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Canon DC50 Camcorder User Manual

1. Menu item shown at its default position Buttons and switches to be perated Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example FUNC About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide it h tti an pe ange sengs action On menu screens this is indicated by the icon Gai a Push the joystick up down left f wn orright AV A 0 select ey o e DX I About this Manual eeee The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the camcorder s settings Press 6 to display hide the joystick guide In the illustrations of the manual When the joystick guide contains positions other than those relevant to the E multiple pages NEXT and the page function explained are marked with a number icon w will appear at the striped pattern Depending on the model 9 9 B bottom position Push the joystick Ww and the operation mode these positions NEXT v toward NEXT to display the next page may be empty or show a different icon of the guide than the one on the illustration About the Power Switch In addition to turning the camcorder on and off the power switch also toggles the camcorder s operating mode To turn on the camcorder Hold the lock button pressed down and move the power switch down to ON To change the operating mode From the ON positio
2. Av APERTURE PRIO AE 51 Special Scene Recording Programs LEX PORTRAIT SNOW FA sPorLiGHT The camcorder uses a Use this mode to record Use this mode to record large aperture achieving in bright ski resorts It spotlit scenes a focus on the subject prevents the subject from while blurring other being underexposed distracting details hh a EN SPORTS EZ BEACH EJ FIREWORKS Use this mode to record Use this mode to record Use this mode to record Sports scenes such as on a sunny beach It fireworks tennis or golf prevents the subject from being underexposed B NIGHT ES suNsET Use this mode to record Use this mode to record in dimly lit places sunsets in vibrant colors Available only with the DC50 DC518 P Flexible Recording Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure AE program or give priority to the exposure value or the shutter speed POINTS TO CHECK Cat pnm Mode switch P P Options Default value P PROGRAM AE The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject Tv SHUTTER PRIO AE Set the shutter speed value The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value Use a high shutter speed to record fast moving subjects or a slow shutter speed to add a certain motion blur emphasizing the feel of m
3. gt 2 lt D 5 o e a T c 5 fr o 5 a 5 Recording Programs eeee Shutter speed guidelines 1 6 1 12 1 25 1 221 8 21 6 1 12 1 25 For recording subjects in dark places CAMERA ul CAMERA C CAMERA 1 50 CAMERA 3 1 50 For general recordings CAMERA 1 120 CAMERA 1 120 For recording indoor sports scenes Special Scene Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a special scene recording program POINTS TO CHECK CAMERA 1 250 1 500 1 1000 CAMERA amp 3 1 250 1 500 1 720 For recording from within a car or train or for recording moving subjects such as roller coasters J only Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed Tv 250 indicates a shutter speed of 1 250 second etc Available Aperture Values The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position 1 8 2 0 2 4 2 8 3 4 4 0 4 8 5 6 6 7 8 0 2 8 3 4 4 0 4 8 5 6 6 7 8 0 Mode switch P FUNG C La 29 FUNC GCG Icon of the currently selected Recording Program Last icon on the right icon of the currently selected Special Scene Desired option nores Do not change
4. Still image simultaneous M 58 recording Disc Type Recording Mode DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW XP 20 min 36 min E3 30 min 54 min 60 min 108 min Recording in LP mode gives you a longer recording time however depending on the condition of the disc long usage imperfections etc the picture and sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted We recommend using the XP or SP mode for important recordings The camcorder uses a variable bit rate VBR when encoding the video data so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes CO 57 Still image size quality pen Size L 2592x1944 M1 2048x1536 S 640x480 Size L 1152x864 S 640x480 Size L 1024x768 S 640x480 Quality 4 SUPER FINE a FINE ai NORMAL WIDESCREEN set to B9 ON c3 STILL I REC OFF ai FINE 1280x720 Lal NORMAL 1280x720 WIDESCREEN set to Gig OFF STILL I REC OFF MM FINE 1152x864 aM NORMAL 1152x864 d STILL I REC OFF 4M FINE 1024x768 lM NORMAL 1024x768 d STILL I REC OFF 4S FINE 640x480 aS NORMAL 640x480 ADD TO PLAYLIST jc Disc type VR mode ALL SCENES ONE SCENE CANCEL Add a scene to the playlist This option is available only from the original index Screen M 66 MOVE CO 67 Ce Disc type VR mode Move a scene in the playlist This op
5. The histogram will appear also after recording a still image while reviewing it within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording it if REVIEW is set to QB OFF Tee Flash You can use the built in flash for recording still images in dark places The flash features the red eye reduction function 8 POINTS To CHECK es Select a recording program other than Eg FIREWORKS C 10 Options Default value 44 auto The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject red eye reduction auto The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject The assist lamp lights up to reduce the red eye effect 4 flash on The flash always fires amp flash off The flash does not fire s 4 49 NEXTY 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press 6 to display it 2 Push the joystick 4 toward 4 If 4 does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick Ww toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above When the mode switch is set to AUTO only one joystick guide will appear e Repeatedly push the joystick lt q toward 4 to cycle between the flash modes The display disappears after 4 seconds 3 Press PHOTO first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image 3 notes The practical range of th
6. A disc 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 As a general rule wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder 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 eeee Do s and Don ts 109 J uoneuuoju Jeuonippv mo General Information eeee System Diagram Availability
7. TO CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE While you are recording a movie press PHOTO The still image is recorded on the memory card while the screen continues to show the video recording 1 NOTES The still image cannot be recorded simultaneously on the disc The still image cannot be recorded on the memory card while a digital effect is activated The still image also cannot be recorded on the memory card while recording in widescreen mode To record still images we recommend using the mode which offers the best quality for still images eeee Still Image Recording Options 5H Automatic Focus Priority When the focus priority is activated the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch at AUTO The focus priority cannot be turned off Mode switch at P You can turn off the focus priority and you can also select the AF autofocus frame to be used c 10 Options Default value GW ON AiAF Mode switch P AUTO 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 FUNC c MENU CAMERA SETUP 2 FOCUS PRI 2 Desired option FUNC amp 1 notes In the E FIREWORKS recording program the focus priority is automatically set to jj OFF Light Metering Mod
8. Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact Keep the battery out of the reach of children If swallowed seek medical assistance immediately The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal damage e Do not disassemble heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion Built in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date time and other settings The built in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder however it will become totally discharged if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months To recharge the built in lithium battery Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the power switch set to 2 Maintenance Others Storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it in a place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C Cleaning Camcorder Body Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camcorder body Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Pick Up Lens Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush Never touch the pick up lens directly to clean it Lens and Viewfinder e If the lens s
9. Playlist index screen 8 POINTS TO CHECK s JB m 10 Disc type DVD RW VR mode From the original index screen select AV lt gt the scene to add to the playlist To add all scenes there is no need to select any particular scene FUNG C P A C29 ane CG gt c ADD TO PLAYLIST Desired option g YES When the operation is completed ADDED TO PLAYLIST will be displayed Press to check the scenes in the playlist index screen Moving Scenes in the Playlist From the original index screen press PLAYLIST From the playlist index screen select AV lt p gt the scene to move FUNC C B LL 29 FUNC CG o MOVE 9 Move AV lt gt the orange marker to the new position of the scene and press amp 9 YES Deleting Scenes You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping Remember that when you delete scenes in the playlist you do not affect your original recordings However when you delete an original recording it will be deleted also from the playlist important Be careful when deleting original recordings Once deleted an original scene cannot be recovered Do not change the position of the power Switch or the M gy switch while the scene is being deleted Notes Scenes cannot be deleted when the disc is protected A 6
10. README section in the software s help modules Photomovie scenes created on a disc initialized in VIDEO mode cannot be transferred to the computer using MyDVD for Canon If you create Photomovie scenes on a DVD RW initialized in VR mode you will not be able to transfer any recordings to the computer using MyDVD for Canon Depending on the number and length of the scenes recorded the One Touch Dubbing may take some time e In the following cases the o button will not light up in step 2 and you cannot use the One Touch Dubbing function The online user registration was not completed correctly MyDVD for Canon is still running A finalized disc is not inserted in the camcorder A brand new disc is not inserted in the computer s DVD drive The disc in the camcorder is a DVD RW recorded in VR mode but the disc in the computer s DVD drive is a DVD R disc The disc in the computer s DVD drive is a DVD R DL disc e If none of the previous applies but the amp button still does not light up look for the icon in the computer s desktop toolbar If does not appear disconnect the USB cable from both the camcorder and the computer Restart the computer and turn the camcorder off and then on again Then connect the camcorder to the computer again Transferring Recordings to the Computer 1 Insert the source disc into the camcorder You can use any disc regardless of whether it is finalized or
11. When you turn off the camcorder When you disconnect the USB cable When you expand the trimming frame beyond its maximum size When you change the PAPER SIZE setting You may not be able to set the trimming settings for a still image not recorded with this camcorder Print Orders From the still images on the memory card you can mark in advance the 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 m 90 Up to 998 still images can be selected Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order POINTS TO CHECK Do not connect the USB cable to the camcorder while setting the print orders CAME PLAY ag CO 10 FUNC CO d Ca 29 FUNC EP gt B PRINT ORDER gu Press The image selection screen appears FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select lt p the still image you want to mark with a print order 2 Press to set the print order The number of copies appears in orange in the box next to the print order symbol amp 3 Set AV the number of copies desired and press To cancel the print order set AV the number of copies to 0 4 Repeat steps 1 3 to mark additional images with print orders or press FUNC twice to close the menu Erasing Al
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13. Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies While you are recording a movie on the disc FUNC lt C gt you can simultaneously capture the same 11129 e gt picture as a still image on the memory card The size of the still image cannot be changed E Icon of the currently selected but the image quality can be selected FUNC Image Quality Size 5 ca 10 Desired image size Default value o 6 d STILL REC OFF Press 6 7 Lf Desired image quality FUNC ES The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the current quality size setting 1 NOTES P Depending on the number of images on the memory card or disc 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 to download the still images recorded on the memory card 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 keeping the number of images on the memory card under 100 129 ae m Icon of the currently selected c Still Image Simultaneous Recording option 2 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
14. Protected images on the memory card and images on a protected disc cannot be erased Erasing a Single Image POINTS To CHECK m l ca 10 Disc type DVD RW VR mode a 144 lt O gt gt gt I Afi 1 Ifthe joystick guide does not appear on screen press 6 to display it 2 Push the joystick W toward fi 3 Select lt p ERASE and press Erasing a Single Image Just After Recording You can erase the still image recorded last while reviewing it within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording it if REVIEW is set to gag OFF esee Managing Photos POINTS To CHECK el co 10 Disc type DVD RW VIDEO or VR mode lt e While reviewing the image immediately after recording 1 Push the joystick V toward ti 2 738 lt p gt ERASE and press 69 Erasing All Images The following procedure will erase all the non protected still images from the currently selected media will not erase images with the On mark POINTS TO CHECK cn 10 mmm Disc type gt DVD RW VR mode a n 5 FUNC D d a Ca 29 FUNC CG o gt fq MENU o D a STILL IMG OPER ERASE ALL IMAGES D e YES Managing Photos eeee Copying Photos You can copy still images recorded on the memory card to the disc for example to add them to a Photomovie scene C 72 or from the disc to the memor
15. General Information eeee pI TybI Filter Diameter 37 mm AF system TTL autofocus manual focusing possible Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m 1 cm on maximum wide angle White Balance Auto white balance custom white balance and preset white balance settings DAYLIGHT SHADE CLOUDY TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT FLUORESCENT H DAYLIGHT TUNGSTEN only Minimum Illumination DC50 DC51 0 3 Ix INIGHT recording program Shutter speed at 1 2 4 Ix Auto mode Auto slow shutter ON Shutter speed at 1 25 DC230 1 6 Ix NIGHT recording program Shutter speed at 1 6 6 5 Ix Auto mode Auto slow shutter ON Shutter speed at 1 25 DC220 1 1 Ix NIGHT recording program Shutter speed at 1 6 4 5 Ix Auto mode Auto slow shutter ON Shutter speed at 1 25 Recommended Illumination More than 100 Ix Image Stabilization Dye yay Optical Shift Image Stabilizer pIerDypIerp Electronic Memory Card Recording Media miniSD Card Size of Still Images 2592 x 1944 2048 x 1536 640 x 480 pixels Simultaneous recording 1280 x 720 1152 x 864 pixels 1152 x 864 640 x 480 pixels Simultaneous recording 1024 x 768 pixels 1024 x 768 640 x 480 pixels File Format Design rule for Camera File system DCF Exif 2 2 compliant DPOF compliant Image Compression Method JPEG compression Super Fine Fine Normal This camcorder has been tested with miniSD cards up to 1 GB
16. eese Getting to Know the Camcorder DIeciyd eiW exn Wireless Controller WL D86 START STOP button Q 32 FUNC button GQ 29 MENU button QA 29 C c B EN ns o ZOOM m3 4 PLAYLIST button M 66 N5 ENC 12 8 Navigation buttons A W lt p SA PREV NEXT buttons H Scene skip QD 38 cS YA Index screen page up down M 37 gt m go E gt Reverse lt q SEARCH button QA 38 3 39 9 Reverse 41 SLOW button 0 38 2 TOW PLAY IOW c UD 4 8 PLAY gt button M 37 S PAUSEM STOP DISP PAUSE ff button M 37 o 0 0 STOP lll button 1 37 x O 4 PHOTO button LA 34 Canon z butt 36 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D86 2 Zoom buttons MA 36 13 SET button 4 Forward SEARCH gt button MA 38 Forward SLOW J button 1 38 19 DISP on screen display button D9 61 Ba Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee Screen Displays CAMERA B8 Recording Movies QO OY BY B d6 O 19 CAMERA Recording Still Images E TEES D Q9 Q4 CD Operating mode M 10 2 Recording program MA 50 3 White balance Q 55 4 Image effect 1 56 Digital effects CL 64 Recording mode M 42 Still image quality size simultaneous recording Q 58 8 Remote sensor off 1 48 8 Self timer N 64 10 Disc type DVD R D
17. DVD R DVD R DL and DVD RW Note that what you can do with a disc depends on the type of DVD used so select the disc that best fits your purpose DVD R Best for Compatibility DVD Rs can be recorded only once you cannot edit or delete the recordings On the other hand these discs are comparatively cheaper and they can be played back in most common DVD players DVD R DL Best for Recording Time Dual layered discs allow writing up to 80 more data 2 6 GB on a single recording side However DVD R DLs can only be played back on DVD devices compatible with dual layered discs Also you cannot edit or delete the recordings Dual layered discs have two recording layers The camcorder will record on Layer 1 and then continue to Layer 2 During m Laye2 Scene 2 Gx Layer1 Scene 1 the playback of a recording spanning both layers you may J notice a brief stop about 1 second at the point where the Recording surface camcorder switches to the second layer DVD RW Best for Reusability Recordings made on a DVD RW disc can be edited or deleted Also the disc can be initialized allowing you to use the same disc numerous times uononpoau Disc specification on DVD RWs DVD RW discs can be recorded using either one of two disc specifications VIDEO mode or VR mode When you first insert a brand new DVD RW disc the camcorder will automatically display the initialization screen where you can sel
18. Desired option Maximum number of continuous shots at one time Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Take a series of pictures of a moving subject or record the same picture in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the picture you like the best POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch P except for the ERFIREWORKS recording program m 10 Number of frames shots per second Maximum number of continuous shots E Normal speed 1 7 frames L 2592x1944 30 images H High speed 2 5 frames M1 2048x1536 45 images Using the flash 1 6 frames S 640x480 60 images Number of frames shots per second Maximum number of continuous shots LJj Normal speed 2 5 frames L 1152x864 20 images 4 High speed 4 2 frames S 640x480 60 images These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects The actual number of frames per second will be lower when camcorder shake warning is displayed on the screen Options Default value LISINGLE Records a single still image ii CONT SHOOT Continuous Shooting 4 HISPEED CONT SHOOT High Speed Continuous Shooting Captures a series of still images as long as you hold PHOTO pressed down For the number of frames per second refer to the table below AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing The camcorder records a still image in three different exposures dark normal light in 1 2
19. Device to write to after the camcorder finishes reading the original disc remove it and insert a brand new DVD R or DVD RW disc into the camcorder 8 When the Your disc was created successfully screen appears click OK The copied disc will be finalized and automatically ejected from the drive important To make a copy of a disc recorded in VR mode be certain to insert a DVD RW disc into the computer s DVD drive e The software does not support writing on DVD R DL discs Always use a brand new disc as the target disc in the computer s DVD drive or the camcorder If you are using a computer s DVD drive to make the backup copy you can also use a fully erased DVD RW disc To fully erase a DVD RW disc you will need DVD authoring software When you are using a DVD RW disc as the Source disc if the tray of a DVD drive other than that selected in step 5 opens when you need to insert the target disc some recordings on the Source disc may be lost Click on Cancel and restart the computer Transferring Still Images Direct Transfer With the supplied USB cable and Digital Video Software you can transfer still images to a computer With the you can do so simply by pressing D Preparations The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer you need to install the software and set the auto launch setting eese Connecting to a Computer From the second time on you will on
20. The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed as the desktop s background Press to return to the transfer menu G notes 9 e You can press G to transfer the images instead of The operation is identical to that described for the e When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the image selection screen is displayed press FUNC to return to the transfer menu Even when still images recorded on the disc are correctly transferred to the computer they eee Connecting to a Computer B will still be marked as images not yet transferred NEW IMAGES Transfer Orders From the still images on the memory card you can mark in advance the images you want to transfer to the computer as transfer orders 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 PL aw m10 FUNC roc zs m 29 FUNC CG gt G TRANSFER ORDER 9 Press amp E The image selection screen appears FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select lt p the still image you want to mark with a transfer order 2 Press amp to set the transfer order A checkmark y appears in the box next to the transfer order symbol Press again to cancel the transfer order 3 Repeat steps 1 2 to mark additional images with transfe
21. model Trimming settings M 94 Paper settings Current paper settings paper size paper type and page layout QJDEFAULT B DEFAULT DEFAULT DEFAULT CANCEL By i coPrEs Number of copies Print effect Date printing CHJ only This button does not appear on the print settings screen of the PIPPIP SUOI D9UUOD jeujayX3 B Connecting to a Printer eeee Options PAPER 33 PAPER SIZE Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model Ej 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 F9 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 Printing Mul
22. 26 Playback Editing Problem Solution IRA Pressing the playback button Load a disc 24 does not start playback Set the camcorder to 5 37 You may not be able to play with this camcorder discs recorded or edited with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives If using a single sided disc check that the disc is inserted with 24 the label side facing up The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use During playback there is The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth 106 M poise and the sound is You may not be able to play with the camcorder discs recorded distorlgd or edited with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives The disc cannot be read 2 P Cannot add scenes to the The disc is full END flashes on the screen Delete some 67 playlist recordings to free some space You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist Remove the disc protection 69 Cannot divide the scene You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected in another digital device You cannot divide the scene if there are already 999 scenes on the disc You cannot divide the scene if it is too short 1 second or less eeee Trouble Problem Solution m Cannot edit the disc title You cannot add a title to a DVD R DVD R DL disc after it was 75 finalized Un
23. 29 x 90 mm Weight 135g BP 208 Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Rated voltage 7 4V DC Operating temperature 0 40 C Battery capacity 850 mAh Dimensions 39 x 8x63 mm Weight 40g Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice J uoneuuoju Jeuonippv ine General Information eeee Index 16 9 aspect ratio 33 9 Point AiAF Autofocus 59 A Abroad using the camcorder 109 AEB Auto exposure bracketing 60 AF assist lamp 0 63 Auto recording program 50 Auto slow shutter 43 Autofocus AF come 59 Av recording program 51 AV terminal oerte 78 B Battery pack charging 21 Battery pack remaining charge 19 Beach recording program 50 i aee yet 48 Built in backup battery 107 ra Center point Autofocus 59 Compact power adapter 21 Condensation 0 0 csv 108 Connection to a computer 81 Connection to a TV VCR 78 Continuous shooting 60 Copying still images 72 D Datafegde WEB 61 Datefand time ERES 31 Daylight saving time 30 DigitaNefiects HER 64 Digital Zoom SS Lud 43 Directori ERE ee A 90 Di
24. Default value M AUTO Settings are automatically set by the camcorder Use this setting for outdoor scenes se DAYLIGHT For recording outdoors on a bright day plea fx SHADE For recording in shaded places CLOUDY For recording on a cloudy day 4 TUNGSTEN For recording under tungsten and tungsten type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting FLUORESCENT For recording under warm white cool white or warm white type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting 3 FLUORESCENT H For recording under daylight or daylight type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting s SET Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting eeee Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color E FUNC C 029 m Icon of the currently selected White Balance u Desired option c FUNC c FUNC amp When you select 4 SET do not press and continue instead with the procedure below TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press GD When the adjustment is completed 2 stops flashing and stays on The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the camcorder 2 Press to save the setting and close the menu 4 Notes E A Depending on the type of fluorescent light optimal color balance may not be o
25. EV steps allowing you to choose the shot you like the best FUNC C CL 29 FUNC CG Icon of the currently selected Drive Mode FUNC c Desired option FURG s CONTINUOUS SHOOTING HIGH SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING 1 Press halfway to activate the autofocus 2 Press fully and hold it pressed down A series of still images will be recorded as long as you hold the button pressed AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING Press first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still images Three still images in different exposures will be recorded on the memory card eeee Other Functions le Other Functions On Screen Displays The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time and other camera data shutter speed exposure etc registered at the time of recording You can select the data to be displayed Turning the On Screen Displays On Off DC50 DC51 Repeatedly press to turn the on screen displays on off in the following sequence suoljoun4 pooueApy CAMERA 88 CAMERA 3 All displays on All displays off All displays on Data code only All displays off All displays on including the histogram Regular displays only All displays off e Other Functions eeee 1 However the level marker the disc type icon and the 6 and G Ill icons will still appear on the screen Data code Tim
26. FINALIZE CO 75 IJ Les NO YES UNFINALIZE ED 77 ES Disc type RW VIDEO mode Finalized NO YES MOVIES ALL DEL Ice Disc type VR mode NO YES This option is available only in the original index screen M 68 PLAYLST ALL DEL Disc type VR mode NO YES This option is available only in the playlist index screen M 68 DISC PROTECT CEE Disc type VR mode NO YES LL 69 PHOTOMOVIE CD 73 PLAY noc NO YES DISC TITLE 1 70 STILL IMG OPER D ORD ALL ERASE CO 95 PLAY aa NO YES E ORD ALL ERASE CO 90 e NO YES ERASE ALL IMAGES CD 71 NO YES CARD INITIALIZE ED 74 PLAY og INITIALIZE COMPL INIT CANCEL ALL COPY CO gt M 72 PLAY aa NO YES ALL COPY gt C3 QO 72 PLAY oc NO YES eeee Menu Options Lists DISPLAY SETUP MARKERS BRIGHTNESS a Eso st E sg Ga OFF amp w LEVEL WHT E LEVEL GRY w GRID WHT Adjusts the brightness of the LCD amp amp GRID GRY screen gt You can display a grid or a horizontal line Use the joystick lt P to adjust the at the center of the screen The markers brightness to your preference are available in white or gray Use the e Changing the brightness of t
27. If EXP does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick V toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above The exposure adjustment indicator o Ii o and the neutral value 0 appear on the screen If you operate the zoom during exposure lock the brightness of the image may change 3 Adjust 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 brightness of the picture at the time you locked the exposure Pushing the joystick A toward EXP again will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to automatic exposure suonounJ pooueApy E Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color eeee Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually Reflective surfaces i x N T Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast Moving Subjects Through wet windows Night Scenes POINTS TO CHECK i CN N Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure Mode switch P 4 A FOCUS e r aea y NEXT 1 Ifthe joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick 4 toward FOCUS IF FOCUS does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick Ww toward NEXT to display the joystick guide i
28. Jeu193X3 Connecting to a Computer eeee If you wish to use the image files on your computer make copies of them first and use the copied file retaining the original During the following operations even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized Protecting the disc Initializing the disc Finalizing or Unfinalizing the disc Erasing all still images from the disc or card Copying still images between the disc and card Erasing all transfer orders Erasing all print orders 1 notes We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter while it is connected to the computer e Refer also to the computer s instruction manual Users of Windows XP and Mac OS X Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol PTP allowing you to download still images JPEG only by simply connecting the camcorder to a computer via USB cable without installing the software from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Transferring Images IE ALL IMAGES Transfers all images to the computer amp NEW IMAGES Transfers only those images that have not yet been transferred to the computer Ez TRANSFER ORDERS Transfers images with transfer orders to the computer Transfer orders M 89 are only available for images recorded on the memory card C gt SELECT amp TRANSFER Allows you to select the still image you want to transfer to
29. LANGUAGE and press amp amp 5 Select VA lt gt the desired option and press amp 6 Press FUNC to close the menu NOTES If you changed the language by mistake follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting e The displays and HINA that appear in some menu 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 C 9 T ZONE DST PARIS FUNC C2 10029 ane CG i 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AW the icon and press 6 amp 5 to open the setup menus 3 Select AV DATE TIME SETUP and press amp 4 Select AW T ZONE DST and press amp amp The time zone setting appears The default setting is Paris 5 Select AV your time zone and press amp 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 f DATE TIME SETUP DATE TIME 1 JAN 2007 12 00 AM FUNC CO IRA 29 FUNC CG 1 Press FUNC 2 Select VA the icon and press Gi to open
30. We recommend using the G3 CONTINUOUS setting e The setting is common to the memory card and the disc TV TYPE ICs t GS NORMAL TV da WIDE TV In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder amp amp NORMAL TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio a WIDE TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio e When the TV type is set to G9 NORMAL TV if you play back a recording made in widescreen 16 9 the picture displayed on the LCD screen will be smaller than the full display area FIRMWARE You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firmware This menu option is usually grayed out eeo Menu Options Lists Bg gt DATE TIME SETUP T ZONE DST M 30 DATE TIME m 31 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 P LINE IN MODE LINE IN MODE Press to enter the video input screen suoljoun4 pooueApy Recording Programs eeee Using the Recording Programs AUTO The camcorder adjusts the focus exposure and other settings automatically allowing you to just point and shoot P Flexible Recording Programs P PROGRAM AE TV SHUTTER PRIO AE co 51 co 51
31. You may not be able to use certain types of miniSD cards This camcorder supports Exif 2 2 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camcorder s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints Input Output Terminals AV Terminal 3 5 mm minijack I Input Output IeETyd TeryDydsIerk Output only Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Audio Output 10 dBV 47 kohm load 3 kohm or less PI Input 10 dBV 40 kohm or more USB Terminal mini B Power Others Power supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter Power consumption SP mode AF on MA 4 1 W viewfinder 4 2 W LCD screen NORMAL PIPE 3 1 W viewfinder 3 2 W LCD screen NORMAL DII 2 9 W viewfinder 3 0 W LCD screen NORMAL Operating temperature 0 40 C Dimensions W x H x D pyar 62 x 90 x 130 mm excluding the grip belt Devs 54 x 90 x 128 mm excluding the grip belt Weight camcorder body only Pee 490g pIe DypIezn 405g eeo General Information 15 CA 570 Compact Power Adapter Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated output consumption 8 4 V DC 1 5 A 29 VA 100 V 39 VA 240 V Operating temperature 0 40 C Dimensions 52 x
32. appear The camcorder plays back the last scene but without sound and returns to record pause mode While reviewing the scene select lt gt the 2 icon and press 2 to return to the recording mode If you are using a DVD RW disc you can also delete the scene immediately after recording it Select lt p the ii icon to delete the scene while reviewing it Q 67 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings 16 9 Widescreen or 4 3 You can select the aspect ratio of your recording to match your TV The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high resolution 16 9 recording POINTS TO CHECK CAMERA m xs CO 10 Default value CAMERA SETUP A 9 WIDESCREEN G9 ON 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the icon and press 6 to open the setup menus 3 Select AV CAMERA SETUP and press 4 Select AV WIDESCREEN and press amp 5 Select AV a setting option and press The default is widescreen 16 9 recordings Set it to gg OFF to suonounJ 2iseg l E Recording eese record movies in the normal 4 3 aspect ratio 6 Press FUNC to close the menu Q notes 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 Simultaneous recording of a still image on the memory card cannot be used when recording in w
33. belt 1 26 16 DC IN terminal LL 21 D Remote sensor M 27 8 Stereo microphone uononpoaul Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example FUNC Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee Back view eu STE 8 us U C O CD PLAY mode indicator green QA 10 2 Joystick 1 9 8 CAMERA mode indicator red 1A 10 4 LCD screen M 28 444 fast reverse button I 38 Zoom out W wide angle button LL 36 fast forward button M 38 Zoom in T telephoto button 1A 36 P I play pause button CL1 37 START STOP button M 32 E stop button M 37 PLAYLIST button 1 66 Viewfinder A 26 9 Dioptric adjustment lever QA 26 M t amp 1 movies still images switch 1 10 12 DISC access indicator QA 32 34 CHG charge indicator Q 21 13 Start stop button QA 32 Power switch QA 10 5 OPEN disc cover switch DA 24 6 Grip belt 1A 26 f Mode switch Cd 50 8 Zoom lever M 36 9 PHOTO button LL 34 Speaker M 38 Tripod socket M 33 62 Strap mount Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example FUNC
34. cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection During the following operations even if you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be recognized Deleting all scenes Protecting the disc Setting the disc title Initializing the disc Finalizing or Unfinalizing the disc Erasing all still images from the disc or card Copying still images between the disc and card Erasing all transfer orders Erasing all print orders Correct performance cannot be guaranteed when printing images from a disc recorded on another digital device and inserted in this camcorder G notes amp will appear for images that cannot be printed We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Refer also to the printer s instruction manual ees Connecting to a Printer 5I PIDI Printing with the Print Share Button You can print a still image without changing the settings simply by pressing 1 Select lt gt the still image you wish to print 2 Press 0 e Printing starts The a button flashes and stays on when the printing is completed To continue printing select lt gt another still image Selecting the Print Settings You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing The setting options vary depending on your printer
35. camcorder disconnect the power source or remove the memory card while the CARD access indicator is flashing Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature Do not disassemble bend drop or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt Check the direction before inserting the memory card Forcing a memory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card 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 eeee Do s and Don ts KU 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 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
36. differs from area to area ee ee D WS 20 Wrist Strap SS600 SS650 Shoulder Strap Mini DVD Disc DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL Canon DVD R DL54 DC50 DC51 DC230 WL D86 Wireless Controller DC50 DC51 D WD H37C mI l Wide Converter D l TL H37 Tele Converter FS H37U 1 Filter Set a SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case m CG 300E Battery Charger LJ tj BP 208 BP 214 Battery Pack BP 208 BP 214 Battery Pack CA 570 Compact miniSD Card Mini DVD Disc DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL Canon DVD R DL54 The BP 214 Battery Pack can only be used with the Iecryd Ieci Card Reader Writer Power Adapter oo c SE E T SCART TV Adapter EL VCR 3 rH STV 250N Stereo DVD player Video Cable recorder n o IFC 300PCU USB Cable PictBridge compliant printers miniSD Card Adapter m Computer DVD player recorder Optional Accessories eeee General Information ul Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty d
37. is not correctly loaded Check the disc 24 Verify that the camcorder supports the type of DVD disc you 3 inserted The camcorder vibrates Depending on the condition of the disc the camcorder might vibrate occasionally This is not a malfunction The disc s rotation can be The disc is activated from time to time This is not a malfunction faintly heard Occasionally the operation sound can be heard After using the camcorder fora This is not a malfunction Turn the camcorder off and let it cool long time lights up in red for a while before resuming operation MSA flashes red The camcorder malfunctions Consult a Canon Service Center on the screen Recording Problem Solution LL Image will not appear on the Set the camcorder to 32 screen SET THE TIME ZONE DATE Set the time zone date and time 30 ABI ME apigars on thg Recharge the built in lithium battery and set the time zone date 107 screen and time Pressing the start stop button Set the camcorder to 32 willieastart recording Load a recommended disc 4 The disc is full END flashes on the screen Delete some 24 recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space or 67 replace the disc The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use Remove the disc protection 69 Unfinalize the disc DVD RW in VIDEO mode 77 Even after stopping recording The scene or sti
38. not 2 Run MyDVD for Canon 3 Click on the DVD Video option in the New Project tab 4 Check that the DISC access lamp is not on or flashing and click on the Open Disc icon 5 Click on the Import button Thumbnails of the imported scenes and still images will be displayed in the video project screen 6 Click OK 7 To save the project click on Save Project from the Project Tasks palette The scenes and still images displayed in the main screen will be saved important Photomovie scenes created on a disc initialized in VIDEO mode cannot be transferred to the computer using MyDVD for Canon If you create Photomovie scenes on a DVD RW initialized in VR mode you will not be able to transfer any recordings to the computer using MyDVD for Canon Creating Backup Copies of your DVD 1 Insert a finalized disc into the camcorder 2 Run MyDVD for Canon 3 Click on the Make a Backup DVD option in the New Project tab 4 Select the camcorder as the Device to read from 5 Select the computer s DVD drive with writing capabilities as the Device to write to If your computer is not equipped with a DVD drive with writing capabilities select the camcorder also as the Device to write to 6 Check that the DISC access lamp is not on or flashing and click on the Copy button 7 Follow the indications on the screen If you selected the camcorder itself as the
39. on the cardidisc S flashing in red No card d in green 6 or more images Cd in yellow 1 to 5 images Ld in red No more images can be recorded When viewing the still images the display will always be in green amp will be displayed instead of CO for still images on the disc 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 uononpoau Card Disc access display is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card or disc Remaining battery charge estimate dmm wm a gt a gt CX When 3 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 B Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee Playing Movies During Playback m5 Do 9 20 PM 1 OCT 2007 CD Disc operation 2 Playback time hours minutes seconds 8 Scene number 4 Data code M 62 CD Image number M 48 2 Current image Total number of images Ld recorded on the card recorded on the disc 8 Histogram M 62 Image protec
40. starts press again to pause the recording The DISC access indicator will flash while recording and will stay on briefly after pausing while the scene is recorded on the disc WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the DISC access lamp is off 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Close the lens cover 2WDISE only and the LCD panel 4 Remove the disc important Avoid the following actions while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the operating mode 3 notes z About the recording time By changing the recording mode you can change the recording time available on the disc 1 42 When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen In such case use the viewfinder instead When recording in very loud places such as fireworks shows or concerts sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels This is not a malfunction 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 CQ 48 To restore the power slide the power switch toward MODE and rele
41. the camcorder Do not change the position of the Switch or the operating mode Slideshow suonounJ 3iseg l amp SLIDESHOW FUNC C2 MEE anc CG 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV SLIDESHOW and press 1 Move the power switch to ON then 3 Select lt gt START and press slide it down toward MODE and release itto set the camcorder in Images are played back one after PLAY mode another The green PLAY indicator will turn on Press to stop the slideshow 2 Move the A switch to the 6 Still images position 3 If necessary change the media for 1 Move the zoom lever toward W the still images The still images index screen appears Refer to Selecting the Media for the 2 Select AV lt gt an image Photos M 35 Index Screen Playback eeee Move the green selection frame to the image you want to view If you have a lot of still images you may find it easier to browse entire index pages instead Move the zoom lever toward W to extend the green selection frame to the whole page and move lt gt between index pages Move the zoom lever toward T to return to moving between single images 3 Move the zoom lever toward T The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed Image Jump Function You can also quickly locate a specific image without having to browse all of them one by one TO RUN THROUGH THE STILL IMAGES e Push t
42. the computer amp WALLPAPER Allows you to select the still image you want to transfer and set it as your computer s desktop background DC50 DC51 SELECT amp WALLPAPER AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS When you select fE ALL IMAGES Lz NEW IMAGES or k gt TRANSFER ORDERS all the relevant still images will be transferred to the computer in one batch and their thumbnails will be displayed on the computer Select AW a transfer option and press Q J 1 Select AV a transfer option and press 2 In the confirmation screen select lt gt OK and press amp DC50 DC51 DC220 DC230 The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is complete To cancel the transfer select lt gt CANCEL and press 6 or press MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS When you select C gt SELECT amp TRANSFER or amp WALLPAPER you can select the images you want to transfer one by one 1 Select AV a transfer option and press Q jJ 2 Select lt p the image you want to transfer and press P The amp button will flash while the images are being transferred 1 Select AW a transfer option and press 2 Select lt p the image you want to transfer and press 6 E SELECT amp TRANSFER The selected image is transferred and displayed on the computer To continue transferring select lt p gt another image B WALLPAPER
43. the setup menus 3 Select WA DATE TIME SETUP and press 4 Select WA DATE TIME and press amp The first field of the date will be displayed in orange and indicated with up down arrows 5 Push the joystick WA to set the date and time and lt gt to move between the fields of the date and time 6 Press amp amp to start the clock 7 Press to close the menu important A When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost In such case recharge the built in lithium battery 19 107 and set the time zone date and time again You can also change the date format 1 49 eec First Time Settings gj suonejedajg H Recording eese Recording Shooting Video Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly Since recordings made on a DVD R or DVD R DL disc cannot be deleted we recommend you use a DVD RW disc to make the test recordings 10 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode The red CAMERA indicator will turn on 2 The lens cover will open automatically Move the lens cover switch down to C to open the lens cover 3 Move the 8 switch to the 8 Movies position 4 Press to begin recording The recording
44. the still YES image 4 notes e If the disc becomes full while creating a Photomovie scene the operation will be canceled This function does not affect the original still images Onl appears on the bottom bar and the image cannot be erased Press again to cancel the image protection 3 Repeat steps 1 2 to protect additional images or press twice to close the menu Managing Photos eeee Initializing the Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder 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 The regular initialization option INITIALIZE will clear the file allocation table but will not physically erase the stored data If you need to completely erase all the data select instead the complete initialization option COMPL INIT important Initializing the memory card will erase all still images even the protected ones The original still images cannot be recovered Bu m0 FUNC me O FUNC gt MENU STILL IMG OPER 9 CARD INITIALIZE 2 INITIALIZE or COMPL INIT 2 YES Press to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress All the image files will be erased and the memory card can be used without any problem Finalizing the Disc To play the disc y
45. 0 000 pixels 1 6 inch CCD approx 1 070 000 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 1 6 inch CCD approx 800 000 pixels Effective pixels 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer ON approx 440 000 pixels 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer OFF approx 540 000 pixels 4 3 Movies approx 400 000 pixels Still images approx 530 000 pixels LCD Screen 2 7 in wide TFT color approx 123 000 pixels Viewfinder 0 27 in wide TFT color approx 123 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens f 6 1 61 mm F 1 8 3 0 when recording movies 10x power zoom 35 mm equivalent 16 9 Movies 43 8 438 mm 4 3 Movies 47 8 478 mm Still images 39 9 399 mm f 2 6 91 mm F 2 0 5 0 35x power zoom 35 mm equivalent 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer ON 47 1 1 649 mm 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer OFF 41 7 1 460 mm 4 3 Movies 44 6 1 561 mm Still images 41 5 1 453 mm f 2 6 91 mm F 2 0 5 0 35x power zoom 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer ON 45 3 1 586 mm 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer OFF 40 8 1 428 mm 4 3 Movies 49 8 1 743 mm Still images 43 6 1 526 mm Lens Configuration pI T I 3 11 elements in 9 groups 1 double sided aspheric element Yer NPE 10 elements in 8 groups 1 double sided aspheric element J uoneuuoju jeuonippv
46. 220 DC230 SS600 Shoulder Strap em Europe only ncludes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file eese Getting to Know the Camcorder fo Components Guide Left side view FUNC button Cd 29 41 DISP button CD 61 QUICK START button and standby lamp m 36 4 CARD access indicator Q 34 8 Memory card slot MN 26 AV terminal M 78 7 Memory card slot cover Terminal cover 8 USB terminal 1 81 9 A print share button CQ 85 87 91 BATT battery release switch DA 21 RESET button 1 96 uononpoau B d 2 Serial number Right Side View 3 Battery attachment unit 1A 21 RENS SEE Disc compartment cover Q 24 d 8 Grip belt 1 26 16 DC IN terminal 1A 21 Flash 1 62 8 Mini video light QO 63 9 Remote sensor M 27 Q0 Stereo microphone Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example FUNC Front view K Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee Back view CD PLAY mode indicator green QA 10 2 Joystick 1 9 8 CAMERA mode indicator red 1A 10 4 LCD screen M 28 lt 4 fast reverse button QA 38 Zoom out W wide angle button LL 36 gt P fast forward button MA 38 Zoom
47. 71 the still image while you are reviewing it or immediately after recording it if set to gi3 OFF e This menu item will not be available when the drive mode M 60 is set to Ex continuous shooting amp y high speed continuous shooting or auto exposure bracketing eeo Menu Options Lists g WIDESCREEN G9 ON Ga OFF SELF TIMER M 64 CAMERA CAMERA G9 ON 3 G9 OFF WIND SCREEN Mode switch P ey AUTO Gia OFF Ne The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors The wind screen cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to AUTO e Some low frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low frequency sounds we recommend setting the wind screen to aB OFFs 18 suonounJ pooueApy e DISC OPERATIONS DISC INFO dx ERE nu PLAY Displays a screen where you can verify the details regarding the disc The disc information includes the disc title the disc type DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW the disc specification VIDEO mode or VR mode and icons that indicate if the disc is finalized or protected amp B Menu Options Lists eeee DISC INITIALIZE CO 69 camra n PLAY PLAY coc ec Disc type VIDEO VR CANCEL
48. 9 You may not be able to delete scenes shorter than 5 seconds ees Managing Scenes Deleting a Single Scene 9 POINTS To CHECK ICF co 10 Disc type DVD RW VR mode From the original index screen select AV lt gt the scene to delete To delete a scene only in the playlist press first and then select the scene FUNC C C129 ine e FUNC gt DELETE i YES Deleting a Scene Just After Recording POINTS TO CHECK IB 10 Immediately after recording a scene 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press 6 to display it 2 Push the joystick lt q toward c If does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick V toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above When the mode switch is setto AUTO only one joystick guide will appear 3 While reviewing the scene select lt gt and press E Disc type DVD RW m VIDEO or VR mode LI 3 S e T e 9 S NEXT Y o 3 o o es Managing Scenes eeee 4 Select lt gt YES and press amp 3 nores You will not be able to delete the last scene if after the scene was recorded you changed the operating mode turned off the camcorder or removed the disc Deleting All Scenes POINTS TO CHECK ICF cn 10 Disc type DVD RW VR mode To delete all the scenes from the origin
49. BBING RESTRICTED May also appear when an anomalous signal is received while recording form the analog video input Direct Print Related Messages G notes About Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS Printers If the printer s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printer s operation panel refer to the printer s instruction manual Message Explanation PAPER ERROR There is a problem with the paper 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 LOW INK LEVEL The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon Select CONTINUE to restart printing INK ABSORBER FULL Select CONTINUE to resume printing Consult a Canon Service Center refer to the list included with the printer to replace the ink absorber FILE ERROR CANNOT PRINT You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder with a different compression or was edited on a computer COULD NOT PRINT X IMAGES You attempted to use the print order settings to print X images that were recorded with another c
50. E t ual 31 Basic Functions Recording SheolindlVideo WMA E Es omes 32 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings 16 9 Widescreen or 4 3 33 MAKING Photos BA EE E e 34 Selecting the Media for the Photos gO ZOGINING uf OEDIEEC zn 90 Gilisk Start FunctigiB f 36 Playback IBlaytyugilBack theli ideo Mim 37 Displaying the Photos Magnifying Photos during Playback 40 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists FUNG IMG p aoa ea aE AEE A E kine aoa 41 CLUDING IMIS os estes ceca ne eave es erster aa pce Trip Uu DU ea re E Camera Setup Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer etc Disc Operations Photomovie Finalize etc Still mage Operations Card Initialization Disc Card Copy etc 46 Display Setup LCD Brightness Language etc sss 47 System Setup Volume Beep Media Select etc 48 Date Time Setup Linean MOde neto e rr rre Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs 5 einer trek aai P Flexible Recording Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Special Scene Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment essere 53 Manual Focus Adjustment White Balance E Image ET CLS MN RR RR RR Still Image Rec
51. IMAGES No images are recorded on the memory card CARD ERROR A memory card error occurred The camcorder cannot record or display the image If the message disappears after 4 seconds and flashes red turn the camcorder off remove the card and reinsert the card If changes to green you can continue recording playback CARD FULL Memory card is full Erase some images to free some space or 71 replace the memory card THE CAMCORDER IS SET You pressed the Start Stop button while recording still images TO STILL IMAGE MODE CAMERA Y mode NAMING ERROR The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set the FILE NOS option to RESET and initialize the disc or memory card erase all the images on the memory card or replace the disc OPERATION CANCELED There was a problem with the disc or memory card while copying still images between them amp r TRANSFER ORDER You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders 89 ERROR esoo Trouble Message Explanation m TOO MANY STILL IMAGES Disconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of still images DISCONNECT USB CABLE on the memory card or disc to less than 1800 Images cannot be erased from a DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW disc recorded in VIDEO mode If a dialog appeared on the computer screen close it and then reconnect the USB cable COPYRIGHT PROTECTED You attempted to record copyright protected contents 80 DU
52. PUB DIE 277 Canon DVD Camcorder Instruction Manual Introduction Prerparations Basic Functions Advanced Functions m 2 z 3 a lat Functions PictBridge Playing Back the Disc on an External Device Please read also the following instruction manual electronic version on PDF file Digital Video Software Em External gt o a o 2 5 3 o 5 ET 2 o N Information Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR AY 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 AY PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident While using the compact power adapter do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth and do not place it in confined narrow spaces Heat may build up the plastic case may deform and it could result in electric shock or fire CA 570 identification plate is located on the bottom Using any device other th
53. ROR There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write 106 DISC ACCESS FAILURE onto it Try cleaning the disc or replace it CHECK ThE DISC This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 108 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use The disc may not be loaded correctly Try removing the disc and 24 reinserting it DISC COVER IS OPEN Verify the disc is correctly inserted and close the disc cover 24 NO DISC No disc is loaded Insert a disc 24 This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 108 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use LOADING THE DISC The disc is being read Wait before you start recording AVOID MOVING THE Try not to move the camcorder while the image is being recorded CAMCORDER UNABLE TO RECOVER Could not recover a corrupted file BATA This message can also appear if condensation has formed If you 108 suspect condensation is the reason do not initialize the disc and wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use DISC FULL The disc is full END flashes on the screen Delete some 24 recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space or replace 67 the disc TASK IN PROGRESS The camcorder is updating important file allocation data on the disc DO NOT DISCONNECT Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the THE POWER SOURCE battery pack NO CARD Memory card not is inserted into the camcorder 26 NO
54. STOP RECORDING 5 This camcorder In record pause mode select lt gt 29 and press 6 Connected device Stop the playback IMPORTANT Video input that includes copyright signals for example digital content designated as copy once or copy protected cannot be recorded The video input will be recorded normally until the point a copyright signal is detected Depending on the analog signal sent from the connected device the input image may be distorted or not be displayed at all for example video input that includes anomalous signals Such as ghost signals 1 NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder with the compact power adapter Connecting to a Computer eeo Connecting to a Computer BI PC Connection Diagrams USB Terminal Open the LCD panel to access 1S Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device USB port 1 Output connection Signal Flow to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with an USB Cable Supplied Transferring Recordings Windows users only You can transfer recordings movies and still images from the disc to a computer simply by connecting the camcorder with the USB cable CHIPI You can also install the supplied software MyDVD for Canon to transfer your recordings to the computer and easily edit them Transferring Recordings Using Windows Explorer POIN
55. TS TO CHECK When transferring recordings from the disc to a computer the type of disc you can use depends on the operating system installed on your computer Operating System Preinstalled Windows 2000 Can Transfer Recordings from Discs recorded in Windows Me VIDEO mode Windows XP all disc types Windows XP SP2 All disc types VIDEO or VR mode OWNS After installing MyDVD for Canon you will be able to transfer recordings also from DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode Suonoauuo eUI9 xXy e Connecting to a Computer eeee 1 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode 2 Insert a finalized disc into the camcorder 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable Refer to PC Connection Diagrams co 81 4 Windows XP From the Start menu select My Computer Windows 2000 Windows Me Double click on the desktop s My Computer icon 5 The camcorder will appear as an additional drive Right click on the drive icon that corresponds to the camcorder and select Open 6 Select the files you want to transfer and drag and drop them to the destination folder on your computer using Windows Explorer Refer also to the computer s instruction manual Transferring Recordings Using MyDVD for Canon With the MyDVD for Canon software you can transfer your recordings to a computer and easily edit them Please note that with MyDVD for Canon you can read 8 cm DVD R DL discs bu
56. VD R DL DVD RW M 3 1 Disc specification VIDEO mode VR mode 3 2 Finalized disc mark MA 75 3 Manual focus 1 54 Image stabilizer TQ 44 19 Disc operation 16 Time code hours minutes seconds 2 Remaining recording time on the disc 8 Recording reminder 9 Wind screen off 1 45 9 Mini video light QA 63 Level marker MA 47 22 Zoom M 36 Exposure o i o M 53 63 Light metering mode MMA 59 24 Drive mode MA 60 65 Still image quality size QA 57 Q9 Image stabilizer still images CO 44 Number of still images available on the memory card amp on the disc 68 Remaining battery charge estimate 9 AF frame M 59 60 Camcorder shake warning M 43 Gi Flash L1 62 62 Autofocus AF and exposure AE locked 34 CAI only AIAPE only 15 Disc operation Record 6 IIl Record pause p Playback lll Playback pause pP Fast playback 4 Fast reverse playback Slow playback Slow reverse playback a Remaining recording time When there is no more disc space available END will be displayed and the recording will stop 8 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 Getting to Know the Camcorder B Number of still images available
57. 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 e 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 temperatures J uoneuuoju jeuonippv Hos Do s and Don ts eeee Mini DVD Disc The recording surface of DVD discs is extremely delicate If handled or stored in an incorrect manner the camcorder may stop recognizing or may not be able to play back the disc Be sure to observe the following precautions when storing handling your discs Always remove the disc from the camcorder after you finish recording Do not store the camcorder with a disc left inside Keep the disc clean of dust dirt or smudges Even very small smudges or particles of dust can lead to problems when recording or playing back the disc Carefully inspect the recording surface of the disc before inserti
58. ach 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 a CARON This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you A A amp use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand 9 accessories or products bearing the same mark vy Specifications eeee General Information DC50 DC51 DC220 DC230 System Disc Recording System Movies DVD VIDEO VIDEO mode DVD VR VR mode only with 8 cm DVD RW Video Compression MPEG2 Audio Compression Dolby Digital 2ch Still Images Exif 2 2 compliant with JPEG compression Television System CCIR standard 625 lines 50 fields PAL color signal Compatible Media 8 cm mini DVD discs marked with the DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW logo 2 2 2 Maximum Recording Time 1 4 GB single sided 8 cm mini DVD disc XP approx 20 min SP approx 30 min LP approx 60 min 2 6 GB single sided dual layered 8 cm mini DVD disc XP approx 36 min SP approx 54 min LP approx 108 min Image Sensor 1 2 7 inch CCD approx 5 390 000 pixels Effective pixels 16 9 Movies approx 3 690 000 pixels 4 3 Movies approx 3 980 000 pixels Stillimages approx 5 00
59. al index screen follow the procedure below This will delete also the whole playlist If you only want to delete all the scenes from the playlist without affecting the original recordings press first and then continue as follows 4 FUNC OD AN FUNC Dividing a Scene You can divide your recordings in order to leave only the best parts and later cut out the rest Remember that when you divide scenes in the playlist you do not affect your original recordings 1 NOTES Photomovie scenes Q 72 and very short scenes 1 second or less cannot be divided POINTS To CHECK IS co 10 Disc type DVD RW VR mode From the original index screen select AV lt gt the scene to divide To divide a Scene only in the playlist press first and then select the scene FUNC C Ca 29 FUNC CG FUNC gt DIVIDE FUNC ep t MENU y DISC OPERATIONS 9 MOVIES ALL DEL g FUNC e YES When you are deleting the playlist this menu option will be replaced by PLAYLST ALL DEL y Playback of the scene begins Press amp at the point where you want to divide the scene 9 DIVIDE 9 YES You can use the following icons and the special playback modes N 38 to bring the Scene to a precise point KU Skip to the beginning of the current next scene Ib One frame reverse advance Managing the D
60. alized with a different device OF THE DISC You inserted a disc recorded in a different Television System NTSC eeee Trouble Message Explanation m TEMPERATURE TOO The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature HIGH CANNOT RECORD Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery and TEMPERATURE TOO let the camcorder cool down before resuming use HIGH CANNOT REMOVE DISC CANNOT RECORD There is a problem with the disc Replace the disc 24 CHECK THE DISC This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 108 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use The disc s recording surface may be dirty or scratched REACHED THE MAXIMUM The maximum number of scenes has been reached Delete some 24 NUMBER OF SCENES recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space or replace 67 the disc CANNOT PLAY DISC The disc is dirty or you attempted to play back a disc type not supported not DVD R RW This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 108 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use CANNOT EDIT DISC There are no scenes to edit or the recording is damaged This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 108 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use CANNOT DIVIDE THE Photomovie scenes cannot be divided 72 SCENE You may not be able to d
61. amcorder with a different compression or were edited on a computer SET amp PRINT ORDER No still image on the memory card has been marked with a amp print order amp PRINT ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order CANNOT TRIM You attempted to trim an image that was recorded with another camcorder READJUST TRIMMING You changed the print style after you set the trimming settings PRINTER ERROR Cancel printing Turn off the printer and turn it back on Check the printer status If the error still persists refer to the printer s instruction manual and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center J uoneuuoju jeuonippv Lu Trouble eeee Message Explanation PRINT ERROR Cancel printing disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable Check the printer status When you are printing using the amp button check the print settings HARDWARE ERROR Cancel printing Turn off the printer and turn it back on Check the printer status If the printer is equipped with a battery it might be exhausted In such case turn off the printer replace the battery and turn it back on COMMUNICATION ERROR The printer is experiencing a data transfer error Cancel printing disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After a while turn the
62. an the Compact Power Adapter CA 570 may damage the AN camcorder This product has been classified under IEC60825 1 1993 and EN60825 1 1994 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 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 mmm 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 How to select a DVD disc There are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of 8 cm mini DVD discs
63. ance 0892 460909 U K 0906 7320288 1 00 P M to 10 00 P M GMT excluding Weekend and Holidays http www sonictaiwan com support techsupport aspx System Requirements Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows XP Minimum Hardware Pentium III 1 GHz or higher 1 5 GHz or greater recommended 128 MB RAM 256 MB or greater recommended 10 GB hard drive space 20 GB or greater recommended Video adapter and display supporting at least 1024 x 768 resolution 16 bit color Software Requirements Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 or later Internet connection for user registration important After installing MyDVD for Canon you will need an Internet connection to complete the user registration Without completing the online user registration you will not be able to use any of the software s functions For support concerning MyDVD for Canon Canon Inc and the Canon related customer support centers do not provide support concerning MyDVD for Canon For any questions or technical issues regarding the software its installation and operation please contact directly Sonic Solutions customer support representatives or access online the Internet pages listed in the information box above Operation may not work correctly depending on the specifications and settings of your computer Suonoauuo eUI9 xXy E Connecting to a Computer eeee Installing MyDVD for Can
64. ard NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above The icon of the selected effect turns green Push the joystick A toward fai again to deactivate the fader effect eeee Other Functions es Push the joystick A toward g in record pause mode 611 then press to start recording with a fade in To FADE IN To FADE OuT Push the joystick A toward fg while recording then press to fade out and pause the recording TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT Push the joystick A toward g while recording or in record pause mode Push the joystick A toward fa and then press to record the still image suonounJ pooueApy es Managing Scenes eeee Managing Scenes Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to easily edit your movies Include in your playlist only the Scenes you prefer or change the order in which they will be played back without affecting your original recordings After you add scenes to the playlist you will have two types of index screens r Original index screen original recordings Adding Scenes to the Playlist Options ALL SCENES Adds all scenes in the original index screen to the playlist ONE SCENE Adds only the selected scene to the playlist amp ORIGINAL CANCEL Returns to the original index screen 4 f D E pow F D es p PLAYLIST 4 1 OCT 2007 9 20 AM n PLAYLIST
65. ase it or move the power switch to and back to ON again About the LCD and viewfinder screen The Screens are produced using extremely high precision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black red blue or green dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction 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 When recording movies try to get a calm stable picture Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in fidgety jittery scenes In extreme cases the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness If you experience such a reaction immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded NEXT Y 1 Ifthe joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick lt q toward c olf does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick W toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above eeee Recording H When the mode switch is set to AUTO only one joystick guide will
66. astest zoom speed can be achieved with gaa VARIABLE Among the fixed zoom speeds 22 SPEED 3 is the fastest and g SPEED 1 the slowest IMG STAB eur um P Only with the Mode switch P G9 ON Ui 0B OFF The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto e 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 BB NIGHT recording program e The image stabilizer may not be effective when using a slow shutter speed with the Tv SHUTTER PRIO AE recording program e The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to AUTO We recommend setting the image stabilizer to ggg OFF when using a tripod DC50 DC51 M 63 AF AST LAMP cal ey AUTO Gig OFF FOCUS PRI Mode switch P G3 ON AiAF L ON CENTER G3 OFF M 59 DC50 DC51 ND CAMERA Le Mode switch P E AUTO B OFF Will automatically activate the ND neutral density filter in surroundings that are too bright The ND filter cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to AUTO REVIEW EST 0B OFF E25 2 sec ED 4 sec K2 6 sec EES 8 sec KB 10 sec Selects the time to display a still image after it has been recorded on the memory card You can erase M
67. be canceled if you turn off the camcorder Digital Effects POINTS To CHECK i lar Mode switch P CAMERA 1 B BLK amp WHT G SEPIA only C 10 Options Lig D EFFECT OFF Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects Gi FADE T fade trigger RA WIPE Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene with a fade from or to a black Screen E BEK amp WHT Records images in black and white BA SEPIA Records images in sepia tones for an old look H ART 23 MOSAIC Select one of the other digital effects to add flavor to your recordings Default value mrs CS i e When you apply a fader not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out When you apply an effect the sound will be recorded normally The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program Setting FUNC C 2 dm 7 Icon of the currently selected FUNC gt Digital Effect 9 Desired fader effect FURC amp You can preview the effect on the screen The icon of the selected effect appears Applying ai NEXTY 1 Ifthe joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward fg If fai does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick w tow
68. btained with FLUORESCENT or 33 FLUORESCENT H If the color looks unnatural adjust it using MB AUTO or SET When you have set the custom white balance Depending on the light source may keep flashing The result will still be better than with M AUTO Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes Turn off the digital zoom The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off 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 suonounJ pooueApy B5 Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color eeee Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record images with special color effects POINTS TO CHECK eam pum Mode switch P mn 10 Options Default value lt r IMAGE EFFECT OFF Records with no image enhancing effects 4v VIVID Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation n NEUTRAL Tones down the contrast and color saturation amp s LOW SHARPENING Records subjects with softened outlines lt p SOFT SKIN DETAIL Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance To obtain the best effect use this setting when recording a person in
69. close up Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail c CUSTOM Allows you to adjust the brightness contrast sharpness and color depth of the image COL DEPTH Shallower colors Richer color tonality Darker picture Brighter picture Flatter picture More defined light and hade T BRIGHTN CONTRAST s SHARPNESS Vaguer outlines Sharper outlines FUNC C 129 me m Icon of the currently selected FUNC Image Effect FUNC amp Desired option When you select c CUSTOM do not press and continue instead with the procedure below TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT 1 Press amp and select AW the custom setting options 2 Adjust lt gt each setting as desired and then press 6 5 3 Press to save the setting and close the menu eseo Still Image Recording Options Still Image Recording Options lil ato Il Options mage size options vary depending on the Selecting the Size and Quality of Still model The following tables summarize Images the approximate numbers of still images that can be recorded on different medias Still images are recorded on the memory by image size quality card or the disc using the JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group compression As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality jg Approximate number of st
70. connect the compact power adapter from the camcorder 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter eese Getting Started i suonejedajg iz Getting Started eee TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Slide down to release the battery pack and pull out the battery pack holding it from the ridge on its bottom part iwrortant Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter After you turn off the power switch to important file allocation data is updated on the disc Be sure to wait until the LCD display is completely off You may hear some noise from the compact power adapter during use This is not a malfunction e We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C Outside the temperature range of 0 C to 40 C the charging will not start Do not connect to the camcorder s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating do not connect the 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 Gi NOTES The CHG charge indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the battery charge status Continuously on Battery fully charged Flashes approx twic
71. connected the camcorder On a VCR Set the input selector to the external video input usually labeled LINE IN 2 Start the playback of the movies m 37 or still images N 39 notes 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 ICZ CO 10 Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR following one of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams M 78 Recording 1 Connected device Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode 2 This camcorder Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene 3 This camcorder Resume the movie playback 4 Connected device Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears Stop recording when copying is complete 5 This camcorder Stop playback D nores Turn off all the devices before starting the connections e Sound from the built in speaker will be muted while the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter By default the on screen displays will be embedded in the output video signal but you can change the displays by repeatedly pressing cn 61 Suonoauuo eUI9 xXy B Connecting to a TV
72. cs that were not recorded using it NoES The time required to complete the operation will vary depending on the recording conditions and the remaining free space on the disc Additional Edit Initializing Unfinalizing Recordings Recordings the Disc the Disc DVD R DVD R DL i E _ Hu in VIDEO mode DVD RW in VIDEO mode e E e e DVD RW in VR mode e e H You will need to unfinalize the disc first a913 jeuJejx3 ue uo osiq au yoeg Bui ejd J ecce Finalizing the Disc The length of the finalization process depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining free space on the disc amp POINTS TO CHECK IUS ES 10 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter FUNC C i 11 29 CG gt MENU DISC OPERATIONS FINALIZE FUNC lt a YES Only when using a DVD RW recorded in VR mode With discs recorded in VIDEO mode pressing FUNC J will open the menu directly on the setup menus screen During the disc finalization a progress bar is displayed Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the DISC OPERATIONS menu Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer s DVD Drive After finalizing the disc you can play it on DVD players compatible with the type of disc you used DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW For details about disc compatibility refer to the instruction manual of the DVD player
73. cts for example to place it on a table or to disconnect the AV cable after the unfinalization process started may result in permanent data loss Always power the camcorder using the compact power adapter The operation cannot be started if the camcorder is powered only with the battery pack Avoid the following actions while the operation is in progress Failing to do so can interrupt the process and result in permanent data loss Do not move the camcorder Do not disconnect the compact power adapter Only discs that were finalized using this camcorder can be unfinalized with it Discs that Can be Unfinalized DVD R DVD R DL e in VIDEO mode DVD RW e in VIDEO mode DVD RW You can record A additional scenes even in VR mode ppt without unfinalizing the disc eecee POINTS TO CHECK IUS ES m10 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter Disc type DVD RW VIDEO mode FUNC runc C_ gt Qa 29 FUNC CG o t MENU a DISC OPERATIONS u UNFINALIZE 4 FUNC YES During the disc unfinalization a progress bar is displayed Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the DISC OPERATIONS menu 39143 jeuJejx3 ue uo 9S1q au yoeg Buel J Connecting to a TV or VCR eeee Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams AV Terminal Sound from the built in speaker will be AV muted while the STV 250N
74. e The camcorder measures the light reflected from the subject in order to calculate the optimal exposure settings Depending on the subject you may want to change the way the light is measured and evaluated E ON CENTER Mode switch P The focus is automatically fixed to the center AF frame This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it In this mode a single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen Ga OFF Select this option if you wish to record a still image as soon as you press Except for the ESI FIREWORKS recording program 4 FUNC 5 M29 POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch P m 10 Options Default value GEVALUATIVE Appropriate for standard shooting conditions including backlit scenes The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured in all of them to achieve the optimal exposure for the subject C CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE Averages the light metered from the entire screen giving more weight to the subject in the center suoljoun4 pasueapy m Still Image Recording Options eeee CI SPOT Meters only the area within the spot AE point frame Use this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the center of the screen FUNC C C129 in de Icon of the currently selected FUNC e Light Metering Mode L
75. e date and camera data at the time of recording The contents to be displayed can be selected as explained in the following section 3 Histogram display For still images you can display the complete camera data registered at the time of recording For details on how to read the histogram display refer to the following section Selecting the Data Code You can select the data code to be displayed when playing back movies ICZ Options Default value m DATE TIME Displays the date or time when the scene or still image was recorded Reading the Histogram Display When viewing still images you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the still image The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left side represents shadows A still image whose histogram skews to the right is relatively bright while one whose histogram peaks to the left is relatively dark Shadows lt gt Highlights Gi NOTES Pixel Count Eo DATE amp TIME Displays both the date and time of the recording CAMERA DATA Displays the aperture f stop and shutter speed used when recording the image 4 FUNC C2 29 v dif T FUNC e t amp MENU DISPLAY SETUP DATA CODE lt Desired option
76. e disc Images not recorded with this camcorder Observe the following precautions during printing Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer Do not change the position of the 8 switch Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not remove the disc or memory card e If the message BUSY does not disappear disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while Suonoauuo jeux E Connecting to a Printer eeee eye Trimming Settings Set the paper size and page layout before changing the trimming settings 1 In the print settings menu m 91 select AV lt gt TRIMMING and press The trimming frame appears 2 Change the size of the trimming frame Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame and toward W to enlarge it Press to change the orientation of the frame portrait landscape To cancel the trimming settings move the zoom lever toward W until the trimming frame disappears 3 Move AV lt gt the trimming frame 4 After setting the trimming frame press to return to the print menu G NOTES About the color of the trimming frame White No trimming settings Green Recommended trimming size The trimming frame may not appear in green depending on the image size paper size or borders settings e The trimming setting applies only to one image e The trimming setting is canceled in the following cases
77. e eeee Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder refer to this checklist Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists Power Source Problem Solution IRA Camcorder will not turn on Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 21 The camcorder switches off by itself The disc compartment cover will not open Attach the battery pack correctly LCD viewfinder switches on and off The charge indicator flashes Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or rapidly approx twice per the battery pack is faulty second Battery pack will not charge Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and The charge indicator flashes 40 C in aniregular manner Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge When the battery pack is outside the charging temperature range the CHG charge indicator will flash irregularly The charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 C The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack Recording Playback Problem Solution cn Buttons will not work Turn on the camcorder Load a disc 24 Abnormal characters appearon Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time the screen The camcorder If the problem still persists disconnect the power source and does not operate properly press the RESET button wit
78. e disc can only be played in VR mode compatible DVD players and computer DVD drives suonouny Bunip3 J FUNC C MN 12 4 O Managing the Disc eeee gt MENU DISC OPERATIONS DISC INITIALIZE VIDEO or VR YES FUNCJ amp YES Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the DISC OPERATIONS menu Changing the Disc Title Before you finalize your disc you can give it a title The disc title will be displayed on the index screen when playing the finalized disc in most DVD players You can change the title of DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode also after having finalized them ca 10 FUNC CO OO 29 FUNC CG c t MENU i DISC OPERATIONS 4 DISC TITLE Enter the title up to 20 characters SET WENU YES Only when using a DVD RW recorded in VR mode With discs recorded in VIDEO mode pressing will open the menu directly on the setup menus screen Select one character at a time and press G1 to add it to the title Select BACKSPACE and press G to delete the character to the left of the cursor s position Managing Photos Erasing Photos You can erase still images recorded on the memory card or on the disc DVD RW only important Be careful when erasing images Erased images cannot be recovered notes
79. e flash is approx 1 to 2 m The range depends on the recording conditions e The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode For the red eye reduction to be effective the subject needs to look at the assist lamp The eeee Other Functions es degree of reduction depends on the distance and on each individual e The flash will not fire in the following cases When you manually adjust the exposure in auto or red eye reduction mode During auto exposure bracketing In the Fg FIREWORKS recording program e The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked e We recommend not using the flash while the optional Wide converter is attached its shadow can appear on the screen About the AF Assist Lamp While you press halfway if the subject is too dark the assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately AF assist lamp You can also set AF AST LAMP to B OFF so the assist lamp does not light up The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF assist lamp is on The brightness of the AF assist lamp could be an inconvenience Consider turning it off in public places such as restaurants or theaters Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light assist lamp at any time regardless of the recording program i es cn 10 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to d
80. e per second Battery over 50 charged Flashes approx once per second Battery less than 50 charged The charging time will vary depending on the surrounding temperature and the battery pack s initial charge condition In cold places the effective usage time of the battery will decrease We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need ccoo Getting Started BH Charging Recording and Playback Times with the BP 208 Battery Pack The recording and playback times given in following tables are approximate and vary according to the charging recording or playback conditions Battery Pack BP 208 BP 214 Charging Time 160 min 245 min Maximum Recording Recording Mode Times XP SP LP XP SP LP Viewfinder 80 min 95 min 100 min 135 min 160 min 165 min LCD NORMAL 80 min 90 min 95 min 135 min 155 min 160 min LCD BRIGHT 75 min 90 min 95 min 130 min 150 min 155 min Typical Recording Recording Mode Ec Times XP SP LP XP SP LP Viewfinder 50 min 50 min 50 min 85 min 90 min 90 min g LCD NORMAL 45min 50min 50 min 80min 85min 90 min 2 LCD BRIGHT 45 min 50 min 50 min 80 min 80 min 85 min E Playback Times 100 min 115 min 125 min 170 min 190 min 210 min Battery Pack BP 208 Recording Mode XP SP LP R
81. ecording Times Maximum Typical Maximum Typical Maximum Typical Viewfinder 105 min 60 min 125 min 60 min 135 min 65 min LCD NORMAL 105 min 60 min 120 min 60 min 130 min 65 min LCD BRIGHT 100 min 55 min 115 min 60 min 125 min 60 min Playback Time 135 min 150 min 165 min Charging Time 160 min Battery Pack BP 208 Recording Mode XP SP LP Recording Times Maximum Typical Maximum Typical Maximum Typical Viewfinder 115 min 60 min 135 min 65 min 145 min 70 min LCD NORMAL 110 min 60 min 125 min 65 min 140 min 65 min LCD BRIGHT 105 min 60 min 120 min 60 min 130 min 65 min Playback Time 140 min 165 min 175 min Charging Time 160 min Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming power on off EJ Getting Started eee Inserting and Removing a Disc Use only 8 cm mini DVD discs marked with the DVD R ZY2 logo including DVD R DL or the DVD RW 2 logo Refer also to Recommended Discs LL 4 Before inserting the disc be sure to check that the recording surface is clean If necessary use a soft lens cleaning cloth to remove any fingerprints dirt buildup or smudges from the disc surface Inserting the Disc POINTS TO CHECK 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in mode 2 Slide f
82. ect the disc specification for the disc VIDEO mode Once finalized discs recorded in VIDEO mode can be played back in most common DVD players offering the best compatibility However recordings cannot be edited deleted rearranged etc VR mode You can easily edit the recordings However discs recorded in VR mode can only be played back with DVD players compatible with DVD RWs in VR mode Note DVD R and DVD R DL discs can only be recorded in VIDEO mode Great Advantages of DVDs Why DVDs are better than tapes No need to worry about recording over a tape When you use a DVD the camcorder will automatically record on the empty space of the disc So you don t have to worry about mistakenly recording over a precious memory Just select a scene from the index screen You don t need to bother running a tape forwards and backwards to find the scene you want to play back Simply select a scene from the index screen and start the playback in a breeze Easily edit your recordings on a computer You can transfer your videos and photos from the disc to a computer and easily edit them with editing software Easily create your own original movies Recommended Discs The camcorder s performance was tested with single layered discs using the supplied discs and Hitachi Maxell HG series DVD discs and with dual layered discs using Canon DVD R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD R DL discs For further details contact directly the manufactu
83. et it ready to start recording within approx 1 second 8 POINTS To CHECK E e ca 10 You cannot enter the Quick Start ready mode while recording DC50 DC51 The standby lamp goes on to signal that the camcorder is Quick Start ready ready and waiting to resume recording Sometimes the standby lamp will flash as the camcorder completes some preparations The camcorder is Quick Start ready when the lamp stops flashing and stays on 2 When you wish to resume recording press again Within approx 1 second the camcorder is ready in record pause mode QD notes uM e When you wake up the camcorder from standby 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 In standby mode the camcorder consumes only half the power used in record pause mode Using this mode you can save energy when using a battery pack The camcorder will shut off if left in the Quick Start ready mode for 10 minutes regardless of the POWER SAVE setting LL 48 You can select the length of time until shut off with the Q STANDBY OFF setting 1N 48 To restore the power if the camcorder shut off slide the power switch toward MODE and release it or move the power switch to and back to ON again If you perform any of the following actions w
84. finalize the disc first DVD RW in VIDEO mode 77 You may not be able to edit the title if you entered it with another digital device Remove the disc protection 69 Cannot create a Photomovie The disc is full END flashes on the screen Delete some 67 scene recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space Cannot edit or delete scenes Remove the disc protection 69 You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected with another digital device Scenes cannot be deleted in a DVD R DVD R DL disc or a DVD RW disc recorded in VIDEO mode Cannot finalize the disc You cannot finalize a disc DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW 32 recorded in VIDEO mode if it contains only still images Record 75 at least one scene before finalizing the disc The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use No sound from the built in Open the LCD panel speaker Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume with the joystick 38 and joystick guide in mode Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device External DVD device refers to DVD players DVD recorders computer s DVD drives and other digital devices Problem Solution um There is a brief stop between Depending on the DVD player there might be a very short stop scenes between scenes during playback Disc is running but image will The video input on the TV is not se
85. gs on a Finalized Disc uononpoau External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagralms 2 ated ieee the dea reete ecd sn acts Playback ori TV SOEN aasien reete ci re Ei E ead s Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder Le Video Inp tRecordihg iouis i mecnm naai Connecting to a Computer PG Connection Diagrams ciet reor tice aS Transferring Recordings essssessesees Transferring Recordings Using Windows Explorer CAII Transferring Recordings Using MyDVD for Canon 82 Transferring Still Images Direct Transfer ssesssseessss 87 Transfer Orders ies C M 89 Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images Direct Ptirit rice tton tes 90 Selecting the Print Settings ient e Rekec CAME Trimming Settings ie mi Re et omnee cll am NO Additional Information Trouble Troubleshooting m9 m 96 List of Messages Pf E 100 Do s and Don ts Handling Precautions alt Vm EE RIA 105 Maintenance Others 107 Using the Camcordgifffibroad EB BEE Es 109 General Information System Diagfatm AEN EI OR Pre alf Optional Accessories Specifications le xeeme REA Os A sss eeee About this Manual Dn About this Manual T
86. h a pointed item Pressing the RESET button resets all settings flashes on the screen Load a disc 24 ex flashes on the screen Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 21 PISIA E The Set WL REMOTE to ON 48 wireless RE will notia The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted Replace the 27 battery Video noise appears on screen When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is located keep a distance between the camcorder and the plasma TV Video noise appears on the TV screen When using the camcorder close to devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields plasma TVs cellular phones etc keep a distance between the camcorder and these devices eeee Trouble Problem Solution m Even without a disc loaded The camcorder is checking if a disc is loaded or not This is not a when closing the disc malfunction compartment cover a motor sound can be heard The disc cannot be ejected Turn off the camcorder disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack Restore the power supply and try again The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use The disc cannot be recognized The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth If 106 the problem persists replace the disc The disc
87. hank you for purchasing the Canon DC50 DC51 DC220 DC230 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 96 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 9 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 the type of disc required etc e 1 Reference page number GI 3 Option or feature that applies or is available only with a specific model e The following terms are used in the manual Screen refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen Scene refers to one movie unit from the point you press the start stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording The terms Photo and Still image are used interchangeably with the same meaning 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 model uononpoaul 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
88. he current scene Push the joystick lt twice or press twice to skip to the previous scene e pu a e SZ M I Note that you do not have to display the joystick guide above to skip the scene The wireless controller is not included with the Ier Gi NOTES There is no sound during special playback modes During some special playback modes you may notice some video problems blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture Slow playback is not available with discs initialized in VIDEO mode eees Playback se Depending on the recording you might 4 Use the joystick lt gt to move occasionally notice a brief stop of the picture or between images sound at the point where the scene changes important The following may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this camcorder Displaying the Photos Images edited on or uploaded from a computer m 10 Images whose file names have been changed Avoid the following actions while the disc card access display P or gt appears on screen and when either the DISC access or CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the disc cover or the memory card slot cover and do not remove the disc or memory card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off
89. he LCD markers as a reference to make sure your screen does not affect that of the subject is framed correctly vertically and viewfinder or the recordings or horizontally e Using the markers will not affect the LCD MIRROR recordings on the disc or memory card LANGUAGE a 0 G9 ON Gia OFF When the LCD panel is rotated 180 rng ema ll col a degrees to face the subject most screen DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPANOL displays will disappear and the image FRAN AIS ITALIANO POLSKI displayed will be as if the subject was ROM N T RK E PY CCKMA looking at a mirror VKPAIHCBKA iro t mema Skta S889 SSO TV SCREEN Ha a ON Ga OFF When set to g ON the camcorder s on screen displays will appear also on the screen of a connected TV or monitor suonounJ pooueApy DATA CODE M 62 amp DATE 6 TIME o DATE amp TIME P CAMERA DATA B Menu Options Lists eeee sg SYSTEM SETUP MEDIA SEL c ca T CARD DISC PLAY a DC50 DC51 DC230 WL REMOTE CAMERA CAMERA I PLAY PLAY G3 ON 03 OFF amp Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller VOLUME M 38 Jaca stilo BEEP 2 HIGH VOLUME LOW VOLUME G3 OFF A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder the se
90. he joystick lt q or p gt and hold it pressed down to run quickly through the still images To skiP 10 oR 100 STILL IMAGES lex d y 144 91 INA M J 1 Ifthe joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward 3 Select AV 43 JUMP 10 IMAGES or fo JUMP 100 IMAGES 4 Jump lt gt the number of images selected Press 6 to close the image jump screen and display the image You can press 6 again to hide the joystick guide Magnifying Photos during Playback During playback still images can be magnified up to 5 times co 10 Zoom lever Joystick 1 Move the zoom lever toward T The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area To further enlarge the image move the zoom lever toward T To reduce the magnification to less than 2 times move the zoom lever toward W X will appear for images that cannot be enlarged 2 Select the part of the image to be magnified with the joystick Move AV lt gt the frame to the part of the image you want to see enlarged To cancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out in the FUNC menu or in black in the setup menus For details about how to select an item refer to Using the Menus M 29 FUNC Menu CQ 50 Recording pr
91. hile in standby mode while the standby lamp is on the camcorder will return to record pause mode Open the disc compartment cover Slide the power switch toward MODE Change the position of the 8 m switch eee Playback Playback Playing Back the Video amp POINTS TO CHECK PINAY For some operations you can also use the buttons on the wireless controller ICZ m 10 DC50 DC51 NN lt lt Dig e a a b T START STOPJ PLAY UST oo 1 Move the power switch to ON then slide it down toward MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode The green PLAY indicator will turn on 2 Move the amp switch to the 98 Movies position The scene index screen appears with the selection frame on the first scene E suonounJ 2iseg J H Playback eeee 3 Move AV lt P the selection frame to the scene you want to play back Press P gt or 44 on the camcorder NEXT or on the wireless controller to move to the next previous index page 4 Press to begin the playback The playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene recorded DuRING PLAYBACK 5 Press again to pause the playback 6 Press m to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen 3 nores During the playback of a DVD R DL dual layered disc you might notice a brief stop approx 1 second at the point where the playbac
92. his setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery 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 the Menu Options Lists C 41 eee Using the Menus B5 FUNC M 29 Selecting a FUNC Menu Option FUNC C IRA 29 FUNC CG iP VIDEO w ell 0 01 17 30min 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the icon of the function you want change from the left side column Menu items not available will appear grayed out 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 With some settings you will need to make further selections AV lt gt and or press Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen such as the icon small arrows etc 4 Press to save the settings and close the menu You can press to close the menu at any time D fQ CAMERA SETUP A SL SHUTTER ON D ZOOM OFF IMG STAB ON WIDESCREEN ON EIU deed OF F WIND SCREEN ES Press FUNC During the playback of a disc recorded in VIDEO mode pressing will ope
93. idescreen 16 9 mode e When recording in widescreen mode with IMG STAB set to G3 OFF M 44 you can have a wider view angle 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 C1 49 Taking Photos Before using a memory card for the first time be sure to initialize it with this camcorder M 74 DC50 DC51 C 10 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode The red CAMERA indicator will turn on 2 Wes The lens cover will open automatically Move the lens cover switch down to C to open the lens cover 3 Move the 8 amp switch to the i Still images position 4 If necessary change the media for recording the still images Refer to Selecting the Media for the Still Images 1 35 5 Press halfway Once the focus is automatically adjusted will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear When you press PHOTO on the wireless controller the still image is recorded immediately 6 Press fully The CARD access or DISC access indicator will flash as the still image is being recorded important Avoid the following actions while the disc card access display gt or gt C3 ap
94. ill images on a memory card Memory Card 32 MB 128 MB 512 MB ity os asd ii 8la4a sa8a 4 24 amp A4 u L 2592x1944 5 10 25 35 55 105 145 215 435 L 1152x864 40 65 130 185 280 545 735 1 115 2 155 L 1024x768 55 80 165 235 345 695 940 1 370 2 745 M1 2048x1536 10 20 40 55 85 175 235 350 700 mum S 640x480 140 200 365 585 850 1 530 2 320 3 355 6 040 gt Approximate number of still images on a disc 8 Disc Type DVD R or DVD RW DVD R DL DVD RW 8 Disc Specification VIDEO mode VIDEO mode VR mode itv z Mal ad ala A Mhs afa aja L 2592x1944 415 625 1 245 755 1 220 2 265 420 635 1 265 E L 1152x864 2 100 3 185 6 150 3 815 5 795 9 999 2 135 3 240 6 255 L 1024x768 2 690 3 910 7 830 4 890 7 115 9 999 2 735 3 980 7 965 M1 2048x1536 670 1 000 2 000 1 220 1 820 3 640 680 1 015 2 035 S 640x480 6 625 9 570 9 999 9 999 9 999 9 999 6 740 9 735 17 525 1 44 SUPER FINE FINE wll NORMAL only only only 5 This is the number of images that can be recorded on the disc However the maximum number of remaining still images displayed on the screen will be 9999 B5 Still Image Recording Options eeee Default value with the TecTyg Tetii L 22592x1944 FINE
95. in T telephoto button 1A 36 P I play pause button QQ 37 START STOP button M 32 E stop button MN 37 PLAYLIST button CL 66 Viewfinder A 26 Dioptric adjustment lever QA 26 Q t amp movies still images switch 1 10 12 DISC access indicator QA 32 34 CHG charge indicator LL1 21 3 Start stop button A 32 2 Power switch QA 10 459 OPEN disc cover switch DA 24 6 Grip belt 1A 26 12 Mode switch 1A 50 8 Zoom lever M 36 Bottom view o TODO EIN g PHOTO button CD 34 0 Speaker M 38 Tripod socket M 33 62 Strap mount Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example FUNC PPPI Components Guide Left side view Front view B QG eese Getting to Know the Camcorder B D DISP button CD 61 2 FUNC button M 29 41 QUICK START button and standby lamp M 36 4 CARD access indicator 1 34 Memory card slot 1 26 6 AV terminal M 78 7 Memory card slot cover Terminal cover 8 USB terminal 1 81 9 BATT battery release switch MA 21 40 RESET button L 96 Serial number 12 Battery attachment unit QA 21 13 Lens cover switch QA 32 34 C open closed 4 Disc compartment cover QQ 24 Grip
96. isc Protecting the Disc You can protect the whole disc to prevent the accidental erasure of important recordings Follow the same procedure to remove the protection of a protected disc important Initializing the disc QA 69 will permanently erase all recordings even if the disc is protected POINTS To CHECK IPEDS 10 Disc type DVD RW VR mode FUNC C s E229 ne e FUNC gt MENU DISC OPERATIONS DISC PROTECT YES eee Managing the Disc 5 Initializing the Disc You need to initialize a DVD RW disc when first inserting it into the camcorder and you may have to initialize a disc if you get the message UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE RECORDING MODE OF THE DISC You can also choose to initialize the disc if you wish to erase all the recordings on the disc or in order to change the disc specification iwrortant Initializing the disc will permanently erase all recordings even if the disc is protected The lost original recordings cannot be recovered Initialize all DVD RW discs before using them with this camcorder POINTS To CHECK Poe SELES wo 10 Disc type DVD RW VIDEO or VR mode Options VIDEO mode Most DVD players will play the disc but except for the disc title the recordings cannot be edited with the camcorder VR mode You will have the option to edit the recordings with the camcorder but th
97. isplay it 2 Push the joystick p toward z5 If x does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick y toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above When the mode switch is set to AUTO only one joystick guide will appear lt 4 appears on the screen suonounJ pooueApy 5 Other Functions eeee e Push the joystick y toward z again to turn the mini video light off GD NOTES MESIE We recommend not using the mini video light while the optional Wide converter is attached its shadow can appear on the screen Self Timer POINTS To CHECK rae a ca 10 CAMERA 88 Set the camcorder in record pause mode FUNC C 129 qm 7 FUNC gt t MENU 9 CAMERA SETUP L SELF TIMER L FUNG ON appears Press Start Stop The camcorder starts recording after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen Press PHOTO first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image The camcorder will record the still image after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen OrerypI iIe is 2 seconds when using the wireless controller Gi NOTES Once the countdown has begun you can press Start Stop when recording movies or press fully when recording still images to cancel the self timer The self timer will also
98. ivide very short scenes Scenes cannot be divided when the disc already contains 999 Scenes You may not be able to further divide scenes shorter than 5 seconds that were created by dividing a previous scene PLEASE USE ONLY THE The dual layered disc you inserted cannot be used with this 4 RECOMMENDED DISCS camcorder DISC IS FINALIZED You cannot record additional scenes on a finalized DVD R CANNOT RECORD DVD R DL disc You cannot record additional scenes or unfinalize a DVD RW disc in VIDEO mode that was finalized with another digital device UNFINALIZE THE DISC You cannot record additional scenes or convert still images to a 77 Photomovie scene on a finalized DVD RW in VIDEO mode Unfinalize the disc first DISC IS PROTECTED The disc is protected Replace the disc or remove the disc 69 protection CANNOT READ THE DISC Disc could not be read Try cleaning it or replace the disc 106 CHECK THE DISC E n his message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 108 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use The disc may not be loaded correctly Try removing the disc and 24 reinserting it J uoneuuoju jeuonippv 102 Trouble eeee Message Explanation IRA ACCESS ER
99. k switches from Layer 1 to Layer 2 You can display the date and time of the recording and other camcorder data registered when the recording was made A 61 ow oO i i TO ADJUST THE VOLUME The camcorder plays the sound with the built in speaker The sound will be muted when you close the LCD panel or connect the stereo video cable to the AV terminal During the playback of a scene 1 Ifthe joystick guide does not appear on screen press 6 to display it 2 Push the joystick AV toward if or i to adjust the volume To turn off the volume completely keep pressing w until the volume icon changes to x You can press again to hide the joystick guide during playback SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES Fast Playback During normal playback press gt gt or lt lt on the camcorder SEARCH gt or 4 SEARCH on the wireless controller Repeatedly press the button to increase the playback speed Fast playback 5x 15x 5 25x the normal speed Slow Playback During playback pause press gt gt or lt lt on the camcorder SLOW1 or on the wireless controller Repeatedly press the button to increase the playback speed Slow playback 1 16 gt 1 8 1 4 the normal speed Skipping Scenes During playback push the joystick gt or press on the wireless controller to skip to the next scene Push the joystick lt 4 or press on the wireless controller to skip to the beginning of t
100. l Print Orders PLAY e FUNC C Cr 29 FUNC C mn 10 D FUNC c t MENU 9 STILL IMG OPER 9 i ORD ALL ERASE 9 YES FUNC c Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders amp PRINT amp FUNC C CL 29 FUNC CG 1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable Refer to PC Connection Diagrams qq 81 eeee Connecting to a Printer ss 2 Press select AW the icon and press 6 to open the setup menus 3 Select AV gt PRINT and press The print settings menu appears The error message SET amp PRINT ORDER appears if you connect a printer with direct print function and select amp PRINT without having set any print orders beforehand 4 Select AV lt gt PRINT and press Printing starts The print settings menu disappears when the printing is completed nores Depending on the connected printer you can change some print settings before step 4 Q2 91 Cancel Printing Printing Errors Q2 93 Restarting Printing Open the print menu as explained in steps 1 3 above In the print settings menu select RESUME and press 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 Suo D9UUOD Jeu193X3 B Troubl
101. l appear on the screen Select AV YES and press amp to start the disc initialization eese Getting Started 25 The disc initialization will take approximately one minute Avoid Q IMPORTANT J moving the camcorder while the When you slide after making a operation is in progress recording important file allocation data is You can start recording movies once updated on the disc before the disc cover the record pause H indication opens While the DISC access indicator is on or appears flashing do not subject the camcorder to shocks such as forcefully laying it on a table notes D The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment The display will move while the disc is being read Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you start recording Removing the Disc suonejedajg 1 Slide fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops Do not subject the camcorder to strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover It may take a moment after sliding for the disc cover to open 2 Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens 3 Close the disc cover BH Getting Started eeee Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Only miniSD ca
102. l will change to DISC stills or CARD stills respectively 10 suonounJ 2iseg fl BH Recording eese Zooming POINTS To CHECK rae a ca 10 CAMERA 9 In addition to the optical zoom the digital zoom is also available m 44 DIEA CLP HET Optical zoom 10x 35x Digital zoom 200x 1 000x if only Zoom out W T Zoom in 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 44 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 3 notes e COWDEN 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 659 SPEED 3 when MN VARIABLE is selected e When set to I3 VARIABLE the zoom speed will be faster in the record pause mode Keep at least 1 m to the subject At wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm 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 instead of turning off the camcorder you can g
103. lf timer countdown etc It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions POWER SAVE G9 ON 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 5 minutes Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off the message AINAUTO POWER OFF will appear In Quick Start ready mode the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the STANDBY OFF setting M 36 Q STANDBY OFF CAMERA CAMERA exer 10 min exer 20 min grex 30 min Select the length of time after which the camcorder will end the Quick Start ready mode and shut off automatically FILE NOS pm pm amp 3 RESET C3 CONTINUOUS Select the image numbering method to be used on a new memory card or disc Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 images Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 amp RESET Image numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert a new memory card or disc G3 CONTINUOUS Image numbers will continue from the number following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder e If the recording media 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 or disc
104. ll image is being recorded on the disc This is 32 the disc access indicator does not a malfunction 34 not go off J uoneuuoju jeuonippv B5 Trouble eeee Problem Solution IRA The point where the start stop There is a slight interval between pressing the start stop button button was pressed does not and the actual start of the recording on the disc This is not a match the beginning end ofthe malfunction recording The recording suddenly stops The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth If 106 shortly after starting recording the problem persists replace the disc The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use Camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on that subject Focus manually 54 Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever 26 Lens is dirty Clean the lens with a soft lens cleaning cloth 107 Never use tissue paper to clean the lens Sound is distorted When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks or concerts sound may become distorted This is not a malfunction A vertical light bar appears on Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar the screen smear to appear This is not a malfunction Viewfinder picture is blurred Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever
105. ly need to connect the camcorder to the computer to transfer images 1 Install the supplied Digital Video Software See Installing the Software in the Digital Video Software instruction manual electronic version on PDF file 2 Set the camcorder to mode 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable See Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer in the Digital Video Software instruction manual electronic version on PDF file 4 Set the auto launch setting e 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 and the A button lights up iwortant Correct performance cannot be guaranteed for discs recorded on another digital device and inserted in this camcorder When the DISC or CARD access indicator is on or flashing do not perform the following actions Doing so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the disc cover memory card slot cover and do not remove the disc or memory card Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer Do not change the position of the 8B ic Switch or the operating mode Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer Suonoauuo
106. mcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting suoljoun4 pooueApy Menu Options Lists eeee The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1 25 1 12 when recording still images e In mode set the flash mode to amp flash off e If a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to z33 OFF If amp camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod D ZOOM Gia OFF 93 40X am 200X Gia OFF a 105X a 1000X Determines the operation of the digital zoom e When activated the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range e With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed so the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in About the color of the zoom indicator ZOOM SPEED Optical Digital Zoom Zoom Zoom White Light Dark Indicator blue blue DC50 DC51 10x 10x 40x 40x 200x DC220 DC230 35x 35x 105x 105x 1000x The digital zoom cannot be used with the BB NIGHT recording program Ces pnm G3 VARIABLE SPEED 3 ea SPEED 2 BIB SPEED 1 When set to gm 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 f
107. mory card 58 Slideshow sce ea eat lem mundane 39 Snow recording program 50 SP MOG eren RD 42 Sports recording program 50 Spotlight recording program 50 Still image quality 57 Still image size see 57 Sunset recording program 50 TetephotO ns ce ek te es e a 36 Time ZONES seati sanirani aaa 30 Transfer order geca asa 89 Transferring stillimages 87 Tripod 59 4 Me ee 33 Troubleshooting 96 Tv recording program 51 LU WSBitermindl eee A 81 ia Video input recording 80 VIDEO mode disc specification 3 Viewfinder dioptric adjustment 26 Wollime Ma fm 38 VR mode disc specification 3 LW White balance 55 Wifyangle cone teen 36 Mide TV 16 9 iuuelsesssuse 49 MIdeSCEIeOTn ux Inr rectas Rape qa 33 Wind Screen os deett 45 Wireless controller 27 E3 PRP MOOS e teste fant PLI C 42 E23 ZOOM exceed sauer x eie d 36 Zoom speed i uuususuu 44 J uoneuuoju 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
108. n e Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the United States and other countries ZY is a trademark of DVD Format Logo Licensing Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Do DOLBY Laboratories DIGITAL STEREO CREATOR Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG 2 PATENT PORTFOLIO WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA L L C 250 STEELE STREET SUITE 300 DENVER COLORADO 80206 eeee About this Manual n uononpoaul I BH Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee Supplied Accessories incl power cord CA 570 Compact Power BP 208 Battery Pack DC50 DC51 DC230 DC50 DC51 DC230 Adapter WL D86 Wireless Lithium Button Battery Controller CR2025 for Wireless Controller CO IFC 300PCU DC50 DC51 DIGITAL VIDEO Cable USB Cable Blank DVD R Disc SOLUTION DISK Software CD ROM 8 cm Mini DVD fo N DCS50 DC51 Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software CD ROM DC
109. n slide down the power switch momentarily toward MODE and release it This action will toggle the operating mode between recording CAMERA red indicator and playback PLAY green indicator DC50 DC51DC220 DC230 About the Operating Modes The camcorder s operating mode is determined by the positions of the power switch and the I 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 m Operating Mode Mode Indicator Switch Icon Display Operation La CAMERA CAMERA Recording movies 32 Red c on the disc Eu PLAY Movies Playing movies y Green BD from the disc CAMERA CAMERA 2 Recording still images on a Red afl en ore the memory card or disc 34 i 1 PLAY Viewing still images from images 2 Green ges ig or amp the memory card or disc PLAY ae Functions available only for still images recorded on the disc will be marked with FH and and functions available only for still images recorded on the memory card will be marked with PANERA and EA instead Depending on whether you choose to save the still images on the disc or the memory card Trademark Acknowledgements miniSD is a trademark of SD Card Associatio
110. n directly the setup menus Continue directly from step 3 Select AV the icon and press C to open the setup menus You can also hold Fc pressed down for more than 2 seconds to open directly the setup menus screen You can also press on the wireless controller Push the joystick lt q to return to the menu selection screen step 3 Select AV the desired menu from the left side column and press amp The title of the selected menu appears on top of the screen and under it the list of settings Select AV the setting you want to change and press The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected Items not available appear in black 5 Select AV the desired option and press 1 to save the setting 6 Press FUNC You can press FUNC to close the menu at any time Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus B suonejedajg B First Time Settings eeee First Time Settings Changing the Language Options DEUTSCH ROM N mema ENGLISH T RK E Stm x ESPANOL PYyCCKMA ex FRANCAIS YKPAIHCbKA 8 201 ITALIANO 31 Bis POLSKI t Default value DISPLAY SETUP Gu LANGUAGE ENGLISH FUNC CO aN ES y Ca 29 FUNC CG 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AW the icon and press Gi to open the setup menus 3 Select AW DISPLAY SETUP and press amp 4 Select AW
111. n the illustration above MF appears 3 Adjust lt gt the focus as required until the image appears focused Push the joystick gt toward a fora farther focal distance or push it lt toward a for a closer focal distance Pushing the joystick A toward FOCUS again will return the camcorder to autofocus 1 NOTES The camcorder will automatically return to autofocus when you set the mode switch to AUTO e Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks POINTS To CHECK an d MM ta 10 Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure Mode switch P pw FOCUS y aoa SA NEXT 1 Ifthe joystick guide does not appear on screen press 6 to display it 2 Keep the joystick pushed A toward FOCUS for more than 2 seconds co appears Pushing the joystick A toward FOCUS again will return the camcorder to autofocus 1 NOTES If you operate the zoom or the joystick lt d gt during infinity focus co changes to MF and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode 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 i il Mode switch P 10 Options
112. ng it in the camcorder If the disc gets dirty use a dry soft lens cleaning cloth to remove any fingerprints dirt buildup or smudges from the disc surface Clean the disc in a radial motion from its center outwards Never use a chemically treated cloth or flammable solvents such as paint thinner to clean the disc e Do not bend scratch or wet the disc and do not subject it to strong shocks Do not attach any labels or stickers on the disc surfaces The disc may not rotate in a stable manner and this may cause malfunctions To protect the disc return it to its case for storage e When writing on the label side of the disc avoid hard tip pens Use waterproof soft tipped felt pens instead Moving a disc rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its surfaces If condensation forms on the disc put it aside until the water droplets have evaporated completely e Never expose the disc to direct sunlight and do not store it in places subject to high temperatures or high humidity e Always finalize a disc before inserting it into an external DVD device Failing to do So can result in the loss of the recorded data Memory Card We recommend saving backups of 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 Do not turn off the
113. o restart the computer Completing the User Registration 1 After the computer has restarted remove the Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software CD ROM from the drive and double click on the desktop s MyDVD icon 2 Connectto the Internet to complete the user registration online Without completing the online user registration you will not be able to use any of the software s functions 3 Click Next to start the registration 4 Enter the user information and select your country region from the selection box 5 Click on Privacy Policy to read the terms If you agree to the terms check the box I have read and agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy and click Register Now After the user registration is completed automatically the initial screen of MyDVD for Canon will be displayed 1 NOTES Depending on the speed of your Internet connection the user registration may take some time If you cannot connect to the Internet the user registration will not be completed Without completing the online user registration you will not be able to use any of the software s functions Connecting the Camcorder You need to install the software and register online only the first time you connect the camcorder to the computer From the second time on just connect the camcorder to the computer 1 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder 2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode 3 Connect
114. oes 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 BP 208 or BP 214 BP 208 only CG 300E Battery Charger Use the battery charger for charging the battery packs Battery Pack Charging Time BP 208 105 min BP 214 160 min Charging time varies according to the charging condition MA TL H37 Tele converter This Tele converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1 5 The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele converter is attached The minimum focusing distance with the TL H37 is 2 3 m 2 3 cm at maximum wide angle When the Tele converter is attached a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with flash or assist lamp WD H37C Wide converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0 7 giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views When the Wide converter is attached a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with flash or assist lamp S uoneuuoju jeuonippv u General Information eeee DY Yes FS H37U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions Shoulder Strap You can att
115. ograms i alae Mode switch P P PROGRAM AE Tv SHUTTER PRIO AE Av APERTURE PRIO AE Special scene recording programs E PORTRAIT 8 SPORTS E NIGHT SNOW BEACH SUNSET SPOTLIGHT ESFIREWORKS Available only with the DC50 DC51 M 59 Light metering mode ao Mode switch P I EVALUATIVE C CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE LI SPOT White balance Mode switch P m AUTO 3 DAYLIGHT 4 SHADE CLOUDY 4 TUNGSTEN 3 FLUORESCENT 34 FLUORESCENT H SET Available only with the EA 55 eeo Menu Options Lists B 56 Image effect Gaul Mode switch P 4 amp cIMAGE EFFECT OFF Sv VIVID Sn NEUTRAL 4ts LOW SHARPENING lt 0 SOFT SKIN DETAIL 4c CUSTOM Available only with the DC50 DC51 DC230 M 60 Drive mode anji Mode switch P E SINGLE Ej CONT SHOOT HISPEED CONT SHOOT AEB CO 64 Digital effects Mode switch P 5 D EFFECT OFF Gi FADE T G2 WIPE B BLK amp WHT A SEPIA 8 ART Z3 MOSAIC e Mode switch P 5 D EFFECT OFF E BLK amp WHT A SEPIA suonounJ pasueapy B Menu Options Lists eeee Recording mode HIGH QUALITY s amp 2 STANDARD PLAY 8 LONG PLAY The table below gives the approximate recording times with a brand new DVD disc on a single recording side
116. on 1 Turn on the computer and start up Windows 2 Insert the Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software CD ROM into the computer s CD or DVD drive The Setup Wizard will launch automatically If you do not have Windows Media Player 9 or later installed click OK on the setup window that appears and install the latest version of Windows Media Player following the instructions on the screen If the Setup Wizard does not start automatically D Windows 2000 Me Double click on the desktop s My Computer icon Windows XP Form the Start menu select My Computer Right click on the CD ROM or DVD drive where you inserted the software disc and select Open Double click on the SETUP EXE file Note that depending on the computer s settings the EXE suffix may not be displayed 3 In the Setup Wizard screen click Next 4 Read the license agreement If you agree select accept the terms in the License Agreement and click Next 5 Enter the user information and click Next The serial number will already be filled in 6 Click on the Typical installation You can also select Custom to select the programs installed and the installation folder or Complete to install all the program s features 7 Click Install to begin the installation 8 When the Setup Wizard Completed screen appears click Finish 9 Read the latest Readme file and click Yes t
117. or DVD drive ON A DVD PLAYER 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player 2 Insert a finalized disc in the DVD player 3 Select the scene you want to play from the index screen ON A compuTER s DVD DRIVE 1 Insert a finalized disc in the DVD drive 2 Run the DVD playback software Refer also to the instruction manual and help modules of your DVD playback software To view still images recorded on the disc close first any DVD playback software that may be running G ores DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode can only be played on VR mode compatible DVD players Depending on your DVD device you may not be able to play the disc e The resolution of Photomovie scenes will be lower than that of the original still images In order to play the disc on a computer you need to have DVD playback software installed and running Also in order to play back a DVD R DL you must have a DVD drive capable of reading dual layered DVD discs Unfinalizing the Disc Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc Unfinalize a disc to allow recording additional movies on the disc even after it was finalized important Be sure to unfinalize the disc in normal room temperatures If the procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation Place the camcorder on a table or other stable surface before starting the procedure Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impa
118. or VCR eeee PI Video Input Recording You can input video from an analog video source VCR TV etc and record it on the disc in the camcorder Ic C 10 Connecting Connect the camcorder to the analog input source following one of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams CO 78 Recording FUNC C 12 in dm 7 FUNC gt t MENU 9 s LINE IN MODE 2 Press to display the video input screen Only when using a DVD RW recorded in VR mode With discs recorded in VIDEO mode pressing FUNC will open the menu directly on the setup menus screen lt i VIDEO FROM THE VIDEO INPUT SCREEN The following icons are displayed at the bottom of the video input screen 1 Adjust the speaker volume will not affect the recording xP SP LP Select the recording mode e eu Start recording pause the recording 43 Terminate the video input and return to PLAY 8 mode 1 This camcorder Change the recording settings as necessary 2 Connected device Load the recorded cassette or disc and start playback 3 This camcorder Select lt gt the 9 icon When the scene you wish to record appears press amp amp Recording starts 4 This camcorder To pause the recording select lt gt ei and press In record pause mode select lt gt e and press 6 to resume recording TO
119. ording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images eseesseesssse Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Automatic Focus PONY af Light Metering Mode scseeennecsee nnne Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 60 Other Functions On Screen Displays aff im Ae Reece Flash aff ERE ee Mini Video Light T Self Timer ea Digital Effects 9 APA eee 9 Editing Functions eecee Managing Scenes Adding Scenes to the Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist gs Del amp ling Scenesp MA Eee ua fn Bividing a Scengme EE suam Managing the Disc rotecupgiihe DISe EB Reese 69 Initializing the DiSSBB 9999 299 eee 69 Changing the Disc THER AN meses 70 Managing Photos ERASING Photogfffal 899 eeeeeeeesseeeeerene 71 Copying Photasmef 99 72 Converting Photos into Photomovie Scenes sssssee 72 Protecting Photos on the Memory Card Initializing the Memory Card sese Playing Back the Disc on an External Device Fina MKTIO DISC gerer tenere tree crunt reset decr edge Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer s DVD Drive Unfinalizing the Disc Additional Recordin
120. ou recorded on a DVD player a computer s DVD drive or other digital device you need to finalize it first You do not need to finalize the disc to play back your recordings with the camcorder connected to the TV To view your still images on a DVD player you will need to convert them to Photomovie scenes beforehand M 72 important Be sure to finalize the disc in normal room temperatures If the procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation Place the camcorder on a table or other stable surface before starting the procedure Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts for example to place it on a table or to disconnect the AV cable after the finalization process started may result in permanent data loss Restrictions after Disc Finalization eecee Always power the camcorder using the compact power adapter The operation cannot be started if the camcorder is powered only with the battery pack Avoid the following actions while the operation is in progress Failing to do so can interrupt the process and result in permanent data loss Do not move the camcorder Do not disconnect the compact power adapter Depending on the type of disc and the disc specification after finalizing the disc you may not be able to initialize the disc edit your recordings or add new recordings to the disc Do not finalize with this camcorder dis
121. ovement Av APERTURE PRIO AE Set the aperture value The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed Use low aperture values larger lens opening to softly blur the background in a portrait or high aperture values smaller lens opening to get a wider depth of field giving a sharp focus all throughout a landscape esee Recording Programs E FUNC C 029 m Icon of the currently selected Recording Program Desired option FUNC c FUNC amp TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE VALUE When you select Ty SHUTTER PRIO AE or Ay APERTURE PRIO AE a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen press 6 to hide it When the numeric value can be adjusted small arrows will appear next to the number 2 Adjust AV the numeric value shutter speed or aperture value The number displayed will flash if the aperture or shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions In such case select a different value D wores Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly e Tv SHUTTER PRIO AE If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places you can obtain a brighter image but the image quality may be lower and the autofocus may not work well The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds
122. pears on screen and when either the DISC access or CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the disc cover or the memory card slot cover and do not remove the disc or memory card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the a switch or the operating mode Ques DD e If the subject is not suitable for autofocus turns yellow Adjust the focus manually QQ 54 e When the subject is too bright OVEREXP starts flashing In such case use the optional FS H37U ND filter eee Recording H Selecting the Media for the Photos You can record still images on the memory card or the disc The default media for still images is the memory card As long as you do not change the recording destination still images will be recorded on the last selected media FUNC runc C_ Ca 29 FUNC CG 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AW the icon and press G to open the setup menus 3 Select AV SYSTEM SETUP and press 4 Select AV MEDIA SEL and press amp 5 Select AV DISC or C0 CARD and press 655 to save the setting and close the menu When recording the operating mode symbol will change to DISC stills or amp CARD stills depending on the media selected In playback mode the operating mode symbo
123. printer back on and reconnect the USB cable When you are printing using the amp button check the print settings Or you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images Reduce the number of images CHECK PRINT SETTINGS MAJ The print settings cannot be used for printing with the D button INCOMPATIBLE PAPER SIZE The paper settings of the camcorder conflict with the printer s settings PRINTER IN USE The printer is in use Check the printer status PAPER LEVER ERROR Paper lever error occurred Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position PRINTER COVER OPEN Close the printer cover securely NO PRINTHEAD No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective Handling Precautions Camcorder Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing The data may not be correctly recorded on the disc and the recording may be permanently lost Do not touch the pick up lens Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or the disc cover Be careful when closing the LCD panel Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures like the inside of a car under direct sunlight or high humidity Do not use the camcorder near strong electric or magnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones Do not point
124. r orders or press twice to close the menu Suonoauuo eUI9 xXy B5 Connecting to a Printer eeee Erasing All Transfer Orders FUNC C 5 29 W129 ine z FUNC cp FUNG PLAY a 10 MENU 9 STILL IMG OPER 9 mr ORD ALL ERASE 9 YES Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images Direct Print The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge compatible printer From the still images on the memory card you can mark in advance the images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order M 94 Canon printers SELPHY printers of the CP DS and ES series and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo P4 PictBridge Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer EE ca 10 1 Insert the memory card or disc containing the still images you want to print 2 Turn on the printer 3 Select as the media for the still images the media from where you want to print the images 4 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable Refer to PC Connection Diagrams cn 81 appears and changes to The amp print share button lights up and the current print settings will be displayed for approx 6 seconds iwrortant elf continues to flash for more than 1 minute or if Zi does not appear the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer In such case disconnect the USB
125. rds can be used with this camcorder DC50 DC51 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Open the memory card slot cover 3 Insert the memory card straight all the way into the memory card slot 4 Close the cover Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD First push the memory card once to release it and then pull the card out important e Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder 1N 74 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 You may not be able to use certain types of miniSD cards Preparing the Camcorder 1 Turn onthe camcorder The lens cover will open automatically 2 Move the lens cover switch down to lt to open the lens cover 3 Adjust the viewfinder Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary eese Getting Started 4 Fasten the grip belt Using the Wireless Controller Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the start stop button with your thumb 5 Attach the supplied shoulder strap Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap suonejedajg DYE The Wireless Controller Point
126. re and depending on the amount of free space on the disc this process may be lengthy Playback cannot be guaranteed with all external DVD devices 4 You will need to unfinalize the disc first 5 The MyDVD for Canon software is not included with the Table of contents Introduction How to select a DVD disC terror re iver sees e es 3 About this Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide sssssssseese 9 About the Power Switch we About the Operating Modes 2 ete dei tede ied 10 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories sssssssssssessseseeeeeee nennen nennen nente 12 Components Guide Jd Components Guide ice 1D ScreembDISplayS s neto uertit eA E EEES A AR E EERE 18 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack sess a Inserting and Removing a Disc Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Preparing the Camcorder ff E A The Wireless Controllereff dde ERR 27 Adjusting the LCD Screen NW E I ee T 28 Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC Menu Optiony E S 29 Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus eene 29 First Time Settings Changing the Langudge TE 2998 EE 30 Changing the Tie Zee mem C 9 o oo uuu 30 Setting the Wate agde ramet REN
127. rect transfer 00 87 Disc titleWA ge 70 Disc types DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW 3 Drive mode FD eee ec eee 60 LE Erasing still images 71 Error messages 100 Gi File numbers toties 48 Finalizing the disc 75 Fireworks recording program 50 dc Pc Atha ee naa gst rains 62 FOCUS priority 22 essea earn ates werd 45 FUNC menu 29 41 ral GIP Delt a roosi ane wana arme pre 27 H High speed continuous shooting 60 EN Image effects imme We 56 Image juny Sime Wy 40 Image stabilizer 44 Index screen Movies 37 Index screen Stillimages 39 Initialization Disc 0 69 Initialization Memory card 74 EI JIey tcs REED d am 9 Yoystiex Quide fmm 9 Language MMP eee 30 LCD BICK sic cadena tetas 28 LCD Sa Rm 28 Light metering mode 59 BE mode ci ene eee at eate 42 L1 Magnifying a still image 40 Maintenance 2 107 Manual exposure adjustment 53 Manual focus orp 3 as ee aeo ena 54 Memory card 26 106 Mini video light isc ies Rm eme 63 miniSD card urere 26 Mode iSWitChisa sites 2s ant Rane boa darted 50 MyDVD for Canon 81 CEE ony GISTJNISAWSIe ED only GI only eeee General Info
128. rer s customer support center Note that attempting to record or play with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded initialized or finalized with other digital devices can result in permanently losing the recordings For the highest compatibility with external DVD devices we recommend using the VIDEO mode Available features depend on the DVD disc used DVD RW Disc Type DVD R DVD R DL VIDEO VR Editing scenes with this camcorder deleting scenes e editing the Playlist 11 66 Deleting a scene or still image immediately after recording E z it 1067 71 o e E 5 Initializing the disc in order to use it again for recording Ag _ o e o CL169 e o a Giving a title to the disc Q270 e e e e o Finalizing the disc in order to play it with a DVD player C75 o c o Adding recordings to a disc already finalized Q277 o Copying still images between the disc and the memory card LL172 e e e e Converting still images into Photomovie scenes 1 72 o Editing scenes on a computer 181 e e 1 Disc initialization clears all the recordings on the disc and restores the free space on the disc to its initial value so you can use the same disc again DVD R and DVD R DL discs cannot be initialized Disc finalization is the processing of the free space the unrecorded area on the disc in order to make it playable on external DVD devices LL 75 To finalize a DVD R DL disc the camcorder has to process both layers Therefo
129. rmation irri ND ANEN aii oea note attente 45 112 Night recording program 50 Normal TV 4 3 nsus cesa 49 L3 Original recordings 66 P P recording program 51 Photomovie scene 72 Playback Movies 37 Playback Still images 39 Playlisb the ete wd 66 Portrait recording program 50 POW r S8VG osuere eom a 48 Printorder scena 94 Print share button 85 88 91 Printing still images 90 Protecting stillimages T3 Protecting the disc 69 Q Quick Start function aE S 36 E3 Recommendedidiscs AE DL 4 RecordingfSIMovies 2899 EE 32 Recording Stil images 34 Recording data 61 Recording mode 42 Recording programs 50 Recording reminder 19 Remote sensor ERE 27 RBSER HR 96 Reviewing Movies Record review 33 Reviewing Stillimages 45 E Scene editing 49 66 Screen digplaysmr 18 Screen markers 47 Selecting the on screen displays 61 Self timer 2 205 64 Serial number 13 15 Setup menus 29 43 ODED only CAIDAS only C only Shoulder strap 112 Simultaneous recording disc me
130. sc will be finalized and automatically ejected from the drive Q moran DVD R RW discs can be copied to 12 cm or 8 cm DVD R RW discs DVD R DL discs can only be copied to 12 cm DVD R RW discs If you did not complete the online user registration beforehand you will not be able to use One Touch Dubbing Operation may not work properly if you connect more than one Canon camcorder to the computer at the same time mores y If the operation is interrupted OPERATION CANCELED will be displayed on the camcorder s screen The message disappears when you remove the disc or run MyDVD for Canon When the DISC access indicator is on or flashing do not perform the following actions Doing so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer Do not change the position of the 8 i Switch or the operating mode You need to have DVD playback software installed in your computer in order to play the disc Suonoauuo Jeu193X3 B5 Connecting to a Computer eeee e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter while it is connected to the computer Refer also to the computer s instruction manual For further details about restrictions when using MyDVD for Canon refer also to the
131. show of all still images on the disc where each image will be displayed for approx 3 seconds Converting a Single Image l co 10 Select lt gt the still image you want to convert to a Photomovie scene esee Managing Photos e To create a Photomovie scene that includes still images with a 16 9 aspect ratio MW 1280x720 we recommend you set TV TYPE to E NORMAL TV beforehand If you create Photomovie scenes on a DVD RW initialized in VR mode you will not be able to transfer any recordings to the computer using MyDVD for Canon FUNG CO RA 29 FUNC CG gt iti CONVERT TO SCENE Protecting Photos on the Memory Card M You can protect still images recorded on EXECUTE the memory card from accidental erasure Converting All Images won ETE Initializing the memory card QQ 74 will Q POINTS TO CHECK permanently erase all recorded still images even the protected ones PLAY ae m 10 MERA ag m10 If you want to include in your Photomovie scene still images recorded on the memory card copy them to the disc in CC gt advance M 72 Fons G7 4 FUNC CD ej K gt On PROTECT La 29 FUNC CG g m Press E MENG On PROTECT The image selection a v screen appears RU DISC OPERATIONS 5 7 FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 9 1 Select lt p the still image you 9 PHOTQMEVIE want to protect o g 2 Press amp to protect
132. stereo video cable is connected to the camcorder Open the terminal Cover to access Terminal on the Connecting Cable Terminal on the Camcorder 9 Connected Device Output connection Signal Flow to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals PI Input connection Signal Flow from a TV VCR or other analog video source with AV Terminals Yellow c AUDIO M RY White wab4i STV 250N Stereo Video Cable AV Red gay 9 Supplied Output connection Signal Flow to a TV or VCR with SCART terminal First connect a SCART adapter to the SCART terminal on the TV or VCR and then connect the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable to the adapter Red rd m White afD AV STV 250N Stereo Video Cable s Yellow Supplied SCART adapter commercially available eee Connecting to a TV or VCR Playback on a TV Screen POINTS TO CHECK IIE 10 Before connecting the camcorder select the TV TYPE setting according to the TV Set to which you will connect the camcorder WIDE TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio or NORMAL TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio rr 49 Connecting Connect the camcorder to the TV following one of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams ty 78 Playback 1 Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCR On a TV Select as the video input the same terminal to which you
133. t initialized Initialize the memory card 74 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value 48 Set FILE NOS to RESET and insert a new memory card Memory card cannot be played Insert a memory card 26 back Set the camcorder to 39 Make sure the memory card is selected as the media for still 35 images Image cannot be erased Image is protected Cancel the protection 73 Cg flashes in red Card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and 74 reinsert the memory card Initialize the memory card if flashing persists Printing Problem Solution Ln The printer is not operating Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the even though the camcorder printer After a short while turn them on again set the and printer are correctly camcorder to mode and restore the connection connected List of Messages Message Explanation Ln SET THE TIME ZONE You have not set the time zone date and time This message 30 DATE AND TIME appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone date and time CHANGE THE BATTERY Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 21 PACK CANNOT ENTER THE The camcorder cannot enter the Quick Start standby mode while 36 Q STANDBY MODE NOW the disc is being recognized after first inserting it or if the remaining battery charge is too low UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE RECORDING MODE The disc may not be recognized by this camcorder if it was initi
134. t the software does not support writing on dual layered discs neither with an external DL drive nor with the camcorder itself For further details about using MyDVD for Canon refer also to the software s tutorial and help modules MyDVD for Canon One touch dubbing Windows XP only Insert a blank DVD R RW in your computer s DVD drive with writing capabilities connect the camcorder and with only pressing amp print share button create a copy of your DVD you can instantly share tri 85 Transfer recordings to your computer You can transfer your recordings to edit them on your computer Cri 86 Create a backup disc of your DVD Transfer your recordings to the computer and even if your computer does not have a DVD drive with writing capabilities use your camcorder itself to create a copy of your DVD cr 86 eeee Connecting to a Computer 5 North America Web Based Service http support roxio com Europe Web Based Service Germany France U K http www roxio com en support uk China Taiwan Web Based Service sonicsupport gil com tw Phone assistance 02 2658 8765 Taiwan Phone assistance 866 279 7694 toll free or 905 482 5555 Canada only 9 00 A M to 6 00 P M U S Pacific Time excluding Weekend and Holidays http www roxio com en support de emc index jhtml http www roxio com en support fr emc index jhtml Phone assistance Germany 0900 1735096 Fr
135. t to the video terminal to 78 not appear on the TV screen which you connected the camcorder Select the correct video input You attempted to play back or dub an incompatible disc Stop playback dubbing The disc cannot be recognized The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth 106 at eg Or evello gh The disc has not been finalized 75 the disc is read cannot play back the disc or the picture is distorted DVD RW discs in VR mode can only be played back with VR mode compatible DVD players Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device Cannot edit my recordings or add recordings to the disc with the DVD device It may not be possible to edit or add recordings with an external DVD recorder on a disc recorded with this camcorder When writing on a disc in this camcorder recordings transferred from a computer an error message appears The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use J uoneuuoju jeuonippv LE Trouble eeee Memory Card Operation Problem Solution IRA Memory card cannot be Memory card was not facing the correct direction Turn the 26 inserted memory card over and reinsert it Memory card cannot be Memory card is full Erase still images to free some space or 71 recorded replace the memory card Memory card was no
136. the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable Refer to PC Connection Diagrams cn 81 important During the following operations even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized Deleting all scenes Protecting the disc Setting the disc title Initializing the disc Finalizing or Unfinalizing the disc Check the orientation of the USB cable and make sure you connect it properly If you use discs other than the recommended DVD discs you may get an error message on the computer indicating that the disc cannot be read or that the camcorder is not ready notes W DVD copies and DVD backup discs created with MyDVD for Canon cannot be unfinalized using the camcorder One Touch Dubbing Windows XP only POINTS TO CHECK This function requires a computer equipped with a DVD drive with writing capabilities e If MyDVD for Canon is running close the program first 1 Insert the finalized disc you wish to copy into the camcorder eee Connecting to a Computer ss 2 Insert a brand new DVD R or DVD RW disc into the computer s DVD drive The amp print share button will light up in blue To make a copy of a disc recorded in VR mode be certain to insert a DVD RW disc into the computer s DVD drive 3 Press D e The button will flash while the copying is in progress and will go off once the copy is completed The copied di
137. the controller at the camcorder s remote sensor when you press the Inserting the Battery buttons Lithium Button Battery CR2025 nores C2 The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under 3 P a strong light sources or direct sunlight GAN nD e If the wireless controller does not work check PAN that WL REMOTE is not set to OFF amp 5 S ab Q 48 Otherwise replace the battery 4 o al 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 BH Getting Started eeee Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward 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 This is the only case where you can use the viewfinder and the LCD screen simultaneously DC50 DC51 180 Subject can monitor the LCD screen LCD Backlight You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to one of two levels DC50 DC51 Keep DISP pressed down for more than 2 seconds Repeat this action to toggle between the normal and bright settings 3 Notes T
138. the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places The camcorder is not waterproof avoid also water mud or salt If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and or the lens Be sure to close the disc compartment cover after use Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment 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 eeee Do s and Don ts 05 Battery Pack DANGER Treat the battery pack with care Keep it away from fire or it might explode Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 C Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather Do not try to disassemble or modify it Do not drop or knock it Do not get it wet Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge Contact of the battery terminals with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth e Since storing
139. the position of the mode switch while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly e PORTRAITJ amp E SPORTS E BEACH f 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 FUNC gt White points may appear on the screen Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually e EASNOW ESBEACH The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places Check the image on the screen e ESFIREWORKS To avoid camcorder shake we recommend using a tripod Make sure to use a tripod especially in as the shutter speed slows down eeee Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color H Adjusting the Picture 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 eem prm cat Mode switch P except for the ERFIREWORKS recording program 1 Ifthe joystick guide does notappear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward EXP
140. tion is available only from the playlist index Screen DIVIDE M 68 I Disc type VR mode Divide a scene DELETE M 67 I Disc type VR mode Delete a scene CONVERT TO SCENE M 72 PLAY a Convert a single still image into a 3 second Photomovie scene 5 amp 2 COPY C0 9 S M 72 Copy a single still image from the memory card to the disc PLAY og XO coPY Q3 M 72 Copy a single still image from the disc to the memory card PLAY nme SLIDESHOW C 39 CANCEL START PROTECT PLAY e Miss eeo Menu Options Lists H QQ 73 Press to enter the image selection screen From that screen you can continue to select the still images you want to protect PRINT ORDER PLAY o 0 CO 94 Press to enter the image selection screen From that screen you can continue to select the still images for which you want to set print orders TRANSFER ORDER PLAY e Press to enter the image selection screen From that screen you can continue to select the still images you want to mark with a transfer order M 89 Setup Menus a CAMERA SETUP Pec ce cece cree ce esecrccesceeeeserscsseseeee A SL SHUTTER Mode switch AUTO or P only in the P PROGRAM AE recording program G9 ON Gig OFF The ca
141. tion mark MA 73 Still image quality size Q 57 Date and time of recording Recording program MA 50 8 Manual focus Q 54 8 Light metering mode QA 59 0 Manual exposure 1 53 1 Image effect 1 56 12 Image size MN 57 13 File size 4 Aperture value QA 51 45 Shutter speed M 51 6 White balance M 55 2 Flash Q 62 pre TP Ii only 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 DC50 DC51 BATT switch 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder Open the LCD panel Slide in the connector end of the battery in the direction of the arrow and press it gently until it clicks DC50 DC51 DC220 DC230 CHG gt charge indicator DC IN terminal 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 The CHG 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 Dis
142. tiple Images on the Same Sheet 1 NOTES m Print setting options and DEFAULT settings vary depending on the printer model For details refer to the printer s instruction manual When using Canon printers you can print the same still image multiple times on the same sheet of paper Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended amp PAGE LAYOUT settings depending on the UJ PAPER SIZE setting Aw ON CREDITCARD 9x13cm 10 x 14 8 cm A4 PIXMA z 2 4 9 4 UP SELPHY DS or 16 UP SELPHY CP 2 4 or 8 UPF 2 or 4 UP 2 or 4 UP SELPHY ES 2 4 or 8 UP 2 or 4 UP 2 or 4 UP s 1 You can also use the special sticker sheets When you use the wide sized photo paper with the DEFAULT setting you can also use 2 UP or 4 UP With the 8 UP setting you can also use the special sticker sheets Printing after Changing the Print Settings a I 9 1 e 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press 65 to display it 2 Push the joystick V toward D The print settings menu appears Depending on the printer the message BUSY may appear before the camcorder displays the print settings menu 3 In the print settings menu select AV lt p the setting you want to change and press E 4 Select AV the desired setting option and press 5 Select AW lt p PRINT and press Printing starts The print settings men
143. u disappears when the printing is completed To continue printing select another still image TO CANCEL THE PRINTING Press while printing A confirmation dialog appears Select OK and press G With Canon s PictBridge compatible printers the printing will stop immediately even if not completed and the paper will be fed through eeee Connecting to a Printer B PRINTING ERRORS If an error occurs during the printing process an error message appears M 103 Canon s PictBridge compatible printers Resolve the error When printing does not resume automatically select CONTINUE and press If CONTINUE cannot be selected select STOP press B and retry printing Refer also to the printer s instruction manual for details If 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 PLAY mode and restore the connection WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder important The following still images may not be correctly printed with a PictBridge compatible printer Images created or changed on a computer and transferred to the memory card Images recorded with the camcorder but edited on a computer Images whose file names were changed Images copied from the memory card to th
144. ully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover 3 Insert the disc and press its center firmly until it clicks in place Insert the disc with the recording side facing down single sided discs label side facing out Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens 4 Close the disc cover Do not force the cover closed if the disc is not correctly inserted and firmly set in place WHEN USING DVD R DVD R DL Discs You can start recording movies once the record pause l indication appears WHEN USING A DVD RW You need to initialize new discs before you can start recording The disc initialization screen will appear when a new DVD RW is first inserted if the 8 gy switch is set to 8I The disc initialization screen will not appear when inserting a disc already initialized In that case you can start recording once the record pause e indication appears D Select AV the desired disc specification and press amp amp Fora comparison between the VIDEO and VR specifications see How to select a DVD disc 3 2 You will be asked to confirm the disc specification you selected Select AV YES and press 6 to continue or select NO and press to return and select a different disc specification A confirmation message wil
145. urface is dirty the autofocus may not work properly e Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush Use a clean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder Never use tissue paper LCD Screen e Clean the LCD screen using a clean soft lens cleaning cloth Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth J uoneuuoju jeuonippv LU Do s and Don ts eeee 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 When the camcorder is left in a humid room TO AVOID CONDENSATION Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature e Unload the disc place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED The camcorder automatically shuts off If a disc is loaded remove the disc immediately and leave the disc cover open Leaving the disc in the camcorder may damage it
146. y card for example to set print orders for a DPOF compatible printer 1 94 Copying a Single Image 9 POINTS To CHECK _ 10 Select as the media for the still images the media from where you want to copy images FUNC gt MENU 9 STILL IMG OPER 9 ALL COPY 0 9 amp card to disc or ALL COPY 3 disc to card g FUNC e YES The total size of all image files on the source media and the space available on the destination media will be displayed nores FUNC O e e Still images not recorded with this camera 29 an CG may not be copied correctly When there is not enough available space on the destination media the operation will be gt eer v gt terminated without copying all the image files card to disc The copy operation may take a moment to or complete depending on the number and total amp g COPY e size of the image files g disc to card Qu EXECUTE Converting Photos into Photomovie Copying All Images p D ur ET Select as the media for the still images the media from where you want to copy images FUNC CO 29 Cri FUNC C 4 POINTS To CHECK Scenes Still images are recorded using JPEG compression but a DVD player only recognizes the MPEG standard Thus to play back your still images with your DVD player first you need to create a Photomovie scene a slide

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