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Canon 600 Camcorder User Manual

1. 33 Widescren TV 16 9 74 Wind screen 25 73 Wireless controller 23 E Zero set memory 79 ZOOM ascot tatiana e eas Doi ads du 33 uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 147 148 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 digital video equipment is warranted under normal non commercial personal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase except for a defective Video Head which will be exchanged for a period of three months from the date of purchase Labor For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase labor will be provided free of charge by our factory service centers or designated service facilities located in the United States When returning equipment under this warranty you must pre pay the shipping charges and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem During your ONE YEAR warranty period repairs will be made and the equipment return shipped to
2. Bottom view m 3 L9 D Stereo microphone 4 Cassette compartment MA 20 A print share button 1 109 121 OPEN EJECT 4 switch 1 20 3 Tripod socket M 34 6 Cassette compartment cover MA 20 m uononpodju Wireless Controller WL D85 D Ma we oe STOP moro zoow gt to gl _ CARD B a n id Ej o REW PLAY cA etre o lagal WE M mas io P a ES o CD Transmitter W ZERO SET MEMORY button M 79 START STOP button CQ 28 30 PHOTO button LL1 30 CARD buttons M 37 2 Zoom buttons M 33 DATE SEARCH lt p gt buttons LL 80 13 PLAY button A 35 REW 44 button 1 35 3 FF PP button QD 36 4 WM button M 36 5 STOP W button 35 PAUSE JI button QQ 36 6 II button CQ 36 8 SLOW button M 36 2 x 2 button M 36 AUDIO DUB button N 104 8 TV SCREEN button M 68 Screen Displays When recording movies on a tape CAMERA sol B O OOD Zoom M 33 Exposure o i o 1 47 2 Manual focus M 48 3 Image stabilizer 1 65 e Ts 4 Recording mode M 66 8 Recording Program M 40 Light metering mode M 86 15 d W d r D A 6 B D G8 G0 She When recording on a memory card CAM
3. cc ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeneeeeseeeeesesaeeeeeneeeeseeeesees 96 Editing Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device ssssssesesese 97 Analog Line in Recording DV Dubbing eie nee teens onem tee noh eec diet bh e eed Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals Analog Digital Converter 102 Audio DUBBING 3 5 4 mer et eee teet eei e rne teet 104 Recording from the Tape on a Memory Card sssssssssss 106 Printing Printing Still Images esses eene ennt 108 Selecting the Print Settings sssssssssseeeenemnnnn 111 Trimming Settings 116 Printing with Print Order Settings ccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeteeeeeeneees 117 Connecting to a PC Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer sss 119 Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Direct Transfer 121 Selecting Images for Transfer Transfer Order Using the NETWORK Mode DV Messenger Version 2 Trouble Troubleshooting List of Messages Do s amp Don ts Handling Pr cautiOns 3 7 xerit iere trie e ro Ferd etae diner 133 Cleaning the Video Heads sssssssssseeeeeeeeeneee nnne 137 Maintenance Others seessssssssssssssseseeeee nennen nennen tnnt tnnt nnne 138 Additional Information System Diagrami arhin thrin nii e E Obs Ee tc se ue c
4. Mode dial ba t A SET dial EXP button UE Exposure Lock 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA o0 or CAMERA T mode 2 Set the mode dial to a mode other than ip Exposure cannot be adjusted in the Fireworks mode SCN 3 Press the EXP button 0 appears on the screen When you operate the zoom during exposure lock the brightness of the image may change Exposure Adjustment During exposure lock Turn the SET dial to adjust the brightness of the image The adjustment range depends on the brightness at the time you locked the exposure BuipJo29M Suonoung pesueapy 48 Adjusting the Focus Manually Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually flecti Subjects with low Through Reflective contrast or without Fast Moving dirty or wet Night Scenes surfaces vertical lines Subjects windows aG a Zoom lever Mode dial FOCUS button SET dial Set the camcorder to CAMERA e 9 or CAMERA A mode Set the mode dial to a mode other than D Adjust the zoom Press the FOCUS button MF appears 5 Turn the SET dial to adjust the focus Turn the SET dial up or down until the image appears focused Press the FOCUS button to return to autofocus kOND O The setting resets to autofocus when you switch the mode dial to MID O Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder fa e Infinity Focus
5. Buip1o28M suonouny oiseg 31 Screen Displays during Still Image Recording D Still Image Quality Size Indicates the image quality and the image size of the still image Remaining Card Capacity for Still Images SQ flashing in red No card CH in green 6 or more images CQ in yellow 1 to 5 images Cu in red No more images The indication may not decrease even though a recording has been made or may decrease by 2 images at once All indicators are displayed in green when a memory card is played back Card Access Display Ww appears to indicate that the camcorder is writing on the memory card Screen Displays during Movie Recording Movie size Indicates the movie size Card Access Display Ww appears to indicate that the camcorder is writing on the memory card Cu moves during recording Remaining Card Capacity for Movies Indicates the remaining time in hours and minutes At less than 1 minute the remaining time will be displayed in 10 second steps at less than 10 seconds in 1 second steps The indication varies depending on the recording condition The actual remaining time may be longer or shorter than indicated Movie recording time Indicates the recording time of the movie 32 Zooming CAMERA es mode In addition to the 10x optical zoom you can also use the 200x digital zoom M 65 Zoom in
6. O Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter O Do not connect any products that are not expressly recommended to the camcorder s DC IN terminal or to the power adapter O You may hear some noise from the power adapter during use This is not a malfunction O Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery pack Charging may stop The battery pack may not be charged correctly even if the charge indicator glows steady The battery pack may also not be charged correctly when a power outage occurs during charging Remove the battery pack and attach it back to the camcorder G O When the power adapter or battery pack is defective the charge indicator FA flashes rapidly at about 2 flashes second and charging stops O The charge indicator informs you about the charge status 0 50 Flashes once every second More than 50 Flashes twice every second 100 Glows steadily O Charging Recording and Playback Times Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging recording or playback conditions Battery Pack BP 308 BP 315 Charging Time 170 min 255 min Max Recording Time Viewfinder 115 min 205 min LCD normal 110 min 195 min bright 105 min 185 min Typical Recording Time Viewfinder 65 min 115 min LCD normal 60 min 110 min bright 60 min 100 min Playback Time 130 min 230 min Approximate times for recording wi
7. 121 Index screen 0 2 eee 92 I Landscape recording program 40 Language i edm ERA Rex 25 LCD backlight llsslsesse 24 LCD screen 2 0 0000 24 Lens cap cse ee ek he he eee ened 22 Light metering mode 86 Lithium button battery 23 135 LP MOGs miepen hahha eee xe 66 Magnifying animage 76 Maintenance 138 Memory card 0000 21 Menu FUNC 0 0 0 53 Menu MENU 65 Microphone attenuator 72 Microphone level 71 Mini video light 49 Movies memory card 30 Movies tape 24 28 Multi image screen 58 My Camera 0 esses 70 LN ND filter 222 46 eoe ee 65 NETWORK Mode 125 Night recording program 40 I3 P recording program 44 Panoramic images 90 Playback Memory card 37 Playback Tape 35 Portrait recording program 40 Power Battery pack 17 Power Household power source 18 Power save sees 69 Printorde r skip taper eta 117 Protect uoce rae were head TIT 94 LR Record review record search 29 Recording Memory card 30 Recording Tape 28 Recording mode 66 Recordin
8. It prevents the subject from being underexposed FASPOTLIGHT Use this mode to record spotlit scenes E4SNOW Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts It prevents the subject from being underexposed e S Nan Nr ESSUNSET Use this mode to record sunsets for vibrant colors EaFIREWORKS Use this mode to record fireworks ZEN ZZ swetbold Duipo29M Suoinoun po2oueApy 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA es or CAMERA CH mode 2 Set the mode dial to SCN 3 Press the SET dial A list of Special Scene modes appears 4 Turn the SET dial to select a Special Scene mode and press the SET dial The symbol of the selected mode appears AJA O Snow Beach mode KZ The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places Check the image on the screen The picture may not appear smooth when played back O Fireworks mode To avoid camcorder shake we recommend using a tripod CAMERA H mode Use a tripod as the shutter speed slows down 43 44 P Using the Program AE Mode The camcorder automatically adjusts shutter speed and exposure according to the brightness of the subject In Program AE mode you can point and shoot as in Auto mode however you have the option of changing some settings 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA es or CAMERA mode 2 Set the mode dial to P A If the optimal exposure cannot be obtained try the followi
9. Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks Press the FOCUS button more than 2 seconds after step 3 in Adjusting the Focus Manually eo appears When you operate the zoom or turn the SET dial oo changes to MF and the camcorder changes to manual focusing mode C e Using the Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light assist lamp at any time regardless of the recording program Mini video light 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA ss or CAMERA C H mode 2 Press the LIGHT button Zp appears on the screen The mini video light turns on and off with each press of the button O Do not point the mini video light at persons while they are driving O Do not look at the mini video light for a long time O Do not use the mini video light close to people s eyes eg In Super Night mode when the mini video light turns on automatically pressing the LIGHT button will not turn it off BuipJo29M Suonoung pesueapy 49 50 Using the Self Timer The self timer can be used for recording movies and still images PHOTO button Start stop button X self timer button 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA e 9 or CAMERA CH mode 2 Press the self timer button S appears In the CAMERA es position set the camcorder to record pause mode When recording a still image 3 Press the
10. to OFF If it is set to ON digital signals cannot be input via the camcorder s DV terminal 2 O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source D O Connecting the camcorder to the computer you can also use the analog digital conversion to transfer analog recordings to your computer as digital signals Analog digital conversion can be performed also when connecting the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable The required equipment and operation is the same as when Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer M 119 except for step 3 In this case set the AV 9 DV amp S to ON Check the setting before connecting the camcorder to the computer The analog digital conversion may not operate properly depending on the software and the specifications and settings of your computer Supa j 103 104 Audio Dubbing You can add sound from audio devices AUDIO IN or with the built in or an external microphone MIC IN This function is operated with the wireless controller Connecting Connecting an Audio Device Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device Audio device e g CD player a Signal flow 9 a R MTC 100 Multi Cable Supplied Connecting a Microphone See Recording with an External Microphone CL 51 Dubbing MENU A 64 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR ss mode and load a recorded cassette Use a tape record
11. Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes CAMERA Still PLAY VCR CAMERA C H PLAY VCR CH Movies Images Faders O x O x x Effects O x O OF x Multi image screen O k O i Card mix O x x x x O Available x Not available Black and White only Selecting a Fader FUNC EB OFF LL 52 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA sv or PLAY VCR oo mode CAMERA mode Set the mode dial to a mode other than MD 2 Press the FUNC button D EFFECT OFF Pii FUNC 3 Select the digital effect symbol followed by amp FADER 4 Select the fader type The selected fader shows as an animation The selected fader animates the image that appears on the Screen 5 Press the FUNC button The symbol of the selected fader appears 6 Press the D EFFECTS button The symbol changes to green Pressing the D EFFECTS button again deactivates the fader D EFFECTS CAMERA mode 7 Fade in Press the start stop button in record pause mode Fade out Press the start stop button in record mode L sBuiyeg eu BulBueyo suoljouny4 pe ueApy 59 60 PLAY VCR e9 mode 7 Fade in Press the gt button in playback pause 5 mode Fade out Press the gt button in playback mode R Selecting an Effect Ga m D EFFECT OFF 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA ss PLAY VCR o or CAMERA CO mode CAMERA e9 and CAMERA O
12. E When recording a still image 4 Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears The still image remaining image capacity and other information appear When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller recording starts immediately 5 Press the PHOTO button fully When recording a movie 4 Press the start stop button when the scene you wish to record appears Pressing the start stop button again stops recording VaR O Blank sections may be recorded as anomalous picture CU O If the picture does not appear reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and back on again O Do not connect any devices to the camcorder s USB terminal O You can only record signals from devices with the DY logo recording in SD System in SP or LP format Note that signals from identically shaped terminals may be of different format A 128 O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source O d O n image recorded from an image in widescreen mode will be vertically compressed EE O The data code of the image will reflect the date and time it has been recorded on the memory card amp 2 Copyright Signal n Certain software tapes are copyright protected If you attempt to play back such tape COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED appears and you will not be able to view the contents of the tape If you attempt to record from such tape via the DV terminal COPYRIGHT PROTE
13. T Ww Zoom out 10x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out wide angle Move it toward T to zoom in telephoto Press the zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom Press harder for a a faster zoom O You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller However you a cannot control the zoom speed O The zoom speed will be faster in the stop and record pause modes O Overusing the zoom feature when recording movies can result in recordings that may have an unsettled feel or cause discomfort on playback Make effective use of the zoom O Keep at least 3 3 ft 1 m to the subject At wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as 0 39 in 1 cm Duip1o28M suonouny oiseg 33 34 Tips for Better Recording Holding the Camcorder For maximum stability grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body If necessary support the camcorder with your left hand Be careful that your fingers do not touch the microphone or lens For More Stability O Lean against a wall O Put the camcorder on a table O Lie on your elbow O Kneel on one knee Lighting When recording outdoors we recommend recording with the sun at your back VERA O When using a tripod do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt due to concentration of the light by the lens Q Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer t
14. 3 FLUORESCENT O O 54 FLUORESCENT H amp SET Image effect WF IMAGE EFFECT OFF VIVID N NEUTRAL 4 LOW SHARPENING SP SOFT SKIN DETAIL O O 56 CUSTOM Drive mode CI SINGLE i CONT SHOOT 88 4 HISPEED CONT SHOOT h AEB O 90 Lad STITCH AST Digital Effects amp D EFFECT OFF f FADER EFFECT o MULTI IMAGE SCREEN i CARD MIX WE D EFFECT OFF Rr FADER EFFECT O 57 MULTI IMAGE SCREEN e i D EFFECT OFF GJ BLK amp WHT O Still image Gia STILL I REC OFF 4S FINE 640x480 RT recording S NORMAL 640x480 O 9 E Movie size Ba 320x240 gj 160x120 O n a 3 3 5i MOVIE REC OFF yj 320x240 gp 160x120 O s 7 Still image S S FINE 640x480 4 S FINE 640x480 HORS a quality S NORMAL 640x480 O o3 Still image size L 2304x1736 M1 1632x1224 M2 1280x960 as quality S 640x480 Oo a1 9 SUPER FINE FINE uj NORMAL Image erase O o 95 Slide show O 92 Protect O Oo 94 Print order O 117 Transfer order O 124 This setting option appears when pressing the FUNC button right after recording a still image on a memory card 53 54 Setting the White Balance You can use the preset modes to reproduce colors more accurately or set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting AB AUTO Settings are automatically set by the camcorder 3X DAYLIGHT For recording outdoors on a bright day fa SHADE For recording in shaded places CLOUDY For recordi
15. hours and minutes in the same way start the clock ty When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable lithium battery may become discharged and the date time setting may be canceled In such case recharge the built in lithium battery 19 135 Time Zones Once you have set your time zone date and time you do not need to reset the clock each time you travel to another time zone Just set the time zone to the one of your destination and the camcorder automatically adjusts the clock Time Zones and Difference from GMT UTC London GMT UTC Wellington WELLGTN 12 Paris 1 Samoa 11 Cairo 2 Honolulu HONOLU 10 Moscow 3 Anchorage ANCHOR 9 Dubai 4 Los Angeles L A 8 Karachi 5 Denver 7 Dacca 6 Chicago 6 Bangkok 7 New York N Y 5 Hong Kong H KONG 8 Caracas 4 Tokyo 9 Rio de Janeiro RIO 3 Sydney 10 Fernando de Noronha FERNAN 2 Solomon 11 Azores 1 e uoneajedaag i 27 28 Recording Movies on a Tape Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly If necessary clean the video heads 1 137 1 Press the small button and set the POWER switch to CAMERA The POWER indicator lights up 2 Set the TAPE CARD switch to c 3 Press the start stop button to begin recording Press the start stop button again to pause recording When you ha
16. press the SET dial and retry printing Refer also to the printer manual for details Canon CP printers except for CP600 Select STOP or RESUME and press the SET dial The RESUME setting may not appear with some error messages In that case select STOP Refer also to the printer manual for details If the error still persists and printing does not restart follow below procedure 1 Disconnect the cable 2 Turn the POWER switch of the camcorder to OFF and back to PLAY VCR 3 Reconnect the cable O When you have finished printing 1 Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer 2 Turn off the camcorder 110 Selecting the Print Settings The procedure for selecting the number of copies is common to all printers Other print setting procedures vary depending on your printer model Check which icon appears in E the upper left corner of the camcorder screen after connecting and refer to the relevant pages accordingly v man A a4 Selecting the Number of Copies A maximum of 99 copies can be selected for one still image 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dial to select 3 COPIES and press the SET dial IT DEFAULT DEFAULT 2 Turn the SET dial to select the number of copies and press the SET dial RJDEFAULT 2d EJDEFAULT DEFAULT TRIMMING Exc orF amp OFF Dy 3 copres MiSetting the Print Style PAPER PAPER SIZE Available paper sizes vary depending
17. Back side of the Terminal cover attached battery pack Charged Uncharged c1 Cassette O Rewind tapes after use If the tape becomes slack and damaged it may cause picture and sound distortion O Return cassettes in the case and store them upright O Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use O Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the camcorder O Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty O Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape O Handle cassettes with care Do not drop or subject them to severe impact as this may damage the cassettes O Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time O With cassettes equipped with a memory function metal plated terminals may become dirty with use Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of loading unloading The memory function is not supported by the camcorder Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure To protect your recordings from accidental erasure slide the tab on the cassette to SAVE or ERASE OFF If you wish to record on that cassette change the position of the tab DE LI Memory Card O Format new memory cards with the camcorder Memory cards formatted with other devices such as a computer may not operate correctly O We recommend saving backups of
18. CAMERA SETUP Select WIDESCREEN set it to ON and press the MENU button WIDE appears The LCD screen switches to the letterbox display The picture on the viewfinder appears horizontally squeezed AA O When you turn off the image stabilizer you will get a larger horizontal angle of t view O When playing back a widescreen recording on a TV switch the TV to widescreen mode refer to the instruction manual of your TV If you play back a widescreen recording on a normal TV the image appears horizontally squeezed TVs with S1 terminal or Video ID 1 system switch automatically to widescreen mode Creating a Start up Image You can create a start up image using a still image on the memory card 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR Hl mode 2 Select a still image with the CARD buttons 3 Press the MENU button and select MY CAMERA 4 Select CREATE S UP IMAGE SET THIS AS START UP IMAGE YES and NO appears 5 Select YES OVERWRITE MY IMAGE NO and YES appears 6 Select YES The still image will be saved and the image that was saved to MY IMAGE is erased 7T Press the MENU button Ons O You can save your original images or the images and sounds contained in the Za supplied software ZoomBrowser EX for Windows or ImageBrowser for Macintosh to the setting options MY IMAGE and MY SOUND For details refer to the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual O Retain the ori
19. Focusing method cannot be changed in the Fireworks mode SCN 3 Turn the SET dial to select the focusing mode With 9 Point AiAF a large frame displays on the screen The frame does not display in AUTO mode With Center point a frame displays in the center of the screen With 9 AF frames selection 9 frames display on the screen Turn the SET dial to select the AF frame from the 9 frames 4 Press the PHOTO button halfway 5 Press the PHOTO button fully m You cannot select the AF frame during recording in Stitch Assist mode a suoioun eJoue eyb 87 Suonoung pesueapy 88 Selecting the Drive Mode O Single Continuous Shooting Sy High Speed Continuous Shooting V AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing Records a single still image when you press the PHOTO button Captures a quick series of still images while you press the PHOTO button For the number of frames per second refer to the table on the next page The camcorder records a still image in three different exposures dark normal light in 1 2 EV steps allowing you to choose the perfect exposed shot TS PHOTO button Mode dial 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA 0 mode Set the mode dial to a mode other than D 3 Press the DRIVE MODE button to switch between the drive modes The setting changes with each press of the button Press the PHOTO button halfway 5 Continuous Shooting High Speed Co
20. GS to OFF 66 DV terminal does not work Wrong signal format Dubbing may work via the AV terminal Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperature may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder E Condensation may form in the following cases When the camcorder is moved trom an When the camcorder is moved trom a air conditioned room to warm humid cold place to a warm room place How to avoid condensation O Unload the cassette place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag When condensation is detected O The camcorder stops operating and the warning message CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED appears for approx 4 seconds and 4 starts flashing O If a cassette is loaded the warning messages CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED and REMOVE THE CASSETTE appear and ex starts flashing Remove the cassette immediately and leave the cassette compartment open Leaving the cassette in the camcorder may damage the tape O A cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected Resuming use O It takes about 1 hour until the water droplets evaporate After the condensation warning stops flashing wait for 1 more
21. KO The camcorder returns to record pause mode REC SEARCH DuipJ028M SuoinoungJ oiseg 29 Recording on a Memory Card Recording Still Images on a Memory Card 1 Press the small button and set the POWER switch to CAMERA The POWER indicator lights up 2 Set the TAPE CARD switch to H 3 Select the still image size and quality 1 82 4 Press the PHOTO button halfway turns green when focus is adjusted and a green frame appears The beep sounds When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller recording starts immediately 5 Press the PHOTO button fully Q and focusing frame disappear and you hear a shutter sound The card access indicator flashes Recording Movies on a Memory Card 1 Press the small button and set the POWER switch to CAMERA The POWER indicator lights up 2 Set the TAPE CARD switch to H 3 Select the movie size 1 82 Set a movie size other than MOVIE REC OFF 4 Press the start stop button to begin recording The card access indicator flashes Press the start stop button to stop recording O When you are using a SD Memory Card make sure that the protect switch is set to allow recording O Do not turn off the camcorder change the position of the TAPE CARD switch disconnect the power source open the memory card cover or remove the memory card while the card access indicator is flashing Doing so could result in d
22. O BORDERED The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed BORDERLESS The center portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size The image s top bottom and sides may be cropped slightly 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dial to select STYLE and press the SET dial Ei ESBORDERED Bunuud ji 2 Make sure that J PAPER is selected and press the SET dial CARD 1 MENU 5 113 3 Turn the SET dial to select the paper size and press the SET dial Select the paper size of the paper set in your printer Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu MENU lt 5 4 Turn the SET dial to select amp BORDERS and press the SET dial BORDERS BORDERED MENU 5 5 Turn the SET dial to select a borders option and press the SET dial Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings bw menu BORDERLESS MENU 5 Z Setting the Print Style IMAGE STANDARD Prints 1 still image per page MULTIPLE Prints 8 copies of the same still image on one page BORDERS BORDERLESS Prints right to the edges of the page BORDERED Prints with a border DATE ON Prints with date OFF Prints without date AS O The BORDERS and DATE settings cannot be selected when IMAGE is set G2 to MULTIPLE O BORDERED The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded imag
23. PHOTO button halfway 4 Press the PHOTO button fully The camcorder starts recording after a 10 second countdown 2 seconds when using the wireless controller The countdown appears on the screen When recording a movie 3 Press the start stop button The camcorder starts recording after a 10 second countdown 2 seconds when using the wireless controller The countdown appears on the screen AO To cancel the self timer press the self timer button Once the countdown 7 has begun you can also press the start stop button when recording movies or the PHOTO button when recording still image to cancel the self timer O The self timer will be canceled when you turn off the camcorder Recording with an External Microphone You can use the optional SA 1 Adapter Bracket to attach a microphone to the camcorder E Refer also to the instruction manual of the microphone 1 Attach the microphone to the adapter bracket 2 Attach the adapter bracket to the camcorder ae 3 Connect the microphone to the camcorder 88 26 30 m O When recording in silent places the built in microphone may pick up the motor Zag noise of the camcorder In such case we recommend using an external 5 microphone amp O When using a commercially available microphone g o Use a microphone with built in power supply condenser microphone Almost all stereo microphones with a plug diameter of 0 14 in 3 5 mm can be c
24. Slow Shutter mode 5 Select S SPLIT and select the number of sequences 6 Select SET and press the FUNC button E appears 7 Press the D EFFECTS button The symbol turns green D EFFECTS FAST MODERATE SLOW The set number of images will be captured at the set speed To cancel the multi image screen press the D EFFECTS button MANUAL Images will be captured each time you press the D EFFECTS button The blue frame indicating the next sequence disappears after the last image Pressing the D EFFECTS button for more than 1 second cancels the images one after another 8 Press the start stop button to begin recording The multi image screen is recorded on the tape Suonoung pesueapy L sbuges eu BulBueyo p PLAY VCR es mode Pressing any tape operation button such as play or pause Za or performing date search cancels the multi image screen 61 62 Combining Images Card Mix You can produce effects not possible with just a tape with the Card Mix function Choose one of the sample images provided on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK such as picture frames backgrounds and animations and combine it with the live video recording Movies recorded on a memory card cannot be combined with camcorder recordings Card Chroma Key CARD CHROMA Combines frames with your recordings The live video recording will appear in place of the blue area of the card mix image Mix level adjustme
25. accidental changes O When sound is distorted even though the audio level indicator shows an appropriate level Activate the microphone attenuator by setting MIC ATT to ON The microphone attenuator can also be used when recording on a memory card O We recommend using headphones when manually adjusting the audio level or using the microphone attenuator O Turning the audio level all the way down will prevent sound recording Using the Wind Screen The camcorder reduces wind noise automatically However you can turn off the wind Screen when recording indoors or when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as E possible MENU A 64 1 When setting the camcorder to CAMERA 50 or CAMERA mode set the mode dial to a mode other than ip When setting the camcorder to PLAY VCR e mode make sure that AUDIO DUB is set to MIC IN 1 67 2 Press the MENU button and select AUDIO SETUP Select WIND SCREEN set it to OFF and press the MENU button Xe appears when you turn the wind screen off d AUDIO SETUP P WIND SCREEN E3 e The wind screen function can only be used with the built in microphone FA z s6uiyes eu BulBueyo suoljouny4 po ueApy 73 74 Widescreen TV Recording 16 9 The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high resolution 16 9 recording SML NN 1 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode 2 Press the MENU button and select
26. by connecting the camcorder to a printer with direct print function You can also use the print order settings for direct printing 1A 117 Following printers can be connected to your camcorder Direct Print compatible CP printer dus k PictBridge compatible SELPHY CP printers KZ W PictBridge cub Bubble Jet Direct compatible PIXMA printers PictBridge compatible SELPHY DS PIXMA Bue lat PictBridge printers PictBridge compliant non Canon Printer PictBridge Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder ott Printer with Taie IE gt direct print function Cie A IFC 300PCU USB Cable supplied Turn off the camcorder and insert a memory card that contains still images Turn on the printer Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR EH mode Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable appears and changes to K 7j or Z4 Does not appear with movies or still images that cannot be played back with the camcorder The D a print share button lights up and the current print setting will be displayed for approx 6 seconds AOUN Wm f continues to flash for more than 1 minute or if Ri Fi or J does not appear the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer In such case disconnect the cable from camcorder and printer turn off camcorder and printer turn both back on and reconnect the camcorder to the printer G2 O A
27. camcorder and computer while data is being transferred to the computer while the camcorder s card access indicator is flashing Doing so may damage the memory card s data O Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer O The image files on your memory card and the image files saved on the hard disk drive of your computer are valuable original data files If you wish to use image files on your computer make copies of them first and use the copied file retaining the original O Make sure that camcorder and computer are not connected with a DV cable before connecting the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable Otherwise the computer may not operate properly O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source while T itis connected to the computer O Refer also to the computer instruction manual O Users of Windows XP and Mac OS X Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol PTP allowing you to download still images JPEG only by simply connecting the camcorder to a computer via USB cable without installing the software from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK 2d 0 8unoeuuo3 i 121 Transferring Images To transfer images with transfer order you need to set the transfer orders N 124 IE ALL IMAGES Transfers all images to the computer gt NEW IMAGES Transfers only those images that have not yet been tran
28. d 1800 images Macintosh more than 1000 images you may not be able to download images to a computer In such case use a card reader O Connection to a PictBridge compliant printer will not work when the memory card contains more than 1800 images For best performance we recommend to keep the number of images on the memory card less than 100 O Users of Windows XP When you plan to connect the camcorder to a computer using a USB cable keep the length of one movie shorter than approx 12 min in 320 x 240 and 35 min in 160 x 120 81 82 Selecting the Still Image Size and Quality FUNC M 52 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode Press the FUNC button Select the still image size quality symbol Select the still image size kh OND 5 6 AL 92304x1736 F INE The number at the lower right corner indicates the number of still images available on the memory card the same as the number displayed at the upper right corner Select the still image quality Press the FUNC button Selecting the Movie Size FUNC A 52 1 2 3 pj 320x240 GH E MOVIE REC OFF Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR 60 or CAMERA CA mode Press the FUNC button Select the movie size symbol followed by the setting option The number at the lower right corner indicates the remaining recording time on the memory card the same as the number displayed at the upper right corner Press the FU
29. dial Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when printing is complete If you wish to continue printing select another still image with the CARD button Bunuug l 109 O Images not recorded with this camcorder uploaded from a computer edited on a computer and images whose file names have been changed may not be printed correctly O Observe the following precautions during printing Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer Do not change the position of the TAPE CARD switch Do not detach the cable Do not open the memory card cover or remove the memory card O If the message BUSY does not disappear disconnect the cable from camcorder and printer and reconnect the camcorder to the printer G O Cancel Printing E Press the SET dial during printing A confirmation dialog appears Select OK and press the SET dial Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS printers and CP600 Printing stops even if it is incomplete and the paper is fed through Canon CP printers except for CP600 A print in progress cannot be stopped Printing stops when the current print is finished and the remaining prints are canceled O Printing Errors If an error occurs during the printing process an error message appears C2 131 Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS printers and CP600 Resolve the error When printing does not resume automatically select CONTINUE and press the SET dial If CONTINUE cannot be selected select STOP
30. memory card images on your computer s hard drive E or other external memory device Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity Canon Inc makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data O Do not turn off the camcorder disconnect the power source open the memory card cover or remove the memory card while the card access indicator is flashing O Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields O Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature O Do not disassemble memory cards O Do not bend drop or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water O Moving a memory card rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its external and internal surfaces If condensation forms on the card put it aside until the droplets have evaporated completely O Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt O Check the direction before inserting the memory card Forcing a memory card backwards into the slot may damage the memory card or the camcorder O Do not remove the label from the memory card or affix other labels on the memory card Lithium Button Battery WARNING The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate the battery Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Pa
31. merge them into one large panoramic scene using the supplied software PhotoStitch on a computer When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portion of adjoining images and merges them Try to include a distinctive item landmark etc in the overlapping portion C SINGLE M 52 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA CO mode 2 Press the FUNC button 3 Select the drive mode symbol followed by cLa STITCH AST 4 Press the SET dial The Stitch Assist screen appears 5 Select the direction with the CARD button CARD button clockwise CARD button counterclockwise 6 Select the recording program and zoom on the subject Adjust focus and exposure manually as necessary Once the sequence has started you cannot change the recording program exposure zoom or focus 7 Press the PHOTO button to record the first image Direction and number of recorded images appear 8 Record the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first image Minor discrepancies in the overlapped area can be corrected with the software You can retake an image by pressing the CARD button to return to the previous image A maximum of 26 images can be recorded 9 Press the FUNC button after the last image The Stitch Assist screen will disappear The DRIVE MODE button can also be used to close the Stitch Assist screen For details on how to merge thes
32. mode Set the mode dial to a mode other than p 2 Press the FUNC button 3 Select the digital effect symbol followed by amp EFFECT CAMERA CH mode Select the digital effects symbol followed by B BLK amp WHT then move to step 5 4 Select the effect type The selected effect shows as an animation The selected effect animates the image that appears on the screen 5 Press the FUNC button The symbol of the selected effect appears 6 Press the D EFFECTS button The symbol turns green and the effect is activated D EFFECTS PLAY VCR ses mode Playback the tape first and press the D EFFECTS button Pressing the D EFFECTS button again deactivates the effect Using the Multi Image Screen You can operate the multi image screen only in the following playback modes When S SPEED is set to MANUAL Playback pause slow forward reverse playback When S SPEED is set to FAST MOD or SLOW Playback pause E FUNC CL 52 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA sv or PLAY VCR c9 mode CAMERA e9 mode Set the mode dial to a mode other than or B 2 Press the FUNC button WE D EFFECT OFF FUNC 3 Select the digital effects symbol followed by EE MULTI IMAGE SCREEN 4 Select S SPEED and select the transition speed Manual For capturing images manually Fast Every 4 frames Moderate Every 6 frames 8 frames in Slow Shutter mode Slow Every 8 frames 12 frames in
33. not use the camcorder near strong electric or magnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones O Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject O Do not use the camcorder in dusty or sandy places Dust or sand getting inside the cassette or camcorder may cause damage Dust and sand can also damage the lens Attach the lens cap after use O The camcorder is not waterproof Water mud or salt getting inside the cassette or camcorder may cause damage O Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment O Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel O Handle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage O Avoid sudden changes in temperature Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its internal surfaces 1 129 Battery Pack DANGER Treat the battery pack with care Keep it away from fire or it might explode Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 140 F 60 C Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather Do not try to disassemble or modify it Do not drop or knock it Do not get it wet O Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day be
34. on the printer model PAPER TYPE _ PHOTO FAST PHOTO DEFAULT PAGE LAYOUT BORDERLESS BORDERED 2 UP 4 UP 8 UP 9 UP 16 UP DEFAULT v date print ON OFF DEFAULT 3 F3 print effect ON OFF VIVID NR VIVID NR DEFAULT HI A O Print setting options and DEFAULT settings vary depending on the printer Za model For details refer to the instruction manual of your printer O BORDERED The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed BORDERLESS The center portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size The image s top bottom and sides may be cropped slightly O VIVID VIVID NR and NR can be selected with Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS printers O When selecting 2 UP 4 UP 9 UP or 16 UP for PAGE LAYOUT set the PAPER SIZE to 10 x 14 8 cm You can print on a photo sticker sheet with a Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS printer When selecting 8 UP set the PAPER SIZE to CREDITCARD You can print on a photo sticker sheet with a Canon SELPHY CP printer 111 112 Paper Settings 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dial to select PAPER and press the SET dial 2 Turn the SET dial to select the paper size and press the SET dial Select the paper size of the paper set in your printer 3 Turn the SET dial to select the paper type and press the SET dial Select the paper type of the paper set in your printer 4 Turn the SET
35. or error message is displayed on the panel or TV monitor O If the error persists consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center listed in the Contact List provided with the printer or the printer s manual i lqnoaL Message Explanation PAPER ERROR There is a problem with the paper Wrong paper size is inserted the ink cannot be used with the selected paper or paper output tray is open NO PAPER Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper If the printer is equipped with a photo paper cassette specify the paper feed location using the Paper Feed switch PAPER JAM The paper jammed during printing Select STOP to cancel printing After removing the paper set some paper again and press the resume button on the printer PAPER HAS BEEN CHANGED Paper size has been changed between print setting and start of printing MEDIA TYPE ERROR You attempted to use a paper size type that is not supported by the printer INCOMPATIBLE PAPER SIZE You attempted to print on paper that cannot be used with the camcorder INK ERROR There is a problem with the ink 131 132 Message Explanation 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 CASSETTE ERROR There is a problem with the ink cassette PAPER AND INK DO NOT MATCH The ink canno
36. press the SET dial Turn the SET dial to select a language and press the SET dial 6 Press the MENU button a A 2 O If you have mistakenly changed the language follow the mark next to the Zag menu item to change the setting O The displays and that appear on screen while changing the print and direct transfer settings will not change regardless of the language selected uonesedaid i 25 26 Step 8 Setting the Time Zone Date and Time Setting the Time Zone Daylight Saving Time MENU neo 9 1 2 Turn the SET dial to select D TIME SET and press Turn the SET dial to select T ZONE DST and press D TIME SET p T ZONE DST Turn the POWER switch to CAMERA or PLAY VCR Press the MENU button to open the menu MENU the SET dial the SET dial The time zone setting appears The default setting is New York Turn the SET dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone and press the SET dial To adjust for daylight saving time select the time zone with the next to the area Setting the Date and Time MENU D TIME SET DATE TIME ne 9 6 Turn the SET dial to select DATE TIME and press Turn the SET dial to select the year and press the Press the MENU button to close the menu and to MENU the SET dial The year display starts flashing SET dial The next part of the display starts flashing Set the month day
37. 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 RECHARGE THE PRINTER BATTERY COMMUNICATION ERROR CHECK PRINT SETTINGS The printer battery is depleted The printer is experiencing a data transmission error Cancel printing disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable When you are printing using the button check the print settings Or you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images Reduce the number of images The print setting cannot be used for printing with the button PRINTER IN USE The printer is in use Check the printer status PRINTER WARMING UP Printer is warming up If the message does not disappear after a few seconds check the printer status PAPER LEVER ERROR Paper lever error occurred Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position PRINTER COVER OPEN NO PRINTHEAD Close the printer cover securely No print head is installed in the printer or print head is defect Handling Precautions Camcorder E O Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or viewfinder O Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures such as a sun heated car and high humidity O Do
38. screen Open the LCD panel 90 degrees You can rotate the panel downward by 90 degrees You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees toward the lens allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen zm You can rotate the LCD panel to allow the subject to monitor the screen while you d use the viewfinder It is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self timer LCD Backlight You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen between normal and bright by pressing the LCD BACKLIGHT button This is useful for outdoor recordings LCD BACKLIGHT button Press the LCD BACKLIGHT button The brightness changes with each press of the button 2pm O This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder La screen O When using a battery pack the camcorder retains the setting even if you change the position of the POWER switch O The battery usage time shortens when the LCD screen is set brighter Step 7 Changing the Display Language The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to E German Spanish French Italian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Korean or Japanese MENU Ei DISPLAY SETUP LANGUAGE C164 1 Turn the POWER switch to CAMERA or PLAY VCR 2 Press the MENU button 3 Turn the SET dial to select DISPLAY SETUP and press the SET dial Turn the SET dial to select LANGUAGE and
39. 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 e uononpoJdju Fig 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE UON ANTENNA 2 LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE S UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS f NEC SECTION 810 21 Eg crown CLAMPS L POWER SERVICE GROUNDING NEC NATIONAL ELECTRODE SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CODE NEC ART 250 PART H 14 Lightning For added protection of this product during a
40. to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The exclamation point within an SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR equilateral triangle is intended to alert the BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS user to the presence of important _ INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ifie product IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word product 10 refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA6O00 A and all its accessories 1 Read Instructions All 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 maintenance instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual 6 Accessories Do not use accessories not recommended in this ma
41. when you record with flash or assist lamp FS 34U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions SA 1 Adapter Bracket Use the adapter bracket to attach a video light or microphone to the camcorder VL 10Li Battery Video Light This compact yet powerful video light can be used for both indoor and outdoor shooting It attaches to the camcorder s accessory shoe and is powered by BP 900 series battery packs Approximate usage time BP 915 60 min BP 930 120 min BP 945 170 min BP 900 series battery packs are charged with the CA 920 Compact Power Adapter or CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Holder WS 20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for active shooting d uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 141 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 SC 1000 SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories SC A50 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camcorder within easy reach without weighing you down or getting in the way eee s l CANO This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you A d c use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand c E accessories
42. B2 0 Hi Speed Terminal O A USB cable supplied O Canon USB Video Driver the driver is included with the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK O Windows Movie Maker 2 Version 2 0 3312 0 with SP1 2 1 4026 0 with SP2 To connect with an IEEE1394 DV cable OA computer equipped with an IEEE1394 DV terminal or an IEEE1394 DV capturing board O A DV cable sold separately O The appropriate driver A driver is included with Windows operating systems later than Windows 98 Second Edition and Mac operating systems later than Mac OS 9 The driver is installed automatically when you connect the camcorder to the computer O Video editing software You can use any IEEE1394 compatible video editing software that came bundled with your computer or video capturing board You can also use the video editing software included with your operating system Windows Movie Maker with Windows XP Windows ME iMovie with Mac OS 9 and later Preparations 1 Start your computer If you wish to connect the camcorder using the USB cable you need to install the Canon USB Video Driver For details refer to the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual 2 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR cs mode 3 When using a USB cable Press the MENU button and select VCR SETUP Select AV DV GS set it to OFF and press the MENU button 4 Connect the camcorder to the computer using a USB cable or DV cable This completes the preparations and you can sta
43. Balance Auto white balance pre set white balance DAYLIGHT SHADE CLOUDY TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT FLUORESCENT H or custom white balance Minimum Illumination 0 6 Ix Night mode Shutter speed set at 1 2 Recommended Illumination More than 100 Ix Image Stabilization Electronic Memory Card Recording media SD Memory Card This camcorder has been tested with SD Memory Cards up to 2GB Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards Number of Recording Pixels Still image 2304 x 1736 1632 x 1224 1280 x 960 640 x 480 pixels Movie 320 x 240 160 x 120 pixels 15 frames sec File Format 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 Design rule for Camera File system DCF Exif 2 2 compliant DPOF compliant Image Compression Method Still image JPEG compression Super Fine Fine Normal Movie Video data Motion JPEG audio data WAVE monaural i uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 143 Input Output Terminals AV Terminal 10 pin multiconnector Input Output multipurpose Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced S Video Luminance Y signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms Chrominance C signal 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms Aud
44. Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery 17 not open pack Open the cassette compartment cover fully 20 Cassette compartment Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery 17 stopped during loading pack unloading LCD viewfinder switches on Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery 17 and off pack Battery pack will not charge Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 32 F and 104 F 0 C and 40 C Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge Wait until the battery pack temperature is below 104 F 40 C and retry charging The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack Recording Playback Problem Solution ima Buttons will not work Turn on the camcorder 28 Load a cassette 20 Camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on that subject Focus manually 48 Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever 22 Lens is dirty Clean the lens 138 Viewfinder picture is blurred Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever 22 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 Abnormal characters appear This camcorder uses a microcomputer External noise or static 11 on the screen The camcorder electricity may cause abnormal characters to appear on the does not operate properly screen In such case disconnect the power source a
45. CTED DUBBING RESTRICTED appears and you will not be able to record the contents of the tape 101 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals Analog Digital Converter By connecting the camcorder to a VCR or 8mm video camcorder you can convert analog video audio signals to digital signals and output the digital signals via the DV terminal The DV terminal serves as output terminal only Connecting the Devices Turn off all devices before starting the connections Unload the tape from the camcorder Check the direction before connecting the DV cable Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device You can also connect a VCR with S S1 VIDEO terminal 1 39 MTC 100 Multi Cable Supplied Digital video device DV Signal flow gt m Commercially available DV cable 102 Turning On the Analog Digital Converter MENU C11 64 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR ex mode Check the video input setting 1 66 2 Press the MENU button and select VCR SETUP Select AV 9 DV GS set it to ON and press the MENU button VCR SETUP p av DV aS E RN O Depending on the signal sent from the connected device the conversion from analog to digital signals might not work properly e g signals that include copyright protective signals or anomalous signals such as ghost signals O For normal use set AV 9 DV amp
46. Changes the My Camera settings the start up image and the sounds made for start up shutter and operation to personalize your camcorder O When selecting the settings you can check the sound and image To check the sound make sure to set beep to a setting other than OFF in the menu Adjusting the Audio Recording Level You can manually adjust the audio recording level of the built in microphone or an external microphone AUDIO LEVEL button MENU CL 64 AUDIO SETUP gt me LEVEL e 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA e 9 mode 2 Set the mode dial to a mode other than D 3 Press the MENU button and select AUDIO SETUP Select MIC LEVEL set it to MANUAL and press the MENU button The audio level indicator appears 4 Adjust the level with the SET dial The maximum level should only slightly exceed 12 dB Sound may be distorted if the indicator for 0 dB lights up in red 5 Press the AUDIO LEVEL button The green bar disappears z sbuges eu BulBueyo 71 Suonoung peooueApy 72 O About the audio level indicator MIC LEVEL is set to i MANUAL Guide green bar When MIC LEVEL is set to AUTO or in the PLAY VCR ss mode pressing the AUDIO LEVEL button will alternately turn audio level indicator on and off O The audio level can be changed when the green bar is displayed We recommend hiding the bar when you have finished adjusting to prevent
47. ENU button MENU The menu disappears p O Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu Wl O Items that are not available appear in gray List of Menu Items MENU Available menu items vary depending on the operation mode Default settings are in boldface text ef For details on each function see the reference page Functions without reference page are explained below the tables CAMERA SETUP Menu items Setting Options A SL SHUTTER GIJON OFF D ZOOM Gi OFF 40X EX 200X IMG STAB GION OFF WIDESCREEN I ON Gi OFF AF AST LAMP E3 AUTO Gi OFF FOCUS PRI GOON OFF SPOT AE POINT t ICENTER 3 AF POINT ND E3 AUTO G3 OFF REVIEW OFF EB 2sec EB 4sec B 6sec EB 8sec MB 10sec A SL SHUTTER The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to record brightly in places with insufficient lighting O The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1 30 1 15 in CAMERA CH mode O Available when the mode dial is set to or P O In CAMERA CH mode set the flash mode to amp flash off O When a trailing afterimage appears set it to OFF O If camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod suoljoun 4 paoueApy D ZOOM Selects the digital zoom setting O When the digital zoom is activated the camcorder automatically switches between optical and digital zoom O Wi
48. ERA CH White balance M 54 8 Image effect 1M 56 9 Drive mode M 88 0 Digital effects N 57 Movie size LL1 81 12 Still image quality size 1A 83 uononpoJdju 3 Self timer 1 50 3 Recording reminder M 29 OG GQGO0GC Geo Tape operation 1 16 6 Time code M 29 2 Remaining tape M 29 8 Remaining battery charge 9 Wind screen M 73 0 Microphone attenuator 1 72 Audio mode M 67 Headphones M 38 Widescreen mode N 74 Remaining battery charge The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack am gt wm m DI m gt e cm starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty When you attach an empty battery pack the power may turn off without displaying ca The actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately depending on the condition under which battery pack and camcorder are used Remaining card capacity for still images QO 83 Audio level indicator 1 71 Remaining card capacity for still images QO 32 Remaining card capacity for movies QO 32 Condensation MA 129 8 Remote sensor mode M 69 9 Camcorder shake warning M 65 Mini video light CQ 49 6 Flash A 84 82 AF AE locked during still image recording M 30 83 AF frame M 30 15 16 When playing b
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50. NC button Simultaneous Recording on Tape and Memory Card When you are recording a movie on a tape you can record the same picture as a still image on the memory card The size of the still image will be 640 x 480 The image quality can be selected RA Gig STILL I REC OFF Set the camcorder to CAMERA c0 mode Press the FUNC button Select the still image recording symbol followed by a setting option Press the FUNC button 1 2 3 4 5 While you are recording a movie press the PHOTO button The still image is recorded on the memory card while the screen continues to show the video recording Za O The quality of the still image will be slightly lower than that of a 640 x 480 image recorded in the CAMERA CH mode O The still image cannot be recorded on a memory card when the digital effect is activated O The still image cannot be recorded on a memory card when the widescreen mode is selected e suoioun eJoue eyb Suonoun pooueApy 83 Using the Flash You can use the built in flash for recording still images in dark places The flash is equipped with the red eye reduction mode 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
51. ORDERS NO and YES appears Select YES All B disappear Press the MENU button Printing MENU o ar 1 2 3 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode Connect the printer to the camcorder 1 108 Press the MENU button and select PRINT The print setting menu appears SET amp PRINT ORDER appears when you connect a printer with direct print function and select PRINT without having set the print order Make sure that PRINT is selected and press the SET dial Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when printing is complete O O Depending on the connected printer you can select style or paper settings ld before step 3 O Cancel Printing Printing Errors V 110 O Restarting Printing Press the MENU button and select PRINT Select RESUME or CONTINUE in the print setting menu and press the SET dial The remaining images will be printed Printing cannot be restarted in the following cases When you change the print order settings When you delete a still image with print order settings Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer You can transfer video recordings to the computer using a USB cable or an IEEE1394 E DV cable Before transferring video recordings from the tape to the computer make sure to prepare the following To connect with the USB cable O A computer running Windows XP Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 equipped with a US
52. PUB DIM 704 Canon Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual English Cam scope num rique Manuel d instruction Frangais Videocamara digital Manual de Instrucciones Tid Espanol optura 600 mis B K eo Cassette BUBBLE JET 1 DIRECT paint PictBridge Please read also the following instruction manual Veuillez lire aussi le manuel d instruction suivant Lea tambi n el manual de instrucciones siguiente E Digital Video Software Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS i PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING f INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY COPYRIGHT WARNING Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA600 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This 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
53. R EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU CUSA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE STORAGE CHARGES LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF CUSA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CUSA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DV CAMCORDER SOLD BY CUSA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CUSA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state CANON U S A INC CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY E The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc Canon Canada with respect to Canon digital video equipment purchased in Ca
54. TWORK Connect the camcorder to the computer using a USB cable or DV cable NETWORK MODE appears on the camcorder screen Start DV Messenger AO NN a VaR Make sure that camcorder and computer are not connected with a DV cable before connecting the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable Otherwise the computer may not operate properly O In NETWORK mode only the following functions can be used from the fF camcorder When the DV Messenger CAMERA control panel is displayed Zoom and focus When the DV Messenger VCR control panel is displayed Volume adjustment of the built in speaker O Only when the DV Messenger CAMERA control panel is displayed the Zoom can be operated from the wireless controller All other operations cannot be performed using the wireless controller 2d 0 8unoeuuo3 I 125 126 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 um Camcorder will not turn on Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery 17 pack Attach the battery pack correctly 17 The camcorder switches off Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery 17 by itself pack Power save function has been activated Turn on the 28 camcorder Cassette compartment will
55. Turn the SET dial to select OK and press the SET dial O When transferring with the button the camcorder retains the transfer setting even if you change the position of the POWER switch 122 O When the camcorder is connected to the computer and screen to select images displays press the MENU button The transfer menu will display O When the protect switch of the SD Memory Card is activated during image transfer the images will not be marked as already transferred and will be transferred again when you select NEW IMAGES later ef 2d 0 8unoeuuo3 i 123 124 Selecting Images for Transfer Transfer Order You can select images for transfer to the computer These transfer settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards A maximum of 998 images can be selected Do not connect a USB or DV cable to the camcorder while setting the transfer orders FUNC i 52 Ex TRANSFER ORDER 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR Hl mode 2 Press the FUNC button 3 Select amp TRANSFER ORDER followed by ON and press the SET dial 4 Press the FUNC button To cancel the transfer order select OFF in step 3 Selecting in Index Screen Display MENU C1 64 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR CO mode 2 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear 3 Press the MENU button and select CARD OPERATIONS Select 29 TRANSFER ORDER 4 Press the SET dial on the image you
56. UNC menu 3 Press the start stop button when the scene you wish to record appears Pressing the start stop button again stops recording e O The data code of the movie will reflect the date and time it has been recorded d on the memory card O An image recorded from an image in widescreen mode will be vertically compressed Recording a Still Image from the Tape The size of the still image recorded on the memory card will be 640 x 480 The still image quality can be selected FUNC AS CO FINE 640x480 CL 52 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR ex mode 2 Selecting the still images quality Press the FUNC button Select the still image quality symbol followed by a setting option and press the FUNC menu 3 Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears The camcorder pauses playback The remaining image capacity and other information appear When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller recording starts immediately 4 Press the PHOTO button fully The card access indicator flashes You can also record a still image by pressing the PHOTO button fully when the tape is in playback pause mode QA e O An image recorded from an image in widescreen mode will be vertically compressed O The data code of the image will reflect the date and time it has been recorded on the memory card e Supa f 107 108 Printing Still Images You can print still images
57. WEN O Formatting a memory card erases all data including protected images O Images erased by formatting cannot be recovered O If you use a memory card other than the supplied one format it with the camcorder MENU A 64 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR Hl mode 2 Press the MENU button and select CARD OPERATIONS 3 Select FORMAT NO and YES appears 4 Select YES ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED FORMAT THIS CARD NO and YES appears 5 Select YES and press the MENU button Formatting starts amp CARD OPERATIONS FORMAT Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device If you use the DV terminal to connect to a recording digital device camcorder DVD recorder etc you can create perfect digital copies with virtually no generation loss in image or sound quality Connecting the Devices Connecting a VCR Connecting to a DVD recorder or other digital device with a DV Terminal See Playing Back on a TV Screen QQ 39 Check the direction before connecting the DV cable Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device Digital video device e g camcorder or DVD recorder J V Signal flow gt Commercially available DV cable Recording 1 2 6 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR s mode and load a recorded cassette Connecte
58. X will display for images that cannot be printed V O Refer to the instruction manual of each printer for information on which interface cable to use with the camcorder The Canon CP Printers CP 10 and CP 100 are supplied with two direct interface cables Use the cable with the USB logo on the connector DIF 100 O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source O Refer also to the instruction manual of the respective printer O The print setting menu may differ slightly depending on the connected printer Printing with the D Print Share Button You can print an image without changing the settings by simply pressing the D print share button 1 Select the still image you wish to print with the CARD button CARD 6 REC SEARCH 2 Press the print share button Printing starts The 2 button flashes and glows steadily when printing is complete Cpe If you wish to continue printing select another still image with the CARD button Printing_after Selecting the Print Settings You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing The setting options vary depending on your printer model 1 Press the SET dial The print setting menu appears D Depending on the printer the message BUSY may appear a s before the camcorder displays the print setting menu dn 2 Select the print settings M 111 3 Turn the SET dial to select PRINT and press the SET
59. ack a tape PLAY VCR 63 D 12 bit audio A 105 2 End search M 78 Date search M 80 Audio dubbing MA 104 Digital effects 19 57 4 Movie size LI 106 Still image quality size QA 106 Recording mode M 66 Tape operation 8 Time code Tape counter QA 29 Remaining tape M 29 W Widescreen mode M 74 Audio mode M 67 12 Volume level of built in speaker or headphones A 38 13 Data code M 77 Tape operation Record gt gt lt Fast forward playback II Pause rewind playback 1 36 HB Stop x29 lt q x2 x2 playback 1 36 A Eject x1 lt qx1 x1 playback 1 36 p Play j gt 48 Slow playback MA 36 gt P Fast II Il Frame advance playback forward frame reverse playback A 36 Rewind gt lt 4 Playback pause M 36 gt gt I44 Date search A 80 OA EZ Zero set memory M 79 Audio dubbing 1A 104 When playing back a memory card PLAY VCR CH CD File number M 69 2 Number of images 3 Still image size B i 2304x1736 PO MeL amp 12 00 AM JAN 1 2005 1 METRO kee OD Ba 00 00 05 UL 4 Movie size playback time Protect mark MA 94 Step 1 Preparing the Power Supply The camcorder can be powered by a battery pack or connected to a household power source Charge the b
60. ages appear Select the image you wish to protect 3 Press the MENU button and select CARD OPERATIONS Select PROTECT and press the SET dial Om appears on the image To cancel the protection press the SET dial 4 Press the MENU button Erasing Images You can erase images singly or all at once y Be careful when erasing images Erased images cannot be recovered ef Ae a O Protected images cannot be erased Za O Movies can only be erased when the first scene is displayed as a still image Erasing a Single Image FUNC CL 52 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA H or PLAY VCR CH mode 2 Press the FUNC button When setting the camcorder to CAMERA CH mode press the FUNC button while reviewing an image or right after recording 3 Select IMAGE ERASE followed by ERASE and press the SET dial 4 Press the FUNC button IMAGE ERASE Erasing All Images mmm MENU oe 2 64 CARD OPERATIONS ERASE ALL IMAGES 3 5 09 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR C0 mode 3 T 2 Press the MENU button and select CARD OPERATIONS 3 z 3 Select ERASE ALL IMAGES g z 4 Select YES and press the MENU button E E All still images or movies with exception of the protected ones are erased a 95 96 Formatting a Memory Card Format new memory cards or when you get the message CARD ERROR You can also format a memory card to erase all data recorded on it
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62. and a shutter speed of 1 2000 is set in the CAMERA ee mode During auto exposure bracketing O When flash on is selected and a shutter speed of 1 2000 is set in the CAMERA ss mode the shutter speed becomes set to 1 1000 and the flash fires O We recommend not using the flash when the optional Wide converter or Tele converter is attached Their shadows appear on the screen O The flash mode cannot be selected when exposure is locked or after the first still image in Stitch Assist mode O The red eye reduction mode cannot be used in stitch assist mode O About the AF Assist Lamp While you press the PHOTO button halfway the assist lamp may light up as AF assist lamp responding to the brightness of the subject to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately The camcorder may not be able to focus even though the AF assist lamp is lighting The AF assist lamp lights up brightly Consider turning off the AF assist lamp in public places such as in restaurants or theaters suoioun eJoue eyb 85 suonouny pesueapy 86 Selecting the Light Metering Mode You can select the method the camera uses to evaluate the brightness of your subject sS EVALUATIVE Appropriate for standard shooting conditions including backlit scenes The camcorder divides images into Several zones for light metering It evaluates complex lighting conditions such as the position and brightness of the subject background direct light or bac
63. ape recorded in 16 104 AUDIO MODE bit or 12 bit 4 channel sound CHECK THE CASSETTE You attempted to perform audio dubbing on a tape with a blank 104 BLANK section HEADS DIRTY USE Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads 137 CLEANING CASSETTE COPYRIGHT PROTECTED You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape 101 PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED COPYRIGHT You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape May also appear 101 PROTECTED DUBBING when an anomalous signal is received during analog line in RESTRICTED recording Memory Card Related Messages Message Explanation IR NO CARD Memory card not is inserted into the camcorder 21 THE CARD IS SET FOR SD Memory Card is set for erasure prevention Replace the card 21 ERASURE PREVENTION or change the position of the protect switch NO IMAGES No images are recorded on the memory card CARD ERROR A memory card error occurred The camcorder cannot record or play back the image The error may be temporary If the message disappears after 4 seconds an C0 flashes red turn the camcorder off remove the card and reinsert the card If C0 changes to green you can continue recording playback Message Explanation m CARD FULL No remaining capacity on the memory card Replace with another card or erase images NAMING ERROR The folder and image numbers have reached their maximum 69 E value UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE Image is not recorded w
64. ata damage O About the focusing frame This camcorder uses the 9 point artificial intelligence auto focus 9 point AiAF that will automatically select the best focusing frames out of nine available The way the focusing frames are selected varies depending on the recording mode and can also be changed manually 87 O If the subject is not suitable for autofocus Q turns yellow Keep the PHOTO button pressed halfway and adjust the focus manually with the SET dial O When recording a still image step 3 the image may appear out of focus for a moment while the camcorder is focusing O When the subject is too bright OVEREXP starts flashing In such case use the optional FS 34U ND filter O Sound for movies recorded on the memory card will be monaural O When you use a SD Memory Card we recommend using a Canon SD Memory Card or a SD Memory Card with a transfer rate of more than 2 MB sec right after you have formatted it with this camcorder With memory cards not formatted with this camcorder or when recording erasing has been repeatedly performed the writing speed may be lower and recording may stop O When powered by a battery pack the camcorder shuts off after 5 minutes when the camcorder is left without any operation to save power M 69 Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off AUTO POWER OFF appears in the center of the screen If the camcorder shuts off turn the POWER switch to OFF and back on again
65. ate search may not function if the data code is not correctly displayed Selecting the Image QualitylSize You can select the image quality of still images and the image size of still images and movies E Still images are compressed and recorded in JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group Movies are recorded in Motion JPEG The number of still images and maximum recording time of movies that can be recorded on a memory card vary according to the recording condition The estimated figures are as follows 6 Number of still images that can be recorded on a memory card No of Images Image Size Image Quality Supplied File Se cad 128MB 512MB per Image L 2304X1736 A Super Fine 3 45 185 2540KB A Fine 6 70 290 1630KB wl Normal 15 155 625 770KB M1 1632X1224 Super Fine 9 85 350 1360KB A Fine 13 135 545 880KB J Normal 25 250 1000 480KB M2 1280X960 Super Fine 15 140 555 850KB 4 Fine 20 215 860 560KB mE Jl Normal 40 395 1585 300KB o S 640X480 A Super Fine 75 690 2740 176KB amp A Fine 105 955 3770 120KB o8 Jl Normal 170 1525 6035 72KB 3 a I Maximum recording time of a movie on a memory card S 3 Recording Time File Size 3 E Image Size 9 Supplied card 128MB 512MB per Second o B2 320 x 240 50 sec 8 min 32 min 250KB fto 160 x 120 1 min 17 min 67 min 120KB 7A O Depending on the number of images on the memory card Windows more than
66. attery pack before use Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Turn the POWER switch to OFF 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack Slide in the connector end of the battery in the direction of the arrow and press it gently until it clicks To remove the battery pack Hold the BATT RELEASE button pressed down and pull out the battery from the ridge on its bottom part Charging the Battery Pack 1 Connect the power cord to the adapter 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 3 Open the terminal cover and connect the power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal The charge indicator starts flashing It glows steadily when charging is complete To remove the power adapter 1 Disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder BATT RELEASE button Charge indicator 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet 3 Disconnect the power cord from the adapter e uonejedaag i 17 18 Using a Household Power Source Connect to a household power source to use the camcorder without worrying about the battery power You can keep the battery pack attached the battery power will not be consumed 1 Turn the POWER switch to OFF 2 Connect the power cord to the power adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 4 Open the terminal cover and connect the power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal
67. audio dubbing at that point Playing Back the Added Sound You can select to play back Stereo 1 original sound Stereo 2 added sound or adjust the balance of both sounds MENU CL 64 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR sy mode 2 Press the MENU button and select AUDIO SETUP Select 12bit AUDIO select a setting and press the MENU button STEREO1 Plays back the original sound STEREO2 Plays back the added sound MIX FIXED Plays back stereo 1 and stereo 2 in the same level MIX VARI Plays back stereo 1 and stereo 2 The mix balance can be adjusted 3 If you have selected MIX VARI adjust the mix level Press the MENU button and select AUDIO SETUP Select MIX BALANCE adjust the balance with the SET dial and press the MENU button Turn the SET dial down to increase the volume of Stereo 1 and up to increase the volume of Stereo 2 AUDIO SETUP bp 126i AUDIO ST1 OAs The camcorder resets to STEREO1 when you turn the camcorder off However V the mix balance is memorized by the camcorder e Supa f 105 106 Recording from the Tape on a Memory Card You can record movies or still images from a tape in the camcorder Recording a Movie from the Tape The movie size can be selected NEA fa 9320x240 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR ss mode 2 Selecting the movie size Press the FUNC button Select the movie size symbol followed by a setting option and press the F
68. cessories 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 from the following BP 308 BP 315 C 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 308 105 min BP 315 160 min Charging time varies according to the charging condition TL H34 Tele converter This Tele converter lens increases the focal N length of the camcorder lens by a factor of Yy 1 5 The image stabilizer is not as effective when NS the Tele converter is attached The minimum focusing distance with the TL H34 is 8 2 ft 2 5 m 0 98 in 2 5 cm at maximum wide angle When the Tele converter is attached a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with flash or assist lamp 140 WD H34 Wide converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0 7 giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views When the Wide converter is attached a shadow may appear in the picture
69. creen Change 134 the position of the protect switch Sound is distorted When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks drums 71 or concerts sound may become distorted Sound may be recorded properly when you set MIC ATT to ON in the menu or when you adjust the audio recording level manually Sound is recorded in a lower When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks drums 71 level than the actual level or concerts sound may be recorded not in the actual sound level Sound may be recorded properly when you adjust the audio recording level manually Set MIC ATT to OFF in the menu 67 Tape operation Playback Problem Solution m Pressing the playback button Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR es mode 35 does not start playback Load a cassette 20 Tape reached the end I END flashes on the screen 35 Rewind the tape Image will not appear on the Set AV 9 DV GS to OFF 66 TV screen Tape is running but image will TV VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO Set the 39 not appear on the TV screen selector to VIDEO Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads 137 You attempted to play back or dub copyright protected tape Stop playback dubbing No sound from the built in Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume with the SET 38 speaker dial The tape stops during playback pause When playback pause continues for more than 4 minutes 30 seconds during playback or audio dubbing t
70. d by the setting option 5 When you have selected CUSTOM 6 Select the custom setting option brightness contrast sharpness or color depth adjust the settings with the SET dial and select SET Press the FUNC button WR SOFT SKIN DETAIL To obtain the best effect use this function when recording a UO IM person in close up Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail Using Digital Effects The Digital Effects functions include a fader and effects multi image screen and Card Mix Faders 1 59 Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black Fade Trigger FADE T Wipe WIPE Puzzle PUZZLE ZPL ws SK GSAT Gt c NEIN REEL Rn BEP I3 Beam BEAM pe Pw L sBuiyesg eu BulBueyo suoljouny4 pe ueApy 57 58 Effects 1 60 Add flavor to your recordings 8 Black and White BLK amp WHT Sepia SEPIA yy o N EB Art ART Mosaic MOSAIC Ball BALL Wave WAVE Multi Image Screen Cn 61 Captures moving subjects in 4 9 or 16 sequences of still images and displays them at one time Sound will be recorded normally 4 Sequences rj AA Card Mix C0 62 9 Sequences 16 Sequences Combines a still image recorded on a memory card with your recording
71. d device Load a blank tape or DVD and set the device to record pause mode Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene Play back the tape Connected device Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears Stop recording when copying is complete Stop playback G2 O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source O When connecting a VCR the quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original O When connecting to a DVD recorder or other digital device with a DV Terminal If the picture does not appear reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and back on again Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital devices with a DV IEEE 1394 terminal If operation does not work use the S video or AV terminal When connecting to an external digital device using the DV cable the data code date time and camera data may not be displayed If you want the data code to appear on the copy use the S video or AV terminal instead e Burpy f 97 98 Analog Line in Recording You can input video from other analog devices VCR TV or camcorder via the S video terminal or AV terminal and record the input video on the tape in the camcorder You can also record the input video as a movie or still image on a memory card Connecting Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device You can also connec
72. d piece covering the battery Twist it slightly until you cut it off 3 Firmly hold the battery with the pliers Twist it repeatedly to detach it from the board VERN O Do not remove the cover for any other purpose than removing the battery for recycling when disposing the camcorder O When you have removed the battery keep it out of reach of children If it is swallowed seek medical assistance immediately The battery case may break and the battery fluids may damage the stomach and intestines O When removing the built in lithium battery disconnect power to the camcorder 136 Cleaning the Video Heads When the message HEADS DIRTY USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears or when the playback picture becomes distorted the video heads need to be cleaned E To maintain the best picture quality we recommend cleaning the video heads frequently with the Canon DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette A O Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder V O Tapes already recorded with dirty video heads may not be played back correctly even when you clean the video heads g s uoq sog 137 138 MaintenancelOthers Storage O If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it in a place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 86 F 30 C O After storage check the functions of your ca
73. dial to select a layout option and press the SET dial Including the Date in the Print 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dial to select date and press the SET dial 2 Turn the SET dial to select a date print option and press the SET dial RJDEFAULT oc oe oFF B E3 OFF PRint PEE 2c s PAPER SIZE 9xi3cm 13x18cm 10x14 8cm 8 9x25 4cm A4 DEFAULT MENU CANCEL SET NEXT LJ PAPER TYPE PHOTO FAST PHOTO DEFAULT MENU PREVIOUS SET NEXT p PAGE LAYOUT BORDERLESS BORDERED DEFAULT MENU PREVIOUS SET oK lt eee g DEFAULT DEFAULT E OFF Tamna OFF C PRINT gy ijcoeres cance Il DEFAULT s BJDEFAULT Setting the Print Effect Image Optimize This function uses the camcorder s recording information to optimize the image data yielding high quality prints 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dial to select print effect and press the SET dial Dy i coPrEs s WjDEFAULT DEFAULT as DEFAULT ze x 2 Turn the SET dial to select a setting and press the SET dial By i coPres Setting the Print Style PAPER CARD 1 CARD 2 CARD 3 LTR A4 For details on paper type refer to the Printer User Guide BORDERS BORDERLESS Prints right to the edges of the page BORDERED Prints with a border Recommended paper size AS O For still images in L size 2304x1736 the recommended paper size is up to A4 4
74. e editing software O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source while it is connected to the computer O Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer O The programs ZoomBrowser EX and Image Browser included with the supplied CD are intended for use only with images recorded on the memory card Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Direct Transfer With the supplied USB cable and Digital Video Software you can transfer images to the E computer by simply pressing the B print share button Preparations The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer you need to install the software and set the auto launch setting From the second time on you only need to connect the camcorder to the computer to transfer images 1 Install the supplied Digital Video Software See Installing the Software in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual 2 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR CH 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 4 Set the auto launch setting See Starting CameraWindow in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the D button lights up VaR O Do not disconnect the USB cable open the memory card cover remove the Q memory card change the position of the TAPE CARD switch or turn off the
75. e extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e Ifthe product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance This indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order the camcorder T Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA 570 may damage CA 570 When replacement of power supply is required please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC For areas where 120 V AC power is not used you will need a special plug adapter Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information maximum 10 ft 3 m long Use only CSA UL Certified power supply cord set Polarized Type SPT 2 or heavier minimum No 18 AWG copper rated 125 or 250 V minimum P A minimum 6 ft 1 8 m This Class B digital ap
76. e images refer to the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual p O Compose each image so that it overlaps 30 to 50 of the adjoining image Try Fg to keep the vertical misalignment within 10 O Do not include a moving subject in the overlapping portion O Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close subjects They may appear warped or doubled up e suoioun eJoue eyb Suonoun pooueApy 91 92 Playing BacklSearching Images You can display images one after another slide show or 6 at one time index screen With the Card Jump function you can quickly locate an image without displaying them one by one Zoom lever CARD button CARD button FUNC button Slide Show REO SLIDE SHOW 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR CH mode 2 Press the FUNC button 3 Select SLIDE SHOW followed by START 4 Press the SET dial Images are played back one after another Press the Bi button to stop the slide show Index Screen 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR CO mode 2 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear With movies the index screen can only be started when the first scene is displayed as a still image 3 Turn the SET dial to select an image Move the Cz to the image you wish to view You can switch between the index pages by pressing the CARD or CARD button 4 Move the zoom lever toward T The index screen is cancelled and the sel
77. e when it is printed BORDERLESS MULTIPLE The center portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size The image s top bottom and sides may be cropped slightly O MULTIPLE can only be selected when printing on card size paper O The date print function is not supported by the CP Printers CP 10 and CP 100 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dial to select STYLE and press the SET dial 114 Selecting the Image Style 2 Make sure that Ii IMAGE is selected and press the SET dial STANDARD MENU 3 Turn the SET dial to select the image style and press the SET dial Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu g STANDARD MENU Selecting the Borders 2 Turn the SET dial to select amp amp BORDERS and press the SET dial BORDERS BORDERLESS MENU lt 5 3 Turn the SET dial to select a borders option and press the SET dial Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu BORDERS BORDERLESS MENU 5 Including the Date 2 Turn the SET Dial to select DATE and press the SET dial Bunuug ji CEWE 3 Turn the SET dial to select a date option and press the SET dial Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu CEWE 115 Trimming Settings Set the print style before you start with the trimming settings 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dial to
78. ected image is displayed Card Jump Function You can locate images without displaying them one by one The number in the upper right of the screen indicates the image number of the current image by the total number of images 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR Hl mode 2 Press and hold the CARD or CARD button When you release the button the image of the displayed image number appears e suoioun eJoue eyb Suoinoun pooueApy 93 94 Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure when displaying a single image or index screen Jaw lfa memory card is formatted all still images and movies even protected ones will be erased permanently OA Movies can only be protected when the first scene is displayed as a still image ad Protecting during Single Image Playback C52 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA H or PLAY VCR CH mode 2 Press the FUNC button When setting the camcorder to CAMERA CH mode press the FUNC button while reviewing an image or right after recording Select PROTECT followed by ON and press the SET dial 4 Press the FUNC button Om appears and now the image cannot be erased To cancel the protection select OFF in step 3 On PROTECT wo Protecting during Index Screen Display MENU CARD OPERATIONS PROTECT C64 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR Hl mode 2 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 im
79. ed in SP 12 bit mode with this camcorder 2 Press the MENU button and select AUDIO SETUP Select AUDIO DUB set it to AUDIO IN or MIC IN and press the MENU button 3 Play back the tape 4 When the scene you wish to dub appears press the PAUSE If button on the wireless controller 5 Press the AUDIO DUB button on the wireless controller AUDIO DUB and II appear 6 Press the PAUSE Il button on the wireless controller to begin dubbing Audio device Begin playback Microphone Speak into the microphone 7 Press the STOP W button on the wireless controller to stop dubbing Audio device Stop playback AUDIO SETUP j AUDIO DUB AV O Audio dubbing will stop if the tape has a blank section or a section recorded in LP mode or 16 bit mode O When using the built in microphone do not connect any devices to the MIC terminal O You cannot use the DV terminal for audio dubbing G O If you add sound to a tape not recorded with this camcorder sound quality may decrease O Sound quality may decrease when you add sound to the same scene for more than 3 times O You can check the picture on the LCD screen 444 O When you connect an audio device check the sound via built in speaker O When you use a microphone you can check the sound with headphones connected to the camcorder O Set the zero set memory at the end of the scene you wish to dub audio The camcorder will automatically stop
80. eeeenren netten tentent rennen 53 Setting the White Balance sssssssssssssseeeeeeeeeenenee nennen Selecting an Image Effect ut Using Digital Effects 2 2 oA e ceo a ede Rede Changing the Settings 2 Changing the Settings with the MENU Button 64 List of Menu Items MENU sesssesssssesseseeeeeeee nennen nennen rens 65 uononpodju j Adjusting the Audio Recording Level sssssseeene 71 Using the Wind Screen i Widescreen TV Recording 16 9 74 Creating a Start up Image sse entente nennen 75 Playback Magnifying the Image 76 Displaying the Data Code TT End Search neni 78 Returning to a Pre marked Position Td Date Searclizs aceti espe ker esken onere det e RORN docta Era dea qe pred eara edad 80 Digital Camera Functions Selecting the Image Quality Size seen 81 Simultaneous Recording on Tape and Memory Card 83 Using the Flash sssss 84 Selecting the Light Metering Mode 86 Changing the Focusing Mode 87 Selecting the Drive Mode ssssssssss 88 Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode 90 Playing Back Searching Images 92 Protecting Images 94 Erasing Images 95 Formatting a Memory Card
81. facturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or green dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Screen Displays during Recording Remaining tape Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes s9 moves during recording ps END flashes when the tape reaches the end When the time left is less than 15 seconds the remaining tape time may not appear Depending on the type of the tape the indication may not be displayed correctly D Time Code Indicates the recording time in hours 9 Recording reminder minutes and seconds The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short Reviewing and Searching when Recording You can review the last few seconds of your recording record review You can also play back the tape to locate the point where you wish to begin recording record search Record Review In record pause mode Press and release the record review button The camcorder rewinds the tape plays back the last few seconds and returns to record pause mode Record Search In record pause mode Press and hold the REC SEARCH button forward or button reverse L Release the button at the point you wish to begin recording
82. flash does not fire Use this setting in places where flash photography is prohibited D EFFECTS DRIVE MODE 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA c0 or CAMERA mode Press the 4 flash button Set the camcorder to a recording program other than the Fireworks mode SCN The setting changes with each press of the button The symbol of the selected flash mode appears on the screen disappears after 4 seconds Press the PHOTO button halfway In the CAMERA es mode the flash can be used in record pause mode only if the still image recording setting is not amp z3 STILL REC OFF Press the PHOTO button fully The flash fires N A O Do not fire the flash close to people s eyes O Do not fire the flash at persons while they are driving O Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand eg O The practical range of the flash is approx 1 to 2 m 3 3 to 6 6 ft The range depends upon the recording condition O The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode O For the red eye reduction mode to be effective the subject needs to look at the assist lamp The degree of reduction depends upon the distance and on each individual S O The flash will not fire in the following cases When you press the EXP button in 4 auto or red eye reduction auto mode When 4 auto or amp red eye reduction auto is selected
83. fore to ensure a full charge O Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use Contact to metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack O Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth O Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time about 1 year can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and to store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 86 F 30 C If you do not use the battery pack for long periods charge and discharge it fully at least once a year If you have more than 1 battery pack perform these precautions at the same time for all battery packs sj uog sog 133 134 O Although the battery pack s operating temperature range is from 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C the optimal range is from 50 F to 86 F 10 C to 30 C At cold temperatures performance will temporarily decline Warm it in your pocket before use O Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures About the battery terminal cover The battery terminal cover has a 3 shaped hole This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs For example with charged battery packs attach the terminal cover so that the 73 shaped hole shows the silver label
84. g programs 40 Remaining battery charge indicator 15 Remote sensor 23 RESET eee den ug addons 126 El S1 video terminal 39 SCN mode recording program 43 Screen display 208 15 Screen messages 130 SD memory card 21 Self timer 0 00000 50 Serial number 2 0 11 Shutter speed 02 45 Slide show 0 20000 92 Slow Shutter recording program 40 Snow SCN mode 43 SP mode 2 2 uk p eni 66 Speaker 00000 eee 38 Special Scene recording program 40 Sports recording program 40 Spotlight SCN mode 43 Start up image 0 75 Still image cocks 30 StitchiAssist 2 ont Id TRO 90 Sunset SCN mode 43 Super Night night mode 42 S video terminal 39 Telephoto open eae yg rne EE RR 33 Time code ze br uk wenn thane 29 ime ZOMG os osse ale hs 26 Transfer order 00005 124 Tripodi V ee ee tli ee b ua Ra ata 34 Troubleshooting 126 133 Tv recording program 45 TV Scre ri Iro een ua 68 I USB terminal 108 120 V Video head cleaning 137 Viewfinder Dioptric adjustment 22 Volume ci us treiber fne Rae 38 W White balance 54 Wide angle
85. ginal data of the still image you have set as the start up image on your computer or removable disk z sBuiyes eu BulBueyo suoljouny4 po ueApy 75 76 Magnifying the Image The playback image can be magnified up to 5 times Zoom lever 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR ss or PLAY VCR Hl mode 2 Move the zoom lever toward T The image is magnified by 2 times A frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area To further enlarge the image move the zoom lever toward T To shrink the image below 2 times magnification move the zoom lever toward W A X will display for images that cannot be enlarged 3 Select the magnified area with the SET dial Turn the SET dial to move the image to the right and left or up and down Pressing the SET dial switches between the directions 4 To return to the original image size move the zoom lever toward W until the magnification frame disappears VERN Movies played back from a memory card cannot be magnified CU Displaying the Data Code The camcorder maintains a data code containing recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed and exposure f stop DATA CODE button Selecting the Date Time Display Combination ces DISPLAY SETUP p DATA CODE EO 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR es or PLAY VCR CH mode 2 Press the MENU button and select DISPLAY SETUP 3 Select DATA CODE and
86. han 0 2 inch 5 5 mm as it may damage the camcorder Playing Back a Tape If the playback picture is distorted clean the video heads using a Canon Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette 1 137 1 Press the small button and set the POWER switch to PLAY VCR 2 Set the TAPE CARD switch to ss 3 Press the lt lt button to rewind the tape 4 Press the I button to begin playback 5 Press the W button to stop playback AS O To use the viewfinder close the LCD panel 4g O About the screen display During playback the time code gives the hours minutes seconds and frames The remaining tape time may not appear when the time left is less than 15 seconds O To display the audio level at the time of recording press the AUDIO LEVEL button during playback yoeghe d suonouny oiseg 35 36 Special Playback Modes REW PLAY FF Re 4M STOPH c u PAUSEM SLOW x2 Il Playback Pause To pause playback press the P M button during normal playback P Fast Forward Playback lt lt Rewind Playback Plays back the tape at 9 5 times normal speed forward or reverse Press and hold the button during normal playback or fast forward 4 1 Reverse Playback Press the button on the wireless controller during normal playback Press the play button to return to normal pla
87. he audio recording mode O 16bit records in high sound quality O Select 12bit if you plan to dub audio later PHONES VOL Adjusts the headphones volume during recording O Turn the SET dial up or down to adjust the volume 67 suoljouny paoueApy 68 DISPLAY SETUP CEDE Setting Options BRIGHTNESS LCD MIRROR n E ON E OFF TV SCREEN QON Gi OFF GOON G3 OFF Oo Ol DISPLAYS GJ ON Gad OFF lt PLAYBK gt O Ol 6SEC DATE GJ ON Ga OFF O DATA CODE DATE TIME Fo DATE amp TIME 5 CAMERA DATA FO CAM amp D T 77 DATE TIME FO DATE amp TIME Oo LANGUAGE DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPANOL FRAN AIS ITALIANO PYCCKUM OlO OloO 25 Sp KEPA S20 BARE DEMO MODE GON GB OFF O O z BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen O Turn the SET dial up or down to adjust the brightness O Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings LCD MIRROR The image appears mirror reversed when you rotate the LCD panel so that the screen faces in the same direction as the lens O When LCD MIRROR is set to ON only tape or card operation and self timer displays appear on the LCD screen all displays appear on the viewfinder screen TV SCREEN Shows the camcorder displays on a connected TV screen O You can also use the TV SCREEN button on the wireless controller DISPLAYS Shows the displays on the screen during p
88. he camcorder shuts off to protect tape and video heads Playback the tape again and press the II pause button I lqnoaL 127 128 Memory Card Operation Problem Solution m Memory card cannot be Memory card was not facing the correct direction Turn the 21 inserted memory card over and reinsert it Memory card cannot be Insert a memory card 21 recorded Memory card is full Replace the memory card or erase 95 images Memory card is not formatted Format the memory card 96 Image number reached maximum value Set FILE NOS to 69 RESET and insert a new memory card SD Memory Card is protected Change the position of the 21 protect switch Memory card cannot be Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR CE mode 37 played back Insert a memory card 21 Image cannot be erased Image is protected Cancel the protection 94 SD memory card is protected Change the position of the 21 protect switch Cu flashes red Card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and 96 reinsert the memory card Format the memory card if flashing persists Printing Problem Solution m The printer is not operating 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR CH mode even though camcorder and 2 Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable printer are correctly 3 Turn off the printer and turn it back on connected Editing Problem Solution IRA Dubbing via the camcorder s Set AV 9 DV
89. he mode during recording as the brightness of the image may A change abruptly O Portrait mode The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom to telephoto The picture may not appear smooth when played back O Landscape mode Zooming out W can result in more effective shooting O Sports mode The picture may not appear smooth when played back O Slow Shutter mode When recording movies on a tape picture quality may not be as good as in other modes The camcorder may have difficulty to focus automatically swetbold BuipIooay Suoinoun 4 pavueapy 41 42 Using the Super Night Mode Allows you to record in dimly lit places without sacrificing color The assist lamp lights up automatically responding to the surrounding brightness SET dial Assist lamp Mode dial Set the mode dial to B Press the SET dial Turn the SET dial to select Fg SUPER NIGHT and press the SET dial Fl appears The symbol of the selected mode appears on the screen 29 O Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage 4 O Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes O White points may appear on the screen O Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually SCN Using the Special Scene Modes FOLIAGE Use this mode to record images with flowers leaves or trees EIBEACH Use this mode to record on a sunny beach
90. hour before resuming use I lqnoaL 129 130 List of Messages Message Explanation m SET THE TIME ZONE You have not set the time zone date and time This message 26 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 17 PACK THE TAPE IS SET FOR Cassette is protected Replace the cassette or change the 134 ERASURE PREVENTION position of the protect switch REMOVE THE Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape Unload and 20 CASSETTE reload the cassette CHECK THE INPUT DV cable or USB cable is not connected or the connected digital 100 device is turned off 119 CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in the camcorder 129 BEEN DETECTED CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in the camcorder Unload the 129 BEEN DETECTED cassette REMOVE THE CASSETTE TAPE END Tape reached the end Rewind the tape or replace the cassette CHECK THE CASSETTE You attempted to perform audio dubbing on a tape recorded in WRONG FORMAT HDV format WRONG FORMAT You attempted to play back a tape recorded in HDV format PLAYBACK NOT POSSIBLE CHECK THE CASSETTE You attempted to perform audio dubbing on a tape recorded in a 104 REC MODE mode other than the SP mode CHECK THE CASSETTE You attempted to perform audio dubbing on a t
91. ii 93 Card mix m2 sory cde Iria ws 62 Cassette see res cR 20 Charging a battery pack 17 Condensation 129 Connection Computer 119 121 Connection Recording from a TV or MR eo tete Sete hs nts oa Shots 98 Connection Recording toa VCR Connection TV 2 0005 39 Continuous shooting 88 D Data code 00005 77 Date andtime 26 Date search Leuss 80 Daylight saving time 26 Digital effect 57 Digital zoom 00004 65 Direct printing 108 Dfive mode sco vss rv vnus 88 DV IEEE1394 terminal 97 100 120 Effects Erid search uides xe AS ES 78 Exposure lock adjustment 47 Gi Faders i die Sale elon dei 57 File number 04 69 Fireworks SCN mode 43 Flash EE oe eat alan EON 84 FOCUSING 4 4 os eoe bts tari 48 Focusing frame 4 31 Focus priority llle 65 Foliage SCN mode 43 Formatting 0000 96 G Grip bell 2 E eee 22 H Headphones terminal 38 High speed continuous shooting 88 EN Image effect 00 56 Image erase Lus 95 Image quality lesus 81 Image size sues 81 Image stabilizer 65 Image transfer
92. ing 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 video cassette tape head cleanings 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 DV Camcorder which are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by CUSA Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase This card is most important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection modification or product recall under applicable laws or regulations NO IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION O
93. instruction manual TVs with S S1 Video 2 TVs with Audio Video Input Terminal Terminals INPUT S S1 VIDEO INPUT VIDEO VIDEO Signal flow AUDIO AUDIO pail R R MTC 100 Multi Cable Supplied xoeqAe d Suonoung oiseg 1 Turn off all devices before starting the connections 2 Open the terminal cover and connect the camcorder to the TV VCR using the MTC 100 Multi Cable When connecting to a TV with an S S1 video input terminal Connect the black plug to the S video terminal the white plug to the white audio terminal L left and the red plug to the red audio terminal R right Do not connect the yellow plug When connecting to a TV with Audio Video terminals Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L left the red plug to the red audio terminal R right and the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO 3 If connecting to a TV set the input selector to VIDEO If connecting to a VCR set the input selector to LINE 4 Play back a tape M 35 or a memory card U 37 zy O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source d O The picture quality is higher when connecting to a TV with an S S1 terminal 39 Using the Recording Programs QU Auto The camcorder adjusts focus exposure and other settings automatically allowing you to just p
94. interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT H The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol Important Warning within an equilateral triangle is intended
95. io Output 10 dBV 47 kohm load 3 kohms or less Input 10 dBV 40 kohms or more DV Terminal Special 4 pin connector IEEE 1394 compliant MIC Terminal 03 5 mm stereo mini jack 57 dBV with 600 ohm mic 5 kohms or more Headphone Terminal 03 5 mm stereo mini jack USB Terminal mini B Power Others Power supply rated 74V DC Power consumption AF on 3 3 W using viewfinder 3 4 W using LCD screen in normal brightness Operating temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Dimensions W x H x D 2 0 x 4 0 x 4 0 in 51 x 101 x 102 mm excluding protrusions Weight camcorder body only 14 5 oz 410 g CA 570 Compact Power Adapter Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 17W Rated output 8 4 V DC 1 5A Operating temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Dimensions 2 1x 8 5 x 1 1 in 52 x 90 x 29 mm Weight 4 8 oz 135 g BP 308 Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Rated voltage 74V DC Operating temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Battery capacity 850 mAh Dimensions 1 5x 0 39 x 2 5 in 39 x 10 x 63 mm Weight 1 4 oz 40 g SDC 16M SD Memory Card Capacity 16 MB Interface SD Memory Card standard Operating temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Dimensions 1 3 x 0 94 x 0 08 in 32 x 24 x 2 1 mm Weight 0 07 oz 2 g Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change witho
96. ith JPEG compression or with a compression not compatible with the camcorder or the image file is corrupted PRINT ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order amp TRANSFER ORDER You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders 124 ERROR CANNOT TRANSFER You attempted to transfer a movie file as wallpaper 122 THIS IMAGE CANNOT BE RECORDED Some analog images cannot be recorded on the memory card depending on the signal NOW CREATING START UP IMAGE The start up image is being made THIS IMAGE CANNOT BE USED AS START UP IMAGE TOO MANY STILL IMAGES DISCONNECT USB CABLE You attempted to use an image recorded with another camcorder 75 recorded with a compression not compatible with this camcorder or that has been edited on a computer Disconnect the USB cable decrease the number of still images on the memory card to less than 1800 If a dialog appeared on the computer screen close it Reconnect the USB cable Direct Print Related Messages Following messages may appear on the camcorder screen Refer also to the printer manual for remedies corresponding to the error messages ZA Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS printer ZO Make sure to refer to the printer s manual in the following cases When the error indicator on the printer flashes Printers equipped with an operation panel and printers that can be connected to a TV When an error number
97. klight and adjusts the exposure of the main subject accordingly L CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE Averages the light metered from the entire screen giving more weight to the subject in the center L SPOT Meters the area within the spot AE point frame Use this setting for adjusting the exposure matching the subject in the center of the screen The spot AE point frame can be tied to the AF frame 1 65 FUNC E0152 E EVALUATIVE Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode Set the mode dial to P Tv or Av Select the light metering mode symbol followed by a setting option 1 2 3 Press the FUNC button 4 5 Press the FUNC button If you have selected L SPOT L1 appears Changing the Focusing Mode You can change the AF autofocus frame selection mode 9 Point AiAF Depending on the shooting conditions an AF frame is Auto selection automatically selected from the 9 frames and focused Center point Of 9 AF frames the center one is selected to focus This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it 9 AF frames selection Focuses the area within the AF frame selected from the 9 frames 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA 0 mode 2 Set the mode dial to a mode other than aM The setting differs depending on the position of the mode dial D 9 Point AiAF za A E B scn 9 Point AiAF or Center point P Tv Av 9 AF frames selection
98. layback O When set to OFF Displays except for the data code disappear the displays for magnification of a playback image and digital effects the audio level indicator and the FUNC menu still appear Tape operation displays appear for approximately 2 seconds Displays also disappear from the connected TV except for some warning messages 6SEC DATE The camcorder displays the date and time for 6 seconds when you begin playback or to indicate that date or time zone has changed O The 6 second auto date appears even if DISPLAYS is set to OFF DEMO MODE The demonstration mode displays the camcorder s main features It starts automatically when you leave the camcorder turned on without loading a recording media for more than 5 minutes using the power adapter O To cancel the demo mode once it has begun press any button turn off the camcorder or load a recording media T SYSTEM Menu items Setting Options WL REMOTE ON Gi OFF amp BEEP HIGH VOLUME amp LOW VOLUME Gi OFF POWER SAVE GIJON E3 OFF O FILE NOS RESET CONTINUOUS WL REMOTE Sets the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller BEEP A beep sounds upon operations such as turning on the camcorder during self timer countdown or warnings such as condensation POWER SAVE When powered by a battery pack the camcorder shuts off after 5 minutes when the camcorder is left without any
99. lect the movie size symbol followed by a setting option and press the FUNC menu 4 Connected device Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape When recording a still image a Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears The still image remaining image capacity and other information appear When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller recording starts immediately 6 Press the PHOTO button fully When recording a movie 5 Press the start stop button when the scene you wish to record appears Pressing the start stop button again stops recording WW Depending on the analog signal sent from the connected device the input image gy Supa f may be distorted or not be displayed at all e g signals that include copyright protective signals or anomalous signals such as ghost signals O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source 144 O An image recorded from an image in widescreen mode will be vertically compressed O The data code of the image will reflect the date and time it has been recorded on the memory card 99 100 DV Dubbing You can input video from other digital video devices via the DV terminal and record the input video on the tape in the camcorder You can also record the input video as a movie or still image on a memory card Connecting Check the direction before connecting the DV cable Refer also to the instruction
100. lection O The spot AE point is set to CENTER when set the mode dial to a setting other than P Tv or Av O The last setting will be retained even if you change the position of the mode dial ND The ND filter activates automatically to prevent overexposure O Available when the mode dial is set to P REVIEW Selects the time to display an image after it has been recorded O You can erase N 95 or protect 1 94 the image when you press the FUNC button while you are reviewing the image or when you press the FUNC button right after recording O REVIEW cannot be selected when Gy continuous shooting high speed continuous shooting or auto exposure bracketing is selected CARD OPERATIONS in index screen display Menu items Setting Options ee pow o Jne TRANS NO YES ORD ALL O 124 ERASE ERASE ALL NO YES Bis FORMAT NO YES O 96 PROTECT O 94 PRINT ORDER O 117 TRANSFER ORDER O 124 VCR SETUP Menu items Setting Options REC MODE P STD PLAY CP LONG PLAY AV DV amp EON Ei OFF VIDEO INPUT VIDEO S VIDEO REC MODE Switches the recording mode The long play mode extends the tape usage by 1 5 times O Tapes recorded in LP mode cannot be used for audio dubbing O Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape picture and sound recorded E in LP mode may be distorted We
101. lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 15 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 16 Objects and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Damage Requiring Service Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the product c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe 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 requir
102. manual of the connected device Digital video device e g camcorder Signal flow E QUU Commercially available DV cable Dubbing Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR e mode and load a blank cassette If AV DV is displayed change the setting 1 66 2 Connected device Load the recorded cassette Press the REC PAUSE button 4 Connected Device Play back the tape You can check the picture on the camcorder s screen 5 Press the I button when the scene you wish to record appears Recording starts 6 Press the W button to stop recording Press the Il button to pause recording Press the button again to restart recording 7 Connected Device Stop playback Recording the Input Video on a Memory Card The size of the still image recorded on the memory card will be 640 x 480 The still image quality and the movie size can be selected 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR sy mode If a cassette is loaded make sure that the tape is stopped If AV DV is displayed change the setting 1 66 2 Selecting the still image quality Press the FUNC button Select the still image quality symbol followed by a setting option and press the FUNC button Selecting the movie size Press the FUNC button Select the movie size symbol followed by a setting option and press the FUNC menu 3 Connected device Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape
103. mcorder to make sure that the camcorder is still working properly Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens O Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camcorder body and lens Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner LCD Screen O Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses O Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth Viewfinder O Clean the viewfinder screen using blower brush or a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses 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 with NTSC system The NTSC system is used in the following countries areas American Samoa Antigua Aruba Bahamas Barbados Bermuda Bolivia Canada Chile Columbia Costa Rica Cuba Ecuador El Salvador Guam Guatemala Greenland Haiti Honduras Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Micronesia Myanmar Nicaragua Panama Peru Philippines Puerto Rico Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Surinam Taiwan Trinidad and Tobago USA Venezuela Virgin Islands System Diagram Availabili
104. nada This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Canon digital video equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required Canon consumer video digital equipment is warranted under normal non commercial personal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or at Canon Canada s option comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original purchase except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase Labour For a period of one year from the date of original purchase labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada This limited warranty covers all defects except where a The loss or damage to the product results from i accident natural disaster mishandling abuse neglect unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual ii the use of accessories attachments products supplies parts or devices with this Canon product that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems iii repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility iv defective batteries or any exposure to water sand or dirt v shipping claim must be presented to the shipper b Any serial number on the vide
105. nasonic Hitachi Maxell Sony Sanyo or with Duracell2025 Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion O Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit O Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact O Keep the battery out of reach of children If it is swallowed seek medical assistance immediately The battery case may break and the battery fluids may damage stomach and intestines O Do not disassemble heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion Built in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built in rechargeable lithium battery to retain date time and other settings The built in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder however it discharges when the usage time is short and will become totally discharged when you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months In such case recharge the built in lithium battery Connect the power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the POWER switch set to OFF sj uog sog 135 Recycling the Built in Rechargeable Lithium Battery If you should dispose of your camcorder first remove the built in rechargeable lithium battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your country 1 Loosen the screw using a screwdriver and remove the cover 2 Using a pair of pliers grab the green circuit boar
106. nd reconnect it after a short time If the problem still persists disconnect the power source and press the RESET button with a pointed item Pressing the RESET button resets all settings ga flashes on the screen Load a cassette 20 exa flashes on the screen Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery 17 pack 8 flashes on the screen Condensation is detected See reference page 129 4 flashes red on the screen The camcorder malfunctions Consult a Canon Service Center Problem Solution m REMOVE THE CASSETTE Unload and reload the cassette 20 appears on the screen SET THE TIME ZONE Set the time zone date and time 26 DATE AND TIME appears on Recharge the built in lithium battery and set the time zone 135 the screen date and time The wireless controller will not Set WL REMOTE to ON 69 work The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted Replace 23 the battery Tape operation Recording Problem Solution m Image will not appear on the Set the camcorder to CAMERA e9 mode 28 screen Pressing the start stop button Set the camcorder to CAMERA e9 mode 28 will not start recording Load a cassette 20 Tape reached the end Ie END flashes on the screen 20 Rewind the tape or replace the cassette Cassette is protected 9 flashes on the s
107. ng POWER _ TAPE CARD Screen k Mode Switch Switch Display Main Op ration aa CAMERA o gt CAMERA ES Cea Records movies on a tape 28 co PLAY VCR es PLAY VCR Plays back the tape 35 CAMERA CH CAMERA Sra Records still images 30 movies on a memory card c Plays back the memory PLAY VCR CH PLAY VCR Bea Hs 37 e uononpodju j Trademark Acknowledgements Dy is a trademark Sab is a trademark 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 HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan Limited JVC Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies Table of contents Introduction Using this Manual asante eroonsa enaa eene nen nennen nennen nnns Checking Supplied Accessories ie Components G lde 5 yes ee avant recie te tr ie irre IR cree ere ScreeniDISplays er ert teer ere dee tee e o ce Ee vant Mone Ea Preparation Step 1 Preparing the Power Supply 17 Step 2 Loading a Cassette 20 Step 3 Inserting a Memory Card 21 Step 4 Preparing the Camcorder 22 Step 5 Using the Wireless Controller 23 Step 6 Adjusting the LCD Screen 24 Step 7 Cha
108. ng actions P O Manually adjust the exposure N 47 O Use the flash V 84 O Change the light metering mode M 86 Tv Using the Shutter Priority AE Mode You can select a shutter speed and the camcorder automatically sets a matching aperture setting E Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving subjects and a slow shutter speed to create a trailing after image Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed CAMERA CAMERA A 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 2 1 4 1 8 For recording subjects in dark places 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 60 For general recordings 1 100 1 100 For recording indoor sports scenes 1 250 1 500 1 250 1 500 For recording from within a car or trains or 1 1000 recording moving subjects such as roller coasters 1 2000 X For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis on sunny days Set the camcorder to CAMERA s9S or CAMERA CA mode Set the mode dial to Tv Press the SET dial Turn the SET dial to select the shutter speed The denominator of the shutter speed appears A UNa O The shutter speed number flashes when the selected shutter speed is not Zag appropriate for the recording condition In such case readjust the shutter speed O When using a slow shutter speed in dark places you can record the subject brightly but the image quality may be lower and autofocus may not work well O Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set t
109. ng on a cloudy day TUNGSTEN For recording under tungsten and tungsten type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting FLUORESECENT For recording under warm white cool white or warm white type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting iif FLUORESCENT H For recording under daylight or daylight type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting wo SET Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting White sheet or paper Zoom lever Mode dial FUNC button SET dial M AUTO M 52 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA e or CAMERA H mode 2 Set the mode dial to mode other than or SCN 3 Press the FUNC button 4 Select the white balance symbol followed by the setting option 5 When you have selected SET Point the camcorder at a white object zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press the SET dial Keep the camcorder zoomed at the white object until step 5 is completed flashes and stops flashing when adjustment is complete 6 Press the FUNC button O FA O Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes O Depending on the type of fluorescent light optimal color balance cannot be accomplished with FLUORESCENT or FLUORESCENT H If the color looks unnatural on the screen adjust using AUTO or SET O The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off O When you want to use a previousl
110. nging the Display Language 25 Step 8 Setting the Time Zone Date and Time sssssssssssss 26 Basic Functions Recording Recording Movies on a Tape ssssssssssseseeeeeeeeeneeeennnnneen nennen 28 Recording on a Memory Card 30 Zooming sees 33 Tips for Better RECOrING c cccceceseeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeeeeetenaeeeseeeeeeseaeeeseseeeteaees 34 Playback Playing Back a Tape Playing Back a Memory Card Adjusting the Volume A Playing Back on a TV SCree n ccccccceeeceeseneeeeeeneeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeseeaeeeeeeaeeess Advanced Functions Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs sssssssssseseeeeeneeneneee nennen Using the Super Night Mode SCN Using the Special Scene Modes sssssssseee 43 P Using the Program AE Mode sssseeeenenennenene 44 Tv Using the Shutter Priority AE Mode x Av Using the Aperture Priority AE Mode se 46 Recording Adjusting Exposure Manually sseseseeeeeeeeeneenneen nns Adjusting the Focus Manually Using the Mini Video Light ted Using the Self Timer 2 cni ree eH Sensi Enna Recording with an External Microphone ssssssseeeeenn 51 Changing the Settings 1 Changing the Settings with the FUNC Button sssssseeee 52 List of Menu Items FUNC sssssesssssessesesee
111. nt blue area of the still image Card Luminance Key CARD LUMI Combines illustrations or title with your recordings The live video recording will appear in place of the light area of the card mix image Jam 4 Mix level adjustment light area of the still image j b Camera Chroma Key CAM CHROMA Combines backgrounds with your recordings Record your subject in front of a blue curtain and the subject not blue will be superimposed on the card mix image Mix level adjustment blue area of the live video recording Card Animation C ANIMATION Combines animations with your recordings You can choose from 3 types of card animation effects Corner Animation appears on the upper left and the lower right corner of the screen Straight Animation appears on the top and bottom of the screen and moves to the right and left Random Animation moves randomly in the display Mix level adjustment blue area of the card animation image Mode dial SET dial CL1 52 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA e 9 mode 2 NO Ff W D EFFECT OFF Upload a sample image from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK to the memory card Refer to Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual Set the mode dial to a mode other than ip Press the FUNC button Select the digital effects symbol followed b
112. ntinuous Shooting Press and hold the PHOTO button fully A series of still images will be recorded as long as you hold the PHOTO button Auto Exposure Bracketing Press the PHOTO button fully Three still images in different exposures are recorded to the memory card QA e O The drive mode can also be selected from the FUNC menu M 52 O When the FUNC menu is being displayed the DRIVE MODE button cannot be used O Maximum number of continuous shots at one time Still Image Size Frames per Second Maximum Number Normal speed High speed of Continuous Shots 2304 x 1736 2 1 frames 2 1 frames 10 images 1632 x 1224 2 5 frames 3 8 frames 10 images 1280 x 960 3 frames 5 frames 60 images 640 x 480 3 frames 5 frames 60 images These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects Sufficient space on the memory card is required Continuous shooting stops when card is full O The number of frames per second will be lower when 4 amp camcorder shake warning is displayed on the screen O When using the built in flash in normal and high speed continuous shooting mode 2304 x 1736 1632 x 1224 2 1 frames second 1280 x 960 640 x 480 2 5 frames second O Make sure that there is sufficient space on the memory card e suoioun eJoue eyb Suonoun pooueApy 89 90 Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode You can shoot a series of overlapping images and
113. nual as they may be hazardous 7 Avoid magnetic or electric fields Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other Sources of electric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference or permanently damage the camera 8 Water and Moisture Hazard of electric shock Do not use this product near water or in rainy moist situations 9 Placing or Moving Do not place on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick e Stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn Power Sources The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company Regarding other power sources such as battery power refer to instructions in this manual Polarization The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2 prong plug a plug having one blade wider than the other The 2 prong polarized plug will fit into the 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
114. o 1 1000 or higher O The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds O Recording movies on a tape under fluorescent lights When the mode dial is set to QU P or B the camcorder automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed accordingly However if the screen starts to flicker select Tv mode and set the shutter speed to 1 100 swetbold Duipo29M suolouny pasueapy 45 46 Av Using the Aperture Priority AE Mode You can select an aperture value and the camcorder automatically chooses the appropriate shutter speed Aperture values 1 8 2 0 2 4 2 8 3 4 4 0 4 8 5 6 6 7 8 0 Use low aperture values large aperture to blur the background for a portrait or high aperture values small aperture to achieve a broad depth of field for recording landscapes 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA ee or CAMERA CH mode 2 Set the mode dial to Av 3 Press the SET dial 4 Turn the SET dial to select an aperture value The shutter speed is adjusted automatically The aperture becomes smaller the bigger the aperture value O Available aperture values vary depending on the zoom position Vd O The aperture number flashes when the selected aperture is not appropriate for the recording condition In such case readjust the aperture Adjusting Exposure Manually Adjust the exposure when a backlit subject becomes underexposed or overexposed due to bright light
115. o 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 digital video equipment video cassette tapes head cleanings nor does it apply to digital video 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 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 video tapes 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 C
116. oint and shoot P Program AE The camcorder adjusts the camera settings automatically However you have the options of adjusting the settings manually N 44 p Bartra Tv Shutter Priority The camcorder uses a large aperture achieving a Creative Recording AE focus on the subject while You can adjust the Use this mode to select blurring other distracting settings to match the the shutter speed The details conditions for the camcorder automatically sets a matching aperture setting 45 Av Aperture Priority AE Use this mode to select the aperture size The camcorder chooses the appropriate shutter speed QQ 46 subjects 24 Landscape The camcorder chooses a small aperture to achieve a broad depth of field in the entire composition Easy Recording The camcorder automatically selects matching conditions for the subjects A Sports Slow Shutter SCN Special Scene Use this mode to record Use this mode to record Select from 6 Special sports scenes such as moving subjects to make Scene modes to record tennis or golf them appear blurred such With the most appropriate as the flow of rivers settings for each scene CO 43 B Night Use this mode to record in dimly lit places 1 42 Selecting the Recording Program Mode dial 2 Turn the mode dial to switch between the recording programs The symbol of the selected recording program appears AS O Do not change t
117. om a computer except 1 the sample images for the Card Mix function edited on a computer and images whose file names have been changed may not be played back correctly O Do not turn off the camcorder change the position of the TAPE CARD switch disconnect the power source open the memory card cover or remove the memory card while the card access indicator is flashing Doing so could result in data damage During movie playback Hold the CARD button on the camcorder or REW Za FF P on the wireless controller pressed down for 8x fast forward fast rewind playback 37 38 Adjusting the Volume When you use the LCD screen for playback the camcorder plays back the sound via built in speaker The speaker does not sound when you close the LCD panel Use headphones when using the viewfinder You can turn off the volume completely by turning the SET dial down until OFF if appears Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume again 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR ss or PLAY VCR CO mode 2 Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume and down to lower the volume during playback N A volume bar appears for 2 seconds i VERA The speaker does not sound when headphones are connected to the camcorder CU s You can also use headphones to check the sound while recording Use the MENU Wd button to adjust the volume M 67 Playing Back on a TV Screen Refer also to the TV or VCR
118. onnected The audio level may differ from that of the built in microphone Long microphones may appear on the screen 51 52 Changing the Settings with the FUNC Button Many of the camcorder s functions are selected from the FUNC menu that appears when pressing the FUNC button For menu items see List of Menu Items FUNC QQ 53 FUNC button 1 Press the FUNC button The menu appears FUNC The symbols of the current settings are displayed 2 Turn the SET dial to select a function and press the SET dial if 3 Turn the SET dial to select a setting option and press A the SET dial N The symbol changes to the one of the selected setting For setting the white balance SET image effect CUSTOM or digital effect MULTI IMAGE SCREEN function refer to the relevant pages 4 Press the FUNC button The menu disappears FUNC A O Functions that are not available appear in gray Za O Pressing the FUNC button at any time closes the menu List of Menu Items FUNC Available menu items vary depending on the operation mode Default settings are in boldface text E For details on each function see the reference page Menu items Setting Options Light metering EVALUATIVE CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE O m mode e SPOT White balance Ij AUTO DAYLIGHT amp amp SHADE amp CLOUDY amp TUNGSTEN
119. operation to save power Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off 4 AUTO POWER OFF appears in the center of the screen FILE NOS Select the image numbering method upon inserting a new memory card Images are automatically assigned image numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 images Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 RESET The image number starts at 101 0101 If the memory card already contains image files the consecutive image number will be assigned o CONTINUOUS The consecutive image number of the last recorded image will be xm assigned If a higher image number already exists on the memory card the consecutive a Z number will be assigned This is useful for organizing images on a computer a 8 O We recommend setting FILE NOS to CONTINUOUS 3 m nS G D TIME SET a2 8 cro Setting Options B T ZONE DST DATE TIME DATE FORMAT Y M D 2005 1 1 AM12 00 M D Y JAN 1 2005 AM12 00 D M Y 1 JAN 2005 AM12 00 DATE FORMAT Changes the displayed date format includes date format for printing 69 70 a MY CAMERA Menu items Setting Options CREATE S UP NO YES IMAGE 73 SEL S UP IMG X OFF s CANON LOGO 5 Le MY IMAGE S UP SOUND x OFF s DEFAULT 22 MY SOUND SHTR SOUND i OPER SOUND o o olo SELF T SOUND SEL S UP IMG S UP SOUND SHTR SOUND OPER SOUND SELF T SOUND
120. or products bearing the same mark S Vy s 142 Specifications OPTURA600 System e Video Recording System 2 rotary heads helical scanning DV system consumer digital VCR SD system digital component recording Audio Recording System PCM digital sound 16 bit 48 kHz 2 ch 12 bit 32 kHz 4 ch Television System EIA standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Image Sensor 1 2 8 inch CCD approx 4 290 000 pixels Effective pixels tape approx 3 500 000 pixels card approx 4 000 000 pixels Tape Format Videocassettes bearing the MiniDV mark Tape Speed SP 0 74 ips 18 81 mm s LP 0 49 ips 12 56 mm s Maximum Recording Time 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min Fast Forward Rewind Time Approx 2 min 20 sec with a 60 min cassette LCD Screen 2 5 inch TFT color approx 123 000 pixels Viewfinder 0 33 inch TFT color approx 113 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens f 6 1 61 mm f 1 8 3 0 10x power zoom Lens Configuration 35mm equivalent Tape 4 3 recording 44 5 445 mm 16 9 recording image stabilizer ON 47 4 474 mm 16 9 recording image stabilizer OFF 45 4 454 mm Card 41 6 416 mm 11 elements in 9 groups Filter Diameter 34 mm AF system TTL autofocus manual focusing possible Minimum Focusing Distance 3 3 ft 1 m 0 39 in 1 cm on maximum wide angle White
121. ower source cassettes can be loaded 4 unloaded even if the POWER switch is set to OFF Step 3 Inserting a Memory Card This camcorder is for use with SD Memory Cards only Inserting the Card 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF 2 Open the cover 3 Insert the memory card straight all the way into the memory card slot 4 Close the cover Do not close the cover forcefully without having the card correctly inserted Removing the Card Do not forcefully remove the memory card without first pushing it in uoneajedaag i 1 Turn off the camcorder Make sure that the card access indicator is not flashing before you turn off the camcorder Open the cover Push the memory card to release it Remove the memory card Close the cover oO N A VER f you use memory cards other than the supplied one make sure to format them with the camcorder MA 96 O The SD Memory Card has a protect switch to prevent Za accidental erasure When the protect switch is set to LOCK you cannot record images on the memory card or format it If you wish to do either change the position of the protect switch O Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards Protect switch Step 4 Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment 1 Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed 2 Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever Attaching the Lens Ca
122. p 1 Attach the cord to the lens cap 2 Pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord Press the buttons on the lens cap when attaching removing it Hook the lens cap on the grip belt while you are recording and place it over the lens when you have finished Fastening the Grip Belt Hold the camcorder with your right hand and adjust the belt with your left Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the start stop button with your thumb Step 5 Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery E The wireless controller operates with a 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 uoneajedaag i Using the Wireless Controller Point it at the camcorder s remote sensor when you press the buttons O The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is Za subjected to strong light sources or direct sunlight O lf the wireless controller does not work check if the remote sensor is set to OFF amp 5 M 69 O When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller or when it can only be operated in very close range replace the battery 23 24 Step 6 Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Subject can monitor the LCD
123. paratus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon OPTURA600 Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference Symbols and References Used in This Manual O Precautions related to the camcorder operation O ff Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures OLLI Reference page number O Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller O are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen O Screen refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen Step 8 Setting the Time Zone Date and Time Setting the Time Zone Daylight Saving Time Menu item showing at its default position d1 3 nw rrme ser gt t zonevost 1 Turn the POWER switch to CAMERA or PLAY VCR 2 Press the MENU button to open the menu Button and switches to be operated 3 Turn the SET dial to select D TIME SET and press the SET dial 4 Turn the SET dial to select T ZONE DST and press the SET dial The time zone setting appears The default setting is New York 5 Turn the SET dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone and press the SET dial About the Operating Modes The operating modes are determined by the position of the POWER switch and the TAPE CARD switch Operati
124. rap mount M 142 8 LCD BACKLIGHT button 1N 24 8 PHOTO button C0 30 8 self timer button QA 50 REC PAUSE button LL 98 100 Zoom lever M 33 TAPE CARD switch M 5 0 REC SEARCH button M 29 record review button QA 29 rewind button LL 35 CARD button V 37 62 Mode dial 1 40 63 AUDIO LEVEL button CDL 71 LIGHT button Q 49 Grip belt 1 22 D EFFECTS button M 57 2 DRIVE MODE button MA 88 Wi stop button 1V 35 11 Front view Back view 2 GBAA W My w CD Remote sensor M 23 5 POWER indicator A 28 30 Terminal cover Flash 1 84 6 Lock button for NETWORK mode CO 125 Mini video light 1 49 2 POWER switch 1 5 125 AV terminal M 39 DC IN terminal 1 17 8 Lock button for POWER switch QQ 28 30 Charge indicator QQ 17 9 Start stop button MM 28 30 8 Card access indicator QA 30 LCD screen M 24 W Memory card slot 1 21 FUNC button QQ 52 FOCUS button M 48 DATA CODE button M 77 USB terminal QA 108 121 42 DV terminal 1 97 100 EXP button QQ 47 END SEARCH button CQ 78 13 Viewfinder M 22 63 Terminal cover 2 Dioptric adjustment lever MA 22 BATT RELEASE button M 17 Top view
125. recommend using the SP mode for important recordings O If you record in both SP and LP modes on the same tape the playback picture may become distorted and the time code may not be written correctly O If you play back a tape that has been recorded in LP mode with another digital device on this camcorder or vice versa picture and sound may become distorted VIDEO INPUT When recording from an analog line in QA 98 or when converting analog signals to digital 19 102 select the appropriate input signal corresponding to the output of the analog device connected to the camcorder VIDEO When you connect an analog device VCR TV or camcorder via the audio video terminal S VIDEO When you connect an analog device VCR TV or camcorder via the S video terminal AUDIO SETUP rD Setting Options OUTPUT CH WO L R L L Q R R AUDIO DUB AV AUDIO IN MIC MIC IN WIND SCREEN 3 AUTO OFF vi MIC ATT G3 ON Gia OFF MIC LEVEL E3 AUTO G MANUAL 12bit AUDIO ST1 STEREO1 st2 STEREO2 1 1MIX FIXED G5 MIX VARI MIX BALANCE 1222 AUDIO MODE 16bit 12bit PHONES VOL milli z s6uiyesg eu BulBueyo OUTPUT CH Switches the output channels when playing back a tape with audio recorded on two channels O L R Stereo L R channels Bilingual Main Sub O L L Stereo L channel Bilingual Main O R R Stereo R channel Bilingual Sub AUDIO MODE Switches t
126. rt transferring the video recordings 5 Start the software Refer to the software instruction manual 2d 0 8unoeuuo3 i 119 120 Connection Diagram Check the type and orientation of the DV or USB terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable or USB cable properly Using a USB cable USB terminal C ge IFC 300PCU USB Cable supplied O Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer O If the computer freezes while you have connected the camcorder disconnect and reconnect the DV cable If the problem persists disconnect the interface cable turn off camcorder and computer turn camcorder and computer back on and reconnect them O Before connecting the camcorder to the computer using a DV cable make sure that camcorder and computer are not connected with a USB cable and that no other 1394 device is connected to the computer O Make sure that camcorder and computer are not connected with a DV cable before connecting the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable Otherwise the computer may not operate properly O Depending on the video editing software you use you may need to set the power switch of the camcorder to a mode other than PLAY Refer also to the instruction manual of th
127. select TRIMMING and press the SET dial The trimming frame appears DEFAULT ga TRIMMING OFF By 1i coPrEs 2 Change the size of the trimming frame Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame and 13M toward W to enlarge the frame y de To cancel the trimming settings move the zoom lever toward E34 W until the trimming frame disappears iris A pem 3 Move the trimming frame Turn the SET dial to move the frame Press the SET dial to Switch between the directions up down or right left and the orientation of the frame vertical horizontal Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu a pega id apt SEW n S gone MENU White No trimming settings Green Recommended trimming size The trimming frame may not appear in green depending on the image size paper size or borders settings Red The image is magnified beyond recommended size The image will be printed coarsely O The trimming setting applies only to one image O The trimming setting is canceled with the following operations When you turn off the camcorder When you disconnect the interface cable When you expand the trimming frame beyond its maximum size e O About the color of the trimming frame Canon CP printers only La 116 Printing with Print Order Settings You can select still images for printing and set the number of copies These print order settings are compatible
128. select the data code combination When playing back a memory card you can only display the date and or time Press the MENU button 5 PLAY VCR e9 mode Play back a tape and press the DATA CODE button PLAY VCR CH mode Press the DATA CODE button Pressing the DATA CODE button again makes the data code disappear A O The data code will not display the next time you turn on the camcorder O d O When the data code is being displayed the level indicator will not display yaegheld i Suonoung pesueapy 77 78 End Search When you have played back a tape you can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene END SEARCH button 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR sy mode 2 Play back the tape 3 In stop mode press the END SEARCH button END SEARCH appears The camcorder rewinds fast forwards the tape plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tape Pressing the button again cancels the search A O End search cannot be used once you unload the cassette O If there are blank sections between recordings or sections recorded in different formats on the same tape the end search function may not work properly O You cannot use end search to locate the editing end of audio dubbing Returning to a Pre marked Position If you wish to return to a particular scene later mark the point with the zero set memory and the tape will stop at that poin
129. sferred to the computer E TRANSFER ORDERS Transfers images with transfer orders to the computer D SELECT amp TRANSFER Allows you to select an image and transfers the selected image to the computer lg WALLPAPER Allows you to select a still image and transfers the selected image to the computer as wallpaper D v print share button X SET dial A 1 Turn the SET dial to select a setting option DIRECT TRANSFER 2 Press the 2 button L IMAGES IG ALL IMAGES 3 NEW IMAGES Iz TRANSFER e ORE ORDERS gt SELECT amp TRANSFER The images are transferred to the computer and displayed in GA a the screen The camcorder displays the transfer menu when transfer is complete To cancel transfer turn the SET dial to select CANCEL and press the SET dial or press the MENU button 3 Select the image you wish to transfer with the CARD button 4 Press the 2 button C gt SELECT amp TRANSFER The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed in the screen To continue transferring select another image with the CARD button ES WALLPAPER The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed on the desktop Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the transfer menu e O You can press the SET dial in place of the D button With E ALL Lg IMAGES amp NEW IMAGES or K gt TRANSFER ORDERS a confirmation message appears
130. t be used with the selected paper type WASTE TANK FULL Waste tank is full Select CONTINUE to restart printing Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center listed in the Contact List provided with the printer or the printer manual to replace the waste tank waste 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 You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder with a different compression or was edited on a computer COULD NOT PRINT X IMAGES You attempted to use the print order settings to print X images that were recorded with another camcorder with a different compression or were edited on a computer SET amp PRINT ORDER CANNOT TRIM No still images on the memory card have been marked with a Q print order 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 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
131. t via the S video terminal 1 39 VIDEO Fal O MTC 100 Multi Cable Supplied Recording 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR ss mode and load a blank cassette 2 Press the MENU button and select VCR SETUP Select VIDEO INPUT followed by a setting option and press the MENU button 3 Connected device Load the recorded cassette 4 Press the REC PAUSE button In record pause mode and during recording you can check the picture on the screen 5 Connected device Play back the tape 6 Press the gt button when the scene you wish to record appears Recording starts T Press the W button to stop recording Press the 9 If button to pause recording Press the E button again to restart recording 8 Connected device Stop playback Recording the Input Video on a Memory Card The size of the still image recorded on the memory card will be 640 x 480 The still image q 1 uality and the movie size can be selected Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR c9 mode E If a cassette is loaded make sure that the tape is stopped 2 Press the MENU button and select VCR SETUP Select AV 9 DV S set it to ON and press the MENU button 3 Selecting the still image quality Press the FUNC button Select the still image quality symbol followed by a setting option and press the FUNC button Selecting the movie size Press the FUNC button Se
132. t when you PLAY gt rewind fast forward the tape ee feel oF button This function is operated with the wireless omo controller ZEROSE T Cool STOP W MEMORY button cris Dutton 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA sv or PLAY VCR e9 mode 2 Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return to later during recording or playback 0 00 00 M appears To cancel press the ZERO SET MEMORY button again 3 When you have finished recording set the camcorder to and rewind the tape When you have finished playback rewind the tape BRI appears The tape stops automatically at 0 00 00 M The tape counter changes to time code A If the time code has not been recorded consecutively the tape may not stop V correctly at the scene marked with the zero set memory yoeghe d suonouny pesueapy 80 Date Search You can locate the change of the date time zone with the date search function This function is operated with the wireless controller eon eo omo OOo OOo DATE SEARCH I gt gt buttons STOP Hf button 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR sx mode 2 In stop mode press the P or I button to begin searching Press more than once to search for further date changes up to 10 times Press the STOP BI button to stop searching Da O A recording of longer than a minute per date area is required Za O D
133. th digital zoom image resolution becomes lower the more you zoom in O The zoom indicator extends in light blue when the digital zoom is set to 40x and extends further in dark blue when set to 200x O Digital zoom cannot be used in the following cases In the night modes With the multi images screen z s6uiyes eu BulBueyo IMG STAB The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto O The image stabilizer is designed to compensate a normal degree of camcorder shake O The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using the night modes O The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode dial is set to Gi O We recommend turning off the image stabilizer when using a tripod or when panning 65 66 FOCUS PRI The camcorder records the still image once focus is adjusted O Set it to OFF when you wish to record a still image as soon as you press the PHOTO button O When set to OFF no focusing frame appears O The setting cannot be turned off when the mode dial is set to Qi O In Fireworks mode SCN the setting is automatically turned off SPOT AE POINT Changes the setting of AE spot frame for light metering when the light metering mode is set to SPOT in the FUNC menu CENTER The camcorder sets the exposure on the subject in the center of the screen AF POINT The AE spot frame is tied to the AF frame when the focusing mode is set to the 9 AF frames se
134. th repeated operations such as start stop zooming power on off O We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 50 F and 86 F 10 C and 30 C Outside the temperature range of 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C the charge indicator flashes rapidly and charging stops OA lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state Unlike conventional battery packs you do not need to completely use or discharge it before charging O To conserve battery power turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode O We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need uoneajedaag i 19 20 Step 2 Loading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the Dy logo 1 Slide the OPEN EJECT switch and open the cassette compartment cover The cassette compartment opens automatically 2 Load the cassette Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out 3 Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks 4 Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover P O Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing CU automatically or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted O Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover If the camcorder is connected to a p
135. ty differs from area to area WD H34 Wide converter TL H34 Tele converter WS 20 Wrist Strap Shoulder Strap WL D85 ly FS 34U Filter Set SA 1 Adapter Bracket Stereo Microphone commercially available 7 8 BP 900 Series MiniDV Video Cassette z CG 300 B attery Charger BP 308 BP 315 Battery Pack CA 570 Compact Power Adapter oo at BP 308 BP 315 Battery Pack MTC 100 Multi Cable DV Cable Commercially available IFC 300PCU USB Cable c DVD Recorder or Digital Device r PC Card Adapter Mm SDC 128M SD Memory Card USB Reader Writer Battery Pack VL 10Li Battery Video Light campus Fey a SC 1000 Soft SC 2000 Soft SC A50 Soft Canon printers with direct print function Carrying Case Carrying Case Carrying Case PictBridge compliant printers i uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 139 Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer dealer for genuine Canon video accessories You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling 1 800 828 4040 Canon U S A Information Center Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon ac
136. ue 139 Optional Accessories rinde e age Feld eret ee Sine Eisen nio dad 140 em uononpoJdju 10 Checking Supplied Accessories WL D85 Wireless Lithium Button Battery Controller CR2025 for Wireless Controller CA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord BP 308 Battery Pack SDC 16M SD Memory Cable Card Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft Date of Purchase Model Name OPTURA600 A Purchased From Serial No Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Components Guide Left side view em 1 Right side view y d ap To UW D mos RECPAUSEN DRIVE MODE 0 S68 OO REC SEARCH uononpoJdju ORC vy CD Speaker M 38 MIC terminal 1 51 3 Terminal cover 3 REC SEARCH button M 29 p fast forward button QA 36 CARD button CL 37 Serial number Battery attachment unit QA 17 4 Q phones terminal A 38 9 Terminal cover RESET button Q 126 8 MENU button Ca 64 4 flash button A 84 gt IE play pause button LL 35 2 SET dial A 38 52 64 48 St
137. ut notice 144 Product Codes Provided Accessories Lens Cap CA 570 Compact Power Adapter BP 308 Battery Pack WL D85 Wireless Controller MTC 100 Multi Cable IFC 300PCU USB Cable Optional Accessories BP 315 Battery Pack CG 300 Battery Charger TL H34 Tele converter WD H34 Wide converter FS 34U Filter Set WS 20 Wrist Strap SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case SC A50 Soft Carrying Case VL 10Li Battery Video Light JR 7 2V 10WF Halogen Bulb DVM CL DV Cleaning Cassette D52 0310 000 8468A002AA 0781B003AA D83 0712 000 0783B001AA 6906A001AA 0782B002AA 0784B002AA 9583A001AA 9584A001AA 8081A001AA 3118A002AA D81 0190 202 9389A001AA 3083A002AA D81 1200 201 D81 1302 201 3140A002AA D86 0081 201 3141A002AA D86 0090 201 3134A002AA D36 0032 201 i uoneuuojuj jeuonippy 145 146 Index 12bitaudio nori 105 9 Poibt AIAR ees hadai 87 EX Abroad using the camcorder 138 AF assistlamp 25 85 Analog line in llle 98 Aperture value susus 46 Audio dubbing 104 Audio level 055 71 Auto recording program 40 Auto exposure bracketing 88 Auto slow shutter 65 Av recording program 46 AV terminal 39 AV DV as suisse eds eke tae I 102 B Beach SCN mode 43 Beep EE 69 Ka Card jump 33 eed i eee ee eee ea
138. ve finished recording 1 Turn the POWER switch to OFF Close the LCD panel Replace the lens cap Unload the cassette Disconnect the power source a bh WN O Wait until the time code stops completely before you start recording O If you record over previous recordings the overwritten part will be completely erased Before you start recording be sure to search for the end point of the previous recordings O When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks drums or concerts sound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level This is not a malfunction The audio recording level can also be adjusted manually 1 71 O The camcorder enters stop mode after 4 minutes 30 seconds when left in record pause mode to protect tape and video heads O In stop mode press the start stop button to start recording and press the self timer button to go into record pause mode The tape operation display changes to ll in the stop mode and 9 1I in the record pause mode O When powered by a battery pack the camcorder shuts off after 5 minutes when the camcorder is left without any operation to save power M 69 Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off fNAUTO POWER OFF appears in the center of the screen If the camcorder shuts off turn the POWER switch to OFF and back on again O About the LCD and viewfinder screen The screens are produced with extremely high precision manu
139. wish to transfer p appears on the image 5 Press the MENU button To cancel the transfer order press the SET dial again CARD OPERATIONS W gt TRANSFER ORDER Erasing All Transfer Orders MENU C1 64 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR 4 mode 2 Press the MENU button and select CARD OPERATIONS 3 SELECT TRANS ORD ALL ERASE ERASE ALL amp TRANSFER ORDERS NO and YES appears 4 Select YES All m disappear 5 Press the MENU button CARD OPERATIONS W TRANS ORD ALL ERASE Using the NETWORK Mode DV Messenger Version 2 With the Windows XP dedicated DV Network Software DV Messenger you can operate E your camcorder from the computer perform videoconferences using the camcorder or remotely access the camcorder at home using the Internet Download the DV Messenger and the DV Network Software Instruction Manual from the following homepage Refer to the DV Network Software Instruction Manual for details WWW canondv com www canon ca www canon asia com Power switch Preparation for Using DV Messenger 1 Start the computer and install DV Messenger If you wish to connect the camcorder using a USB cable you also need to install the Canon USB Video Driver The required USB Video Driver will be downloaded together with the DV Messenger Connect the power adapter to the camcorder Press the lock button and turn the POWER switch to NE
140. with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards and can be E used for printing on DPOF compatible printers 1A 108 A maximum of 998 still images can be selected Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Do not connect a USB or DV cable to the camcorder while setting the print orders FUNC M 52 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR CH mode Press the FUNC button Select 2 PRINT ORDER and press the SET dial Select the number of copies and press the SET dial Press the FUNC button To cancel the print order set the number of copies to 0 in step 3 DP PRINT ORDER ah owohDd Selecting in Index Screen Display MENU CL 64 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR CO mode 2 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear Select the image you wish to print 3 Press the MENU button and select CARD OPERATIONS Select 9 PRINT ORDER 4 Press the SET dial and set the number of copies with the SET dial B appears on the image 5 Press the MENU button To cancel the print order set the number of copies to 0 CARD OPERATIONS gt gt PRINT ORDER Bunuug l 117 118 Erasing All Print Orders MENU C1 64 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR CH mode 1 2 3 4 5 CARD OPERATIONS P PRINT ORD ALL ERASE Press the MENU button and select CARD OPERATIONS Select PRINT ORD ALL ERASE ERASE ALL amp PRINT
141. y 1 CARD MIX Select the image you wish to combine with the CARD button Select MIX TYPE and select the mix type matching the sample image you have selected When you have selected C ANIMATION select the animation type and press the SET dial To adjust the mix level select MIX LEVEL adjust it with the SET dial and select SET Press the FUNC button EW appears 10 Press the D EFFECTS button BE turns green and the combined image appears Still images cannot be recorded on the memory card while using the Card Mix function fa e O Turn off the digital effect when you do not use it O The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the recording program O The image quality may be slightly lower with digital effects O Digital effects cannot be used during DV dubbing L sbuges eu BulBueyo 63 Suonoung pesueapy 64 Changing the Settings with the MENU Button Many of the camcorder s functions are selected from a menu that appears when pressing the MENU button For menu items see List of Menu Items MENU QQ 65 MENU button Selecting Menus and Settings 1 Press the MENU button MENU The menu appears 2 Turn the SET dial to select a submenu and press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select a menu item and press the SET dial 4 Turn the SET dial to select a setting option and press the SET dial 5 Press the M
142. y made SET setting after selecting SET in step 4 press the FUNC button without pressing the SET dial O When you have set the custom white balance Depending on the light source a may keep flashing The result will still be better than with the auto setting Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes Turn off the digital zoom O 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 or certain types of fluorescent lights L sBbuges eu BulBueyo 55 Suonoung pesueapy 56 Selecting an Image Effect You can record with different saturation and contrast color effects s IMAGE EFFECT OFF Records with no effect VIVID Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record in crisp colors N NEUTRAL Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record in neutral hues L LOW SHARPENING Records subjects with softened outlines S SOFT SKIN DETAIL Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance gE CUSTOM Allows you to adjust the brightness contrast color depth and sharpness of the image EA f IMAGE EFFECT OFF 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA ox or CAMERA H mode 2 Set the mode dial to a mode other than Or SCN 3 Press the FUNC button 4 Select the image effect symbol followe
143. yback JM Frame Advance 4 ll Frame Reverse Plays back frame by frame Press the button on the wireless controller repeatedly during playback pause Press and hold it to play back continuous frame advance frame reverse SLOW J Slow Forward Slow Reverse Plays back at about 1 3 normal speed Press the button on the wireless controller during normal or reverse playback Press the play button to return to normal playback x2 Forward x2 Playback Reverse x2 Playback Plays back at 2 times normal speed Press the button on the wireless controller during normal or reverse playback Press the play button to return to normal playback AS O There is no sound during special playback Wd O The picture may become distorted during some special playback modes O The camcorder stops the tape automatically after 4 minutes 30 seconds in playback pause mode to protect tape and video heads Playing Back a Memory Card 1 Press the small button and set the POWER switch to PLAY VCR 2 Set the TAPE CARD switch to H 3 Press the CARD button to I play pause SE move between images button 8 S Press the gt I button to play back gg a movie i The first scene appears as a still image A 9 BACK o when playback is complete e Nw we Pressing the Bil button displays the first scene of the movie CARD button vN O Images not recorded with this camcorder uploaded fr
144. 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 DV camcorders are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by CUSA including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The sole warranty with respect to such non Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof CUSA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of Canon DV 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 DV 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 leak

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