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Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 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. 6. Accessories — Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous. 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. 8. Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock — Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist situations. 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. 10. Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this manual. 11. Polarization — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 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 particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product. 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, 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. 3 Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H) 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. 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. 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 servicing to qualified service personnel. 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. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating 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. 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. 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. 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. Should you need to replace the compact power adapter, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570. The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information. Use only CSA/UL Certified power supply cord set, Polarized, Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum No. 18 AWG copper, rated 125 or 250 V, minimum ,P A, minimum 6 ft (1.8 m), maximum 10 ft (3 m) long. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 4 An Introduction to DVDs You have probably heard of DVD discs and they come in various types and in two sizes the more common 12 cm DVDs and 8 cm Mini DVDs. This camcorder uses 8 cm DVD-R discs (like the supplied one) or DVD-RW discs (commercially available). So... what disc to choose? DVD-RW DVD-R Can be recorded only once. You can record it many times. You cannot edit or delete the recordings. You can delete scenes or initialize the disc and start recording again. Now that I have the disc... What disc standard do I choose to initialize it? VIDEO mode VR* mode Once finalized, a disc recorded in VIDEO mode will play in most common DVD players. However, you cannot edit the recordings. However, you will be able to play the disc only with DVD-RW compatible DVD players. You can easily edit the recordings. * Video Recording • Recommended Discs: This camcorder’s performance was tested using the supplied discs and Hitachi-Maxell HG-series DVD discs. For use of other DVD media, contact directly the manufacturer’s customer support center. • Attempting to record or play in this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded, initialized, edited or finalized with other digital devices can result in lost data. • You need to initialize newly bought DVD-RW discs with this camcorder before using them for the first time. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 5 The Advantages of DVDs RECORDING With a DVD yo u just press th e recording start/stop butto n and the cam corder will fin the empty spac d e on the disc ( waste time fast 33). Don’t forwarding an d rewinding a tape to find fro m where to sta rt a new recording. Never worry ab out mistakenl y re PLAYING scene from Just select a cording over a precious mem ory! en! the index scre sc into a DVD ur finalized* di Just insert yo the scene mediately find player and im e index. No th m fro y back you want to pla run the or g e whole thin need to play th at scene th d fin to ck and ba tape forward 39). you want ( Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 6 SHARING YO U Windows users R VIDEOS : With the supp lied Roxio MyD VD for Canon of your DVDs software you to share with can easily crea family and frien computer for te copies ds and transfe further editing. r your recordin gs to a For inquiries regarding Roxio MyDVD for Canon, please contact directly the customer support centers of Sonic Solutions ( 105). * Finalization is a process required to make the DVD discs you recorded in VIDEO mode playable on common DVD players ( 98). Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 7 Table of contents Introduction An Introduction to DVDs ..................................................................................5 The Advantages of DVDs ................................................................................6 About this Manual..........................................................................................11 Checking the Supplied Accessories ..............................................................13 Components Guide........................................................................................14 Screen Displays.............................................................................................18 Preparations Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................21 Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder ..................................................................24 Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller............................................................25 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Screen .................................................................26 Step 5: Changing the Display Language .......................................................27 Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..............................................28 Step 7: Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................30 Step 8: Loading a Disc...................................................................................31 Basic Functions Recording Recording Movies..........................................................................................33 Recording Still Images...................................................................................35 Zooming.........................................................................................................37 Tips for Better Recording...............................................................................38 Playback Playing Back Movies .....................................................................................39 Viewing Still Images.......................................................................................41 Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................43 Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................44 Displaying Additional Recording Data ...........................................................45 Advanced Features Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................46 Selecting the Recording Program..................................................................47 Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................48 Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode .........................................................49 Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode.......................................................50 More Recording Options Manually Adjusting the Exposure ..................................................................51 Manually Adjusting the Focus and Changing the Focusing Mode.................52 Recording in Widescreen (16:9 Aspect Ratio)...............................................54 Using the Mini Video Light .................................................................55 Using the Flash ..................................................................................56 Using the Self-Timer ......................................................................................58 Changing the FUNC. Settings Changing Settings with the FUNC. Button ....................................................59 Available Settings List (FUNC.) .....................................................................60 Changing the Metering Method .....................................................................62 Setting the White Balance .............................................................................63 Applying Image Enhancing Effects ................................................................65 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 8 Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing ............................................66 Creating Panoramic Images ..........................................................................68 Using the Digital Effects.................................................................................70 Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images ...............................................76 Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies ...........................................78 Changing the MENU Settings Changing Settings with the MENU Button.....................................................79 Available Settings List (MENU) .....................................................................80 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) .............................80 Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, Disc-Card Copy, etc.)..........82 Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.).........................................82 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ..................................83 System Setup (Volume, Beep, Media select , etc.) ...........................83 Date/Time Setup ....................................................................................84 Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only) Creating a Playlist..........................................................................................85 Dividing a Scene............................................................................................86 Deleting Scenes ............................................................................................87 Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes ..........................................89 Protecting the Disc ........................................................................................90 Initializing the Disc.........................................................................................91 Still Image Options Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory Card ...........................92 Erasing Still Images .......................................................................................94 Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card .................................................96 Initializing the Memory Card ..........................................................................97 Introduction Editing Functions E Disc Finalization Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player .........................................98 Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer’s DVD Drive .......100 Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc........................................101 External Connections Connecting to a TV and VCR Playing Back on a TV Screen......................................................................102 Recording to a VCR.....................................................................................103 Connecting to a Computer Transferring Recordings to a Computer ......................................................104 Roxio MyDVD for Canon......................................................................104 Transferring Still Images to a Computer (Direct Transfer) ...........................109 Transferring Images with Transfer Order Settings.......................................112 Printing Printing Still Images .....................................................................................114 Selecting Print Settings ...............................................................................117 Selecting Trimming Settings ........................................................................120 Printing with Print Order Settings ................................................................121 Trouble? Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................123 List of Messages..........................................................................................128 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 9 Do’s & Don’ts Handling Precautions ..................................................................................132 Maintenance/Others ....................................................................................137 Additional Information System Diagram ..........................................................................................138 Optional Accessories...................................................................................139 Specifications...............................................................................................141 Product Codes.............................................................................................143 Index............................................................................................................144 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 10 About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC20/DC10. 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 ( 123). E Conventions Used in the Manual Introduction : Precautions related to the camcorder operation. : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. : Reference page number. Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller. [ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen. “Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. Illustrations and screenshots in the manual refer mainly to the DC20. Menu item showing at its default position Button and switches to be operated About the Omni Selector Use the omni selector to select options in a menu and change settings. Push the omni selector like a joystick up, down, left or right ( / / / ) to select an item. In most places, press the omni selector itself ( ) to make a selection or change a setting. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 11 About the Operating Modes The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the positions of the power switch and the / switch. Operating Mode Power Switch / Switch Icon Display CAMERA PLAY (MOVIES) CAMERA PLAY or (STILLS) or Operation Recording movies on the disc Playing movies from the disc Recording still images on * the memory card or disc Viewing still images from * the memory card or disc 33 39 35 41 * Depending on whether you choose to save the still images on the disc or memory card. Trademark Acknowledgements • miniSD™ is a trademark of SD Card Association. • Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. • is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 12 Checking the Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-208 Battery Pack WL-D86 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller MTC-100 Multi Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Blank DVD-R Disc (8 cm Mini DVD) DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Introduction Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software Disc E The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Date of Purchase: Model Name: DC20/DC10 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 13 Components Guide Left side view Right side view (record review) button ( 34) / (rewind) button ( 40) / – button ( 39) / (flash) button ( 56) DRIVE MODE button ( 66) / (fast forward) button ( 40) / + button ( 39) D.EFFECTS button ( 70) / / (play/pause) button ( 39) LIGHT button ( 55) / (stop) button ( 39) FINALIZE button ( 98) DISPLAY button ( 45) BACKLIGHT button ( 26) WIDE SCR button ( 54) / PLAYLIST button ( 85) Lens cover switch ( 33, 35) ( - open, - closed) Speaker ( 43) FUNC. button ( 59) MENU button ( 79) Omni Selector ( 11) / EXP button ( 51) / FOCUS button ( 52) Memory card slot ( 30) Card access indicator ( 35) / Charge indicator ( 21) (print/share) button ( 106, 109, 115) / (Movies/Stills) switch ( 12) Battery attachment unit ( 21) Serial number Reset button ( 123) Disc compartment cover ( 31) Grip belt ( 24) Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 14 Front view E Back view Introduction Flash ( 56) Mini video light ( 55) Remote sensor ( 25) Stereo microphone Viewfinder ( 24) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 24) Power switch ( 12) LCD screen ( 26) USB terminal ( 104, 109, 114) DC IN terminal ( 21) AV terminal ( 102) Terminal cover Disc access indicator ( 33) Start/stop button ( 33) Terminal cover Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 15 Top view Bottom view Mode switch ( 46) Zoom lever ( 37) PHOTO button ( 35) Tripod socket ( 38) BATT. button ( Strap mount ( OPEN switch ( Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 16 21) 140) 31) Wireless Controller WL-D86 E Introduction START/STOP button ( 33) FUNC. button ( 59) MENU button ( 79) PLAYLIST button ( 85) Navigation buttons ( / / / ) Scene skip buttons (PREV./NEXT) ( 39) Reverse SEARCH button ( 40) / Reverse SLOW button ( 40) PLAY button ( 39) PAUSE button ( 39) STOP button ( 39) PHOTO button ( 35) Zoom buttons ( 37) SET button Forward SEARCH button ( 40) / Forward SLOW button ( 40) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 45) Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 17 Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Stills Operating mode ( 12), Zoom ( 37), Exposure ( 51) Recording program ( 46) Metering mode ( 62) White balance ( 63) Image effect ( 65) Drive mode ( 66) Digital effects ( 70) Recording mode ( 60) Still image quality/size ( 76) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 5) Disc specification (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 5) Finalized disc mark ( 98) Self-timer ( 58) Recording reminder Manual focus ( 52) Image stabilizer ( 81) Disc operation Time code Remaining recording time on disc ( 33) Widescreen mode ( 54) Wind screen ( 81) Number of still images available on the card, on the disc Remaining battery charge Remote sensor mode ( 25) Camcorder shake warning ( 80) Mini video light ( 55) Flash ( 56) AF/AE locked during still image recording ( 53) AF frame ( 53) Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 18 Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short. Disc operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast reverse playback, Fast playback, Slow reverse playback, Slow playback Remaining recording time Indicates the remaining time on the disc in minutes. When there is no more disc space available, “ END” will be displayed and the recording will stop. The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) when encoding the video data so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes and may differ from the remaining time displayed. in green: 6 or more images E in yellow: 1 to 5 images in red: No more images can be recorded • When viewing the still images, the display will always be in green. • Depending on the recording conditions, the number of still images available displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made, or may decrease by 2 still images at once. Card Access Display “ ” is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card or disc. Introduction Time Code Indicates the recording time in hours, minutes and seconds. Number of still images available on the card flashing in red: No card Remaining battery charge • 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 “ ”. • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 19 Playing Movies (Index Screen) Current scene number/Total number of scenes ( 39) Date and time of recording Disc operation Playback time Scene number Data code ( 45) Playing Movies (During Playback) Viewing Stills Image number ( 84) Current image / Number of images recorded on the card, recorded on the disc Still image size Protect mark ( 96) Data code ( 45) Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 20 Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply Preparations The camcorder can be powered by a battery pack or be connected to a household power outlet. Charge the battery pack before use. E Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack 1. Turn off the camcorder. 2. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. • Open the LCD panel. • Slide in the connector end of the battery in the direction of the arrow and press it gently until it clicks. The charge indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when charging is complete. BATT. button Preparations 3. Connect the power cord to the adapter. 4. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 5. Open the terminal cover and connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal. Charge indicator DC IN terminal Remove the battery terminal cover before attaching the battery Once the battery is fully charged: 1. Disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the adapter. To remove the battery pack: Hold the BATT. button pressed down to release it, and pull out the battery from the ridge on its bottom part. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 21 Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the BP-208 Battery Pack The charging time of the BP-208 battery pack is 165 min. The following recording and playback times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions. Recording Mode Viewfinder XP LCD (normal) LCD (backlight) Viewfinder SP LCD (normal) LCD (backlight) Viewfinder LP LCD (normal) LCD (backlight) Recording Mode Viewfinder XP LCD (normal) LCD (backlight) Viewfinder SP LCD (normal) LCD (backlight) Viewfinder LP LCD (normal) LCD (backlight) Max. Recording Time 65 min. 60 min. 60 min. 70 min. 70 min. 65 min. 80 min. 75 min. 75 min. Typical Recording Time* 35 min. 30 min. 30 min. 35 min. 35 min. 30 min. 40 min. 35 min. 35 min. Max. Recording Time 75 min. 70 min. 70 min. 80 min. 80 min. 75 min. 95 min. 90 min. 85 min. Typical Recording Time* 35 min. 35 min. 35 min. 40 min. 40 min. 40 min. 45 min. 45 min. 40 min. Playback Time 75 min. 80 min. 90 min. Playback Time 80 min. 90 min. 100 min. * Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 22 Using a Household Power Outlet Connect to a household power outlet to use the camcorder without worrying about the battery power. You can keep the battery pack attached; the battery power will not be consumed. E 1. Turn off the camcorder. 2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 4. Open the terminal cover and connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal. Preparations Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter. Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. You may hear some noise from the power adapter during use. This is not a malfunction. 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. Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery pack. Charging may stop. The battery pack may not be charged correctly even if the charge indicator is continuously on. The battery pack may also not be charged correctly when a power outage occurs during charging. Remove the battery pack and attach it back to the camcorder. If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack, the charge indicator flashes rapidly (approx. twice per second) and charging stops. The charge indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the battery charge status. Continuously on: Battery fully charged. Flashes rapidly (approx. twice per second): Battery over 50% charged. Flashes slowly (approx. once per second): Battery less than 50% charged. We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charge indicator flashes rapidly and charging stops. A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state. Unlike conventional battery packs, you do not need to completely use or discharge it before charging. To conserve battery power, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode. We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 23 Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment) 1. Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed. 2. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary. Fastening 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. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 24 Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery (Lithium Button Battery CR2025) 1. Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder. 2. Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up. 3. Insert the battery holder. E Tab Using the Wireless Controller Preparations Point the controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons. The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight. If the wireless controller does not work, check that the remote sensor is not set to [OFF ]( 83). When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can only be operated at a very close range, replace the battery. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 25 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Subject can monitor the LCD screen Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel downward by 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder). Rotating the panel by 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self-timer. LCD Backlight You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen between normal and bright by pressing the BACKLIGHT button. This is useful when recording outdoors. BACKLIGHT button Press the BACKLIGHT button. Repeatedly pressing the BACKLIGHT button will toggle the LCD brightness on and off. This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen. Using the brighter LCD setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 26 Step 5: Changing the Display Language The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean or Japanese. MENU ( 79) DISPLAY SETUP E LANGUAGE 1. Turn on the camcorder (CAMERA or PLAY). 2. Press the MENU button. Preparations 3. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the [DISPLAY SETUP] menu and press ( ). 4. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the [LANGUAGE ] option and press ( ). 5. Use the omni selector ( , ) to select the language desired and press ( ) to select it. 6. Press the MENU button to save the setting and close the menu. If you changed the language by mistake, follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting. The displays and that appear on screen while changing the print and direct transfer settings will not change regardless of the language selected. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 27 Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time MENU ( 79) D/TIME SETUP T.ZONE/DST 1. Turn on the camcorder (CAMERA or PLAY). 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 3. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the [D/TIME SETUP] menu and press ( ). 4. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the [T.ZONE/ DST] option and press ( ). The time zone setting appears. The default setting is New York. 5. Use the omni selector ( save the setting. ) to select your time zone and press ( To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the area. ) to mark next to the Setting the Date and Time MENU ( 79) D/TIME SETUP 6. Use the omni selector ( TIME] option and press ( DATE/TIME ) to select the [DATE/ ). The year is displayed in orange. 7. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the year and push it to ( ) to move to the month setting. • The next part of the date/time is displayed in orange. • Set the month, day, hours and minutes in the same way. • If you do not need to change all settings, you can use the omni selector ( move to a specific setting you want to change. 8. Press the MENU button to close the menu and start the clock. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 28 ) to When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may become discharged, and the date/time setting may be erased. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery ( 134) and set the time zone, date and time again. You can also change the date format ( 84). E Time Zones 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. Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC London GMT/UTC Wellington (WELLGTN) +12 +1 Samoa -11 Cairo +2 Honolulu (HONOLU.) -10 Moscow +3 Anchorage (ANCHOR.) -9 Dubai +4 Los Angeles (L.A.) -8 Karachi +5 Denver -7 Dacca +6 Chicago -6 -5 Bangkok +7 New York (N.Y.) Hong Kong (H. KONG) +8 Caracas -4 Tokyo +9 Rio de Janeiro (RIO) -3 Sydney +10 Fernando de Noronha (FERNAN.) -2 Solomon +11 Azores -1 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Preparations Paris 29 Step 7: Inserting a Memory Card Only miniSD cards can be used with this camcorder. Inserting the Card 1. Turn off the camcorder. Make sure the card access indicator is not flashing before you turn the camcorder off. 2. Open the cover. 3. Insert the memory card straight all the way into the memory card slot. 4. Close the cover. Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted. To remove the memory card: First push the memory card once to release it, and then pull the card out. Card access indicator Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder ( 97). Performance cannot be guaranteed for all miniSD cards. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 30 Step 8: Loading a Disc Preparations: Use only 8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked with the DVD-R or DVD-RW logo. Use a soft lens-cleaning cloth to remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or smudges from the disc surface. E 1. Holding the lock button pressed down, move the power switch to CAMERA. 2. Move the / switch to the (MOVIES) position. 3. Push the OPEN button and gently open the disc cover fully until it stops. Preparations • Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover. • When there is already a disc in the camcorder it may take a moment after you press the OPEN button for the disc cover to open. Do not force the cover open. 4. Insert the disc with the label side facing out and press its center firmly until it clicks in place. • When loading a double-sided disc, insert the disc with the side you want to record on facing down. • Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens. • To remove the disc, grab its edges with your fingers and gently pull the disc out. 5. Close the disc cover. Do not force the cover closed if the disc is not correctly inserted and firmly set in place. When using DVD-R discs (including the supplied blank disc): You can start recording movies once the record pause Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals indication appears. 31 When using a DVD-RW: You need to initialize the disc before you can start recording. The Disc Initialization screen will appear when a DVD-RW is first inserted. It will not appear when inserting a disc already initialized. In that case, you can start recording once the record pause indication appears. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the disc specification desired and press ( ) to make the selection. For a comparison between the specifications “VIDEO” and “VR” see An Introduction to DVDs ( 5). You will be asked to confirm the disc specification you selected. Use the omni selector ( ) to select [YES] and press ( ) to continue, or select [NO] and press ( ) to return and select a different disc specification. A confirmation message will appear on the screen. Use the omni selector ( ) to select [YES] and press ( ) to start the disc initialization. The disc initialization will take approximately one minute. Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress. When the disc initialization is completed the camcorder will automatically enter the mode. You can start recording movies once the record pause indication appears. The Disc Initialization screen may not appear automatically if you operated the camcorder’s buttons while the disc recognition was in progress. In that case, initialize the disc using the MENU option ( 91). The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment. The display will move while the disc is being read. Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you start recording. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 32 Basic Functions Recording Movies Recording Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Since recordings made on a DVD-R cannot be deleted, we recommend you use a DVD-RW disc (commercially available) to make the test recordings. E 1. Holding the lock button pressed down, move the power switch to CAMERA. 2. Move the / switch to the (MOVIES) position. 3. Open the LCD panel and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to ). 4. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. Basic Functions Recording • Press the start/stop button again to pause recording. • During the recording and immediately after pausing it, the disc access indicator may go on while the scene is being written on the disc. When You Have Finished Recording: 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the disc. Close the LCD panel and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch to Turn off the camcorder. Disconnect the power source. ). Do not turn off the camcorder, change the position of the / switch, disconnect the power source, open the memory card/disc cover or remove the memory card/disc while the card access or the disc access indicator is flashing. Doing so could result in data damage. The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment. The display will move while the disc is being read. Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you start recording. About the recording time: The recording mode is set by default as SP (standard play). By changing the recording mode you can change the recording time available on the disc ( 60). When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the viewfinder instead. 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. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 33 In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes ( 84). Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, “ AUTO POWER OFF” appears in the center of the screen. If the camcorder shuts off, move the power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA or PLAY. 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 or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded In record pause mode: Press and release the (record review) button. • The camcorder plays back the last scene and returns to record pause mode. • While reviewing the scene, use the omni selector ( ) to select the icon and press ( ) to return to the recording mode. You can also delete the scene by selecting ( ) the icon ( 87). The last scene review is only available if you have not changed operating modes or turned off the camcorder after making the recording. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 34 Recording Still Images Before using a memory card for the first time, be sure to initialize it with this camcorder ( 97). E 1. Holding the lock button pressed down, move the power switch to CAMERA. 2. Move the / switch to the (STILLS) position. 3. Open the LCD panel and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to ). 4. If necessary, change the media for recording the still images using the procedure described in the next page ( 36). Basic Functions Recording • You can record still images on the memory card or the disc. The default media for still images is the memory card. • As long as you do not change the recording destination, still images will be recorded to the last selected media. 5. Press the PHOTO button halfway. • Once the focus is automatically adjusted, the camcorder will beep, the mark will turn green and one or more green AF frames appear. • When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, the still image is recorded immediately. 6. Press the PHOTO button fully. The mark and the AF frame(s) disappear and you hear a shutter sound. Do not turn off the camcorder, change the position of the / switch, disconnect the power source, open the memory card/disc cover or remove the memory card/disc while the card access or the disc access indicator is flashing. Doing so could result in data damage. About the focusing frame: This camcorder uses the 9-point artificial intelligence autofocus (9-point AiAF) that will automatically select the best focusing frames out of nine available, allowing you to focus on subjects even if they are not in the center of the picture ( 53). If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, turns yellow. Keep the PHOTO button pressed halfway and adjust the focus manually with the omni selector ( ). In step 5 above, the image may appear out of focus for a moment while the camcorder is focusing. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 35 When the subject is too bright, “OVEREXP.” starts flashing. In such case, use the optional FS-H27U ND filter. In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes ( 84). “ AUTO POWER OFF” appears 30 seconds before shutoff. To continue recording, turn the power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. Selecting the Media for the Still Images You can record still images on the memory card or the disc. The default media for still images is the memory card. 1. Set the camcorder to record or view still images ( or ). 2. Press the MENU button. Using the omni selector ( ) select the [SYSTEM SETUP] menu and press ( ). 3. Select ( ) the [MEDIA SEL. ] option and press ( ). 4. Change ( ) the setting to [DISC] or [CARD] and press ( ) to save the selection and close the menu. When recording, the operating mode symbol will change to (DISC STILLS) or (CARD STILLS), depending on the media selected. In playback mode, the operating mode symbol will change to (DISC STILLS) or (CARD STILLS), respectively. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 36 Zooming The zoom is available when recording movies or stills. When recording movies ( ), in addition to the 10x optical zoom you can also use the 200x digital zoom ( 80). E Zoom out Zoom in Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wideangle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). Press the zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom. Press harder for a faster zoom. Basic Functions Recording 10x Optical Zoom You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller. However, in that case you cannot control the zoom speed. The zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode. Keep a distance of at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) to the subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.). Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 37 Tips for Better Recording Holding the Camcorder For maximum stability, hold the camcorder firmly with your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary, support the camcorder with your left hand. Be careful that your fingers do not touch the microphone or lens. For More Stability Lean against a wall Place the camcorder on a table Lie on your elbow Kneel on one knee Use a tripod Lighting When recording outdoors, we recommend recording with the sun at your back. When using a tripod, do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens). Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). Doing so may damage the camcorder. The camcorder cannot be mounted on tripods with fixed (non-retractable) camera positioning pins. Camera positioning pin Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 38 Playing Back Movies Playback 1. Open the LCD panel. 2. Holding the lock button pressed down move the power switch to PLAY and slide the / switch to the (MOVIES) position. E The scene index screen appears with the selection frame on the first scene. • Playback of the scenes recorded on the disc will start from the scene selected. • When the end of the last movie recorded is reached, playback will stop and the camcorder will return to the scene index screen. • Press the + or - button on the camcorder or the NEXT/PREV. buttons on the wireless controller to move to the next or previous index page, respectively. Basic Functions Playback 3. Use the omni selector ( , ) to move the selection frame to the scene you want to play back. Press the / button to begin the playback. During Playback: 4. Press the 5. Press the screen. / button again to pause the playback. button to stop the playback and return to the scene index To use the viewfinder, close the LCD panel. About the screen display: During playback, the recording’s time code will be displayed at the upper right corner of the screen in hours : minutes : seconds. You can also choose to display instead the date and time when the scene was recorded and additional recording data ( 45). Depending on the recording, you might occasionally notice a brief stop of the picture or sound at the point where the scene changes. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 39 Special Playback Modes / (Playback Pause) During normal playback, press the / button on the camcorder or the PAUSE the wireless controller during normal playback. on Skipping Scenes During normal playback, push the omni selector ( ) to skip to the beginning of the next scene. Push ( ) to return to the beginning of the current scene. Push ( ) again to skip to the beginning of the previous scene. Fast Forward Playback / Fast Reverse Playback During playback, press the or button on the camcorder or the SEARCH or SEARCH button on the wireless controller. Repeatedly press the button to increase the playback speed. Fast forward playback will start at 1.5x the normal playback speed and will increase to 5x, 15x and 25x normal speed with each press of the button. Fast reverse playback will start at 2.5x the normal playback speed and will increase to 5x, 15x and 25x normal playback speed with each press of the button. Press the / button to return to normal playback. SLOW Slow Forward Playback / SLOW Slow Reverse Playback During playback pause, press the or button on the camcorder or the SLOW or SLOW button on the wireless controller. Repeatedly press the button to increase the playback speed. Playback will start at 1/16 the normal playback speed and will increase to 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 the normal speed with each press of the button. Press the / button to return to playback pause. Except for fast playback at 1.5x the normal speed, there is no sound during special playback modes. The picture may become distorted during some special playback modes. Slow playback is not available with discs recorded in VIDEO mode (DVD-R or DVD-RW). During the playback of a Photomovie scene, even though the display may change according to the fast forward/reverse playback, the actual playback speed will not change. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 40 Viewing Still Images 1. Open the LCD panel. 2. Holding the lock button pressed down move the power switch to PLAY and slide the / switch to the (STILLS) position. 3. If necessary, change the media for the still images using the procedure described in the Recording Still Images section ( 36). E 4. Use the omni selector ( Basic Functions Playback • You can show the still images on the memory card or the disc. The default media for still images is the memory card. • As long as you do not change the media selection, the camcorder will show the still images recorded on the media that was selected last. ) to move between images. Slide Show ( 59) SLIDE SHOW 1. Press the FUNC. button. 2. Use the omni selector ( to make the selection. 3. Use the omni selector ( the slideshow. ) to select [ SLIDE SHOW] and press ( ) to select [START] and press ( ) ) to start • Images are played back one after another. • Press the button to stop the slide show. Index Screen 1. Move the zoom lever toward W. The stills index screen appears with the first six still images. 2. Use the omni selector ( , ) to select an image. • Move the “ ” to the image you wish to view. • You can switch between index pages by pressing the + or – button. 3. Move the zoom lever toward T. The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 41 Image Jump Function You can also quickly locate a specific image without having to browse all of them one by one. The number in the upper right of the screen indicates the number of the current image out of the total number of images. Push the omni selector ( ) and keep it pressed down. Image numbers will quickly run in sequence. When you release the omni selector the image corresponding to the number selected will be displayed. The following may not be displayed correctly: Images not recorded with this camcorder, images edited on or uploaded from a computer (except for the sample images for the Card Mix function), and images whose file names have been changed. Do not turn off the camcorder, change the position of the / switch, disconnect the power source, open the memory card/disc cover or remove the memory card/disc while the card access or the disc access indicator is flashing. Doing so could result in data damage. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 42 Adjusting the Volume While playing a movie ( ): If you use the LCD screen for playback the camcorder will play the sound using the built-in speaker. If you close the LCD panel the sound will be muted. E MENU button Speaker Omni Selector From the scene index screen or during playback: The menu symbol will show the volume level selected. When you turn off the volume completely will appear instead. Basic Functions Playback 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the [SYSTEM SETUP] menu and press ( ). 3. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the [VOLUME] option and press ( ). 4. Adjust ( ) the volume as desired and press ( ). 5. Press the MENU button to save the setting and close the menu. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 43 Magnifying the Image While viewing a still image ( times. ), the playback image can be magnified up to 5 Zoom lever Omni Selector 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 to less than 2x, move the zoom lever toward W. • will appear for images that cannot be enlarged. 2. Select the part of the image to be magnified with the omni selector. • Use the omni selector ( , ) to move the frame to the part of the image you want to see enlarged. • To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 44 Displaying Additional Recording Data The camcorder keeps a data code containing the recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed and exposure (f-stop). You can select the data to be displayed when playing back a movie ( ) or viewing a still image ( ). E MENU button DISPLAY button Omni Selector Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination MENU 79) DISPLAY SETUP 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the omni selector ( press ( ). 3. Use the omni selector ( press ( ). 4. Use the omni selector ( press ( ) to select it. In both. DATA CODE ) to select the [DISPLAY SETUP] menu and ) to select the [DATA CODE] option and Basic Functions Playback ( ) to select the data combination desired and mode you can only choose to display the recording date, the time or 5. Press the MENU button to save the setting and close the menu. 6. While playing back a movie or viewing a still image, press the DISPLAY button to turn on the data code display. Repeatedly pressing the DISPLAY button will turn the on-screen displays on and off in the following sequence: on-screen displays on data code display on on-screen displays off Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 45 Using the Recording Programs Advanced Features Recording Programs Auto The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot. Program AE ( 48) Shutter-Priority AE ( 49) Aperture-Priority AE ( 50) Portrait The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details. Sports Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. Night Use this mode to record in dimly lit places. Snow Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. Beach Use this mode to record on a sunny beach. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. Sunset Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 46 Spotlight Use this mode to record spotlit scenes. Fireworks Use this mode to record fireworks. Selecting the Recording Program Mode switch E Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ) and use the mode switch to choose one of the following recording program categories: : Automatic mode : Program AE (P) ( 48), Shutter-Priority AE (Tv) ( 49) or Aperture-Priority AE (Av) ( 50) can be selected. (Scene): Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, or Fireworks can be selected ( 46). To select a specific recording program after choosing or : The symbol of the selected recording program will appear. Advanced Features Recording Programs 1. Press the FUNC. button. 2. Select ( ) the symbol of the program currently activated from the left side column. 3. Select ( ) the recording program desired. 4. Press the FUNC. button to make the selection and close the menu. Do not change the recording program during recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly. Portrait: - The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T). - The picture may not appear smooth when played back. Sports: The picture may not appear smooth when played back. Night: - Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. - Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. - White points may appear on the screen. - Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. Snow/Beach: - The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen. - The picture may not appear smooth when played back. Fireworks: To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod especially when recording still images, as the shutter speed slows down. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 47 Using the Program AE Mode The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed according to the subject to achieve the best exposure conditions. In Program AE mode, you can point and shoot as in Auto mode, while still enjoying the option to manually adjust some settings. 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ) and move the mode switch to . 2. From the FUNC. menu, select the (PROGRAM AE) mode ( 47). If the optimal exposure cannot be obtained, try the following actions. Manually adjust the exposure ( 51). Change the metering method ( 62). Use the flash ( 56). Use the mini video light ( 55). Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 48 Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode You can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automatically sets the aperture setting most appropriate for the subject. E Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving subjects, and a slow shutter speed to add a motion blur to moving objects, enhancing the feel of movement of the image. Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 1/60 1/100 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 1/2000 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 1/60 1/100 1/250, 1/500 - For recording subjects in dark places. For general recordings. For recording indoor sports scenes. For recording from within a car or trains, or recording moving subjects such as roller coasters. For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis on sunny days. The denominator of the current shutter speed will be displayed with a blue background. 4. Change ( ) the shutter speed and press ( ) to save the setting. • The denominator of the shutter speed selected will be displayed. • The aperture value is adjusted automatically. Advanced Features Recording Programs 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ) and move the mode switch to . 2. From the FUNC. menu, select the Tv (SHUTTERPRIO. AE) mode ( 47). 3. Press ( ). The shutter speed denominator flashes when the selected shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the shutter speed. When using 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. Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to 1/1000 or higher. The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds. Recording movies under fluorescent lights: When the recording program is set to , or (SCN), the camcorder automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed accordingly. However, if the screen starts to flicker, select the Tv mode and set the shutter speed to 1/100. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 49 Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode You can select an aperture value, and the camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed most appropriate for the subject. Use low aperture values (large aperture) to blur the background for a portrait, or high aperture values (small aperture) to achieve a broad depth of field for recording landscapes. Aperture values: 1.8, 2.0, 2.4, 2.8, 3.4, 4.0, 4.8, 5.6, 6.7, 8.0, 9.5, 11, 14, 16 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ) and move the mode switch to . 2. From the FUNC. menu, select the Av (APERTUREPRIO. AE) mode ( 47). 3. Press ( ). The current aperture value will be displayed with a blue background. 4. Change ( ) the aperture value and press ( ) to save the setting. • The aperture value selected will be displayed. • The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. • The aperture becomes smaller the bigger the aperture value. The aperture value flashes when the selected aperture is not appropriate for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the aperture. Available aperture values vary depending on the zoom position. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 50 Manually Adjusting the Exposure More Recording Options Adjust the exposure when a subject is underexposed (for example, when backlit subjects appear too dark in the image) or overexposed (for example, when recording subjects under very strong light and they appear too bright or glaring in the image). E Mode switch Omni Selector/EXP button Exposure Lock 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( and move the mode switch to a position other than or ) . Exposure cannot be adjusted in the Fireworks recording program (SCN). 2. Push the omni selector ( ) towards EXP. Exposure Adjustment Advanced Features More Recording Options • 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. • Pushing the omni selector ( ) again will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to the previous setting. During exposure lock: Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image as required. The adjustment range depends on the brightness of the picture at the time you locked the exposure. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 51 Manually Adjusting the Focus and Changing the Focusing Mode Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast Moving Subjects Through dirty or wet windows Night Scenes Mode switch Zoom lever Omni Selector/FOCUS button 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( and move the mode switch to a position other than 2. Adjust the zoom. 3. Push the omni selector ( ) towards FOCUS. or ) . “MF” appears. 4. Adjust ( ) the focus as required until the image appears focused. Pushing the omni selector ( ) again will return to autofocus. The camcorder will automatically return to autofocus when you move the mode switch to . Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder. Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks. After step 2 above, hold the omni selector pushed ( for more than 2 seconds. “ ) towards FOCUS ” appears. If you operate the zoom or the omni selector ( ) during infinity focus, “ changes to “MF” and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 52 ” Changing the Focusing Mode You can change the AF (autofocus) frame selection mode. 9 Point AiAF (Auto selection) Center point Depending on the shooting conditions, one or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and focused on. Out of the nine frames available, the center AF frame is selected to focus. This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it. 1. Set the camcorder to record still images ( mode switch to a position other than . E ) and move the • The setting differs depending on the position of the mode switch. : 9 Point AiAF , : 9 Point AiAF or Center point • The focusing mode cannot be changed in the Fireworks recording program (SCN). 2. Select ( ) the focusing mode. • Auto selection: four framing corners will appear on the screen when making the selection; the frame corners do not appear in the regular recording mode. • Center point: a single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen when making the selection; the frame will appear in white in the regular recording mode. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Advanced Features More Recording Options You cannot select the AF frame while recording in Stitch Assist mode. 53 Recording in Widescreen (16:9 Aspect Ratio) The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high-resolution 16:9 recording. WIDE SCR button 1. Set the camcorder to record movies ( 2. Press the WIDE SCR button. ). • “ ” appears and the screen changes to the “letterbox” display. • Repeatedly pressing the WIDE SCR button will toggle the screen between the Widescreen (16:9) and 4:3 aspect ratios. Widescreen is not available when recording in LP mode if the disc specification is VIDEO mode (DVD-R or DVD-RW). Selecting the LP recording mode will cancel the 16:9 aspect ratio. If you turn off the image stabilizer, you can achieve a wider horizontal angle of view. When playing back a widescreen recording on a TV, switch the TV to widescreen mode (refer to the instruction manual of your TV). If you play back a widescreen recording on a normal TV, the image appears horizontally squeezed. TVs with S1 terminal or Video ID-1 system switch automatically to widescreen mode. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 54 Using the Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light (assist lamp) at any time regardless of the recording program. E LIGHT button Mini video light Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( press the LIGHT button. or ) and • “ ” appears on the screen. • Repeatedly pressing the LIGHT button will turn the mini video light on and off. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Advanced Features More Recording Options Do not point the mini video light at people while they are driving. Do not stare at the mini video light for a long time. Do not use the mini video light close to people’s eyes. 55 Using the Flash You can use the built-in flash for recording still images in dark places. The flash is equipped with the red-eye reduction function. (auto) (red-eye reduction, auto) (flash on) (flash off) The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject. The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights up to reduce the red-eye effect. The flash always fires. The flash does not fire. Use this setting in places where flash photography is prohibited. (flash) button PHOTO button Assist lamp Flash 1. Set the camcorder to record still images ( recording program other than Fireworks (SCN). 2. Press the (flash) button. ) and select a • Repeatedly pressing the button will cycle between the flash modes. • The symbol of the selected flash mode appears on the screen. “ ” disappears after 4 seconds. 3. Press the PHOTO button, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image. The flash fires according to the flash mode selected and the recording conditions. Do not fire the flash close to people’s eyes. Do not fire the flash at people while they are driving. Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand. The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The range depends upon the recording conditions. The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode. For the red-eye reduction to be effective, the subject needs to look at the assist lamp. The degree of reduction depends on the distance and on each individual. The flash will not fire in the following cases: - When you press the EXP button in (auto) or (red-eye reduction) mode. - During auto exposure bracketing. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 56 We recommend not using the flash when the optional Wide-converter or Teleconverter is attached. Their shadows appear on the screen. The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked, or after the first still image in Stitch Assist mode. The red-eye reduction mode cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode. About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press the PHOTO button halfway, if the subject is too dark the assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF-assist lamp). - The camcorder may not be able to focus even though the AF-assist lamp is on. - The brightness of the AF-assist lamp could be an inconvenience. Consider turning off the AF-assist lamp in public places such as restaurants or theaters. E Advanced Features More Recording Options Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 57 Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used when recording still images or movies. MENU button PHOTO button Start/stop button Omni Selector MENU ( 79) CAMERA SETUP SELF TIMER 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ). When recording movies set the camcorder to record pause. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Using the omni selector ( , ) select the [CAMERA SETUP] menu and then select the [SELF TIMER] option. 4. Set ( ) it to [ON] and press ( ) to save the setting. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. “ ” appears. When recording a still image: 6. Press the PHOTO button, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image. The camcorder will record the still image after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds when using the wireless controller). The countdown appears on the screen. When recording a movie: 6. Press the start/stop button. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds when using the wireless controller). The countdown appears on the screen. To cancel the self-timer, set the [SELF TIMER] option in the [CAMERA SETUP] menu to [OFF]. Once the countdown has begun, you can also press the start/ stop button (when recording movies) or the PHOTO button (when recording still images) to cancel the self-timer. The self-timer will be canceled if you turn off the camcorder. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 58 Changing Settings with the FUNC. Button Changing the FUNC. Settings Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menu that opens after pressing the FUNC. button. For a list of the settings that can be changed using this menu, see Available Settings List (FUNC.) ( 60). E FUNC. button Omni Selector 1. Press the FUNC. button. • The menu appears. • The symbols of the current settings are displayed on the left side column. or ): 2. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the function you want to change. 3. Use the omni selector ( ) to move through the available options at the bottom bar. 4. Press the FUNC. button to save the settings and close the menu. • The symbol of the selected option will be displayed. • Refer to the following pages for further details on setting the [SET] option for the white balance function ( 63), the [CUSTOM] option for the image effect function ( 65), or the [MULTI-S] option for the digital effect function ( 73). Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings In the recording modes ( The symbols of functions not available appear grayed out on the left side column. Pressing the FUNC. button at any time closes the menu. Refer to the relevant sections of Editing Functions ( 85) for further details on the available functions when playing back movies ( ) or viewing still images ( ). Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 59 Available Settings List (FUNC.) Available menu items vary depending on the operation mode. Default settings are in boldface text. For details on each function, see the reference page. Menu Items Recording programs CAMERA Setting Options PLAY PROGRAM AE, SHUTTER PRIORITY AE, APERTURE PRIORITY AE 46 PORTRAIT, SPORTS, NIGHT, SNOW, BEACH, SUNSET, SPOTLIGHT, FIREWORKS Light metering mode White balance Image effect Drive mode Digital effects Recording mode Still image recording Still image size/ quality EVALUATIVE, SPOT AUTO, DAYLIGHT, SHADE, TUNGSTEN, FLUORESCENT, FLUORESCENT H, SET IMAGE EFFECT OFF, LOW SHARPENING, CUSTOM 63 VIVID, NEUTRAL, SOFT SKIN DETAIL, D.EFFECT OFF, FADER, MULTI-S, CARD MIX 65 66 68 1 EFFECT, D.EFFECT OFF, BLK&WHT HIGH QUALITY, LONG PLAY STANDARD PLAY, STILL I. REC OFF, S S NORMAL/640x480 62 CLOUDY, SINGLE, CONT.SHOOT., HISPEED CONT.SHOOT., AEB, STITCH AST 70 – FINE/640x480, 78 L 1632x1224, M 1280x960, S 640x480 L 1280x960, S 640x480 SUPER FINE, 1 CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE, FINE, 76 NORMAL This option is available only when recording still images on the memory card . Recording mode: You can choose between XP (high quality), SP (standard play) or LP (long play). Recording in LP mode gives you a longer recording time; however, depending on the condition of the disc (long usage, imperfections, etc.) the picture and sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted. We recommend using the XP or SP mode for important recordings. Approximate recording times with the supplied DVD-R blank disc are as follows: XP (high quality): 20 min., SP (standard play): 30 minutes, LP (long play): 60 minutes. The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) when encoding the video data so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes. Depending on the recording mode, you might occasionally notice a brief stop of the picture or sound at the point where the scene changes. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 60 Menu Items Image erase Slide show Convert to scene Divide Delete Move Add Copy [ ] Copy [ ] Protect Print order Transfer order 1 – CAMERA PLAY 1 94 41 CANCEL, START – 89 86 87 85 85 – – – 2 ALL SCENES, ONE SCENE, CANCEL 3 – – OFF, ON 1 4 92 5 92 4 96 121 112 0 ~ 99 COPIES 4 OFF, ON 4 This option appears only when pressing the FUNC. button immediately after recording a still image. This option is available only from the playlist index screen. This option is available only from the original movies index screen. This option is available only for still images recorded on the memory card . This option is available only for still images recorded on the disc . Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals E Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings 2 3 4 5 Setting Options 61 Changing the Metering Method You can select the light metering mode. EVALUATIVE CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE SPOT ( 59) Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camcorder divides images into several zones for light metering and evaluates complex lighting conditions in order to achieve the optimal exposure of the subject. Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center. Meters the area within the spot AE point frame. Use this setting for adjusting the exposure to match the subject in the center of the screen. EVALUATIVE 1. Set the camcorder to record still images ( ) and move the mode switch to . 2. Press the FUNC. button. 3. First, select ( ) the current light metering symbol from the left side column and then select ( ) the desired option from the bottom bar. 4. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu. If you select [ screen. SPOT], the spot AE frame “ ” will appear in the center of the Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 62 Setting the White Balance You can choose one of the preset settings to reproduce colors more accurately, or set a custom white balance to obtain the setting best suited to your specific recording conditions. E Settings are automatically set by the camcorder. For recording outdoors on a bright day. For recording in shaded places. For recording on a cloudy day. For recording under tungsten and tungsten type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. For recording under warm white, cool white or warm white type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. For recording under daylight or daylight type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting. AUTO DAYLIGHT SHADE CLOUDY TUNGSTEN FLUORESECENT FLUORESCENT H SET White sheet or paper (if you select SET) Zoom lever FUNC. button Omni Selector ( 59) Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings Mode switch AUTO 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ) and move the mode switch to . 2. Press the FUNC. button. 3. First, select ( ) the current white balance symbol from the left side column and then select ( ) the desired option from the bottom bar. 4. If you select the custom white balance [ SET]: Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press ( ). • Keep the camcorder zoomed at the white object until step 5 is completed. • flashes and stops flashing when the adjustment is complete. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 63 5. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu. The symbol of the selected setting appears. In general, we recommend using the [AUTO] setting for outdoor scenes. Depending on the type of fluorescent light, optimal color balance may not be obtained with [FLUORESCENT] or [FLUORESCENT H]. If the color looks unnatural on the screen, adjust it using [AUTO] or [SET]. The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off. If you want to use again the last customized white balance setting, after selecting the option [ SET] in step 3 above, skip step 4 and press the FUNC. button without pressing ( ). When you have set the custom white balance: - Depending on the light source, “ ” may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with the auto setting. - Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes. - Turn off the digital zoom. Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases: - Changing lighting conditions - Close-ups - Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest) - Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 64 Applying Image Enhancing Effects You can record with different color saturation and contrast effects. IMAGE EFFECT OFF VIVID NEUTRAL LOW SHARPENING SOFT SKIN DETAIL CUSTOM ( 59) Records with no image enhancing effects. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation. Tones down the contrast and color saturation. Records subjects with softened outlines. Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance. Allows you to adjust the brightness, contrast and sharpness of the image. E IMAGE EFFECT OFF The symbol of the selected setting appears. [SOFT SKIN DETAIL]: To obtain the best effect, use this function when recording a person in close-up. Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ) and move the mode switch to . 2. Press the FUNC. button. 3. First, select ( ) the current image effect symbol from the left side column and then select ( ) the desired option from the bottom bar. 4. If you select the custom image effect [ CUSTOM]: Press ( ). Select ( ) the custom setting option (brightness, contrast, sharpness and color depth) and adjust ( ) each setting as desired. Press ( ) again to save the customized adjustments. 5. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu. 65 Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Single Continuous Shooting High-Speed Continuous Shooting AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) Records a single still image when you press the PHOTO button. Captures a quick series of still images while you press the PHOTO button. For the number of frames per second, refer to the table on the next page. The camcorder records a still image in three different exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2 EV steps), allowing you to choose the shot you like the best. Mode switch PHOTO button DRIVE MODE button 1. Set the camcorder to record still images on the card ( and move the mode switch to a position other than If you are recording stills on the disc ( ( 36). / ) . ), change the media for the still images 2. Press the DRIVE MODE button repeatedly to cycle between the drive modes. 3. Press the PHOTO button halfway. 4. Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting: Press the PHOTO button fully and hold it pressed down. A series of still images will be recorded as long as you hold the PHOTO button pressed. Auto Exposure Bracketing: Press the PHOTO button fully. Three still images in different exposures are recorded on the memory card. The drive mode can also be selected from the FUNC. menu ( 59). When the FUNC. menu is being displayed, the DRIVE MODE button cannot be used. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 66 Maximum number of continuous shots at one time: Frames per Second Still Image Size only L 1632x1224 M 1280x960 L 1280x960 S 640x480 Using the Flash Maximum Number of Continuous Shots 3.0 frames 2.1 frames 10 images 3.0 frames 5.0 frames 2.5 frames 10 images 3.0 frames 5.0 frames 2.5 frames 60 images Normal speed High speed 2.5 frames E These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects. Sufficient space on the memory card is required. Continuous shooting stops when the card is full. The actual number of frames per second will be lower when “ shake warning) is displayed on the screen. ” (camcorder Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 67 Creating Panoramic Images You can shoot a series of overlapping images and merge them on a computer into one large panoramic image using the supplied software (PhotoStitch). FUNC. button PHOTO button Omni Selector When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode: PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portion of adjoining images and merges them. Try to include a distinctive item (landmark, etc.) in the overlapping portion. ( 59) SINGLE 1. Set the camcorder to record still images on the card ( and move the mode switch to a position other than If you are recording stills on the disc ( ( 36). / ) . ), change the media for the still images 2. Press the FUNC. button. 3. First, select ( ) the current drive mode symbol from the left side column and then select ( ) the [ STITCH AST] option from the bottom bar and press ( ). • The Stitch Assist screen appears. • The manual focus and manual exposure adjustment cannot be used with the Stitch Assist mode; these modes will be canceled when the Stitch Assist screen appears. 4. Select ( ) the direction in which you will take the sequence of still images. 5. Select the recording program and zoom on the subject. Once the sequence has started, you cannot change the recording program, exposure, zoom or focus. 6. Press the PHOTO button to record the first image. The number of images recorded so far and the direction and number of the next image appear below the image. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 68 7. Record the next image so that it overlaps a portion of the previous one. Repeat this step until you complete the panoramic image. • Minor discrepancies in the overlapping area can be corrected with the software. • You can retake an image using the omni selector ( ) to cancel the last recorded image and return to the previous one. • Up to 26 images can be recorded. E 8. Press the FUNC. button after the last image. For details on how to merge these images, refer to the Digital Video Software instruction manual. Compose each image so that it overlaps 30 to 50% of the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalignment within 10%. Do not include a moving subject in the overlapping portion. Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close subjects. They may appear warped or doubled up. Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 69 Using the Digital Effects The Digital Effects include faders, video effects, multi-image screen and card mix. All digital effects are available only when recording movies ( ), except for the BLK & WHT (Black and White) effect, which is available also when recording still images ( ). Faders ( 72) Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black. Fade Trigger (FADE-T) Wipe (WIPE) Corner Wipe (CORNER) Jump (JUMP) Flip (FLIP) Puzzle (PUZZLE) Zigzag (ZIGZAG) Beam (BEAM) Tide (TIDE) Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 70 Effects ( 72) Add flavor to your recordings. Black and White (BLK & WHT) Sepia (SEPIA) Art (ART) Mosaic (MOSAIC) Ball (BALL) Cube (CUBE) Wave (WAVE) Color Mask (COLOR M.) Mirror (MIRROR) 73) Captures moving subjects as a sequence of 4, 9 or 16 still images and displays them as one split screen. Sound will be recorded normally. 4 split images Card Mix ( 9 split images 16 split images Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings Multi-Image Screen ( E 74) Combines a still image from the memory card with your recording. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 71 Selecting a Fader ( 59) D.EFFECT OFF 1. Set the camcorder to record movies ( switch to a position other than . ) and move the mode 2. Press the FUNC. button. 3. First, select ( ) the current digital effects symbol from the left side column and then select ( ) the [ FADER] option from the bottom bar and press ( ). 4. Select ( ) a fader from the list. The selected fader will be demonstrated on the current screen and will also be shown in a small animation at the right corner of the bottom bar. 5. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu. The symbol of the selected fader appears. 6. Press the D.EFFECTS button. • The symbol changes to green. • Pressing the D.EFFECTS button again deactivates the fader. 7. Fade in: Press the start/stop button in record pause mode. Fade out: Press the start/stop button in record mode. Selecting an Effect ( 59) D.EFFECT OFF 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( and move the mode switch to a position other than 2. Press the FUNC. button. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 72 or ) . 3. First, select ( ) the current digital effects symbol from the left side column and then select ( ) the [ EFFECT] option from the bottom bar and press ( ). E When recording still images on the memory card, only the [ BLK&WHT] effect is available. Select it and skip step 4 below. 4. Select ( ) an effect from the list. The selected effect will be demonstrated on the current screen and will also be shown in a small animation at the right corner of the bottom bar. 5. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu. The symbol of the selected effect appears. 6. Press the D.EFFECTS button. • The symbol turns green, and the effect is activated. • Pressing the D.EFFECTS button again deactivates the effect. Using the Multi-Image Screen ( 59) D.EFFECT OFF ) and select a . 2. Press the FUNC. button. 3. First, select ( ) the current digital effects symbol from the left side column and then select ( ) the [ MULTI-S] option from the bottom bar and press ( ). 4. Select ( ) the [S.SPEED] option and set ( ) the transition speed. • • • • Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings 1. Set the camcorder to record movies ( recording program other than or Manual: For capturing images manually. Fast: Every 4 frames Moderate (MOD.): Every 6 frames Slow: Every 8 frames 5. Select ( ) the [S.SPLIT] option and set ( ) the number of split images to capture. 6. Press ( ) to save the setting and press the FUNC. button to close the menu. “ ” appears. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 73 7. Press the D.EFFECTS button. • The symbol turns green. • FAST, MODERATE, SLOW: The number of images selected will be captured at the set speed. To cancel the multi-image screen, press the D.EFFECTS button. • MANUAL: Images will be captured every time you press the D.EFFECTS button. The blue frame indicating the next split image in the sequence disappears after the last image. Holding the D.EFFECTS button pressed down for more than 1 second cancels the images one after another. 8. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. The multi-image screen is recorded on the disc. Combining Images (Card Mix) You can choose one of the sample images (including picture frames, backgrounds and animations) from the collection on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK and combine it with your live video recording to add a note of playfulness to your movies. Card Chroma Key (CARD CHROMA) Combines frames with your recordings. The live video recording will appear instead of the blue area of the card mix image. Mix level adjustment: blue area of the still image. Card Luminance Key (CARD LUMI.) Combines illustrations or titles with your recordings. The live video recording will appear instead of the light area of the card mix image. Mix level adjustment: light area of the still image. Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA) Combines backgrounds with your recordings. Record your subject in front of a blue background and any part of your subject that is not blue will appear superimposed on the picture with the card mix image serving as background. Mix level adjustment: blue area of the live video recording. Card Animation (C. ANIMATION) Combines animations with your recordings. You can choose from three types of card animation effects. • Corner: The animation appears on the upper left and the lower right corner of the screen. • Straight: The animation appears on the top and bottom of the screen and moves right and left. • Random: The animation moves randomly on the screen. Mix level adjustment: blue area of the card animation image. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 74 Mode switch E FUNC. button Omni Selector ( 59) D.EFFECT OFF 1. Set the camcorder to record movies ( ). 2. Upload a sample image from the supplied disc to the memory card. Refer to Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card in the Digital Video Software instruction manual. • The still image will be displayed briefly. • Only still images recorded on the memory card can be selected for the Card Mix function, regardless of the current media selection for still images. 7. Select ( ) the [MIX TYPE] option, and set ( appropriate for the image you selected. If you selected [C.ANIMATION], select ( animation type preferred. ) a mix type ) [ANIMAT.TYPE] and set ( ) the Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings 3. Move the mode switch to a position other than . 4. Press the FUNC. button. 5. First, select ( ) the current digital effects symbol from the left side column and then select ( ) the [ CARD MIX] option from the bottom bar and press ( ). 6. Select ( ) the [IMAGE SELECT] option, and then select ( ) the still image you want to combine. 8. If you want to adjust the mix level, select ( ) [MIX LEVEL] and set ( ) the level preferred. 9. Press ( ) to save the settings and press the FUNC. button to close the menu. “ ” appears. 10.Press the D.EFFECTS button. “ ” turns green and the combined image appears. Turn off the digital effects [D.EFFECT OFF] when you are not using them. The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. The image quality may be slightly lower with digital effects. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 75 Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still images are recorded on the memory card or the disc using the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) compression. You can select the size and quality of still images. As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality stills (for example for printing and enlarging); or a smaller image size if you want to record more images on the memory card or want smaller file sizes (for example for e-mail attachments or for web pages). The actual number of still images that can be recorded on a memory card or disc will vary depending on the subject and the recording conditions. The estimated figures are as follows: Number of still images that can be recorded on a memory card: Image Size only L 1632X1224 M 1280X960 L 1280X960 S 640X480 Image Quality Super Fine Fine Normal Super Fine Fine Normal Super Fine Fine Normal 16MB 9 14 25 15 20 40 75 105 170 Number of Images 128MB 256MB 85 175 135 275 250 500 140 280 215 430 395 795 690 1380 955 1900 1525 3040 Number of still images that can be recorded on a disc: Image Size only L 1632X1224 M 1280X960 L 1280X960 S 640X480 Image Quality Super Fine Fine Normal Super Fine Fine Normal Super Fine Fine Normal Number of Images VIDEO MODE VR MODE (DVD-R/-RW) (DVD-RW) 1025 1045 1585 1615 2910 2960 1630 1660 2495 2540 4595 4675 7945 8085 9999 (11860)* 9999 (19765)* * This number is the number of images that can be recorded on the disc; however, the maximum number of remaining images displayed on the screen will be 9999. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 76 Depending on the number of images on the memory card or disc (Windows: more than 1800 images; Macintosh: more than 1000 images), you may not be able to download images to a computer. Try using a card reader to download the still images recorded on the memory card. Connection to a PictBridge compliant printer will not work when the memory card contains more than 1800 images. For best performance, we recommend to keep the number of images on the memory card under 100. ( 59) L E 1632x1224/FINE 1. Set the camcorder to record still images ( ). 2. Press the FUNC. button. 3. First, select ( ) the current image size and quality symbol from the left side column and then select ( ) the desired image size from the bottom bar. The number on the right indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded on the memory card or disc at the current image size/quality setting. 4. If you want to change also the image quality: Press ( ( ) the desired image quality from the bottom bar. ) and select 5. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings • The number on the right indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded on the memory card or disc at the current image size/quality setting. • You can press ( ) again to go back to select the image size (step 3). 77 Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies While you are recording a movie on the disc you can simultaneously capture the same picture as a still image on the memory card without interrupting your recording to change modes. The size of the still image will be S 640x480 and cannot be changed, but the image quality can be selected. ( 59) STILL I. REC OFF 1. Set the camcorder to record movies ( ). 2. Press the FUNC. button. 3. First, select ( ) the current image recording symbol from the left side column and then select ( ) the desired image quality from the bottom bar. 4. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu. 5. While you are recording a movie, press the PHOTO button. The still image is recorded on the memory card while the screen continues to show the video recording. The quality of the still image is slightly lower than a still image of the same size recorded in the mode. The still image cannot be recorded on the memory card while recording in widescreen or while a digital effect is activated. The still image cannot be recorded simultaneously on the disc. Make sure that the memory card is selected as the media for still images ( 36). Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 78 Changing Settings with the MENU Button Changing the MENU Settings You can modify many aspects of how your camcorder operates from the various setup menus that open after pressing the MENU button. For a list of the settings that can be changed using these setup menus, see Available Settings List (MENU) ( 80). E MENU button Omni Selector Selecting Menus and Settings 1. Press the MENU button. The menu opens. 5. Press the MENU button. Advanced Features Changing the MENU Settings 2. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the setup menu from the left side column and press ( ). 3. Select ( ) the setting you want to change and press ( ) to make the selection. 4. Select ( ) the desired option and press ( ) to save the setting. The menu closes. Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu. Menu items not available appear grayed out. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 79 Available Settings List (MENU) Available menu items vary depending on the operation mode. Default settings are in boldface text. For details on each function, see the reference page. Functions without a reference page are explained below the tables. Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP Menu Items A.SL SHUTTER D.ZOOM IMG STAB only AF AST LAMP FOCUS PRI. REVIEW WIND SCREEN SELF TIMER 1 CAMERA Setting Options ON, OFF, ON, AUTO, OFF 40X, OFF OFF ON, OFF, 8sec, ON ON, OFF 2sec, 10sec , OFF OFF PLAY - 200X 57 4sec, 6sec, Available only when recording still images on the memory card 1 58 . A.SL SHUTTER: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting. The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30 (1/15 when recording still images). When recording still images, set the flash mode to (flash off). If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [OFF]. If “ ” (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a tripod. D.ZOOM: Determines the operation of the digital zoom. When the digital zoom is activated, the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range. With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed, so image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in. The digital zoom indicator will appear in light blue from 10x up to 40x and dark blue from 40x to 200x. The digital zoom cannot be used in the following cases: - In the Night recording program (SCN) - With the Multi-Images Screen Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 80 IMG STAB telephoto. : The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake. The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using the Night recording program (SCN). The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is in the position. We recommend turning off the image stabilizer when using a tripod. E FOCUS PRI.: The camcorder records the still image only after the focus has been adjusted. Set it to [OFF] if you wish to record a still image as soon as you press the PHOTO button. When set to [OFF], no focusing frame appears. Focus priority cannot be turned off when the mode switch is in the position. In the Fireworks recording program (SCN) the setting is automatically turned off. REVIEW: Selects the time to display a still image after it has been recorded on the memory card. WIND SCREEN: When activated the camcorder will reduce the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. Set the camcorder to record movies ( ) and move the mode switch to a position other than . Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. We recommend to leave the wind screen off (the default setting) for most recording environments. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Advanced Features Changing the MENU Settings You can erase ( 94) or protect ( 96) the image if you press the FUNC. button while you are reviewing the image. This menu item will not be available (will appear grayed out) when (continuous shooting), (high-speed continuous shooting) or (auto exposure bracketing) is selected. 81 Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, Disc-Card Copy, etc.) STILL IMAGE OPERATIONS Menu Items Setting Options CAMERA PLAY ORD. ALL NO, YES ERASE ORD. ALL NO, YES ERASE ERASE ALL NO, YES IMAGES CARD NO, YES INITIALIZE ALL COPY NO, YES [ ] ALL COPY NO, YES [ ] PROTECT PRINT ORDER TRANSFER ORDER 1 2 3 4 1 122 1 113 3 94 1 97 1 92 2 92 4 96 121 112 4 4 This option is available only when viewing a single still image on the memory card . This option is available only when viewing a single still image on the disc . This option is available when viewing a single still image on the disc or card. This option is available only when viewing still images on the memory card in the index screen. Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.) DISC OPERATIONS Menu Items DISC INITIALIZE FINALIZE UNFINALIZE PLAYLST ALL DEL MOVIES ALL DEL DISC PROTECT PHOTOMOVIE DISC TITLE 1 2 3 Setting Options VIDEO, VR NO, YES NO, YES NO, YES NO, YES NO, YES NO, YES This option is available only when recording still images on the disc images recorded on the disc . This option is available only in the playlist mode. This option is available only in the original movies mode. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 82 CAMERA PLAY 1 1 91 1 1 1 1 98 101 2 87 3 87 1 90 1 89 98 , or when viewing still Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP Menu Items BRIGHTNESS LCD MIRROR DATA CODE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE Setting Options CAMERA PLAY E - ON, OFF DATE, TIME, DATE & TIME, CAMERA DATA, CAM. & D/T DATE, TIME, DATE & TIME DEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO, , , , , ON, OFF 45 27 - BRIGHTNESS: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. Use the omni selector ( ) to adjust the brightness to your preference. Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings. DEMO MODE: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the power adapter if you leave it turned on without loading a recording media for more than 5 minutes. To cancel the demo mode once it started, press any button, turn off the camcorder or load a recording media. System Setup (Volume, Beep, Media select, etc.) SYSTEM SETUP Menu Items MEDIA SEL. WL. REMOTE VOLUME BEEP POWER SAVE FILE NOS. Setting Options CAMERA Advanced Features Changing the MENU Settings LCD MIRROR: When you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the subject, the picture displayed will be a mirror image (right and left reversed) so that the image on the display will match that of the subject. All on-screen displays will also be reversed. PLAY CARD, DISC ON, OFF HIGH VOLUME, LOW VOLUME, OFF ON, OFF RESET, CONTINUOUS 36 43 - WL. REMOTE: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller. BEEP: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the selftimer countdown, etc. It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 83 POWER SAVE: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for five minutes. Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, “ AUTO POWER OFF” appears in the center of the screen. FILE NOS.: Select the image numbering method to be used on a new memory card or disc. Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to 100 images. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998. [RESET]: Image numbering will start anew from 101-0101 every time you insert a new memory card or disc. If it already contains image files, a new image will be given the number following that of the last image on the card or disc. [CONTINUOUS]: Image numbering will start from the number following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder. If the memory card or disc already contains an image with a larger image number, a new image will be given the number following that of the last image on the recording media. The [CONTINUOUS] image numbering method is useful for organizing images on a computer as it minimizes the chance of two images being assigned the same image number. We recommend using this setting. The [FILE NOS.] setting is common to the memory card and the disc. Date/Time Setup D/TIME SET Menu Items T.ZONE/DST DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT Setting Options CAMERA PLAY Y.M.D (2005.1.1 AM12:00), M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2005 AM12:00), D.M.Y (1.JAN.2005 AM12:00) DATE FORMAT: Changes the displayed date format (including the date format for printing). Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 84 28 Editing Functions Creating a Playlist Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only) Create a playlist to easily edit your movies (for example, change the order in which the scenes you recorded will be played back or edit scenes including only the best parts and cutting out the rest) without affecting your original recordings. After you create a playlist you will have two index screens: that of your original recordings (the scene index screen) and the one you edit as a playlist (the playlist index screen). E Available only with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode. Adding Scenes to the Playlist 1. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ). 2. From the index screen, select ( , ) the scene you want to add to the playlist and press the FUNC. button. To add all the movies to the playlist there is no need to select any particular scene. 3. Select ( ) the (ADD TO PLAYLIST) icon and press ( ). To add all scenes to the playlist: 4. Select ( ) [ALL SCENES] and press ( ). • Select [CANCEL] to go back to the index screen. • When the operation is completed “ADDED TO PLAYLIST” will be displayed. To add only the selected scene to the playlist: 4. Select ( ) [ONE SCENE] and press ( ). Select [CANCEL] to go back to the index screen. ) [YES] and press ( ). When the operation is completed “ADDED TO PLAYLIST” will be displayed. Moving Scenes in the Playlist 1. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ). 2. Press the PLAYLIST button to open the playlist index screen. 3. Select ( , ) the scene you want to move. The scene to be moved will be marked by the orange selection frame. 4. Press the FUNC. button. 5. Select the (MOVE) icon and press ( ). 6. Move ( , ) the red marker to indicate where you want to move the scene and press ( ). 7. Select [YES] and press ( ) to move the scene to the selected destination. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Editing Functions Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only) 5. Select ( 85 Dividing a Scene You can divide your recordings in order to leave only the best parts and later cut out the rest. Remember that when you divide scenes in the playlist, you do not affect your original recordings allowing you to easily try out different “director cuts”. Available only with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode. Dividing Scenes 1. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ). 2. From the index screen, select ( , ) the scene you want to divide and press the FUNC. button. 3. Select ( ) the (DIVIDE) icon and press ( ). • The scene will be played back. • You can also press the FUNC. button while playing back a scene. 4. At the place where you want to divide the scene, press the / button to pause the playback. 5. If necessary, in order to bring the scene to a precise point select ( ) the / icon and press ( ) to respectively, reverse or advance one frame at a time. If you want to select a different scene, select the / icon and press ( ) to skip to the next or previous scene. Press the / button to resume normal playback and return to step 4 above. 6. Select ( ) the icon and press ( ). 7. Select [YES] and press ( ) to divide the scene. The second part of the scene (starting from the dividing point) will be added as a separate scene immediately after the original one. To Divide a Scene only in the Playlist After Step 1 above, press the PLAYLIST button to open the playlist index screen and continue the procedure as described. Photomovie scenes and scenes created by converting single still images cannot be divided. Scenes shorter than 5 seconds cannot be divided. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 86 Deleting Scenes You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Remember that when you delete scenes in the playlist, you do not affect your original recordings allowing you to easily try out different “director cuts”. E This option is only available with DVD-RW discs (VIDEO or VR mode). However, with DVD-RW discs recorded in VIDEO mode only the last scene can be deleted and only while reviewing it immediately after recording the scene ( 34). Be careful when deleting original recordings. Once deleted, an original scene cannot be recovered. When a disc is protected ( 90), original recordings cannot be deleted. You may not be able to delete scenes shorter than 5 seconds long. Deleting a Single Scene This option is only available with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode. 1. Set the camcorder to play movies ( 2. From the index screen, select ( , and press the FUNC. button. ). ) the scene you want to delete You can also press the FUNC. button while playing back a scene. After pressing the FUNC. button, press the / button to pause the playback. 3. Select ( ) the (DELETE) icon and press ( 4. Select [YES] and press ( ) to delete the scene. ). Deleting an original recording, will also delete the scene from the playlist. After Step 1 above, press the PLAYLIST button to open the playlist index screen and continue the procedure as described. Deleting a Scene After Recording As long as you haven’t turned the camcorder off or changed the operation mode after recording a scene, you can delete it while reviewing it. This option is only available with DVD-RW discs (VIDEO or VR mode). 1. Immediately after recording a scene, press the (record review) button. 2. While reviewing the scene, use the omni selector ( ) to select the icon and press ( ). 3. Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to delete the scene. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Editing Functions Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only) To Delete a Scene only from the Playlist 87 Deleting All Scenes This option is only available with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode. MENU ( 79) DISC OPERATIONS MOVIES ALL DEL 1. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the omni selector ( , ) to select the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu and then select the [MOVIES ALL DEL] option. 4. Select [YES] and press ( ) to delete all the scenes. • Select [NO] and press ( ) to cancel the operation and return to the menu. • Deleting all the original scenes will also delete the whole playlist. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. To Delete the Whole Playlist After Step 1 above, press the PLAYLIST button to open the playlist index screen and in Step 3 select the [PLAYLST ALL DEL] option. Continue the procedure as described. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 88 Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes Still images are recorded using JPEG compression, but a DVD player only recognizes the MPEG standard. That is why in order to display your still images as one more scene in your DVD, first you have to create a Photomovie scene that will be added as one more scene along with your movies. E A Photomovie is a slide show of all still images on the disc, where each image will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds. If you want to add still images recorded on the memory card to your Photomovie scene, copy them to the disc in advance ( 92). This option is only available with DVD-RW discs (VIDEO or VR mode). Converting a Single Image ( 59) CONVERT TO SCENE Converting All Images MENU ( 79) DISC OPERATIONS PHOTOMOVIE 1. Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the disc ( / ). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the omni selector ( , ) to select the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu and then select the [PHOTOMOVIE] option. 4. Select [YES] and press ( ) to create the Photomovie. Editing Functions Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only) 1. Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the disc ( / ). 2. Select ( ) the still image you want to convert to a scene and press the FUNC. button. 3. First, select ( ) the [ CONVERT TO SCENE] symbol and press ( ). 4. Select ( ) the [EXECUTE] option and press ( ) to convert the still image. 5. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu. • Select [NO] and press ( ) to cancel the operation and return to the menu. • Depending on the number of still images, this operation may take some time. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Even after being converted to Photomovie scenes, the original still images will remain recorded on the disc without change. If during the creation of a Photomovie scene the disc becomes full, the operation will be canceled. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 89 Protecting the Disc You can protect the whole disc in order to prevent the accidental erasure of important recordings. Available only with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode. Initializing the disc ( protected. MENU ( 79) 91) will permanently erase all recordings, even if the disc is DISC OPERATIONS DISC PROTECT 1. Set the camcorder to play movies or view still images recorded on the disc ( or / ). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the omni selector ( , ) to select the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu and then select the [DISC PROTECT] option. 4. Select [YES] and press ( ) to protect the disc. Select [NO] and press ( ) to cancel the operation and return to the menu. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 90 Initializing the Disc You need to initialize a DVD-RW disc when first inserting it into the camcorder and you may have to initialize a disc if you get the “DISC ERROR” message. You can also choose to initialize the disc if you wish to erase all the recordings on the disc or in order to change the disc specification. E When initializing a disc, all the recorded data will be lost. Initializing the disc will permanently erase all recordings, even if the disc is protected. Once the disc is initialized, the original recordings cannot be recovered. Except for the included disc, initialize all discs before using them with this camcorder. MENU ( 79) DISC OPERATIONS DISC INITIALIZE 1. Set the camcorder either to record or play movies or to record or view still images on the disc ( , , / or / ). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the omni selector ( , ) to select the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu and then select the [DISC INITIALIZE] option. 4. Select ( ) the disc specification and press ( ). 5. You will be asked to confirm the disc specification you selected. Use the omni selector ( ) to select [YES] and press ( ) to continue. Select [NO] and press ( ) to return and select a different disc specification. 6. Select [YES] and press ( ) to initialize the disc. • Select [NO] and press ( ) to cancel the operation and press MENU to close the menu. • The disc initialization will take approximately one minute. Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Editing Functions Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only) • [VIDEO] mode: Most DVD players will play the disc, but except for the disc title, the recordings cannot be edited with the camcorder. • [VR] mode: You will have the option to edit the recordings with the camcorder, but the disc can only be played in VR-compatible DVD players and computer DVD drives. 91 Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory Card Still Image Options You can copy still images recorded on the memory card to the disc (for example, to add them to a Photomovie scene ( 89)), or from the disc to the memory card (for example, to set print orders for a DPOF compatible printer ( 121)). Copying a Single Image ( 59) COPY [ ] COPY [ ] 1. Set the camcorder to view still images ( ). Select as the media for the still images, the media from where you want to copy images. 2. Press the FUNC. button. 3. First, select ( ) the [COPY [ ]] symbol and press ( ). If you are copying still images from the memory card to the disc, [COPY [ will appear instead. 4. Select ( ) the [EXECUTE] option and press ( image. 5. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu. ]] ) to copy the still Copying All Images MENU ( 79) STILL IMG OPER. ALL COPY [ ] ALL COPY [ ] 1. Set the camcorder to view still images ( ). Select as the media for the still images, the media from where you want to copy images. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the omni selector ( , ) to select the [STILL IMG OPER.] menu and then select the [ALL COPY [ ]] option. • If you are copying still images from the memory card to the disc, [ALL COPY [ ]] will appear instead. • The total size of all image files and the available space on the destination media will be displayed. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 92 4. Select [YES] and press ( ) to copy the still images. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Still images not recorded with this camera may not be copied correctly. When the available space on the copy destination is not enough, the copy operation will be canceled without copying all images. The copy operation may take a while to complete depending on the number and total size of the image files. E Editing Functions Still Image Options Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 93 Erasing Still Images You can erase still images recorded on the memory card or on the disc (DVD-RW only), one at a time or all at once. Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered. Protected images on the memory card and images on a protected disc cannot be erased. Erasing a Single Image Still images recorded on the disc: This option is only available with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode. ( 59) IMAGE ERASE 1. 2. 3. 4. Set the camcorder to view still images ( ). Press the FUNC. button. First, select ( ) the [ IMAGE ERASE] symbol and press ( ). Select ( ) the [ERASE] option and press ( ) to erase the still image. 5. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu. Erasing a Single Image After Recording You can erase the still image you recorded last while you are reviewing it immediately after recording it. Still images on the disc: This option is only available with DVD-RW discs (VIDEO or VR mode). ( 59) IMAGE ERASE 1. While reviewing the image immediately after recording it press the FUNC. button. 2. First, select ( ) the [ IMAGE ERASE] symbol and press ( ). 3. Select ( ) the [ERASE] option and press ( ) to erase the still image. 4. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 94 Erasing All Images Still images recorded on the disc: This option is only available with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode. MENU ( 79) E STILL IMG OPER. ERASE ALL IMAGES 1. Set the camcorder to view still images ( ). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the omni selector ( , ) to select the [STILL IMG OPER.] menu and then select the [ERASE ALL IMAGES] option. 4. Select [YES] and press ( ) to erase the still images. All the non protected still images on the media currently selected, will be erased. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Editing Functions Still Image Options Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 95 Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card You can protect still images recorded on the memory card from accidental erasure while displaying a single image or from the index screen. Initializing the memory card ( 97) will permanently erase all recorded still images, even the protected ones. Protecting a Single Image ( 59) PROTECT 1. Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card ( / ). 2. Press the FUNC. button. The option is also available while recording still images ( press the FUNC. button while reviewing the still image ( recording. ) but only if you 81) immediately after 3. First, select ( ) the [ PROTECT] symbol and press ( ). 4. Select ( ) the [ON] option and press ( ) to protect the still image. 5. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu. • “ ” appears, and now the image cannot be erased. • To cancel the protection, select [OFF] in step 4. Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen MENU ( 79) STILL IMG OPER. PROTECT 1. Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card ( / ). 2. Move the zoom lever toward W. The stills index screen appears with up to six still images. 3. Press the MENU button and use the omni selector ( , ) to select the [STILL IMG OPER.] menu and then select the [ PROTECT] option. 4. Bring ( , ) the cursor to the image you want to protect and press ( ). • “ ” appears on the image. • To cancel the protection, press ( ) again. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 96 Initializing the Memory Card Initialize a new memory card when first inserting it into the camcorder. You may have to initialize a card if you get the “CARD ERROR” message or you may choose to do so to erase all data recorded on it. E Initializing the card will permanently erase all the recorded still images, even the protected ones Once the card is initialized, the original images cannot be recovered. Initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder. MENU ( 79) STILL IMG OPER. CARD INITIALIZE 1. Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card ( / ). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the omni selector ( , ) to select the [STILL IMG OPER.] menu and then select the [CARD INITIALIZE] option. 4. Select [YES] and press ( ). A confirmation screen will appear. 5. Select [YES] again and press ( ). The card initialization will take a moment. 6. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Editing Functions Still Image Options Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 97 Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player Disc Finalization In order to play the disc you recorded on a DVD player, a computer’s DVD drive or other digital device, you need to finalize it first. Refer also to the instruction manual of the DVD player/recorder or the computer’s DVD drive. When finalizing a disc, always power the camcorder directly from a power outlet. The finalization process cannot be started if the camcorder is powered only with the battery pack. Do not disconnect the power adapter while the disc finalization is in progress. Doing so can interrupt the process and result in lost data. Depending on the type of disc and the disc specification, after finalizing the disc you may not be able to initialize the disc, edit your recordings or add new recordings to the disc. Do not finalize with the camcorder discs that were not recorded using this camcorder. A finalized DVD-RW in VIDEO mode can be unfinalized to allow recording additional scenes and other limited editing options ( 101). Once finalized, you cannot add recordings to a DVD-R disc. The time required to complete the disc finalization will vary depending on the scene recording conditions and the amount of free space remaining on the disc. Restrictions after Disc Finalization Additional Recordings Edit Recordings Initializing the Disc DVD-R in VIDEO mode DVD-RW in VIDEO mode DVD-RW in VR mode Changing the Disc Title Before you finalize your disc, you can give it a title. The disc title will not be displayed on the camcorder but will be displayed on the index screen when playing the finalized disc in most DVD players or a computer’s DVD drive (depending on the DVD playing software). MENU ( 79) DISC OPERATIONS DISC TITLE 1. Set the camcorder to play movies or view still images recorded on the disc ( or / ). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the omni selector ( , ) to select the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu and then select the [DISC TITLE] option. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 98 4. Select ( the title. , ) one character at a time and press ( ) to add it to • Select [BACKSPACE] and press ( ) to delete the last character in the title. • You can set a title up to 20 characters long. 5. Once you finish editing the title, select [SET] and press ( 6. Select [YES] and press ( ) to save the title. Select [NO] and press ( E ). ) to cancel the operation and return to the menu. 7. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Finalizing the Disc FINALIZE button 1. Set the camcorder either to record or play movies or to record or view still images on the disc ( , , / or / ). 2. Press the FINALIZE button. 3. Select [YES] and press ( ) to start the disc finalization. Disc Finalization • Select [NO] and press ( ) to cancel the operation. • The disc finalization progress bar and the remaining time are displayed. • Depending on the size of the non-recorded area of the disc, the finalization process may be lengthy. • Avoid moving the camcorder while the disc finalization is in progress. • When using a finalized disc, the finalization mark “ ” will appear next to the disc type and disc specification displays. The disc finalization can also be selected from the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu using the MENU button ( 79). Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 99 Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer’s DVD Drive After you finalized your disc, you can play it on a DVD-R or DVD-RW compatible DVD player, DVD recorder or DVD drive on a computer. On most DVD players look for the DVD-R/RW compatibility logo . Refer also to the instruction manual of your DVD player or DVD recorder. Playing the Disc on a DVD Player 1. Turn on the TV and DVD player. 2. Insert a finalized disc in the DVD player. 3. Select the scene you want to play from the index screen. Playing the Disc on a Computer’s DVD Drive 1. Insert a finalized disc in the computer’s DVD drive. To play back movies: 2. If your DVD playback software does not lunch automatically when inserting a DVD, run the DVD playback software. Refer also to the instruction manual and help modules of your DVD playback software. To view still images recorded on the disc: 2. If your DVD playback software is running, close it. 3. Select the DVD drive with the File Manager software installed in your computer (for example “My Computer” in Windows operating systems, etc.) and select the still images you want to display. You can alternatively use your preferred Image Management software or any other software for cataloguing, browsing or editing digital images installed in your computer. You need to have DVD playback software installed in your computer to play the DVD. DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode can only be played on VR compatible DVD players. Depending on your DVD player/recorder you may not be able to play the disc. In order to view the still images recorded on the disc in a DVD player, you have to convert individual images to scenes, or create a Photomovie scene - a slideshow scene of all the still images on the disc ( 89) before you finalize the disc. The resolution of Photomovie scenes will be lower than that of the original still images. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 100 Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc Recording additional scenes on a disc already finalized can be done only with DVD-RW discs. A finalized DVD-RW in VIDEO mode can be unfinalized to allow recording additional scenes and other limited editing options. With a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode you can record additional scenes without the need to unfinalize it. DVD-R discs cannot be unfinalized. E This option is only available with DVD-RW discs in VIDEO mode. When unfinalizing a disc, always power the camcorder directly from a power outlet. The unfinalization process cannot be started if the camcorder is powered only with the battery pack. Do not disconnect the power adapter while the disc unfinalization is in progress. Doing so can interrupt the process and result in a disc that cannot be recognized. Only discs that were finalized using this camcorder can be unfinalized with this camcorder. MENU ( 79) DISC OPERATIONS UNFINALIZE • Select [NO] and press ( ) to cancel the operation and return to the menu. • Avoid moving the camcorder while the disc unfinalization is in progress. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Disc Finalization 1. Set the camcorder either to record or play movies or to record or view still images on the disc ( , , / or / ). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the omni selector ( , ) to select the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu and then select the [UNFINALIZE] option. 4. Select [YES] and press ( ) to start the disc unfinalization. 101 External Connections Playing Back on a TV Screen Connecting to a TV and VCR Signal flow TVs with S (S1)-Video Input Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals INPUT S(S1)-VIDEO MTC-100 Multi Cable (Supplied) INPUT VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO L AUDIO L Signal flow STV-250N Stereo Video Cable R (supplied) R Open the terminal cover 1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections. 2. Connect the MTC-100 Multi Cable to the camcorder’s AV terminal and the audio terminals on the TV or VCR. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left) and the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right). 3. Connect the MTC-100 Multi Cable to the video terminal on the TV or VCR. If your TV or VCR has an S-VIDEO or (S1)-VIDEO input, connect the black plug to the S(S1)-VIDEO terminal and do not connect the yellow plug. Otherwise, connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal (VIDEO). 4. If connecting to a TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a VCR, set the input selector to LINE. We recommend powering the camcorder from a household outlet. Picture quality is better when connecting to a TV with an S (S1) terminal. TVs with S1 terminals or Video ID1 systems: Recordings made in Widescreen will automatically be played back in the appropriate (16:9) screen aspect ratio. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 102 Recording to a VCR You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. For a connection diagram showing how to connect the camcorder to a VCR see the previous section Playing Back on a TV Screen ( 102). E 1. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ) and load a recorded disc. 2. Connected device: Load a blank cassette and set the device to record pause mode. 3. This camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene. 4. This camcorder: Resume the movie playback. 5. Connected device: Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears. Stop recording when copying is complete. 6. This camcorder: Stop playback. We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet. The quality of the edited tape will be lower than that of the original. By default, the on-screen displays will be embedded in the output video signal, but you can select to turn off the screen displays or select the data that will be displayed instead ( 45). External Connections Connecting to a TV and VCR Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 103 Transferring Recordings to a Computer Connecting to a Computer Windows users only: With the supplied USB cable and the Roxio MyDVD for Canon software you can transfer the movies and still images you recorded, from the disc to a computer and easily edit them. For further details about using Roxio MyDVD for Canon, refer also to the software’s tutorial and help modules. Roxio MyDVD for Canon One-touch Dubbing (Windows XP only) Transfer recordings to your computer Create a backup disc of your DVD Insert a blank DVD disc in your computer’s DVD drive (with writing capabilities), connect the camcorder and with only pressing the (print/share) button, create a copy of your DVD you can instantly share ( 106). You can transfer your recordings even from a disc not yet finalized to edit them on your computer ( 107). Transfer your recordings to the computer and even if your computer does not have a DVD drive with writing capabilities, use your camcorder itself to create a copy of your DVD ( 108). System Requirements Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP Minimum Hardware: Pentium III 1 GHz or higher (1.5 GHz or greater, recommended) 128 MB RAM (256 MB or greater, recommended) 10 GB hard drive space (20 GB or greater, recommended) Video adapter and display supporting at least 1024 x 768 resolution, 16 bit color Software Requirements: Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 or later Internet connection (for user registration). You will need an internet connection to register the software when you first install Roxio MyDVD for Canon. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 104 For support concerning Roxio MyDVD for Canon: Canon Inc. and the Canon related customer support centers do not provide support concerning the Roxio MyDVD for Canon software. For any questions or technical issues regarding the software, its installation and operation, please contact directly Sonic Solutions customer support representatives or access online the Internet pages listed below. E • North America Web Based Service: http://support.roxio.com Phone assistance: 866-279-7694 (toll free) or 905-482-5555 (Canada only), 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., U.S Pacific Time - excluding Weekend and Holidays • Europe Web Based Service: Germany http://www.roxio.com/en/support/de/emc/index.jhtml France http://www.roxio.com/en/support/fr/emc/index.jhtml U.K http://www.roxio.com/en/support/uk/ Phone assistance: Germany 0190-735096; France 0892-460909; U.K 0906-7320288, 1:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M., GMT - excluding Weekend and Holidays • China/Taiwan Web Based Service: http://www.sonictaiwan.com/support/techsupport.aspx [email protected] Phone assistance: 02-2658-8765 (Taiwan) Check the orientation of the USB cable and make sure you connect it properly. Operation may not work correctly depending on the specifications and settings of your computer. Installing the Software Start your computer and insert the Roxio MyDVD for Canon software CDROM to your computer’s CD or DVD drive. Continue the installation process following the indications on the screen. Once the installation of Roxio MyDVD for Canon finishes, make sure to connect to the Internet to complete the user registration online. Without completing the online user registration, you will not be able to use any of the software’s functions. Depending on the speed of your Internet connection, the registration process may take some time. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals External Connections Connecting to a Computer If the installation program does not run automatically, open Windows “My Computer”. Double-click on the icon of the CD-ROM or DVD drive where you inserted the disc and double-click on the “SETUP.exe” file to run it. Note that on some computers, the “.exe” suffix may not be displayed. 105 Connecting the Camcorder and Running the Software 1. Power the camcorder from a household power outlet. 2. Start the computer and turn on the camcorder and set it to play movies ( ). 3. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable. 4. Run the program from the desktop shortcut or from Windows Start menu. Check the orientation of the USB cable and make sure you connect it properly. Operation may not work correctly depending on the specifications and settings of your computer. Recordings made in LP mode in Widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) on a DVD-RW that was initialized in VR mode cannot be transferred to the computer. DVD copies and DVD backup discs created with MyDVD for Canon cannot be unfinalized using the camcorder. Do not connect the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable during the following operations: - Erasing all still images from the disc or - Deleting all scenes card - Protecting the disc - Copying still images between the disc - Setting the disc title - Initializing the disc and card - Finalizing or Unfinalizing the disc - Erasing all transfer orders - Erasing all print orders One-Touch Dubbing (Windows XP only) If your computer is equipped with a DVD drive with writing capabilities, with the touch of one button you can make a copy of your DVD and burn it to an empty media in your computer’s drive without the need to run the program. 1. Connect the camcorder to the computer but do not run MyDVD for Canon. Steps 1 through 3 above. 2. Insert a finalized disc in the camcorder and load a brand new media in your computer’s DVD drive. • To make a copy of a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode, load a blank DVD-RW in your computer’s DVD drive. To make a copy of a DVD-R or DVD-RW recorded in VIDEO mode, you can load a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW. • You can also use a fully erased DVD-RW disc instead of a brand new media. However, depending on the condition of the disc, the operation will take longer. To fully erase a DVD-RW disc you will need DVD authoring/mastering software (for example Roxio Record Now!) installed in your computer. • When all the connections are completed and the software recognizes a blank media ready in the DVD drive, the (print/share) button will light on and the message “PRESS TO COPY” will appear on the camcorder’s display. • If you did not complete the online user registration after installing the software ( 105), the (print/share) button will not light up even though all the preparations are completed correctly. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 106 • If the (print/share) button does not light up even if you completed the user registration, verify that the icon appears on your computer’s desktop toolbar. If it does not, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer and connect the camcorder to the computer again. 3. Once the button’s blue light is on, press the E (print/share) button. • The button will flash while the copying is in progress, and will go off once the copy is completed. • The copied disc will automatically be finalized and ejected from the drive. Operation may not work properly if you connect more than one DC10/DC20 camcorder to the computer at the same time. If the operation is interrupted: - “OPERATION CANCELED” will be displayed on the camcorder’s screen. - To restart the operation you will need to insert a new blank disc in your computer’s DVD drive and restore the connections. - The operation will be canceled if you eject the disc from the camcorder, open the disc tray of your computer’s DVD drive, disconnect the USB cable or run the Roxio MyDVD for Canon software. We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet while it is connected to the computer. The time required to complete the one-touch dubbing will vary depending on the scene recording conditions and the amount of free space remaining on the source disc. You need to have DVD playback software installed in your computer in order to play the disc. Finalized DVD discs created with MyDVD for Canon cannot be unfinalized using the camcorder. For further details about restrictions when using MyDVD for Canon, refer also to the “README” section in the software’s help modules. Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual. Transferring Recordings to the Computer 1. Connect the camcorder to the computer and run MyDVD for Canon as previously described ( 106). 2. Click on the “DVD-Video” option in the New Project tab. 3. Click on the “Open Disc” icon. 4. Click on the “Import” button. Thumbnails of the imported scenes and still images will be displayed in the video project screen. External Connections Connecting to a Computer You can transfer the movies and still images recorded on a disc, even one not yet finalized, to your computer for further editing. 5. To save the project, click on “Save Project” from the Project Tasks palette. The scenes and still images displayed in the main screen will be saved. Recordings made in LP mode in Widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) on a DVD-RW that was initialized in VR mode cannot be transferred to the computer. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 107 Creating Backup Copies of your DVD You can create a backup copy of your finalized disc on a common (12 cm) DVD disc. Even if your computer does not have a DVD drive with writing capabilities, you can use the camcorder itself to create a backup disc on an 8 cm Mini DVD disc. 1. Connect the camcorder to the computer and run MyDVD for Canon as previously described ( 106). 2. Insert a finalized disc in the camcorder and load a brand new media in your computer’s DVD drive. • To make a copy of a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode, load a blank DVD-RW in your computer’s DVD drive. To make a copy of a DVD-R or DVD-RW recorded in VIDEO mode, you can load a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW. • You can also use a fully erased DVD-RW disc instead of a brand new media. However, depending on the condition of the disc, the operation will take longer. To fully erase a DVD-RW disc you will need DVD authoring/mastering software (for example Roxio Record Now!) installed in your computer. 3. Click on the “Make a Backup DVD” option in the New Project tab. 4. Select the camcorder as the “Device to read from”. 5. Select the computer’s DVD drive (with writing capabilities) as the “Device to write to”. If your computer is not equipped with a DVD drive with writing capabilities, select the camcorder also as the “Device to write to”. 6. Click on the “Copy” button and follow the indications on the screen. • When the “Your disc was created successfully” screen appears, click on “OK” to finish the task and eject the backup disc. • When the “Please insert a blank or rewritable DVD into the DVD drive” dialog box appears, if the tray of a DVD drive other than the one selected in step 5 is ejected, click on “Cancel” and start again from step 4. If this problem occurs, if the source disc is a DVD-RW disc, some recordings on the source disc might be lost. If you create a backup copy of a disc containing only still images, the backup copy cannot be read with the camcorder. Recordings made in LP mode in Widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) on a DVD-RW that was initialized in VR mode cannot be transferred to the computer. We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet while it is connected to the computer. The time required to complete the backup copy will vary depending on the scene recording conditions and the amount of free space remaining on the source disc. Finalized DVD discs created with MyDVD for Canon cannot be unfinalized using the camcorder. For further details about restrictions when using MyDVD for Canon, refer also to the “README” section in the software’s help modules. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 108 Transferring Still Images to a Computer (Direct Transfer) With the supplied USB cable and Digital Video Software, you can transfer still images to a computer by simply pressing the (print/share) button. E Preparations The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you need to install the software and set the auto-launch setting. From the second time on, you will only need to connect the camcorder to the computer to transfer images. 1. Install the supplied Digital Video Software. See Installing the Software in the Digital Video Software instruction manual. 2. Set the camcorder to view still images ( ). 3. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable. See Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer in the Digital Video Software instruction manual. 4. Set the auto-launch setting. • See Starting CameraWindow in the Digital Video Software instruction manual. • The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the button lights up. External Connections Connecting to a Computer Correct performance cannot be guaranteed for discs recorded on another digital device and inserted in this camcorder. Do not disconnect the USB cable, remove the disc or memory card, change the position of the / switch or turn off the camcorder or the computer while data is being transferred to the computer (while the camcorder’s card or disc access indicator is flashing). Doing so may result in data loss. Do not connect the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable during the following operations: - Deleting all scenes - Erasing all still images from the disc or card - Protecting the disc - Copying still images between the disc - Setting the disc title - Initializing the disc and card - Finalizing or Unfinalizing the disc - Erasing all transfer orders - Erasing all print orders Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of your computer. The image files on your disc or memory card and the image files saved on the hard disc drive of your computer are valuable, original data files. If you wish to use image files on your computer, make copies of them first, and use the copied file, retaining the original. We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet while it is connected to the computer. Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 109 Users of Windows XP and Mac OS X: Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allowing you to download still images (JPEG only) by simply connecting the camcorder to a computer via USB cable without installing the software from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. ALL IMAGES... NEW IMAGES... Transfers all images to the computer. Transfers only those images that have not yet been transferred to the computer. TRANSFER ORDERS... Transfers images with transfer orders to the computer. Transfer orders ( 112) are only available for images recorded on the memory card. SELECT & TRANSFER... Allows you to select an image and transfers the selected image to the computer. WALLPAPER... Allows you to select a still image and transfers the selected image to the computer as wallpaper. Omni Selector (print/share) button Transferring Images To transfer images with transfer orders, you need to set the transfer orders beforehand ( 112). 1. Select ( ) a transfer option. 2. Press the button. [ ALL IMAGES] [ NEW IMAGES] [ TRANSFER ORDERS]: • The images are transferred and displayed on the computer. • The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is complete. • To cancel the transfer, select [CANCEL] and press ( ) or press the MENU button. If you select [ SELECT & TRANSFER] or [ WALLPAPER]: 3. Select ( ) the image you wish to transfer. 4. Press the button. • [ SELECT & TRANSFER]: The selected image is transferred and displayed on the computer. To continue transferring, select another image. • [ WALLPAPER]: The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed on the desktop. • Press the MENU button to return to the transfer menu. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 110 You can press ( ) to transfer the images, instead of the button. With [ ALL IMAGES], [ NEW IMAGES] or [ TRANSFER ORDERS], a confirmation message appears. Select [OK] and press ( ). When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the image selection screen is displayed, press the MENU button to return to the transfer menu. Even when still images recorded on the disc are correctly transferred to the computer, they will still be marked as images not yet transferred (“NEW IMAGES”). E External Connections Connecting to a Computer Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 111 Transferring Images with Transfer Order Settings You can select still images recorded on the memory card to transfer to the computer. These transfer settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. Up to 998 images can be selected. Selecting Still Images to Transfer (Transfer Order) Do not connect the USB cable to the camcorder while setting the transfer orders. ( 59) TRANSFER ORDER 1. Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card ( / ). 2. Press the FUNC. button. 3. First, select ( ) the [ TRANSFER ORDER] symbol and press ( ). Set it ( ) to [ON] and press ( ). 4. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu. To cancel the transfer order, select [OFF] in step 3. Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen MENU ( 79) TRANSFER ORDER STILL IMG OPER. 1. Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card ( / ). 2. Move the zoom lever toward W. The stills index screen appears with up to six still images. 3. Press the MENU button and use the omni selector ( , ) to select the [STILL IMG OPER.] menu and then select the [ TRANSFER ORDER] option. 4. Bring ( , ) the cursor to the image you want to transfer and press ( ). • “ ” appears on the image. • To cancel the transfer order, press ( ) again. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 112 Erasing All Transfer Orders MENU ( 79) STILL IMG OPER. ORD. ALL ERASE E 1. Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card ( / ). 2. Press the MENU button and use the omni selector ( , ) to select the [STILL IMG OPER.] menu and then select the [ ORD. ALL ERASE] option. 3. Select [YES] and press ( ). All “ ” disappear. 4. Press the MENU button to close the menu. External Connections Connecting to a Computer Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 113 Printing Still Images Printing The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge compatible printer. You can use the print order settings for direct printing of still images recorded on the memory card ( 121). Canon printers: SELPHY CP, SELPHY DS and PIXMA printers Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer Open the terminal cover USB Cable (supplied) PictBridge compatible printer 1. Make sure that the memory card or disc containing the still images you want to print is loaded in the camcorder. 2. Turn on the printer. 3. Set the camcorder to view still images ( ). 4. Select as the media for the still images, the media from where you want to print the images. 5. Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable. • appears and changes to . The symbol will not appear if the memory card or disc contains still images that cannot be viewed with this camcorder. • The (print/share) button lights up and the current print setting will be displayed for approx. 6 seconds. If continues to flash (for more than 1 minute) or if does not appear, the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer. In such case, disconnect the cable from the camcorder and the printer. Turn them both off and then on again and reconnect the camcorder to the printer. A “ ” will appear for images that cannot be printed. We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet. Refer also to the printer’s instruction manual. The print setting menu may differ slightly depending on the connected printer. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 114 Printing with the (Print/Share) Button You can print a still image without changing the settings by simply pressing the (print/share) button. 1. Select ( E ) the still image you wish to print. 2. Press the (print/share) button. • Printing starts. The button flashes and stays on when printing is complete. • To continue printing, select ( ) another still image. Printing after Selecting the Print Settings You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing. The setting options vary depending on your printer model. 1. Press ( ). • The print setting menu appears. • Depending on the printer, the message “BUSY.” may appear before the camcorder displays the print setting menu. 2. Select the print settings ( 117). 3. Select ( ) the [PRINT] option and press ( ). • Printing starts. The print setting menu disappears when printing is complete. • To continue printing, select ( ) another still image. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Printing Images not recorded with this camcorder, uploaded from a computer, edited on a computer and images whose file names have been changed may not be printed correctly. Observe the following precautions during printing: - Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer. - Do not change the position of the / switch. - Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Do not remove the disc or memory card. If the message “BUSY” does not disappear, disconnect the USB cable from both the camcorder and the printer and then reconnect them again. 115 Cancel Printing Press ( ) during printing. A confirmation dialog appears. Select [OK] and press ( ). With Canon’s PictBridge compatible printers, the printing will stop immediately (even if not completed) and the paper will be fed through. Printing Errors If an error occurs during the printing process, an error message appears ( 130). - Canon’s PictBridge compatible printers: Resolve the error. When printing does not resume automatically, select [CONTINUE] and press ( ). If [CONTINUE] cannot be selected, select [STOP], press ( ) and retry printing. Refer also to the printer manual for details. - If the error still persists and printing does not restart, disconnect the USB cable and turn the camcorder off. Turn it on again to view still images ( ) and reconnect the cable. When you have finished printing: 1. Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer. 2. Turn off the camcorder. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 116 Selecting Print Settings The procedure for selecting the number of copies is common to all printers. Other print setting procedures vary depending on your printer model. E Selecting the Number of Copies A maximum of 99 copies can be selected for each still image. 1. In the print setting menu, select ( (COPIES) and press ( ). 2. Select ( , ) ) the number of copies and press ( ). Setting the Print Style PAPER PAPER SIZE PAPER TYPE PAGE LAYOUT (date print) (print effect) Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model. PHOTO, FAST PHOTO, DEFAULT BORDERLESS, BORDERED, 2-UP, 4-UP, 8-UP, 9-UP, 16-UP, DEFAULT ON, OFF, DEFAULT ON, OFF, VIVID, NR, VIVID+NR, DEFAULT Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Printing Print setting options and [DEFAULT] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. [BORDERED]: The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed. [BORDERLESS]: The center portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size. The top, bottom and sides of the still image may be slightly trimmed out. [VIVID], [VIVID+NR] and [NR] can be selected with Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers. Canon printers: When selecting [2-UP], [4-UP], [9-UP] or [16-UP] for [PAGE LAYOUT], set the [PAPER SIZE] to [10 x 14.8 cm] or [9 x 13 cm]. Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: you can also print on the specially designed Photo Stickers sheets. When selecting [8-UP], set the [PAPER SIZE] to [CREDITCARD]. Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: you can also print on the specially designed Photo Stickers sheets. 117 Paper Settings 1. In the print setting menu, select ( [PAPER] and press ( ). 2. Select ( , ) the paper size and press ( ) ). Select the paper size of the paper set in your printer. 3. Select ( ) the paper type and press ( ). Select the paper type of the paper set in your printer. 4. Select ( ) a layout option and press ( ). Including the Date in the Print 1. In the print setting menu, select ( (date) and press ( ). 2. Select ( , ) ) a date print option and press ( Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 118 ). Setting the Print Effect (Image Optimize) This function uses the camcorder’s recording information to optimize the image data, yielding high quality prints. 1. In the print setting menu, select ( (print effect) and press ( ). , 2. Select ( ). ) a setting and press ( ) E Printing Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 119 Selecting Trimming Settings Set the print style before changing the trimming settings. 1. In the print setting menu, select ( [TRIMMING] and press ( ). , ) The trimming frame appears. 2. Change the size of the trimming frame. • Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame, and toward W to enlarge it. • To cancel the trimming settings, move the zoom lever toward W until the trimming frame disappears. 3. Move ( , ) the trimming frame. Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu. About the color of the trimming frame (Canon CP printers only): - White: No trimming settings. - Green: Recommended trimming size. (The trimming frame may not appear in green depending on the image size, paper size or borders settings.) - Red: The image is magnified beyond the recommended size. The print quality will probably be disappointing. The trimming setting applies only to one image. The trimming setting is canceled with the following operations: - When you turn off the camcorder. - When you disconnect the USB cable. - When you expand the trimming frame beyond its maximum size. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 120 Printing with Print Order Settings You can select still images for printing and set the number of copies desired. These print order settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards and can be used for printing on DPOF compatible printers ( 114). Up to 998 still images can be selected. E Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) Do not connect the USB cable to the camcorder while setting the print orders. ( 59) PRINT ORDER 1. Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card ( / ). 2. Press the FUNC. button. 3. First, select ( ) the [ PRINT ORDER] symbol and press ( ). 4. Select ( ) the number of copies and press ( ). 5. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu. To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to 0 in step 4. Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen MENU ( 79) STILL IMG OPER. PRINT ORDER 1. Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card ( / ). 2. Move the zoom lever toward W. The stills index screen appears with up to six still images. “ ” and the selected number of copies appear on the image. Printing 3. Press the MENU button and use the omni selector ( , ) to select the [STILL IMG OPER.] menu and then select the [ PRINT ORDER] option. 4. Bring ( , ) the cursor to the image you want to print and press ( ). 5. Set ( ) the desired number of copies and press ( ). 6. Press the MENU button to close the menu. To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to 0 in step 5. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 121 Erasing All Print Orders MENU ( STILL IMG OPER. 79) ORD. ALL ERASE 1. Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card ( / ). 2. Press the MENU button and use the omni selector ( , ) to select the [STILL IMG OPER.] menu and then select the [ ORD. ALL ERASE] option. 3. Select [YES] and press ( ). All “ ” disappear. 4. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Printing MENU ( 79) PRINT 1. Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card ( / ). 2. Connect the printer to the camcorder ( 114). 3. Press the MENU button and select [ PRINT]. • The print setting menu appears. • The error message “SET PRINT ORDER” appears if you connect a printer with direct print function and select [ PRINT] without having set any print orders. 4. Make sure that [PRINT] is selected and press ( ). Printing starts. The print setting menu disappears when printing is complete. Depending on the connected printer, you can change some print settings before step 3. Cancel Printing/Printing Errors ( 116) Restarting Printing Press the MENU button and select [ PRINT]. Select [RESUME] in the print setting menu and press ( ). The remaining images will be printed. Printing cannot be restarted in the following cases: - When you change the print order settings. - When you delete a still image with print order settings. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 122 Troubleshooting Trouble? If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. E Power Source Problem Camcorder will not turn on. Solution Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 21 Attach the battery pack correctly. 21 Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 21 Power save function has been activated. Turn on the camcorder. 84 LCD/viewfinder switches on and off. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 21 Battery pack will not charge. Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F). – Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. Wait until the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C (104 °F) and retry charging. – The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack. – The camcorder switches off by itself. Recording/Playback Problem Buttons will not work. Solution – Load a disc. 31 Abnormal characters appear on the screen. The camcorder does not operate properly. This camcorder uses a microcomputer. External noise or static electricity may cause abnormal characters to appear on the screen. In such case, disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time. If the problem still persists, disconnect the power source and press the RESET button with a pointed item. Pressing the RESET button resets all settings. – “ ” flashes on the screen. Load a disc. 31 “ ” flashes on the screen. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 21 The wireless controller will not work. Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON]. 83 The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted. Replace the battery. 25 Check that you did not lay the camcorder on its side so the omni selector’s button is pressed down. Place the camcorder upright. – Video noise appears on screen. When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is located, keep a distance between the camcorder and the plasma TV. – Video noise appears on the TV screen. When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV. – Even without a disc loaded, when closing the disc compartment cover a motor sound can be heard. The camcorder is checking if a disc is loaded or not. This is not a malfunction. – Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Trouble? Turn on the camcorder. 123 Problem The disc cannot be ejected. Solution Turn off the camcorder, disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack. Restore the power supply and try again. – The camcorder has exceeded it operational temperature. Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use. The camcorder vibrates. Depending on the condition of the disc, the camcorder might vibrate occasionally. This is not a malfunction. – The disc’s rotation can be faintly heard. The disc is activated from time to time. This is not a malfunction. – Occasionally the operation sound can be heard. The disc is activated from time to time. This is not a malfunction. – After using the camcorder for a long time the lights up in red. This is not a malfunction. Turn the camcorder off and let it cool for a while before resuming operation. – Recording/Editing Problem Solution “ ” flashes red on the screen. The camcorder malfunctions. Consult a Canon Service Center. – Image will not appear on the screen. Set the camcorder to 33 “SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME” appears on the screen. Set the time zone, date and time. 28 Recharge the built-in lithium battery and set the time zone, date and time. 134 Pressing the start/stop button will not start recording. Set the camcorder to 33 . Load a disc. 31 The disc is full (“ END” flashes on the screen). Delete some recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some space or replace the disc. 31 87 Disc is protected. Cancel the disc protection or replace the disc. 90 The camcorder has exceeded it operational temperature. Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use. – Even after stopping recording, the disc access indicator does not go off. The scene or still image is being recorded on the disc. 33 35 The point where the start/stop button was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the recording. There is a slight interval between pressing the start/stop button and the actual start of the recording on the disc. This is not a malfunction. – The recording suddenly stops shortly after starting recording. The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth or replace the disc. – Camcorder will not focus. Autofocus does not work on that subject. Focus manually. 52 Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever. 24 Lens is dirty. Clean the lens. 137 The camcorder has exceeded it operational temperature. Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 124 . Open the lens cover. Problem Solution Sound is distorted. When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks or concerts), sound may become distorted. This is not a malfunction. – A vertical light bar appears on the screen. Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar (smear) to appear. This is not a malfunction. – Viewfinder picture is blurred. Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever. 24 Cannot edit or delete scenes. Remove the disc protection. 90 Scenes cannot be deleted in a DVD-R disc or a DVD-RW disc recorded in VIDEO mode. – You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected in another digital device. – Cannot add scenes to the playlist. The disc is full (“ END” flashes on the screen). Delete some recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some space or replace the disc. 31 87 Cannot divide the scene. You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected in another digital device. – Cannot edit the disc title. Cannot create a Photomovie scene. You cannot add a title to a DVD-R disc after it was finalized. 98 You cannot add recordings or edit the disc title on a DVD-RW disc after it was finalized. Unfinalize the disc first. 101 You may not be able to edit the title if you entered it with another digital device. – Disc is protected. Cancel the disc protection or replace the disc. 90 There are no still images recorded on the disc. – The disc is full (“ END” flashes on the screen). Delete some recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some space or replace the disc. 31 87 E Playback Problem Pressing the playback button does not start playback. Solution Set the camcorder to . 39 Load a disc. 31 You may not be able to play with this camcorder discs recorded or edited with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives. – 31 The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 133 You may not be able to play with the camcorder discs recorded or edited with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives. – Image will not appear on the TV screen. Check the connections and make sure the TV or VCR is set to the correct input signal. 102 There is a brief stop between scenes. Depending on the DVD player, there might be a very short stop between scenes during playback. – Disc is running, but image will not appear on the TV screen. TV/VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO. Set the selector to VIDEO. 102 No sound from the built-in speaker. You attempted to play back or dub an incompatible disc. Stop playback/dubbing. – Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume from the [SYSTEM SETUP] menu in the mode. 43 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Trouble? Verify that the disc is inserted with the label side facing up. During playback there is video noise, the sound is distorted or the disc cannot be read. 125 Problem The keys on the wireless controller do not function. Solution Check that you did not lay the camcorder on its side so the omni selector’s button is pressed down. Place the camcorder upright. – Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device External DVD device refers to DVD players, DVD recorders, computer’s DVD drives and other digital devices. Problem Solution The disc cannot be recognized by the device. Or, even though the disc is read, cannot play back the disc or the picture is distorted. The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. – The disc has not been finalized. 98 DVD-RW discs can only be played back in DVD-RW compatible DVD players and computer drives. Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device. – Cannot edit my recordings or add recordings to the disc with the DVD device. Discs recorded with this camcorder cannot be edited and additional recordings cannot be added with an external DVD recorder or DVD device. – When recording on a DVD disc in the computer an error message appears. The camcorder has exceeded it operational temperature. Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use. – Memory Card Operation Problem Solution Memory card cannot be inserted. Memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and reinsert it. 30 Memory card cannot be recorded. Insert a memory card. 30 Memory card is full. Erase still images to free some space or replace the memory card. 94 Memory card standard not defined. Initialize the memory card. 97 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [FILE NOS.] to [RESET] and insert a new memory card. 84 Set the camcorder to 41 Memory card cannot be played back. . Insert a memory card. 30 Make sure the memory card is selected as the media for still images. 36 Image cannot be erased. Image is protected. Cancel the protection. 96 “ Card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card. Initialize the memory card if flashing persists. 97 ” flashes in red. Printing Problem The printer is not operating even though the camcorder and printer are correctly connected. Solution 1. Set the camcorder to . 2. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. 3. Turn off the printer and turn it back on. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 126 – 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. E Condensation may form in the following cases: When the camcorder is moved from an air-conditioned room to a warm, humid place When the camcorder is moved from a cold place to a warm room When the camcorder is left in a humid room When a cold room is heated rapidly How to avoid condensation: Unload the disc, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag. When condensation is detected: The camcorder automatically shuts off. If a disc is loaded, remove the disc immediately and leave the disc cover open. Leaving the disc in the camcorder may damage it. A disc cannot be loaded when condensation is detected. Resuming use: Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Trouble? The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions. As a general criterion, wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder. 127 List of Messages Message Explanation 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. 28 CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 21 REMOVE THE DISC Camcorder stopped operating to protect the disc. Unload and reload the disc. 31 DISC FULL The disc is full (“ END” flashes on the screen) . Delete some recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some space or replace the disc. 31 87 TEMPERATURE TOO The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. HIGH CANNOT RECORD Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use. – COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED You attempted to play back a copyright protected disc. – COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED You attempted to dub a copyright protected disc. – Disc Related Errors Message Explanation The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use. CANNOT RECORD There is a problem with the disc. Replace the disc. 31 This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use. 127 REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCENES The maximum number of scenes has been reached. Delete some recordings (DVD-RW) to free some space or replace the disc. 31 87 CANNOT PLAY DISC The disc is dirty or you attempted to play back a disc type not supported (not DVD-R/RW). – This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use. CANNOT EDIT DISC There are no scenes to edit or the recording is damaged. 127 – This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use. 127 DISC IS FINALIZED CANNOT RECORD You cannot record additional scenes on a finalized DVD-RW recorded in VIDEO mode. Unfinalize the disc first. 101 UNFINALIZE THE DISC You cannot record additional scenes or convert still images to a Photomovie scene on a finalized DVD-RW recorded in VIDEO mode. Unfinalize the disc first. 101 DISC IS PROTECTED The disc is protected. Replace the disc or remove the disc protection. 90 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 128 – TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT REMOVE DISC Message DISC ERROR Explanation Disc could not be read. Try cleaning it or replace the disc. 133 This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Disconnect the power adapter and remove the battery and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use. – This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use. 127 There was a disc error when reading the disc or attempting to write onto it. Try cleaning the disc or replace it. 133 This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use. 127 DISC COVER IS OPEN Verify the disc is correctly inserted and close the disc cover. 31 NO DISC No disc is loaded. Insert a disc. 31 You inserted a disc recorded in a different Television System (PAL or SECAM). – This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use. 127 ACCESS ERROR E UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA Could not recover a corrupted file. Initialize the disc. 91 This message can also appear if condensation has formed. If you suspect condensation is the reason, do not initialize the disc and wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use. 127 UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA INITIALIZE THE DISC Could not recover a corrupted file. Initialize the disc. 91 This message can also appear if condensation has formed. If you suspect condensation is the reason, do not initialize the disc and wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use. 127 LOADING THE DISC The disc is being read. Wait before you start recording. – OPENING THE DISC COVER Do not force the disc cover open before it opens automatically. If a disc is already loaded, this may take a moment. 31 Memory Card Related Messages Message Explanation Memory card not is inserted into the camcorder. 30 NO IMAGES No images are recorded on the memory card. – CARD ERROR A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image. The error may be temporary. If the message disappears after 4 seconds and “ ” flashes red, turn the camcorder off, remove the card and reinsert the card. If “ ” changes to green, you can continue recording/playback. – CARD FULL Memory card is full. Erase some images to free some space or replace the memory card. 94 NAMING ERROR The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. – UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE The image file is corrupted or it was saved using a compression method other than that compatible with this camcorder (JPEG). – TRANSFER ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders. TOO MANY STILL IMAGES DISCONNECT USB CABLE Disconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of still images on the memory card or disc to less than 1800. Images cannot be erased from a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc recorded in VIDEO mode. If a dialog appeared on the computer screen, close it. Reconnect the USB cable. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Trouble? NO CARD 112 – 129 Direct Print Related Messages About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer’s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printer’s operation panel, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Message Explanation PAPER ERROR There is a problem with the paper. Wrong paper size is inserted, the ink cannot be used with the selected paper or paper output tray is open. NO PAPER Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper. If the printer is equipped with a photo paper cassette, specify the paper feed location using the Paper Feed switch. PAPER JAM The paper jammed during printing. Select [STOP] to cancel printing. After removing the paper, set some paper again and press the resume button on the printer. INK ERROR There is a problem with the ink. NO INK The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink. LOW INK LEVEL The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Select [CONTINUE] to restart printing. WASTE TANK FULL Waste tank is full. Select [CONTINUE] to restart printing. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center listed in the Contact List provided with the printer manual to replace the waste tank (waste ink absorber). FILE ERROR You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder, with a different compression, or was edited on a computer. CANNOT PRINT! You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder, with a different compression, or was edited on a computer. COULD NOT PRINT X IMAGES You attempted to use the print order settings to print X images that were recorded with another camcorder, with a different compression or were edited on a computer. SET No still images on the memory card have been marked with a order. PRINT ORDER PRINT ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order. CANNOT TRIM You attempted to trim an image that was recorded with another camcorder. READJUST TRIMMING You changed the print style after you set the trimming settings. PRINTER ERROR Cancel printing. Turn off the printer and turn it back on. Check the printer status. If the error still persists, refer to the printer’s instruction manual and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center. PRINT ERROR Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a while, turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable. Check the printer status. When you are printing using the button, check the print settings. HARDWARE ERROR Cancel printing. Turn off the printer and turn it back on. Check the printer status. If the printer is equipped with a battery, it might be exhausted. In such case, turn off the printer, replace the battery and turn it back on. COMMUNICATION ERROR The printer is experiencing a data transfer error. Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a while, turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable. When you are printing using the button, check the print settings. Or, you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images. Reduce the number of images. CHECK PRINT SETTINGS The print setting cannot be used for printing with the PRINTER IN USE The printer is in use. Check the printer status. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 130 print button. Message PAPER LEVER ERROR Explanation Paper lever error occurred. Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position. PRINTER COVER OPEN Close the printer cover securely. NO PRINTHEAD No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective. E Trouble? Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 131 Handling Precautions Do’s & Don’ts Camcorder Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or the disc cover. Be careful when closing the LCD panel. Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of a car under direct sunlight), or high humidity. 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 the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. Dust or sand getting inside the camcorder may cause damage. Dust and sand can also damage the lens. Make sure to close the lens cover after use. The camcorder is not waterproof. Water, mud or salt getting inside the camcorder may cause damage. 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. Avoid sudden changes in temperature. Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its internal surfaces ( 127). Battery Pack DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C (140 °F). Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather. • Do not try to disassemble or modify it. • Do not drop or knock it. • Do not get it wet. Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge. Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use. Contact with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth. Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time (about 1 year) can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance, we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and to store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 °C (86 °F). If you do not use the battery pack for long periods, charge and discharge it fully at least once a year. If you have more than one battery pack, perform these precautions at the same time for all battery packs. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 132 Although the battery pack’s operating temperature range is from 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the optimal range is from 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). At cold temperatures, performance will temporarily decline. Warm it in your pocket before use. Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures. E 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. For example, with charged battery packs, attach the terminal cover so that the [ ]-shaped hole shows the white label. Back side of the battery pack Terminal cover attached Charged Uncharged Mini DVD Disc Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Do’s & Don’ts Keep the disc clean of dust, dirt or smudges. If it gets dirty use a dry, soft lens-cleaning cloth to remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or smudges from the disc surface. Clean the disc in a radial motion from its center outwards. Never use a chemically treated cloth or flammable solvents such as paint thinner to clean the disc. Do not bend, scratch or wet the disc and do not subject it to strong shocks. Do not attach labels or stickers on the disc surfaces. The disc may not rotate in a stable manner and this may cause malfunctions. Return discs to their case for storage. When writing on the label side of the disc, avoid hard tip pens. Use waterproof softtipped felt pens instead. Moving a disc rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its surfaces. If condensation forms on the disc, put it aside until the water droplets have evaporated completely. Never expose the disc to direct sunlight and do not store it in places subject to high temperatures or high humidity. Make sure to finalize a DVD-RW disc recorded in VIDEO mode before inserting it in a DVD player, DVD recorder or a computer’s DVD drive. Failing to do so can result in the loss of the recorded data. 133 Memory Card We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer’s hard drive or other external memory device. Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon Inc. makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data. Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source or remove the memory card while the card access indicator is flashing. Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields. Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature. Do not disassemble memory cards. Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water. Moving a memory card rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its external and internal surfaces. If condensation forms on the card, put it aside until the droplets have evaporated completely. Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt. Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or t he camcorder. Do not remove the label from the memory card, or affix other labels on the memory card. Lithium Button Battery WARNING! • The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate the battery. • Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo, or with Duracell2025. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit. Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact. Keep the battery out of the reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal damage. Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion. Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and other settings. The built-in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder, however, it discharges when the usage time is short, and will become totally discharged if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery: Connect the power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the power switch set to OFF. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 134 Recycling the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery If you should dispose of your camcorder, first remove the built-in rechargeable lithium battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your country. The camcorder has internal components that can produce high voltage. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, be sure to disconnect all power supply to the camcorder, remove the battery and wait for at least one and a half months before starting the procedure to remove the built-in lithium battery. Be sure to read through the explanation of the whole procedure before starting it. All the illustrations used below refer to the E . 1. Remove all the screws shown in the illustrations with a screwdriver. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Do’s & Don’ts 2. Remove the top cover and remove the additional screws under it. 135 3. Remove the LCD display cover and the back cover. Do not touch the condenser! Detach the cable connectors with a pair of long-nosed pliers or simply cut them with a pair of scissors. 4. Being careful not to touch the part indicated in the illustration remove the additional screws. Touching the condenser can present a serious risk of electrical shock. 5. Grab the battery firmly with an insulated pair of pliers or a similar tool and twist it repeatedly to detach it from the board. Be careful not to touch the part indicated in the illustration. Do not touch the condenser! Touching the condenser can present a serious risk of electrical shock. Do not remove the covers for any other purpose than removing the battery for recycling when disposing the camcorder. After removing the battery, keep it out of the reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal damage. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 136 Maintenance/Others Storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C (86 °F). After storage, check the functions of your camcorder to make sure that the camcorder is still working properly. E Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens. Never use tissue paper to clean the lens. LCD Screen Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available lens-cleaning cloth. Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Viewfinder Clean the viewfinder screen using a non-aerosol type blower brush or a commercially available lens-cleaning cloth. 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 NTSC system. The NTSC system is used in the following countries/areas: Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Do’s & Don’ts American Samoa, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Greenland, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela, Virgin Islands. 137 System Diagram Additional Information (Availability differs from area to area) WS-20 Wrist Strap CG-300 Battery Charger Shoulder Strap BP-208 Battery Pack Mini DVD Disc DVD-R/RW CA-570 Compact Power Adapter WL-D86 Wireless Controller BP-208 Battery Pack WD-H27 Wide-converter TV MTC-100 Multi Cable VCR TL-H27 Tele-converter IFC-300PCU USB Cable Card Adapter miniSD Card Computer FS-H27U Filter Set Mini DVD Disc DVD-R/RW SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case PictBridge-compliant printers Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 138 Reader/Writer DVD player/ recorder Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. E 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 only the BP-208 battery pack. CG-300 Battery Charger Use the battery charger for charging the battery packs. It plugs directly into a power outlet without a cable. Charging Time: 105 min. Charging time varies according to the charging condition. TL-H27 Tele-converter WD-H27 Wide-converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0.7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views. • When the Wide-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with flash or assist lamp. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Additional Information This Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.7. • The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached. • The minimum focusing distance with the TL-H27 is 3 m (9.8 ft.); 3 cm (1.2 in.) at maximum wide angle. • When the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with flash or assist lamp. 139 FS-H27U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions. 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. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 140 Specifications DC20/DC10 E System Disc Recording System Television System Image Sensor Compatible Media Maximum Recording Time (1.4 GB single-sided 8 cm Mini DVD) LCD Screen Viewfinder Microphone Lens Lens Configuration Filter Diameter AF system Minimum Focusing Distance White Balance Recommended Illumination Image Stabilization 2.5-inch. TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels 0.3-inch. TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels Stereo electret condenser microphone f=4.05-40.5 mm, f/1.8-2.8, 10x power zoom :35 mm equivalent: Movies: 4:3 recording: 48.7-487 mm 16:9 recording: Image stabilizer ON: 43.3-433 mm Image stabilizer OFF: 41.6-416 mm Stills: 38.1-381 mm :35 mm equivalent: Movies: 4:3 recording: 52.2-522 mm 16:9 recording: Image stabilizer ON: 46.1-461 mm Image stabilizer OFF: 42.6-426 mm Stills: 38.9-389 mm 11 elements in 9 groups 27 mm TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) on maximum wide angle Auto white balance, pre-set white balance (DAYLIGHT, SHADE, CLOUDY, TUNGSTEN, FLUORESCENT, FLUORESCENT H) or custom white balance 1.3 lx 0.5 lx (Night recording program (SCN), Shutter speed set at 1/2) More than 100 lx Electronic Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Additional Information Minimum Illumination Video: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode) DVD-VR (VR mode) only with 8 cm DVD-RW Video Compression: MPEG2 Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch Still Images: Exif 2.2** compliant with JPEG compression EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal :1/3.9-inch CCD, approx. 2,200,000 pixels Effective pixels: movies - approx. 1,230,000 pixels stills - approx. 2,000,000 :1/4-inch CCD, approx. 1,330,000 pixels Effective pixels: movies - approx. 690,000 pixels stills - approx. 1,230,000 8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked with the DVD-R or DVD-RW logo XP: approx. 20 min., SP: approx. 30 min., LP: approx. 60 min. 141 Memory Card Recording media Size of Still Images File Format miniSD Card* 1632 x 1224 ( only), 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 pixels Design rule for Camera File system (DCF), Exif 2.2** compliant, DPOF compliant Image Compression Method JPEG (compression: Super Fine, Fine, Normal) * This camcorder has been tested with miniSD cards up to 256 MB. Performance cannot be guaranteed for all miniSD cards. ** This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. Input/Output Terminals AV Terminal USB Terminal 10-pin multiconnector; Output only Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced S-Video: Luminance (Y) signal –1 Vp-p/75 ohms; Chrominance (C) signal –0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms Audio: –10dBV (47 kohm load)/3 kohm or less mini-B Power/Others Power supply (rated) Power consumption (SP mode, AF on) Operating temperature Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (camcorder body only) 7.4 V DC 5.3 W (viewfinder), 5.4 W (LCD screen in normal brightness) 4.6 W (viewfinder), 4.7 W (LCD screen in normal brightness) 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) 48 x 86 x 122 mm (1.9 x 3.4 x 4.8 in.) excluding protrusions 415 g (14.6 oz.) CA-570 Compact Power Adapter Power supply Power consumption Rated output Operating temperature Dimensions Weight 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 17W 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) 52 x 90 x 29 mm (2.1 x 3.5 x 1.1 in.) 135 g (4.8 oz.) BP-208 Battery Pack Battery type Rated voltage Operating temperature Battery capacity Dimensions Weight Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 7.4 V DC 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) 850 mAh 39 x 8 x 63 mm (1.5 x 0.31 x 2.5 in.) 40 g (1.4 oz.) Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 142 Product Codes Provided Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-208 Battery Pack WL-D86 Wireless Controller MTC-100 Multi Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable 8468A002AA 0802B002AA D83-0722-000 D82-0790-000 D82-0710-001 E Optional Accessories CG-300 Battery Charger TL-H27 Tele-converter WD-H27 Wide-converter FS-H27U Filter Set WS-20 Wrist Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 0784B002AA 0803B001AA 0804B001AA 0805B001AA 3118A002AA (D81-0190-202) 9389A001AA Additional Information Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 143 Index F 16:9 screen ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . 137 AEB - Exposure bracketing . . . . . . . . . 66 AF-assist lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Auto (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Av (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 AV terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Faders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 File numbers, resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Finalizing the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Fireworks (SCN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Focus priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Focusing frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Focusing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 FUNC. menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 G Grip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 B Battery pack, charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery pack, remaining charge . . . . . . Beach (SCN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 19 46 83 H High-speed continuous shooting . . . . . 66 I C Card mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Connection to a Computer . . . . . . . . . 104 Connection to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Continuous shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Continuous shooting, High-speed . . . . 66 Copying still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Image enhancing effects . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Image jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Index screen, movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Index screen, stills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Initialization, card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Initialization, disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 L D Data code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Digital effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Direct printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Direct transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Disc title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Drive mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 DVD discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 DVD-R/RW discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 E Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Erasing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Exposure adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Exposure bracketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 LCD backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 LCD screen, rotating the . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Lens cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 35 Lithium button battery . . . . . . . . . . 25, 134 LP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 M Magnifying a still image . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Metering method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Mini video light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 miniSD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Movies, playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Movies, recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Multi-image screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 144 N ND filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Night (SCN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 O Omni selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 On-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Original recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 P P (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Panoramic images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Photomovie scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Playback - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Playback - Stills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Portrait (SCN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Power - Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Power - Household power outlet . . . . . 23 Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Print order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Print/share button . . . . . . . . 106, 110, 115 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Protecting still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Protecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Snow (SCN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 SP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Sports (SCN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Spotlight (SCN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Still image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Still image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Still images, playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Still images, recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Still images, review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Stitch Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Sunset (SCN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 S-video terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 E T Telephoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Time code display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Transfer order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Transferring still images . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Tv (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 R S Scene Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 SCN - Special Scene (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 U USB terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 V VIDEO mode (disc specification) . . . . . . 5 Viewfinder - Dioptric adjustment . . . . . . 24 Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 VR mode (disc specification) . . . . . . . . . 5 W White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Widescreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Wireless controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Additional Information Record review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Recording - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Recording - Stills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Recording data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Recording programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Recording reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Recording time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Remote sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Resetting file numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Review - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Review - Stills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Roxio MyDVD for Canon . . . . . . . . . . 104 X XP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Z Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 145 U.S.A. CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The warranty set forward below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with respect to equipment purchased in the United States. The limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase. Canon consumer DVD equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, except for a defective Video Head, which will be exchanged for a period of three months from the date of purchase. Labor: For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, labor will be provided free of charge by our factory service centers or designated service facilities located in the United States. When returning equipment under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem. During your ONE-YEAR warranty period, repairs will be made and the equipment return-shipped to you free of charge. After your warranty period is over, you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred. If you approve, repairs will be made and the equipment return-shipped to you. (shipping charges apply). If you disapprove, we will return-ship the equipment at no charge to you. Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with Canon DVD camcorders are sold “AS IS” without warranty of any kind by CUSA, including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The sole warranty with respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof. CUSA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of Canon DVD Camcorders in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the DVD Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-828-4040). You will be directed to the nearest service facility for your product. This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the equipment and does not apply in the following cases: A) Loss or damage to the equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure to follow operating instructions; B) If the equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage; C) If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than our authorized agent; D) If the equipment is used for commercial or industrial use. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), DVD discs, nor does it apply to equipment purchased outside the United States. This warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms, military operations, hotels, schools, hospitals or for other commercial, industrial, or institutional applications. These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales. This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the DVD Camcorder, which are sold “AS IS”, without warranty of any kind by CUSA. Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase. This card is most important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection, modification or product recall under applicable laws or regulations. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). CUSA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CUSA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CUSA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DV CAMCORDER SOLD BY CUSA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CUSA. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU).THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. CANON U.S.A., INC. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 146 CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon DVD equipment purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Canon digital video equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required. Canon consumer video digital equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada’s option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original purchase, except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase. Labour: For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada. This limited warranty covers all defects except where: (a) The loss or damage to the product results from: i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual; ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with this Canon product that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems; iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility; iv) defective batteries or any exposure to water, sand or dirt; v) shipping (claim must be presented to the shipper); (b) Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed. (c) The digital video equipment is used for commercial, professional or industrial purposes. This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the DVD equipment, DVD discs, nor does it apply to DVD equipment purchased outside Canada. E TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid, together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada. LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to this Canon product, including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Canon Canada assumes no liability for special, consequential or incidental damages or loss that may arise, whether on account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability to use this Canon product (including loss of profit, revenue, discs or enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations. Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the product. Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this Canon product. This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of this Canon product or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive remedy. NOTICE TO CONSUMER If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time, please check all functions with the instruction book before using it. 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