Canon LEGRIA FS306 User Manual

31)

97)

Battery release latch (

Memory card slot (

17)

16)

27)

Battery compartment (

Battery compartment cover/

Memory card slot cover

Serial number

Bottom view

The serial number label is located on the top

surface of the battery compartment cover.

Screen Displays

Recording Movies

Operating mode (

21)

Recording program (

40, 41)

White balance (

Image effects (

Digital effects (

Recording mode (

Manual focus (

Image stabilizer (

48)

49)

31)

47)

79)

Pre-recording function (

Memory operation ( 15)

45)

Playing Movies

(During Playback)

Number of scenes recorded (record

pause)/Time code (hours : minutes :

seconds, while recording)

Remaining recording time

On the memory card

In the built-in memory

Remaining battery time (

15)

Wind screen off (

79)

Backlight correction (

46)

Joystick guide (

Mini video light (

Level marker (

22)

43)

81)

Audio level indicator (

81)

Time code/Playback time

(hours : minutes : seconds)

Scene number

Data code (

81)

Introduction

Recording Photos

Zoom (

31), Exposure

40, 41)

(

46)

Recording program (

White balance (

Image effect (

Digital effect (

48)

49)

Photo quality/size (

Manual focus (

47)

Remaining battery time (

15)

Number of photos available (

On the memory card

15)

Viewing Photos

In the built-in memory

Self timer (

AF frame (

46)

80)

Joystick guide (

Mini video light (

22)

43)

Focus and exposure lock (

Camcorder shake warning (

80)

Photo number (

Current photo / Total number of photos

Histogram ( 61)

15, 84)

Date and time of recording

Photo protection mark (

61)

Manual exposure (

46)

Photo size (

File size

Aperture value

Shutter speed (

41)

Memory operation

• Depending on the conditions under which the

camcorder and the battery pack are used, the

actual battery charge may not be indicated

accurately.

Record,

Playback,

Record pause,

Playback pause,

Fast playback,

BATT.INFO

Fast reverse playback,

Slow playback,

Slow reverse playback

• When the camcorder is off, press

to display the charge status of a battery pack.

The Intelligent System will display the charge

status (as a percentage) and the remaining

recording time (in minutes) for 5 seconds. If the

battery pack is exhausted, the battery

Remaining recording time

When there is no more free space on the memory,

[

END] (built-in memory,

information may not be displayed.

only) or [

END] (memory card) will be

displayed and the recording will stop.

Remaining battery time

Number of photos available

in red: No card

in green: 6 or more photos

in yellow: 1 to 5 photos

in red: No more photos can be recorded

• When viewing the photos, the display will

always be in green.

• Depending on the recording conditions, the

number of available photos displayed may not

decrease even after a recording has been

made, or may decrease by 2 photos at once.

• The icon shows a rough estimate of the

remaining charge as a percentage of the full

charge of the battery pack. The remaining

recording/playback time of the battery pack is

displayed, in minutes, next to the icon.

• When

is displayed in red, replace the

battery pack with a fully charged one.

Photo number

• When you attach an empty battery pack, the

power may turn off without displaying

• The first time you use a battery pack, fully

charge it and then use the camcorder until the

battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so

will ensure that the remaining recording time

will be displayed accurately.

The photo number indicates the name and

location of the file on the memory card. For

example, the file name of photo 101-0107 is

“IMG_0107.JPG”, stored under the folder

“DCIM\101CANON”.

Preparations

This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the

menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your

camcorder.

2 Plug the power cord into a power

Getting Started

outlet.

3 Connect the compact power

adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN

terminal.

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a

battery pack or directly using the

compact power adapter. Charge the

battery pack before use.

For approximate charging times and

recording/playback times with a full

battery pack, refer to the tables on

pages 103-104.

4 Slide the battery compartment

cover away from the lens and

open it.

5 Insert the battery pack all the way

into the compartment and press

gently until it clicks.

DC IN terminal

6 Close the cover and slide it toward

the lens until you hear a click.

1 Connect the power cord to the

compact power adapter.

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

ON/OFF(CHG) indicator

Battery release latch

7 Charging will start when the

camcorder is turned off.

1 Slide the battery compartment

cover away from the lens and

open it.

• The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts

flashing in red. The indicator will go

out when the charging is

completed.

• If the indicator flashes quickly,

2 Press the battery release latch and

pull out the battery pack.

3 Close the cover and slide it toward

the lens until you hear a click.

refer to Troubleshooting (

85).

ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED

IMPORTANT

• Turn off the camcorder before

connecting or disconnecting the

compact power adapter. After turning

off the camcorder, important data is

updated in the memory. Be sure to wait

until the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator turns

off.

1 Disconnect the compact power

adapter from the camcorder.

2 Unplug the power cord from the

power outlet and the compact

power adapter.

• We recommend charging the battery

pack in temperatures between 10 °C

and 30 °C. Outside the temperature

range of 0 °C to 40 °C, 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

Preparations

Start/Stop

supplied compact power adapter to

voltage converters for overseas travels

or special power sources such as those

on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,

etc.

finger, and the

your thumb.

button with

TO REMOVE THE GRIP BELT

NOTES

• Turn off the camcorder before charging

the battery pack. The battery pack will

not charge while the camcorder is on.

• If remaining battery time is an issue, you

can power the camcorder using the

compact power adapter so the battery

pack will not be consumed.

• Charged battery packs continue to

discharge naturally. Therefore, charge

them on the day of use, or the day

before, to ensure a full charge.

1 Lift the padded handgrip’s flap

and detach the strap from the

Velcro pad.

2 Pull the strap to remove it first

from the front bracket on the

camcorder, then to unthread it

from the handgrip and finally to

remove it from the rear bracket on

the camcorder.

• We recommend that you prepare battery

packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than

you think you might need.

Preparing the Accessories

TO ATTACH A WRIST STRAP

Pass the attaching end of the wrist

strap through the back bracket on

the camcorder, thread the wrist strap

through the loop and fasten.

Fasten the grip belt.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can

reach the zoom lever with your index

You can also attach the wrist strap to

the strap mount on the grip belt to use

both for extra convenience and

protection.

Adjusting the Position and Brightness

of the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

TO ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees

downward.

• You can rotate the panel 180 degrees

toward the lens. Rotating the LCD

panel 180 degrees can be useful

when you wish to include yourself in

the picture when recording with the

self timer.

180°

Pass the ends of the shoulder strap

through the strap mount on the grip

belt and adjust the length of the

strap.

90°

You can also remove the grip belt and

attach the shoulder strap directly to the

rear bracket on the camcorder.

TO REATTACH THE GRIP BELT

180°

1 Pass the end of the strap through

the rear bracket on the

camcorder.

Subject can monitor the LCD screen

2 Thread the strap through the

padded handgrip and then pass it

through the front bracket on the

camcorder.

NOTES

About the LCD screen: The screen is

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

3 Fasten the grip belt as necessary,

attach the strap to the Velcro pad

on the handgrip and close the flap.

Preparations

no effect on the recorded image and does

not constitute a malfunction.

LCD Backlight

You can set the brightness of the

screen to dim, normal or bright. To set

the screen to dim, turn on [LCD

DIMMER] (s 81). To toggle between

normal and bright or to turn off [LCD

DIMMER], perform the following

procedure.

While the camcorder is on, hold

DISP.

pressed down for more than

2 seconds.

Repeat the operation to switch between

normal and bright.

NOTES

• This setting does not affect the

brightness of the recording.

• Using the bright setting will shorten the

effective usage time of the battery pack.

• When the compact power adapter is

connected while the brightness of the

screen is normal, the brightness will

automatically change to bright.

you change the camcorder’s settings to

your preference.

Basic Operation of the

Camcorder

Operating Modes

The camcorder’s operating mode is

determined by the

the position of the camera mode dial. In

this manual, indicates that a

function is available in the operating

mode shown and indicates that

button and

the function is not available. See the

following table for a summary of the

operating modes.

Turn the camera mode dial to

to set

the camcorder to mode. You do

not need to worry about any settings

and can shoot video using just

Recording: Dual Shot and Flexible

Recording

The camcorder offers two basic modes

for recording video or photos: Dual

Start/Stop

or take photos using just

. You can also use the zoom

PHOTO

Shot (

mode) for beginners or if

lever, Quick Start (

Snapshot ( 43).

33) and Video

you just prefer not to bother with

detailed camcorder settings, and

flexible recording mode, which lets

To set the camcorder to flexible

recording mode, turn the camera mode

dial to

for movies or

for photos.

You can access the menus and change

Operating mode

Icon display

Operation

Recording movies or photos to the memory (Dual Shot)

Recording movies to the memory

(green)

(blue)

Recording photos to the memory

Playing movies from the memory (press

while the

(green)

(blue)

camera mode dial is set to

Viewing photos from the memory (press

camera mode dial is set to

)

Preparations

advance, [IMG STAB] will be set to

STANDARD].)

settings to your preference. Even in

flexible recording mode, the camcorder

can help you with the settings. For

example, you can use the Special

[

Scene recording programs (

40) to

set at once all the optimal settings to

match special recording conditions.

Joystick and Joystick Guide

Playback

Use the joystick to operate the

camcorder’s menus.

Press

to switch between the

recording mode indicated by the

Push the joystick up, down, left or right

camera mode dial and playback mode

(

) to select an item or change

settings.

(

the selected media will

remain the same). When the camera

mode dial is set to or , pressing

switches the camcorder to

movie playback mode. When the

camera mode dial is set to

, pressing

switches the camcorder to

photo playback mode.

Even if the camcorder is turned off,

Press the joystick itself (

settings or confirm an action. On menu

screens, this is indicated by the icon

) to save the

pressing

will start the camcorder

(

in the corresponding playback mode.

OFF

NOTES

mode you cannot access the

menus or joystick guide but you can

change the following settings in advance,

before setting the camcorder to

mode.

OFF

- Recording mode of movies

- Size/quality of photos

- Widescreen

The functions that appear in the joystick

guide depend on the operating mode.

By default, the joystick guide is

minimized. Push the joystick ( ) to

display it.

- Auto slow shutter

- All settings in the [

SYSTEM SETUP]

During

mode, select (

)

- LCD screen dimmer

- Demo mode

a function and press

to change the

setting. With some functions, you will

need to make further adjustments

(indicated by small arrows).

- Image stabilizer (If you select

DYNAMIC] in advance, [IMG STAB]

will be set to [ DYNAMIC]; if you

select [ STANDARD] or [ OFF] in

[

During playback mode, select (

“row” of functions and press

operate the function in the middle or

push the joystick ( ) to operate the

) a

Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option in

Recording Mode

function on the left or right side of the

row, respectively.

In either mode, if you wait a few

seconds, the joystick guide will

minimize again but the selected

function can still be operated. You can

also push the joystick ( ) to hide the

joystick guide.

Using the Menus

FUNC.

1 Press

Many of the camcorder’s functions can

be adjusted from the menus that open

after pressing the FUNC. button

FUNC.

2 Select (

) the icon of the

function you want to change from

the left side column.

(

). To access the menus, set the

Menu items not available will appear

grayed out.

camcorder to flexible recording mode.

In mode, except for a few

exceptions, most menu settings will

return to their default values.

For details about the available menu

options and settings, refer to the

3 Select (

) the desired setting

from the available options at the

bottom bar.

• The selected option will be

highlighted in orange.

appendix Menu Options Lists (

77).

• With some settings you will need

to make further selections and/or

press

. Follow the additional

operation guides that will appear

on the screen (such as the

icon, small arrows, etc.).

FUNC.

4 Press

to save the settings

and close the menu.

FUNC.

You can press

menu at any time.

to close the

Preparations

FUNC.

6 Press

You can press

menu at any time.

Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus

FUNC.

to close the

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

) the

icon and

press

to open the setup

menus.

FUNC.

You can also hold

pressed

down for more than 1 second to

open directly the setup menus

screen.

3 Select (

) the desired menu from

the left side column and press

The title of the selected menu

appears on top of the screen and

under it the list of settings.

4 Select (

) the setting you want

to change and press

• The orange selection bar indicates

the menu setting currently

selected. Items not available

appear in black.

• Push the joystick ( ) to return to

the menu selection screen (step 3).

5 Select (

press

) the desired option and

to save the setting.

• The date appears in a year-month-day

format only in the first setup screen. In

subsequent screen displays the date

and time will appear as day-month-year

(for example, [1.JAN.2010 12:00 AM]).

First Time Settings

You can change the date format (

84).

Setting the Date and Time

• You can also change the date and time

later on (not during the initial setup). To

open the [DATE/TIME] screen:

FUNC.

You will need to set the date and time of

the camcorder before you can start

using it. The [DATE/TIME] screen will

appear automatically when the

[

MENU]

[

DATE/TIME SETUP]

[DATE/TIME]

camcorder’s clock is not set.

Changing the Language

(

When the [DATE/TIME] screen appears,

the year will be displayed in orange and

indicated with up/down arrows.

Options

Default value

[

]

[MELAYU]

[

]

1 Change (

) the year and move

) to the month.

[DEUTSCH]

[NEDERLANDS]

[POLSKI]

]

(

[

]

2 Change the rest of the fields

(month, day, hour and minutes) in

the same way.

[ENGLISH]

[ESPAÑOL]

[PORTUGUÊS]

]

[

]

3 Select ( ) [OK] and press

[FRANÇAIS]

[ITALIANO]

[MAGYAR]

[TÜRKÇE]

]

start the clock and close the setup

screen.

[

]

IMPORTANT

FUNC.

[

MENU]

DISPLAY SETUP]

• When you do not use the camcorder for

about 3 months, the built-in

[LANGUAGE

Desired language

]

rechargeable lithium battery may

discharge completely and the date and

time setting may be lost. In such case,

recharge the built-in lithium battery

FUNC.

(

99) and set the time zone, date and

time again.

Preparations

WHEN YOU TRAVEL

NOTES

• If you changed the language by mistake,

FUNC.

select the menu item with the

and change the setting.

mark

[

MENU]

DATE/TIME SETUP]

• The displays

and

that

[T.ZONE/DST]

Local time at your destination*

appear in some menu screens refer to

the name of buttons on the camcorder

and will not change, regardless of the

language selected.

FUNC.

* To adjust for daylight saving time, select the

area name marked with a

Changing the Time Zone

Change the time zone to match your

location. The default setting is Paris.

(

TO SET THE HOME TIME ZONE

FUNC.

[

MENU]

DATE/TIME SETUP]

[T.ZONE/DST]

Your local time zone*

FUNC.

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Using a Memory Card

Make sure to initialize all memory cards

before using them with this camcorder

Memory Cards Compatible for Use with

the Camcorder

(

28).

You can use commercially available

SDHC (SD high capacity) memory

cards and

SD memory cards with

this camcorder to record movies and

photos. However, depending on the

memory card, you may not be able to

record movies on it. Refer to the

following table.

As of October 2009, the movie

recording function has been tested

using SD/SDHC memory cards made

by Panasonic, SanDisk and Toshiba.

1 Turn off the camcorder.

Make sure that the ON/OFF(CHG)

(power/charge) indicator is off.

NOTES

2 Slide the memory card slot cover

away from the lens and open it.

About the SD Speed Class: The SD Speed

Class is a standard that indicates the

minimum guaranteed data transfer speed

of SD/SDHC memory cards. When you

buy a new memory card, look for the

Speed Class logo on the package.

3 Insert the memory card straight,

with the label facing away from the

lens, all the way into the memory

card slot until it clicks.

Memory cards usable for recording movies

Memory card

Capacity

SD Speed Class

Recording movies

64 MB or less

128 MB to 2 GB

–

SD memory cards

512 MB to 2 GB

4 GB to 32 GB

SDHC memory cards

* Depending on the memory card, it may not be possible to record movies.

Preparations

4 Close the cover and slide it toward

the lens until you hear a click.

Do not force the cover closed if the

memory card is not correctly

inserted.

Selecting the Memory for

the Recordings

You can select to record your movies

and photos in the built-in memory or on

the memory card. The built-in memory

is the default media for recording both.

IMPORTANT

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.

(

FUNC.

NOTES

[

MENU]

MEMORY OPER.]

To remove the memory card: Push the

memory card once to release it. When the

memory card springs out, pull it all the

way out.

[MEDIA:MOVIES] or

[MEDIA:PHOTOS]

The memory you want to use*

Press

FUNC.

* For each media, you can check the total,

used, and approximate available space.

The approximate available space will

depend on the recording mode (for movies)

or size/quality (for photos) currently in use.

Initializing the Built-In Memory (

only) or Memory Card

Initialize memory cards when you use

them with this camcorder for the first

time. You can also initialize a memory

card or the built-in memory (

only) to permanently delete all the

data it contains.

At the time of purchase,

IMPORTANT

the built-in memory comes pre-

initialized.

• Initializing the memory will permanently

erase all data. Lost original recordings

cannot be recovered. Make sure you

save important recordings in advance

(

using an external device (

71).

• When the memory is initialized, music

files will also be erased.

Options

[INITIALIZE]

- Windows users: Use the supplied

software Music Transfer Utility to

transfer the music files on the supplied

Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc

CD-ROM to a memory card connected

to a computer. For details, refer to the

software’s instruction manual (PDF

file).

Clears the file allocation table but does not

physically erase the stored data.

[COMPL.INIT.]

Erases all data completely.

- Mac OS users: Use the Finder to

transfer the music files on the supplied

Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc

CD-ROM to a memory card connected

to a computer. Refer to Music Files

FUNC.

[

MENU]

MEMORY OPER.]

[INITIALIZE]

want to initialize

Initialization method

[YES]*

The memory you

(

101) for the folder structure of the

memory and CD-ROM.

[OK]

• While the initialization is in progress, do

not disconnect the power source or turn

off the camcorder. In addition, do not

perform any operation on the camcorder

(except canceling initialization, if

necessary).

FUNC.

[

MENU]

MEMORY OPER.]

[INITIALIZE]

Initialization method

[YES]*

[OK]

FUNC.

* Press

to cancel the complete

initialization while it is in progress. All

recordings will be erased but the recording

media can be used without any problem.

Video

This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including

recording, playback, and memory operations.

START/STOP

• You can also press

Basic Recording

the LCD panel.

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING

Shooting Video

1 Make sure that the ACCESS

indicator is off.

2 Turn off the camcorder.

3 Close the LCD panel.

(

IMPORTANT

Observe the following precautions while

the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.

Failing to do so may result in permanent

data loss or damage to the memory.

- Do not open the memory card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or

turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the operating mode.

NOTES

• About the Power Save mode: To save power

when the camcorder is powered by a

battery pack, the camcorder will

1 Set the camera mode dial to

automatically shut off if left without any

operations for 5 minutes (

83). Press

2 Turn on the camcorder.

to turn on the camcorder.

You can select the

• When recording in bright places it may

be difficult to use the LCD screen.

Conversely, when recording in dark

places, the LCD panel may be a

nuisance to others nearby. In such

cases, change the brightness of the

memory to be used for recording

movies ( 28).

Start/Stop

3 Press

recording.

• Recording starts; press

again to pause the recording.

to begin

Start/Stop

LCD screen accordingly (

19, 82).

NOTES

Selecting the Video Quality

(Recording Mode)

• The camcorder uses a variable bit rate

(VBR) to encode video so the actual

recording times will vary depending on

the content of the scenes.

• The camcorder retains the last setting

used even if you set the camcorder to

mode.

The camcorder offers 3 recording

modes. Changing the recording mode

will change the recording time available

on the memory. Select XP mode for

better movie quality; select LP mode for

longer recording times. The following

table gives approximate recording

times.

Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital

Zoom

(

The camcorder offers three types of

zoom: optical (37x), advanced (41x) and

FUNC.

[

STANDARD PLAY 6Mbps]

digital (

2000x,

1800x). In

Desired recording mode

FUNC.

2300x,

mode, all three types are available. In

mode, the advanced zoom and

Approximate recording times for movies

Default value

•

Recording mode

Memory

1 GB memory card

2 GB memory card

4 GB memory card

Built-in memory/

10 min.

25 min.

55 min.

20 min.

40 min.

35 min.

1 hr. 15 min.

2 hr. 35 min.

1 hr. 20 min.

1 hr. 50 min.

2 hr. 45 min.

5 hr. 10 min.

8 GB memory card

Built-in memory/

16 GB memory card

32 GB memory card

3 hr. 40 min.

7 hr. 20 min.

5 hr. 30 min.

11 hr. 5 min.

10 hr. 25 min.

20 hr. 50 min.

• When a recording exceeds 4 GB, it will be divided and saved as scenes smaller than 4 GB.

Video

optical zoom are available; in

mode, only the optical zoom is available.

Move the zoom lever toward W to

zoom out (wide-angle). Move it

toward T to zoom in (telephoto).

Press gently for a slow zoom; press

harder for faster zooms. You can also

Using the Zoom

set [ZOOM SPEED] (

79) to one of

three constant speeds (3 is the fastest,

1 the slowest).

(

NOTES

• Keep at least 1 m away from the

subject. At full wide angle, you can

focus on a subject as close as 1 cm.

• While advanced zoom is in use, the

picture angle will be wider at full wide-

angle.

• When [IMG STAB] is set to

[

DYNAMIC], the maximum zoom

range is 2100x ( only), 1800x

only) or 1600x ( only).

• When [ZOOM SPEED] is set to

VARIABLE]:

(

[

- The zoom speed will be faster in

record pause mode than when actually

recording.

W Zoom out

T Zoom in

About the Zoom Types

Optical: The zoom range is limited to the optical magnification ratio of the lens.

Advanced: In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the

image digitally to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in image

quality. In

mode, advanced zoom is used except when [IMG STAB] is set to

[

DYNAMIC] or when [WIDESCREEN] is set to [

OFF]. In

mode,

advanced zoom is used except when [IMG STAB] is set to [

either case, the optical zoom will still be available.

DYNAMIC]. In

Digital: This is the [D.ZOOM] setting in the [CAMERA SETUP] menu (

79). When

this option is selected, the camcorder will switch to digital zoom (light blue area on the

zoom indicator) when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range (white area on the

zoom indicator). With the digital zoom, the image is processed digitally so image

quality will deteriorate the more you zoom in.

- When you use the T and W buttons on

the LCD panel, the zoom speed will be

IMPORTANT

constant at [

SPEED 3].

Do not disconnect the power source

during standby mode (while the ON/

OFF(CHG) indicator is lit in orange).

NOTES

Quick Start Function

• The camcorder will not enter standby

mode if the LCD panel is closed while

the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing

or while a menu is being displayed. The

camcorder may also not enter standby

mode if the LCD panel is closed while

the memory card slot cover is open or

when the battery charge is too low.

Check that the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator

changes to orange.

When you close the LCD panel with the

camcorder on, the camcorder enters

the standby mode. In standby mode the

camcorder consumes only about half

the power used when recording, saving

energy when you are using a battery

pack. Additionally, when you open the

LCD panel or change the position of the

mode dial, the camcorder is ready to

start recording in approximately

• The camcorder will shut off if left in

standby mode for 10 minutes,

regardless of the [POWER SAVE] setting

1 second*, allowing you to record the

subject right away.

* The actual time required varies depending

on the shooting conditions.

(

83). Press

to turn on the

camcorder.

• You can select the length of time until

shut-off or turn off the Quick Start function

with the [QUICK START] setting (

83).

(

1 With the camcorder on and in a

recording mode, close the LCD

panel.

A beep will sound and the ON/

OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator

will change to orange to indicate the

camcorder entered the standby

mode.

2 When you wish to resume

recording, open the LCD panel.

The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator will

return to green and the camcorder

will be ready to record.

Video

4 Press

to begin the

Basic Playback

playback.

• Playback will start from the scene

selected and continue until the end

of the last scene recorded.

• Press

playback.

• Press

again to pause the

Playing Back the Video

to stop the playback

and return to the index screen.

(

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK

1 Push the joystick ( ) to display

the joystick guide.

2 Push the joystick (

the top row.

) to select

1 Set the camera mode dial to

3 Adjust (

) the volume.

To turn off the volume, keep the

joystick pressed ( ) toward

the volume bars disappear.

until

2 Press

• Even if the camcorder is off,

pressing will turn on the

camcorder in playback mode.

IMPORTANT

• The original movies index screen

appears after a few seconds.

• Observe the following precautions while

the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.

Failing to do so may result in permanent

data loss.

- Do not open the memory card slot

cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source

or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the operating mode.

• You may not be able to play back with

another device the movies you recorded

on the memory card with this

3 Move (

) the selection

frame to the scene you want to

play back.

Push the joystick (

selection frame and browse (

through whole index pages. Push the

) to extend the

)

joystick (

screen.

) to return to the index

camcorder. In such case, play back the

movies on the memory card using this

camcorder.

To return to the beginning of the current

scene or skip to the previous scene:

• You may not be able to play back with

this camcorder movies recorded on a

memory card using another device.

Display the joystick guide

) the bottom row Push the

joystick ( ) toward

Select

(

* Repeat to skip to the beginning of the

previous scene.

NOTES

Depending on the recording conditions,

you may notice brief stops in video or

sound playback between scenes.

Ending special playback modes

During any special playback mode,

press

to return the camcorder to

its initial playback mode.

Special playback modes

To enter the special playback modes,

NOTES

use the joystick guide (

22). There is

• During some special playback modes,

you may notice some anomalies (blocky

video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the

playback picture.

• The speed indicated on the screen is

approximate.

no sound during the special playback

modes.

Fast playback

From normal playback, play back

scenes at a faster speed than normal.

Every time the operation is performed,

the playback speed is increased

Display the joystick guide

) the middle row Push the

joystick ( ) toward or

→15x→60x.

select

Selecting What Recordings to Play Back

(

From the index screen, you can select

whether to play back movies or photos.

You can also use the tabs on the top of

the screen to select the media from

Slow playback

From playback pause mode, play back

scenes at a slower speed than normal.

Slow playback is 1/8 the normal speed;

slow reverse playback is 1/12 the

normal speed.

which to play back recordings (

only).

Display the joystick guide

) the middle row Push the

joystick ( ) toward

Select

(

1 In the index screen, move (

) the

orange selection frame to the tabs

on the top of the screen.

Skipping scenes

To skip to the next scene:

Display the joystick guide

Select

(

) the bottom row

Push the

joystick ( ) toward

Video

POINTS TO CHECK

Selecting scenes by recording date is

available only from the original movies

index screen.

Selecting from the List of Recordings

1 Open the original movies index

screen.

• From this index screen, you can

also press

to open the

VIDEO SNAP

index screen for Video Snapshot

scenes.

•

You can select the

scenes in the built-in memory or

on the memory card ( 35).

Movies

Photos

Recordings in the built-in

memory

Recordings on the memory

card

2 Open the list of recordings.

FUNC.

[

SCENE SEARCH]

[SELECT DATE]

• The list of recordings displays all

dates in which recordings were

made. An orange selection frame

appears on the day.

• The thumbnail shows a photo from

the first scene recorded on that

day. Below it will appear the

number of scenes recorded and

the total recording time for the

same day.

2 Select (

only) and the recording type

(scenes or photos).

3 Return ( ) to the index screen to

) the media (

select the scene or photo.

3 Change (

) the day and move

) to the month or year.

Selecting Scenes by Recording Date

(

4 Change the other fields in the

same way to select the desired

You can search for all the recordings

you made on a particular date (for

example, to find all the movies you shot

during a special event).

date and press

The index screen will appear with the

selection frame on the first scene

recorded on the selected date.

(

Selecting from the Calendar Screen

NOTES

1 Open the original movies index

screen.

• From this index screen, you can

• You can change on what day to start the

week for the calendar display (

82).

FUNC.

• You can press

to return to the

also press

to open the

VIDEO SNAP

index screen at any time.

index screen for Video Snapshot

scenes.

•

You can select the

scenes in the built-in memory or

on the memory card ( 35).

Selecting the Playback Starting Point

from the Movie Timeline

2 Open the calendar screen.

FUNC.

[

SCENE SEARCH]

[CALENDAR]

You can display a timeline of the scene

and select where to begin the playback.

This is very convenient when you want

to play back a long scene from a

specific point.

• The calendar screen appears.

• Dates that contain scenes (that is,

movies were recorded on that

date) appear in white. Dates

without recordings appear in

black.

(

3 Move (

) the cursor to the

desired date.

• When you move the cursor to a

date displayed in white, a

thumbnail showing a photo from

the first scene recorded on that

date will be displayed next to the

calendar. Below it will appear the

number of scenes recorded and

the total recording time for the

same day.

1 In the index screen select the

scene you want to view and press

• You can select (

month field and change (

) the year or

) the

DISP.

• The timeline screen appears. The

large thumbnail will show the first

frame of the scene. Below it, the

timeline ruler shows frames taken

from the scene at fixed intervals.

DISP.

year or month to move faster

between calendar months.

4 Press

screen.

to return to the index

The orange selection frame will

appear on the first scene recorded

on the selected date.

• Press

again to return to the

index screen.

Video

Interval between frames

Recording date and time

Pre-selecting Recordings from the

Index Screen

Scene length

Current scene / Total number of scenes

You can select in advance a number of

movies or photos from the index screen

in order to perform certain actions on

them collectively, all at once.

mode: Delete (

only;

39), copy

54) or add the

(

Frame selected for start of playback

Page slidebar

selected scenes to the playlist (

mode: Delete ( 59), copy

only; 62) or protect

61) the selected photos or mark all

66) or

52).

Timeline ruler

(

2 Select (

) the playback starting

point from the timeline ruler.

of them with print orders (

transfer orders ( 74).

3 Press to begin the playback.

TO SELECT ANOTHER SCENE

(

1 Select the movies or the photo

index screen.

Move (

) the orange selection

frame to the large thumbnail and

change (

• From the movies index screen, you

can also press to open

) the scene.

VIDEO SNAP

the index screen for Video

Snapshot scenes.

TO MOVE BETWEEN TIMELINE RULER PAGES

•

You can select the

recordings in the built-in memory

or on the memory card ( 35).

Move (

frame to the slidebar below the ruler

and display ( ) the previous/next 5

) the orange selection

2 Open the selection screen.

frames in the scene.

FUNC.

[

SELECT]

[INDIVIDUAL SCENES] or

[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS]

TO CHANGE THE INTERVAL BETWEEN FRAMES

• The selection screen appears.

3 Move ( ) between the

scenes or photos in the index

FUNC.

Desired interval

screen and press

to select an

individual scene/photo.

• A checkmark

will appear on the

selected scenes/photos.

• Repeat this step to add all the

scenes/photos you want to include

in your selection (up to 100).

(

Total number of scenes selected

Selected scenes

Options

[ALL SCENES]

Deletes all the scenes.

[ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)]

Deletes all the scenes recorded on the same day

as the selected scene.

[ONE SCENE]

FUNC.

4 Press

menu.

twice to close the

Deletes only the selected scene.

[SELECTED SCENES]

Deletes all the scenes selected in advance

TO CANCEL ALL THE SELECTIONS

(marked with a

selecting Recordings from the Index Screen

checkmark). Refer to Pre-

FUNC.

(

[

SELECT]

[REMOVE ALL SELECTIONS]

[YES] [OK]

1 Select (

) the scene you

want to delete, or a scene

recorded on the date you want to

delete.

FUNC.

NOTES

This step is not necessary to delete

all scenes or previously selected

scenes.

• The selection of scenes/photos will be

canceled if you turn off the camcorder

or change the operating mode.

• Scenes in the playlist cannot be

included in the selection.

2 Delete the scene(s).

FUNC.

[

Desired option

FUNC.

DELETE]

[YES]*

[OK]

* If you selected any option other than [ONE

SCENE], you can press to interrupt the

operation while it is in progress. Some

Deleting Scenes

scenes will be deleted nevertheless.

You can delete original scenes that you

are not interested in keeping. Deleting

scenes also allows you to free up space

on the memory. To delete scenes in the

playlist, refer to Deleting Scenes from

IMPORTANT

• Be careful when deleting original

recordings. Once deleted, an original

scene cannot be recovered.

• Save important scenes before deleting

the Playlist (

53).

them (

71).

Video

• Observe the following precautions while

the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing

(while scenes are being deleted).

- Do not open the memory card slot

cover.

Advanced Functions

- Do not disconnect the power source

or turn off the camcorder.

Special Scene Recording Programs

- Do not change the operating mode.

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 details about the available

options, refer to the following sidebar.

NOTES

• Deleting a scene from the original

movies index screen also deletes that

scene from the playlist.

• To delete all movies and make all

recordable space available again you

may prefer to initialize the memory

(

28).

(

• You may not be able to delete scenes

recorded or edited using another device

and then transferred to a memory card

connected to a computer.

FUNC.

[

PROGRAM AE]

PORTRAIT]

Press

to display the Special

Scene (SCN) recording programs

Desired recording program

FUNC.

NOTES

• [ NIGHT]

- Moving subjects may leave a trailing

afterimage.

- 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.

• [ FIREWORKS]

- To avoid camcorder shake, we

recommend using a tripod. Make sure

to use a tripod especially in

mode, as the shutter speed slows

down.

• [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/

BEACH]/[ SNOW]

- The picture may not appear smooth

during playback.

Controlling Shutter Speed and Other

Functions while Shooting

[

• [ PORTRAIT]

- The blur effect of the background

increases the more you zoom in (T).

• [ SNOW]/[ BEACH]

- The subject may become

overexposed on cloudy days or in

shaded places. Check the image on

the screen.

Use the automatic exposure (AE)

program to use functions like the white

balance or image effects, or give

priority to the shutter speed.

Use faster shutter speeds to record

subjects moving quickly; use slower

shutter speeds to add motion blur,

emphasizing the feel of movement.

(

[

PORTRAIT]

[

BEACH]

The camcorder uses

a large aperture,

achieving a focus on

the subject while

Use this mode to

record on a sunny

beach. It prevents

the subject from

blurring other distracting details.

being underexposed.

[

SPORTS]

[

SUNSET]

Use this mode to

record sports

scenes such as

tennis or golf.

Use this mode to

record sunsets in

vibrant colors.

[

NIGHT]

[

SPOTLIGHT]

Use this mode to

record in dimly lit

places.

Use this mode to

record spotlit

scenes.

[

SNOW]

[

FIREWORKS]

Use this mode to

record in bright ski

resorts. It prevents

the subject from

Use this mode to

record fireworks.

being underexposed.

Video

Options

Default value

1/2*, 1/3*, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25

To record in dimly lit places.

1/50

[

PROGRAM AE]

The camcorder automatically adjusts the

aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal

exposure for the subject.

To record under most ordinary conditions.

1/120

[

SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]

To record indoor sports scenes.

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000**

Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder

automatically sets the appropriate aperture

value.

To record from within a moving car or train or to

shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller

coasters.

FUNC.

[

PROGRAM AE]

Desired

1/2000**

recording program*

FUNC.

* When you select [

do not press

To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.

SHUTTER-PRIO.AE],

and continue instead

mode only.

FUNC.

mode only.

with the following procedure.

NOTES

SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]

TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED

[

- When setting the shutter speed, the

number display will flash if the value is

not appropriate for the recording

conditions. In such case, select a

different value.

1 Adjust (

the desired value and then press

) the shutter speed to

FUNC.

2 Press

- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark

places, you can obtain a brighter image,

but image quality may be lower, and

autofocus may not work well.

- The image may flicker when recording

with fast shutter speeds.

Shutter speed guidelines

Note that on screen only the denominator

is displayed – [

250] indicates a

shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.

scenes you want to watch and change

their order.

Mini Video Light

You can turn on the mini video light to

shoot video or take photos in dark

places.

(

Recording Scenes

1 Push the joystick ( ) to display

the joystick guide.

(

2 Select (

press

) [VID.LIGHT ] and

VIDEO SNAP

1 Press

• The button’s light illuminates.

• A blue border appears on the

screen.

•

appears on the screen.

• Press again to turn the mini

video light off.

Start/Stop

2 Press

• The camcorder records for about 4

seconds and then automatically

switches to record pause mode.

• The blue border changes to black

and roughly indicates how much

time has passed. When the

camcorder has finished recording,

the screen will momentarily turn

black as if a camera shutter had

released.

Video Snapshot

Record a series of short scenes and

combine them with music to add a new

level of enjoyment to your movies. By

changing the music, you can give your

scenes an entirely new feel. You can

• Video Snapshot scenes are

indicated in the index screen with a

mark.

also add to the playlist (

51) just the

Video

Combining Scenes with Music

Playing Back the Scenes

(

(

Select a scene from which to start

playback and press

POINTS TO CHECK

- Windows users: Use the supplied

software Music Transfer Utility to

There is no sound during fast playback.

transfer the music files on the supplied

Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc

CD-ROM to a memory card connected

to a computer. For details, refer to the

software’s instruction manual (PDF file).

- Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer

the music files on the supplied

Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc

CD-ROM to a memory card connected

to a computer. Refer to Music Files

TO DELETE A MUSIC TRACK

1 In the track selection screen,

select (

) a track to delete.

2 Select (

)

and press

3 Select ( ) [YES] and press

FUNC.

Press

twice to return to the

index screen.

(

101) for the folder structure of the

memory and CD-ROM.

IMPORTANT

Music files transferred to the memory may

not be used without permission from the

permitted under applicable laws, such as

for personal use. Make sure to follow

applicable laws when using music files.

1 In the original movies index

VIDEO SNAP

screen, press

• The button’s light illuminates.

• An index screen appears that

contains only the Video Snapshot

scenes.

2 Set the background music.

NOTES

FUNC.

[

SELECT MUSIC]

• Windows users: For details, refer to the

instruction manual (PDF file) of the

supplied software Music Transfer

Utility.

• Video Snapshot is deactivated if the

camcorder is switched to playback

mode.

FUNC.

Select (

twice

* Press

) a track*

Press

to start/stop the track. Select

[OFF] to set the original audio of the

scenes.

• Make sure the scenes and music

files are on the memory card.

• During playback, the selected

background music will play instead

of the scene’s original audio.

• When the memory is initialized, music

files will also be erased.

- Windows users: Use the supplied

software Music Transfer Utility to

transfer the music files on the supplied

Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc

CD-ROM to a memory card connected

to a computer. For details, refer to the

software’s instruction manual (PDF

file).

2 Select (

press

) [Pre REC

] and

- Mac OS users: Use the Finder to

transfer the music files on the supplied

Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc

CD-ROM to a memory card connected

to a computer. Refer to Music Files

•

appears.

• Press again to turn pre-

recording off.

Start/Stop

3 Press

The recording will include the 3

seconds before

pressed.

to begin recording.

(

101) for the folder structure of the

memory and CD-ROM.

Start/Stop

was

• Before transferring music files, we

recommend making sure that there is

enough available space on the memory

card (about 5 times more than the size

of the music files). If there is not enough

available space, the video and audio

may not play back correctly.

• If the connection is interrupted while

transferring music files, playback of

those files may not be possible. In such

NOTES

• While pre-recording is on, all operational

sounds will be turned off.

• The camcorder will not record the full

3 seconds if any of the following

operations are not performed before

3 seconds have elapsed.

case, erase those music files (

and transfer the files again.

44)

- Turning on pre-recording

- Exiting standby mode

- Stopping a recording

• Pre-recording will be turned off when

any of the following operations are

performed.

- Opening the FUNC. menu or setup

menus

Pre-recording Function

- Leaving the camcorder without any

operation for 5 minutes

- Changing the operating mode

- Turning on Video Snapshot

- Setting the camcorder to standby

mode

The camcorder will start recording 3

Start/Stop

seconds before you press

ensuring you do not miss important

shooting opportunities. This is

especially useful when it is difficult to

predict when to start recording.

(

1 Push the joystick ( ) to display

the joystick guide.

Video

- Setting the camcorder to standby

mode

Self Timer

Automatic Backlight Correction and

Manual Exposure Adjustment

(

FUNC.

[

MENU]

CAMERA SETUP]

[ON

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 manually adjust

the exposure or use the automatic

backlight correction.

[SELF TIMER]

FUNC.

]

appears.

mode:

In record pause mode, press

Start/Stop

The camcorder starts recording after a

10-second countdown. The countdown

appears on the screen.

(

POINTS TO CHECK

Select a recording program other than

mode:

PHOTO

Press

, first halfway to

[

FIREWORKS].

activate the autofocus and then fully.

The camcorder will record the photo

after a 10-second countdown. The

countdown appears on the screen.

Automatic Backlight Correction

NOTES

• When the LCD panel is rotated toward

the lens, we recommend pushing the

joystick ( ) to hide the joystick guide

When shooting subjects with a strong

light source behind them, you can have

the camcorder automatically correct for

the backlight.

1 Push the joystick ( ) to display

the joystick guide.

and make the

icon appear larger.

• The self timer will be canceled when any

of the following operations are

performed.

Start/Stop

- Pressing

movies) or

(when recording

(when taking

2 Select (

) [BLC

] and press

PHOTO

photos) once the countdown has

begun

- Turning off the camcorder

- Changing the operating mode

•

appears on the screen.

• Press again to end the backlight

correction mode.

Manual Exposure Adjustment

(

POINTS TO CHECK

Adjust the zoom before you start the

procedure.

1 Push the joystick ( ) to display

the joystick guide.

2 Select (

press

) [EXPOSURE

] and

• The exposure adjustment indicator

and the neutral value [ 0]

appear on the screen.

• The adjustment range and the

length of the exposure adjustment

indicator will vary depending on

the initial brightness of the picture.

1 Push the joystick ( ) to display

the joystick guide.

2 Select (

press

) [FOCUS

] and

[MF] appears on the screen.

3 Adjust ( ) the focus as

necessary.

3 Adjust the (

) the brightness of

the image as required.

• The focus will be locked.

• During focus lock, press

return the camcorder to autofocus.

• If you operate the zoom lever during

exposure lock, the brightness of the

image may change.

• During exposure lock, press

return the camcorder to automatic

exposure.

Infinity Focus

Use this function when you wish to

focus on faraway subjects such as

mountains or fireworks.

Instead of step 3 in the previous

procedure:

Manual Focus Adjustment

Push the joystick ( ) toward

hold it down.

and

Autofocus may not work well on the

following subjects. In such case, focus

manually.

•

appears.

• If you operate the zoom or push the

joystick ( ) and hold it down,

changes to [MF] and the camcorder

returns to manual focus.

• Reflective surfaces

• Subjects with low contrast or without

vertical lines

• Fast moving subjects

• Through wet windows

• Night scenes

Video

TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE

White Balance

1 Point the camcorder at a white

object, zoom in until it fills the

The white balance function helps you to

accurately reproduce colors under

different lighting conditions so that

white objects will always look truly

white in your recordings.

whole screen and press

When the adjustment is completed,

stops flashing and stays on. The

camcorder retains the custom

setting even if you turn off the

camcorder.

(

FUNC.

2 Press

to save the setting

and close the menu.

POINTS TO CHECK

NOTES

Select a recording program other than

the Special Scene recording programs.

• When you select the custom white balance:

- Set the custom white balance in a

sufficiently illuminated place.

- Set [D.ZOOM] to [

- Reset the white balance when the

lighting conditions change.

- Depending on the light source,

may keep flashing. The result will still

be better than with [ AUTO].

• Custom white balance may provide

better results in the following cases:

- Changing lighting conditions

- Close-ups

Options

AUTO]

Default value

OFF].

[

The camcorder automatically sets the white

balance for natural-looking colors.

[

DAYLIGHT]

For recording outdoors on a bright day.

TUNGSTEN]

[

For recording under tungsten and tungsten type

(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or

forest)

[

SET]

- Under mercury lamps and certain

types of fluorescent lights

Use the custom white balance setting to make

white subjects appear white under colored

lighting.

FUNC.

[

AUTO]

Desired option*

FUNC.

* When you select [ SET], do not press

FUNC.

and continue instead with the

following procedure.

Image Effects

Digital Effects

You can use the image effects to

change the color saturation and

contrast to record images with special

color effects.

(

Options

Default value

[

D.EFFECT OFF]

(

Select this setting when you do not intend to use

the digital effects.

POINTS TO CHECK

[

FADE-T] (fade trigger), [

WIPE]

Select a recording program other than the

Special Scene recording programs.

Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene

with a fade from or to a black screen.

Options

IMAGE EFFECT OFF]

Records with no image enhancing effects.

VIVID]

Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.

NEUTRAL]

Tones down the contrast and color saturation.

SOFT SKIN DETAIL]

Default value

[

BLK&WHT]*

Records images in black and white.

SEPIA]*

Records images in sepia tones for an “old” look.

ART], [ MOSAIC]

[

Select one of these digital effects to add “flavor”

to your recordings.

[

* Only these digital effects are available in

mode.

[

Softens the details in the skin tone area for a

more complimentary appearance. To obtain the

best effect, use this setting when recording a

person in close-up. Note that areas similar to the

skin color may lack in detail.

Setting

FUNC.

[

D.EFFECT OFF]

Desired fader/effect*

FUNC.

[

IMAGE EFFECT OFF]

* You can preview the digital effect on the

screen.

**The icon of the selected digital effect

appears.

Desired option

FUNC.

Video

Applying

NOTES

• 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 last setting

used even if you turn off the digital

effects or change the recording

program.

1 Push the joystick ( ) to display

the joystick guide.

2 Select (

press

) [D.EFFECT

] and

• The icon of the selected effect

turns green.

• Press

again to deactivate the

On-Screen Displays and Data Code

digital effect (its icon will turn white

again).

With every scene or photo recorded,

the camcorder keeps a data code that

includes the date, time and information

about the camera setup at the time of

recording. While viewing a photo, all the

data is displayed in the form of

TO FADE IN

Activate the selected fader in record

Start/Stop

pause mode (

), then press

to start recording with a fade in.

information icons. During movie

playback you can select what to display

with the [DATA CODE] setting (

You can also turn most on-screen

displays on or off.

82).

TO FADE OUT

Activate the selected fader while

Start/Stop

recording ( ), then press

fade out and pause the recording.

TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT

mode: Activate the selected effect

while recording or in record pause

mode.

DISP.

Repeatedly press

to turn the

mode: Activate the selected effect

on-screen displays on/off in the

following sequence:

PHOTO

and then press

photo.

to record the

mode:

• All displays on

• Most displays off*

mode:

Playlist and Scene Operations

• All displays on

• Data code only

• All displays off

mode:

• All displays on

Dividing Scenes

• Regular displays only (removes the

histogram and information icons)

• All displays off

You can divide scenes (original scenes

only) in order to leave out the best parts

and later cut out the rest.

* The following icons will appear even when

all other on-screen displays are turned off:

The icons

icon and AF frames when the autofocus

is locked (in mode), screen markers

(both recording modes).

and

(in

mode), the

(

1 Open the original movies index

screen.

You can select the

movies in the built-in memory or on

the memory card ( 35).

2 Select ( ) the scene you

want to divide.

3 Open the scene division screen.

FUNC.

[

DIVIDE]

The scene selected will start playing

back.

4 Select (

where you want to divide the

scene.

) the

icon and press

• You can use the following icons to

bring the scene to a precise point.

:Fast playback reverse/

forward.

Skip to the beginning/

end of the current scene.

Frame reverse/advance.

FUNC.

• Press

to stop the

playback and exit the scene

division screen.

5 Select ( ) [YES] and press

Video

• A progress bar will be displayed on

the screen.

Snapshot scenes to music (

can also create a playlist that contains

only Video Snapshot scenes ( 43).

43). You

• You can press

to cancel the

operation while it is in progress.

Moving or deleting scenes in the playlist

will not affect the original recordings.

6 When the confirmation screen

appears, press

The video from the division point to

the end of the scene will appear as a

new scene in the index screen.

(

Adding Scenes to the Playlist

NOTES

Options

• In this mode, the scene playback will

pause only at points where the scene

can be divided.

• The following scenes cannot be divided:

- Scenes included in the scene

selection (marked with a

[ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)]

Adds to the playlist all the scenes that were

recorded on the same day as the selected scene.

[ONE SCENE]

checkmark). Remove the selection

mark in advance.

- Scenes too short (5 seconds or

shorter).

Adds to the playlist only the scene marked with

the orange selection frame.

[SELECTED SCENES]

- Video Snapshot scenes

Adds to the playlist all the scenes selected in

advance (marked with a checkmark). Refer to

Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen

- Scenes recorded using another device

and then transferred to a memory card

connected to a computer.

• Scenes cannot be divided within

2 seconds from the beginning or the end

of the scene.

• During the playback of a scene that was

divided, you may notice some

anomalies in the picture/sound at the

point where the scene was cut.

(

1 Open the original movies index

screen.

• From the this index screen, you

VIDEO SNAP

can also press

to open

the index screen for Video

Snapshot scenes.

•

You can select the

movies in the built-in memory or

on the memory card (

35).

Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting

and Moving Playlist Scenes

2 Select (

) the scene you

want to add to the playlist, or a

scene recorded on the date you

want to add to the playlist.

Create a playlist to play back only the

scenes you prefer and in the order of

your choice and even set them to music

in the same way you can set Video

This step is not necessary for scenes

selected in advance.

3 Add the scene(s) to the playlist.

FUNC.

[

ADD TO PLAYLIST]

This step is not necessary to delete

all scenes.

Desired option [YES]

• When the operation is completed

[ADDED TO PLAYLIST] will be

displayed.

3 Delete the scene(s).

FUNC.

[

DELETE]

[YES]

Desired option

FUNC.

[OK]

•

Scenes are added

to the playlist on the same media

they are recorded on.

• To check the playlist, press

^PLAYLIST.

Moving Scenes in the Playlist

Move the scenes in the playlist to play

them back in the order of your choice.

1 Open the playlist index screen.

NOTES

In the original movies index screen,

press ^PLAYLIST.

•

You can copy scenes

from the built-in memory to the memory

card ( 54) to include in the memory

2 Select (

) the scene you

want to move.

card’s playlist also scenes that were

originally recorded in the built-in

memory.

3 Open the screen to move scenes.

FUNC.

[

MOVE]

• You may not be able to add scenes to

the playlist if they were recorded or

edited using another device and then

transferred to a memory card connected

to a computer, or if there is not enough

space available in the memory.

4 Move (

) the orange marker

to the desired position of the

scene and press

The original position of the scene

and the current position of the

marker are displayed at the bottom

of the screen.

Deleting Scenes from the Playlist

Deleting scenes from the playlist will

not affect your original recordings.

5 Select ( ) [YES] and press

move the scene.

Options

NOTES

[ALL SCENES]

You may not be able to move scenes in

the playlist if there is not enough space

available in the memory.

Deletes all the scenes from the playlist.

[ONE SCENE]

Deletes from the playlist only the scene marked

with the orange selection frame.

1 Open the playlist index screen.

In the original movies index screen,

PLAYLIST

press

2 Select (

) the scene you

want to delete.

Video

This step is not necessary to copy all

scenes or previously selected

scenes.

Copying Scenes

3 Copy the scene(s).

You can copy original movies or the

entire playlist only from the built-in

memory to the corresponding location

FUNC.

[

COPY]

[YES]*

Desired option

FUNC.

[OK]

on the memory card.

Use

this function to copy movies from the

built-in memory to the memory card in

order to play them back with music

tracks.

* Press

is in progress.

to interrupt the operation while it

Copying the Entire Playlist

1 Open the index screen of the built-

in memory’s playlist.

In the original movies index screen of

the built-in memory, press ^PLAYLIST.

(

Copying Original Movies

2 Copy the scene(s).

Options

FUNC.

[

COPY]

FUNC.

[YES]*

[OK]

[ALL SCENES]

* Press

is in progress.

to interrupt the operation while it

Copies all the scenes to the memory card.

[ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)]

Copies to the memory card all the scenes that

were recorded on the same day as the selected

scene.

IMPORTANT

Observe the following precautions while

the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.

Failing to do so may result in permanent

data loss.

- Do not open the memory card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or

turn off the camcorder.

[ONE SCENE]

Copies only the scene marked with the orange

selection frame to the memory card.

[SELECTED SCENES]

Copies to the memory card all the scenes

selected in advance (marked with a

- Do not change the operating mode.

checkmark). Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings

NOTES

from the Index Screen (

• If the memory card does not have

enough free space, you will not be able

to copy movies.

• If the memory card slot cover is open, or

the LOCK switch on the memory card is

set to prevent writing, you will not be

able to copy movies to the memory

card.

1 Open the original movies index

screen of the built-in memory.

2 Select (

) the scene you

want to copy to the memory card,

or a scene recorded on the date

you want to copy.

Photos

Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing

and playing back photos to printing them.

PHOTO

4 Press

fully.

Basic Recording

The ACCESS indicator will flash as

the photo is being recorded.

IMPORTANT

Taking Photos

Observe the following precautions while

the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.

Failing to do so may result in permanent

data loss.

- Do not open the memory card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or

turn off the camcorder.

(

- Do not change the operating mode.

NOTES

If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,

turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually

(

47).

Selecting Photo Size and Quality

Photos are recorded as JPG files. As a

general rule, select a larger photo size

for higher quality.

1 Set the camera mode dial to

2 Turn on the camcorder.

You can select the

memory to be used for recording

photos ( 28).

(

Options

PHOTO

3 Press

Once the focus is automatically

adjusted, will turn green and one

or more AF frames will appear.

halfway.

Photo size options and the approximate

number of photos that can be recorded

on memory cards of various sizes are

given in the following sidebar.

Photos

FUNC.

Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It

[

1024x768]

Desired photo size*

Desired photo quality*

FUNC.

You can erase the photo recorded last

while reviewing it within the time set for

the [REVIEW] option or immediately

after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to

* Press

to move back and forth between

size and quality selection. The number

displayed on the right corner indicates the

approximate number of photos that can be

recorded with the current quality/size

setting.

[

OFF].

(

NOTES

• The camcorder retains the last setting

used even if you set the camcorder to

mode.

• When printing photos, use the following

guidelines as a reference for selecting

the print size.

While reviewing the photo immediately

after recording:

1 Push the joystick ( ) to display

the joystick guide.

Photo size

Recommended use

L 1024x768

To print photos up to L size

(9 x 13 cm) or postcard size

(10 x 14.8 cm).

2 Press

3 Select (

) [YES] and press

S 640x480

To send photos as e-mail

attachments or to post on

the Web.

Approximate number of photos on a memory card

Default value

Memory card

128 MB

512 MB

1 GB

Photo quality

Photo size

L 1024x768

235

585

345

850

695

940

1,370 2,740 1,885 2,745

5,490

S 640x480

1,530 2,320 3,350 6,035 4,645 6,710 12,085

: [SUPER FINE],

: [FINE],

: [NORMAL]

Approximate number of photos that can actually be recorded on the memory card.

(The maximum number of remaining photos displayed on the screen is 9999.)

4 Return (

5 Select (

) to the index screen.

) a photo.

Basic Playback

• Move the orange selection frame

to the photo you want to view.

• Push the joystick (

the selection frame and browse

) through whole index pages.

) to extend

Viewing Photos

(

Push the joystick (

the index screen.

) to return to

6 Press

(

The index screen closes and the

selected photo is displayed.

7 Push the joystick (

between images.

) to move

Push the joystick (

) and hold it

down to run quickly through the

photos.

When the camera mode dial is set

1 Press

• Even if the camcorder is off,

pressing will turn on the

camcorder in playback mode.

• The last photo recorded will

appear.

When the camera mode dial is set

to or

1 Press

• Even if the camcorder is off,

pressing will turn on the

camcorder in playback mode.

2 Push the joystick (

between photos.

) to move

• The original movies index screen

appears after a few seconds.

Push the joystick (

) and hold it

down to run quickly through the

photos.

2 Move ( ) the orange selection

frame to the tabs on the top of the

screen.

3 Select (

) the tab that contains

the photos you want to play back.

•

You can switch

between the photos recorded in

the built-in memory and those

recorded on the memory card.

Refer to Selecting What

Recordings to Play Back (

35).

Photos

The index screen closes and the

selected photo is displayed.

Photo Jump Function

When you have recorded a large

number of photos, you can jump 10 or

100 photos at a time.

Slideshow

You can play a slideshow of all the

photos and even set it to music.

1 Select the first photo of the

slideshow.

2 Press

to play back the photos

one after another.

1 Push the joystick ( ) to display

the joystick guide.

Press

to stop the slideshow.

2 Select (

)

and press

TO SET THE SLIDESHOW TO MUSIC

JUMP 10 PHOTOS

POINTS TO CHECK

3 Select (

) [

JUMP 10

JUMP 100

PHOTOS] or [

PHOTOS].

- Windows users: Use the supplied

software Music Transfer Utility to

transfer the music files on the supplied

Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc

CD-ROM to a memory card connected

to a computer. For details, refer to the

software’s instruction manual (PDF file).

- Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer

the music files on the supplied

4 Jump (

) the number of photos

selected and press

Index Screen

1 Move the zoom lever toward W.

• The photo index screen appears.

•

You can switch

Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc

CD-ROM to a memory card connected

to a computer. Refer to Music Files

between the photos recorded in

the built-in memory and those

recorded on the memory card.

Refer to Selecting What

(

101) for the folder structure of the

memory and CD-ROM.

Recordings to Play Back (

35).

1 In the photo index screen, press

2 Select ( ) a photo.

FUNC.

• Move the orange selection frame

to the photo you want to view.

2 Select a track to play with the

slideshow.

• Push the joystick (

the selection frame and browse

) through whole index pages.

) to extend

FUNC.

[

SELECT MUSIC]

FUNC.

Select (

) a track*

(

FUNC.

Push the joystick (

the index screen.

) to return to

* Press

to start/stop the track.

• You can delete music files to free

up space in the memory ( 44).

3 Press

• Refer to Adjusting the volume

34) for details on adjusting the

(

speaker’s volume.

(

IMPORTANT

• Observe the following precautions while

the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.

Failing to do so may result in permanent

data loss.

- Do not open the memory card slot

cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source

or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the operating mode.

• The following types of photos that have

been transferred to a memory card

connected to a computer may not be

displayed correctly.

- Photos not recorded with this

camcorder.

- Photos edited on or uploaded from a

computer.

- Photos whose file names have been

changed.

1 Move the zoom lever toward T.

• The photo is magnified by 2 times

and a frame appears indicating the

position of the magnified area.

• To further enlarge the photo, move

the zoom lever toward T. To reduce

the magnification to less than 2

times, move it toward W.

•

will appear for photos that

cannot be enlarged.

2 Move (

) the frame to the

part of the photo you want to see

enlarged.

To cancel the magnification, move

the zoom lever toward W until the

frame disappears.

NOTES

• When playing back a slideshow with

music, make sure the photos and music

files are on the memory card.

• The background music may not be

played back correctly when playing

back a slideshow from a memory card

with slow transfer rates.

Deleting Photos

You can delete those photos that you

are not interested in keeping.

Magnifying Photos during Playback

(

During playback, photos can be

magnified up to 5 times.

Photos

This step is not necessary to delete

all photos or previously selected

photos.

Deleting a Single Photo

3 Delete the photo(s).

FUNC.

[

DELETE]

[YES]*

Desired option

1 Select (

erase.

) the photo you want to

FUNC.

[OK]

* If you selected an option other than [ONE

PHOTO], you can press to interrupt the

operation while it is in progress. Some

photos will be deleted nevertheless.

2 Push the joystick ( ) to display

the joystick guide.

3 Select (

)

and press

4 Select (

) [YES] and press

IMPORTANT

Be careful when deleting photos. Deleted

photos cannot be recovered.

Deleting Photos from the Index Screen

Options

NOTES

[ALL PHOTOS]

Protected photos cannot be deleted.

Deletes all the photos.

[ONE PHOTO]

Deletes only the photo marked with the orange

selection frame.

[SELECTED PHOTOS]

Deletes all the photos selected in advance

(marked with a

selecting Recordings from the Index Screen

checkmark). Refer to Pre-

(

1 Open the photo index screen.

• Move the zoom lever toward W.

•

You can switch

between the photos recorded in

the built-in memory and those

recorded on the memory card.

Refer to Selecting What

Recordings to Play Back (

2 Select ( ) the photo you

want to delete.

35).

Protecting Photos

Additional Functions

You can protect photos from accidental

erasure.

Histogram Display

(

Protecting Single Photos

When viewing photos 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

photo.

1 Open the photo selection screen.

FUNC.

[

PROTECT]

[

PROTECT] appears on the

screen.

2 Select (

protect.

) the photo you want to

to protect the photo.

3 Press

(

appears on the bottom bar and

the photo cannot be deleted. Press

again to remove the protection.

The area to the right of the histogram

represents highlights and the left side

represents shadows. A photo whose

histogram skews to the right is relatively

bright; while one whose histogram

peaks to the left, is relatively dark.

4 Repeat steps 2-3 to protect

additional photos or press ^FUNC.

twice to close the menu.

Protecting Photos from the Index Screen

Options

[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS]

Shadows

Highlights

Opens the same screen described in Protecting

Single Photos (

that procedure to protect the photo.

61). Continue from step 3 of

NOTES

[SELECTED PHOTOS]

The histogram will appear also after

recording a photo, while reviewing it within

the time set for the [REVIEW] option. You

can choose to turn off the histogram by

DISP.

Protects all the photos selected in advance

(marked with a

selecting Recordings from the Index Screen

checkmark). Refer to Pre-

pressing

(

50).

(

[REMOVE ALL SELECTIONS]

Removes the protection from all photos.

Photos

FUNC.

[SELECTED PHOTOS]

[

PROTECT]

Copies all the photos selected in advance

Desired option

FUNC.

[YES]

[OK]

(marked with a

selecting Recordings from the Index Screen

checkmark). Refer to Pre-

(

IMPORTANT

1 Open the index screen of the

photos recorded in the built-in

memory.

Initializing the recording media (

permanently erase all recordings,

including protected photos.

28) will

Move the zoom lever toward W and

then select the

tab.

(built-in memory)

2 If you want to copy only one

Copying Photos

photo, select (

) the photo

you want to copy.

You can copy photos only from the

built-in memory to the memory card.

3 Copy the photo(s).

FUNC.

[

Desired option

FUNC.

COPY]

[YES]*

[OK]**

(

* If you selected [SELECTED PHOTOS] or

[ALL PHOTOS], you can press

interrupt the operation while it is in

progress.

**This step is not required when copying a

single photo.

Copying Single Photos

1 Open in single photo view the

photo you want to copy (

58).

2 Copy the photo to the memory

card.

IMPORTANT

FUNC.

[

COPY]

Press

twice

Observe the following precautions while

the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.

Failing to do so may result in permanent

data loss.

FUNC.

[YES]

Press

Copying Photos from the Index Screen

- Do not open the memory card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or

turn off the camcorder.

Options

[ALL PHOTOS]

- Do not change the operating mode.

Copies all the photos.

[ONE PHOTO]

NOTES

Copies only the photo marked with the orange

selection frame.

• If there is not enough space on the

memory card, the camcorder will copy

as many photos as possible before

stopping the operation.

• If the memory card slot cover is open, or

the LOCK switch on the memory card is

set to prevent writing, you will not be

able to copy photos to the memory

card.

Printing Photos

Other Functions You Can Use When Taking Photos

Printing Photos

You can also use the following

functions...

The camcorder can be connected to

any PictBridge-compatible printer. You

can mark in advance the photos you

want to print and set the desired

number of copies as a print order

The following functions and features of

the camcorder can be used either for

shooting video or for taking photos.

The way to set and use them was

already explained in detail, so we refer

you to the relevant page in the “Video”

section.

(

66).

• Zoom (

• Quick Start (

• Recording programs (

• Mini video light ( 43)

• Self timer ( 46)

• Automatic backlight correction and manual

31)

33)

40, 41)

Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the

CP, DS and ES series and inkjet printers

marked with the PictBridge logo.

exposure adjustment (

46)

• Manual focus adjustment (

47)

• White balance (

• Image effects (

• Digital effects (

48)

49)

(

Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer

1 Turn on the printer.

2 Connect the camcorder to the

printer using the supplied USB

cable.

• Connection

. Refer to

Connection Diagrams (

69).

• If the device selection screen

appears, select [PC/PRINTER] and

press

•

Select in advance

the memory from which you want

to print the photos ( 35).

• If the photo index screen is

displayed, move the zoom lever

toward T to display a photo.

•

appears and changes to

Photos

• The

(print/share) button lights

Printing with the

Button

(Print/Share)

up and the current print settings

will be displayed for approx.

6 seconds.

You can print a photo without changing

the settings simply by pressing

IMPORTANT

• If

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.

• During the following operations, even if

you connect a printer to the camcorder

it will not be recognized.

1 Select (

print.

) the photo you wish to

2 Press

• Printing starts. The

- Erasing all photos

- Erasing all transfer orders

- Erasing all print orders

button

flashes and stays on when the

printing is completed.

• To continue printing, select (

another photo.

)

NOTES

•

will appear for photos that cannot be

printed.

• We recommend powering the

camcorder using the compact power

adapter.

Selecting the Print Settings

• Refer also to the printer’s instruction

manual.

• If you have no intention to use the

optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can

set [USB SETTING] to [ PC/PRINTER]

You can select the number of copies

and other settings for printing. The

setting options vary depending on your

printer model.

(

83) so the device selection screen

does not appear every time you connect

the camcorder to a printer.

(

• Connection to a PictBridge-compatible

printer will not work when the memory

card contains 1,800 photos or more.

• For best performance, we recommend

keeping the number of photos on the

memory card under 100.

• Disconnect the USB cable before

changing the operating mode.

2 Select (

)

and press

Options

The print settings menu appears.

[PAPER]

Paper settings

[

PAPER SIZE]: Available paper sizes vary

Current paper settings (paper size, paper

type and page layout)

depending on the printer model.

[

PAPER TYPE]: Select [PHOTO], [FAST

PHOTO], [PLAIN] or [DEFAULT].

[

PAGE LAYOUT]: Select [DEFAULT],

[BORDERED] or one of the following page

layouts.

[BORDERLESS]: The photo is enlarged and may

be slightly cropped at the edges to fit the paper.

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

the sidebar on page 66.

Number of copies

Print effect

Date printing

[

] (Date print)

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

] (Print effect)

3 In the print settings menu, select

(

) the setting you want to

change and press

[

4 Select (

) the desired setting

Available only with printers compatible with the

Image Optimize function. Select [ON], [OFF] or

[DEFAULT].

Canon inkjet/SELPHY DS printers: You can also

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

option and press

5 Select (

press

) [PRINT] and

• Printing starts. The print settings

menu disappears when the

printing is completed.

[

] (Number of copies)

Select 1-99 copies.

• To continue printing, select (

)

another photo.

NOTES

TO CANCEL THE PRINTING

Print setting options and [DEFAULT]

settings vary depending on the printer

model. For details, refer to the printer’s

instruction manual.

1 Press

while printing.

2 Select (

) [OK] and press

Printing after Changing the Print Settings

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING

Disconnect the cable from the camcorder

and printer and turn off the camcorder.

1 Push the joystick ( ) to display

the joystick guide.

Photos

been transferred to a memory card

connected to a computer: photos

whose file names have been changed or

that were recorded, created, edited or

changed with any device other than this

camcorder.

• If [BUSY] does not disappear,

disconnect the USB cable and restore

the connection after a short while.

PRINT ERRORS

If an error occurs while printing, an error

message, for example [NO PAPER], will

appear on the camcorder. Solve the

problem referring to the error message list

95) and to the printer’s instruction

manual.

Canon’s PictBridge-compatible printers: If

(

•

printing does not resume automatically

after you solved the problem, select

[CONTINUE] and press

printing. If that option is not available,

select [STOP] and press and then

restart printing from the beginning.

• Other printers or if the error still persists with

a Canon printer: If printing does not

resume automatically, disconnect the

USB cable and turn off the camcorder.

After a short while, turn on the

camcorder and restore the USB

connection.

to resume

Print Orders

You can mark in advance the photos

you want to print and set the desired

number of copies as a print order. Later,

you can easily print out the print orders

by connecting the camcorder to a

PictBridge-compatible printer (

You can set print orders for up to 998

photos.

63).

IMPORTANT

• You may not be able to print correctly

with a PictBridge-compatible printer the

following types of photos that have

(

Printing multiple photos on the same sheet [2-UP], [4-UP], etc.

When using Canon printers you can print the same photo multiple times on the same

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

copies depending on the [

PAPER SIZE] setting.

[

PAPER SIZE]

[CREDITCARD]

[9 x 13 cm]

[10 x 14.8 cm]

[A4]

Canon printer

Inkjet printers

SELPHY DS

–

2, 4, 9 or 16

–

SELPHY CP/ES

2, 4 or 8

2 or 4

You can also use the special sticker sheets.

With the [8-UP] setting, you can also use the special sticker sheets (SELPHY CP printers

only).

SELPHY CP: When you use the wide-sized photo paper with the [DEFAULT] setting, you

can also use [2-UP] or [4-UP].

Selecting Photos for Printing (Print Order)

Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen

Set the print orders before connecting

the supplied USB cable to the

camcorder.

Options

[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS]

Marking Single Photos with Print Orders

Opens the same screen described in Marking

Single Photos with Print Orders (

Continue from step 3 of that procedure to set the

print order.

67).

1 Open the photo selection screen.

FUNC.

[

PRINT ORDER]

appears on the screen.

[SELECTED PHOTOS(1 COPY)]

2 Select ( ) the photo you want to

mark with a print order.

3 Press to set the print order.

The number of copies appears in

orange.

Sets a print order of 1 copy of each of the photos

selected in advance (marked with a

checkmark). Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings

from the Index Screen (

[REMOVE ALL]

4 Set (

) the number of copies

Removes all the print orders.

desired and press

FUNC.

To cancel the print order, set the

number of copies to 0.

[

PRINT ORDER]

Desired option [YES]

FUNC.

[OK]

5 Repeat steps 2-4 to mark

additional photos with print orders

FUNC.

or press

menu.

twice to close the

Printing the Photos Marked with Print

Orders

1 Connect the camcorder to the

printer using the supplied USB

cable.

Connection

. Refer to Connection

Diagrams (

69).

2 Open the print settings menu.

FUNC.

[

MENU]

[

PRINT]

• The print settings menu appears.

• If there are no photos marked with

print orders, [SET

ORDER] appears.

3 Select (

press

) [PRINT] and

Photos

Printing starts. The print settings

menu disappears when the printing

is completed.

NOTES

• Depending on the connected printer,

you can change some print settings

before step 3 (

64).

• To cancel the printing, refer to page 65.

• Restarting Printing: Open the print

settings menu as explained in step 2. In

the print settings menu, select

[RESUME]* and press

. The

remaining photos will be printed.

Printing cannot be restarted when the

print order settings have been changed

or if you deleted a photo with print order

settings.

* In case the print order was interrupted

after the first photo, this menu option

will appear as [PRINT] instead.

External Connections

This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external

device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.

Terminals on the Camcorder

AV OUT Terminal

Access: Open the LCD panel.

Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the

camcorder.

USB Terminal

Access: Open the LCD panel.

Connection Diagrams

Type: Analog Output only

Connect to a TV or VCR with audio/video input terminals. If the TV cannot automatically

Connection

detect and change the aspect ratio (

(widescreen or 4:3).

83), change [TV TYPE] according to the TV set

VIDEO

Yellow

AUDIO

White

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

Red

(supplied)

External Connections

In all respects, exactly the same connection as connection

Connect to a standard TV or VCR with SCART input terminal. Requires a SCART adapter

(commercially available).

above.

Connection

Red

White

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

Yellow

(supplied)

SCART adapter

(commercially available)

Type: Digital data connection Output only

Connection

Connect to a computer to transfer and save your recordings, to the optional DW-100

DVD Burner to create DVD discs from them, or to a printer to print out photos.

USB Cable (supplied)

4 Set the camcorder to

34) or mode (

mode

57).

Playback on a TV Screen

(

Start the playback of movies or

photos.

Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy

your recordings with family and friends.

NOTES

• We recommend powering the

camcorder using the compact power

adapter.

(

• Sound from the built-in speaker will be

muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video

Cable is connected to the camcorder.

• Adjust the volume using the TV.

• When you play back your 16:9 movies

on standard TV sets with a 4:3 aspect

ratio, the TV set will switch automatically

to widescreen mode if it is compatible

with the WSS system. Otherwise,

change the aspect ratio of the TV

manually.

1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV.

2 Connect the camcorder to the TV.

Refer to Connection Diagrams

(

69) and select the most

appropriate connection for your TV.

3 Turn on the connected TV.

On the TV, select as the video input

the same terminal to which you

connected the camcorder. Refer to

the instruction manual of the

connected TV.

Saving your Recordings without a

Computer

Saving Your Recordings

If you prefer to save your recordings

without having to use a computer, you

can use the optional DW-100 DVD

Burner to create DVD discs of your

movies and Photo DVDs of your photos

Saving Your Recordings on a Computer

(

71). You can also connect the

Movies recorded with this camcorder

are saved on the memory card or in the

camcorder to an external recording

device (DVD or HDD recorder, VCR,

etc.) to save copies of your movies

built-in memory (

only).

Because space on the memory is

limited, make sure to save your movies

onto a computer on a regular basis.

(

74).

IMPORTANT

PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE

• When the camcorder is connected to

a computer: Do not access, change or

delete directly from the computer

folders and files in the camcorder that

contain scenes as this may result in

permanent data loss.

• While the camcorder is connected to a

computer, do not open the memory card

slot cover and do not remove the

memory card.

With the supplied software ImageMixer

3 SE Transfer Utility you can save

scenes in the camcorder to your

computer. On the computer, you can

neatly organize all your video

recordings into albums and add

comments for quick and easy searches.

With the supplied software ImageMixer

3 SE Video Tools, you can also edit

scenes, convert and resize them to

upload them to your Web site or to take

with you on your portable video player

and more. For details about the

functions available, refer to the

Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs

software’s instruction manual (PDF file).

For details about installing the software

refer to PIXELA Applications

You can connect the camcorder to the

optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create

DVD discs from your movies or Photo

DVD discs from your photos. For details

about the connection and operation,

refer to the instruction manual of the

DW-100.

Installation Guide.

Refer to this section along with the

relevant sections in the instruction

manual of the DW-100.

External Connections

Connecting to the DVD Burner and

Creating a Disc

(

1 Turn on the DVD burner.

Options for creating DVD discs

Refer to Creating DVDs.

(

mode)

2 Connect the camcorder to the

DVD burner using the supplied

USB cable.

[ALL SCENES]

Add all the scenes to the disc(s).

[PLAYLIST]

• Connection

. Refer to

Connection Diagrams (

69) and

Add only the scenes included in the playlist

51).

Connections.

• If the device selection screen

appears, select [DVD BURNER]

(

Options for creating Photo DVDs

and press

(

mode)

• When the connection is

completed, [NO DISC] will be

displayed.

[ALL PHOTOS]

Add all the photos to the slideshow on the disc.

TRANS.ORD]

Add only photos marked with transfer orders

74).

3 Insert a brand new disc into the

DVD burner.

• Use the OPEN/CLOSE button on

the DVD burner to open and close

the disc tray.

• After the disc is recognized, an

information screen will display the

type of DVD you are creating, the

estimated time and number of

discs it will require (based on the

disc you inserted).

• If you inserted a DVD-RW disc that

already contains data, [THE DISC

CONTAINS DATA] will be

[

(

Preparations on the Camcorder

1 Set the camcorder to

mode

to create DVD discs of your

movies or

mode to create

Photo DVDs of your photos.

• Power the camcorder using the

compact power adapter.

•

Select in advance

the memory from which you want

to add the scenes or photos

displayed. To overwrite the data

(erasing the previous content of

(

35).

the disc), press

, select [YES]

2 Select the scenes or photos you

want to add to the disc.

FUNC.

and press again.

[

MENU]

[

SYSTEM SETUP]

[ADD TO DISC]

Desired option

FUNC.

4 Press the start button on the DVD

burner.

• A progress bar will be displayed on

the screen.

• After pressing the start button

(while the current disc is being

written) the operation cannot be

canceled.

• DVD playback software that is

installed and running (in the case of

computers)

Refer to the instruction manual of the

external device and make sure it is

compatible.

IMPORTANT

• When the disc (or the last disc, if

the data requires multiple discs) is

finalized, [TASK COMPLETED] will

be displayed. Take out the disc

and close the disc tray.

• While the camcorder is connected to the

DVD burner, do not open the memory

card slot cover and do not remove the

memory card.

• Observe the following precautions while

the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder

is on or flashing. Failing to do so may

result in permanent data loss.

WHEN THE DATA REQUIRES MULTIPLE DISCS

- Do not open the memory card slot

cover.

- Do not disconnect the USB cable.

- Do not disconnect the power source

or turn off the camcorder or the DVD

burner.

After a disc is finalized it will be ejected

automatically and [INSERT A NEW/

BLANK DISC AND CLOSE THE DISC

TRAY] will appear. Insert the next disc

and close the disc tray.

• When creating discs with the optional

DW-100 DVD Burner, you cannot add,

using the [PLAYLIST] option, scenes

recorded while the pre-recording

function was on or divided scenes.

• For important information on handling

TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL COPY OF THE

SAME DISC

After the operation is finished, [INSERT

A NEW/BLANK DISC] will be displayed

again. Insert a brand new disc and

close the disc tray.

your discs, refer to

Cautions

on handling.

NOTES

TO PLAY BACK A DVD DISC

• If the LOCK switch on the memory card

is set to prevent writing, you will not be

able to create a disc with movies on the

memory card.

• The FUNC. menu and setup menus

cannot be accessed while the

camcorder is connected to the DVD

burner.

• Disconnect the USB cable before

changing the operating mode.

• The amount of time required for step 2

depends on how many scenes are being

Discs created with this camcorder and

the DVD burner can be played back on

DVD players and computers that meet

the following requirements:

• Compatible with the discs you

created (DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW

discs)

• Compatible with DVD-Video

specifications

External Connections

included on a disc. We recommend

keeping the number of scenes to 2,000

or less. (In such case, the connection

time will be about 3 minutes 30

seconds).

4 Repeat steps 2-3 to mark

additional photos with transfer

FUNC.

orders or press

close the menu.

twice to

Setting Transfer Orders from the Index

Screen

Options

Transfer Orders

[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS]

Opens the same screen described in Marking

Using transfer orders, you can mark in

advance which photos to add when

creating a Photo DVD disc with the

optional DW-100 DVD Burner. You can

set transfer orders for up to 998 photos.

Single Photos with Transfer Orders (

74).

Continue from step 3 of that procedure to set the

transfer order.

[SELECTED PHOTOS]

Marks all the photos selected in advance

(marked with a

order. Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings from the

checkmark) with a transfer

(

Index Screen (

[REMOVE ALL]

Selecting Photos to Transfer

(Transfer Order)

Removes all the transfer orders.

Set the transfer orders before connecting

the camcorder to the DW-100.

FUNC.

Select in advance the

memory from which you want to add

photos ( 35).

[

TRANSFER ORDER]

Desired option [YES]

FUNC.

[OK]

Marking Single Photos with Transfer

Orders

1 Open the photo selection screen.

Copying your Recordings to an External

Video Recorder

FUNC.

[

TRANSFER ORDER]

appears on the screen.

2 Select ( ) the photo you want to

mark with a transfer order.

You can copy your recordings by

connecting the camcorder to a VCR or

a digital video device.

3 Press

to set the transfer order.

appears in the box

next to the transfer order icon

A checkmark

Press

transfer order.

again to cancel the

(

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the VCR

(

mode.

Select in advance the

memory from which you want to

transfer photos ( 35).

using Connection

Connection Diagrams (

. Refer to

69).

1 Set the camcorder to

Recording

1 External device: Load a blank

cassette or disc and set the device

to record pause mode.

2 Connect the camcorder to the

computer using the USB cable.

• Connection . Refer to

Connection Diagrams (

• If the device selection screen

appears, select [PC/PRINTER] and

2 Camcorder: Locate the scene you

wish to copy and pause playback

shortly before the scene.

69).

3 Camcorder: Resume the movie

playback.

press

• The

button lights up.

4 External device: Begin recording

when the scene you wish to copy

appears. Stop recording when

copying is complete.

CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER RUNNING

WINDOWS 7 OR WINDOWS VISTA

5 Camcorder: Stop playback.

3 Open [Computer].

4 Open [Canon FS37]* and then

NOTES

open [Removable Storage].

• We recommend powering the

camcorder using the compact power

adapter.

• By default, on-screen displays will be

embedded in the output video signal.

You can change the displays by

5 Open the [DCIM] folder and then

the folder that contains the photos

to transfer.

6 Transfer the desired photos.

* The displayed text varies depending on

your camcorder model.

repeatedly pressing DISP.

(

50).

CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER RUNNING

WINDOWS XP

Transferring Photos to a Computer

3 Open [My Computer] and then

open [Canon FS37]*.

You can connect the camcorder to a

computer using the supplied USB cable

to transfer photos in the memory. The

procedure varies depending on your

computer’s operating system.

4 Transfer the desired photos.

* The displayed text varies depending on

your camcorder model.

External Connections

• Refer also to the computer’s instruction

manual.

• If you have no intention to use the

optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can

set [USB SETTING] to [ PC/PRINTER]

CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER RUNNING

MAC OS

3 Open [Macintosh HD] and then

open the [Applications] folder.

(

83) so the selection screen does not

appear every time you connect the

camcorder to a computer.

4 Start the Image Capture program.

5 Transfer the desired photos.

• Depending on the number of photos on

the memory card (Windows: 1,800

photos or more; Macintosh: 1,000

photos or more), you may not be able to

transfer photos to a computer. Try using

a card reader.

IMPORTANT

• While the camcorder is connected to the

computer, do not open the memory card

slot cover and do not remove the

memory card.

• Observe the following precautions while

the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.

Failing to do so may result in permanent

data loss.

• Disconnect the USB cable before

changing the operating mode.

- Do not open the memory card slot

cover.

- Do not disconnect the USB cable.

- Do not turn off the camcorder or the

computer.

- Do not change the operating mode.

• Operation may not work correctly

depending on the software and the

specifications/settings of your

computer.

• If you wish to use the image files on your

computer, make copies of them first.

Use the copied files, retaining the

originals.

• During the following operations, even if

you connect the camcorder to the

computer it will not be recognized.

- Erasing all photos

- Erasing all transfer orders

- Erasing all print orders

NOTES

• We recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

Additional Information

This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages,

handling and maintenance tips, and other information.

Appendix: Menu Options Lists

Menu items not available appear grayed out in the FUNC. menu or in black in the

setup menus. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus

(

23). For details about each function, see the reference page. Menu options

without a reference page are explained below the tables.

FUNC. Menu

FUNC. Menu (Recording Modes)

Menu item

Setting options

Recording programs

[

PROGRAM AE], [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]

[

PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW],

BEACH], [ SUNSET], [ SPOTLIGHT],

FIREWORKS]

White balance

Image effects

[

AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT], [ TUNGSTEN], [ SET]

[

IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [

VIVID],

[

NEUTRAL], [ SOFT SKIN DETAIL]

Digital effects

[

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

–

[

BLK&WHT], [ SEPIA], [ ART], [ MOSAIC]

[

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

–

Recording mode

[

HIGH QUALITY 9Mbps],

STANDARD PLAY 6Mbps],

LONG PLAY 3Mbps]

–

Photos size/quality

[L 1024x768], [S 640x480]

SUPER FINE], [ FINE], [ NORMAL]

–

[

Additional Information

FUNC. Menu (Playback Modes)

Menu item

Setting options

[SELECT MUSIC]

[SELECT]

[OFF], list of music files in the camcorder

[INDIVIDUAL SCENES], [REMOVE ALL SELECTIONS],

[CANCEL]

–

From the index screen:

[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS], [REMOVE ALL SELECTIONS],

[CANCEL]

–

[COPY] [ALL SCENES], [ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)], [ONE SCENE],

[SELECTED SCENES], [CANCEL]

–

[NO], [YES]

–

From single photo view: [NO], [YES]

–

From the index screen:

[ALL PHOTOS], [ONE PHOTO], [SELECTED PHOTOS],

[CANCEL]

[ADD TO PLAYLIST]

[ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)], [ONE SCENE],

[SELECTED SCENES], [CANCEL]

–

[DIVIDE]

[MOVE]

–

[PROTECT]

From single photo view: -

From the index screen:

[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS], [SELECTED PHOTOS],

[REMOVE ALL SELECTIONS], [CANCEL]

–

[PRINT ORDER]

From single photo view: 0-99 copies

From the index screen:

[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS], [SELECTED PHOTOS(1 COPY)],

[REMOVE ALL], [CANCEL]

[TRANSFER ORDER]

From single photo view: -

From the index screen:

[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS], [SELECTED PHOTOS],

[REMOVE ALL], [CANCEL]

Menu item

[DELETE]

Setting options

[ALL SCENES], [ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)], [ONE SCENE],

[SELECTED SCENES], [CANCEL]

–

[ALL SCENES], [ONE SCENE], [CANCEL]

–

From single photo view: [NO], [YES]

From the index screen:

–

[ALL PHOTOS], [ONE PHOTO], [SELECTED PHOTOS],

[CANCEL]

[SCENE SEARCH]

[CALENDAR], [SELECT DATE], [CANCEL]

–

Option not available from the original movies index screen.

Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapshot index screen.

Option available from the playlist index screen and Video Snapshot playlist index screen.

Option available from the original movies index screen.

Setup Menus

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

CAMERA SETUP

Menu item

[SELF TIMER]

Setting options

OFF]

[

ON ], [

–

[D.ZOOM]

ON], [

OFF]

[ZOOM SPEED]

[

VARIABLE], [

SPEED 1]

SPEED 3], [

SPEED 2],

OFF]

[IMG STAB]

[

DYNAMIC], [

STANDARD], [

–

[WIDESCREEN]

[FOCUS PRI.]

[A.SL SHUTTER]

[WIND SCREEN]

[REVIEW]

[

ON], [

OFF]

ON:AiAF], [

ON:CENTER], [

OFF]

–

ON], [

OFF]

OFF

–

AUTO], [

]

[

OFF], [

6 sec], [

2 sec], [

8 sec], [

4 sec],

10 sec]

* Option available only when the recording program is set to [ PROGRAM AE].

[IMG STAB]: The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake. You can select the

degree of compensation.

[

DYNAMIC]: This setting compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake, such

as when shooting while walking, and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide

angle.

[

STANDARD]: This setting compensates for a lower degree for camcorder shake, such

as when shooting while remaining stationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking

scenes. The picture angle will be wider at full wide-angle.

Additional Information

• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully

compensate. The image stabilizer may not be able to successfully eliminate all blur if the

camcorder or the subject is moving too much.

• The image stabilizer may not work well on subjects with low contrast, with a recurring,

repetitive pattern or without vertical lines.

• When [IMG STAB] is set to [

appear natural, select [

• We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [

DYNAMIC], if the background’s movement does not

STANDARD] or [ OFF].

OFF] when using a tripod.

[WIDESCREEN]: The camcorder uses the full width of the image sensor providing high-

resolution 16:9 recordings.

• Since the screen on the camcorder has an aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with a 4:3

aspect ratio will appear in the center of the screen with black sidebars.

• Playing back a widescreen recording: TV sets compatible with the WSS 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 accordingly (

83).

• The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to

mode.

[FOCUS PRI.]: When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a photo only

after the focus has been adjusted automatically. You can also select which AF frames to use.

[

ON:AiAF]: One or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically

selected and the focus is fixed on them.

ON:CENTER]: A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen and the

focus is automatically fixed on it.

[

OFF]: No AF frame will appear and the photo will be recorded immediately after you

PHOTO

press

• When the recording program is set to [ FIREWORKS], focus priority is

automatically set to [ OFF].

[A.SL SHUTTER]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain

brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting.

• The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/25 (1/12 in

• The setting can be changed when the camcorder is set to

camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to

• If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [ OFF].

• If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for

mode).

mode. The

mode.

example, by mounting it on a tripod.

[WIND SCREEN]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind

when recording outdoors.

• Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When

recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency

sounds, we recommend setting the wind screen to [

OFF

[REVIEW]: Selects the time to display a photo after it has been recorded to the memory.

DISP.

• If you press

Press

while reviewing a photo it will continue to be displayed indefinitely.

PHOTO

halfway to return to the normal display.

Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.)

MEMORY OPER.

Menu item

Setting options

–

[MEMORY INFO]

[CARD INFO]

–

[BUILT-IN MEM], [CARD]

–

[MEDIA:MOVIES]

[BUILT-IN MEM], [CARD]

–

[MEDIA:PHOTOS]

[INITIALIZE]

[BUILT-IN MEM],

[CARD], [CANCEL]

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

* Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapshot index screen.

[MEMORY INFO]/[CARD INFO]: Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the

built-in memory ( only) or the memory card is currently in use (total

recording time and total number of photos) and approximately how much memory remains

available for recording.

• Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos

are approximate and based on the recording mode and photo quality/size settings

currently in use.

•

The total space for the built-in memory may be less than the capacity

listed in Specifications ( 105).

• In the [CARD INFO] screen you can also verify the Speed Class of the memory card.

• The maximum number of remaining photos displayed on the screen is 99999.

Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)

DISPLAY SETUP

Menu item

[BRIGHTNESS]

Setting options

–

[LCD DIMMER]

[AUDIO LEVEL]

[TV SCREEN]

[DATA CODE]

[

ON], [

OFF]

–

[

DATE], [ TIME],

–

[

DATE & TIME], [ CAMERA DATA]

[MARKERS]

[

OFF], [

LEVEL(GRY)], [

GRID(GRY)]

LEVEL(WHT)],

GRID(WHT)],

–

Additional Information

Menu item

Setting options

],[DEUTSCH], [

[LANGUAGE

]

[

]

[ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL], [FRANÇAIS],

[ITALIANO], [MAGYAR], [MELAYU],

[NEDERLANDS], [POLSKI], [PORTUGUÊS],

[

], [TÜRKÇE], [

], [

]

[START WEEK]

[DEMO MODE]

[SATURDAY], [SUNDAY], [MONDAY]

ON], [ OFF]

–

[

–

[BRIGHTNESS]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.

• Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your

recordings or that of the playback image on a TV.

[LCD DIMMER]: When set to [

ON], this function dims the LCD screen. Doing so is

ideal when using the camcorder in environments where the LCD’s illumination could be an

annoyance.

DISP.

• To turn off the LCD screen dimmer, change this setting to [

2 seconds or more.

OFF] or press

for

• Dimming the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your recordings or that of the

playback image on a TV.

• When the LCD screen dimmer is turned off, the screen’s brightness returns to the

previous setting.

[AUDIO LEVEL]: Displays the audio level indicator on the LCD screen so you can check

the audio recording level while recording.

Low

High

Audio level

[TV SCREEN]: When set to [

ON], the camcorder’s on-screen displays will appear also

on the screen of a TV or monitor connected using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable.

[DATA CODE]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded.

[

CAMERA DATA]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when

recording.

[MARKERS]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen. Use the

markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly (vertically and/or

horizontally).

• Using the markers will not affect the recordings.

[START WEEK]: Select the day on which the week starts for the calendar display (

36).

[DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts

automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you

leave it turned on for more than 5 minutes.

• To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn off the

camcorder.

System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.)

SYSTEM SETUP

Menu item

[BATTERY INFO]

[BEEP]

Setting options

–

[

HIGH VOLUME],

LOW VOLUME], [

OFF]

[POWER SAVE]

[QUICK START]

[

ON], [

OFF]

10 min],

30 min]

–

[

OFF], [

20 min], [

–

[SPEAKER VOL.]

[TV TYPE]

–

[

NORMAL TV], [

WIDE TV]

[USB SETTING]

[

DVD BURNER], [ PC/PRINTER],

[

CONNECT&SET]

[ADD TO DISC]

[ALL SCENES], [PLAYLIST]

[ALL PHOTOS], [ TRANS.ORD]

CONTINUOUS]

–

[PHOTO NOS.]

[FIRMWARE]

[

RESET], [

–

[BATTERY INFO]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a

percentage) and the remaining recording time ( mode) or playback time

mode).

(

[BEEP]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self-

timer countdown, etc.

[POWER SAVE]: 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.

• Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [AUTO POWER OFF] will appear.

• In standby mode, the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the [QUICK

START] setting.

• The Power Save mode cannot be set while the compact power adapter is connected to

the camcorder.

[QUICK START]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function (

33) when you

close the LCD panel in a recording mode and the length of time after which the camcorder

will end the standby mode and shut off automatically.

Additional Information

[SPEAKER VOL.]: Adjust (

volume using the joystick guide (

) the volume of the playback. You can also adjust the

34).

[TV TYPE]: 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.

[

NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio.

WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.

• When the TV type is set to [

NORMAL TV], the picture displayed on the LCD screen

will be smaller than the full display area.

[USB SETTING]: Select the connection protocol to use when connecting the camcorder to

an external device using the USB cable.

[

DVD BURNER]: To connect exclusively to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner.

PC/PRINTER]: To connect to a computer, a printer or similar USB peripherals.

CONNECT&SET]: To make the selection from a screen that appears at the time of the

connection to the external device.

[PHOTO NOS.]: Select the photo numbering method to be used on a new memory card.

Photos are automatically assigned consecutive photo numbers from 0101 to 9900, and

stored in folders containing up to 100 photos. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998.

[

RESET]: Photo numbers will restart from 101-0101 every time you insert a new

memory card.

[

CONTINUOUS]: Photo numbers will continue from the number following that of the

last photo recorded with the camcorder.

• If the memory card you insert already contains a photo with a larger number, a new

photo will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last photo on the memory

card.

• We recommend using the [

CONTINUOUS] setting.

[FIRMWARE]: You can verify the current version of the camcorder’s firmware. This menu

option is usually unavailable.

Date/Time Setup

DATE/TIME SETUP

Menu item

[T.ZONE/DST]

Setting options

List of world time zones.

–

[DATE/TIME]

–

[DATE FORMAT]

[Y.M.D (2010.1.1 AM 12:00)],

[M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2010 12:00 AM)],

[D.M.Y (1.JAN.2010 12:00 AM)]

[DATE FORMAT]: Select the date format to be used for most on-screen displays, and (if

selected) for the date printed on photos.

Trouble?

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you

think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solutions - please

read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed problems

and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.

CHECK THIS FIRST

Power supply

Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly connected to the

camcorder? (

16)

Recording

Did you turn the camcorder on and set it to recording mode? (

If you are recording to a memory card, is one correctly inserted into the camcorder?

27)

(

Playback

Did you turn the camcorder on and set it to playback mode? (

21)

If you are playing back recordings from a memory card, is one correctly inserted into the

camcorder? (

27) Does it contain any recordings?

Power source

The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.

- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (

- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.

Cannot charge the battery pack

- Make sure the camcorder is off so charging can start.

- The battery pack’s temperature has either fallen below 0 °C or risen above 40 °C. If the battery pack is too

cold, warm it up. If the battery pack is too hot, let it cool down until its temperature is below 40 °C.

- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C.

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

- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached. Such battery packs cannot be charged

using this camcorder.

A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter.

- A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet. This is not a

malfunction.

Additional Information

After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.

- The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not a malfunction.

If it becomes hot very quickly or it becomes too hot to touch, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder.

Consult a Canon Service Center.

The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures.

- The battery may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy a new battery pack.

Recording

Start/Stop

Pressing

will not start recording.

- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the ACCESS

indicator is on or flashing).

- The memory is full or it already contains 3,999 scenes (the maximum number of scenes). Delete some

recordings (

39) or initialize the memory (

28) to free some space.

Start/Stop

The point where

was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the recording.

Start/Stop

- There is a slight interval between pressing

malfunction.

and the actual start of recording. This is not a

Start/Stop

- When the pre-recording function is used, the beginning of the scene will differ from when

pressed.

was

The camcorder will not focus.

- Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually (

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

47).

100). Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.

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. This is not a malfunction.

Changing the operating mode between recording ( )/record pause (

usual.

)/playback ( ) takes longer than

- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Save

your recordings ( 71) and initialize the memory ( 28).

Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly.

- This may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Save your recordings (

initialize the memory ( 28).

71) and

Playback

Cannot add scenes to the playlist.

- The playlist cannot contain more than 99 scenes or 100 hours of scenes.

- You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or edited using another device and

then transferred to a memory card connected to a computer.

Cannot delete a scene.

- You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device and then transferred to a

memory card connected to a computer.

Deleting scenes takes longer than usual.

- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Save

your recordings (

71) and initialize the memory (

Cannot erase a photo

- The photo is protected. Remove the protection (

61).

Cannot play back a music track.

- If the music tracks were erased when the memory was initialized, transfer music files back to the memory.

Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer the music files on the supplied

Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM to a memory card connected to a computer. For details, refer

to the software’s instruction manual (PDF file). Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer the music files on the

supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM to a memory card connected to a computer. Refer to

Music Files (

101) for folder structure of the memory and CD-ROM.

When playing back recordings combined with music, the video and audio do not play back correctly (playback

skips or stops).

- This occurs when music files are transferred and there is not enough available space in the memory (about

5 times more than the size of the music files). Make sure there is enough space and then transfer the music

files again.

When playing a slideshow, it takes longer than usual for the photos to advance or there are brief stops in the

audio.

- This may occur when using a memory card with no Speed Class rating or playing back photos recorded with

another device and then transferred to a memory card connected to a computer. Play back photos taken with

this camcorder from a memory card rated Speed Class 2 or higher.

Indicators and Onscreen Displays

lights up in red.

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

appears on the screen.

- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be

displayed.

lights up in red.

- A memory card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card. Initialize the

memory card (

28) if the display does not change back to normal.

- The memory card is full. Replace the memory card or delete some recordings (

on the memory card.

39, 59) to free some space

The ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator flashes rapidly while the camcorder is charging.

(one flash at 0.5-second intervals)

Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon

Service Center.

Additional Information

The ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator flashes very slowly while the camcorder is charging.

(one flash at 2-second intervals)

The battery pack’s temperature has either fallen below 0 °C or risen above 40 °C. If the battery pack is too

cold, warm it up. If the battery pack is too hot, let it cool down until its temperature is below 40 °C.

- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C.

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

Picture and Sound

The LCD screen appears dim.

DISP.

- The LCD screen dimmer is on. To turn it off, press

for 2 seconds or more.

Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly.

- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (

- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.

Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly.

- Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time. 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.

Video noise appears on screen.

- When using the camcorder close to devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular

phones, etc.), keep a distance between the camcorder and these devices.

Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels.

- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it

may not be recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction.

The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built-in speaker.

- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume (

34).

- If the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder, disconnect it.

Memory Card and Accessories

Cannot insert the memory card.

- The memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and insert it (

Cannot record on the memory card.

- The memory card is full. Erase some recordings to free some space or replace the memory card.

- Initialize the memory card (

28) when you use it with the camcorder for the first time.

- The LOCK switch on the SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of

the LOCK switch.

- In order to record movies, a compatible memory card must be inserted (

- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [PHOTO NOS.] to [RESET] (

insert a new memory card.

83) and

- The camcorder may not be able to record on a memory card that was recorded on with another device.

Connections with External Devices

Video noise appears on the TV screen.

- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power

adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV.

Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the TV screen.

- The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to which you connected the camcorder. Select the

correct video input.

The computer doesn’t recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly.

- [USB SETTING] is set to [DVD BURNER]. Set it to [PC/PRINTER] or to [CONNECT&SET] (

83).

- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn it on again and restore the

connection.

- Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the computer.

The printer is not working even though the camcorder and printer are connected correctly.

- [USB SETTING] is set to [DVD BURNER]. Set it to [PC/PRINTER] or to [CONNECT&SET] (

83).

- Disconnect the USB cable. Turn the printer off and then on again and restore the connection.

The camcorder doesn’t recognize the DW-100 DVD Burner even though it is connected correctly.

- [USB SETTING] is set to [PC/PRINTER]. Set it to [DVD BURNER] or to [CONNECT&SET] (

83).

List of Messages (in alphabetical order)

Following the list of messages for the camcorder you can find separate lists for

printing-related messages (

optional DW-100 DVD Burner (

95) and for messages that appear only when using the

94).

ACCESSING THE CARD DO NOT REMOVE THE CARD

- You opened the memory card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the memory card or the

camcorder started accessing the memory card as you opened the memory card slot cover. Do not remove the

memory card until this message disappears.

BACK UP RECORDINGS REGULARLY

- This message may appear when you turn on the camcorder. In the event of a malfunction, recordings may be

lost so save your recordings regularly (

71).

BUFFER OVERFLOW RECORDING WAS STOPPED

- The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in use and the recording was stopped. Replace the

memory card with one rated Speed Class 2, 4, 6 or 10.

BUILT-IN MEM INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER

- There is a problem that prevents accessing the built-in memory. Initialize the built-in memory with this

camcorder ( 28).

Additional Information

BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR

- The built-in memory could not be read. This may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon

Service Center.

BUILT-IN MEMORY FULL

- The built-in memory is full ([

some space.

END] appears on the screen). Delete some recordings (

39, 59) to free

CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT-IN MEMORY

- There is a problem with the built-in memory.

CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE BATTERY PACK CONTINUE USING THIS BATTERY PACK?

- You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder.

- If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder, there may be a problem

with the camcorder or battery pack. Consult a Canon Service Center.

CANNOT COPY

- The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card. Delete

some recordings on the memory card ( 39, 59) or reduce the number of scenes to copy.

CANNOT DIVIDE THE SCENE. INITIALIZE ONLY USING THE CAMCORDER.

- The scene could not be divided because data could not be added to the camcorder’s file management data.

Save the recordings (

71) and initialize the memory (

- Use the supplied supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility to transfer the scene to a computer and

divide it.

CANNOT EDIT

- Cannot move or delete original scenes or scenes in the playlist.

CANNOT EDIT CHECK THE CARD

- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this

camcorder (

CANNOT ENTER THE STANDBY MODE NOW

- The camcorder cannot enter the standby mode if the remaining battery charge is too low.

CANNOT PLAY BACK

- There is a problem with the memory.

CANNOT PLAY BACK CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT-IN MEMORY

- There is a problem with the built-in memory.

CANNOT PLAY BACK CHECK THE CARD

- There is a problem with the memory card.

CANNOT PLAY THE MOVIES IN THE BUILT-IN MEMORY INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE

CAMCORDER

- The camcorder’s built-in memory was initialized using a computer. Initialize the built-in memory with this

camcorder (

CANNOT PLAY THE MOVIES ON THIS CARD

- Movies cannot be played back from a memory card with a capacity of 64 MB or less.

CANNOT PLAY THE MOVIES ON THIS CARD INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER

- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this

camcorder (

CANNOT RECORD

- There is a problem with the memory.

- This message can also appear if condensation has formed (

completely before resuming use.

100). Wait until the camcorder dries

CANNOT RECORD CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT-IN MEMORY

- There is a problem with the built-in memory.

CANNOT RECORD CHECK THE CARD

- There is a problem with the memory card.

CANNOT RECORD MOVIES IN THE BUILT-IN MEMORY INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE

CAMCORDER

- The camcorder’s built-in memory was initialized using a computer. Initialize the built-in memory with this

camcorder ( 28).

CANNOT RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD

- Movies cannot be recorded on a memory card with a capacity of 64 MB or less.

CANNOT RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER

- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this

camcorder (

CARD FULL

- The memory card is full. Erase some recordings (

CARD REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCENES

- The memory card already contains 3,999 scenes (the maximum number of scenes); no further scenes can be

39, 59) to free some space or replace the memory card.

copied onto the memory card. Delete some recordings (

39) to free some space.

CARD INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER

- There is a problem that prevents accessing the memory card. Initialize the memory card with this camcorder

(

CARD UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA

- The memory card contains scenes recorded in a different television system (NTSC).

CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK

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

CHECK THE CARD

- Cannot access the memory card. Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted correctly (

- A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image.

- You inserted a MultiMedia Card (MMC) into the camcorder. Replace it with an SD/SDHC memory card

compatible for use with this camcorder.

- If after the message disappears,

remove and reinsert the memory card. If

- Initialize the memory card ( 28). (Doing so will erase all the recordings on the memory card.)

appears in red, perform the following: Turn off the camcorder and

turns back to green you can resume recording/playback.

Additional Information

CONNECT THE COMPACT POWER ADAPTER

- When the camcorder is in

mode and is connected to the computer, this message will appear if the

camcorder is being powered by the battery pack. Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder.

COULD NOT ADD TO PLAYLIST

- The playlist cannot contain more than 100 hours of scenes.

LCD SCREEN HAS BEEN DIMMED

DISP.

- Hold

pressed down for 2 seconds or more.

MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD

- You may not be able to record movies on a memory card without a Speed Class rating. Replace the memory

card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher.

NAMING ERROR

- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [PHOTO NOS.] to [RESET] (

erase all the photos on the memory card or initialize it.

83) and

NEED TO RECOVER FILES FROM THE CARD. CHANGE THE POSITION OF THE CARD’S LOCK SWITCH.

- This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally

interrupted while the camcorder was writing to the memory card and later the position of the card’s LOCK

switch was changed to prevent erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch.

NO CARD

- There is no memory card in the camcorder.

NO PHOTOS

- There are no photos to play back.

NO SCENES

- There are no scenes recorded in the memory selected.

NOT AVAILABLE IN DUAL SHOT

- You pressed a button that cannot be used in

mode. Turn the camera mode dial to a flexible recording

mode (

or ).

NOT ENOUGH AVAILABLE SPACE CANNOT DIVIDE THE SCENE

- The scene could not be divided because there was not enough available space in the memory. Delete some

scenes (

39).

PLAYLIST IS FULL. CANNOT DIVIDE THE SCENE.

- Scene could not be divided. The playlist cannot contain more than 99 scenes. Delete some scenes (

39).

PRINT ORDER ERROR

- You attempted to set more than 998 photos in the print order.

PROCESS CANCELED

- The process was canceled following user intervention.

REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCENES

- The maximum number of scenes has been reached. Delete some scenes (

- Scene could not be added to the playlist ( 52). The playlist cannot contain more than 99 scenes. Delete

some scenes ( 53).

39).

READING THE BUILT-IN MEMORY

- Reading data from the built-in memory.

READING THE CARD

- Reading data from the memory card.

SCENE RECORDED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. CANNOT DIVIDE THE SCENE.

- Scenes recorded with another device and then transferred to a memory card connected to a computer cannot

be divided using this camcorder.

SOME

PHOTOS COULD NOT BE DELETED

- Protected photos cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection setting before deleting.

SOME SCENES COULD NOT BE ADDED

- Scene could not be added to the playlist. The playlist cannot contain more than 99 scenes. Delete some

scenes from the playlist (

53).

SOME SCENES COULD NOT BE DELETED

- Movies that were protected/edited with other devices and then transferred to a memory card connected to a

computer cannot be deleted.

TASK IN PROGRESS DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE

- The camcorder is updating the memory. Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery

pack.

THE CAMCORDER IS SET TO MOVIE MODE

PHOTO

- You pressed

while the camera mode dial was set to

THE CAMCORDER IS SET TO PHOTO MODE

Start/Stop

- You pressed

while the camera mode dial was set to

THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION

- The LOCK switch on the SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of

the LOCK switch.

THE MEMORY CARD COVER IS OPEN

- After inserting a memory card, close the memory card slot cover (