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Canon 5075 All in One Printer User Manual
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1. PHOTO button Mode dial DRIVE MODE button Changing the Drive Mode 2 PLA l CARD CAMERA CAI i mi 1 Set the mode dial to a mode other than id 2 Press the DRIVE MODE button to switch between the drive modes The setting changes with each press of the button A O The drive mode can also be selected from the FUNC menu M 57 O O When the FUNC menu is being displayed the DRIVE MODE button cannot be used Continuous Shooting High Speed Continuous Shooting 1 Press the PHOTO button halfway 2 Press and hold the PHOTO button fully A series of still images will be recorded as long as you hold the PHOTO button O Ze O Maximum number of continuous shots at one time Still Image Size Frames per Second Maximum Number Normal speed High speed of Continuous Shots 1632 x 1224 2 frames 3 frames 10 images 1280 x 960 3 frames 5 frames 10 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 camcorder shake warning is displayed on the screen O In normal and high speed continuous shooting mode images are captured at 2 frames second when using the built in flash or the optional Video Flash Light VFL 1 OPTURA6
2. 24 Shutter speed 50 Slide show 101 Slow Shutter recording program 45 Snow SCN mode 48 SP imode aeii ven brent enr be 77 Speaker suret Abe bd 42 Special Scene recording program 45 Sports recording program 45 Spotlight SCN mode 48 Start up image 82 Stillimage 2e ares anis 33 Stitch Assist 2 sois 98 Sunset SCN mode 48 Super Night night mode 47 S video terminal 44 Telephoto aee 36 Time code lt r at ee 31 Time zone nn 28 Transfer order 0 135 Tipoa 49 T H 38 Troubleshooting 137 144 Tv recording program 50 EiMESereSgn WA 2 1 74 I USB terminal WP 119 132 LV Video head cleaning 148 Viewfinder Dioptric adjustment 23 Volume MF eee 42 LW White balance 59 Wide angle 4 2 nensis ments 36 Widescren TV 16 9 81 Wind Sereen A rie 2458 vtr sr 80 Wireless controller 25 Ea Zero set Memory 87 ZOOM La ri etate BR 36 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
3. Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon OPTURA60 OPTURASO Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference i Symbols and References Used in This Manual O Precautions related to the camcorder operation Q l Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures O LL 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 Ei O Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the OPTURA6O 5 Qa Digital Zoom r When the digital zoom is activated the camcorder automatically switches between optical a and dial zoom Wilh diga oom mage resoiution becomes lower ha more you Zoom a in 3 GEI 56x 280x digital zoom 40x 200x digital zoom 66x in CARD CAMERA mode 40x in CARD CAMERA mode Operating modes see below me ccu omma e jJ 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu Menu item showing at its default position usi MENU cem sene p rere J Button and switches to be operated 2 Turn the SET dial to select CAMERA SETUP and press the SET dial S 3 Turn the SET dial to select D ZOOM and press the Wie SET dial amp 4 Turn the SET dial to select a setting option A
4. Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder NETWORK PLAY VCR CAMERA Printer with J lt LZ direct print function E gt 1 Turn off the camcorder and insert a memory card that contains still images 2 Turn on the printer Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode 4 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable appears and changes to Ki Fj or 2 Does not appear with movies or still images that cannot be played back with the camcorder The print share button lights up and the current print setting will be displayed for approx 6 seconds Bunuud oo If continues to flash for more than 1 minute or if 4 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 e 119 120 A O A X will display for images that cannot be printed Z 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 dependin
5. Press the gt II 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 EE 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode 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 G3 OPTURA60 or AV DV OPTURA5O set it to ON and press the MENU button 3 Selecting the still image quality E 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 4 Connected device Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape When recording a still image 5 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 Press the PHOTO button fully The card access indicator flashes o 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 1 O Headphones cannot be used during analog line
6. uoljesedaid aA O When the power adapter or battery pack is defective the CHARGE indicator Ca 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 19 20 O Charging Recording and Playback Times Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging recording or playback conditions Battery Pack NB 2LH NB 2L BP 2L12 BP 2L14 Charging Time 140 min 125 min 220 min 260 min Max Recording Time Viewfinder 85 min 70 min 145 min 185 min LCD normal 80 min 65 min 140 min 175 min bright 75 min 60 min 130 min 165 min Typical Recording Time Viewfinder 45 min 35 min 80 min 100 min LCD normal 45 min 35 min 80 min 100 min bright 40 min 35 min 75 min 95 min Playback Time 115 min 90 min 200 min 245 min Approximate times for recording with 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 disch
7. You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees toward the lens allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen BA You can rotate the LCD panel to allow the subject to monitor the screen while you 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 O This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder Gg 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 German Spanish French Italian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Korean or Japanese MENU CD 71 Turn the POWER switch to CAMERA or PLAY VCR 1 2 Press the MENU button 3 Turn the SET dial to select DISPLAY SETUP and press the SET dial 4 Turn the SET dial to select LANGUAGE and press the SET dial 5 Turn the SET dial to select a language and press the SET dial 6 Press the MENU button DISPLAY SETUP W
8. 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 1 Turn off the camcorder Make sure that the card access indicator is not flashing before you turn off the camcorder N Open the cover Push the memory card to release it Remove the memory card Close the cover o A O Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards Card access indicator Pan Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing the memory card Otherwise it may result in data damage O If you use memory cards other than the supplied one make sure to format them with the camcorder N 105 DA O The SD Memory Card has a protect switch to prevent Za accidental erasure Protect switch Step 4 Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment 1 Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed 2 Pull out the viewfinder 3 Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever 4 Push the viewfinder back in Attaching the Lens Cap 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 Fastenin
9. For added protection of this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 15 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 16 Objects and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Damage Requiring Service Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the product c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions Improper adjustment of other co
10. LANGUAGE ENGLISH menu item to change the setting O The displays QAY and E3 at the bottom of the screen refer to the button names on the camcorder and will not change when you change the language 2 O If you have mistakenly changed the language follow the mark next to the Ca uoljesedald 27 28 Step 8 Setting the Time Zone Date and Time Setting the Time Zone Daylight Saving Time MENU SYSTEM T ZONE DST N Y 71 1 Turn the POWER switch to CAMERA or PLAY VCR 2 Press the MENU button to open the menu 3 Turn the SET dial to select SYSTEM 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 see table on the next page The default setting is New York 5 MENU zone and press the SET dial Turn the SET dial to select the setting option that represents your time 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 JAN 1 2005 CL 71 EUER 12 00 AM 6 Turn the SET dial to select D TIME SET and press o Turn the SET dial to select the year and press the Press the MENU button to close the menu and to the SET dial The year display starts to flash SET dial The next part of the display starts flashing Set the month da
11. VIDEO terminal 1 44 VIDEO L 9 Signal flow Juve 9 n R STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied Digital video device Signal flow m ET D coh E Commercially available DV cable Turning On the Analog Digital Converter EE OPTURA60 MENU VCR SETUP AV DV GS e e OFF Era OPTURAS5O AV DVeeee ee OFF Press the MENU button and select VCR SETUP Select AV 9 DV GS OPTURA60 or AV 9 DV OPTURA5O set it to ON and press the MENU button P amp N O Headphones cannot be used KY 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 DV amp S3 OPTURA60 or AV DV OPTURA50 to OFF If it is set to ON digital signals cannot be input via the camcorder s DV terminal O Depending on the software and the specifications of your computer you may not be able to transfer converted signals via the DV terminal B O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source Za o Users of Windows XP with Hi Speed USB 2 0 port can output the signals to a computer using the USB cable by installing the Canon USB Video Driver N 131 Bunip3 114 Audio Dubbing You can add sound from audio devic
12. With the OPTURAG6O the assist lamp lights up to reduce the red eye effect With the OPTURASO the flash fires a pre flash for red eye reduction 4 flash on The flash always fires amp flash off The flash does not fire Use this setting in places where flash photography is prohibited PHOTO button REC SEARCH CARD _DRIVEMODE J AUDIO 5 flash button CAMERA PL VCR CARD CAMERA D PLA 1 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 5 appears in green In CAMERA mode the flash can be used in record pause mode when still image recording is set to anything other than d STILL REC OFF 3 Press the PHOTO button fully The flash fires N 92 Using the Optional VFL 1 Video Flash Light You can also use the optional VFL 1 Video Flash Light with stronger flash The procedure for selecting the flash mode is the same as for the built in flash For instructions on connection and use refer to the instruction manual of the VFL 1 Ja 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 SF O The practic
13. eeen O button O O3 DRVEMOD J a play pause button O Images not recorded with this camcorder uploaded from a computer except the sample images MA 70 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 Press the CARD button or the REW lt lt q FF gt gt Vd button on the wireless controller for 8x fast forward fast rewind playback yoegheld suonounj oiseg 41 42 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 Q phones terminal SET dial Speaker Adjusting the Speaker Volume ET Em PLAY VCR D CAN J CARD PLAY Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume and down to lower the volume Bw A volume bar appears for 2 seconds N You can turn off the volume completely by turning the SET dial Sr down until OFF i appears Turn the SET dial up to increase the y volume again Adjusting the Headphones Volume The headphones terminal also serves as AV terminal He
14. suoljoun4 pesueapy 87 88 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 PLAY VCR eon de amo ooo OOO DATE SEARCH buttons STOP M button Press the gt gt 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 Ag O Date search may not function if the data code is not correctly displayed Selecting the Image Quality Size You can select the image quality of still images and the image size of still images and movies Still Image Quality amp y SUPER FINE FINE al a NORMAL Image size Still Image L a 1632x1224 M a 1280x960 S a 640x480 Movie x 88 320x240 gj 88 160x120 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 128MB 512MB Using a SD Memory Card Number of still images that can be recorded on a memory card No of Im
15. try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Power Cord Protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the product be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure 1 uononpodu EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE TR ANTENNA La LEAD IN WIRE Fig 1 ANTENNA DISCHARGE n UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS e i NEC SECTION 810 21 5 cROUND CLAMPS 4 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H GROUND ELECTRIC maw SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 14 Lightning
16. 55 REC PAUSE button MA 108 110 49 DC IN terminal M 18 0 Power switch M 5 136 0 RESET button 137 D MIC terminal MA 56 amp flash button QA 92 gt II play pause button M 39 AV terminal M 43 Q phones terminal A 42 42 REC SEARCH button M 32 record review button MA 32 lt 4 rewind button M 39 CARD button V 41 DV terminal MA 106 110 130 24 Grip belt 1A 23 11 12 Front view Back view yo i A 23 CHARGE B d 6 TS NI roo i n E N u D Flash 1 92 4 OPEN button Q 26 Mini video light assist lamp C1 54 12 Card access indicator CQ 33 Terminal cover 3 BATTERY RELEASE button 1 18 Stereo microphone LIGHT button C1 54 8 Remote sensor M 25 9 CHARGE indicator M 18 6 USB terminal A 119 132 8 POWER indicator S video terminal A 44 2 Start stop button A 30 33 8 Viewfinder 1A 23 43 UNLOCK button A 136 8 Dioptric adjustment lever A 23 9 Serial number 19 LCD screen MA 26 Battery attachment unit 1A 18 OPTURAOO only Top view sn IDD D Bottom view CD B print share button QA 120 133 6 Cassette compartment MA 21 2 TAPE CARD switch M 5 D OPEN EJECT 4 sw
17. CONTINUE to restart printing INK CASSETTE ERROR There is a problem with the ink cassette Message Explanation PAPER AND INK DO NOT MATCH The ink cannot 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 You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder with a different compression or was edited on a computer CANNOT PRINT You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder with a different compression or was edited on a computer COULD NOT PRINT X IMAGES You attempted to use the print order settings to print X images that were recorded with another camcorder with a different compression or were edited on a computer SET amp PRINT ORDER You attempted to print an image from the CARD PLAY menu 9 D PRINT without having set the print order D PRINT ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order CANNOT TRIM You attempted to trim an image that was recorded with another camcorder READJUST TRIMMING You changed the print style after you set the trimming settings PRINTER ERROR Cancel printing Turn off the printer and turn it back
18. D82 0330 202 9583A001AA 9584A001AA 8081A001AA 8834A001AA 3175A002AA D86 0121 201 3176A002AA D84 0120 201 3118A002AA D81 0190 202 9389A001AA 3083A002AA D81 1200 201 D81 1302 201 3140A002AA D86 0081 201 3141A002AA D86 0090 201 3134A002AA D36 0032 201 Index T2bit audio Run ee 116 EN Abroad using the camcorder 149 Advanced accessory shoe 56 AF assist lamp 93 Analog line in 108 Audio d bbing 2 2524 sans ris de 114 Audio level ned ee nie rt 78 Auto recording program 45 Auto exposure bracketing 96 Auto slow shutter 72 Av recording program 51 AV headphones terminal 42 43 ANEDV cr d ERE eesti 112 B Beach SCN mode 48 Beep iaiia ae ie wee eae Ap Be ee 75 K3 CAMERA mode 30 CARD CAMERA mode 33 Card jump gm 102 Card mix 7 68 CARD PLAY mode aT aT 41 Cassette M SEED 21 Charging a battery pack 18 Condensation 140 Connection Computer 130 132 Connection Recording from a TV or VERF M Sm 108 Connection Recording toaVCR 106 Connection TV 43 Continuous shooting 96 D DataleodC Er OT 85 Date and time Ww 7 28 Date seach 7 88 Daylight saving time 28 Di
19. IMG OFF CANON LOGO MY IMAGE 5 S UP SOUND SHTR SOUND OPER SOUND SELF T SOUND OFF DEFAULT MY SOUND 82 Changing the Recording Mode SP LP You can choose between SP standard play and LP long play LP extends the tape usage by 1 5 times CAMERA PLAY VCR MENU CL 71 To change to LP mode press the MENU button and select VCR SETUP Select REC MODE set it to LP and press the MENU button VCR SETUP f REC MODE eSP Ja O Tapes recorded in LP mode cannot be used for audio dubbing CU O Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape picture and sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings zm O If you record in both SP and LP modes on the same tape the playback picture A 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 NN z sumas y BuiBueyo 77 suoljoun4 pesueapy 78 Adjusting the Audio Recording Level You can manually adjust the audio recording level of the built in microphone or an external microphone You can also display the audio recording level during playback AUDIO LEVEL button CAMERA MENU CD 71 1 Set the mode dial to a mode other than mp
20. NEEDLE HO Dy PRINT NO YES ORDERS ALL O 129 ERASE Er TRANS NO YES ORDERS ALL O 135 ERASE ERASE ALL NO YES IMAGES OR FORMAT CANCEL EXECUTE O 105 CARD OPERATIONS in index screen display Pra ne De On PROTECT 103 B PRINT ORDER 128 Ex TRANSFER ORDER 135 VCR SETUP NP Fe REC MODE SP LP o O z sumas eu BuiBueyo suonounJ peoueApy Oo Q AVIPHONES AV PHONES O 1O O0 oO 2 OPTURA60 ON OFF AV 9 DV amp 3 OPTURASO 2 n AV DV AUDIO SETUP L R L L R R AUDIO DUB AUDIO IN MIC IN O 114 WIND SCREEN AUTO OFF vi O O O 80 MIC ATT ON OFF O O 79 MIC LEVEL AUTO MANUAL O 78 12bit AUDIO STEREO1 STEREO2 MIX FIXED MIX VARI o kis MIX BALANCE O 116 AUDIO MODE 16bit 12bit O O Q VOLUME O Q 79 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 the audio recording mode O 16bit records in high sound quality O Select 12bit if you plan to dub audio later DISPLAY SETUP WS eese J adi dh A Je BRIGHTNESS olololio LCD MIRROR ON OFF O Q TV SCREEN ON OFF O O ON O
21. O TVs with S1 terminal or Video ID 1 system Recordings made in the widescreen mode will be automatically played back in widescreen mode Using the Recording Programs D Auto The camcorder adjusts focus exposure and other settings automatically allowing you to just point and shoot S Portrait The camcorder uses a large aperture achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details 24 Landscape The camcorder chooses a small aperture to achieve a broad depth of field in the entire composition IN Sports Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf AUTO Creative Zone You can adjust the settings to match the conditions for the subjects Image Zone The camcorder automatically selects matching conditions for the subjects Slow Shutter Use this mode to record moving subjects to make them appear blurred such as the flow of rivers P Program AE The camcorder adjusts the camera settings automatically However you have the options of adjusting the settings manually F1 49 Tv Shutter Priority AE Use this mode to select the shutter speed The camcorder automatically sets a matching aperture setting QA 50 Av Aperture Priority AE Use this mode to select the aperture size The camcorder chooses the appropriate shutter speed CI 51 SCN Special Scene Select from 6 Special Scene modes to record with t
22. SHADE 2 CLOUDY amp amp TUNGSTEN 59 FLUORESCENT 3 FLUORESCENT H a SET Image effect SF IMAGE EFFECT OFF VIVID AN NEUTRAL L LOW SHARPENING 61 SP SOFT SKIN DETAIL CUSTOM Drive mode I SINGLE Gli CONT SHOOT 96 H HISPEED CONT SHOOT 4 AEB 98 Lad STITCH AST Digital Effects amp amp D EFFECT Iii ir FADER EFFECT EER MULTI IMAGE SCREEN Fi CARD MIX i D EFFECT Qi fr FADER EFFECT 62 EE MULTI IMAGE SCREEN i D EFFECT Qi G BLK amp WHT Still image Gia O STILL I REC OFF 4 S FINE 640x480 recording a S 3 NORMAL 640x480 91 Movie size 5j 8320x240 f 8 160x120 89 Still image 4 S S FINE 640x480 4 S a FINE 640x480 quality d Suy NORMAL 640x480 117 Still image size L 1632x1224 M 1280x960 quality S 1640x480 89 4 g SUPER FINE FINE Jl 8 NORMAL Image erase CANCEL ERASE O 104 Slide show CANCEL START O 101 Protect OFF ON O 103 Print order 0 99 COPIES O 1128 Transfer order OFF ON O 135 In CARD CAMERA mode this setting option appears when pressing the FUNC button right after recording Setting the White Balance balance to obtain the optimal setting You can use the preset modes to reproduce colors more accurately or set a custom white x AB AUTO Settings are automatically set by the camcorder DAYLIGHT For recording outdoors on
23. STV 250N Stereo Video Cable IFC 300PCU USB Cable MMC 16M MultiMediaCard 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 Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Model Name OPTURA60 OPTURASO A Serial No Components Guide OPTURA60 OPTURASO Left side view fous pe 7 Right side view d8 EU CA e Moo 9 O3 Hi d oe Ca GD DRIVE MODE J RECPAUSE V LCD BACKLIGHT D EFFECTS ANI LEVEL uononpodu Focus ring CO 53 FUNC button MA 57 SET dial CQ 42 57 71 3 REC SEARCH button MA 32 PP fast forward button QA 40 CARD button M 41 4 Speaker M 42 Memory card slot N 22 8 FOCUS button M 53 DATA CODE button MA 85 3 DRIVE MODE button Q 96 Wi stop button 1A 39 AUDIO LEVEL button A 78 MENU button M 71 EXP button QA 52 END SEARCH button M 86 6 D EFFECTS button M 62 LCD BACKLIGHT button LI 26 Mode dial Q 45 18 Terminal cover g self timer button M
24. VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO Set the 43 not appear on the TV screen selector to VIDEO Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads 148 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 42 speaker dial Noise comes out of the Set AV PHONES to PHONES Q 42 headphones Problem Solution m The tape stops during When playback pause continues for more than 4 minutes 30 playback pause seconds during playback or audio dubbing the camcorder shuts off to protect tape and video heads Playback the tape E again and press the IE pause button Memory Card Operation Problem Solution m Memory card cannot be Memory card was not facing the correct direction Turn the 22 inserted memory card over and reinsert it Memory card cannot be Insert a memory card 22 recorded Memory card is full Replace the memory card or erase 104 images Memory card is not formatted Format the memory card 105 File number reached maximum value Set FILE NOS to 73 RESET and insert a new memory card SD Memory Card is protected Change the position of the 22 protect switch Memory card cannot be Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode 41 played back Insert a memory card 22 Image cannot be erased Image is protected Cancel the protecti
25. When connecting a VCR the quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original O When connecting a digital video device 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 video devices equipped with a DV terminal If operation does not work use the S video or AV terminal Bunip3 107 108 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 connect via the S video terminal 1A 44 VIDEO Ge Signal flow STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied Recording EB nn Wa Y 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode and load a blank cassette 2 Connected device Load the recorded cassette 3 Press the REC PAUSE button In record pause mode and during recording you can check the picture on the screen 4 Connected device Play back the tape 5 Press the IE button when the scene you wish to record appears Recording starts 6 Press the W button to stop recording Press the HE button to pause recording
26. a Memory Card 1 Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE CARD switch to CH The POWER indicator lights up Press the PHOTO button halfway Q 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 Press the PHOTO button fully and focusing frame disappear and you hear a shutter sound The card access indicator flashes Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode Setthe POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE CARD switch to CH The POWER indicator lights up Press the start stop button to begin recording The card access indicator flashes Press the start stop button to stop recording NETWORK PLAY VCR CAMERA BuipJ028M NETWORK PLAY VCR CAMERA 33 suonounj oiseg 34 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 data damage O Do not load unload a cassette during recording O About the focusing frame The camcorder automatically selects the appropriate focusing fra
27. a bright day fs SHADE For recording in shaded places CLOUDY For recording on a cloudy day amp TUNGSTEN For recording under tungsten and tungsten type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting 34 FLUORESECENT For recording under warm white cool white or warm white type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting 34 FLUORESCENT H For recording under daylight or daylight type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting a SET Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting FUNC SET dial White sheet or paper button Mode dial L sbugies y BuiBueyo suonounJ poeoueApy CAMERA PLAY l CARD CAMERA CL1 57 M AUTO 1 Set the mode dial to mode other than or SCN 2 Press the FUNC button 3 Select the white balance symbol followed by the setting option The symbol of the current setting is displayed 4 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 59 60 5 Press the FUNC button 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 co
28. after recording O REVIEW cannot be selected when continuous shooting high speed continuous shooting or gx auto exposure bracketing is selected Playing Back Searching Images You can display images one after another slide show or 6 at one time index screen E E With the Card Jump function you can quickly locate an image without displaying them one by one CARD button REC SEARCH Oe CARD button C3 DRIVEMODE J AUDIO Zoom lever FUNC button Slide Show S 2 SLIDE SHOW FUNC LL 57 Press the FUNC button Select SLIDE SHOW followed by START Press the SET dial Images are played back one after another Press the I button to stop the slide show Index Screen _ es c PLAY J i D CAI CARD PLAY 1 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 2 Turn the SET dial to select an image Move the CF to the image you wish to view You can switch between the index pages by pressing the CARD or CARD button N suoyouny esawey eba 3 Move the zoom lever toward T The index screen is cancelled and the selected image is displayed 101 suoljoun4 pesueapy Card Jump Function You can locate images without displaying them one by one The number in the upper right of
29. be cropped slightly O VIVID VIVID NR and NR can be selected with Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS printers O When you use 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 size paper you can select the layout from 2 UP 4 UP 8 UP 9 UP and 16 UP 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 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 Sunurid 2 Turn the SET dial to select a date print option and press the SET dial 123 124 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 f amp print effect and press the SET dial 2 Turn the SET dial to select a setting and press the SET dial Setting the Print Style P 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 P
30. 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 l S U0q 8 s oq 149 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area or WS 20 Wrist Strap SSS Ca SS 900 Shoulder Strap WD H34 Wide converter DD WL D85 MiniDV Video Cassette TL H34 Tele converter FS 34U Filter Set CET VFL 1 Video Flash Light VL 3 Video Light PE xd un ar e DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone Stereo Microphone commercially available D ANB BP 900 Series Ll VL 1
31. button MENU The menu disappears O Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu CA O tems that are not available appear in purple z sbumjes eu BuiBueyo 71 suoljoun 4 pesueapy 72 List of Menu Items MENU Available menu items vary depending on the operation mode Default settings are in boldface text For details on each function see the reference page Functions without reference page are explained below the tables CAMERA SETUP OPTURA6O only A SL SHUTTER ON OFF O 2 D ZOOM OPTURA60 OPTURA5O OFF 56X 280X OFF 40X 200X O 37 OFF 56X OFF 40X O IMG STAB Wh ON OFF Q O WIDESCREEN ON wide OFF O 81 AF AST LAMP AUTO OFF Q O 93 FOCUS PRI ON OFF O ND AUTO OFF O E REVIEW OFF 2sec 4sec 6sec 8sec 10sec 100 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 CARD CAMERA mode O In CARD CAMERA mode set the flash mode to amp flash off O When a trailing afterimage appears set it to OFF O If amp camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod IMG STAB W The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto O The image stabilizer is designed to compensate
32. case disconnect the power source and 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 21 exi flashes on the screen Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery 18 pack 8 flashes on the screen Condensation is detected See reference page 140 REMOVE THE CASSETTE Unload and reload the cassette 21 appears on the screen The wireless controller will not Set WL REMOTE to ON 75 work The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted Replace 25 the battery elqnoiL 137 138 Recording Problem Solution m 4 flashes red on the screen The camcorder malfunctions Consult a Canon Service Center Image will not appear on the Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode 30 screen SET THE TIME ZONE Set the time zone date and time 28 DATE AND TIME appears on Recharge the built in lithium battery and set the time zone 146 the screen date and time Pressing the start stop button Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode 30 will not start recording Load a cassette 21 Tape reached the end 0 END flashes on the screen 21 Rewind the tape or replace the cassette Cassette is protected amp x flash
33. 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 lf the message BUSY does not disappear disconnect the cable from camcorder and printer and reconnect the camcorder to the printer O Cancel Printing Press the SET dial during printing A confirmation dialog appears Select OK and press the SET dial Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS printers Printing stops even if it is incomplete and the paper is fed through Canon CP printers 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 142 Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS printers Resolve the error When printing does not resume automatically select CONTINUE and press the SET dial If CONTINUE cannot be selected select STOP press the SET dial and retry printing Refer also to the printer manual for details Canon CP printers 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 hav
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35. condition under which battery pack and camcorder are used Remaining tapea Y Indicates the remaining time of the tape ording reminder wr in minute mogggrduring The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 recording 2 END flashes when the seconds when you start recording This tape reaches the end is helpful to avoid scenes that are too When the time left is less than 15 short seconds the remaining tape time may not appear Depending on the type of the tape the indication may not be displayed correctly BuipJ028M Ssuonoun Jj 2Iseg 31 32 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 REC SEARCH button record review button REC SEARCH button 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 CAMERA PLAY VCR I ARD C CARD PLAY In record pause mode Press and hold the REC SEARCH button forward or button reverse REC SEARCH Release the button at the point you wish to begin recording WM The camcorder returns to record pause mode CARD Recording on a Memory Card Recording Still Images on a Memory Card 1 Recording Movies on
36. for indoor shots or panoramic views When the Wide converter is attached a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with flash or assist lamp OPTURA60 FS 34U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions 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 QD 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 gee 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 VFL 1 Video Flash Light This video flash light allows you to record still images and movies even at night or in dark places It attaches to the camcorder s advanced accessory shoe for cable free operation VL 3 Video Light This video light enables you to record brightly in color even in dark places It attaches to the camcorder s a
37. indicated Card Access Display gt appears to indicate that the camcorder is writing on the memory card Movie recording time Indicates the recording time of the movie BuipJ028M Ssuonoun Jj o1seg 35 Zooming The camcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom Zoom in Zoom lever Optical Zoom a _ EA 14x optical zoom 10x optical zoom oe EE Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out wide BW TO angle Move it toward T to zoom in telephoto I D Press the zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom Press harder for a faster zoom lt a gt O You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller However you cannot control the zoom speed O The zoom speed is slightly faster in record pause mode 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 36 Digital Zoom When the digital zoom is activated the camcorder automatically switches between optical and digital zoom With digital zoom image resolution becomes lower the more you zoom in 56x 280x digital zoom 40x 200x digital zoom 56x in CARD CAMERA mode 40x in CARD CAMERA mode CAMERA CARD CAMERA MENU CAMERA SETUP D ZOOM OFF 71 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu MENU 2 Turn the SET dial to
38. is distorted clean the video heads using a Canon Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette 1 148 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode Set the POWER switch to PLAY VCR and the TAPE CARD switch to c9 1 NETWORK CARD DRVEMOD J AUDIO 2 Press the lt lt button to rewind the tape 3 Press the gt button to begin playback 4 Press the ll button to stop playback O To use the viewfinder close the LCD panel Za 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 You can display the audio level indicator 1N 78 yoegheld suonounj oiseg 39 40 Special Playback Modes _REC SEARCH REW PLAY FF gt gt 4M STOPE 11 gt PAUSEM SLOWI gt x2 gt ll Playback Pause To pause playback press the II 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 41 Reverse Playback Press the button on the wireless controller during normal playback Press the play button to return to normal playback Il Fra
39. 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 OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU CUSA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE STORAGE CHARGES LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF CUSA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CUSA BE GREATE
40. select CAMERA SETUP and press the SET dial A X 3 Turn the SET dial to select D ZOOM and press the at 4 SET dial amp 4 Turn the SET dial to select a setting option 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu MENU zm O A zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds It extends in light blue when the digital Za zoom is set to 56x OPTURA60 or 40x OPTURASO and extends further in dark blue when set to 280x OPTURA60 or 200x OPTURA50 O Digital zoom cannot be used in the following cases In the night modes With the multi images screen In Stitch Assist mode BuipJ028M Ssuonoun J 2iseg 37 38 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 Lean against a wall Put the camcorder on a table Kneel on one knee Lightin When recording outdoors we recommend recording with the sun at your back a VERA When using a tripod do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it CUI may melt due to concentration of the light by the lens o Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 0 2 inch 5 5 mm as it may damage the camcorder Playing Back a Tape If the playback picture
41. still image quality can be selected GAMER PLAY VCR f cai s 4S GFINE 640x480 1 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 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 N Sunipz 117 3 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 AZ O An image recorded from an image in widescreen mode will be vertically ad compressed O The data code of the image will reflect the date and time it has been recorded on the memory card 118 Printing Still Images function You can also use the print order settings for direct printing 1 128 You can print still images by connecting the camcorder to a printer with direct print Following printers can be connected to your camcorder PictBridge compatible SELPHY CP SELPHY DS PIXMA printers PA PictBridge Canon Printers Bubble Jet Direct compatible PIXMA printers Bue DIRECT Direct Print compatible CP printer E PRINT PictBridge compliant non Canon Printer Pl PictBridge
42. 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 CAMERA CARD CAMERA Set the mode dial to P LA When you cannot achieve an appropriate exposure use the flash or change the A metering method suwe16014 Duipio28M suoljoun4 pasueapy 49 50 Tv Using the Shutter Priority AE Mode You can select a shutter speed and the camcorder automatically sets a matching aperture setting Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving subjects and a slow shutter speed to create a trailing after image When recording in CAMERA mode the standard shutter speed is 1 60 Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed CAMERA CARD CAMERA 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 2 1 4 1 8 For recording subjects in dark places 1 15 1 30 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 For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis on sunny days CAMERA 1 Set the mode dial to Tv 2 Press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select the shutter speed The denominator of the shutter speed appears O A CARD CAMERA e O The shutter speed number flashes when the selected shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording condition In such ca
43. the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable Jaw O Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your 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 2d e 0 Buljo9uU0D 131 Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer With the supplied USB cable and Digital Video Software you can browse and archive images or arrange still images for printout For details refer to the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual Users of Windows OS can also transfer images to the computer by simply pressing the D print share button 1N 133 pea t wa IFC 300PCU USB Cable supplied FN O Do not disconnect the USB cable open the memory card cover remove the CU memory card change the position of the TAPE CARD switch or turn off the 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
44. the screen indicates the image number of the current image by the total number of images CARD PLAY Press and hold the CARD or CARD button When you release the button the image of the displayed image number appears 102 Protecting Images or index screen You can protect important images from accidental erasure when displaying a single image x E Jaw ifa memory card is formatted all still images and movies even protected ones will be erased permanently DA Movies can only be protected when the first scene is displayed as a still image Ca Protecting during Single Image Playback CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY FUNC LLI 57 1 Press the FUNC button In CARD CAMERA mode press the FUNC button while reviewing an image or right after recording 2 Select G2 PROTECT followed by ON and press the SET dial 3 Press the FUNC button Ox PROTECT Om appears and now the image cannot be erased To cancel the protection select OFF in step 2 S gt lt ES z 25 Protecting during Index Screen Display g i i PLAY V VCR l SARD C CARD PLAY ae Ff N car 3 MENU CARD OPERATIONS Om PROTECT or a7 s 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear Select the image you wish to protect 2 Press the MENU button and select CARD OPERATIONS Select On PROTECT and press the SET dial Om appears on the image To cancel the pr
45. triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of AN uninsulated dangerous voltage within the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK h product s enclosure that may be of 4 a 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 ihe product IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA60 OPTURASO 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 acces
46. 0 Auto Exposure Bracketing 1 Press the PHOTO button halfway 2 Press the PHOTO button fully Three still images in different exposures are recorded to the memory card OAS Ca Make sure that there is sufficient space on the memory card suoyouny esawey eba 97 suoljoun4 pesueapy 98 Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode You can shoot a series of overlapping images and merge them into one large panoramic scene using the supplied software PhotoStitch on a computer CARD button PHOTO button FUNC button SET dial 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 Press the FUNC button Select the drive mode symbol followed by rj STITCH AST The symbol of the current setting is displayed Press the SET dial The Stitch Assist screen appears Select the direction with the CARD button CARD button clockwise CARD button counterclockwise 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 Press the PHOTO button to record the first image Direction and number of recorded images appear BR N a o 7 Record the secon
47. 0Li Battery CBC NB2 Car Battery Charger i NB 2L NB 2LH CB 2LT BP 2L12 BP 2L14 Battery Charger Battery Pack CA 570 Compact Power Adapter NB 2L NB 2LH BP 2L12 BP 2L14 Battery Pack S 150 S video Cable o w eo CR TV en Stereo Video Cable VCR Oo m Commercially available DV Cable Digital Device Multi PC Card Adapter L USB Reader Writer ediaCard SDC 128M i SD Memory Card IFC 300PCU Computer USB Cable Battery Pack Video Light Fen J SC 1000 Soft SC 2000 Soft SC A50 Soft Carrying Case Carrying Case 150 Carrying Case Canon printers with direct print function PictBridge compliant printers Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer dealer for genuine Canon video accessories You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling 1 800 828 4040 Canon U S A Information Center Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that
48. 2 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 If a green bar showing the adjustment level is not displayed press the AUDIO LEVEL button 3 Adjust the level with the SET dial The maximum level should only slightly exceed 12 dB Sound may be distorted if the indicator for O dB lights up in red 4 Press the AUDIO LEVEL button The green bar disappears AUDIO SETUP f MIC LEVEL AUTO Displaying the Audio Recording Level during Playback MENU CL 71 Press the MENU button and select DISPLAY SETUP Select AUDIO LEVEL set it to ON and press the MENU button DISPLAY SETUP C2 P AUDIO LEVEL OFF A O About the audio level indicator Cd When MIC LEVEL is set to AUTO the audio level indicator switches on and off with each press of the AUDIO LEVEL button dB40 12 M Bnn Level indicator Guide green bar 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 accidental changes O The microphone level resets to AUTO when you switch the mode dial to MID O When the data code is being displayed the level indicator will not display O We recommend using headphones when manually adjusting the audio level or using the microphone attenuator O When sound is distorted
49. 22 RIO Rio de Janeiro 11 SYDNEY 23 FERNAN Fernando de Noronha 12 SOLOMON 24 AZORES uoljesedald 29 30 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 11 148 1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode Setthe POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE CARD switch to 5 The POWER indicator lights up 2 Press the start stop button to begin recording Press the start stop button again to pause recording NETWORK PLAY VCR 4 CAMERA When You Have Finished Recording 1 Turn the POWER switch to OFF 2 Close the LCD panel 3 Replace the lens cap 4 5 Unload the cassette Disconnect the power source A O Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording O When you do not remove the cassette you can record the next scene without producing any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turn the camcorder off O Bright light may make it difficult to use the LCD screen In such case use the viewfinder instead 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 CL 78 O The camcorder enters stop
50. CARD PLAY D PRINT ORDER LL 57 1 Press the FUNC button 2 Select 20 PRINT ORDER and press the SET dial 3 Select the number of copies and press the SET dial 4 Press the FUNC button To cancel the print order set the number of copies to 0 in step 2 Selecting in Index Screen Display N 57 Comm MENU CARD OPERATIONS OPRINT ORDER a7 gt 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear Select the image you wish to print 2 Press the MENU button and select CARD OPERATIONS Select 9 PRINT ORDER 3 Press the SET dial and set the number of copies with the SET dial B appears on the image 4 Press the MENU button To cancel the print order set the number of copies to 0 128 Erasing All Print Orders l CARD PLAY H MENU CARD OPERATIONS PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE 71 1 Press the MENU button and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 Select PB PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE ERASE ALL amp PRINT ORDERS NO and YES appears 3 Select YES All 2 disappear 4 Press the MENU button Printing Dawn MENU D PRINT 71 1 Connect the printer to the camcorder 1V 119 2 Press the MENU button and select gt PRINT The print setting menu appears e SET PRINT ORDER appears when you connect a printer with direct print function and select D PRINT without having set the p
51. ECK PRINT SETTINGS The print setting cannot be used for printing with the D 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 Close the printer cover securely NO PRINTHEAD No print head is installed in the printer or print head is defect Refer to the instruction manual of your printer 143 144 Handling Precautions Camcorder 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 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 cam
52. FF O Oo DISPLAYS ON OFF lt PLAYBK gt O xm 6SEC DATE ON OFF O 3 AUDIO LEVEL ON OFF O 78 DATA CODE DATE TIME CAMERA DATA CAM amp D T O 85 D TIME SEL DATE TIME DATE amp TIME O Ols5 LANGUAGE DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPANOL FRAN AIS ITALIANO PYCCKMH olololol27 FRS KEH E20 AA DATE FORMAT Ex 2005 1 1 AM12 00 1 JAN 2005 Sleek le 12 00AM JAN 1 2005 12 00AM DEMO MODE ON OFF O O 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 playback 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 so
53. LTIPLE 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 Bunuud 125 Selecting the Image Style 2 Make sure that Ii IMAGE is selected and press the SET dial 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 Selecting the Borders 2 Turn the SET dial to select E amp BORDERS and press the SET dial 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 Including the Date 2 Turn the SET Dial to select DATE and press the SET dial 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 126 Trimming Settings Set the print style before you start with the trimming settings 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dial to select TRIMMING and press the SET dial The trimming frame appears 2 Change the size of the trimming frame Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame and toward W to enla
54. PUB DIM 678 Canon Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual English Cam scope num rique Manuel d instruction Fran ais Videoc mara digital Manual de Instrucciones Espanol Uae Mini Digital y Video D Cassette BUBBLE JET DIRECT DIRECT PRINT PictBridge Please read also the following instruction manual SARE ae m 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 PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING i 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 OPTURA60 OPTURASO 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 protec
55. R 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 l uoneunoju jeuonippy 159 160 CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc Canon Canada with respect to Canon digital video equipment purchased in Canada This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Canon digital video equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required Canon consumer video digital equipment is warranted under normal non commercial personal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or at Canon Canada s option compa
56. Step 7 Changing the Display Language m Step 8 Setting the Time Zone Date and Time 28 Basic Functions Recording Recording Movies on a Tape a A T Recording on a Memory Card E Zooming 1 ere fren GR Smee Tips for Better Recording 6 4 Te BR eee Playback Playing Back a Tape 49 eme ee AL 39 Playing Back a Memory Candi E EE A 41 Adjusting the Volume f e RM eee 42 Playing Back on a Streen 0 0 43 Advanced Functions Recording Programs Usingfi Recoiding Programs MESE UN 45 Fa Using the Super Night Mode 47 ScNUsing the Special Scene Modes P Using the Program AE Mode e Tv Using the Shutter Priority AE Mode 50 Av Using the Aperture Priority AE Mode 51 Recording Adjusting Exposure Manually eeseeennemem Adjusting the Focus Manually enne Using the Mini Video Light Using the Self Timer Recording with an External Microphone Changing the Settings 1 Changing the Settings with the FUNC Button sssseeeee 57 List of Menu Items FUNC 58 Setting the White Balance 59 Selecting an Image Effect riri ed ene 61 Using Digital Effects 5 niit eren teet te 62 Changing the Settings 2 Changin
57. U button Creating a Start up Image yr ia exon i Cac MENU MY CAMERA CREATE START UP IMAGE 71 1 Select a still image with the CARD buttons 2 Press the MENU button and select MY CAMERA 3 Select CREATE START UP IMAGE SET THIS AS START UP IMAGE YES and NO appears 4 Select YES OVERWRITE MY IMAGE NO and YES appears 5 Select YES The still image will be saved and the image that was saved to MY IMAGE is erased 6 Press the MENU button O Ca O You can save your original images or the images and sounds contained in the 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 original data of the still image you have set as the start up image on your computer or removable disk z sumas y BuiBueyo suonounJ pooueapy 83 84 Magnifying the Image The playback image can be magnified up to 5 times Zoom lever 7 SET dial PLAY VCR NWN 1 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 2 Select the magnifie
58. 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 QUI O We recommend turning off the image stabilizer when using a tripod or when panning 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 changed in following cases In the Auto mode In the Fireworks mode SCN ND The ND filter activates automatically to prevent overexposure CARD SETUP CTI LE DO FILE NOS RESET CONTINUOUS FILE NOS Select the file numbering method upon inserting a new memory card O Images are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 images Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 O RESET The file number starts at 101 0101 If the memory card already contains images files the consecutive file number will be assigned O CONTINUOUS The consecutive file number of the last recorded image will be assigned If a higher file number already exists on the memory card the consecutive number will be assigned This is useful for organizing images on a computer O We recommend setting FILE NOS to CONTINUOUS CARD OPERATIONS CS Ga
59. adphones can only be used when is displayed on the screen If not change the setting following the procedure below CAMERA PLAY VCR l CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU Oas ED 74 VCR SETUP P AV PHONES Q AV 1 Press the MENU button and select VCR SETUP Select AV PHONES set it to PHONES Q and Xy press the MENU button N i 2 Turn the SET dial to increase the volume and down Sty to lower the volume iu FN O The speaker does not sound when Q is displayed KY O Do not connect headphones unless is displayed as it produces noise O You can also adjust the headphones volume during recording Playing Back on a TV Screen The AV terminal also serves as headphones terminal When Q is displayed on the screen change the setting following the procedure below E CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU VCR SETUP AV PHONES AV C271 Press the MENU button and select VCR SETUP Select AV PHONES Q0 set it to AV and press the MENU button TVs with Audio Video Terminals Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual HE 9 E o RE VIDEO 3 pa gt S Signal flow gt AUDIO 2 STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied mm R 1 Turn off all devices before starting the connections 2 Con
60. ages Image Size Image Quality Supplied Flip lan 128MB 512MB per Image card 1632X1224 Super Fine 10 85 350 1360KB Fine 15 135 545 880KB Normal 25 250 1000 480KB 1280X960 Super Fine 15 140 555 850KB Fine 25 215 860 560KB Normal 45 395 1585 300KB 640X480 Super Fine 85 690 2740 176KB Fine 115 955 3770 120KB Normal 185 1525 6035 72KB Maximum recording time of a movie on a memory card ES Recording Time File Size 9 Supplied card 128MB 512MB per Second 320 x 240 11 8 min 32 min 250KB sec 1 min 30 sec 160 x 120 AM 17 min 67 min 120KB sec 2 min The recording times specified above are the total amount of recording times with the supplied MultiMediaCard suoyouny 21oWe9 eba 89 suoljoun 4 pesueapy 90 Selecting the Still Image Size and Quality FUNC A 57 Press the FUNC button 1 2 CARD CAMERA AL 1632x1224 FINE Select the still image size quality symbol The symbol of the current setting is displayed Select the still image size The number indicates the approximate number of images remaining on the memory card Select the still image quality Press the FUNC button Selecting the Movie Size 2 ET Ej 920x240 1 2 PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA C CA Press the FUNC button Select the movie size symbol followed by the setting option The symbol of the current setting is displayed T
61. al range of the flash is approx 1 to 2 m 3 3 to 6 6 ft 1 to 4 5 m 3 3 7 to 14 8 ft with the VFL 1 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 OPTURA60 or flash OPTURASO The degree of reduction depends upon the distance and on each individual Q When the VFL 1 is attached the VFL 1 fires a pre flash for red eye reduction O The flash will not fire in the following cases When you press the EXP button in 44 auto or red eye reduction auto mode When recording movies When 4 auto or red eye reduction auto is selected and a shutter speed of 1 2000 is set in CAMERA mode During auto exposure bracketing O When 5 flash on is selected and a shutter speed of 1 2000 is set in CAMERA 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 Q When the optional VL 3 Video Light or the VFL 1 is attached the built in flash does not fire when the POWER switch of the VL 3 or the VFL 1 is set to a position other than OFF Q About t
62. appears Changing the Focusing Method You can change the AF autofocus frame selection method Auto selection AiAF Depending on the shooting conditions an AF frame is 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 CARD CAMERA 1 Set the mode dial to a mode other than i Focusing method cannot be changed in the Fireworks mode SCN 2 Turn the SET dial to select the focusing method With Auto selection a large frame will display on the screen With Center point a frame displays in the center of the screen 3 Press the PHOTO button halfway A focusing frame appears 4 Press the PHOTO button fully ee When using the digital zoom the AF frame is fixed in the center La suoyouny esawey eba 95 suoljoun4 pesueapy 96 Selecting the Drive Mode O Single Records a single still image when you press the PHOTO button Lii Continuous Shooting 2 High Speed Continuous Shooting 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 fn AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing The camcorder records a still image in three different exposures dark normal light in 1 2 EV steps allowing you to choose the perfect exposed shot
63. arge 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 Step 2 Loading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the IN logo 1 Slide the OPEN EJECT switch and open the cassette compartment cover The cassette compartment opens automatically Load the cassette Load the cassette with the window facing the grip belt Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover has fully retracted O Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover If the camcorder is connected to a power source cassettes can be loaded unloaded even if the POWER switch is set to OFF Tape protection tab O Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment uonejedojdq 21 22 Step 3 Inserting a Memory Card This camcorder is for use with MultiMediaCards and 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
64. ars 4 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus Turn the focus ring until the image appears focused Press the FOCUS button to return to autofocus A O The setting resets to autofocus when you switch the mode dial to Qi AD O Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks Press the FOCUS button more than 2 seconds after step 2 in Adjusting the Focus Manually co appears DA When you operate the zoom or turn the focus ring oo changes to MF and the 7g camcorder change to manual focusing mode Buipio28M suonounj pesueapy 54 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 CAMERA CARD CAMERA Press the LIGHT button X 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 T 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 In Super Night mode when the mini video light turns on automatically pressing the LIGHT button will not turn it off Using the Self Timer The self timer can be used for recording movies and still images Start stop bu
65. ation has been detected in the camcorder Unload the 140 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 114 REC MODE mode other than the SP mode CHECK THE CASSETTE You attempted to perform audio dubbing on a tape recorded in 16 114 AUDIO MODE bit or 12 bit 4 channel sound CHECK THE CASSETTE You attempted to perform audio dubbing on a tape with a blank 114 BLANK section HEADS DIRTY USE Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads 148 CLEANING CASSETTE COPYRIGHT PROTECTED You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape 111 PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED COPYRIGHT You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape May also appear 111 PROTECTED DUBBING when an anomalous signal is received during analog line in RESTRICTED recording Memory Card Related Messages Message Explanation ca NO CARD Memory card not is inserted into the camcorder 22 THE MEMORY CARD Close the card cover 22 COVER IS OPEN THE CARD IS SET FOR SD Memory Card is set for erasure prevention Replace the card 22 ERASURE PREVENTION or change the position of the protect switch NO IMAGES No imag
66. attenuator 79 Microphone level 78 Mini video light 54 Movies memory card 33 Movies tape 30 Multi image screen 63 MultiMediaCard 22 My Gamera ix asti cu 3 xdg 82 LN ND filter apita Lie tmm met es 72 NETWORK Mode 136 Night recording program 45 LP P recording program 45 Panoramic images 98 PLAY VCR mode 39 Playback Memory card 41 Playback Tape 39 Portrait recording program 45 Power Battery pack 18 Power Household power source 18 Power save lt P 75 Print order 7 128 Protect 7 103 E13 Record review record search 32 Recording Memory card 33 Recording Tape 30 Recording mode 77 Recording programs 45 Remaining battery charge indicator 31 ReMBi sensor amp eee 25 RESIA ns 137 Revicwamh SS d 100 El 1 videojterminal 4 44 Sample images 70 SCN mode recording program 48 Screen display 15 Screen messages 141 SD memory card 22 S lftiMer ruth ore ctis 55 Serial number 5 22 s 12 Shoulder strap
67. bout the Operating Modes The operating modes are determined by the position of the POWER switch and the TAPE CARD switch Operating Mode POWER Switch TAPE CARD Switch CAMERA CAMERA oo TAPE PLAY VCR PLAY VCR cJ TAPE CARD CAMERA CAMERA CH CARD CARD PLAY PLAY VCR CH CARD CAMERA Function can be used in this mode RA Function cannot be used in this mode Trademark Acknowledgements IN is a trademark SP 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 Checking Supplied Accessories Components Guide ud Screen DISplays serere ro ce eeu ena n ey eg eee Preparation Step 1 Preparing the Power Supply Step 2 Loading a Cassette 4 Step 3 Inserting a Memory Card es Step 4 Preparing the Camcorder eda aidi Eana ayi Step 5 Using the Wireless Controller Step 6 Adjusting the LCD Screen
68. charge 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 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 E normal temperatures About the battery terminal cover The battery terminal cover has a L3 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 3 shaped hole shows the blue label Back side of the Terminal cover attached battery pack Charged Uncharged Cassette P in uw 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 casse
69. corder 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 CD 140 Battery Pack ee an 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 before 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 dis
70. ct FORMAT CANCEL and EXECUTE appears 3 Select EXECUTE ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED FORMAT THIS CARD NO and YES appears 4 Select YES and press the MENU button Formatting starts FORMAT suoyouny esawey eba 105 suoljoun4 pesueapy 106 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 connect a digital video device you can copy recordings with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality Connecting the Devices Connecting a VCR See Playing Back on a TV Screen QQ 43 Connecting a Digital Video Device Refer also to the instruction manual of the digital video device Digital video device e g camcorder Signal flow gt mD Ci gt Commercially available DV cable Recording PLAY VCR 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode and load a recorded cassette If you are connecting via AV terminal check the setting 1 43 2 Connected device Load a blank cassette and set the device to record pause mode 3 Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene 4 Play back the tape 5 Connected device Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears Stop recording when copying is complete 6 Stop playback 1 Ca O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source O
71. ct 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 Panasonic 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 an
72. cting an Effect In CAMERA mode set the mode dial to a mode other than Mp CAMERA PLAY VCR FUNC u fo D EFFECT 2157 OFF OFF 1 Press the FUNC button 2 Select the digital effect symbol followed by EFFECT The symbol of the current setting is displayed 3 Select the effect type The selected effect shows as an animation FUNC CA 3 M The selected effect animates the image that appears on the screen 4 Press the FUNC button The symbol of the selected effect appears 5 Press the D EFFECTS button The symbol turns green and the effect is activated In PLAY VCR mode playback the tape first and press the D EFFECTS button Pressing the D EFFECTS button again deactivates the effect FUNC CA D EFFECTS CA L sumes eu BuiBueyo suonounJ pooueApy 65 66 Selecting an Effect in CARD CAMERA Mode CARD CAMERA E GR D EFFECT Gia 1 Press the FUNC button 2 Select the digital effects symbol followed by E BLK amp WHT The symbol of the current setting is displayed 3 Press the FUNC button Gi appears 4 Press the D EFFECTS button The symbol turns green and the effect is activated Pressing the D EFFECTS button again deactivates the effect FUNC D EFFECTS Using the Multi Image Screen You can operate the multi image screen only in the fo
73. cus M 53 5 Image stabilizer C1 72 6 Recording mode M 77 uononpodu l 2 Tape operation A 16 48 Time code M 31 Recording Program M 45 9 Remaining tape M 31 White balance 1 59 Remaining battery charge M 31 Image effect 1 61 Wind screen MMA 80 Digital effects TQ 62 2 Microphone attenuator N 79 Condensation warning QA 140 63 Audio mode M 74 Still image quality size QA 91 Remote sensor mode M 75 4 Widescreen mode MA 81 Headphones 1 79 8 Mini video light 1 54 Flash 1 92 Remaining card capacity for still images 91 OPTURAGO only Q6 Audio level indicator 1 78 15 16 PLAY VCR Mode 12 bit audio Q 116 2 End search M 86 Movie size M 117 Still image quality size 1 117 5 Data code M 85 6 Volume level of built in speaker or headphones A 42 TAPE MODE Tape operation Record gt gt lt lt Fast forward playback II I Playback pause MA 40 Il Pause rewind playback 1A 40 gt gt 44 Date search A 88 E Stop x29 lt qx2 x2 playback 1 40 Zero set memory M 87 2 Eject x1 lt qx1 x1 playback 1 40 2 2 Audio dubbing 1 114 p Play gt 48 Slow playback 1 40 pp Fast II Ii Frame advance playback forward frame reverse playback A 40
74. d O The camcorder stops operating and the warning message CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED appears for approx 4 seconds and starts flashing O If a cassette is loaded the warning message REMOVE THE CASSETTE appears and reg 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 hour before resuming use List of Messages Message Explanation m SET THE TIME ZONE You have not set the time zone date and time This message 28 DATE AND TIME appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone date and time CHANGE THE BATTERY Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 18 PACK THE TAPE IS SET FOR Cassette is protected Replace the cassette or change the 145 ERASURE PREVENTION position of the protect switch REMOVE THE Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape Unload and 21 CASSETTE reload the cassette CHECK THE INPUT DV cable or USB cable is not connected or the connected digital 110 device is turned off 131 CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in the camcorder 140 BEEN DETECTED CONDENSATION HAS Condens
75. d 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 To cancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears KV Movies played back from a memory card cannot be magnified E 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 When you play back a tape you can display the data code and select the data code combination you wish to display DATA CODE button Selecting the Date Time Display Combination EE DICAN caro PLAY MENU DISPLAY SETUP 71 D TIME SEL DATE amp TIME DATA CODE DATE TIME 1 Press the MENU button and select DISPLAY SETUP 2 Select D TIME SEL and select the date time display combination In CARD PLAY mode move to step 5 3 Select DATA CODE and select the data code combination 4 Press the MENU button 5 Play back a tape and press the DATA CODE button In CARD PLAY mode only date and time appear Pressing the DATA CODE button again makes the data code disappear The data code will not display the next time you turn on the camcorder yoegheld 1 suonounj pesueapy 85 86 End Search When you have played back a tape you can use this function to locate the en
76. d 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 8 Press the FUNC button after the last image For details on how to merge these images refer to the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual O Compose each image so that it overlaps 30 to 50 of the adjoining image Try to keep the vertical misalignment within 1096 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 O Do not press the DRIVE MODE button It will end the operation OZ amp N suoyouny 21oWe9 eba suoljoun4 poaueApy 100 Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording You can select to display a still image for 2 4 6 8 or 10 seconds after it has been recorded CARD CAMERA MENU CAMERA SETUP REVIEW 2sec CL 71 Press the MENU button and select CAMERA SETUP Select REVIEW select a setting option and press the MENU button zy OA still image is displayed as long as you hold the PHOTO button after recording V O You can erase M 104 or protect CQ 103 the image when you press the FUNC button while you are reviewing the image or when you press the FUNC button right
77. d of the last recorded scene END SEARCH button PLAY VCR 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 Z O End search cannot be used once you unload the cassette Ee O End search may not work properly if a blank section exists on the tape 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 point when you rewind fast forward the tape This function is operated with the wireless controller CAMERA PLAY VCR Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return to later 0 00 00 M appears To cancel press the ZERO SET MEMORY button again REW lt lt ZERO SET MEMORY button loog PLAY gt button e FE button ch cb U do SUO sTOP MI ooo aru button 2 When you have finished playback rewind the tape gB appears The tape stops automatically at 0 00 00 M The tape counter changes to time code Z9 f the time code has not been recorded consecutively the tape may not stop V correctly at the scene marked with the zero set memory yoegheld
78. d 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 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 E 1 Remove the cover using tweezers or a flat tip driver 2 Remove the battery using a pointed tool Align the pointed tool with the dent on the battery and move the battery to the right and left while you pull the battery Y O Do not remove the cover for any other purpose than removing the battery for Ive 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 in
79. ding 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 ERA PLAY VCR 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode If a cassette is loaded make sure that the tape is stopped If AV 9 DV is displayed change the setting 1 73 Dubbing 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 E 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 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 The card access indicator flashes 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 P amp N O Blank sections may be recorded as anomalous picture a O If the picture does not appear reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and bac
80. dio DUDBIIIG AEN 07 MET al 114 Recording from the Tape on a Memory Card seseeeesee 117 Printing Bininoistill Images 07 119 Selecuhngitue PrinliSSltings VEM EP dm 122 llirimming Settings WEe 99 07 127 Brinting with Print OrdeigSettingsfl99w 7 128 Connecting to a PC Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer 130 Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer as Direct Transfer Windows OS only A Selecting Images for Transfer Transfer Order 22135 Using the NETWORK Mode DV Messenger Version 2 136 Trouble TroubWNDOLILIg iecore t ete tete ren neptem ttt ote es 137 List of Message Sn oen e eG erede REN Fede Ut 48 141 Do s amp Don ts Handling Precautions culte ate cer eee eene Cleaning the Video Heads Maintenarce Others 2 co rette ir ee irc e Ee terra En CR ERGO Prada e Additional Information System Diagram as ioi ocio e E Hen e ER ERE Le et a con one e a Optional Accessories O EEEa ONS sr aM Tie A Lu LS Product Ge P E uoljonporu 10 Checking Supplied Accessories CA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord NB 2LH Battery Pack WL D85 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller e Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord SS 900 Shoulder Strap
81. dvanced accessory shoe for cable free operation DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive super directional microphone attaches to the camcorder s advanced accessory shoe It can be used as directional microphone monaural or stereo microphone This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark C PN O o39Rv Yana Sy F uoneunoju 2UOHIPPY 153 Specifications OPTURA60 OPTURASO System 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 3 4 inch CCD approx 2 200 000 pixels Effective pixels tape approx 1 230 000 pixels card approx 2 000 000 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 Ster
82. e finished printing 1 Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer 2 Turn off the camcorder Bunuud 121 122 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 the upper left corner of the camcorder screen after connecting and refer to the relevant pages accordingly 12 man A 125 Selecting the Number of Copies A maximum of 99 copies can be selected for one still image 1 Inthe print setting menu turn the SET dial to select COPIES and press the SET dial 2 Turn the SET dial to select the number of copies and press the SET dial Setting the Print Style PAPER PAPER SIZE Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model PAPER TYPE PHOTO FAST PHOTO DEFAULT PAGE LAYOUT BORDERLESS BORDERED 2 UP 4 UP 8 UP 9 UP 16 UP DEFAULT date print ON OFF DEFAULT F4 print effect ON OFF VIVID NR VIVID NR DEFAULT 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
83. e mode dial to a mode other than or SCN 2 Press the FUNC button 3 Select the image effect symbol followed by the setting option The symbol of the current setting is displayed 4 When you have selected CUSTOM Select the custom setting option brightness contrast sharpness or color depth adjust the settings with the SET dial and select SET 5 Press the FUNC button The symbol of the selected setting appears Pa SOFT SKIN DETAIL To obtain the best effect use this function when recording a person in close up Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail L sumas eu BuiBueyo 61 suoljoun 4 pesueapy 62 Using Digital Effects The Digital Effects functions include a fader and effects multi image screen and Card Mix Co 68 Faders 1 64 Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black Gi Fade Trigger FADE T Wipe WIPE GYS Y Gi Corner Wipe CORNER Jump JUMP eu G Flip FLIP Tide TIDE Effects 11 65 Add flavor to your recordings Black and White BLK amp WHT Sepia SEPIA E Art ART Mosaic MOSAIC Ball BALL FN A E3 Cube CUBE emis Tae Wave WAVE Color Mask COLOR M Ze YT Mirror MIRROR Multi Image Screen En 67 Captures moving subjects in 4 9 or 16 sequences of sti
84. eo electret condenser microphone Lens OPTURA60 f 4 6 64 4 mm f 1 8 3 0 14x power zoom 35mm equivalent Tape 4 3 recording 47 8 669 mm 16 9 recording 40 9 573 mm Card 37 6 526 mm OPTURASO f 4 6 46 mm f 1 8 2 8 10x power zoom 35mm equivalent Tape 4 3 recording 47 8 478 mm 16 9 recording 40 9 409 mm Card 37 6 376 mm Lens Configuration 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 Balance Auto white balance pre set white balance DAYLIGHT SHADE CLOUDY TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT FLUORESCENT H or custom white balance Minimum Illumination 1 1 Ix using the Night mode Recommended Illumination More than 100 Ix Image Stabilization Optical Memory Card Recording media MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card Number of Recording Pixels Still image 1632 x 1224 1280 x 960 640 x 480 pixels Movie 320 x 240 160 x 120 pixels 15 frames sec File Format Design rule for Camera File system DCF Exif 2 2 compliant DPOF compliant 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 extremel
85. es 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 svoc STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied Connecting a Microphone See Recording with an External Microphone A 56 Dubbing MENU AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DUB AUDIO IN 171 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode and load a recorded cassette Use a tape recorded 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 Locate the scene you wish to start audio dubbing 4 Press the PAUSE If button on the wireless controller 5 Press the AUDIO DUB button on the wireless controller AUDIO DUB and Hl appear 6 Press the PAUSE IE button on the wireless controller to begin dubbing Audio device Begin playback Microphone Speak into the microphone 7 Press the STOP M button on the wireless controller to stop dubbing Audio device Stop playback D O Use only tapes recorded in SP mode 12 bit audio sound with this camcorder 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 microp
86. es are recorded on the memory card elqnoiL 141 142 Message Explanation um 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 0 flashes red turn the camcorder off remove the card and reinsert the card If C changes to green you can continue recording playback CARD FULL No remaining capacity on the memory card Replace with another card or erase images NAMING ERROR File or folder number has reached the maximum value UNIDENTIFIABLE Image is not recorded with JPEG compression or with a IMAGE compression not compatible with the camcorder or the image file is corrupted Er TRANSFER ORDER You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders 135 ERROR CANNOT TRANSFER You attempted to transfer a movie file as wallpaper 134 THIS IMAGE CANNOT Some analog images cannot be recorded on the memory card BE RECORDED depending on the signal NOW CREATING START The start up image is being made UP IMAGE THIS IMAGE CANNOT You attempted to use an image recorded with another camcorder 82 BE USED AS START UP recorded with a compression not compatible with this camcorder IMAGE or that has been edited on a computer TOO MANY STILL Disconnect the USB cable decrease the number of still images on IMAGES DISCONNECT the memory card to less than 1800 If a dial
87. es on the screen Change 145 the position of the protect switch Camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on that subject Focus manually 53 Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever 23 Lens is dirty Clean the lens 149 A vertical light bar appears on Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar the screen smear to appear This is not a malfunction Viewfinder picture is blurred Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever 23 Sound is distorted When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks drums 78 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 78 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 74 Playback Problem Solution m Pressing the playback button Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode 39 does not start playback Load a cassettes 21 Tape reached the end amp END flashes on the screen 39 Rewind the tape Image will not appear on the Set AV PHONES Q to AV in the menu 43 TV screen Set AV DV 3 OPTURA60 or AV 9 DV OPTURA50 to 73 OFF Tape is running but image will TV
88. 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 in CARD CAMERA mode Adjusting the Headphone Volume The headphones terminal also serves as AV terminal Headphones can only be used when Q is displayed on the screen If not change the setting 1A 42 CAMERA AY V J l CARD CAMERA f c fi Car AUDIO SETUP D Press the MENU button and select AUDIO SETUP Select VOLUME adjust the volume with the SET dial and press the MENU button 9 VOLUME enn z sbugies eu BuiBueyo 79 suoljoun 4 pesueapy 80 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 possible CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA Only when AUDIO DUB is set to MIC IN MENU CL 71 1 In CAMERA mode set the mode dial to a mode other than dj 2 Press the MENU button and select AUDIO SETUP Select WIND SCREEN set it to OFF and press the MENU button ME appears when you turn the wind screen off AUDIO SETUP JP WIND SCREEN AUTO AJA The wind screen function can only be used with the built in microphone a Widescreen TV Recording 16 9 The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high resolut
89. g program O The image quality may be slightly lower with digital effects O Digital effects cannot be used during DV dubbing O Ca L s umes eu BuiBueyo 69 suoljoun4 pesueapy 70 Below are some sample images provided on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Card Chroma Key VaR The sample images provided on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK are intended only for the personal use with this camcorder Do not use these sample images for other purposes PhotoEssentials Royalty Free Stock Photography The PhotoEssentials suite of royalty free images on CD ROM features premium quality assignment photography and is ideally suited for use in advertising brochures reports multimedia websites books packaging and more For more information please visit their website www photoessentials com 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 72 MENU button SET dial 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 K 3 Turn the SET dial to select a menu item and press Wa the SET dial Y 4 Turn the SET dial to select a setting option and press the SET dial 5 Press the MENU
90. g diameter of 0 14 in 3 5 mm can be connected The audio level may differ from that of the built in microphone Long microphones may appear on the screen 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 1 58 1 Press the FUNC button FUNC The menu appears The symbols of the current settings are displayed 2 Turn the SET dial to select a function and press the SET dial A V 3 Turn the SET dial to select a setting option and press N N the SET dial S The symbol changes to the one of the selected setting For setting the white balance SET image effect CUSTOM or digital effect MULTI S function refer to the relevant pages 4 Press the FUNC button FUNC The menu disappears O Functions that are not available appear in purple O A O Pressing the FUNC button at any time closes the menu L sumes eu BuiBueyo 57 suoljoun4 pesueapy 58 List of Menu Items FUNC Available menu items vary depending on the operation mode Default settings are in boldface text For details on each function see the reference page Metering EVALUATIVE 94 method C CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE s SPOT White balance Alf AUTO amp DAYLIGHT s
91. g 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 CARD PLAY 1 Select the still image you wish to print with the CARD button REC SEARCH Ga 2 Press the D print share button Dv Printing starts The B button flashes and glows steadily when printing is complete 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 X Depending on the printer the message BUSY may appear a before the camcorder displays the print setting menu Sty Y 2 Select the print settings QA 122 3 Turn the SET dial to select PRINT and press the SET 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 E 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 E Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer Do not
92. g 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 uoljesedaid 23 24 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap Step 5 Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery 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 Using the Wireless Controller Point it at the camcorder s remote sensor when you press the buttons m O The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is Ca subjected to strong light sources or direct sunlight O If the wireless controller does not work check if the remote sensor is set to OFF amp M 75 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 uoljesedald 25 26 Step 6 Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Subject can monitor the LCD screen Press the OPEN button and open the LCD panel 90 degrees You can rotate the panel downward by 90 degrees
93. g the Settings with the MENU Button 71 Hi uoljonporu i List of Menu Items MENU 72 Changing the Recording Mode SP LP sse TT Adjusting the Audio Recording Level P Using the Wind Screen si Widescreen TV Recording 16 9 tired Changing the My Camera Settings Playback Magnitying the images ror oM Ma i Displaying the Data Code iint re t tt pite ced End Search scie retire ne rE A EANA ANEAN Returning to a Pre marked Position N Date Search inerte A an nr iris are Digital Camera Functions Selecting the Image Quality Size tnter eres Simultaneous Recording on Tape and Memory Card Using the Flash ettet Rer Selecting the Metering Method Changing the Focusing Method eet liars Selecting the Drive Mode cccceceeeeeeeeeesteeeteeeees Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Playing Back Searching Images Protecting Images Erasing Images ad Formatting a Memory Card 48 e 99 99 Editing Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device 106 Analog Line in Recording A DV Dubbing 244899 989998 89998 9998 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals Analog Digital Converter 112 Au
94. gital effect 62 Digital ZOM zu v cea fares 37 Direct printirigi co ruo rmn 119 Drive mode sin uS 96 DV IEEE1394 terminal 106 130 Effects oegi atd pu RES 63 End sSearchi vince ous teens ee oe 86 Exposure lock adjustment 52 Gi Faders aise einen nommant d 62 File numbers ws antes inst se 73 Fireworks SCN mode 48 FAST ee Ur arer roe 92 FOCUSING i rg rerit rd nn re des 53 Focusing frame 34 Focus priority 72 Foliage SCN mode 48 Formatting scr e meme 105 Ka Grip belt mem E 23 CI Headphon S En 4 42 High speed continuous shooting 96 EN Image effect TEA d 61 Imag ierase 9 ie 104 Image quality dE 89 mage size Pt 89 Image stabilizer 72 Image transfer 133 Index Streemf 101 La Landscape recording program 45 Language 1 53 tette ror en 27 ECDibacklight rmn 26 ECD screen sivo 26 Lens Gab sie sr ema ee eel od 23 Lithium button battery 25 146 LP mode ccAte 224i tamed nee eo 77 M Magnifying an image 84 Maintenance 149 Memory Cards ins eu 22 Menu FUNC 58 uoneunoju EUOHIPPY 157 158 Menu MENU 72 Metering method 94 Microphone
95. he 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 suoyouny esawey eba 93 suoljoun 4 pesueapy 94 Selecting the Metering Method E 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 backlight and adjusts the exposure of the main subject accordingly C CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE Averages the light metered from the entire screen giving more weight to the subject in the center 2 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 FUNC E EVALUATIVE A 57 1 Set the mode dial to P Tv or Av 2 Press the FUNC button 3 Select the metering method symbol followed by a setting option The symbol of the current setting is displayed A Press the FUNC button If you have selected LR SPOT L1
96. he 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 GAMER w i CAF CARD PLAY 1 Install the supplied Digital Video Software See nstalling the Software in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual 2 Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY 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 2d e 0 furoouuog l 133 134 Transferring Images ALL IMAGES NEW IMAGES TRANSFER ORDERS To transfer images with transfer order you need to set the transfer orders N 135 CARD PLAY 1 Turn the SET dial to select F ALL IMAGES x NEW IMAGES or k gt TRANSFER ORDERS 2 Press the button The images are transferred to the computer and displayed in the Main Window of ZoomBrowser EX 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 Transferring Images SELECT amp TRANSFER WALLPAPER ARD C CARD PLAY 1 Tu
97. he most appropriate settings for each scene LL 48 Night Use this mode to record in dimly lit places CC 47 suwe16014 Duipio28M suoljoun4 paosueapy 45 Selecting the Recording Program Mode dial CAMERA CARD CAMERA Turn the mode dial to switch between the recording programs The symbol of the selected recording program appears O Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may 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 In CAMERA mode picture quality may not be as good as in other modes The camcorder may have difficulty to focus automatically FA 46 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 Mode dial Assist lamp SET dial CAMERA l CARD CAMERA i DF 1 Set the mode dial to B 2 Press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select R SUPER NIGHT and press the SET dial Ai appears The symbol of the selected mode appears on the screen Q Moving subjects may leave a
98. he number indicates the approximate recording time remaining on the memory card Press the FUNC 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 CAMERA STILL I REC OFF e c z e B 57 Press the FUNC button Select the still image recording symbol followed by a setting option The symbol of the current setting is displayed Press the FUNC button 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 AO N O The quality of the still image is slightly lower than a still image recorded in CARD CAMERA 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 suoyouny esawey eba 91 suoljoun 4 pesueapy 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 4 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
99. hone do not connect any devices to the MIC terminal OPTURAGO or the advanced accessory shoe OPTURA60 When using the DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone do not connect any devices to the MIC terminal O You cannot use the DV terminal for audio dubbing 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 O When you connect an audio device check the sound via built in speaker or audio device You can also connect a TV via S video terminal O When you use a microphone you can check the picture on a TV connected via the AV terminal and the sound via headphones connected to the TV When you connect a TV via S video terminal you can check the picture on the TV screen and 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 audio dubbing at that point Bunip3 115 116 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 PLAY VCR MENU AUDIO SETUP 12bit AUDIO STEREO1 71 1 Press the MENU button and select AUDIO SETUP Select 12bit AUDIO select a setting and press the MENU button STEREO1 Plays back the
100. in recording WE O Depending on the signal sent from the connected device dubbing may not work properly e g signals that include copyright protective signals or anomalous m signals such as ghost signals Ej DA O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source Lg 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 109 110 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 Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device Digital video device e g camcorder Signal flow 4 Commercially available DV cable mmm a PLAY VCR i CARD CAME JC D F 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode and load a blank cassette If AV DV is displayed change the setting N 73 2 Connected device Load the recorded cassette 3 Press the REC PAUSE button You can check the picture on the screen 4 Connected Device Play back the tape 5 Press the gt I button when the scene you wish to record appears Recording starts 6 Press the M button to stop recording Press the B IE button to pause recording Press the 9 I8 button again to restart recor
101. ing 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 UNLOCK button Preparation for Using DV Messenger N 1 Start the computer 2 Install DV Messenger If you wish to connect the camcorder using a USB cable you also need to install the Canon USB Video Driver 1 131 3 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder 4 Press the UNLOCK button and turn the POWER switch to NETWORK 5 Connect the camcorder to the computer using a USB cable or DV cable NETWORK MODE appears on the camcorder screen 6 Start DV Messenger Z O In NETWORK mode the camcorder can only be operated from the computer Ca except for the following functions When the DV Messenger CAMERA control panel is displayed Zoom and focus when DV Messenger set to autofocus When the DV Messenger VCR control panel is displayed Volume adjustment of the built in speaker O Following functions cannot be used with DV Messenger Image stabilizer Digital zoom Flash O The camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder refer to this checklist Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persi
102. ion 16 9 recording CAMERA cae CAMERA SETUP Press the MENU button and select CAMERA SETUP Select WIDESCREEN set it to ON and press the MENU button MDE appears The LCD screen switches to the letterbox display The picture on the viewfinder appears horizontally squeezed WIDESCREEN OFF ee When playing back a widescreen recording on a TV switch the TV to widescreen 444 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 z sumas y BuiBueyo 81 suoljoun4 pesueapy 82 Changing the My Camera Settings You can personalize your camcorder by customizing the start up image and the sound it makes for start up shutter operation and self timer You can also create a start up image using a still image on the memory card Changing the My Camera Settings CAMERA PLAY VCR l CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU 71 MY CAMERA D SEL S UP IMG CANON LOGO S UP SOUND DEFAULT SHTR SOUND DEFAULT OPER SOUND DEFAULT SELF T SOUND DEFAULT 1 Press the MENU button and select MY CAMERA 2 Select the menu item you wish to change When selecting a start up image set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode 3 Select a setting option and press the MEN
103. itch M 21 3 PHOTO button MA 33 Cassette compartment cover QA 21 4 Zoom lever M 36 Strap mount M 24 Advanced accessory shoe A 56 Accessory shoe M 56 W Tripod socket M 38 uononpodu l 13 Wireless Controller WL D85 N STOP PHOTO 2 WS SE a CARD a em mm B DATE SEARCH 3 A D Gam L d REW lt lt PLAYP FF Af IE j 8b 2 4M STOPE 711 2 pausen sow x2 O e I AuboDUs WEGE mvscreen D 59 e5 E A r Canon JA WIRELESS CONTROLLER W D85 ae CD Transmitter ZERO SET MEMORY button M 87 START STOP button Ca 30 33 PHOTO button LL 33 CARD buttons A 41 2 Zoom buttons A 36 4 DATE SEARCH paq gt gt buttons LL 88 13 PLAY gt button 39 8 REW lt lt button 1 39 Q FF gt gt button 1 40 4 M button CO 40 B STOP lil button 1 39 7 PAUSE Il button Q 40 HI button Ca 40 SLOW J gt button 1 40 x 2 button A 40 8 AUDIO DUB button A 114 43 TV SCREEN button M 74 Screen Displays Screen Displays during Recording Playback CAMERA Mode 5 amp amp d 9 AF AE locked during still image recording CO 91 D Accessory connected to the Advanced Accessory Shoe 42 Zoom M 36 13 Self timer N 55 Manual fo
104. k on again O Do not connect any devices to the camcorder s USB terminal O You can only record signals from devices with the DV logo recording in SD system in SP or LP format Note that signals from identically shaped terminals may be of different format A 139 Bunip3 O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source 1 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 Copyright Signal 1 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 PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED appears and you will not be able to record the contents of the tape 111 112 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 Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device You can also connect a VCR with S S1
105. 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 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 a
106. ll images and displays them at one time Sound will be recorded normally 4 Sequences 9 Sequences 16 Sequences L sbugies eu Buibueu suonounJ pooueApy 63 64 Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes CAMERA Still PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY Movies Images Faders O x O x x Effects O x O O x Multi image screen O ai O 58 5 Q Available x Not available Black and White only Selecting a Fader In CAMERA mode set the mode dial to a mode other than Nip CAMERA PLAY VCR EUNGI Gg D EFFECT OH d 57 1 Press the FUNC button FUNC 2 Select the digital effect symbol followed by E FADER The symbol of the current setting is displayed 3 Select the fader type The selected fader shows as an animation The selected fader animates the image that appears on the screen 4 Press the FUNC button The symbol of the selected fader appears 5 Press the D EFFECTS button The symbol changes to green Pressing the D EFFECTS button again deactivates the fader CAMERA mode 6 Fade in Press the start stop button in record pause mode Fade out Press the start stop button in record mode D EFFECTS PLAY VCR mode 6 Fade in Press the gt I button in playback pause mode Fade out Press the gt I button in playback mode Sele
107. llowing 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 In CAMERA mode set the mode dial to a mode other than or B CAMERA PLAY VCR FUNC Eor D EFFECT Oo 57 OFF OFF 1 Press the FUNC button FUNC 2 Select the digital effects symbol followed by MULTI IMAGE SCREEN CA Ww The symbol of the current setting is displayed 3 Select S SPEED and select the transition speed N 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 Slow Shutter mode 4 Select S SPLIT and select the number of sequences 5 Select SET and press the FUNC button FUNC ER appears 6 Press the D EFFECTS button The symbol turns green 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 7 Press the start stop button to begin recording The multi image screen is recorded on the tape A In PLAY VCR mode Pressing any tape
108. lor 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 previously made SET setting after selecting SET in step 3 press the FUNC button without pressing the SET dial O When you have set the custom white balance Depending on the light source may keep flashing The result will still be better than with the auto setting Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes Turn off the digital zoom O 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 Selecting an Image Effect You can record with different saturation and contrast color effects iF IMAGE EFFECT OFF Records with no effect AN 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 4 LOW SHARPENING Records subjects with softened outlines 82 SOFT SKIN DETAIL Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance amp CUSTOM Allows you to adjust the brightness contrast and sharpness of the image CAMERA CARD CAMERA FUNC of IMAGE EFFECT OFF A 57 1 Set th
109. lt lt Rewind CARD CAMERA Mode CD Metering mode M 94 White balance M 59 Image effect 1 61 Drive mode M 96 Digital effects CQ 62 Movie size M 89 7 Still image quality size IA 89 8 Camcorder shake warning M 72 9 Remaining card capacity for movies 0 Remaining card capacity for still images CARD PLAY Mode D Protect mark QA 103 CARD MODE File number M 73 Number of images Still image size Data code M 85 ULL Movie size playback time 12 00 AM JAN 1 2005 CARD MODE 101 0103 3 7 fi 00 00 05 soot tHE 4 uononpoaju l 17 18 Step 1 Preparing the Power Supply The camcorder can be powered by a battery pack or connected to a household power source Charge the battery pack before use Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Turn the POWER switch to OFF 2 Move the viewfinder upward 3 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack Press lightly and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks To remove the battery pack 1 Move the viewfinder upward 2 Press the BATTERY RELEASE button and slide the battery pack upward 1 Connect the power cord to the adapter 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 3 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal The CHARGE indica
110. m lon Battery Rated voltage 74V DC Operating temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Battery capacity 720 mAh Dimensions 1 3 x 0 64 x 1 8 in 33 3 x 16 2 x 45 2 mm Weight 1 5 oz 43 g MMC 16M MultiMediaCard Capacity 16 MB Interface MultiMediaCard standard Operating temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Dimensions 1 3 x 0 94 x 0 06 in 32 x 24 x 1 4 mm Weight 0 05 oz 1 5 g Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice uoneunoju EUOHIPPY 155 156 Product Codes Provided Accessories Lens Cap SS 900 Shoulder Strap CA 570 Compact Power Adapter NB 2LH Battery Pack STV 250N Stereo Video Cable WL D85 Wireless Controller IFC 300PCU USB Cable Optional Accessories BP 2L12 Battery Pack BP 2L14 Battery Pack NB 2L Battery Pack CB 2LT Battery Charger CBC NB2 Car Battery Charger S 150 S Video Cable TL H34 Tele converter WD H34 Wide converter FS 34U Filter Set VFL 1 Video Flash Light VL 3 Video Light DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone 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 0260 000 D81 1470 000 8468A002AA 9612A001AA 3067A002AA D82 0590 201 D83 0712 000 6906A001AA 7871A002AA 9582A002AA 7302A001AA 7303A001AA 7873A002AA 3062A002AA
111. me Advance II 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 I 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 9 play button to return to normal playback m O There is no sound during special playback Vd 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 Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode Set the POWER switch to PLAY VCR and the TAPE CARD switch to 0 2 Press the CARD button to move between images Press the IE button to play back a movie The first scene appears as a still image when playback is complete Pressing the B IE button during playback pauses the playback Press the gt lHl button again to restart playback Pressing the Bil button displays the first scene of the movie NETWORK PLAY VCR Ga CARD
112. me 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 DATE FORMAT Changes the displayed date format includes date format for printing 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 SYSTEM T GENO WL REMOTE ON OFF amp OHO O OHS BEEP HIGH VOLUME LOW VOLUME OFF OJO O O POWER SAVE ON OFF O O T ZONE DST O O O 0 28 D TIME SET ORONO O28 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 operation to save power Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off 4 AUTO POWER OFF appears in the center of the screen z sumas eu BuiBueyo 75 Ssuonounj pesueapy 76 MY CAMERA CLE I ee CREATE START UP IMAGE SEL S UP
113. mes out of the 9 focusing frames allowing to focus on subjects out of the center 1 95 O If the subject is not suitable for autofocus turns yellow Keep the PHOTO button pressed halfway and adjust the focus manually with the focus ring O Depending on the number of images on the memory card Windows more than 1800 images Macintosh more than 1000 images you may not be able to download images to a computer In such case use a PC 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 When recording a still image step 2 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 Recording time of movies on the memory card differs depending on the image size and subject O Users of Windows XP When you plan to con
114. 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 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 75 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 O About the LCD and viewfinder screen The screens are produced with extremely high precision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or green dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Screen Displays during Recording Remaining battery charge ES MODE B o oe The battery symbol indicates the charge SS60nin status of the battery pack gt a gt a gt fo e ex starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty When you attach an empty battery pack the power may turn off without a displaying exa Dume gode A The actual battery charge may not be Indicates the recording time in hours indicated accurately depending on the minutes and seconds
115. nect the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder s AV terminal and the audio video terminals on the TV VCR 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 43 44 TVs with S S1 Video Input Terminal Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual FN t INPUT Signal flow gt S S1 VIDEO Me S 150 S video Cable optional STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied 1 Turn off all devices before starting the connections 2 Connect the S 150 S video Cable optional to the S video terminals 3 Connect the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder s AV terminal and the audio terminals of the TV VCR Connect 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 4 If connecting to a TV set the input selector to VIDEO If connecting to a VCR set the input selector to LINE LA O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source A O The picture quality is higher when connecting to a TV with an S S1 terminal Optional S 150 S Video Cable required
116. nect 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 O The camcorder shuts off when you do not operate it for 5 minutes to save power QQ 75 N AUTO POWER OFF appears 30 seconds before shutoff To continue recording turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA Screen Displays during Still Image Recording CARD MODE w E o Still Image Quality Size Indicates the image quality and the image size of the still image Remaining Card Capacity for Still Images IN flashing in red No card CH in green 6 or more images Cu in yellow 1 to 5 images CH 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 CARD MODE a Movie size Indicates the movie size 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
117. ntrols may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance This indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order 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 apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003
118. og appeared on the USB CABLE computer screen close it Reconnect the USB cable Direct Print Related Messages Following messages may appear on the camcorder screen On printers equipped with an operation panel or printer that can be connected to a TV an error number or message displays on the panel or TV monitor Refer to the printer manual for the remedies corresponding to the error numbers or messages 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 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
119. on 103 SD memory card is protected Change the position of the 22 protect switch Cu flashes red Card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and 105 reinsert the memory card Format the memory card if flashing persists Printing Problem Solution ima The printer is not operating 1 Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY 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 Ln Dubbing via the camcorder s Set AV DV amp S3 OPTURA60 or AV DV OPTURASO to 73 DV terminal does not work OFF Wrong signal format Dubbing may work via the AV terminal Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device elqnoiL 139 140 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 Condensation may form in the following cases When the camcorder is moved from an When the camcorder is moved from 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 detecte
120. on Check the printer status If the error persists consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center listed in the Contact List provided with the printer or the printer manual 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 If the error persists consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center listed in the Contact List provided with the printer or the printer manual When you are printing using the 24 button check the print settings HARDWARE ERROR Cancel printing Turn off the printer and turn it back on Check the printer status If the printer is equipped with a battery it might be exhausted In such case turn off the printer replace the battery and turn it back on If the error persists consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center listed in the Contact List provided with the printer or the printer manual RECHARGE THE PRINTER BATTERY The printer battery is depleted COMMUNICATION ERROR 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 m 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 elqnoiL CH
121. operation button such as play or pause WV or performing date search cancels the multi image screen L sbumjesg y BuiBueyo 67 suoljoun 4 pesueapy 68 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 adjustment 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 Mix level adjustment light area of the still image Camera Chroma Key CAM CHROMA Combines backgrounds with your recordings Record your subject in front of a blue 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 righ
122. order 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 A O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source while Zag it is connected to the computer O Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer 130 CHEL Transferring Using a USB Cable Windows XP Hi Speed USB 2 0 Only Use a video editing software to transfer video recordings from the tape to the computer edit them and upload them from the computer to the tape You can also convert analog signals to digital signals and transfer them to the computer To transfer video recordings to the computer the Canon USB Video Driver and Windows Movie Maker 2 version 2 0 3312 0 are required For details refer to the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual PLAY VCR 1 Install the Canon USB Video Driver 2 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder 3 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode When transferring video recordings from to a tape make sure that AV DV is not displayed When using the analog digital converter make sure that AV DV is displayed Change the settings as necessary M 73 4 Connect
123. 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 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 ee The camcorder resets to STEREO1 when you turn the camcorder off However Ca the mix balance is memorized by the camcorder 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 PLAY VCR EA Ej 920x240 1 Selecting the movie size Press the FUNC button Select the movie size symbol followed by a setting option and press the FUNC menu Press the start stop button when the scene you wish to record appears Pressing the start stop button again stops recording N ZW O The data code of the movie will reflect the date and time it has been recorded Ff 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 dE EE The size of the still image recorded on the memory card will be 640 x 480 The
124. otection press the SET dial 3 Press the MENU button 103 104 Erasing Images You can erase images singly or all at once y Be careful when erasing images Erased images cannot be recovered vu O Protected images cannot be erased OZ Ad O Movies can only be erased when the first scene is displayed as a still image Erasing a Single Image CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY i IMAGE ERASE 157 1 Press the FUNC button In CARD CAMERA mode press the FUNC button while reviewing an image or right after recording 2 Select 4 IMAGE ERASE followed by ERASE and press the SET dial 3 Press the FUNC button Erasing All Images ET MENU CARD OPERATIONS ERASE ALL IMAGES 71 1 Press the MENU button and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 Select ERASE ALL IMAGES 3 Select YES and press the MENU button All still images or movies with exception of the protected ones are erased 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 Jaw 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 CARD PLAY MENU CARD OPERATIONS Ca 71 1 Press the MENU button and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 Sele
125. r 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 Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this Canon product This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of this Canon product or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive remedy NOTICE TO CONSUMER If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time please
126. rable 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 video equipment is altered or removed c The digital video equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the 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 o
127. re 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 leaking batteries sand dirt or water damage C If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than our authorized agent D If the equipment is used for commercial or industrial use This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet exterior finish 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
128. rge the frame To cancel the trimming settings move the zoom lever toward W until the trimming frame disappears 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 SF O About the color of the trimming frame Canon CP printers only Zag 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 Buyuiid 127 Printing with Print Order Settings You can select still images for printing and set the number of copies These print order settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards and can be used for printing on DPOF compatible printers 19 119 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
129. rint order 3 Make sure that PRINT is selected and press the SET dial Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when printing is complete O Depending on the connected printer you can select style or paper settings c before step 3 O Cancel Printing Printing Errors 1 121 O Restarting Printing Open the CARD PLAY menu 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 Bunuud 129 Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a DV Cable You can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a IEEE1394 DV terminal or IEEE1394 capture board Use the editing software supplied with your computer capture board to transfer video recording from tape to computer Refer to the instruction manual of the software A driver is preinstalled on Windows operating systems later than Windows 98 Second Edition and Mac operating systems later than Mac OS 9 and will be installed automatically IEEE1394 DV terminal Jaw 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 camc
130. rints with a border Recommended paper size LA BORDERED The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded A 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 2 Make sure that J PAPER is selected and press the SET dial 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 4 Turn the SET dial to select amp BORDERS and press the SET dial 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 menu Z Setting the Print Style IMAGE Bm CEA WA 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 zs O The BORDERS and DATE settings cannot be selected when IMAGE is set Ca to MULTIPLE O BORDERED The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed BBORDERLESS MU
131. rn the SET dial to select C gt SELECT amp TRANSFER or amp WALLPAPER 2 Press the button 3 Select the image you wish to transfer with the CARD button 4 Press the button C gt SELECT amp TRANSFER The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed in the Main Window of ZoomBrowser EX To continue transferring select another image with the CARD button E 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 A O You can press the SET dial in place of the Q button With fG ALL Cd IMAGES 3 NEW IMAGES or K gt TRANSFER ORDERS a confirmation message appears Turn the SET dial to select OK and press the SET dial O When transferring with the D button the camcorder retains the transfer setting even if you change the position of the POWER switch 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 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
132. se 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 Q When recording in dark places we recommend using the optional VFL 1 Video Flash Light or the VL 3 Video Light O If the shutter speed is set to 1 1000 or higher in CAMERA mode and you switch to CARD CAMERA mode it automatically changes to 1 500 O Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to 1 1000 or higher O The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds O Recording under fluorescent lights CAMERA mode When the mode dial is set to MD 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 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 CAMERA CARD CAMERA 1 Set the mode dial to Av 2 Press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select an aperture value The shutter speed is adjus
133. sories not recommended in this manual 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 stops excessive force and WATS uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 13 Power Sources The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company Regarding other power sources such as battery power refer to instructions in this manual Polarization The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2 prong plug a plug having one blade wider than the other The 2 prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet
134. 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 C1 57 1 Press the FUNC button 2 Select amp TRANSFER ORDER followed by ON and press the SET dial 3 Press the FUNC button Ge TRANSFER ORDER CARD PLAY To cancel the transfer order select OFF in step 2 Selecting in Index Screen Display MENU 71 CAMERA SRE CARD OPERATIONS Gi TRANSFER ORDER 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear 2 Press the MENU button and select CARD OPERATIONS Select 9 Gr TRANSFER ORDER 3 Press the SET dial on the image you wish to transfer p appears on the image 4 Press the MENU button To cancel the transfer order press the SET dial again Erasing All Transfer Orders CAN MENU 71 I CARD PLAY CARD OPERATIONS r TRANS ORDERS ALL ERASE 1 Press the MENU button and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 SELECT G TRANS ORDERS ALL ERASE ERASE ALL amp TRANSFER ORDERS NO and YES appears 3 Select YES All p disappear 4 Press the MENU button 2d e 0 Burpoeuuo 135 136 Using the NETWORK Mode DV Messenger Version 2 With the Windows XP dedicated DV Network Software DV Messenger you can operate your camcorder from the computer perform videoconferences us
135. sts Power Source Problem Solution ga Camcorder will not turn on Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery 18 pack Attach the battery pack correctly 18 The camcorder switches off Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery 18 by itself pack Power save function has been activated Turn on the 30 camcorder Cassette compartment will Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery 18 not open pack Open the cassette compartment cover fully 21 Cassette compartment Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery 18 stopped during loading pack unloading LCD viewfinder switches on Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery 18 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 RA Buttons will not work Turn on the camcorder 30 Load a cassette 21 Abnormal characters appear This camcorder uses a microcomputer External noise or static on the screen The camcorder electricity may cause abnormal characters to appear on the does not operate properly screen In such
136. t 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 FUNC button CARD button 9 SET dial y CSS RECSEARCH DRVEMODE J AUDIO Mode dial Selecting the Card Mix Effect CAMERA l FUNC C2 57 1 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 2 Set the mode dial to a mode other than D 3 Press the FUNC button 4 Select the digital effects symbol followed by 1 CARD MIX The symbol of the current setting is displayed 5 Select the image you wish to combine with the CARD button 6 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 7 To adjust the mix level select MIX LEVEL adjust it with the SET dial and select SET 8 Press the FUNC button BL appears 9 Press the D EFFECTS button fi turns green and the combined image appears GE D EFFECT Oa 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 recordin
137. ted automatically The aperture becomes smaller the bigger the aperture value zs The aperture number flashes when the selected aperture is not appropriate for the V recording condition In such case readjust the aperture suieJbo4d Duipio28M suoljoun4 pasueapy 51 52 Adjusting Exposure Manually Adjust the exposure when a backlit subject becomes underexposed or overexposed due to bright light SET dial Exposure Lock CAMERA CARD CAMERA 1 Set the mode dial to a mode other than QD Exposure cannot be adjusted in the Fireworks mode SCN 2 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 AA A E CAMERA f PLAY VCR l CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 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 Adjusting the Focus Manually Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually Subjects with low A Through Reflective contrast or without Fast Moving dirty or wet Night Scenes surfaces vertical lines Subjects windows Mode dial FOCUS button CAMERA AY VC j l CARD CAMERA c f 1 Set the mode dial to a mode other than dp 2 Adjust the zoom 3 Press the FOCUS button MF appe
138. ted on 100 reused paper Document r alis avec du papier recycl a 100 El papel aqui utilizado es 100 reciclado PRINTED IN JAPAN CANON INC 2005 IMPRIME AU JAPON DY8 9120 467 000 IMPRESO EN JAP N
139. testines O When removing the built in lithium battery disconnect power to the camcorder l s uoq 8 s oq 147 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 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 DA O Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder AO Tapes already recorded with dirty video heads may not be played back correctly even when you clean the video heads 148 Maintenance Others Storage E 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 camcorder 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
140. 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 NB 2L NB 2LH BP 2L12 BP 2L14 CB 2LT 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 NB 2LH 90 min NB 2L 80 min BP 2L12 150 min BP 2L14 170 min Charging time varies according to the charging condition CBC NB2 Car Battery Charger Use the car battery charger to charge battery packs on the move The car battery cable plugs into your car s cigarette lighter and runs off a 12 24 V DC negative ground battery uoneunoju 2UOHIPPY 151 152 TL H34 Tele converter This Tele converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1 5 The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele converter is attached 9 NS 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 OPTURA60 WD H34 Wide converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0 7 giving you a wide perspective
141. tion against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT i The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol Important Warning within an equilateral
142. tor starts flashing It glows steadily when charging is complete To remove the power adapter 1 Disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet BATTERY RELEASE button CHARGE wm DC IN terminal O CHARGE indicator 3 Disconnect the power cord from the adapter 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 E 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 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal NETWORK PLAY VCR CAMERA 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
143. trailing afterimage 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 suieJbo4d Duipio28M suoljoun4 paosueapy 47 48 SCN Using the Special Scene Modes WAFOLIAGE SNOW Use this mode to record images with Use this mode to record in bright ski flowers leaves or trees resorts It prevents the subject from being underexposed 7 LA ESSUNSET Use this mode to record on a sunny beach Use this mode to record sunsets for vibrant It prevents the subject from being colors underexposed B D ENSPOTLIGHT E3FIREWORKS Use this mode to record spotlit scenes Use this mode to record fireworks CAMERA p CARD CAMERA i 1 Set the mode dial to SCN 2 Press the SET dial A list of Special Scene modes appears 3 Turn the SET dial to select a Special Scene mode and press the SET dial The symbol of the selected mode appears A O Snow Beach mode d 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 Use a tripod in CARD CAMERA mode as the shutter speed slows down P Using the Program AE Mode The camcorder automatically adjusts shutter speed and exposure according to
144. ttes 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 load a protected cassette in CAMERA mode the message THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION appears for approx 4 seconds and starts flashing If you wish to record on that cassette change the position of the tab S U0q 8 s oq 145 146 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 memory card images on your computer s hard drive 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 subje
145. tton X self timer button CAMERA CARD CAMERA When recording movies 1 Press the self timer button X appears 2 Press the start stop button The camcorder starts recording after a 10 second countdown 2 seconds when using the wireless controller The count down appears on the screen To record a still image press the PHOTO button M 33 A O To cancel the self timer press the X self timer button Once the countdown A 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 Buipio28M suonounj pesueapy 55 56 Recording with an External Microphone You can attach a commercially available microphone OPTURA69O or the optional DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone equipped with an accessory shoe Refer also to the instruction manual of the microphone 1 Attach the microphone to the accessory shoe 2 When using a commercially available microphone connect it to the MIC terminal A O When recording in silent places the built in microphone may pick up the motor Za noise of the camcorder In such case we recommend using an external microphone O When using a commercially available microphone Use a microphone with built in power supply condenser microphone Almost all stereo microphones with a plu
146. 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 A O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source while Za it is 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 132 Direct Transfer Windows OS only You can transfer images to the computer with the 2 print share button IG ALL IMAGES Transfers all images to the computer ef NEW IMAGES Transfers only those images that have not yet been transferred to the computer E gt TRANSFER ORDERS Transfers images with transfer orders to the computer C gt SELECT amp TRANSFER Allows you to select an image and transfers the selected image to the computer t3 WALLPAPER Allows you to select a still image and transfers the selected image to the computer as wallpaper SET dial gt D v print share button CARD button Preparations T
147. y hours and minutes in the same way start the clock MENU 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 11 146 Time Zones Once you have set 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 2 amp gt E a RY 4 A ral SE e oat ls hes 7 9 L ro 45 s S x a 1 G 21 5 amp e q d 29 raj Es sts gt N o 12 n E 15 16 18 19 21 22 24 3 4 6 7 9 10 12 13 No Time zone No Time zone 1 LONDON 13 WELLGTN Wellington 2 PARIS 14 SAMOA 3 CAIRO 15 HONOLU Honolulu 4 MOSCOW 16 ANCHOR Anchorage 5 DUBAI 17 L A Los Angeles 6 KARACHI 18 DENVER 7 DACCA 19 CHICAGO 8 BANGKOK 20 N Y New York 9 H KONG Hong Kong 21 CARACAS 10 TOKYO
148. y high quality prints Image Compression Method Still image JPEG compression Super Fine Fine Normal Movie Video data Motion JPEG audio data WAVE monaural Input Output Terminals AV Terminal 93 5 mm minijack Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Audio output 10 dBV 47 kohm load 3 kohms or less Audio input 10 dBV 40 kohms or more DV Terminal Special 4 pin connector IEEE 1394 compliant MIC Terminal 93 5 mm stereo mini jack 57 dBV with 600 ohm mic 5 kohms or more 37 dBV with 600 ohm mic 5 kohms or more MIC ATT ON Headphone Terminal 93 5 mm stereo mini jack USB Terminal mini B S video Terminal 1 Vp p 75 ohms Y signal 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms C signal Power Others Power supply rated 7 4V DC Power consumption AF on 3 5 W using viewfinder 3 6 W using LCD screen in normal brightness Operating temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Dimensions W x H x D 2 8 x 3 2 x 5 2 in 70 x 82 x 133 mm excluding protrusions Weight camcorder body only 1 2 Ib 530 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 D 104 F 0 40 C Dimensions 2 1x 8 5 x 1 1 in 62 x 90 x 29 mm Weight 4 8 oz 135 g NB 2LH Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable Lithiu
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