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Karcher K 3.48 M Pressure Washer User Manual

1. Specifications MD160 MD150 MD140 MD130 System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Image Sensor Compatible Tapes Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time 60 min tape LCD Screen Viewfinder Microphone Lens Lens Configuration AF system Minimum Focusing Distance White Balance Minimum Illumination Recommended Illumination Image Stabilization Memory Card Recording Media Size of Still Images Size of Movie Clips 2 rotary heads helical scanning DV system consumer digital VCR SD system digital component recording PCM digital sound 16 bit 48 kHz 2 channels 12 bit 32 kHz CCIR standard 625 lines 50 fields PAL color signal 1 6 inch CCD approx 1 070 000 pixels approx 800 000 pixels Effective pixels 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer ON approx 550 000 pixels 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer OFF approx 710 000 pixels 4 3 Movies approx 690 000 pixels Still images approx 800 000 pixels Effective pixels 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer ON approx 440 000 pixels 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer OFF approx 540 000 pixels 4 3 Movies approx 400 000 pixels Still images approx 530 000 pixels Videocassettes bearing the IN mark SP 18 83 mm s LP 12 57 mm s SP 60 minutes LP 90 minutes 2 7 in wide TFT color approx 112 0
2. 1 1 7 77 34 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists ONS Ee er eee eT 35 sii CA M of Camera Setup Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer etc 37 VCR Setup Recording Mode TV Type etc 38 Audio Setup Audio Mode Wind Screen etc 39 Card Operations Initialization Erase All Images etc 39 Display Setup LCD Brightness Language etc 40 System Setup Beep BO saaan GHANA 41 Date Time Setup aa 42 Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs a GAAN ANNA 43 P Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs 44 Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color Manual Exposure AdIHUSITIBDIE usns nakka as peR Eo EXE RRInMR MESS METERS iR dau ANAK AA 45 Manual FOCUS JAdJUSIIiBTPIE asseq ccisa vanessa aen dta A PERPE n EY MC TREE aE LE PAM E S dT EEEE 46 Whale Balan AA Ere seers ate idee teet ANA ANA 47 apt ela TP E 48 Audio Recording and Playback Audio Recording Mode aa NAAANINAG 48 Audio Playback Modes maa TA AANI GAAN 49 Recording Options using the Memory Card Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images 50 Selecting the Size of Movie Clips on the Memory Card 51 Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies mami 51 Capt
3. You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape May also appear when an anomalous signal is received during analog line in recording Memory card not is inserted into the camcorder No images are recorded on the memory card eee Trouble LL 24 17 83 19 61 65 O C1 64 64 20 uoneunoju jeuonippy g Trouble eee Message Explanation Solution O 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 Cu flashes red turn the camcorder off remove the card and reinsert the card If Ca changes to green you can continue recording playback CARD FULL Memory card is full Erase some images to free some space or 58 replace the memory card THE CARD IS SET FOR The write protect switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to ERASURE PREVENTION prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the write protect switch NAMING ERROR The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value 58 Set the FILE NOS option to RESET and erase all the images on 60 the memory card or initialize it UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE The image file is corrupted or it was saved using a compression method other than that compatible with this camcorder JPEG Er TRANSFER ORDER You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders 70 ERROR i PRINT ORDER ERROR You attempted to set
4. gt CARD OPERATIONS O Bring AV lt p gt the cursor c to the image you want to print and press 699 G Set AV the desired number of copies and press 89 L FUNC G Repeat these steps to set print orders for additional images B and the number of copies appear on images marked with a print order To cancel the print order set AV the number of copies to O After closing the menu the camcorder returns to the index screen Erasing All Print Orders m A FUNC kag ma d gt F MENU DT CARD OPERATIONS DT PRINT ORD ALL ERASE DT moes o Printing Ey mp PRINT FUNC FUNC e m2 GS 7 1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the USB connection connection type 2 1 67 shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams 2 Press FUNC select AV E MENU and press 68 3 Select AV i PRINT and press 465 The print setting menu appears The error message SET amp PRINT ORDER appears if you connect a printer with direct print function and select 9 PRINT without having set any print orders 4 Make sure that PRINT is selected and press 499 Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when the printing is completed 1 NOTES 3 e Depending on the connected printer you can change some print settings before step 4 CO 72 e Cancel Printing Printing Errors 1 73 e Restarting Printing Open
5. m 8 FUNC FUNC is O s TES MENU O CARD OPERATIONS O ERASE ALL IMAGES 4 mgeys Protecting Still Images You can protect still images from accidental erasure important Initializing the memory card QA 60 will permanently erase all recorded still images even the protected ones 1 NOTES D Movie clips on the memory card can only be protected when the first scene is displayed as a still image not during playback Protecting a Single Image A mg FUNC PA m2 gs 9 f gt Op PROTECT OFF O amp PROTECT ON On appears and the image cannot be erased To cancel the image protection select PROTECT OFF instead eee Still Image Options B Protecting a Single Image Just After Recording ical You can protect the last recorded still image while reviewing it within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording it if REVIEW is set to 59 OFF A FUNC jin a e Y gt Op PROTECT OFF O PROTECT ON On appears and the image cannot be erased To cancel the image protection select PROTECT OFF instead suonounJ Bunip3 i so Still Image Options eee Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen ca 8 Move the zoom lever toward W to enter the still image index screen FUNC A FUNC AN us e O e CARD OPERATIONS ni PROTECT n Bring AW lt p the cursor CE to the image you want to
6. 9 20AM 1 0CT 2007 SO o9 Q 9 eee Getting to Know the Camcorder n D Zoom QA 29 Exposure eo 00145 2 Recording program MA 43 3 White balance 1 47 4 Image effect N 48 O LED light Q 54 6 Digital effects 19 54 7 Condensation warning A 85 Still image quality size simultaneous recording LL 51 9 Shutter speed A 44 Self timer LL 54 1 Exposure adjustment A 45 2 Manual focus C1 46 3 Image stabilizer A 38 Recording mode MA 38 15 Tape operation Time code hours minutes seconds 17 Remaining tape Remaining battery charge Widescreen 16 9 mode M 38 9 Wind screen off 1 39 21 Audio recording mode A 48 02 Remote sensor off A 41 63 Backup battery warning 4 Level marker MA 40 25 Recording reminder 26 Operating mode M 8 0 Audio playback mode 1 49 28 Search function display END SEARCH iN 32 DATE SEARCH T 32 i only 29 Movie size for capturing video on the memory card 0 52 uononpoJajul Quality size for capturing still images LL 52 61 Playback time hours minutes seconds frames G2 Joystick guide A 7 G3 Data code M 53 4 Getting to Know the Camcorder eee 5 Tape operation Record II Record pause B Stop 4 Eject Pip Fast forward 44 Rewind P Playback IH Playback pause Il 4 Reverse playback pause x1B Playback normal speed x1 Reverse playback normal sp
7. ON Gia OFF VCR SETUP 6P STD PLAY pp LONG PLAY e Recording in LP mode extends the available recording time on the tape 1 5 times e Depending on the condition of the tape long usage imperfections etc you may notice some video problems blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture when playing back recordings made in LP mode We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings e Audio cannot be dubbed on tapes recorded in LP mode e If you make recordings in both SP and LP modes on the same tape during playback you may notice some video problems in the picture at the point where the recording mode changes e When playing back in this camcorder tapes recorded in LP mode with other devices or vice versa you may notice some problems in the playback picture or the sound may stop briefly TV TYPE PLAY C89 NORMAL TV d WIDE TV In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio select the setting lft pe Menu Options Lists Bg according to the type of television to MIX BALANCE CO 49 which you will connect the camcorder NORMAL TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect PLAY ded i WIDE TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect STA a ST2 ratio When 12bit AUDIO is set to G5 MIX VAR adjust lt gt the sound balance with the joystick d AUDIO BRIDE ATE SE POPE TSE e The camcorder will retain the audio OUTPUTCH MD 49 balance adjustment
8. e When set to VARIABLE the zoom speed will be faster in the record pause mode e Keep atleast 1 m to the subject At wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm eee Recording 5 Quick Start Function Using the Quick Start function you ll never have to miss out on those great and fleeting opportunities to take a picture or record video When you press QUICK START instead of turning off the camcorder you can get it ready to start recording within approx 1 second POINTS TO CHECK CARTER CAMERA tn 8 CAMERA F9 You cannot enter the Quick Start ready mode while recording suornounJ oiseg 1 Press QUICK START The QUICK START button lights up to signal that the camcorder is Quick Start ready ready and waiting to start recording e Sometimes the QUICK START button will flash as the camcorder completes some preparations The camcorder is Quick Start ready when the button stops flashing and stays on 2 When you wish to resume recording press QUICK START again Within approx 1 second the camcorder is ready in record pause mode g Playback eee 1 NOTES e When you wake up the camcorder from Quick Start mode the following settings will be changed automatically Manual focus returns to automatic focus AF Manual exposure adjustment returns to automatic exposure Zoom position returns to full wide angle W e In Quick Start rea
9. BRIGHT when you power the camcorder using the compact power adapter enm em G3 ON gi3 OFF eat JR G9 ON 0 OFF When set to ON the camcorder s on screen displays will appear also on the screen of a connected TV or monitor When the date and time are displayed on the camcorder s screen they will also appear on a connected TV regardless of the TV SCREEN setting Turn off the date time display with the DATA CODE setting 00 41 CAMERA RA PLAY a EA CB OFF Ew LEVEL WHT Ge LEVEL GRY w GRID WHT Ge GRID GRY You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen The markers are available in white or gray Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly vertically and or horizontally e Using the markers will not affect the recordings on the tape or memory card ala CD ON Ga OFF lt PLAYBK gt You can hide the on screen displays to show only the playback picture on the full screen e Tape operation displays appear for 2 seconds e Warning messages the data code if activated and displays on the index screen will appear regardless of the setting e All on screen displays will appear while the playback image is magnified or a digital effect is activated es J G9 ON 0 OFF When you start playing back a tape or when the date of the recording changes the date and time will be displayed for 6 s
10. ka m 8 Connecting Connect the camcorder to the video input source using the digital connection connection type El m 61 shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams Dubbing FUNC A FUNC KAN CO 22 O 1 Load a blank cassette in this camcorder 2 Connected device Load the recorded cassette or disc 3 Press FUNC select AV Il REC PAUSE and press 6 4 Select lt p EXECUTE and press 89 5 Connected device Start the playback In record pause mode and while recording you can check the picture on the camcorder s screen 6 When the scene you wish to record appears push the joystick A towards I to begin recording Recording starts 7 While recording push the joystick A towards Il to pause the recording In record pause push the joystick A towards 6 I again to resume recording 8 Push the joystick V towards li to stop recording 9 Connected device Stop the playback important Blank sections may be recorded as anomalous picture e If the picture does not appear disconnect the DV cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on again e Do not connect any devices to the camcorder s USB terminal while an external device is connected to the DV terminal e You can only record video signals in DV standard standard definition SP or LP mode from devices carrying the DN logo Note that signals from identica
11. FUNC 2 Select AV 1f SPEAKER VOLUME and adjust lt p the volume The sound from the built in speaker will be muted when you close the LCD panel or while the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the AV terminal If you turn off the volume completely the icon will change to IG 3 Press FUNC to close the menu SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES To operate the special playback modes use the buttons on the wireless controller There is no sound during the special playback modes To return to normal playback push the joystick A towards pp If or press on the wireless controller e Fast Playback Push the joystick 4 towards 44 or Jp towards pp Hold the joystick pressed down to rewind fast forward the tape while continuing the playback You can also press and hold Or on the wireless controller Reverse Playback During normal playback press 7a1 Frame Reverse Advance During playback pause press 7G1 471b Keep pressed for continuous frame by frame playback e Slow Playback During normal or reverse playback press sow e Double Speed Playback During normal or reverse playback press x2 eee Playback E The wireless controller is included only with the PIIXYANPIEYANPIETD 1 NOTES e You can display the date and time of the recording LL 53 e During some special playback modes you may notice some video problems blocky video artifacts banding etc in the
12. ger strong light sources or direct sunlight your thumb e If the wireless controller does not work check that WL REMOTE is not set to OFF LZ 41 Otherwise replace the battery MD160 MD150 MD140 The Wireless Controller Adjusting the LCD Screen Inserting the Battery Lithium Button Battery CR2025 Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward suomnejedaJd j 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 You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder Rotating the panel 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self timer Using the Wireless Controller B Using the Menus eee i FP Subject can monitor the LCD screen LCD Backlight You can set the brightness of the LCD screen at normal or bright FUNC FUNC 2 e 1 Press FUNG 2 Select AV the 7 amp 3 icon and press 689 to open the setup menus 3 Select AV DISPLAY SETUP 2 and press 4 Select AV BACKLIGHT and press 99 5 Select AV the desired option and press 9 6 Press to close the menu D Notes a J This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewf
13. lt gt the image you wish to transfer and press 68 e C gt SELECT amp TRANSFER The selected image is transferred and displayed on the computer To continue transferring select another image EB WALLPAPER The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed as the desktop s background Press to return to the transfer menu ws J When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the image selection screen is displayed press to return to the transfer menu Transfer Orders You can mark the still images you want to transfer to the computer as a transfer order You can set transfer orders for up to 998 still images Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Do not connect the USB cable to the camcorder while setting the transfer orders PLAY H m 8 FUNC FUNC B ma gt amp TRANS ORDER OFF g amp TRANS ORDER ON To cancel a transfer order select TRANS ORDER OFF instead Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen LET ma Move the zoom lever toward W to enter the still image index screen FUNC A FUNC N Us e o gt CARD OPERATIONS D TRANSFER ORDER Bring AV lt p the cursor c to the image you want to a transfer and press 665 Repeat this step to set transfer orders for additional images Sr appears on images marked with a transfer order Press 6 to cancel the trans
14. 1 NOTES e Print setting options and DEFAULT settings vary depending on the printer model For details refer to the printer s instruction manual e Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS Printers When the paper size is set to 10 x 14 8 cm you can print multiple small copies on a single print by selecting 2 4 9 or 16 UP You can also use this setting to print on the specially designed photo stickers sheets When the paper size is set to A4 you can print 4 copies on the same sheet by selecting 4 UP e Canon PIXMA SELPHY CP Printers When the paper size is set to CREDITCARD you can print multiple small copies on a single print by selecting 2 4 or B UP You can also use 8 UP to print on the specially designed photo stickers sheets When the paper size is set to 10 x 14 8 cm or 9 x 13 cm you can print 2 or 4 copies on the same sheet by selecting 2 UP or 4 UP When you are using the specially designed wide sized photo paper you can set the paper size to DEFAULT and print 2 or 4 copies on the same sheet by selecting 2 UP or 4 UP ___H________________seee Connecting to a Printer details f the error still persists and printing does not restart disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection Printing after Changing the Print Settings Refer also to the printer s instruction
15. B NIGHT PS SUNSET The camcorder sets the Use this mode to record Use this mode to record aperture and shutter speed in low light conditions sunsets in vibrant colors EX PORTRAIT KRASNOW FAN SPOTLIGHT The camcorder uses a Use this mode to record Use this mode to record large aperture achieving a in bright ski resorts It spotlit scenes mm focus on the subject while prevents the subject from blurring other distracting being underexposed Qo details S 3 D a TI c 3 o EN SPORTS BEACH ES FIREWORKS 3 Use this mode to record Use this mode to record Use this mode to record ui sports scenes such as on a sunny beach It fireworks tennis or golf prevents the subject from being underexposed fe 4 Ni Se n Recording Programs eee P Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs Use the automatic exposure AE program to set the shutter speed or select one of the special scene recording programs POINTS TO CHECK eem Mode switch P CO 8 P as FUNC FUNC n 2 Icon of the currently selected FUNC Ene e Recording Program lt Desired option TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED IN THE P PROGRAM AE RECORDING PROGRAM FEE MENU O CAMERA SETUP g SHUTTER a Desired option Shutter speed guidelines CAMERA CAMERA Hi 1 50 1 50 For general recordings CAMERA 0l 1 120 CAMERA CH 1 120 For recording
16. EN V 16 9 NN 38 Widescreen wlll ee eee 38 WiNSCreen gBE 39 Wireless controller 21 ka Zero set memory Sobers eae ae wees 31 rave AA AA 29 Zoom speed 29 37 only 3 Except for the DEM eee General Information g uoneuuojuj jeuonippv Canon CANON INC Canon Europa N V P O Box 2262 1180 EG Amstelveen the Netherlands Canon UK Ltd CCI Service Centre Unit 130 Centennial Park Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3SE England Telephone 0870 241 2161 Canon Australia Pty Ltd Info Line 131383 www canon com au Canon New Zealand Ltd Customer Care 09 489 0470 www canon co nz Canon Singapore Pte Ltd 1 HarbourFront Avenue 04 01 Keppel Bay Tower Singapore 098632 Tel 65 6799 8888 Fax 65 6799 8882 Canon Hongkong Company Ltd 19 F The Metropolis Tower 10 Metropolis Drive Hunghom Kowloon Hong Kong Canon Latin America Inc Sales amp Enquiries 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami FL 33126 USA The information on this manual is verified as of January 1st 2007 Printed on 100 reused paper 0066W130 PUB DIE 273 CANON INC 2007 0000Ni0 0
17. IN USE PAPER LEVER ERROR PRINTER COVER OPEN NO PRINTHEAD Explanation Solution The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon Select CONTINUE to restart printing Select CONTINUE to resume printing Contact a Canon Service Center refer to the list included with the printer to replace the ink absorber You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder with a different compression or was edited on a computer No still image on the memory card has been marked with a print order Cancel printing Turn the printer off and then on again Check the printer status If the error still persists refer to the printer s instruction manual and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center 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 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 The printer is experiencing a data transfer error Cancel printing Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection If you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images reduce the n
18. Image or Movie Clip from the Playback Picture While you are playing back a tape you can capture the picture as a still image or as a movie clip on the memory card The size of the still image will be S 640x480 and cannot be changed Select the quality of the still image with the procedure below Refer to Selecting the Size of Movie Clips on the Memory Card LL 51 to select the size of the movie clip m 8 FUNC FUNC t C122 AI e v T Icon of the currently selected Still Image Capturing option Q amp Desired image quality TO CAPTURE A STILL IMAGE During playback or in playback pause mode press PHOTO TO CAPTURE A MOVIE CLIP During Playback or in playback pause mode press Start Stop Press Start Stop again to stop the recording 1 NOTES The data code of the captured still image movie clip will reflect the date and time when it was recorded on the memory card Automatic Focus Priority When the focus priority is activated the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically When the mode switch is set to P you can also select the AF autofocus frame lu M CO 8 Default value Options GB ON AiAF Mode switch P E9 Depending on the shooting conditions one or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them f ON CENTER Mode switch P A s
19. M color mask CEJ IMIRROR FUNC Desired fader effect S You can preview the effect on the screen Hi CARD MIX Card Mix QA 56 before pressing 68 The icon of the selected effect appears Combines a still image from the memory card with your recording Applying Selecting a Fader Effect POINTS TO CHECK a CAMERA CAMERA PLAY PLAY 1 ERE bi il Lace m8 2 D EFFECTS S Mode switch P PET E CAMERA 0 dj BLK amp WHT only a gt PN Default value le o c D EFFECT OFF 1 Press D EFFECTS to activate the o fader effect o FUNC FUNC A The icon of the selected effect turns o m e e pon v e Press again to deactivate the fader effect To FADE IN Press D EFFECTS CAMERA in record pause mode then press to start recording with a fade in PLAY B9 in playback pause mode then push the joystick A towards P Il to fade in and start the playback c Other Functions eee To FADE OUT Press D EFFECTS CAMERA 9 while recording then press to fade out and pause the pai during playback then push the mm A towards PP IH to fade out and pause the playback TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT Press D EFFECTS CAMERA E9 while recording or in record mode during playback CAMERA 5 dnd then press PHOTO to record the still image in black and white 1 NOTES e When yo
20. SSO OU METRI 76 LISLO WCSS ACES sa NA NGA NAAN AGA AA 79 Do s and Don ts Pac GIG PRECAUTIONS aaa ADA AA ANA ID AA 82 Maintenance Others aa 85 Using the Camcorder ADEOB maam MAAN AABANGAN NANA GA 86 General Information System EC AA AA APAPAP AR 87 Optional ACCESS ONC AA 88 SS CNC AU AA 90 NdeX ae AA AA tn e Nae ne E ee GA 92 eee About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon MD160 MD150 MD140 MD130 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 m 76 Conventions Used in the Manual e IMPORTANT Precautions related to the camcorder s operation e i NOTES Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures e POINTS TO CHECK Restrictions that apply if the function described is not available in all operating modes the operating mode to which the camcorder should be set etc e Reference page number e PI Option or feature that applies to or is available only with a specific model e Screen refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen e The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera Note that unless indicated otherwise illustrations in this manual refer to the WID model uononpoJajul I First Time Settings Changing the Language The language for on screen and menu display
21. a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs select one of the following models NB 2L NB 2LH BP 2L12 BP 2L 14 CB 2LWE Battery Charger Use the battery charger for charging the battery packs Battery Pack Charging Time BP 2L5 70 min NB 2L 80 min NB 2LH 90 min BP 2L12 150 min BP 2L14 170 min Charging time varies according to the charging condition CBC NB2 Car Battery Charger Use the car battery charger to charge battery packs on the move The car battery cable plugs into your car s cigarette lighter and runs off a 12 24 V DC negative ground battery lppe e General Information B 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 CBN OA This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or e z products bearing the same mark NS uoneuuoju jeuonippv General Information eeee
22. and under it the list of settings Select AV the setting you want to change and press 99 e An orange frame will indicate the menu item currently selected Menu items not available will appear grayed out To return to the menu selection screen select V 25 RETURN and press 89 Select AV the desired option and press 6 to save the setting Press FUNC You can press to close the menu at any time suomnejedaJjd j n First Time Settings ME UP BZ TJ UU First Time Settings Changing the Language The language for on screen and menu displays can be changed The list of available languages depends on the region where you purchased the camcorder Language Set A English German Spanish French Italian Polish Romanian Turkish Russian Ukrainian Arabic and Persian Language Set B English Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese and Thai Default value Ld DISPLAY SETUP LANGUAGE ENGLISH FUNC FUNC i m e 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the E5 icon and press 685 to open the setup menus 3 Select AV DISPLAY SETUP and press 6 4 Select AV LANGUAGE and press amp 5 Select AV the desired option and press amp 5 6 Press to close the menu i NOTES e If you changed the language by mistake follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting e The dis
23. attachment unit CO 17 DC IN terminal 1A 17 8 D EFFECTS button M 54 P SET button M 71 FUNC button Q 22 35 1 Joystick 1 7 PHOTO button CL 27 13 Zoom lever A 29 Mode switch QA 43 Easy recording P Recording programs 5 co CH tape card switch LL 8 Cassette compartment 1A 19 2 OPEN EJECT switch 1 19 Cassette compartment cover 1 19 Tripod socket LL 27 Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example FUNC uononpoJajul I B Getting to Know the Camcorder eee MPAs Wireless Controller WL D85 eo eoe ZERO SET AUDIO DUB S TV ma F N O e 3 T E a E eit PERA ET dum lt il ER F3 PAUSE II PD Canon WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D85 o s CD START STOP button QQ 26 2 CARD buttons M 33 9 DATE SEARCH IM4 BBI buttons C71 32 4 REW lt q button 1 30 5 44I button M 30 6 PAUSE II button 1 30 7 SLOW button M 30 AUDIO DUB button M 65 ZERO SET MEMORY button 1 31 PHOTO button M 27 D Zoom buttons A 29 2 PLAY PB button MA 30 3 FF Pip button A 30 STOP Ill button C 30 5 71 button 1A 30 X2 button M 30 2 TV SCREEN button MA 40 Screen Displays Recording Movies 969 O OGY O tO MF Gw SP SOO AONO STEREO1 0 00 40 10 END SEARCH S9 6Omin ET PERS
24. cassette Insert the cassette with the window facing the grip belt To remove a cassette pull it straight 1 If a battery pack is attached remove 2 it first 2 Open the backup battery cover 3 Insert the backup battery with the side facing out out 7 meas ail it clicks cassette c kb 4 Close the cover mors The backup battery has a life span of about a year gt flashes in red to inform you that it needs to be replaced 4 Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover m Getting Started eee Q important e Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted e Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover i notes If the camcorder is connected to a power source cassettes can be inserted removed even if the feMaz switch is set to 9 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card You can use commercially available SDHC memory cards sz SD memory cards or MultiMedia cards MMC with this camcorder Turn off the camcorder Open the memory card slot cover Insert the memory card straight all the way into the memory card slot Close the cover Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted Bb QNA TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD First pus
25. however if you turn off the camcorder 12bit AUDIO will be reset to S1 STEREO1 mo UR m L L ca R R CAMERA PLAY IE CQ 48 AUDIO DUB LL 65 mmm 16bit Em 12bit PLAY CARD OPERATIONS av AUDIO IN MC MIC IN J 0 ctMMMHMHeReeesette M en PRINT ORD ALL ERASE LL 74 Aa CAMERA CAMERA PLAY PL El ES 2 F o RH i ODD only when dubbing o audio with the built in microphone QO 71 2 Mode switch P 4 p pi ey AUTO E33 OFF378 bi The camcorder automatically reduces the o background sound of wind when NOW LY ba T recording outdoors zat ALL IMAGES Cn 58 e The wind screen cannot be turned off ERASEALLIMAGES when the mode switch is set to 3239 12bit AUDIO CA 49 NO YES FRA CAMERA PEAY PLAY Tu e CO 60 S11 STEREO1 ST2 STEREC2 1 1 MIX FIXED G3 MIX VAR NO YES Menu Options Lists eee The following options are available only when you press FUNC in the index Screen Ca s Press 6y to protect the image SPRINT ORDER A Press 6 to set the print order CO 70 Press 683 to set the transfer order Cd DISPLAY SETUP ege rap c Adjust lt gt the brightness of the LCD display with the joystick e Changing the brightness of the LCD display does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings EI a o Ce 41 NORMAL XJ BRIGHT The default setting is
26. joystick V towards BACK to save the exposure setting suoljoun4 pooueApy n Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color eee Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines s Fast moving subjects Through wet windows E Night scenes POINTS TO CHECK m 8 1 Adjust the zoom 2 Ifthe joystick guide does not appear on screen press 69 to display it 3 Push the joystick V towards FOCUS to activate the manual focus FOCUS on the joystick guide will be displayed in light blue and MF appears on the screen 4 Adjust lt gt the focus as necessary e Push the joystick towards ak for a farther focal distance or push it 4 towards for a closer focal distance e Pushing the joystick W towards FOCUS again will return the camcorder to autofocus 5 Push the joystick A towards BACK to save the focus adjustment 1 NOTES The camcorder will automatically return to autofocus when you set the mode switch to E59 Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks 1 Adjust the zoom 2 Keep the joystick pushed V towards FOCUS for more than 2 seconds oo appears e Pushing the joystick W towards FOCUS again will return the camcorde
27. memory cards R0 M 320x240 POINTS TO CHECK File Size per Second Approx 250 KB CAMERA Memory Card Recording Time gol Qa 8 32 MB 2 min Select the size and quality of the still 128 MB 8 min image in record pause mode before you 512 MB 39 min start recording im asa 160x120 Default value File Size per Second Approx 120 KB C3 STILL I REC OFF Memory Card Recording Time az j A 32 MB 4 em FUNG FUNC A 128 MB 18 min C1 22 e KO gt 512 MB 70 min Y O Default value Icon of the currently selected A Still Image Simultaneous T E MOVIE REC OFF Recording option 3 e In mode the default is y o pj BI 320x240 amp Desired image quality F A i i FUNC The number displayed on the right corner Eo SD LO indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the current quality size setting Icon of the currently selected To CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE Movie Size While you are recording a movie i press PHOTO Desired option The still image is recorded on the memory card while the screen continues to show the video recording p3 Recording Options using the Memory Card eee 1 NOTES The still image cannot be recorded on the memory card while recording in widescreen 16 9 mode or while a digital effect is activated To record still images we recommend using the mode which offers the best quality for still images Capturing a Still
28. not charge When the battery pack is outside the charging temperature range the CHG charge indicator will flash irregularly The charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 C The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack the CHARGE indicator flashes approx twice per second and the charging stops Check that the compact power adapter is correctly connected to the camcorder Seo Gl Turn on the camcorder Load a cassette 19 Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time If the problem still persists disconnect all power sources including the battery pack and the backup battery This will reset all the camcorder s settings Load a cassette 19 Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 17 Condensation is detected See reference page 85 Remove the cassette and reinsert it 19 Set WL REMOTE to ON 41 The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted Replace the 21 battery Problem Video noise appears on screen Video noise appears on the TV screen The tape stops during record pause or playback pause Recording Problem Image will not appear on the screen SET THE TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME appears on the screen Pressing the start stop button will not start recording Camcorder will not focus Sound is distorted Viewfi
29. of the playback picture will vary depending on the connected TV and the type of connection used Ss m 8 Before making the connections select the TV TYPE setting according to the TV set to which you will connect the camcorder m 38 Connecting Connect the camcorder to the TV following one of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams M 61 Playback 1 Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCR On a TV Set the input selector to VIDEO On a VCR Set the input selector to LINE IN 2 Start the playback of the movies o 30 or still images m 33 1 NOTES k e Turn off all the devices before starting the connections e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device When recording to a digital video recorder using the DV terminal you can copy recordings with eee Connecting to a TV or VCR B virtually no generation loss in video and sound quality Connect the camcorder to the external device following one of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams Mi 61 Ed Ca 8 Connecting Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other analog device using connection types Kl or E or to a DVD recorder or other digital recording device using connection type E as shown in t
30. only Signal flow from an analog source for audio dubbing STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Supplied SUOIJDBUUOY eUJ9 X3 I B Connecting to a TV or VCR eeee 7 7 Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal m etes P Output connection Signal Flow to an HDTV with a DV IEEE1394 terminal Input connection Signal Flow from a TV or other digital video source with a DV IEEE1394 output DV eo I lm CV 150F CV 250F 4 pin DV Cable Optional Sm 4cz n Sj 6 pin Be careful to correctly insert the 6 pin plug into the DV terminal Inserting it in the wrong direction can result in damage to the camcorder Output connection Signal Flow to a TV or VCR with a SCART terminal Input connection Audio only Signal flow from an analog source for audio dubbing You will need to connect beforehand a commercially available SCART adapter to the SCART terminal on the TV or VCR and then connect the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable to the adapter In order to input audio for the audio dubbing function you will require a SCART adapter with input capability STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Supplied 00000000 000000000 SCART Adapter Commercially available Playback on a TV Screen The quality
31. program 43 FOCUS soa seme eae e oe 46 Focus priority ois uui oad wa DRAG AA ded 52 FUNC MENU 2 222 km Ra 22 35 3 Grip DEM science these dda eee Ras 21 EE Image effects a ns eaaa 48 Image jumpa 4S wwe 33 Image stabilizer x 38 Index screenu Xh 34 Initialization Memory card 60 FE JOySt CHEER WERE ee V 7 Joystick guide 2 X 7 Iu Language D 24 LOBEESCklight a eee 22 LCD screen lb eee 21 LED EE a 54 LP mode BF eee 38 M Magnifying the playback image 34 Maintenance sess 85 Manual exposure adjustment 45 Memory card 20 83 Mode switch ck E REEREAXEA EREES 43 Movie clip size 51 Movie clips on the memory card 28 E Night recording program 43 Normal TV 4 3 2 2a maa maha maa mm Rn 38 P recording program 44 Playback Movie clips 33 Playback Movies 30 Playback Still images 33 Portrait recording program 43 Power save cc a kaa NAG see PED MAARI 41 Print order MMC 74 Printing still images 71 Protecting still images movie clips 59 Recording Movie clips 20 Recording Movies 26 Recording Still images 27 Recording mode
32. the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears important Movie clips on the memory card cannot be magnified While the magnification position frame is displayed it will replace the joystick guide Cancel the magnification to return to normal playback of movies or still images Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out For details about how to select an item refer to Using the Menus L1 22 FUNC Menu mag CAMERA CAMERA Mode switch P P PROGRAM AE B PORTRAIT ENSPORTS S NIGHT Z SNOW E BEACH SUNSET ENSPOTLIGHT EJFIREWORKS cQ 47 Galina Mode switch P m AUTO DAYLIGHT TUNGSTEN SET C248 Mode switch P 4 IMAGE EFFECT OFF 4Y VIVID e NEUTRAL 82 SOFT SKIN DETAIL MD160 MD150 msa CAMERA CAMERA E So LIGHT OFF 20 LIGHT ON eee Menu Options Lists B Digital effects CO 54 B Mode switch P 4 D EFFECT OFF i FADER amp EFFECT l2 CARD MIX ical Mode switch P 4 D EFFECT OFF 81 BLK amp WHT Ed Mode switch P amp D EFFECT OFF Er FADER EFFECT Still image simultaneous recording L 51 Gia STILL I REC OFF dS FINE 640x480 aS NORMAL 640x480 Movie Clip Size LL 28 52 CAME CAMERA LAY E m P MOVIE REC OFF Ba 88 320x240 gg 8 160x120 N C PLAY ies J 5 88 320x240 m 8 160x120 IN suonou
33. the print menu as explained in steps 2 3 above Select RESUME in the print setting menu and press 68 The remaining images will be printed Printing cannot be restarted when the print order settings have been changed or if you deleted a still image with print order settings eee Connecting to a Printer Suonoouuo euJ9 X3 j Trouble see Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder refer to this checklist Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists Power Source Battery pack will not charge Camcorder will not turn on The camcorder switches off Problem by itself The cassette compartment cover will not open The cassette compartment stopped half way while inserting removing a tape The LCD viewfinder switches on and off Recording Playback Problem Buttons will not work Abnormal characters appear on the screen The camcorder does not operate properly 11 11 Exo i flashes on the screen flashes on the screen 8 flashes on the screen REMOVE THE CASSETTE appears on the screen MD160 MD150 MD140 The wireless controller will not work Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack Attach the battery pack correctly Use the compact power adapter Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C Battery packs become hot with use and may
34. 0 3 355 Default value with the GYXTSXITANIPIETS C3 1152x864 FINE 6 040 FUNC FUNC A ma gs e Icon of the currently selected FUNC Image Quality Size Q DT Press 2t Desired image quality The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the current quality size setting G nomes 5 e Depending on the number of images on the memory card Windows more than 1 800 images Macintosh more than 1 000 images you may not be able to download images to a computer Try using a card reader e Connection to a PictBridge compatible printer will not work when the memory card contains more than 1 800 images For best performance we recommend to keep the number of images on the memory card under 100 gt eeo Recording Options using the Memory Card Selecting the Size of Movie Clips onthe Capturing a Still Image while Recording Memory Card Movies Movies are recorded on the memory card While you are recording a movie on the using the Motion JPEG compression The tape you can simultaneously capture the sound for these movie clips is monaural same picture as a still image on the memory card without interrupting your m 8 recording to change modes The size of the still image will be S 640x480 and Options cannot be changed but the quality of the Approximate recording time available on still image can be selected different sizes of
35. 00 pixels 0 35 in wide TFT color approx 114 000 pixels Stereo electret condenser microphone f 2 6 91 mm F 2 0 5 0 35x power zoom IMIPITOAMIPIET B 35 mm equivalent 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer ON 47 1 1 649 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer OFF 41 7 1 460 4 3 Movies 44 6 1 561 Still images 41 5 1 453 IMPIETAS PIEIOB 35 mm equivalent 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer ON 45 3 1 586 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer OFF 40 8 1 428 4 3 Movies 49 8 1 743 Still images 43 6 1 526 10 elements in 8 groups TTL autofocus manual focus available 1 m 1 cm on maximum wide angle Auto white balance preset white balance DAYLIGHT TUNGSTEN or custom white balance 2 Ix NIGHT recording program Shutter speed at 1 6 8 Ix Easy recording mode Auto slow shutter ON Shutter speed at 1 25 More than 100 Ix Electronic SDHC SD High Capacity memory card SD memory card MultiMedia Card MMC 1 152 x 864 LPIETO4PIETB only 1 024 x 768 MINPIEDYINIPIEDT B only 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 160 x 120 pixels 12 5 frames sec File Format Design rule for Camera File system DCF Exif 2 27 compliant DPOF compliant Image Compression Method Still images JPEG compression Super Fine Fine Normal Movie clips Video Motion JPEG Audio WAVE monaural This camcorder has been tested with SD memory cards up to 2 GB Performance cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards This camcorder supports Exif 2 2 also
36. 38 Recording programs 43 Recording reminder 14 Remaining tape indicator 14 Remote sensor 21 Reviewing Movies Record review 26 Reviewing Still images 37 Screen displays c 13 Screen markers 0 5 40 SD SDHC carda SA 20 83 Selecting the on screen displays 53 Self tiye EIE E 54 Serial number 10 Setup menus 23 Shoulder strap 89 Shutter speed 44 Simultaneous recording tape memory card 51 Slideshow DR g 34 Snow recording program 43 1 QO only EON SP mode sui iae ka s cma oe Hae oes 38 Sports recording program 43 Spotlight recording program 43 Still image quality 50 Still image size 50 Sunset recording program 43 Telephoto 2252 0 5 4 93939 cb 006 ane bie a 29 Time Zone AA 24 Transfer order 70 Transferring still images 68 Tripod cu sedation 3 3 oe eee 2f Troubleshooting 76 I USB terminal LL 67 v Video heads cleaning 2 Videocassettes xs 19 83 Viewfinder dioptric adjustment 21 Voume E Mk 31 Ww White balance 08 47 Wide angle WF 29
37. 9 to start the clock 7 Press FUNC to close the menu om You can also change the date format LL 42 eee First Time Settings B suomnejedaJjd j as Recording eee Recording TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED Recording Movies Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly If necessary clean the video heads L1 2 1 Set the mode switch to P 2 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press lt 6 to display it 3 Push the joystick 4 momentarily towards Gl and release it The camcorder will play back a few seconds of the last recording made and return to record pause mode You can also hold the joystick pressed towards Gl or gt 1 Move the lens cover switch down to S to open the lens cover 2 Holding the lock button pressed down set the switch to towards 4 to play back the tape reverse or forward respectively to locate the point where you want to start recording CAMERA WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 3 Move the oxj t switch to tape 1 Close the lens cover and the LCD 4 Press Star Stop to begin recording panel OA again to pauseithe 2 Turn off the camcorder recording 3 Remove the tape 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack 1 NOTES About the recording time By changing the recording mode you can change the video quality and as a r
38. AAKALA ERE 17 Installing the Backup Battery samasama pnka bas nA 19 Inserting and Removing a Tape scicciicccnicacscensansviacsnccmutisiceetiertineatteaaancedas ena 19 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 11 0 a 20 Preparing the Camcorder MEET Tm 20 The Wireless Controller m 21 Adjusting the LCD Screen eeeo C RA 21 Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC Menu Option am EE As 22 Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus aaa 23 First Time Settings Changing the Language aff sam WERDE Wii 24 Changing the Time Zone am VENE E 24 Setting the Date and Time JAEN AE EE ERE esos 25 Basic Functions Recording Recording Mages AENEID VEN anUw 9 8 26 Recording Still Images on the Memory Card ccccceeeceeseeeeeeeenutaneeeees 27 Recording Movie Clips on the Memory Card ccccceeesssnedeeeeeseseeeeeees 28 ABUNDA ME WO ud Pee 29 ao En ee 22999 488 29 Playback Having Back Movies Se See seen 30 Returning to a Pre marked Position 31 Locating the End of the Last Scene a 92 Locating Scenes by Recording Date 32 Playing Back Still Images and Movie Clips from a Memory Card 33 Magnifying the Playback Image
39. Canon Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual MD160 MD150 MD140 MD130 pus Digital rM Mini a a cassete PictBridge Please read also the following instruction manual electronic version on PDF file Digital Video Software PUB DIE 273 Introduction Prerparations Basic Functions x Mh Advanced Functions X e D 3 D Connections gt a 2 o 3 Information Cleaning the Video Heads Digital video camcorders record video signals on the tape in very thin lines as thin as 1 8 of the width of a hair The following symptoms may appear if the video heads become dirty even a little Mosaic or other blocky video artifacts Fig 1 or banding Fig 2 appear on the picture during playback e Sound becomes distorted or there is no sound during playback e The message HEADS DIRTY USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears If such symptoms appear clean the video heads with the Canon DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette If the symptoms reappear shortly after the cleaning the videocassette may be defective Stop using it Availability differs from area to area Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions e When using the camcorder in humid or hot places e When using cassettes with damaged or dirty tape When using the camcorder in dusty places When using the vid
40. FUNC protect and press 699 Repeat this step to protect additional images Om appears on protected images Press 689 again to cancel the protection After closing the menu the camcorder returns to the index screen Initializing the Memory Card Initialize new memory cards when you use them for the first time You may also 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 important Initializing the memory card will erase all still images and movie clips even the protected ones The original image files cannot be recovered Initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder PLAY PLAY Jc m 8 FUNC A FUNC EO 22 7 gt MENU D CARD OPERATIONS g INITIALIZE memes oi eee Connecting to a TV or VCR e Connecting to a TV or VCR B Connection Diagrams Turn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device DV Terminal Check the type and orientation of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly Use the optional CV 150F 4 pin 4 pin or CV 250F 4 pin 6 pin DV cable Open the terminal cover to access Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Termina ap 1 Output connection Signal Flow to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals CEY Input connection Audio
41. FUNC o 22 a Right channel only stereo Sub signal Y only bilingual gt T MENU O A FUNC AUDIO SETUP O gt my 5 7 O FEB MENU 9 AUDIO SETUP amp Desired option iL When you select MIX VAR adjust the mix balance with the MIX BALANCE setting OUTPUT CH C 39 O G Desired option Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio You can select the audio track to play back when playing back a tape that has a dubbed audio track Stereo 2 in addition to the original recorded audio Stereo 1 suoljoun4 pooueApy E Recording Options using the Memory Card eee Recording Options using the Memory Card Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still images are recorded on the memory card using the JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group compression As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality Options Approximate number of still images that can be recorded on different sizes of memory cards with the following quality settings 4 SUPER FINE FINE M 8 3l NORMAL On a 32 MB memory card 40 65 130 L 1152x864 50 75 150 L 1024x768 S 640x480 365 On a 128 MB memory card Image Size amp 4 4 185 280 545 L 1152x864 220 330 635 L 1024x768 S 640x480 850 1 530 On a 512 MB memory card Image Size A al A 2 155 L 1152x864 2 515 L 1024x768 S 640x48
42. K Press BATT to release the battery pack Lift the battery pack and then pull it out eee Getting Started DC IN terminal HE U D o o av je gt o ae Getting Started eee Q important You may hear some noise from the compact power adapter during use This is not a malfunction We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C Outside the temperature range of 0 C to 40 C the charging will not start Do not connect to the camcorder s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder e 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 Charging Recording and Playback Times 1 NOTES e The CHARGE indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the battery charge status Continuously on Battery fully charged Flashes approx twice per second Battery over 5096 charged Flashes approx once per second Battery less than 50 charged e The charging time will vary depending on the surrounding temperature and the battery pack s initial charge condition In cold places the effective usage time of the battery will decrease e We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times lo
43. ROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED NO CARD NO IMAGES Explanation Solution 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 Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack Cassette is protected Replace the cassette or change the position of the protect switch Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape Remove the cassette and reinsert it The DV cable is not correctly connected to the DV terminal or the connected digital device is turned off The video input signal is in a different television system NTSC Condensation has been detected in the camcorder Condensation has been detected in the camcorder Remove the cassette Tape reached the end Rewind the tape or replace the cassette You attempted to dub audio on a tape recorded in a recording mode other than SP You attempted to dub audio on a tape recorded with an audio mode other than NINA 16bit You attempted to dub audio on a tape with a blank section You attempted to dub audio on a tape recorded in HD standard You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a different television system NTSC or in a recording standard not supported by this camcorder The digital device connected with the DV cable is incompatible with the camcorder Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape
44. Replace the battery with a CR1616 made by Panasonic Hitachi Maxell Sony Toshiba Varta or Renata Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion Lithium battery for the wireless controller CR2025 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 The used battery should be returned to the supplier for safe disposal e Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit e Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact e 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 e Do not disassemble heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion Maintenance Others Cleaning the Camcorder Camcorder Body e Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camcorder body Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Lens and Viewfinder e If the lens surface is dirty the autofocus may not work properly Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush e Use a clean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder Never use tissue paper LCD Screen Clean the LCD screen using a clean soft lens cleaning clo
45. V cable make sure that the camcorder and computer are not connected with a USB cable and that no other IEEE 1394 device is connected to the computer e Depending on the video editing software you may need to set the switch on the camcorder to a mode other than PLAY Refer to the instruction manual of the editing software 1 NOTES e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter e Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer e The programs ZoomBrowser EX and Image Browser included with the supplied CD ROM can only be used to transfer still images recorded on the memory card Video recordings on the tape cannot be transferred to the computer using the software included with the supplied CD ROM Transferring Still Images or Movie Clips Direct Transfer You can transfer still images and movie clips recorded on the memory card to a computer using the supplied USB cable and the Digital Video Software included in the software CD ROM 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 Digital Video Software in the Digital Video Software instruction manual electronic version on PDF file 2 Set the camcorder to mode 3 Con
46. 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 23 5 mm minijack QW Video output only Audio input output output only Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Audio output 10 dBV 47 kohms load 3 kohms or less Audio input 10 dBV 40 kohms or more UpITID only DV Terminal 4 pin IEEE1394 standard GILT PIE input output I IPYEIOAM S IPIEIOB output only USB Terminal mini B Power Others Power supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter Power consumption 2 3 W 21W AF on Operating temperature 0 40 C Dimensions W x H x D 57 x 92 x 119 mm excluding the grip belt Weight camcorder body only 380g CA 590E Compact Power Adapter Power input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 0 14 0 08 A Rated output 8 4 V DC 0 6A Operating temperature 0 40 C Dimensions 46 x 26 x 70 mm Weight 93g BP 2L5 Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Rated voltage 74V DC Operating temperature 0 40 C Battery capacity 530 mAh Dimensions 33 3 x 16 2 x 45 2 mm Weight 40 g Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice uoneunoju jeuonippy a General Information e
47. ck change according to the operation mode You can display the joystick guide to remind you of the joystick s functions in each operating mode Recording movies Playing back movies Recording still images Playing back still images About the Operating Modes The camcorder s operating mode is determined by the positions of the switch and the o switch In the manual indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is not available When no operating mode icons are given the function is available in all operating modes Operating Mode xo Switch Icon Display Operation CAMERA T7 Recording movies CAMERA on the tape Tape Pla PLAY ying movies Recording still images CAMERA era or movie clips on the o memory card Memory card Playing back still images PLAY Da or movie clips from the memory card Trademark Acknowledgements e D is a trademark The SD logo is a trademark The SDHC logo is a trademark e Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the United States and other countries Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies eee Getting to Know the Camcorder E Supplied Accessories CA 590E Compact BP 2L5 Battery Pack Lithium Button Bat
48. dy mode the camcorder consumes only half the power used while recording Using this mode you can save energy when using a battery pack e While the camcorder is in Quick Start ready mode QUICK START button lit up If you change the position of the cx tH switch the camcorder will shut off To restore the power turn the camcorder off and then on again The camcorder will shut off if left in the Quick Start ready mode for 30 minutes regardless of the POWER SAVE setting LL 41 To restore the power turn the camcorder off and then on again If you open the cassette compartment cover the camcorder will return to record pause mode Playback Playing Back Movies Play back the tape on the LCD display or close the LCD panel to use the viewfinder You can also turn the LCD panel and close it with the screen facing out Li m 8 1 Holding the lock button pressed down set the switch to PLAY 2 Move the cxj t switch to tape 3 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press 5 to display it 4 Locate the point where you want to begin the playback Push the joystick 4 towards 44 to rewind the tape or Jp towards pp to fast forward 5 Push the joystick A towards p ll to begin the playback DURING PLAYBACK 6 Push the joystick A towards Il again to pause the playback T Push the joystick V towards lg to stop the playback TO ADJUST THE VOLUME 1 Press
49. e for autofocus turns yellow Adjust the focus manually LL 46 Recording Movie Clips on the Memory Card You can record Motion JPEG movie clips on the memory card The sound for the movies on the memory card will be monaural Be G tn 8 1 Move the lens cover switch down to R to open the lens cover 2 Holding the lock button pressed down set the switch to CAMERA 3 Move the zxj t switch to 0 memory card TO SELECT THE MOVIE CLIP SIZE 4 Press FUNC 5 Select AW 8 MOVIE REC OFF and select lt p the desired movie size The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate recording time available on the memory card 6 Press FUNC to close the menu TO RECORD THE MOVIE CLIP 7 Press Start Stop to begin recording e Press again to pause the recording e SD SDHC memory cards You can record until CARD FULL appears approx 33 minutes with a 512 MB SD Memory Card MultiMedia cards The recording time is limited to 10 seconds at py 320x240 or 30 seconds at ig 160x120 important Avoid the following actions while the card access display gt 8 appears on screen and when the CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss e Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card e Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder e Do not change the position of the c 0 switc
50. econds as ela Gig OFF DATE 6 TIME Fo DATE amp TIME am OF es Ja The list of available languages depends on the region where you purchased the camcorder Language Set A DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS ITALIANO POLSKI ROM N TURKCE Pycckui YKPAIHCbKA ny t Language Set B ENGLISH 548737 Ex menma MCP G9 ON Gi OFF eee Menu Options Lists n 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 e To cancel the demo mode once it started press any button turn off the camcorder or insert a videocassette SYSTEM SETUP MD160 MD150 MD140 WL REMOTE alae oe G9 ON OFF o Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller BEEP a ll ee HIGH VOLUME L LOW VOLUME G3 OFF A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder the self timer countdown etc It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions POWER SAVE CAMERA CAMERA G9 ON G3 OFF 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 the message NAUTO POWER OFF
51. ecorded with this camcorder or after having dubbed audio over the same scene more than 3 times Gnoes OO While dubbing audio using the built in microphone You can connect the camcorder to a TV to check the picture on the TV screen and check the sound through headphones connected to the TV e QP While dubbing audio using an external audio device You can check the picture on the camcorder s LCD screen and the sound through the built in speaker or the audio device TO SELECT THE AUDIO TRACK FOR PLAYBACK You can select the audio track that will be played when playing back a tape that was audio dubbed tr 49 eee Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagrams DV Terminal Check the type and orientation of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly Use the optional CV 150F 4 pin 4 pin or CV 250F 4 pin 6 pin DV cable USB Terminal Open the terminal cover to access Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Termina Pa 1 Output connection Signal Flow to a computer with a DV IEEE1394 terminal or a DV capture board Eu m m J CV 150F CV 250F 4 pin DV Cable Optional o TV kA AALAY 6 pin Be careful to correctly insert the 6 pin plug into the DV terminal Inserting it in the wrong direction can result in damage to the camcorder 2 Output connection Signal Fl
52. ecording time on the memory card Indicates the remaining time in hours minutes At less than 1 minute the remaining time will be displayed in 10 second steps at less than 10 seconds in 1 second steps Depending on the recording conditions the actual remaining time may not be indicated accurately Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter Charge the battery pack before use Remove the battery terminal cover before attaching the battery 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder e Press the battery pack lightly and slide it down until it clicks CHARGE indicator CARD A CHARGE 10 DCIN gem T 84v e 3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 4 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 5 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal e The CHARGE indicator starts flashing The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed You can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack When the compact power adapter is connected even if a battery is attached its power will not be consumed ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PAC
53. ee Index 16 9 aspect ratio 5 2 52 6 second auto date 41 9 Point AiAF Autofocus 52 ES Abroad using the camcorder 86 AF assist lamp METAPORA 54 Audio dubbing 0 65 Audio mode 00 00 eee 48 Audio output channel 49 Auto slow shutter 37 Autofocus AF 243i paa kaiba baa Li 52 AV terminal AA 61 E3 Backup battery ccs aaa aaa nes 19 Battery pack charging 17 Battery pack remaining charge 14 Beach recording program 43 Beep esa Sa Hab ma RR 41 KI Card mix ll 56 Center point autofocus eYiesn 52 Compact power adapter 17 Condensation BEEF NE 85 Connection toa computer 67 Connection to a TVVCR 61 D Data code WES 53 Date and time 25 Date search aA 32 Daylight saving time 24 Digital effects 54 Digital video input DV dubbing a 64 Digital 0m EE al 37 Direct prif fr 71 Direct transfer 89 nananana aana 68 DV terminal 61 67 Easy recording recording program 43 PIGS ooa dad es ae ARR ERI EE 55 End Search a date nad ee v aee dcn 32 Erasing still images movie clips 58 Error messages 79 BER Faders rrr 54 File numbers sess 42 Fireworks recording
54. eed x2 Playback double speed x2 Reverse playback double speed gt gt Fast forward playback lt lt Rewind playback Jp Slow playback Slow reverse playback lip Frame advance i Frame reverse lt P gt Date search N 32 mX BE Zero set memory LI 31 17 Remaining tape Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes c7o moves during recording When the tape reaches its end the display changes to END When the time left is less than 15 seconds the remaining tape time may not appear Depending on the type of tape the remaining time displayed may not be correct In any case you will be able to record on the tape the number of minutes that appears on the videocassette s label for example 85 minutes Remaining battery charge dmm Com wm a gt A e When xx 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 23 Backup battery warning x2 flashes in red when the lithium button battery is not installed or when it needs to be replaced 5 Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short eee Getti
55. els free Stereo 2 for Tones down the contrast and color audio dubbing or for adding a sound saturation track later SD SOFT SKIN DETAIL Softens the details in the skin tone area for FUNC FUNC a a more complimentary appearance Mi 22 D KO FUNC ml lt 6 gt FE MENU M 22 D 7 rj AUDIO SETUP Icon of the currently selected ii FUNC P Image Effect AUDIO MODE y D amp Desired option Desired option ABOUT THE WIND SCREEN The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind but you can turn the wind screen off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible M 39 eee Audio Recording and Playback D Audio Playback Modes POINTS TO CHECK Selecting the Audio Channel co 8 You can select the audio channel to play back when playing back a tape with audio Options Default value recorded on two channels either stereo A sound or bilingual audio signals S11 STEREO1 Original sound only POINTS TO CHECK S12 STEREO m3 Dubbed audio only 1 1 MIX FIXED Options Default value Mixed audio with the original sound and gc L R the dubbed audio at the same level Left and Right channels stereo Main E MIX VAR Sub signals bilingual Mixed audio where the balance between om L L the original sound ST 1 and the dubbed Ka audio ST2 can be adjusted Left channel only stereo Main signal only bilingual ik FUNC z 03 R R
56. emperatures About the battery terminal cover The battery terminal cover has a C3 shaped hole This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs Back side of the battery pack Terminal cover attached Charged Uncharged Cassette e Rewind tapes after use A slack or damaged tape may cause video problems and or audio distortions during playback e Return cassettes to the case and store them upright Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time e Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use e Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the camcorder e Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty e Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape e Handle cassettes with care Do not drop or subject them to severe impact as this may damage the cassettes eee Do s and Don ts ag e With cassettes equipped with a memory function metal plated terminals may become dirty with use Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of removing and reinserting the cassette The memory function is not supported by the camcorder Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure To protect your recordings from accidental erasure slide the tab on the cassette to SAVE or ERASE OFF Memory Card e We recommend saving backups o
57. eo heads without cleaning them for a long time i NOTES a l e Before you make important recordings clean the video heads and make a test recording first We also recommend cleaning the video heads after use before storing the camcorder e Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder e Even after cleaning the video heads you may not be able to play back correctly tapes that were recorded with dirty video heads Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AN PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident uononpoJajul While using the compact power adapter do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth and do not place it in confined narrow spaces Heat may build up the plastic case may deform and it could result in electric shock or fire CA 590E identification plate is located on the bottom Using any device other than the C
58. er also to the instruction manual of the connected device eee Connecting toa TV or VCR us CPA To SELECT THE AUDIO SOURCE Ed Qa 8 Default value Options AV AUDIO IN Dub audio from an external analog device MIC MIC IN Dub audio using the built in microphone FUNC FUNC nz e gt TE MENU AUDIO SETUP G AUDIO DUB 4 3 Desired option Dubbing 8 POINTS TO CHECK You can only dub audio on tapes recorded in SD mode with M 12bit audio This function is operated with the wireless controller m 8 Suonoouuo euJ9 X3 I 66 Connecting to a TV or VCR eeee 7 7 1 Locate the scene you wish to start audio dubbing Before locating the starting point you can also set the zero set memory Mm 31 at the point where you want the audio dubbing to end The camcorder will automatically stop audio dubbing at that point 2 Press PAUSEM 3 Press AUDIO DUB AUDIO DUB and S Il appear 4 Press PAUSE to begin dubbing COD Audio device Begin playback Microphone Speak into the microphone 5 Press to stop dubbing Audio device Stop playback C important e Audio dubbing will stop if the tape has a blank section or a section recorded in LP mode or A 16bit audio e You cannot use the DV terminal for audio dubbing e The quality of the dubbed sound will not be as good when dubbing audio to a tape that was not r
59. esult also the available recording time LL 38 Previous recordings overwritten by a new recording cannot be recovered Before you start recording search for the end of the last recording LL 32 e To protect the tape and video heads the camcorder will enter the stop mode ll if left in record pause IIl mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds To resume recording press Start Stop e 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 About the Power Save mode To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes LL 41 To restore the power turn the camcorder off and then on again e 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 0196 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black red blue or green dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction e When using a tripod Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt due to concentration of the light by the lens Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5 5 mm Doing so may damage the camcorder e When recording movies t
60. ette compartment open Leaving the cassette in the camcorder may damage the tape e A cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected RESUMING USE e The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions After the condensation warning stops flashing wait for 1 more hour before resuming use Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the PAL system The PAL system is used in the following countries areas Algeria Australia Austria Bangladesh Belgium Brunei China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Iceland India Indonesia Iraq Iran Ireland Israel Italy Jordan Kenya Kuwait Liberia Malaysia Malta Montenegro Mozambique the Netherlands New Zealand North Korea Norway Oman Pakistan Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Tanzania Thailand Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Yemen Zambia eee General Informa
61. f memory card images on your computer 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 e Do not turn off the camcorder disconnect the power source or remove the memory card while the CARD access indicator is flashing e Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields e Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature e Do not disassemble bend drop or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water e Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt e Check the direction before inserting the memory card Forcing a memory card into uoneuuoju jeuonippy a Do s and Don ts eee the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder e Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card e When you erase image files or initialize the memory card only the file allocation table is altered and the data itself is not actually deleted Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the memory card for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data 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 or incinerate the battery Backup battery CR1616
62. fer Protocol PTP allowing you to download still images JPEG only simply by connecting the camcorder to a computer using eee Connecting to a Computer B the USB cable without installing the software from the supplied software CD ROM Transferring Images E ALL IMAGES Transfers all images to the computer f NEW IMAGES Transfers only those images that have not yet been transferred to the computer E TRANSFER ORDERS Transfers images with transfer orders C 70 to the computer C gt SELECT amp TRANSFER Allows you to select the still image you want to transfer to the computer WALLPAPER Allows you to select the still image you want to transfer and set it as your computer s desktop background DIRECT TRANSFER Ir ALL IMAGES i NEW IMAGES TRANSFER ORDERS gt SELECT amp TRANSFER amp WALLPAPER Suonoouuo eUuJ9 X3 Connecting to a Computer eee 1 Select AV a transfer option and press 465 IF YOU SELECT ir ALL IMAGES z gt NEW IMAGES or Z TRANSFER ORDERS 2 In the confirmation screen select lt gt OK and press 99 e The images are transferred and displayed on the computer The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is complete e To cancel the transfer select lt gt CANCEL and press 689 Or press FUNC IF YOU SELECT C gt SELECT amp TRANSFER or amp WALLPAPER 2 Select
63. fer order After closing the menu the camcorder returns to the index screen Erasing All Transfer Orders m 8 FUNC A FUNC ma GD 7 gt T MENU g CARD OPERATIONS D TRANS ORD ALL ERASE g fume VES eee Connecting to a Printer Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images Direct Print P4 PictBridge The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge compatible printer You can mark the still images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order O 74 Canon printers SELPHY CP and SELPHY DS printers and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer EU NE mo 1 Insert the memory card containing the still images you want to print 2 Turn on the printer 3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the USB connection connection type 2 1 67 shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams appears and changes to IMPORTANT If continues to flash for more than 1 minute or if Md does not appear the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer In such case disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection 1 NOTES e will appear for images that cannot be printed e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter e Refer also to the printer s in
64. h case adjust the focus manually e C43 SNOWJ E2 BEACH The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places Check the image on the screen e EJ FIREWORKS To avoid camcorder shake we recommend using a tripod Make sure to use a tripod especially in CAMERA CH as the shutter speed slows down eee Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color B Adjusting the Picture E Exposure Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment At times backlit subjects may appear too dark underexposed or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring overexposed To correct this you can manually adjust the exposure POINTS TO CHECK PRE ES cn 8 Mode switch P except for the EJ FIREWORKS recording program 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press 683 to display it 2 Push the joystick A towards EXP e EXP on the joystick guide changes to light blue and the exposure adjustment indicator e i o and the neutral value 0 appear on the screen f you operate the zoom during exposure lock the brightness of the image may change 3 Adjust lt gt the brightness of the image as required The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture Pushing the joystick A towards EXP again will return the camcorder to automatic exposure 4 Push the
65. h or the operating mode e Do not insert remove a tape while recording movie clips on the memory card G nores We recommend using a Canon SD Memory Card or an SD Memory Card with a transfer rate of more than 2 MB sec after having initialized it with this camcorder With memory cards not initialized with this camcorder or after repeated times of recording erasing the card the writing speed may fall and the recording may stop Windows XP users When you plan to connect the camcorder to a computer keep the length of one movie clip shorter than approx 12 minutes at 399 320x240 or 35 minutes at Ng 160x120 Zooming POINTS TO CHECK CAMERA CAMERA m 8 CAMERA IS In addition to the 35x optical zoom the digital Zoom up to 1000x is also available V 37 Zoom out H St 4p Zoom in 35x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out wide angle Move it toward T to zoom in telephoto You can also change the zoom speed LI 37 You can select one of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that depends on how you operate the zoom lever Press gently for a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms OM e You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller The zoom speed with the wireless controller will be the same as with the camcorder when one of the fixed zoom speed levels is selected or fixed at SPEED 3 when VARIABLE is selected
66. h the memory card once to release it and then pull the card out e Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder for the first time LL 60 e Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder 1 NOTES e Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards e About SDHC Memory Cards SDHC SD High Capacity is the new type of SD memory cards with capacities over 2 GB Please note that the specifications of SDHC memory cards are different from those of regular SD cards and you will not be able to use memory cards of over 2 GB with devices that do not support SDHC However SDHC devices including this camcorder are backward compatible and you can use regular SD cards with them Preparing the Camcorder 1 Turn on the camcorder 2 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover eee Getting Started E 3 Adjust the viewfinder Point the controller at the camcorder s Keep the LCD panel closed to use the remote sensor when you press the M viewfinder and adjust the dioptric buttons adjustment lever as necessary 4 Fasten the grip belt 1 NOTES Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index e The wireless controller may not work properly finger and the start stop button with when the remote sensor is situated under
67. he previous section Connection Diagrams M 61 Recording 1 This camcorder Load the recorded cassette 2 Connected device Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode 3 This camcorder Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause the playback shortly before the scene 4 This camcorder Resume the movie playback When using an analog connection you can include in the copy also the date time of the original recording m 53 5 Connected device Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears Stop recording when copying is complete 6 This camcorder Stop playback 1 NOTES e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter e When recording to a VCR using an analog connection connection types Kl or El C3 61 the quality of the edited tape will be lower than the original Suonoouuo euJ9 X3 a Connecting to a TV or VCR eee e When recording to a digital video recorder using the DV terminal connection type EJ EE 61 If the picture does not appear disconnect the DV cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on again Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital devices equipped with a DV terminal If the operation does not work use the AV terminal Digital Video Dubbing You can input video from other digital video devices and record the input video on the tape in the camcorder
68. hter recordings in places with insufficient lighting e The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1 25 1 12 in mode e If a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to 53 OFF e If amp camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod D ZOOM ee Gig OFF qua 105X mA 1000X Determines the operation of the digital zoom eee Menu Options Lists When activated the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital Zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed so the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in e The digital zoom indicator will appear in light blue from 35x up to 105x and dark blue from 105x up to 1000x The digital zoom cannot be used with the B NIGHT recording program ZOOM SPEED 33 VARIABLE 22 SPEED 3 Eg SPEED 2 egg SPEED 1 e When set to mp VARIABLE the zoom speed depends on how you operate the zoom lever Press lightly for a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms e The fastest zoom speed can be achieved with e12 VARIABLE Among the fixed zoom speeds B3 SPEED 3 is the fastest and ggg SPEED 1 the slowest E Jem Mode switch P CEB ON AiAF E ON CENTER Gi OFF REVIEW eum C3 OFF EB 2sec EB 4sec EB 6sec EB 8sec gp 10sec Selects the time to display a still i
69. i1 appears on the screen Select 254 LIGHT OFF to turn the LED light off Self Timer POINTS TO CHECK B ME SI ms CAMERA col Set the camcorder in record pause mode FUNC FUNC A CDI 22 OI e S TE WENU ii g mem e X appears e Set SELF TIMER to gig OFF to cancel the self timer CAMERA 2 Press Start Stop The camcorder starts recording after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen CAMERA C7 Press to record the still image The camcorder will record the still image after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen CPN 2 seconds when using the wireless controller 1 NOTES iN Once the countdown has begun you can also press Start Stop when recording movies or press fully when recording still images to cancel the self timer The self timer will also be canceled if you turn off the camcorder Digital Effects amp r FADER Faders Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black You can preview the effect on FADE T the display WIPE fade trigger CORNER JUMP corner wipe F6 F8 eee Other Functions s FE EFFECT Effects Setting Add flavor to your recordings Sound will be recorded normally You can preview p leon a Salekigd l Digital Effect the effect on the display black and white AANS j EFFECT _ WAVE 33 COLOR
70. inder screen Using the BRIGHT setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack Using the Menus Many of the camcorder s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC button FUNC For details about the available menu options and settings refer to Menu Options Lists V 35 Selecting a FUNC Menu Option Ww SP i O 01547 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the icon of the function you want to change from the left side column 3 Select lt gt the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar The selected option will be highlighted in light blue Menu items not available will appear grayed out 4 Press to save the settings and close the menu You can press to close the menu at any time With some settings you will need to press 68 and make further selections Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen such as the joystick icon small arrows etc Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus SHUTTER 90 I A SL SHUTTER 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the 7 amp 3 icon and press 669 to open the setup menus You can also hold pressed down for more than 2 seconds to open directly the setup menus screen 3 Select AV the desired menu from the left side column and press 68 eee Using the Menus E The title of the selected menu appears on top of the screen
71. indoor sports scenes CAMERA Jj 1 250 1 500 1 1000 CAMERA CH 1 250 For recording from within a car or train or for recording moving subjects such as roller coasters CAMERA 1 2000 For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis on sunny days Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed P 250 indicates a shutter speed of 1 250 etc notes e Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly e P PROGRAM AE When setting the shutter speed the number displayed will flash if the value selected is not appropriate for the recording conditions In such case select a different value f you use a slow shutter speed in dark places you can obtain a brighter image but the image quality may be lower and the autofocus may not work well The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds The shutter speed resets to ZY AUTO when you set the mode switch to or change the recording program e E PORTRAIT EX SPORTS 8 BEACHJ Ey SNOW The picture may not appear smooth during playback e E PORTRAIT The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in T e B 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 suc
72. ingle focusing frame appears in the center of the screen and the focus is automatically fixed on the center AF frame This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it c3 OFF Mode switch P Select this option if you wish to record a still image as soon as you press The focus priority cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to GAS Except for the ES FIREWORKS recording program A FUNC ag ma ee QY gt 768 MENU O CAMERA SETUP O FOCUS PRI O amp Desired option 1 NOTES e In the E FIREWORKS recording program the focus priority is automatically set to Rid OFF eee Other Functions B Other Functions Data Code The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time of recording You can select the data to be displayed IC cur Options Default value Gag OFF No data code display E DATE O TIME Displays the date or time when the scene or still image was recorded EO DATE amp TIME Displays both the date and time of the recording FUNC FUNC A 00 22 D e gt MENU DISPLAY SETUP O DATA CODE O G Desired option suoloun4 pooueApy c Other Functions eee LED Light You can turn on the LED light assist lamp at any time regardless of the recording program emp Ca 8 A FUNC ji zo ee Y Icon of the LED light FUNC yo LIGHT OFF g LIGHT ON e
73. ire or it might explode Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 C Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather Do not try to disassemble or modify it Do not drop or knock it Do not get it wet e Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge e 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 e Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth e Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time about 1 year can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and to store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C If you do not use the battery pack for long periods charge and discharge it fully at least once a year If you have more than one battery pack perform these precautions at the same time for all battery packs Although the battery pack s operating temperature range is from 0 C to 40 C the optimal range is from 10 C to 30 C At cold temperatures performance will temporarily decline Warm it in your pocket before use Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal t
74. lly shaped DV IEEE 1394 terminals may be in different video standards 1 NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Concerning Copyright Copyright Precaution Certain pre recorded video tapes films and other materials as well as some television programs are copyrighted Unauthorized recording of these materials may violate copyright protection laws Copyright Signals During playback If you try to play back a tape that contains copyright control signals for protection of software COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED appears for a few seconds and the camcorder displays a blank blue screen You cannot playback the contents of the tape During recording If you try to record from software that contains copyright control signals for protection of software COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED appears You cannot record the contents of the software You cannot record copyright protection signals to a tape using this camcorder Audio Dubbing You can add sound to a recording using the built in microphone QIPI only You can also record additional sound from external audio devices MD160 Connecting an External Audio Device Connect the external audio device CD player etc to the camcorder using connection types fj or El m 61 Connect only the audio plugs red and white of the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable and leave the yellow video plug unconnected Ref
75. mage after it has been recorded suoljoun4 pooueApy Bg Menu Options Lists eee e You can erase M 58 or protect m 59 the image if you press while you are reviewing the image or immediately after recording it if set to Gig OFF Mode switch P qu ON Ga OFF The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake e The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using the B NIGHT recording program e The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to 59 e We recommend setting the image stabilizer to OFF when using a tripod WIDESCREEN n JL ON Ga OFF The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high resolution 16 9 recording e Since the displays on the camcorder have an aspect ratio of 16 9 recordings with a 4 3 aspect ratio will appear in the center of the screen with black sidebars e A still image cannot be simultaneously recorded on the memory card while recording movies in widescreen 16 9 mode e Playing back a widescreen recording TV sets compatible with the Video ID 1 system will automatically switch to wide 16 9 mode Otherwise change the aspect ratio of the TV manually To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio 4 3 change the TV TYPE setting accordingly M 38 za se la ues
76. manual for B l ae nG WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING 9 A Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder D EFFECTS P SET C important C e The following still images may not be correctly printed with a PictBridge compatible printer 1 Press P SET Images created or changed on a computer The print setting menu appears and transferred to the memory card Depending on the printer the Images recorded with the camcorder but message BUSY may appear before edited on a computer the camcorder displays the print Images whose file names were changed Images not recorded with this camcorder setting menu Observe the following precautions during 2 In the print settings menu select Biinting AV 4b the setting you want to Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer change and press O Do not change the position of the co O 3 Select AV the desired setting switch option and press Do not disconnect the USB cable 69 Do not remove the memory card 4 Select AV PRINT and press amp amp e If the message BUSY does not disappear Printing starts The print setting menu disconnect the USB cable and restore the disappears when the printing is connection after a short while completed To continue printing select another still image TO CANCEL THE PRINTING Press 683 while printing A confirmation dialog appears Select OK and pre
77. more than 998 still images in the print order 74 CANNOT TRANSFER You attempted to transfer a still image that cannot be displayed with this camcorder THIS IMAGE CANNOT BE Some analog images cannot be recorded on the memory card RECORDED depending on the signal TOO MANY STILL IMAGES Disconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of still images DISCONNECT USB CABLE on the memory card to less than 1800 If a dialog appeared on the computer screen close it and then restore the connection Direct Print Related Messages ws 1 About Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS Printers If the printer s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printer s operation panel refer to the printer s instruction manual Message Explanation Solution PAPER ERROR There is a problem with the paper The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is wrong Alternatively if the paper output tray is closed open it to print NO PAPER Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper PAPER JAM The paper jammed during printing Select STOP to cancel printing After removing the paper set some paper again and retry printing INK ERROR There is a problem with the ink NO INK The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink Message LOW INK LEVEL INK ABSORBER FULL e FILE ERROR e CANNOT PRINT SET amp PRINT ORDER PRINTER ERROR PRINT ERROR HARDWARE ERROR COMMUNICATION ERROR PRINTER
78. nJ pooueApyvy as Menu Options Lists eee Still image size quality CL 50 ieu Cu Size L 1152x864 L 1024x768 S 640x480 Quality d SUPER FINE 4 FINE a4 NORMAL Still image capturing LL 52 PLAY LAS S FINE 640x480 4 S FINE 640x480 al S NORMAL 640x480 C 30 LS JL TERT J BRI Adjust lt gt the volume with the joystick MD160 MD140 C 64 MERA CAMERA PLAY PLA Press 68 to enter the record pause mode Cn 32 Press 6 amp 5 to search C2 34 PLAY Press 89 to start ca se eue On PROTECT OFF On PROTECT ON Protect a still image on the memory card CAMERA C9 This option will appear only when you press within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording the still image if set to Gig OFF PRINT ORDER LL 74 20 0 2 99 COPIES Set a print order for a still image on the memory card Transfer Order M 70 E amp TRANS ORDER OFF Er TRANS ORDER ON Set a transfer order for a still image on the memory card Setup menus fi CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER LO 44 Mode switch P Recording program P PROGRAM AE E3 AUTO 1 50 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 e Mode switch P Recording program P PROGRAM AE E3 AUTO 1 50 1 120 1 250 G9 ON Ga OFF The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brig
79. nd set P the level preferred 3 Press 689 to save the settings and press to close the menu Hi appears lp pe Other Functions Applying oe D EFFECTS P SET E C 2 Press D EFFECTS e fij changes to green and the combined image appears e Still images cannot be recorded on the memory card while the Card Mix function is activated suoljoun4 pooueApy c Still Image Options eee Still Image Options Erasing Still Images important Be careful when erasing images Erased images cannot be recovered 1 NOTES e Protected images cannot be erased e Movie clips on the memory card can only be erased when the first scene is displayed as a still image not during playback Erasing a Single Image M 8 A O9 v 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press 633 to display it 2 Select lt p the image you want to erase 3 Push the joystick W towards ti to erase the image 4 Select lt p ERASE and press B9 Erasing a Single Image Just After Recording lfCAMERA PLAY PLAY JE CET mg You can erase the last recorded still image while reviewing it within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording it if REVIEW is set to G3 OFF A FUNC ias ma e Y While reviewing the image immediately after recording e 14 IMAGE ERASE n ERASE Erasing All Images
80. nder picture is blurred Playback Problem During playback there is video noise Pressing the playback button does not start playback When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is located keep a distance between the camcorder and the plasma TV 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 To protect the tape and video heads the camcorder will enter the stop mode Il if left in playback pause PI or record pause 6 Il mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds To resume the operation press when recording or push the joystick A towards P II during playback Set the camcorder to CAMERA Set the time zone date and time Replace the backup lithium battery and set the time zone date and time Set the camcorder to CAMERA F9 Load a cassette Tape reached the end 50 END appears on the screen Rewind the tape or replace the cassette Cassette is protected og flashes on the screen Change the position of the protect switch Autofocus does not work on that subject Focus manually If you are using the viewfinder adjust it with the dioptric adjustment lever Lens is dirty Clean the lens with a soft lens cleaning cloth Never use tissue paper to clean the lens uoneunoju jeuonippy When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks or concerts sound may become dist
81. nect the camcorder to the computer using the USB connection connection type 2 C3 67 shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams See Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer in the Digital Video Software instruction manual electronic version on PDF file 4 Set the auto launch setting See Starting CameraWindow Windows or Auto downloading Macintosh in the Digital Video Software instruction manual electronic version on PDF file The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen Q important When the CARD access indicator is on or flashing do not perform the following actions Doing so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer Do not change the position of the c G switch or the operating mode Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer e The image files on your memory card are valuable original data files If you wish to use the image files on your computer make copies of them first and use the copied file retaining the original 1 NOTES e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter e Refer also to the computer s instruction manual e Users of Windows XP and Mac OS X Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Trans
82. ng to Know the Camcorder B Recording Still Images M CD Zoom M 29 Exposure e tI o M 45 2 Recording program MA 43 3 White balance 1 47 4 Image effect M 48 5 LED light 00 54 6 Digital effects 19 54 7 Movie clip size movie recorded on the memory card LL 27 Still image quality size QQ 50 9 Self timer M 54 Number of still images available on the memory card 1 Movie recording time available on the memory card 12 Wind screen off LL 39 3 AF frame M 52 Joystick guide LL 7 i5 Camcorder shake warning A 37 OG OO 3C eQ9o uononpoJajul Viewing Still Images SLIDESHOW 1 Slideshow A 34 17 Image protection mark MA 59 Image number M 42 lt gt Current image Total number of images M 0 Still image size 1 0CT 2007 21 Data code LL1 53 2 Movie clip length movie recorded on the memory card 101 0124 CO6 6 320 OO 00 15 B Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee Number of still images available on the memory card Depending on the recording conditions the number of available still images displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made or may decrease by 2 still images at once Card Access Display Ip q is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card i Movie r
83. nger than you think you might need The times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on the actual charging recording or playback conditions Battery Pack Charging Time Viewfinder LCD NORMAL LCD BRIGHT Typical Recording Times Viewfinder LCD NORMAL LCD BRIGHT Playback Times Viewfinder LCD NORMAL LCD BRIGHT Typical Recording Times Viewfinder LCD NORMAL LCD BRIGHT Playback Times Paro 320 min Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming power on off BP 2L14 285 min Maximum Recording Times 275 min 275 min 265 min 310 min Maximum Recording Times 305 min 300 min 280 min 150 min 150 min 140 min 165 min 165 min 155 min eee Getting Started D Installing the Backup Battery Inserting and Removing a Tape M The backup battery lithium button battery Use only videocassettes marked with the CR1616 allows the camcorder to retain the DV logo date time A 24 and other camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected Connect a power source to the camcorder when replacing the backup battery to retain the settings MA AU amp S u Ky x n O n o et O 5 FN 1 Slide OPEN EJECT fully in the fi S J direction of the arrow and open the a cassette compartment cover aii 4 The cassette compartment opens automatically Insert the
84. not appear on screen press 683 to display it 4 Push the joystick lt p to move between the images To PLAY BACK MOVIE CLIPS A A Q v v During playback eee Playback B 5 Push the joystick A towards p ll to begin the playback e Push the joystick A towards pp ll again to pause resume the playback e Push the joystick lt p gt and hold it pressed towards 44 or pp to rewind fast forward the movie clip You can also press and hold REW 44 or FF gt gt on the wireless controller e Push the joystick W towards Bi to stop the playback e When the movie playback ends or is stopped the first frame of the movie appears as a still image Q won T e Avoid the following actions while the card access display gt GF appears on screen and when the CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the co tH switch or the operating mode e 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 LL 56 Images whose file names have been changed suornounJ 2Iseg Image Jump You can jump ahead to a specific image witho
85. nt POINTS TO CHECK Ed Stop the playback before using this function A e c v 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV 9 END SEARCH and press 699 3 Select lt p EXECUTE and press 4 e END SEARCH appears The camcorder rewinds fast forwards the tape plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tape To cancel the search push the joystick V towards Ii GJ nores e End search cannot be used once you remove the cassette FUNC FUNC CL 22 e If there are blank sections between recordings the end search may not work correctly e You cannot use the end search to locate the end of a scene that was audio dubbed MD160 MD150 MD140 Locating Scenes by Recording Date You can locate the change of the date time zone with the date search function ca Press I lt lt or 551 on the wireless controller e Press more than once to search for further date changes up to 10 times e To cancel the search press STOPE NOTES YU bk Recordings shorter than 1 minute per date time zone cannot be located with this function e Date search may not function if the data code is not correctly displayed Playing Back Still Images and Movie Clips from a Memory Card m 8 1 Holding the lock button pressed down set the switch to PLAY 2 Move the o switch to 7 memory card To ViEW STILL IMAGES A Y v NG 3 If the joystick guide does
86. ompact Power Adapter CA 590E may damage the AN camcorder European Union and EEA only This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste according to the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC and your national law This product should be handed over to a designated collection point e g on an authorized one for one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site a for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment EEE Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE At the same time your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office waste authority approved WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products please visit www canon europe com environment EEA Norway Iceland and Liechtenstein Table of contents Introduction lee mid 7 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied FCCCS SONG S aa AGA AA uut et auae nde 9 Components Guide AA AA 10 Sorco DI AY sw AA AA AA AA 13 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery PACK imam
87. orted Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads Load a cassette Set the camcorder to PLAY al Tape reached the end o9 END appears on the screen Rewind the tape eee rouble 26 24 18 26 19 19 83 46 21 85 K Trouble eee Problem No sound from the built in speaker Image will not appear on the TV screen Tape is running but image will not appear on the TV screen Memory Card Operation Problem Memory card cannot be inserted Cannot record on the memory card Memory card cannot be played back Image cannot be erased Cr flashes in red Printing Problem The printer is not operating even though the camcorder and printer are correctly connected Editing Problem MD160 MD140 Cannot record with this camcorder video input from an external video device connected using a DV cable Open the LCD panel Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume with the SPEAKER VOLUME setting Check again that the camcorder is properly connected to the TV TV VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO Set the selector to VIDEO Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads You attempted to play back or dub copyright a protected tape Stop playback dubbing RA Memory card was not facing the correct direction Turn the 20 memory card over and reinsert it Memory card is full E
88. ow to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with an USB port USB Cable Supplied SUOI DBUUOY euJ9 X3 I B Connecting to a Computer eee Transferring Video Recordings You can transfer recordings to a computer using the DV terminal Equipment and System Requirements e computer equipped with an IEEE1394 DV terminal or an IEEE 1394 DV capturing board e A DV cable Use the optional CV 150F 4 pin 4 pin or CV 250F 4 pin 6 pin DV Cable e Video Editing Software e The appropriate driver A driver is preinstalled on Windows operating systems later than Windows 98 Second Edition and Mac operating systems later than Mac OS 9 and will be installed automatically Connecting 1 Start the computer 2 Set the camcorder to mode 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the digital connection connection type 1 C 67 shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams 4 Start the video editing software Refer to the instruction manual of the editing software Q vicos p e The video transfer may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer e f the computer freezes while the camcorder is connected to it disconnect the DV cable and turn off the camcorder and the computer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection e Before connecting the camcorder to the computer using a D
89. playback picture e To protect the tape and video heads the camcorder will enter the stop mode Ill if left in playback pause Pip BB mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds To resume the playback push the joystick A towards P I MD160 MD150 MD140 Returning to a Pre marked Position If you wish to return to a particular scene later mark the point with the zero set memory and the tape will stop at that point when you rewind fast forward the tape EM C IUS T oe 1 While recording or during playback press ZERO SET MEMORY on the wireless controller at the point you wish to return to later The time code changes to 0 00 00 M Press ZERO SET MEMORY again to cancel the memory 2 If you marked the zero memory while recording set the camcorder to mode If you marked the zero memory during playback press W 3 Press lt lt to locate the zero mark e If the tape counter shows a negative number press gt instead au appears and the camcorder rewinds fast forwards the tape suornounJ oiseg B Playback eee The tape stops at or near the zero mark M disappears and the correct time code will be displayed again 1 NOTES If there are blank sections between recordings the zero set memory may not work correctly Locating the End of the Last Scene After playing back a tape use this function to locate the end of the last scene recorded in order to continue recording from that poi
90. plays RUNA and 3313 that appear in some print related screens refer to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change regardless of the language selected Changing the Time Zone Default value DATE TIME SETUP T ZONE DST PARIS FUNC ei 00 22 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the E icon and press to open the setup menus 3 Select AV DATE TIME SETUP and press 99 4 Select AV T ZONE DST and press 9 The time zone setting appears The default setting is Paris or Singapore depending on the region of purchase 5 Select AV your time zone and press 6 To adjust for daylight saving time select the time zone with the mark next to the area 6 Press FUNC to close the menu 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 Setting the Date and Time DATE TIME SETUP O DATE TIME 1 JAN 2007 12 00 AM FUNC FUNC 2 mm GS e 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the E icon and press 669 to open the setup menus 3 Select AV DATE TIME SETUP and press 5 4 Select AV DATE TIME and press amp Blinking arrows will be displayed around the first field of the date 5 Change each field of the date and time with the joystick s AV and move Jp to the next field 6 Press
91. r to autofocus Operating the zoom or the joystick will return the camcorder to manual focus adjustment 3 Push the joystick A towards BACK to save the focus adjustment White Balance The white balance function helps you accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings POINTS TO CHECK eem Mode switch P m 8 Default value Options Mg AUTO Settings are automatically set by the camcorder Use this setting for outdoor scenes gt DAYLIGHT For recording outdoors on a bright day amp TUNGSTEN For recording under tungsten and tungsten type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting e SET Use the custom white balance for special situations not covered by the other options The custom white balance will ensure that white subjects appear white under various lighting conditions FUNC A a v Icon of the currently selected FUNC White Balance O e Desired option When you select SET do not press and continue instead with the procedure below FUNC LL 22 eee Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press 9 When the adjustment is completed stops flashing and stays on The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you t
92. rase still images to free some space or 58 replace the memory card Memory card was not initialized Initialize the memory card 60 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value 42 Set FILE NOS to RESET and insert a new memory card Set the camcorder to PET 33 Image is protected Cancel the protection 59 The write protect switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the write protect switch Card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the memory card Initialize the memory card if flashing persists Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection Wrong signal standard Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device List of Messages Message SET THE TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION REMOVE THE CASSETTE CHECK THE INPUT CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED REMOVE THE CASSETTE TAPE END CHECK THE CASSETTE REC MODE CHECK THE CASSETTE AUDIO MODE CHECK THE CASSETTE BLANK CHECK THE CASSETTE INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED HEADS DIRTY USE CLEANING CASSETTE COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED COPYRIGHT P
93. ry to get a calm stable picture Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in fidgety jittery scenes In extreme cases the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness If you experience such a reaction immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary eee Recording Recording Still Images on the Memory Card Before using a memory card for the first time be sure to initialize it with this camcorder M 60 PLAY OB CAMERA POWER 1 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover 2 Holding the lock button pressed down set the switch to CAMERA 3 Move the zxj switch to a memory card 4 Press PHOTO Once the focus is automatically adjusted will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear The CARD access indicator will flash as the image is being recorded suornounJ oiseg a Recording eee important Avoid the following actions while the card access display B d appears on screen and when the CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the c 0 switch or the operating mode 1 NOTES If the subject is not suitabl
94. s can be changed The list of available languages depends on the region where you purchased the camcorder Menu item shown at its default position Language Set A lish German Spanish French Italian Polish nian Turkish Russian Ukrainian Arabic Buttons and switches to be operated 5456 Default value Brackets and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen Menu options in boldface indicate the default setting for example ON OFF DISPLAY SETUP 1 LANGUAGE ENGLISH 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the TE icon and press to open the setup menus 3 Select AV DISPLAY SETUP and press 99 4 Select AV LANGUAGE jand press 689 5 Select AV the desired option and Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are n Praes io M indicated within a button frame for example FUNG os If you changed the language by mistake About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorder s operations and to make selections and changes in the camcorder s menus a Push the joystick up down left or right AV lt p to select an item or change settings Press the joystick itself 9 to save the settings or confirm an action On menu screens this is indicated by the joystick icon 9 The functions assigned to the joysti
95. ss 689 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 M 80 Canon s PictBridge compatible printers Resolve the error When printing does not resume automatically select CONTINUE and press 699 If CONTINUE cannot be selected select STOP press 699 and retry printing oman m x e 5 O je 5 5 D O et O 5 T Connecting to a Printer eee Print Orders You can mark the still images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order These print order settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards and can be used for printing on DPOF compatible printers 1V 71 You can set print orders for up to 998 still images Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Do not connect the USB cable to the camcorder while setting the print orders PLAY CH FUNC e v m 8 FUNC CO 22 eu gt amp PRINT ORDER g Select AV the number of S copies 0 99 and press 685 To cancel the print order set the number of copies to 0 Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen icc i dicii a n8 Move the zoom lever toward W to enter the still image index screen A oy M v PA D RA FUNC TI FUNC LL 22
96. struction manual Suonoouuo euJ9 X3 I Connecting to a Printer eee 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 Paper settings Current paper settings paper size paper type and page layout BJDEFAULT B DEFAULT BJDEFAULT o OFF EJ ON gU i coPIES CANCEL Number of copies Print effect Date printing Options PAPER PAPER SIZE Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model E PAPER TYPE Select PHOTO FAST PHOTO or DEFAULT 8 PAGE LAYOUT Select DEFAULT or one of the following available page layouts BORDERED Prints the whole image area almost exactly as the recorded still image BORDERLESS Enlarges the center portion of the still image to fit the width height ratio of the selected paper size The top bottom and sides of the still image may be slightly trimmed out 2 UP 4 UP 8 UP 9 UP 16 UP Prints multiple small copies of the same still image on one sheet of paper Date print Select ON OFF or DEFAULT Fd Print Effect The print effect can be used with printers compatible with the Image Optimize function to achieve higher quality prints Select ON OFF or DEFAULT Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS printers You can also select VIVID NR and VIVID NR LJ Number of Copies Select 1 99 copies
97. tery STV 250N Stereo Video Power Adapter CR1616 incl power cord x SS IFC 300PCU DIGITAL VIDEO WL D85 Wireless Lithium Button Battery USB Cable SOLUTION DISK Controller CR2025 for Wireless Software CD ROM Controller Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file uoI ONpo U Getting to Know the Camcorder eee Components Guide Left side view Right Side View 4 QO n 2 pcr N N N Front view D Lens cover switch N 26 27 open closed 2 CARD access indicator Q127 28 CHARGE indicator LZ 17 3 Speaker 4 Memory card slot X 20 5 AV terminal LL 61 6 USB terminal V 67 7 DV terminal V 61 67 Terminal cover 8 Grip belt CQ 20 Strap mount A 89 D Lock button 12 switch LC 8 3 QUICK START button QA 29 Remote sensor 1V 21 5 LED light assist lamp Q2 54 Stereo microphone Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example FUNC Back view FUNC P SET oS eee Getting to Know the Camcorder at CD Viewfinder 1A 20 E 2 Dioptric adjustment lever A 20 3 BATT battery release switch Q 17 4 LCD screen M 21 5 Backup battery compartment 1 19 6 Start stop button A 26 28 7 Serial number Battery
98. th Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth Storage e 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 eee Do s and Don ts us 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 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 room uoneuuoju jeuonippy g Do s and Don ts eeee ehhh TO AVOID CONDENSATION e Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature e Remove the cassette place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED e The camcorder automatically shuts off the warning message CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED appears for approx 4 seconds and 6 starts flashing e If a cassette is loaded the warning message REMOVE THE CASSETTE appears and po starts flashing Remove the cassette immediately and leave the cass
99. tion System Diag l am Availability differs from area to area on OCL WS 20 Wrist Strap SS 900 Shoulder Strap E7 MiniDV Video Cassette MD160 MD150 MD140 WL D85 Wireless Controller CBC NB2 CB 2LWE Car Battery Charger Battery Charger NB 2L NB 2LH BP 2L5 BP 2L12 BP 2L14 Battery Pack ee le ng emp Se ee OPE pm CA 590E Compact Power Adapter co c_ NB 2L NB 2LH BP 2L5 BP 2L12 BP 2L14 Battery Pack AU TV mm UB SCART Adapter STV 250N TEE Stereo Video Cable sha AQ VCR pe DVD Recorder Digital Device with DV Terminal CV 150F CV 250F DV Cable Q Card Adapter AMT Reader Writer 4 MultiMediaCard IFC 300PCU Computer USB Cable A ALL SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A PictBridge Compatible Printers The BP 2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory uoneuuojuj jeuonippv General Information eeee Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of
100. u are not using the digital effect select i4 D EFFECT OFF e The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program e The digital effects are not available when TV TYPE is set to NORMAL TV and the stereo video cable is connected to the AV terminal Combining Images Card Mix You can choose one of the sample images including picture frames and backgrounds 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 The card mix 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 c TR Dr v POINTS TO CHECK 08 Upload to the memory card a sample image from the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK software CD ROM Refer to Adding Still Images from your Computer to the Memory Card in the electronic instruction manual PDF file included on the same CD ROM Mode switch P D EFRBBINORES Default value FUNC FUNC L1 22 ini e Setting Icon of the currently selected 7 Digital Effect j FE CARD MIX TO SET THE CARD MIX 1 Select AV IMAGE SELECT and then select lt gt the still image you want to combine 2 If you want to adjust the mix level select AV MIX LEVEL a
101. umber of images The printer is in use Check the printer status Paper lever error occurred Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position Close the printer cover securely No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective eee Trouble uoneuuoju jeuonippv B Do s and Don ts eeee ehhh Handling Precautions Camcorder e Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel Be careful when closing the LCD panel e Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures like the inside of a car under direct sunlight or high humidity e Do not use the camcorder near strong electric or magnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones e Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject e Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places The camcorder is not waterproof avoid also water mud or salt If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and or the lens e Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment e Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel e Handle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage Battery Pack DANGER Treat the battery pack with care Keep it away from f
102. uring a Still Image or Movie Clip from the Playback Picture 52 Automatic Focus Priority a T RA 52 Other Functions Data Code u a ca it a AW 53 LED Light 4897 A Baa AA 54 Self Timer a ERE 9 54 Digital Effects aM B RR ME 4 54 Editing Functions Still Image Options Erasing Still ge S ammm EOS AER ud 58 Protecting a Fro EE EA EF BP mm 59 Initialize Memmory COTRA Mar aliiibe 60 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR EE M99 M BP 61 Playbaciton a TVESEIBen EBBl BP 63 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder sssssesssss 63 Diet NO BA a 64 Audio Dubbing dfli WW ad I e een 65 Connecting to a Computer Iu meonnectiogiiligrams ll a 67 Transferring Video Recordings 0077777 nnns 68 Transferring Still Images or Movie Clips Direct Transfer 68 L Ge Q 70 Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images Direct Print aa 71 Selecting the Print Settings aap KANA AA AA ADA 72 SAKA AA 74 uononpoJajul I Additional Information Trouble Ae
103. urn off the camcorder 2 Press to save the setting and close the menu 1 NOTES e When you select the custom white balance SET Make the white balance adjustment in a place with sufficient light Set D ZOOM to gm OFF LL 37 Readjust the white balance if the lighting conditions change Very rarely and depending on the light source x may keep on flashing instead of staying on Even in that case the white balance would be properly adjusted and the results should be better than with M AUTO e 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 suoljoun4 pooueApy n Audio Recording and Playback eee Image Effects Audio Recording and You can use the image effects to change Playback the color saturation and contrast to obtain different results Audio Recording Mode POINTS TO CHECK You can change the quality of the audio recording cee oe m 8 Mode switch P i CAMERA PLAY Options Default value D 8 POINTS TO CHECK 4 IMAGE EFFECT OFF Options Default value Records with no image enhancing effects mam 16bit e VIVID Records audio at the highest quality Emphasizes the contrast and color Grm 12bit saturation Records audio on 2 channels Stereo 1 e NEUTRAL leaving 2 chann
104. ut having to browse all images one by one With movie clips you can only start the image jump in stop mode when the first frame appears as a still image Push the joystick lt p and hold it pressed down Release the joystick when the image number gets to the image you want to display g Playback eee Slideshow SLIDESHOW FUNC n FUNC e 22 GS 9 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV SLIDESHOW and press 68 e The still images and movie clips on the memory card are played back in sequence Press 665 to stop the slideshow Index Screen 1 Move the zoom lever toward W The index screen appears Movies on the memory card are marked with a 8 2 Select AV lt gt an image Move the cursor cz to the image you want to view 3 Move the zoom lever toward T The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed Magnifying the Playback Image During playback movies and still images can be magnified up to 5 times You can also select the area to be magnified ILS LEE me 1 Move the zoom lever toward T e The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area To further enlarge the image move the zoom lever toward T To reduce the magnification move the zoom lever toward W e X will appear for images that cannot be enlarged 2 Select AV lt gt the enlarged area of the picture with the joystick To cancel the magnification move
105. will appear suoljoun4 pooueApy n Menu Options Lists eee Pag pae Ca E3 RESET GD CONTINUOUS Select the image numbering method to be used when you insert a new memory card 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 E3 RESET Image numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert a new memory card ED CONTINUOUS Image numbers will continue from the number following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder e If the memory card you insert already contains an image with a larger number a new image will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last image on the memory card e We recommend using the CD CONTINUOUS setting You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firmware This menu option is usually grayed out AN UMIVIT 4 PG AJ J DATE TIME SETUP ee Ca 24 DATE TIME Q 25 DATE FORMAT Y M D 2007 1 1 AM 12 00 M D Y JAN 1 2007 12 00 AM D M Y 1 JAN 2007 12 00 AM Changes the date format for on screen displays and for date printing eee Recording Programs a Using the Recording Programs B 7S Easy Recording P BIN The camcorder adjusts the focus alis exposure and other settings automatically allowing you to just point and shoot P Recording Programs LQ 44 P PROGRAM AE

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