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Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

English

PAL

This instruction manual covers the MVX150i and MVX100i. Please note that
illustrations and explanation in this manual are based on the MVX150i.

CANON INC.

Canon Europa N.V.

P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, the Netherlands

Canon UK Ltd.

Ribcon Way
Luton Bedfordshire LU4 9UR
Telephone 0870-241-2161

Canon Australia Pty. Ltd

1 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113, Australia
Telephone 805-2000, Fax 887-4484

Canon New Zealand Ltd

Akoranga Business Park, Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland, New Zealand  
Telephone: 489-0300, Fax: 489-0380

Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd

79 Anson Road #09-01/06, Singapore 079906
Telephone (65)-532-4400, Fax (65)-221-2939

Canon Hongkong Company Ltd

9/F, The Hong Kong Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong

Canon Latin America, Inc.

Sales & Enquiries: 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami, FL 33126 USA

Printed on 100% reused paper.

PRINTED IN JAPAN

© CANON INC. 2003

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Introduction

Mastering 
the Basics

Using the 
Full Range 
of Features

Editing

Using a 
Memory Card

Additional
Information

Mini

Digital
Video
Cassette

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Summary of Contents for MVX100

Page 1: ...ers the MVX150i and MVX100i Please note that illustrations and explanation in this manual are based on the MVX150i PUB DIE 186 PUB DIE 186 Introduction Mastering the Basics Using the Full Range of Features Editing Using a Memory Card Additional Information Mini Digital Video Cassette ...

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

Page 3: ... DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual This manual explains how to download upload images from to the memory card using a DV IEEE1394 cable You can also perform videoconference and file transfer over the Internet using the provided software Available functions depend upon the camcorder model of your contact and networking environment Trademark Acknowledgements Canon and Bubble Jet a...

Page 4: ...d Reviewing when Recording 33 Tips for Making Better Videos 34 Basic Playback Playing Back a Tape 35 Playing Back on a TV Screen 38 Using the Full Range of Features General Menus and Settings 42 Changing the Remote Sensor Mode 47 Customizing the Camcorder 48 Other Camcorder Settings 49 Recording Changing the Recording Mode SP LP 51 Recording Still Images on the Tape 52 Using the Recording Programs...

Page 5: ...4 Cable 99 Using a Memory Card Inserting and Removing the Memory Card 100 Selecting the Image Quality Size 101 Recording Still Images on a Memory Card 104 Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode 110 Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card 112 Playing Back a Memory Card 114 Protecting Images 117 Erasing Images 118 Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order 119 Printing with the Dir...

Page 6: ...reless controller Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures Precautions related to the camcorder operation Capital letters are used 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 Operating Mode Position of the POWER Switch Position of the ...

Page 7: ... of the camcorder first before moving on to its full range of features Checking Supplied Accessories WL D79 Wireless Controller Two AA Batteries Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord SS 800 Shoulder Strap STV 250N Stereo Video Cable BP 512 Battery Pack BP 508 Battery Pack CA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord Lithium Button Battery CR2025 PC A10 SCART Adapter DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK DV NETWORK SOL...

Page 8: ...ng subjects in 4 9 or 16 sequences of still images You can record images on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard Images recorded in Stitch Assist mode can be merged into one panoramic scene with the supplied software You can print still images by connecting to a Canon printer with Direct Print function Allows transfer of memory card data to a computer with built in USB port You can organize and edit...

Page 9: ...0 DIGITAL EFFECTS button p 58 LCD panel OPEN button p 30 Backup battery compartment p 17 Memory card slot p 100 Strap mount p 19 Q Program AE Easy recording Battery attachment unit p 14 Serial number BATT battery release button p 14 FOCUS button p 75 DATA CODE button p 83 REC PAUSE LINE IN button p 89 90 self timer button p 67 play pause button p 35 Digital effects ON OFF button p 58 stop button p...

Page 10: ...ent lever p 18 Viewfinder p 18 Start stop button p 26 Cassette compartment cover p 20 Cassette compartment p 20 Grip belt p 18 Strap mount p 19 Advanced accessory shoe p 70 Accessory Shoe Cover p 19 Built in speaker p 37 Zoom lever p 28 Focus ring p 75 1_D74PAL_E 03 12 03 2 11 5 41 PM Page 10 ...

Page 11: ...p 34 OPEN EJECT switch p 20 S video IN OUT terminal p 39 DV IN OUT terminal p 88 USB terminal p 121 134 MIC terminal p 68 Bottom view AV IN OUT terminal p 38 phones terminal p 37 69 DC IN terminal p 13 CHARGE indicator p 14 Assist lamp White LED p 56 1_D74PAL_E 02 12 03 1 28 3 03 PM Page 11 ...

Page 12: ...5 PLAY button p 35 FF button p 35 button p 36 STOP button p 35 2 button p 36 REMOTE SET button p 47 SLOW button p 36 AV DV button p 93 button p 36 PAUSE button p 36 INDEX button p 115 SLIDE SHOW button p 115 CARD buttons p 114 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 W T WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D79 START STOP PHOTO ZOOM SELFT D EFFECT ON OFF SET MENU TVSCREEN REW PAUSE AVIN...

Page 13: ...C 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 cable Do not connect any...

Page 14: ... 7 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 8 Remove the battery pack after use Press the BATT button to remove the battery The battery pack may be defective when the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status 0 50 Flashes once every second ...

Page 15: ...me E Battery Pack Charging Time BP 508 MVX100i 110 min BP 512 MVX150i optional 120 min BP 511 Optional 120 min BP 522 Optional 210 min BP 535 Optional 310 min Battery Pack Maximum Recording Time Typical Recording Time Using the Viewfinder Using the LCD Using the Viewfinder Using the LCD BP 512 Supplied 150 min 110 min 80 min 60 min BP 511 Optional 150 min 110 min 80 min 60 min BP 522 Optional 320 ...

Page 16: ...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 store it in a dr...

Page 17: ...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 The used battery should be returned to the supplier for safe disposal Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact Keep the batt...

Page 18: ...ight from entering Attaching 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 Adjus...

Page 19: ...ngth of the strap Removing and Attaching the Accessory Shoe Cover Remove the accessory shoe cover when attaching an accessory to the advanced accessory shoe 1 Lift the cover with your nail and remove the cover Hook the cover on the lens cap cord or grip belt while using the accessory shoe 2 Insert the end into the accessory shoe and attach it onto the shoe 2_D74PAL_E 13 41 03 1 27 7 15 PM Page 19 ...

Page 20: ...tte compartment cover Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically or attempt to close the cover until the cassette compartment has fully retracted Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover If the camcorder is connected to a power source cassettes can be loaded unloaded even if the POWER switch is set to OFF v flashes...

Page 21: ...e 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 imp...

Page 22: ...r modes 47 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 exposed to strong light When the batteries...

Page 23: ...r 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 Paris 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 area 5 Press the MENU bu...

Page 24: ...button to open the menu CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA D TIME SET 1 JAN 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 Anchorage L A Los An...

Page 25: ...d 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 your recordings 1 Pres...

Page 26: ...move the lens cap 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 23 3 Open the LCD panel 30 To use the viewfinder keep the LCD panel closed or rotate it so that the screen faces in the same direction of the lens 31 4 Press the start stop button to begin recording Wait until the tape ...

Page 27: ... 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 54 When you do not remove the cassette you can record the next scene without producing any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turn the camcorder off A...

Page 28: ...to 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 64 320 Digital Zoom Card 60 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 Select a setting optio...

Page 29: ...ital zoom is set to 64 and extends further in dark blue when set to 320 Digital zoom cannot be used in the Night mode and Super Night MVX150i 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 E 2_D74PAL_E 13 41 03 1 27 7 15 PM Page 29 ...

Page 30: ...licks 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 LCD panel or the view...

Page 31: ...ghtness 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 same direction as th...

Page 32: ...l 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 most screen displays appear mirror reversed CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA LCD MIRROR ON DISPLAY SET UP 42 2_D74PAL_E 13 41 03 1 27 7 15 PM Page 32 ...

Page 33: ... 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 Record Review and ...

Page 34: ...ne or lens For More Stability Lighting When recording outdoors we recommend recording with the sun at your back When using a tripod do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt due to concentration of the light by the lens Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5 5 mm as it may damage the camcorder Low angle Recording High angle Recording Lean against a wall ...

Page 35: ...g outward 3 Press the button to rewind the tape To fast forward the tape press the 1 button To stop playback press the 3 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 147 To use the viewfinder close ...

Page 36: ...W 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 normal playback The ca...

Page 37: ...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 4 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 the volume is turned up too high The headphone v...

Page 38: ...one For high picture quality we recommend using a TV with an S S1 terminal TVs with SCART Terminal Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual 1 Turn off all devices before starting the connections 2 Connect the PC A10 SCART Adapter to the TV or VCR s SCART terminal 3 Connect the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder s AV terminal and the audio video terminals on the SCART Adapter Connec...

Page 39: ...before starting the connections 2 Connect the S 150 S video Cable optional to the S video terminals 3 Connect the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder s AV terminal and the audio terminals of the TV VCR Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L left and the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R right Do not connect the yellow plug 4 If connecting to a TV set the input selector to...

Page 40: ...rminal and the audio video terminals on the TV VCR Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L left the red plug to the red audio terminal R right and the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO 3 If connecting to a TV set the input selector to VIDEO If connecting to a VCR set the input selector to LINE VIDEO AUDIO L R STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied Signal flow 2_D74PAL_E 13 ...

Page 41: ... 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 CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA O...

Page 42: ...se 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 When the submenu consists of 2 pages select NEXT PAGE to move to the second page and PREV PAGE to return to the first page Items that are not available appear in purple You may find i...

Page 43: ... WIND SCREEN ON OFF 68 AUDIO MODE 16bit 12bit 68 H VOLUME 69 DISPLAY SET UP BRIGHTNESS 31 LCD MIRROR ON OFF 32 TV SCREEN ON OFF 139 D T DISPLAY ON OFF 25 LANGUAGE ENGLISH 50 DEMO MODE ON OFF 50 SYSTEM WL REMOTE A1 A2 OFF B 47 BEEP ON OFF 49 T ZONE DST See list of time zones 23 D TIME SET 24 MY CAMERA SHTR SOUND PATTERN1 PATTERN2 PATTERN3 48 S UP SOUND PATTERN1 PATTERN2 PATTERN3 48 S STOP SOUND PAT...

Page 44: ...PER FINE FINE NORMAL 101 MOVIE SIZE 320 240 160 120 102 FILE NOS RESET CONTINUOUS 103 CARD COPY CANCEL EXECUTE 131 OPERATIONS DISPLAY SET UP BRIGHTNESS 31 DISPLAYS ON OFF PLAYBK 139 6SEC DATE ON OFF 84 DATA CODE DATE TIME CAMERA DATA CAM D T 84 D TIME SEL DATE TIME DATE TIME 84 LANGUAGE ENGLISH 50 SYSTEM WL REMOTE A1 A2 OFF B 47 BEEP ON OFF 49 T ZONE DST See list of time zones 23 D TIME SET 24 MY ...

Page 45: ...320 240 160 120 102 FILE NOS RESET CONTINUOUS 103 VCR SET UP AV PHONES AV PHONES H 37 AUDIO SET UP WIND SCREEN ON OFF 68 H VOLUME 69 DISPLAY SET UP BRIGHTNESS 31 LCD MIRROR ON OFF 32 TV SCREEN ON OFF 139 D T DISPLAY ON OFF 25 LANGUAGE ENGLISH 50 DEMO MODE ON OFF 50 SYSTEM WL REMOTE A1 A2 OFF B 47 BEEP ON OFF 49 T ZONE DST See list of time zones 23 D TIME SET 24 MY CAMERA SHTR SOUND PATTERN1 PATTER...

Page 46: ...S AV PHONES H 37 DISPLAY SET UP BRIGHTNESS 31 DISPLAYS ON OFF PLAYBK 139 D TIME SEL DATE TIME DATE TIME 84 LANGUAGE ENGLISH 50 SYSTEM WL REMOTE A1 A2 OFF A 47 BEEP ON OFF 49 T ZONE DST See list of time zones 23 D TIME SET 24 MY CAMERA CREATE START UP IMAGE 135 SEL S UP IMG NO IMAGE CANON LOGO MY IMAGE1 48 MY IMAGE2 SHTR SOUND PATTERN1 PATTERN2 PATTERN3 48 S UP SOUND PATTERN1 PATTERN2 PATTERN3 48 S...

Page 47: ...sed for over 2 seconds If you have set the camcorder to mode 1 press the ZOOM W button for mode 1 The wireless controller returns to mode 1 when you replace the batteries Change the mode if necessary Make sure that camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same mode Display the camcorder s mode by pressing any button on the wireless controller except of the REMOTE SET button and set the wir...

Page 48: ...mage 135 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 PATTERN1 PATTERN2 and PATTERN3 appear 3 Select a setting option and close the menu CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA SHTR SOUND PATTERN1 S...

Page 49: ...ording in 16 9 Wide Screen TV Recording You can record in the 16 9 format for playback on wide screen TVs To switch 16 9 on open the menu and select CAMERA SET UP Select 16 9 set it to ON and close the menu 16 9 appears The 16 9 mode is an electronically processed effect The 16 9 mode cannot be selected in the Easy Recording mode The multi image screen cannot be used when the 16 9 format is select...

Page 50: ...set it to OFF and close the menu To cancel the demo mode press any button turn off the camcorder load a cassette or insert a memory card Changing the Display Language The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to Chinese To change to Chinese open the menu and select DISPLAY SET UP Select LANGUAGE set it to and close the menu Camcorder displays appear in Chinese If yo...

Page 51: ...rdings 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 become distorted To change...

Page 52: ...e 1 Press the PHOTO button halfway F appears in green If it does not appear in green adjust the focus with the focus ring Exposure is locked Focus can be adjusted manually with the focus ring when the PHOTO button is pressed halfway 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 ima...

Page 53: ...splays 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 3_D74PAL_E 42 86 03 1 27 7 27 PM Page 53 ...

Page 54: ...n be used in CARD CAMERA mode 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 manually Position of the Program Selector Position of the TAPE CARD switch Recording Program D...

Page 55: ... 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 This mode is set at a ...

Page 56: ...usted automatically The White LED lights up automatically illuminating the subject in the centre of the screen allowing you to record brightly in colour Low Light Plus CARD CAMERA mode In CARD CAMERA mode use this mode to record in dark places The shutter is fixed at a slow shutter speed The White LED lights up illuminating the subject in the centre of the screen allowing you to record brightly in...

Page 57: ...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 VCR CAMERA 3_D74PAL_E ...

Page 58: ...S and press the ON OFF 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 recording Digital effects cannot be used during DV dubbin...

Page 59: ...lls 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 centre and enlarges until it fills the whole screen The image shrinks jumps from the centre to the left and disappears The image flips into the screen The image flips ou...

Page 60: ...ge 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 centre of the screen and expands until it covers the whole image The image appears from both sides like tides The image disappears from both sides li...

Page 61: ...t 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 pressing the e a button T...

Page 62: ...larging 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 Colour Masking COLOR M The image becomes a rhombus surrounded by a masking frame that changes the colours Mirror MIRROR Creates a symmetrical image as if there would be a mirror in the centre of the screen Only Black and White can be ...

Page 63: ...ct 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 CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR C...

Page 64: ...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 MULTI S again S SPEED an...

Page 65: ... Press the start stop button 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 screen cannot be...

Page 66: ... 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 in Low Light mode The image s...

Page 67: ... using the wireless controller The count down appears on the screen F appears in green when 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 To cancel the self timer once the countdown has begun press the start s...

Page 68: ...nes with a plug diameter of 3 5 mm can be connected to the MIC terminal Use a microphone with a built in power supply condenser microphone The audio level differs from that of the built in microphone Be careful with long microphones as they may appear in the picture See also Using the DM 50 Microphone 74 Do not use a microphone cable longer than 3 m to avoid electromagnetic interference Wind Scree...

Page 69: ...hones 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 Headphone Volume Open the menu and select AUDIO SET UP Select H VOLUME adjust the vol...

Page 70: ...e to the lamp or the surrounding parts during or immediately after use they become very hot Do not look directly at the lamp while the video light is on Do not carry the camcorder by the video light 1 Remove the accessory shoe cover 2 Slide the video light into the accessory shoe until it clicks 3 Tighten the shoe lock Be careful that the video light does not come off when tightening the shoe lock...

Page 71: ...flash you can set it to fire automatically according to the brightness of the subject and the settings of the camcorder or to fire a pre flash to reduce the red eye effect Refer also to the VFL 1 Video Flash Light instruction manual Always turn off the camcorder before attaching removing the video flash light Do not carry the camcorder by the video flash light Attaching the Video Flash Light 1 Rem...

Page 72: ...button fully The flash fires and the still image shown on the screen will be recorded Do not fire the flash close to people s eyes Do not fire the flash at persons while they are driving Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand The practical range of the flash is approx 1 to 5 5 m The range depends upon the recording condition The camcorder fires a pre flash to obtain the s...

Page 73: ...pe no flash mark appears When the flash mark does not appear in green when you press the PHOTO button Set it to FLASH ON if necessary When the flash is fired with an accessory such as an optional tele converter attached to the camcorder its shadow may be recorded An image recorded with flash may flicker when played back on a different device Using the Video Flash Light as Video Light 1 Set the cam...

Page 74: ...minal when the DM 50 Microphone is connected Do not carry the camcorder by the microphone 1 Remove the accessory shoe cover 2 Slide the microphone into the accessory shoe until it clicks 3 Tighten the shoe lock Be careful that the microphone does not come off when tightening the shoe lock 4 Set the camcorder to CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode Connection appears 5 Set the microphone s directivity switch...

Page 75: ...CUS button MF appears 4 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus Turn the focus ring 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 Fast Moving Subjects Horizontal Stripes e g White Wall Through d...

Page 76: ...rounding brightness When you press the PHOTO button halfway and turn the focus ring the AF assist lamp turns on responding to the surrounding brightness The camcorder may not be able to focus even though the AF assist lamp is lighting In such case adjust the focus manually The AF assist lamp lights up brightly Consider turning off the AF assist lamp in public places such as in restaurants or theat...

Page 77: ...osure Adjustment When the exposure is locked you can adjust it manually to handle difficult lighting conditions The camcorder s iris can be set to any position from fully closed to fully open Turn the 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 Pre...

Page 78: ...rder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to 1 1000 or higher The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds The setting resets to the auto setting when you switch the program selector to or change the program AE mode 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 CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAME...

Page 79: ...s for Recording with High Shutter Speeds Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis 1 8000 1 4000 1 2000 Moving objects such as cars or roller coasters 1 1000 1 500 or 1 250 Indoor sports such as basketball 1 120 3_D74PAL_E 42 86 03 1 27 7 27 PM Page 79 ...

Page 80: ...ou 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 colour sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps or certain types of fluorescent lights Use the T Indoor or U Outdoor mode in the follow...

Page 81: ...o 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 VCR CARD CAMERA PLAY VC...

Page 82: ...cation move the zoom lever toward W A frame appears indicating the position of the enlarged part 2 Move the image Turn the selector dial to move the image to the right and left or up and down Pressing the selector 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 CARD PL...

Page 83: ...d in frame advance reverse playback Camera data may not appear in some special playback modes When the TV screen displays are hidden 139 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 Time Date Time Date DATA CODE tape only D TIME SE...

Page 84: ...n 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 PLAY VCR CAMERA CARD ...

Page 85: ...o 10 times Press the or 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...

Page 86: ...t 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 cancelled and the counter display shows the time code CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA P...

Page 87: ...he camcorder with the DV cable Blank sections may be recorded as anomalous picture If the picture does not appear reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and back on again Example Recording to a VCR 1 Connect the camcorder to the VCR See Playing Back on a TV Screen 38 2 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode and load a recorded cassette 3 Connected device Load a blank cassette and set the dev...

Page 88: ...al Video Device Refer also to the instruction manual of the digital video device E Side with an arrow 4 pin 4 pin CV 150F DV Cable optional 4 pin 6 pin CV 250F DV Cable optional Signal flow 4_D74PAL_E 87 99 03 1 28 2 26 PM Page 88 ...

Page 89: ...erminal use a SCART adapter with input capability commercially available The supplied SCART Adapter PC A10 is for output only 1 Connect the camcorder to the analog video device See Playing Back on a TV Screen 38 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 ...

Page 90: ...turn the camcorder off and back on again 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 appears 3 Connected device Load the recorded cassette 4 Pres...

Page 91: ...control signals for protection of software COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED appears for a few seconds and the camcorder displays a blank blue screen You cannot playback the contents of the tape During recording If you try to record from software that contains copyright control signals for protection of software COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED appears You cannot record the contents...

Page 92: ...clude copyright protective signals or anomalous signals such as ghost signals 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 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 ...

Page 93: ...l 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 4_D74PAL_E 87 99 03 2 11 5 44 PM Page 93...

Page 94: ...s 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 etc Playback tape Tape i...

Page 95: ...oller 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 scene you wish to replace The camcorder will ...

Page 96: ...ing 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 picture on the LCD screen o...

Page 97: ...de 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 audio dubbing to start 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 If the optional DM 50 microphone is attached Connection appears 6 Press the PAU...

Page 98: ...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 SET UP Select MIX BALANCE adjust the balance with the selector dial and close the menu Turn the selector dial down to increase the volume of Stereo 1 and up to increase the volume of Stereo 2 The camcorder resets to STEREO1 when you turn the camcorder off However the mix bal...

Page 99: ...ORK SOLUTION DISK Windows XP Users Windows XP users can use the software on the supplied DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK to perform videoconference and file transfer over the Internet or upload files from the computer to the memory card and use the camcorder as card reader writer The available functions depend upon the camcorder model and the networking environment For details refer to the DV NETWORK SOL...

Page 100: ...ure to format them with the camcorder 133 For instructions on how to connect the camcorder to the computer see Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable 134 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 Removing the Card Do no...

Page 101: ...tion 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 No card in green 6 or more ima...

Page 102: ... You can choose to use consecutive file numbers CONTINUOUS or to reset the file number each time a different memory card is inserted RESET We recommend setting the file numbers to CONTINUOUS 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 ...

Page 103: ...and close the menu CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA FILE NOS CONTINUOUS CARD SET UP 101 0101 101 101 0102 101 0104 101 101 0101 101 101 0103 CONTINUOUS RESET When you record 3 images on the supplied memory card When you replace the memory card and record an image 42 5_D74PAL_E 100 138 03 1 27 7 06 PM Page 103 ...

Page 104: ...ity mode you can choose between three focusing points 105 However you can turn off the Focus Priority mode if you wish to put timing ahead of focusing 106 When the program selector is set to the Focus Priority mode is set to ON only the center focusing point available 1 Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode A white focusing frame appears in the centre of the screen The camcorder will focus on the ...

Page 105: ...ou have turned off the built in ND filter we recommend changing the setting back to AUTO Open the menu and select CAMERA SET UP Select ND FILTER set it to AUTO and close the menu OVEREXP does not appear when you press the EXP button Selecting the Focusing Point 1 Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode A white focusing frame appears in the centre of the screen 2 Set the program selector to Q 3 Turn ...

Page 106: ...using manually The focusing point cannot be selected when recording movies on a memory card Turning Off the Focus Priority Mode Open the menu and select CAMERA SET UP Select FOCUS PRI set it to OFF and close the menu Continuous Shooting You can capture a quick series of still images with the continuous shooting function 1 Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode 2 Open the menu and select CAMERA SET ...

Page 107: ...ton Three still images in different exposures are recorded to the memory card The setting resets to SINGLE when you turn the camcorder off Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder You can record images from a tape in the camcorder as still images on a memory card 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode 2 Play back the tape 3 Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears The c...

Page 108: ...not displayed Change the setting as necessary 93 1 Connect the camcorder to the video device S video AV terminal See Playing Back on a TV Screen 38 DV terminal See Connecting a Digital Video Device 88 2 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode If a cassette is loaded make sure the tape is stopped 3 Connected device Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape 4 Press the PHOTO button halfway when the...

Page 109: ...de Card mix cannot be used when PHOTO REC is set to CARD The still image cannot be recorded on a memory card when a fader effect or the multi image screen is activated The beep does not sound when you press the PHOTO button while recording a movie on the tape 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode 2 Open the menu and select CAMERA SET UP Select PHOTO REC set it to CARD and close the menu 3 While you a...

Page 110: ... 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 be corre...

Page 111: ...he 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 5_D74PAL_E 100 138 03 1 27 7 06 PM Page 111 ...

Page 112: ...ke sure that the protect switch is set to allow recording Do not load unload a cassette during recording Make sure to insert a memory card with enough remaining capacity The sound of a movie recorded on a memory card will be monaural Recording with the Camcorder 1 Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode 2 Press the start stop button to begin recording You can record up to 10 seconds in 320 240 and u...

Page 113: ...l analog line in function or via the DV terminal on a memory card 1 Connect the camcorder to the video device S video AV terminal See Playing Back on a TV Screen 38 DV terminal See Connecting a Digital Video Device 88 2 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode If a cassette is loaded make sure the tape is stopped 3 Connected device Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape 4 Press the start stop b...

Page 114: ...e memory card while the card access display in the upper right of corner of the screen or 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 Single Image Display 1 Set the camcorder to CA...

Page 115: ...s image Turning the selector dial up on the last image displays the next index screen Turning the selector dial down on the first image displays the previous index screen 4 Press the INDEX SCREEN button The index screen is cancelled and the selected image appears in single image display Slide Show 1 In single image display press the SLIDE SHOW button Images are played back one after another 2 Pres...

Page 116: ...image number of the current image by the total number of images In single image display press and hold the CARD or CARD button Press the CARD button to jump forward and the CARD button to jump backward When you release the button the still image movie of the displayed image number appears CARD PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA 5_D74PAL_E 100 138 03 1 27 7 06 PM Page 116 ...

Page 117: ...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 In single image display press the INDEX SCREEN button 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 ...

Page 118: ...s erased and the previous image appears 5 Select b RETURN to close the menu Erasing a Single Image All Images 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 Select IMAGE ERASE 3 Select SINGLE or ALL When erasing a single image ERASE THIS IMAGE NO and YES appears If an image is protected YES appears in purple When erasing all images ERASE ALL IMAGES EXCEPT FOR IMAGES NO and YES appears 4 Select YES a...

Page 119: ...mber 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 In single image display press the INDEX SCREEN button 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 the selector dial 5 Set the number of copie...

Page 120: ... 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 5_D74PAL_E 100 138 03 1 27 7 06 PM Page 120 ...

Page 121: ...ers with the logo and Canon Bubble Jet Printers with the logo Refer to the instruction manual of each printer for information on which interface cable to use with the camcorder The Card Photo Printers CP 10 and CP 100 are supplied with two direct interface cables Use the cable with the USB logo on the connector DIF 100 We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source Refer also to...

Page 122: ... style and the trimming settings Selecting the Number of Copies Setting the Print Style 123 Trimming Settings 125 3 Select Print and press the selector dial Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when printing is complete If an error message appears see Printing Errors 126 and Direct Print Related Messages 145 Selecting the Number of Copies A maximum of 9 copies can be selected for one ...

Page 123: ...o the print setting menu Image Standard Prints 1 still image per page Multiple Prints 8 copies of the same still image on one page Borders Borderless Prints right to the edges of the page Bordered Prints with a border Multiple can only be selected when printing on card size paper Borders can only be selected when Image is set to Standard Paper Size Card 1 Card 2 Card 3 LTR A4 For details on paper ...

Page 124: ...tor dial to select Style and press the selector dial 2 Turn the selector dial to select and press the selector dial 3 Turn the selector dial to select a borders option and press the selector dial 4 Press the MENU button You return to the print setting menu Bordered The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed Borderless Multiple The centre portion of the r...

Page 125: ...nd left or up and down Pressing the selector dial switches between the directions 4 Press the MENU button You return to the print setting menu About the color of the trimming frame White No trimming settings Green Recommended trimming size Red The image is magnified beyond recommended size The image may print out coarsely The trimming frame may not appear depending on the image size paper size or ...

Page 126: ...s Select OK and press the selector dial Printing stops even if it is incomplete and the paper is fed through Restarting Printing with print order only Open the CARD PLAY VCR menu and select PRINT Select Restart in the print setting menu and press the selector dial The remaining images will be printed Printing cannot be restarted in the following cases When you change the print order settings When ...

Page 127: ...LUTION 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 SOLUTION DISK 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 following 4 types of...

Page 128: ...he 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 of the screen and moves...

Page 129: ...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 card mix effect...

Page 130: ... 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 5_D74PAL_E 100 138 03 1 27 7 06 PM Page 130 ...

Page 131: ...sette 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 The still image bein...

Page 132: ...ons 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 PLAY VCR CARD CAMER...

Page 133: ...mages 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 FORMAT THIS CARD NO and YES appears 4 Select YES and close the menu Formatting starts Selecti...

Page 134: ...ch or turn off the camcorder and computer while data is being transferred to the computer while the camcorder s card access indicator is flashing Doing so may damage the memory card s data Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer The image file on your memory card and the image files saved on the hard disk drive of your computer ar...

Page 135: ...AL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For instruction on how to upload a still image to the memory card refer to Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card in the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual Setting the Still Image as Start up Image 1 Open the menu 2 Select MY CAMERA 3 Select CREATE START UP IMAGE SET THIS AS START UP IMAGE1 YES and NO appears 4 Select a still image wit...

Page 136: ... 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 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 subjec...

Page 137: ...re 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 5_D74PAL_E 100 138 03 1 27 7 06 PM Page 137 ...

Page 138: ... to the memory card refer to Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card in the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK 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 fea...

Page 139: ...ERA 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 140: ...pe Remaining battery charge 16 Remote sensor mode 47 Audio mode 68 Fast forward playback rewind playback 36 2 playback forward and reverse 36 1 playback forward and reverse 36 Slow playback forward and reverse 36 Frame advance playback frame reverse playback 36 Playback pause forward and reverse 36 Date search photo search 85 Zero set memory forward and reverse 86 AV insert editing 94 Audio dubbin...

Page 141: ...er 27 Self timer countdown 67 Photo recording timer 52 Image stabilizer 66 Exposure level 77 Program AE 54 Manual focus 75 Shutter speed 78 White balance 80 Card mix 127 Digital effects 58 Date and time 83 AF AE locked in Photo mode 52 PHOTO SEARCH 1 1000 DV IN F1 8 MIX VARI 1 1 10 1 10 12bit 12 00 PM 1 JAN 2003 12bit audio out 98 Photo search Date search 85 Volume level of built in speaker or hea...

Page 142: ...4 Exposure level 77 Manual focus 75 Shutter speed 78 White balance 80 Date and time 83 AF AE locked in Photo mode 104 Movie recording timer 112 Self timer countdown 67 Card access display 104 Self timer 67 Movie recording 112 Stitch assist 110 CARD PLAY VCR Mode SLIDE SHOW 101 0143 43 50 640 480 12 00 PM 1 JAN 2003 Print order 119 Protect mark 117 Folder number File number 102 Current image total ...

Page 143: ...ttempted 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 analog line in recordi...

Page 144: ...ue recording playback No remaining 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 th...

Page 145: ... when current prints are complete Printer is warming up The printer automatically starts printing when it is ready No print head is installed in the printer Printer cover is open Close the printer cover securely Wrong paper Cancel printing and set the paper you chose in the print settings menu Paper lever error occurred Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position The ink tank needs to ...

Page 146: ...ssemble 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 147 Storage If you do not intend to...

Page 147: ...tes 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 in an airtight...

Page 148: ...e 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 Centre for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs with PAL system The PAL system is used in the following countries areas Algeria Australia Austria B...

Page 149: ...ssette appears on the screen The wireless controller will not work 26 20 14 147 20 47 22 Problem Cause Solution Battery pack is exhausted Battery pack is not correctly attached Battery pack is exhausted Power save function has been activated Battery pack is exhausted Cassette compartment cover is not fully open Battery pack is exhausted The camcorder malfunctions Battery pack is exhausted Replace ...

Page 150: ... 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 actual volume Viewfinder pi...

Page 151: ...sert it Replace the memory card or erase images Format the memory card Insert a memory card Set FILE NUMBERS to RESET and insert a new memory card Change the position of the protect switch Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY VCR mode Insert a memory card Cancel the protection Change the position of the protect switch Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the memory card Format the memory card if f...

Page 152: ...70 Battery Charger CA 570 Compact Power Adapter CA 570 Compact Power Adapter SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case BP 500 Series Battery Pack CB 570 Car Battery Cable Computer BP 500 Series Battery Pack WD H37 Wide converter FS H37U Filter Set TL H37 Tele converter SD Memory Card VFL 1 Video Flash Light VL 3 Video Light DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone SS 800 Shoulder Strap WS 20 Wrist Strap BP 900 Series...

Page 153: ...ttery Charger to charge battery packs on the move The car battery cable plugs into your car s cigarette lighter and runs off a 12 24 V DC negative ground battery TL H37 Tele converter This Tele converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1 5 The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele converter is attached The image quality may be degraded at the telep...

Page 154: ...red 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 VFL 1 Video Flash Light This video flash light allows you to record still images and movies even at night or in dark places It attaches to the camcorder s advanced accessory shoe for cable free operation VL 3 Video Light...

Page 155: ...e 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 C A NON GENU I N E V I D E O A C C E S S O R Y 6_D74PAL_E 139 158 03 2 19 11 33 AM Page 155 ...

Page 156: ...ls approx 10 sec 160 120 pixels approx 30 sec 12 5 frames sec The figures in brackets represent the maximum length of one movie clip 1280 960 Superfine 6 images Fine 10 images Normal 18 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 Desig...

Page 157: ...dBV with 600 ohm mic 5 kohms or more ø3 5 mm stereo minijack 0 40 C 75 186 92 mm MVX150i 625 g MVX100i 620 g 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 Compact Power Adapter 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 17W 8 4 V DC 1 5 A 0 40 C 52 90 29 mm 135 g Power supply Power consu...

Page 158: ...s TV 38 Connections VCR 38 Continuous Shooting 106 Copyright signals 91 Copying still images 131 Data code 83 Date and time 23 Date search 85 Demo mode 50 Digital effects 58 Digital zoom 28 Direct print function 121 DV dubbing 90 DV terminal 88 99 Easy recording 54 Effects 62 Erasing still images 118 Exposure 77 Faders 59 Fast forward 35 File numbers 102 Focusing 75 Focusing point 105 Focus priori...

Page 159: ...ding to a VCR 87 Remote sensor 47 Rewind 35 S1 video terminal 39 Sample images 137 Sand Snow mode 55 Screen displays 139 SD Memory Card 100 Search select 85 Self timer 67 Shutter sound 48 Shutter speed 78 Slide show 115 SP mode 51 Speaker 37 Sports mode 55 Spotlight mode 55 Still image quality 101 Still image size 101 Stitch Assist mode 110 Super Night mode 56 Tape protection 21 Telephoto 28 Time ...

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