Canon MD110 User Manual

PUB.DIE-274  
Digital Video Camcorder  
English  
Instruction Manual  
Introduction  
Prerparations  
Basic  
Functions  
Advanced  
Functions  
Digital  
Video  
Mini  
Cassette  
External  
Connections  
Additional  
Information  
PAL  
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Important Usage Instructions  
WARNING!  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  
BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO  
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
WARNING!  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS  
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
CAUTION:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING  
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.  
CAUTION:  
DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.  
The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to  
disconnect the plug in case of an accident.  
While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do not  
place it in confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it could  
result in electric shock or fire.  
CA-590E identification plate is located on the bottom.  
Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-590E may damage the  
camcorder.  
European Union (and EEA) only.  
This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household  
waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This  
product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized  
one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site  
for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this  
type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due  
to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time,  
your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of  
natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for  
recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your  
household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE  
products, please visit  
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)  
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Table of contents  
Introduction  
About this Manual ........................................................................................... 6  
Getting to Know the Camcorder  
Supplied Accessories...................................................................................... 8  
Components Guide......................................................................................... 9  
Screen Displays............................................................................................ 11  
Preparations  
Getting Started  
Charging the Battery Pack............................................................................ 13  
Installing the Backup Battery ........................................................................ 14  
Inserting and Removing a Tape .................................................................... 15  
Preparing the Camcorder.............................................................................. 16  
Adjusting the LCD Screen.............................................................................16  
Using the Menus  
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option...................................................................17  
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus ..................................................18  
First Time Settings  
Changing the Language................................................................................ 19  
Changing the Time Zone...............................................................................19  
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................ 20  
Basic Functions  
Recording  
Recording Movies ......................................................................................... 21  
Zooming........................................................................................................ 22  
Playback  
Playing Back Movies..................................................................................... 23  
Locating the End of the Last Scene.............................................................. 24  
Magnifying the Playback Image.................................................................... 24  
Advanced Functions  
Menu Options Lists  
FUNC. Menu................................................................................................. 25  
Setup menus................................................................................................. 25  
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.).......................... 25  
VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.).....................................27  
Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.) ...................................27  
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ...............................28  
System Setup (Beep, etc.).................................................................. 29  
Date/Time Setup................................................................................. 29  
Recording Programs  
Using the Recording Programs.....................................................................30  
: Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs................... 31  
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color  
Manual Exposure Adjustment.......................................................................32  
Manual Focus Adjustment ............................................................................ 33  
White Balance............................................................................................... 34  
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Image Effects.................................................................................................35  
Audio Recording and Playback  
Audio Recording Mode..................................................................................35  
Audio Playback Modes..................................................................................36  
Other Functions  
Data Code .....................................................................................................37  
Self Timer ......................................................................................................37  
Digital Effects.................................................................................................38  
External Connections  
Connecting to a TV or VCR  
Connection Diagrams....................................................................................40  
Playback on a TV Screen..............................................................................42  
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder .............................................42  
Digital Video Dubbing.......................................................................43  
Connecting to a Computer  
PC Connection Diagrams..............................................................................45  
Transferring Video Recordings......................................................................46  
Additional Information  
Trouble?  
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................47  
List of Messages............................................................................................49  
Do’s and Don’ts  
Handling Precautions ....................................................................................51  
Maintenance/Others ......................................................................................53  
Using the Camcorder Abroad........................................................................55  
General Information  
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) ................................56  
Optional Accessories.....................................................................................57  
Specifications.................................................................................................59  
Index..............................................................................................................61  
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About this Manual  
Thank you for purchasing the Canon MD120/MD111/MD110/MD101. Please read this  
manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference.  
Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table  
(
47).  
Conventions Used in the Manual  
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.  
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.  
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not  
available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be  
set, etc.).  
: Reference page number.  
: Option or feature that applies to or is available only with a specific model.  
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.  
The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.  
Note that unless indicated otherwise, illustrations in this manual refer to the  
model.  
First Time Settings  
First Time Settings  
Changing the Language  
The language for on-screen and menu  
displays can be changed. The list of  
available languages depends on the  
region where you purchased the  
Menu item shown at its default position  
camcorder.  
Buttons and switches to be operated  
Language Set  
English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish,  
Russian, Simplified Chinese and Japanese.  
A
Language Set  
B
English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese  
and Korean.  

Default value  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu  
options as they are displayed on screen. Menu options in  
boldface indicate the default setting (for example [ON],  
[OFF]).  

LANGUAGE ENGLISH  
FUNC.  
(
24)  
1
2
Press  
Select (  
(
FUNC.  
) the  
) to open the setup menus.  
icon and press  
3
4
5
6
Select (  
and press (  
Select (  
) [DISPLAY SETUP/  
).  
) [LANGUAGE] and press  
]
(
).  
Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are  
Select (  
press (  
Press  
) the desired option and  
).  
FUNC.  
indicated within a “button” frame (for example  
).  
FUNC.  
to close the menu.  
NOTES  
If you changed the language by mistake,  
follow the mark next to the menu item to  
About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide  
The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorder’s operations and to  
make selections and changes in the camcorder’s menus.  
Push the joystick up, down, left or right (  
item or change settings.  
,
) to select an  
Press the joystick itself (  
) to save the settings or confirm an  
action. On menu screens, this is indicated by the joystick icon  
.
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The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode. You can  
display the joystick guide to remind you of the joystick’s functions in each operating mode.  
Recording:  
Playback:  
EXP  
FOCUS  
About the Operating Modes  
The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the position of the  
switch. In the  
manual,  
indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and  
indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode icons are given, the  
function is available in all operating modes.  
Operating Mode  
Switch  
Icon Display  
Operation  
Recording movies on a tape  
CAMERA  
21  
23  
Playing movies from a tape  
PLAY  
Trademark Acknowledgements  
is a trademark.  
®
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or  
other countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United  
States and other countries.  
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered  
trademarks of their respective companies.  
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Getting to Know the Camcorder  
Getting to Know the Camcorder  
Supplied Accessories  
CA-590E Compact  
Power Adapter  
BP-2L5 Battery Pack  
Lithium Button Battery  
CR1616  
STV-250N Stereo Video  
Cable  
(incl. power cord)  
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Getting to Know the Camcorder  
Components Guide  
Left side view  
Lens cover switch (  
open, closed)  
21)  
13)  
(
CHARGE indicator (  
Speaker  
AV terminal (  
40)  
MIC (microphone) terminal (  
36)  
DV terminal (  
40, 45)  
Terminal cover  
Grip belt (  
16)  
Strap mount  
Lock button  
(
58)  
7)  
switch (  
Stereo microphone  
Right Side View  
Names of buttons and switches other than the  
joystick are indicated within a buttonframe (for  
example ).  
FUNC.  
Front view  
10  
Getting to Know the Camcorder  
Back view  
Viewfinder (  
Dioptric adjustment lever (  
BATT. (battery release) switch (  
LCD screen ( 16)  
Backup battery compartment (  
Start/stop button ( 21)  
Serial number, Battery attachment unit  
13)  
DC IN terminal (  
D.EFFECTS button (  
FUNC. button ( 17, 25)  
16)  
16)  
13)  
14)  
(
13)  
38)  
Joystick (  
6)  
Zoom lever (  
22)  
30)  
Mode switch (  
Easy recording  
Recording programs  
Cassette compartment  
OPEN/EJECT switch  
Cassette compartment cover  
Tripod socket 22)  
(
15)  
Top view  
(
15)  
(
15)  
(
Names of buttons and switches other than the  
joystick are indicated within a buttonframe (for  
example  
).  
FUNC.  
Bottom view  
11  
Getting to Know the Camcorder  
Screen Displays  
Recording  
Zoom (  
22), Exposure  
30)  
(
32)  
Recording program (  
White balance (  
Image effect (  
Digital effects (  
34)  
35)  
38)  
Condensation warning (  
Shutter speed ( 31)  
Self timer ( 37)  
Exposure adjustment (  
54)  
32)  
Manual focus (  
Image stabilizer (  
Recording mode (  
Tape operation  
33)  
26)  
27)  
Playback  
Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)  
Remaining tape  
Remaining battery charge  
Widescreen 16:9 mode (  
Wind screen off ( 27)  
26)  
35)  
Audio recording mode (  
Backup battery warning  
Level marker (  
28)  
Recording reminder  
Operating mode (  
7)  
Audio playback mode (  
Search function display  
36)  
END SEARCH (  
Playback time  
24)  
(hours : minutes : seconds : frames)  
Joystick guide (  
Data code (  
6)  
37)  
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Getting to Know the Camcorder  
Tape operation  
Remaining battery charge  
Record,  
Stop,  
Record pause,  
Eject,  
Fast forward,  
Playback,  
Fast forward playback,  
Rewind playback  
Rewind,  
Playback pause,  
• When “  
” starts flashing in red replace  
the battery pack with a fully charged one.  
• When you attach an empty battery pack,  
the power may turn off without displaying  
Remaining tape  
Indicates the remaining time of the tape in  
”.  
• Depending on the conditions under which  
the camcorder and the battery pack are  
used, the actual battery charge may not be  
indicated accurately.  
minutes. “  
When the tape reaches its end, the display  
changes to “ END”.  
” moves during recording.  
• When the time left is less than 15  
seconds, the remaining tape time may not  
appear.  
• Depending on the type of tape, the  
remaining time displayed may not be  
correct. In any case, you will be able to  
record on the tape the number of minutes  
that appears on the videocassette’s label  
(for example, 85 minutes).  
Backup battery warning  
flashes in red when the lithium button  
battery is not installed, or when it needs to  
be replaced.  
Recording reminder  
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10  
seconds when you start recording. This is  
helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.  
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Getting Started  
Preparations  
Getting Started  
1 Turn off the camcorder.  
Getting Started  
2 Attach the battery pack to the  
camcorder.  
• Press the battery pack lightly and  
slide it down until it clicks.  
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.  
DC IN  
terminal  
CHARGE  
indicator  
Remove the battery  
terminal cover before  
attaching the battery  
3 Connect the power cord to the  
compact power adapter.  
4 Plug the power cord into a power  
outlet.  
BATT. switch  
Charging, Recording and Playback Times  
The times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on the actual  
charging, recording or playback conditions.  
Battery Pack  
BP-2L5  
NB-2L  
NB-2LH  
BP-2L12  
BP-2L14  
Charging Time  
145 min. 150 min. 160 min. 240 min. 285 min.  
Maximum Recording Times  
Viewfinder  
LCD [NORMAL]  
LCD [BRIGHT]  
105 min. 120 min. 145 min. 250 min. 305 min.  
100 min. 120 min. 145 min. 245 min. 300 min.  
95 min.  
110 min. 135 min. 230 min. 280 min.  
Typical Recording Times*  
Viewfinder  
LCD [NORMAL]  
LCD [BRIGHT]  
60 min.  
55 min.  
50 min.  
65 min.  
65 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
80 min.  
75 min.  
135 min. 165 min.  
130 min. 165 min.  
125 min. 155 min.  
Playback Times  
110 min. 125 min. 150 min. 265 min. 320 min.  
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.  
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Getting Started  
5 Connect the compact power adapter  
to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.  
• The CHARGE indicator starts  
flashing. The indicator will stay on  
when the charging is completed.  
• You can also use the compact power  
adapter without attaching a battery  
pack.  
• When the compact power adapter is  
connected, even if a battery is  
attached its power will not be  
consumed.  
NOTES  
The CHARGE indicator also serves as a  
rough estimate of the battery charge status.  
Continuously on: Battery fully charged.  
Flashes approx. twice per second: Battery over  
50% charged.  
Flashes approx. once per second: Battery less  
than 50% charged.  
The charging time will vary depending on the  
surrounding temperature and the battery pack’s  
initial charge condition. In cold places, the  
effective usage time of the battery will  
decrease.  
We recommend that you prepare battery  
packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you  
might need.  
ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED  
1 Disconnect the compact power  
adapter from the camcorder.  
2 Unplug the power cord from the  
power outlet and the compact  
power adapter.  
Installing the Backup Battery  
The backup battery (lithium button battery  
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK  
Press  
to release the battery  
BATT.  
CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain the  
pack. Lift the battery pack and then  
pull it out.  
date, time (  
19) and other camcorder  
settings while the power source is  
disconnected. Connect a power source to  
the camcorder when replacing the backup  
battery to retain the settings.  
IMPORTANT  
You may hear some noise from the compact  
power adapter during use. This is not a  
malfunction.  
We recommend charging the battery pack in  
temperatures between 10 ºC and 30 ºC.  
Outside the temperature range of 0 ºC to 40 ºC,  
the charging will not start.  
Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN  
terminal or to the compact power adapter any  
electrical equipment that is not expressly  
recommended for use with this camcorder.  
To prevent equipment breakdowns and  
excessive heating, do not connect the supplied  
compact power adapter to voltage converters for  
overseas travels or special power sources such  
as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,  
etc.  
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Getting Started  
1 If a battery pack is attached, remove  
it first.  
2 Open the backup battery cover.  
3 Insert the backup battery with the  
+ side facing out.  
2 Insert the cassette.  
• Insert the cassette with the window  
facing the grip belt.  
To remove a cassette pull it straight  
out.  
3 Press the  
mark on the  
cassette compartment until it clicks.  
4 Close the cover.  
NOTES  
The backup battery has a life span of about a  
year.  
flashes in red to inform you that it  
needs to be replaced.  
4 Wait for the cassette compartment  
to retract automatically and close  
the cassette compartment cover.  
Inserting and Removing a Tape  
Use only videocassettes marked with the  
logo.  
IMPORTANT  
Do not interfere with the cassette  
compartment while it is opening or closing  
automatically, or attempt to close the cover  
before the cassette compartment has fully  
retracted.  
Be careful not to get your fingers caught in  
the cassette compartment cover.  
NOTES  
If the camcorder is connected to a power  
source, cassettes can be inserted/removed  
even if the  
switch is set to  
.
OPEN/EJECT  
1 Slide  
fully in the  
direction of the arrow and open the  
cassette compartment cover.  
The cassette compartment opens  
automatically.  
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Getting Started  
Preparing the Camcorder  
Adjusting the LCD Screen  
Rotating the LCD Panel  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.  
You can rotate the panel 90 degrees  
downward.  
180°  
90°  
You can rotate the panel 180 degrees  
toward the lens (allowing the subject to  
monitor the LCD screen while you use the  
viewfinder). Rotating the panel 180  
degrees is also useful if you wish to  
include yourself when recording with the  
self timer.  
1 Turn on the camcorder.  
2 Move the lens cover switch down to  
to open the lens cover.  
3 Adjust the viewfinder.  
Keep the LCD panel closed to use the  
viewfinder and adjust the dioptric  
adjustment lever as necessary.  
4 Fasten the grip belt.  
Adjust the grip belt so that you can  
reach the zoom lever with your index  
finger, and the start/stop button with  
your thumb.  
Subject can monitor the  
LCD screen  
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Using the Menus  
Using the Menus  
LCD Backlight  
You can set the brightness of the LCD  
screen at normal or bright.  
Using the Menus  
Many of the camcorder’s functions can be  
adjusted from the menus that open after  
FUNC.  
pressing the FUNC. button (  
For details about the available menu  
options and settings, refer to Menu  
).  
FUNC.  
(
17)  
Options Lists (  
25).  
FUNC.  
1 Press  
.
2 Select (  
) the  
icon and press  
(
) to open the setup menus.  
3 Select (  
) [  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
).  
] and press (  
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option  
4 Select (  
press (  
) [BACKLIGHT] and  
).  
) the desired option and  
).  
5 Select (  
press (  
FUNC.  
6 Press  
to close the menu.  
NOTES  
This setting does not affect the brightness of  
the recording or the viewfinder screen.  
Using the [BRIGHT] setting will shorten the  
effective usage time of the battery pack.  
FUNC.  
1 Press  
.
2 Select (  
) the icon of the function  
you want to change from the left  
side column.  
3 Select ( ) the desired setting from  
the available options at the bottom  
bar.  
The selected option will be highlighted  
in light blue. Menu items not available  
will appear grayed out.  
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Using the Menus  
FUNC.  
4 Press  
to save the settings  
The title of the selected menu appears  
on top of the screen and under it the  
list of settings.  
and close the menu.  
FUNC.  
• You can press  
menu at any time.  
• With some settings you will need to  
press ( ) and make further  
selections. Follow the additional  
operation guides that will appear on  
the screen (such as the joystick  
icon , small arrows, etc.).  
to close the  
4 Select (  
) the setting you want to  
change and press (  
).  
• An orange frame will indicate the  
menu item currently selected. Menu  
items not available will appear grayed  
out.  
To return to the menu selection  
screen, select ( ) [  
RETURN] and  
press (  
5 Select (  
press (  
).  
) the desired option and  
) to save the setting.  
Selecting an Option from the Setup  
Menus  
6 Press  
.
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
You can press  
to close the  
menu at any time.  
FUNC.  
1 Press  
.
2 Select (  
) the  
icon and press  
(
) to open the setup menus.  
FUNC.  
You can also hold  
pressed  
down for more than 2 seconds to open  
directly the setup menus screen.  
3 Select (  
) the desired menu from  
).  
the left side column and press (  
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First Time Settings  
First Time Settings  
First Time Settings  
Changing the Time Zone  

Default value  
Changing the Language  
DATE/TIME SETUP  
The language for on-screen and menu  
displays can be changed. The list of  
available languages depends on the  
region where you purchased the  
camcorder.  

T.ZONE/DST PARIS  
FUNC.  
Language Set A  
(
17)  
English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish,  
Romanian, Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic  
and Persian.  
Language Set B  
English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese  
and Thai.  
FUNC.  
1 Press  
.
2 Select (  
) the  
icon and press  
(
) to open the setup menus.  
3 Select (  
) [DATE/TIME SETUP]  
).  

Default value  
and press (  
4 Select (  
press (  
) [T.ZONE/DST] and  
).  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
The time zone setting appears. The  
default setting is Paris or Singapore,  
depending on the region of purchase.  

LANGUAGE ENGLISH  
5 Select (  
press (  
To adjust for daylight saving time,  
) your time zone and  
).  
FUNC.  
(
17)  
select the time zone with the  
next to the area.  
mark  
1 Press  
.
FUNC.  
6 Press  
to close the menu.  
FUNC.  
2 Select (  
) the  
icon and press  
(
) to open the setup menus.  
Time Zones  
3 Select (  
and press (  
4 Select (  
).  
) [DISPLAY SETUP/  
]
Once you have set the time zone, date  
and time, you do not need to reset the  
clock every time you travel to another  
time zone. Select the time zone referring  
to the date and time displayed on the  
screen.  
).  
) [LANGUAGE] and press  
(
5 Select (  
) the desired option and  
press (  
).  
6 Press  
to close the menu.  
FUNC.  
NOTES  
If you changed the language by mistake,  
follow the mark next to the menu item to  
change the setting.  
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First Time Settings  
Setting the Date and Time  
DATE/TIME SETUP  
DATE/TIME 1.JAN.2007 12:00 AM  
FUNC.  
(
17)  
FUNC.  
1 Press  
.
2 Select (  
) the  
icon and press  
(
) to open the setup menus.  
3 Select (  
and press (  
4 Select (  
).  
) [DATE/TIME SETUP]  
).  
) [DATE/TIME] and press  
(
Blinking arrows will be displayed  
around the first field of the date.  
5 Change each field of the date and  
time with the joystick’s (  
move ( ) to the next field.  
) and  
6 Press (  
7 Press  
) to start the clock.  
to close the menu.  
FUNC.  
NOTES  
You can also change the date format (  
29).  
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Recording  
Basic Functions  
Recording  
TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED  
Recording  
Recording Movies  
Before You Begin Recording  
Make a test recording first to check if the  
camcorder operates correctly. If  
necessary, clean the video heads (  
2).  
(
7)  
EXP  
FOCUS  
1 Set the mode switch to  
.
2 If the joystick guide does not appear  
on screen, press (  
3 Push the joystick ( ) momentarily  
towards and release it.  
) to display it.  
• The camcorder will play back a few  
seconds of the last recording made  
and return to record pause mode.  
• You can also hold the joystick  
pressed ( ) towards  
towards to play back the tape  
(reverse or forward respectively) to  
locate the point where you want to start  
recording.  
or (  
)
1 Move the lens cover switch down to  
to open the lens cover.  
2 Holding the lock button pressed  
down, set the  
CAMERA.  
Start/Stop  
switch to  
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING  
Close the lens cover and the LCD  
3 Press  
to begin recording.  
again to pause the  
1
Start/Stop  
Press  
recording.  
panel  
.
2 Turn off the camcorder.  
3 Remove the tape.  
4 Disconnect the power source and  
remove the battery pack.  
NOTES  
About the recording time: By changing the  
recording mode you can change the video  
22  
Recording  
quality and as a result, also the available  
recording time ( 27).  
Previous recordings overwritten by a new  
recording cannot be recovered. Before you start  
recording, search for the end of the last  
Zooming  
POINTS TO CHECK  
recording (  
24).  
To protect the tape and video heads, the  
camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in  
(
7)  
: In addition to the optical  
zoom, the digital zoom ( 26)  
record pause (  
seconds. To resume recording press  
) mode for 4 minutes 30  
Start/Stop  
.
(
up to 1000x,  
When recording in very loud places (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.  
up to 800x) is also available.  
About the Power Save mode: To save power  
Zoom out  
when the camcorder is powered by a battery  
pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if  
left without any operations for 5 minutes  
(
29). To restore the power, turn the  
camcorder off and then on again.  
About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The  
screens are produced using extremely high-  
precision manufacturing techniques, with more  
than 99.99% of the pixels operating to  
specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels  
may occasionally misfire or appear as black,  
red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on  
the recorded image and does not constitute a  
malfunction.  
Zoom in  
Optical Zoom  
(
35x,  
30x )  
When using a tripod: Do not  
leave the viewfinder exposed to  
direct sunlight as it may melt  
(due to concentration of the light  
by the lens). Do not use tripods  
with fastening screws longer  
than 5.5 mm. Doing so may  
damage the camcorder.  
Move the zoom lever toward W to  
zoom out (wide-angle). Move it toward  
T to zoom in (telephoto).  
You can also change the zoom speed  
(
26). You can select one of three fixed  
zoom speeds or a variable speed that  
depends on how you operate the zoom  
lever: Press gently for a slow zoom; press  
harder for faster zooms.  
When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable  
picture.  
Excessive camcorder movement while shooting  
and extensive use of fast zooms and panning  
can result in fidgety, jittery scenes. In extreme  
cases the playback of such scenes may result  
in visually induced motion sickness. If you  
experience such a reaction, immediately stop  
the playback and take a rest break as  
necessary.  
NOTES  
When set to [VARIABLE], the zoom speed will  
be faster in the record pause mode.  
Keep at least 1 m to the subject. At wide-  
angle, you can focus on a subject as close as  
1 cm.  
23  
Playback  
Playback  
DURING PLAYBACK  
Playback  
5 Push the joystick ( ) towards  
/
again to pause the playback.  
6 Push the joystick ( ) towards  
to  
Playing Back Movies  
stop the playback.  
Play back the tape on the LCD display or  
close the LCD panel to use the  
viewfinder. You can also turn the LCD  
panel and close it with the screen facing  
out.  
TO ADJUST THE VOLUME  
FUNC.  
1 Press  
.
2 Select (  
) [  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME] and adjust (  
volume.  
) the  
(
7)  
• The sound from the built-in speaker  
will be muted when you close the LCD  
panel or while the STV-250N Stereo  
Video Cable is connected to the AV  
terminal.  
• If you turn off the volume completely,  
the icon will change to  
.
FUNC.  
3 Press  
to close the menu.  
SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES  
There is no sound during the special  
playback modes.  
Fast Playback: Push the joystick (  
)
towards or ( ) towards  
. Hold  
the joystick pressed down to rewind/fast  
forward the tape while continuing the  
playback.  
1 Holding the lock button pressed  
NOTES  
down, set the  
PLAY.  
switch to  
You can display the date and time of the  
2 If the joystick guide does not  
appear on screen, press ( ) to  
display it.  
recording (  
37).  
During some special playback modes, you  
may notice some video problems (blocky video  
artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.  
To protect the tape and video heads, the  
camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in  
playback pause (  
seconds. To resume the playback push the  
joystick ( ) towards  
3 Locate the point where you want to  
begin the playback.  
Push the joystick ( ) towards  
rewind the tape or ( ) towards  
to fast forward.  
to  
) mode for 4 minutes 30  
/
.
4 Push the joystick ( ) towards  
to begin the playback.  
/
 
24  
Playback  
Locating the End of the Last Scene  
Magnifying the Playback Image  
After playing back a tape, use this  
function to locate the end of the last  
scene recorded in order to continue  
recording from that point.  
During playback, movies and still images  
can be magnified up to 5 times. You can  
also select the area to be magnified.  
(
7)  
POINTS TO CHECK  
Stop the playback before using this  
function.  
FUNC.  
(
17)  
FUNC.  
1 Press  
.
2 Select (  
) [  
).  
END SEARCH] and  
press (  
3 Select (  
) [EXECUTE] and press  
(
).  
• “END SEARCH” appears.  
• The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards  
the tape, plays back the last few  
seconds of the recording and stops the  
tape.  
1 Move the zoom lever toward T.  
• The image is magnified by 2 times  
and a frame appears indicating the  
position of the magnified area.  
To further enlarge the image, move  
the zoom lever toward T. To reduce the  
magnification, move the zoom lever  
toward W.  
To cancel the search push the  
joystick ( ) towards  
.
NOTES  
End search cannot be used once you remove  
the cassette.  
If there are blank sections between  
recordings, the end search may not work  
correctly.  
will appear for images that cannot  
be enlarged.  
2 Select (  
,
) the enlarged area  
of the picture with the joystick.  
To cancel the magnification, move the  
zoom lever toward W until the frame  
disappears.  
IMPORTANT  
While the magnification position frame is  
displayed, it will replace the joystick guide. Cancel  
the magnification to return to normal playback.  
25  
Menu Options Lists  
(
Advanced Functions  
Menu Options Lists  
23)  
SPEAKER VOLUME  
Menu Options Lists  
Menu items not available appear grayed  
out. For details about how to select an  
item, refer to Using the Menus (  
17).  
Adjust (  
) the volume with the joystick.  
(
43)  
REC PAUSE  
FUNC. Menu  
(
30)  
Recording programs  
Press (  
mode.  
) to enter the record pause  
Mode switch:  
(
24)  
END SEARCH  
[
[
[
[
PROGRAM AE],[ PORTRAIT],  
SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW],  
BEACH], [ SUNSET],  
SPOTLIGHT], [ FIREWORKS]  
Press (  
) to search.  
(
34)  
White balance  
Setup menus  
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)  
Mode switch:  
CAMERA SETUP  
[
AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT],  
TUNGSTEN], [ SET]  
(
31)  
SHUTTER  
[
(
35)  
Image effect  
Mode switch:  
Recording program: [ PROGRAM AE]  
[
AUTO], [1/50], [1/120], [1/250],  
Mode switch:  
[1/500], [1/1000] [1/2000]  
[
[
[
IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [ VIVID],  
NEUTRAL],  
SOFT SKIN DETAIL]  
A.SL SHUTTER  
(
38)  
Digital effects  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
The camcorder automatically uses slow  
shutter speeds to obtain brighter  
recordings in places with insufficient  
lighting.  
Mode switch:  
[
D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADER],  
[
EFFECT]  
The camcorder uses shutter speeds  
down to 1/25.  
26  
Menu Options Lists  
If a trailing afterimage appears, set the  
IMG STAB  
slow shutter to [  
OFF].  
D.ZOOM  
Mode switch:  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
The image stabilizer compensates for  
camcorder shake even at full telephoto.  
The image stabilizer is designed to  
compensate for a normal degree of  
camcorder shake.  
[
[
OFF], [  
105X], [  
90X], [  
1000X]  
800X]  
OFF], [  
Determines the operation of the digital  
zoom.  
The image stabilizer may not be  
effective when recording in dark places  
When activated, the camcorder will  
switch automatically to the digital zoom  
when you zoom in beyond the optical  
zoom range.  
using the [  
The image stabilizer cannot be turned  
off when the mode switch is set to  
We recommend setting the image  
NIGHT] recording program.  
.
With the digital zoom the image is  
digitally processed, so the image  
resolution will deteriorate the more you  
zoom in.  
The digital zoom indicator will appear in  
light blue from 30x up to 105x (  
only: 90x) and dark blue from 105x  
stabilizer to [  
tripod.  
OFF] when using a  
WIDESCREEN  
(
only: 90x) up to 1000x (  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
only: 800x).  
The digital zoom cannot be used with  
the [  
The camcorder uses the full width of the  
CCD providing high-resolution 16:9  
recording.  
NIGHT] recording program.  
Since the displays on the camcorder  
have an aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings  
with a 4:3 aspect ratio will appear in the  
center of the screen with black sidebars.  
ZOOM SPEED  
Playing back a widescreen recording: TV  
[
[
VARIABLE], [  
SPEED 2], [  
SPEED 3],  
SPEED 1]  
VARIABLE] the zoom  
sets compatible with the Video ID-1  
system will automatically switch to wide  
(16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the  
aspect ratio of the TV manually. To play  
back on a TV with normal aspect ratio  
(4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting  
When set to [  
speed depends on how you operate the  
zoom lever: Press lightly for a slow zoom;  
press harder for faster zooms.  
The fastest zoom speed can be  
accordingly (  
27).  
achieved with [  
the fixed zoom speeds, [  
the fastest and [  
slowest.  
VARIABLE]. Among  
SPEED 3] is  
SPEED 1] the  
(
37)  
SELF TIMER  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
27  
Menu Options Lists  
VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.)  
AUDIO SETUP  
OUTPUT CH  
VCR SETUP  
REC MODE  
(
36)  
[
L/R], [  
L/L], [  
R/R]  
[
STD PLAY], [  
LONG PLAY]  
Recording in LP mode extends the  
available recording time on the tape 1.5  
times.  
WIND SCREEN  
Depending on the condition of the tape  
(long usage, imperfections, etc.) you may  
notice some video problems (blocky video  
artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback  
picture when playing back recordings  
made in LP mode. We recommend using  
the SP mode for important recordings.  
If you make recordings in both SP and  
LP modes on the same tape, during  
playback you may notice some video  
problems in the picture at the point where  
the recording mode changes.  
Mode switch:  
AUTO], [  
The camcorder automatically reduces the  
background sound of wind when  
recording outdoors.  
[
OFF  
]
The wind screen cannot be turned off  
when the mode switch is set to  
.
(
36)  
12bit AUDIO  
When playing back in this camcorder  
tapes recorded in LP mode with other  
devices or vice versa, you may notice  
some problems in the playback picture or  
the sound may stop briefly.  
[
[
STEREO1], [  
MIX/FIXED], [  
STEREO2],  
MIX/VAR.]  
(
36)  
MIX BALANCE  
TV TYPE  
When [12bit AUDIO] is set to [  
MIX/  
[
NORMAL TV], [  
WIDE TV]  
VAR.], adjust (  
) the sound balance  
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.  
with the joystick.  
The camcorder will retain the audio  
balance adjustment, however if you turn  
off the camcorder, [12bit AUDIO] will be  
reset to [  
STEREO1].  
[WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect  
ratio.  
AUDIO MODE  
Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.)  
[
16bit], [  
12bit]  
28  
Menu Options Lists  
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)  
MARKERS  
DISPLAY SETUP  
BRIGHTNESS  
[
[
[
OFF], [  
LEVEL(GRY)], [  
GRID(GRY)]  
LEVEL(WHT)],  
GRID(WHT)],  
Adjust (  
) the brightness of the LCD  
You can display a grid or a horizontal line  
at the center of the screen. The markers  
are available in white or gray. Use the  
markers as a reference to make sure your  
subject is framed correctly (vertically and/  
or horizontally).  
display with the joystick.  
Changing the brightness of the LCD  
display does not affect that of the  
viewfinder or the recordings.  
(
17)  
BACKLIGHT  
Using the markers will not affect the  
recordings on the tape.  
DISPLAYS  
[
NORMAL]*, [  
BRIGHT]  
BRIGHT]  
* The default setting is [  
when you power the camcorder using the  
compact power adapter.  
[
ON], [  
OFF<PLAYBK>]  
You can hide the on-screen displays to  
show only the playback picture on the full  
screen.  
TV SCREEN  
Tape operation displays appear for 2  
seconds.  
Warning messages and the data code  
(if activated) will appear, even when set to  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
[
OFF<PLAYBK>].  
All on-screen displays will appear while  
the playback image is magnified or a  
digital effect is activated.  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
When set to [  
ON], the camcorder’s  
on-screen displays will appear also on the  
screen of a connected TV or monitor.  
When the date and time are displayed on  
the camcorder’s screen they will also  
appear on a connected TV regardless of  
the [TV SCREEN] setting. Turn off the  
date/time display with the [DATA CODE]  
6SEC.DATE  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
When you start playing back a tape or  
when the date of the recording changes,  
the date and time will be displayed for 6  
seconds.  
setting (  
29  
Menu Options Lists  
SYSTEM SETUP  
BEEP  
(
(
37)  
19)  
DATA CODE  
[
[
OFF], [ DATE], [ TIME],  
DATE & TIME]  
[
[
HIGH VOLUME],  
LOW VOLUME], [  
OFF]  
LANGUAGE  
A beep will accompany some operations  
like turning on the camcorder, the self-  
timer countdown, etc. It also serves as a  
warning beep under unusual conditions.  
The list of available languages depends  
on the region where you purchased the  
camcorder.  
POWER SAVE  
Language Set A:  
[DEUTSCH], [ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL],  
[FRANÇAIS], [ITALIANO], [POLSKI],  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
[
[
], [TÜRKÇE], [  
], [ ], [  
],  
]
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 five minutes.  
Language Set B:  
[ENGLISH], [  
], [  
], [  
]
Approximately 30 seconds before the  
camcorder shuts off, the message  
DEMO MODE  
AUTO POWER OFF” will appear.  
Date/Time Setup  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
DATE/TIME SETUP  
The demonstration mode displays the  
camcorder’s main features. It starts  
automatically when the camcorder is  
powered with the power adapter if you  
leave it turned on without loading a  
recording media for more than 5 minutes.  
To cancel the demo mode once it  
started, press any button, turn off the  
camcorder or insert a videocassette.  
(
(
19)  
20)  
T.ZONE/DST  
DATE/TIME  
DATE FORMAT  
[Y.M.D (2007.1.1 AM 12:00)],  
[M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2007 12:00 AM)],  
System Setup (Beep, etc.)  
[D.M.Y (1.JAN.2007 12:00 AM)]  
Changes the date format for on-screen  
displays.  
 
30  
Recording Programs  
Recording Programs  
Using the Recording Programs  
Easy Recording  
The camcorder adjusts the focus,  
exposure and other settings  
automatically, allowing you to just  
point and shoot.  
:
Recording Programs (  
31)  
[
PROGRAM AE]  
[
NIGHT]  
[
SUNSET]  
The camcorder sets the  
Use this mode to record  
Use this mode to record  
sunsets in vibrant colors.  
aperture and shutter speed. in low-light conditions.  
[
PORTRAIT]  
[
SNOW]  
[
SPOTLIGHT]  
The camcorder uses a  
Use this mode to record  
Use this mode to record  
spotlit scenes.  
large aperture, achieving a in bright ski resorts. It  
focus on the subject while  
blurring other distracting  
details.  
prevents the subject from  
being underexposed.  
[
SPORTS]  
[
BEACH]  
[
FIREWORKS]  
Use this mode to record  
sports scenes such as  
tennis or golf.  
Use this mode to record  
on a sunny beach. It  
Use this mode to record  
fireworks.  
prevents the subject from  
being underexposed.  
31  
Recording Programs  
Shutter speed guidelines  
: Changing the Shutter Speed and  
Special Scene Programs  
Use the automatic exposure (AE)  
program to set the shutter speed or select  
one of the special scene recording  
programs.  
1/50  
For general recordings.  
1/120  
For recording indoor sports scenes.  
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000  
For recording from within a car or train, or  
for recording moving subjects such as  
roller coasters.  
POINTS TO CHECK  
(
7)  
1/2000  
Mode switch:  
For recording outdoor sports such as golf  
or tennis on sunny days.  
Note that on screen only the denominator  
is displayed – “ 250” indicates a shutter  
speed of 1/250, etc.  
FUNC.  
(
17)  
Icon of the currently selected  
Recording Program  
NOTES  
FUNC.  
Do not change the position of the mode  
switch while recording as the brightness of the  
image may change abruptly.  
FUNC.  
Desired option  
[ PROGRAM AE]  
- When setting the shutter speed, the number  
displayed will flash if the value selected is not  
appropriate for the recording conditions. In such  
case, select a different value.  
- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places,  
you can obtain a brighter image, but the image  
quality may be lower, and the autofocus may  
not work well.  
TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED IN THE  
[
PROGRAM AE] RECORDING PROGRAM  
FUNC.  
MENU  
CAMERA SETUP  
SHUTTER  
- The image may flicker when recording with  
high shutter speeds.  
- The shutter speed resets to [  
you set the mode switch to  
recording program.  
AUTO] when  
or change the  
FUNC.  
Desired option  
[  
[
PORTRAIT]/[  
SNOW]  
SPORTS]/[  
BEACH]/  
- The picture may not appear smooth during  
playback.  
[ PORTRAIT]  
- The blur effect of the background increases  
the more you zoom in (T).  
32  
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color  
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color  
[  
NIGHT]  
Adjusting the Picture:  
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing  
afterimage.  
- Picture quality may not be as good as in other  
modes.  
Exposure, Focus and Color  
- White points may appear on the screen.  
- Autofocus may not work as well as in other  
modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.  
Manual Exposure Adjustment  
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.  
[ SNOW]/[ BEACH]  
- The subject may become overexposed on  
cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the  
image on the screen.  
[ FIREWORKS]  
To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend  
using a tripod.  
POINTS TO CHECK  
(
7)  
(except for the  
FIREWORKS] recording program).  
Mode switch:  
[
EXP  
BACK  
1 If the joystick guide does not appear  
on screen, press ( ) to display it.  
2 Push the joystick ( ) towards  
[EXP].  
• [EXP] on the joystick guide changes  
to light blue and the exposure  
adjustment indicator  
and the  
neutral value “ 0” appear on the  
screen.  
• If you operate the zoom during  
exposure lock, the brightness of the  
image may change.  
3 Adjust (  
) the brightness of the  
image as required.  
• The adjustment range and the length  
of the exposure adjustment indicator  
will vary depending on the initial  
brightness of the picture.  
• Pushing the joystick ( ) towards  
[EXP] again will return the camcorder  
to automatic exposure.  
4 Push the joystick ( ) towards  
[BACK] to save the exposure setting.  
33  
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color  
4 Adjust (  
necessary.  
• Push the joystick ( ) towards  
a farther focal distance or push it (  
towards  
• Pushing the joystick ( ) towards  
[FOCUS] again will return the  
camcorder to autofocus.  
) the focus as  
Manual Focus Adjustment  
for  
)
Autofocus may not work well on the  
following subjects. In such case, focus  
manually.  
for a closer focal distance.  
Reflective surfaces  
5 Push the joystick ( ) towards  
[BACK] to save the focus  
adjustment.  
Subjects with low contrast or  
without vertical lines  
NOTES  
Fast moving subjects  
The camcorder will automatically return to  
autofocus when you set the mode switch to  
.
Through wet windows  
Night scenes  
Infinity Focus  
Use this function when you wish to focus  
on faraway subjects such as mountains or  
fireworks.  
BACK  
POINTS TO CHECK  
FOCUS  
(
7)  
1 Adjust the zoom.  
2 Keep the joystick pushed (  
)
Mode switch:  
towards [FOCUS] for more than 2  
seconds.  
BACK  
appears.  
• Pushing the joystick ( ) towards  
[FOCUS] again will return the  
camcorder to autofocus.  
FOCUS  
1 Adjust the zoom.  
2 If the joystick guide does not appear  
on screen, press ( ) to display it.  
3 Push the joystick ( ) towards  
[FOCUS] to activate the manual  
focus.  
• Operating the zoom or the joystick  
(
) will return the camcorder to  
manual focus adjustment.  
3 Push the joystick ( ) towards  
[BACK] to save the focus  
adjustment.  
[FOCUS] on the joystick guide will be  
displayed in light blue and “MF”  
appears on the screen.  
34  
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color  
TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE  
White Balance  
1 Point the camcorder at a white  
The white balance function helps you  
accurately reproduce colors under  
different lighting conditions so that white  
objects will always look truly white in your  
recordings.  
object, zoom in until it fills the  
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.  
POINTS TO CHECK  
2 Press  
to save the setting and  
close the menu.  
(
7)  
NOTES  
Mode switch:  
When you select the custom white balance  

Options  
Default value  
[
SET]:  
- Make the white balance adjustment in a place  
with sufficient light.  

[
AUTO]  
Settings are automatically set by the  
camcorder. Use this setting for outdoor  
scenes.  
- Set [D.ZOOM] to [  
OFF] (  
26).  
- Readjust the white balance if the lighting  
conditions change.  
- Very rarely and depending on the light source,  
may keep on flashing instead of staying on.  
Even in that case, the white balance would be  
properly adjusted and the results should be  
[
DAYLIGHT]  
For recording outdoors on a bright day.  
TUNGSTEN]  
[
better than with [  
AUTO].  
For recording under tungsten and tungsten  
type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.  
Custom white balance may provide better  
results in the following cases:  
- Changing lighting conditions  
- Close-ups  
[
SET]  
Use the custom white balance for special  
situations not covered by the other options.  
The custom white balance will ensure that  
white subjects appear white under various  
lighting conditions.  
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)  
- Under mercury lamps and certain types of  
fluorescent lights  
FUNC.  
(
17)  
Icon of the currently selected  
White Balance  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
Desired option*  
* When you select [ SET], do not press  
FUNC.  
and continue instead with the  
procedure below.  
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Audio Recording and Playback  
Audio Recording and Playback  
Audio Recording and  
Playback  
Image Effects  
You can use the image effects to change  
the color saturation and contrast to obtain  
different results.  
Audio Recording Mode  
You can change the quality of the audio  
recording.  
POINTS TO CHECK  
(
7)  
POINTS TO CHECK  
Mode switch:  

(
7)  
Options  
Default value  


Options  
[
IMAGE EFFECT OFF]  
Default value  
Records with no image enhancing effects.  
VIVID]  
[
16bit]  
[
Records audio at the highest quality.  

Emphasizes the contrast and color  
saturation.  
[
12bit]  
Records audio on 2 channels (Stereo 1)  
leaving 2 channels free (Stereo 2) for  
audio dubbing or for adding a sound  
track with an external device. Audio  
dubbing cannot be performed with this  
camcorder.  
[
NEUTRAL]  
Tones down the contrast and color  
saturation.  
[
SOFT SKIN DETAIL]  
Softens the details in the skin tone area for  
a more complimentary appearance.  
FUNC.  
(
17)  
FUNC.  
(
17)  
FUNC.  
MENU  
Icon of the currently selected  
Image Effect  
FUNC.  
AUDIO SETUP  
AUDIO MODE  
Desired option  
FUNC.  
Desired option  
FUNC.  
ABOUT THE WIND SCREEN  
When using the built-in microphone, the  
camcorder automatically reduces the  
background sound of wind, but you can  
turn the wind screen off when you want  
the microphone to be as sensitive as  
possible (  
27).  
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Audio Recording and Playback  
TO USE AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE  
[
R/R]  
Right channel only (stereo) / Sub signal  
only (bilingual).  
FUNC.  
(
17)  
FUNC.  
MENU  
AUDIO SETUP  
OUTPUT CH  
Desired option  
Connect the external microphone to the  
MIC terminal. Use commercially available  
condenser microphones with their own  
power supply and a cable no longer than  
3 m. You can connect almost any stereo  
microphone with a 3.5 mm plug but the  
audio recording levels may vary.  
FUNC.  
Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with  
Dubbed Audio  
You can select the audio track to play  
back when playing back a tape that has a  
dubbed audio track (Stereo 2) in addition  
to the original recorded audio (Stereo 1).  
Audio Playback Modes  
POINTS TO CHECK  
Selecting the Audio Channel  
You can select the audio channel to play  
back when playing back a tape with audio  
recorded on two channels (either stereo  
sound or bilingual audio signals).  
(
7)  

Options  
Default value  

[
STEREO1]  
Original sound only.  
STEREO2]  
Dubbed audio only.  
MIX/FIXED]  
POINTS TO CHECK  
[
(
7)  

Options  
Default value  
[

[
L/R]  
Mixed audio with the original sound and  
the dubbed audio at the same level.  
Left and Right channels (stereo) / Main +  
Sub signals (bilingual).  
[
MIX/VAR.]  
Mixed audio where the balance between  
the original sound ( ) and the dubbed  
audio ( ) can be adjusted.  
[
L/L]  
Left channel only (stereo) / Main signal  
only (bilingual).  
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Other Functions  
Other Functions  
Other Functions  
FUNC.  
17)  
(
Data Code  
The camcorder keeps a data code  
FUNC.  
MENU  
containing the date and time of recording.  
You can select the data to be displayed.  
AUDIO SETUP  
12bit AUDIO  

Options  
Default value  
FUNC.  
Desired option*  

[
OFF]  
* When you select [  
mix balance with the [MIX BALANCE] setting  
27).  
MIX/VAR.], adjust the  
No data code display.  
DATE], [ TIME]  
(
[
Displays the date or time when the scene  
or still image was recorded.  
[
DATE & TIME]  
Displays both the date and time of the  
recording.  
FUNC.  
(
17)  
FUNC.  
MENU  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
DATA CODE  
FUNC.  
Desired option  
Self Timer  
POINTS TO CHECK  
(
7)  
Set the camcorder in record pause mode.  
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Other Functions  
[
EFFECT] Effects  
FUNC.  
Add flavor to your recordings. Sound will  
be recorded normally. You can preview  
the effect on the display.  
(
17)  
FUNC.  
MENU  
CAMERA SETUP  
SELF TIMER  
ON  
[BLK&WHT]  
(black and white)  
[SEPIA]  
[ART]  
[MOSAIC]  
[CUBE]  
[BALL]  
[WAVE]  
[COLOR M.]  
(color mask)  
[MIRROR]  
FUNC.  
appears.  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Set [SELF TIMER] to [  
cancel the self timer.  
OFF] to  
(
7)  
Mode switch:  
Start/Stop  
Press  
.

Default value  
The camcorder starts recording after a  
10-second countdown. The countdown  
appears on the screen.  

D.EFFECT OFF  
FUNC.  
17)  
NOTES  
(
Once the countdown has begun, you can also  
Start/Stop  
press  
to cancel the self timer. The  
self timer will also be canceled if you turn off the  
camcorder.  
Setting  
Icon of the currently selected  
Digital Effect  
FUNC.  
Digital Effects  
FADER  
or  
[
FADER] Faders  
Begin or end scenes with a fade to or  
from black. You can preview the effect on  
the display.  
EFFECT  
FUNC.  
**  
Desired fader/effect*  
[FADE-T]  
(fade trigger)  
[WIPE]  
[JUMP]  
* You can preview the effect on the screen  
before pressing ( ).  
** The icon of the selected effect appears.  
[CORNER]  
(corner wipe)  
[FLIP]  
[PUZZLE]  
[BEAM]  
[ZIGZAG]  
[TIDE]  
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Other Functions  
Applying  
NOTES  
When you are not using the digital effect,  
select [ D.EFFECT OFF].  
The camcorder retains the setting last used  
even if you turn off the digital effects or change  
the recording program.  
The digital effects are not available when [TV  
TYPE] is set to [NORMAL TV] and the stereo  
video cable is connected to the AV terminal.  
D.EFFECTS  
1 Press  
to activate the  
fader/effect.  
• The icon of the selected effect turns  
green.  
• Press  
D.EFFECTS  
again to deactivate  
the fader/effect.  
T
O
FADE  
IN  
D.EFFECTS  
Press  
...  
: ...in record pause mode, then  
Start/Stop  
press  
to start recording with a  
fade in.  
: ...in playback pause mode,  
then push the joystick ( ) towards  
to fade in and start the playback.  
/
T
O
FADE OUT  
D.EFFECTS  
Press  
...  
: ...while recording, then press  
to fade out and pause the  
Start/Stop  
recording.  
: ...during playback, then push  
the joystick ( ) towards  
and pause the playback.  
/
to fade out  
T
O
ACTIVATE AN EFFECT  
D.EFFECTS  
Press  
...  
: ...while recording or in record  
pause mode.  
: ...during playback.  
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Connecting to a TV or VCR  
External Connections  
Connecting to  
a
TV or VCR  
Connecting to a TV or VCR  
Connection Diagrams  
Turn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction  
manual of the connected device.  
AV Terminal  
DV Terminal  
• Check the type and orientation  
of the terminal and make sure  
you connect the DV cable  
properly.  
• Use the optional CV-150F  
(4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F  
(4 pin-6 pin) DV cable.  
Open the terminal  
cover to access.  
Terminal on the Connected  
Terminal on the Camcorder  
Connecting Cable  
Device  
1
Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals.  
Yellow  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
L
White  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
(Supplied)  
Red  
R
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Connecting to a TV or VCR  
Terminal on the Connected  
Device  
Terminal on the Camcorder  
Connecting Cable  
2
Output connection (Signal Flow ) to an HDTV with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal.  
Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with  
a DV (IEEE1394) output.  
4-pin  
CV-150F/CV-250F  
DV Cable (Optional)  
6-pin*  
* Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction  
can result in damage to the camcorder.  
3
Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a TV or VCR with a SCART terminal.  
You will need to connect beforehand a commercially available SCART adapter to the  
SCART terminal on the TV or VCR and then connect the STV-250N Stereo Video  
Cable to the adapter.  
Red  
White  
Yellow  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
(Supplied)  
SCART Adapter  
(Commercially available)  
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Connecting to a TV or VCR  
virtually no generation loss in video and  
sound quality.  
Playback on a TV Screen  
Connect the camcorder to the external  
device following one of the connection  
diagrams shown in the previous section  
The quality of the playback picture will  
vary depending on the connected TV and  
the type of connection used.  
Connection Diagrams (  
40).  
(
7)  
(
7)  
Before making the connections, select the  
[TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set  
to which you will connect the camcorder  
Connecting  
Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other  
analog device using connection types  
(
27).  
1
3
or , or to a DVD recorder or other digital  
Connecting  
recording device using connection type  
Connect the camcorder to the TV  
2
, as shown in the previous section  
following one of the connection diagrams  
shown in the previous section Connection  
Connection Diagrams ( 40).  
Recording  
Diagrams (  
40).  
1 This camcorder: Load the recorded  
cassette.  
2 Connected device: Load a blank  
cassette or disc and set the device  
to record pause mode.  
3 This camcorder: Locate the scene  
you wish to copy and pause the  
playback shortly before the scene.  
4 This camcorder: Resume the movie  
playback.  
Playback  
1 Turn on the camcorder and the  
connected TV or VCR.  
On a TV: Set the input selector to  
VIDEO. On a VCR: Set the input  
selector to LINE (IN).  
2 Start the playback of the movies  
(
When using an analog connection you  
can include in the copy also the date/  
time of the original recording ( 37).  
5 Connected device: Begin recording  
when the scene you wish to copy  
appears. Stop recording when  
copying is complete.  
NOTES  
Turn off all the devices before starting the  
connections.  
We recommend powering the camcorder  
using the compact power adapter.  
6 This camcorder: Stop playback.  
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video  
Recorder  
NOTES  
We recommend powering the camcorder  
using the compact power adapter.  
When recording to a VCR using an analog  
connection –connection types or  
the quality of the edited tape will be lower than  
the original.  
You can copy your recordings by  
connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a  
digital video device. When recording to a  
digital video recorder using the DV  
terminal, you can copy recordings with  
1
3
(
40)–,  
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Connecting to a TV or VCR  
When recording to a digital video recorder  
In record pause mode and while  
recording you can check the picture on  
the camcorder’s screen.  
2
using the DV terminal –connection type  
40)–:  
(
- If the picture does not appear, disconnect the  
DV cable and restore the connection after a  
short while or turn the camcorder off and then  
on again.  
- Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all  
digital devices equipped with a DV terminal. If  
the operation does not work, use the AV  
terminal.  
6 When the scene you wish to record  
appears, push the joystick (  
)
towards  
/
to begin recording.  
Recording starts.  
7 While recording, push the joystick  
(
) towards  
/
to pause the  
recording.  
In record pause, push the joystick (  
Digital Video Dubbing  
)
towards  
recording.  
/
again to resume  
You can input video from other digital  
video devices and record the input video  
on the tape in the camcorder.  
8 Push the joystick ( ) towards  
to  
stop recording.  
9 Connected device: Stop the  
playback.  
(
7)  
Connecting  
Connect the camcorder to the video input  
source using the digital connection  
IMPORTANT  
Blank sections may be recorded as  
anomalous picture.  
2
–connection type  
(
40)– shown in  
the previous section Connection  
Diagrams.  
If the picture does not appear, disconnect the  
DV cable and restore the connection after a  
short while or turn the camcorder off and then  
on again.  
You can only record video signals in DV  
standard (standard definition, SP or LP mode)  
from devices carrying the  
signals from identically shaped DV (IEEE1394)  
terminals may be in different video standards.  
Dubbing  
FUNC.  
logo. Note that  
(
17)  
1 Load a blank cassette in this  
camcorder.  
NOTES  
2 Connected device: Load the  
recorded cassette or disc.  
FUNC.  
We recommend powering the camcorder using  
the compact power adapter.  
3 Press  
[
, select (  
REC PAUSE] and press (  
)
).  
Concerning Copyright  
4 Select (  
) [EXECUTE] and press  
(
).  
Copyright Precaution  
5 Connected device: Start the  
Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films and  
other materials, as well as some television  
programs are copyrighted. Unauthorized  
playback.  
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Connecting to a TV or VCR  
recording of these materials may violate  
copyright protection laws.  
Copyright Signals  
During playback: If you try to play back a  
tape that contains copyright control signals  
for protection of software, “COPYRIGHT  
PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS  
RESTRICTED” appears for a few seconds  
and the camcorder displays a blank blue  
screen. You cannot playback the contents of  
the tape.  
During recording: If you try to record from  
software that contains copyright control  
signals for protection of software,  
“COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING  
RESTRICTED” appears. You cannot record  
the contents of the software.  
You cannot record copyright protection  
signals to a tape using this camcorder.  
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Connecting to a Computer  
Connecting to  
a
Computer  
Connecting to a Computer  
PC Connection Diagrams  
DV Terminal  
• Check the type and orientation  
of the terminal and make sure  
you connect the DV cable  
properly.  
• Use the optional CV-150F  
(4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F  
(4 pin-6 pin) DV cable.  
Terminal on the Connected  
Device  
Terminal on the Camcorder  
Connecting Cable  
1
Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a computer with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or a  
DV capture board.  
CV-150F/CV-250F  
DV Cable (Optional)  
4-pin  
6-pin*  
* Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction  
can result in damage to the camcorder.  
 
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Connecting to a Computer  
IMPORTANT  
Transferring Video Recordings  
The video transfer may not work correctly  
depending on the software and the  
You can transfer recordings to a computer  
using the DV terminal.  
specifications/settings of your computer.  
If the computer freezes while the camcorder  
is connected to it, disconnect the DV cable and  
turn off the camcorder and the computer. After a  
short while, turn them on again, set the  
Equipment and System Requirements  
A computer equipped with an  
IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an IEEE1394  
(DV) capturing board.  
A DV cable (Use the optional CV-150F  
(4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV  
Cable).  
camcorder to  
connection.  
mode and restore the  
Before connecting the camcorder to the  
computer using a DV cable, make sure that no  
other IEEE1394 device is connected to the  
computer.  
Video Editing Software.  
The appropriate driver  
Depending on the video editing software, you  
A driver is preinstalled on Windows  
operating systems later than Windows 98  
Second Edition and Mac operating  
systems later than Mac OS 9, and will be  
installed automatically.  
may need to set the  
camcorder to a mode other than PLAY. Refer to  
the instruction manual of the editing software.  
switch on the  
NOTES  
We recommend powering the camcorder  
using the compact power adapter.  
Refer also to the instruction manual of the  
computer.  
Connecting  
1 Start the computer.  
2 Set the camcorder to  
mode.  
3 Connect the camcorder to the  
computer using the digital  
connection –connection type 1  
(
45)– shown in the previous  
section PC Connection Diagrams.  
4 Start the video editing software.  
Refer to the instruction manual of the  
editing software.  
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Trouble?  
Additional Information  
Trouble?  
Troubleshooting  
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer  
or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.  
Power Source  
Problem  
Solution  
• Camcorder will not turn on.  
• The camcorder switches off  
by itself.  
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.  
13  
• The cassette compartment  
cover will not open.  
• The cassette compartment  
stopped half way while  
inserting/removing a tape.  
• The LCD/viewfinder switches  
on and off.  
Attach the battery pack correctly.  
Use the compact power adapter.  
Battery pack will not charge.  
Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and  
40 C.  
Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. When  
the battery pack is outside the charging temperature range, the  
CHG (charge) indicator will flash irregularly. The charging will  
start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C.  
The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.  
If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack, the  
CHARGE indicator flashes approx. twice per second and the  
charging stops.  
Check that the compact power adapter is correctly connected to  
the camcorder.  
Recording/Playback  
Problem  
Solution  
Turn on the camcorder.  
Load a cassette.  
Buttons will not work.  
15  
Abnormal characters appear on Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time.  
the screen. The camcorder  
does not operate properly.  
If the problem still persists, disconnect all power sources  
(including the battery pack and the backup battery). This will  
reset all the camcorder's settings.  
” flashes on the screen.  
” flashes on the screen.  
” flashes on the screen.  
Load a cassette.  
15  
13  
54  
15  
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.  
Condensation is detected. See reference page.  
Remove the cassette and reinsert it.  
“REMOVE THE CASSETTE”  
appears on the screen.  
Video noise appears on screen. When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is  
located, keep a distance between the camcorder and the  
plasma TV.  
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Trouble?  
Problem  
Solution  
Video noise appears on the TV When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located,  
screen.  
keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the  
power or antenna cables of the TV.  
The tape stops during record  
pause or playback pause.  
To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter  
the stop mode ( ) if left in playback pause (  
) or record  
pause (  
operation press  
) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume the  
Start/Stop  
(when recording) or push the joystick  
(during playback).  
(
) towards  
/
Recording  
Problem  
Solution  
Image will not appear on the  
screen.  
Set the camcorder to  
.
21  
“SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE Set the time zone, date and time.  
AND TIME” appears on the  
19  
14  
Replace the backup lithium battery and set the time zone, date  
screen.  
and time.  
Pressing the start/stop button  
will not start recording.  
Set the camcorder to  
Load a cassette.  
Tape reached the end (“  
.
21  
15  
15  
END” appears on the screen).  
Rewind the tape or replace the cassette.  
Cassette is protected (“  
” flashes on the screen). Change the  
52  
position of the protect switch.  
Camcorder will not focus.  
Autofocus does not work on that subject. Focus manually.  
33  
16  
If you are using the viewfinder, adjust it with the dioptric  
adjustment lever.  
Lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth.  
Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.  
53  
Sound is distorted.  
When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks or  
concerts), sound may become distorted.  
Viewfinder picture is blurred.  
Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever.  
16  
Playback  
Problem  
Solution  
During playback there is video Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads.  
noise.  
2
Pressing the playback button  
does not start playback.  
Load a cassette.  
15  
23  
15  
Set the camcorder to  
.
Tape reached the end (“  
Rewind the tape.  
END” appears on the screen).  
49  
Trouble?  
Problem  
Solution  
No sound from the built-in  
speaker.  
Open the LCD panel.  
Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume with the  
[SPEAKER VOLUME] setting.  
23  
Image will not appear on the  
TV screen.  
Check again that the camcorder is properly connected to the TV. 40  
Tape is running, but image will TV/VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO. Set the  
42  
not appear on the TV screen.  
selector to VIDEO.  
Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads.  
2
You attempted to play back or dub copyright a protected tape.  
Stop playback/dubbing.  
43  
Editing  
Problem  
Solution  
Wrong signal standard. Refer also to the instruction manual of  
the connected device.  
Cannot record with this  
camcorder video input from an  
external video device  
connected using a DV cable.  
List of Messages  
Message  
Explanation/Solution  
SET THE TIME ZONE,  
DATE AND TIME  
You have not set the time zone, date and time. This message  
appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time  
zone, date and time.  
19  
CHANGE THE BATTERY  
PACK  
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.  
13  
52  
15  
40  
THE TAPE IS SET FOR  
ERASURE PREVENTION  
Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the position  
of the protect switch.  
REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape. Remove the  
cassette and reinsert it.  
The DV cable is not correctly connected to the DV terminal, or the  
CHECK THE INPUT  
connected digital device is turned off.  
The video input signal is in a different television system (NTSC).  
Condensation has been detected in the camcorder.  
CONDENSATION HAS  
BEEN DETECTED  
54  
CONDENSATION HAS  
BEEN DETECTED  
Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. Remove the  
cassette.  
54  
REMOVE THE CASSETTE  
TAPE END  
Tape reached the end. Rewind the tape or replace the cassette.  
INCORRECT TAPE  
SPECIFICATION  
You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a different television  
system (NTSC) or in a recording standard not supported by this  
camcorder.  
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Trouble?  
Message  
Explanation/Solution  
The digital device connected with the DV cable is incompatible with  
the camcorder.  
INPUT SIGNAL NOT  
SUPPORTED  
HEADS DIRTY, USE  
Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads.  
2
CLEANING CASSETTE  
COPYRIGHT PROTECTED You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape.  
43  
PLAYBACK IS  
RESTRICTED  
COPYRIGHT PROTECTED You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape. May also appear  
43  
DUBBING RESTRICTED  
when an anomalous signal is received during analog line-in  
recording.  
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Do’s and Don’ts  
Do’s and Don’ts  
Handling Precautions  
Battery Pack  
DANGER!  
Treat the battery pack with care.  
• Keep it away from fire (or it might  
explode).  
Camcorder  
Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD  
panel. Be careful when closing the LCD  
panel.  
• Do not expose the battery pack to  
temperature higher than 60 °C. Do not  
leave it near a heater or inside a car in  
hot weather.  
• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.  
• Do not drop or knock it.  
Do not leave the camcorder in places  
subject to high temperatures (like the  
inside of a car under direct sunlight), or  
high humidity.  
Do not use the camcorder near strong  
electric or magnetic fields such as above  
TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones.  
Do not point the lens or viewfinder at  
strong light sources. Do not leave the  
camcorder pointed at a bright subject.  
Do not use or store the camcorder in  
dusty or sandy places. The camcorder is  
not waterproof – avoid also water, mud or  
salt. If any of the above should get into  
the camcorder it may damage the  
camcorder and/or the lens.  
• Do not get it wet.  
Charged battery packs continue to  
discharge naturally. Therefore, charge  
them on the day of use, or the day before,  
to ensure a full charge.  
Attach the terminal cover whenever a  
battery pack is not in use. Contact with  
metallic objects may cause a short circuit  
and damage the battery pack.  
Dirty terminals may cause a poor  
contact between the battery pack and the  
camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft  
cloth.  
Since storing a charged battery pack for  
a long time (about 1 year) can shorten its  
lifecycle or affect performance, we  
recommend to discharge the battery pack  
fully and to store it in a dry place at  
temperatures no higher than 30 °C. If you  
do not use the battery pack for long  
periods, charge and discharge it fully at  
least once a year. If you have more than  
one battery pack, perform these  
Be careful of heat generated by lighting  
equipment.  
Do not disassemble the camcorder. If  
the camcorder does not function properly,  
consult qualified service personnel.  
Handle the camcorder with care. Do not  
subject the camcorder to shocks or  
vibration as this may cause damage.  
precautions at the same time for all  
battery packs.  
Although the battery pack’s operating  
temperature range is from 0 °C to 40 °C,  
the optimal range is from 10 °C to 30 °C.  
At cold temperatures, performance will  
temporarily decline. Warm it in your  
pocket before use.  
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Do’s and Don’ts  
Replace the battery pack if the usable  
time after full charge diminishes  
substantially at normal temperatures.  
With cassettes equipped with a memory  
function, metal plated terminals may  
become dirty with use. Clean the  
terminals with a cotton swab after about  
10 times of removing and reinserting the  
cassette. The memory function is not  
supported by the camcorder.  
About the battery terminal cover  
The battery terminal cover has a [  
shaped hole. This is useful when you  
]-  
wish to differentiate between charged and  
uncharged battery packs.  
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure  
To protect your recordings from accidental  
erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to  
SAVE or ERASE OFF.  
Back side of the battery pack  
Terminal cover attached  
Charged  
REC  
SAVE  
REC  
SAVE  
Uncharged  
Lithium Button Battery  
WARNING!  
• The battery used in this device may  
present a fire or chemical burn hazard if  
mishandled. Do not recharge,  
Cassette  
Rewind tapes after use. A slack or  
damaged tape may cause video problems  
and/or audio distortions during playback.  
Return cassettes to the case and store  
them upright. Rewind tapes from time to  
time if they are stored for a long time.  
Do not leave the cassette in the  
camcorder after use.  
Do not use spliced tapes or  
nonstandard cassettes as they may  
damage the camcorder.  
Do not use tapes that have been  
jammed as video heads may become  
dirty.  
Do not insert anything into the small  
holes of the cassette, or cover them with  
cellophane tape.  
disassemble, heat above 100 °C or  
incinerate the battery.  
• Replace the battery with a CR1616 made  
by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony,  
Toshiba, Varta or Renata. Use of other  
batteries may present a risk of fire or  
explosion.  
• The used battery should be returned to  
the supplier for safe disposal.  
Do not pick up the battery using  
tweezers or other metal tools as this will  
cause a short circuit.  
Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth  
to ensure proper contact.  
Handle cassettes with care. Do not  
drop or subject them to severe impact as  
this may damage the cassettes.  
Keep the battery out of the reach of  
children. If swallowed, seek medical  
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Do’s and Don’ts  
assistance immediately. The battery case  
may break and the battery fluids may  
cause internal damage.  
Maintenance/Others  
Do not disassemble, heat or immerse  
the battery in water to avoid the risk of  
explosion.  
Cleaning the Camcorder  
Camcorder Body  
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the  
camcorder body. Never use chemically  
treated cloth or volatile solvents such as  
paint thinner.  
Lens and Viewfinder  
If the lens surface is dirty, the autofocus  
may not work properly.  
Remove any dust or dirt particles using  
a non-aerosol type blower brush.  
Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to  
gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Never  
use tissue paper.  
LCD Screen  
Clean the LCD screen using a clean,  
soft lens-cleaning cloth.  
Condensation may form on the surface  
of the screen when the temperature  
changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry  
cloth.  
Storage  
If you do not intend to use the  
camcorder for a long time, store it in a  
place free of dust, in low humidity, and at  
temperatures not higher than 30 °C.  
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Do’s and Don’ts  
TO AVOID CONDENSATION  
Do not expose the camcorder to  
sudden or extreme changes in  
temperature.  
Remove the cassette, place the  
camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and  
let it adjust to temperature changes  
slowly before removing it from the bag.  
Condensation  
Moving the camcorder rapidly between  
hot and cold temperatures may cause  
condensation (water droplets) to form on  
its internal surfaces. Stop using the  
camcorder if condensation is detected.  
Continued use may damage the  
camcorder.  
WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED  
The camcorder automatically shuts off,  
the warning message “CONDENSATION  
HAS BEEN DETECTED” appears for  
approx. 4 seconds and  
If a cassette is loaded, the warning  
Condensation may form in the following  
cases:  
When the camcorder is moved from an  
air-conditioned room to a warm, humid  
place  
starts flashing.  
message “REMOVE THE CASSETTE”  
appears and  
starts flashing. Remove  
the cassette immediately and leave the  
cassette compartment open. Leaving the  
cassette in the camcorder may damage  
the tape.  
A cassette cannot be loaded when  
condensation is detected.  
When the camcorder is moved from a  
cold place to a warm room  
RESUMING USE  
The precise time required for water  
droplets to evaporate will vary depending  
on the location and weather conditions.  
After the condensation warning stops  
flashing, wait for 1 more hour before  
resuming use.  
When the camcorder is left in a humid  
room  
When a cold room is heated rapidly  
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Do’s and Don’ts  
Using the Camcorder Abroad  
Power Sources  
You can use the compact power adapter  
to operate the camcorder and to charge  
battery packs in any country with power  
supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60  
Hz. Consult the Canon Service Center for  
information on plug adapters for overseas  
use.  
Playback on a TV Screen  
You can only play back your recordings  
on TVs compatible with the PAL system.  
The PAL system is used in the following  
countries/areas:  
Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh,  
Belgium, Brunei, China, Croatia, Czech  
Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,  
Hong Kong Special Administrative  
Region, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq,  
Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya,  
Kuwait, Liberia, Malaysia, Malta,  
Montenegro, Mozambique, the  
Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea,  
Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland,  
Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Sierra  
Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia,  
South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka,  
Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland,  
Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda,  
Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United  
Kingdom, Yemen, Zambia.  
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General Information  
General Information  
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)  
WS-20 Wrist Strap  
SS600/SS650  
Shoulder Strap  
CB-2LWE  
Battery Charger  
CBC-NB2  
Car Battery Charger  
MiniDV  
Video Cassette  
NB-2L, NB-2LH,  
BP-2L5*, BP-2L12,  
BP-2L14 Battery Pack  
CA-590E  
Compact Power  
Adapter  
NB-2L, NB-2LH,  
BP-2L5, BP-2L12,  
BP-2L14 Battery Pack  
SCART Adapter  
TV  
STV-250N  
Stereo Video Cable  
VCR  
CV-150F/CV-250F  
DV Cable  
DVD Recorder/Digital  
Device with DV Terminal  
SC-2000 Soft  
Carrying Case  
* The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory.  
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General Information  
Optional Accessories  
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.  
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon  
accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents  
such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a  
leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply  
to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you  
may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.  
Battery Packs  
When you need extra battery packs, select  
one of the following models: NB-2L, NB-2LH,  
BP-2L12, BP-2L14.  
CB-2LWE Battery Charger  
Use the battery charger for charging the  
battery packs.  
Battery Pack  
BP-2L5  
Charging Time*  
70 min.  
NB-2L  
80 min.  
NB-2LH  
BP-2L12  
BP-2L14  
90 min.  
150 min.  
170 min.  
* Charging time varies according to the charging condition.  
CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger  
Use the car battery charger to charge battery  
packs on the move. The car battery cable plugs  
into your car’s cigarette lighter and runs off a  
12-24 V DC negative ground battery.  
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General Information  
Shoulder Strap  
You can attach a shoulder strap for more  
security and portability.  
Pass the ends through the strap mount and  
adjust the length of the strap.  
WS-20 Wrist Strap  
Use this for extra additional protection for  
active shooting.  
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case  
A handy camcorder bag with padded  
compartments and plenty of space for  
accessories.  
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use  
Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or  
products bearing the same mark.  
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General Information  
Specifications  
MD120/MD111/MD110/MD101  
System  
Video Recording System  
2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (consumer digital VCR SD  
system), digital component recording  
Audio Recording System  
Television System  
Image Sensor  
PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels); 12 bit (32 kHz)  
CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields) PAL color signal  
1/6-inch CCD, approx. 800,000 pixels  
Effective pixels  
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) approx. 440,000 pixels  
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [OFF]) approx. 540,000 pixels  
4:3 Movies  
approx. 400,000 pixels  
Compatible Tapes  
Tape Speed  
Maximum Recording Time  
(60 min. tape)  
Videocassettes bearing the  
SP: 18.83 mm/s; LP: 12.57 mm/s  
SP: 60 minutes; LP: 90 minutes  
mark  
LCD Screen  
Viewfinder  
Microphone  
Lens  
2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 112,000 pixels  
0.35 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 114,000 pixels  
Stereo electret condenser microphone  
f=2.6–91 mm, F/2.0–5.0, 35x power zoom  
35 mm equivalent:  
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON])  
45.3–1,586  
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [OFF]) 40.8–1,428  
4:3 Movies  
49.8–1,743  
f=2.6–78 mm, F/2.0–4.4, 30x power zoom  
35 mm equivalent:  
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON])  
45.3–1,359  
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [OFF]) 40.8–1,224  
4:3 Movies  
49.8–1,494  
Lens Configuration  
AF system  
Minimum Focusing Distance  
White Balance  
10 elements in 8 groups  
TTL autofocus, manual focus available  
1 m; 1 cm on maximum wide angle  
Auto white balance, preset white balance (DAYLIGHT, TUNGSTEN) or  
custom white balance  
Minimum Illumination  
2 lx ([NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/6)  
8 lx (Easy recording mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/25)  
Recommended Illumination  
Image Stabilization  
More than 100 lx  
Electronic  
Input/Output Terminals  
AV Terminal  
3.5 mm minijack, output only  
Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced  
Audio: -10 dBV (47 kohms load/3 kohms or less)  
DV Terminal  
MIC Terminal  
4 pin (IEEE1394 standard),  
: input/output;  
: output only  
3.5 mm stereo minijack  
–57 dBV (with 600 ohm mic)/5 kohms or more  
60  
General Information  
Power/Others  
Power supply (rated)  
7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)  
2.1 W  
Power consumption  
(AF on)  
Operating temperature  
0 – 40 °C  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Weight (camcorder body only)  
57 x 92 x 119 mm excluding the grip belt  
375 g  
CA-590E Compact Power Adapter  
Power input  
100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.14 – 0.08 A  
Rated output  
Operating temperature  
Dimensions  
8.4 V DC, 0.6 A  
0 – 40 °C  
46 x 26 x 70 mm  
93 g  
Weight  
BP-2L5 Battery Pack  
Battery type  
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery  
Rated voltage  
Operating temperature  
Battery capacity  
Dimensions  
7.4 V DC  
0 – 40 °C  
530 mAh  
33.3 x 16.2 x 45.2 mm  
40 g  
Weight  
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to  
change without notice.  
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General Information  
G
Index  
Grip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
6-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
I
A
Image effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . 55  
Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Audio output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
AV terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
J
Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Joystick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
B
L
Backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Battery pack, charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Battery pack, remaining charge . . . . . . 12  
Beach (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 30  
Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
LCD backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
LP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
M
C
Magnifying the playback image . . . . . . 24  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Manual exposure adjustment . . . . . . . . 32  
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Compact power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Connection to a computer . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Connection to a TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
D
N
Data code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Digital effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Digital video input (DV dubbing)* . . . . . 43  
Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
DV terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 45  
Night (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Normal TV (4:3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
P
P (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Portrait (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 30  
Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
E
Easy recording (recording program) . . 30  
Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
End Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
R
Record review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Recording programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Recording reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Remaining tape indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
F
Faders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Fireworks (recording program) . . . . . . . 30  
Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
FUNC. menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 25  
S
Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Screen markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
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Selecting the on-screen displays . . . . . 37  
Self timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Snow (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 30  
SP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Sports (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Spotlight (recording program) . . . . . . . . 30  
Sunset (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 30  
V
Video heads, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Videocassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 52  
Viewfinder, dioptric adjustment . . . . . . .16  
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
W
White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Wide TV (16:9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Widescreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
T
Telephoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Z
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Zoom speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 26  
*
only.  
CANON INC.  
Canon Europa N.V.  
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Canon UK Ltd.  
CCI Service Centre, Unit 130  
Centennial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SE, England  
Telephone 0870-241-2161  
Canon Australia Pty. Ltd.  
Info-Line: 131383  
Canon New Zealand Ltd.  
Customer Care: (09) 489 0470  
Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd  
1 HarbourFront Avenue, #04-01 Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore 098632  
Tel: (65) 6799 8888  
Fax: (65) 6799 8882  
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19/F., The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong  
Canon Latin America, Inc.  
Sales & Enquiries: 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami, FL 33126 USA  
The information on this manual is verified as of January 1st, 2007.  
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