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Canon DC220 Camcorder User Manual

1. 50 Date Time Setup Linean Mode sire reperi a Eve da enr ere dans Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs ssssssssesseeeeeereenenennnnnnnne P Flexible Recording Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Special Scene Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment sse 55 Manual Focus Adjustment White Balance d Image i e REDE Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images seeesssesssss Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies m Automatic Focus Priotity 1 roiid ccce iem cette eects cents Light Metering Mode 5 nre caede diae etre ee Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 62 Other Functions On Screen Displays duceret iei e dere dee i ped 63 gH M M M 64 Mini Video Light Self Timer Digital EN6CtS ope CE 66 Editing Functions Managing Scenes Adding Scenes to the Playlist 68 Moving Scenes in the Playlist 69 Deleting Scenes 69 Dividing SCeh6e nisi ee e Ed iieri eroe dedo rer EE duced 70 Managing the Disc Protecting the Disc sssssssssssseseeeeeneeee nennen nennen ennt nennen 71 Initializing the Disc
2. essssssessseeeeneeeee nennen 93 CE Trimming Settings x Print Ordets eee err cr nita rn eur torri eni a e aea nn Additional Information Trouble Wroubleshootitig ence naaa nue ce eru tee pera Ra aa oaa 98 List of M6888968 6n cad eed alae Hed eee eei EE PLE 102 Do s and Don ts Handling Precautions 107 Maintenance Others 110 Using the Camcorder Abroad ssssssssssssssseeeeeeereneennreneennne 111 General Information System Diagram 2 112 Optional Accessories 113 Product Codes 4 115 Specifications lil c 119 eee About this Manual About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC50 DC220 DC230 Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly refer to the Troubleshooting table 1 98 Conventions Used in the Manual e IMPORTANT Precautions related to the camcorder s operation e i NOTES Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures e 3 POINTS TO CHECK Restrictions that apply if the function described is not available in all operating modes the operating mode to which the camcorder should be set the type of disc required etc e 1 Reference page number CIE Option or feature that applies or is available only with a specific m
3. 00 59 Sunset recording program 52 Telephoto 0 000 e eae 38 Time zone siete age AG A eG i Res 32 Transfer order 0 0 91 Transferring still images 89 Tripod 2 uessss erm rre 35 Troubleshooting 4 98 Tv recording program 53 LU USB terminal 83 ia Video input recording 82 VIDEO mode disc specification 5 Viewfinder dioptric adjustment 28 Vol me 5 reor tease sna samen ed 40 VR mode disc specification 5 W White balance 0 57 Wide angle 2 2 008 38 Wide TV 16 9 cssc wed aa wate 51 Widescreen 0 00 35 Wind screen 2 0 0 000 47 Wireless controller 29 E3 XP mode ome ru RE ERES 44 Ea ZOOM ce ses aa n decidi a see 38 Zoomspeed lls ee eae 46 OD only CEASED only occo 121 U S A CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The warranty set forward below is given by Canon U S A Inc with respect to equipment purchased in the United States The limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase Canon consumer DVD equipment is warranted under normal non commercial personal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts Defective parts will be exchan
4. Only when using a DVD RW recorded in VR mode With discs recorded in VIDEO mode pressing will open the menu directly on the setup menus screen During the disc finalization a progress bar is displayed Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the DISC OPERATIONS menu Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer s DVD Drive After finalizing the disc you can play it on DVD players compatible with the type of disc you used DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW For details about disc compatibility refer to the instruction manual of the DVD player or DVD drive ON A DVD PLAYER 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player 2 Insert a finalized disc in the DVD player 3 Select the scene you want to play from the index screen ON A comPuTER s DVD DRIVE 1 Insert a finalized disc in the DVD drive 2 Run the DVD playback software Refer also to the instruction manual and help modules of your DVD playback software To view still images recorded on the disc close first any DVD playback software that may be running 1 notes H a DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode can only be played on VR mode compatible DVD players Depending on your DVD device you may not be able to play the disc e The resolution of Photomovie scenes will be lower than that of the original still images In order to play the disc on a computer you need to have DVD playback software installed and running Also in order to p
5. LANGUAGE amp ENGLISH FUNC CO QO 31 FUNC CG 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AW the icon and press G1 to open the setup menus 3 Select AW DISPLAY SETUP and press 4 Select AV LANGUAGE and press GE 5 Select VA lt P the desired option and press GE 6 Press FUNC to close the menu D nores If you changed the language by mistake follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting e The displays and ENA some menu screens refer to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change regardless of the language selected Changing the Time Zone Default value DATE TIME SETUP 9 T ZONE DST NEW YORK FUNC C2 A31 ine CG z 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AW the icon and press 6 amp 5 to open the setup menus 3 Select AV DATE TIME SETUP and press GE 4 Select AW T ZONE DST and press The time zone setting appears The default setting is New York 5 Select AV your time zone and press amp To adjust for daylight saving time select the time zone with the mark next to the area 6 Press FUNC to close the menu Time Zones Once you have set the time zone date and time you do not need to reset the clock every time you travel to another time zone Select the time zone referring to the date and time displayed on the Screen eooo First Time Settings B Setting t
6. Disc finalization is the processing of the free space the unrecorded area on the disc in order to make it playable on external DVD devices M 77 To finalize a DVD R DL disc the camcorder has to process both layers Therefore and depending on the amount of free space on the disc this process may be lengthy Playback cannot be guaranteed with all external DVD devices You will need to unfinalize the disc first 5 The MyDVD for Canon software is not included with the Table of contents Introduction How to select a DVD disc erinnere nnne inna 5 About this Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide ssssssseeses 11 About the Power Switch eeeeeee eene rnnt nnne 12 About the Operating Modes ssssssssssseseeeeeeeeeneen nennen 12 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories hne eret recante re tee De id e c H Components Guide sssssssssssssseseeeeee enne Components Guide 3 Screen Displays n daa cedar ise erento iret dee Ld o Ye ee DERE sage Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack ssssssssssssssseeeeeeee eene eene Inserting and Removing a Disc Inserting and Removing a Memory Card id Preparing the CamcCordel ccccccccecsecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeseneeeeeenees The Wireless Controller eere Adjusting the LCD Scr
7. 1 Changing the Dise Title iode e herede eret iecore 72 Managing Photos Erasing PhOt0s e 73 Copying Photos 14 Converting Photos into Photomovie Scenes Protecting Photos on the Memory Card Initializing the Memory Card 76 Playing Back the Disc on an External Device Finalizing the Disc e Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer s DVD Drive 78 Unfinalizing the Disc Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc 79 uononpoJdju External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams ioiii minnanna a rented tede pie cx ege RR ea nad Playback on a TV Screen ccccceceeeeeeeeeneeeeeaeeeseeaeeesenaeeeseneeeeseeeeeseneeeeeaees Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder Video Input Recording inrer rette Fen eerte Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagramis ern terne eee rx E AREE o iced Transferring Recordings sssssseses Transferring Recordings Using Windows Explorer mess Transferring Recordings Using MyDVD for Canon 84 Transferring Still Images Direct Transfer cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeteeeees 89 Transfer Orders pner tr rrr ten dn rho eR arde e reae 91 Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images Direct Print sssseen 92 Selecting the Print Settings
8. 89 ART MOSAIC Mode switch P 5 D EFFECT OFF E BLK amp WHT B SEPIA suoljoun 4 pesueapy B Menu Options Lists eeee Recording mode HIGH QUALITY amp STANDARD PLAY a3 LONG PLAY The table below gives the approximate recording times with a brand new DVD disc on a single recording side Still image simultaneous M 60 recording X Disc Type Recording Mode DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW XP 20 min 36 min E3 30 min 54 min 60 min 108 min Recording in LP mode gives you a longer recording time however depending on the condition of the disc long usage imperfections etc the picture and sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted We recommend using the XP or SP mode for important recordings The camcorder uses a variable bit rate VBR when encoding the video data so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes L 59 Still image size quality Size L 2592x1944 M1 2048x1536 S 640x480 Size L 1152x864 S 640x480 Size L 1024x768 S 640x480 Quality 4 SUPER FINE a FINE al NORMAL WIDESCREEN set to Eg ON amp STILL I REC OFF ai FINE 1280x720 Lali NORMAL 1280x720 WIDESCREEN set to E33 OFF uf STILL I REC OFF 4M FINE 1152x864 aM NORMAL 1152x864 dia STILL I REC OFF MM FINE 1024x768 aM NORMAL 1024x768 a
9. 3 Scene number Data code M 64 CD Image number M 50 2 Current image Total number of images L recorded on the card recorded on the disc Histogram M 64 Image protection mark M 75 5 Still image quality size QA 59 6 Date and time of recording Recording program M 52 8 Manual focus M 56 8 Light metering mode 1 61 40 Manual exposure M 55 D Image effect M 58 42 Image size M 59 13 File size 4 Aperture value M 53 5 Shutter speed M 53 6 White balance M 57 Q Flash 1 64 CH only Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter Charge the battery pack before use PIEN BATT switch 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder Open the LCD panel Slide in the connector end of the battery in the direction of the arrow and press it gently until it clicks eeee Getting Started B DC50 DC220 DC230 TT T TT N CHG A charge HG indicator 3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 4 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 5 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal The CHG charge indicator starts flashing The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed
10. Recording movies 24 iu Red ra i on the disc PLAY PLAY Movies Playing movies UN Green ED from the disc CAMERA CAMERA 2 Recording still images on EE Red ai eR or amp the memory card or disc 36 i PLAY PLAY images 2 Viewing still images from ES Green ges tB or the memory card or disc i 1 Functions available only for still images recorded on the disc will be marked with H and E and functions available only for still images recorded on the memory card will be marked with 495 and PLY instead Depending on whether you choose to save the still images on the disc or the memory card eee About this Manual B 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 BYP 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 Dd DOLBY Laboratories DIGITAL Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING
11. lt gt ei and press In record pause mode select lt gt e and press 6 to resume recording To STOP RECORDING 5 This camcorder In record pause mode select lt gt 29 and press amp 6 Connected device Stop the playback important m Video input that includes copyright signals for example digital content designated as copy once or copy protected cannot be recorded The video input will be recorded normally until the point a copyright signal is detected Depending on the analog signal sent from the connected device the input image may be distorted or not be displayed at all for example video input that includes anomalous signals such as ghost signals 1 NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder with the compact power adapter Connecting to a Computer eeo Connecting to a Computer B5 PC Connection Diagrams USB Terminal Open the LCD panel to access 46 Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device USB port 1 Output connection Signal Flow to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with an USB Cable Supplied Transferring Recordings Windows users only You can transfer recordings movies and still images from the disc to a computer simply by connecting the camcorder with the USB cable CI You can also install the supplie
12. 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 pre 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 SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories eeee General Information ins This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark CAN O 959Rv e m NJ Joy A3 Product Codes Provided Accessories CA 570 Compact Power Adapter BP 208 Battery Pack WL D86 Wireless Controller STV 250N Stereo Video Cable IFC 300PCU USB Cable Optional Accessories CH BP 214 Battery Pack CG 300 Battery Charger CHN TL H37 Tele converter Oe WD H37C Wide converter FS H37U Filter Set WS 20 Wrist Strap SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case 8468A002AA 0802B002AA D83 0722 000 3067A002AA D82 0590 201 D82 0710 001 2068B002AA 0784B002AA 8835A001AA 1305B001AA 8837A001AA 3118A002AA D81 0190 2
13. Fast Moving Subjects Through wet windows Night Scenes POINTS TO CHECK i alr can Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure FOCUS awa Mode switch P AN c NZ NEXTY 1 Ifthe joystick guide does not appear on screen press 6 amp 9 to display it 2 Push the joystick 4 toward FOCUS If FOCUS does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick V toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above MF appears 3 Adjust lt gt the focus as required until the image appears focused e Push the joystick gt toward a amp fora farther focal distance or push it lt toward a for a closer focal distance Pushing the joystick A toward FOCUS again will return the camcorder to autofocus notes The camcorder will automatically return to autofocus when you set the mode switch to AUTO Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks Y POINTS TO CHECK a em an Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure Mode switch P FOCUS aoa NEXTY 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press 6 to display it 2 Keep the joystick pushed A toward FOCUS for more than 2 seconds co appears e Pushing the joystick A toward FOCUS again will return
14. Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2 prong plug a plug having one blade wider than the other The 2 prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ME uol ONpow zU Fig 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
15. Q won Initializing the memory card will erase all still images even the protected ones The original still images cannot be recovered PLAY Miu runc C gt FUNC CG 4 mn 12 FUNC 31 FUNC FUNC s Press MENU STILL IMG OPER CARD INITIALIZE a INITIALIZE or COMPL INIT 3 YES to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress All the image files will be erased and the memory card can be used without any problem Finalizing the Disc To play the disc you recorded on a DVD player a computer s DVD drive or other digital device you need to finalize it first You do not need to finalize the disc to play back your recordings with the camcorder connected to the TV To view your still images on a DVD player you will need to convert them to Photomovie scenes beforehand 1 74 important Be sure to finalize the disc in normal room temperatures If the procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation Place the camcorder on a table or other stable surface before starting the procedure Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts for example to place it on a table or to disconnect the AV cable after the finalization process started may result in permanent data loss Restrictions after Disc Finalization eeee
16. Shutter speed at 1 30 DC230 2 Ix INIGHT recording program Shutter speed at 1 8 7 5 Ix Auto mode Auto slow shutter ON Shutter speed at 1 30 DC220 1 3 Ix INIGHT recording program Shutter speed at 1 8 5 Ix Auto mode Auto slow shutter ON Shutter speed at 1 30 Recommended Illumination More than 100 Ix Image Stabilization PY Optical Shift Image Stabilizer PIPPIP Electronic Memory Card Recording Media miniSD Card Size of Still Images 2592 x 1944 2048 x 1536 640 x 480 pixels Simultaneous recording 1280 x 720 1152 x 864 pixels 1152 x 864 640 x 480 pixels Simultaneous recording 1024 x 768 pixels 1024 x 768 640 x 480 pixels File Format Design rule for Camera File system DCF Exif 2 2 compliant DPOF compliant Image Compression Method JPEG compression Super Fine Fine Normal This camcorder has been tested with miniSD cards up to 1 GB You may not be able to use certain types of miniSD cards This camcorder supports Exif 2 2 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camcorder s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints Input Output Terminals AV Terminal 3 5 mm minijack Gem Input Output sTe amp xnyp Ie kp Output only Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unba
17. 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 Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit e Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact Keep the battery out of the reach of children If swallowed seek medical assistance immediately The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal damage Do not disassemble heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion For California USA only The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate for details Built in Rechargeable Lithium Battery m The camcorder has a built in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date time and other settings The built in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder however it will become totally discharged if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months To recharge the built in lithium battery Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the power switch set to Ga uoneuuoju jeuonippv mo Do s and Don ts eeee Maintenance Others Storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it in a place free
18. them to achieve the optimal exposure for the subject C CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE Averages the light metered from the entire screen giving more weight to the subject in the center suonounJ pesueapy B Still Image Recording Options eeee t3 SPOT Meters only the area within the spot AE point frame Use this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the center of the screen FUNC C Q3 anc ee Icon of the currently selected FUNC is Light Metering Mode 9 Desired option Maximum number of continuous shots at one time Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Take a series of pictures of a moving subject or record the same picture in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the picture you like the best Ponts TocHeck caan ca 12 Mode switch P except for the ESFIREWORKS recording program Number of frames shots per second Maximum number of continuous shots Lj Normal speed 2 frames L 2592x1944 30 images 4 High speed 3 frames M1 2048x1536 45 images Using the flash 1 9 frames S 640x480 60 images Number of frames shots per second Maximum number of continuous shots Lj Normal speed 3 frames L 1152x864 20 images 2 High speed 5 frames S 640x480 60 images These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects The actual number of
19. 12 E Options Mage size options vary depending on the Selecting the Size and Quality of Still model The following tables summarize Images the approximate numbers of still images that can be recorded on different medias Still images are recorded on the memory by image size quality card or the disc using the JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group compression As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality Cg Approximate number of still images on a memory card Memory Card 32 MB 128 MB 512 MB ity dee sq E 8la a a 4 4 amp A4 4 L 2592x1944 5 10 25 35 55 105 145 215 435 L 1152x864 40 65 130 185 280 545 735 1 115 2 155 L 1024x768 55 80 165 235 345 695 940 1 370 2 745 M1 2048x1536 10 20 40 55 85 175 235 350 700 mm S 640x480 140 200 365 585 850 1 530 2 320 3 355 6 040 gt 85 Approximate number of still images on a disc 5 Disc Type DVD R or DVD RW DVD R DL DVD RW 8 Disc Specification VIDEO mode VIDEO mode VR mode ity c ad Enid b 8 4 aj 8 4 4 85 4 4 3 L 2592x1944 415 625 1 245 755 1 1220 2 265 420 635 1 265 S L 1152x864 2 100 3 185 6 150 3 815 5 795 9 999 2 135 3 240 6 255 L 1024x768 2 690 3 910 7 830 4 890 7 115 9 999 2 735 3 980 7 965 M1 2048x1536 670 1 000 2 000 1 220 1 820 3 640 680 1 015 2 035 S 640x480 6
20. AF autofocus frame to be used c 12 Options Default value Ga ON AiAF Mode switch P AUTO Depending on the shooting conditions one or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them FUNC c MENU 9 CAMERA SETUP 9 FOCUS PRI 1 Desired option FUNC amp moss S SY In the Ed FIREWORKS recording program the focus priority is automatically set to jj OFF a Light Metering Mode The camcorder measures the light reflected from the subject in order to calculate the optimal exposure settings Depending on the subject you may want to change the way the light is measured and evaluated E ON CENTER Mode switch P The focus is automatically fixed to the center AF frame This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it In this mode a single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen Ga OFF Select this option if you wish to record a still image as soon as you press PHOTO Except for the E FIREWORKS recording program gt amp FUNC C Ca 31 FUNC CG POINTS To CHECK Mode switch P 12 Options Default value 6 EVALUATIVE Appropriate for standard shooting conditions including backlit scenes The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured in all of
21. Canon This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 How to select a DVD disc B There are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of 8 cm mini DVD discs DVD R DVD R DL and DVD RW Note that what you can do with a disc depends on the type of DVD used so select the disc that best fits your purpose DVD R Best for Compatibility DVD Rs can be recorded only once you cannot edit or delete the recordings On the other hand these discs are comparatively cheaper and they can be played back in most common DVD players DVD R DL Best for Recording Time Dual layered discs allow writing up to 80 more data 2 6 GB on a single recording side However DVD R DLs can only be played back on DVD devices compatible with dual layered discs Also you cannot edit or delete the recordings uononpoJu Dual layered discs have two recording layers The camcorder will record on Layer 1 and then continue to Layer 2 During a Layer2 Scene 2 J the playback of a recording spanning both layers you may a N laeri ee notice a brief stop about 1 second at the point where the n Recording surface camcorder switches to the second layer DVD RW Best for Reusability Recordings made on a DVD RW disc can be edited or deleted Also the disc can be initialized allowing you to use the same disc numerous times Disc specification on DVD RWs DVD RW
22. NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING __ CONDUCTORS e 6 7 NEC SECTION 810 21 Ee cround CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING NEC NATIONAL ELECTRODE SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CODE NEC ART 250 PART H GROUND ELECTRIC a 4 SERVICE EQUIPMENT 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 19 20 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 objec
23. Photomovie scenes cannot be divided 74 You may not be able to divide very short scenes Scenes cannot be divided when the disc already contains 999 Scenes You may not be able to further divide scenes shorter than 5 seconds that were created by dividing a previous scene PLEASE USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED DISCS The dual layered disc you inserted cannot be used with this camcorder DISC IS FINALIZED CANNOT RECORD You cannot record additional scenes on a finalized DVD R DVD R DL disc You cannot record additional scenes or unfinalize a DVD RW disc in VIDEO mode that was finalized with another digital device UNFINALIZE THE DISC You cannot record additional scenes or convert still images to a Photomovie scene on a finalized DVD RW in VIDEO mode Unfinalize the disc first 79 DISC IS PROTECTED The disc is protected Replace the disc or remove the disc protection 71 CANNOT READ THE DISC CHECK THE DISC Disc could not be read Try cleaning it or replace the disc 108 This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use 110 The disc may not be loaded correctly Try removing the disc and reinserting it 26 uoneuuoju jeuonippv
24. Select AW lt p PRINT and press Printing starts The print settings menu disappears when the printing is completed To continue printing select another still image TO CANCEL THE PRINTING Press 5 while printing A confirmation dialog appears Select OK and press With Canon s PictBridge compatible printers the printing will stop immediately even if not completed and the paper will be fed through eeo Connecting to a Printer B PRINTING ERRORS If an error occurs during the printing process an error message appears MA 105 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 off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder important The following still images may not be correctly printed with a PictBridge compatible printer Images created or changed on a computer and transferred to the memory card Images recorded with the camcorder but edited on a computer Images whose file
25. The button will flash while the copying is in progress and will go off once the copy is completed The copied disc will be finalized and automatically ejected from the drive important DVD R RW discs can be copied to 12 cm or 8 cm DVD R RW discs DVD R DL discs can only be copied to 12 cm DVD R RW discs If you did not complete the online user registration beforehand you will not be able to use One Touch Dubbing Operation may not work properly if you connect more than one Canon camcorder to the computer at the same time 3 notes e If the operation is interrupted OPERATION CANCELED will be displayed on the camcorder s screen The message disappears when you remove the disc or run MyDVD for Canon e 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 6 Switch or the operating mode You need to have DVD playback software installed in your computer in order to play the disc SUOI DOUUOD euJ93X3 Connecting to a Computer eeee We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter while it is connected to the computer Refer also to
26. 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 D 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 uoneuuoju jeuonippv 106 Trouble eeee Message Explanation PRINT ERROR Cancel printing disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable Check the printer status When you are printing using the amp button check the print settings HARDWARE ERROR Cancel printing Turn off the printer and turn it back on Check the printer status If the printer is equipped with a battery it might be exhausted In Such case turn off the printer replace the battery and turn it back on COMMUNICATION ERROR The printer is experiencing a da
27. a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen Press PHOTO first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image The camcorder will record the still image after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen QDI 2 seconds when using the wireless controller nores 71 Once the countdown has begun you can press Start Stop when recording movies or press fully when recording still images to cancel the self timer The self timer will also be canceled if you turn off the camcorder Digital Effects amp POINTS To CHECK ee pnm Mode switch P Bg BLK amp WHT g3 SEPIA only En 12 Options Default value L D EFFECT OFF Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects FADE T fade trigger 82 WIPE Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene with a fade from or to a black screen E BLK amp WHT Records images in black and white GA SEPIA Records images in sepia tones for an old look ART 23 MOSAIC Select one of the other digital effects to add flavor to your recordings 1 notes ND When you apply a fader not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out When you apply an effect the sound will be recorded normally The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digit
28. aspect ratio of 16 9 recordings with a 4 3 aspect ratio will appear in the center of the Screen with black sidebars e Simultaneous recording of a still image on the memory card cannot be used when recording in widescreen 16 9 mode e When recording in widescreen mode with IMG STAB set to CB OFF M 46 you can have a wider view angle 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 1 51 Taking Photos Before using a memory card for the first time be sure to initialize it with this camcorder M 76 PIE Ca 12 6 PHOTO PHOTO 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode The red CAMERA indicator will turn on 2 QI The lens cover will open automatically Move the lens cover switch down to Z to open the lens cover 3 Move the a switch to the a Still images position 4 If necessary change the media for recording the still images Refer to Selecting the Media for the Still Images 1 37 5 Press halfway Once the focus is automatically adjusted will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear When you press on the wireless controller the still image is recorded imm
29. but image will The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to 80 not appear on the TV screen which you connected the camcorder Select the correct video input You attempted to play back or dub an incompatible disc Stop playback dubbing The disc cannot be recognized The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth 108 by the device Or even though The disc has not been finalized 77 the disc is read cannot play back the disc or the picture is distorted DVD RW discs in VR mode can only be played back with VR mode compatible DVD players Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device Cannot edit my recordings or add recordings to the disc with the DVD device It may not be possible to edit or add recordings with an external DVD recorder on a disc recorded with this camcorder When writing on a disc in this camcorder recordings transferred from a computer an error message appears The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use uoneuuoju jeuonippv a Trouble eeee Memory Card Operation Problem Solution Ln Memory card cannot be Memory card was not facing the correct direction Turn the 28 inserted memory card over and reinsert it Memory card cannot be Memory card is full Erase still images to free some space or 73
30. can transfer your recordings to a computer and easily edit them Please note that with MyDVD for Canon you can read 8 cm DVD R DL discs but the software does not support writing on dual layered discs neither with an external DL drive nor with the camcorder itself For further details about using MyDVD for Canon refer also to the software s tutorial and help modules MyDVD for Canon One touch dubbing Windows XP only Insert a blank DVD R RW in your computer s DVD drive with writing capabilities connect the camcorder and with only pressing print share button create a copy of your DVD you can instantly share 87 Transfer recordings to your computer You can transfer your recordings to edit them on your computer 1 88 Create a backup disc of your DVD Transfer your recordings to the computer and even if your computer does not have a DVD drive with writing capabilities use your camcorder itself to create a copy of your DVD m 88 North America Web Based Service http support roxio com Europe Web Based Service Germany France U K http www roxio com en support uk China Taiwan Web Based Service sonicsupport gil com tw Phone assistance 02 2658 8765 Taiwan Phone assistance 866 279 7694 toll free or 905 482 5555 Canada only 9 00 A M to 6 00 P M U S Pacific Time excluding Weekend and Holidays http www roxio com en support de emc index jhtml http
31. changes in temperature e Unload the disc place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED The camcorder automatically shuts off If a disc is loaded remove the disc immediately and leave the disc cover open Leaving the disc in the camcorder may damage it A disc cannot be loaded when condensation is detected RESUMING USE e The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions As a general rule wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder eeee Do s and Don ts m Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system The NTSC system is used in the following countries areas 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 Vin
32. closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted 4 Fasten the grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the start stop button with your thumb Decr Exp 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 eeee Getting Started B Using the Wireless Controller Point the controller at the camcorder s remote sensor when you press the buttons 3 nores D e The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight e If the wireless controller does not work check that WL REMOTE is not set to OFF amp 5 QQ 50 Otherwise replace the battery suonejedaJjd Bg Getting Started eeee Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder Rotating the panel 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self timer This is the only case where you can use the viewfinder and the LCD Screen simultaneously PIEN
33. discs can be recorded using either one of two disc specifications VIDEO mode or VR mode When you first insert a brand new DVD RW disc the camcorder will automatically display the initialization screen where you can select the disc specification for the disc VIDEO mode Once finalized discs recorded in VIDEO mode can be played back in most common DVD players offering the best compatibility However recordings cannot be edited deleted rearranged etc VR mode You can easily edit the recordings However discs recorded in VR mode can only be played back with DVD players compatible with DVD RWs in VR mode Note DVD R and DVD R DL discs can only be recorded in VIDEO mode Great Advantages of DVDs Why DVDs are better than tapes No need to worry about recording over a tape When you use a DVD the camcorder will automatically record on the empty space of the disc So you don t have to worry about mistakenly recording over a precious memory Just select a scene from the index screen You don t need to bother running a tape forwards and backwards to find the scene you want to play back Simply select a scene from the index screen and start the playback in a breeze Easily edit your recordings on a computer You can transfer your videos and photos from the disc to a computer and easily edit them with editing software Easily create your own original movies Recommended Discs The camcorder s performance was tested with single
34. eeee Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder refer to this checklist Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists Power Source Problem Solution Ba Camcorder will not turn on Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 23 The camcorder switches off by itself The disc compartment cover will not open Attach the battery pack correctly LCD viewfinder switches on and off The charge indicator flashes Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or rapidly approx twice per the battery pack is faulty second Battery pack will not charge Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and The charge indicator flashes 40 C 32 F and 104 F in an irregular manner Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge When the battery pack is outside the charging temperature range the CHG charge indicator will flash irregularly The charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 C 104 F The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack Recording Playback Problem Solution RR Buttons will not work Turn on the camcorder Load a disc 26 Abnormal characters appear on Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time the screen The camcorder If the problem still persists disconnect the power source and does not operate pro
35. frames per second will be lower when camcorder shake warning is displayed on the screen Default value Options L SINGLE Records a single still image Ej CONT SHOOT Continuous Shooting 1 HISPEED CONT SHOOT High Speed Continuous Shooting Captures a series of still images as long as you hold pressed down For the number of frames per second refer to the table below AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing The camcorder records a still image in three different exposures dark normal light in 1 2 EV steps allowing you to choose the shot you like the best FUNC C 131 ne m Icon of the currently selected Drive Mode FUNC ep 9 Desired option FUNC s CONTINUOUS SHOOTING HIGH SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING 1 Press halfway to activate the autofocus 2 Press fully and hold it pressed down A series of still images will be recorded as long as you hold the button pressed Auto EXPOSURE BRACKETING Press PHOTO first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still images Three still images in different exposures will be recorded on the memory card eese Other Functions B5 Other Functions On Screen Displays The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time and other camera data shutter speed exposure etc registered at the time of recording You can select the data to be displa
36. in the output video signal but you can change the displays by repeatedly pressing cn 63 SUOI DOUUOD jeux B Connecting to a TV or VCR eeee PIE Video Input Recording You can input video from an analog video Source VCR TV etc and record it on the disc in the camcorder C 12 Connecting Connect the camcorder to the analog input source following the connection diagram shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams M 80 Recording duro runc C_ FUNC CG FUNC cp MENU 9 a LINE IN MODE 9 Press to display the video input screen Only when using a DVD RW recorded in VR mode With discs recorded in VIDEO mode pressing will open the menu directly on the setup menus screen VIDEO FROM THE VIDEO INPUT SCREEN The following icons are displayed at the bottom of the video input screen I Adjust the speaker volume will not affect the recording xP SP LP Select the recording mode e ew Start recording pause the recording lt Terminate the video input and return to PLAY mode 1 This camcorder Change the recording settings as necessary 2 Connected device Load the recorded cassette or disc and start playback 3 This camcorder Select lt gt the e icon When the scene you wish to record appears press Recording starts 4 This camcorder To pause the recording select
37. layered discs using the supplied discs and Hitachi Maxell HG series DVD discs and with dual layered discs using Canon DVD R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD R DL discs For further details contact directly the manufacturer s customer support center Note that attempting to record or play with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded initialized or finalized with other digital devices can result in permanently losing the recordings For the highest compatibility with external DVD devices we recommend using the VIDEO mode DVD RW i Available features depend on the DVD disc used Disc Type DVD R DVD R DL VIDEO VR Editing scenes with this camcorder deleting scenes e editing the Playlist Q268 Deleting a scene or still image immediately after recording it E169 73 e e 3 Initializing the disc in order to use it again for recording de E e e o 71 a o a Giving a title to the disc 1172 e e e e 9 Finalizing the disc in order to play it with a DVD player C177 e e e Adding recordings to a disc already finalized C179 o Copying still images between the disc and the memory card LL174 e e e e Converting still images into Photomovie scenes Q274 Oo 8 Editing scenes on a computer 1183 e eo 1 Disc initialization clears all the recordings on the disc and restores the free space on the disc to its initial value so you can use the same disc again DVD R and DVD R DL discs cannot be initialized
38. may not be recognized by this camcorder if it was initialized with a different device OF THE DISC You inserted a disc recorded in a different Television System PAL or SECAM eeee Trouble Message Explanation TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT RECORD TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT REMOVE DISC The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use CANNOT RECORD CHECK THE DISC There is a problem with the disc Replace the disc 26 This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use 110 The disc s recording surface may be dirty or scratched REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCENES The maximum number of scenes has been reached Delete some recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space or replace the disc 26 69 CANNOT PLAY DISC The disc is dirty or you attempted to play back a disc type not supported not DVD R RW This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use 110 CANNOT EDIT DISC There are no scenes to edit or the recording is damaged This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use 110 CANNOT DIVIDE THE SCENE
39. memory card The size of the still image cannot be changed but the image quality can be selected m 12 Default value Gia STILL REC OFF FUNC C ca 31 FUNC CG Icon of the currently selected Still Image Simultaneous Recording option 3 Desired image quality FUNC gt FUNC s The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the current quality size setting TO CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE While you are recording a movie press PHOTO The still image is recorded on the memory card while the screen continues to show the video recording 1 NOTES e The still image cannot be recorded simultaneously on the disc e The still image cannot be recorded on the memory card while a digital effect is activated The still image also cannot be recorded on the memory card while recording in widescreen mode To record still images we recommend using the mode which offers the best quality for still images eeee Still Image Recording Options B Automatic Focus Priority When the focus priority is activated the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically yrowrsrocick 1 Mode switch at AUTO The focus priority cannot be turned off Mode switch at P You can turn off the focus priority and you can also select the
40. on the Copy button 7 Follow the indications on the screen If you selected the camcorder itself as the Device to write to after the camcorder finishes reading the original disc remove it and insert a brand new DVD R or DVD RW disc into the camcorder 8 When the Your disc was created successfully screen appears click OK The copied disc will be finalized and automatically ejected from the drive important To make a copy of a disc recorded in VR mode be certain to insert a DVD RW disc into the computer s DVD drive The software does not support writing on DVD R DL discs Always use a brand new disc as the target disc in the computer s DVD drive or the camcorder If you are using a computer s DVD drive to make the backup copy you can also use a fully erased DVD RW disc To fully erase a DVD RW disc you will need DVD authoring software When you are using a DVD RW disc as the Source disc if the tray of a DVD drive other than that selected in step 5 opens when you need to insert the target disc some recordings on the Source disc may be lost Click on Cancel and restart the computer Transferring Still Images Direct Transfer With the supplied USB cable and Digital Video Software you can transfer still images to a computer With the you can do so simply by pressing Preparations The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer you need to install the
41. on the software and the specifications settings of your computer If you wish to use the image files on your computer make copies of them first and use the copied file retaining the original SUOI DOUUOD jeux m Connecting to a Computer eeee During the following operations even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized Protecting the disc Initializing the disc Finalizing or Unfinalizing the disc Erasing all still images from the disc or card Copying still images between the disc and card Erasing all transfer orders Erasing all print orders 3 Notes We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter while it is connected to the computer Refer also to the computer s instruction manual Users of Windows XP and Mac OS X Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol PTP allowing you to download still images JPEG only by simply connecting the camcorder to a computer via USB cable without installing the software from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Transferring Images IE ALL IMAGES Transfers all images to the computer NEW IMAGES Transfers only those images that have not yet been transferred to the computer EZ TRANSFER ORDERS Transfers images with transfer orders to the computer Transfer orders 0 91 are only available for images recorded on the memory card C gt S
42. options vary depending on your printer model Trimming settings QA 96 Paper settings Current paper settings paper size paper type and page layout I UJDEFAULT WjDEFAULT DEFAULT TRIMMING E3 DEFAULT By 1 COPIES CANCEL Number of copies Print effect Date printing Qe only This button does not appear on the print settings screen of the Te pr yj Tepkn SUOI DOUUOD jeux E Connecting to a Printer eeee Options PAPER U PAPER SIZE Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model Bj PAPER TYPE Select PHOTO FAST PHOTO or DEFAULT E PAGE LAYOUT Select DEFAULT or one of the following available page layouts BORDERED Prints the whole image area almost exactly as the recorded still image BORDERLESS Enlarges the center portion of the still image to fit the width height ratio of the selected paper size The top bottom and sides of the still image may be slightly trimmed out 2 UP 4 UP 8 UP 9 UP 16 UP Prints multiple small copies of the same still image on one sheet of paper Date print Select ON OFF or DEFAULT F3 Print Effect The print effect can be used with printers compatible with the Image Optimize function to achieve higher quality prints Select ON OFF or DEFAULT Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS printers You can also select VIVID NR and VIVID NR L
43. recorded replace the memory card Memory card was not initialized Initialize the memory card 76 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value 50 Set FILE NOS to RESET and insert a new memory card Memory card cannot be played Insert a memory card 28 back Set the camcorder to 41 Make sure the memory card is selected as the media for still 37 images Image cannot be erased Image is protected Cancel the protection 75 Cg flashes in red Card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and 76 reinsert the memory card Initialize the memory card if flashing persists Printing Problem Solution IRA The printer is not operating Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the even though the camcorder printer After a short while turn them on again set the and printer are correctly camcorder to mode and restore the connection connected List of Messages Message Explanation ian SET THE TIME ZONE You have not set the time zone date and time This message 32 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 23 PACK CANNOT ENTER THE The camcorder cannot enter the Quick Start standby mode while 38 STANDBY MODE NOW the disc is being recognized after first inserting it or if the remaining battery charge is too low UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE RECORDING MODE The disc
44. software and set the auto launch setting From the second time on you will only eeo Connecting to a Computer B need to connect the camcorder to the computer to transfer images 1 Install the supplied Digital Video Software Refer to the installation guide separate leaflet included with the CD ROM 2 Set the camcorder to mode 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable See Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer in the Digital Video Software instruction manual electronic version on PDF file 4 Set the auto launch setting See Starting CameraWindow Windows or Auto downloading Macintosh in the Digital Video Software instruction manual electronic version on PDF file The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the amp button lights up important Correct performance cannot be guaranteed for discs recorded on another digital device and inserted in this camcorder e When the DISC or CARD access indicator is on or flashing do not perform the following actions Doing so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the disc cover memory card slot cover and do not remove the disc or memory card Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer Do not change the position of the a Switch or the operating mode Operation may not work correctly depending
45. the camcorder to autofocus 1 NOTES If you operate the zoom or the joystick lt p gt during infinity focus co changes to MF and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode White Balance The white balance function helps you accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings 8 POINTS To CHECK Peer Mode switch P c 12 Options Default value M AUTO Settings are automatically set by the camcorder Use this setting for outdoor scenes se DAYLIGHT For recording outdoors on a bright day amp SHADE For recording in shaded places CLOUDY For recording on a cloudy day 4 TUNGSTEN For recording under tungsten and tungsten type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting 3 FLUORESCENT For recording under warm white cool white or warm white type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting 3 FLUORESCENT H For recording under daylight or daylight type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting 84 SET Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting eeee Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color FUNC C 131 ic ee Icon of the currently selected White Balance Desired option 3 FUNC ep FUNG When you select SET do not pre
46. the computer s instruction manual For further details about restrictions when using MyDVD for Canon refer also to the README section in the software s help modules Photomovie scenes created on a disc initialized in VIDEO mode cannot be transferred to the computer using MyDVD for Canon If you create Photomovie scenes on a DVD RW initialized in VR mode you will not be able to transfer any recordings to the computer using MyDVD for Canon Depending on the number and length of the scenes recorded the One Touch Dubbing may take some time e In the following cases the a button will not light up in step 2 and you cannot use the One Touch Dubbing function The online user registration was not completed correctly MyDVD for Canon is still running A finalized disc is not inserted in the camcorder A brand new disc is not inserted in the computer s DVD drive The disc in the camcorder is a DVD RW recorded in VR mode but the disc in the computer s DVD drive is a DVD R disc The disc in the computer s DVD drive is a DVD R DL disc If none of the previous applies but the button still does not light up look for the icon in the computer s desktop toolbar If does not appear disconnect the USB cable from both the camcorder and the computer Restart the computer and turn the camcorder off and then on again Then connect the camcorder to the computer again Transferring Record
47. the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out in the FUNC menu or in black in the setup menus For details about how to select an item refer to Using the Menus M 31 eee Menu Options Lists BH Image effect c HO FUNC Menu Recording programs LL 52 Mode switch P P PROGRAM AE Tv SHUTTER PRIO AE Av APERTURE PRIO AEJ Special scene recording programs J PORTRAIT 8 SPORTS B NIGHT EISNOW 3BEACH BSUNSET JR SPOTLIGHT ES FIREWORKS Available only with the QO 61 Light metering mode eun Mode switch P r EVALUATIVE C CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE rs SPOT White balance CQ 57 CAMERA SLE Mode switch P m AUTO DAYLIGHT amp SHADE CLOUDY 4 amp TUNGSTEN x FLUORESCENT 34 FLUORESCENT HJ lt SET Available only with the GAMERA CAMERA Mode switch P lt r IMAGE EFFECT OFF 4v VIVID 4N NEUTRAL 4s LOW SHARPENINGJ lt p SOFT SKIN DETAIL 4c CUSTOM Available only with the sTe m DC50 DC230 QO 62 Drive mode ea e Mode switch P C SINGLE Gi CONT SHOOT HISPEED CONT SHOOT AEB M 66 Digital effects CAMERA Mode switch P 5 D EFFECT OFF E FADE T B WIPE BLK amp WHT B SEPIA
48. the position of the mode Switch while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly e Tvy SHUTTER PRIO AE If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places you can obtain a brighter image but the image quality may be lower and the autofocus may not work well The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds Recording movies under fluorescent lights If the screen starts to flicker select Ty SHUTTER PRIO AE and set the shutter speed to 1 100 suonounJ pesueapy E Recording Programs eeee Shutter speed guidelines 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 For recording subjects in dark places CAMERA m CAMERA CAMERA 1 60 CAMERA 1 60 For general recordings CAMERA 1 100 CAMERA C 1 100 For recording indoor sports scenes CAMERA 889 1 250 1 500 1 1000 CAMERA 1 250 1 500 1 720 For recording from within a car or train or for recording moving subjects such as roller coasters i only Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed Tv 250 indicates a shutter speed of 1 250 second etc Available Aperture Values The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position 1 8 2 0 2 4 2 8 3 4 4 0 4 8 5 6 6 7 8 0 2 8 3 4 4 0 4 8 5 6 6 7 8 0 Special Scene Recording Programs to Match Spe
49. the zoom lever toward T to return to moving between single images 3 Move the zoom lever toward T The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed Image Jump Function You can also quickly locate a specific image without having to browse all of them one by one TO RUN THROUGH THE STILL IMAGES Push the joystick lt q or p gt and hold it pressed down to run quickly through the still images To skiP 10 OR 100 STILL IMAGES gt E 1 Ifthe bd guide Ls not appear on screen press amp to display it 2 Push the joystick 4 toward 3 Select AV 43 JUMP 10 IMAGES or fo JUMP 100 IMAGES 4 Jump lt gt the number of images selected Press to close the image jump screen and display the image You can press again to hide the joystick guide Magnifying Photos during Playback During playback still images can be magnified up to 5 times l co 12 Zoom lever Joystick 1 Move the zoom lever toward T The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area To further enlarge the image move the zoom lever toward T To reduce the magnification to less than 2 times move the zoom lever toward W X will appear for images that cannot be enlarged 2 Select the part of the image to be magnified with the joystick Move AV lt p gt the frame to the part of the image you want to see enlarged To cancel
50. to avoid scenes that are too short eeee Getting to Know the Camcorder B Number of still images available on the cardidisc S flashing in red No card C in green 6 or more images Cd in yellow 1 to 5 images Cd in red No more images can be recorded When viewing the still images the display will always be in green amp will be displayed instead of CQ for still images on the disc Depending on the recording conditions the number of available still images displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made or may decrease by 2 still images at once uononpoJju Card Disc access display Ww is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card or disc 68 Remaining battery charge estimate DIr DI Ca a gt AW When ex 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 nls Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately m Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee Playing Movies During Playback D 2 zu Ld ey 0 00 17 OE Viewing Still Images ORELE GIE D 2592x1944 v 0 44MB F20 1 30 7 9 20 AM CD Disc operation 2 Playback time hours minutes seconds
51. to focus more accurately AF assist lamp You can also set AF AST LAMP to B OFF so the assist lamp does not light up The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF assist lamp is on The brightness of the AF assist lamp could be an inconvenience Consider turning it off in public places such as restaurants or theaters Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light assist lamp at any time regardless of the recording program eap m mn 12 Ex ES NEXTY J 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press amp to display it 2 Push the joystick p toward If Z does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick Ww toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above When the mode switch is set to AUTO only one joystick guide will appear it appears on the screen suonounJ pooueApy B5 Other Functions eeee Push the joystick p toward z again to turn the mini video light off 4 nores PI We recommend not using the mini video light while the optional Wide converter is attached its shadow can appear on the screen J Self Timer POINTS TO CHECK mem ca CAMERA BI Set the camcorder in record pause mode oes FUNC gt MENU D CAMERA SETUP D SELF TIMER D ON V X appears CAMERA Press The camcorder starts recording after
52. 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 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 uninsulated h n dangerous voltage within the product s P o NoT OPEN enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to CAUTION persons TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC T The exclamation point within an equilateral SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR triangle is intended to alert the user to the BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS i presence of important operating and INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO maintenance servicing instructions in the QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL literature accompanying the product In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC50 DC220 DC230 A and all its accessories 1 Read Instructions AII the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and maint
53. 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 one of the following models BP 208 or BP 214 BP 208 only CG 300 Battery Charger Use the battery charger for charging the battery packs It plugs directly into a power outlet without a cable Battery Pack Charging Time BP 208 105 min BP 214 160 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 factor of 1 5 Y 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 uoneuuoju jeuonippv u General Information eeee WD H37C Wide converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0 7 giving you a wide perspective for indoor
54. viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever 28 Playback Editing Problem Solution aa Pressing the playback button Load a disc 26 does not start playback Set the camcorder to s 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 26 the label side facing up The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use During playback there is The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth 108 video noise and the sound s You may not be able to play with the camcorder discs recorded distorted i or edited with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives The disc cannot be read Cannot add scenes to the The disc is full END flashes on the screen Delete some 69 playlist recordings to free some space You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist Remove the disc protection 71 Cannot divide the scene You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected in another digital device You cannot divide the scene if there are already 999 scenes on the disc You cannot divide the scene if it is too short 1 second or less eeee Trouble Problem Solution m Cannot edit the disc title You cannot add a title to a
55. 02 9389A001AA uoneuuoju jeuonippv General Information eeee Specifications DC50 DC220 DC230 System Disc Recording System Movies DVD VIDEO VIDEO mode DVD VR VR mode only with 8 cm DVD RW Video Compression MPEG2 Audio Compression Dolby Digital 2ch Still Images Exif 2 2 compliant with JPEG compression Television System EIA standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Compatible Media 8 cm 3 in mini DVD discs marked DVD DVD with the DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW logo 2 RW Maximum Recording Time 1 4 GB single sided 8 cm mini DVD disc XP approx 20 min SP approx 30 min LP approx 60 min 2 6 GB single sided dual layered 8 cm mini DVD disc XP approx 36 min SP approx 54 min LP approx 108 min Image Sensor 1 2 7 inch CCD approx 5 390 000 pixels Effective pixels 16 9 Movies approx 3 690 000 pixels 4 3 Movies approx 3 980 000 pixels Still images approx 5 000 000 pixels 1 6 inch CCD approx 1 070 000 pixels Effective pixels 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer ON approx 550 000 pixels 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer OFF approx 710 000 pixels 4 3 Movies approx 690 000 pixels Still images approx 800 000 pixels 1 6 inch CCD approx 680 000 pixels Effective pixels 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer ON approx 360 000 pixels 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer OFF approx 450 000 pixels 4 3 Movies approx 340 000 pixels Still images appr
56. 16 DC IN terminal M 23 D Remote sensor A 29 8 Stereo microphone uononpoJju Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example FUNC Front view B Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee Back view CD PLAY mode indicator green 1A 12 Joystick 1A 11 CAMERA mode indicator red 1A 12 LCD screen M 30 amp fast reverse button QA 40 Zoom out W wide angle button 1A 38 fast forward button 1A 40 Zoom in T telephoto button QA 38 P M play pause button 1A 39 START STOP button N 34 lll stop button M 39 PLAYLIST button Q 68 Viewfinder LL 28 10 Dioptric adjustment lever MA 28 d amp movies still images switch LL1 12 12 DISC access indicator J 34 36 CHG charge indicator C 1 23 13 Start stop button MA 34 4 Power switch 1 12 5 OPEN disc cover switch QA 26 8 Grip belt 12 28 12 Mode switch 52 18 Zoom lever MA 38 8 PHOTO button Q 36 Q9 Speaker M 40 Tripod socket A 35 Strap mount Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example FUNC eeee
57. 3 Number of Copies Select 1 99 copies Printing Multiple Images on the Same Sheet 1 NOTES Print setting options and DEFAULT settings vary depending on the printer model For details refer to the printer s instruction manual When using Canon printers you can print the same still image multiple times on the same sheet of paper Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended amp PAGE LAYOUT settings depending on the 73 PAPER SIZE setting PAPER SIZE eer CREDITCARD 9 x 13 cm 10 x 14 8 cm A4 PIXMA 2 4 9 4 UP SELPHY DS or 16 UP SELPHY CP 2 4 or B UPT 2 or 4 UP 2 or 4 UP SELPHY ES 2 4 or 8 UPP 2 or 4 UP 2 or 4 UP You can also use the Special sticker sheets When you use the wide sized photo paper with the DEFAULT setting you can also use 2 UP or 4 UP With the 8 UP setting you can also use the special sticker sheets Printing after Changing the Print Settings 149 UP dd S A 1 Ifthe joystick guide does not appear on screen press 6 to display it 2 Push the joystick V toward D The print settings menu appears Depending on the printer the message BUSY may appear before the camcorder displays the print settings menu 3 In the print settings menu select AV lt p the setting you want to change and press t 4 Select AW the desired setting option and press amp 5
58. 625 9 570 9 999 9 999 9 999 9 999 6 740 9 735 17 5255 1 SUPER FINE FINE ll NORMAL R only only only 5 This is the number of images that can be recorded on the disc However the maximum number of remaining still images displayed on the screen will be 9999 B5 Still Image Recording Options eeee Default value with the sTekT AL 2592x1944 FINE FUNC C O31 anc eem S Icon of the currently selected FUNC 7 Image Quality Size 2 Desired image size Bf Press G Lt Desired image quality The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the current quality size setting 3 nores Depending on the number of images on the memory card or disc Windows more than 1 800 images Macintosh more than 1 000 images you may not be able to download images to a computer Try using a card reader to download the still images recorded on the memory card Connection to a PictBridge compatible printer will not work when the memory card contains more than 1 800 images For best performance we recommend keeping the number of images on the memory card under 100 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
59. 79 Even after stopping recording The scene or still image is being recorded on the disc This is 34 the disc access indicator does not a malfunction 36 not go off uoneuuoju jeuonippv a Trouble eeee Problem Solution LC The point where the start stop There is a slight interval between pressing the start stop button button was pressed does not and the actual start of the recording on the disc This is not a match the beginning end of the malfunction recording The recording suddenly stops The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth If 108 shortly after starting recording the problem persists replace the disc The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use Camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on that subject Focus manually 56 Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever 28 Lens is dirty Clean the lens with a soft lens cleaning cloth 110 Never use tissue paper to clean the lens Sound is distorted When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks or concerts sound may become distorted This is not a malfunction A vertical light bar appears on Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar the screen smear to appear This is not a malfunction Viewfinder picture is blurred Adjust the
60. Always power the camcorder using the compact power adapter The operation cannot be started if the camcorder is powered only with the battery pack Avoid the following actions while the operation is in progress Failing to do so can interrupt the process and result in permanent data loss Do not move the camcorder Do not disconnect the compact power adapter Depending on the type of disc and the disc specification after finalizing the disc you may not be able to initialize the disc edit your recordings or add new recordings to the disc Do not finalize with this camcorder discs that were not recorded using it 3 nores The time required to complete the operation will vary depending on the recording conditions and the remaining free space on the disc Additional Edit Initializing Unfinalizing Recordings Recordings the Disc the Disc DVD R DVD R DL B _ _ in VIDEO mode DVD RW amp in VIDEO mode 2 o e DVD RW in VR mode e e e 7 You will need to unfinalize the disc first eoe jeujayx3 ue uo dSIq 34 y2eg Buikejd ecce Finalizing the Disc The length of the finalization process depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining free space on the disc Points ro CHECK EJS 12 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter FUNC 31 ine P gt amp MENU DISC OPERATIONS FINALIZE FUNC YES
61. Canada This limited warranty covers all defects except where a The loss or damage to the product results from i accident natural disaster mishandling abuse neglect unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual ii the use of accessories attachments products supplies parts or devices with this Canon product that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems iii repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility iv defective batteries or any exposure to water sand or dirt v shipping claim must be presented to the shipper b Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed c The digital video equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the DVD equipment DVD discs nor does it apply to DVD equipment purchased outside Canada TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fully insured with shipping charges prepaid together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties conditions guarantees or
62. DVD R DVD R DL disc after it was 77 finalized Unfinalize the disc first DVD RW in VIDEO mode 79 You may not be able to edit the title if you entered it with another digital device Remove the disc protection 71 Cannot create a Photomovie The disc is full amp END flashes on the screen Delete some 69 Scene recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space Cannot edit or delete scenes Remove the disc protection 71 You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected with another digital device Scenes cannot be deleted in a DVD R DVD R DL disc or a DVD RW disc recorded in VIDEO mode Cannot finalize the disc You cannot finalize a disc DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW 34 recorded in VIDEO mode if it contains only still images Record 77 at least one scene before finalizing the disc The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use No sound from the built in Open the LCD panel speaker Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume with the joystick 40 and joystick guide in mode Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device External DVD device refers to DVD players DVD recorders computer s DVD drives and other digital devices Problem Solution ca There is a brief stop between Depending on the DVD player there might be a very short stop Scenes between scenes during playback Disc is running
63. ED 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 uoneuuoju jeuonippv 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
64. ELECT amp TRANSFER Allows you to select the still image you want to transfer to the computer E WALLPAPER Allows you to select the still image you want to transfer and set it as your computer s desktop background SELECT amp TRANSFER WALLPAPER AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS When you select IE ALL IMAGES amp NEW IMAGES or k gt TRANSFER ORDERS all the relevant still images will be transferred to the computer in one batch and their thumbnails will be displayed on the computer Select AW a transfer option and press Q 1 Select AV a transfer option and press GE 2 Inthe confirmation screen select lt p gt OK and press amp The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is complete To cancel the transfer select lt gt CANCEL and press 6 or press MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS When you select C gt SELECT amp TRANSFER or amp WALLPAPER you can select the images you want to transfer one by one 1 Select AW a transfer option and press D 2 Select lt p the image you want to transfer and press 5 The amp button will flash while the images are being transferred 1 Select AV a transfer option and press 2 Select lt p the image you want to transfer and press Ged C gt SELECT amp TRANSFER The selected image is transferred and displayed on the computer To continue transferri
65. Getting to Know the Camcorder B MIPE Wireless Controller WL D86 ONI lt D O ON 1 N FUNC MENU M J PLAYLIST m oe A E m Z SET T Sll PREV Next eo ay e D CON PLAY Sowie l lt l o PAUSEM STOP DISP 9 9 STOP PHOTO ZOOM WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D86 D START STOP button A 34 FUNC button 1 31 MENU button 1 31 PLAYLIST button LA 68 Navigation buttons A W lt gt PREVNEXT buttons Scene skip 1A 40 Index screen page up down M 39 Reverse lt q SEARCH button MA 40 Reverse 4 SLOW button A 40 8 PLAY 9 button M 39 PAUSE I button CQ 39 STOP lil button 1 39 PHOTO button LL1 36 2 Zoom buttons M 38 3 SET button 4 Forward SEARCH P button MA 40 Forward SLOW J button 1 40 DISP on screen display button 1 63 uononpoau B Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee Screen Displays CAMERA B Recording Movies OO DP BO D x d t Q ES B E amp d9 Q 8 CAMERA Recording Still Images 22 D a 23 D Z amp cna fo amp CD Operating mode 1 12 Recording program M 52 3 White balance M 57 Image effect N 58 Digital effects QA 66 6 Recording mode M 44 Still image quality size sim
66. PUB DIM 795 Canon DVD Camcorder Instruction Manual English Cam scope DVD Manuel d instruction Francais li C mara DVD E Manual de Instrucciones Espa ol DC50 DC220 DC230 41 PictBridge Please read also the following instruction manual electronic version on PDF file For further details refer to Cu the installation guide Veuillez lire aussi le manuel d instruction suivant version lectronique sur fichier PDF Pour d autres d tails r f rez vous au guide d installation Ma 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 AY PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING AY 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 DC50 DC220 DC230 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 interfer
67. RA PLAY PLAY CEEC Pa G9 ON 0 OFF amp Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller VOLUME QQ 40 eq sesto BEEP L e HIGH VOLUME LOW VOLUME Gi OFF A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder the self timer countdown etc It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions POWER SAVE enm ON CB OFF In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes e Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off the message AUTO POWER OFF will appear In Quick Start ready mode the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the STANDBY OFF setting Q STANDBY OFF CAMERA CAMERA ECE 10 min exer 20 min E 30 min Select the length of time after which the camcorder will end the Quick Start ready mode and shut off automatically CO 38 FILE NOS PRE G RESET C3 CONTINUOUS Select the image numbering method to be used on a new memory card or disc Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 images Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 6 RESET Image numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert a new memory card or disc G3 CONTINUOUS I
68. VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG 2 PATENT PORTFOLIO WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA L L C 250 STEELE STREET SUITE 300 DENVER COLORADO 80206 uononpoJju K Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee Supplied Accessories CA 570 Compact Power BP 208 Battery Pack DC50 DC230 DC50 DC230 Adapter WL D86 Wireless Lithium Button Battery incl power cord Controller CR2025 for Wireless Controller 2 c e IFC 300PCU PI DIGITAL VIDEO Cable USB Cable Blank DVD R Disc SOLUTION DISK 8 cm Mini DVD Software CD ROM Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software CD ROM Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file Online product registration for U S A Customers only Register your product online at www registercanon com Protect your product We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft Receive information on new products and promotions Upon your request we will send you information on Canon new products and promotions 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
69. You can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack When the compact power adapter is connected even if a battery is attached its power will not be consumed ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter suonejedajd B5 Getting Started eeee TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Slide down to release the battery pack and pull out the battery pack holding it from the ridge on its bottom part important Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter After you turn off the power switch to important file allocation data is updated on the disc Be sure to wait until the LCD display is completely off You may hear some noise from the compact power adapter during use This is not a malfunction 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 Do not connect to the camcorder s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or spec
70. a Trouble eeee Message Explanation LL ACCESS ERROR There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write 108 DISC ACCESS FAILURE onto it Try cleaning the disc or replace it CHECK THE DISC This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 110 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use The disc may not be loaded correctly Try removing the disc and 26 reinserting it DISC COVER IS OPEN Verify the disc is correctly inserted and close the disc cover 26 NO DISC No disc is loaded Insert a disc 26 This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 110 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use LOADING THE DISC The disc is being read Wait before you start recording AVOID MOVING THE Try not to move the camcorder while the image is being recorded CAMCORDER UNABLE TO RECOVER Could not recover a corrupted file DATA This message can also appear if condensation has formed If you 110 suspect condensation is the reason do not initialize the disc and wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use DISC FULL The disc is full END flashes on the screen Delete some 26 recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space or replace 69 the disc TASK IN PROGRESS The camcorder is updating important file allocation data on the disc DO NOT DISCONNECT Do not disconnect the compact power ada
71. al When the joystick guide contains positions other than those relevant to the IJJ 7 multiple pages NEXT and the page function explained are marked with a number icon w will appear at the striped pattern Depending on the model bottom position Push the joystick W and the operation mode these positions toward NEXT to display the next page may be empty or show a different icon of the guide than the one on the illustration About the Power Switch In addition to turning the camcorder on and off the power switch also toggles the camcorder s operating mode To turn on the camcorder Hold the lock button pressed down and move the power switch down to ON To change the operating mode From the ON position slide down the power switch momentarily toward MODE and release it This action will toggle the operating mode between recording CAMERA red indicator and playback PLAY green indicator PIEI DC220 DC230 About the Operating Modes The camcorder s operating mode is determined by the positions of the power switch and the B3 switch In the manual indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is not available When no operating mode icons are given the function is available in all operating modes Operating O E Operating Mode Mode Indicator Switch Icon Display Operation Lr CAMERA CAMERA C
72. al effects or change the recording program Setting FUNC C Ca 31 FUNC CG eese Other Functions Push the joystick A toward fai in record pause mode Il then press to start recording with a fade in TO FADE IN To FADE OuT Push the joystick A toward iai while recording 6 then press to fade out and pause the recording TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT CAMERA Bi Push the joystick A toward fg while recording or in record pause mode CAMERA Push the joystick A toward Icon of the currently selected FUNC Digital Effect 9 Desired fader effect FUNG e You can preview the effect on the screen The icon of the selected effect appears Applying 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press 2 to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward f If f does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick w toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above The icon of the selected effect turns green Push the joystick A toward aj again to deactivate the fader effect fai and then press PHOTO to record the still image suonounJ pooueApy B5 Managing Scenes eeee Managing Scenes Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to easily edit your movies Include in your playlist only the Scenes you prefer or change the order in which they will be played back wi
73. ase the playback speed Slow playback 1 16 1 8 gt 1 4 the normal speed Skipping Scenes During playback push the joystick gt or press on the wireless controller to skip to the next scene Push the joystick lt 4 or press PREV on the wireless controller to skip to the beginning of the current scene Push the joystick 44 twice or press PREVJ twice to skip to the previous scene fer Ld y Pa IZ Ib Note that you do not have to display the joystick guide above to skip the scene The wireless controller is not included with the Ier 1 notes There is no sound during special playback modes During some special playback modes you may notice some video problems blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture Slow playback is not available with discs initialized in VIDEO mode Depending on the recording you might occasionally notice a brief stop of the picture or sound at the point where the scene changes Displaying the Photos l En 12 PIE 1 Move the power switch to ON then slide it down toward MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode The green PLAY indicator will turn on 2 Move the B switch to the a Still images position 3 If necessary change the media for the still images Refer to Selecting the Media for the Photos M 37 eeo Playback B 4 Use the joystick lt gt to move between images impo
74. ate if the disc is finalized or protected e B Menu Options Lists eeee DISC INITIALIZE CL 71 CAMERA EI PLAY PLAY Disc type VIDEO VR CANCEL FINALIZE CL 77 Les e NO YES UNFINALIZE 1 79 IC CR Disc type CRW VIDEO mode Finalized NO YES MOVIES ALL DEL Disc type VR mode NO YES This option is available only in the original index screen CQ 70 PLAYLST ALL DEL Disc type VR mode NO YES This option is available only in the playlist index screen M 70 DISC PROTECT Qa 71 IL JUS Disc type VR mode NO YES PHOTOMOVIE M 75 PLAY oc NO YES DISC TITLE M 72 STILL IMG OPER D ORD ALL ERASE M 97 PLAY e NO YES Er ORD ALL ERASE CQ 92 PLAY e NO YES ERASE ALL IMAGES QO 73 PLAY a NO YES CARD INITIALIZE QQ 76 PLAY o G INITIALIZE COMPL INIT CANCEL ALL COPY 0 9 QO 74 PLAY a a NO YES ALL COPY C3 CA 74 l PLAY ao NO YES DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS CAMERA CAMERA PLAY PLAY PPE CO J re Adjusts the brightness of the LCD Screen 1 3 Use the joystick lt gt to adjust the brightness to your preference e Changing the brightn
75. ayback of the scene begins DISC OPERATIONS Press at the point where n you want to divide the scene MOVIES ALL DEL a n DIVIDE YES g When you are deleting the playlist this menu YES option will be replaced by PLAYLST ALL DEL You can use the following icons and the special playback modes A 40 to bring the Scene to a precise point KU Skip to the beginning of the current next scene IU One frame reverse advance Managing the Disc Protecting the Disc You can protect the whole disc to prevent the accidental erasure of important recordings Follow the same procedure to remove the protection of a protected disc Q mormant Initializing the disc QA 71 will permanently erase all recordings even if the disc is protected amp POINTS To CHECK ECES m13 Disc type DVD RW VR mode FUNC 3 wP FUNC gt t amp MENU D DISC OPERATIONS 3 DISC PROTECT 3 lt YES eeo Managing the Disc Initializing the Disc You need to initialize a DVD RW disc when first inserting it into the camcorder and you may have to initialize a disc if you get the message UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE RECORDING MODE OF THE DISC You can also choose to initialize the disc if you wish to erase all the recordings on the disc or in order to change the disc specification important e Initializing the disc will permanently erase al
76. blem persists replace the disc The disc is not correctly loaded Check the disc 26 Verify that the camcorder supports the type of DVD disc you 5 inserted The camcorder vibrates Depending on the condition of the disc the camcorder might vibrate occasionally This is not a malfunction The disc s rotation can be The disc is activated from time to time This is not a malfunction faintly heard Occasionally the operation sound can be heard After using the camcorder fora This is not a malfunction Turn the camcorder off and let it cool long time lights up in red for a while before resuming operation PI 4 flashes red onthe The camcorder malfunctions Consult a Canon Service Center screen Recording Problem Solution Cr Image will not appear on the Set the camcorder to 34 Screen SET THE TIME ZONE DATE Set the time zone date and time 32 AND TIME appears on the Recharge the built in lithium battery and set the time zone date 109 screen i and time Pressing the start stop button Set the camcorder to 34 will not start recording Load a recommended disc 6 The disc is full amp END flashes on the screen Delete some 26 recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space or 69 replace the disc The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use Remove the disc protection 71 Unfinalize the disc DVD RW in VIDEO mode
77. cent and the Grenadines Surinam Taiwan Trinidad and Tobago USA Venezuela Virgin Islands uoneuuoju jeuonippv u General Information eeee System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 1 2 SS600 SS650 Shoulder Strap Battery Charger Battery Pack 9 BP 208 BP 214 Mini DVD Disc Battery Pack DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL Canon DVD R DL54 oo See WS 20 Wrist Strap CA 570 Compact Power Adapter t DC50 DC230 WL D86 n Wireless Controller ES S DC50 VOR ER D STV 250N Stereo DVD player WD H37C Video Cable recorder Wide Converter TL H37 Tele Converter gt o IFC 300PCU S USB Cable PictBridge compliant printers FS H37U Filter Set miniSD Card ne Adapter miniSD Card Card Reader Writer Li Computer o Mini DVD Disc p A SC 2000 Soft DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL Canon DVD R DL54 DVD player recorder Carrying Case The BP 214 Battery Pack can only be used with the TecT eese General Information u Optional Accessories agN 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
78. cial Conditions Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a special scene recording program POINTS To CHECK ala Mode switch P m 12 FUNG 030 ig Icon of the currently selected Recording Program Last icon on the right icon of the currently selected Special Scene g lt Desired option 1 notes Do not change the position of the mode Switch while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly e E PORTRAITJ E SPORTS E BEACH fy SNOW The picture may not appear smooth during playback e E PORTRAIT The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in T e B NIGHT Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes White points may appear on the screen Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually e EISNOW EABEACH The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places Check the image on the screen e EBFIREWORKS To avoid camcorder shake we recommend using a tripod Make sure to use a tripod especially in CAMERA 3 as the shutter speed slows down eeee Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color B5 Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color Manual Ex
79. corder using the compact power adapter Disc type DVD RW VIDEO mode FUNC C2 031 i m gt amp MENU i DISC OPERATIONS UNFINALIZE FUNCJ amp YES During the disc unfinalization a progress bar is displayed Close the menu only after the Screen display returns to the DISC OPERATIONS menu eoe jeujayx3 ue uo 2siq 34 y2eg Buikejd B5 Connecting to a TV or VCR eeee Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams AV Terminal Sound from the built in speaker will be muted while the STV 250N stereo video cable is connected to the camcorder Open the terminal cover to access Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device with AV Terminals Supplied STV 250N Stereo Video Cable 1 Output connection Signal Flow to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals P Input connection Signal Flow from a TV VCR or other analog video source eeo Connecting to a TV or VCR B Playback on a TV Screen POINTS TO CHECK a 2 Before connecting the camcorder select the TV TYPE setting according to the TV set to which you will connect the camcorder WIDE TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio or NORMAL TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio m 51 Connecting Connect the camcorder to the TV following the connection diagram shown in the previous section Connectio
80. corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity Canon Inc makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data Do not turn off the camcorder disconnect the power source or remove the memory card while the CARD access indicator is flashing Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields e Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature e Do not disassemble bend drop or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt Check the direction before inserting the memory card Forcing a memory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card e When you erase image files or initialize the memory card only the file allocation table is altered and the data itself is not actually deleted Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the eeee Do s and Don ts fit memory card for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data Lithium Button Battery WARNING The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate the battery Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic Hitachi Maxell Sony Sanyo
81. ct ratio 35 9 Point AiAF Autofocus 61 FEX Abroad using the camcorder 111 AEB Auto exposure bracketing 62 AF assist lamp 5 65 Auto recording program 52 Auto slow shutter 45 Autofocus AF 0 005 61 Av recording program 53 AV terminal 0 000 80 E13 Battery pack charging 23 Battery pack remaining charge 21 Beach recording program 52 Beep urls eA ote eee ROS 50 Built in backup battery 109 a Center point Autofocus 61 Compact power adapter 23 Condensation 110 Connection to a computer 83 Connection to a TV VCR 80 Continuous shooting 62 Copying still images 74 D Data code 008 63 Date andtime 33 Daylight saving time 32 Digital effects 0 4 66 Digital zoom 0 0005 45 Direct print 0 05 92 Direct transfer 0 89 DiSC titl amp oa eem Rec 72 Disc types DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW 5 Drive mode Lslslsseussus 62 G Erasing stillimages 73 eeee General Information is Error messages 102 LF File numbers sri derri asiasana nupa 50 Finalizing the disc 7T Fireworks r
82. d software MyDVD for Canon to transfer your recordings to the computer and easily edit them Transferring Recordings Using Windows Explorer POINTS To CHECK When transferring recordings from the disc to a computer the type of disc you can use depends on the operating system installed on your computer Operating System Can Transfer Preinstalled Recordings from Windows 2000 Discs recorded in Windows Me VIDEO mode Windows XP all disc types Windows XP SP2 All disc types VIDEO or VR mode C N After installing MyDVD for Canon you will be able to transfer recordings also from DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode SUOI DOUUOD jeux 5 Connecting to a Computer eeee 1 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode 2 Insert a finalized disc into the camcorder 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable Refer to PC Connection Diagrams m 83 4 Windows XP From the Start menu select My Computer Windows 2000 Windows Me Double click on the desktop s My Computer icon 5 The camcorder will appear as an additional drive Right click on the drive icon that corresponds to the camcorder and select Open 6 Select the files you want to transfer and drag and drop them to the destination folder on your computer using Windows Explorer Refer also to the computer s instruction manual H Transferring Recordings Using MyDVD for Canon With the MyDVD for Canon software you
83. disc or the pick up lens 3 Close the disc cover eeee Getting Started important ad When you slide after making a recording important file allocation data is updated on the disc before the disc cover opens While the DISC access indicator is on or flashing do not subject the camcorder to shocks Such as forcefully laying it on a table suonejedaJjd B Getting Started eeee TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD Inserting and Removing a Memory Card First push the memory card once to Only miniSD cards can be used with this release it and then pull the card out camcorder iwrortant Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder 1 76 Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder 1 NOTES You may not be able to use certain types of miniSD cards Te T Preparing the Camcorder 1 Turn on the camcorder The lens cover will open automatically 2 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover 3 Adjust the viewfinder a Keep the LCD panel closed to use the Turn off the camcorder viewfinder and adjust the dioptric 1 2 Open the memory card slot cover adjustment lever as necessary 3 Insert the memory card straight all the way into the memory card slot 4 Close the cover Do not force the cover
84. display it 2 Push the joystick lt q toward 4 If 4 does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick w toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above When the mode switch is set to AUTO only one joystick guide will appear Repeatedly push the joystick lt toward 5 to cycle between the flash modes The display 4 disappears after 4 seconds 3 Press PHOTO first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image Gi NOTES The practical range of the flash is approx 1 to 2 m 3 3 to 6 6 ft The range depends on the recording conditions The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode For the red eye reduction to be effective the subject needs to look at the assist lamp The eese Other Functions B5 degree of reduction depends on the distance and on each individual e The flash will not fire in the following cases When you manually adjust the exposure in auto or amp red eye reduction mode During auto exposure bracketing In the Ed FIREWORKS recording program The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked e We recommend not using the flash while the optional Wide converter is attached its shadow can appear on the screen About the AF Assist Lamp While you press halfway if the subject is too dark the assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder
85. e joystick guide will appear 3 While reviewing the scene select lt gt ti and press suonounj Bunip3 Managing Scenes eeee 4 Select lt gt YES and press amp notes You will not be able to delete the last scene if after the scene was recorded you changed the operating mode turned off the camcorder or removed the disc Deleting All Scenes POINTS To CHECK IL m 12 Disc type DVD RW VR mode To delete all the scenes from the original index screen follow the procedure below This will delete also the whole playlist If you only want to delete all the scenes from the playlist without affecting the original recordings press first and then continue as follows Dividing a Scene You can divide your recordings in order to leave only the best parts and later cut out the rest Remember that when you divide scenes in the playlist you do not affect your original recordings 1 NOTES Photomovie scenes N 74 and very short Scenes 1 second or less cannot be divided POINTS To CHECK ICF 12 Disc type DVD RW VR mode From the original index screen select AV lt b the scene to divide To divide a scene only in the playlist press first and then select the scene 4 FUNG C IAN 4 i3 Ic FUNC CO y 3 a ge e C130 ne FUNC gt DIVIDE e t MENU z Pl
86. e whose histogram skews to the right is relatively bright while one whose histogram peaks to the left is relatively dark Shadows lt gt Highlights 1 notes Pixel Count Fo DATE amp TIME Displays both the date and time of the recording a CAMERA DATA Displays the aperture f stop and shutter speed used when recording the image t FUNC C 3 nig FUNC c MENU 9 DISPLAY SETUP 9 DATA CODE 9 Desired option FUNC es The histogram will appear also after recording a still image while reviewing it within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording it if REVIEW is set to zig OFF Flash You can use the built in flash for recording still images in dark places The flash features the red eye reduction function POINTS TO CHECK 5 Select a recording program other than Ed FIREWORKS 12 Default value Options 44 auto The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject red eye reduction auto The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject The assist lamp lights up to reduce the red eye effect 4 flash on The flash always fires amp flash off The flash does not fire Oe NEXTY 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press amp to
87. eat steps 1 2 to mark additional images with transfer orders or press FUNC twice to close the menu SUOI DOUUOD jeux B Connecting to a Printer eeee Erasing All Transfer Orders FUNC C O31 ne P FUNC cp FUNC amp S m 12 MENU 9 STILL IMG OPER 9 mr ORD ALL ERASE 9 YES Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images Direct Print The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge compatible printer From the still images on the memory card you can mark in advance the images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order M 96 Canon printers SELPHY printers of the CP DS and ES series and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo f PictBridge Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer l co 12 1 Insert the memory card or disc containing the still images you want to print 2 Turn on the printer 3 Select as the media for the still images the media from where you want to print the images 4 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable Refer to PC Connection Diagrams M 83 appears and changes to The amp 4 print share button lights up and the current print settings will be displayed for approx 6 seconds Y important elf continues to flash for more than 1 minute or if If does not appear the camcorder is not correctly connect
88. ecording program 52 crie SER 64 Focus priority 00 47 FUNC menu 31 43 ra Grip belt 0005 29 Ci High speed continuous shooting 62 EN Image effects 005 58 Image jump ses etm trt 42 Image stabilizer 46 Index screen Movies 39 Index screen Still images 41 Initialization Disc 71 Initialization Memory card 76 FI JOVSticK yo eee nid tk coals con eats 11 Joystick guide 00 11 LL Language 20 2 iced ke Rs 32 LCD backlight 30 ECD streen ss sess eere e one 30 Light metering mode 61 EP MOJ cu sociae e Bed eps 44 L1 Magnifying a stillimage 42 Maintenance 2 60 ccc le ee ee 110 Manual exposure adjustment 55 Manual focus 56 Memory card 28 108 Mini video light 65 miniSD Card sessi ona aie wes 28 Mode swilch 9 erdt 52 MyDVD for Canon 83 Gre only CEIF only uoneuuoju jeuonippv a General Information eeee ND filter min needs oat ciy 47 114 Night recording program 52 Normal TV 4 3 0 2000s eee 51 LO Original recordings 68 LP P recording program 53 Photomovie scene 74 Playback Movies 39 P
89. ed to the printer In such case disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection During the following operations even if you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be recognized Deleting all scenes Protecting the disc Setting the disc title Initializing the disc Finalizing or Unfinalizing the disc Erasing all still images from the disc or card Copying still images between the disc and card Erasing all transfer orders Erasing all print orders Correct performance cannot be guaranteed when printing images from a disc recorded on another digital device and inserted in this camcorder 1 NOTES amp will appear for images that cannot be printed We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Refer also to the printer s instruction manual eee Connecting to a Printer B Printing with the Cx Print Share Button You can print a still image without changing the settings simply by pressing Da 1 Select lt gt the still image you wish to print 2 Press B Printing starts The button flashes and stays on when the printing is completed To continue printing select lt gt another still image Selecting the Print Settings You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing The setting
90. ediately 6 Press fully The CARD access or DISC access indicator will flash as the still image is being recorded Q iportant Avoid the following actions while the disc card access display gt or gt appears on screen and when either the DISC access or CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the disc cover or the memory card slot cover and do not remove the disc or memory card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the Uf Switch or the operating mode 1 NOTES e If the subject is not suitable for autofocus turns yellow Adjust the focus manually M 56 e When the subject is too bright OVEREXP starts flashing In such case use the optional FS H37U ND filter eeee Recording Selecting the Media for the Photos You can record still images on the memory card or the disc The default media for still images is the memory card As long as you do not change the recording destination still images will be recorded on the last selected media FUNC OD 131 ie 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AW the icon and press amp to open the setup menus 3 Select AV SYSTEM SETUP and press t 4 Select AV MEDIA SEL and press 5 Select AV DISC or C CARD and press 6
91. een sssssssssssssssesseeeeeeene theres Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC Menu Option sssssssssseeeeeeeeeeneeeennnennne 31 Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus ccceceeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeaee 31 First Time Settings Changing the Language sssssssssssssesseeeen eene enne nnns ennt nenne 32 Changing the Time ZoNe soraia rere pae retener ea rna dioe rea aE 32 Setting the Date and Time sssssssssssssseseseee eene 33 Basic Functions Recording Shooting Video oio rr ence eee eoe e dd rea awe 34 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings 16 9 Widescreen or 4 3 35 WAKING PHOTOS me 36 Selecting the Media for the Photos adi ZOOIiing uci ceris 1 38 Quick Start Function 38 Playback Playing Back the Video ssssssssssssssssseeeeeeeneeee ener tnn 39 Displaying the Photos 41 Magnifying Photos during Playback 42 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists RUNG MO 1 here e Od EAT canine e ar a ERE e d he 43 Setup Me nlis ieresi rc eet o er t ett dines 45 Camera Setup Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer etc 45 Disc Operations Photomovie Finalize etc AT Still Image Operations Card Initialization Disc Card Copy etc 48 Display Setup LCD Brightness Language etc 49 System Setup Volume Beep Media Select Gy etc
92. enance instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual 6 Accessories Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous T Avoid magnetic or electric fields Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other Sources of electric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference or permanently damage the camera 8 water and Moisture Hazard of electric shock Do not use this product near water or in rainy moist situations 9 Placing or Moving Do not place on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick Stops excessive force e and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart wa combination to overturn 10 11 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
93. ence that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment 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 The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the 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
94. ength of time until shut off with the Q STANDBY OFF setting 1A 50 To restore the power if the camcorder shut off slide the power switch toward MODE and release it or move the power switch to and back to ON again If you perform any of the following actions while in standby mode while the standby lamp is on the camcorder will return to record pause mode Open the disc compartment cover Slide the power switch toward MODE Change the position of the I iy switch eee Playback B Playback Playing Back the Video POINTS TO CHECK PMDP For some operations you can also use the buttons on the wireless controller ICZ 12 PIEN Ed Xr zc 66 DC220 DC230 ERI Dig gt ii a Eee oo 1 Move the power switch to ON then slide it down toward MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode The green PLAY indicator will turn on 2 Move the switch to the Movies position The scene index screen appears with the selection frame on the first scene suonounJ 2iseg a Playback eeee 3 Move AV lt P gt the selection frame to the scene you want to play back Press P gt or lt lt on the camcorder NEXT or on the wireless controller to move to the next previous index page 4 Press to begin the playback The playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene reco
95. er the video input Screen suonounJ pooueApy B Recording Programs eeee Using the Recording Programs AUTO The camcorder adjusts the focus R exposure and other settings AUTO automatically allowing you to just point and shoot P Flexible Recording Programs P PROGRAM AE TV SHUTTER PRIO AE co 53 co 53 Av APERTURE PRIO AE m 53 Special Scene Recording Programs IE Portrait I SNow ZASPOTLIGHT The camcorder uses a Use this mode to record Use this mode to record large aperture achieving in bright ski resorts It spotlit scenes a focus on the subject prevents the subject from while blurring other being underexposed distracting details A LES EN SPORTS EI BEACH TES FIREWORKS Use this mode to record Use this mode to record Use this mode to record sports scenes such as on a sunny beach It fireworks tennis or golf prevents the subject from being underexposed B NIGHT ESsunsET Use this mode to record Use this mode to record in dimly lit places sunsets in vibrant colors Available only with the erem P Flexible Recording Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure AE program or give priority to the exposure value or the shutter speed amp POINTS TO CHECK eu aen Mode switch P P Options Default value P PROGRAM AE The camcorder automatically adj
96. er will open automatically Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover 3 Move the B amp switch to the m Movies position 4 Press to begin recording The recording starts press again to pause the recording The DISC access indicator will flash while recording and will stay on briefly after pausing while the scene is recorded on the disc WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the DISC access lamp is off 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Close the lens cover exWDYHFEN only and the LCD panel 4 Remove the disc important Avoid the following actions while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the operating mode 1 NOTES About the recording time By changing the recording mode you can change the recording time available on the disc CL 44 When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen In such case use the viewfinder instead When recording in very loud places such as fireworks shows or concerts sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels This is not a malfunction About the Power Save mode To save power when the ca
97. ery small smudges or particles of dust can lead to problems when recording or playing back the disc Carefully inspect the recording surface of the disc before 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 Never use a chemically treated cloth or flammable solvents such as paint thinner to clean the disc Do not bend scratch or wet the disc and do not subject it to strong shocks Do not attach any labels or stickers on the disc surfaces The disc may not rotate in a stable manner and this may cause malfunctions To protect the disc return it to its case for storage e When writing on the label side of the disc avoid hard tip pens Use waterproof soft tipped felt pens instead e Moving a disc rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its surfaces If condensation forms on the disc put it aside until the water droplets have evaporated completely Never expose the disc to direct sunlight and do not store it in places subject to high temperatures or high humidity e Always finalize a disc before inserting it into an external DVD device Failing to do So can result in the loss of the recorded data Memory Card e We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer Image data may be
98. ess of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings LCD MIRROR MEA EES G9 ON G3 OFF When the LCD panel is rotated 180 degrees to face the subject most screen displays will disappear and the image displayed will be as if the subject was looking at a mirror TV SCREEN Gm ON aa OFF When set to ON the camcorder s on screen displays will appear also on the screen of a connected TV or monitor DATA CODE CL 64 IL J E DATE 6 TIME E9 DATE amp TIME P CAMERA DATA eee Menu Options Lists B MARKERS Gi3 OFF amp w LEVEL WHT Ge LEVEL GRY w GRID WHT Ge GRID GRY You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen The markers are available in white or gray Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly vertically and or horizontally e Using the markers will not affect the recordings on the disc or memory card LANGUAGE QO 32 ERES ERR PLAY jl PLAY DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPA OL FRAN AIS ITALIANO POLSKI ROM N T RK E PYCCKN YKPAIHCbKA 3559 t mema itk sc Sex 8 01 BA suonounJ pesueapy B5 Menu Options Lists eeee db SYSTEM SETUP MEDIA SEL T CARD DISC DC50 DC230 WL REMOTE CAMERA CAME
99. ested in keeping Remember that when you delete scenes in the playlist you do not affect your original recordings However when you delete an original recording it will be deleted also from the playlist important Be careful when deleting original recordings Once deleted an original scene cannot be recovered Do not change the position of the power Switch or the 8 3 switch while the scene is being deleted 1 NOTES Scenes cannot be deleted when the disc is protected 1 71 You may not be able to delete scenes shorter than 5 seconds seee Managing Scenes B5 Deleting a Single Scene POINTS TO CHECK ICF ca 12 Disc type DVD RW VR mode From the original index screen select AV lt gt the scene to delete To delete a scene only in the playlist press PLAYLIST first and then select the scene 4 FUNC C IN FUNC FUNC gt DELETE 9 YES Deleting a Scene Just After Recording amp POINTS TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW VIDEO or VR mode m 12 Immediately after recording a scene 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press amp to display it 2 Push the joystick lt q toward c If does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick V toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above When the mode switch is set to AUTO only on
100. f a Subject can monitor the LCD screen LCD Backlight You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to one of two levels Keep pressed down for more than 2 seconds Repeat this action to toggle between the normal and bright settings 1 NOTES This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery Using the Menus Many of the camcorder s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC button FUNC For details about the available menu options and settings refer to the Menu Options Lists Q 43 eeee Using the Menus n FUNC 31 in Selecting a FUNC Menu Option FUNC C IEN 35 me ge OQ 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the icon of the function you want change from the left side column Menu items not available will appear grayed out 3 Select lt gt the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar The selected option will be highlighted in light blue Menu items not available will appear grayed out With some settings you will need to make further selections AV lt gt and or press amp Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen such as the icon small arrows etc 4 Press to save the settings and close the menu You can press to close the menu at an
101. ged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase except for a defective Video Head which will be exchanged for a period of three months from the date of purchase Labor For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase labor will be provided free of charge by our factory service centers or designated service facilities located in the United States When returning equipment under this warranty you must pre pay the shipping charges and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem During your ONE YEAR warranty period repairs will be made and the equipment return shipped to you free of charge After your warranty period is over you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred If you approve repairs will be made and the equipment return shipped to you shipping charges apply If you disapprove we will return ship the equipment at no charge to you Non Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with Canon DVD camcorders are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by CUSA including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The sole warranty with respect to such non Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof CUSA shall have no responsib
102. guide repeatedly push the joystick Ww toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above eeee Recording BH When the mode switch is set to AUTO only one joystick guide will appear The camcorder plays back the last scene but without sound and returns to record pause mode While reviewing the scene select lt b the 2 icon and press 2 to return to the recording mode If you are using a DVD RW disc you can also delete the scene immediately after recording it Select lt p the ii icon to delete the scene while reviewing it 1 69 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings 16 9 Widescreen or 4 3 You can select the aspect ratio of your recording to match your TV The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high resolution 16 9 recording 9 POINTS TO CHECK _ D l m 12 Default value Ta CAMERA SETUP 2 WIDESCREEN G9 ON 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the icon and press G1 to open the setup menus 3 Select AW CAMERA SETUP and press 4 Select AV WIDESCREEN and press 5 Select AV a setting option and press The default is widescreen 16 9 recordings Set it to jj OFF to w D v o m c 5 o o 5 a B Recording eeee record movies in the normal 4 3 aspect ratio 6 Press FUNC to close the menu 3 nores Since the displays on the camcorder have an
103. harder for faster zooms e The fastest zoom speed can be achieved with ma VARIABLE Among the fixed zoom speeds 22 SPEED 3 is the fastest and EIS SPEED 1 the slowest IMG STAB Optical Digital Zoom Zoom Zoom White Light Dark Indicator blue blue DC50 10x 10x 40x 40x 200x DC220 DC230 35x 35x 105x 105x 1000x e The digital zoom cannot be used with the B NIGHT recording program SS CAMERA l Only with the Gi Mode switch P a ON Gig OFF The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto e The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake e The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using the B NIGHT recording program e The image stabilizer may not be effective when using a slow shutter speed with the Tv SHUTTER PRIO AE recording program e The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to AUTO e We recommend setting the image stabilizer to ggg OFF when using a tripod M 65 AF AST LAMP ec ey AUTO Gia OFF FOCUS PRI QO 61 Mode switch P B ON AiAF L ON CENTER Ga OFF PIE ND CAMERA co Mode switch P E AUTO E33 OFF Will automatically activate the ND neutral density filter in surroundings that are too bright e The ND filter cannot be
104. he Date and Time ag DATE TIME SETUP 9 DATE TIME JAN 1 2007 12 00 AM FUNC C 31 FUNC CG 1 Press FUNC 2 Select WA the icon and press 6 to open the setup menus 3 Select VA DATE TIME SETUP and press amp 4 Select WA DATE TIME and press The first field of the date will be displayed in orange and indicated with up down arrows 5 Push the joystick WA to set the date and time and lt gt to move between the fields of the date and time 6 Press GE to start the clock 7 Press to close the menu uU A o me o v o 2 o important D When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost In such case recharge the built in lithium battery JA 109 and set the time zone date and time again You can also change the date format 19 51 Recording eeee Recording Shooting Video Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly Since recordings made on a DVD R or DVD R DL disc cannot be deleted we recommend you use a DVD RW disc to make the test recordings MODE ON 3i 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode The red CAMERA indicator will turn on 2 The lens cov
105. hen the Setup Wizard Completed screen appears click Finish 9 Read the latest Readme file and click Yes to restart the computer Completing the User Registration 1 After the computer has restarted remove the Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software CD ROM from the drive and double click on the desktop s MyDVD icon 2 Connect to the Internet to complete the user registration online Without completing the online user registration you will not be able to use any of the software s functions 3 Click Next to start the registration 4 Enter the user information and select your country region from the selection box 5 Click on Privacy Policy to read the terms If you agree to the terms check the box I have read and agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy and click Register Now After the user registration is completed automatically the initial screen of MyDVD for Canon will be displayed 1 NOTES Depending on the speed of your Internet connection the user registration may take some time If you cannot connect to the Internet the user registration will not be completed Without completing the online user registration you will not be able to use any of the software s functions Connecting the Camcorder You need to install the software and register online only the first time you connect the camcorder to the computer From the second time on just connect the camcorder t
106. ial power sources such as those on aircraft and ships DC AC inverters etc notes The CHG charge indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the battery charge status Continuously on Battery fully charged Flashes approx twice per second Battery over 5096 charged Flashes approx once per second Battery less than 5096 charged e The charging time will vary depending on the surrounding temperature and the battery pack s initial charge condition In cold places the effective usage time of the battery will decrease We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need U S A and Canada only The lithium ion polymer battery that powers this product is recyclable Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery eeee Getting Started BH Charging Recording and Playback Times with the BP 208 Battery Pack The recording and playback times given in following tables are approximate and vary a according to the charging recording or playback conditions Battery Pack BP 208 BP 214 Charging Time 160 min 245 min Maximum Recording Recording Mode Times XP SP LP XP SP LP Viewfinder 80 min 95 min 100 min 135 min 160 min 165 min LCD NORMAL 80 min 90 min 95 min 135 min 155 min 160 min LCD BRIGHT 75 min 90 min 95 min 130 m
107. ick Start Function Using the Quick Start function you ll never have to miss out on those great and fleeting opportunities to take a picture or record video When you press instead of turning off the camcorder you can get it ready to start recording within approx 1 second POINTS To CHECK CEE ana You cannot enter the Quick Start ready mode while recording QUICK START v DC50 iN 1 Press firmly The standby lamp goes on to signal that the camcorder is Quick Start ready ready and waiting to resume recording Sometimes the standby lamp will flash as the camcorder completes some preparations The camcorder is Quick Start ready when the lamp stops flashing and stays on 2 When you wish to resume recording press again Within approx 1 second the camcorder is ready in record pause mode 1 NOTES When you wake up the camcorder from standby mode the following settings will be changed automatically Manual focus returns to automatic focus AF Manual exposure adjustment returns to automatic exposure Zoom position returns to full wide angle W In standby mode the camcorder consumes only half the power used in record pause mode Using this mode you can save energy when using a battery pack The camcorder will shut off if left in the Quick Start ready mode for 10 minutes regardless of the POWER SAVE setting CL 50 You can select the l
108. ight or high humidity e Do not use the camcorder near strong electric or magnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places The camcorder is not waterproof avoid also water mud or salt If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and or the lens Be sure to close the disc compartment cover after use Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel Handle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage DANGER Treat the battery pack with care Keep it away from fire or it might explode Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 C 140 F Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather Do not try to disassemble or modify it Do not drop or knock it Do not get it wet Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge Contact of the battery terminals with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack e Dirty terminals may cau
109. ility under this limited warranty for use of Canon DVD Camcorders in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software In order to obtain warranty service contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the DVD Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1 800 828 4040 You will be directed to the nearest service facility for your product This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the equipment and does not apply in the following cases A Loss or damage to the equipment due to abuse mishandling accident improper maintenance or failure to follow operating instructions B If the equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries sand dirt or water damage C If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than our authorized agent D If the equipment is used for commercial or industrial use This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet exterior finish DVD discs nor does it apply to equipment purchased outside the United States This warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms military operations hotels schools hospitals or for other commercial industrial or institutional applications These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the DVD Camcorder which are sold AS IS without warranty of any
110. images even the protected ones PLAY ae m2 BAJ 12 If you want to include in your Photomovie scene still images recorded on the 4 Re FUNC C OA memory card copy them to the disc in gt y advance M 74 1131 ane Gol t FUNC gt On PROTECT E QO 31 FUNC CG g m Press E e MENU On PROTECT The image selection amp M Screen appears RU DISC OPERATIONS 5 7 FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 9 1 Select lt p the still image you o 5 PHOTOMOVIE want to protect o g 2 Press to protect the still YES image G NOTES e If the disc becomes full while creating a Photomovie scene the operation will be canceled This function does not affect the original still images ex appears on the bottom bar and the image cannot be erased Press i again to cancel the image protection 3 Repeat steps 1 2 to protect additional images or press twice to close the menu Managing Photos eeee Initializing the Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time You may also have to initialize a card if you get the CARD ERROR message or you may choose to do so to erase all data recorded on it The regular initialization option INITIALIZE will clear the file allocation table but will not physically erase the stored data If you need to completely erase all the data select instead the complete initialization option COMPL INIT
111. images from the currently selected media will not erase images with the On mark amp POINTS TO CHECK co 12 m Disc type gt DVD RW VR mode a n 5 FUNC D a m 31 FUNC c GP FUNC gt t MENU Ei D a STILL IMG OPER D ERASE ALL IMAGES D e YES Managing Photos eeee Copying Photos You can copy still images recorded on the memory card to the disc for example to add them to a Photomovie scene E 74 or from the disc to the memory card for example to set print orders for a DPOF compatible printer 1A 96 Copying a Single Image POINTS To CHECK l m 12 Select as the media for the still images the media from where you want to copy images FUNC e MENU STILL IMG OPER g ALL COPY Q 9 card to disc or ALL COPY 0 disc to card g FUNC YES The total size of all image files on the source media and the space available on the destination media will be displayed 1 NOTES FUNC D e Still images not recorded with this camera A31 CG may not be copied correctly When there is not enough available space on the destination media the operation will be gt SOFY Ciad terminated without copying all the image files card to disc The copy operation may take a moment to or complete depending on the number and total z0 COPY 0
112. in 150 min 155 min Typical Recording Recording Mode Times XP SP LP XP SP LP v Viewfinder 50 min 50 min 50 min 85 min 90 min 90 min g LCD NORMAL 45 min 50 min 50 min 80 min 85 min 90 min 2 LCD BRIGHT 45 min 50 min 50min 80 min 80 min 85 min Playback Times 100 min 115 min 125 min 170 min 190 min 210 min Battery Pack BP 208 Recording Mode XP SP LP Recording Times Maximum Typical Maximum Typical Maximum Typical Viewfinder 105 min 60 min 125 min 60 min 135 min 65 min LCD NORMAL 105 min 60 min 120 min 60 min 130 min 65 min LCD BRIGHT 100 min 55min 115 min 60 min 125 min 60 min Playback Time 135 min 150 min 165 min Charging Time 160 min Battery Pack BP 208 Recording Mode XP SP LP Recording Times Maximum Typical Maximum Typical Maximum Typical Viewfinder 115 min 60 min 135 min 65min 145 min 70 min LCD NORMAL 110 min 60 min 125 min 65 min 140 min 65 min LCD BRIGHT 105 min 60 min 120 min 60 min 130 min 65 min Playback Time 140 min 165 min 175 min Charging Time 160 min Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming power on off B Getting Started eeee Inserting and Removing a Disc Use only 8 cm 3 in mini DVD discs marked wi
113. ings to the Computer 1 Insert the source disc into the camcorder You can use any disc regardless of whether it is finalized or not 2 Run MyDVD for Canon 3 Click on the DVD Video option in the New Project tab 4 Check that the DISC access lamp is not on or flashing and click on the Open Disc icon 5 Click on the Import button Thumbnails of the imported scenes and still images will be displayed in the video project screen 6 Click OK 7 To save the project click on Save Project from the Project Tasks palette The scenes and still images displayed in the main screen will be saved Q iwrortant Photomovie scenes created on a disc initialized in VIDEO mode cannot be transferred to the computer using MyDVD for Canon If you create Photomovie scenes on a DVD RW initialized in VR mode you will not be able to transfer any recordings to the computer using MyDVD for Canon Creating Backup Copies of your DVD 1 Insert a finalized disc into the camcorder 2 Run MyDVD for Canon 3 Click on the Make a Backup DVD option in the New Project tab 4 Select the camcorder as the Device to read from 5 Select the computer s DVD drive with writing capabilities as the Device to write to If your computer is not equipped with a DVD drive with writing capabilities select the camcorder also as the Device to write to 6 Check that the DISC access lamp is not on or flashing and click
114. ions Default value rr IMAGE EFFECT OFF Records with no image enhancing effects 4v VIVID Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation n NEUTRAL Tones down the contrast and color saturation 4ts LOW SHARPENING Records subjects with softened outlines 4p SOFT SKIN DETAIL Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance To obtain the best effect use this setting when recording a person in close up Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail Se CUSTOM Allows you to adjust the brightness contrast sharpness and color depth of the image COL DEPTH Shallower colors Richer color tonality Darker picture Brighter picture BRIGHTN CONTRAST Flatter picture More defined light and shade SHARPNESS Vaguer outlines Sharper outlines FUNC C 230 ne D Icon of the currently selected FUNC T Image Effect FUNC amp Desired option When you select c CUSTOM do not press and continue instead with the procedure below TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT 1 Press amp amp and select AW the custom setting options 2 Adjust lt p gt each setting as desired and then press Ge 3 Press to save the setting and close the menu eeee Still Image Recording Options B5 Still Image Recording CAMERA Options is
115. iscs recorded in VIDEO mode pressing will open the menu directly on the setup menus screen Select one character at a time and press 2 to add it to the title Select BACKSPACE and press 665 to delete the character to the left of the cursor s position Managing Photos Erasing Photos You can erase still images recorded on the memory card or on the disc DVD RW only important Be careful when erasing images Erased images cannot be recovered 1 NOTES Protected images on the memory card and images on a protected disc cannot be erased Erasing a Single Image POINTS To CHECK co 12 Disc type DVD RW VR mode Li 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press 6 to display it 2 Push the joystick W toward it 3 Select lt p ERASE and press amp Erasing a Single Image Just After Recording You can erase the still image recorded last while reviewing it within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording it if REVIEW is set to 0 OFF eee Managing Photos POINTS To CHECK ia caia Disc type DVD RW VIDEO or VR mode tj While reviewing the image immediately after recording 1 Push the joystick V toward ii 2 e lt p gt ERASE and press 6 5 Erasing All Images ze The following procedure will erase all the non protected still
116. kind by CUSA Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase This card is most important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection modification or product recall under applicable laws or regulations NO IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU CUSA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE STORAGE CHARGES LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF CUSA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CUSA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DV CAMCORDER SOLD BY CUSA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER NOT CAUS
117. l recordings even if the disc is protected The lost original recordings cannot be recovered e Initialize all DVD RW discs before using them with this camcorder POINTS TO CHECK Y w LSS m2 Disc type DVD RW VIDEO or VR mode Options VIDEO mode Most DVD players will play the disc but except for the disc title the recordings cannot be edited with the camcorder VR mode You will have the option to edit the recordings with the camcorder but the disc can only be played in VR mode compatible DVD players and computer DVD drives FUNC C LL 31 FUNC CG suonouny Bunip3 Managing the Disc eeee gt amp MENU DISC OPERATIONS DISC INITIALIZE VIDEO or VR YES FUNC amp YES Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the DISC OPERATIONS menu Changing the Disc Title Before you finalize your disc you can give it a title The disc title will be displayed on the index screen when playing the finalized disc in most DVD players You can change the title of DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode also after having finalized them IL co 12 FUNC CO P C31 jane CG e MENU DISC OPERATIONS i DISC TITLE g Enter the title up to 20 characters g SET i MENU YES Only when using a DVD RW recorded in VR mode With d
118. lanced Audio Output 10 dBV 47 kohm load 3 kohm or less PIE Input 10 dBV 40 kohm or more USB Terminal mini B Power Others Power supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter Power consumption SP mode AF on P 4 1 W viewfinder 4 2 W LCD screen NORMAL Ie kp 3 1 W viewfinder 3 2 W LCD screen NORMAL PPP 2 9 W viewfinder 3 0 W LCD screen NORMAL Operating temperature uoneuuoju jeuonippv 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions W x H x D PI 62 x 90 x 130 mm 2 4 x 3 5 x 5 1 in excluding the grip belt MPPP 54 x 90 x 128 mm 2 1 x 3 5 x 5 0 in excluding the grip belt Weight camcorder body only 480 g 1 1 Ib PIPPIP 405g 14 3 oz General Information eeee CA 570 Compact Power Adapter Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated output consumption 8 4 V DC 1 5 A 29 VA 100 V 39 VA 240 V Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 52x 29 x 90 mm 2 1 x 1 1 x 3 5 in Weight 135 g 4 8 oz BP 208 Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Rated voltage 7 4V DC 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 Index 16 9 aspe
119. lay back a DVD R DL you must have a DVD drive capable of reading dual layered DVD discs Unfinalizing the Disc Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc Unfinalize a disc to allow recording additional movies on the disc even after it was finalized important Be sure to unfinalize the disc in normal room temperatures If the procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation Place the camcorder on a table or other stable surface before starting the procedure Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts for example to place it on a table or to disconnect the AV cable after the unfinalization process started may result in permanent data loss Always power the camcorder using the compact power adapter The operation cannot be started if the camcorder is powered only with the battery pack Avoid the following actions while the operation is in progress Failing to do so can interrupt the process and result in permanent data loss Do not move the camcorder Do not disconnect the compact power adapter Only discs that were finalized using this camcorder can be unfinalized with it Discs that Can be Unfinalized DVD R DVD R DL in VIDEO mode E DVD RW e in VIDEO mode DVD RW You can record additional scenes even in VR mode oce without unfinalizing the disc S POINTS TO CHECK JE Power the cam
120. layback Stillimages 41 Pla Vii Sty Sirs Loeb tee piensen quus 68 Portrait recording program 52 Power save lel else es 50 Printorder saos esamais i eaa odds 96 Print share button 87 90 93 Printing still images 92 Protecting still images 75 Protecting the disc 71 a Quick Start function 38 E3 Recommended discs 6 Recording Movies 34 Recording Stillimages 36 Recording data 5 63 Recording mode 44 Recording programs 52 Recording reminder 21 Remote sensor 00005 29 RESET au Ru at rto e 98 Reviewing Movies Record review 35 Reviewing Stillimages 47 S Scene editing 2 68 Screen displays 20 Screen markers 2 0 005 49 Selecting the on screen displays 63 Self timer 2 2 0000005 66 Serial number 15 17 Setup menus 31 45 Shoulder strap llli 114 Simultaneous recording disclmemory card 60 Slideshow 0 2 002 41 Snow recording program 52 SP MOda ss tang sedi mx ake ones 44 Sports recording program 52 Spotlight recording program 52 Still image quality 59 Still image size
121. mage numbers will continue from the number following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder e If the recording media you insert already contains an image with a larger number a new image will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last image on the memory card or disc e We recommend using the G3 CONTINUOUS setting e The setting is common to the memory card and the disc TV TYPE Ce GB NORMAL TV a WIDE TV In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder G amp NORMAL TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio WIDE TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio e When the TV type is set to G9 NORMAL TV if you play back a recording made in widescreen 16 9 the picture displayed on the LCD screen will be smaller than the full display area FIRMWARE You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firmware This menu option is usually grayed out eee Menu Options Lists B D DATE TIME SETUP CAMERA amena gs DAY T ZONE DST C 32 DATE TIME QQ 33 DATE FORMAT Y M D 2007 1 1 AM 12 00 M D Y JAN 1 2007 12 00 AM D M Y 1 JAN 2007 12 00 AM Changes the date format for on screen displays and for date printing amp LINE IN MODE LINE IN MODE IPs Press amp to ent
122. mcorder is powered by a battery pack the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes CQ 50 To restore the power slide the power switch toward MODE and release it or move the power switch to and back to ON again About the LCD and viewfinder screen The Screens are produced using extremely high precision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 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 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 When recording movies try to get a calm stable picture Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in fidgety jittery scenes In extreme cases the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness If you experience such a reaction immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press amp to display it 2 Push the joystick lt q toward c lf does not appear on the joystick
123. mp STILL I REC OFF MS FINE 640x480 d NORMAL 640x480 ADD TO PLAYLIST M 68 jus Disc type VR mode ALL SCENES ONE SCENE CANCEL Add a scene to the playlist This option is available only from the original index screen MOVE CO 69 Disc type VR mode Move a scene in the playlist This option is available only from the playlist index screen DIVIDE Disc type VR mode Divide a scene DELETE I Disc type VR mode Delete a scene CONVERT TO SCENE CO 70 CO 69 QO 74 Convert a single still image into a 3 second Photomovie scene sf COPY Cd 9 Copy a single still image from the memory card to the disc PLAY a lt q coPY amp T Copy a single still image from the disc to the memory card SLIDESHOW CANCEL START QO 74 C2 74 QO 41 PROTECT PLAY oad eee Menu Options Lists B CO 75 Press to enter the image selection screen From that screen you can continue to select the still images you want to protect PRINT ORDER PLAY aoo LL 96 Press 6 amp 5 to enter the image selection Screen From that screen you can continue to select the still images for which you want to set print orders TRANSFER ORDER PLAY aa CO 91 Press to enter the image
124. n Diagrams cp 80 Playback 1 Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCR On a TV Select as the video input the same terminal to which you connected the camcorder On a VCR Set the input selector to the external video input usually labeled LINE IN 2 Start the playback of the movies c3 39 or still images 1 41 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device I Ca 12 Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR following the connection diagram shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams M 80 Recording 1 Connected device Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode 2 This camcorder Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene 3 This camcorder Resume the movie playback 4 Connected device Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears Stop recording when copying is complete 5 This camcorder Stop playback 1 NOTES 1 notes Turn off all the devices before starting the connections Sound from the built in speaker will be muted while the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter By default the on screen displays will be embedded
125. n reconnect the USB cable COPYRIGHT PROTECTED You attempted to record copyright protected contents 82 DUBBING RESTRICTED May also appear when an anomalous signal is received while recording form the analog video input Direct Print Related Messages i notes About Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS Printers If the printer s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printer s operation panel refer to the printer s instruction manual Message Explanation PAPER ERROR There is a problem with the paper The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is wrong Alternatively if the paper output tray is closed open it to print NO PAPER Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper PAPER JAM The paper jammed during printing Select STOP to cancel printing After removing the paper set some paper again and retry printing INK ERROR There is a problem with the ink NO INK The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink LOW INK LEVEL The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon Select CONTINUE to restart printing INK ABSORBER FULL Select CONTINUE to resume printing Consult a Canon Service Center refer to the list included with the printer to replace the ink absorber FILE ERROR CANNOT PRINT You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder with a different compression or was edited on a computer COULD NOT PRINT
126. names were changed Images copied from the memory card to the disc Images not recorded with this camcorder Observe the following precautions during printing Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer Do not change the position of the switch Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not remove the disc or memory card e If the message BUSY does not disappear disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while SUOI DOUUOD jeux B Connecting to a Printer eeee C Trimming Settings Set the paper size and page layout before changing the trimming settings 1 In the print settings menu M 93 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 amp to change the orientation of the frame portrait landscape To cancel the trimming settings move the zoom lever toward W until the trimming frame disappears 3 Move AV lt b gt the trimming frame 4 After setting the trimming frame press to return to the print menu notes About the color of the trimming frame White No trimming settings Green Recommended trimming size The trimming frame may not appear in green depending on the image size paper size or borders settings e The trimming setting applies onl
127. ng select lt p gt another image BWALLPAPER The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed as the desktop s background Press to return to the transfer menu 4 notes e You can press 65 to transfer the images instead of I The operation is identical to that described for the When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the image selection screen is displayed press FUNC to return to the transfer menu Even when still images recorded on the disc are correctly transferred to the computer they will still be marked as images not yet transferred NEW IMAGES eeo Connecting to a Computer Bl Transfer Orders From the still images on the memory card you can mark in advance the images you want to transfer to the computer as transfer orders You can set transfer orders for up to 998 still images Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Do not connect the USB cable to the camcorder while setting the transfer orders FUNC C s 031 ix FUNC gt e TRANSFER ORDER 9 Press amp amp The image selection screen appears FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select p the still image you want to mark with a transfer order 2 Press amp to set the transfer order A checkmark y appears in the box next to the transfer order symbol m Press 6 again to cancel the transfer order 3 Rep
128. o the computer 1 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder 2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable Refer to PC Connection Diagrams m 83 important During the following operations even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized Deleting all scenes Protecting the disc Setting the disc title Initializing the disc Finalizing or Unfinalizing the disc Check the orientation of the USB cable and make sure you connect it properly If you use discs other than the recommended DVD discs you may get an error message on the computer indicating that the disc cannot be read or that the camcorder is not ready 1 NOTES DVD copies and DVD backup discs created with MyDVD for Canon cannot be unfinalized using the camcorder One Touch Dubbing Windows XP only POINTS TO CHECK This function requires a computer equipped with a DVD drive with writing capabilities If MyDVD for Canon is running close the program first 1 Insert the finalized disc you wish to copy into the camcorder eeo Connecting to a Computer 2 Insert a brand new DVD R or DVD RW disc into the computer s DVD drive The amp print share button will light up in blue To make a copy of a disc recorded in VR mode be certain to insert a DVD RW disc into the computer s DVD drive 3 Press 0
129. odel e The following terms are used in the manual Screen refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen Scene refers to one movie unit from the point you press the start stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording The terms Photo and Still image are used interchangeably with the same meaning e The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera Note that unless indicated otherwise illustrations in this manual refer to the model uononpoau Brackets and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen Menu options in boldface indicate the default setting for example ON OFF Menu item shown at its default position Buttons and switches to be perated Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide Push the joystick up down left or right AW lt p gt to select an item or change settings Press the joystick itself D to save the settings or confirm an action On menu screens this is indicated by the icon Efdig n About this Manual eeee The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the camcorder s settings Press 6 to display hide the joystick guide In the illustrations of the manu
130. of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C 86 F Cleaning Camcorder Body Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camcorder body Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Pick Up Lens Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush Never touch the pick up lens directly to clean it Lens and Viewfinder e If the lens surface is dirty the autofocus may not work properly Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush Use a clean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder Never use tissue paper LCD Screen e Clean the LCD screen using a clean Soft lens cleaning cloth Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases When the camcorder is moved from an air conditioned room to a warm humid When the camcorder is moved from a cold place to a warm room When the camcorder is left in a humid room TO AVOID CONDENSATION Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme
131. onnecting to a Computer B5 J SUOI DOUUOD jeux B5 Connecting to a Computer eeee Installing MyDVD for Canon 1 2 Turn on the computer and start up Windows Insert the Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software CD ROM into the computer s CD or DVD drive The Setup Wizard will launch automatically If you do not have Windows Media Player 9 or later installed click OK on the setup window that appears and install the latest version of Windows Media Player following the instructions on the screen If the Setup Wizard does not start automatically Windows 2000 Me Double click on the desktop s My Computer icon Windows XP Form the Start menu select My Computer 2 Right click on the CD ROM or DVD drive where you inserted the software disc and select Open 3 Double click on the SETUP EXE file Note that depending on the computer s settings the EXE suffix may not be displayed In the Setup Wizard screen click Next Read the license agreement If you agree select I accept the terms in the License Agreement and click Next Enter the user information and click Next The serial number will already be filled in Click on the Typical installation You can also select Custom to select the programs installed and the installation folder or Complete to install all the program s features 7 Click Install to begin the installation 8 W
132. ox 450 000 pixels LCD Screen 2 7 in wide TFT color approx 123 000 pixels Viewfinder 0 27 in wide TFT color approx 123 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens f 6 1 61 mm F 1 8 3 0 when recording movies 10x power zoom 35 mm equivalent 16 9 Movies 43 8 438 mm 4 3 Movies 47 8 478 mm Still images 39 9 399 mm f 2 6 91 mm F 2 0 5 0 35x power zoom 35 mm equivalent 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer ON 47 1 1 649 mm 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer OFF 41 7 1 460 mm 4 3 Movies 44 6 1 561 mm Still images 41 5 1 453 mm f 2 6 91 mm F 2 0 5 0 35x power zoom 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer ON 45 8 1 603 mm 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer OFF 41 0 1 435 mm 4 3 Movies 49 8 1 743 mm Still images 43 6 1 526 mm Lens Configuration PM 11 elements in 9 groups 1 double sided aspheric element PPIP 10 elements in 8 groups 1 double sided aspheric element PIa Filter Diameter 37 mm eeee General Information ir AF system TTL autofocus manual focusing possible Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m 3 3 ft 1 cm 0 39 in on maximum wide angle ag White Balance Auto white balance custom white balance and preset white balance settings pa DAYLIGHT SHADE CLOUDY TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT FLUORESCENT H Ploy YYeE DAYLIGHT TUNGSTEN only Minimum Illumination DC50 0 3 Ix INIGHT recording program Shutter speed at 1 2 4 5 Ix Auto mode Auto slow shutter ON
133. perly press the RESET button with a pointed item Pressing the RESET button resets all settings 5 flashes on the screen Load a disc 26 exi flashes on the screen Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 23 Peek The wireless Set WL REMOTE to ON 50 controlerwll inet wore The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted Replace the 29 battery Video noise appears on screen When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is located keep a distance between the camcorder and the plasma TV Video noise appears on the TV Screen When using the camcorder close to devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields plasma TVs cellular phones etc keep a distance between the camcorder and these devices eeee Trouble Problem Solution cra Even without a disc loaded The camcorder is checking if a disc is loaded or not This is nota when closing the disc malfunction compartment cover a motor sound can be heard The disc cannot be ejected Turn off the camcorder disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack Restore the power supply and try again The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use The disc cannot be recognized The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth If 108 the pro
134. posure Adjustment At times backlit subjects may appear too dark underexposed or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring overexposed To correct this you can manually adjust the exposure POINTS TO CHECK eap pnm Mode switch P except for the ERFIREWORKS recording program 4 NE NEXTY 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press 6 to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward EXP If EXP does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick VW toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above The exposure adjustment indicator o Ii o and the neutral value 0 appear on the screen If you operate the zoom during exposure lock the brightness of the image may change 3 Adjust lt gt the brightness of the image as required The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the brightness of the picture at the time you locked the exposure Pushing the joystick A toward EXP again will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to automatic exposure 12 EXP suonounJ pesueapy BH Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color eeee Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually Reflective surfaces i Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines
135. pter or remove the THE POWER SOURCE battery pack NO CARD Memory card not is inserted into the camcorder 28 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 If the message disappears after 4 seconds and flashes red turn the camcorder off remove the card and reinsert the card If changes to green you can continue recording playback CARD FULL Memory card is full Erase some images to free some space or 73 replace the memory card THE CAMCORDER IS SET You pressed the Start Stop button while recording still images TO STILL IMAGE MODE CAMERA C mode NAMING ERROR The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set the FILE NOS option to RESET and initialize the disc or memory card erase all the images on the memory card or replace the disc OPERATION CANCELED There was a problem with the disc or memory card while copying still images between them Br TRANSFER ORDER You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders 91 ERROR eeee Trouble Message Explanation Cr TOO MANY STILL IMAGES Disconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of still images DISCONNECT USB CABLE on the memory card or disc to less than 1800 Images cannot be erased from a DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW disc recorded in VIDEO mode If a dialog appeared on the computer screen close it and the
136. purchase to aid identification in case of theft Date of Purchase Model Name DC50 DC220 DC230 A Purchased From Serial No Dealer Address Dealer Phone No eeee Getting to Know the Camcorder B Components Guide ag Left side view D FUNC button M 31 43 G DISP button Ca 63 8 QUICK START button and standby lamp m 38 4 CARD access indicator Q 36 Memory card slot MN 28 AV terminal M 80 Memory card slot cover Terminal cover USB terminal 1 83 9 amp print share button CQ 87 89 93 0 BATT battery release switch 1A 23 O RESET button M 98 Be dv 12 Serial number Right Side View 3 Battery attachment unit DA 23 I Disc compartment cover N 26 8 Grip belt CQ 28 16 DC IN terminal CL1 23 Flash M 64 18 Mini video light A 65 9 Remote sensor M 29 Q0 Stereo microphone uononpoJu Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example FUNC a Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee Back view do d 8 OD CD PLAY mode indicator green 1A 12 Joystick 1 11 CAMERA mode indicator red 1A 12 LCD screen M 30 amp fast reverse button QA 40 Zoom out W wide angle button 1A 38 PpP fast forward button QA 40 Zoom in T telephoto b
137. r press twice to close the menu Erasing All Print Orders En 12 t FUNC OD 5 Ca 31 FUNC CG FUNC 5 MENU i STILL IMG OPER g ORD ALL ERASE i YES Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders amp PRINT e FUNC C ca 31 FUNC CG 1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable Refer to PC Connection Diagrams qq 83 eeee Connecting to a Printer 2 Press select AW the icon and press amp to open the setup menus 3 Select AV gt PRINT and press The print settings menu appears The error message SET amp PRINT ORDER appears if you connect a printer with direct print function and select amp PRINT without having set any print orders beforehand 4 Select AV lt gt PRINT and press Printing starts The print settings menu disappears when the printing is completed ws e Depending on the connected printer you can change some print settings before step 4 C 93 Cancel Printing Printing Errors A 95 Restarting Printing Open the print menu as explained in steps 1 3 above In the print settings menu select RESUME and press 1 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 SUOI DOUUOD jeux B Trouble
138. rded DURING PLAYBACK 5 Press again to pause the playback 6 Press m to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen G nores During the playback of a DVD R DL dual layered disc you might notice a brief stop approx 1 second at the point where the playback switches from Layer 1 to Layer 2 You can display the date and time of the recording and other camcorder data registered when the recording was made N 63 i t es Ie TO ADJUST THE VOLUME The camcorder plays the sound with the built in speaker The sound will be muted when you close the LCD panel or connect the stereo video cable to the AV terminal During the playback of a scene 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press Gi to display it 2 Push the joystick AW toward if or I to adjust the volume To turn off the volume completely keep pressing w until the volume icon changes to amp You can press 6 amp 5 again to hide the joystick guide during playback SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES e Fast Playback During normal playback press gt gt or lt lt on the camcorder SEARCH BP or on the wireless controller Repeatedly press the button to increase the playback speed Fast playback 5x 15x gt 25x the normal speed Slow Playback During playback pause press gt gt or lt lt on the camcorder SLOW1 gt or on the wireless controller Repeatedly press the button to incre
139. representations express or implied statutory or otherwise relative to this Canon product including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Canon Canada assumes no liability for special consequential or incidental damages or loss that may arise whether on account of negligence or otherwise from the use misuse or inability to use this Canon product including loss of profit revenue discs or enjoyment or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties conditions guarantees or representations Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the product Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this Canon product This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of this Canon product or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive remedy NOTICE TO CONSUMER If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time please check all functions with the instruction book before using it Canon CANON INC U S A CANON U S A INC NEW JERSEY OFFICE 100 Jamesburg Road Jamesburg NJ 08831 USA CANON U S A INC CHICAGO OFFICE 100 Park Blvd Itasca IL 60143 USA CANON U S A INC LOS ANGELES OFFICE 15955 Alton Parkway Irvine CA 92618 USA CANON U S A INC HONOLULU OFFICE 210 Ward Aven
140. rtant The following may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on or uploaded from a computer Images whose file names have been changed Avoid the following actions while the disc card access display gt or gt 0 appears on screen and when either the DISC access or CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the disc cover or the memory card slot cover and do not remove the disc or memory card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the 8 3 Switch or the operating mode Slideshow suonounJ oiseg amp SLIDESHOW FUNC C 131 ne dm 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV SLIDESHOW and press GE 3 Select lt gt START and press Images are played back one after another Press to stop the slideshow Index Screen 1 Move the zoom lever toward W The still images index screen appears 2 Select AV lt gt an image B Playback eeee Move the green selection frame to the image you want to view If you have a lot of still images you may find it easier to browse entire index pages instead Move the zoom lever toward W to extend the green selection frame to the whole page and move lt gt between index pages Move
141. se a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth e Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time about 1 year can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and to store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C 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 e 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 uoneuuoju jeuonippv a Do s and Don ts eeee Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures Mini DVD Disc The recording surface of DVD discs is extremely delicate If handled or stored in an incorrect manner the camcorder may stop recognizing or may not be able to play back the disc Be sure to observe the following precautions when storing handling your discs Always remove the disc from the camcorder after you finish recording Do not store the camcorder with a disc left inside Keep the disc clean of dust dirt or smudges Even v
142. selection screen From that screen you can continue to select the still images you want to mark with a transfer order Setup Menus YA CAMERA SETUP A SL SHUTTER mag an Mode switch AUTO or P only in the P PROGRAM AE recording program ON Gig OFF The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting suoljouny pesueapy Menu Options Lists eeee e The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1 30 1 15 when recording still images e In mode set the flash mode to amp flash off e If a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to 3 OFF If amp camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod D ZOOM Gia OFF 93 40X am 200X Gia OFF ds 105X am 1000X Determines the operation of the digital zoom When activated the camcorder will Switch automatically to the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range e With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed so the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in About the color of the zoom indicator ZOOM SPEED SU CAMERA l 0 VARIABLE 23 SPEED 3 E83 SPEED 2 BIB SPEED 1 When set to gm VARIABLE the zoom speed depends on how you operate the zoom lever Press lightly for a slow zoom press
143. size of the image files disc to card 9 EXECUTE Converting Photos into Photomovie Scenes Copying All Images Still images are recorded using JPEG compression but a DVD player only POINTS TO CHECK recognizes the MPEG standard Thus to l m 12 Select as the media for the still images the media from where you want to copy images t ruc C FUNC e Ca 31 FUNC CG 4 play back your still images with your DVD player first you need to create a Photomovie scene a slide show of all still images on the disc where each image will be displayed for approx 3 seconds Converting a Single Image l co 12 Select lt gt the still image you want to convert to a Photomovie scene eee Managing Photos e To create a Photomovie scene that includes still images with a 16 9 aspect ratio MW 1280x720 we recommend you set TV TYPE to ER9 NORMAL TV beforehand If you create Photomovie scenes on a DVD RW initialized in VR mode you will not be able to transfer any recordings to the computer using MyDVD for Canon FUNG m 31 FUNC CG gt CONVERT TO SCENE Protecting Photos on the Memory Card M You can protect still images recorded on EXECUTE the memory card from accidental erasure Converting All Images iwportanr Initializing the memory card Q 76 will POINTS TO CHECK permanently erase all recorded still
144. ss and continue instead with the procedure below TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press When the adjustment is completed Stops flashing and stays on The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the camcorder 2 Press to save the setting and close the menu notes e Depending on the type of fluorescent light optimal color balance may not be obtained with 3 FLUORESCENT or FLUORESCENT H If the color looks unnatural adjust it using NB AUTO or x SET When you have set the custom white balance Depending on the light source may keep flashing The result will still be better than with Aff AUTO Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes Turn off the digital zoom The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights suonounJ pesueapy Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color eeee Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record images with special color effects POINTS TO CHECK i alae Mode switch P m 12 Opt
145. ta 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 Ie When you are printing using the button check the print settings Or you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images Reduce the number of images CHECK PRINT SETTINGS M The print settings cannot be used for printing with the 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 eeee Do s and Don ts KUYA Handling Precautions Battery Pack Camcorder e Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing The data may not be correctly recorded on the disc and the recording may be permanently lost Do not touch the pick up lens Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or the disc cover Be careful when closing the LCD panel Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures like the inside of a car under direct sunl
146. th the DVD R 2 logo including DVD R DL or the DVD RW ZVP logo Refer also to Recommended Discs CL 6 Before inserting the disc be sure to check that the recording surface is clean If necessary use a soft lens cleaning cloth to remove any fingerprints dirt buildup or smudges from the disc surface Inserting the Disc POINTS To CHECK 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in mode 2 Slide 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 3 Insert the disc and press its center firmly until it clicks in place Insert the disc with the recording side facing down single sided discs label side facing out Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens 4 Close the disc cover Do not force the cover closed if the disc is not correctly inserted and firmly set in place WHEN USING DVD R DVD R DL Discs You can start recording movies once the record pause G1 indication appears WHEN USING A DVD RW You need to initialize new discs before you can start recording The disc initialization screen will appear when a new DVD RW is first inserted if the 8 gy switch is set to BI The disc initialization screen will not appear when inserting a disc already initialized In that case you can start recording once
147. the record pause l indication appears D Select AV the desired disc specification and press amp amp Fora comparison between the VIDEO and VR specifications see How to select a DVD disc 5 2 You will be asked to confirm the disc specification you selected Select AV YES and press to continue or select NO and press GI to return and select a different disc specification A confirmation message will appear on the screen Select AV YES and press 6j 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 el indication appears 1 notes The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment The amp display will move while the disc is being read Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you start recording Removing the Disc 1 Slide fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops Do not subject the camcorder to strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover It may take a moment after sliding for the disc cover to open 2 Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the
148. thout affecting your original recordings After you add scenes to the playlist you will have two types of index screens r Original index screen original recordings ORIGINAL 4 9 m D r v OCT 1 2007 9 20 AM n PLAYLIST Playlist index screen Points To CHECK ICS ca 12 Disc type DVD RW VR mode Adding Scenes to the Playlist Options ALL SCENES Adds all scenes in the original index screen to the playlist ONE SCENE Adds only the selected scene to the playlist CANCEL Returns to the original index screen From the original index screen select AV lt b the scene to add to the playlist To add all scenes there is no need to select any particular scene FUNG C 3 ig gt ADD TO PLAYLIST Desired option a YES When the operation is completed ADDED TO PLAYLIST will be displayed Press to check the scenes in the playlist index screen Moving Scenes in the Playlist From the original index screen press PLAYLIST From the playlist index screen select AV lt p gt the scene to move FUNC C 5s 131 ne FUNC gt amp MOVE us Move AV lt gt the orange marker to the new position of the scene and press amp amp 9 YES Deleting Scenes You can delete those scenes that you are not inter
149. to save the setting and close the menu When recording the operating mode symbol will change to amp DISC stills or CARD stills depending on the media selected In playback mode the operating mode symbol will change to DISC stills or Ga CARD stills respectively 12 E Y suonounJ 2iseg B Recording eeee Zooming POINTS TO CHECK Se an CAMERA In addition to the optical zoom the digital zoom is also available m 46 PIE DC220 DC230 Optical zoom 10x 35x Digital zoom 200x 1 000x P only Zoom out Zoom in Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out wide angle Move it toward T to zoom in telephoto You can also change the zoom speed 46 You can select one of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that depends on how you operate the zoom lever Press gently for a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms G notes e You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller The zoom speed with the wireless controller will be the same as with the camcorder when one of the fixed zoom speed levels is selected or fixed at E23 SPEED 3 when R3 VARIABLE is selected When set to MM VARIABLE the zoom speed will be faster in the record pause mode Keep 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 Qu
150. ts have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance This indicates a need for service 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 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 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 570 Service Center for further information 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
151. turned off when the mode switch is set to AUTO REVIEW Ga OFF EFB 2 sec EES 4 sec K295 6 sec E 8 sec Meee 10 sec Selects the time to display a still image after it has been recorded on the memory card You can erase M 73 the still image while you are reviewing it or immediately after recording it if set to gzi3 OFF e This menu item will not be available when the drive mode M 62 is set to E continuous shooting high speed continuous shooting or auto exposure bracketing eee Menu Options Lists WIDESCREEN EL 35 E Gg ON OFF SELF TIMER gg ON E OFF M 66 WIND SCREEN Mode switch P ey AUTO G3 OFF Hie The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors The wind screen cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to AUTO e Some low frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low frequency sounds we recommend setting the wind screen to Ga OFF Si9 suoljoun 4 pesueapy DISC OPERATIONS DISC INFO cL ARES l Em PLAY Displays a screen where you can verify the details regarding the disc The disc information includes the disc title the disc type DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW the disc specification VIDEO mode or VR mode and icons that indic
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153. ultaneous recording C1 60 8 Remote sensor off QA 50 9 Self timer LL 66 19 Disc type DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW CD 5 Q Disc specification VIDEO mode VR mode M 5 12 Finalized disc mark M 77 13 Manual focus M 56 4 Image stabilizer 1 46 15 Disc operation 6 Time code hours minutes seconds 12 Remaining recording time on the disc 8 Recording reminder 19 Wind screen off 1A 47 Mini video light QQ 65 Level marker M 49 Zoom MMA 38 Exposure e i o LI 55 3 Light metering mode 1 61 3 Drive mode M 62 Still image quality size QA 59 6 Image stabilizer still images QQ 46 Number of still images available Ld on the memory card on the disc 8 Remaining battery charge estimate 9 AF frame M 61 60 Camcorder shake warning MA 45 Flash 1 64 82 Autofocus AF and exposure AE locked M 36 CH only GrTe TIED only 5 Disc operation Record IIl Record pause p Playback Il Playback pause pP Fast playback 4 Fast reverse playback J Slow playback Slow reverse playback Remaining recording time When there is no more disc space available END will be displayed and the recording will stop 8 Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording This is helpful
154. usts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject Tv SHUTTER PRIO AE Set the shutter speed value The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value Use a high shutter speed to record fast moving subjects or a slow shutter speed to add a certain motion blur emphasizing the feel of movement Av APERTURE PRIO AE Set the aperture value The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed Use low aperture values larger lens opening to softly blur the background in a portrait or high aperture values smaller lens opening to get a wider depth of field giving a sharp focus all throughout a landscape eee Recording Programs B5 FUNC C 131 inc eem Icon of the currently selected Recording Program Desired option FUNC ep FUNG TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE VALUE When you select Ty SHUTTER PRIO AE or Ay APERTURE PRIO AE a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen press 6 to hide it When the numeric value can be adjusted small arrows will appear next to the number 2 Adjust AV the numeric value shutter speed or aperture value The number displayed will flash if the aperture or shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions In such case select a different value 3 nores Do not change
155. utton QA 38 gt Il play pause button 1A 39 START STOP button N 34 E stop button M 39 PLAYLIST button A 68 9 Viewfinder LL 28 19 Dioptric adjustment lever MA 28 Q I t amp movies still images switch 11 12 12 DISC access indicator J 34 36 CHG charge indicator 1A 23 13 Start stop button MA 34 Power switch 1 12 5 OPEN disc cover switch QA 26 19 Grip belt C1 28 12 Mode switch 52 18 Zoom lever M 38 Bottom view o Mo 109 9 3 bo a 8 PHOTO button Q 36 Q9 Speaker M 40 Tripod socket 1 35 Strap mount Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example FUNC eeee Getting to Know the Camcorder bTeenyisIekn Components Guide m Left side view D DISP button M 63 G FUNC button CO 31 43 3 QUICK START button and standby lamp CL 38 4 CARD access indicator QA 36 Memory card slot 1N 28 AV terminal 1A 80 Memory card slot cover Terminal cover 8 USB terminal 1 83 9 BATT battery release switch 1 23 RESET button QQ 98 Serial number me 2 Battery attachment unit 1 23 d o 9 13 Lens cover switch MA 34 36 Right Side View open S closed a Disc compartment cover MA 26 8 Grip belt CQ 28
156. www roxio com en support fr emc index jhtm Phone assistance Germany 0900 1735096 France 0892 460909 U K 0906 7320288 1 00 P M to 10 00 P M GMT excluding Weekend and Holidays http www sonictaiwan com support techsupport aspx System Requirements Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows XP Minimum Hardware Pentium 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 important After installing MyDVD for Canon you will need an Internet connection to complete the user registration Without completing the online user registration you will not be able to use any of the software s functions For support concerning MyDVD for Canon Canon Inc and the Canon related customer support centers do not provide support concerning MyDVD for Canon For any questions or technical issues regarding the Software its installation and operation please contact directly Sonic Solutions customer support representatives or access online the Internet pages listed in the information box above Operation may not work correctly depending on the specifications and settings of your computer eeo C
157. y time T CAMERA SETUP A SL_ SHUTTER ON ZOOM OFF D O IMG STAB WIDESCREEN SELF TIMER WIND SCREEN Press FUNC During the playback of a disc recorded in VIDEO mode pressing will open directly the setup menus Continue directly from step 3 Select AV the icon and press amp to open the setup menus You can also hold FUNC pressed down for more than 2 seconds to open directly the setup menus screen You can also press on the wireless controller Push the joystick lt q to return to the menu selection screen step 3 Select AV the desired menu from the left side column and press amp The title of the selected menu appears on top of the screen and under it the list of settings Select AV the setting you want to change and press amp The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected Items not available appear in black 5 Select AV the desired option and press to save the setting 6 Press FUNC You can press FUNC to close the menu at any time Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus am suonejedaJjd B First Time Settings eeee First Time Settings Changing the Language Options DEUTSCH ROMANA mema ENGLISH T RK E Bih ESPA OL PYCCKMA ee FRANCAIS VKPAIHCbKA amp 01 ITALIANO Xe B E POLSKI mt Default value DISPLAY SETUP u
158. y to one image e 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 You may not be able to set the trimming settings for a still image not recorded with this camcorder Print Orders From the still images on the memory card you can mark in advance the images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order These print order settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards and can be used for printing on DPOF compatible printers m 92 Up to 998 still images can be selected Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order 9 POINTS To CHECK Do not connect the USB cable to the camcorder while setting the print orders co 12 FUNC ruc C 5 Qa 31 FUNC CG gt BPRINT ORDER g Press G1 The image selection screen appears FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select lt p the still image you want to mark with a print order 2 Press amp to set the print order The number of copies appears in orange in the box next to the print order symbol amp 3 Set AV the number of copies desired and press To cancel the print order set AV the number of copies to 0 4 Repeat steps 1 3 to mark additional images with print orders o
159. yed Turning the On Screen Displays On Off DC50 Repeatedly press to turn the on screen displays on off in the following sequence suoljoun 4 pesueapy CAMERA 88 CAMERA All displays on All displays off All displays on Data code only All displays off PLAY All displays on including the histogram Regular displays only All displays off 5 Other Functions eeee 1 However the level marker the disc type icon and the and G1 icons will still appear on the screen Data code Time date and camera data at the time of recording The contents to be displayed can be selected as explained in the following section 3 Histogram display For still images you can display the complete camera data registered at the time of recording For details on how to read the histogram display refer to the following section Selecting the Data Code You can select the data code to be displayed when playing back movies Options Default value E DATE TIME Displays the date or time when the scene or still image was recorded Reading the Histogram Display When viewing still images you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the still image The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left side represents shadows A still imag

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