Canon HV20 User Manual

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HDV Camcorder

Instruction Manual

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Digital

Video

Mini

Cassette

Please read also the following instruction manual

(electronic version on PDF file). For further details refer to

the installation guide.

Digital Video Software

Instruction Manual

Version 23

Veuillez lire aussi le manuel d’instruction suivant (version

électronique sur fichier PDF). Pour d’autres détails référez-

vous au guide d’installation.

Lea también el siguiente manual de instrucciones (versión

electrónica en archivo PDF). Para mayores detalles,

refiérase a la guía de instalación.

• Digital Video Software

NTSC

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In these safety instructions the word “product”

refers to the Canon HDV Camcorder HV20 A

and all its accessories.

10 Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact

Power Adapter should be operated only

from the type of power source indicated on

the marking label. If you are not sure of the

type of power supply to your home, consult

your product dealer or local power

company. Regarding other power sources

such as battery power, refer to instructions

in this manual.

Read Instructions — All the safety and

operating instructions should be read

before the product is operated.

Retain Instructions — The safety and

operating instructions should be retained

for future reference.

Heed Warnings — All warnings on the

product and in the operating instructions

should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions — All operating and

maintenance instructions should be

followed.

11 Polarization — The CA-570 Compact

Power Adapter is equipped with a

polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one

blade wider than the other).

The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the

power outlet only one way. This is a safety

feature. If you are unable to insert the plug

fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If

the plug still fails to fit, contact your

Cleaning — Unplug this product from the

wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product

should be cleaned only as recommended

in this manual.

electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

12 ^pP^oo^lw^are^izr^eC^do^prd^luP^g.rotection — Power cords

should be routed so that they are not likely

to be walked on or pinched by items placed

upon or against them. Pay particular

Accessories — Do not use accessories not

recommended in this manual as they may

be hazardous.

Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not

use the camera close to TV transmitters,

portable communication devices or other

sources of electric or magnetic radiation.

They may cause picture interference, or

permanently damage the camera.

attention to plugs and the point from which

13 ^tO^hu^etd^co^oo^rdr^sA^en^xte^itn^tn^ha^eG^prr^oo^du^un^cd^ti^.ng — If an

outside antenna is connected to the

product, be sure the antenna is grounded

so as to provide some protection against

voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical

Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70—1984,

Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric

shock — Do not use this product near

water or in rainy/moist situations.

provides information with respect to proper

grounding of the mast and supporting

structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to

an antenna discharge unit, size of

Placing or Moving — Do not place on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or

table. The product may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or adult, and

serious damage to the

grounding conductors, location of antenna

discharge unit, connection to grounding

electrodes, and requirements for the

grounding electrode. See figure 1.

product.

A product and cart

combination should be

moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive force,

and uneven surfaces may

cause the product and cart

combination to overturn.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS

PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Fig. 1

18 Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect

this product from the wall outlet and all

power sources including battery, and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel

under the following conditions:

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

ANTENNA DISCHARGE

UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or

objects have fallen into, the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain

or water.

d. If the product does not operate normally

even if you follow the operating

GROUNDING

CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE

instructions. Adjust only those controls

that are covered by the operation

instructions. Improper adjustment of

other controls may result in damage and

will often require extensive work by a

qualified technician to restore the

product to its normal operation.

14 Lightning — For added protection of this

product during a lightning storm, or when it

is left unattended and unused for long

periods of time, disconnect it from the wall

outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will

prevent damage to the product due to

lightning and power-line surges.

e. If the product has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

15 Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets

and extension cords as this can result in a

f. When the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance. This indicates a

need for service.

16 ^rO^isb^kje^oc^fts^fira^en^od^rL^ei^lq^eu^ci^td^ricEn^shtr^oy^c—^k.Never push

objects of any kind into this product

19 Replacement Parts — When replacement

parts are required, be sure the service

technician has used replacement parts that

are specified by Canon or that have the

same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in

20 S^fira^ef^,e^ety^leC^cth^re^icc^sk^h—^ocU^kp^oo^rn^otc^ho^em^{r h}p^ale^zt^aio^rn^dso^.f any

service or repairs to this product, ask the

service technician to perform safety checks

to determine that the product is in safe

operating order.

through openings as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short out parts

that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto

17 S^the^erv^pi^rc^oin^dg^uc—^t.Do not attempt to service this

product yourself as opening or removing

covers may expose you to dangerous

voltage or other hazards. Refer all

servicing to qualified service personnel.

When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest

Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570.

The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where

120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon

Service Center for further information.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Enjoying High-Definition Video

Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or

cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition video

recordings of a quality second only to actually being there.

What is High-Definition Video?

High-definition video (HDV) allows you to record

video of unparalleled high quality on regular

miniDV tapes. HDV is composed of 1,080

horizontal lines –that is more than twice the

number of horizontal lines and approximately 4

times the number of pixels in standard-definition

TV broadcasts– resulting in eye-catching colors

and richly detailed video recordings.

1,080 lines

How to play back your HDV recordings?

ꢀ On a high-definition TV (HDTV) (

67)

HDV recordings will be played back in their original high quality.

ꢀ On standard definition TVs (

68)

HDV recordings will be down-converted to match the resolution of the TV set.

What is the Cinema Mode?

Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [

CINE MODE]

recording program (

45). Combine this recording mode with the high-

definition, 24 fps progressive frame rate [

HDV (PF24)] (

38) to get

the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode.

Table of contents

Introduction

Enjoying High-Definition Video ....................................................................... 5

About this Manual ........................................................................................... 9

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Supplied Accessories.................................................................................... 11

Components Guide....................................................................................... 12

Screen Displays............................................................................................ 15

Preparations

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack............................................................................ 18

Inserting and Removing a Tape .................................................................... 20

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card ...................................................... 20

Preparing the Camcorder.............................................................................. 21

The Wireless Controller ................................................................................ 21

Adjusting the LCD Screen............................................................................. 22

Using the Menus

Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu .................................................. 23

Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus .................................................. 23

First Time Settings

Changing the Language................................................................................ 24

Changing the Time Zone............................................................................... 24

Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................ 25

Basic Functions

Recording

Recording Movies ......................................................................................... 26

Recording Still Images .................................................................................. 27

Zooming........................................................................................................ 28

Playback

Playing Back Movies..................................................................................... 29

Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones......................................... 30

Locating the End of the Last Scene.............................................................. 32

Locating Scenes by Recording Date............................................................. 32

Viewing Still Images...................................................................................... 33

Magnifying the Playback Image.................................................................... 34

Advanced Functions

Menu Options Lists

FUNC. Menu Options.................................................................................... 35

Setup Menus................................................................................................. 37

Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.).......................... 37

Recording/Video Input Setup

(HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc.) ........................................ 38

Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All Images, etc.) ...................... 40

Playback/Video Output Setup

(Playback Standard, Component Video Out, DV Out etc.)............... 40

Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ............................... 43

System Setup (Beep, etc.) ..................................................................44

Date/Time Setup .................................................................................44

Recording Programs

Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................45

Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed................46

Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions ...............47

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction ..............48

Manual Focus Adjustment.............................................................................49

Focus Assist Functions..................................................................................50

White Balance ...............................................................................................50

Image Effects.................................................................................................51

Still Image Recording Options

Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images ...............................................52

Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies ...........................................53

Light Metering Mode......................................................................................54

Automatic Focus Priority................................................................................55

Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing............................................56

Other Functions

On-Screen Displays.......................................................................................57

Flash..............................................................................................................58

Mini Video Light.............................................................................................59

Self Timer ......................................................................................................60

Audio Recording Level ..................................................................................60

Digital Effects.................................................................................................62

Editing Functions

Still Image Options

Erasing Still Images.......................................................................................64

Protecting Still Images...................................................................................64

Initializing the Memory Card..........................................................................65

External Connections

Connecting to a TV or VCR

Connection Diagrams....................................................................................66

Playback on a TV Screen..............................................................................69

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder .............................................70

Analog Line-In Recording..............................................................................71

Digital Video Dubbing....................................................................................72

Analog/Digital Conversion .............................................................................73

Connecting to a Computer

PC Connection Diagrams..............................................................................75

Transferring Video Recordings......................................................................76

Transferring Still Images – Direct Transfer ....................................................77

Transfer Orders .............................................................................................78

Connecting to a Printer

Printing Still Images – Direct Print .................................................................79

Selecting the Print Settings ...........................................................................80

Trimming Settings..........................................................................................82

Print Orders ...................................................................................................82

Additional Information

Trouble?

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 84

List of Messages........................................................................................... 88

Do’s and Don’ts

Handling Precautions.................................................................................... 91

Maintenance/Others...................................................................................... 94

Cleaning the Video Heads ............................................................................ 94

Using the Camcorder Abroad ....................................................................... 95

General Information

System Diagram ........................................................................................... 96

Optional Accessories .................................................................................... 97

Product Codes ............................................................................................ 100

Specifications.............................................................................................. 101

Index ........................................................................................................... 103

Trademark Acknowledgements

• miniSD™ is a trademark of SD Card Association.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or

other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United

States and other countries.

•

is a trademark.

• HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan,

Ltd. (JVC).

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER

THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION

FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER

APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS

AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,

COLORADO 80206.

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon HV20. Please read this manual carefully before

you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to

operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table (

84).

Conventions Used in the Manual

ꢀ

IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.

NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not

available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be

set, etc.).

ꢀ : Reference page number.

ꢀ “Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.

ꢀ The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.

Setting the Date and Time

DATE/TIME SETUP

Menu item shown at its default position

DATE/TIME JAN. 1, 2007 12:00 AM

FUNC.

(

23)

Buttons and switches to be operated

FUNC.

Press

Select (

) the

icon and press

(

) to open the setup menus.

Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu

options as they are displayed on screen. Menu options in

boldface indicate the default setting (for example [ON],

[OFF]).

Select (

) [DATE/TIME SETUP]

and press (

Select (

) [DATE/TIME] and press

(

The first field of the date will be

indicated with blinking up/down

arrows.

Change (

) each field of the date

and time and move ( ) to the next

field.

Press (

) to start the clock.

to close the menu.

FUNC.

Press

Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are

IMPORTANT

indicated within a “button” frame (for example

FUNC.

ꢀꢀ If you do not use the camcorder for about

months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery

may discharge completely and the date and

time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge

the built-in lithium battery

(

93) and set the

time zone, date and time again.

ꢀꢀ You can also change the date format (

44).

About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide

The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorder’s operations and to

make selections and changes in the camcorder’s menus.

Push the joystick up, down, left or right

(

) to select an item or change

Press the joystick itself (

) to save the

settings.

settings or confirm an action. On menu

screens, this is indicated by the SET icon

The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the

camcorder’s settings. Press (

joystick’s functions.

) to display/hide the joystick guide to remind you of the

When the guide contains multiple `pages´, [NEXT] and the page number

icon ( ) will appear at the bottom position. Push the joystick (

)

toward [NEXT] to display the next `page´ of the guide.

About the Operating Modes

The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the positions of the

switch and the

switch. In the manual,

indicates that a function is available in the operating

mode shown and

indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode

icons are given, the function is available in all operating modes.

Operating Mode

Switch

Icon Display

Operation

Recording movies

on the tape

(Tape)

(Memory card)

(Tape)

Recording still images

on the memory card

CAMERA

Playing movies

from the tape

Viewing still images

from the memory card

PLAY

(Memory card)

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Supplied Accessories

CA-570 Compact Power BP-2L13 Battery Pack

WL-D87 Wireless

Controller

Lithium Button Battery

CR2025 for Wireless

Controller

Adapter

(incl. power cord)

CTC-100/S Component STV-250N Stereo Video IFC-300PCU

Cable Cable USB Cable

DIGITAL VIDEO

SOLUTION DISK

Software CD-ROM*

Red • Green • Blue plugs Yellow • Red • White plugs

* Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file.

Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only.

9 Protect your product

We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on

file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss

or theft.

9 Receive information on new products and promotions

Upon your request, we will send you information on Canon new products and

promotions.

The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the

camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a

permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.

Date of Purchase:

Purchased From:

Dealer Address:

Dealer Phone No.:

Model Name: HV20 A

Serial No.:

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Components Guide

Left side view

FOCUS lever (

BLC (backlight correction) button (

49)

48)

22)

FOCUS button

Speaker

DISP. (display) button (

LCD backlight button (long press) (

LIGHT button ( 59)/

(print/share) button (

(

49, 50)

57)/

77, 80)

27)/

USB terminal (

75)

CARD access indicator

CHARGE indicator (

Memory card slot (

(

18)

20)

(tape/card) switch (

10)

61)

Right side view

Mode switch (

Terminal cover

MIC (microphone) terminal (

AV terminal ( 66)/

45)

(headphones) terminal (

COMPONENT OUT terminal (

30)

66)

Grip belt (

Instant AF sensor (

Flash ( 58)

21)

37)

Mini video light (

Remote sensor (

59)

21)

Names of buttons and switches other than the

joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for

example

FUNC.

Front view

Getting to Know the Camcorder

LCD screen (

Dioptric adjustment lever (

22)

Back view

21)

Viewfinder (

21)

Terminal cover

START/STOP button (

26)

switch (

Power indicator (

10)

Joystick (

10)

FUNC. button (

RESET button (

23, 35)

84)

Serial number/Battery attachment unit

18)

(

DC IN terminal (

18)

HDV/DV terminal (

66, 75)

29)/

(rewind) button (

Zoom out W (wide-angle) button (

28)

Top view

(fast forward) button (

Zoom in T (telephoto) button (

29)/

28)

29)/

(play/pause) button (

START/STOP button ( 26)

(stop) button (

29)/

FOCUS ASSIST button (

HDMI OUT terminal (

50)

66, 69)

20)

OPEN/EJECT

switch

(

Stereo microphone

Cassette compartment

(

20)

Cassette compartment cover

(

20)

Zoom lever (

PHOTO button (

Lock button

switch (

28)

27)

10)

Advanced accessory shoe (

Tripod socket 27)

BATTERY RELEASE switch (

Strap mount

59, 61)

18)

(

Bottom view

Names of buttons and switches other than the

joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for

example ).

FUNC.

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Wireless Controller WL-D87

START/STOP button (

CARD –/+ buttons (

26)

33)

buttons (

DATE SEARCH

32)

START/

STOP PHOTO

ZOOM

REW

–/

PAUSE

SLOW

button (

29)

CARD

29)

DATE SEARCH

ZERO SET MEMORY button (

DISP. (on-screen display) button (

31)

REW

PLAY

STOP

SLOW

57)

PHOTO button (

Zoom buttons (

27)

28)

29)

PAUSE

PLAY

button (

ZERO SET

MEMORY

DISP.

TV SCREEN

STOP

button (

29)

WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D87

TV SCREEN button (

43)

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Screen Displays

Recording Movies

Recording program (

45)

White balance (

Image effect (

Digital effects (

50)

51)

62)

Still image quality/size

(simultaneous recording) (

Microphone attenuator (

53)

60)

Self timer (

Recording reminder

Instant AF ( 37)/Manual focus (

Recording standard (HDV or DV) (

60)

49)

38)

DV recording mode (

Tape operation

39)

Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)

Remaining tape

Remaining battery charge

Image stabilizer (

Level marker (

38)

43)

Backlight correction (

Headphones output (

48)

30)

Audio level indicator (microphone) (

Wind screen off ( 39)

Focus assist functions (

DV audio mode ( 39)

Condensation warning (

60)

50)

94)

Mini video light (

59)

Remote sensor off (

44)

Zoom (

Light metering mode (

Drive mode ( 56)

Still image quality/size (

28), Exposure

(

48)

Recording Still Images

54)

52)

Number of still images available on the

memory card

AF frame (

55)

Camcorder shake warning (

Advanced accessory shoe

37)

(

96)

Flash (

Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked

27)

58)

(

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Recording reminder

The camcorder counts from 1 to 10

Remaining battery charge

seconds when you start recording. This is

helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.

• When “

” starts flashing in red, replace

Tape operation

the battery pack with a fully charged one.

• When you attach an empty battery pack,

the power may turn off without displaying

Record,

Stop,

Record pause,

Eject,

Fast forward,

Playback,

Rewind,

Playback pause,

“

”.

• Depending on the conditions under which

the camcorder and the battery pack are

used, the actual battery charge may not be

indicated accurately.

Reverse playback pause,

x1 Playback (normal speed),

x1 Reverse playback (normal speed),

x2 Playback (double speed),

x2 Reverse playback (double speed),

Fast forward playback,

Number of still images available on the

memory card

Depending on the recording conditions, the

number of still images available displayed

may not decrease even after a recording

has been made, or may decrease by 2 still

images at once.

Rewind playback,

Slow playback,

Slow reverse playback,

Frame advance,

Frame reverse,

Date search (

32),

Zero set memory (

31)

Card Access Display

“

” is displayed next to the number of

Remaining tape

images available while the camcorder is

writing on the memory card.

Indicates the remaining time of the tape in

minutes. “ ” moves during recording.

When the tape reaches its end, the display

changes to “ END”.

• When the time left is less than 15

seconds, the remaining tape time may not

appear.

• Depending on the type of the tape, the

remaining time displayed may not be

correct. In any case, you will be able to

record on the tape the number of minutes

that appears on the videocassette’s label

(for example, 85 minutes).

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Playing Movies

Tape operation

Time code (hours : minutes : seconds : frames)

Remaining tape

Data code (

57)

Search function display

END SEARCH (

DATE SEARCH (

32)/

32)

Quality/size for capturing still images (

Audio level indicator ( 60)

54)

Viewing Still Images

Image number (

Current image / Total number of images

Histogram ( 58)

40)

Image protection mark (

Still image quality/size

Date and time of recording

64)

Recording program (

45)

Manual focus (

49)

Light metering mode (

Manual exposure (

54)

48)

Image effect (

Image size (

51)

52)

File size

Aperture value (

Shutter speed (

White balance (

46)

50)

Flash (

58)

Getting Started

Preparations

Getting Started

3 Connect the power cord to the

compact power adapter.

Getting Started

4 Plug the power cord into a power

outlet.

Charging the Battery Pack

5 Connect the compact power adapter

to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

• The CHARGE indicator starts

flashing. The indicator will stay on

when the charging is completed.

• You can also use the compact power

adapter without attaching a battery

pack.

The camcorder can be powered with a

battery pack or directly using the compact

power adapter. Charge the battery pack

before use.

Remove the battery

terminal cover

beforeattachingthe

battery pack

• When the compact power adapter is

connected, even if a battery is

attached its power will not be

consumed.

ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED

1 Disconnect the compact power

adapter from the camcorder.

2 Unplug the power cord from the

power outlet and the compact

power adapter.

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

BATTERY RELEASE

Slide

in the

BATT. RELEASE

switch

direction of the arrow and hold it

pressed down. Slide the battery pack

down and then pull it out.

1 Turn off the camcorder.

2 Attach the battery pack to the

camcorder.

Press the battery pack softly into the

battery attachment unit and slide it up

until it clicks in place.

IMPORTANT

ꢀ You may hear some noise from the compact

power adapter during use. This is not a

malfunction.

ꢀ We recommend charging the battery pack in

temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F

and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will

not start.

ꢀ Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN

terminal or to the compact power adapter any

electrical equipment that is not expressly

recommended for use with this camcorder.

ꢀ To prevent equipment breakdowns and

excessive heating, do not connect the supplied

compact power adapter to voltage converters for

CHARGE

indicator

Getting Started

overseas travels or special power sources such as

those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.

ꢀ We recommend that you prepare battery

packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you

might need.

ꢀ ^{U.S.A. and Canada only:}The lithium

ion/polymer battery that powers this

product is recyclable. Please call

1-800-8-BATTERY for information

on how to recycle this battery.

NOTES

ꢀ The CHARGE indicator also serves as a

rough estimate of the battery charge status.

Continuously on: Battery fully charged.

Flashes approx. twice per second: Battery over

50% charged.

Flashes approx. once per second: Battery less

than 50% charged.

ꢀ The charging time will vary depending on the

surrounding temperature and the battery pack’s

initial charge condition. In cold places, the

effective usage time of the battery will

decrease.

Charging, Recording and Playback Times

The times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on the actual

charging, recording or playback conditions.

Battery Pack

Charging Time

HDV

NB-2LH

130 min.

BP-2L13

200 min.

BP-2L14

225 min.

Maximum Recording Time

Viewfinder

70 min.

65 min.

120 min.

115 min.

110 min.

150 min.

140 min.

135 min.

LCD [NORMAL]

LCD [BRIGHT]

Typical Recording Time*

Viewfinder

LCD [NORMAL]

LCD [BRIGHT]

Playback Time

Maximum Recording Time

Viewfinder

LCD [NORMAL]

LCD [BRIGHT]

Typical Recording Time*

Viewfinder

LCD [NORMAL]

LCD [BRIGHT]

Playback Time

40 min.

35 min.

85 min.

75 min.

70 min.

65 min.

145 min.

85 min.

80 min.

175 min.

80 min.

75 min.

140 min.

135 min.

125 min.

165 min.

155 min.

150 min.

45 min.

40 min.

95 min.

80 min.

75 min.

165 min.

95 min.

90 min.

85 min.

195 min.

* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.

Getting Started

IMPORTANT

Inserting and Removing a Tape

Use only videocassettes marked with the

logo. To record in HDV standard we

recommend using tapes specifically

designed for high definition.

ꢀ Do not interfere with the cassette

compartment while it is opening or closing

automatically, or attempt to close the cover

before the cassette compartment has fully

retracted.

ꢀ Be careful not to get your fingers caught in

the cassette compartment cover.

NOTES

If the camcorder is connected to a power

source, cassettes can be inserted/removed

even if the

switch is set to

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Use only commercially available miniSD

cards.

OPEN/EJECT

1 Slide

fully in the

direction of the arrow and open the

cassette compartment cover.

The cassette compartment opens

automatically.

2 Insert the cassette.

• Insert the cassette with the window

facing the grip belt.

• To remove the cassette pull it straight

out.

1 Turn off the camcorder.

2 Open the LCD panel.

3 Open the memory card slot cover.

4 Insert the memory card straight with

the “miniSD” label facing up, all the

way into the memory card slot until

it clicks.

3 Press the

mark on the

cassette compartment until it clicks.

4 Wait for the cassette compartment

to retract automatically and close

the cassette compartment cover.

5 Close the cover.

Do not force the cover closed if the

memory card is not correctly inserted.

TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD

First push the memory card once to

release it, and then pull the card out.

Getting Started

IMPORTANT

The Wireless Controller

ꢀ Make sure to initialize all memory cards

Inserting the Battery

(Lithium Button Battery CR2025)

before using them with this camcorder for the

first time (

65).

ꢀ Memory cards have front and back sides that

are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory

card facing the wrong direction can cause a

malfunction of the camcorder.

NOTES

Tab

Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all

miniSD cards.

1 Press the tab in the direction of the

arrow and pull out the battery

holder.

Preparing the Camcorder

2 Place the lithium button battery with

the + side facing up.

3 Insert the battery holder.

Using the Wireless Controller

Point the controller at the camcorder’s

remote sensor when you press the

buttons.

1 Turn on the camcorder.

The lens cover will open automatically.

2 Adjust the viewfinder.

Keep the LCD panel closed to use the

viewfinder and adjust the dioptric

adjustment lever as necessary.

3 Fasten the grip belt.

NOTES

ꢀ The wireless controller may not work properly

when the remote sensor is situated under

strong light sources or direct sunlight.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can

reach the zoom lever with your index

finger, and the START/STOP button

with your thumb.

ꢀ If the wireless controller does not work, check

that [WL.REMOTE] is not set to [OFF

]

(

44). Otherwise, replace the battery.

Getting Started

LCD Backlight

You can set the brightness of the LCD

screen to normal or bright.

Adjusting the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

You can rotate the panel 90 degrees

downward.

180°

Hold ^DISP.pressed down for more

than 2 seconds.

Repeat this action to toggle between the

normal and bright settings.

90°

NOTES

You can rotate the panel 180 degrees

toward the lens (allowing the subject to

monitor the LCD screen while you use the

viewfinder). Rotating the panel 180

degrees is also useful if you wish to

include yourself when recording with the

self timer.

ꢀ This setting does not affect the brightness of

the recording or the viewfinder screen.

ꢀ Using the bright setting will shorten the

effective usage time of the battery pack.

ꢀ You can also adjust the brightness of the LCD

from the menu (

43).

Subject can monitor

the LCD screen

Using the Menus

the screen (such as the

small arrows, etc.).

icon,

Using the Menus

Many of the camcorder’s functions can be

adjusted from the menus that open after

FUNC.

Selecting an Option from the Setup

Menus

pressing the FUNC. button (

For details about the available menu

options and settings, refer to Menu

Options Lists (

35).

Selecting an Option from the FUNC.

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

) the

icon and press

(

) to open the setup menus.

FUNC.

You can also hold

down for more than 1 second to open

pressed

directly the setup menus screen.

3 Select (

) the desired menu from

FUNC.

1 Press

the left side column and press (

2 Select (

) the icon of the function

The title of the selected menu appears

on top of the screen and under it the

list of settings.

you want change from the left side

column.

3 Select ( ) the desired setting

from the available options at the

bottom bar.

4 Select (

) the setting you want to

change and press (

• An orange frame will indicate the

menu item currently selected. Menu

items not available will appear grayed

out.

The selected option will be highlighted

in light blue. Menu items not available

will appear grayed out.

FUNC.

and close the menu.

4 Press

to save the settings

• To return to the menu selection

screen, select ( ) [ RETURN] and

press (

5 Select (

press (

FUNC.

• You can press

menu at any time.

• With some settings you will need to

to close the

) the desired option and

) to save the setting.

press (

) and make further

FUNC.

You can press

menu at any time.

6 Press

selections. Follow the additional

FUNC.

to close the

operation guides that will appear on

First Time Settings

Changing the Time Zone

Default value

Changing the Language

Options

DATE/TIME SETUP

T.ZONE/DST NEW YORK

FUNC.

(

23)

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

) the

icon and press

Default value

(

) to open the setup menus.

3 Select (

) [DATE/TIME SETUP]

DISPLAY SETUP/

and press (

4 Select (

press (

) [T.ZONE/DST] and

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

The time zone setting appears. The

default setting is New York.

5 Select (

) your time zone and

FUNC.

press (

(

23)

To adjust for daylight saving time,

select the time zone with the

next to the area.

mark

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

) the

icon and press

FUNC.

to close the menu.

6 Press

(

) to open the setup menus.

Time Zones

3 Select (

and press (

4 Select (

5 Select (

and press (

) [DISPLAY SETUP/

]

Once you have set the time zone, date

and time, you do not need to reset the

clock every time you travel to another

) [LANGUAGE] and press

(

) the desired option time zone. Select the time zone referring

to the date and time displayed on the

screen.

to close the menu.

FUNC.

6 Press

NOTES

ꢀ If you changed the language by mistake,

follow the

mark next to the menu item to

change the setting.

ꢀ The displays

and

that appear in

some menu screens refer to the name of

buttons on the camcorder and will not change,

regardless of the language selected.

First Time Settings

Setting the Date and Time

DATE/TIME SETUP

DATE/TIME JAN. 1, 2007 12:00 AM

FUNC.

(

23)

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

) the

icon and press

(

) to open the setup menus.

3 Select (

and press (

4 Select (

) [DATE/TIME SETUP]

) [DATE/TIME] and press

(

The first field of the date will be

indicated with blinking up/down

arrows.

5 Change ( ) each field of the date

and time and move ( ) to the next

field.

6 Press (

) to start the clock.

FUNC.

7 Press

to close the menu.

IMPORTANT

ꢀ If you do not use the camcorder for about 3

months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery

may discharge completely and the date and

time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge

the built-in lithium battery (

93) and set the

time zone, date and time again.

ꢀ You can also change the date format (

44).

Recording

Basic Functions

Recording

TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED

Recording

Recording Movies

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if the

camcorder operates correctly. If

necessary, clean the video heads (

94).

(

10)

1 Set the mode switch to

2 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press ( ) to display it.

3 Push the joystick ( ) toward

• If does not appear on the joystick

guide, repeatedly push the joystick

) toward [NEXT] to display the

(

joystick guide in the illustration above.

• The camcorder will play back a few

seconds of the last recording made

and return to record pause mode. If the

currently selected recording standard

is different from that of the last

recording, the picture may not be

played back correctly.

1 Holding the lock button pressed

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING

Close the LCD panel.

down, set the

CAMERA.

switch to

2 Move the

switch to

2 Turn off the camcorder.

3 Remove the tape.

(tape).

If necessary, you can change the

recording standard (HDV or DV)

4 Disconnect the power source and

remove the battery pack.

(

38).

START/STOP

3 Press

to begin

NOTES

recording.

ꢀ Previous recordings overwritten by a new

recording cannot be recovered. Before you start

recording, search for the end of the last

Press START/STOP again to pause the

recording.

recording (

32).

ꢀ To protect the tape and video heads, the

camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in

record pause (

) mode for 4 minutes 30

seconds. To resume recording press

START/STOP

ꢀ When recording in very loud places (such as

fireworks shows or concerts), sound may

Recording

become distorted or it may not be recorded at

the actual levels. This is not a malfunction.

ꢀ ^{About the Power Save mode}: To save power

when the camcorder is powered by a battery

pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if

left without any operations for 5 minutes

Recording Still Images

Before using a memory card for the first

time, be sure to initialize it with this

camcorder (

65).

(

44). To restore the power, turn the

camcorder off and then on again.

ꢀ ^{About the LCD and viewfinder screen}: The

screens are produced using extremely high-

precision manufacturing techniques, with more

than 99.99% of the pixels operating to

specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels

may occasionally misfire or appear as black,

red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on

the recorded image and does not constitute a

malfunction.

(

10)

ꢀ ^{When using a tripod}: Do not

leave the viewfinder exposed to

direct sunlight as it may melt

(due to concentration of the light

by the lens). Do not use tripods

with fastening screws longer

than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.). Doing so

may damage the camcorder.

ꢀ ^{When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable}

1 Holding the lock button pressed

down, set the

CAMERA.

switch to

halfway.

picture.

Excessive camcorder movement while shooting

and extensive use of fast zooms and panning

can result in jittery scenes. In extreme cases,

the playback of such scenes may result in

visually induced motion sickness. If you

experience such a reaction, immediately stop

the playback and take a rest break as

necessary.

2 Move the

(memory card).

PHOTO

3 Press

• Once the focus is automatically

adjusted,

will turn green and one or

more AF frames will appear.

PHOTO

• When you press

on the

wireless controller, the still image is

recorded immediately.

PHOTO

4 Press

fully.

The CARD access indicator will flash

as the image is being recorded.

Recording

10x Optical Zoom

IMPORTANT

Move the zoom lever toward W to

zoom out (wide-angle). Move it toward

T to zoom in (telephoto).

Avoid the following actions while the card

access display ( ) appears on screen and

when the CARD access indicator is on or

flashing. Failing to do so may result in

permanent data loss.

- Do not open the memory card slot cover and

do not remove the memory card.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off

the camcorder.

- Do not change the position of the

switch or the operating mode.

You can also change the zoom speed

(

37). You can select one of three fixed

zoom speeds or a variable speed that

depends on how you operate the zoom

lever: Press gently for a slow zoom; press

harder for faster zooms.

NOTES

ꢀ You can also use the T and W buttons on the

wireless controller or the LCD panel. The zoom

speed with these buttons will be the same as

with the camcorder (when one of the fixed zoom

speed levels is selected) or fixed at

NOTES

ꢀ If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,

turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually (

ꢀ When the subject is too bright, “OVEREXP.”

starts flashing. In such case, use the optional

FS-43U II ND filter.

49).

[

SPEED 3] (when [

VARIABLE] is

selected).

ꢀ When set to [

VARIABLE], the zoom

speed will be faster in the record pause mode.

ꢀ Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the

subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a

subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.).

Zooming

POINTS TO CHECK

(

10)

: In addition to the 10x optical

zoom, the 200x digital zoom is also

available (

37).

Zoom out

Zoom in

Playback

1 Holding the lock button pressed

Playback

down, set the

PLAY.

switch to

2 Move the

switch to

Playing Back Movies

(tape).

Play back the tape on the LCD display or

close the LCD panel to use the

viewfinder.

3 Locate the point where you want to

begin the playback.

Press

to rewind or

to fast

forward the tape.

(

10)

4 Press

to begin the playback.

DURING PLAYBACK

5 Press

playback.

6 Press

again to pause the

to stop the playback.

NOTES

ꢀ You can display the date and time of the

recording and other camcorder data registered

when the recording was made (

57).

ꢀ During some special playback modes, you

may notice some video problems (blocky video

artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.

ꢀ During playback, you may notice some video

problems at the point where the standard of the

recording (HDV/DV) changes.

Special Playback Modes

To enter most special playback modes you need to operate the buttons on the wireless

controller ( 14). There is no sound during the special playback modes.

On the camcorder

press…

On the wireless

controller press…

Special playback mode

Initial mode

Fast playback

Normal playback

Press and hold

REW

—

Reverse playback

1 frame reverse/advance

Frame-by-frame

playback

Slow playback

Normal playback

Playback pause

Press and hold

—

Normal or reverse

playback

Normal or reverse

playback

Special playback

mode

SLOW

Double speed playback

Return to normal

playback

PLAY

Playback

ꢀ During the playback of HDV recordings: Even

though their icons will appear on screen, the

following special playback modes are not

available.

- Reverse slow playback

- Frame reverse

- Double speed playback (forward or reverse)

ꢀ To protect the tape and video heads, the

camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in

playback pause (

) mode for 4 minutes 30

seconds. To resume the playback press

Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and

Headphones

Using Headphones

The headphones are connected to the

AV/ terminal, which is used for both the

headphones and the audio/video output.

Before connecting the headphones,

follow the procedure below to change the

function of the terminal from AV output to

(headphones) output and make sure

The camcorder plays the sound with the

built-in speaker. When you’re using the

viewfinder for playback, you can connect

a pair of headphones to listen to the

sound. You can also use the headphones

to check the audio level while recording.

Adjusting the Volume of the Speaker

the

icon appears on the screen.

(

10)

(

10)

Default value

PLAY/OUT SETUP2

AV/PHONES

1 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press (

) to display it.

) toward

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Push the joystick (

2 Select ( ) the

) to open the setup menus.

3 Select ( ) [ PLAY/OUT

SETUP2]* and press ( ).

) [AV/PHONES] and

) [ PHONES] and press

icon and press

^or- ^{to adjust the volume.}

(

• To turn off the volume completely,

keep pressing ( ) until the volume

icon changes to

• You can press (

4 Select (

press (

) again to hide the

joystick guide during playback.

5 Select (

(

Playback

FUNC.

6 Press

Returning to a Pre-marked Position

appears. Note that if the joystick

guide appears on the screen, it will

conceal the

hide the joystick guide.

* In mode, select [

OUT SETUP] instead.

If you wish to return to a particular scene

later, mark the point with the zero set

memory and the tape will stop at that

point when you rewind/fast forward the

tape.

icon. Press (

) to

PLAY/

TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE HEADPHONES

(

10)

the headphones with the [PHONES VOL.]

setting ( 41). In mode, use

the joystick and the joystick guide

following the same procedure as when

adjusting the speaker’s volume.

mode, adjust the volume of

1 While recording or during playback,

press

on the

ZERO SET MEMORY

wireless controller at the point you

wish to return to later.

• The time code changes to

“0:00:00 ”.

• Press ZERO SET MEMORY again to

cancel the memory.

2 If you marked the zero memory

while recording, set the camcorder

mode. If you marked

the zero memory during playback,

IMPORTANT

press

ꢀ Do not connect the headphones to the AV/

3 Press

to locate the zero mark.

terminal if the

icon does not appear on the

• If the tape counter shows a negative

screen. If you connect the headphones while

the terminal is set to AV output only noise will

be output.

number, press

instead.

appears and the camcorder

•

rewinds/fast forwards the tape.

ꢀ When using headphones, make sure to lower

the volume to an appropriate level.

ꢀ The sound of the built-in speaker will be

muted when you close the LCD panel, when

you connect the stereo video cable to the

• The tape stops at or near the zero

mark,

disappears and the correct

time code will be displayed again.

AV/

set to [

terminal or when the AV/

PHONES].

terminal is

NOTES

If there are blank sections between recordings

or sections recorded in different standards

(HDV/DV) on the same tape, the zero set

memory may not work correctly.

NOTES

ꢀ Use commercially available headphones with

a ‡ 3.5 mm minijack.

ꢀ When you turn off the camcorder, the

[AV/PHONES] setting in

return to [ AV].

ꢀ The volume of the headphones cannot be

adjusted while recording.

mode will

Playback

Locating the End of the Last Scene

Locating Scenes by Recording Date

After playing back a tape, use this

function to locate the end of the last

scene recorded in order to continue

recording from that point.

You can locate the change of the date/

time zone with the date search function.

Press

on the wireless

POINTS TO CHECK

controller.

• Press more than once to search for

further date changes (up to 10 times).

• To cancel the search press ^STOP

Stop the playback before using this

function.

NOTES

ꢀ Recordings shorter than 1 minute per date/

time zone cannot be located with this function.

ꢀ Date search may not function if the date, time

or data code are not correctly displayed.

ꢀ If there are sections recorded in different

standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the date

search may not work correctly.

FUNC.

(

23)

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

) [

END SEARCH] and

press (

3 Select (

) [EXECUTE] and press

(

• “END SEARCH” appears.

• The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards

the tape, plays back the last few

seconds of the recording and stops the

tape.

• To cancel the search press

NOTES

ꢀ End search cannot be used once you remove

the cassette.

ꢀ If there are blank sections between

recordings or sections recorded in different

standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the end

search may not work correctly.

Playback

IMPORTANT

Viewing Still Images

ꢀ Avoid the following actions while the card

access display appears on screen, and

when the CARD access indicator is on or

flashing. Failing to do so may result in

permanent data loss.

(

10)

- Do not open the memory card slot cover and

do not remove the memory card.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off

the camcorder.

- Do not change the position of the

switch or the operating mode.

ꢀ The following may not be displayed correctly.

- Images not recorded with this camcorder.

- Images edited on or uploaded from a

computer.

- Images whose file names have been

changed.

Image Jump

You can jump ahead to a specific image

without having to browse all images one

by one.

1 Holding the lock button pressed

down, set the

PLAY.

switch to

TO RUN THROUGH THE STILL IMAGES

2 Move the

switch to

(memory card).

Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) and hold

it pressed down.

Release the joystick when the running

number gets to the number of the image

you want to display.

3 Select (

) the still image.

You can use the joystick to move

through the still images even if the

joystick guide above does not appear

on the screen.

Playback

return to moving between single

images.

3 Move the zoom lever toward T.

The index screen closes and the

selected image is displayed.

TO SKIP 10 OR 100 STILL IMAGES

1 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press (

) to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward

3 Select (

) [

JUMP 10 IMAGES]

Magnifying the Playback Image

During playback, movies and still images

can be magnified up to 5 times. You can

also select the area to be magnified.

or [

JUMP 100 IMAGES].

4 Jump (

) the number of images

selected.

Press (

) to close the image jump

screen and display the image. You can

press (

guide.

) again to hide the joystick

(

10)

Slideshow

SLIDESHOW

FUNC.

23)

(

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

press (

) [ SLIDESHOW] and

1 Move the zoom lever toward T.

3 Select (

) [START] and press

• The image is magnified by 2 times

and a frame appears indicating the

position of the magnified area.

• To further enlarge the image, move

the zoom lever toward T. To reduce the

magnification, move the zoom lever

toward W.

(

FUNC.

Press

to stop the slideshow.

Index Screen

1 Move the zoom lever toward W.

The index screen appears.

2 Select (

) an image.

•

will appear for images that cannot

be enlarged.

2 Select (

• Move the green selection frame to

the image you want to view.

) the enlarged area

• If you have a lot of still images, you

may find it easier to browse entire

index pages instead. Move the zoom

lever toward W to extend the green

selection frame to the whole page, and

of the picture with the joystick.

To cancel the magnification, move the

zoom lever toward W until the frame

disappears.

move (

) through index pages.

Move the zoom lever toward T to

Menu Options Lists

(

Advanced Functions

Menu Options Lists

51)

Image effect

Menu Options Lists

Menu items not available appear grayed

out. For details about how to select an

Mode switch:

item, refer to Using the Menus (

23).

[

IMAGE EFFECT OFF],

VIVID], [

NEUTRAL],

LOW SHARPENING],

SOFT SKIN DETAIL],

CUSTOM]

FUNC. Menu Options

Recording programs

(

45)

(

56)

Drive mode

Mode switch:

[

PROGRAM AE],

Mode switch:

SHUTTER-PRIO. AE],

APERTURE-PRIO. AE],

CINE MODE]*

[

SINGLE], [

CONT.SHOOT.],

HISPEED CONT.SHOOT.],

AEB]

Special scene recording programs:

[

PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS],

NIGHT], [ SNOW], [ BEACH],

SUNSET], [ SPOTLIGHT],

FIREWORKS]

(

62)

Digital effects

Mode switch:

only.

[

D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADE-T],

WIPE], [ BLK&WHT],

SEPIA], [ ART]

(

54)

Light metering mode

Mode switch:

[

EVALUATIVE],

CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE],

SPOT]

[

D.EFFECT OFF], [ BLK&WHT],

SEPIA]

[

(

53)

(

50)

Still image simultaneous recording

White balance

Size:

Mode switch:

When [HD STANDARD] is set to one of

[

AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT],

the widescreen (16:9) modes,

SHADE], [ CLOUDY],

[

HDV], [

DV(WIDE)]:

STILL I.REC OFF],

LW 1920x1080], [SW 848x480]

HDV(PF24)] or [

TUNGSTEN], [ FLUORESCENT],

FLUORESCENT H], [ SET]

[

Menu Options Lists

When [HD STANDARD] is set to

Recordings made in [

DV(NORMAL)]:

[

DV(NORMAL)]:

[

S.FINE/640x480],

[

STILL I.REC OFF],

FINE/640x480],

[

1440x1080], [

640x480]

NORMAL/640x480]

Quality:

[

SUPER FINE], [ FINE],

(

34)

64)

SLIDESHOW

[

NORMAL]

(

52)

Still image size/quality

[CANCEL], [START]

PROTECT

Size:

[

LW 1920x1080], [L 2048x1536],

[

1440x1080], [ 640x480]

Press (

) to enter the image selection

Quality:

screen. From that screen, you can

continue to select the still images you

want to protect.

[

SUPER FINE], [ FINE],

NORMAL]

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REC PAUSE

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PRINT ORDER

[CANCEL], [EXECUTE]

Press (

) to enter the image selection

screen. From that screen, you can

continue to select the still images for

which you want to set print orders.

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32)

END SEARCH

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78)

TRANSFER ORDER

[CANCEL], [EXECUTE]

(

54)

Still image capturing

Press (

) to enter the image selection

screen. From that screen, you can

continue to select the still images you

want to mark with a transfer order.

Recordings made in HDV ([

HDV] or

[

HDV(PF24)]):

[

LW S.FINE/1920x1080],

LW FINE/1920x1080],

LW NORMAL/1920x1080]

Recordings made in [

DV(WIDE)]:

[

SW S.FINE/848x480],

SW FINE/848x480],

SW NORMAL/848x480]

Menu Options Lists

ꢀ The digital zoom indicator will appear in

light blue from 10x up to 40x and dark

blue from 40x up to 200x.

Setup Menus

Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)

CAMERA SETUP

ꢀ The digital zoom cannot be used with

the [

NIGHT] recording program.

ꢀ A still image cannot be recorded

A.SL SHUTTER

simultaneously on the memory card while

recording movies using the digital zoom.

Mode switch:

or P (only in the

ZOOM SPEED

[

PROGRAM AE] recording program)

[

ON], [

OFF]

The camcorder automatically uses slow

shutter speeds to obtain brighter

recordings in places with insufficient

lighting.

[

VARIABLE], [

SPEED 3],

SPEED 1]

VARIABLE] the zoom

[

SPEED 2], [

ꢀ When set to [

speed depends on how you operate the

zoom lever: Press lightly for a slow zoom;

press harder for faster zooms.

ꢀ The camcorder uses shutter speeds

down to 1/30 (1/15 in

mode,

1/12 in

[

ꢀ

with cinema effect

HDV (PF24)]).

: Set the flash mode to

ꢀ The fastest zoom speed can be

achieved with [

VARIABLE]. Among

the fixed zoom speeds, [

SPEED 3] is

(flash off).

ꢀ If a trailing afterimage appears, set the

slow shutter to [ OFF].

ꢀ If (camcorder shake warning)

appears, we recommend stabilizing the

camcorder, for example, by mounting it

on a tripod.

the fastest and [

slowest.

SPEED 1] the

AF MODE

[

INSTANT AF], [

NORMAL AF]

Select how fast the autofocus will

D.ZOOM

operate.

ꢀ With [

INSTANT AF] the autofocus

adjusts quickly to a new subject. This is

convenient for example when changing

the focus from a near subject to a far

subject in the background, or when

recording fast moving subjects.

[

OFF], [

40X], [

200X]

Determines the operation of the digital

zoom.

ꢀ When activated, the camcorder will

switch automatically to the digital zoom

when you zoom in beyond the optical

zoom range.

ꢀ With the digital zoom the image is

digitally processed, so the image

resolution will deteriorate the more you

zoom in.

ꢀ When the optional Wide-converter or

Tele-converter is attached to the

camcorder, it may partially obstruct the

Instant AF sensor. Set the AF mode to

[

NORMAL AF].

Menu Options Lists

Recording/Video Input Setup (HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc.)

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59)

55)

AF AST LAMP

REC/IN SETUP

HD STANDARD

[

AUTO], [

OFF]

FOCUS PRI.

[

HDV], [

DV(WIDE)], [

HDV(PF24)],

DV(NORMAL)]

Selects the video standard of the

recording and in DV standard also the

aspect ratio.

Mode switch:

[

ON:AiAF], [

OFF]

ON:CENTER],

[

HDV]: High-definition video at 1080i

specifications with 16:9 aspect ratio.

HDV(PF24)]: High-definition

[

IMG STAB

video at 1080i specifications for recording

with a progressive frame rate of 24 fps.

When combined with the [

MODE] recording program (

the 24p Cinema Mode, the cinematic look

will be enhanced.

CINE

45) to get

Mode switch:

[

ON], [

OFF]

The image stabilizer compensates for

camcorder shake even at full telephoto.

ꢀ The image stabilizer is designed to

compensate for a normal degree of

camcorder shake.

[

DV(WIDE)]: Standard-definition

video with 16:9 aspect ratio.

[

DV(NORMAL)]: Standard-definition

video with 4:3 aspect ratio.

ꢀ We recommend not mixing recordings

made in different video standards on the

same tape.

ꢀ The image stabilizer may not be

effective when recording in dark places

using the [

NIGHT] recording program.

ꢀ During the playback of a recording

ꢀ The image stabilizer cannot be turned

made in [

HDV(PF24)],

will

off when the mode switch is set to

appear on the screen (not

ꢀ We recommend setting the image

ꢀ ^{Playing back a widescreen recording:}TV

sets compatible with the Video ID-1

system will automatically switch to wide

(16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the

aspect ratio of the TV manually. To play

back on a TV with normal aspect ratio

(4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting

stabilizer to [

tripod.

OFF] when using a

(

60)

SELF TIMER

accordingly (

40).

[

ON], [

OFF]

Menu Options Lists

DV REC MODE

WIND SCREEN

[

STD PLAY], [

LONG PLAY]

Mode switch:

[

AUTO], [

OFF

]

When [HD STANDARD] is set to one of

the DV standards, you can change the

video quality and as a result, also the

recording time available on the tape.

ꢀ Recording in LP mode extends the

available recording time on the tape 1.5

times.

The camcorder automatically reduces the

background sound of wind when

recording outdoors.

ꢀ The wind screen cannot be turned off

when the mode switch is set to

(

60)

ꢀ Depending on the condition of the tape

(long usage, imperfections, etc.) you may

notice some video problems (blocky video

artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback

picture when playing back recordings

made in LP mode. We recommend using

the SP mode for important recordings.

ꢀ If you make recordings in both SP and

LP modes on the same tape, during

playback you may notice some video

problems in the picture at the point where

the recording mode changes.

ꢀ When playing back in this camcorder

tapes recorded in LP mode with other

devices or vice versa, you may notice

some problems in the playback picture or

the sound may stop briefly.

MIC ATT

[

ON], [

OFF]

REVIEW

[

OFF], [

2sec], [

8sec], [

4sec],

10sec]

6sec], [

Selects the time to display a still image

after it has been recorded.

ꢀ You can erase (

64) the still image

while you are reviewing it (or immediately

after recording it, if set to [ OFF]).

ꢀ This menu item will not be available

when the drive mode (

(continuous shooting),

56) is set to

(high-

DV AUDIO

speed continuous shooting) or

exposure bracketing).

(auto

ꢀ If you press DISP. while reviewing a

still image, it will continue to be displayed

PHOTO

[

16bit], [

12bit]

When [HD STANDARD] is set to one of

the DV standards, you can change the

audio quality.

indefinitely. Press

halfway to

return to the normal display.

[

16bit]: To record sound at the

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73)

highest quality.

[

12bit]: If you will dub audio or add a

music track later with an external device.

[

ON], [

OFF]

Menu Options Lists

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64)

65)

FILE NOS.

ERASE ALL IMAGES

[NO], [YES]

[

RESET], [

CONTINUOUS]

Select the image numbering method to be

used when you insert a new memory

card.

INITIALIZE

Images are automatically assigned

consecutive image numbers from 0101 to

9900, and stored in folders containing up

to 100 images. Folders are numbered

from 101 to 998.

[CANCEL], [INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.]

Playback/Video Output Setup (Playback Standard, Component Video Out, DV Out etc.)

PLAY/OUT SETUP*

[

RESET]: Image numbers will restart

* In

mode, the following menu

from 101-0101 every time you insert a

options are divided into two menus,

new memory card.

[

PLAY/OUT SETUP1] and

PLAY/OUT SETUP2]; this will be

[

CONTINUOUS]: Image numbers will

continue from the number following that

of the last image recorded with the

camcorder.

indicated with the respective menu icon.

PLAYBACK STD

ꢀ If the memory card you insert already

contains an image with a larger number, a

new image will be assigned a number one

higher than that of the last image on the

memory card.

[

AUTO], [

HDV], [

DV]

Select the video standard to be used for

playback.

ꢀ We recommend using the

[

AUTO]: Switches automatically

[

CONTINUOUS] setting.

between standards (HDV/DV) during

playback.

Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All Images, etc.)

[

HDV], [

DV]: Plays back only the

CARD OPERATIONS

recordings made in the selected

standard.

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79)

PRINT ORD.ALL ERASE

TV TYPE

[NO], [YES]

TRANS.ORD.ALL ERASE

[

NORMAL TV], [

WIDE TV]

In order to display the picture in full and in

the correct aspect ratio, select the setting

according to the type of television to

which you will connect the camcorder.

[NO], [YES]

[

NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3

aspect ratio.

[

WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9

aspect ratio.

Menu Options Lists

ꢀ This setting will be unavailable while

the camcorder is connected to an

external device using the HDMI cable.

ꢀ The camcorder will retain the audio

balance adjustment; however if you turn

off the camcorder, [AUDIO OUT] will be

reset to [

STEREO1].

OUTPUT CH

(

30)

AV/PHONES

[

L/R], [

L/L], [

R/R]

[

AV], [ PHONES]

You can select the audio channel to use

during the playback of a tape with audio

recorded on two channels.

PHONES VOL.

[

L/R]: Left and Right channels

(stereo) / Main + Sub tracks (bilingual).

L/L]: Left channel only (stereo) / Main

track only (bilingual).

[

When [AV/PHONES] is set to

PHONES], adjust ( ) the volume

of the headphones with the joystick.

[

R/R]: Right channel only (stereo) /

[

Sub track only (bilingual).

* In

mode, adjust the volume

AUDIO OUT

using the joystick guide (

31).

COMP.OUT

[

STEREO1], [

MIX/FIXED], [

STEREO2],

MIX/VAR.]

You can select the audio track to use

during the playback of a tape with audio

dubbed over the recording.

[

480i], [

1080i/480i]

You can select the video specifications to

use when connecting the camcorder to a

high-definition TV using the video

component connection.

[

STEREO1]: Original sound only.

STEREO2]: Dubbed audio only.

MIX/FIXED]: Mixed audio with the

[

480i]: To use the 480i specification

original sound and dubbed audio at the

same level.

(standard definition).

[

1080i/480i]: To use the full 1080i high

[

MIX/VAR.]: Mixed audio where the

definition specification when possible, or

switch automatically to 480i specification

when 1080i is not supported by the TV.

ꢀ Select the [PLAYBACK STD] and

[COMP.OUT] settings according to the

specifications you want to use for

playback on a high-definition TV. Refer to

the table below.

balance between the original sound (

)

and the dubbed audio (

adjusted.

) can be

MIX BALANCE

ꢀ When the playback standard selected is

different from that of the original recording,

no video will be output.

When [AUDIO OUT] is set to [

MIX/

VAR.], adjust (

) the sound balance

with the joystick.

Menu Options Lists

ꢀ This setting will be unavailable while

the camcorder is connected to an

external device using the HDMI cable.

playback on a high-definition TV. Refer to

the table below.

ꢀ The DV output cannot be changed

while a DV cable is connected to the

HDV/DV terminal.

DV OUTPUT

NOTES

[

DV LOCKED], [

HDV/DV]

About the [HDMI OUT] display

You can select the video standard to use

when connecting to an external device

using the HDV/DV terminal.

[HDMI OUT] appears at the bottom of the

[

PLAY/OUT SETUP2] menu screen in

mode ([

PLAY/OUT SETUP]

menu in other modes). This is not a selectable

menu option, but rather an information item that

displays the specification of the video output

when the camcorder is connected to an

[

HDV/DV]: Switch

automatically between standards to

match the original standard of the

recordings.

external device using the HDMI cable. For

further details about the HDMI connection, refer

[

DV LOCKED]: All video output will

be in DV standard (recordings made in

69.

HDV will be down-converted).

ꢀ Select the [PLAYBACK STD] and [DV

OUTPUT] settings according to the

specifications you want to use for

Settings for Video Output from the COMPONENT OUT Terminal

Standard of the

Recording on the

Tape

Video Output

Signal

[PLAYBACK STD] Setting

[COMP.OUT] Setting

High

[

AUTO] or [

HDV]

[

1080i/480i]

Definition

(1080i)

HDV

Standard

Definition

(480i)

[

AUTO] or [

HDV]

DV]

[

480i]

1080i/480i] or [

480i]

Settings for Video Output from the HDV/DV Terminal

Standard of the

Recording on the

Tape

Video Output

Signal

[PLAYBACK STD] Setting

[DV OUTPUT] Setting

High

Definition

(1080i)

[

AUTO] or [

HDV]

[

HDV/DV]

HDV

[

AUTO] or [

HDV]

DV]

DV LOCKED]

Standard

Definition

(480i)

[

HDV/DV] or

DV LOCKED]

Menu Options Lists

Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)

in order to allow you to focus manually

more easily.

DISPLAY SETUP

ꢀ Using the assist functions will not affect

the recordings on the tape or memory card.

BRIGHTNESS

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61)

AUDIO LEVEL

Adjust (

) the brightness of the LCD

display with the joystick.

[

ON], [

OFF]

ꢀ Changing the brightness of the LCD

display does not affect that of the

viewfinder or the recordings.

TV SCREEN

MARKERS

[

ON]*, [

OFF]

When set to [

ON], the camcorder’s

on-screen displays will appear also on the

screen of a connected TV or monitor.

ꢀ You can also use DISP. on the wireless

controller.

[

OFF], [

LEVEL(WHT)],

LEVEL(GRY)], [

GRID(WHT)],

GRID(GRY)]

You can display a grid or a horizontal line

at the center of the screen. The markers

are available in white or gray. Use the

markers as a reference to make sure your

subject is framed correctly (vertically and/

or horizontally).

ꢀ When the the data code is displayed on

the camcorder’s screen, the same

information will also appear on a

connected TV regardless of the [TV

SCREEN] setting. Turn off the data code

display by repeatedly pressing DISP. .

ꢀ Using the markers will not affect the

recordings on the tape or memory card.

* The default value is [

playback modes.

OFF] in the

ASSIST FUNC.

6SEC.DATE

[

OFF], [

ZEBRA(70%)],

PEAKING]

[

ON], [

OFF]

ZEBRA(100%)], [

When you start playing back a tape or

when the date of the recording changes,

the date and time will be displayed for 6

seconds.

You can use the assist functions to make

sure you adjust the focus and exposure

correctly.

[ZEBRA]: A striped pattern (zebra

pattern) will appear over areas of the

picture that are overexposed (too bright).

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DATA CODE

[

ZEBRA(70%)] is more sensitive

ZEBRA(100%)].

PEAKING]: The silhouettes of

than [

[

DATE], [ TIME], [

CAMERA DATA]

DATE & TIME],

objects in the picture will be emphasized

Menu Options Lists

(

24)

LANGUAGE

POWER SAVE

[DEUTSCH], [ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL],

[

ON], [

OFF]

[FRANÇAIS], [ITALIANO], [POLSKI],

In order to save power when the

camcorder is powered by a battery pack,

it will automatically shut off if left without

any operation for 5 minutes.

[

], [TÜRKÇE], [

], [ ], [

], [

]

Approximately 30 seconds before the

camcorder shuts off, the message

“

DEMO MODE

AUTO POWER OFF” will appear.

FIRMWARE

[

ON], [

OFF]

The demonstration mode displays the

camcorder’s main features. It starts

automatically when the camcorder is

powered with the power adapter if you

leave it turned on without loading a

recording media for more than 5 minutes.

ꢀ To cancel the demo mode once it

started, press any button, turn off the

camcorder or load a recording media.

You can verify the current version of the

camcorder’s firmware. This menu option

is usually grayed out.

Date/Time Setup

DATE/TIME SETUP

System Setup (Beep, etc.)

SYSTEM SETUP

(

24)

25)

T.ZONE/DST

DATE/TIME

WL.REMOTE

DATE FORMAT

[Y.M.D (2007.1.1 AM 12:00)],

[

ON], [

OFF

]

[M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2007 12:00 AM)],

Allows the camcorder to be operated with

[D.M.Y (1.JAN.2007 12:00 AM)]

Changes the date format for on-screen

displays and for date printing.

the wireless controller.

BEEP

[

HIGH VOLUME],

LOW VOLUME], [

OFF]

A beep will accompany some operations

like turning on the camcorder, the self-

timer countdown, etc. It also serves as a

warning beep under unusual conditions.

Recording Programs

Using the Recording Programs

Auto

The camcorder adjusts the focus,

exposure and other settings

automatically, allowing you to just

point and shoot.

Flexible Recording Programs (

PROGRAM AE]

46)

[

SHUTTER-PRIO. AE]

You select the shutter

[

APERTURE-PRIO. AE]

The camcorder sets the

aperture and shutter speed. speed.

You select the aperture

value.

Special Scene Recording Programs (

PORTRAIT]

47)

SNOW]

[

CINE MODE]*

The camcorder uses a

Use this mode to record

Give a cinematic look to

your recordings.

large aperture, achieving a in bright ski resorts. It

focus on the subject while

blurring other distracting

details.

prevents the subject from

being underexposed.

only.

[

SPORTS]

[

BEACH]

[

SPOTLIGHT]

Use this mode to record

sports scenes such as

tennis or golf.

Use this mode to record

on a sunny beach. It

Use this mode to record

spotlit scenes.

prevents the subject from

being underexposed.

[

NIGHT]

[

SUNSET]

[

FIREWORKS]

Use this mode to record in

low-light conditions.

Use this mode to record

sunsets in vibrant colors. fireworks.

Recording Programs

[

CINE MODE]*

Flexible Recording: Changing the

Aperture and Shutter Speed

Use the automatic exposure (AE)

program or give priority to the exposure

value or the shutter speed.

The camcorder adjusts various image

settings to give a cinematic look to your

recordings. The effect will be enhanced

when this recording mode is combined

with the [

(

HDV(PF24)] setting

38) to get the 24p Cinema Mode.

POINTS TO CHECK

only.

(

10)

[

: Only settings other than

CINE MODE].

FUNC.

23)

(

Mode switch:

Icon of the currently selected

Recording Program

FUNC.

Options

Default value

FUNC.

Desired option

[

PROGRAM AE]

The camcorder automatically adjusts the

aperture and shutter speed to obtain the

optimal exposure for the subject.

TO SET THE APERTURE VALUE OR SHUTTER SPEED

When you select [

PRIO.AE] or [

SHUTTER-

APERTURE-PRIO.AE],

[

SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]

a numeric value will appear next to the

Set the shutter speed value. The

camcorder automatically sets the

appropriate aperture value. Use a high

shutter speed to record fast moving

subjects or a slow shutter speed to add

motion blur, emphasizing the feel of

movement.

recording program icon.

1 If the joystick guide appears on the

screen, press (

) to hide it.

2 Adjust (

) the shutter speed or

aperture to the desired value.

Shutter speed guidelines

[

APERTURE-PRIO.AE]

1/8, 1/15, 1/30

Set the aperture value. The camcorder

automatically sets the appropriate shutter

speed. Use low aperture values (larger

lens opening) to softly blur the background

in a portrait or high aperture values

(smaller lens opening) to get a wider depth

of field, giving a sharp focus all throughout

a landscape.

with cinema effect

[

HDV (PF24)]

1/6, 1/12, 1/24

1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30

For recording subjects in dark places.

1/60

with cinema effect

[

HDV (PF24)]

1/48, 1/60

1/60

For general recordings.

Recording Programs

1/100

Special Scene: Recording Programs to

Match Special Conditions

Recording in a very bright ski resort or

capturing the full colors of a sunset or a

fireworks display becomes as easy as

selecting a Special Scene recording

program.

For recording indoor sports scenes.

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000

1/250, 1/500

For recording from within a car or train, or

for recording moving subjects such as

roller coasters.

1/2000

POINTS TO CHECK

For recording outdoor sports such as golf

or tennis on sunny days.

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10)

Mode switch:

Note that on screen only the denominator

is displayed – [

250] indicates a

shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.

Available Aperture Values

[1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4],

[4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0]

[2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6],

[6.7], [8.0]

FUNC.

(

23)

Icon of the currently selected

Recording Program

FUNC.

NOTES

ꢀ When the mode switch is set to

, the

Last icon on the right

joystick guide will not appear.

(icon of the currently selected

ꢀ Do not change the position of the mode

switch while recording, as the brightness of the

image may change abruptly.

Special Scene

)

ꢀ When setting a numeric value (aperture or

shutter speed), the number display will flash if

the aperture or shutter speed is not appropriate

for the recording conditions. In such case,

select a different value.

FUNC.

Desired option

NOTES

ꢀ Do not change the position of the mode

switch while recording, as the brightness of the

image may change abruptly.

ꢀ [

SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]

- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places,

you can obtain a brighter image, but the image

quality may be lower, and the autofocus may

not work well.

- The image may flicker when recording with

high shutter speeds.

ꢀ [

PORTRAIT]/[

SNOW]

SPORTS]/[

BEACH]/

[

- The picture may not appear smooth during

playback.

ꢀ [ PORTRAIT]

Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the

- The blur effect of the background increases

screen starts to flicker, select [

PRIO.AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100.

ꢀ [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE]

SHUTTER-

the more you zoom in (T).

- The actual range of values available for

selection will vary depending on the initial zoom

position.

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

ꢀ [

NIGHT]

Adjusting the Picture:

- Moving subjects may leave a trailing

afterimage.

Exposure, Focus and Color

- Picture quality may not be as good as in other

modes.

- White points may appear on the screen.

- Autofocus may not work as well as in other

modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

Manual Exposure Adjustment and

Automatic Backlight Correction

ꢀ [ SNOW]/[ BEACH]

At times, backlit subjects may appear too

dark (underexposed) or subjects under

very strong lights may appear too bright

or glaring (overexposed). To correct this

you can use the automatic backlight

correction or manually adjust the

exposure.

- The subject may become overexposed on

cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the

image on the screen.

ꢀ [ FIREWORKS]

- To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend

using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod

especially in

slows down.

, as the shutter speed

Automatic Backlight Correction

When shooting subjects with a strong

light source behind them, you can have

the camcorder automatically correct for

the backlight with the press of a single

button.

BLC

appears.

Press

•

• Press BLC again to end the backlight

correction mode.

Manual Exposure Adjustment

POINTS TO CHECK

(

10)

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

Fast moving subjects

Mode switch: (except for the

[

FIREWORKS] recording program).

Through wet windows

Night scenes

1 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press (

) to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward [EXP].

• If [EXP] does not appear on the

joystick guide, repeatedly push the

joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display

the joystick guide in the illustration

above.

POINTS TO CHECK

(

10)

Adjust the zoom before you start the

procedure.

Mode switch:

• The exposure adjustment indicator

and the neutral value “ 0”

appear on the screen.

• If you operate the zoom while the

exposure is locked, the brightness of

the image may change.

3 Adjust (

) the brightness of the

image as required.

FOCUS

“MF” appears.

1 Press

• The adjustment range and the length

of the exposure adjustment indicator

will vary depending on the initial

brightness of the picture.

• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward

[EXP] again will return the camcorder

to automatic exposure.

2 Adjust the focus as necessary with

the FOCUS dial until the image

appears focused.

FOCUS

Pressing

again will return the

camcorder to autofocus.

NOTES

The camcorder will automatically return to

autofocus when you set the mode switch to

Manual Focus Adjustment

Infinity Focus

Autofocus may not work well on the

following subjects. In such case, focus

manually.

Use this function when you wish to focus

on faraway subjects such as mountains or

fireworks.

Reflective surfaces

Subjects with low contrast or

without vertical lines

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

1 Adjust the zoom.

NOTES

FOCUS

2 In autofocus mode, keep

pressed down for more than 2

seconds.

ꢀ Using the focus assist functions will not affect

the recordings on the tape or memory card.

When you start recording, the assist functions

will be canceled.

ꢀ You can also apply the peaking function

(without the magnification) by setting [ASSIST

FUNC.] to [

•

appears.

FOCUS

• Pressing

again will return the

camcorder to autofocus.

• Operating the zoom or the FOCUS

dial will return the camcorder to

manual focus adjustment (MF).

PEAKING] (

43). In that

case, the peaking function will not be canceled

even when you start recording.

ꢀ In

mode, you can also use the

PHOTO

focus assist functions after pressing

halfway.

ꢀ The camcorder will automatically return to

autofocus when you set the mode switch to

Focus Assist Functions

The focus assist function will magnify the

center of the picture and emphasize the

outlines of the objects on screen

(peaking) to make it easier for you to

focus manually.

White Balance

The white balance function helps you

accurately reproduce colors under

different lighting conditions so that white

objects will always look truly white in your

recordings.

POINTS TO CHECK

(

10)

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch: (except for the Special

Scene recording programs)

(

10)

Options

Default value

Mode switch:

[

AUTO]

FOCUS

“MF” appears.

1 Press

2 Press

Settings are automatically set by the

camcorder. Use this setting for outdoor

scenes.

FOCUS ASSIST

The center of the picture will be

magnified and the silhouettes will be

[

DAYLIGHT]

For recording outdoors on a bright day.

SHADE]

For recording in shaded places.

CLOUDY]

For recording on a cloudy day.

emphasized.

3 Adjust the focus as necessary with

the FOCUS dial until the image

appears focused.

[

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

[

TUNGSTEN]

NOTES

For recording under tungsten and tungsten

type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

ꢀ When you select the custom white balance

[

SET]:

- Make the white balance adjustment in a place

with sufficient light.

[

FLUORESCENT]

For recording under warm white, cool

white or warm white type (3-wavelength)

fluorescent lighting.

- Set [D.ZOOM] to [

- Readjust the white balance if the lighting

conditions change.

OFF] (

37).

- Very rarely and depending on the light source,

may keep on flashing instead of staying on.

Even in that case, the white balance would be

properly adjusted and the results should be

[

FLUORESCENT H]

For recording under daylight or daylight

type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

better than with [

AUTO].

[

SET]

ꢀ Custom white balance may provide better

results in the following cases:

- Changing lighting conditions

- Close-ups

- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)

- Under mercury lamps and certain types of

fluorescent lights

Use the custom white balance for special

situations not covered by the other options.

The custom white balance will ensure that

white subjects appear white under various

lighting conditions.

ꢀ Depending on the type of fluorescent light,

optimal color balance may not be obtained with

FUNC.

[

FLUORESCENT] or [ FLUORESCENT

H]. If the color looks unnatural, adjust it using

AUTO] or [ SET].

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23)

[

Icon of the currently selected

White Balance

FUNC.

Image Effects

You can use the image effects to change

the color saturation and contrast of your

recordings.

FUNC.

Desired option*

* When you select [ SET], do not press

FUNC.

procedure below.

and continue instead with the

TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE

POINTS TO CHECK

1 Point the camcorder at a white

object, zoom in until it fills the

(

10)

whole screen and press (

Mode switch: (except for the Special

Scene recording programs)

When the adjustment is completed

stops flashing and stays on. The

camcorder retains the custom setting

even if you turn off the camcorder.

FUNC.

Options

Default value

[

IMAGE EFFECT OFF]

Records with no image enhancing effects.

VIVID]

2 Press

to save the setting and

close the menu.

[

Emphasizes the contrast and color

saturation.

Still Image Recording Options

NEUTRAL]

Still Image Recording Options

[

Still Image Recording

Tones down the contrast and color

saturation.

Options

[

LOW SHARPENING]

Records subjects with softened outlines.

SOFT SKIN DETAIL]

Selecting the Size and Quality of Still

Images

[

Still images are recorded on the memory

card using the JPEG (Joint Photographic

Experts Group) compression. As a

general rule select a larger image size for

higher quality.

Softens the details in the skin tone area for

a more complimentary appearance.

[

CUSTOM]

Allows you to adjust the brightness,

contrast, sharpness, and color depth of the

image.

[COL.DEPTH]: (–) Shallower colors,

(+) Richer color tonality

(

10)

Options

[BRIGHTN.]:

(–) Darker picture,

(+) Brighter picture

Approximate number of still images that

can be recorded on different sizes of

memory cards with the following quality

settings:

[CONTRAST]: (–) Flatter picture,

(+) More defined light and

shade

: [SUPER FINE], : [FINE],

: [NORMAL].

[SHARPNESS]: (–) Vaguer outlines,

(+) Sharper outlines

On a 32 MB memory card

Image Size

FUNC.

LW 1920x1080

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23)

2048x1536

1440x1080

Icon of the currently selected

Image Effect

FUNC.

SW 848x480*

640x480

105

140

155

205

310

375

FUNC.

Desired option*

On a 128 MB memory card

* When you select [

CUSTOM], do not

Image Size

LW 1920x1080

FUNC.

press

and continue instead with the

135

265

180

procedure below.

2048x1536

1440x1080

TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT

120

455

600

180

650

865

350

1,300

1,560

1 Press (

) each of the custom

SW 848x480*

2 Select (

640x480

setting options and adjust (

desired.

) as

3 Press (

) to save the custom

image effect.

FUNC.

4 Press

to close the menu.

Still Image Recording Options

ꢀ When printing still images, use the following

guidelines as a reference for selecting the print

size.

On a 512 MB memory card

Image Size

LW 1920x1080

350

235

470

525

350

700

1,040

700

1,370

Image Size

2048x1536

Recommended Use

To print photos up to A4

size.

2048x1536

1440x1080

SW 848x480*

1,775 2,515 5,030

2,320 3,355 6,040

1440x1080

To print photos up to L

size (9 x 13 cm, 3.5 x

5 in.) or postcard size

(10 x 14.8 cm, 4 x 6 in.).

640x480

* This size is only available for recording

simultaneously on the tape and memory card

640x480

To send images as

(

53) or for capturing a still image from the

e-mail attachments or to

post on the Web. Select

this size also to be able

to record more still

playback picture (

54).

Default value

2048x1536/FINE

images if memory card

capacity is limited.

FUNC.

(

23)

Capturing a Still Image while Recording

Movies

Icon of the currently selected

FUNC.

Image Quality/Size

You can record still images on the

memory card even while the camcorder is

Desired image size*

set to

mode. You can also

capture simultaneously, as a still image

on the memory card, the same picture

you are recording as video on the tape.

The size and quality of the still image can

be selected.

Press (

)

FUNC.

Desired image quality*

* The number displayed on the right corner

indicates the approximate number of images

that can be recorded with the current quality/

size setting.

POINTS TO CHECK

(

10)

NOTES

Select the size and quality of the still

image in record pause mode before you

start recording.

ꢀ Depending on the number of images on the

memory card (Windows: more than 1,800

images; Macintosh: more than 1,000 images),

you may not be able to download images to a

computer. Try using a card reader.

Default value

STILL I.REC OFF

ꢀ Connection to a PictBridge compatible printer

will not work when the memory card contains

more than 1,800 images. For best performance,

we recommend keeping the number of images

on the memory card under 100.

Still Image Recording Options

(

10)

FUNC.

23)

(

FUNC.

23)

(

Icon of the currently selected

Still Image Simultaneous

Recording option

FUNC.

Icon of the currently selected

FUNC.

Still Image Capturing option

Desired image size*

FUNC.

Desired image quality

Press (

)

TO CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE

FUNC.

Desired image quality*

1 Pause the playback when the scene

you want to capture as a still image

appears.

* The number displayed on the right corner

indicates the approximate number of images

that can be recorded with the current quality/

size setting.

You can also use the frame-by-frame

playback to find the exact picture you

want to capture.

PHOTO

Press

to capture the still

image on the memory card.

PHOTO

2 Press

The still image is recorded on the memory

card while the screen continues to show

the video recording.

NOTES

ꢀ The data code of the still image will reflect the

date and time of the original recording on the

tape.

NOTES

ꢀ The still image cannot be captured on the

memory card if [TV TYPE] is set to

ꢀ The still image cannot be recorded on the

memory card while using the digital zoom or

while a digital effect is activated.

[

NORMAL TV]. Set it to [

40).

WIDE TV]

instead (

ꢀ To record still images we recommend using

ꢀ A still image captured from a scene with lots

the

mode, which offers the best

of fast movement may be blurred.

quality for still images.

Light Metering Mode

Capturing a Still Image from the

Playback Picture

The camcorder measures the light

reflected from the subject in order to

calculate the optimal exposure settings.

Depending on the subject, you may want

to change the way the light is measured

and evaluated.

While you are playing back a tape you

can capture the picture as a still image on

the memory card. The quality of the

captured still image can be selected but

its size cannot be changed (it will depend

on the recording standard of the tape

being played back).

Still Image Recording Options

POINTS TO CHECK

(

10)

(

10)

Mode switch: (except for the Special

Scene recording programs)

Mode switch at

: The focus priority

cannot be turned off.

Mode switch at : You can turn off the

focus priority and you can also select the

AF (autofocus) mode to be used.

Options

Default value

[

EVALUATIVE]

Options

Default value

Appropriate for standard shooting

conditions, including backlit scenes. The

camcorder divides the picture into several

areas and the light is measured in all of

them to achieve the optimal exposure for

the subject.

[

ON:AiAF]

(Mode switch: *,

)

Depending on the shooting conditions, one

or more AF frames out of the nine frames

available are automatically selected and

the focus is fixed on them.

[

CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE]

Averages the light metered from the entire

screen, giving more weight to the subject

in the center.

[

ON:CENTER]

(Mode switch: *)

In this mode, a single focusing frame

appears in the center of the screen and the

focus is automatically fixed on it. This is

convenient for making sure the focus is

exactly where you want it.

[

SPOT]

Meters only the area within the spot AE

point frame. Use this setting to adjust the

exposure to match the subject in the center

of the screen.

[

OFF]

Select this option if you wish to record a

PHOTO

still image as soon as you press

FUNC.

* Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording

program.

(

23)

Icon of the currently selected

Light Metering Mode

FUNC.

(

23)

FUNC.

Desired option

FUNC.

CAMERA SETUP

FOCUS PRI.

Automatic Focus Priority

When the focus priority is activated, the

camcorder records a still image only after

the focus has been adjusted

automatically.

FUNC.

Desired option

Still Image Recording Options

NOTES

FUNC.

23)

In the [ FIREWORKS] recording program the

focus priority is automatically set to [

(

OFF].

Icon of the currently selected

Drive Mode

FUNC.

Continuous Shooting and Exposure

Bracketing

FUNC.

Desired option

Take a series of pictures of a moving

subject or record the same picture in 3

levels of exposure in order to choose later

the picture you like the best.

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING/

HIGH-SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

PHOTO

1 Press

halfway to activate

the autofocus.

PHOTO

2 Press

fully and hold it

POINTS TO CHECK

pressed down.

A series of still images will be

recorded as long as you hold the

button pressed down.

(

10)

Mode switch: (except for the

[

FIREWORKS] recording program).

AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING

Options

Default value

PHOTO

Press

, first halfway to activate

the autofocus and then fully to record

the still image.

Three still images in different exposures

will be recorded on the memory card.

[

SINGLE]

Records a single still image.

CONT.SHOOT. ]

(Continuous Shooting),

[

HISPEED CONT.SHOOT. ]

(High-Speed Continuous Shooting)

NOTES

ꢀ The speed and maximum number of

continuous shots is as follows.

Captures a series of still images as long as

PHOTO

you hold

pressed down. For the

- [

CONT.SHOOT.]: Approx. 3 images/

number of frames per second, refer to the

table below.

second

- [

HISPEED CONT.SHOOT.]: Approx. 5

images/second

[

AEB] (Auto Exposure Bracketing)

- Continuous Shooting with flash: Approx. 2.1

images/second

- Maximum number of shots: 60 still images

ꢀ These figures are approximate and vary with

the recording conditions and subjects.

ꢀ The actual number of images per second will

The camcorder records a still image in

three different exposures (dark, normal,

light in 1/2 EV steps), allowing you to

choose the shot you like the best.

be lower when “

” (camcorder shake

warning) is displayed on the screen.

Other Functions

Selecting the Data Code

You can select the data code to be

displayed when playing back movies.

Other Functions

On-Screen Displays

The camcorder keeps a data code

containing the date and time and other

camera data (shutter speed, aperture,

etc.) registered at the time of recording.

You can select the data to be displayed.

Options

Default value

[

DATE], [ TIME]

Displays the date or time when the scene

or still image was recorded.

Turning the On-Screen Displays On/Off

[

DATE & TIME]

Displays both the date and time of the

recording.

[

CAMERA DATA]

Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter

speed used when recording the image.

DISP.

Repeatedly press

to turn the on-

screen displays on/off in the following

FUNC.

sequence.

(

23)

All displays on Æ Only tape-related

displays¹

FUNC.

On-screen displays + Data code²on Æ

Only on-screen displays on Æ

Only tape-related displays (in stop mode

or playback pause) or All displays off

(during playback)

DISPLAY SETUP/

DATA CODE

FUNC.

Desired option

On-screen displays + Histogram³/Data

code on Æ Only on-screen displays on Æ

All displays off

Tape related displays: Tape operation icon,

time code and remaining tape display.

Data code: Time, date and camera data at the

time of recording. The contents to be

displayed can be selected as explained in the

following section.

Histogram display: For still images you can

display the complete camera data registered

at the time of recording. For details on how to

read the histogram display, refer to the

following section.

Other Functions

Reading the Histogram Display

Flash

When viewing still images you can

display the histogram and the icons of all

the functions used at the time of

recording. Use the histogram as a

reference to verify the correct exposure of

the still image.

The area to the right of the histogram

represents highlights and the left side

represents shadows. A still image whose

histogram skews to the right is relatively

bright; while one whose histogram peaks

to the left, is relatively dark.

You can use the built-in flash for

recording still images in dark places. The

flash features the red-eye reduction

function.

POINTS TO CHECK

(

10)

Select a recording program other than

FIREWORKS].

[

Options

Default value

(auto)

The flash fires automatically according to

the brightness of the subject.

(red-eye reduction, auto)

Shadows

Highlights

The assist lamp lights up to reduce the

red-eye effect. The flash fires automatically

according to the brightness of the subject.

NOTES

The histogram display will appear also after

recording a still image while reviewing it within

the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or

(flash on)

The flash always fires.

(flash off)

immediately after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set

to [

OFF]).

The flash does not fire.

1 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press (

) to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward

If does not appear on the joystick

guide, repeatedly push the joystick

(

) toward [NEXT] to display the

joystick guide in the illustration above.

• Repeatedly push the joystick (

)

toward to cycle between the flash

modes.

• The display

seconds.

disappears after 4

Other Functions

PHOTO

- The brightness of the AF-assist lamp could be

an inconvenience. Consider turning it off in

public places such as restaurants or theaters.

3 Press

, first halfway to

activate the autofocus and then

fully to record the still image.

TO USE THE OPTIONAL VFL-1 VIDEO FLASH LIGHT

You can attach the optional VFL-1 Video

Flash Light to the advanced accessory

shoe if you want a more powerful flash

than the built-in flash. The procedure for

setting the flash mode is the same as

described above. For details about

Mini Video Light

You can turn on the mini video light

(assist lamp) at any time regardless of the

recording program.

attaching and using the flash, refer to the

instruction manual of the VFL-1. The

VFL-1 can also be used as a video light.

When a video accessory is attached to

(

10)

the advanced accessory shoe,

appear on the screen.

will

NOTES

ꢀ The practical range of the built-in flash is

approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The practical

range with the VFL-1 Video Flash Light

attached is approx. 1 to 4 m (3.3 to 13.1 ft.). In

any case, the actual range will depend on the

recording conditions.

ꢀ The range of the flash decreases in

continuous shooting mode.

ꢀ For the red-eye reduction function to be

effective, the subject needs to look at the assist

lamp. The degree of reduction depends on the

distance and on each individual.

LIGHT

Press

•

appears on the screen.

• Press ^LIGHTagain to turn the mini

video light off.

TO USE THE OPTIONAL VL-3 VIDEO LIGHT

You can attach the optional VL-3 Video

Light to the advanced accessory shoe if

you want a more powerful video light the

built-in mini video light. For details about

attaching and using the video light, refer

to the instruction manual of the VL-3.

When a video accessory is attached to

ꢀ The flash will not fire in the following cases:

- When you manually adjust the exposure in

(auto) or

(red-eye reduction) mode.

- During auto exposure bracketing.

the advanced accessory shoe,

appear on the screen.

will

ꢀ The flash mode cannot be selected when the

exposure is locked.

ꢀ We do not recommend using the flash when

the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is

attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.

ꢀ ^{About the AF-Assist Lamp:}While you press

NOTES

ꢀ We do not recommend using the mini video

light while the optional Wide-converter is

attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.

ꢀ The built-in mini video light will be disabled

automatically when you attach the optional VL-3

Video Light. To use the built-in mini video light,

set the switch on the VL-3 to OFF and then

press LIGHT .

PHOTO

halfway, if the subject is too dark the

assist lamp may light up briefly in order to

enable the camcorder to focus more accurately

(AF-assist lamp). You can also set [AF AST

LAMP] to [

not light up.

OFF] so the assist lamp does

- The camcorder may not be able to focus even

if the AF-assist lamp is on.

Other Functions

Self Timer

Audio Recording Level

You can adjust the audio recording level

for the built-in or for an external

microphone. You can display the audio

level indicator while recording or playing

back the tape.

POINTS TO CHECK

(

10)

: Set the camcorder in record

pause mode.

Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording

Level

FUNC.

(

23)

POINTS TO CHECK

(

10)

FUNC.

CAMERA SETUP

SELF TIMER

Mode switch:

FUNC.

appears.

1 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press ( ) to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward

MIC].

START/STOP

Press

The camcorder starts recording after a

10-second countdown*. The countdown

appears on the screen.

[

• If [ MIC] does not appear on the

joystick guide, repeatedly push the

joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display

the joystick guide in the illustration

above.

PHOTO

Press

, first halfway to activate

the autofocus and then fully to record

the still image.

• The manual adjustment icon

will

appear to the left of the audio level

indicator and the manual adjustment

bar (green) will appear below it.

The camcorder will record the still image

after a 10-second countdown*. The

countdown appears on the screen.

*2 seconds when using the wireless

controller.

Manual audio level adjustment

Audio level indicator

NOTES

Audio level adjustment bar

Once the countdown has begun, you can

cancel the self timer by turning off the

camcorder.

Other Functions

3 Adjust (

necessary.

) the audio level as

FUNC.

23)

• Push the joystick ( ) toward

(

raise the audio recording level or push

it ( ) toward to lower it.

• As a guideline, adjust the audio

recording level so that the audio level

meter will go to the right of the -12 dB

mark only occasionally.

FUNC.

DISPLAY SETUP/

AUDIO LEVEL

• When the 0 dB mark turns red, the

sound may be distorted.

4 Press (

) to save the setting and

hide the joystick guide.

FUNC.

TO USE THE MICROPHONE ATTENUATOR

Using an External Microphone

When recording in very quiet

surroundings, the built-in microphone

may pick up the sound of the camcorder's

internal machinery. In such case, we

recommend using an external

microphone.

If the audio level is too high and the

sound gets distorted, activate the

microphone attenuator by setting [MIC

ATT.] to [

ON] (

39).

NOTES

ꢀ The audio recording level can be adjusted

only while the green adjustment bar appears

under the audio level indicator. To avoid

changing the level by mistake, after you

manually adjust the audio recording level be

MICROPHONES COMPATIBLE WITH THE ADVANCED

ACCESSORY SHOE

You can attach to the advanced

accessory shoe on the camcorder an

optional DM-50 Directional and Stereo

Microphone or any commercially

available microphone compatible with the

advanced accessory shoe. For details,

refer to the instruction manual of the

microphone.

sure to press (

) to hide the joystick guide.

ꢀ When the mode switch is set to

camcorder will adjust the audio level

automatically.

, the

ꢀ We recommend using headphones (

30)

to check the sound level while adjusting the

audio recording level or when the microphone

attenuator is activated.

When a video accessory is attached to

the advanced accessory shoe,

appear on the screen.

will

Displaying the Audio Level Indicator

Usually, the audio level indicator will be

displayed only after the manual

adjustment of the audio recording level.

With the procedure below, you can

display the audio level indicator also

when the audio level is adjusted

automatically or during playback.

POINTS TO CHECK

(

10)

Other Functions

OTHER MICROPHONES

Digital Effects

POINTS TO CHECK

You can also use commercially available

microphones not compatible with the

advanced accessory shoe, by connecting

the external microphone to the MIC

terminal. Use commercially available

condenser microphones with their own

power supply. You can connect almost

any stereo microphone with a ‡ 3.5 mm

plug but the audio recording level may

vary.

(

10)

: [ BLK&WHT], [

SEPIA]

only.

Mode switch:

Options

Default value

[

D.EFFECT OFF]

Select this setting when you do not intend

to use the digital effects.

[

FADE-T] (fade trigger), [ WIPE]

Select one of the faders to begin or end a

scene with a fade from or to a black

screen.

[

BLK&WHT]

Records images in black and white.

SEPIA]

[

Records images in sepia tones for an "old"

look.

NOTES

Be careful when attaching a very long external

microphone; it may appear on the screen.

[

ART]

Select this effect to add flavor to your

recordings.

NOTES

ꢀ You can preview the digital effects on the

screen while making the selection.

ꢀ When you apply a fader, not only the picture

but also the sound will fade in or out. When you

apply an effect, the sound will be recorded

normally.

ꢀ The camcorder retains the setting last used

even if you turn off the digital effects or change

the recording program.

Other Functions

Setting

FUNC.

FADE

Push the joystick ( ) toward

D.EFFECTS

...

: ...in record pause mode, then

press START/STOP to start recording with

a fade in.

(

23)

: ...in playback pause mode,

Icon of the currently selected

Digital Effect

FUNC.

then press

playback.

to fade in and start the

FUNC.

Desired digital effect.*

FADE OUT

Push the joystick ( ) toward

* You can preview the effect on the screen

D.EFFECTS

FUNC.

before pressing

...

**The icon of the selected effect appears.

: ...while recording, then press

START/STOP to fade out and pause the

Applying

recording.

: ...during playback, then press

Depending on the operation

mode, these positions may be

empty or show a different icon.

to fade out and pause the playback.

ACTIVATE AN EFFECT

Push the joystick ( ) toward

D.EFFECTS

...

: ...while recording or in record

pause mode.

: ...during playback.

: ...and then press

1 If the joystick guide does not appear

, first

PHOTO

on screen, press (

) to display it.

halfway to activate the autofocus and

then fully to record the still image.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward

D.EFFECTS

does not appear on the

joystick guide, repeatedly push the

joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display

the joystick guide in the illustration

above.

• The icon of the selected effect turns

green.

• Push the joystick ( ) toward

D.EFFECTS

fader/effect.

again to deactivate the

Still Image Options

Editing Functions

Still Image Options

While reviewing the image immediately

after recording:

Still Image Options

1 Push the joystick ( ) toward

2 Select ( ) [ERASE] and press

Erasing Still Images

(

Erasing All Images

IMPORTANT

Protected images will not be deleted even

if you erase all images.

Be careful when erasing images. Erased

images cannot be recovered.

(

10)

NOTES

Protected images cannot be erased.

FUNC.

Erasing a Single Image

(

23)

(

10)

FUNC.

CARD OPERATIONS

ERASE ALL IMAGES

YES

1 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press ( ) to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward

3 Select ( ) [ERASE] and press

FUNC.

(

Protecting Still Images

You can protect still images from

accidental erasure.

Erasing a Single Image Just After

Recording

You can erase the last recorded still

image while reviewing it within the time

set for the [REVIEW] option (or

immediately after recording it, if

(

10)

IMPORTANT

[REVIEW] is set to [

OFF]).

Initializing the memory card (

65) will

permanently erase all recorded still images,

even the protected ones.

(

10)

FUNC.

(

23)

Still Image Options

ꢀ Initialize all memory cards before using them

FUNC.

PROTECT

Press (

with this camcorder.

)

(

10)

[

PROTECT]: The image selection

screen appears.

FUNC.

(

23)

FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN

1 Select (

) the still image you

FUNC.

want to protect.

2 Press (

image.

) to protect the still

CARD OPERATIONS

INITIALIZE

appears on the bottom bar and the

image cannot be erased. Press (

)

again to cancel the image protection.

3 Repeat steps 1-2 to protect

INITIALIZE

FUNC.

additional images or press

twice to close the menu.

COMPL.INIT.

FUNC.

YES*

Initializing the Memory Card

Press (

) to cancel the complete

initialization while it is in progress. All the

Initialize new memory cards when you use

them for the first time. You may also

choose to initialize a memory card to

erase all the files in contains. The regular

initialization option [INITIALIZE] will clear

the file allocation table but will not

physically erase the stored data. If you

need to completely erase all the data,

select instead the complete initialization

option [COMPL.INIT.].

image files will be erased and the memory

card can be used without any problem.

IMPORTANT

ꢀ Initializing the memory card will erase all still

images, even the protected ones. The original

still images cannot be recovered.

ꢀ When you feel the time it takes to record on or

read from the memory card has become too

long, we recommend you select the complete

initialization.

ꢀ The complete initialization may take a few

minutes, depending on the capacity of the

memory card.

Connecting to a TV or VCR

External Connections

Connecting to

TV or VCR

Connecting to a TV or VCR

Connection Diagrams

Turn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction

manual of the connected device.

AV/

Terminal

COMPONENT OUT Terminal

The component video terminal is for video only.

When you use connection type do not forget

the audio connections using the AV/ terminal.

HDV/DV Terminal

Check the type and orientation of the terminal and

make sure you connect the DV cable properly.

HDMI OUT Terminal

The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality

digital connection that combines audio and video

in a single convenient cable.

Use only HDMI cables marked with the

logo.

Open the terminal

cover to access.

Connecting to a TV or VCR

High Definition TV Sets (HDTV)

Terminal on the Connected

Device

Terminal on the Camcorder

Connecting Cable

Output connection (Signal Flow ) to an HDTV with component video input terminals.

Pr/Cr

Red

Pb/Cb

Blue

CTC-100/S Component Cable

(Supplied)

Green

AUDIO

White

Red

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (Supplied)

Output connection (Signal Flow ) to an HDTV with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal.

Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV

(IEEE1394) output.

4-pin

DV Cable

(Commercially available)

6-pin*

* Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction

can result in damage to the camcorder.

Output connection (Signal Flow ) to an HDTV with an HDMI terminal.

HDMI cable (Commercially available)

Connecting to a TV or VCR

Standard Definition TV Sets

Terminal on the

Camcorder

Terminal on the

Connected Device

Connecting Cable

Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a TV with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal.

Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV

(IEEE1394) output.

4-pin

DV Cable

(Commercially available)

6-pin*

* Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction

can result in damage to the camcorder.

Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals.

Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV, VCR or other analog video source with

AV terminals.

VIDEO

Yellow

AUDIO

White

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

(Supplied)

Red

Connecting to a TV or VCR

NOTES

Playback on a TV Screen

ꢀ Turn off all the devices before starting the

The quality of the playback picture will

vary depending on the connected TV and

the type of connection used.

connections.

ꢀ Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted

while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is

connected to the camcorder.

POINTS TO CHECK

ꢀ We recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

ꢀ If you connect to a TV using the HDMI

(

10)

connection –connection type – or the video

Change the following settings as

necessary before making the

connections. Refer to the corresponding

explanation of each setting in the

PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list

component connection –connection type

you can enjoy the full resolution of

high-definition TV.

–

ꢀ ^{About the HDMI terminal}

The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface) connection –connection type – is a

convenient all-digital connection using a single

cable for both video and audio. When you

connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped

with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and

audio playback at the highest quality.

(

40).

- [PLAYBACK STD] to select the output video

standard.

- [TV TYPE] to match the output video to the

aspect ratio of the connected TV.

- [COMP.OUT] to select the video

- The HDMI terminal on the camcorder is for

output only. Do not connect it to an HDMI output

terminal on an external device, as this may

damage the camcorder.

specifications when using connection type

- [DV OUTPUT] to select the standard of the

output video when using connection type

- The HDMI connection will recognize

Connecting

automatically the highest resolution supported

by the connected HDTV, and output the optimal

video signal to ensure the best viewing

experience. You can confirm the current

specification of the video output in the [HDMI

OUT] information display at the bottom of the

PLAY/OUT SETUP2 menu screen in

Connect the camcorder to the TV

following one of the connection diagrams

shown in the previous section Connection

Diagrams (

66).

mode (

PLAY/OUT SETUP

Playback

menu in other modes).

- Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when

connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors.

- Some HDTVs have their HDCP digital content

protection configured so as not to allow the

playback of personal content (video recorded

for personal uses). If you cannot play back the

video recorded with this camcorder on your

HDTV using the HDMI connection, try

1 Turn on the camcorder and the

connected TV or VCR.

On the TV: Select as the video input

the same terminal to which you

connected the camcorder. On the

VCR: Set the input selector to the

external video input (usually labeled

LINE IN).

connecting the camcorder using the video

component connection –connection type

instead.

–

2 Start the playback of the movies

(

29) or still images ( 33).

- There will be no video output from the AV/

terminal or the COMPONENT OUT terminal

while the camcorder is connected to an external

device using the HDMI cable. In such case, only

audio will be output from the AV/ terminal.

Connecting to a TV or VCR

- There will be no video or audio output from

the HDMI OUT terminal while there is a video

input connection to the HDV/DV terminal or the

AV/ terminal.

POINTS TO CHECK

(

10)

- To output audio dubbed later on a tape

through the HDMI OUT terminal, set [AUDIO

Change the following settings as

necessary before making the

OUT] to [

MIX/VAR.] (

41).

- Audio output from the HDMI OUT terminal will

include both channels (Left/Right on a stereo

recording, Main/Sub on a bilingual recording),

regardless of the [OUTPUT CH] setting.

connections. Refer to the corresponding

explanation of each setting in the

PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list

(

40).

- [PLAYBACK STD] to select the output video

standard.

- [DV OUTPUT] to select the standard of the

output video when using connection type

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video

Recorder

You can copy your recordings by

connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a

digital video device. When recording to a

digital video recorder using the HDV/DV

terminal, you can copy recordings with

virtually no generation loss in video and

sound quality.

Note that the video standard of the recorded

copy depends also on the standards supported

by the external digital device. Refer to the table

below.

- Set [AV/PHONES] to [

AV] when using

connection type

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other

analog device using connection type

or to a DVD recorder or other digital

Connect the camcorder to the external

device following one of the connection

diagrams shown in the previous section

recording device using connection type

, as shown in the previous section

Connection Diagrams (

66).

Connection Diagrams ( 66).

Settings for Recording Video Output using the HDV/DV Terminal

Standard of

the Recording

on the Tape

Standard Supported

by the External

Digital Device*

Video Output

Signal

[PLAYBACK STD]

Setting

[DV OUTPUT]

Setting

High

[

AUTO] or

HDV]

HDV

[

HDV/DV]

Definition

[

AUTO] or

HDV]

DV LOCKED]

HDV/DV] or

Standard

Definition

[

AUTO] or

DV]

[

DV LOCKED]

* To output video in high definition verify that the DV terminal on the external digital device is

compatible with the MPEG2-TS protocol; to output video in standard definition, verify that it is

compatible with the DV standard.

Connecting to a TV or VCR

- Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all

digital devices equipped with a DV terminal. If

the operation does not work, use the AV/

terminal.

Recording

1 This camcorder: Load the recorded

cassette.

2 Connected device: Load a blank

cassette or disc and set the device

to record pause mode.

ꢀ You cannot record to an external device using

the HDMI connection –connection type –.

3 This camcorder: Locate the scene

you wish to copy and pause the

playback shortly before the scene.

When the connection is recognized

Analog Line-In Recording

You can input video from an analog video

source (VCR, TV, etc.) and record the

input video on the tape in the camcorder

in DV standard. Analog video cannot be

converted to HDV standard.

HDV/DV" will be displayed. When

the video output starts, the display will

change to " HDV-OUT" or

DV-OUT" depending on the video

output signal.

4 This camcorder: Resume the movie

(

10)

playback.

Connecting

When using an analog connection you

can include in the copy the date, time

and data code of the original

recording, as well. Repeatedly press

DISP. to change the on-screen display

Connect the camcorder to the video input

source using an analog connection –

connection type

(

66)– shown in the

previous section Connection Diagrams.

(

57).

5 Connected device: Begin recording

when the scene you wish to copy

appears. Stop recording when

copying is complete.

Recording

Load a blank tape in the camcorder and

load the recorded (source) tape or disc in

the connected device.

6 This camcorder: Stop playback.

FUNC.

NOTES

(

23)

ꢀ We recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

ꢀ When recording to a VCR using an analog

quality of the edited tape will be lower than that

of the original.

FUNC.

1 Press

connection –connection type

(

66)–, the

2 Select (

) [

REC PAUSE] and

press (

3 Select (

) [EXECUTE] and press

ꢀ When recording to a digital video recorder

using the HDV/DV terminal –connection type

(

4 Connected device: Start the

(

66)–:

playback.

- If the picture does not appear, disconnect the

DV cable and restore the connection after a

short while or turn the camcorder off and then

on again.

In record pause mode and while

recording you can check the picture on

the camcorder’s screen.

Connecting to a TV or VCR

Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [

AUTO]

(

40) before making the connections.

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the video input

source using the digital connection

–connection type

(

66)– shown in

the previous section Connection

5 When the scene you wish to record

Diagrams.

appears, press

Recording starts.

Dubbing

6 While recording, press

pause the recording.

In record pause, press

resume recording.

1 Load a blank tape in the camcorder

and load the recorded (source) tape

in the connected device.

• If "AV DV" appears on the screen,

set [AV DV] to [

again to

7 Press

to stop recording.

8 Connected device: Stop the

OFF] ( 39) .

• When the connection is recognized

HDV/DV" will be displayed. When

the video input starts, the display will

change to " HDV-IN" or " DV-IN"

depending on the video input signal.

playback.

IMPORTANT

ꢀ Depending on the analog signal sent from the

connected device the input image may be

distorted or not be displayed at all (for example,

video input that includes anomalous signals

such as ghost signals).

FUNC.

23)

(

ꢀ Analog video input that includes copyright

protection signals cannot be recorded with this

camcorder.

FUNC.

2 Press

3 Select (

) [

REC PAUSE] and

press (

NOTES

4 Select (

) [EXECUTE] and press

We recommend powering the camcorder using

the compact power adapter.

(

5 Connected device: Start the

playback.

In record pause mode and while

recording you can check the picture on

the camcorder’s screen.

Digital Video Dubbing

You can input video from other digital

video devices and record the input video

on the tape in the camcorder. Video input

will be recorded on the tape in the same

standard of the original (HDV or DV).

POINTS TO CHECK

6 When the scene you wish to record

appears, press

(

10)

Connecting to a TV or VCR

Recording starts.

7 While recording, press

pause the recording.

In record pause, press

resume recording.

Analog/Digital Conversion

Using the camcorder you can convert

analog video signals (for example from a

VCR) to digital signals (DV standard only)

and output them to a digital recording

device.

again to

8 Press

to stop recording.

9 Connected device: Stop the

playback.

(

10)

IMPORTANT

Connecting

ꢀ Blank sections may be recorded as

anomalous picture.

ꢀ If the picture does not appear, disconnect the

DV cable and restore the connection after a

short while or turn the camcorder off and then

on again.

ꢀ Do not connect any devices to the

camcorder’s USB terminal while an external

device is connected to the HDV/DV terminal.

ꢀ You can only record video signals in HDV

standard (1080i specifications) or in DV

standard. Note that signals from identically

shaped DV (IEEE1394) terminals may be in

different video standards.

Connect the camcorder to the video input

source using an analog connection

–connection type

(

66)– shown in the

previous section Connection Diagrams.

Connect the camcorder to the recording

device using the digital connection

–connection type

(

66)– shown in the

same section. Verify that the DV terminal on

the external digital device is compatible with

the DV standard.

Converting the Video

NOTES

FUNC.

We recommend powering the camcorder using

the compact power adapter.

(

23)

1 Set [AV DV] to [

ON] (

39).

Certain software tapes are copyright

protected. If you attempt to play back such

tapes, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED

PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears and

you will not be able to view the contents of

the tape. If you attempt to record from such

tapes via the HDV/DV terminal,

2 Start the playback on the video

source and the recording on the

recording device.

Refer to the instruction manuals of the

connected devices.

IMPORTANT

“COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING

RESTRICTED” appears and you will not be

able to record the contents of the tape.

ꢀ Depending on the signal sent from the

connected device, the conversion from analog

to digital signals might not work properly (e.g.,

signals that include copyright protective signals

or anomalous signals such as ghost signals).

ꢀ Usually, leave [AV DV] set to the default

setting [

OFF]. While it is set to [

ON],

you cannot connect video input signals to the

camcorder using the HDV/DV terminal.

Connecting to a TV or VCR

NOTES

ꢀ We recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

ꢀ You can also use the analog/digital

conversion to transfer analog video recordings

to a computer as digital video. The required

equipment and operation is the same as

described in Transferring Video Recordings

(

76) except in this case you need to set

[AV DV] to [ ON] before connecting the

camcorder to the computer. Note that the

analog/digital conversion may not work

correctly depending on the software and the

specifications/settings of the computer.

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to

Computer

Connecting to a Computer

PC Connection Diagrams

USB Terminal

Open the LCD panel cover to access.

HDV/DV Terminal

Check the type and orientation of the terminal and

make sure you connect the DV cable properly.

Terminal on the Connected

Terminal on the Camcorder

Connecting Cable

Device

Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with an

USB port.

USB Cable (Supplied)

Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a computer with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or a

DV capture board.

DV Cable

(Commercially available)

4-pin

6-pin*

* Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction

can result in damage to the camcorder.

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting

Transferring Video Recordings

You can transfer recordings to a computer

using the HDV/DV terminal.

1 Start the computer.

2 Set the camcorder to

mode.

3 Connect the camcorder to the

computer using the digital

connection –connection type ²

(

10)

Equipment and System Requirements

(

75)– shown in the previous

ꢀ A computer equipped with an

section PC Connection Diagrams.

IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an IEEE1394

(DV) capture board

ꢀ A DV cable (commercially available)

ꢀ Video editing software

When the connection is recognized

“

HDV/DV” will be displayed.

4 Start the video editing software.

Refer to the instruction manual of the

editing software.

ꢀ The appropriate driver

The standard of the video transferred

depends on the standard of the original

recording and the compatibility of the

video editing software.

When transferring a video originally

recorded in HDV standard, if the editing

software supports high-definition video,

video output will be in HD standard. If the

editing software does not support

high-definition video, even if the original

recording was made in HDV standard,

video output will be in SD standard.

IMPORTANT

ꢀ The video transfer may not work correctly

depending on the software and the

specifications/settings of your computer.

ꢀ If the computer freezes while the camcorder

is connected to it, disconnect the DV cable and

turn off the camcorder and the computer. After a

short while, turn them on again, set the

camcorder to

connection.

ꢀ Before connecting the camcorder to the

computer using a DV cable, make sure that the

camcorder and computer are not connected

with a USB cable, and that no other IEEE1394

device is connected to the computer.

mode and restore the

POINTS TO CHECK

Change the following settings as necessary

before making the connections. Refer to the

corresponding explanation of each setting in the

PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list

ꢀ Depending on the video editing software, you

may need to set the

camcorder to a mode other than PLAY. Refer to

the instruction manual of the editing software.

switch of the

(

40).

- [PLAYBACK STD] and [DV OUTPUT] to

select the standard of the output video. Note

that the video standard of the transferred video

depends also on the standards supported by

the computer.

- [AV DV] to select whether to transfer

recordings from the tape in the camcorder (set

NOTES

ꢀ We recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

ꢀ Refer also to the instruction manual of the

computer.

ꢀ The programs ZoomBrowser EX and Image

Browser included with the supplied CD-ROM

can only be used to transfer still images

recorded on the memory card. Video recordings

on the tape cannot be transferred to the

computer using the software included with the

supplied CD-ROM.

to [

OFF]) or video converted from an

ON]).

external analog source (set to [

Connecting to a Computer

IMPORTANT

Transferring Still Images – Direct

Transfer

ꢀ When the CARD access indicator is on or

flashing do not perform the following actions.

Doing so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not open the memory card slot cover and

do not remove the memory card.

With the supplied USB cable and the

Digital Video Software, you can transfer

still images to a computer simply by

pressing

(print/share).

- Do not disconnect the USB cable.

- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.

- Do not change the position of the

switch or the operating mode.

(

10)

ꢀ Operation may not work correctly depending

on the software and the specifications/settings

of your computer.

ꢀ The image files on your memory card are

valuable, original data files. If you wish to use

the image files on your computer, make copies

of them first, and use the copied file, retaining

the original.

Preparations

The first time you connect the camcorder

to the computer, you need to install the

software and set the auto-launch setting.

From the second time on, you will only

need to connect the camcorder to the

computer to transfer images.

1 Install the supplied Digital Video

Software.

NOTES

Refer to the installation guide

(separate leaflet included with the

CD-ROM).

ꢀ We recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

ꢀ Refer also to the computer’s instruction

manual.

ꢀ Users of Windows XP and Mac OS X:

Your camcorder is equipped with the standard

Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allowing you to

download still images (JPEG only) simply by

connecting the camcorder to a computer using

the USB cable without installing the software

from the supplied software CD-ROM.

2 Set the camcorder to

mode.

3 Connect the camcorder to the

computer using the USB connection

–connection type ¹(

75)– shown

in the previous section PC

Connection Diagrams.

See Connecting the Camcorder to a

Computer in the Digital Video

Software instruction manual

(electronic version on PDF file).

4 Set the auto-launch setting.

• See Starting CameraWindow

(Windows) or Auto-downloading

(Macintosh) in the Digital Video

Software instruction manual (electronic

version on PDF file).

Transferring Images

[

ALL IMAGES]

Transfers all images to the computer.

NEW IMAGES]

[

Transfers only those images that have not

yet been transferred to the computer.

[

TRANSFER ORDERS]

• The direct transfer menu appears on

the camcorder screen and the

button lights up.

Transfers images with transfer orders

(

78) to the computer.

[

SELECT & TRANSFER]

Allows you to select the still image you

want to transfer to the computer.

Connecting to a Computer

WALLPAPER]

• [ SELECT & TRANSFER]: The

selected image is transferred and

displayed on the computer. To

[

Allows you to select the still image you

want to transfer and set it as your

computer’s desktop background.

continue transferring, select (

another image.

)

• [ WALLPAPER]: The selected

image is transferred to the computer

and displayed as the desktop’s

background.

• The

button will flash while the

images are being transferred.

FUNC.

• Press

menu.

to return to the transfer

NOTES

ꢀ You can press (

) to transfer the images,

instead of

. With the automatic transfer

options, a confirmation message appears.

Select [OK] and press (

ꢀ When the camcorder is connected to the

AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS

When you select [ ALL IMAGES],

computer and the image selection screen is

FUNC.

displayed, press

transfer menu.

to return to the

[

NEW IMAGES] or [ TRANSFER

ORDERS], all the relevant still images will

be transferred to the computer in one

batch and their thumbnails will be

displayed on the computer.

Transfer Orders

Select (

) a transfer option and

You can mark the still images you want to

transfer to the computer as transfer

orders. You can set transfer orders for up

to 998 still images.

press

• The images are transferred and

displayed on the computer.

• The camcorder returns to the transfer

menu once the transfer is complete.

Selecting Still Images to Transfer

(Transfer Order)

Set the transfer orders in advance, before

connecting the camcorder to the

computer using the USB cable.

• To cancel the transfer, select (

)

[CANCEL] and press (

) or press

FUNC.

MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS

When you select [ SELECT &

TRANSFER] or [ WALLPAPER] you can

select the images you want to transfer

one by one.

(

10)

1 Select (

) a transfer option and

FUNC.

23)

press

(

2 Select (

) the image you want to

transfer and press

Connecting to a Printer

Connecting to

Printer

FUNC.

TRANSFER ORDER

Connecting to a Printer

Press (

: The image selection screen

appears.

)

Printing Still Images – Direct Print

The camcorder can be connected to any

PictBridge compatible printer. You can mark

the still images you want to print and set the

desired number of copies as a print order

FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN

1 Select (

want to mark with a transfer order.

2 Press ( ) to set the transfer order.

A checkmark appears in the box

next to the transfer order symbol

Press ( ) again to cancel the

transfer order.

) the still image you

(

82).

Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP,

DS and ES series and PIXMA printers

marked with the PictBridge logo.

3 Repeat steps 1-2 to mark additional

Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer

images with transfer orders or

FUNC.

press

twice to close the

menu.

(

10)

1 Insert the memory card containing

the still images you want to print.

2 Turn on the printer.

Erasing All Transfer Orders

(

10)

3 Connect the camcorder to the

printer using the USB connection

–connection type ¹(

75)– shown

FUNC.

in the previous section PC

(

23)

Connection Diagrams.

•

appears and changes to

• The

(print/share) button lights

FUNC.

up and the current print settings will be

displayed for approx. 6 seconds.

CARD OPERATIONS

IMPORTANT

TRANS.ORD.ALL ERASE

YES

continues to flash (for more than 1

minute) or if

does not appear, the camcorder

is not correctly connected to the printer. In such

case, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the

camcorder and the printer. After a short while,

turn them on again, set the camcorder to

mode and restore the connection.

FUNC.

NOTES

ꢀ

printed.

will appear for images that cannot be

Connecting to a Printer

ꢀ We recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

ꢀ Refer also to the printer’s instruction manual.

Options

[PAPER]

[

PAPER SIZE]

Printing with the

Button

(Print/Share)

Available paper sizes vary depending on

the printer model.

You can print a still image without

changing the settings simply by pressing

[

PAPER TYPE]

Select [PHOTO], [FAST PHOTO] or

[DEFAULT].

[

PAGE LAYOUT]

Select [DEFAULT] or one of the following

available page layouts.

[BORDERED]: Prints the whole image

area almost exactly as the recorded still

image.

[BORDERLESS]: Enlarges the center

portion of the still image to fit the width/

height ratio of the selected paper size. The

top, bottom and sides of the still image

may be slightly trimmed out.

1 Select (

wish to print.

2 Press

) the still image you

• Printing starts. The

button

flashes and stays on when the printing

is completed.

• To continue printing, select (

another still image.

[2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], [9-UP], [16-UP]:

Prints multiple small copies of the same

still image on one sheet of paper.

)

[

] (Date print)

Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].

] (Print Effect)

Selecting the Print Settings

[

You can select the number of copies and

other settings for printing. The setting

options vary depending on your printer

model.

The print effect can be used with printers

compatible with the Image Optimize

function to achieve higher quality prints.

Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].

Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can

also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR].

Trimming settings (

82)

Paper settings

Current paper settings (paper size,

paper type and page layout)

[

] (Number of Copies)

Select 1-99 copies.

NOTES

Print setting options and [DEFAULT] settings

vary depending on the printer model. For

details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

Number of copies

Print effect

Date printing

Connecting to a Printer

Printing after Changing the Print Settings

TO CANCEL THE PRINTING

Press (

) while printing. A confirmation

dialog appears. Select [OK] and press (

With Canon’s PictBridge compatible printers,

the printing will stop immediately (even if not

completed) and the paper will be fed through.

PRINTING ERRORS

If an error occurs during the printing process, an

1 If the joystick guide does not appear

error message appears (

89).

on screen, press (

) to display it.

- Canon’s PictBridge compatible printers:

Resolve the error. When printing does not

resume automatically, select [CONTINUE] and

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward

• The print setting menu appears.

• Depending on the printer, the

press (

). If [CONTINUE] cannot be

) and retry

message “BUSY.” may appear before

the camcorder displays the print

setting menu.

3 In the print settings menu, select

selected, select [STOP], press (

printing. Refer also to the printer’s instruction

manual for details.

- If the error still persists and printing does not

restart, disconnect the USB cable and turn off

the camcorder and the printer. After a short

while, turn them on again, set the camcorder to

mode and restore the connection.

(

) the setting you want to

change and press (

4 Select (

) the desired setting

option and press (

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING

Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and

printer and turn off the camcorder.

5 Select (

) [PRINT] and press

(

• Printing starts. The print setting menu

disappears when the printing is

completed.

IMPORTANT

• To continue printing, select another

still image.

ꢀ The following still images may not be

correctly printed with a PictBridge compatible

printer.

- Images created or changed on a computer

and transferred to the memory card.

Printing Multiple Images on the Same Sheet

When using Canon printers, you can print the same still image multiple times on the

same sheet of paper. Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended

[

PAGE LAYOUT] settings depending on the [ PAPER SIZE] setting.

[

PAPER SIZE]

[CREDITCARD]

[9 x 13 cm]

[10 x 14.8 cm]

[A4]

Canon Printer Series

PIXMA

SELPHY DS

–

2-, 4-, 9- or

[4-UP]

[16-UP]

SELPHY CP

SELPHY ES

2-, 4- or [8-UP]

2- or [4-UP]

–

You can also use the special photo sticker sheets.

When you use the wide-sized photo paper with the [DEFAULT] setting, you can also use [2-UP]

or [4-UP].

With the [8-UP] setting, you can also use the special photo sticker sheets.

Connecting to a Printer

- Images recorded with the camcorder but

edited on a computer.

3 Move (

frame.

) the trimming

- Images whose file names were changed.

- Images not recorded with this camcorder.

ꢀ Observe the following precautions during

printing:

4 After setting the trimming frame,

FUNC.

press

to return to the print

menu.

- Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer.

- Do not change the position of the

switch.

NOTES

ꢀ About the color of the trimming frame:

- White: No trimming settings.

- Green: Recommended trimming size. The

size of the trimming frame may differ depending

on the image size, paper size or borders

settings.

- Do not disconnect the USB cable.

- Do not remove the memory card.

ꢀ If the message “BUSY.” does not disappear,

disconnect the USB cable and restore the

connection after a short while.

ꢀ The trimming setting applies only to one

image.

ꢀ The trimming setting is canceled in the

following cases:

- When you turn off the camcorder.

- When you disconnect the USB cable.

- When you expand the trimming frame beyond

its maximum size.

- When you change any of the [PAPER]

settings.

ꢀ You may not be able to set the trimming

settings for a still image not recorded with this

camcorder.

Trimming Settings

Set the paper size and page layout before

changing the trimming settings.

1 In the print setting menu (

80),

select (

press (

) [TRIMMING] and

The trimming frame appears.

Print Orders

You can mark the still images you want to

print and set the desired number of

2 Change the size of the trimming

frame.

copies as a print order. These print orders

are compatible with the Digital Print Order

Format (DPOF) standards and can be

used for printing on DPOF compatible

• Move the zoom lever toward T to

shrink the frame, and toward W to

enlarge it. Press (

) to change the

orientation of the frame (portrait/

landscape).

printers (

79). You can set print orders

for up to 998 still images.

• To cancel the trimming settings,

move the zoom lever toward W until

the trimming frame disappears.

Selecting Still Images for Printing

(Print Order)

Do not connect the USB cable to the

camcorder while setting the print orders.

(

10)

Connecting to a Printer

3 Select (

) [

PRINT] and press

(

FUNC.

• The print setting menu appears.

(

23)

• The error message “SET

ORDER” appears if you connect a

printer with direct print function and

FUNC.

PRINT ORDER

Press (

select [

any print orders beforehand.

PRINT] without having set

)

4 Make sure that [PRINT] is selected

and press (

: The image selection screen

appears.

Printing starts. The print setting menu

disappears when the printing is

completed.

FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN

1 Select (

) the still image you

want to mark with a print order.

NOTES

2 Press (

) to set the print order.

ꢀ Depending on the connected printer, you can

The number of copies appears in

orange in the box next to the print

change some print settings before step 4

(

ꢀ ^{Cancel Printing/Printing Errors}

80).

order symbol

3 Set (

(

81)

) the number of copies

ꢀ ^{Restarting Printing:}Open the print settings

menu as explained in steps 2-3 above. In the

print settings menu, select [RESUME] and

desired and press (

To cancel the print order, set (

number of copies to 0.

) the

press (

printed.

). The remaining images will be

4 Repeat steps 1-3 to mark additional

Printing cannot be restarted when the print

order settings have been changed or if you

deleted a still image with print order settings.

images with print orders or press

FUNC.

twice to close the menu.

Printing the Still Images Marked with Print

Orders

Erasing All Print Orders

(

10)

FUNC.

(

23)

(

23)

FUNC.

1 Connect the camcorder to the

printer using the USB connection –

connection type ¹(

75)– shown

CARD OPERATIONS

in the previous section PC

Connection Diagrams.

FUNC.

) the

PRINT ORD.ALL ERASE

YES

2 Press

, select (

icon and press (

setup menus.

) to open the

FUNC.

Trouble?

Additional Information

Trouble?

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer

or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.

Power Source

Problem

Solution

• Camcorder will not turn on.

• The camcorder switches off

by itself.

Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

Attach the battery pack correctly.

• The cassette compartment

cover will not open.

• The LCD/viewfinder switches

on and off.

The charge indicator flashes

rapidly (about twice per

second).

Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or

the battery pack is faulty.

–

• Battery pack will not charge.

Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and

–

• The charge indicator flashes 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).

very slowly (about once every

Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. When

2 seconds).

the battery pack is outside the charging temperature range, the

CHARGE (charge) indicator will flash irregularly. The charging

will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C

(104 °F).

The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.

–

Recording/Playback

Problem

Buttons will not work.

Solution

Turn on the camcorder.

Load a cassette.

–

Abnormal characters appear on Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time.

the screen. The camcorder

does not operate properly.

If the problem still persists, disconnect the power source and

press the RESET button with a pointed item. Pressing the

RESET button resets all settings.

“

” flashes on the screen.

Load a cassette.

–

Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

Condensation is detected. See reference page.

Turn the camcorder off and then on again.

The lens cover is not

completely open.

“

” flashes red on the screen.

The camcorder malfunctions. Consult a Canon Service Center.

Remove the cassette and reinsert it.

–

“REMOVE THE CASSETTE”

appears on the screen.

The wireless controller will not

work.

Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON].

The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted. Replace the

battery.

Trouble?

Problem

Solution

Video noise appears on screen. When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is

located, keep a distance between the camcorder and the

plasma TV.

–

Video noise appears on the TV When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located,

screen.

keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the

power or antenna cables of the TV.

The tape stops during record

pause or playback pause.

To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter

the stop mode ( ) if left in playback pause (

) or record

pause (

) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume the

START/STOP

playback press

playback).

(when recording) or

(during

Horizontal bands appear on the This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors when

–

screen.

recording under some types of fluorescent, mercury or sodium

lamps. To reduce the symptoms set the mode switch to

When a subject flits across in

front of the lens, the image

appears slightly bent.

This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors. When a

subject crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder, the image

may seem slightly warped.

Recording

Problem

Solution

Image will not appear on the

screen.

Set the camcorder to

“SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE Set the time zone, date and time.

AND TIME” appears on the

Recharge the built-in lithium battery and set the time zone, date

screen.

and time.

Pressing the START/STOP

button will not start recording.

Set the camcorder to

Load a cassette.

Tape reached the end (“

END” appears on the screen).

Rewind the tape or replace the cassette.

Cassette is protected (“

” flashes on the screen). Change the

position of the protect switch.

Camcorder will not focus.

Autofocus does not work on that subject. Focus manually.

If you are using the viewfinder, adjust it with the dioptric

adjustment lever.

Lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth.

Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.

–

If you are using the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter,

set [AF MODE] to [NORMAL AF].

Sound is distorted.

When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks or

concerts), sound may become distorted.

You may be able to record the audio correctly by manually

adjusting the audio recording level or by setting [MIC ATT.] to

[ON].

Viewfinder picture is blurred.

Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever.

Trouble?

Playback

Problem

Solution

During playback there is video Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads.

noise.

Pressing the playback button

does not start playback.

Load a cassette.

Set the camcorder to

Tape reached the end (“

Rewind the tape.

END” appears on the screen).

No sound from the built-in

speaker.

Open the LCD panel.

–

Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume with the joystick

and joystick guide in mode.

When playing back a tape

recorded in HDV standard the

playback is jerky or the sound

stutters on and off.

Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads.

Image will not appear on the

TV screen.

Set [AV DV] to [OFF].

Set [AV/PHONES] to [

AV].

Check again that the camcorder is properly connected to the TV. 66

When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the

CTC-100/S Component Cable, make sure to select the correct

specification for the [COMP.OUT] setting.

There is no sound from the TV. When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the

CTC-100/S Component Cable, make sure to connect also the

audio connections using the white and red plugs of the

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable.

Text displays do not appear on If you connected the camcorder to the TV using the video

the TV.

component connection, set [DV OUTPUT] to [HDV/DV].

Tape is running, but image will The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to

not appear on the TV screen.

which you connected the camcorder. Select the correct video

input.

Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads.

You attempted to play back or dub a copyright protected tape.

Stop playback/dubbing.

The camcorder is connected

Video input from the HDV/DV terminal cannot be output through

–

using the HDMI cable, but there the HDMI OUT terminal.

is no picture or sound from the

This may happen when playing back a tape that contains mixed

HDTV.

recordings in different standards (HDV/DV). Disconnect the

HDMI cable and then restore the connection or turn the

camcorder off and then on again.

Trouble?

Memory Card Operation

Problem

Solution

Memory card cannot be

inserted.

Memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the

memory card over and reinsert it.

Cannot record on the memory

card.

Memory card is full. Erase still images to free some space or

replace the memory card.

Memory card was not initialized. Initialize the memory card.

The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value.

Set [FILE NOS.] to [RESET] and insert a new memory card.

Memory card cannot be played Set the camcorder to

back.

Image cannot be erased.

” flashes in red.

Image is protected. Cancel the protection.

“

Card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and

reinsert the memory card. Initialize the memory card if flashing

persists.

Printing

Problem

Solution

The printer is not operating

even though the camcorder

and printer are correctly

connected.

Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the

printer. After a short while, turn them on again, set the

–

camcorder to

mode and restore the connection.

Editing

Problem

Solution

Cannot record with this

camcorder video input from an

external video device

connected to the HDV/DV

terminal using a DV cable.

Set [AV DV] to [OFF].

–

Wrong signal standard. Refer also to the instruction manual of

the connected device.

Dubbing may work using the AV/ terminal.

Others

Problem

Solution

A rattling can be heard from the The internal lens fixture can move when the camcorder is turned

camcorder. off. This is not a malfunction.

–

Trouble?

List of Messages

Some error messages will disappear after being displayed for about 4 seconds.

Message

Explanation/Solution

SET THE TIME ZONE,

DATE AND TIME

You have not set the time zone, date and time. This message

appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time

zone, date and time.

CHANGE THE BATTERY

PACK

Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

–

THE TAPE IS SET FOR

ERASURE PREVENTION

Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the position

of the protect switch.

REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape. Remove the

cassette and reinsert it.

CHECK THE HDV/DV

INPUT

(Appears only if a DV cable is

connected)

The DV cable is not correctly connected to the HDV/DV terminal, or

the connected digital device is turned off.

The video input signal is in a different television system (PAL or

SECAM).

CONDENSATION HAS

BEEN DETECTED

Condensation has been detected in the camcorder.

CONDENSATION HAS

BEEN DETECTED

REMOVE THE CASSETTE

Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. Remove the

cassette.

TAPE END

Tape reached the end. Rewind the tape or replace the cassette.

–

INCORRECT TAPE

SPECIFICATION

You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a different television

system (PAL or SECAM) or in a recording standard not supported

by this camcorder.

INPUT SIGNAL NOT

SUPPORTED

The digital device connected with the DV cable is incompatible with

the camcorder.

–

PLAYBACK STD LOCKED

INCOMPATIBLE VIDEO

INPUT

Current camcorder settings do not match the HDV/DV standard of

the video input signal. Change the [PLAYBACK STD] setting to

match the video input signal.

PLAYBACK STD LOCKED

PLAYBACK IS

Current camcorder settings do not match the HDV/DV standard of

the recording you tried to play back. Change the [PLAYBACK STD]

to match the recording standard of the tape.

RESTRICTED

HEADS DIRTY, USE

CLEANING CASSETTE

Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads.

NO CARD

There is no memory card in the camcorder.

No images are recorded on the memory card.

–

NO IMAGES

CARD ERROR

A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or

display the image.

–

The error may be temporary. If the message disappears after 4

seconds and “ ” flashes red, turn the camcorder off, remove the

card and reinsert the card. If “ ” changes to green or yellow, you

can continue recording/playback.

CARD FULL

Memory card is full. Erase some images to free some space or

replace the memory card.

Trouble?

Message

IN CARD POSITION

Explanation/Solution

START/STOP

You pressed

mode).

while recording still images (

–

NAMING ERROR

The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value.

Set the [FILE NOS.] option to [RESET] and erase all the images on

the memory card or initialize it.

UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE

The image file is corrupted or it was saved using a compression

method other than that compatible with this camcorder (JPEG).

–

TRANSFER ORDER

ERROR

You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders.

PRINT ORDER ERROR

CANNOT TRANSFER!

You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order.

–

You attempted to transfer a still image that cannot be displayed with

this camcorder.

TOO MANY STILL IMAGES Disconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of still images

DISCONNECT USB CABLE on the memory card to less than 1800. If a dialog appeared on the

computer screen, close it and then restore the connection.

–

PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED

You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape.

DUBBING RESTRICTED

when an anomalous signal is received during analog line-in

recording.

Direct Print Related Messages

NOTES

About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer’s error indicator flashes or an error

message appears on the printer’s operation panel, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

Message

Explanation/Solution

PAPER ERROR

There is a problem with the paper. The paper is not correctly loaded or the

paper size is wrong.

Alternatively, if the paper output tray is closed, open it to print.

NO PAPER

PAPER JAM

Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper.

The paper jammed during printing. Select [STOP] to cancel printing. After

removing the paper, set some paper again and retry printing.

INK ERROR

NO INK

There is a problem with the ink.

The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink.

LOW INK LEVEL

The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Select [CONTINUE] to restart

printing.

INK ABSORBER FULL

Select [CONTINUE] to resume printing. Contact a Canon Service Center

(refer to the list included with the printer) to replace the ink absorber.

• FILE ERROR

• CANNOT PRINT!

You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another

camcorder, with a different compression, or was edited on a computer.

Trouble?

Message

Explanation/Solution

SET PRINT ORDER

READJUST TRIMMING

PRINTER ERROR

No still image on the memory card has been marked with a print order.

You changed the print style after you set the trimming settings.

Cancel printing. Turn the printer off and then on again. Check the printer

status. If the error still persists, refer to the printer’s instruction manual and

contact the appropriate customer support center or service center.

HARDWARE ERROR

Cancel printing. Turn the printer off and then on again. Check the printer

status. If the printer is equipped with a battery, it might be exhausted. In

such case, turn off the printer, replace the battery and turn it back on.

COMMUNICATION

ERROR

The printer is experiencing a data transfer error. Cancel printing.

Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer. After

a short while, turn them on again, set the camcorder to

and restore the connection. When you are printing using the

check the print settings. Or, you attempted to print from a memory card that

contains a large number of images. Reduce the number of images.

mode

button,

CHECK PRINT SETTINGS The print setting cannot be used for printing with the

button.

PRINTER IN USE

The printer is in use. Check the printer status.

PAPER LEVER ERROR

Paper lever error occurred. Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper

position.

PRINTER COVER OPEN

NO PRINTHEAD

Close the printer cover securely.

No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective.

Do’s and Don’ts

Handling Precautions

Battery Pack

DANGER!

Camcorder

ꢀ Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD

panel. Be careful when closing the LCD

panel.

ꢀ Do not leave the camcorder in places

subject to high temperatures (like the

inside of a car under direct sunlight), or

high humidity.

Treat the battery pack with care.

• Keep it away from fire (or it might

explode).

• Do not expose it to temperatures

higher than 60 °C (140 °F). Do not leave

it near a heater or inside a car in hot

weather.

• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.

• Do not drop or knock it.

• Do not get it wet.

ꢀ Do not use the camcorder near strong

electric or magnetic fields such as above

TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones.

ꢀ Do not point the lens or viewfinder at

strong light sources. Do not leave the

camcorder pointed at a bright subject.

ꢀ Do not use or store the camcorder in

dusty or sandy places. The camcorder is

not waterproof – avoid also water, mud or

salt. If any of the above should get into

the camcorder it may damage the

camcorder and/or the lens.

ꢀ Charged battery packs continue to

discharge naturally. Therefore, charge

them on the day of use, or the day before,

to ensure a full charge.

ꢀ Attach the terminal cover whenever a

battery pack is not in use. Contact with

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 dry place at

temperatures no higher than 30 °C

(86 °F). If you do not use the battery pack

for long periods, charge and discharge it

fully at least once a year. If you have

more than one battery pack, perform

these precautions at the same time for all

battery packs.

ꢀ Be careful of heat generated by lighting

equipment.

ꢀ Do not disassemble the camcorder. If

the camcorder does not function properly,

consult qualified service personnel.

ꢀ Handle the camcorder with care. Do not

subject the camcorder to shocks or

vibration as this may cause damage.

ꢀ Although the battery pack’s operating

temperature range is from 0 °C to 40 °C

(32 °F to 104 °F), the optimal range is

from 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). At

cold temperatures, performance will

temporarily decline. Warm it in your

pocket before use.

Do’s and Don’ts

ꢀ Replace the battery pack if the usable

time after full charge diminishes

substantially at normal temperatures.

ꢀ With cassettes equipped with a memory

function, metal plated terminals may

become dirty with use. Clean the

terminals with a cotton swab after about

10 times of removing and reinserting the

cassette. The memory function is not

supported by the camcorder.

About the battery terminal cover

The battery terminal cover has a [

shaped hole. This is useful when you

wish to differentiate between charged and

uncharged battery packs.

Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure

To protect your recordings from accidental

erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to

SAVE or ERASE OFF.

Back side of the battery pack

Terminal cover attached

Charged

REC

SAVE

REC

SAVE

Uncharged

Memory Card

ꢀ We recommend saving backups of

memory card images on your computer.

Image data may be corrupted or lost due

Cassette

ꢀ Rewind tapes after use. A slack or

damaged tape may cause video problems to memory card defects or exposure to

and/or audio distortions during playback.

ꢀ Return cassettes to the case and store

them upright. Rewind tapes from time to

time if they are stored for a long time.

ꢀ 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.

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

subject to high humidity and high

temperature.

ꢀ Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or

subject memory cards to shocks and do

not expose them to water.

ꢀ Do not touch or expose the terminals to

dust or dirt.

ꢀ Check the direction before inserting the

memory card. Forcing a memory card into

ꢀ Handle cassettes with care. Do not

drop or subject them to severe impact as

this may damage the cassettes.

Do’s and Don’ts

the slot if it is not correctly oriented may

damage the memory card or the

camcorder.

ꢀ Do not attach any labels or stickers on

the memory card.

ꢀ ^{For California, USA only:}The lithium

battery included contains Perchlorate

Material – special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate for details.

ꢀ When you erase image files or initialize

the memory card, only the file allocation

table is altered and the data itself is not

actually deleted. Take the necessary

precautions when you dispose of the

memory card, for example by physically

damaging it to prevent the leakage of

private data.

Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery

The camcorder has a built-in

rechargeable lithium battery to keep the

date/time and other settings. The built-in

lithium battery is recharged while you use

the camcorder, however, it will become

totally discharged if you do not use the

camcorder for about 3 months.

Lithium Button Battery

To recharge the built-in lithium battery:

Connect the compact power adapter to

the camcorder and leave it connected for

WARNING!

• The battery used in this device may

present a fire or chemical burn hazard if

mishandled. Do not recharge,

disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F)

or incinerate the battery.

24 hours with the

switch set to

• Replace the battery with a CR2025 made

by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony,

Sanyo, or with Duracell2025. Use of

other batteries may present a risk of fire

or explosion.

• Dispose of the used battery according to

applicable recycling regulations.

ꢀ 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 battery out of the reach of

children. If swallowed, seek medical

assistance immediately. The battery case

may break and the battery fluids may

cause internal damage.

ꢀ Do not disassemble, heat or immerse

the battery in water to avoid the risk of

explosion.

Do’s and Don’ts

ꢀ Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to

gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Never

use tissue paper.

Maintenance/Others

Cleaning the Video Heads

LCD Screen and I.AF sensor

ꢀ Clean the LCD screen and the I.AF

sensor using a clean, soft lens-cleaning

cloth.

ꢀ Condensation may form on the surface

of the screen when the temperature

changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry

cloth.

ꢀ In the following cases the video heads

are dirty and need to be cleaned.

- The message “HEADS DIRTY, USE

CLEANING CASSETTE” appears.

- During playback you notice frequent

video problems (blocky video artifacts,

banding, etc.).

- When playing back a tape recorded in

HDV standard the playback is jerky or the

sound stutters on and off.

To maintain the best picture quality, we

recommend using cassettes designed for

high definition recording (Canon Digital

Videocassette HDVM-E63PR, etc.) and

cleaning the video heads frequently with

the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head

Cleaning Cassette or a commercially

available dry cleaning cassette.

Storage

ꢀ If you do not intend to use the

camcorder for a long time, store it in a

place free of dust, in low humidity, and at

temperatures not higher than 30 °C

(86 °F).

ꢀ Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes

as this may damage the camcorder.

ꢀ Even after cleaning the video heads

you may not be able to play back

correctly tapes that were recorded with

dirty video heads.

Condensation

Moving the camcorder rapidly between

hot and cold temperatures 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.

Cleaning the Camcorder

Condensation may form in the following

cases:

When the camcorder is moved from an

air-conditioned room to a warm, humid

place

Camcorder Body

ꢀ Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the

camcorder body. Never use chemically

treated cloth or volatile solvents such as

paint thinner.

Lens and Viewfinder

ꢀ If the lens surface is dirty, the autofocus

may not work properly.

ꢀ Remove any dust or dirt particles using

a non-aerosol type blower brush.

Do’s and Don’ts

When the camcorder is moved from a

cold place to a warm room

RESUMING USE

ꢀ The precise time required for water

droplets to evaporate will vary depending

on the location and weather conditions.

After the condensation warning stops

flashing, wait for 1 more hour before

resuming use.

When the camcorder is left in a humid

room

Using the Camcorder Abroad

Power Sources

You can use the compact power adapter

to operate the camcorder and to charge

battery packs in any country with power

supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60

Hz. Consult the Canon Service Center for

information on plug adapters for overseas

use.

When a cold room is heated rapidly

Playback on a TV Screen

You can only play back your recordings

on TVs compatible with the NTSC

system. The NTSC system is used in the

following countries/areas:

TO AVOID CONDENSATION

ꢀ Do not expose the camcorder to

sudden or extreme changes in

temperature.

American Samoa, Antigua, Aruba,

Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia,

Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica,

Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam,

Guatemala, Greenland, Haiti, Honduras,

Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,

Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua,

Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico,

Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint

Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam,

Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA,

Venezuela, Virgin Islands.

ꢀ Remove the cassette, place the

camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and

let it adjust to temperature changes

slowly before removing it from the bag.

WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED

ꢀ The camcorder automatically shuts off,

the warning message “CONDENSATION

HAS BEEN DETECTED” appears for

approx. 4 seconds and

starts flashing.

ꢀ If a cassette is loaded, the warning

message “REMOVE THE CASSETTE”

appears and

starts flashing. Remove

the cassette immediately and leave the

cassette compartment open. Leaving the

cassette in the camcorder may damage

the tape.

ꢀ A cassette cannot be loaded when

condensation is detected.

General Information

System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)

WS-20 Wrist Strap

BP-2L13, BP-2L14,

NB-2LH

Battery Pack

CB-2LW

Battery Charger

SS-600/SS-650

Shoulder Strap

MiniDVVideo

cassette

BP-2L13, BP-2L14, NB-2LH

Battery Pack

WL-D87

Wireless Controller

CA-570 Compact

Power Adapter

WD-H43

Wide-converter

TL-H43

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

DTC-100 D Terminal Cable

CTC-100 Component Cable

Tele-converter

VCR

FS-43U/FS-43U II

Filter Set

TV/HDTV

HDMI Cable

DV Cable

SC-2000 Soft

Carrying Case

DVD Recorder/Digital

Device with DV Terminal

miniSD Card Adapter

VFL-1 Video Flash Light

VL-3 Video Light

miniSD

Card

Card Reader/Writer

Computer

IFC-300PCU

USB Cable

DM-50 Directional

Stereo Microphone

(commercially available)

PictBridge

Compatible Printers

General Information

Optional Accessories

Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can

also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-

4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon

accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents

such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a

leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply

to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you

may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

Battery Packs

When you need extra battery packs, select

one of the following models: BP-2L13,

BP-2L14, NB-2LH.

CB-2LW Battery Charger

Use the battery charger for charging the

battery packs. It plugs directly into a power

outlet without a cable.

Battery Pack

NB-2LH

Charging Time*

90 min.

BP-2L13

BP-2L14

175 min.

170 min.

* Charging time varies according to the charging condition.

TL-H43 Tele-converter

This Tele-converter lens increases the focal

length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.7.

• The image stabilizer is not as effective when

the Tele-converter is attached.

• The minimum focusing distance with the

TL-H43 is 3 m (9.8 ft.); 3 cm (1.2 in.) at

maximum wide angle.

• When the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you record

with flash or assist lamp.

General Information

WD-H43 Wide-converter

This lens decreases focal length by a factor of

0.7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor

shots or panoramic views.

• When the Wide-converter is attached, a

shadow may appear in the picture when you

record with flash or assist lamp.

FS-43U/FS-43U II Filter Set

Neutral density and MC protector filters help you

to control difficult lighting conditions.

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

This video light enables you to record brightly in

color even in dark places. It attaches to the

camcorder’s advanced accessory shoe for

cable-free operation.

DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone

This highly sensitive, super-directional

microphone attaches to the camcorder’s

advanced accessory shoe. It can be used as

directional microphone (monaural) or stereo

microphone.

• Using the viewfinder to record video when the

DM-50 is attached may prevent you from enjoying the full capabilities of the camcorder (for

example, you may accidentally touch the microphone and include noise in the recording).

Please use the LCD screen and keep a distance from the microphone.

General Information

Shoulder Strap

You can attach a shoulder strap for more

security and portability.

Pass the ends through the strap mount and

adjust the length of the strap.

WS-20 Wrist Strap

Use this for extra additional protection for

active shooting.

SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case

A handy camcorder bag with padded

compartments and plenty of space for

accessories.

This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use

Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or

products bearing the same mark.

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Product Codes

Provided Accessories

CA-570 Compact Power Adapter

BP-2L13 Battery Pack

8468A002AA

2069B002AA (D85-1712-000)

D83-0752-000

WL-D87 Wireless Controller

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

CTC-100 Component Cable

3067A002AA (D82-0590-201)

1719B001AA

Optional Accessories

NB-2LH Battery Pack

9612A001AA

9582A002AA

0763B001AA

2071B001AA

2072B001AA

7150A001AA

8834A001AA

3175A002AA

3176A002AA

1729B001AA

9389A001AA

BP-2L14 Battery Pack

CB-2LW Battery Charger

TL-H43 Tele-converter

WD-H43 Wide-converter

FS-43U/FS-43U II Filter Set

VFL-1 Video Flash Light

VL-3 Video Light

DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone

WS-20 Wrist Strap

SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case

DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette 3134A002AA

HDVM-E63PR Digital Video Cassette

1313B001AA

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Specifications

HV20

System

Video Recording System

2 rotary heads, helical scanning

HDV 1080i¹

HDV

DV system (consumer digital VCR SD system), digital component

recording

HDV

Audio Recording System

MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2, 16 bit, 48 kHz;

transfer rate 384 kbps (2 channels)

PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels);

12 bit (32 kHz/4 channels)

Television System

High Definition Video (HDV) 1080/60i

EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal

Compatible Tapes

Tape Speed

Videocassettes bearing the

mark

HDV

18.81 mm/s (0.74 ips)

SP: 18.81 mm/s (0.74 ips); LP: 12.56 mm/s (0.49 ips)

HDV

Maximum Recording Time

(60 min. tape)

60 minutes

SP: 60 minutes; LP: 90 minutes

Image Sensor

1/2.7-inch CMOS, approx. 2,960,000 pixels

Effective pixels:

Movies (16:9):

approx. 2,070,000

approx. 1,550,000

approx. 2,070,000

approx. 2,760,000

Movies (4:3):

Still images (LW):

Still images (L, M, S):

LCD Screen

Viewfinder

Microphone

Lens

2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 211,000 pixels

0.27 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels

Stereo electret condenser microphone

f=6.1-61 mm, F/1.8-3.0, 10x power zoom

35 mm equivalent:

Movies (16:9):

43.6-436 mm

53.0-530 mm

43.6-436 mm

40.0-400 mm

Movies (4:3):

Still images (LW):

Still images (L, M, S):

Lens Configuration

Filter Diameter

AF system

11 elements in 9 groups

43 mm

Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [INSTANT AF]),

manual focus available

Minimum Focusing Distance

White Balance

1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) on maximum wide angle

Auto white balance, preset white balance (DAYLIGHT, SHADE, CLOUDY,

TUNGSTEN, FLUORESCENT, FLUORESCENT H) or custom white balance

Minimum Illumination

0.2 lx ([NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2)

3 lx (Auto mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30)

Recommended Illumination

Image Stabilization

More than 100 lx

Optical

You can play back with this camcorder tapes recorded in HDV standard with a Canon XL H1, XH G1 or XH A1

(including 24F or 30F mode).

Video shot with the [

HDV (PF24)] standard will be recorded on the tape as 60i.

Memory Card

Recording Media

Size of Still Images

miniSD Card²

2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080, 848 x 480, 640 x 480 pixels

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File Format

Design rule for Camera File system (DCF), Exif 2.2³compliant, DPOF

compliant

Image Compression Method

JPEG (compression: Super Fine, Fine, Normal)

This camcorder has been tested with miniSD cards up to 2 GB. Performance cannot be guaranteed for all

miniSD cards.

This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the

communication between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the

camcorder’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.

Input/Output Terminals

AV/ Terminal

‡ 3.5 mm minijack (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo

output)

Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced

Audio: output: -10 dBV (47 kohms load/3 kohms or less)

input: -10 dBV/40 kohms or more

USB Terminal

mini-B

HDV/DV Terminal

COMPONENT OUT Terminal

4 pin (IEEE1394 standard), input/output

Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

Chrominance (P /P (C /C )): 350 mVp-p

1080i (D3) / 480i (D1) compatible

HDMI Terminal

MIC Terminal

HDMI type A connector (19 pins), output only

‡ 3.5 mm stereo minijack

-57 dBV (with 600 ohm microphone)/5 kohms or more

Power/Others

Power supply (rated)

7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)

4.3 W (viewfinder), 4.5 W (LCD screen, normal brightness)

Power consumption

(HDV, AF on)

Operating temperature

0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight (camcorder body only)

88 x 80 x 138 mm (3.5 x 3.2 x 5.4 in.) excluding the grip belt

535 g (1.2 lb.)

CA-570 Compact Power Adapter

Power supply

Power consumption

Rated output

100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

17 W

8.4 V DC, 1.5 A

Operating temperature

Dimensions

Weight

0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

52 x 90 x 29 mm (2.1 x 3.5 x 1.1 in.)

135 g (4.8 oz.)

BP-2L13 Battery Pack

Battery type

Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

7.4 V DC

0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

1,200 mAh

33.3 x 25.8 x 45.2 mm (1.3 x 1.0 x 1.8 in.)

60 g (2.1 oz.)

Rated voltage

Operating temperature

Battery capacity

Dimensions

Weight

Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to

change without notice.

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Index

Data code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Date search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Digital effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Digital video input (DV dubbing) . . . . . . 72

Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Direct print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Direct transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Drive mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

DV audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

DV recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

16:9 aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

24p Cinema Mode

(24 fps progressive) . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 46

6-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

9 Point AiAF (Autofocus) . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . 95

AEB - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . . 56

AF-assist lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Analog video input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Analog/digital (A/D) converter . . . . . . . 73

Aperture (f number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Assist functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 50

Audio output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Audio recording level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Auto (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Autofocus (AF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Av (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

AV/ terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

End Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Erasing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

File numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Fireworks (recording program) . . . . . . . 45

Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Focus priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

FUNC. menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 35

Backlight correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Battery pack, charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Battery pack, remaining charge . . . . . . 16

Beach (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 45

Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Built-in backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Grip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

HDMI OUT terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 69

HDV/DV terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 75

Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

High-speed continuous shooting . . . . . 56

Center point (Autofocus) . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Cine Mode (recording program) . . . . . . 45

Compact power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

COMPONENT OUT terminal . . . . . . . . 66

Component video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 67

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Connection to a computer . . . . . . . . . . 75

Connection to a High Definition TV

Image effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Image jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Index screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Initialization - Memory card . . . . . . . . . . 65

(HDTV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Connection to a TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Continuous shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Joystick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Reviewing - Movies (Record review) . . .26

Reviewing - Still images . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

LCD backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Light metering mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Lithium button battery . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 93

LP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Screen markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Selecting the on-screen displays . . . . . .57

Self timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 37

Shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Simultaneous recording

Magnifying the playback image . . . . . . . 34

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Manual exposure adjustment . . . . . . . . 48

Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 92

Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Microphone attenuator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Mini video light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

miniSD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Mix balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

(tape/memory card) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Snow (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . .45

SP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Special Scene

(recording programs) . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Sports (recording program) . . . . . . . . . .45

Spot AE frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Spotlight (recording program) . . . . . . . .45

Still image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Still image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Sunset (recording program) . . . . . . . . .45

Night (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Normal TV (4:3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

P (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Playback - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playback - Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playback standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Portrait (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 45

Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Print order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Print/share button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77, 80

Printing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Protecting still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Tape recording standards - HDV/DV . . .38

Telephoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Transfer order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Transferring still images . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Tv (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

USB terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Recording - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Recording - Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Recording data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Recording programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Recording reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Remaining tape indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Remote sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Video heads, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Videocassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 92

Viewfinder, dioptric adjustment . . . . . . .21

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

105

General Information

White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Wide TV (16:9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Wireless controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Zero set memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Zoom speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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U.S.A.

CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

THE UNITED STATES

The warranty set forward below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with respect to equipment purchased in the

United States. The limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.

Canon consumer digital video equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against

defective materials or workmanship as follows:

Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from

the date of original purchase, except for a defective Video Head, which will be exchanged for a period of three

months from the date of purchase.

Labor: For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, labor will be provided free of charge by our

factory service centers or designated service facilities located in the United States.

When returning equipment under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you must enclose the

Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem. During your ONE-YEAR warranty

period, repairs will be made and the equipment return-shipped to you free of charge. After your warranty period is

over, you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair

expense before it is incurred. If you approve, repairs will be made and the equipment return-shipped to you.

(shipping charges apply). If you disapprove, we will return-ship the equipment at no charge to you.

Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with Canon DV camcorders

are sold “AS IS” without warranty of any kind by CUSA, including any implied warranty regarding

merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The sole warranty with respect to such non-Canon

brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof.

CUSA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of Canon DV Camcorders in conjunction with

incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software.

In order to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the DV

Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-828-4040). You will be directed to the nearest

service facility for your product.

This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the equipment and does not apply in the

following cases:

A) Loss or damage to the equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure to

follow operating instructions;

B) If the equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage;

C)If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than our authorized

agent;

D)If the equipment is used for commercial or industrial use.

This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), video cassette tape, head cleanings, nor does it apply

to equipment purchased outside the United States. This warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms, military

operations, hotels, schools, hospitals or for other commercial, industrial, or institutional applications. These uses are

covered only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales.

This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the DV Camcorder, which are sold “AS IS”,

without warranty of any kind by CUSA.

Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase. This card is most

important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection, modification or

product recall under applicable laws or regulations.

NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR

GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH

RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW

LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION

MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). CUSA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, EXPENSE

FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER

SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO

USE THE DV CAMCORDER, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND

EVEN IF CUSA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF

ANY KIND AGAINST CUSA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DV CAMCORDER SOLD BY

CUSA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL

RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS

AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER NOT

CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CUSA. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR

LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY

TO YOU).THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER

OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

CANON U.S.A., INC.

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CANADA

CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon digital video

equipment purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of

purchase for this Canon digital video equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required.

Canon consumer video digital equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective

materials or workmanship as follows:

Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada’s option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of

one year from the date of original purchase, except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the

date of purchase.

Labour: For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon

Service Facilities in Canada.

This limited warranty covers all defects except where:

(a) The loss or damage to the product results from:

i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow

instructions contained in the instruction manual;

ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with this Canon product that do not conform

to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems;

iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility;

iv) defective batteries or any exposure to water, sand or dirt;

v) shipping (claim must be presented to the shipper);

(b) Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed.

This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the digital video equipment, video cassette tapes, head

cleanings, nor does it apply to digital video equipment purchased outside Canada.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping

charges prepaid, together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of

the Canon Service Facilities in Canada.

LIMITATIONS

Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees or

representations, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to this Canon product, including implied warranties or

conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Canon Canada assumes no liability for special, consequential or incidental damages or loss that may arise, whether on

account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability to use this Canon product (including loss of profit,

revenue, video tapes or enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties, conditions, guarantees or

representations. Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the product. Canon Canada

does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this Canon

product.

This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of this Canon product or the person for whom it

was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive remedy.

NOTICE TO CONSUMER

If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time, please check all functions with the

instruction book before using it.

CANON INC.

U.S.A.

CANON U.S.A., INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE

100 Jamesburg Road, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 USA

CANON U.S.A., INC. CHICAGO OFFICE

100 Park Blvd., Itasca, IL 60143 USA

CANON U.S.A., INC. LOS ANGELES OFFICE

15955 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA

CANON U.S.A., INC. HONOLULU OFFICE

210 Ward Avenue, Suite 200, Honolulu, Hl 96814 USA

Q If you have any questions, call the Canon U.S.A. Information Center

toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (U.S.A. only).

CANADA

CANON CANADA INC. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7

CANON CANADA INC. CALGARY

2828, 16th Street, N.E. Calgary, Alberta T2E 7K7

CANON CANADA INC. MONTREAL

5990 Côte de Liesse, Quebec H4T 1V7

Q If you have any questions, call the Canon Canada Information Center

toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (CANADA only).

Q Si vous avez des questions, veuillez téléphoner sand frais au Canada

1-800-828-4040 (CANADA seulement).

MEXICO

CANON MEXICANA, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.

Periferico Sur No. 4124 Col. Ex-Rancho de Anzaldo C.P. 01900

México, D.F., México

CANON U.S.A., INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE

100 Jamesburg Road, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 USA

CENTRO Y

SURAMÉRICA

CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC.

703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami, FL 33126 USA

ASIA

CANON HONGKONG COMPANY LTD.

19/F, The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive, Hunghom, Kowloon,

Hong Kong

The information on this manual is verified as of 1 February 2007.

Les informations contenues dans ce manuel ont été vérifiées le 1er février 2007.

La información de este manual fue verificada el 1 de febrero de 2007.

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