Canon Optura 200 MC User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER

ENGLISH

Instruction Manual

CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES

Mode d’emploi

VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL

Manual de Instrucciones

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In these safety instructions the word

“product” refers to the Canon Digital Video

Camcorder OPTURA200 MC A and all its

accessories.

10. Power Sources — The CA-560 Compact

Power Adapter should be operated only

from the type of power source indicated

on the marking label. If you are not sure

of the type of power supply to your

home, consult your product dealer or local

power company. Regarding other power

sources such as battery power, refer to

instructions in this manual.

1. Read Instructions — All the safety and

operating instructions should be read

before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions — The safety and

operating instructions should be retained

for future reference.

11. Polarization — The CA-560 Compact

Power Adapter is equipped with a

polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one

blade wider than the other).

3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the

product and in the operating instructions

should be adhered to.

The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the

power outlet only one way. This is a safety

feature. If you are unable to insert the

plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the

plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact

your electrician to replace your obsolete

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the polarized plug.

4. Follow Instructions — All operating and

maintenance instructions should be

followed.

5. Cleaning — Unplug this product from the

wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product

should be cleaned only as recommended

in this manual.

12. Power Cord Protection — Power cords

should be routed so that they are not

likely to be walked on or pinched by items

placed upon or against them. Pay

6. Accessories — Do not use accessories not

recommended in this manual as they may

be hazardous.

particular attention to plugs and the point

from which the cords exit the product.

7. Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not

use the camera close to TV transmitters,

portable communication devices or other

sources of electric or magnetic radiation.

They may cause picture interference, or

permanently damage the camera.

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an

outside antenna is connected to the

product, be sure the antenna is grounded

so as to provide some protection against

voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical

Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70—1984,

8. Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric

shock — Do not use this product near

water or in rainy/moist situations.

provides information with respect to

proper grounding of the mast and

supporting structure, grounding of the

lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,

size of grounding conductors, location of

antenna discharge unit, connection to

grounding electrodes, and requirements

for the grounding electrode. See figure 1.

9. Placing or Moving — Do not place on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or

table. The product may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or adult, and

serious damage to the

product.

A product and cart

combination should be

moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive force,

and uneven surfaces may cause the

product and cart combination to overturn.

18. Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect

this product from the wall outlet and all

power sources including battery, and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel

under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS

PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE

UNIT

(NEC SECTION

810-20)

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or

objects have fallen into, the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain

or water.

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE

GROUNDING ELECTRODE

SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

d. If the product does not operate

normally even if you follow the

operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the

operation instructions. Improper

adjustment of other controls may result

in damage and will often require

extensive work by a qualified technician

to restore the product to its normal

operation.

14. Lightning — For added protection of this

product during a lightning storm, or when

it is left unattended and unused for long

periods of time, disconnect it from the

wall outlet and disconnect the antenna.

This will prevent damage to the product

due to lightning and power-line surges.

15. Overloading — Do not overload wall

outlets and extension cords as this can

result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

e. If the product has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance. This indicates a

need for service.

16. Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push

objects of any kind into this product

through openings as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short out

parts that could result in a fire or electric

shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any

kind onto the product.

19. Replacement Parts — When replacement

parts are required, be sure the service

technician has used replacement parts

that are specified by Canon or that have

the same characteristics as the original

part. Unauthorized substitutions may

result in fire, electric shock or other

hazards.

17. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this

product yourself as opening or removing

covers may expose you to dangerous

voltage or other hazards. Refer all

20. Safety Check — Upon completion of any

service or repairs to this product, ask the

service technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the product is in

safe operating order.

servicing to qualified service personnel.

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

responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the

same type number CA-560 or equivalent.

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

For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug

adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information.

Reference Guide

Three manuals are supplied with your camcorder: the “Digital Video

Camcorder OPTURA200 MC Instruction Manual”, “DIGITAL VIDEO

SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual”, and the “DV NETWORK

SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual”.

■ Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA200 MC Instruction Manual

This manual explains the camcorder operations such as recording and

playing back still images and movies on a tape or a memory card.

■ DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual

This manual explains how to download still images and movies from the

memory card to a computer by using the supplied USB cable. You can also

add sample images for the card mix function, or the “my camera” settings

to the camcorder.

Windows XP Only

■ DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual

This manual explains how to download still images and movies from the

memory card to a computer by using the DV (IEEE1394) cable. You can

also perform videoconference and file transfer over the Internet using

Windows XP’s Windows Messenger. There are several requirements for

using this software. For details, please refer to this instruction manual.

Trademark Acknowledgements

• Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc.

• ArcSoft is a trademark or registered trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc.

• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United

States and other countries.

• Windows^®is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered

trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

Contents

Turning the Image Stabilizer Off..........60

Introduction

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

Using the Various Recording

Programs ........................................61

IMPORTANT SAFETY

Using Digital Effects ............................65

Using the Multi-Image Screen ............71

Audio Recording ................................73

Setting the Self-Timer..........................75

INSTRUCTIONS ................................3

Reference Guide....................................5

Thank you for Choosing a Canon ........8

Introducing the OPTURA200 MC ..........9

Manual Adjustments

Adjusting Exposure Manually ..............77

Mastering the Basics

Finding Your Way Around

Setting the Shutter Speed ..................79

Adjusting Focus Manually....................81

Setting the White Balance ..................83

the OPTURA200 MC ......................10

Preparations

Powering Your Camcorder ..................13

Playback

Loading a Cassette..............................18

Enlarging the Image during Playback ..85

Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder

Data (Data Code)............................86

Basic Recording

Basic Recording ..................................20

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/

Zooming ............................................25

Using the LCD Screen..........................27

Tips for Making Better Videos ............30

Date Search) ..................................89

Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ....90

Editing

Basic Playback

Editing to a VCR ................................91

Playing Back a Tape ............................32

Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital

Video Equipment............................92

Connections for Playback on a

TV Screen ......................................36

Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog

Camcorder (Analog Line-in) ............94

Using the Full Range of

Features

Digitally outputting analog video

and audio signals

General

Searching and Reviewing While

(Analog-Digital Converter) ..............96

Recording Over Existing Scenes

Recording ......................................39

(AV Insert Editing) ..........................98

Using the Menus ................................40

Using the Wireless Controller ..............50

Audio Dubbing ................................101

Setting the Audio Mix ......................104

Connecting to a PC Using a

Recording

DV Cable......................................106

Setting the Date and Time ..................53

Recording Still Images onto a Tape......56

Using the Built-in flash........................58

Combining Images (Card Mix) ..........142

Using a Memory Card

Memory Card Introduction................107

Copying Still Images from Tape to

Memory Card ..............................147

Recording Still Images onto a

Copying Still Images from Memory

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

Card to Tape ................................148

Recording Still Images from a tape....115

Formatting a Memory Card ..............149

Recording Still Images from Other

Devices (VCR, TV or Other Digital

Camcorders) ................................116

Connecting to a PC Using a

USB Cable ....................................150

Other Information and Precautions....153

Recording Movies onto a

Memory Card ..............................117

Additional Information

Recording Movies from a Tape ..........118

Preparing the Camcorder ..................156

Notes on Using the Batteries ............158

Maintenance ....................................161

Troubleshooting ................................165

Recording Movies from Other Devices

(VCR, TV or Other Digital

Camcorders) ................................119

Recording Panoramic Images

The OPTURA200 MC System

(Stitch Assist) ................................120

Diagram ......................................169

Playing Back a Memory Card ............122

Settings of the Still Images/Movies ....125

Optional Accessories ........................170

Screen Displays..................................173

Specifications ....................................183

Index ................................................185

Menu at a Glance ............................187

Preventing Accidental Erasure

(Protect) ..................................128

Marking a Still Image for Printing

(Print Mark)..............................129

Erasing Still Images ......................131

Using Printers Supporting the Direct

Print Function (Optional) ..............133

Symbols Used in this Instruction Manual

: Reference page numbers

: Functions that can be operated from the body of the camcorder

: Functions that can be operated from the wireless controller

: Supplementary notes for camcorder operation

` : Operation confirmation beeps ( 24)

• Capital letters are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and

buttons labeled on the camcorder itself, e.g. Press the MENU button.

The serial number of this product may be found on

the bottom of the camcorder. No others have the

same serial number as yours. You should record the

number and other vital information here and retain

this book as a permanent record of your purchase

to aid identification in case of theft.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model Name OPTURA200 MC

Serial No.

Thank You for Choosing a Canon

First, we’d like to thank you for

Your camcorder is supplied with the

purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its following accessories:

advanced technology makes it very

WL-D78 Wireless

Controller

Two AA batteries

WL-D74 Wireless

easy to use — you will soon be

making high-quality videos which will

give you pleasure for years to come.

To get the most out of your new

camcorder, we recommend that you

read this manual thoroughly — there

are many sophisticated features

which will add to your recording

enjoyment.

Lens hood

Lens cap and lens cap

SS-600 Shoulder Strap

cord

Getting Started

CA-560 Compact Power

Adapter

BP-512 Battery Pack

BP-511 Battery Pack

To get started we suggest that you

master the basic operations of the

camcorder first, before moving on to

use its full range of features.

Adapter (including AC

(including power cord)

power cable)

Lithium button battery

S-150 S-video Cable

CR1616

STV-250N Stereo

SDC-8M SD Memory Card

(with pre-recorded

sample images)

STV-250 Stereo Video

Video Cable

Cable

Soft case for SD

Memory Card

IFC-300PCU USB cable

Digital Video Solution

Disk

DV Network Solution

Disk

ArcSoft Camera Suite CD

Introducing the OPTURA200 MC

Mega-pixel CCD

Direct Printing

Your camcorder incorporates a mega-

pixel CCD. High-resolution still images

can be recorded onto a memory card.

You can print still images by

connecting the camcorder to a printer

supporting the Direct Print function.

Built-in Flash

My Camera Function

The built-in flash

You can customize the start up image

and shutter sound of the camcorder.

automatically rises up

and fires according to the

brightness of the

surrounding area.

USB Terminal

10× Optical Zoom and 200×

Allows high-speed transfer of memory card

data to a PC with a built-in USB port. You

can organize and edit still images/movies on

your PC using the supplied software.

(card 40×) Digital Zoom

Optical Image Stabilizer

Canon’s optical

IEEE 1394 DV Terminal

technology stabilizes

your recordings even in

long telephoto shots.

The DV terminal allows high-quality

transfer with virtually no deterioration

in quality of images. You can edit and

process images by connecting the

camcorder to a PC with the IEEE 1394

terminal.

Super Night Mode & Night Mode

Allows you to record even in dark

places. The Night mode adjusts

automatically to the optimum shutter

speed, and the Super Night mode

utilizes the Super Night LED to record

bright colorful pictures.

nalog Line-in Recording

Audio Dubbing/AV Insert Editing

Still Images

Digital Effects

You can record still

Show your creativity by

using the special effects

images like photographs.

You can also shoot

continuously still images

and record them onto a

memory card.

and digital faders. These

digital effects and faders

can add visual appeal

and greater imaging variety. The multi-

image screen captures moving subjects

in 4, 9 or 16 sequences of still images.

Memory Card

You can record still images and movies

onto a SD Memory Card or

MultiMediaCard. Transfer still

images/movies to your PC and use the

supplied software to edit or attach them

to your e-mail, or merge separate still

image into one large panoramic scene.

Finding Your Way Around the OPTURA200 MC

Flash button (p. 58)/

(play/pause) button

(p. 32)

(stop) button (p. 32)/

INDEX SCREEN button

(p. 124)

INDEX

SCREEN

Self-timer button (p. 75)/

REC PAUSE (Line-in) button

(p. 93, 95)

REC (record) SEARCH button(p. 39)/

Record review button (p. 39)/

(rewind) button (p. 32)/

CARD

CARD button (p. 120, 123)

Card MIX button (p. 144)/

SLIDE SHOW button (p. 124)

REC (record) SEARCH

button (p. 39)/

(fast

MIX/

REC SEARCH

SLIDE SHOW

forward) button (p. 32)/

CARD button (p. 120, 123)

LCD screen (p. 27)

FOCUS button(p. 81)/

DATA CODE button (p. 86)

LCD panel

OPEN button (p. 27)

Digital effects ON/OFF

button (p. 65)

Battery attachment unit (p. 14)

DIGITAL EFFECTS button

(p. 65)

EXP (exposure) button

(p. 77)

BATT. (battery) RELEASE

button (p. 15)

Enlarge buttons (p. 85)/

Trimming buttons (for direct

printing) (p.139)

Memory card compartment

cover (p. 108)

Built-in Flash (p. 58)

Focus ring (p. 81)

Lens hood (p. 156)

DV IN/OUT terminal

(p. 92)

USB terminal

(p. 150)

Tally lamp (p. 23)

CHARGE indicator

(p. 14)

u (LANC) terminal

(p. 91)

Remote sensor (p. 50)

Super Night LED

(white LED)

(p. 58, 64, 82)

DC IN terminal

(p. 13)

Terminal cover

Cassette compartment (p. 18)

Cassette compartment cover

(p. 18)

Zoom buttons (p. 25)

Transmitter

MIX BALANCE buttons (p. 104)

PHOTO button (p. 56, 112)

Digital effects ON/OFF button (p. 65)

START/STOP button (p. 20)

D.EFFECTS (Digital effects)

button (p. 65)

SELF TIMER button (p. 75)

TV SCREEN button (p. 173)

START

/STOP

ZOOM

PHOTO

SELF TIMER

TV SCREEN

D.EFFECTS

ON/OFF

ST-2

AUDIO MONITOR button (p. 104)

Search buttons (p. 89)

_BAM_LAI_NX_CE

ST-1

DATA CODE button (p. 86)

AUDIO

MONITOR

SLIDE SHOW button (p. 124)

INDEX SCREEN button (p. 124)

DATA CODE

SEARCH SELECT

SEARCH SELECT button (p. 89)

CARD

SLIDESHOW

CARD

buttons (p. 123)

REW

PLAY

button (p. 32)

button (p. 33)

INDEX

SCREEN

Enlarge buttons (p. 85)/

Trimming buttons (for direct printing)

(p. 139)

REC

REW

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

ZERO SET

MEMORY

REC PAUSE button (p. 93, 95)

ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 90)

AUDIO DUB. button (p. 102)

AUDIO

DUB.

PAUSE

SLOW

STOP button (p. 32)

× 2 button (p. 34)

button (p. 33)

SET

AV INSERT AV

REMOTE SET

SET button (p. 41)

WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D78

AV INSERT button (p. 100)

REMOTE SET button (p. 51)

AV DV button (p. 97)

SLOW

MENU button (p. 41)

PAUSE button (p. 33)

button (p. 33)

Controller buttons (p. 42)

Powering Your Camcorder

Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to:

Provide power from a household power socket

Charge a battery pack

Notes:

• The power adapter converts current from a household power socket

(100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder.

• If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause bars to appear on the TV

— move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.

• Do not connect products not expressly recommended to the camcorder’s

DC terminal. Likewise, do not connect products not expressly

recommended to the power adapter.

Connecting the Camcorder to a Household Power Socket

Use the power adapter to provide your camcorder with instant power from a

household power socket. Always turn the camcorder off before

connecting/removing the power source.

1. Set the POWER switch to OFF.

2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter.

3. Plug the power cord into a household power socket.

4. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN

terminal.

5. Disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder after use.

Unplug the power cord from the household power socket,

then disconnect it from the adapter.

Attaching and Charging the Battery Packs

Your battery pack has been partially charged before it left the factory. It

should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working

properly. Charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder

for more than a few minutes.

Always turn the camcorder off before connecting/removing the battery.

1. Set the POWER switch to OFF.

2. Attach the battery to the camcorder.

• Remove the battery pack’s terminal cover.

• Align the edge of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder, press

lightly and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.

3. Connect the power cord to the adapter and plug it into a

household power socket.

4. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder.

• The charge indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress.

Single flashes mean that the battery pack is less than 50% charged.

Double flashes mean that it is more than 50% charged. The indicator

glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged. If the indicator

blinks rapidly and continuously (twice a second), the battery pack may

be defective.

• When the CHARGE indicator flashes, the battery pack is being charged

even if the POWER switch is set to a position other than OFF.

5. When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter

from the camcorder, unplug the power cord, and disconnect

the power cord from the adapter.

6. Remove the battery pack after use.

Press the BATT. RELEASE button and remove the battery.

Note:

• You can find details for using the batteries in the “Notes on Using the

Batteries” ( 158). These notes include charging and recording times and

how to install the backup battery.

Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional)

The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 supplied with the camcorder can be

used along with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder

or charge battery packs:

1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery.

2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery.

3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household power socket.

The Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 includes the following:

Charge Adapter

DC Cable

Car Battery Cable

1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from

your car battery.

1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car’s

cigarette lighter

CHARGE

To car’s

cigarette lighter

• Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). 15

minutes of charging gives 60 minutes of recording (using the viewfinder).

Time required for full charge

from car battery or household outlet

BP-512

1 hr. 20 min.

1 hr. 40 min.

2 hr. 30 min.

BP-511 (optional)

BP-522 (optional)

BP-535 (optional)

2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery.

Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car’s

cigarette lighter

Loading a Cassette

OPEN/EJECT

P U S H

Only use videocassettes marked with the D

logo.*

Loading and Unloading

1. Make sure that you have attached a power source.

2. Slide the OPEN/EJECT 5 switch (on the bottom of the

camcorder) to release the cassette compartment cover.

• Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of

seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically.

• The confirmation beep sounds when the cassette cover fully opens.

3. Load or unload the cassette.

• Insert the cassette gently with the window facing the grip belt, and the

REC/SAVE tab up.

• Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.

4. Press the P

mark on the compartment until it clicks, and

wait for the compartment to close.

5. Click the cover back into place.

* D

is a trade mark.

Notes:

• Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or

closing automatically, and do not attempt to close the cover until the

cassette compartment has fully retracted.

• Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.

• Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use — return it to its case

and store it in a cool, clean, dry place.

• When you turn the camcorder’s power on, v flashes in the display until

you load a cassette.

• With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not give an

accurate reading ( 174).

Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure

To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the

cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labelled

SAVE or ERASE OFF.)

If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode

(

20), “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” is displayed for

approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display.

If you want to record on the cassette again, slide the tab back so that the

hole is closed.

Cassette Handling Precautions

• To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to

the camcorder — do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape

itself.

• Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or spliced — they

may damage the camcorder.

• Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them

with cellophane tape.

• Handle cassettes with care — dropping them or exposing them to external

shocks may cause internal damage.

• Store cassettes in the provided case, first rewinding them to the start of

the tape and then storing them upright.

• A cassette with metal plated terminals may become dirty with use,

affecting information transfer. Therefore, after using a tape about 10

times, be sure to clean the terminals with a cotton swab.

Cassette Memory Function

You are unable to use the cassette memory function with this camcorder.

Basic Recording

CARD TAPE

Before You Start Recording

Have you completed the following steps?

• Attaching a power source ( 13).

• Removing the lens cap ( 157).

• Fastening the grip belt ( 157).

• Attaching the lens hood ( 156).

• Choosing the display: viewfinder ( 156) or LCD screen ( 27).

Note:

• When you’re using the viewfinder, fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so

that it faces into the same direction as the lens ( 27).

You may also want to install the backup battery ( 160) in order to set the

date and time display ( 53).

Recording

1. Press and hold the small button on the POWER switch and

turn the POWER switch to CAMERA.

• The camcorder automatically sets to record pause mode. PAUSE appears

in the display.

• If you have not set the date and time display, SET THE TIME ZONE,

DATE AND TIME appears in the display. For setting the time zone, see p.

53. For setting the date and time, see p. 55.

• The camcorder power indicator lights up.

• The confirmation beep sounds.

• The camcorder will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode

for more than about 5 minutes. To return to record pause mode, turn

the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.

2. Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TAPE.

• For recording still images onto a memory card, see p.112. For recording

movies onto a memory card, see p.117.

3. Load a cassette ( 18).

• Start recording when the tape counter has stopped.

4. Slide the program selector to [.

• This selects the camcorder’s Easy Recording program. It allows you to

simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments

(

62).

5. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin

recording.

• For still image recording to a cassette, see p. 56.

6. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause

recording.

• The camcorder returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in

the display.

• You can stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the

start/stop button.

Changing the Recording Mode

You can select between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the

tape usage by 1.5 times.

It is not possible to dub audio or insert images to a tape that has been

recorded in LP mode.

VCR SET UP

REC MODE••••SP

(

40)

To change to LP mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP.

Then select REC MODE, set it to LP and close the menu.

Notes:

• Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape,

recording/playback in LP mode may cause image or sound distortion. We

recommend using the SP mode for important recordings.

• We recommend recording in SP mode when you plan to transfer images

taken with the camcorder to your PC.

• If you record in both modes on the same tape, the image may become

distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly.

• If you play back a tape recorded on another digital equipment on this

camcorder, or vice versa, image and sound may become distorted.

16:9 (Wide Screen TV Recording)

Produces images in the 16:9 format

for playback on wide screen TVs.

CAM.SET UP

16:9••••••••OFF

(

40)

To switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP.

Then select 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu.

Notes:

• “16:9” is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 mode on.

• You cannot use the 16:9 mode with the Easy Recording program.

• You cannot use the multi-image screen when setting the 16:9 mode on.

• If you play back a recording made for 16:9 on a normal TV screen, the

image will appear to be vertically “squashed” (compressed).

• If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Video ID-

1 system, recordings made in the 16:9 mode for wide screen TVs will

automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen.

Turning Off the Tally Lamp

The tally lamp lets you know that the

camcorder is recording, receiving

signals from the wireless controller or

counting down for the self-timer.

However, its flashing may be

reflected into the lens during close-

up recording, or when recording

through glass.

You may therefore decide to turn it

off.

SYSTEM

TALLY LAMP••ON

(

40)

To turn the tally lamp off, open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then

select TALLY LAMP, set it to OFF and close the menu.

• The tally lamp no longer flashes during recording, but it will still light up

when the camcorder receives a signal from the wireless controller and

during the self-timer countdown.

Confirmation/Warning Beeps

The camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the

illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when

you turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before

the camcorder’s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of

the camcorder. Beeps are not recorded on the tape.

SYSTEM

BEEP••••••••ON

(

40)

To turn the beep off, open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then

select BEEP, set it to OFF and close the menu.

• All camcorder sounds, including the shutter sound that sounds when

recording a still image onto a memory card will be turned off.

Demonstration Mode

You can see a demonstration of the camcorder’s main features. To see the

demonstration, do either of the following:

• With no cassette or memory card inserted, turn the DEMO MODE on in

the TAPE CAMERA menu or CARD CAMERA menu and close the menu.

• Leave the camcorder with no cassette or memory card inserted for five

minutes after turning it on.

DISP.SET UP

DEMO MODE•••ON

(

40)

To turn the demonstration mode off, open the menu and select

DISP. SET UP. Then select DEMO MODE, set it to OFF and close

the menu.

Note:

• To cancel the demo mode once it has begun: push any button, turn off the

power, load a cassette or insert a memory card.

Zooming

Zoom in

Zoom out

10× Optical Zoom

The camcorder’s zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for

each scene:

• Move the zoom control towards W to zoom out to wide-angle.

• Move it towards T to zoom in to telephoto.

You can also control the speed of zooming:

• Move the control slightly to zoom slowly.

• Move it farther to zoom more quickly. (The farther you move the zoom

control, the faster the zoom speed.)

The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle, but

not the zoom speed.

40×/200× Digital Zoom (Card 40×)

Magnifies the camcorder’s zoom range by up to 20× in TAPE CAMERA mode.

The zoom control continues to work as usual. You can freely zoom in and out

between 1× and 200× magnification — the camcorder automatically switches

between optical zooming (up to 10×) and digital zooming (10× to 40× or 10×

to 200×).

CAM.SET UP

D.ZOOM••••••40×

(

40)

To change the digital zoom, open the menu and select CAM.SET

UP. Then select D.ZOOM, set it to OFF or 200× and close the

menu.

Notes:

• When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 3 ft 3³/8 in (1 m) between you and

your subject. However when the zoom is at the wide-angle position, you

can focus on a subject as close as ³/8 in (1 cm).

• Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than

10×.

• You cannot use digital zoom in the Night and Super Night recording

program.

• You cannot use digital zoom when the multi-image screen is set. The

display becomes “– – –”.

• The zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds. When the digital zoom is set to

40×, the zoom indicator extends (light blue). When the digital zoom is set

to 200× zoom, the zoom indicator extends again (a darker blue).

Using the LCD Screen

Opening and Closing the LCD Screen

Press the LCD panel OPEN button

and open the panel by pulling it

away from the camcorder. This

automatically switches the LCD

screen on and the viewfinder off.

Close the LCD panel until it clicks

securely closed. When you close the

LCD panel, the LCD screen

automatically switches off and the

viewfinder switches back on.

Changing the Angle of the LCD Screen

You can choose the angle of the

screen that suits you best by

opening and rotating the screen.

You can also rotate the LCD screen

so that it faces in the direction of

the lens ( 29).

You can also push the panel flat

against the camcorder until it is flush

with the side, with the screen facing

outwards.

Notes:

• Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel.

• Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD panel or the viewfinder.

• Make sure to open the LCD panel at 90° before attempting to rotate it.

• Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place before closing it or

pushing it flat against the side of the camcorder.

• Always fully close the LCD panel until it clicks securely.

• Be careful not to leave the LCD, viewfinder or lens exposed to direct

sunlight outdoors or through a window. Doing so could cause damage.

• Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause glare that makes it

difficult for you to view the image. In this case, switch to using the

viewfinder. You can also adjust the brightness of the screen (see

“Adjusting the LCD screen” below).

Adjusting the LCD Screen

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

–

DISP.SET UP

BRIGHTNESS••

(

40)

Open the menu and select DISP.SET UP from the menu. Then

select BRIGHTNESS, adjust the level with the selector dial and

close the menu.

A bar showing the level appears in the display.

• Turn the selector dial up to make the display brighter.

• Turn the selector dial down to make the display darker.

Notes:

• The camcorder retains your brightness setting even after you turn it off.

• The brightness of the LCD does not affect that of the recorded images or

the viewfinder.

About the LCD Screen

The LCD screen built into this camcorder is a high precision product.

However, small black dots or bright points of light (red, blue or green) may

appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction of the LCD

screen and they are not recorded. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

Allowing the Subject to Monitor Recording

When you turn the LCD panel so

that it faces to the same direction as

the lens, you can watch yourself

during recording or let your subject

monitor recording. The viewfinder is

also activated when the panel is in

this position. (“Adjusting the

Viewfinder”

156)

• You can choose the display style,

reversed (mirror on) or not (mirror

off). The recording itself is

unaffected regardless of which one

you choose.

DISP.SET UP

LCD MIRROR••ON

(

40)

To turn the mirror mode off, open the menu and select DISP.SET

UP. Then select LCD MIRROR, set it to OFF and close the menu.

The indicators that appear on the LCD screen when LCD

MIRROR is turned on:

TAPE CAMERA mode

REC

REC PAUSE

EJECT

CARD CAMERA mode

No card

Recording to a

memory card

CARD CAMERA mode

Recording to a memory card

Tips for Making Better Videos

Holding the camcorder

For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right

hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your

body.

If necessary support the camcorder with your left hand.

With practice, you will be able to operate the controls

by touch, without taking your eye off the action.

Using a Tripod

To prevent any unwanted movement, you can mount

the camcorder on a tripod, (or any flat surface at a

suitable height) and operate it with the wireless

controller.

• When you are using a tripod, be careful not to leave

the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight as it may

melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder

lens.)

• Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is

no longer than /4 inch (5.5 mm), as it will damage

the camcorder.

Composition

The most important element in the scene does not

have to be in the center. For a more interesting picture,

try to position your subject slightly to one side. Leave

some space on the side of the frame that the subject is

facing or moving towards.

Do not cut off the top of the subject’s head, and do

not cut people off at the neck, hips or knees (move a

little bit above or below).

Watch out for distracting objects in the background.

Picture Angle

Instead of zooming while recording,

try to choose your picture angle

before you begin. A good way to tell

a story with video is to begin with a

long shot that establishes the

situation, and then move in with

medium shots and close-ups to show

the details. Remember to change

your viewpoint for each shot.

Long shot

Medium shot

Close-up

Remember that any camcorder

movement or change in picture angle

should have a definite purpose.

Avoid unnecessary or half-hearted

movements.

Camcorder Moves

Use pans to record a landscape or

follow a moving subject. Decide the

area you want to cover and stand

facing the end of your panning

angle. Without moving your feet,

turn your waist to the starting

position. Start recording, and after a

few seconds begin to turn slowly

from the waist. Hold the final image

for a few seconds before you stop

recording.

Pan

Tilt the camcorder up to exaggerate

the height of the subject. Tilt down

from the top of a building, for

example, as an introduction to

subjects at the bottom.

Tilt

Playing Back a Tape

INDEX

SCREEN

CARD

CARD TAPE

MIX/

REC SEARCH

SLIDE SHOW

You can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder

also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker ( 35).

• When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its

screen side facing outward.

• When you wish to use the viewfinder to view playback, close the LCD

panel. The built-in speaker does not sound. Use headphones to monitor the

sound.

For playing back your recordings on a TV, see p. 36.

For using the wireless controller, see p. 50.

Note:

• To avoid accidental recording, slide the tab on the cassette so that it

exposes the hole (the switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE

OFF).

1. Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to PLAY

(VCR).

• The power indicator lights up.

2. Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TAPE.

3. Load the cassette.

4. Press the e (play) button to start playback.

• To end playback, press the 3 (stop) button.

• To wind the tape forwards, stop playback and press the 1 (fast

forward) button.

• To wind the tape backwards, stop playback and press the ` (rewind)

button.

• If the playback picture is rough (mosaic-like noise), clean the video

heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or

a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette.

Other Playback Modes

Playback Pause

Press the a (pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or

press the e (play) button. The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode

after about 5 minutes’ playback pause.

Fast Forward Playback

To play back the recording at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold

the 1 (fast forward) button during normal playback or press and hold the

1 (fast forward) button during normal fast forward.

Rewind Playback

For reverse playback at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the

` (rewind) button during normal playback or press and hold the `

(rewind) button during normal rewind.

Special Playback

Frame Advance

To play back frame by frame, press the

+/ ae button repeatedly during

playback pause.

Press and hold to play back continuous

frame advance.

REW

PLAY

STOP

SLOW

PAUSE

Frame Reverse

To play back in reverse frame by

frame, press the –/4a button

repeatedly during playback pause.

Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse.

Slow Forward Playback

To play back at about 1/3 normal speed, press the SLOW M button during

normal playback.

Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

Slow Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at about 1/3 normal speed, press the –/4a button

and then the SLOW M button during normal playback.

Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/4a button during

normal forward playback.

Press the PLAY e button to return to normal forward playback.

• The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 2 minutes of

paused reverse playback.

Forward ×2 Playback

Press the ×2 button during normal playback.

Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

Reverse ×2 Playback

Press the –/4a button and then the ×2 button during normal playback.

Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

Notes:

• Mosaic-like noise appears on the screen during some of the special playback

modes.

• There is no audio during special playback.

Adjust the speaker volume with the selector dial.

• Pull the selector dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the

volume.

• A bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume. It disappears in

4 seconds.

• You can turn off the volume completely by pulling the selector dial down

until OFF appears.

Notes:

• Sometimes audio may sound distorted when the volume is turned up high.

If this happens, turn down the volume.

• The speaker does not sound if PHONES is displayed. Set AV/headphones to

AV ( 36).

Connections for Playback on a TV Screen

You can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back your

recordings. You will need to attach a power source to the camcorder ( 13).

Power off all devices before starting the connections.

See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details.

Switching the AV/Headphone Terminal

AV IN/OUT

MIC

IN/

OUT

Through the menu, the camcorder’s AV/headphone terminal can be switched

to function as either the AV terminal or the headphone terminal.

VCR SET UP

AV/PHONES•••AV

(

40)

Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select AV/PHONES and

set it to AV or PHONES and close the menu.

• When the terminal is switched to PHONES, PHONES appears in the display.

Using the headphones

• Make sure you switch the AV/headphones terminal to PHONES before

using headphones. If the AV/headphones terminal is not switched to

PHONES before you use the headphones, noise will come out from the

headphones.

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