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Manual Adjustments

Adjusting the Exposure Manually ................ 74

Adjusting the Focus Manually .................... 77

Setting the White Balance .......................... 78

Using the AE Shift ...................................... 80

Using the Custom Preset ............................ 81

Using the Zebra Pattern .............................. 83

Recording PC Screens and Other Screens

Using CLEAR SCAN.................................... 84

Recording the Display Information................84

Playing Back a Tape .................................... 85

Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder

Data (Data Code) ...................................... 88

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date

Search/Index Search) .................................. 91

Returning to a Pre-Marked Position

(Zero Set Memory) .................................... 92

Connections for Playback on a TV Screen.... 93

Editing to a VCR ........................................ 95

Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital

Video Equipment ...................................... 97

Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog

Camcorder (Analog Line-in) ...................... 99

Digitally Outputting Analog Video and

Audio Signals (Analog-Digital Converter).. 101

Recording Over Existing Scenes

(AV Insert Editing) .................................... 103

Audio Dubbing ........................................ 106

Setting the Audio Mix .............................. 109

Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable ...... 111

Memory Card Introduction........................ 112

Recording Still Images

onto a Memory Card .............................. 116

Playing Back a Memory Card .................... 118

Important Usage Instructions ........................ 2

Operating Steps and Reference Guide .......... 3

Thank You For Choosing a Canon ................ 6

Introducing the XM2 .................................... 7

Finding Your Way Around the XM2 .............. 8

Preparing the Camcorder ............................ 12

Powering the Camcorder ............................ 14

Loading a Cassette...................................... 16

Using the Menus ........................................ 18

Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp .... 27

Setting the Date and Time .......................... 30

Basic Recording .......................................... 33

Tips for Making Better Videos .................... 38

Zooming .................................................... 40

Using the LCD Screen ................................ 41

Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off ...... 44

Using the ND Filter...................................... 45

Recording Still Images onto a Tape.............. 46

Selecting the Movie Mode (Normal/Frame).. 48

Searching and Reviewing While Recording .. 49

Using the Various Recording Programs ........ 50

Audio Recording ........................................ 54

Using the Custom Key ................................ 56

Using Digital Effects .................................... 60

Using the Colour Bars ................................ 65

Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash

Photography (Optional) .............................. 66

Recording with the Interval Timer .............. 67

Recording with the Self-Timer .................... 69

Using the DV Control.................................. 70

Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional) ........ 71

Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional) .... 72

Using the MA-300 Microphone Adapter

(Optional) .................................................. 73

Contents

Introduction

Preparations

Recording

Playback

Editing

Using a Memory Card

Содержание XM2

Страница 1: ...PUB DIE 173 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER Instruction Manual Mini Digital Video Cassette PAL E Introduction Preparations Recording Playback Editing Additional Information Using a Memory Card PUB DIE 173 ...

Страница 2: ...LUG IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUR SOCKET OUTLETS IT SHOULD BE CUT OFF AND AN APPROPRIATE PLUG FITTED IN ITS PLACE IF POSSIBLE FIT AN APPROPRIATE 3 AMP FUSE IF THE NEW PLUG HAS NO FUSE THEN FIT A 5 AMP FUSE AT THE DISTRIBUTION BOARD AC POWER CORD CONNECTION The wires in the mains lead of this apparatus are coloured in accordance with the following cord IMPORTANT As the colours of the wires in the mains ...

Страница 3: ... Editing Using the Memory Card Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual Installing the Software Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Downloading the Still Image to a Computer Your camcorder is supplied with two manuals the Digital Video Camcorder XM2 Instruction Manual and the Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual ...

Страница 4: ...nto a Memory Card 116 Playing Back a Memory Card 118 Important Usage Instructions 2 Operating Steps and Reference Guide 3 Thank You For Choosing a Canon 6 Introducing the XM2 7 Finding Your Way Around the XM2 8 Preparing the Camcorder 12 Powering the Camcorder 14 Loading a Cassette 16 Using the Menus 18 Using the Wireless Controller Tally Lamp 27 Setting the Date and Time 30 Basic Recording 33 Tip...

Страница 5: ...tion The Stereo Video cable STV 250N and the S video cable S 150 with the ferrite core provided with the digital Video Camcorder must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the technical requirement of EMC Directive Attach the enclosed ferrite cores before you connect the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable and S 150 S video Cable Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 6 cm from the plug ...

Страница 6: ...Power Adapter including AC power cable BP 511 Battery Pack First we d like to thank you for purchasing this Canon camcorder Its advanced technology makes it very easy to use you will soon be making high quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come To get the most out of your new camcorder we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly there are many sophisticated features which...

Страница 7: ... can adjust colour gain colour phase sharpness and setup level and save the combination to the custom preset button Custom Preset Interval recording allows for the capture of time elapsed motion videography The XM2 can be programmed to record at various intervals for varying amounts of time Interval Recording USB Terminal Allows high speed transfer of memory card data to a PC with a built in USB p...

Страница 8: ...ARD button p 118 LCD screen p 41 CUSTOM KEY p 56 CUSTOM PRESET button p 81 Memory Card Compartment Cover LCD panel OPEN button p 41 AUDIO LEVEL dials p 55 Speaker p 87 BATT battery RELEASE button p 14 START STOP button p 33 PHOTO button p 46 116 Viewfinder p 12 DISPLAY button p 36 DATA CODE button p 88 MENU button p 19 Zoom controller p 40 SELECT dial p 19 Backup battery cover p 136 AUDIO REC LEVE...

Страница 9: ...t stop button p 33 S video IN OUT terminal p 93 99 101 MIC terminal p 55 106 DC terminal u LANC terminal p 96 USB terminal p 132 AV audio video IN OUT terminal p 93 95 99 101 DV IN OUT terminal p 97 101 103 111 Carrying handle Strap mount p 13 Eyepiece adapter p 12 Standby lever p 34 phones terminal p 87 Lens hood locking screw p 12 Lens hood p 12 Stereo microphone p 54 Lock lever p 33 Grip belt p...

Страница 10: ...ecord SEARCH button p 49 Record review button p 49 FOCUS A M button p 77 Focus ring p 77 ND FILTER ON OFF button p 45 Advanced accessory shoe p 66 71 73 Strap mount p 13 Audio level indicator p 55 EXP exposure dial p 74 Remote sensor p 27 Tally lamp p 29 WHITE BALANCE SELECT button p 78 WHITE BALANCE W set button p 78 ...

Страница 11: ...DE button p 88 D EFFECTS SELECT button p 61 REC PAUSE button p 98 100 ZERO SET MEMORY button p 92 Transmitter Zoom buttons p 28 40 SET button p 19 D EFFECTS ON OFF button p 61 MIX BALANCE buttons p 109 Controller buttons p 19 Search buttons p 91 SEARCH SELECT button p 91 AUDIO MONITOR button p 109 AUDIO DUB button p 106 AV INSERT button p 103 REMOTE SET button p 28 button p 86 button p 86 FF butto...

Страница 12: ...edure Since the lens hood cuts stray light that may cause flare and ghost images and protects the lens be sure to attach the hood when you are recording Attaching the Lens Hood Adjusting the Viewfinder In record pause mode adjust the viewfinder focusing lever to suit your eyesight The viewfinder extends straight out and rotates upwards for comfortable viewing Store the camcorder with the viewfinde...

Страница 13: ...he ends through the strap mount and adjust the length as shown Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight as it may melt The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens Attaching the Large Eye Cup Use the supplied Large Eye Cup when recording in very bright surroundings or when wearing glasses 1 Detach the eye cup from the camcorder 2 Replace the eye cup with the Large Eye ...

Страница 14: ...er socket 1 Connect the power cord to the power adapter 2 Plug the adapter into a household power socket 3 Connect the DC coupler to the power adapter 4 Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder Extend the viewfinder and rotate it upwards Align the edge of the DC coupler with the line on the camcorder Slide the coupler down in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place 5 After use turn the...

Страница 15: ...ily when the battery pack is fully charged 4 Take the battery pack off the adapter and attach it to the camcorder Extend the viewfinder and rotate it upwards Align the triangle on the battery pack with the line on the camcorder then slide the battery in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place 5 Remove the battery pack after use Press and hold the BATT RELEASE button while you slide t...

Страница 16: ...licks 5 Click the cover back into place Notes Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing or attempt to close the cover Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use return it to its case and store it in a cool clean dry place When no cassette is loaded v flashes in the display With...

Страница 17: ...ed Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure SAVE REC SAVE REC Cassette Handling Precautions Cassette Memory Function To protect the tape heads transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to the camcorder do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or spliced they may damage the camcorder Do not insert anything into the small h...

Страница 18: ...R SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY TITLE MIX RETURN CAM MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD TAPE 2 VCR MENU PLAY VCR TAPE VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY RETURN VCR MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD TAPE 2 C CAM MENU CAMERA CARD CAM SET UP CSTM PRESET CARD SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY RETURN C CAM MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD TAPE 2 C PLAY MENU PLAY VCR CARD CARD OPER VCR SET UP DIS...

Страница 19: ...al in You return to the main menu 11 Press the MENU button The main menu disappears Notes Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu Selecting b RETURN takes you back one menu or closes the main menu Items that are unavailable due to the tape or card situation or the settings of other menu items appear in purple You may often find it convenient to use the wireless controller to move arou...

Страница 20: ...AM SET UP SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE q e t u w r y i ZEBRA ZEBRA LEVEL ZOOM GRIP ZOOM HANDLE CLEAR SCAN SELF TIMER INTERVAL RETURN OFF 90 VARIABLE MEDIUM OFF CAM SET UP SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE o 1 3 0 2 1 Camera set up Submenu q Digital Zoom 40 w Movie Mode 48 e Image Stabilizer 44 r AE Shift 80 t 16 9 Effect 35 y Zebra Pattern 83 u Zebra Pattern Level 83 i Grip Zoom Speed 40 o Handle Zoom Speed 40 0 Clear...

Страница 21: ... DISP SET UP SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON 3 4 4 Display Set Up Submenu 5 LCD Brightness 42 6 Viewfinder Brightness 42 7 LCD Mirror Mode 42 8 16 9 Guides 36 9 TV Screen 148 0 Audio Level Indicator 55 1 Guide Information 32 2 Card Access Display 114 3 Demonstration Mode 37 4 Return WL REMOTE TALLY LAMP BEEP CHAR REC DV CONTROL T ZONE DST D TIME SET SYSTEM SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE 1 ON ON...

Страница 22: ...igital Converter 102 o Return 2 VCR MENU Set the POWER switch to and the TAPE CARD switch to There are 4 submenus within the VCR MENU TAPE PLAY VCR VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY RETURN VCR MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE 1 3 2 4 5 1 VCR Set Up Submenu 2 Display Set Up Submenu 3 System Submenu 4 Custom Key Submenu 5 Close Main Menu LCD BRIGHT EVF BRIGHT DISPLAYS 6SEC DATE DATA CODE D TIME SEL ...

Страница 23: ... 4 Custom Key Submenu 4 Custom Key 56 5 Return CAM SET UP CSTM PRESET CARD SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY RETURN C CAM MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE 1 3 2 4 5 7 6 1 Camera Set Up Submenu 2 Custom Preset Submenu 3 Card Set Up Submenu 4 Display Set Up Submenu 5 System Submenu 6 Custom Key Submenu 7 Close Main Menu IMAGE S i AE SHIFT ZEBRA ZEBRA LEVEL ZOOM GRIP ZOOM HANDLE SELF TIMER RETURN ON 0 OF...

Страница 24: ... 4 Display Set Up Submenu 9 LCD Brightness 42 0 Viewfinder Brightness 42 1 LCD Mirror Mode 42 2 TV Screen 148 3 Guide Information 32 4 Card Access Display 114 5 Demonstration Mode 37 6 Return WL REMOTE BEEP T ZONE DST D TIMR SET RETURN SYSTEM SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE 1 ON 7 9 1 8 0 5 System Submenu 7 Wireless Controller 28 8 Beep 37 9 Time Zone Daylight Saving Time 30 0 Setting Date Time 32 1 Return C...

Страница 25: ...r Protecting a Title 128 t Erasing a Title 129 y Formatting 131 u Return 2 C PLAY MENU Set the POWER switch to and the TAPE CARD switch to There are 5 submenus within the C PLAY MENU CARD PLAY VCR CARD OPER VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY RETURN C PLAY MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE 1 3 2 4 5 6 1 Card Operation Submenu 2 VCR Set Up Submenu 3 Display Set Up Submenu 4 System Submenu 5 Custom Key...

Страница 26: ... 7 Card Access Display 114 8 Return WL REMOTE TALLY LAMP BEEP T ZONE DST D TIME SET RETURN SYSTEM SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE 1 ON ON 9 1 3 0 2 4 4 System Submenu 9 Wireless Controller 28 0 Tally Lamp 29 1 Beep 37 2 Time Zone Daylight Saving Time 30 3 Setting Date and Time 32 4 Return CUSTOM KEY RETURN CUSTOM KEY SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE TV SCREEN 5 6 5 Custom Key Submenu 5 Custom Key 56 6 Return REC MODE RE...

Страница 27: ...ial playback 86 Photo date index search 91 Zero set memory 92 Audio mix 109 Insert two AA batteries following the and markings Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the batteries Notes When using the wireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors the effective range will be less The camcorder may have difficulty picking up the remote control signals at extremely close range Do not leav...

Страница 28: ...e mode as the camcorder If your wireless controller is not working Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller The camcorder s mode appears in purple for about 4 seconds Set the wireless controller s mode accordingly by pressing the aforemen...

Страница 29: ...ing through glass You may therefore decide to turn it off TALLY LAMP ON SYSTEM 18 1 Open the menu and select TALLY LAMP 2 Select the OFF setting and close the menu The tally lamp no longer flashes during recording but it will still light up when the camcorder receives a signal from the wireless controller PLAY VCR CARD PLAY VCR TAPE CAMERA TAPE Turning Off the Tally Lamp ...

Страница 30: ...enu appears 3 Pull the SELECT dial up or down select T ZONE DST and press the SELECT dial in The time zone settings appear Your camcorder s time zone is factory preset to Paris If you are at another time zone select your time zone first and daylight saving time DST setting if necessary 4 Move up or down the list of time zones by pulling the SELECT dial up or down Press the SELECT dial in to set th...

Страница 31: ...es After you have selected your time zone and set the date and time when you travel to another time zone there is no need to reset the date and time Just set the time zone to your destination and the camcorder s clock will automatically change to display the correct time for your destination The camcorder automatically accounts for the number of days in a month and leap year 1 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...

Страница 32: ...ro the menu closes and the clock starts If you press the SELECT dial in after having set the minutes you can set date and time again from the start D TIME SET 1 JAN 2002 12 00 AM SYSTEM 18 You can choose to display or hide the date and time display during recording When the date and time display is set to ON the date and time appear in the lower left hand corner of the display but the time zone di...

Страница 33: ...aking any manual adjustments 51 4 Press the start stop button to begin recording There are two start stop buttons to give you control from both gripping positions The tally lamp flashes rapidly and REC appears in the display When you start recording the camcorder counts from 0 SEC to 10 SEC Recordings shorter than 10 seconds may be difficult to edit later 5 Press the start stop button again to pau...

Страница 34: ...n while the camcorder remains on This will enable you to change the camcorder settings without being interfered by the automatic shut off To start recording press the VCR STOP button and the camcorder will go into record pause mode Close the LCD panel Unload the cassette Turn the standby lever to LOCK Slide the POWER switch to OFF Disconnect the power source If you have used the viewfinder return ...

Страница 35: ...ed during playback of tapes recorded in LP mode For important recordings therefore set the camcorder to SP mode If you record in both modes on the same tape the picture may become distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly When the camcorder is set to LP mode pausing between recordings may produce mosaic like noise A tape recorded in LP mode on another camcorder may p...

Страница 36: ... displayed or hidden through the menu independently from the DISPLAY DATA CODE button The 16 9 guides allows you to view the 16 9 wide screen composition while in the standard 4 3 aspect ratio The 16 9 guides will not be superimposed on your recordings 1 Open the menu and select DISP SET UP 2 Select 16 9 GUIDES set it to ON and close the menu Notes 16 9 is shown in the display when you turn the 16...

Страница 37: ...ration do either of the following With no cassette or memory card inserted turn the DEMO MODE on in the CAM MENU or C CAM MENU and close the menu Leave the camcorder with no cassette or memory card inserted for five minutes after turning it on To turn the demonstration mode off open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select DEMO MODE set it to OFF and close the menu Notes The opening animation w...

Страница 38: ...nder exposed to bright sunlight as it may melt The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens Change the angle of the viewfinder so that the sun does not shine into it Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is no longer than 5 5 mm 1 4 inch as it will damage the camcorder For greater creative control over audio recording you can connect an external microphone to the camcorder via the M...

Страница 39: ...hen move in with medium shots and close ups to show the details Remember to change your viewpoint for each shot Remember that any camcorder movement or change in picture angle should have a definite purpose Avoid unnecessary or half hearted movements Use pans to record a landscape or follow a moving subject Decide the area you wish to cover and stand facing the end of your panning angle Without mo...

Страница 40: ...o 5 times To change the digital zoom open the menu and select CAM SET UP Then select DIGITAL ZOOM set it to 40 or 100 and close the menu The zoom control continues to work as usual You can freely zoom in and out between 1 and 40 or 1 and 100x magnification the camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming up to 20 and digital zooming 20 to 100 Notes When zooming as a rule keep at least ...

Страница 41: ... in this position From this position you may also push the panel flat against the camcorder with the screen facing outwards Notes Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD panel or the viewfinder Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 before attempting to rotate it backwards or forwards Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place before clos...

Страница 42: ...er 3 Close the menu Notes The camcorder retains your brightness setting even if you slide the POWER switch to OFF The brightness of the LCD screen viewfinder does not effect that of the recorded images About the LCD Screen The LCD screen built into this camcorder is a high precision product However small black dots or bright points of light red blue or green may appear constantly on the LCD screen...

Страница 43: ...EJECT TAPE CAMERA mode No Card Recording to a memory card CARD CAMERA mode Recording to a memory card CARD CAMERA mode To turn the mirror mode off open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select MIRROR set it to OFF and close the menu LCD MIRROR ON The picture appears reversed like in a mirror LCD MIRROR OFF The picture appears the same as the recording If you turn the LCD MIRROR ON the recording...

Страница 44: ...from a moving car To turn the image stabilizer off open the menu and select CAM SET UP Then select IMAGE S i set it to OFF and close the menu The i mark appears in the display when the stabilizer is on The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to the Easy Recording program Notes The camcorder retains your selection even if you turn the camcorder off The image stabi...

Страница 45: ...it an external ND filter or that the light conditions are still too bright despite having switched the ND filter on ND OFF with the OFF flashing warns you that the ND filter is no longer suitable for the current conditions If this warning appears turn the ND filter off by pressing the ND FILTER ON OFF button again When you don t have an external ND filter make the shutter speed faster in Tv mode o...

Страница 46: ...e still image A counter display appears and counts up as the camcorder records the image The camcorder returns to record pause mode 1 Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it PHOTO flashes at the bottom right of display Exposure is locked During autofocus F flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorder is ...

Страница 47: ...play appears and counts up as the camcorder records the still image F disappears from the display The camcorder returns to record pause mode Notes The camcorder automatically returns to record pause mode after recording a still image for approximately 6 seconds If you turn the POWER switch to OFF during that time the camcorder will respond only after recording is complete The wireless controller s...

Страница 48: ... frame rate is close to that of a movie this mode can be used to create cinematic like appearance 1 Slide the program selector to Q program AE mode 2 Open the menu and select CAM SET UP 3 Select MOVIE MODE set it to FRAME and close the menu FRAME appears in the display Notes To return to normal video shooting you need to re select NORMAL from MOVIE MODE in the CAMERA menu Frame mode cannot be used...

Страница 49: ...ds 2 Release the button when you find the point where you want to start recording The camcorder returns to record pause mode When the camcorder is in record pause mode you can use record review to play back the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically to record pause mode You can quickly make sure that a scene has recorded properly and then go on to shoot the next scene wit...

Страница 50: ...not be changed when the exposure is locked while clear scan is activated Recording Program Easy Auto Tv Av Manual Sand Snow Spotlight Recording EXP dial Exposure lock i h i h h EXP dial Aperture adjustment i i i1 h h i1 i1 EXP dial Shutter speed i i h i1 h i1 i EXP dial Gain adjustment i i h i1 i W BALANCE SELECT button i Automatic h W BALANCE SET button i h Custom preset setting i h CSTM PRESET b...

Страница 51: ...T dial in and display the program menu 3 Pull the SELECT dial up or down and move the arrow up or down the menu 4 Press the SELECT dial in to select the desired program The program will appear in the display Notes The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display with the exception of AUTO which disappears after 4 seconds Avoid changing programs during recor...

Страница 52: ...P dial up or down Pull toward for a slower shutter the image becomes brighter and to for a faster shutter the image becomes darker Shutter Speeds You can choose from 12 shutter speeds between 1 6 and 1 16000 The available shutter speeds in CARD CAMERA mode are from 1 50 to 1 500 If you switch from TAPE CAMERA mode to CARD CAMERA mode the shutter speeds will change automatically Shutter speeds of 1...

Страница 53: ...ode Select MANUAL mode and set the shutter speed aperture and gain For further details see Adjusting the Exposure Manually 74 This program is designed for recording spotlit scenes such as on a stage The exposure is automatically adjusted for glare free recordings of subjects lit by a concentrated light source Use this program in places where the background is so bright that the subject appears und...

Страница 54: ...t 48 kHz 2 channel for the highest sound quality 12 bit 32 kHz 2 from 4 channels for recording on two channels stereo 1 leaving two channels stereo 2 free for you to add new sound at a later date Only available when AUDIO DUB has been set to MIC IN 1 To switch the mode open the VCR SET UP submenu and select AUDIO MODE 2 Select a mode and close the menu The name of the selected mode is displayed fo...

Страница 55: ...LCD or viewfinder screen Set to automatic Set to manual 1 Slide the REC LEVEL switch to M 2 Turn the L R LEVEL dial to adjust the recording level Adjust the level so that it slightly exceeds the 12 point the larger 2 on the LCD or viewfinder screen Adjust the balance by turning the L R LEVEL dial if necessary Even if you turn down the LEVEL dial the sound may be distorted if the input level is sti...

Страница 56: ...LAY VCR mode open the menu select DISPLAY SET UP and set CUSTOM KEY to ON The current setting will be displayed on the screen Functions listed below can be assigned to custom key Functions with an asterisk can be operated only by the custom key TAPE CAMERA mode INDEX WRITE TAPE PLAY VCR mode TV SCREEN CARD CAMERA mode ZEBRA PATTERN CARD PLAY VCR mode TV SCREEN TAPE CAMERA Index Write Zebra Pattern...

Страница 57: ... areas of overexposure Use it as a guide to set the aperture iris and shutter speed This function can also be selected from CAM SET UP in the CAMERA or CARD CAMERA menu ZEBRA The zebra pattern level can be adjusted in the same submenu ZEBRA LEVEL 83 Press the ZEBRA button to display the zebra pattern Press the button again to eliminate the pattern The camcorder does not record the zebra pattern It...

Страница 58: ... you need to lower the volume level or correct audio distortion via the microphone Press the MIC ATT button Select ON or OFF by pulling the SELECT dial up or down and press the SELECT dial in Press the ZOOM GRIP button Select the grip zoom speed VARIABLE LOW MEDIUM FAST by pulling the SELECT dial up or down and press the SELECT dial in Press the ZOOM HANDLE button Select the handle zoom speed LOW ...

Страница 59: ...and 2 0 Press the SELECT dial in to close the menu Press the Image Stabilizer button to turn the image stabilizer on off Use the audio attenuator if during recording or audio dubbing you need to lower the volume level or correct distortion of the input audio Press the AUDIO ATT button Select ON or OFF by pulling the SELECT dial up or down and press the SELECT dial in Audio Level Indicator AE Shift...

Страница 60: ...h Available i Not available Notes When you do not wish to use digital effects press the D EFFECTS BARS SELECT button and select D EFFECTS Press the D EFFECTS BARS ON OFF button to close the menu The camcorder retains the selected digital effect setting even if you turn the camcorder off Digital effects can also be operated from the wireless controller Faders The image gradually fades in It gradual...

Страница 61: ...T button The digital effects menu appears 2 Select FADER and press the SELECT dial in FADE T WIPE and OVERLAP settings appear 3 Select the FADE T and press the D EFFECTS BARS SELECT button The menu closes and FADE T flashes in the display 4 Press the D EFFECTS BARS ON OFF button The name of your selection stops flashing Each time you press the D EFFECTS BARS ON OFF button the fader is activated di...

Страница 62: ...isplay 4 Press the D EFFECTS BARS ON OFF button during recording The name of your selection stops flashing Each time you press the D EFFECTS ON OFF button the chosen fader becomes activated display lights continuously or deactivated display flashes 5 Press the start stop button The last scene is memorized as a still image and the camcorder goes into record pause mode 6 Press the start stop button ...

Страница 63: ...a symmetrical image as if there would be a mirror in the middle of the screen The image is blurred through enlarging the size of some pixels The image is shown in a series of still images giving an effect similar to slow motion Moving the camcorder or moving subjects leave an afterimage like a trail Black and White BLK WHT Sepia Art Mirror Mosaic Strobe Trail ...

Страница 64: ...S BARS SELECT button The menu closes and the name of the selected effect flashes in the display 4 Press the D EFFECTS BARS ON OFF button The name of your selection stops flashing and the effect is activated Each time you press the D EFFECTS BARS ON OFF button the effect becomes activated display lights continuously or deactivated display flashes CAMERA TAPE Operating the Effects EFFECT BLK WHT EFF...

Страница 65: ... effects menu appears 2 Select COLOR BARS and press the SELECT dial in The menu closes and COLOR BARS flashes in the display 3 Press the D EFFECTS BARS ON OFF button The colour bars appear in the display Each time you press the D EFFECTS BARS ON OFF button the colour bars are activated or deactivated Activating the Colour Bars CAMERA TAPE COLOR BARS 18 ...

Страница 66: ...own S disappears from the display while the camcorder records the still picture If the S mark does not appear in the display when you turn the Speedlite on make sure that the Speedlite unit is slid fully onto the accessory shoe Notes Turn the Speedlite unit off when you do not require a flash You cannot use the Speedlite in following cases In the MANUAL recording program When exposure is locked S ...

Страница 67: ... 2 Open the CAM SET UP submenu and select a INTERVAL The interval timer menu appears 3 Select INTERVAL T and set it to ON You return to the interval timer menu 4 Select INTERVAL and set the interval You return to the interval timer menu 5 Select REC TIME and set the recording time 6 Close the menu 7 Press the start stop button to start recording The interval recording starts and INT T appears in t...

Страница 68: ...de and INT T flashes in the display Press the Start Stop button again to restart recording Set the camcorder to record pause mode and set INTERVAL T to OFF in the interval menu Note The remaining tape display may not appear Ending the Interval Recording Pausing the Interval Recording ...

Страница 69: ...ntroller The camcorder automatically adjusts the focus 2 seconds before the countdown is complete The F mark flashes white then turns green after the focus and exposure are set If you are using the wireless controller the F mark starts flashing immediately after you press the PHOTO button The camcorder takes the still image for approximately 6 seconds In TAPE CAMERA mode the camcorder returns to r...

Страница 70: ...evice Record pause mode When the connected device is recording REC appears in the display of the camcorder When it is stopped STOP appears When the other device is in any other mode than the recording record pause or stop mode appears DV IF flashes if DV CONTROL is set to ON and no device is connected via the DV cable Notes When the XM2 stops recording without operating the start stop button e g t...

Страница 71: ...tions In MANUAL recording program If the Video Light was on at the time you switched to MANUAL it stays on If it was off at the time you switched to MANUAL it stays off Cautions Be careful not to touch the bulb or the surrounding area during or immediately after use it becomes very hot Keep the Video Light away from flammable or plastic materials Do not look directly at the bulb while the Video Li...

Страница 72: ... oriented in the direction indicated by the arrow on the bottom until it clicks Be careful not to pull off the microphone when fastening the screw 2 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode Connection appears in the display 3 Set the microphone s directivity switch SHOTGUN For recording clear sound from the front monaural STEREO 1 For recording sound from the front and surrounding area STEREO 2 For r...

Страница 73: ...ter Depending on how you attach the microphone it may pick up some vibration noise 1 Loosen the microphone clamp screw and open the microphone clamp 2 Place the microphone into the microphone clamp and tighten the clamp screw Position the microphone so that it does not appear on the camcorder s LCD or viewfinder screen 3 Connect the microphone to the audio input jack 4 Turn the camcorder s power o...

Страница 74: ...ues f 2 0 to 1 8 in CARD CAMERA mode or close the iris completely See About the Iris 75 6 Press the EXP dial in The arrow moves to the gain value 7 Pull the EXP dial up or down to increase or decrease the gain Set the gain to 0 dB 6 dB 12 dB or 18 dB in TAPE CAMERA mode or 0 dB 6 dB or 12 dB in CARD CAMERA mode See About the Gain 75 Notes The shutter speed F number and gain values will be reset if...

Страница 75: ...gain Available gain values in TAPE CAMERA mode 0 dB 6 dB 12 dB 18 dB Available gain values in CARD CAMERA mode 0 dB 6 dB 12 dB 1 6sec 1 12 sec 1 25 sec 1 50 sec 1 60 sec 1 75 sec 1 90 sec 1 300 sec 1 250 sec 1 210 sec 1 180 sec 1 150 sec 1 120 sec 1 350 sec 1 400 sec 1 500 sec 1 600 sec 1 700 sec 1 800 sec 1 2800 sec 1 3200 sec 1 2300 sec 1 2000 sec 1 1600 sec 1 4000 sec 1 8000 sec 1 1400 sec 1 12...

Страница 76: ...er to LOCK the camcorder resets to auto exposure Exposure adjustment When the exposure is locked you can adjust it manually making the picture brighter or darker in order to deal with difficult lighting conditions or to manipulate the mood of the scene The camcorder s iris can be manually set to any position from fully closed to fully open To make the recorded image brighter pull the EXP dial up t...

Страница 77: ...l the way in to the telephoto end 4 Rotate the focusing ring to adjust the focus 5 Use the zoom lever to reframe the subject To resume autofocus press the FOCUS A M button again Notes The picture in the LCD screen may appear out of focus when shooting in dark conditions When zooming during manual focus zoom out wide after setting the focus at the telephoto end The focus may be thrown off if you zo...

Страница 78: ...o indoor or outdoor white balance press the W BALANCE SELECT button x U appears in the display when you set the white balance to the indoor outdoor mode b For setting the white balance manually q Point the camcorder at a white object such as a sheet of paper and zoom in until it fills the display w Press the W BALANCE SELECT button W appears in the display e Press the WHITE BALANCE W set button W ...

Страница 79: ...anual balance Try to record with light from a single source Correct white balance cannot be obtained for two types of lighting at once You cannot set the white balance manually or use the indoor outdoor modes when the program selector is set to the Easy Recording program The camcorder returns to auto white balance when the program selector is set to Easy Recording When you turn the camcorder on th...

Страница 80: ...ogram to Auto Tv or Av 2 Open the menu and select AE SHIFT 3 Pull the SELECT dial up or down and select the desired level Levels are from 2 to 2 in 0 25 intervals excluding 1 75 and 1 75 The higher the setting the brighter the image 4 Close the menu Note AE shift cannot be operated in the Easy Manual Sand Snow or Spotlight recording programs CAMERA CARD CAMERA TAPE Using AE Shift AE SHIFT 0 CAM SE...

Страница 81: ...ness When you adjust the custom preset functions be sure to check the picture before you start recording You can save these settings under the CSTM PRESET button 1 Open the menu and select CSTM PRESET The custom preset menu appears 2 Select the function you wish to adjust 3 Adjust the selected function See below details on each function Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other functions as needed 4 Cl...

Страница 82: ...ctor to Q 2 Press the CSTM PRESET button The picture reflects your preferences Adjust toward for a brighter picture and toward for a darker picture Adjusting the Setup Level SETUP LEVEL CSTM PRESET 18 Activating the Custom Preset Functions ...

Страница 83: ...0 Using the Zebra Pattern Note The camcorder does not record the zebra pattern it is only shown in the display 1 Open the menu and select CAM SET UP 2 Select ZEBRA LEVEL and select the level 3 Close the menu 1 Open the menu and select CAM SET UP 2 Select ZEBRA LEVEL and set it to ON 3 Close the menu ZEBRA LEVEL 90 CAM SET UP 18 ZEBRA OFF CAM SET UP 18 CAMERA CARD CAMERA TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA TAP...

Страница 84: ...0 3Hz and 200 0Hz 5 Close the menu CAMERA TAPE CLEAR SCAN 50 3Hz CAM SET UP 18 Recording PC Screens and Other Screens Using CLEAR SCAN You can record the information such as date and time displayed on the LCD screen viewfinder superimposed on the picture Unlike the data code you cannot hide the display information at a later time 1 Open the menu and select SYSTEM 2 Select CHAR REC set it to ON and...

Страница 85: ... switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF 1 Slide the POWER switch to PLAY VCR and TAPE CARD switch to TAPE The power indicator lights up green The confirmation beep sounds 2 Load the cassette 3 Press the e play button to start playback Open the cover to use the buttons on the handle To end playback press the 3 stop button To wind the tape forwards stop playback and press the 1 fast f...

Страница 86: ...utton and then the SLOW M button during normal playback Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE SLOW 2 Playback pause Press the a pause button To resume normal playback press it again or press the e play button The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes playback pause Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 11 5 times...

Страница 87: ...he volume A volume bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume It disappears in 4 seconds You can turn off the volume completely by pulling the SELECT dial down until OFF appears You can also adjust the headphone volume separately from the built in speaker The levels you adjust for the built in speaker and headphones are memorized separately The camcorder retains the levels even if y...

Страница 88: ...de containing the date and time the recording was made and other camcorder data shutter speed and exposure settings is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memory card To change the date and time combination open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select D TIME SEL set it to DATE TIME or DATE TIME and close the m...

Страница 89: ...TA CODE D TIME SEL cassette only Notes The data code will read in the following situations During playback of a blank section of tape If the tape was recorded before entering the date and time in the camcorder s memory If the tape was recorded on a camcorder without a data code function If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being read If a recording made on the XM2 is played back on ...

Страница 90: ... auto date automatically adjusts to the time zone you have selected To turn the 6 second auto date on open the menu and select DISP SET UP Select 6SEC DATE set it to ON and close the menu Note The 6 second auto date appears even if DISPLAYS is set to OFF in the menu and the data code is turned off Six second Auto Date PLAY VCR TAPE 6SEC DATE OFF DISP SET UP 18 ...

Страница 91: ... PHOTO SEARCH DATE SEARCH INDEX SEARCH appears in the middle of the display alongside the or mark and number to search through You can change the direction easily by pressing the button for the opposite direction Notes Press 3 stop to stop searching If you begin a search very close to the start of a recorded still image during photo search the camcorder may skip straight past it When you have set ...

Страница 92: ...ro set position RTN or RTN1 appears in the display The tape counter with Â indication disappears from the display and the time code reappears Notes The zero set memory may not function correctly when there is a break between recordings on the tape You can also use zero set memory to mark a position on a tape in TAPE CAMERA mode When you then play back the tape pressing rewind will take you back to...

Страница 93: ...EO selector on the television to VIDEO If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE S VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO If Your TV or VCR Has an S video Input Terminal If your TV or VCR has a SCART terminal without S S1 video STV 250N Stereo Video Cable S 150 S video Cable Connect the PC A10 SCART adapter to the TV or VCR s SCART terminal Connect the camcorder to the ...

Страница 94: ...minal VIDEO Set the TV VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE Notes If you are going to use the TV as a monitor while you are shooting remember to keep the TV volume turned down as long as the camcorder s audio terminals are connected to prevent feedback If your TV is already connected to a VCR you can connec...

Страница 95: ...n that of the original By connecting the camcorder to a VCR you can edit your recordings in order to remove unwanted scenes or to combine different shots to create your own video productions 1 Connect the camcorder to the VCR See Connections for Playback on a TV screen 93 2 Prepare the TV and VCR Turn on the TV and set the TV VIDEO selector to VIDEO Turn on the VCR and set its input selector to LI...

Страница 96: ...that are m LANC compatible Some buttons on editing equipment may operate differently from those on the camcorder m LANC terminal Notes m LANC is a trademark It stands for Local Application Control Bus System We cannot guarantee the results when connecting to equipment not bearing the LANC m symbol ...

Страница 97: ...pment fitted with the DV terminal allows you to edit copy and transfer data digitally with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality The DV terminal is for both line in and line out since a single DV cable can handle data in both directions If a digital VCR is connected and an anomalous signal is sent from the VCR the images recorded on the tape may also be anomalous although it may ...

Страница 98: ...tween recordings on the playback tape are recorded as anomalous images on the tape that is being recorded to Copyright precaution Certain pre recorded video tapes films and other materials as well as some television programmes are copyrighted Unauthorized recording of these materials may violate copyright protection laws Copyright signals When playing back If you try to play back a tape that conta...

Страница 99: ... TAPE 4 Load a blank cassette S VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder for digital camcorder see p 97 or a TV program onto a tape in the XM2 if the TV or other device has audio video outputs If an anomalous signal is sent from the TV or VCR the images recorded on the tape may also be anomalous although it may not appear so on the TV image not recorded a...

Страница 100: ...de 3 Start playback on the other device or turn on the TV to see the desired program while you monitor the picture 4 Press the e a play pause button on the camcorder or the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller Recording starts 5 When you get to the point where you wish to stop recording press the stop button or the pause button Recording stops 6 Stop playback on the other device Note You can ...

Страница 101: ...tive signal or anomalous signals such as ones that include ghost signals etc You are recommended to use power from a household power source with a power adapter Do not operate with a cassette inserted to the camcorder Turn off the power of all equipment before performing connections Refer also to the instruction manuals of the other equipment connected Digitally Outputting Analog Video and Audio S...

Страница 102: ... signals through the camcorder s DV terminal If you attempt to perform analog digital conversion with a cassette inserted to the camcorder the converted signals may not be output to the connected digital video equipment When connecting to a PC equipped with a DV terminal you may not be able to transfer converted signals to your PC depending on the software you are using and the specifications of y...

Страница 103: ...l be replaced with the new video and audio The video and audio of the new scene replace that of the old The playback tape Before inserting After inserting The tape in the camcorder The tape in the camcorder Insert start point Insert end point Scene to be inserted S VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing STV 250N Stereo Video Cable S 150 S video Cable Signal flow Sig...

Страница 104: ...d During special playback fast forward playback rewind playback or slow playback etc analog only TV You cannot insert AV from a TV program with anomalous synchronized signals such as when the program itself received poor signals 1 Connect the camcorder to the VCR 2 Prepare the VCR and TV Set the TV Video selector on the television to Video For further details see Connections for Playback on a TV S...

Страница 105: ...and 2a appear in the display 4 Play back the tape in the VCR 5 To start inserting press the e a play pause button on the camcorder 2a changes to 2 6 To stop inserting press the STOP button on the camcorder Inserting stops and AV INSERT disappears from the display The camcorder returns to stop mode If instead of pressing STOP you press e a play pause the camcorder returns to the AV insert pause mod...

Страница 106: ...Make absolutely sure to set the audio mode of the new tape to 12 bit and the recording mode to SP To connect other audio devices Note No video picture will be output via the AV terminal Check the picture on the LCD screen viewfinder or a TV connected to the S video terminal Check the sound using the speaker or headphones To connect an external microphone STV 250N Stereo Video Cable An audio device...

Страница 107: ...rder becomes set to playback pause mode 5 Press AUDIO DUB AUDIO DUB and 2a appear on the display AUDIO DUB AUDIO IN VCR SET UP 18 REW PLAY FF REMOTESET SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB STOP AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW 2 AUDIO REC LEVEL A M Do not connect disconnect any cables to from the camcorder when dubbing audio or preparing to dub audio Turn the camcorder s POWER switch to PLAY VCR and move t...

Страница 108: ...ce if AUDIO IN Audio dubbing starts If MIC IN direct your voice into the microphone 2a changes to 2 8 When you get to the point where you wish to stop dubbing press the STOP button and then stop play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN Audio dubbing stops and AUDIO DUB disappears from the display The camcorder returns to stop mode You can also set zero set memory 92 at the place you wish to stop...

Страница 109: ...ss AUDIO MONITOR on the wireless controller Starting with the last selected setting 4 settings appear as you push the button STEREO1 for just stereo 1 STEREO2 for just stereo 2 MIX FIXED for an equal mix of stereo 1 and 2 MIX VARI mix variable for when you want to mix the balance between stereo 1 and 2 If you choose MIX VARI you can go on to mix the balance Use the ST 1 ST 2 buttons to mix the bal...

Страница 110: ...2 Open the menu and select VCR SET UP Then select OUTPUT CH set it to the desired setting and close the menu Refer to the following list OUTPUT CH L R VCR SET UP 18 OUTPUT CH Setting Tape Recorded With Stereo Sound Playback Sound L R channels main sub L R L L L channel only main only R R R channel only sub only Tape Recorded On Multiple Channels PLAY VCR TAPE Selecting Audio Output Channels ...

Страница 111: ...he power of both the camcorder and the PC before connecting Optional software necessary For transferring still images from a memory card to your PC using a USB cable see p 132 Notes Operation may not work correctly depending on the software you are using and the specifications of your PC and its settings Refer to the respective software instruction manual for further details Caution Do not disconn...

Страница 112: ...o the memory card with camcorder recordings title mix 127 Copy multiple still images from card to tape 130 Transfer memory card still images to a PC 132 You can use most of the camcorder s functions when recording to a memory card such as the various recording programs 50 self timer 69 shutter speed 75 white balance 78 and other manual adjustments Available functions are marked with the or icons 2...

Страница 113: ...ly without the memory card properly inserted Notes When you set the camcorder to CARD PLAY VCR mode the last image recorded appears If there are no images recorded on the memory card NO IMAGES appears in the display Do not touch the memory card terminals Do not attempt to pull the memory card out without first pushing it in Still image Quality Fine Standard To change the image quality open the men...

Страница 114: ... MB Memory Card and Their File Sizes The actual number varies on the shooting conditions and subjects Notes Still images are compressed and recorded in the JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format Refer to p 117 for memory card display The remaining number of images that can be recorded on the memory card may sometimes decrease by 2 images at once Still Images IMAGES RES 1488 1128 CARD SET UP ...

Страница 115: ...00 100 0002 100 0003 100 0004 100 100 0001 100 Three images are recorded on the card When you insert a new empty card and take a picture 1 2 115 E Using a Memory Card 2 RESET Each time you insert a new memory card the file number resets to its default value 100 0001 If the memory card already contains files the lowest available file number in the folder with the highest number will be assigned to ...

Страница 116: ...rder for more than about 5 minutes Set the Standby lever to STANDBY 2 Press the PHOTO button halfway and hold it Exposure is locked During autofocus F flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjust the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorder is ready to take the still image 3 Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still picture F disappears from the...

Страница 117: ...ar on the LCD screen when LCD mirror is turned on 42 Memory Card Indication flashing in red No card 6 in green 6 or more images 5 in yellow 1 to 5 images 0 in red No more images 6 flashing in red SD memory card is protected flashing in red Memory card cover is open All indicators light in green when a memory card is played back The remaining capacity indication varies depending on the recording co...

Страница 118: ...w One after the other automatically in order of recording Index screen Six images at once When the camcorder is in playback pause mode you can use the card jump function to move quickly through still images recorded anywhere on a memory card to find a still image you wish to view Card Jump function Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it is inserted into the camcorder While the card...

Страница 119: ...LIDE SHOW button The slide show starts or stops each time you press the SLIDE SHOW button 2 Index Screen Up to 6 images appear at once so you can search quickly for an image 1 With a still image in the display press the INDEX SCREEN button Up to 6 images appear in the display 2 Select a still image by pressing the SELECT dial or the CARD buttons A red frame appears around the selected image Pull t...

Страница 120: ...k a still image for printing To mark an image for printing or erase print marks one at a time 1 File Operation menu 121 2 Card Operations submenu 123 To erase all print marks 3 Card Operations submenu 124 Erasing Still Images Erase images singly or all at once You cannot erase protected images Cancel image protection first in order to erase an image Erase images with caution Once an image has been...

Страница 121: ...T dial in disappears and now you can erase this image 2 Select PRINT MARK and press the SELECT dial in The print mark appears on the image Press the SELECT dial again to cancel it If you select RETURN the menu disappears from the display To cancel a print mark select PRINT MARK and press the SELECT dial in disappears 2 Select IMAGE ERASE and press the SELECT dial in ERASE THIS IMAGE NO YES appears...

Страница 122: ... the camcorder 1 With an image in the display press the INDEX SCREEN button Up to 6 images appear in the display Select the image that you wish to protect Index Screen 119 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3 Select PROTECT 4 Press the SELECT dial in The protect mark appears on the image and the image cannot be erased Press the SELECT dial again to cancel it 5 Close the menu Note To cancel image...

Страница 123: ... has been inserted into the camcorder 1 With a still image in the display press the INDEX SCREEN button Up to 6 images appear in the display Select the image that you wish to mark for printing Index Screen 119 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3 Select PRINT MARK 4 Press the SELECT dial in The print mark appears next to the image Press the SELECT dial again to cancel it 5 Close the menu Notes T...

Страница 124: ... camcorder 1 With a still image in the display open the menu and select CARD OPER 2 Select PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE ERASE ALL PRINT MARKS YES NO appears in the display 3 Select YES The print mark disappears from the image 4 Close the menu PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE CARD OPER 18 Erasing all Print Marks PLAY VCR CARD ...

Страница 125: ...e index screen press the INDEX SCREEN button after selecting the image The image you selected fills the whole display 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3 Select IMAGE ERASE CANCEL SINGLE and ALL settings appear To cancel erasing select CANCEL and close the menu 4 Select SINGLE ERASE THIS IMAGE NO YES appears in the display 5 Select YES The image erases and the previous image appears for erasing...

Страница 126: ...r To cancel erasing select CANCEL and close the menu 3 Select ALL ERASE ALL IMAGES EXCEPT FOR IMAGES NO YES appears in the display 4 Select YES All images in the folder of the displayed image except the protected ones are erased If you select NO you return to step 2 5 Close the menu To erase all still images in a folder ...

Страница 127: ...order records the title 1 Select COLOR SELECT from the CREATE TITLE menu 2 Select the colour by pulling the SELECT dial up or down 3 Press the SELECT dial in 1 Select MIX LEVEL from the CREATE TITLE menu 2 Adjust the mix level by pulling the SELECT dial up or down 3 Press the SELECT dial in You have to record the title onto the memory card in order to use the title mix function 1 Select RECORD fro...

Страница 128: ...lfway F flashes white and turns green and glows steady 2 Press the PHOTO button fully F disappears and the camcorder records the still image Recording the Combined Image onto the Tape as Still Image Recording the Combined Image onto the Tape as Movie CAMERA TAPE Selecting a Title Image Activating the Title Mix Protecting a Title Image You can protect a title image to prevent accidental erasure If ...

Страница 129: ...ress the SELECT dial in Check the title image on the index screen when selecting Erase this title NO YES appears and the title image flashes 4 Select YES and press the SELECT dial in The title image is erased If you wish to erase another title image select the next title image select YES and press the SELECT dial in If you select NO you return to the title erase index screen Erasing a Title Image ...

Страница 130: ...the first image 3 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 4 Select COPY CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear 5 Select EXECUTE Select CANCEL to stop copying Cassette and card information appear in the display and copying starts NOW COPYING appears in the display Each image is copied for about 6 seconds on the cassette Copying stops when all the images have been copied or the tape is full 6 Press the 7 but...

Страница 131: ...sed If you use memory cards other than the supplied one make sure to format them with the camcorder not a PC or other device Make sure a memory card is inserted into the camcorder 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 2 Select FORMAT CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear 3 Select EXECUTE Select CANCEL to cancel formatting FORMAT THIS CARD NO YES appears to confirm 4 Select YES Formatting starts and NO...

Страница 132: ...to indicate that the camcorder is connected to the PC with an USB cable Cautions Do not disconnect the USB cable while data is being transferred while the camcorder s card access indicator is flashing Doing so may damage the data on the memory The connection may not work properly depending on the specifications and settings of the software and PC The image files on your memory card and the image f...

Страница 133: ... the power source or the memory card while the card access indicator flashes Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields Do not disassemble memory cards Do not bend or drop memory cards or expose them to strong vibrations or external shocks Do not get memory cards wet Do not remove the memory card s label or affix other labels Affix labels to the memory card s case Do not l...

Страница 134: ...you much less operating time than usual at normal temperatures it has reached the end of its life and must be replaced Note These figures show how long you can view playback with the LCD after attaching a fully charged battery pack Playback time will be shortened at low temperatures Charging Time Battery Pack BP 915 1 hr 25 min BP 930 2 hr 25 min BP 945 3 hr 40 min Battery Pack BP 915 2 hr 1 hr 35...

Страница 135: ...terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used Storing the battery pack Storing a charged battery pack for long periods of time about 1 year can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance We recommend to discharge the battery pack in the camcorder fully and to store it in a dry place If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time charge it fully and discharge it fully in ...

Страница 136: ...not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather for example Do not try to disassemble or modify it Do not drop or knock it Do not get it wet WARNING The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic Hitachi Maxell Sony Sanyo or with D...

Страница 137: ...fields Do not use the camcorder close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference or permanently damage the camcorder Do not expose the camcorder to water Cover the camcorder when you are recording in rain or mist There is a risk of electric shock if water gets inside the camcorder contact qualified servic...

Страница 138: ... screen with a soft dry cloth At low temperatures the display may appear to be much darker than usual This is not a malfunction As the screen warms up the display will return to normal Camcorder body and lens Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camcorder body or lens Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Maintenance q w q w If you do not intend to use the camc...

Страница 139: ...esia Ireland Italy Jordan Kenya Kuwait Liberia Malaysia Malta Mozambique the Netherlands New Zealand North Korea Norway Oman Pakistan Portugal Qatar Sierra Leone Singapore South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Tanzania Thailand Turkey Uganda United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Yemen former Yugoslavia Zambia Using the Camcorder Abroad Video heads When mosaic like noise appears o...

Страница 140: ...ely four seconds The power indicator flashes and the h mark flashes in the display If there is a cassette in the camcorder it stops automatically and REMOVE THE CASSETTE is displayed for approximately 4 seconds and v flashes in the display If you have the beep turned on it will sound Remove the tape otherwise it may be damaged The camcorder may not detect the condensation immediately the condensat...

Страница 141: ...3 85 You are attempting to play back or record copyright protected material 98 The video heads are badly contaminated 139 The camcorder is on manual focus 77 The viewfinder lens needs adjusting 12 The lens is dirty 138 Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list turn to the page numbers in parentheses for m...

Страница 142: ...TAPE PLAY VCR mode 85 The cassette is not loaded 16 The cassette has reached the end When recording in dark places a bright light in the scene may cause a vertical light bar smear to appear This is a normal feature of camcorders The video heads need cleaning 139 AV DV OUT Analog digital converter is not set to OFF in the menu 101 The video heads need cleaning 139 The TV VIDEO selector on the TV is...

Страница 143: ...exhausted or not properly attached 14 15 135 The function cannot be used in that recording program 50 The memory card is not loaded 113 You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention Change the position of the protect switch The memory card is full Erase images 120 or insert a new memory card You have reached the maximum file number Set the file numbering to RESET through the...

Страница 144: ...r a week or so after you return the camcorder to normal atmospheric pressure External interference may cause the camcorder s microprocessor to malfunction temporarily If random letters appear in the display or if normal operation is interrupted remove and then replace the power source Remove the cable and then reconnect it or turn the power off and back on again This is not a malfunction Problem T...

Страница 145: ...o Light CB 920 Car Battery Adapter Available soon DC 920 DC Coupler SS 650 Shoulder Strap CA 920 Compact Power Adapter CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Folder 220EX 420EX 550EX Speedlight HC 4100 Sysytem Case S 150 S video Cable Digital Device Personal Computer CV 150F DV Cable BP 900 Series Battery Pack STV 250N Stereo Video Cable BP 900 Series Battery Pack VL 10Li Battery Video Light BP 900 Series Ba...

Страница 146: ... to 14 hrs recording time WD 58H Wide converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0 7 giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive super directional microphone attaches to a camcorder s advanced accessory shoe It is a highly sensitive microphone that can be switched between functioning as a directional mic...

Страница 147: ... photography MA 300 Microphone Adapter The MA 300 Microphone Adapter enables you to input audio to the XM2 with XLR connector equipped microphones and to convert video signals for the BNC connector HC 4100 System Case A solid lockable case that provides safe and stylish protection for the camcorder during transportation and storage 420EX 220EX 550EX This mark identifies genuine Canon video accesso...

Страница 148: ...UP Then select TV SCREEN set it to OFF and close the menu For instructions on connecting to a TV see p 93 You can turn off the displays to give you a clear screen for playback To turn the displays off open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select DISPLAYS set it to OFF PLAYBK and close the menu If you turn the displays off the LCD screen will be completely blank also the connected TV screen but...

Страница 149: ...e adapter connected 9 AF AE Locked in Photo Mode 46 116 0 Character Recording 84 1 Data Code 88 2 Time Zone DST 30 3 Digital Effects 60 4 Manual Focus 77 5 Custom Preset 81 6 Gain 74 7 F Number 74 8 Shutter Speed 75 Exposure Lock 76 AE Shift 80 9 Recording Program 50 0 Zoom 40 1 DV Control 70 2 ND Filter 45 Screen Displays in TAPE PLAY VCR Mode STOP 0 00 00 00 60min 1 NORMAL 16bit 16 9 DV IN SPEAK...

Страница 150: ...Battery 136 1 Self Timer 69 2 Recording to Card 116 3 AF AE Locked 46 116 4 ND Filter 45 5 Date and Time 32 6 Manual Focus 77 7 Custom Preset 81 8 Gain 74 9 F Number 74 0 Shutter Speed 75 Exposure Lock 76 AE Shift 80 1 Recording Program 50 2 Zoom 40 Screen Displays in CARD PLAY VCR Mode 101 0001 9999 9999 1488 1 TV SCREEN 12 00 AM 15 JAN 2002 j h A q w e i o r t y u 1 0 2 q Print Mark 123 w Protec...

Страница 151: ...ng is made in a mode other than the SP mode Audio dubbing or AV insert not possible 103 106 Recording is made in 16 bit or 12 bit 4 channel mode Audio dubbing not possible 106 Camcorder detected a blank section on the tape Audio dubbing or AV insert not possible 103 106 Displayed immediately after you start recording when the video heads are dirty Clean the video heads 139 You attempted to playbac...

Страница 152: ...s power off remove the card and reinsert the card If changes to green you can continue recording playback 116 118 No free space remaining on the memory card Replace with another memory card or erase images 125 File or folder numbers have already reached the maximum value 115 The image is recorded in a JPEG format or any format that is not compatible with the camcorder or the image contains corrupt...

Страница 153: ... 3 4 ips LP 12 56 mm s 1 2 ips SP 80 min LP 120 min Approx 2 min 20 sec with a 60 min cassette F 1 6 2 9 20x power zoom f 4 2 84 mm TTL autofocus manual focusing possible 1 m 3 ft 3 3 8 in 1 cm 3 8 in on maximum wide angle 1 16 000 sec 1 700 sec when using a memory card 0 37 lx at 1 8 sec slow shutter More than 100 lx 58 mm 0 44 in TFT colour LCD approx 180 000 pixels 2 5 in TFT colour approx 200 ...

Страница 154: ...TT OFF ø3 5 mm stereo minijack ø2 5 mm mini minijack 0 40 C 32 104 F 118 136 306 mm 4 5 8 5 3 8 12 in 1 12 kg 2 lb 7 1 2 oz Power supply Power consumption Rated output Operating temperature Dimensions Weight 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 24W Adapter mode 7 2 V DC 2 0 A Charger mode 8 4 V DC 1 5 A 0 40 C 32 104 F 75 99 51 mm 3 3 7 8 2 in 215 g 7 5 8 oz without power cord CA 920 Compact Power Adapter Batter...

Страница 155: ...stom Preset 81 Î Data Code 88 Date and Time 30 Date Search 91 Daylight Saving Time 30 DC Coupler 14 Demonstration Mode 37 Digital Effects 60 Digital Zoom 40 DV Control 70 DV Dubbing 97 Easy Recording 51 Editing to a VCR 95 Effects 60 Erasing a Title 129 Erasing All Print Marks 124 Erasing Still Images 125 Ï Faders 60 Fast Forward 85 File Numbers 115 File Operation 121 Focusing 77 Formatting 131 Fr...

Страница 156: ...Displays 148 SD Memory Card 112 Self Timer 69 Setup Level 82 Sharpness 81 Shutter Sound 115 Shutter Speed 75 Shutter Priority Tv 52 Slide Show 119 SP Mode 35 Speaker 87 Speedlite 66 Spotlight 53 Standby Lever 34 S video S1 video 93 101 Ê Tally Lamp 29 Tape Protection 17 Telephoto 40 Time Code 36 92 Time Zone 30 Title Mix 127 Tripod 38 Troubleshooting 141 TV Screen 93 Video Head Cleaning 139 Video ...

Страница 157: ...Mode Microphone Microphone Attenuator Movie Mode Output Channel Power Save Protecting a Title Recording Mode Self Timer h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h Submenu CAM SET UP DISP SET UP DISP SET UP CAM SET UP VCR SET UP VCR SET UP VCR SET UP DISP SET UP VCR SET UP SYSTEM DIS...

Страница 158: ...ally Lamp Time Zone DST Title Mix TV Screen Viewfinder Brightness Wireless Controller Zebra Pattern Zebra Pattern Level h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h Submenu CUSTOM PRESET CUSTOM PRESET CARD SET UP SYSTEM SYSTEM TITLE MIX DISP SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM CAM SET UP CAM SET UP Camcorder Setting ...

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