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Canon DC 40 Camcorder User Manual

1. 76 Stillimage size 76 Stitch Assists oo bs ba pr tage 69 Sunset SCN Lssusu 49 Super Night mode 48 S video terminal 102 T Telephoto cys cere ene nn 37 Time zone 28 Transfer orden a 113 Transferring still images 110 Troubleshooting 122 Tv recording program 51 LU USB terminal 115 KI VIDEO mode disc specification 6 Viewfinder Dioptric adjustment 24 Wollime umm 43 VR mode disc specification 6 LW White balance 64 Wggengle oooi m 37 Bre TV 16 9 san ue Eee 84 Widescreen 0 20 38 Wind screen sesess 81 Wireless controller 25 E3 AP mode sae 2 5 way Bl Aces ete 61 E ZOOM zz ea det a dA DE 37 Zoom speed ere a RS 37 uoneuuoju jeuonippy 141 142 U S A CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The warranty set forward below is given by Canon U S A Inc with respect to equipment purchased in the United States The limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase Canon consumer DVD equipment is warranted under normal non commercial personal use against defective materials or workmanship as fo
2. A O Menu items not available appear in black Z4 O Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu sumas NNIW eui BulBueyo 79 soinjea4 peosueapy 80 Available Settings List MENU Available menu items vary depending on the operation mode Default settings are in boldface text For details on each function see the reference page Functions without a reference page are explained below the tables CAMERA PLAY Refer to the operating mode M 12 Movies Still images on the disc L9 Still images on the memory card CAMERA SETUP Menu Items Setting Options A SL SHUTTER GO ON Gi OFF O O O D ZOOM G3 OFF G03 40x EX 200x O AF AST LAMP 3 AUTO G3 OFF O 0O 58 ZOOM SPEED ME VARIABLE SPEED 3 SPEED 2 SPEED1 o o Ooj IMG STAB GO ON i Gia OFF O FOCUS PRI GOON CB OFF amp iol SPOT AE PT CENTER E3 AF POINT ORo ND E3 AUTO Gig OFF OO0 REVIEW G OFF EB 2sec EB 4sec GB 6sec e EB 8sec M 10sec WIND SCREEN G9 ON X9 OFF SELF TIMER GJ ON i5 Gi OFF Olo ols59 A SL SHUTTER The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting O The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1 30 1 15 when recording still images O The auto slow shutter can only be used when the mode dial is set to or P O When recording still images se
3. DVD player recorder PictBridge compliant printers Card Adapter miniSD Adapter miniSD Card Reader Writer SI Computer Mini DVD Disc DVD R RW DVD player recorder Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer dealer for genuine Canon video accessories You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling 1 800 828 4040 Canon U S A Information Center Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs select only the BP 208 battery pack lt gt CG 300 Battery Charger Use the battery charger for charging the battery packs It plugs directly into a power outlet without a cable Charging Time 105 min Charging time varies according to the charging condition TL H37 Tele converter This Tele converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a fac
4. Open the terminal cover PictBridge H m compatible printer USB Cable supplied 1 Set the camcorder to view still images PLAY 2 Insert the memory card or disc containing the still images you want to print 3 Turn on the printer 4 Select as the media for the still images the media from where you want to print the images 5 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable appears and changes to Ei The symbol will not appear if the memory card or disc contains still images that cannot be viewed with this camcorder The D print share button lights up and the current print setting will be displayed for approx 6 seconds mm ot continues to flash for more than 1 minute or if does not appear the Woy camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer In such case disconnect the cable from the camcorder and the printer Turn them both off and then on again and reconnect the camcorder to the printer O While performing the following operations even if you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be recognized g Bunund l Deleting all scenes Erasing all still images from the disc or Protecting the disc card Setting the disc title Copying still images between the disc Initializing the disc and card Finalizing or Unfinalizing the disc Erasing all transfer orders Erasing all print orders O Correct performance cannot be guarantee
5. Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder cn 97 FA e Performance cannot be guaranteed for all miniSD cards e Step 8 Loading and Removing a Disc Inserting the Disc Preparations Use only 8 cm 3 in mini DVD discs marked with the DVD R EXP or pyp aw EXP logo 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 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode M 11 gt 2 Move the 8 switch to the 9 A Movies position 3 Slide the OPEN switch fully 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 4 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 5 Close the disc cover Do not force the cover closed if the disc is not correctly inserted and firmly set in place When using DVD R discs including the supplied blank disc You can start recording movies once the record pause IIl indication appears When using a DVD RW You
6. a 49 Disc operation 6 Time code hours minutes seconds 12 Remaining recording time on disc Q 33 8 Widescreen mode QA 38 49 Wind screen M 81 0 Remote sensor mode M 25 Mini video light CQ 56 Level marker M 83 3 Zoom M 37 Exposure o i o MA 53 Metering mode M 63 65 Drive mode M 67 Number of still images available Lg on the card on the disc Remaining battery charge 8 Camcorder shake warning MA 80 9 Flash MM 57 60 AF AE locked during still image recording QO 55 6 AF frame M 55 Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short Disc operation Record IIl Record pause Playback I Playback pause P Fast playback 4 amp 4 Fast reverse playback Slow playback lt I Slow reverse playback Frame advance Frame reverse a Remaining recording time When there is no more disc space available END will be displayed and the recording will stop 6 Number of still images available on the card JZ flashing in red No card L in green 6 or more images in yellow 1 to 5 images in red No more images can be recorded When viewing the still images the display will always be in green Depending on the recording conditions the number o
7. z t CAMERA PLAY Menu Items Setting Options no o 8 mm MEDIA SEL CARD DISC O O 36 WL REMOTE GOON Gi OFF ic OJOO VOLUME Peel O 43 BEEP 3 HIGH VOLUME gj LOW VOLUME Gi OFF a Ol es POWER SAVE SJ ON B OFF OIO a FILE NOS RESET CONTINUOUS O O TV TYPE E NORMAL TV E WIDE TV O sumas NNIW eui BulBueyo 83 SoJnjea pooueApy 84 WL REMOTE Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller BEEP A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder the self timer countdown etc It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions POWER SAVE In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for five minutes Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off the message INAUTO POWER OFF will appear FILE NOS Select the image numbering method to be used on a new memory card or disc Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 images Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 RESET Image numbering will start anew from 101 0101 every time you insert a new memory card or disc If it already contains image files a new image will be given the number following that of the last image on the card or disc CONTINUOUS Image numbering will start from the number following t
8. 98 Fireworks SCN 00005 49 Flashi Ei yd nre den are ett ag 57 FOGUS Priory sno vue e Rees 81 Focusing mode 25 etre uRS 55 Foliage SCN 00 49 FUNC MENUA ae cis emt 60 a Grip belt 1L er t eios 24 Ci High speed continuous shooting 67 EN Image enhancing effects 66 ifage4 mo eS Assn 42 Image stabilizer 81 Index screen movies 39 Index screen still images 42 Initialization card lille 97 Initialization disc 90 LL Landscape recording program 46 Paughage E 27 LCBbacklight a 26 LCD screen rotating the 26 Lithium button battery 25 131 EPIO o orna RR 61 M Magnifying a stillimage 44 Maintenance 132 Memory Cal uds opie 30 MENU 5i eem thet eter 79 Metering method 63 Mini video light 56 MiInISD Card 2o cos VPE 30 Mode dial x eset og eve ave aie 46 Multi Selector cca Mey res ah MAE 11 Multi image screen 72 LN ND filter 252 eiie 81 136 Night recording program 46 Night mode 48 Normal TV 4 3 amnia ri e os 84 LO On screen displays 45 Original recordings 85 LP P recording program 50 Panoramic images 69 Photomovie scene
9. uoneuuoju jeuonippy 139 140 Index 16 9 aspectratio 38 9 Point AIAE oc secs ona teen oS 55 ES Abroad using the camcorder 133 AEB Exposure bracketing 67 AF autofocus frame selection 55 AF assistlamp usss 58 Auto slow shutter llus 80 Av recording program 52 AV OUT terminal 102 B Battery pack charging 21 Battery pack remaining charge 19 Beach SCN ire x34 deste RR 49 Beep nubes Ae ew REG dad des 84 LC Card Ks ed edd agi 74 Condensation 132 Connection to a computer 105 Connection toa TV 102 Continuous shooting 67 Copying still images 94 D Data code E 45 Dat amp andsdime 998998 28 Daylight saving time 28 Digital effects v 71 Digital zoom WES 80 Difechprinting EEEPENEINNI 115 Difggsiransfer 4 110 Disati S ull 91 Brive mode SF dE 67 DV di Scc sn 6 DVD R RW discs 6 LE Effects WHF 00 71 Erasing stillimages 92 Ertor miessages cess kn ae 126 Exposure adjustment 53 Exposure bracketing 67 Faders issus det yes u PPS 71 File numbers Wes ores 84 Finalizing the disc
10. 95 Playback Movies 39 Playback Still images 41 Playlist i eet Tied ins 85 Portrait recording program 46 Power Battery pack 21 Power Compact power adapter 22 ROWER Save iei este dewacsef tinae 84 Print Order s scere im Wee a 120 Print share button 107 111 116 Printing 222 ete 115 Protecting still images 96 Protecting the disc a 89 E3 Record review dl SEPP 34 Recording Movies 33 Recording Still images 35 Recordingidata 5 45 Recording mode 61 Recording programs 46 Recording reminder 19 Rem te sensor ia 25 RBSER A 122 Review Movies 05 34 Review Stillimages 81 Roxio MyDVD for Canon 105 S Scene Editings 85 SCN Special Scene recording programs 46 Screen displays lusu 18 Screen messages 126 SOMMER ese Sede Sa ae 59 Serial number 2005 14 Shoulder strap 136 Shutter speed 05 51 Slideshow os ph Vn Shes 41 Slow Shutter recording program 46 Snow SCN sd egi rere Ys 49 SP mode v ares 61 Special Scene modes 49 Sports recording program 46 Spotlight SCN 49 Still image quality
11. gBeach Use this mode to record on a sunny beach It prevents the subject from being underexposed FASpotlight Use this mode to record spotlit scenes fa Snow Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts It prevents the subject from being underexposed Sh don Ep3Sunset Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors Fireworks Use this mode to record fireworks m Set the camcorder to a recording mode CAMERA or CAMERA 2 Turn the mode dial to SCN and press 6 A list of special scene SCN modes appears 3 Select AV the desired SCN mode and press 6 The symbol of the selected SCN mode appears AA O Snow Beach t The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places Check the image on the screen The picture may not appear smooth when played back O Fireworks To avoid camcorder shake we recommend using a tripod Make sure to use a tripod especially in as the shutter speed slows down swes6old Bulpiooay SoJnjeoJ paoueapy 49 50 P Using the Program AE Mode The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed according to the subject to achieve the best exposure conditions In P Program AE mode you can point and shoot as in mode while still enjoying the option to manually adjust some settings Set the camcorder to a recording mode or CAMERA amp and turn the mode
12. About the Operating Modes The camcorder s operating mode is determined by the positions of the power switch and the switch Operating mo Icon Operating Mode Mode Switch Display Operation m Indicator CAMERA Recording movies CAMERA 8 Red 2 onthe disc e PLAY Movies Playing movies PLAY PR Green from the disc i eum ER oriy on a momar ardor 38 CAMERA C Red a Gh y Still disc PLAY images mem Viewing still images from 41 PLAY Y Green eu the memory card or disc Depending on whether you choose to save the still images on the disc or memory card Trademark Acknowledgements miniSD is a trademark of SD Card Association Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the United States and other countries ZYP 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 T 18 14 Laboratories DIGITAL Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Checking the Supplied Accessories CA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord BP 208 Battery Pack WL D86 Wireless Controller Lithi
13. print share button e The amp button will flash while the copying is in progress and will go off once the copy is completed The copied disc will automatically be finalized and ejected from the drive VN Operation may not work properly if you connect more than one Canon camcorder CU to the computer at the same time p O If the operation is interrupted d OPERATION CANCELED will be displayed on the camcorder s screen The message disappears when you remove the disc or run the Roxio MyDVD for Canon program O 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 B ix switch or the operating mode O You need to have DVD playback software installed in your computer in order to play the disc O We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter while it is connected to the computer O Refer also to the computer s instruction manual O For further details about restrictions when using MyDVD for Canon refer also to the README section in the software s help modules O Recordings made in LP mode in Widescreen 16 9 aspect ratio on a DVD RW that was initialized in VR mode cannot be transferred
14. 120 Printing with Print Order Settings You can mark the still images you want to print out of those recorded on the memory card 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 1N 115 Up to 998 still images can be selected Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Do not connect the USB cable to the camcorder while setting the print orders FUNC A 60 1 Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card PLAY x dz 2 Press the FUNC button 3 Select AW the 2 PRINT ORDER symbol and press Ge 4 Select lt gt the number of copies and press Ge To cancel the print order set the number of copies to 0 5 Press the FUNC button to save the setting and close the menu DO j PRINT ORDER Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen MENU nm 2 1 Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card IG 2 Move the zoom lever toward W The stills index screen appears with up to six still images 3 Press the MENU button and use the multi selector AV Ge to select the STILL IMG OPER menu and then select the PRINT ORDER option 4 Bring AV lt gt the cursor to the image you want to print and press 5 5 Set AW the desired number of copi
15. Available only with DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode Adding Scenes to the Playlist 1 Set the camcorder to play movies 2 From the index screen select AW lt gt the scene you want to add to the playlist and press the FUNC button To add all the movies to the playlist there is no need to select any particular scene 3 Select lt p gt the ADD TO PLAYLIST icon and press 4 Select AV either ALL SCENES to add all the movies to the playlist or ONE SCENE to add only the selected scene and press 6 5 Select lt gt YES and press When the operation is completed ADDED TO PLAYLIST will be displayed Press the PLAYLIST button to check the scenes in the playlist index screen Moving Scenes in the Playlist Ss 1 Set the camcorder to play movies PLAY 2 Press the PLAYLIST button to open the playlist index screen 3 Select AV lt gt the scene you want to move The scene to be moved will be marked by the orange selection frame 4 Press the FUNC button Select lt gt the thy MOVE icon and press 6 6 Move AV lt p gt the orange marker to indicate where you want to move the scene and press G5 7 Select lt gt YES and press to move the scene to the selected destination oa suonounj Bunip3 juo epoui YA ui MY GAQ suondo osiq 85 86 Deleting Scenes You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping Remem
16. Fast Reverse Playback During playback press the gt gt or lt lt button on the camcorder or the SEARCH P or lt 44 SEARCH button on the wireless controller Repeatedly press the button to increase the playback speed Fast forward playback will start at 1 5x the normal playback speed and will increase to 5x 15x and 25x normal speed with each press of the button Fast reverse playback will start at 2 5x the normal playback speed and will increase to 5x 15x and 25x normal playback speed with each press of the button Il Playback Pause During normal playback press the 9 lBll button on the camcorder or the PAUSE ff on the wireless controller Slow Forward Playback 4 Slow Reverse Playback During playback pause press the gt or lt lt button on the camcorder or the SLOW or 4 SLOW button on the wireless controller Repeatedly press the button to increase the playback speed Playback will start at 1 16 the normal playback speed and will increase to 1 8 1 4 and 1 2 the normal speed with each press of the button Skipping Scenes During normal playback push the multi selector or press the NEXT button on the wireless controller to skip to the beginning of the next scene Push lt q or press the PREV button on the wireless controller to return to the beginning of the current scene Repeat to skip to the beginning of the previous scene A O Except for fast playback at 1 5x the normal speed there is no sound dur
17. One touch dubbing Insert a blank DVD disc in your computer s DVD drive with Windows XP only writing capabilities connect the camcorder and with only pressing the 4 print share button create a copy of your DVD you can instantly share A 107 Transfer recordings You can transfer your recordings to edit them on your computer to your computer m 108 Create a backup Transfer your recordings to the computer and even if your disc of your DVD computer does not have a DVD drive with writing capabilities use your camcorder itself to create a copy of your DVD M 109 Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows xP Minimum Hardware Pentium Ill 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 System Requirements Lam e Jaw O After installing the Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software 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 O For support concerning Roxio MyDVD for Canon Canon Inc and the Canon related customer support centers do not provide support concerning the Rox
18. PLAY If you use the LCD screen for playback the camcorder will play the sound using the built in speaker If you close the LCD panel the sound will be muted Speaker MENU button Multi Selector MENU 79 9 Setthe camcorder to play movies SYSTEM SETUP W VOLUME peii 1 2 Press the MENU button A 3 Use the multi selector to select AV the SYSTEM SETUP menu and press amp 4 Use the multi selector to select AV the VOLUME yoegheld suonoung oiseg option and press 5 Adjust lt gt the volume as desired and press 6 To turn off the volume completely keep pressing lt q until the volume icon changes to 6 Press the MENU button to save the setting and close the menu 44 Magnifying the Image While viewing a still image the playback image can be magnified up to 5 times Zoom lever Multi Selector 1 Move the zoom lever toward T The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area To further enlarge the image move the zoom lever toward T To reduce the magnification to less than 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 multi selector e Use the multi selector to move AW lt gt the frame to the part of the image you want to se
19. PUB DIM 749 Canon DVD Camcorder E Instruction Manual English Cam scope DVD Manuel d instruction Francais i C mara DVD Manual de Instrucciones Espa ol 6 PictBridge Please read also the following instruction manual electronic version on PDF file For further details refer to the installation guide Veuillez lire aussi le manuel d instruction suivant version lectronique sur fichier PDF Pour d autres d tails r f rez E vous au guide d installation Lea tambi n el siguiente manual de instrucciones versi n electr nica en archivo PDF Para mayores detalles refi rase a la gu a de instalaci n Digital Video Software Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS i PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING f INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY COPYRIGHT WARNING Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws DVD Camcorder DC40 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This eq
20. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Important Warning The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of h uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of CAUTION electric shock to persons TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The exclamation point within an BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS user to the presence of important INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO operating and maintenance servicing QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL instructions in the literature accompanying the product SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR equilateral triangle is intended to alert the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC40 A and all its accessories 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or
21. This limited warranty covers all defects except where a The loss or damage to the product results from i accident natural disaster mishandling abuse neglect unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual ii the use of accessories attachments products supplies parts or devices with this Canon product that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems iii repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility iv defective batteries or any exposure to water sand or dirt v shipping claim must be presented to the shipper b Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed c The digital video equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the DVD equipment DVD discs nor does it apply to DVD equipment purchased outside Canada TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fully insured with shipping charges prepaid together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties conditions guara
22. 101 Even after stopping recording The scene or still image is being recorded on the disc 33 the DISC access indicator 35 does not go off The point where the start stop There is a slight interval between pressing the start stop button was pressed does not button and the actual start of the recording on the disc This is match the beginning end of not a malfunction the recording The recording suddenly stops The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth shortly after starting If the problem persists replace the disc recording The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the camcorder 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 24 Lens is dirty Clean the lens with a soft lens cleaning cloth 132 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 3 qnoly 123 Problem Solution au 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 A
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24. Fg appropriate for the recording condition In such case readjust the shutter speed O When using a slow shutter speed in dark places you can obtain a brighter image but the image quality may be lower and the autofocus may not work well O Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to 1 1000 or higher O The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds O Recording movies under fluorescent lights When the mode dial is set to QU P or B the camcorder automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed accordingly However if the screen starts to flicker select the Tv mode and set the shutter speed to 1 100 sweIbodd Duip1o28M SoJnjee pe2ueApy 51 52 Av Using the Aperture Priority AE Mode You can select an aperture value and the camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed most appropriate for the subject Use low aperture values large aperture to blur the background for a portrait or high aperture values small aperture to achieve a broad depth of field for recording landscapes Aperture values 1 8 2 0 2 4 2 8 3 4 4 0 4 8 5 6 6 7 8 0 1 Set the camcorder to a recording mode CAMERA or CAMERA and turn the mode dial to Av 2 Press 6 The current aperture value will be displayed with a blue background 3 Change AV the aperture value and press G amp to save the setting Larger aperture values me
25. NEC NATIONAL ELECTRODE SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CODE NEC ART 250 PART H 14 Lightning For added protection of this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 15 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 16 Objects and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Damage Requiring Service Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions Adjust only tho
26. button 3 First select AV the current digital effects symbol from the left side column and then select lt gt the FZ MULLTI S option from the bottom bar and press 4 Select AV the S SPEED option and set lt gt the transition speed Manual For capturing images manually Fast Every 4 frames Moderate MOD Every 6 frames Slow Every 8 frames 5 Select AW the S SPLIT option and set lt p gt the number of split images to capture 74 6 Press 1 to save the setting and press the FUNC button to close the menu E appears 7 Press the D EFFECTS button EE changes to green NA FAST MOD SLOW The number of images selected will be captured at the set speed To cancel the multi image C Y screen press the D EFFECTS button MANUAL Images will be captured every time you press the D EFFECTS button The blue frame indicating the next split image in the sequence disappears after the last image Holding the D EFFECTS button pressed down for more than 1 second cancels the images one after another Combining Images Card Mix You can choose one of the sample images including picture frames backgrounds and animations from the collection on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK and combine it with your live video recording to add a note of playfulness to your movies Card Chroma Key CARD CHROMA Combines frames with your recordings The
27. compact power adapter Power consumption SP mode AF on 4 9 W viewfinder 4 9 W LCD screen in normal brightness Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions W x H x D 60 x 87 x 126 mm 2 4 x 3 4 x 5 0 in excluding protrusions Weight camcorder body only 480 g 1 1 Ib CA 570 Compact Power Adapter Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 17 W Rated output 8 4 V DC 1 5 A Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 52 x 90 x 29 mm 2 1 x 3 5 x 1 1 in Weight 135 g 4 8 oz BP 208 Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Rated voltage 74VDC Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Battery capacity 850 mAh Dimensions 39 x 8 x 63 mm 1 5 x 0 31 x 2 5 in Weight 40 g 1 4 oz Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice Product Codes Provided Accessories CA 570 Compact Power Adapter BP 208 Battery Pack WL D86 Wireless Controller MTC 100 Multi Cable IFC 300PCU USB Cable Optional Accessories CG 300 Battery Charger TL H37 Tele converter WD H37C Wide converter FS H37U Filter Set WS 20 Wrist Strap SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case 8468A002AA 0802B002AA D83 0722 000 D82 0790 000 D82 0710 001 0784B002AA 8835A001AA 1305B001AA 8837A001AA 3118A002AA D81 0190 202 9389A001AA
28. the disc 9 9 amp mn a5 Q Ed 3 o When you have finished recording 1 Remove the disc 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack 4 Close the LCD panel Vg WW 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 power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the 8 switch or the operating mode m O About the recording time By changing the recording mode you can change a the recording time available on the disc 19 61 O When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen In such case use the viewfinder instead O 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 33 Before You Begin Recording E Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly Since 34 O About the Power Save mode In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes 1 84 To restore the power slide the power switch towards MODE and release it or move the power swi
29. 2 Double click on the icon of the CD ROM or DVD drive where you inserted the disc 3 Double click on the SETUP EXE file to run it On some computers the EXE suffix may not be displayed Ja O Once the installation of Roxio MyDVD for Canon finishes make sure to connect e to the Internet to complete the user registration online O 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 you can connect the camcorder and run the software as described in the next section C2 107 SF Depending on the speed of your Internet connection the registration process may V take some time Connecting the Camcorder and Running the Software 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter 2 Start the computer and turn on the camcorder and set it to play movies 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable 4 Run the program from the desktop shortcut or from Windows Start menu Ya O Check the orientation of the USB cable and make sure you connect it properly O Do not connect the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable during the following operations Deleting all scenes Initializing the disc Protecting the disc Finalizing or Unfinalizing the disc Setting the disc title a DVD copies and DVD backup discs created with MyDVD for Canon cannot be A4 unfinalized using the camcorder One Touch Dubbing Win
30. A 60 1 Set the camcorder to record still images on the card GAMERA 3 and set the mode dial to a position other than Wii If you are recording still images on the disc change the media for the still images M 36 2 Press the FUNC button 3 First select AV the current drive mode symbol from the left side column and then select lt gt the FL STITCH AST option from the bottom bar and press The Stitch Assist screen appears 4 Select lt gt the direction in which you will take the sequence of still images 5 Select the recording program and zoom on the subject The manual focus and manual exposure adjustment cannot be used with the Stitch Assist mode Once the sequence has started you cannot change the recording program or zoom 6 Press the PHOTO button to record the first image The number of images recorded so far and the direction and number of the next image appear below the image O SINGLE sBujies ONN eui Buibueu 69 soinjyea4 pesueapy 70 7 Record the next image so that it overlaps a portion of the previous one Repeat this step until you complete the panoramic image Try to include a distinctive item landmark etc in the overlapping portion Minor discrepancies in the overlapping area can be corrected with the software You can retake an image using the multi selector 44 to cancel the image recorded last and return to the previous on
31. Do not use the camcorder near strong electric or magnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones O Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject O 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 O Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment O Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel O Handle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage Battery Pack 1 CEA EN DANGER Treat the battery pack with care Keep it away from fire or it might explode Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 C 140 F Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather Do not try to disassemble or modify it Do not drop or knock it Do not get it wet O Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge O Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use Contact with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack
32. O Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth O Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time about 1 year can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and to store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C 86 F If you do not use the battery pack for long periods charge and discharge it fully at least once a year If you have more than one battery pack perform these precautions at the same time for all battery packs u0q 9 S 0q 129 130 O Although the battery pack s operating temperature range is from 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F the optimal range is from 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F At cold temperatures performance will temporarily decline Warm it in your pocket before use O Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures About the battery terminal cover The battery terminal cover has a C3 shaped hole This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs Back side of the Terminal cover attached battery pack Charged Uncharged Mini DVD Disc ZB The recording surface of DVD discs is extremely delicate Be sure to observe the following precautions when handling your discs O Keep the disc clean of dust dirt or smudges Even very sm
33. OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CUSA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state CANON U S A INC CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc Canon Canada with respect to Canon DVD equipment purchased in Canada This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Canon digital video equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required Canon consumer video digital equipment is warranted under normal non commercial personal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or at Canon Canada s option comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original purchase except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase Labour For a period of one year from the date of original purchase labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada
34. PLAY x 41 Make sure the memory card is selected as the media for still 36 images Image cannot be erased Image is protected Cancel the protection 96 Cg flashes in red Card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and 97 reinsert the memory card Initialize the memory card if flashing persists Printing Problem Solution aa The printer is not operating even though the camcorder and printer are correctly connected 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY 2 Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable 3 Turn off the printer and turn it back on l lqnoaL 125 List of Messages Message Explanation EG SET THE TIME ZONE You have not set the time zone date and time This message 28 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 TEMPERATURE TOO The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature HIGH CANNOT RECORD Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery TEMPERATURE TOO and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use HIGH CANNOT REMOVE DISC CANNOT RECORD There is a problem with the disc Replace the disc 31 CHECK THE DISC This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 132 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use The
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36. TOO MANY STILL IMAGES DISCONNECT USB CABLE Disconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of still images on the memory card or disc to less than 1800 Images cannot be erased from a DVD R or DVD RW disc recorded in VIDEO mode If a dialog appeared on the computer screen close it and then reconnect the USB cable Direct Print Related Messages O A instruction manual 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 lqnoaL 127 128 Message Explanation PAPER ERROR There is a problem with the paper Wrong paper size is inserted the ink cannot be used with the selected paper or paper output tray is open NO PAPER Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper 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 WASTE TANK FULL Waste tank is full Select CONTINUE to restart printing Consult a Canon Service Center listed in the Contact List provided with the printer manual to replace the waste ink absorber FILE ERROR CANNOT PRINT You attemp
37. Video DVD VIDEO VIDEO mode DVD VR VR mode only with 8 cm DVD RW Video Compression MPEG2 Audio Compression Dolby Digital 2ch Still Images Exif 2 2 compliant with JPEG compression Television System EIA standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Image Sensor 1 2 8 in CCD approx 4 290 000 pixels Effective pixels Movies 16 9 Image stabilizer ON approx 2 740 000 16 9 Image stabilizer OFF approx 2 990 000 4 3 recording approx 3 500 000 Still images approx 4 000 000 Compatible Media 8 cm 3 in mini DVD discs marked with the DVD R or DVD RW logo 2 22 Maximum Recording Time 1 4 GB single sided 8 cm Mini DVD XP approx 20 min SP approx 30 min LP approx 60 min LCD Screen 2 7 in wide TFT color approx 123 000 pixels Viewfinder 0 3 in TFT color approx 123 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens f 6 1 61 mm F 1 8 3 0 10x power zoom 35 mm equivalent Movies 16 9 Image stabilizer ON approx 47 4 474 mm 16 9 Image stabilizer OFF approx 45 4 454 mm 4 3 recording approx 44 5 445 mm Still images approx 41 6 416 mm Lens Configuration 11 elements in 9 groups Filter Diameter 37mm AF System TTL autofocus manual focusing possible Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m 3 3 ft 1 cm 0 39 in on maximum wide angle White Balance Auto white balance preset white balance DAYLIGHT SHADE C
38. been changed may not be printed correctly O Observe the following precautions during printing Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer Do not change the position of the B ix switch Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not remove the disc or memory card O If the message BUSY does not disappear disconnect the USB cable from both the camcorder and the printer and then reconnect them again O A O Cancel Printing Press Ger during printing A confirmation dialog appears Select OK and press Ge With Canon s PictBridge compatible printers the printing will stop immediately even if not completed and the paper will be fed through E O Printing Errors If an error occurs during the printing process an error message appears QQ 127 Canon s PictBridge compatible printers Resolve the error When printing does not resume automatically select CONTINUE and press If CONTINUE cannot be selected select STOP press and retry printing Refer also to the printer s instruction manual for details If the error still persists and printing does not restart disconnect the USB cable and turn the camcorder off Turn it on again set it to view still images PLAY 43 and reconnect the cable O When you have finished printing Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder Bunund l 117 118 Selecting Print Settings Date printing Print effect Number of
39. change the aspect ratio of the TV manually O a Suonoauuo euioyx3 M2A pue AL e o Buoeuuo2 103 104 Recording to a VCR You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device For a connection diagram showing how to connect the camcorder to a VCR see the previous section Playing Back on a TV Screen 1 102 1 Set the camcorder to play movies PLAY 9 and load a recorded disc 2 Connected device Load a blank cassette and set the device to record pause mode 3 This camcorder Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene 4 This camcorder Resume the movie playback 5 Connected device Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears Stop recording when copying is complete 6 This camcorder Stop playback O We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter O By default the on screen displays will be embedded in the output video signal but you can select to turn off the screen displays or select the data that will be displayed instead 1A 45 QA A Transferring Recordings to a Computer Windows users only With the supplied USB cable and the Roxio MyDVD for Canon software you can transfer the movies and still images you recorded from the disc to a computer and easily edit them For further details about using Roxio MyDVD for Canon refer also to the software s tutorial and help modules
40. dial to P If the optimal exposure cannot be obtained try the following actions 424 O Manually adjust the exposure M 53 O Change the metering method M 63 O Use the flash M 57 O Use the mini video light 1 56 Tv Using the Shutter Priority AE Mode You can select a shutter speed and the camcorder automatically sets the aperture setting most appropriate for the subject Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving subjects and a slow shutter speed to add a motion blur to moving objects enhancing the feel of movement of the image Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed CAMERA 8 CAMERA O 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 2 1 4 1 8 For recording subjects in dark places 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 60 For general recordings 1 100 1 100 For recording indoor sports scenes 1 250 1 500 1 250 1 500 For recording from within a car or train or for 1 1000 1 720 recording moving subjects such as roller coasters 1 2000 z For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis on sunny days 1 Set the camcorder to a recording mode CAMERA or CAMERA and turn the mode dial to Tv 2 Press 6 The denominator of the current shutter speed will be displayed with a blue background 3 Change AV the shutter speed and press G to save the setting 2 O The shutter speed denominator flashes when the selected shutter speed is not
41. disc s recording surface may be dirty or scratched REACHED THE The maximum number of scenes has been reached Delete some 31 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF recordings DVD RW to free some space or replace the disc 86 SCENES 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 132 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 132 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use CANNOT DIVIDE THE Photomovie scenes cannot be divided 88 SCENE You may not be able to divide very short scenes Scenes cannot be divided when the disc contains 999 scenes You may not be able to further divide scenes shorter than 5 Seconds that were created by dividing a previous scene DISC IS FINALIZED You cannot record additional scenes on a finalized DVD R disc CANNOT RECORD 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 101 Photomovie scene on a finalized DVD RW recorded in VIDEO mode Unfinalize the disc first DISC IS PROTECTED The disc is protected Replace the disc or remove the disc 89 protection DISC ERROR Initi
42. images recorded on the disc This option is only available with DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode MENU ma 2 1 Set the camcorder to view still images 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use the multi selector AV er to select the STILL IMG OPER menu and then select the ERASE ALL IMAGES option 4 Select AV YES and press G to erase the still images All the non protected still images on the currently selected media will be erased 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu STILL IMG OPER f ERASE ALL IMAGES suoijdo ebeuy Is suonouny Bunip3 93 94 Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory Card You can copy still images recorded on the memory card to the disc for example to add them to a Photomovie scene M 95 or from the disc to the memory card for example to set print orders for a DPOF compatible printer 1A 120 Copying a Single Image a amp coPY C OI 5 p coPY Us OI 1 Set the camcorder to view still images Select as the media for the still images the media from where you want to copy images 2 Press the FUNC button 3 Select AW the 20 symbol from the disc to the card or the 752 symbol from the card to the disc 4 Select lt gt EXECUTE and press G5 to copy the still image 5 Press the FUNC button to close the menu Copying All Images MENU B STILL IMG OPER
43. is automatically adjusted the mark will turn green and one or more AF frames appear When you press the PHOTO button on Sg i pe o0 the wireless controller the still image is Sa j amp mn recorded immediately as 2 5 Press the PHOTO button fully amp The CARD access or DISC access S indicator will flash as the image is being recorded PaA When the disc card access display gt or 0 appears on screen and Gh when either the DISC access 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 or memory card 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 B i amp switch or the operating mode A O If the subject is not suitable for autofocus turns yellow Keep the PHOTO A button pressed halfway and adjust the focus manually with the multi selector lt gt O When the subject is too bright OVEREXP starts flashing In such case use the optional FS H37U ND filter 35 Before using a memory card for the first time be sure to initialize it with this camcorder E 36 Selecting the Media for the Still Images You can record still images on the memory card or the disc The default media for still images is the memory card As
44. need to initialize new discs before you can start recording The disc initialization screen will appear when a new DVD RW is first inserted it will not appear when inserting a disc already initialized in that case you can start recording once the record pause II indication appears D Use the multi selector to select AW the disc specification desired and press Get to make the selection For a comparison between the specifications VIDEO and VR see An Introduction to DVDs m 6 suonesedald 31 32 2 You will be asked to confirm the disc specification you selected Use the multi selector to select AV YES and press Ge to continue or select NO and press Get to return and select a different disc specification Aconfirmation message will appear on the screen Use the multi selector to select AV YES and press Ge to start the disc initialization The disc initialization will take approximately one minute Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress You can start recording movies once the record pause IH indication appears vN O The disc initialization screen may not appear automatically if you operated the camcorder s buttons while the disc recognition was in progress In that case initialize the disc using the menu option MA 90 O The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment The amp display will move while the disc is being read Wait until the camcorde
45. or a smaller image size if you want to record more images on the memory card or want smaller file sizes for example for e mail attachments or for web pages Approximate number of still images that can be recorded on a memory card Image Size L 2304X1736 M1 1632X1224 M2 1280X960 S 640X480 Image Quality S 4 4 4 3 AJAJ 3 4 43 16 MB Card 3 6 15 9 13 125 15 20 40 75 105 170 128 MB Card 45 70 155 85 135 250 140 215 395 690 955 1525 256 MB Card 90 145 310 175 275 500 280 430 795 1380 1900 3040 Approximate number of still images that can be recorded on a disc Image Size L 2304X1736 M1 1632X1224 M2 1280X960 S 640X480 Image Quality S 4 3 8 4 283 amp d 4 4 S 4 DVD R RW VIDEO Mode DVD RW VR Mode 545 855 11815 1025 1585 2910 1630 2495 4595 7945 9999 9999 545 855 1820 1025 15902915 1635 2500 4605 7960 11680 19470 A Super Fine 4 Fine wil Normal This number is the number of images that can be recorded on the disc however the maximum number of remaining images displayed on the screen will be 9999 P Q Depending on the number of images on the memory card or disc Windows Fg more than 1800 images Macintosh more than 1000 images you may not be able to download images to a computer Try using a card reader to download the still imag
46. recorded as long as you hold the PHOTO button pressed Auto Exposure Bracketing 4 Press the PHOTO button fully Three still images in different exposures will be recorded on the memory card AS O The drive mode can also be selected from the FUNC menu M 60 A4 O The DRIVE MODE button cannot be used while the FUNC menu is being displayed sBujies ONN eui Buibueuo 67 SoJnjea pooueApy O Maximum number of continuous shots at one time Frames per Second Maximum Number of Still Image Size Normal speed High speed Using the Flash Continuous Shots L 2304x1736 2 1 frames 2 1 frames 2 1 frames 10 images M1 1632x1224 2 5 frames 3 8 frames 2 1 frames 10 images M2 1280x960 3 0 frames 5 0 frames 2 5 frames 60 images S 640x480 3 0 frames 5 0 frames 2 5 frames 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 Creating Panoramic Images You can shoot a series of overlapping images and merge them on a computer into one large panoramic image using the supplied software PhotoStitch For further details about the procedure refer to the software s instruction manual on the supplied software CD ROM AX PHOTO button A ede FUNC button Multi Selector FUNC
47. scene CAMERA press the record review button 2 While reviewing the scene use the multi selector lt gt to select the TI icon and press 3 Select lt gt YES and press O to delete the scene N RO A Do not change the position of the power switch or the 8 i amp s switch while the 7 scene is being deleted Deleting All Scenes This option is only available with DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode MENU e DISC OPERATIONS MOVIES ALL DEL a7 1 Set the camcorder to play movies 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use the multi selector AV to select the DISC OPERATIONS menu and then select the MOVIES ALL DEL option 4 Select AV YES and press 6G to delete all the scenes Deleting all the original scenes will also delete the whole playlist 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu To Delete the Whole Playlist After Step 1 above press the PLAYLIST button to open the playlist index screen and in Step 3 select the PLAYLST ALL DEL option Continue the procedure as described suonounj Bunip3 juo epoui YA ui MY GAQ suondo osiq 87 88 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 Photomovie scenes and scenes created by converting single still images cannot be divided
48. set to Qim O In the EJ Fireworks recording program SCN the setting is automatically turned off SPOT AE PT Decides what frame will be used for measuring the light when the metering method in the FUNC menu is set to SPOT O CENTER The exposure will be adjusted according to the subject in the center of the picture O AF POINT The exposure will be tied to the autofocus frames and adjusted according to the subject or subjects in the one or more AF frames selected O The spot AE point is set to CENTER in all recording programs except P Tv or Av O The last setting will be retained even if you change the position of the mode dial ND Will automatically activate the ND neutral density filter in surroundings that are too bright O The ND filter can only be used when the mode dial is set to P REVIEW Selects the time to display a still image after it has been recorded on the memory card O You can erase M 92 or protect 111 96 the image if you press the FUNC button while you are reviewing the image or immediately after recording it if set to OFF O This menu item will not be available when Gy continuous shooting amp high speed continuous shooting or auto exposure bracketing is selected WIND SCREEN When activated the camcorder will reduce the background sound of wind when recording outdoors O Set the mode dial to a position other than ip O Some low frequency sounds will be suppressed along with
49. start stop button and the camcorder will find the empty space on the disc N 33 Don t waste time fast forwarding and rewinding a tape to find from where to start a new recording Never worry about mistakenly recording over a precious memory PLAYING Just select a scene from the index screen Just insert your finalized disc into a DVD player and immediately find the scene you want to play back from the index M 39 No need to play the whole thing or run the tape forward and back to find that scene you want Finalization is a process required to make the DVD discs you recorded playable on common DVD players 1 98 SHARING YOUR VIDEOS Windows users With the supplied Roxio MyDVD for Canon software you can easily create copies of your DVDs to share with family and friends and transfer your recordings to a computer for further editing Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows XP Systems MR a o 1 2006 9 20 AM For inquiries regarding Roxio MyDVD for Canon please contact directly the customer support centers of Sonic Solutions 1A 106 v TT An Introduction to DVDs You have probably heard of DVD discs and they come in various types and in two sizes the more common 12 cm DVDs and 8 cm Mini DVDs This camcorder uses 8 cm DVD R discs like the supplied one or DVD RW discs commercially available Can be recorded only once You cannot
50. the Time Zone Date and Time Setting the Time Zone Daylight Saving Time MENU ma amp 1 Turn on the camcorder 2 Press the MENU button to open the menu DATE TIME SETUP gt Tz0nerost NEW YORK MENU 3 Use the multi selector to select AW the DATE TIME SETUP menu and press 4 Use the multi selector to select AW the T ZONE DST option and press 6 The time zone setting appears The default setting is New York 5 Use the multi selector to select AW your time zone and press E to save the setting To adjust for daylight saving time select the time zone with the mark next to the area Setting the Date and Time N DATE TIME JAN 1 2006 MENU Q5 12 00 AM Ll 79 6 Use the multi selector to select AV the DATE TIME option and press 6 The month is displayed in orange 7 Use the multi selector to select AV the month and push it to gt to move to the day setting The next part of the date time is displayed in orange Setthe day year hours and minutes in the same way If you do not need to change all settings you can use the multi selector p to move to a specific setting you want to change 8 Press the MENU button to close the menu and start the clock MENU O DATE TIME SETUP farm O When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months the built in do rechargeable lithium bat
51. the more you zoom in T The picture may not appear smooth when played back O Landscape Zooming out W will result in a more effective picture O Sports The picture may not appear smooth when played back O Slow Shutter When recording movies CAMERA 8II the picture quality may not be as good as in other modes Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually swes60old Bulpiooay soinjyea4y paoueapy 48 Using the Night and Super Night Modes The night modes allow you to record in poorly illuminated and even dark surroundings without sacrificing the color in your picture The assist lamp will automatically light up as necessary depending on the illumination level Mode dial Multi selector Night Mode Super Night Mode Set the camcorder to a recording mode CAMERA 88 or CAMERA X 2 Turn the mode dial to B and press Ge 3 Select AV E NIGHT or fj SUPER NIGHT and press The symbol of the selected mode appears on the screen DAs O Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage 7 O Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes O White points may appear on the screen O Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually SCN Using the Special Scene Modes EA Foliage Use this mode to record images with flowers leaves or trees
52. to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity Canon Inc makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data E O Do not turn off the camcorder disconnect the power source or remove the memory card while the CARD access indicator is flashing O Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields O Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature O Do not disassemble bend drop or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water O Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt O 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 O Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card Lithium Button Battery WARNING The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate the battery Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic Hitachi Maxell Sony Sanyo or with Duracell2025 Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion Dispose of the used battery according to applicable recycling regulations O Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit O Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact O Keep the battery out of the reach of childre
53. with the camcorder but the disc can only be played in VR mode compatible DVD players and computer DVD drives 5 You will be asked to confirm the disc specification you selected Select AV YES and press to continue Select NO and press Get to return and select a different disc specification 6 Select AV YES and press to initialize the disc The disc initialization will take approximately one minute Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress 7 Once the DISC OPERATIONS menu is displayed press the MENU button to close the menu DISC INITIALIZE 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 EIS DISC OPERATIONS p gt DISC TITLE 1 Set the camcorder to play movies 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use the multi selector AV to select the DISC OPERATIONS menu and then select the DISC TITLE option 4 Select AV lt b gt one character at a time and press 6G to add it to the title Select BACKSPACE and press Ger to delete the last character in the title You can set a title up to 20 characters long 5 Once you finish entering the title select SET and press 55 Select AV YES and press 6G to save the title 7 Press the MENU button to close the menu o juo ep
54. 9 Point AiAF Depending on the shooting conditions one or more AF Auto selection frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and focused on Center point Out of the nine frames available the center AF frame is selected to focus This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it AF Frame Selection You can select the AF frame you want to focus on out of the nine frames available 1 Set the camcorder to record still images CAMERA and set the mode dial to a position other than MD The setting differs depending on the position of the mode dial D 9 Point AiAF only 9 ta A B SCN 9 Point AiAF or Center point P Tv Av AF frame selection Except for the Ed Fireworks recording program 2 Select lt gt the focusing mode 9 Point AiAF Four framing corners will appear on the screen when making the selection the frame corners do not appear while actually recording Center point A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen AF Frame Selection All 9 AF frames appear on the screen Select lt p gt the frame where you want to focus suondo Bulpiosay aiopy 55 soinjea4 peosueapy 56 Using the Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light assist lamp at any time regardless of the recording program LIGHT L LIGHT button Er Mini video light Set the camcorder to a recor
55. ALL coPY C 01 C2 79 ALL COPY CO 9 1 Set the camcorder to view still images PLAY 6 Select as the media for the still images the media from where you want to copy images 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use the multi selector AV s to select the STILL IMG OPER menu and then select the ALL COPY Q option from the disc to the card or the ALL COPY Os amp option from the card to the disc The total size of all image files and the available space on the destination media will be displayed 4 Select AV YES and press G to copy the still images 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu Jax O Still images not recorded with this camera may not be copied correctly O When the available space on the copy destination is not enough the copy operation will be canceled without copying all images O The copy operation may take a while to complete depending on the number and total size of the image files Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes Still images are recorded using JPEG compression but a DVD player only recognizes the MPEG standard That is why in order to display your still images as scenes in your DVD first you have to create a Photomovie scene a slideshow of all still images on the disc where each image will be displayed for approx 3 seconds Converting a Single Image FUNC em CONVERT TO SCENE C160 gt Set the camcor
56. Available only with DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode Dividing Scenes 1 Set the camcorder to play movies 2 From the index screen select AV lt gt the scene you want to divide and press the FUNC button 3 Select lt gt the sf DIVIDE icon and press 6 amp 5 The scene will be played back 4 At the place where you want to divide the scene press Gi 5 You can use the following icons and the special playback modes C 40 to bring the scene to a precise point Ha gt gt Skip to the beginning of the current next scene 4 gt One frame reverse advance 6 Select lt gt the sf icon and press Gi 7 Select lt gt YES and press G to divide the scene The second part of the scene starting from the dividing point will be added as a separate scene immediately after the original one To Divide a Scene only in the Playlist After Step 1 above press the PLAYLIST button to open the playlist index screen and continue the procedure as described Protecting the Disc You can protect the whole disc in order to prevent the accidental erasure of important recordings Available only with DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode WR Initializing the disc A 90 will permanently erase all recordings even if the disc is protected MENU 79 1 Set the camcorder to play movies or view still images recorded on the disc PLAY or PLAY 3 25 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use the
57. Disc 99 m 299098 948 89 Initializing the Disc 4 97 E 9 98 90 Changing the Disc Title gece EL sun 91 Still Image Options Erasing Still Images 4 m E EE uuu 92 Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory Card 94 Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes eeseeessss 95 Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card eeeeeeeer 96 Initializingftlie Memory Gad TERRE ee alm 97 Disc Finalization Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player eects 98 Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer s DVD Drive 100 Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc ssse 101 External Connections Connecting to a TV and VCR laying Back gTV Screen amm 102 Recording to aBUER 2889 eeeeeseeeeeee 104 Connecting to a Computer Transferring Recordings to a Computer sse Roxio MyDVD for Canon eee Transferring Still Images to a Computer Direct Transfer PE Transferring Images with Transfer Order Settings Printing Printing Still Images ssssssesseeneeeeeeenneeeeneenn nennen 115 Selecting Print Settings 25 119 Selecting Trimming Settings 119 Printing withi
58. EARCH 5loW PLAY SLOW PREV PAUSEM STOP DISP T wW EN w e NEXT e WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D86 CD START STOP button MA 33 8 PLAY gt button Q 39 2 FUNC button A 60 PAUSE 1I button CQ 39 MENU button Q 79 STOP W button 1 39 4 PLAYLIST button QA 85 PHOTO button A 35 Navigation buttons A W lt p gt 2 Zoom buttons 1A 37 6 PREVNEXT buttons 3 SET button Scene skip 1 40 Index screen page up down N 39 4 Forward SEARCH pP button QA 40 Forward SLOW button 1A 40 Reverse 444 SEARCH button A 40 15 DISP on screen display button 1 45 Reverse 4 SLOW button 1 40 m uononpodju 17 18 Screen Displays CAMERA 88 Recording Movies dod 1213 1 d D Vy MU zd x amp S CAMERA Recording Still Images 63 ECCE CD Operating mode M 12 2 Recording program M 46 3 White balance 1 64 4 Image effect QA 66 Digital effects QQ 71 6 Recording mode M 61 7 Still image quality size QA 76 8 Self timer LL 59 9 Disc type DVD R DVD RW CD 6 10 Disc specification VIDEO mode VR mode M 6 Q Finalized disc mark M 98 12 Recording reminder 13 Manual focus M 54 14 Image stabilizer 11 81
59. LOUDY TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT FLUORESCENT H or custom white balance Minimum Illumination 0 6 Ix Night recording program Shutter speed at 1 2 9 Ix Auto mode Auto slow shutter ON Shutter speed at 1 30 Recommended Illumination More than 100 Ix Image Stabilization Electronic Memory Card Recording Media miniSD Card Size of Still Images 2304 x 1736 1632 x 1224 1280 x 960 640 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 256 MB Performance cannot be guaranteed for all miniSD cards This camcorder supports Exif 2 2 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camcorder s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints f uoneuuoju jeuonippy 137 138 Input Output Terminals AN OUT Terminal 10 pin multiconnector Output only Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced S Video Luminance Y signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms Chrominance C signal 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms Audio 10 dBV 47 kohm load 3 kohm or less USB Terminal mini B Power Others Power supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC
60. PLAY Menu Items Setting Options B gy mm Wy BRIGHTNESS Fy O O O O LCD MIRROR ON Gi OFF OIO DATA CODE DATE TIME EO DATE amp TIME o 3 CAMERA DATA EO CAM amp D T 45 DATE TIME o DATE amp TIME O LEVEL MARKER ON G3 OFF O LANGUAGE amp DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPANOL FRAN AIS ITALIANO POLSKI PYCCKMM tihi Etx 820 Menne BAR DEMO MODE I ON OFF O O BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen O Use the multi selector lt gt to adjust the brightness to your preference O Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings LCD MIRROR When you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the subject the picture displayed will be a mirror image right and left reversed so that the image on the display will match that of the subject All on screen displays will also be reversed LEVEL MARKER A horizontal line will appear at the center of the screen You can frame the picture better by referring to the level marker DEMO MODE The demonstration mode displays the camcorder s main features It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the power adapter if you leave it turned on without loading a recording media for more than 5 minutes O To cancel the demo mode once it started press any button turn off the camcorder or load a recording media sd SYSTEM SETUP
61. Print Order Settirigs eiecti 120 em uononpoJdju 10 Trouble Troubleshooting iicet ctt ttbi teo Ee piter 122 List of Messages trs edit tee ceat teri tied 126 Do s amp Don ts Handling Precautions tette tace ea e tte dy edat 129 Maintenarice Otlers eio eerie de deerit ta ed 132 Additional Information System Diagram eta e c a t e ae eines 134 Optional ACCesSOriGs e tere E Ee E er ip pne Erit HR reete 135 Specifications 5 Locos Ea ih ro EH ER Fog e eem episco EO gun a UO 137 Product Codes 139 o eene 140 About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC40 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 1A 122 m Conventions Used in the Manual O ij Precautions related to the camcorder operation O Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures OLLI Reference page number O Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller Q are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen O Screen refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen O The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera Step 6 Setting the Time Zone Date and Time uononpoJdju Setting the Time Zone Daylight Sav
62. RA SETUP menu and then select the SELF TIMER option 4 Set AV it to ON lt and press G5 to save the setting To cancel the self timer set it to OFF 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu X appears When recording a movie 6 Press the start stop button The camcorder starts recording after a 10 second countdown 2 seconds when using the wireless controller The countdown appears on the screen When recording a still image 6 Press the PHOTO button first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image The camcorder will record the still image after a 10 second countdown 2 seconds when using the wireless controller The countdown appears on the screen suondo Bulpiosay Jow SoJnjee paoueapy A Once the countdown has begun you can also press the start stop button when 14 recording movies or the PHOTO button when recording still images to cancel the self timer The self timer will be canceled if you turn off the camcorder 60 Changing Settings with the FUNC Button Many of the camcorder s functions can be adjusted from the menu that opens after pressing the FUNC button For a list of the settings that can be changed using this menu see Available Settings List FUNC CQ 61 N Mul FUNC button i Selector 1 Press the FUNC button In the recording modes CAMERA B or CAMERA 0 2 Use the multi sel
63. SHOOT 67 H HISPEED CONT SHOOT AEB ll STITCH O AST 69 Digital effects ijt D EFFECT OFF f r FADER EFFECT MULTI S t CARD MIX 71 ij D EFFECT OFF jj BLK amp WHT Oo Recording HIGH QUALITY amp STANDARD PLAY LONG mode PLAY Still image Gia STILL I REC OFF 4S IR FINE 640x480 recording d S NORMAL 640x480 78 Still image size L 2304x1736 M1 1632x1224 M2 1280x960 S 640x480 O 76 quality i SUPER FINE FINE ai NORMAL Still image erase 1 j O 92 Still image protect P O 96 1 When recording still images with the drive mode set to SINGLE this menu item will appear only if you press the FUNC button while reviewing the still image within the time selected for the REVIEW setting or immediately after recording it if set to OFF Recording mode You can choose between XP high quality SP standard play or LP long play O Approximate recording times with the supplied DVD R blank disc are as follows XP 20 min SP 30 minutes LP 60 minutes O 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 sBujies ONN eui Buibueuo 61 SoJnjea peosueapy O Depending on the recording mode you might occasionally notice a brief stop of the picture or sound at the p
64. UNICATION ERROR The printer is experiencing a data transfer error Cancel printing disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable When you are printing using the D button check the print settings Or you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images Reduce the number of images CHECK PRINT SETTINGS The print setting cannot be used for printing with the 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 E fi O 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 O Do not touch the pick up lens O Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or the disc cover Be careful when closing the LCD panel O Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures like the inside of a car under direct sunlight or high humidity O
65. VD RW recorded in VR mode load a blank DVD RW in your computer s DVD drive To make a copy of a DVD R or DVD RW recorded in VIDEO mode you can load a blank DVD R or DVD RW You can also use a fully erased DVD RW disc instead of a brand new media However depending on the condition of the disc the operation will take longer To fully erase a DVD RW disc you will need DVD authoring mastering software installed in your computer Click on the Make a Backup DVD option in the New Project tab Select the camcorder as the Device to read from 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 Click on the Copy button and follow the indications on the screen When the Your disc was created successfully screen appears click on OK to finish the task and eject the backup disc When the Please insert a blank or rewritable DVD into the DVD drive dialog box appears if the tray of a DVD drive other than the one selected in step 5 is ejected click on Cancel and start again from step 4 If this happens and the source disc is a DVD RW disc some recordings on the source disc might be lost 4ajndwog e oj Burjoeuuo 109 Suonoauuo euioyx3 110 Transferring Still Images to a Computer Direct Transfer With the supplied USB cable an
66. aerosol cleaners The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual Accessories Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous Avoid magnetic or electric fields Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other Sources of electric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference or permanently damage the camera Water and Moisture Hazard of electric shock Do not use this product near water or in rainy moist situations Placing or Moving Do not place on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing Serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick e Stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 12 13 Power Sources The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company Regarding other power sources such as battery power refer to instructions in this manual Polarization The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2 prong plug a plug having one blade wider than the other The 2 prong polarized plug will fit into the p
67. alize new DVD RW discs before using them 90 CANNOT READ THE Disc could not be read Try cleaning it or replace the disc 130 DISC This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its CHECK THE DISC operational temperature Disconnect the power adapter and remove the battery and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 132 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use The disc may not be loaded correctly Try removing the disc and reinserting it Message Explanation Lr DISC ACCESS FAILURE There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write 130 CHECK THE DISC onto it Try cleaning the disc or replace it This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 132 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use The disc may not be loaded correctly Try removing the disc and reinserting it DISC COVER IS OPEN Verify the disc is correctly inserted and close the disc cover 31 NO DISC No disc is loaded Insert a disc 31 You inserted a disc recorded in a different Television System PAL or SECAM This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 132 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 camcorde
68. all 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 inserting 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 O Never use a chemically treated cloth or flammable solvents such as paint thinner to clean the disc O Do not bend scratch or wet the disc and do not subject it to strong shocks O Do not attach labels or stickers on the disc surfaces The disc may not rotate in a stable manner and this may cause malfunctions O Return discs to their case for storage O When writing on the label side of the disc avoid hard tip pens Use waterproof soft tipped felt pens instead O 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 O Never expose the disc to direct sunlight and do not store it in places subject to high temperatures or high humidity O Make sure to finalize a disc before inserting it in a DVD player DVD recorder or a computer s DVD drive Failing to do so can result in the loss of the recorded data Memory Card O We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer Image data may be corrupted or lost due
69. amps and certain types of fluorescent lights sBujies ONN eui Buibueuo 65 soinjyea4 peosueapy 66 Applying Image Enhancing Effects You can record with different color saturation and contrast effects oF IMAGE EFFECT OFF Records with no image enhancing effects AN VIVID Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation eN NEUTRAL Tones down the contrast and color saturation L LOW SHARPENING Records subjects with softened outlines SP SOFT SKIN DETAIL Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance go CUSTOM Allows you to adjust the brightness contrast sharpness and color depth of the image BRIGHTN Darker picture Brighter picture CONTRAST Flatter picture More defined light and shade SHARPNESS Vaguer outlines Sharper outlines Shallower colors Richer color tonality COL DEPTH FUNC OFF IMAGE EFFECT OFF Qe EP 1 Set the camcorder to a recording mode CAMERA or CAMERA and set the mode dial to P 2 Press the FUNC button 3 First select AW the current image effect symbol from the left side column and then select lt p gt the desired option from the bottom bar To set the custom image effect when you select CUSTOM 4 Press Gi Select AV the custom setting option brightness contrast sharpness and color depth and adjust lt gt each
70. an smaller aperture diameters of the lens O Available aperture values vary depending on the zoom position O The aperture value flashes when the selected aperture is not appropriate for the recording condition In such case readjust the aperture O a Manually Adjusting the Exposure Adjust the exposure when a subject is underexposed for example when backlit subjects appear too dark in the image or overexposed for example when recording subjects under very strong light and they appear too bright or glaring in the image Mode dial 9 Multi Selector EXP button Exposure Lock 1 Set the camcorder to a recording mode CAMERA 898 or CAMERA and set the mode dial to a position other than WM Exposure cannot be adjusted in the Ed Fireworks recording program SCN 2 Push the multi selector A towards EXP The exposure adjustment indicator o o and the neutral value 0 appear on the screen f you operate the zoom during exposure lock the brightness of the image may change Exposure Adjustment WEE Em S During exposure lock Adjust lt gt the brightness of the image as required The adjustment range depends on the brightness of the picture at the time you locked the exposure Pushing the multi selector A will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to the previous setting suondo Buipio28 amp aJo 53 SeJn
71. and bright M pressing the BACKLIGHT button This is useful when recording outdoors BACKLIGHT button Press the BACKLIGHT button Repeatedly pressing the BACKLIGHT button will toggle the LCD brightness on and off O This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder F screen O Using the brighter LCD setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery Step 5 Changing the Display Language The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to German Spanish French Italian Polish Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Korean Thai or Japanese MENU ZA nz F 1 Turn on the camcorder 2 Press the MENU button DISPLAY SETUP W LANGUAGE G3 ENGLISH MENU 3 Use the multi selector to select AV the DISPLAY SETUP menu and press 4 Use the multi selector to select AV the LANGUAGE option and press 7 5 Use the multi selector to select AV lt gt the language desired and press 655 to select it 6 Press the MENU button to save the setting and close the menu x O If you changed the language by mistake follow the mark next to the menu A item to change the setting O The displays 3j and that appear on screen while changing the print and direct transfer settings will not change regardless of the language selected suonesedald 28 Step 6 Setting
72. asure while displaying a single image or from the index screen y Initializing the memory card M 97 will permanently erase all recorded still IW images even the protected ones Protecting a Single Image FUNC A 60 1 Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card It 2 Press the FUNC button The option is also available while recording still images but only if you press the FUNC button while reviewing the still image QA 81 within the time selected for the REVIEW setting or immediately after recording it if set to OFF 3 Select AV the 07 PROTECT symbol and press 4 Select lt gt ON and press G amp to protect the still image To cancel the protection select OFF 5 Press the FUNC button to close the menu Om appears and now the image cannot be erased Om P gt PROTECT Protecting Stilllmages from the Index Screen MENU 179 1 Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card It 2 Move the zoom lever toward W The stills index screen appears with up to six still images 3 Press the MENU button and use the multi selector AV Ge to select the STILL IMG OPER menu and then select the 9 On PROTECT option 4 Bring AV lt gt the cursor to the image you want to protect and press 65 Repeat this step to select other images as desired Om appears on the image To cancel the p
73. ber 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 This option is only available with DVD RW discs VIDEO or VR mode However with DVD RW discs recorded in VIDEO mode only the last scene can be deleted and only while reviewing it immediately after recording the scene M 34 Ya Be careful when deleting original recordings Once deleted an original scene cannot be recovered O Scenes cannot be deleted when the disc is protected 1 89 Ms O You may not be able to delete scenes shorter than 5 seconds long Deleting a Single Scene This option is only available with DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode 1 Set the camcorder to play movies From the index screen select AV lt gt the scene you want to delete and press the FUNC button Select lt gt the B DELETE icon and press Ge Select lt gt YES and press G to delete the scene To Delete a Scene only from the Playlist After Step 1 above press the PLAYLIST button to open the playlist index screen and continue the procedure as described Deleting a Scene After Recording En 2 As long as you haven t turned the camcorder off or changed the operation mode after recording a scene you can delete it while reviewing it This option is only available with DVD RW discs VIDEO or VR mode 1 Immediately after recording a
74. copies Current paper settings B DEFAUL I paper size paper type BDDEFAUL and page layout PAPER Paper settings OFF gt TRIMMING Trimming settings DFE PRINT Cn 119 s Pilcopres cance PAPER PAPER SIZE Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model PAPER TYPE PHOTO FAST PHOTO DEFAULT PAGE LAYOUT BORDERLESS BORDERED 2 UP 4 UP 8 UP 9 UP 16 UP DEFAULT date print ON OFF DEFAULT F3 print effect ON OFF VIVID NR VIVID NR DEFAULT jj number of copies 1 99 copies 1 In the print setting menu select AV lt p the setting you want to change and press 2 Select AV a setting option and press Ge CLA O Print setting options and DEFAULT settings vary depending on the printer ES model For details refer to the printer s instruction manual O BORDERED The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed BORDERLESS The center portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size The top bottom and sides of the still image may be slightly trimmed out O The print effect can be used with printers compatible with the Image Optimize function to get higher quality prints Canon printers O VIVID VIVID NR and NR can be selected with Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS printers O When selecting 2 UP 4 UP 9 UP or 16 UP for PAGE LAYOUT set
75. d Digital Video Software you can transfer still images to a computer by simply pressing the D print share button Preparations The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer you need to install the software and set the auto launch setting From the second time on you will only need to connect the camcorder to the computer to transfer images 1 Install the supplied Digital Video Software See Installing the Software in the Digital Video Software instruction manual electronic version on PDF file 2 Set the camcorder to view still images 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable See Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer in the Digital Video Software instruction manual electronic version on PDF file 4 Set the auto launch setting See Starting CameraWindow in the Digital Video Software instruction manual electronic version on PDF file The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the D button lights up Ya O Correct performance cannot be guaranteed for discs recorded on another digital device and inserted in this camcorder O 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 tu
76. d when printing images from a disc recorded on another digital device and inserted in this camcorder 115 116 O amp will appear for images that cannot be printed O We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter O Refer also to the printer s instruction manual Printing with the Print Share Button You can print a still image without changing the settings by simply pressing the D print share button O A 1 Select lt gt the still image you wish to print 2 Press the D print share button Printing starts The D button flashes and stays on when the De printing is completed To continue printing select p another still image Printing after Selecting the Print Settings You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing The setting options vary depending on your printer model 1 Press The print setting menu appears Depending on the printer the message BUSY may appear before the camcorder displays the print setting menu 2 Select the print settings 1 118 3 Select AV lt gt the PRINT option and press Ge Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when the printing is completed e To continue printing select lt gt another still image Ja O Images not recorded with this camcorder uploaded from a computer edited on CU a computer and images whose file names have
77. der to view still images PLAY 6 1 2 Select lt gt the still image you want to convert to a scene and press the FUNC button 3 Select AW the 2 CONVERT TO SCENE symbol and press 6 4 Select lt gt EXECUTE and press G5 to convert the still image The image will be added as a new scene to the original recordings index 5 Press the FUNC button to close the menu Converting All Images A MENU DISC OPERATIONS PHOTOMOVIE mza 1 Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the disc Ite If you want to add still images recorded on the memory card to your Photomovie scene copy them to the disc in advance M 94 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use the multi selector AV Ge to select the DISC OPERATIONS menu and then select the PHOTOMOVIE option 4 Select AV YES and press to create the Photomovie 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu The slideshow will be added as a new scene to the original recordings index A O If during the creation of a Photomovie scene the disc becomes full the ad operation will be canceled O Even after being converted to Photomovie scenes the original still images will remain recorded on the disc without change suoijdo ebeuy IS suonounJ Bupa 95 96 Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card You can protect still images recorded on the memory card from accidental er
78. ding mode CAMERA 98 or CAMERA and press the LIGHT button appears on the screen Press again to turn the mini video light off Using the Flash You can use the built in flash for recording still images in dark places The flash is equipped with the red eye reduction function 5 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 ose PHOTO button Flash Assist lamp 1 Set the camcorder to record still images CAMERA 3 and select a recording program other than Eg Fireworks SCN 2 Press the 4 flash button Repeatedly pressing the 4 button will cycle between the flash modes The symbol disappears after 4 seconds 3 Press the PHOTO button first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image O The practical range of the flash is approx 1 to 2 m 3 3 to 6 6 ft The range d depends upon the recording conditions O The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode O For the red eye reduction to be effective the subject needs to look at the assist lamp The degree of reduction depends on the distance and on each indiv
79. djust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever 24 Playback Editing Problem Solution cn Pressing the playback button Check that the disc contains recorded scenes does not start playback Load a disc 31 Set the camcorder to 39 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 31 the label side facing up The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Disconnect the power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use During playback there is The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth 130 video noise the sound is You may not be able to play with the camcorder discs distorted or the disc cannot be recorded or edited with other DVD recorders or computer DVD read drives Cannot add scenes to the The disc is full amp END flashes on the screen Delete some 31 playlist recordings to free some space 86 You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist Cannot divide the scene You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected in another digital device Cannot edit the disc title You cannot add a title to a DVD R disc after it was finalized 98 Unfinalize the disc first DVD RW in VIDEO mode 101 You may not be able to edit the title if you entered it with another digital device Canc
80. dows XP only If your computer is equipped with a DVD drive with writing capabilities with the touch of one button you can make a copy of your DVD and burn it to an empty media in your computer s drive without the need to run the program 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer but do not run MyDVD for Canon Steps 1 through 3 above 2 Insert a finalized disc in the camcorder and load a brand new DVD R RW in your computer s DVD drive To make a copy of a DVD RW recorded in VR mode load a blank DVD RW in your computer s DVD drive To make a copy of a disc recorded in VIDEO mode you can load a blank DVD R or DVD RW When all the connections are completed and the software recognizes a blank media ready in the DVD drive the print share button will light on and the message PRESS amp TO COPY DISC will appear on the camcorder s display If you did not complete the online user registration after installing the software QO 106 the a print share button will not light up even though all the preparations are completed correctly If the D a print share button does not light up even if you completed the user registration verify that the icon appears on your computer s desktop toolbar If it does not disconnect the USB cable restart the computer and connect the camcorder to the computer again 4ajndwoyg e oj Buijoeuuo 107 Suonoauuo euioyx3 108 3 Once the button s blue light is on press the
81. e Up to 26 images can be recorded 8 Press the FUNC button after the last image om O Compose each image so that it overlaps 30 to 50 of the adjoining image Try F to keep the vertical misalignment within 10 O Do not include a moving subject in the overlapping portion O Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close subjects They may appear warped or doubled up Using the Digital Effects The digital effects include faders video effects multi image screen and card mix All digital effects are available only when recording movies except for the ED BLK amp WHT Black and White effect which is available also when recording still images CAMERA x Faders L11 72 Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black Gl Fade Trigger FADE T ewe NW RU Wipe WIPE Corner Wipe CORNER Jump JUMP e G Flip FLIP Fm DEZDN KSK mons Alf CET OM Ds Zigzag ZIGZAG Beam BEAM ZIE JENNI Effects 1 73 Add flavor to your recordings Sound will be recorded normally 3 Black and White BLK amp WHT Sepia SEPIA Ka PAT RU Art ART Mosaic MOSAIC amp 3 Ball BALL Wave WAVE sbuas ONN eui Buibueuo 71 soinjyea4 peosueapy 72 Multi Image Screen V 73 Captures moving subject
82. e 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 Ya You need to have DVD playback software installed in your computer to play the ovo A O DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode can only be played on VR compatible t DVD players Depending on your DVD player recorder you may not be able to play the disc O In order to view the still images recorded on the disc in a DVD player you have to convert individual images to scenes or create a Photomovie scene M 95 before you finalize the disc O The resolution of Photomovie scenes will be lower than that of the original still images Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc You can unfinalize a disc to allow recording additional scenes after it was finalized This option is only available with DVD RW discs in VIDEO mode Jaw O Be sure to unfinalize the disc in normal room temperatures If the CU procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature let the camcorder cool before resuming operation O 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 you select the menu option may result in permanent data loss O When unfinalizing a disc always power the camc
83. e Disc the Disc DVD R _ b D in VIDEO mode DVD RW n in VIDEO mode e e e DVD RW in VR mode e e 7 You will need to unfinalize the disc first FINALIZE button 1 Set the camcorder either to record or play movies or to record or view still images on the disc CAMERA PLAY 88 CAMERA 3 G5 or 1 2 Press the FINALIZE button 3 Select YES and press G9 to start the disc finalization A progress bar and the remaining time are displayed Avoid moving the camcorder while the disc finalization is in progress When using a finalized disc in a recording mode the finalization mark will appear next to the disc type display uonezijeurJ 2siq l 99 100 Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer s DVD Drive After you finalized your disc you can play it on a DVD R or DVD RW compatible DVD player DVD recorder or DVD drive on a computer On most DVD players look for the DVD R RW compatibility logo m Refer also to the instruction manual of your DVD player or DVD recorder Playing the Disc on a DVD Player 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player 2 Insert a finalized disc in the DVD player 3 Select the scene you want to play from the index screen Playing the Disc on a Computer s DVD Drive Insert a finalized disc in the computer s DVD drive If your DVD playback software does not launch automatically when inserting a DVD run th
84. e The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth recognized by the device The disc has not been finalized 98 Or even though the disc is read cannot play back the If you recorded a DVD RW disc in VR mode only VR mode disc or the picture is distorted compatible DVD players will be able to play the disc To check the compatibility refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device Cannot edit my recordings or It may not be possible with an external DVD recorder to edit or add recordings to the disc add recordings to a DVD disc recorded with this camcorder with the DVD device When writing on a disc in this The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature camcorder recordings Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the transferred from a computer battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming an error message appears use Memory Card Operation Problem Solution IRA Memory card cannot be Memory card was not facing the correct direction Turn the 30 inserted memory card over and reinsert it Memory card cannot be Memory card is full Erase still images to free some space or 92 recorded replace the memory card Memory card was not initialized Initialize the memory card 97 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum 84 value Set FILE NOS to RESET and insert a new memory card Memory card cannot be Insert a memory card 30 played back Set the camcorder to
85. e enlarged To cancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears Selecting the Recording Data Display The camcorder keeps a data code containing the recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed and exposure f stop You can select the data to be displayed when playing back a movie or viewing a still image MENU button amp DISPLAY button Multi Selector MENU A79 1 2 f DISPLAY SETUP W DATA CODE EO DATE amp TIME Press the MENU button Use the multi selector to select AV the DISPLAY SETUP menu and press 5 Use the multi selector to select AV the DATA CODE option and press s Use the multi selector to select AV the data combination desired and press 5 to select it In mode you can only choose to display the recording date the time or both Press the MENU button to save the setting and close the menu While playing back a movie or viewing a still image press the DISPLAY button to turn on the data code display Repeatedly pressing the DISPLAY button will toggle the on screen displays on and off in the following sequence All on screen displays on Only the data code display on All on screen displays off L yoegheld suonoung oiseg 45 46 Using the Recording Programs P Program AE m 50 Tv Shutter Priority AE m 51 Av Aperture Prior
86. ector AV to select the function you want to change 3 Use the multi selector lt gt to move through the available options at the bottom bar Refer to the following pages for further details on setting the FUNC SET option for the white balance function A 64 the CUSTOM option for the image effect function M 66 or the MULTI S option for the digital effect function QQ 73 4 Press the FUNC button to save the settings and close the menu FUNC O O The symbols of functions or setting options not available appear grayed out on O La the left side column O Pressing the FUNC button at any time closes the menu Available Settings List FUNC Available menu items vary depending on the operation mode Default settings are in boldface text For details on each function see the reference page CAMERA PLAY amp Refer to the operating mode M 12 Movies Still images on the disc L3 Still images on the memory card Menu Items Setting Options Light metering 8 EVALUATIVE 7 CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE amp les mode e SPOT White balance M AUTO 3 DAYLIGHT amp SHADE amp CLOUDY TUNGSTEN 3X FLUORESCENT O 64 E FLUORESCENT H e SET Image effect i IMAGE EFFECT OFF cV VIVID N NEUTRAL 4 LOW SHARPENING SD SOFT SKIN DETAIL O 66 amp CUSTOM Drive mode CI SINGLE H CONT
87. edit or delete the recordings VIDEO mode Once finalized a disc recorded in VIDEO mode will play in most common DVD players However you cannot edit the recordings So what disc to choose DVD RW You can record on it many times You can delete scenes or initialize the disc and start recording again Now that have the disc What disc standard do choose to initialize it VR mode You can easily edit the recordings However the disc can only be played back with DVD players compatible with DVD RW discs in VR mode Video Recording Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc The camcorder s features and functions available will differ depending on the type of disc you use and the disc specification selected when initializing it Sx Disc Type Specification Feature Nec DVD R DVD RW VIDEO mode VIDEO mode VR mode Editing scenes with this camcorder deleting scenes editing the Playlist Deleting a scene or still image immediately after recording it Initializing the disc in order to use it again for recording Giving a title to the disc Finalizing the disc in order to play it with a DVD player Adding recordings to a disc already finalized Copying still images Converting still images into Photomovie scenes Editing scenes on a computer You will need to unfinalize the disc first L Recommended Discs Th
88. el the disc protection 89 Cannot create a Photomovie There are no still images recorded on the disc Set The disc is full amp END flashes on the screen Delete some 31 recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space 86 Cannot edit or delete scenes Remove the disc protection 89 Scenes cannot be edited or deleted in a DVD R disc or a DVD RW disc recorded in VIDEO mode You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected with another digital device No sound from the built in Open the LCD panel Speaker Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume from the 43 SYSTEM SETUP menu in the mode The keys on the wireless controller do not function Check that you did not lay the camcorder on its side so the multi selector s Ge button is pressed down Place the camcorder upright Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device External DVD device refers to DVD players DVD recorders computer s DVD drives and other digital devices Problem Solution IRI There is a brief stop between Depending on the DVD player there might be a very short Scenes stop between scenes during playback Disc is running but image will TV VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO Set the 102 not appear on the TV screen selector to VIDEO You attempted to play back or dub an incompatible disc Stop playback dubbing The disc cannot b
89. 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 O We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F Outside the temperature range of 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F the charging will not start O If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly approx twice per second and the charging stops O The CHARGE indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the battery charge status Continuously on Battery fully charged Flashes rapidly approx twice per second Battery over 50 charged Flashes slowly approx once per second Battery less than 50 charged O We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need O The charging time will vary depending on the surrounding temperature and the battery pack s initial charge condition O In cold surroundings the usable time of the battery pack will decrease suonesedald 23 24 Step 2 Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment 1 Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed 2 Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary Fastening the Grip Belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with you
90. er Never use tissue paper LCD Screen O Clean the LCD screen using a clean soft lens cleaning cloth O Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth Condensation E n EA N 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 When the camcorder is moved from a conditioned room to a warm humid place cold place to a warm room How to avoid condensation O Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature O 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 E When condensation is detected O 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 O A disc cannot be loaded when condensation is detected Resuming use O The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions As a general criterion wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Y
91. es and press E and the selected number of copies appear on the image To cancel the print order set the number of copies to 0 6 Press the MENU button to close the menu and return to the index screen STILL IMG OPER P gt OPRINT ORDER Erasing All Print Orders MENU STILL IMG OPER ORD ALL ERASE 79 e E 1 Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card PLAY x hr 2 4 Press the MENU button and use the multi selector AV Ge to select the STILL IMG OPER menu and then select the 2 ORD ALL ERASE option Select YES and press All amp print orders are canceled Press the MENU button to close the menu Printing MENU 79 1 2 3 e gt PRINT Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card It Connect the printer to the camcorder M 115 Press the MENU button and select PRINT The print setting menu appears The error message SET amp PRINT ORDER appears if you connect a printer with direct print function and select PRINT without having set any print orders Make sure that PRINT is selected and press J Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when the printing is completed O Depending on the connected printer you can change some print settings before Mad step 4 CO 118 O Cancel Printing Printing Errors V 117 O Re
92. es recorded on the memory card O Connection to a PictBridge compliant printer will not work when the memory card contains more than 1800 images For best performance we recommend to keep the number of images on the memory card under 100 T c 2 C AL a 2304x1736 F INE LL 60 1 Set the camcorder to record still images 2 Press the FUNC button 3 First select AV the current image size and quality symbol from the A a left side column and then select lt gt the desired image size from the bottom bar The number on the right indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded on the memory card or disc at the current image size quality setting If you want to change also the image quality Press G5 and select lt gt the desired image quality from the bottom bar You can press E again to go back to select the image size step 3 Press the FUNC button to save the setting and close the menu s6um S ONN eui Buibueuo 77 soinjyea4 p vueapy 78 Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies While you are recording a movie on the disc you can simultaneously capture the same picture as a still image on the memory card without interrupting your recording to change modes The size of the still image will be S 640x480 and cannot be changed but the image quality can be selected STILL I REC OFF eo Sea 1 Set the camcorder to
93. f still images available displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made or may decrease by 2 still images at once em Card Disc Access Display is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card or disc uononpodju Remaining battery charge fmm a gt oe gt AA e When es 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 ca Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately 19 20 PLAY Playing Movies Index Screen Current scene number Total number of scenes M 39 Date and time of recording Playing Movies During Playback 9 20 AM OCT 1 2006 CD Disc operation 2 Playback time hours minutes seconds Scene number Data code M 45 CD Image number MA 84 2 Current image Number of images C recorded on the card recorded on the disc 3 Still image size 4 Data code M 45 Image protection mark MA 96 Step 1 Preparing the Power Supply The camcorder can be powered by a battery pack or be connected to a household power outlet Charge the battery pack before use Attaching and Charging t
94. ges recorded on the memory card PLAY O 3 2 Move the zoom lever toward W The stills index screen appears with up to six still images 3 Press the MENU button and use the multi selector AV er to select the STILL IMG OPER menu and then select the gt cr TRANSFER ORDER option 4 Bring AV lt gt the cursor Cz to the image you want to transfer and press Ge Repeat this step to select other images as desired appears on the image To cancel the transfer order press Ge again 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu and return to the index screen 4ajndwog e oj Buyjaauu0D 113 Suonoeuuo eujeyx3 Erasing All Transfer Orders MENU ORD C 79 f STILL IMG OPER gt GORD ALL ERASE 1 Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card PLAY Br 2 Press the MENU button and use the multi selector AV Ge to select the STILL IMG OPER menu and then select the x ORD ALL ERASE option 3 Select AV YES and press 4 Press the MENU button to close the menu Printing Still Images The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge compatible M PictBridge printer You can use the print order settings for direct printing of E still images recorded on the memory card N 120 Canon printers SELPHY CP SELPHY DS and PIXMA printers Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer
95. hat of the last image recorded with the camcorder If the memory card or disc already contains an image with a larger image number a new image will be given the number following that of the last image on the recording media This method is useful for organizing images on a computer We recommend using the CONTINUOUS setting O The FILE NOS setting is common to the memory card and the disc TV TYPE In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder NORMAL TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio WIDE TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio Ci DATE TIME SETUP p CAMERA PLAY Menu Items Setting Options i aa aoa T ZONE DST OlIOJOJO DATE TIME O O 0O 0 DATE FORMAT Y M D 2006 1 1 AM12 00 28 M D Y JAN 1 2006 12 00AM O O O 0 D M Y 1 JAN 2006 12 00AM DATE FORMAT Changes the displayed date format including the date format for printing Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to easily edit your movies for example change the order in which the Scenes you recorded will be played back or edit scenes including only the best parts and cutting out the rest without affecting your original recordings After you create a playlist you will have two index screens that of your original recordings the scene index screen and the one you edit as a playlist the playlist index screen
96. he Battery Pack Turn off the camcorder CHARGE indicator DC IN terminal i Attach the battery pack to the camcorder Slide in the connector end of the battery in the direction of the arrow and press it gently until it clicks 3 Connect the power cord to the adapter 4 Plug the power cord into a power outlet gt es 5 Connect the power adapter to the SAR E camcorder s DC IN terminal io The CHARGE indicator starts flashing BATT button The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed Remove the battery terminal cover before attaching the battery suonesedald Once the battery is fully charged 1 Disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the adapter To remove the battery pack Hold the BATT button pressed down to release it and pull out the battery from the ridge on its bottom part Attaching the Ferrite Core Asia only Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the CA 570 Compact Power Adapter to the camcorder Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 7 cm from the plug end the plug to be connected to the camcorder of the CA 570 Compact Power Adapter Pass the cable through the centre of the core and wrap it around the core twice then close the unit until it clicks shut 22 Charging Recording and Playback Times with the BP 208 Battery Pack Zd The charging time of the BP 208 ba
97. he RESET button with a pointed item Pressing the RESET button resets all settings flashes on the screen Load a disc 31 x3 flashes on the screen Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery 21 pack The wireless controller will not Set WL REMOTE to ON 83 work The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted Replace 25 the 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 in a room where a TV is located keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV Even without a disc loaded when closing the disc compartment cover a motor sound can be heard The camcorder is checking if a disc is loaded or not This is not a malfunction 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 Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use Problem Solution au The disc cannot be The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth recogni
98. idual O The red eye reduction mode cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode O The flash will not fire in the following cases When you manually adjust the exposure in 44 auto or red eye reduction mode During auto exposure bracketing O The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked or after the first still image in Stitch Assist mode O We recommend not using the flash when the optional Wide converter or Tele converter is attached Their shadows appear on the screen suondo Bulpiosay e40JA sainjyea4y paoueapy 57 58 O About the AF Assist Lamp While you press the PHOTO button halfway if the subject is too dark the assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately AF assist lamp You can also set AF AST LAMP to 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 Using the Self Timer PHOTO button Start stop button Ae WF N MENU button Multi Selector ped QR CAMERA SETUP gt SELF TIMER Gi OFF 1 Set the camcorder to a recording mode CAMERA 8 or CAMERA When recording movies CAMERA set the camcorder to record pause 2 Press the MENU button 3 Using the multi selector AV 5 select the CAME
99. ing 2 special playback modes O The picture may become distorted during some special playpack modes O Slow playback is not available with discs recorded in VIDEO mode DVD R or DVD RW O Depending on the recording you might occasionally notice a brief stop of the picture or sound at the point where the scene changes O During the playback of a Photomovie scene even though the on screen display may change according to the fast forward reverse playback the actual playback speed will not change Viewing Still Images 1 Move the power switch to ON 2 Slide down the power switch towards MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode c 12 The green PLAY indicator will turn on 3 Move the 8 3 switch to the Still images position 4 If necessary change the media for the still images using the procedure described in the Recording Still Images section Ca 36 As long as you do not change the media selection the camcorder will show the still images recorded on the media that E was selected last y 5 Use the multi selector to move E a lt gt between images Q S o Jap O The following may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this S camcorder images edited on or uploaded from a computer except for the 2 sample images for the Card Mix function and images whose file names have been changed O When the disc card access display gt or B 0 appear
100. ing Time gs MENU Menu item shown at its default position m7 Ebr mme seme dbi NEW YORK 1 Turn on the camcorder 2 Press the MENU button to open the menu Buttons and switches to be operated 3 Use the multi selector to select AV the D TIME A SETUP menu and press 4 Use the multi selector to select AW the T ZONE DST option and press The time zone setting appears The default setting is New York or Singapore depending on the region 5 Use the multi selector to select AV your time zone and press to ave the setting About the Multi Selector Use the multi selector to select options in a menu and change settings Push the multi selector like a joystick up down left or right A W 44 to select an item In most places press the multi selector itself e to make a selection or change a setting 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 position slide down the power switch momentarily towards MODE and release it This action will toggle the operating mode between recording CAMERA red indicator and playback PLAY green indicator OCAMERA 11
101. io MyDVD for Canon software For any questions or technical issues regarding the software its installation and operation please contact directly Sonic Solutions customer support representatives or access online the Internet pages listed in the information box in the next page O Operation may not work correctly depending on the specifications and settings of your computer 4ajndwog e oj Buijoeuuo 105 Suonoauuo euieyx3 106 North America Web Based Service http support roxio com Phone assistance 866 279 7694 toll free or 905 482 5555 Canada only 9 00 A M to 6 00 P M U S Pacific Time excluding Weekend and Holidays Europe Web Based Service Germany http www roxio com en support de emc index jhtml France http www roxio com en support fr emc index jhtml U K http www roxio com en support uk Phone assistance Germany 0190 735096 France 0892 460909 U K 0906 7320288 1 00 P M to 10 00 P M GMT excluding Weekend and Holidays China Taiwan Web Based Service http www sonictaiwan com support techsupport aspx sonicsupport gil com tw Phone assistance 02 2658 8765 Taiwan Installing the Software P N Start your computer and insert the Roxio MyDVD for Canon software CD ROM to your computer s CD or DVD drive Continue the installation process following the indications on the screen If the installation program does not run automatically 1 Open Windows My Computer
102. is camcorder s performance was tested using the supplied discs and Hitachi Maxell HG series DVD discs For use of other DVD media contact directly the manufacturer s customer support center Attempting to record or play with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded initialized or finalized with other digital devices can result in lost data You need to initialize newly bought DVD RW discs with this camcorder before using them for the first time Table of contents Introduction The Advantages of DVDS ricetta eo ore tenter patrare rodean eden 5 An Introduction to DVDs Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc 7 About this Manual 5 ner aae atiii Checking the Supplied Accessories Components Guide iste TDI BICIS ER PE Preparations Step 1 Preparing the Power Supply sssssseseeseseeneeeennn 21 Step 2 Preparing the Camcorder cic sc ener rete rite ce zoe 24 Step 3 Using the Wireless Controller eeeseesseseeeeeeeee 25 Step 4 Adjusting the LCD Screen sssssseseseeeeeenenne 26 Step 5 Changing the Display Language sseeseeesenee 27 Step 6 Setting the Time Zone Date and Time sesssssss 28 Step 7 Inserting a Memory Card sessesseet eee 30 Step 8 Loading and Removing a D
103. isc ssee 31 Basic Functions Recording Recording Movies tff e E 98e 33 Recording Still Images df 9 9 35 Zooming a omm ERE Aes 37 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings 16 9 Widescreen or 4 3 38 Playback Playing Back Moviesff EM 299 E Viewing Still Images Adjusting the Volume Magnifying the Image Selecting the Recording Data Display sssenene 45 Advanced Features Recording Programs Wsing th e Recordiligilarograms JEe ARE Selecting the Recording Program Using the B Night and Fai Super Night Modes 48 SCN Using the Special Scene Modes sseseenee 49 easing the Piggram AE Modegtffii sseeeennnnnn 50 Tv Using the Shutter Priority AE Mode ssee 51 Av Using the Aperture Priority AE Mode eene 52 More Recording Options Manually Adjusting the Exposure eeseeeeennenen 53 Manually Adjusting the Focus Changing the Focusing Mode Using MMe Mini Video Light rion certet erc e Using the Flash Using the Self Timer Changing the FUNC Settings Changing Settings with the FUNC Button seeseessesseeeeneenee 60 Available Settings List FUNC ssssssseseeeneenneneen
104. isc in normal room temperatures If the procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation O 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 you press the FINALIZE button or select the menu option may result in permanent data loss O When finalizing a disc always power the camcorder using the compact power adapter The finalization process cannot be started if the camcorder is powered only with the battery pack O Do not disconnect the power adapter while the disc finalization is in progress Doing so can interrupt the process and result in lost data O 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 O Do not finalize with the camcorder discs that were not recorded using this camcorder O The time required to complete the disc finalization will vary depending on the A scene recording conditions and the amount of free space remaining on the disc O The disc finalization can be started using the FINALIZE button or from the DISC OPERATIONS menu using the MENU button QA 79 Restrictions after Disc Finalization Additional Initializing Unfinalizing Recordings a V th
105. it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode cn 11 The green PLAY indicator will turn on 3 Move the switch to the V Movies position The scene index screen appears with the selection frame on the first scene 4 Use the multi selector AV lt gt to move the selection frame to the Scene you want to play back Press the or button on the camcorder or the NEXT PREV buttons on the wireless controller to move to the next or previous index page 5 Press the 9 lll button to begin the playback Playback of the scenes recorded on the disc will start from the scene selected During Playback eo QO DEFFECIS LIGHT aom 6 Press the Ill button again to pause the playback 7 Press the W button to stop the playback and return to the scene index Screen O To use the viewfinder close the LCD panel OD a O About the screen display During playback the recording s time code will be displayed at the upper right corner of the screen in hours minutes seconds O You can also choose to display instead the date and time when the scene was recorded and additional recording data 1 45 O As long as you don t turn off the camcorder you can resume playback from the point you stopped last yoegheld suonoung oiseg 39 40 Special Playback Modes D EFFECTS SEARCH SEARCHES TOW PLAY SioWi PAUSEN STOPMI DISP PP Fast Forward Playback amp
106. ith transfer orders to the computer Transfer orders M 113 are only available for images recorded on the memory card gt SELECT amp TRANSFER Allows you to select the still image you want to transfer to the computer WALLPAPER Allows you to select the still image you want to transfer and set it as your computer s desktop background r D v print share button rs 3f i NL ERES Multi Selector 1 Select AV a transfer option 2 Press the button Ir ALL IMAGES NEW IMAGES EZ TRANSFER ORDERS The images are transferred and displayed on the computer The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is complete To cancel the transfer select lt 4 CANCEL and press G5 or press the MENU button 4ejnduio e oj Buijoeuuo If you select C gt SELECT amp TRANSFER or WALLPAPER 3 Select lt gt the image you wish to transfer 4 Press the button C gt SELECT amp TRANSFER The selected image is transferred and displayed on the computer To continue transferring select another image EB WALLPAPER The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed as the desktop s background The D button will flash while the images are being transferred Press the MENU button to return to the transfer menu 111 Suonoeuuo eujeyx3 112 OQ Q O You can press Get to transfer the images instead
107. ity AE m 52 Flexible Recording Have the freedom to change the settings to get the picture you want Easy Recording Let the camcorder select the best settings according to your subject LUW Auto The camcorder adjusts the focus exposure and other settings automatically allowing you to just point and shoot Portrait a Landscape amp Sports The camcorder uses a The camcorder chooses a Use this mode to record large aperture achieving a small aperture to achieve a sports scenes such as focus on the subject while broad depth of field in the tennis or golf blurring other distracting entire composition details lea gt Slow Shutter Night SCNSpecial Scene Use this mode to record Use the Night modes to Select from 6 Special moving subjects such as record in poorly lit places Scene modes to record the flow of rivers with a LL 48 with the most appropriate motion blur settings for each scene s ser Co 49 R Selecting the Recording Program Mode dial 1 Set the camcorder to a recording mode CAMERA 8I or CAMERA 3 2 Turn the mode dial to switch between the recording programs The symbol of the selected recording program will appear A O Do not change the recording program while recording as the brightness of the F image may change abruptly O Portrait The blur effect of the background increases
108. jea peosueapy 54 Manually Adjusting the Focus Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually flecti Subjects with low Through Reflective contrast or without Fast Moving dirty or wet Night Scenes surfaces vertical lines Subjects windows Gp Zoom lever G Z Mode dial e 27 N Multi Selector FOCUS button 1 Set the camcorder to a recording mode CAMERA WI or CAMERA and set the mode dial to a position other than Wi 2 Adjust the zoom 3 Push the multi selector V towards FOCUS MF appears 4 Adjust lt gt the focus as required until the image appears focused Pushing the multi selector V will return to autofocus DA O The camcorder will automatically return to autofocus when you set the mode KZ dial to Gi O Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder Infinity Focus ET Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks After step 2 above hold the multi selector pushed V towards FOCUS for more than 2 seconds oo appears Pushing the multi selector W will return to autofocus zm If you operate the zoom or the multi selector lt q during infinity focus oo Z4 changes to MF and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode Changing the Focusing Mode You can change the AF autofocus frame selection mode
109. live video recording will appear instead of the blue area of the card mix image Mix level adjustment Blue area of the still image Card Luminance Key CARD LUMI Combines illustrations or titles with your recordings The live video recording will appear instead of the light area of the card mix image Mix level adjustment Light area of the still image Camera Chroma Key CAM CHROMA Combines backgrounds with your recordings Record your subject in front of a blue background and any part of your subject that is not blue will appear superimposed on the picture with the card mix image serving as background Mix level adjustment Blue area of the live video recording Card Animation C ANIMATION Combines animations with your recordings You can choose from three types of card animation effects Corner The animation appears on the upper left and the lower right corner of the screen Straight The animation appears on the top and bottom of the screen and moves right and left Random The animation moves randomly on the screen Mix level adjustment Blue area of the card animation image Mode dial FUNC button Multi Selector r EE D EFFECT OFF 1 Set the camcorder to record movies 2 Upload a sample image from the supplied CD ROM to the memory card Refer to Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memor
110. llows Parts Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase except for a defective Video Head which will be exchanged for a period of three months from the date of purchase Labor For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase labor will be provided free of charge by our factory service centers or designated service facilities located in the United States When returning equipment under this warranty you must pre pay the shipping charges and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem During your ONE YEAR warranty period repairs will be made and the equipment return shipped to you free of charge After your warranty period is over you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred If you approve repairs will be made and the equipment return shipped to you shipping charges apply If you disapprove we will return ship the equipment at no charge to you Non Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with Canon DVD camcorders are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by CUSA including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The sole warranty with respect to such non Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or prod
111. long as you do not change the recording destination still images will be recorded to the last selected media 1 Set the camcorder to record or view still images or 2 Press the MENU button Using the multi selector select AV the SYSTEM SETUP menu and press 3 Select AW the MEDIA SEL option and press 4 Change AW the setting to DISC or CARD and press G amp to save the selection and close the menu When recording the operating mode symbol will change to DISC stills or Gy CARD stills depending on the media selected In playback mode the operating mode symbol will change to amp DISC stills or Gr CARD stills respectively Zooming The zoom is available when recording movies or still images When recording movies in addition to the 10x optical zoom you can also use the 200x digital zoom E Ca 80 Zoom out 10x Optical Zoom P a 1 Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out wide angle Move it toward T to zoom in telephoto When operating the zoom from the camcorder you can also change the zoom speed M 80 You can select one of three fixed zoom Speeds or a variable speed that depends on how you operate the zoom lever Press lightly for a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms BuipJ028M SuonounJ 2iseg O You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller The zoom GP speed with the wireless controller
112. multi selector AV to select the DISC OPERATIONS menu and then select the DISC PROTECT option 4 Select AV YES and press G to protect the disc 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu DISC OPERATIONS p gt DISC PROTECT suonounj Bunip3 juo epoui YA ui MY GAQ suondo osiq 89 90 Initializing the Disc You need to initialize a DVD RW disc when first inserting it into the camcorder and you may have to initialize a disc if you get the DISC ERROR message You can also choose to initialize the disc if you wish to erase all the recordings on the disc or in order to change the disc specification fa O Initializing the disc will erase all recordings even if the disc is protected The original recordings cannot be recovered O Initialize all DVD RW discs before using them with this camcorder MENU 79 e DISC OPERATIONS 1 Set the camcorder either to record or play movies or to record or view still images on the disc CAMERA 9 PLAY CAMERA 3 G5 or 1 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use the multi selector AV G to select the DISC OPERATIONS menu and then select the DISC INITIALIZE option 4 Select AV the disc specification and press G5 f 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
113. n If swallowed seek medical assistance immediately The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal damage O 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 power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the power switch set to Gig s uoq 9 sog 131 132 MaintenancelOthers Storage O If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it in a place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C 86 F Cleaning Camcorder Body O 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 O 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 O If the lens surface is dirty the autofocus may not work properly O Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush O Use a clean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfind
114. nnn 61 Changing the Metering Method ssseeeeneenn 63 Setting the White Balance iocur prece re cet tec anes 64 Applying Image Enhancing Effects 2 rrr ence teas 66 Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing usssssssss 67 Creating Panoramic Images terii ttr treo i Ee ti coole o Ero 69 Using the BigitalETfecls 6 terr ea oett rrr te ania 71 Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images eseesseesssss 76 Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies ssssesssss 78 Changing the MENU Settings Changing Settings with the MENU Button ssssssee 79 Available Settings Hist MENIJ 5 rtr tet terea ee tt 80 Camera Setup Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer etc 80 Disc Operations Photomovie Finalize etc ssssssssssse 82 Still Image Operations Card Initialization Disc Card Copy etc 82 Display Setup LCD Brightness Language etc ssssssse 83 System Setup Volume Beep Media Select 3 etc Date Mime Setup M Editing Functions Disc Options DVD RW in VR mode only Creating a Playlist sno A oos 85 Deleting Scenes essesssssss ua fle 86 Dividing a Scene Ulf 09098 88 Protecting the
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116. of the button With E ALL IMAGES 3 NEW IMAGES or Z TRANSFER ORDERS a confirmation message appears Select OK and press Ge O When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the image selection screen is displayed press the MENU button to return to the transfer menu O Even when still images recorded on the disc are correctly transferred to the computer they will still be marked as images not yet transferred NEW IMAGES Transferring Images with Transfer Order Settings You can mark the still images you want to transfer to the computer out of those recorded on the memory card as a transfer order These transfer order settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards Up to 998 images can be selected Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Do not connect the USB cable to the camcorder while setting the transfer orders A 60 1 Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card PLAY ka 2 Press the FUNC button 3 Select AW the E TRANSFER ORDER symbol and press Set it lt gt to ON and press 6 To cancel the transfer order select OFF 4 Press the FUNC button to close the menu E TRANSFER ORDER IV Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen MENU m O79 f STILL IMG OPER gt gt TRANSFER ORDER 1 Set the camcorder to view still ima
117. oint where the scene changes O 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 Menu Items Setting Options Add to playlist ALL SCENES ONE SCENE CANCEL Oo 85 Move a scene E O 85 Divide a scene O 88 Delete a scene O 86 Convert to scene OJ O 195 Copy amp 9 O 94 copy 0 gt O 94 Still image erase Olo9g Slideshow CANCEL START olol Still image protect OFF ON O 96 Print order 0 99 COPIES O 120 Transfer order OFF ON O 113 1 This option is available only from the original movies index screen 2 This option is available only from the playlist index screen Changing the Metering Method You can select the light metering mode EVALUATIVE Appropriate for standard shooting conditions including backlit scenes The camcorder divides the picture into several zones for light metering and evaluates complex lighting conditions in order to achieve the optimal exposure of the subject C CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE Averages the light metered from the entire screen giving more weight to the subject in the center s SPOT Meters the area within the spot AE point frame Use this setting for adjusting the exposure to match the subject in the center of the screen FUNC EVALUATIVE qe EP 1 Set the camcorde
118. ompartment cover N 31 P fast forward button QA 40 15 Mini video light QA 56 Index screen button 1A 39 16 Remote sensor M 25 Battery attachment unit 1 21 12 Stereo microphone 6 RESET button 1A 122 18 DC IN terminal QQ 21 7 Mode dial 1 46 14 Back view WIDE SCR maviis B wW B 4 5 em CD Viewfinder 1 24 2 CARD access indicator QA 35 CHARGE indicator LL 21 0 m i Movies Still images switch QO 12 Dioptric adjustment lever QA 24 FUNC button a 60 42 AV OUT terminal 1 102 104 MENU button QQ 79 A print share button CQ 107 110 116 3 Operating mode indicator QA 12 CAMERA red PLAY green 4 DISC access indicator LL 33 6 LCD screen M 26 5 Start stop button QA 33 G DISPLAY button QQ 45 16 Power switch QA 11 8 BACKLIGHT button MA 26 2 USB terminal 1A 105 110 115 WIDE SCR button Q 38 PLAYLIST button CQ 85 uononpoJdju 15 Top view Bottom view CD Speaker M 43 Tripod socket 1 34 2 Grip belt Q 24 OPEN disc cover switch 1 31 8 Zoom lever M 37 2 Strap mount MA 136 PHOTO button L 35 16 Wireless Controller WL D86 FUNC MENU PLAYLIST SET 7 qmm 2 D START UD STOP Zoom SEARCH S
119. or NORMAL TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio 19 84 Connection Diagram 2 When connecting the MTC 100 Multi Cable to the camcorder make sure to insert 4 the cable straight and in the correct direction aligning the A marks on the cable s connector and on the AV OUT terminal P TVs with S Video Input 2 TVs with Audio Video Signal flow Terminal Terminals IE Ee INPUT S VIDEO MTC 100 Multi Cable Supplied VIDEO AUDIO L od 1 Turn off all devices before starting the connections 2 Connect the MTC 100 Multi Cable to the camcorder s AV OUT terminal and the audio and video terminals on the TV or VCR Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L left and the red plug to the red E audio terminal R right If your TV or VCR has an S Video input connect the black plug to the S VIDEO terminal and do not connect the yellow plug Otherwise connect the yellow plug to the yellow VIDEO terminal 3 If connecting to a TV set the input selector to VIDEO If connecting to a VCR set the input selector to LINE O We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter O Picture quality is better when connecting to a TV with an S Video terminal O TV sets compatible with the Video ID 1 system will automatically switch to the appropriate aspect ratio Otherwise
120. order using the compact power adapter The unfinalization process cannot be started if the camcorder is powered only with the battery pack O Do not disconnect the power adapter while the disc unfinalization is in progress Doing so can interrupt the process and result in a disc that cannot be recognized O Only discs that were finalized using this camcorder can be unfinalized with this camcorder Disc Can Be Unfinalized DVD R in VIDEO mode DVD RW in VIDEO mode e DVDRW IVR Mode You can record additional scenes even without unfinalizing the disc MENU 1079 DISC OPERATIONS W UNFINALIZE 1 Setthe camcorder either to record or play movies or to record or view still images on the disc CAMERA PLAY CAMERA O or I5 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use the multi selector AV to select the DISC OPERATIONS menu and then select the UNFINALIZE option 4 Select AV YES and press to start the disc unfinalization A progress bar is displayed Avoid moving the camcorder while the disc unfinalization is in progress 5 Once the DISC OPERATIONS menu is displayed press the MENU button to close the menu uonezijeurJ 2siq l 101 102 Playing Back on a TV Screen Selecting the Type of TV During playback set the TV TYPE option according to the TV set to which you connect the camcorder WIDE TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio
121. ording mode CAMERA 98 or CAMERA and set the mode dial to a position other than Or SCN 2 Press the FUNC button 3 First select AW the current white balance symbol from the left side column and then select lt gt the desired option from the bottom bar If you select a white balance setting other than SET continue directly to step 5 To set the custom white balance when you select SET 4 Point the camcorder at a white object zoom in until it fills the whole Screen and press G Keep the camcorder zoomed at the white object until step 5 is completed flashes and stops flashing when the adjustment is complete 5 Press the FUNC button to save the setting and close the menu CAS a O Depending on the type of fluorescent light optimal color balance may not be obtained with FLUORESCENT or FLUORESCENT H If the color looks unnatural adjust it using AUTO or SET O When you have set the custom white balance Depending on the light source may keep flashing The result will still be better than with the AUTO setting Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes Turn off the digital zoom O The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off O 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 l
122. ou can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system The NTSC system is used in the following countries areas American Samoa Antigua Aruba Bahamas Barbados Bermuda Bolivia Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Ecuador El Salvador Guam Guatemala Greenland Haiti Honduras Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Micronesia Myanmar Nicaragua Panama Peru Philippines Puerto Rico Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Surinam Taiwan Trinidad and Tobago USA Venezuela Virgin Islands u0q 9 sog 133 Sys tem Di a gr am Availability differs from area to area c WS 20 Wrist Strap ou Cae Shoulder Strap Mini DVD Disc DVD R RW CG 300 Battery Charger BP 208 Battery Pack BP 208 Battery Pack WL D86 Wireless Controller WD H37C Wide converter D TL H37 Tele converter Me FS H37U Filter Set a SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case 134 rc CA 570 Compact Power Adapter TV VCR ri MTC 100 Multi Cable o gt man IFC 300PCU USB Cable
123. oui YA ui MY GAQ suondo osiq 91 suonounj Bunip3 92 Erasing Still Images You can erase still images recorded on the memory card or on the disc DVD RW only one at a time or all at once Be careful when erasing images Erased images cannot be recovered y AS Protected images on the memory card and images on a protected disc cannot be V erased Erasing a Single Image Still images recorded on the disc This option is only available with DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode WT ii IMAGE ERASE 1 Set the camcorder to view still images 2 Press the FUNC button 3 Select AW the ii IMAGE ERASE symbol and press 5 4 Select P ERASE and press 6 amp 5 to erase the still image 5 Press the FUNC button to close the menu Erasing a Single Image After Recording You can erase the still image you recorded last while you are reviewing it within the time selected for the REVIEW setting or immediately after recording it if set to OFF Still images on the disc This option is only available with DVD RW discs VIDEO or VR mode Codi Af P IMAGE ERASE 1 While reviewing the image after recording it CAMERA press the FUNC button 2 Select AW the IMAGE ERASE symbol and press G7 3 Select lt gt the ERASE option and press to erase the still image 4 Press the FUNC button to close the menu Erasing All Images Still
124. ower outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Power Cord Protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the product be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure 1 m uononpodju Fig 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE cue ANTENNA I LEAD IN WIRE GROUND ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 er ELECTRIC GROUNDING SERVICE CONDUCTORS EQUIPMENT a NEC SECTION 810 21 E GROUND CLAMPS L POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
125. r finishes recognizing the disc before you start recording Removing the Disc 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode m 11 2 Slide the OPEN switch 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 pressing the OPEN switch for the disc cover to open 3 Grab the edges of the disc and gently pull it out Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens 4 Close the disc cover When you press the OPEN switch after recording important data is recorded on Nl the disc While the DISC access indicator is on or flashing do not subject the camcorder to shocks such as forcefully laying it on a table Recording Movies recordings made on a DVD R cannot be deleted we recommend you use a DVD RW disc commercially available to make the test recordings 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode 2 Move the 8 3 switch to the 8 Movies position 3 Press the start stop button to begin recording Press the start stop button again to pause recording While recording and immediately after pausing the DISC access indicator will flash as the scene is being recorded on ao
126. r index finger and the start stop button with your thumb Step 3 Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery Lithium Button Battery CR2025 1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder 2 Place the lithium button battery with the side facing up 3 Insert the battery holder Using the Wireless Controller Point the controller at the camcorder s remote sensor when you press the buttons ZUR O The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is A Situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight O If the wireless controller does not work check that the remote sensor is not set to OFF amp 5 E 84 O When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller or when it can only be operated at a very close range replace the battery suonesedald 25 26 Step 4 Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel 180 Qc amp Subject can monitor the LCD screen Open the LCD panel 90 degrees You can rotate the panel downward by 90 degrees You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees toward the lens allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder Rotating the panel by 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self timer LCD Backlight WP SCR 3 You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen between normal
127. r to record still images and set the mode dial to P Tv or Av 2 Press the FUNC button 3 First select AV the current light metering symbol from the left side column and then select lt gt the desired option from the bottom bar 4 Press the FUNC button to save the setting and close the menu sBujes ONN eui Buibueuo 63 soinjyea4 pesueapy 64 Setting the White Balance You can choose one of the preset settings to reproduce colors more accurately or set a custom white balance to obtain the setting best suited to your specific recording conditions A AUTO Settings are automatically set by the camcorder Use this setting for outdoor scenes 3 DAYLIGHT For recording outdoors on a bright day fs SHADE For recording in shaded places CLOUDY For recording on a cloudy day TUNGSTEN For recording under tungsten and tungsten type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting 3 FLUORESECENT For recording under warm white cool white or warm white type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting 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 White sheet or paper if you select 8 SET Zoom lever Mode dial FUNC button Multi Selector AM gt AUTO 1 Set the camcorder to a rec
128. r while the image is being recorded CAMCORDER UNABLE TO RECOVER Could not recover a corrupted file 90 DATA This message can also appear if condensation has formed If you 132 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 amp amp END flashes on the screen Delete some 31 recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space or replace 86 the disc NO CARD Memory card not is inserted into the camcorder 30 NO IMAGES No images are recorded on the memory card CARD ERROR A memory card error occurred The camcorder cannot record or display the image The error may be temporary If the message disappears after 4 seconds and Q flashes red turn the camcorder off remove the card and reinsert the card If 9 changes to green you can continue recording playback CARD FULL Memory card is full Erase some images to free some space or 92 replace the memory card 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 UNIDENTIFIABLE The image file is corrupted or it was saved using a compression IMAGE method other than that compatible with this camcorder JPEG Er TRANSFER ORDER You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders 113 ERROR
129. re sold AS S without warranty of any kind by CUSA Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase This card is most important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection modification or product recall under applicable laws or regulations NO IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU CUSA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE STORAGE CHARGES LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF CUSA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CUSA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DV CAMCORDER SOLD BY CUSA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE MISUSE
130. record movies CAMERA 2 Press the FUNC button 3 First select AV the current image recording symbol from the left side column and then select lt gt the desired image quality from the bottom bar Press the FUNC button to save the setting and close the menu While you are recording a movie press the PHOTO button The still image is recorded on the memory card while the screen continues to show the video recording cR A O The still image cannot be recorded simultaneously on the disc Z4 O The quality of the still image is slightly lower than a still image of the same size recorded in the mode O The still image cannot be recorded on the memory card while recording in Widescreen or while a digital effect is activated Changing Settings with the MENU Button You can modify many aspects of how your camcorder operates from the various setup menus that open after pressing the MENU button For a list of the settings that can be changed using these setup menus see Available Settings List MENU CQ 80 MENU button Multi Selector Selecting Menus and Settings P A 1 Press the MENU button 2 Use the multi selector AV to select the setup menu from the left side column and press Ge 3 Select AV the setting you want to change and press Ge to make the selection 4 Select AV the desired option and press G5 to v save the setting 5 Press the MENU button MENU
131. rn off the camcorder or the computer Do not change the position of the IB i switch or the operating mode O Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer O The image files on your disc or memory card are valuable original data files If you wish to use the image files on your computer make copies of them first and use the copied file retaining the original O Do not connect the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable during the following operations Protecting the disc Copying still images between the Initializing the disc disc and card Finalizing or Unfinalizing the disc Erasing all transfer orders Erasing all still images from the disc Erasing all print orders or card O We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter SA while it is connected to the computer O Refer also to the computer s instruction manual O 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 E DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Transferring Images E gt ALL IMAGES Transfers all images to the computer a NEW IMAGES Transfers only those images that have not yet been transferred to the computer Z TRANSFER ORDERS Transfers images w
132. rotection press E again 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu and return to the index screen STILL IMG OPER P gt On PROTECT Initializing the Memory Card Initialize a new memory card when first inserting it into the camcorder You may have to initialize a card if you get the CARD ERROR message or you may choose to do so to erase all data recorded on it Ja Olnitializing the memory card will erase all still images even the protected ones KY The original still images cannot be recovered O Initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder MENU STILL IMG OPER CARD INITIALIZE ma 2 1 Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card PLAY 63 C2 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use the multi selector AV to select the STILL IMG OPER menu and then select the CARD INITIALIZE option 4 Select AW YES and press A confirmation screen will appear 5 Select AV YES again and press 5 6 Press the MENU button to close the menu suoijdo ebeuy Is suonounJ Bupa 97 98 Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player In order to play the disc you recorded on a DVD player a computer s DVD drive or other digital device you need to finalize it first To view your still images on a DVD player you will need to convert them to Photomovie scenes beforehand 1 95 Jam O Be sure to finalize the d
133. s as a sequence of 4 9 or 16 still images and displays them as one split screen Sound will be recorded normally 4 split images 9 split images 16 split images ro ALA Card Mix CL 74 Combines a still image from the memory card with your recording A O Turn off the digital effects D EFFECT OFF when you are not using them Za O The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program However you will need to select again the still image for the Card Mix effect Selecting a Fader o A prr D EFFECT OFF CH 60 OFF 1 Set the camcorder to record movies CAMERA 8 and set the mode dial to a position other than MD 2 Press the FUNC button 3 First select AV the current digital effects symbol from the left side column and then select lt gt the amp FADER option from the bottom bar and press Ge 4 Select lt gt a fader from the list The selected fader will be demonstrated on the current screen and will also be shown in a small animation at the right corner of the bottom bar 5 Press the FUNC button to save the setting and close the menu The symbol of the selected fader appears 6 Press the D EFFECTS button The symbol changes to green and the fader is activated E Pressing the D EFFECTS button again deactivates
134. s on screen and when either the DISC access or CARD access indicator is on or flashing do not perform the following actions Doing so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the disc or memory card 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 switch or the operating mode Slideshow FUNC CL 60 1 Press the FUNC button 2 Use the multi selector to select AV SLIDESHOW and press 3 Use the multi selector to select lt gt START and press G9 Press the FUNC button to stop the slideshow X p SLIDESHOW 41 42 Index Screen 1 Move the zoom lever toward W The stills index screen appears with the first six still images 2 Use the multi selector to select AV lt gt an image Move the cursor Cz to the image you wish to view You can switch between index pages by pressing the or button 3 Move the zoom lever toward T The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed Image Jump Function You can also quickly locate a specific image without having to browse all of them one by one Push the multi selector lt gt and keep it pressed down Image numbers will quickly run in sequence When you release the multi selector the image corresponding to the number selected will be displayed Adjusting the Volume While playing a movie
135. se controls that are covered by the operation instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance This indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the Service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order 570 When replacement of the power supply is required please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC For areas where 120 V AC power is not used you will need a special plug adapter Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 The Advantages of DVDs RECORDING With a DVD you just press the recording
136. setting as desired Press Ge again to save the customized adjustments 5 Press the FUNC button to save the setting and close the menu Ja SOFT SKIN DETAIL To obtain the best effect use this function when recording a CU person in close up Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing O SINGLE Records a single still image T CONT SHOOT Continuous Shooting 3 HISPEED CONT SHOOT High Speed Continuous Shooting Captures a series of still images as long as you hold the PHOTO button pressed down For the number of frames per second refer to the table on the next page AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing The camcorder records a still image in three different exposures dark normal light in 1 2 EV steps allowing you to choose the shot you like the best DRIVE MODE button PHOTO button Mode dial 1 Set the camcorder to record still images on the card CAMERA O h and set the mode dial to a position other than Wii If you are recording still images on the disc change the media for the still images M 36 2 Press the DRIVE MODE button repeatedly to cycle between the drive modes 3 Press the PHOTO button halfway to activate the autofocus Continuous Shooting High Speed Continuous Shooting 4 Press the PHOTO button fully and hold it pressed down A series of still images will be
137. starting Printing Press the MENU button and select gt PRINT Select RESUME in the print setting menu and press Get 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 Bunund l 121 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 au Camcorder will not turn on Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery 21 The camcorder switches off pack by itself Attach the battery pack correctly The disc compartment cover will not open LCD viewfinder switches on and off Battery pack will not charge Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge The charging will restart once the battery pack temperature is below 40 C 104 F The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack Recording Playback Problem Solution ca Buttons will not work Turn on the camcorder Load a disc 31 Abnormal characters appear Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short on the screen The camcorder time If the problem still persists disconnect the power source does not operate properly and press t
138. t the flash mode to amp flash off O If a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to OFF O If camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod D ZOOM Determines the operation of the digital zoom O When the digital zoom is activated the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range O With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed so image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in O The digital zoom indicator will appear in light blue from 10x up to 40x and dark blue from 40x to 200x O The digital zoom cannot be used in the Night modes or with the multi image screen IMG STAB W The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto O The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake O The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using the Night modes O The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode dial is set to WI O We recommend turning off the image stabilizer when using a tripod FOCUS PRI The camcorder records the still image only after the focus has been adjusted O Set it to OFF if you wish to record a still image as soon as you press the PHOTO button When set to OFF no focusing frame appears O Focus priority cannot be turned off when the mode dial is
139. tch to and back to ON O About the LCD and viewfinder screen The screens are produced using extremely high precision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 9996 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 0196 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black red blue or green dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction O When using a tripod Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt due to concentration of the light by the lens Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5 5 mm 0 2 inch Doing so may damage the camcorder Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded Press and release the record review button The camcorder plays back the last scene and returns to record v pause mode While reviewing the scene use the multi selector to select lt gt 5 the 49 icon and press Ge to return to the recording mode While reviewing a scene immediately after recording it you can also delete the scene by selecting lt 4 the ii icon MA 86 Recording Still Images Ea 97 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode M 11 2 Move the switch to the 6 Still images position 3 If necessary change the media for recording the still images using the procedure described in the next page M 36 4 Press the PHOTO button halfway Once the focus
140. ted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder with a different compression or was edited on a computer COULD NOT PRINT X IMAGES You attempted to use the print order settings to print X images that were recorded with another camcorder with a different compression or were edited on a computer SET 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 PRINT ERROR Cancel printing disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable Check the printer status When you are printing using the button check the print settings HARDWARE ERROR Cancel printing Turn off the printer and turn it back on Check the printer status If the printer is equipped with a battery it might be exhausted In such case turn off the printer replace the battery and turn it back on COMM
141. tery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost In such case recharge the built in lithium battery 19 131 and set the time zone date and time again O You can also change the date format 1 84 Time Zones Once you have set the time zone date and time you do not need to reset the clock every time you travel to another time zone Select the time zone referring to the date and time displayed on the screen Time Zones and Difference from GMT UTC London GMT UTC Wellington WELLINGTN 12 Paris 1 Samoa 11 Cairo 2 Honolulu 10 Moscow 3 Anchorage 9 Dubai 4 Los Angeles L A 8 Karachi 5 Denver 7 Dacca 6 Chicago 6 Bangkok 7 New York 5 Singapore 8 Caracas 4 Tokyo 9 Rio de Janeiro RIO 3 Sydney 10 Fernando de Noronha FERNANDO 2 Solomon 11 Azores 1 suonesedald 29 30 Step 7 Inserting a Memory Card Only miniSD cards can be used with this camcorder Inserting the Card 1 Turn off the camcorder Make sure the CARD access indicator is not flashing before you turn the camcorder off Open the cover Insert the memory card straight all the way into the memory card slot Close the cover Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted To remove the memory card First push the memory card once to release it and then pull the card out CARD access indicator
142. the PAPER SIZE to 10 x 14 8 cm or 9 x 13 cm Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS printers You can also print on the specially designed Photo Stickers sheets When selecting 8 UP set the PAPER SIZE to CREDITCARD Canon PIXMA SELPHY CP printers You can also print on the specially designed Photo Stickers sheets Selecting Trimming Settings Set the print style before changing the trimming settings 1 In the print setting menu select AV lt gt TRIMMING and press amp 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 Ger 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 4 the trimming frame Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu amp O About the color of the trimming frame F 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 O The trimming setting applies only to one image O The trimming setting is canceled in the following cases 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 Bunund l 119
143. the fader O 7 Fade in Press the start stop button in record AN pause mode Fade out Press the start stop button in record mode LS Selecting an Effect FUNC prd D EFFECT OFF a 60 OFF 1 Set the camcorder to a recording mode CAMERA 8 or CAMERA and set the mode dial to a position other than dp 2 Press the FUNC button 3 First select AW the current digital effects symbol FUNC from the left side column and then select lt gt the Q amp EFFECT option from the bottom bar and press Ge When recording still images only the B BLK amp WHT effect is available Select it and continue directly to step 5 4 Select lt gt an effect from the list The selected effect will be demonstrated on the current screen and will also be shown in a small animation at the right corner of the bottom bar 5 Press the FUNC button to save the setting and close the menu The symbol of the selected effect appears 6 Press the D EFFECTS button The symbol changes to green and the effect is activated MES Pressing the D EFFECTS button again deactivates the effect G Using the Multi Image Screen are a I gt 1 Set the camcorder to record movies CAMERA IB and turn the mode dial to a position other than or B D EFFECT OFF SeJnjea pesueapy sBuiies ONN eui Buibueuo 2 Press the FUNC
144. the sound of wind We recommend to leave the wind screen OFF for most recording environments sumas NNIW eui BuiBueu 81 SoJnjea po2ueApy 82 DISC OPERATIONS CAMERA PLAY Menu Items Setting Options DISC INFO OjOj O O DISC INITIALIZE VIDEO VR O O O O 90 FINALIZE NO YES O O O O 98 UNFINALIZE NO YES O O O O 101 MOVIES ALL DEL NO YES O 87 PLAYLST ALL DEL NO YES O 87 DISC PROTECT NO YES O O 89 PHOTOMOVIE NO YES O 95 DISC TITLE Q 91 1 This option is available only in the original movies mode 2 This option is available only in the playlist mode DISC INFO Displays a screen where you can verify the details regarding the disc O The disc information includes the disc title the disc type DVD R or DVD RW the disc specification VIDEO mode or VR mode and icons that indicate if the disc is finalized or protected 48x STILL IMAGE OPERATIONS Menu Items Setting Options Cy ORD ALL ERASE NO YES O 121 Br ORD ALL ERASE NO YES O 1114 ERASE ALL IMAGES NO YES O O 93 CARD INITIALIZE NO YES O 97 ALL COPY C3 9 NO YES O 94 ALL COPY 3 NO YES Oo 94 On PROTECT O 96 OPRINT ORDER 120 Bi TRANSFER ORDER O 113 1 This option is available only when you press the MENU button in the index screen DISPLAY SETUP 1 CAMERA
145. to the computer O Depending on the number and length of the scenes recorded the One Touch Dubbing may take some time Transferring Recordings to the Computer oe You can transfer the movies and still images recorded on a disc even one not yet finalized to your computer for further editing 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer and run MyDVD for Canon as previously described 1 107 2 Click on the DVD Video option in the New Project tab 3 Click on the Open Disc icon 4 Click on the Import button Thumbnails of the imported scenes and still images will be displayed in the video project screen 5 To save the project click on Save Project from the Project Tasks palette The scenes and still images displayed in the main screen will be saved KV Recordings made in LP mode in Widescreen 16 9 aspect ratio on a DVD RW Ways that was initialized in VR mode cannot be transferred to the computer Creating Backup Copies of your DVD You can create a backup copy of your finalized disc on a common 12 cm DVD disc Even if your computer does not have a DVD drive with writing capabilities you can use the camcorder itself to create a backup disc on an 8 cm Mini DVD disc 1 2 A Connect the camcorder to the computer and run MyDVD for Canon as previously described 1 107 Insert a finalized disc in the camcorder and load a brand new media in your computer s DVD drive To make a copy of a D
146. tor of Y 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 7 5 ft 2 3 cm 0 91 in at maximum wide angle When the Tele converter is attached a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with flash or assist lamp 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 l uoneuuoju jeuonippy 135 136 FS H37U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap WS 20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for active shooting o SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark 539Ry CAN O e m g S 25v A3 Specifications DC40 System Disc Recording System
147. ttery pack is 155 min The following recording and playback times are approximate and vary according to the charging recording or playback conditions Max Typical Recording Mode Recording Time Ne Time Playback rima Viewfinder 65 min 40 min XP LCD normal 65 min 40 min 75 min LCD backlight 65 min 40 min Viewfinder 75 min 45 min SP LCD normal 75 min 45 min 85 min LCD backlight 70 min 40 min Viewfinder 80 min 45 min LP LCD normal 80 min 45 min 90 min LCD backlight 75 min 45 min Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming power on off Using a Household Power Outlet Connect to a household power outlet to use the camcorder without worrying about the battery power You can keep the battery pack attached the battery power will not be consumed 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Connect the power cord to the power adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 4 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal 8 i Ya O Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter 1 O Do not connect to the camcorder s DC IN terminal or to the power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder O You may hear some noise from the power adapter during use This is not a malfunction O To prevent
148. ucer thereof CUSA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of Canon DVD Camcorders in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software In order to obtain warranty service contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the DVD Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1 800 828 4040 You will be directed to the nearest service facility for your product This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the equipment and does not apply in the following cases A Loss or damage to the equipment due to abuse mishandling accident improper maintenance or failure to follow operating instructions B If the equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries sand dirt or water damage C If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than our authorized agent D If the equipment is used for commercial or industrial use This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet exterior finish DVD discs nor does it apply to equipment purchased outside the United States This warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms military operations hotels schools hospitals or for other commercial industrial or institutional applications These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the DVD Camcorder which a
149. uipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 CAUTION
150. um Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller CO a MTC 100 Multi Cable N ES Coe lt Sex Cable Blank DVD R Disc 8 cm Mini DVD DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software CD ROM Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software CD ROM Ferrite Core Asia only Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file Date of Purchase Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft Model Name DC40 A Serial No uononpodju 13 Components Guide Left side view 5 Q D EFFECTS LIGHT E c4 gt gt role o Front view e 2 8 D EFFECTS button QA 71 8 FINALIZE button QA 98 gt Ill play pause button CL 39 Memory card slot N 30 2 LIGHT button QA 56 Multi selector A 11 Wi stop button 1A 39 EXP button M 53 record review button 1A 34 FOCUS button M 54 4 flash button CL 57 Q BATT battery release button 1A 21 4 fast reverse button QA 40 42 Serial number Index screen button MA 39 13 Flash M 57 4 DRIVE MODE button N 67 2 Disc c
151. will be the same as with the camcorder when one of the fixed zoom speed levels is selected or fixed at SPEED 3 when VARIABLE is selected O When set to VARIABLE the zoom speed will be faster in the record pause mode O Keep a distance of at least 1 m 3 3 ft to the subject At wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm 0 39 in 37 38 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings 16 9 Widescreen or 4 3 You can select the aspect ratio of your recordings to match your TV WIDE SCR button 1 Set the camcorder to record movies 2 Press the WIDE SCR button Repeatedly pressing the WIDE SCR button will toggle the screen between the Widescreen 16 9 and normal 4 3 aspect ratios zm O Widescreen is not available when recording in LP mode if the disc specification m is VIDEO mode DVD R or DVD RW Selecting the LP recording mode will cancel the 16 9 aspect ratio O When recording in Widescreen mode if you set the image stabilizer to OFF you can achieve a wider view angle Q 81 O 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 QA 84 Playing Back Movies 1 Move the power switch to ON 2 Slide down the power switch towards MODE and release
152. y Card in the Digital Video Software instruction manual electronic version on PDF file 3 Set the mode dial to a position other than D 4 Press the FUNC button 5 First select AW the current digital effects symbol from the left side column and then select lt gt the CARD MIX option from the bottom bar and press 1 6 Select AV the IMAGE SELECT option and then select lt gt the still image you want to combine 7 Select AV the MIX TYPE option and set lt gt a mix type appropriate for the image you selected If you selected C ANIMATION select AW ANIMAT TYPE and set lt gt the animation type preferred 8 If you want to adjust the mix level select AV MIX LEVEL and set lt gt the level preferred 9 Press to save the settings and press the FUNC button to close the menu W appears 10 Press the D EFFECTS button egt iit changes to green and the combined image appears Still images cannot be recorded on the memory card while the Card Mix function is activated sbuas ONN eui Buibueuo 75 soinjyea4 peosueapy 76 Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still images are recorded on the memory card or the disc using the JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group compression You can select the size and quality of still images As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality stills for example for printing and enlarging
153. zed If the problem persists replace the disc The disc is not correctly loaded Check the disc 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 faintly heard malfunction Occasionally the operation sound can be heard After using the camcorder for This is not a malfunction Turn the camcorder off and let it cool a long time the lights up for a while before resuming operation in red Recording Problem Solution m 4 flashes red on the screen The camcorder malfunctions Consult a Canon Service Center Image will not appear on the Set the camcorder to CAMERA BB 33 screen SET THE TIME ZONE Set the time zone date and time 28 DATE AND TIME appears on Recharge the built in lithium battery and set the time zone 131 the screen date and time Pressing the start stop button Set the camcorder to CAMERA 8 33 will not start recording Load a disc 34 The disc is full amp END flashes on the screen Delete some 31 recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space or 86 replace the disc The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use Cancel the disc protection 89 Unfinalize the disc DVD RW in VIDEO mode

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