www.canondv.com
© CANON INC. 2003
PRINTED IN USA
IMPRIME AU USA
0037W052
PUB. DCE-144
0703S75
Printed on
100% reused paper.
Errors and omissions excepted.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
Subject to change without notice.
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countries. Microsoft
®
and Windows
®
are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other names and products
not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
companies. SD Logo is a trademark. Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc.
Specifications
Operating System
CPU
RAM
Windows
Windows 98/
150MHz or better
64MB or more
Windows Me/
Windows 2000
Windows XP
300MHz or better
128MB or more
Macintosh
Mac OS 9.0–9.2
PowerPC
64MB or more
Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2) PowerPC
128MB or more
Free hard disk space
Windows
ZoomBrowser EX
120MB or more
PhotoStitch
40MB or more
DV TWAIN Driver
25MB or more
DV WIA Driver
25MB or more
Macintosh
ImageBrowser
50MB or more
PhotoStitch
30MB or more
System requirements for supplied software:
Digital Video Software
Interface: USB: only preinstalled Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000/
Windows XP systems with built-in USB ports, or only systems equipped
with genuine Apple-brand built-in USB interfaces.
DV Network Software
Interface: USB or IEEE1394: only preinstalled Windows XP Home Edition
or Windows XP Professional systems with built-in USB or IEEE1394
terminal
• To use DV Messenger2, it is required that Windows Messenger 4.5/4.6/
4.7 operates correctly.
• It is required that Windows Messenger operates and the voice or video
conversation can be used with a digital camcorder. Please consult
Microsoft for details.
• If you are using a router, make sure it is an UPnP (Universal Plug and
Play) compatible router. For details, consult your Internet service
provider, telephone carrier, or refer to the manual of the router.
• We recommend using a broadband Internet connection.
• The communication quality and connectivity depend on the congestion
of the Internet line and service.
• This product does not guarantee a certain communication quality.
CPU
500 MHz or better (800 MHz or better recommended)
RAM
128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
Free Hard
DV Messenger2
100 MB or more
Disk Space Canon USB Video Driver
1 MB or more
AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 1 MB or more
Other
Windows Messenger Version 4.5/4.6/4.7
Power supply (rated)
7.4 V DC (Battery), 8.4 V DC (DC IN)
Power consumption
Using viewfinder: 4.5 W
Using LCD screen: 5.7 W
Television system
EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC
color signal
Video recording system
2 rotary heads, helical scanning system DV
system (Consumer digital VCR SD system)
Digital component recording.
Audio recording system
PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48kHz/2ch),
12 bit (32kHz/4ch)
Image sensor
1
/
3.4
" CCD (charge coupled device) approx.
2,200,000 pixels (effective pixels: tape:
approx. 1,230,000 pixels, card: approx.
2,000,000 pixels)
Tape format
Videocassettes bearing the (MiniDV) mark
Tape speed
SP: 0.74 ips (18.81 mm/s);
LP: 0.49 ips (12.56 mm/s)
Maximum recording time
SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.
(with an 80 min. cassette)
Fast forward/rewind time
2 min. 20 sec. (with a 60 min. cassette)
Lens
F1.6-1.9, 11x power zoom, f=4.2-47 mm
(16:9 mode: F1.6-1.9, 10x power zoom,
f=4.7-47 mm; card: F1.8-2.8, 9x power zoom,
F=5.2-47 mm)
Focusing system
TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible
Minimum focusing
3.3 ft. (1 m), 0.79 in. (2 cm) on maximum
distance
wide angle (card: 2.4 in. (6 cm))
Maximum shutter speed
1
/
2,000
(
1
/
500
when using a memory card)
Minimum illumination
1.3 lx using the Night mode
Recommended
More than 100 lx
illumination
Filter diameter
46 mm
Viewfinder
0.33 inch, color LCD (approx.113,000 pixels)
LCD screen
3.5 in., TFT Color, approx. 246,000 pixels
Microphone
Stereo electret condenser microphone
Recording media
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Number
Still image: 1632 x 1224 pixels,
of recording pixels
1280 x 960 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels
Movie: 352 x 288 pixels, 176 x 144 pixels
File format
Design rule for Camera File system (DCF),
Exif 2.2 compliant, Digital Print Order Format
(DPOF) compliant (only images marked for
printing)
Image format
Still image: JPEG (compression mode:
Superfine/Fine/Normal)
Movie: MPEG-4
Availability differs from area to area.
DVM-CL Digital
Video Head
Cleaning Cassette
DVM-E60/DVM-E80
Digital Video
Cassette
SC-A50
Soft Carrying
Case
SC-1000
Soft Carrying
Case
Genuine
Leather
VL-10Li
Battery
Video Light
Powerful 10 W illumination.
A BP-900 series battery attaches
directly, so operation is cable-free.**
**A 900 series charger is required.
CG-570
Battery
Charger
The battery charger can be
used with the supplied CA-570
Compact Power Adapter or the
optional CB-570 Car Battery
Cable to charge BP-500 series
battery packs.
FS-H46U
Filter Set
Includes neutral density (ND 8)
filter and MC protector.
TL-H46
Tele-converter
Increases focal
length by 1.5x.
WS-20
Wrist Strap
DM-50 Directional
Stereo Microphone
Attaches to the Advanced
Accessory Shoe for cable-free operation.
Picks up shotgun or s surrounding
sound. Powered by the camcorder’s power
source. Wind shields included.
VL-3
Video Light
This 3W light attaches to the Advanced
Accessory Shoe for cable-free operation.
Continuous on and auto on/off settings.
Powered by the camcorder’s power
source.
Maximum Recording Time
Battery Pack
Using
Using the
the viewfinder
LCD screen
BP-512
(supplied, single-capacity)
110 min.
90 min.
BP-511
(optional, single-capacity)
110 min.
90 min.
BP-522
(optional, double-capacity)
235 min.
185 min.
BP-535
(optional, triple-capacity)
375 min.
290 min.
WD-H46
Wide-converter
Gives wide-angle
coverage at 0.7x.
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories.
When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand
accessories or products bearing the same mark.
Lithium Ion Battery Packs
Extra batteries for use with the camcorders.
Optional Accessories
CB-570 Car
Battery Cable
Use the car battery
cable with the CG-570
Battery Charger to charge
battery packs on the move.*
* Cannot be used to power the
camcorder directly.
• OPTURA
• Lens Hood
• BP-512 Battery Pack
• CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter
• WL-D81 Wireless Controller
• SS-600 Shoulder Strap
• S-150 S-video Cable
• STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
• SDC-8M SD Memory Card (8 MB)
• IFC-300PCU USB Cable
• DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK
(For Windows, For Macintosh)
THE CANON
OPTURA
VFL-1
Video Flash Light
Attaches to the Advanced
Accessory Shoe for cable-free operation. As a
video light, it can turn on and off automatically.
As a flash, it can fire automatically or act as a
pre-flash to reduce the red-eye effect.
Estimated SD Memory
1632 x 1224: Superfine 3 images/Fine 5
Card SDC-8M capacities*
images/Normal 10 images, 1280 x 960:
Superfine 5 images/Fine 9 images/
Normal 16 images, 640 x 480:
Superfine 34 images/Fine 50 images/
Normal 84 images
*The actual number varies depending on the
images. Sample images recorded on the
supplied SD Memory Card are to be
included in the total number.
Maximum continuous
1632 x 1224: Flash on/off: 10 images
shots
(2 frames/sec.), 1280 x 960: Flash on: 10
images (2 frames/sec.); Flash off: 10 images
(3 frames/sec.), 640 x 480: Flash on: 30
images (2 frames/sec.); Flash off: 30 images
(3 frames/sec.)
USB terminal
mini-B (USB 2.0 compliant)
DV terminal input/output
Special 4 pin connector (based on IEEE1394)
Video terminal
1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced
S-video terminal
1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal)
Audio terminal
Input level: -10 dBV/at least 40 kohms,
unbalanced;
Output level: -10 dBV (47 kohms load), less
than 3 kohms, unbalanced
MIC terminal
ø3.5mm stereo mini-jack
-37 dBV (MIC ATT ON), -57 dBV(MIC ATT
OFF) (with 600 ohm mic)/5 kohms or more
Operating temperature
32 - 104
°
F (0 - 40
°
C)
Dimensions
3.2 x 3.5
x 7.9 in. (80 x 90 x 201 mm)
Weight
1.6 lb. (725 g)
U.S.A.
CANON U.S.A., INC.
Consumer Information Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (in U.S.A.)
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 USA
CANADA
CANON CANADA INC.
Consumer Information Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (in Canada)
6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7
MEXICO
CANON MEXICANA, S. DE R. L. DE C. V.
Periferico Sur No.4124 Col.
CENTRAL Y
Ex-Rancho de Anzaldo C.P. 01900 Mexico, D.F.
SURAMÉRICA
CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC.
703 Waterford Way, Suite 400 Miami FL 33126 USA
ASIA
CANON HONGKONG COMPANY LTD.
19/F., The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
CG-580
Battery Charger
It plugs directly into a
power outlet without a
cable and charges
BP-500 series battery
packs.
Warning: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of
copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
MPEG-4 Visual Consumer Recorded Video Decoders and/or Encoders
USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD IS PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE BY A
CONSUMER ENGAGING IN PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITIES.
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended:
This product is designed to perform optimally 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 not apply to
repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
