 114: ... We recommend a file size of 1 MB 352 288 approx 20 sec 176 144 approx 60 sec if you plan to attach the MPEG 4 movie to an e mail message The sound of a movie recorded on a memory card will be monaural You can select the focusing point when recording a movie on the memory card with the camcorder Recording with the Camcorder 1 Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode A white focusing frame appears in ...

Page 115: ...e you wish to record appears You can keep recording until CARD FULL appears 4 Press the start stop to stop recording A movie recorded from an image in 16 9 format 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 CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA...

Page 116: ...card while the card access indicator is flashing Doing so could result in data damage Make sure to insert a memory card that contains images Only date and time will be displayed when pressing the DATA CODE button You can enlarge still images up to 5 times during playback 82 Playing Back Still Images Still Image Playback Mode Still images are played back in the still image playback mode 1 Set the c...

Page 117: ...rt playback Pressing the 3 button displays the first scene of the movie Press the CARD button for fast forward playback and the CARD button for fast reverse playback Movies recorded in Motion JPEG format with another Canon camcorder will be displayed in still image playback mode indicated with e a The 3 button cannot be used during playback of Motion JPEG movies Movies not recorded with this camco...

Page 118: ...de show Card Jump Function You can locate still images movies 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 In movie playback mode card jump can be activated when is shown on the lower right of the movie Press and hold the CARD or CARD button Press the CARD button to jump forward and the ...

Page 119: ...al to open the FILE OPERATION menu 3 Select PROTECT appears and now the image cannot be erased To cancel the protection press the selector 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 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 3 Select PROTECT 4 Select the image you wish to protect and press the selector dial a...

Page 120: ...protected YES appears in purple 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 IM...

Page 121: ... open the FILE OPERATION menu 3 Select PRINT ORDER 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 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 3 Select PRINT ORDER 4 Select the still image you wish to print and press th...

Page 122: ...n the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 Select PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE ERASE ALL PRINT ORDERS NO and YES appears 3 Select YES All disappear 4 Select b RETURN to close the menu CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE CARD OPERATIONS 42 ...

Page 123: ...the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For instructions on how to upload them to the memory card refer to Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual Reselect the card mix image when you have turned off the camcorder changed the position of the program selector or removed the memory card Card Mix Effects You can select from the follo...

Page 124: ...f a blue curtain and the subject not blue will be superimposed on the card mix image Mix level adjustment blue area of the live video recording Card Animation C ANIMATION Combines animations with your recordings You can choose from 3 types of card animation effects Corner Animation appears on the upper left and the lower right corner of the screen Straight Animation appears on the top and bottom o...

Page 125: ... The screen shows the combined image When you have selected C ANIMATION select ANIMAT TYPE and select between CORNER STRAIGHT and RANDOM 6 To adjust the mix level select MIX LEVEL and adjust it with the selector dial 7 Close the menu CARD MIX flashes Activating the Card Mix Effect 1 Press the CARD MIX button CARD MIX stops flashing The combined image appears You can activate and deactivate the car...

Page 126: ...e start stop button to end recording Still Image 1 Press the PHOTO button halfway F flashes in white and turns green when focus is adjusted 2 Press the PHOTO button fully The camcorder records the still image on the tape for approx 6 seconds During this time the camcorder displays the still image and keeps recording the sound The camcorder returns to record pause mode ...

Page 127: ...load a recorded cassette 1 Locate the still image you wish to copy on the tape and stop the tape shortly before the still image You can also use the photo search function to easily locate the still image To copy all still images from the tape rewind the tape to the beginning 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 3 Select COPY b CANCEL and EXECUTE appears 4 Select EXECUTE NOW COPYING appears T...

Page 128: ...y with the CARD buttons To copy all still images from the memory card select the first still image 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 3 Select COPY b CANCEL and EXECUTE appears 4 Select EXECUTE NOW COPYING appears It takes about 6 seconds per still image to be copied to the tape Copying stops when all still images are copied or the tape is full 5 Press the 3 stop button to end copying CARD...

Page 129: ...d images Images erased by formatting cannot be recovered If you use a memory card other than the supplied one format it with the camcorder Makes sure to insert the memory card you wish to format into 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 ...

Page 130: ...r Refer also to the computer instruction manual Still images movies recorded on a tape cannot be transferred to a computer via USB interface For transferring recordings from to a computer using a DV cable see p 99 Users of Windows XP and Mac OS X Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol PTP allowing you to download still images JPEG only by simply connecting the camco...

Page 131: ...ded on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK when downloading still images to a computer With the software you can browse and archive images or arrange still images for printout Users of Windows 98 must install the DVC Storage Driver from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows when downloading movies to a computer in STANDARD mode or when you have set the camcorder to STORAGE mode With Windows Me W...

Page 132: ...e 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 Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature Do not disassemble memory cards Do not bend drop or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to wate...

Page 133: ...27 sample images are pre recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card 8 card chroma key images 5 card luminance key images 2 camera chroma key images and 12 card animation images Card Chroma Key Card Luminance Key Camera Chroma Key Card Animation ...

Page 134: ... card refer to Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual If you cannot use the USB cable to connect the camcorder to a computer you will need a PC Card Adapter to upload the images to a memory card PhotoEssentials Royalty Free Stock Photography The PhotoEssentials suite of royalty free images on CD ROM features premium quality assign...

Page 135: ...o STORAGE or in movie playback mode even when USB CONNECT is set to STANDARD mode Do not connect the camcorder to a printer when the camcorder is set to NETWORK mode Images not recorded with this camcorder uploaded from a computer edited on a computer and images whose file names have been changed may not be printed correctly Refer to the instruction manual of each printer for information on which ...

Page 136: ...ECT is set to STANDARD and 2 disconnect the cable from camcorder and printer turn off camcorder and printer turn both back on and reconnect the camcorder to the printer Do not press the CARD STILL MOVIE button while a printer is connected to the camcorder Printing 1 During still image playback select the still image you wish to print and press the P SET button The print setting menu appears Depend...

Page 137: ... Select STOP or RESTART and press the P SET button The RESTART setting may not appear with some error messages In that case select STOP Refer also to the printer manual for details If the error still persists and printing does not restart follow below procedure 1 Disconnect the cable 2 Turn the POWER switch of the camcorder to OFF and back to PLAY VCR 3 Reconnect the cable When you have finished p...

Page 138: ...t Printers PictBridge compliant Printer Print Setting Menu Print Setting Menu q 138 Print Setting Menu w 139 Print Setting Menu e 140 Image Style h i i Paper Size i h h Paper Type i i h Borders h h h Date i i h Trimming h h h Bordered The image 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 ...

Page 139: ...he P SET button 3 Press the or button to select the paper size and press the P SET button Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu Selecting the Image Style 2 Make sure that Image is selected and press the P SET button 3 Press the or button to select the image style and press the P SET button Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu Selecting t...

Page 140: ...nstruction manual of the printer 1 In the print setting menu press the or button to select PAPER and press the P SET button Selecting the Paper Size 2 Make sure that PAPER SIZE is selected and press the P SET button 3 Press the or button to select the paper size and press the P SET button Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu Selecting the Paper Type 4 Press the butto...

Page 141: ...f the trimming frame Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame and toward W to enlarge the frame To cancel the trimming settings move the zoom lever toward W until the trimming frame disappears 3 Move the trimming frame with the or buttons Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu About the color of the trimming frame Canon Card Photo Printers only White No trimmin...

Page 142: ...creen 4 Set the print style 138 5 In the print setting menu press the or button to select OK and press the P SET button Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when printing is complete Cancel Printing Press the P SET button while NOW PRINTING is displayed A confirmation dialog appears Select OK and press the P SET button Printing stops even if it is incomplete and the paper is fed throu...

Page 143: ...K 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using a USB cable or DV cable NETWORK MODE appears on the camcorder 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 ca...

Page 144: ...MERA The displays disappear from the TV screen and appear when you press the button again When the POWER switch is set to PLAY VCR The displays appear on the connected TV screen and disappear when you press the button again The setting resets to the OFF setting when you turn the camcorder off When the TV screen displays are hidden the displays still appear on the LCD screen If you turn on the data...

Page 145: ...ng 153 Time code Remaining tape Remaining battery charge 18 Remote sensor mode 48 Audio mode 72 Fast forward playback rewind playback 37 2 playback forward and reverse 37 1 playback forward and reverse 37 Slow playback forward and reverse 37 Frame advance playback frame reverse playback 37 Playback pause forward and reverse 37 Date search photo search 85 Zero set memory forward and reverse 86 AV i...

Page 146: ...o recording timer 53 Image stabilizer 70 Exposure 77 Program AE 58 Manual focus 75 White balance 80 Card mix 123 Digital effects 62 Date and time 26 AF AE locked in Photo mode 53 Shutter speed 78 Flash mode 55 Audio level indicator 73 PHOTO SEARCH 1 1000 DV IN F1 8 MIX VARI 1 1 10 1 10 12bit 12 00 PM JAN 1 2003 12bit audio out 98 Photo search Date search 85 Volume level of built in speaker or head...

Page 147: ...tdown 71 Card access display Self timer 71 Stitch assist 112 Remaining card capacity for movies Flash mode 55 Manual focus 75 Shutter speed 78 CARD PLAY VCR Mode SLIDE SHOW 101 0143 43 50 640 480 12 00 PM JAN 1 2003 Print order 121 Protect mark 119 Folder number File number 102 Current image total images Slide show 118 Card access display Data code 83 001 108 TTL 00 00 16 LAP 00 00 00 8 8 352 288 ...

Page 148: ...n the SP mode You attempted to perform audio dubbing on a tape recorded in 16 bit or 12 bit 4 channel sound You attempted to perform audio dubbing or AV insert on a tape with a blank section Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape May also appear when an anomalous signal is received during ana...

Page 149: ...maining capacity on the memory card Replace with another card or erase images File or folder number has reached the maximum value Image is recorded in a not compatible JPEG format or another format not compatible with the camcorder or the image file is corrupted You attempted to set more than 200 still images in the print order Some analog images cannot be recorded on the memory card depending on ...

Page 150: ...hat were made with another camcorder have a different format or were edited on a computer You attempted to print an image from the CARD PLAY VCR menu PRINT without having set the print order You attempted to trim an image with an image size of 160 120 or an image not recorded in the 4 3 ratio You changed the print style after you set the trimming settings Turn off the printer and turn it back on T...

Page 151: ...quipment 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 148 Storage If ...

Page 152: ...t type cleaning 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 ca...

Page 153: ... resuming use Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs with NTSC system The NTSC system i...

Page 154: ... Service Center Replace or charge the battery pack Camcorder will not turn on The camcorder switches off by itself Cassette compartment will not open Cassette compartment stopped during loading unloading LCD viewfinder switches on and off 16 16 16 27 16 21 16 16 Camcorder is not turned on Cassette is not loaded Battery pack is exhausted Condensation is detected Camcorder stopped operating to prote...

Page 155: ...st the viewfinder with the diopter adjustment lever Clean the lens Adjust the viewfinder with the diopter adjustment lever Image will not appear on the screen Set the time zone date and time appears on the screen Pressing the start stop button will not start recording Camcorder will not focus A vertical light bar appears on the screen Sound is distorted or recorded in a lower volume than the actua...

Page 156: ...ect switch Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY VCR mode Insert a memory card Press the CARD STILL MOVIE button to switch to MPEG 4 movie playback Motion JPEG movies are displayed in still image playback mode Press the CARD STILL MOVIE button to switch to still image playback Cancel the protection Change the position of the protect switch Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the memory card Format...

Page 157: ...y Adapter SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case Computer BP 400 Series Battery Pack BP 400 Series Battery Pack WD H30 5 Wide converter FS 30 5U Filter Set TL H30 5 Tele converter TV VCR S 150 S video Cable Digital Device STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Canon printers with direct print function PictBridge compliant printers SDC 128M SD Memory Card Commercially available DV Cable SC A50 Soft Carrying Case SA 1 Ada...

Page 158: ...r CA 410 Compact Power Adapter CB 400 Car Battery Adapter BP 400 series battery packs can be charged from a household power source with the CA 410 or CA 400 Compact Power Adapter With the CB 400 Car Battery Adapter they can be charged on the move It plugs into your car s cigarette lighter and runs off a 12 24 V DC negative ground battery Charging time varies according to the charging condition TL ...

Page 159: ... light or microphone to the camcorder VL 10Li Battery Video Light This compact yet powerful video light can be used for both indoor and outdoor shooting It attaches to the SA 1 Adapter Bracket and is powered by BP 900 series battery packs Approximate usage time BP 915 60 min BP 930 120 min BP 945 170 min BP 900 series battery packs are charged with the CA 920 Compact Power Adapter or CH 910 Dual B...

Page 160: ...406 Battery Pack 6498A002AA D85 1280 201 BP 412 Battery Pack 7232A002AA BP 422 Battery Pack 6499A002AA D85 1290 201 CA 400 Compact Power Adapter 6500A002AA D85 1250 201 CA 410 Compact Power Adapter 7233A002AA CB 400 Car Battery Adapter 6501A002AA D85 1262 201 SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case 3083A002AA D81 1200 201 SC A50 Soft Carrying Case D81 1302 201 WD H30 5 Wide converter 9065A001AA TL H30 5 Tele c...

Page 161: ...1280 960 Superfine 5 images Fine 9 images Normal 16 images 640 480 Superfine 34 images Fine 50 images Normal 84 images The actual number varies according to the images Sample images recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are to be included in the total number 1632 1224 Flash on off 10 images 2 frames sec 1280 960 Flash on 10 images 2 frames sec Flash off 10 images 3 frames sec 640 480 Flash on 30...

Page 162: ... mm stereo mini jack 37 dBV with 600 ohm mic 5 kohms or more MIC ATT ON 57 dBV with 600 ohm mic 5 kohms or more MIC ATT OFF ø3 5 mm stereo minijack 32 104 F 0 40 C 2 0 4 6 4 in 52 118 102 mm 15 9 oz 450 g Image format USB terminal DV terminal input output AV terminal input output S video terminal input output MIC terminal input Headphone terminal Operating temperatures Dimensions Weight CA 570 Com...

Page 163: ...ensation 152 Connections TV 39 Connections VCR 39 Continuous shooting 110 Copying still images 127 Copyright signals 91 Data code 83 Date and time 25 Date search 85 Demo mode 51 Digital effects 62 Digital zoom 29 Direct print function 135 Drive mode 110 DV dubbing 90 DV terminal 88 99 Easy recording 58 Effects 66 Erasing still images 120 Exposure 77 Faders 63 Fast forward 37 File numbers 102 Focus...

Page 164: ...ill Images memory card 105 Recording Still Images tape 53 Recording to a VCR 87 Remote sensor 48 Rewind 37 S1 video terminal 39 Sample images 133 Sand Snow mode 59 Screen displays 144 SD Memory Card 100 Search select 85 Self timer 71 Shutter speed 78 Slide show 118 SP mode 52 Speaker 38 Sports mode 59 Spotlight mode 59 Still image playback mode 116 Still image quality 101 Still image size 101 Stit...

Page 165: ... covers all defects encountered in normal use of the DV Camcorder and does not apply in the following cases a Loss of or damage to the DV Camcorder due to abuse mishandling improper packaging by you alteration accident leaking batteries exterior nicks scratches or dents electrical current fluctuations failure to follow operating instructions maintenance and environmental instructions prescribed in...

Page 166: ...digital video equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the digital video equipment video cassette tapes head cleanings nor does it apply to digital video equipment purchased outside Canada TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properl...

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