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Canon 30 Camcorder User Manual

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1. Submenu Menu Item Setting Options ORDERS NO YES 133 OPERATIONS ALL ERASE Single Image TRANS ORDERS NO YES 138 Display ALL ERASE IMAGE ERASE CANCEL SINGLE ALL 116 FORMAT CANCEL EXECUTE 121 CARD PROTECT 115 OPERATIONS Index Screen Dy PRINT ORDER 132 Cap TRANSFER ORDER 138 VCR SETUP AV PHONES AV PHONES Q 34 DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS 81 BACKLIGHT NORMAL BRIGHT 82 TV SCREEN ON OFF 140 DISPLAYS ON OFF lt PLAYBK gt 140 D TIME SEL DATE TIME DATE amp TIME 72 LANGUAGE DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS 78 ITALIANO 2 78 5 5 WL REMOTE amp 1 2 2 OFF GD 79 BEEP ON OFF 80 T ZONE DST See list of time zones 21 D TIME SET 21 MY CAMERA CREATE START UP IMAGE 122 SEL S UP IMG NO IMAGE CANON LOGO MY IMAGE 77 S UP SOUND OFF DEFAULT MY SOUND 77 SHTR SOUND OPER SOUND SELF T SOUND gt D PRINT Appears when connecting a printer with direct print function 133 Using the Recording Programs Easy Recording Program The camcorder adjusts focus exposure and other settings automatically allowing you to just point and shoot Program AE Modes Auto The camcorder adjusts focus exposure and other settings automatically However you have the option of adjusting the settings manually Sports Use this mo
2. Playing Back a Memory Card 299 99 9 9 Protecting Images Erasing Images Combining Images Card Mix Formatting a Memory Card _ BA A Creating a me SEA E A ul Direct Printing Printing Still Images Selecting the Print Settings Trimming Settings Printing with Print Order Settings eene 132 Transferring Images Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable Direct Transfer Windows OS Selecting Images for Transfer Transfer Order Additional Information About the NETWORK Mode Screen Displays 4 __ En W h JTroubleshootirig eR Ee RE e e RYE System Diagram Optional Accessories Specifications Eoo EE A A E eim EET ainiaan ara a aadi iA i d uononpoaul Checking Supplied Accessories CA 570 Compact NB 2LH Battery Pack Lithium Button WL D83 Wireless Power Adapter Battery CR2025 Controller Two AA R6 Batteries Lens Cap and Lens 55 900 Shoulder Strap STV 250N Stereo Cap Cord Video Cable cu IFC 300PCU USB Cable SDC 8M SD Memory DIGITAL VIDEO Card containing SOLUTION DISK sample images For Wind
3. CBC NB2 Car Battery Charger i er EJ 7 MiniDV i TL H34 Video Cassette Tele converter i E 0 WL D83 Wireless Battery Charger Battery Pack Controller FS 34U CA 570 Compact E Power Adapter Filter Set canon lt lt 6 NB 2L NB 2LH e 4 BP 2L12 BP 2L14 5 150 S video Cable gt VFL 1 Video Flash Light eZ o TV STV 250N 9 Stereo Video Cable VCR St VL 3 Video Light Commercially available DV Cable Digital Device DM 50 Directional gt Card Adapter Stereo Microphone Aw Card i y USB Reader Writer 4 Stereo Microphone commercially available 9 MultiMediaCard T m p Computer d N NN IFC 300PCU oi i BP 900 Seri USB Cable 3 eries VL 10Li Battery Pack Battery Video Light pu Canon printers with direct print function PictBridge compliant printers e SC 1000 Soft SC 2000 Soft SC A50 Soft Carrying Case Carrying Case Carrying Case 156 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 calli
4. 12 ADOD PAUSED SOWI 2111 ADV FEMOTESET Hi GD 729 lise 4 Caron y WIRELESS CO ROLLER WL D83 f 2 P C Con l D Q5 2 D 15 9 D Zoom buttons 5028 Transmitter Select buttons M 37 17 MENU button E137 3 PHOTO button 0197 19 SET button 137 4 START STOP button E2124 105 CARD buttons 00112 5 SELF T button E158 00 SLIDE SHOW button 021113 D EFFECTS button ON OFF button 0064 01 REW lt lt button E1131 7 TV SCREEN button 02140 02 PLAY gt button 131 DATA CODE button 0272 03 FF gt gt button 32 8 DATE SEARCH i44 gt i buttons 2276 24 button E132 ZERO SET MEMORY button M 75 Q5 STOP lil button E131 1 12bit AUDIO OUT button 2091 26 IW button 0232 2 AUDIO DUB button E189 0 PAUSE M button 32 13 REC PAUSE button 085 SLOW I button 132 AV DV button M 88 09 x2 button 0032 5 REMOTE SET button E179 Preparing the Power Supply 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 d
5. Operating Mode POWER Switch TAPE CARD Switch CAMERA CAMERA e TAPE PLAY VCR PLAY VCR e TAPE CARD CAMERA CAMERA Cu CARD CARD PLAY PLAY VCR o CARD Function can be used in this mode f CAME Function cannot be used in this mode Trademark Acknowledgements Canon and Bubble Jet are registered trademarks of Canon Inc e Mini is a trademark S isatrademark Windows is either a registered trademark or 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 Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies Table of Contents Introduction Important Usage Instr cblbls 2 Important Safety Instr lctlOris Eraser nhe E reet Sues 3 Using this Manual BEER 5 Checking Supplied Accessories 8 Components QUIde 9 Basic Functions Preparations Preparing the Power SUpDIy c ccseccsesseseseseseseeeseeseseseeeeseseeeseeaeseseeeeaesesteneeeseeteneeeee 13 Loading Unloading a Cassette Installing the Backup Battery 2 17 Preparing the Camcorder eicere 18 Using the Wireless Corittoller iore recorte eere reiter
6. fay Headphones cannot be used during analog line in recording Sy 85 86 Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing You can record from other digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal with virtually no loss in picture and sound quality 1 Connect the camcorder to the digital video device See Connecting a Digital Video Device 83 2 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode and load a blank cassette Make sure that AV DV OUT is set to OFF 88 3 Connected device Load the recorded cassette 4 Press the REC PAUSE button In record pause mode and during recording you can check the picture on the screen 5 Connected Device Play back the tape 6 Press the I button when the scene you wish to record appears Recording starts 7 Press the W button to stop recording e Press the AT button to pause recording e Press the AT button again to restart recording 8 Connected Device Stop playback ny O Blank sections may be recorded as anomalous picture WM f the picture does not appear reconnect the DV cable or off and back again REC PAUSE DRIVE MODE urn the camcorder You can only record signals from devices with the IW logo recording in SD System in SP or LP format Copyright Signal Certain software tapes are copyright protected If you attempt to play back such tape COPYRIGHT PROTEC
7. CAMERA a R CARD CAMERA CA Press the flash button 5 The setting changes with each press of the button The symbol of the selected flash mode appears on the screen amp disappears after 4 seconds 101 Recording with Flash 1 Press the PHOTO button halfway e amp appears in green In CAMERA mode the flash can be used in record pause mode when STILL REC is set to CHFINE or CHNORMAL 2 Press the PHOTO button fully The flash fires t O Do not fire the flash close to people s eyes I 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 O The practical range of the flash is approx 3 3 to 6 6 ft 1 to 2 m The range A depends upon the recording condition O The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode O In normal and high speed continuous shooting mode images are captured at 2 frames second when using the flash O A pre flash is fired to obtain the subject s exposure data to adjust the main flash to the optimal intensity flash exposure compensation O For the red eye reduction mode to be effective the subject needs to look at the assist lamp OPTURA40 or flash OPTURA30 The degree of reduction depends upon the distance and on each individual O The flash will not fire in the following cases
8. INPUT Signal flow E S S1 VIDEO 5 150 S video Cable optional Signal flow Dn STV 250N Stereo Video Cable LC 4 supplied a 8 Om a m 3 2 5 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 pm O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source 2 O The picture quality is higher when connecting to a TV with an S S1 terminal Optional S 150 S Video Cable required O TVs with S1 terminal or Video ID 1 system Recordings made in the 16 9 mode will be automatically played back in widescreen mode 35 36 Selecting the Audio Output Channel You can select the output channels when playing back a tape with audio recorded on two channels PLAY VCR AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH L R MENU 37 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu MENU 2
9. When you press the EXP button in auto or red eye reduction auto mode When recording movies on a tape When STILL I REC is set to OFF in CAMERA mode When a shutter speed of 1 2000 is set in CAMERA mode However if flash on is selected the shutter speed becomes set to 1 1000 and the flash fires When the multi image screen is selected During auto exposure bracketing When an abnormality occurs during charging 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 102 About the AF Assist Lamp When recording still images with flash the AF assist lamp white LED lights up responding to the brightness of the subject to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately The AF assist lamp lights up when you focus manually while the PHOTO button is pressed halfway and turns off after a short time 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 Turn off the AF assist lamp in places where flash photography is prohibited Using the Optional VFL 1 Video Flash Li
10. 1 37 Open the menu and select SYSTEM Select WL MENU REMOTE set it to OFF and close the menu appears Changing the Remote Sensor 5 SYSTEM gt WL REMOTE 0 1 18 37 SR a 1 On the camcorder open the menu and select 211 Bg a SYSTEM Select WL REMOTE set it to 2 and h g close the menu 4 3 The selected mode appears for a few seconds 2 On the wireless controller press and hold the REMOTE SET button Press the ZOOM T button for mode 2 Keep the button pressed for over 2 seconds If you have set the camcorder to mode 1 press the ZOOM W button O QA for mode 1 The wireless controller returns to mode 1 when you replace the batteries Change the mode if necessary Make sure that camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same mode Display the camcorder s mode by pressing any button on the wireless controller except of the REMOTE SET button and set the wireless controller s mode to the same mode Change the batteries if the wireless controller still does not work 79 80 Other Camcorder Settings Beep You will hear a beep upon camcorder operations such as power on off start stop self timer countdown and unusual conditions of the camcorder If you turn off the beep all camcorder sou
11. 58 Shoulder 19 5 lt 56 Skin 50 Slide 5 113 SP MOE er eae S 59 Speaker eoe ps 33 Sports 45 Spotlight mode 45 Still image quality 94 Still image size 94 Stitch Assist mode 110 Super Night mode 48 Tape protection 150 Time m 26 Time 26 S 9 21 Transfer 138 E 0 30 Troubleshooting 152 TV 5 34 140 USB terminal 123 134 Video 5 147 Video light 103 158 159 Videocassettes 16 Viewfinder 18 White balance 54 Widescreen 80 Wind screen 62 Wireless controller 20 FA Zero set 75 ZOOMING 28 U S A CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The warranty set forward below is given by Canon U S A Inc with respect to equipment purchased in the United States The limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase Canon consumer digital video equipment is warranted under normal non commercial personal use agai
12. Rated output 84VDC 1 5A Operating temperature 32 104 F 0 40 Dimensions 2 1 x 3 5 x 1 1 in 52 x 90 x 29 mm Weight 4 8 oz 135 g NB 2LH BatteryPack Battery type Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Rated voltage 7 4V DC Operating temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Battery capacity 720 mAh Dimensions 1 3 x 0 6 x 1 8 in 33 3 x 16 2 x 45 2 mm Weight 1 5 oz 43 9 SDC 8M SD Memory Card Capacity 8 MB Interface SD Memory Card standard Operating temperature 32 104 F 0 40 Dimensions 1 3 x 0 94 x 0 08 in 32 x 24 x 2 1 mm gt amp Weight 0 07 oz 2 9 3 55 5 Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice 162 Item Codes Provided Accessories Lens Cap CA 570 Compact Power Adapter NB 2LH Battery Pack STV 250N Stereo Video Cable SS 900 Shoulder Strap WL D83 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 5 150 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 5 50 Soft Carrying Case VL 10Li Battery Video Light JR 7 2V 10WF Hal
13. DV input m ii 5 2 UON Mil AUCIO level indicator 60 E CARD CAMERA Mode Drive mode 108 Stitch assist m 110 00 ii is s sf Still image size 194 Still image quality 5294 Remaining card capacity for still images 100 Movie size m 95 H dm Remaining card capacity 107 for movies m 106 Flash m 101 Camcorder shake warning 257 CARD PLAY Mode Protect mark m 115 Slide show m 113 UESTRE File number 96 2 3 i HESS Current image total images STOP 12 00 PM 00 00 02 Data code m 72 F TEN oo d Length of the movie Ls Lap time 142 List of Messages Message Explanation m SET THE TIME ZONE You have not set the time zone date and time This message 21 DATE AND TIME appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone date and time CHANGE THE Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery 13 BATTERY PACK pack THE IS SET FOR Cassette is protected Replace the cassette or change the 150 ERASURE PREVENTION position of the protect switch REMOVE THE Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape Unload 16 CASSETTE and reload the cassette CHECK THE DV INPUT DV cable is not connected or the connected digital device is 83 turned off CON
14. Erasing All Print Orders CARD PLAY CARD OPERATIONS j OPRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 Select 2 PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE ERASE ALL Lh PRINT ORDERS NO and YES appears 3 Select YES All Ch disappear 4 Close the menu Printing ERA CARD PLAY a MENU 37 1 Connect the printer to the camcorder MA 123 2 Open the menu and select gt D PRINT The print setting menu appears e SET D PRINT ORDER appears when you connect a printer with direct print function and select mb iP PRINT without having set the print order 3 Make sure that PRINT is selected and press the SET dial Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when printing is complete Depending the connected printer you can select style or paper settings 2 before step 3 Cancel Printing Printing Errors Q 125 O Restarting Printing Open the CARD PLAY menu and select mb Ds PRINT Select RESUME 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 PA 133 134 Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable You can download images from the memory card to a computer using the supplied software and
15. GROUNDING ELECTRODE NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 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 outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 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 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 20 Damage Requiring Service Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water 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
16. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance This indicates a need for service o o Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order When replacement of power supply is required please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA 570 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 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 maximum 10 ft 3 m long Using this Manual
17. 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 The digital video equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the digital video equipment video cassette tapes head cleanings nor does it apply to digital video equipment purchased outside Canada TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fully insured with shipping charges prepaid together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the prob
18. Setting the Shutter Speed You can adjust the shutter speed manually to make stable shots of fast moving subjects MENU CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER ee AUTO 37 1 Set the program selector to 2 Set the program AE mode to the A Auto mode 3 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP 4 Select SHUTTER 5 Select the shutter speed and press the SET dial CAMERA Mode CARD CAMERA Mode AUTO AUTO 1 60 1 60 1 100 1 100 1 250 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 6 Close the menu If the shutter speed is set to 1 500 or higher in CAMERA mode and you switch to CARD CAMERA mode it automatically changes to 1 250 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 In Easy Recording Auto mode or the night modes the camcorder automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed accordingly However if the screen starts to flicker select AUTO mode and set the shutter speed to 1 100 O The setting resets to the auto setting when you switch the program selector to C or change the program AE mode O Guidelines for Recording with High Shutter Speeds Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis 1 2000 Moving objects such as cars or roller coasters 1 1000 1 500 or 1 250 Indoor
19. Thank you for purchasing the Canon OPTURA40 OPTURA30 Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference Change the display language before you begin 78 Symbols and References Used in This Manual T Precautions related to the camcorder operation Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures 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 Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the OPTURA4O Setting the Time Zone Date and Time Set the time zone date and time when you first start using your camcorder or when you have replaced the backup battery Setting the Time Zone Daylight Saving Time Operating modes see below CE Ez Menu item and its default setting __ _ MENU svete 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu Button and switches to be operated 2 Turn the SET dial to select SYSTEM and press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select T ZONE DST and press the SET dial The operating modes are determined by the position of the POWER switch and the TAPE CARD switch
20. Unlike conventional battery packs you do not need to completely use or discharge it before charging O We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need To conserve battery charge turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode SuonejedaJd suonoung 215 9 15 Loading Unloading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the logo 1 Slide the OPEN EJECT switch and open the cassette compartment cover The cassette compartment opens automatically 2 Load unload the cassette Load the cassette with the window facing the grip belt e Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out 3 Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks 4 Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover Tape protection tab OPEN EJECT A n 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 has fully retracted O Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover 229 unloaded even if the POWER switch is set to OFF If the camcorder is connected to a power source cassettes can be loaded Installing the Backup Battery The backup battery allows the camcorder to retain date time 21 and other camcorde
21. jeuonippv 164 Manual focus 52 Memory 93 Men s 37 44 63 63 Microphone attenuator 61 Microphone level 60 5 95 Multi image screen 66 MultiMediaCard 93 My Camera settings 77 ND filter eee es 98 NETWORK mode 139 Night mod s uer 48 Night 48 Operating Mode 5 Output channel 36 Playback Memory card 112 Playback 31 Playback pause 31 Portrait 45 Power adapter 13 Print order m 132 Program 87 E 45 Prote S 115 Record 27 Record 27 Recording movies memory 105 Recording movies tape 24 Recording programs 45 Recording still images memory 97 7 79 Review W amp 07 104 Rewind W 31 E S1 video terminal 35 Sample images 119 Sand amp Snow mode 45 Screen displays 140 SD Memory 93 Self timer
22. one of it in green 3 Turn the SET dial to select the focusing point Turn the SET dial up to select the frame to the right down to select the frame to the left The focusing frame gives an indication of the focusing point Depending on A the size of the subject or the distance the camcorder may focus outside the frame O When you operate the zoom lever the frames other than the selected one disappear O The focusing point can be selected only when Focus Priority is set to ON in CARD CAMERA mode O The focusing point returns to the center if you turn off the camcorder change from CARD CAMERA mode or move the program selector to In Sand amp Snow and Spotlight mode the exposure will be NT automatically regardless of the selected focusing point O The focusing point cannot be selected in the following cases When using the digital zoom When exposure is locked In Stitch Assist mode Turning Off the Focus Priority Mode Turn off the Focus Priority mode if you wish to put timing ahead of focus CAM uj MENU CAMERA SETUP FOCUS 37 4 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select FOCUS set it to OFF and close the menu 107 Selecting the Drive Mode Li Continuous Captures a quick series of still images while you press the Shooting PHOTO button For the number of frames
23. tape reaches the end When the time left is less than 15 seconds the remaining tape time may not appear Depending on the type of the tape the indication may not be displayed correctly When flashes gt flashes in red when the lithium button battery is not installed or when it runs out 5 Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short Reviewing and Searching when Recording REC SEARCH button record review button REC SEARCH button CAMERA In record pause mode this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your i 24 recording to check if it has been recorded properly a4 85 Press and release the record review button 9 camcorder rewinds the tape plays back the last few seconds and returns to record pause mode Record Search mr rfe y In record pause mode this function allows you to play back the tape forward or reverse to locate the point where you wish to begin recording Press and hold the REC SEARCH button forward or REC SEARCH button reverse Release the button at the point you wish to begin recording The camcorder returns to record pause mode 27 28 Zooming The camcorder automatically switches
24. 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 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 Fastening the Grip Belt Hold the camcorder with your right hand and adjust the belt with your left Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the start stop button with your thumb Attaching the Shoulder Strap Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap 55 900 Shoulder strap SuonejedaJd suonoung 215 9 19 20 Using the Wireless Controller Point it at the camcorder s remote sensor when you press the buttons Inserting Batteries The wireless controller operates with two AA R6 batteries 1 Open the battery cover 2 Insert the batteries following the and markings 3 Close the battery cover Camcorder and wireless controller are equipped with 2 remote sensor modes e 79 If the wireless controller does not work check if camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same
25. 1 and up to increase the volume of Stereo 2 272 The camcorder resets to STEREO1 when you turn the camcorder off However 2 the mix balance is memorized by the camcorder O You can also press the 12bit AUDIO OUT button on the wireless controller to select the audio output However the mix balance can only be adjusted in the menu 91 92 Connecting to a Computer Using a DV IEEE1394 Cable You can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a IEEE1394 DV terminal or 1394 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 on Mac operating systems later than Mac OS 9 and will be installed automatically IEEE1394 DV terminal mr up Commercially available DV cable 6 pin 4 pin O Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer O If the computer freezes while you have connected the camcorder disconnect and reconnect the DV cable If the problem persists disconnect the interface cable turn off camcorder and computer turn camcorder and computer back on and reconnect them O Do not disconnect the DV cable open the memory
26. 26 Self timer m 58 Self timer countdown m58 Zoom m28 Recording mode m59 Tape operation Skin detail m 50 Time code Exposure m 51 Remaining tape Program AE m45 K PAL Remaining battery 31 so Ni Shutter speed 56 charge r 26 Manual focus 2252 White balance m54 RS Card mix m117 Digital effects m 64 Date and time m21 AF AE locked during still image recording ra 98 Flash ra 101 Accessory connected to the Advanced Accessory Shoe Condensation warning 22147 Remote sensor mode m79 Wind screen m 62 Microphone attenuator m61 Audio mode m60 Headphones 62 16 9 mode m80 Remaining card capacity for still images 198 Audio level indicator 60 PLAY gt 4 Fast forward playback 1 14 Playback pause PAUSE rewind playback rn 32 m32 3 5 442 x2 playback m32 Date search m76 xte x1 x1 playback m32 Zero set memory jj B 4 Slow playback m32 m 75 I l Frame advance playback elei us dubbing frame reverse playback m89 m32 TAPE MODE 12 bit audio m 91 MIX VARI 0 00 24 28 SS60nn End search m 74 END SEARCH Volume level of speaker Date search m 76 or headphones 33 52 Audio dubbing m 89 hs tt 16 5 3 Data code 72 1 12 00
27. USB cable For details refer to the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual Users of Windows OS can transfer images by simply pressing the print share button LL 135 Do not disconnect the USB cable open the memory card cover remove the 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 use image files on your computer make copies of them first and use the copied file retaining the original O Make sure that camcorder and computer are not connected with a DV cable before connecting the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable Otherwise the computer may not operate properly O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source while it is connected to the computer O Refer also to the computer instruction manual O Images recorded on a tape cannot be transferred to a computer via USB interface Users of Windows and Mac OS Your camcorder is equipped with the st
28. appears 4 9 16 settings appear 7 Select the number of sequences 8 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button MULTI S flashes 9 Press the ON OFF button MANUAL Images will be captured each time you press the ON OFF button The blue frame indicating the next sequence disappears after the last image To cancel the last captured image press and hold the ON OFF button To cancel the multi image screen press and release the ON OFF button FAST MODERATE SLOW The set number of images will be captured at the set DIGITALEFFECTS speeds can be selected fast every 4 frames moderate every 6 e moderate every 8 frames slow every 12 frames DIGITALEFFECTS ON OFF speed To cancel the multi image screen press the ON OFF button 10 Press the start stop button to begin recording The multi image screen is recorded on the tape gt pe ueApv 69 70 Turn off the digital effect when you do not use it Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the menu Select D EFFECT 89 and press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button O The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the program AE mode O The image quality may be slightly lower with digital effects O Digital effects cannot be used in the following cases When the program selector is set to During DV dubbing Faders cannot be used whe
29. bar is set to MANUAL 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 program selector tol O We recommend using headphones when manually adjusting the audio level Microphone Attenuator Use the microphone attenuator if you need to lower the volume level or correct audio distortion during recording or audio dubbing Check the audio levels with EE headphones gt gt e Taw i Only when AUDIO DUB is set to MIC IN MENY AUDIO SETUP OFF 2 Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select MIC ATT set to ON and close the menu 61 62 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 AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN AUTO 37 Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select WIND SCREEN set it to OFF and close the menu WS Bii appears when you turn the wind screen off Z The wind screen function can only be used with the built in microphone Using Headphones during Recording The headphones termin
30. card cover remove the memory card change the position of the POWER 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 The image files on your memory card and the image files saved on the hard disk drive of your computer are valuable original data files If you wish to use image files on your computer make copies of them first and use the copied file retaining the original Q O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source A while it is connected to the computer O Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer O Users of Windows XP can use the supplied DV Network Software For details refer to the DV Network Software Instruction Manual Inserting and Removing a Memory Card You can use S SD Memory Cards or Terminals commercially available MultiMediaCards with this camcorder The SD Memory Card has a en protect switch to prevent accidental erasure ix Jisa Inserting the Card 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Open the cover 3 Insert the memory card all the way into the memory card slot 4 Close the cover Do not close the cover forcefully without having the card correctly inserted Removing the n Do not forcefully remove the memory card without first pushing it
31. 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 O When the power adapter or battery pack is defective the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly at about 2 flashes second and charging stops O The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status 0 50 Flashes once every second More than 50 Flashes twice every second 100 Glows steadily O Charging Recording and Playback Times Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging recording or playback conditions NB 2LH NB 2L BP 2L12 BP 2L14 Charging Time 115 min 110 min 180 min 210 min Max Recording Viewfinder 90 min 70 min 145 min 185 min Time LCD 75 min 55 min 120 min 155 min Typical Recording Viewfinder 50 min 40 min 80 min 100 min Time LCD 40 min 30 min 70 min 85 min Playback Time 105 min 85 min 175 min 220 min Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming power on off Actual time may be shorter We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 50 F and 86 F 10 and 30 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
32. e On appears on the image To cancel the protection press the SET dial 3 Close the menu Aowa 115 Erasing Images You can erase images singly or all at once Be careful when erasing images Erased images cannot be recovered 0 Protected images cannot be erased Movies can only be erased when the first scene is displayed as a still image Erasing a Single Image CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1 Select the image you wish to erase 2 Press the SET dial to open the FILE OPER menu In CARD CAMERA mode the menu appears when you press the SET dial while you are reviewing a still image or when you press the SET dial right after recording 3 Select IMAGE ERASE ERASE THIS IMAGE NO and YES appears e If an image is protected YES appears in purple 4 Select YES The image is erased and the previous image appears 5 Select lt RETURN to close the menu Erasing a Single Image All Images yar Coven FO MENU CARD OPERATIONS IMAGE ERASE 37 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 Select IMAGE ERASE 3 Select SINGLE or ALL When erasing a single image ERASE THIS IMAGE NO and YES appears If an image is protected YES appears in purple When erasing all images ERASE ALL IMAGES EXCEPT FOR IMAGES NO and YES appears 4 Select YES and close the menu When erasing a
33. focusing point when recording a movie on the memory card O Users of Windows XP When you plan to connect the camcorder to a computer keep the length of one movie shorter than approx 12 min in 320 x 240 and 35 min in 160 x 120 pae Aiowayy Recording from a Tape the Camcorder PLAY VCR 1 Play back the tape 2 Press the start stop button when the scene you wish to record appears 3 Press the start stop to stop recording 105 106 Recording from Other Video Devices You can record movies from devices connected via the S video terminal or AV terminal analog line in function or via the DV terminal on a memory card For connecting instructions refer to page 34 and 83 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode If a cassette is loaded make sure the tape is stopped e When recording via the AV terminal make sure that AV gt DV is displayed on the screen When recording via the DV terminal make sure that AV DV is not displayed Change the setting as necessary QA 88 2 Connected device Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape 3 Press the start stop button when the scene you wish to record appears 4 Press the start stop button to stop recording OA 2 When recording from tape in the camcorder or other video devices OA movie recorded from an image in 16 9 format will be vertically compressed O The data code of the movie will reflect the date
34. in 1 Turn off the camcorder Make sure that the card access indicator is not flashing before you turn off the camcorder 2 Open the cover Card access 3 Push the memory card to release it indicator Remove the memory card 4 Close the cover This camcorder is compatible with SD Memory Cards or MultiMediaCards only 9 Do not use any other types of memory cards O Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards O 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 A 121 93 94 Selecting the Image Quality Size Changing the Still Image Quality You can choose from Superfine Fine and Normal PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA MENU CARD SETUP P IMG QUALITY FINE 37 Open the menu and select CARD SETUP Select IMG QUALITY set it to SUPER FINE or NORMAL and close the menu Changing the Still Image Size You can choose from 1632 x 1224 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels and 640 x 480 pixels MENU carp SETUP j IMAGE SIZE 1632x1224 37 Open the menu and select CARD SETUP Select IMAGE SIZE set it to 1280x960 or 640x480 and close the menu SF Still images are compressed and recorded in th
35. it off when you mount the camcorder on a tripod CAMERA MENU CAMERA SETUP IMG STAB i ON CO 37 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select IMG STAB set it to OFF and close the menu WM disappears O The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to CJ O The image stabilizer is designed to compensate a normal degree of camcorder shake O The image stabilizer might not be as effective when using the night modes QA e Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD 5 CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU DISPLAY SETUP j BRIGHTNESS 1 QO 37 Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select BRIGHTNESS adjust the brightness level and close the menu A Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder the recordings SUOIPUN 49410 suonounj pe ueApv 81 82 LCD Backlight The LCD backlight is brighter when the camcorder is powered from a household power source However you can set the backlight at battery use to the same brightness CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY vanes DISPLAY SETUP BACKLIGHT NORMAL Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP 1 Select BACKLIGHT set it to BRIGHT and close the menu Demonstration Mode The demonstration mode displays the camcorder s main features It s
36. mode O When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller or when it can only be operated in very close range replace the batteries Make sure to replace both batteries at the same time O The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is subjected to strong light sources or direct sunlight Setting the Time Zone Date and Time Set the time zone date and time when you first start using your camcorder or when you have replaced the backup battery Setting the Time Zone Daylight Saving Time CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU system T ZONE DST N Y 37 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu MENU 3E 2 Turn the SET dial to select SYSTEM and press the m SET dial SS 22 3 Turn the SET dial to select T ZONE DST and press i 5 the SET dial i The time zone setting appears see table on the next page The default setting is New York 4 Turn the SET dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone and press the SET dial To adjust for daylight saving time select the time zone with the next to the area Setting the Date and Time CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU system p D TIME SET JAN 1 2004 37 12 00 PM 5 Turn the SET dial to select D TIME SET and press al the SET dial The year display starts to flas
37. per second refer to H High Speed the table below Continuous Shooting V AEB Auto The camcorder records a still image in three different Exposure Bracketing exposures dark normal light in 1 2 EV steps allowing you to choose the perfect exposed shot Single Records a single still image when you press the PHOTO button Changing the Drive Mode i CARD CAMERA 1 1 Set the program selector to 2 Press the DRIVE MODE button to switch between the drive modes The setting changes with each press of the button Continuous Shooting High Speed Continuous Shooting CAMERA F CARD CAMERA Press and hold the PHOTO button A series of still images will be recorded as long as you hold the PHOTO button O Maximum number of continuous shots at one time CA Kk 4 Frames per Second Maximum Number 0 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 The number of frames per second may be lower when camcorder shake warning is displayed on the screen 108 Auto Exposure Bracketing CARD CAMERA Press the PHOTO button Three still
38. program selector to P 2 Adjust the zoom When you operate the zoom after adjusting the focus the subject may not stay in focus Adjust the zoom before the focus 3 Press the FOCUS button FOCUS MF appears DATA CODE 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 The setting resets to autofocus when you switch the program selector to C OAY O Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder 2 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 MFoo appears When you operate the zoom or turn the focus ring disappears and the camcorder changes to manual focus N gt padueApy 53 54 Setting the White Balance You can use the preset modes to reproduce colors more accurately or set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting AUTO Auto white balance SET Custom white balance setting INDOOR X Use this mode for recording under changing lighting condition video lights or sodium lamps OUTDOOR Use this mode for recording night scenes fireworks sunrise or sunset White sh
39. restart playback Pressing the button displays the first scene of the movie Press the CARD button or the REW lt 4 lt FF button on the wireless controller for 8x fast forward fast rewind playback O Images not recorded with this camcorder uploaded from a computer except C the sample images 11119 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 Slide Show CARD PLAY 1 Press the SLIDE SHOW button MIX SLIDESHOW Images are played back one after another 2 Press the SLIDE SHOW button to stop the slide show Index Screen CARD CAME 7 CARD PLAY 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear 2 Turn the SET dial to select an image e Move the G to the image you wish to view You can switch between the index pages by pressing the CARD or CARD button 3 Move the zoom lever toward T The index screen is cancelled and the selected image is displayed 113 Card Jump Function You can locate images without displaying them one by one The number in the upper right of the screen indicates the im
40. single image The image is erased and the previous image appears erase another image select the image with the CARD button and select YES When erasing all images All still images or movies with exception of the protected ones are erased 116 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 SD Memory Card such as picture frames backgrounds and animations and combine it with the live video recording 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 Live video recording Card mix 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 Live video recording Card mix 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 Aowa Live video recording Card mix image 117 Ca
41. tape 5 Connected device Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears Stop recording when copying is complete 6 Stop playback 83 84 O When connecting a VCR the quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original 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 Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR TV or Camcorder You can record videos or TV programs from a VCR or analog camcorder on the tape in the camcorder PLAY VCR 1 Connect the camcorder to the analog video device See Playing Back on TV Screen 34 2 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode and load a blank cassette 3 Connected device Load the recorded cassette 4 Press the REC PAUSE button In record pause mode and during recording you can check the picture on the screen 5 Connected device Play back the tape REC PAUSE 6 Press the gt I button when the scene you wish to 5 record appears Recording starts 7 Press the button to stop recording DRIVEMODE e Press the gt button to pause recording e Press the AI button again to restart recording 8 Connected device Stop playback
42. tape you can record the same picture as a still image on the memory card Select the image quality from normal or fine Cran pe MENU CAMERA SETUP STILL 1 37 1 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select STILL I REC set it to C FINE or Cd NORMAL and close the menu 2 While you are recording a movie press the PHOTO button 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 a fader effect or the multi image screen is activated O The still image cannot be recorded on a memory card when the 16 9 format is selected Card mix cannot be used when STILL I REC is set to CB FINE or Cd NORMAL appears when you press the PHOTO button when STILL REC is set to OFF The size of the still image will be 640 x 480 Recording from a Tape the Camcorder 1 Play back the tape 2 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 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 Recordi
43. unable to insert the plug ully into the outlet try reversing the plug f the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 12 Power Cord Protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely 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 13 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 Lightning For added protection Overloading Do not overload wal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Fig 1 GROUND ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 1020 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 10 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE 1 4
44. up images QA 122 SUOIPUN 49410 suonounj pe ueApv 77 78 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 or Japanese CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY DISPLAY SETUP P LANGUAGE ENGLISH To change the display language open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP 1 Select LANGUAGE select a language and close the menu O If you have mistakenly changed the language follow the mark next to the 29 4 gt menu item to change the setting O The displays HERU and at the bottom of the screen refer to the button names on the camcorder and will not change when you change the language Changing the Date Format din eX You can select between three date formats For example JAN 1 2004 1 JAN 2004 and 2004 1 1 PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY pups DISPLAY SETUP DATE FORMAT JAN 1 2004 Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP amp Select DATE FORMAT select a format and close the menu Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Two remote sensor modes and an off setting are available to prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby Turning the Remote Sensor Off CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU system P
45. 40x OPTURA30 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 FA 29 30 Tips for Making Better Videos 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 Lighting When recording outdoors we recommend recording with the sun at your back When using a tripod do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt due to concentration of the light by the lens O Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 0 2 inch 5 5 mm as it may damage the camcorder 2 Playing Back a Tape If the playback picture is distorted clean the video heads using a Canon Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette 147 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode Set the POWER switch to PLAY VCR and the TAPE CARD switch to 59 T 2 Open the LCD panel idi 3 You can also close the LCD panel with the 5 screen facing outward 3 Press the lt lt button to rewind the tape 4 Press t
46. A PLAY VCR CAMERA CARD PLAY Movies 5111 Images Faders x x x Effects x x Multi image screen Available Not available Black and White only Selecting a Fader In CAMERA mode set the program selector to CAMERA PLAY VCR 1 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button D EFFECT 88 FADER EFFECT and MULTI S appear DIGITAL EFFECTS 2 Select FADER 3 Select the fader option 4 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button The name of the selected fader flashes CAMERA mode 5 Fade in In record pause mode press the ON OFF button and begin recording by pressing the start stop button Fade out During recording press the ON OFF button ON OFF and pause recording by pressing the start stop button The fader can be activated deactivated by pressing the ON OFF button PLAY VCR mode 5 Fade in In playback pause mode press the ON OFF button and begin playback by pressing the gt Il button Fade out During playback press the ON OFF button ON OFF and pause playback by pressing the gt button The fader can be activated deactivated by pressing the ON OFF button gt pe ueApv 67 68 Selecting an Effect In CAMERA mode set the program selector to CAMERA PLAY VCR 1 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button D EFFE
47. ARD CAMERA MENU CARD CAMERA Submenu Menu Item Setting Options CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER AUTO 1 60 1 100 1 250 56 A SL SHUTTER ON OFF 57 D ZOOM OPTURA4O OPTURA30 29 OFF 56x OFF 48x WHITE BAL AUTO SET INDOOR 4 OUTDOOR 54 AF AST LAMP AUTO OFF 103 FOCUS PRI ON OFF 107 ND AUTO OFF 98 NIGHT MODE NIGHT BYNIGHT fj S NIGHT 48 SKIN DETAIL SOFT NORMAL 50 REVIEW OFF 2sec 4sec 6sec 8sec 10sec 104 CARD SETUP IMG QUALITY SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL 94 IMAGE SIZE 1632 x 1224 1280 x 960 640 x 480 94 MOVIE SIZE 320 x 240 160 x 120 95 FILE NOS RESET CONTINUOUS 96 VCR SETUP AV PHONES AV PHONES 62 AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN AUTO OFF 62 MIC ATT ON OFF 61 Q VOLUME 62 DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS 81 BACKLIGHT NORMAL BRIGHT 82 LCD MIRROR ON OFF 25 TV SCREEN ON OFF 140 D T DISPLAY ON OFF 23 LANGUAGE DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS 78 ITALIANO 4 BAGS DATE FORMAT 78 DEMO MODE ON OFF 82 40 only Submenu Menu Item Setting Options SYSTEM WL REMOTE G1 6 2 OFF amp 79 BEEP ON OFF 80 T ZONE DST See list of time zones 21 D TIME SET 21 MY CAMERA S UP SOUND OFF DEFAULT MY SOUND 77 SHTR SOUND OPER SOUND SELF T SOUND suonounj pe ueApv 43 44 CARD PLAY MENU CARD PLAY
48. CT 88 FADER EFFECT and MULTI S appear 70 2 Select EFFECT 3 Select the effect 4 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button The name of the selected effect flashes 5 Press the ON OFF button The name of the selected effect stops flashing The effect can be activated deactivated by pressing the ON OFF button 1 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button BLK amp WHT flashes 2 Press the ON OFF button e BLK amp WHT stops flashing The effect can be activated deactivated by pressing the ON OFF button DIGITALEFFECTS DIGITAL EFFECTS ON OFF I a DIGITAL EFFECTS ON OFF Using the Multi Image Screen You can operate the multi image screen only in the following playback modes When S SPEED is set to MANUAL Playback pause slow forward reverse playback When S SPEED is set to FAST MOD or SLOW Playback pause In CAMERA mode set the program selector to CAMERA Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button 2 ai FADER EFFECT and MULTI S appear 2 Select MULTI S S SPEED and 5 5 3 Select S SPEED MANUAL FAST LIT appears MOD and SLOW appear 4 Select the transition speed rames slow eve n Low Light mod Following transition y 8 frames 5 Select MULTI S again S SPEED and S SPI 6 Select S SPLIT LIT
49. Canon Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual Camescope vid o num rique Manuel d instruction Videoc mara digital Manual de Instrucciones optura40 aptura 30 ini Digital 9 mue HE A Caso BUBBLE JET DIRECT DIRECT PictBridge Please read also the following instruction manuals Veuillez lire aussi les modes d emploi suivants Lea tambi n los manuales de instrucciones siguientes Digital Video Software DV Network Software PUB DIM 637 English Francais Espanol iii Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT RAIN OR MOISTURE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING 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 OPTURA40 OPTURA30 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 l
50. DENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in the camcorder 147 BEEN DETECTED 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 89 REC MODE recorded in a mode other than the SP mode CHECK THE CASSETTE You attempted to perform audio dubbing on a tape 89 AUDIO MODE recorded in 16 bit or 12 bit 4 channel sound CHECK THE CASSETTE You attempted to perform audio dubbing on a tape with a 89 BLANK blank section HEADS DIRTY USE Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads 147 CLEANING CASSETTE COPYRIGHT PROTECTED You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape 86 PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED COPYRIGHT You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape May also 86 PROTECTED DUBBING appear when an anomalous signal is received during analog RESTRICTED line in recording or during analog digital conversion of a copyright protected tape Memory Card Related Messages Message Explanation CARD Memory card not is inserted into the camcorder 93 THE CARD IS SET FOR SD Memory Card is set for erasure prevention Replace the 93 ERASURE PREVENTION or change the position of the protect switch NO IMAGES No images are recorded on the memory card CARD ERROR A memory card error occurred The camcorder cannot record or play back the image The error may be temporary If the message disappears after 4 seconds an
51. 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 O End search cannot be used once you unload the cassette 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 O 2 Returning to a Pre marked Position If you wish to return to a particular scene later mark the point with the zero set REW 44 memory and the tape will stop at that point button when you rewind fast forward the tape ZERO SET This function is operated with the wireless MEMORY button controller 1 Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point ee you wish to return to later i e 0 00 00 M appears To cancel press the ZERO SET MEMORY button again id 2 When you have finished playback rewind the tape 8 e 4 appears 2 e The tape stops automatically at 0 00 00 a 8 The tape counter changes to time code 2p The zero set memory may not function correctly when the time code has not 3 been recorded consecutively 2 75 76 Date Search You can locate the change of the date time zone with the date search function This function is operated with the wireless DATE SEARCH 44 controller buttons on
52. ET dial Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu A Setting the Print Style IMAGE STANDARD Prints 1 still image per page MULTIPLE Prints 8 copies of the same still image on one page BORDERS BORDERLESS Prints right to the edges of the page BORDERED Prints with a border DATE ON Prints with date OFF Prints without date The BORDERS and DATE settings cannot be selected when IMAGE is set to A MULTIPLE O BORDERED The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed BORDERLESS MULTIPLE The center portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size The image s top bottom and sides may be cropped slightly O MULTIPLE can only be selected when printing on card size paper O The date print function is not supported by the CP Printers CP 10 and CP 100 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dial to select STYLE and press the SET dial PA 129 130 Selecting the Image Style 2 Make sure that 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 BORDERS and press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select a borders option and press the SET dial Pressing the MENU b
53. IRROR ON However you can choose to display the image as it is being recorded LCD MIRROR OFF CAMERA f CARD CAMERA MENU SETUP 37 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu LCD MIRROR ON MENU 25 26 2 Turn the SET dial to select DISPLAY SETUP amp and press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select LCD MIRROR and press the SET dial 4 Turn the SET dial to select OFF 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu MENU When LCD MIRROR is set to ON only tape or card operation and self timer displays appear the LCD screen all displays appear on the viewfinder screen Screen Displays during Recording TAPE MODE w REC 0 00 00 O Time code Indicates the recording time in hours minutes and seconds Remaining battery charge The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack fo IT pim gt e starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty When you attach an empty battery pack the power may turn off without displaying 517 The actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately depending on the condition under which battery pack and camcorder are used 2 Remaining tape Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes ex moves during recording Ies END flashes when the
54. N flashing in red No card CH in green 6 or more images Ca in yellow 1 to 5 images CH red No more images The indication may not decrease even though a recording has been made or may decrease by 2 images at once D Still Image Quality All indicators are displayed in green when a memory card is played back Indicates the image quality of the still image y Card Access Display Indicates that the camcorder is writing on the memory card 3 Image Size Indicates the still image size 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 that reduces the red eye effect that occurs when recording people at night or in dark rooms amp REC SEARCH DRIVE MODE OQ A N AUDIO LEVEL MIX SLIDESHOW PHOTO button ED 5 flash button Flash Selecting the Flash Mode E M amp 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 With the OPTURAAO the assist lamp lights up to reduce the red eye effect With the OPTURA30 the flash fires a pre flash for red eye reduction flash on The flash always fires flash off The flash does not fire Use this setting in places where flash photography is prohibited
55. RCH button 174 MENU button M37 M d slot E193 UE pe NN SET dial 237 access indicator 293 DRIVE MODE button M 108 TAPE CARD switch M 5 Using a tape Cu Dioptric adjustment lever M 18 Using a memory card PHOTO button M97 Zoom lever M28 Program selector 1146 Viewfinder 118 2 e Easy recording gt Program Strap mount M 19 i Speaker 33 CHARGE indicator M 13 Grip belt M 18 Power indicator M 13 Start stop button Q24 105 Power switch 025 Strap mount M 19 Cassette compartment 16 EP OPEN EJECT amp switch Cassette compartment cover LI 16 l g CAMERA Y OFF Pcl PLAY VCR yt NETWORK EJ Advanced Accessory shoe Terminal cover 02159 Flash M 101 DC IN terminal M 13 Backup battery compartment 5217 S video terminal 60 35 9 MIC Terminal cover Assist lamp White LED MIC terminal 02 63 E1148 AV terminal 0034 Q phones terminal i133 62 ANIQ DV DV terminal M 83 92 _ Ye 2 USB terminal E1123 134 Tripod socket M30 OPTURA4O only 11 WL D83 Wireless Controller
56. STOP lll button PLAY VCR Press the 4 button to begin searching zem CO Co Press more than once to search for further date changes up to 10 ENS times 5 3 joi e Press the STOP button to stop searching OA recording of longer than a minute per date area is required QA s O Date search may not function if the data code is not correctly displayed Customizing the Camcorder You can personalize your camcorder by customizing the start up image and the sound it makes for start up shutter operation and self timer collectively called the My Camera settings Changing the My Camera Settings CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU 37 MY CAMERA SEL S UP IMG CANON LOGO S UP SOUND DEFAULT SHTR SOUND DEFAULT OPER SOUND DEFAULT SELF T SOUND DEFAULT 1 Open the menu 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 close the menu 2 You save your original images 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 You can also create original start
57. T dial to select amp WALLPAPER 2 Press the P button 3 Select the still image you wish to transfer as wallpaper with the CARD button 4 Press the D button The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed on the desktop Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the transfer menu 136 You can press the SET dial in place of the Lh button With IE ALL IMAGES E NEW IMAGES E amp TRANSFER ORDERS a confirmation message appears Turn the SET dial to select OK and press the SET dial cancel transfer turn the SET dial to select CANCEL and press the SET dial or press the MENU button O Only still images in JPEG format and movies in Motion JPEG format can be transferred When transferring with the Li button the camcorder retains the transfer setting even if you turn it off or change the position of the TAPE CARD switch When you have selected Ez SELECT amp TRANSFER or amp WALLPAPER the screen to select a still image appears Press the MENU button to display the direct transfer menu 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 2 NEW IMAGES later sobeui 137 138 Selecting Images for Transfer Transfer Order You can select images for transfer to the computer These t
58. TED 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 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 VIDEO terminal 02 35 a E 5 Signal flow Commercially available DV cable 87 88 Turning On the Analog Digital Converter MENU vcr setup AV9DV OUT OFF 37 Open the menu and select VCR SETUP Select AV gt DV OUT set it to ON and close the menu y O Headphones cannot be used during analog digital conversion I 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 copyrig
59. Turn the SET dial to select AUDIO SETUP and press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select OUTPUT CH and press the SET dial 4 Turn the SET dial to select a setting option e L R Stereo L R channels Bilingual Main Sub e L L Stereo L channel Bilingual Main e R R Stereo R channel Bilingual Sub 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu zm The setting resets to the L R setting when you turn the camcorder off 22 Menus and Settings Many of the camcorder s advanced functions are selected from menus that appear on the screen I LN MENU button SET dial Selecting Menus and Settings Er 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu MENU 2 Turn the SET dial to select a submenu and press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select a menu item and press the SET dial 4 Turn the SET dial to select a setting option 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu MENU When setting the white balance shutter speed or language press the SET dial first before pressing the MENU button pe ueApv O Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu Items that are not available appear in purple O You may find it more convenient to use the wireless controller to operate the menu Press the MENU button on the wireless controller to open or close the menu Use the select buttons in place of the SET dial and press the SET
60. U 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 INCIDENTIAL 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 5 gt PURCHASED AS A GIFT o Q This warranty gives you specific legal rights you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 3 S CANON U S A INC 522 2 165 166 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 comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original purchase except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase
61. a perd 20 Setting the Time Zone Date and Time sees 21 Recording Recording Movies a Tape amp 24 ZOOMING 28 Tips for Making Better Videos 30 Playback Playing Back a Tape 9 E 31 Adjusting the Volume 7 emis 33 Playing Back on a TV Sagen m 998 Eee M 34 Advanced Functions Menus 0006 A ds ES 37 Recording 5 Recording mee 45 Using the Night Modes 2 48 SkiniberailiEuncti9n 9 omes 50 AdjustingiEexposurelll lanually B988 99 __ 51 Adjusting the Focus Manually ___ 52 Setting the White Balance eee eese Setting the Shutter Speed se Using the 5 Changing the Recording Mode 5 20 59 Melo Recor lit dE 60 Wing DIG Wee EN nnne rre 64 Playback Image s ceceresenenen retener ennt toten tnnt sns to tonto tata t 71 Displaymg the Data Code rtt rtr 72 End 5 m 74 Returning to a Pre marked Position a5 D
62. age number of the current image by the total number of images CARD PLAY Press and hold the CARD or CARD button REC SEARCH When you release the button the image of the displayed image number appears V Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure when displaying a single image or index screen 1 If a memory card is formatted all still images and movies even protected ones WA will be erased permanently The sample images recorded on the supplied SD Memory are already Za protected O Movies can only be protected when the first scene is displayed as a still image CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1 Select the image you wish to protect 2 Press the SET dial to open the FILE OPER menu In CARD CAMERA mode the menu appears when you press the SET dial while you are reviewing a still image or when you press the SET dial right after recording 3 Select PROTECT appears now the image cannot be erased To cancel the protection press the SET dial 4 Select RETURN to close the menu Protecting during Index Screen Display v a pou PLAY VCR CARD emm MENU carp OPERATIONS On PROTECT 37 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear Select the image you wish to protect 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS Select PROTECT and press the SET dial
63. ait 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 Cause Solution Buttons will work Camcorder is not turned on Turn on the camcorder 24 Cassette is not loaded Load a cassette 16 el flashes on the screen Cassette is not loaded Load a cassette 16 flashes on the Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the 13 screen battery pack W flashes on the screen Condensation is detected See reference page 147 REMOVE THE Camcorder stopped Unload and reload the 16 CASSETTE appears on operating to protect the cassette the screen tape The wireless controller Camcorder and wireless Change the remote sensor 79 will not work controller are not set to the modes same remote sensor mode Batteries of the wireless Replace the batteries 20 controller are exhausted Recording amp flashes red on the The camcorder Consult a Canon Service screen malfunctions Center Image will not appear Camcorder is not set to Set the camcorder to 24 on the screen CAMERA mode CAMERA mode SET THE TIME ZONE Time zone date and time Set the time zone date and 21 DATE AND TIME are not set or the backup time or replace the backup appears on the screen battery is exhausted batte
64. al also serves as AV terminal Headphones can only be used when is displayed on the screen If not change the setting following the procedure below CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU Q VCR SETUP AVIPHONES AV 37 Open the menu and select VCR SETUP Select AV PHONES 71 set it to PHONES and close the menu Adjusting the Headphone Volume MENU AUDIO SETUP 1 00 37 Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select VOLUME adjust the volume with the SET dial and close the menu You can turn off the volume completely by turning the SET dial down until OFF appears Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume again Recording with an External Microphone You can attach a commercially available microphone or the optional DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone to the 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 O When recording in silent places the bui t in microphone may pick up the motor 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 plug diame
65. and select CAMERA SETUP Select NIGHT MODE select a setting option and close the menu 3 Press the NIGHT MODE button The symbol of the selected mode appears on the screen Pressing the NIGHT MODE button again resets the camcorder to the Auto mode 1 Set the program selector to 2 Press the NIGHT MODE button 1 appears Pressing the NIGHT MODE button again resets the camcorder to the Auto mode 48 Moving subjects may leave a 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 O Digital zoom and multi image screen cannot be used while a night mode is activated O The program AE mode cannot be changed while a night mode is activated 2 2 gt suonounj pe ueApv 49 50 Skin Detail Function When shooting close ups of people the camcorder automatically softens details to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections for a more complimentary appearance CAMERA CARD CAMERA MENU CAMERA SETUP gt SKIN DETAIL NORMAL 37 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select SKIN DETAIL set it to SOFT and close the menu Skin detail function cannot be used when the program selector is set to O To obtain the b
66. and time it has been recorded on the memory card O Recording stops at blank sections or recordings in different audio mode 1 2bit 1 6bit Screen Displays during Movie Recording CARD MODE 520 3 Image Size Indicates the movie size Card Access Display We appears and Ca moves to indicate that the camcorder is writing on the memory card Remaining Card Capacity for Movies Indicates the remaining time in hours and minutes At less than 1 minute the remaining time will be displayed in 10 second steps at less than 10 seconds in 1 second steps The indication varies depending on the recording condition The actual remaining time may be longer or shorter than indicated 2 Movie recording time Indicates the recording time of the movie Selecting the Focusing Point The subject you wish to record is not always in the center of the screen In the Focus Priority mode you can choose from one of three focusing points to automatically put the subject you wish into sharp focus The exposure will be adjusted automatically matching the selected focusing point When the program selector is set to LI the Focus Priority becomes set to ON only the center focusing point is available CARD CAMERA 1 Set the program selector to 2 Turn the SET dial to display all focusing frames Three focusing frames appear on the screen
67. andard 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 O Users of Windows XP can use the supplied DV Network Software For details refer to the DV Network Software Instruction Manual Direct Transfer Windows OS Only You can transfer images to the computer with the Ly print share button E gt ALL IMAGES Transfers all images to the computer Fi NEW IMAGES Transfers only those images that have not yet been transferred to the computer TRANSFER ORDERS Transfers images with transfer orders to the computer SELECT amp TRANSFER Allows you to select an image and transfers the selected image to the computer WALLPAPER Allows you to select a still image and transfers the selected image to the computer as wallpaper amp REC SEARCH DRIVE MODE Lh button CARD button CARD button SET dial Preparations Se The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer you need to install the software and set the auto launch setting 1 Install the supplied Digital Video Software See Installing the Software in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual 2 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable See Connecting the Camcorder to a Compute
68. ate 5 Other Functions Customizing the Camcorder essent eterne nnne 77 Changing the Display Language sse netten tnt tentent 78 Changing the Remote Sensor 79 Other Camcorder Settings sse tette tette tette 80 Editing Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device 83 Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR TV or Camcorder 85 Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing sss 86 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals Analog Digital Converter 87 Audio Dubbing creer terrm rrt deer y eri ee recipe 89 Connecting to a Computer Using a DV IEEE1394 Cable 92 Using a Memory Card Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 93 Selecting the Image Quality Size 94 File Numbers 6 Ner Mixer eem MM Et ME 96 Recording Still Images on a Memory Card sse 97 Usirig the Flash Rot rere RATE reete eter E etie 101 Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording sss 104 Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card Selecting the Focusing Point amp D Selecting the Drive Mode Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode
69. between optical zooming and digital zooming Image resolution is slightly lower with the digital zoom Zoom in Zoom lever optura4o0 optura3o 14x optical zoom 12x optical zoom s CAMERA CARD CAMERA CA Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out wide angle Move it toward T to zoom in telephoto Press the zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom Press harder faster zoom You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller However you cannot control the zoom speed CA e Digital Zoom nptura40 optura30 56x 280x digital zoom 48x 240x digital zoom 56x in CARD CAMERA mode 48x in CARD CAMERA mode Is MENU AMERA SETUP D ZOOM s X 37 C SETU 0 700 56 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu MENU 2 Turn the SET dial to select CAMERA SETUP and press the SET dial 8 3 Turn the SET dial to select D ZOOM and press the 8 SET dial 4 Turn the SET dial to select a setting option a 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu MENU O Digital zoom cannot be used in the night modes O Digital zoom cannot be used when the multi image screen is selected OA zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds It extends in light blue when the digital zoom is set to 56x OPTURA4O or 48x OPTURA30 and extends further in dark blue when set to 280x OPTURA40 or 2
70. 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 You can rotate the LCD panel Make sure to open the LCD panel at 90 degrees before rotating it 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 OPTURA4O The audio recording level can also be adjusted manually QA 60 O The camcorder will shut off after 5 minutes when left in record pause 2g mode to protect tape and video heads AUTO POWER OFF appears 9 20 seconds before shutoff To continue recording turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA O About the LCD and viewfinder screen The screens produced with 5 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 Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen You can rotate the LCD panel so that the screen faces in the same direction as the lens The viewfinder switches on allowing you to use the viewfinder while the subject can monitor the screen EN The image appears mirror reversed LCD M
71. button in place of pressing the SET dial OAS 2 37 Default Settings Default settings are shown in boldface CAMERA MENU CAMERA Submenu Menu Item Setting Options CARD MIX MIX TYPE CARD CHROMA CARD LUMI 117 CAM CHROMA C ANIMATION ANIMAT TYPE CORNER STRAIGHT RANDOM MIX LEVEL CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER AUTO 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 56 1 2000 A SL SHUTTER ON OFF 57 D ZOOM OPTURA30 29 OFF 56x 280x OFF 48x 240x IMG STAB ON OFF 81 16 9 ON OFF 80 WHITE BAL AUTO SET INDOOR 5 OUTDOOR 54 AF AST LAMP AUTO OFF 103 NIGHT MODE B NIGHT By NIGHT Rj S NIGHT 48 SKIN DETAIL SOFT NORMAL 50 STILL 1 REC OFF CHFINE CE NORMAL 98 VCR SETUP REC MODE SP LP 59 AV PHONES AV PHONES 62 AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN AUTO OFF 62 61 AUTO MANUAL 60 AUDIO MODE 16bit 12bit 60 Q VOLUME 62 DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS 81 BACKLIGHT NORMAL BRIGHT 82 LCD MIRROR ON OFF 25 TV SCREEN ON OFF 140 D T DISPLAY ON OFF 23 LANGUAGE DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANGAIS 78 ITALIANO PX B DATE FORMAT 78 DEMO MODE ON OFF 82 40 only Submenu Menu Item Setting Options SYSTEM WL REMOTE 1 6 2 OFF amp 79 BEEP ON OFF 80 T ZONE DST See list o
72. cessories Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous 7 Awoid 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 uneven surfaces may awe cause the product and cart combination to overturn FETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 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 11 Polarization The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2 prong plug a plug having one blade wider han the other The 2 prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety eature If you are
73. close the menu 3 Locate the scene you wish to start audio dubbing 4 Press the PAUSE button on the wireless controller REN ce apogr 5096 C2 Apo pue x2 5 89 90 5 Press the AUDIO DUB button on the wireless a C OO controller ly sm AUDIO DUB and SHE appear 6 Press the PAUSE button on the wireless controller begin dubbi JE em Se sam to begin dubbing SES 25 Audio device Begin playback EE e SOM x2 OO NOV Microphone Speak into the microphone Oy 7 Press the STOP button on the wireless controller EOS SOA to stop dubbing 48 Audio device Stop playback aise O oo Use only tapes recorded in SP mode 12 bit audio sound with this camcorder 2 Audio dubbing will stop if the tape has a blank section or a section recorded in LP mode or 16 bit mode O When using the built in microphone do not connect any devices to the MIC erminal or the advanced accessory shoe 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 If you add sound to a tape not recorded with this camcorder sound quality may decrease O Sound quality may
74. creen You can hide the displays on the LCD screen to have a clear screen for playback PLAY VCR CARD PLAY MENU pispLay SETUP DISPLAYS ON 37 Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP 1 Select DISPLAYS set it to OFF lt PLAYBK gt and close the menu Warning messages still appear and the data code appears if turned on The displays appear while a playback image is magnified a digital effect is activated or the audio level indicator is displayed Tape operation displays appear for 2 seconds Displays cannot be hidden on the index screen Hiding Showing the Displays on the TV Screen When you connect a TV for recording you can select to show the camcorder displays on the TV screen For playback you can hide the camcorder displays on the TV screen CAMERA CARD CAMERA MENU DISPLAY SETUP G TV SCREEN ON QQ 37 Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select TV SCREEN set it to OFF and close the menu The displays disappear from the TV screen PLAY VCR CARD CA CARD PLAY MENU DISPLAY SETUP amp TV SCREEN OFF 37 Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select TV SCREEN set it to ON and close the menu The displays appear on the TV screen Screen Displays during Recording Playback CAMERA Mode Image stabilizer 81 Recording reminder
75. d uflashes red turn the camcorder off remove the card and reinsert the card If CH 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 96 uoneunoju Jeuonippv 144 Message Explanation UNIDENTIFIABLE Image is recorded in a not compatible JPEG format or IMAGE another format not compatible with the camcorder or the image file is corrupted TRANSFER ORDER You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders 138 ERROR CANNOT TRANSFER You attempted to transfer a movie file as wallpaper 136 THIS IMAGE CANNOT Some analog images cannot be recorded on the memory BE RECORDED card depending on the signal THIS IMAGE CANNOT You attempted to use an image recorded with another 122 BE USED AS START UP IMAGE camcorder recorded in a format not compatible with this camcorder or that has been edited on a computer TOO MANY STILL IMAGES DISCONNECT USB CABLE Disconnect the USB cable decrease the number of still images the memory card to less than 1800 If a dialog appeared on the computer screen close it Reconnect the USB cable Direct Print Related Messages Message Explanation PAPER ERROR There is a problem with the paper Wrong paper size is inserted or the ink cannot be used wi
76. d and Tobago USA Venezuela Virgin Islands jeuonippv C 152 Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder refer to this checklist Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists Power Source Problem Cause Solution Camcorder will not turn Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the 13 on battery pack Battery pack is not correctly Attach the battery pack 13 attached correctly The camcorder switches Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the 13 off by itself battery pack Power save function has Turn on the camcorder 25 been activated Cassette compartment Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the 13 will not open battery pack Cassette compartment cover Open the cassette 16 is not fully open compartment cover fully Cassette compartment Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the 13 stopped during loading battery pack unloading The camcorder Consult a Canon Service malfunctions Center LCD viewfinder switches Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the 13 on and off battery pack Battery pack will not charge Battery packs will not charge outside the temperature range of 32 F and 104 F 0 C and 40 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 W
77. d 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 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 Limi
78. d was not facing Turn the memory card over 93 inserted the correct direction and reinsert it Memory card cannot be Memory card is full Replace the memory card or 93 recorded erase images Memory card is not Format the memory card 121 formatted Memory card is not inserted Insert a memory card 93 File number reached Set FILE NUMBERS to 96 maximum value RESET and insert a new memory card SD Memory Card is Change the position of the 93 protected protect switch Memory card cannot be Camcorder is not set to Set the camcorder to CARD 112 played back CARD PLAY mode PLAY mode Memory card is not inserted Insert a memory card 93 Image cannot be erased Image is protected Cancel the protection 115 SD memory card is Change the position of the 93 protected protect switch flashes red Card error occurred Turn off the camcorder 121 Remove and reinsert the memory card Format the memory card if flashing persists Printing The printer is not operating even though camcorder and printer are correctly connected The camcorder is set to NETWORK mode 1 Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode 2 Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable 3 Turn off the printer and turn it back on uoneunoju Jeuonippv Cn C System Diagram Availability differs from area to area c D WS 20 Wrist Strap wor CS Wide converter SS 900 Shoulder Strap
79. de to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf or moving objects such as roller coasters gt suonounj Portrait Use this mode to give accent to your subject by blurring the background or foreground The blur effect increases the more you zoom to telephoto Spotlight Use this mode to record spotlit scenes or fireworks Ef Sand amp Snow Use this mode in bright places such as a sunny beach or ski resort It prevents the subject from being underexposed 4 2 LowLight Use this mode to record in dimly lit places 45 46 Program selector Availability of Functions in Each Mode Recording Program N l ei Image Stabilizer ON Focus A White Balance A O Wind screen A 8 Shutter Speed A Exposure Lock x Digital Effects x 16 9 x Microphone attenuator Microphone level A O A Auto setting Available x Not available Shaded area Can be used only in CAMERA mode OPTURA4O only Selecting the Easy Recording Program CAMERA 1 Set the program selector to appears R CARD CAMERA P s O Selecting the Program AE Mode CAMERA CARD CAMERA 1 Set the program selector to 7 2 Press the SET dial A list of the program AE
80. decrease when you add sound to the same scene for more han 3 times 2 O When you connect an audio device check the picture on the LCD screen and A Q O he sound via built in speaker or audio device You can also connect a TV via S video terminal When you use the built in microphone you can either connect a TV via AV terminal to check the picture or headphones to check the sound 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 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 Playing Back the Added Sound You can select to play back Stereo 1 original sound Stereo 2 added sound or adjust the balance of both sounds MENU AUDIO SETUP 12bit AUDIO STEREO1 37 1 Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select 12bit AUDIO select a setting and close the menu 5 1 Plays back the original sound 5 2 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 2 If you have selected MIX VARI adjust the mix level Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select MIX BALANCE adjust the balance with the SET dial and close the menu Turn the SET dial down to increase the volume of Stereo
81. e 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 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 Trinida
82. e disconnect the cable from camcorder and printer turn off camcorder and printer turn both back on and reconnect the camcorder to the printer O Do not connect the camcorder to a printer when the camcorder is set to NETWORK mode d O Refer to the instruction manual of each printer for information on which interface cable to use with the camcorder The Canon CP Printers CP 10 and CP 100 are supplied with two direct interface cables Use the cable with the USB logo on the connector DIF 100 O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source O Refer also to the instruction manual of the respective printer O The print setting menu may differ slightly depending on the connected printer Printing with the Print Share Button You can print an image without changing the settings by simply pressing the iQ print share button J 1 Select the still image you wish to print with the CARD button REC SEARCH z5 2 Press the Dv button e Printing starts The Ly button flashes and glows steadily when printing is complete f you wish to continue printing select another still image with Da 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 Depending on the p
83. e JPEG Joint Photographic 2 Experts Group format O Estimated Capacity of an 8 MB Memory Card Image Size 1632 x 1224 1280 x 960 640 x 480 No of FileSize No of File Size No of File Size Image Quality Images perlmage Images Images per Image Superfine 3 1360 KB 6 850 KB 34 176 KB Fine 5 880 9 560 KB 50 120 KB Normal B 480 KB 17 300 KB 83 72 KB These figures are approximate They vary according to the recording condition and the subject Sample images already recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are to be included in the total number Changing the Movie Size You can choose from 320 x 240 pixels and 160 x 120 pixels PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA MENU m 37 CARD SETUP gt MOVIE SIZE 320x240 Open the menu and select CARD SETUP Select MOVIE SIZE set it to 160x120 and close the menu O Movies are recorded in the Motion JPEG format OA 44 O Maximum recording time on a 8 MB SD Memory Card Max Recording Ja Image Size Time 8 MB File Size per Second 320 x 240 approx 20 sec 250 KB sec 160 x 120 approx 50 sec 120 KB sec 95 96 File Numbers Images are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 images Folders are assigned numbers from 101 to 998 The sample images on the supplied m
84. e appears 144 Canon Bubble Jet Printer 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 Printer Select STOP or RESUME and press the SET dial The RESUME setting may not appear with some error messages In that case select STOP Refer also to the printer manual for details If the error still persists and printing does not restart follow below procedure 1 Disconnect the cable 2 Turn the POWER switch of the camcorder to OFF and back to PLAY VCR 3 Reconnect the cable O When you have finished printing 1 Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer 2 Turn off the camcorder Paid 125 126 Selecting the Print Settings The procedure for selecting the number of copies and trimming QA 131 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 126 ca 128 129 Selecting the Number of Copies A maximum of 99 copies can be selected for one still image 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dial to select COPIES and press the SET dial 2 Turn the SET dial to sel
85. e 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 advanced 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 hd N GE This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you KY yo gt f o 2 use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand 5 accessories or products bearing the same mark Os 2 85 33554 eg 3 C 160 Specifications OPTURA40 OPTURA30 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 pixe
86. ead symbol within an equilateral triangle is AN intended to alert the user to the presence RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK of uninsulated dangerous voltage within p the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of CAUTION electric shock to persons TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC E SURE SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR TNE Ee Catanon pont BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS equilateral triangle is intended alert the user to the presence of important INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED operating and maintenance servicing SERVICE PERSONNEL instructions in the literature accompanying the product IMPORTANT In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA40 OPTURA30 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 Ac
87. ect the number of copies and press the SET dial BalSetting the Print Style PAPER SIZE Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model PAPER TYPE PHOTO FAST PHOTO DEFAULT PAGE LAYOUT BORDERLESS BORDERED DEFAULT Date print ON OFF DEFAULT Print effect Image Optimize ON OFF VIVID NR VIVID NR DEFAULT O Print setting options and DEFAULT settings vary depending on the printer i model For details refer to the instruction manual of your printer O BORDERED The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed BORDERLESS The center portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size The image s top bottom and sides may be cropped slightly VIVID VIVID NR and NR can be selected with Canon Bubble Jet Printers 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 2 Turn the SET dial to select a date print
88. eet or paper MENU button SET dial CAMERA CR CARD CAMERA CARD MENU CAMERA SETUP WHITE BAL AUTO 37 4 1 Set the program selector to P 2 For custom white balance Point the camcorder at a white object and zoom in until it fills the whole screen Keep the camcorder zoomed at the white object until step 3 is completed 3 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select WHITE BAL select a setting option and close the menu When you have selected SET m flashes and stops flashing when settings is complete A O Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes O When the program selector is set to CJ white balance is preset to AUTO O The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off However it resets to AUTO when you change the position of the TAPE CARD switch 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 gt suonounj pe ueApv 55 56
89. emory card are saved in the 100canon folder You can choose to use consecutive file numbers CONTINUOUS or to reset the file number each time a different memory card is inserted RESET We recommend setting the file numbers to CONTINUOUS RESET The file number will be reset each time a new memory card is inserted starting with 101 0101 If the memory card already contains image files the consecutive file number will be assigned CONTINUOUS The camcorder memorizes the file number of the last image and assigns the consecutive file number to the next image even when a new memory card is inserted If a higher file number already exists on the memory card the consecutive number will be assigned There will be no duplication of file numbers This is useful for organizing images on a computer When you record 3 images 101 0101 CONTINUOUS 101 0102 RESET 101 0103 When you replace the memory card and record an image 101 0101 101 101 0104 101 a MENU CARD SETUP FILE NOS CONTINUOUS 37 To change the setting open the menu and select CARD SETUP Select FILE NOS set it to RESET and close the menu Recording Still Images a Memory Card You can record still images with the camcorder from a tape in the camcorder or from devices connected via the DV terminal or AV terminal You can also reco
90. en the memory card contains more than 1800 images For best performance we recommend not recording more than 100 images on the memory card when you plan to connect the camcorder to a computer or printer O When the subject is too bright the ND filter turns on automatically ND appears on the screen If it is still too bright OVEREXP starts flashing In such case use the optional FS 34U ND filter If you wish to turn off the ND filter Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select ND set it to OFF and close the menu O When the Focus Priority mode is set to ON When you press the PHOTO button fully before O and focusing frame turn green it may take up to 2 seconds until focus is adjusted and the still image can be recorded to the memory card Up to 4 seconds in the Low Light and the night modes If the subject is not suitable for autofocus the focusing frame turns yellow and locks the focus Adjust the focus manually with the focus ring O When the Focus Priority mode is set to OFF No focusing frame appears In step 2 O turns green and focus and exposure are locked O The camcorder shuts off when you do not operate it for 5 minutes to save power f AUTO POWER OFF appears 20 seconds before shutoff To continue recording turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording MoviesonaTape 4 B When you are recording a movie on a
91. est effect use this function when recording a person in close up Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail Adjusting Exposure Manually EXP button Program selector SET dial Exposure Lock You can lock the exposure when recording in situations where the lighting may change suddenly to control the brightness of the image CAMERA CARD CAMERA l CA T 1 Set the program selector to lt 2 50 d 5 lt 2 2 Press the EXP button EXP a E LOCK 0 appears on the screen When you operate the zoom during exposure lock the brightness of the image may change Exposure Adjustment When the exposure is locked you can adjust it manually to handle difficult lighting conditions The camcorder s iris be set to any position from fully closed to fully open CAMERA L Pt CARD CAMERA 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 51 52 Adjusting the Focus Manually Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast Moving Through dirty or Subjects wet windows Reflective surfaces Night Scenes FOCUS button VCR CARD CAMERA 1 Set the
92. f time zones 21 D TIME SET 21 MY CAMERA S UP SOUND OFF DEFAULT MY SOUND 77 SHTR SOUND OPER SOUND SELF T SOUND suonounj pe ueApv 39 PLAY VCR MENU Submenu Menu Item Setting Options VCR SETUP REC MODE SP LP 59 AV PHONES AV PHONES 34 AV DV OUT ON OFF 88 AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH L R L L R R 36 AUDIO DUB AUDIO IN MIC IN 89 WIND SCREEN AUTO OFF 62 MIC ATT ON OFF 61 MIC LEVEL AUTO MANUAL 60 12bit AUDIO STEREO1 STEREO2 MIX FIXED MIX VARI 91 MIX BALANCE 91 AUDIO MODE 16bit 12bit 60 CARD SETUP IMG QUALITY SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL 94 MOVIE SIZE 320 x 240 160 x 120 95 FILE NOS RESET CONTINUOUS 96 DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS 81 BACKLIGHT NORMAL BRIGHT 82 TV SCREEN ON OFF 140 DISPLAYS ON OFF lt PLAYBK gt 140 6SEC DATE ON OFF 73 DATA CODE DATE TIME CAMERA DATA CAM amp D T 72 D TIME SEL DATE TIME DATE amp TIME 72 LANGUAGE DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPANOL FRAN AIS 78 ITALIANO Px DATE FORMAT 78 SYSTEM WL REMOTE amp 1 2 OFF amp 79 BEEP ON OFF 80 T ZONE DST See list of time zones 21 D TIME SET 21 40 only 40 Submenu Menu Item Setting Options IRA MY CAMERA S UP SOUND OFF DEFAULT MY SOUND 77 SHTR SOUND OPER SOUND SELF T SOUND suonounj pe ueApv 41 C
93. ght 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 5 The practical range of the flash is approx 3 3 to 14 8 ft 1 to 4 5 m The 2 range depends upon the recording condition O The built in flash does not fire when the POWER switch of the VFL 1 is set to a position other than OFF O In red eye reduction auto the VFL 1 fires a pre flash for red eye reduction For the red eye reduction mode to be effective the subject needs to look at the flash Aiowayy 103 104 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 MENU setup b REVIEW 37 CAMERA SETUP REVIEW 2sec Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select REVIEW select a setting option and close the menu still image is displayed as long as you hold the PHOTO button after 2 recording O The FILE OPER menu appears when you press the SET dial while you are reviewing a still image or when you press the SET dial right after recording In this menu you can protect QA 115 or erase LL 116 the image REVIEW cannot be selected when continuous shooting 44 high speed continuous shooting
94. h 6 Turn the SET dial to select the year and press the SET dial The next part of the display starts flashing Set the month day hours and minutes the same way 21 22 Press the MENU button to close the menu and to MENU start the clock KS fis gt 2 ane a A es 2 ES 17 sy E d ws 272 E a 1 5 21 5 5 e cS 22 25 SE Ze je 14 P h 5 12 2 E 9 gt T 4 15 16 18 19 21 22 24 1 4 6 9 10 12 13 No Time zone Time zone 1 LONDON WELLGTN Wellington 2 PARIS SAMOA 3 CAIRO HONOLU Honolulu 4 MOSCOW ANCHOR Anchorage 5 DUBAI L A Los Angeles 6 KARACHI DENVER 7 DACCA CHICAGO 8 BANGKOK N Y New York 9 H KONG Hong Kong CARACAS 10 TOKYO RIO Rio de Janeiro 11 SYDNEY FERNAN Fernando de Noronha 12 SOLOMON AZORES Z Once you have set time zone date and time you do not need to reset the clock 2 each time you travel to another time zone Just set the time zone to the of your destination and the camcorder automatically adjusts the clock Displaying Date and Time during Recording You can display the date and time
95. he I button to begin playback 5 Press the button to stop playback O use the viewfinder close the LCD panel 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 You can display the audio level indicator by pressing the AUDIO LEVEL button 31 32 Special Playback Modes e REC SEARCH DRIVE MODE REW lt lt PLAY FF p gt 411 STOPE 5104 1 gt 2 gt Playback Pause To pause playback press the B E button during normal playback gt gt Fast Forward Playback 49 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 Frame Advance 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 playbac
96. he volume A volume bar appears for 2 seconds You can turn off the volume completely by turning the SET dial down until OFF appears Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume again 33 Playing Back 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 CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU vcr setup AVIPHONES Q AV 37 Open the menu and select VCR SETUP Select AV PHONES 71 set it to AV and close the menu TVs with Audio Video Terminals Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual Signal flow 0 4 aD AIO STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied _ 5 1 Turn off all devices before starting the connections 2 Connect 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 TVs with S S1 Video Input Terminal Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual
97. ht protective signals or anomalous signals such as ghost signals For normal use set AV gt DV OUT 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 O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source You can also press the AV DV button on the wireless controller The setting changes with each press of the button QA GA Audio Dubbing You can add sound from audio devices AUDIO IN or with the built in or an external microphone MIC IN This function is operated with the wireless controller Connecting Connecting an Audio Device Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device Audio device e g CD player OUTPUT AUDIO Signal flow gt lt gt Lo STV 250N Stereo Video Cable R supplied Connecting a Microphone See Recording with an External Microphone 63 d Dubbing AMER PLAY VCR CA CA MENU AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DUB AUDIO IN 37 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 Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select AUDIO DUB set it to AUDIO IN or MIC IN and
98. images in different exposures are recorded to the memory card 5 Make sure that there is sufficient space on the memory card e 109 110 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 button 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 LAY VCR CARD CAMERA AY 1 Press the button MIX SLIDESHOW ru 2 Select the direction with the CARD button REC SEARCH CARD button clockwise CARD button counterclockwise SS 4 3 Select the program AE mode and zoom on the subject Adjust focus and exposure manually as necessary Once the sequence has started you cannot change the program AE mode exposure zoom or focus 4 Press the PHOTO button to record the first image Direction and number of recorded images appear 5 Record the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first image Minor discrepancies in the overlapped area can be corrected with the software e You can retake an image by pressing the CARD button to return to the p
99. imits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Important Warning The lightning flash with arrowh
100. in the lower left corner of the screen CAMERA CARD CAMERA MENU SETUP D T DISPLAY OFF 37 ud 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu MENU 2 Turn the SET dial to select DISPLAY SETUP and press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select D T DISPLAY and press the SET dial 8 g 4 Turn the SET dial to select ON 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu MENU S 4 9 23 Recording Movies a Tape Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly Before you make important recordings clean the video heads V 147 Recording 1 Remove the lens cap 2 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE CARD switch to esl 3 Push the OPEN button at the LCD panel and open the LCD panel 4 Press the start stop button to begin recording Press the start stop button again to pause recording You Have 1 Turn the POWER switch to OFF 2 Close the LCD panel and return the viewfinder into its initial position 3 Replace the lens cap 4 Unload the cassette 5 Disconnect the power source Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording 46 O When you do not remove the cassette you can record the next scene without producing any noise or
101. irection of the arrow until it clicks Charging the Battery Pack 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 indicator starts flashing It glows steadily when charging is complete 4 When charging is complete disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the adapter 5 Remove the battery pack after use CHARGE indicator OCHARGE Press the BATTERY RELEASE button to remove the battery suoiejedaJd suonoung 215 9 Using a Household Power Source 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 Y O Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter WA O If the adapter is used close to a TV it may cause picture interference Move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable 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
102. ising brochures reports multimedia websites books packaging and more For more information please visit their website www photoessentials com 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 Formatting a memory card erases all data including protected images IA 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 37 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 Select FORMAT CANCEL and EXECUTE appears 3 Select EXECUTE ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED FORMAT THIS CARD NO and YES appears 4 Select YES and close the menu Formatting starts Selecting NO brings you back to step 3 121 122 Creating a Start up Image You can create a start up image using a still image on the memory card CARD PLAY MENU MY CAMERA CREATE START UP IMAGE QQ 37 1 Select a still image with the CARD buttons 2 Open the menu 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 a
103. k x 2 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 gt play button to return to normal playback O There is no sound during special playback O The picture may become distorted during some special playback modes O The camcorder stops the tape automatically after 5 minutes in playback pause mode to protect tape and video heads ODD 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 12 When Using Headphones P _ X 5 The headphones terminal also serves as AV terminal Headphones can only be used 5 when is displayed on the screen If not change the setting following the procedure below CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU vcr SETUP AVIPHONES Q AV CO 37 Open the menu and select VCR SETUP Select AV PHONES set it to PHONES and close the menu y The speaker does not sound when is displayed O Do not connect headphones unless Qis displayed as it produces noise Adjusting the Volume AMERA PLAY VCR CARD PLAY Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume and down to lower t
104. lashing The combined image appears Card mix cannot be used when STILL REC is set to CHFINE NORMAL O Movies recorded on a memory card cannot be combined with camcorder recordings O Additional sample images are provided on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Refer to Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual Sample Images i Following sample images are pre recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card Card Chroma Ke Card Luminance Key 1 i 7 gt 119 120 w Card Animation t The sample images recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are intended only A for the personal use with this camcorder Do not use these sample images for other purposes If you have mistakenly erased the sample images on the supplied SD Memory 26 Card they can be downloaded from the homepage http www canondv com For details on how to add the downloaded images to the memory card refer to Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual 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 advert
105. led Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camcorder s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints Image Recording Format Still image JPEG compression Super Fine Fine Normal Movie AVI image data Motion JPEG audio data WAVE monaural Input Output Terminals AV Terminal 03 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 03 5 mm stereo mini jack 57 dBV with 600 ohm mic 5 kohms or more OPTURAAO MIC ON 37dBV with 600 ohm 5 kohms or more Headphone Terminal 03 5 mm stereo mini jack USB Terminal mini B S video Terminal 1 Vp p 75 ohms signal 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms signal Power Others Power supply rated 74V DC Power consumption AF on 3 4W using viewfinder 4 2W using LCD screen Operating temperature 32 104 F 0 40 Dimensions W x H x D 3 0 x 3 2 x 5 3 in 77 x 82 x 134 mm Weight camcorder body only 1 3 Ib 585 g CA 570 Compact Power Adapter Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 17W
106. lem 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 check all functions with the instruction book before using it
107. loud Sound may be recorded 60 lower level than the sounds such as fireworks properly when you adjust actual level drums or concerts sound the audio recording level be recorded not in the manually actual sound level MIC ATT is set to ON in Set MIC ATT to OFF in the 61 the menu menu Playback Pressing the playback Camcorder is turned off or is Set the camcorder to PLAY 31 button does not start not set to PLAY VCR mode VCR mode playback Cassette is not loaded Load a cassette 16 Tape reached the end ca END Rewind the tape 31 flashes on the screen Image will not appear is set to Set to AV in 34 on the TV screen PHONES in the menu the menu AV DV OUT is set to Set AV gt DV OUT to OFF 88 ON Tape is running but TV VIDEO selector on the TV Set the selector to VIDEO 34 image will not appear is not set to VIDEO on the TV screen Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads 147 You attempted to play back Stop playback dubbing or dub copyright protected tape No sound from the built Speaker volume is turned Adjust the volume with the 33 in speaker off SET dial Noise comes out of the AV PHONES is set to AV Set to 33 headphones in the menu PHONES Memory Card Operation Problem Cause Solution ca Memory card cannot be Memory car
108. ls 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 Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens OPTURAAO f 4 8 67 2 mm 1 1 8 3 0 14x power zoom f 4 8 57 6 mm 1 1 8 3 0 12x power zoom Lens Configuration 12 elements in 10 groups Filter Diameter 34 mm AF system TTL autofocus manual focusing possible Minimum Focusing Distance 3 3 ft 1 0 39 in 1 cm on maximum wide angle White Balance Auto white balance pre set white balance indoor outdoor or custom white balance Minimum Illumination 1 1 Ix using the Night mode Recommended Illumination More than 100 Ix Image Stabilization Electronic Memory Card Recording media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard 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 cal
109. modes appears 3 Select a mode and press the SET dial The symbol of the mode appears on the upper left corner of the screen The setting resets to the Auto mode when you change the position of the 22 program selector pem O Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may 3 E change abruptly 5 5 Sports Portrait mode 8 8 The picture may not appear smooth when played back Sand amp Snow mode The subject may become overexposed in dark surroundings Check the 9 image the screen The picture may not appear smooth when played back O Low Light mode Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes The camcorder may have difficulty to focus automatically 47 Using the Night Modes NIGHT Allows you to record in dark places where lights cannot be used without sacrificing color NIGHT The assist lamp white LED lights up and stays SUPER NIGHT Allows you to record in very dark places The assist lamp white LED lights up automatically responding to the surrounding brightness Night Mode Super Night Mode Program selector MENU button SET dial SS CAMERA L PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA RD optura40 CAMERA SETUP gt NIGHT MODE B 1 Set the program selector to 2 Open the menu
110. n Card Mix is activated About the multi image screen O The multi image screen cannot be used in the following cases In the night modes When the 16 9 format is selected When Card Mix is activated O In PLAY VCR mode Pressing any tape operation button such as play or pause or performing date search cancels the multi image screen Magnifying the Image The playback image can be magnified up to 5 times SET dial Zoom lever 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 2 Select the magnified area with the SET dial and down Pressing the SET dial switches between the directions Turn the SET dial to move the image to the right and left or up EN IT oen To shrink the image below 2 times magnification move the zoom lever toward W To cancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears ny Movies played back from a memory card cannot be magnified 5 yoegheld 71 72 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
111. nd 12 bit The 12 bit mode records sound on two channels stereo 1 leaving 2 channels free stereo 2 for adding new sound later Select the 16 bit mode for higher sound quality CAMERA PLAY VCR i AUDIO SETUP AUDIO 12bit 37 d Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select AUDIO MODE set it to 16bit and close the menu 16bit appears for approximately 4 seconds EEL Adjusting the Audio Recording Level You can manually adjust the audio recording level of the built in microphone or an external microphone lt Only when AUDIO DUB is set to M IN MENU SETUP MIC LEVEL AUTO 37 1 In CAMERA mode set the program selector to P 2 Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select MIC LEVEL set it to MANUAL and close the menu The audio level indicator appears f green bar showing the adjustment level is not displayed press the AUDIO LEVEL button 3 Adjust the level with the SET dial 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 2 5 O About the audio level indicator When MIC LEVEL is set to AUTO the audio level indicator switches and off with each press of the AUDIO LEVEL button 12 Level indicator MIC LEVEL Guide green
112. nd the image that was saved to MY IMAGE is erased 2 9 Retain the original data of the still image you have set as the start up image on 2 your computer removable disk Printing Still Images You can print still images by connecting the camcorder to a printer with Direct Print function You can also use the print order settings for direct printing 132 Following printers can be connected to your camcorder Canon Printers 22 Print PictBridge compatible Gara PictBridge Bubble Jet Direct PictBridge compatible p Bubble Jet Printer ama PictBridge PictBridge compliant non Canon Printer PictBridge Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder Printer with gt direct print function Turn off the camcorder and insert a memory card that contains still images Turn on the printer Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable appears and changes to or when the printer is properly connected to the camcorder Does not appear with movies or still images that cannot be played back with the camcorder B print share button lights up and the current print setting will be displayed for approx 6 seconds A W N 123 124 Olf continues to flash for more than 1 minute or if or does not appear the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer n such cas
113. nds including the ones of the My Camera settings will be turned off CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MENU system 37 To turn the beep off open the menu and select SYSTEM Select BEEP set it to OFF and close the menu Recording in 16 9 Widescreen TV Recording The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high resolution 16 9 recording When you turn off the image stabilizer you will get a larger horizontal angle of view P CA ERA gt PL CAMERA R RD CAME a C camera rs MENU CAMERA SETUP Sm o oo see OFF QQ 37 To switch 16 9 on open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select 16 9 set it to ON and close the menu 16 9 appears O The 16 9 mode cannot be selected in the Easy Recording mode O The multi image screen cannot be used when the 16 9 format is selected O Simultaneous recording on a memory card cannot be used when the 16 9 format is selected O If you play back a 16 9 recording on a normal TV the image appears vertically compressed O If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal or Video ID 1 system recordings made in the 16 9 mode will be automatically played back in widescreen mode AS Turning_Off the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto It tries to compensate for horizontal movements therefore you may decide to turn
114. ng 1 800 828 4040 Canon U S A Information Center Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs select 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 jeuonippv C 158 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
115. ng from Other Video Devices 0 You can record images from devices connected via the S video terminal or AV terminal analog line in function or via the DV terminal as still images on a memory card For connecting instructions refer to page 34 and 83 EIE 5 c 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode f a cassette is loaded make sure that the tape is stopped e When recording via the AV terminal make sure that AV gt DV is displayed on the screen When recording via the DV terminal make sure that AV wbDV is not displayed Change the setting as necessary 88 2 Connected device Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape 3 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 4 Press the PHOTO button fully The card access indicator flashes 99 100 When recording from a tape in the camcorder or other video devices OA still image recorded from an image in 16 9 format will be vertically compressed O The data code of the still image will reflect the date and time it has been recorded on the memory card O The size of the still image will be 640 x 480 2 2 Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Remaining Card Capacity for CARD MODE Still Images I
116. ns TV VCR 34 Continuous shooting 108 Copyright signals 86 D Data 72 Date andtime 21 Date format 78 Date 76 Demo mode 82 Digital effects 64 Digital 29 Direct print function 123 Direct transfer 135 Drive 108 DV 86 DV terminal 83 92 Easy recording 45 Effects ooo ed eae ers 66 End searchi 22 soils 74 Erasing images 116 Exposute iiia 51 64 Fast forward me 32 File 96 Flash a0 ERE 101 Foqusgring EB Ws 52 EE LL 52 Focusing point 107 53 9 107 121 Gripibel TP 18 Headphones 33 62 Image quality 94 Image stabilizer 81 Index screen 113 Infinity focus sss ere Re 53 Iu Language n mes 78 LCD mirror mode 25 LCD 24 Lens cap 18 Low light mode 45 LP MOJE i cns ERREUR 59 M 146 uoneuuoju
117. nst 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 are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by CUSA including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The sole warranty with respect to such non Canon bran
118. ogen Bulb DVM CL DV Cleaning Cassette D52 0260 000 8468A002AA 9612A001AA 3067A002AA D82 0590 201 D81 1470 000 D83 0682 000 6906A001AA 7871A002AA 9582A002AA 7302A001AA 7303A001AA 7873A002AA 3062A002AA 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 s dre scetur 91 16 9 widescreen 80 6 second auto date 73 Abroad using the camcorder 151 Accessories 8 157 Advanced shoe 159 AF assist 103 Analog 85 Analog digital converter 87 Assist aM Di cte neenon 48 Audio dubbing 89 Audio level indicator 61 Audio mode sso 60 PAULO purus 45 Auto Exposure Bracketing 109 AUTOFOCUS ndum 52 87 82 Backup battery 17 Battery 157 Battery 13 D SF e 80 Brightness SE N 81 a TEA 114 VEI 117 Computer EB 92 134 Condensation 147 Connectio
119. onnect it to the computer using a USB cable or DV IEEE1394 cable For details on DV Messenger version 2 refer to the DV Network Software Instruction Manual Connection 1 Install DV Messenger If you wish to connect the camcorder using a USB cable you also need to install the Canon USB Video Driver 2 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder 3 Press the small button below the POWER switch and turn the POWER switch to NETWORK 4 Connect the camcorder to the computer using a USB cable or DV cable NETWORK MODE appears on the camcorder screen When you have connected the camcorder to the computer start DV Messenger You can now operate the camcorder from the computer using DV Messenger A O When DV Messenger is started and set up for communication the video 2 picture appears the computer screen O In NETWORK mode the camcorder can only be operated from the computer 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 Built in flash mE O The camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller 5 E o2 140 Screen Displays Hiding the Displays on the LCD S
120. option and press the SET dial 127 128 Setting the Print Effect Image Optimize This function uses the camcorder s recording information to optimize the image data yielding high quality prints 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dial to select print effect and press the SET dial 2 Turn the SET dial to select a setting and press the SET dial Setting the Print Style PAPER CARD 1 CARD 2 CARD 3 LTR A4 For details on paper type refer to the Bubble Jet Printer User Guide BORDERS BORDERLESS Prints right to the edges of the page BORDERED Prints with a border Recommended paper size BORDERED The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed BORDERLESS The center portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size The image s top bottom and sides may be cropped slightly 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dial to select STYLE and press the SET dial 2 Make sure that 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 E amp BORDERS and press the SET dial 5 Turn the SET dial to select a borders option and press the S
121. or auto exposure bracketing is selected Recording Motion JPEG Movies a Memory Card You can record Motion JPEG movies with the camcorder from a tape in the camcorder or from devices connected via the DV terminal or the AV terminal The sound of a movie recorded on a memory card will be monaural CARD CAMERA 1 Press the start stop button to begin recording e With SD Memory Cards up to 512 MB you can record until CARD FULL appears approx 69 minutes with a 512 MB SD Memory Card e With MultiMediaCards the recording time is limited to 10 sec in 320 x 240 pixels and 30 sec in 160 x 120 pixels 2 Press the start stop button to stop recording ty 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 When you are using a SD Memory Card make sure that the protect switch is set to allow recording O Do not load unload a cassette during recording We recommend using a Canon SD Memory Card or a SD Memory Card with a 2 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 You can select the
122. or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette O Tapes already recorded with dirty video heads may not be played back correctly even when you clean the video heads O Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder 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 a warm humid cold place to a warm room place room uoneunoju jeuonippv 148 How to avoid condensation O Unload the cassette place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag When condensation is detected O The camcorder stops operating and the warning message CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED appears for approx 4 seconds and 18 starts flashing O If a cassette is loaded the warning message REMOVE THE CASSETTE appears and 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 drople
123. orms a beam that becomes thinner and the image appears s A yellow beam appears in the center of NS the screen and expands until it covers the Z 2 whole image Tide TIDE ts image appears from both sides like tides ides 55 image disappears from both sides E like tides og T a 2 2 65 66 1 68 Add flavor to your recordings Art ART The image becomes like a paint solarization Black and White BLK amp WHT The image becomes black and white Sepia SEPIA The image becomes monochrome with a brownish tint Mosaic MOSAIC The image is blurred through enlarging the size of some pixels Ball BALL The image becomes like a ball Cube CUBE The image becomes a cube and rotates Wave WAVE Both ends of the image sway in waves Color Masking COLOR M The image becomes a rhombus surrounded by a masking frame that changes the colors Mirror MIRROR Creates a symmetrical image as if there would be a mirror in the center of the screen Multi Image Screen 1 69 Captures moving subjects in 4 9 or 16 sequences of still images and displays them at one time Sound will be recorded normally 4 Sequences 9 Sequences 16 Sequences Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes CAMER
124. owing operations When you turn off the camcorder When you disconnect the interface cable When you expand the trimming frame beyond its maximum size Bunulig 131 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 LL 123 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 CARD PLAY Select the still image you wish to print Press the SET dial to open the FILE OPER menu Select PRINT ORDR Select the number of copies e P appears on the image To cancel the print order set the number of copies to 0 5 Select RETURN to close the menu Selecting in Index Screen Display PLA RD CARD PLAY MENU carp OPERATIONS 1 ORDER 37 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear Select the image you wish to print 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS Select gt L PRINT ORDER 3 Press the SET dial and set the number of copies with the SET dial appears on the image To cancel the print order set the number of copies to 0 4 Close the menu 132
125. ows For Macintosh D The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft Date of Purchase Model Name OPTURA40 OPTURA30 A Purchased From Serial No Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Components Guide OPTURA40 OPTURA30 REC SEARCH button 0227 gt fast forward button 032 CARD button 00112 REC SEARCH button 0227 record review button E27 4 rewind button LL131 CARD button 21112 Rec SEARCH MODE AUDIO LEVEL MIX SLIDESHOW 9 AUDIO LEVEL button 0260 9 P pierra EFFECTS ON OFF REC DIGITAL EFFECTS button 6264 Se DIGITAL EFFECTS ON OFF button 0064 NIGHT MODE button 0248 Lhe print share button 02123 135 LCD screen 24 OPEN button Q124 FOCUS button 0252 DATA CODE button 0072 4 only E stop button C331 flash button E1101 play pause button 0231 __ amp self timer button 0258 REC PAUSE button M 85 CARD MIX button 1117 SLIDE SHOW button M113 stitch assist button 02110 BATTERY RELEASE button 13 Battery attachment unit 13 Serial number EXP button 51 END SEA
126. r in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual 3 Set the auto launch setting Follow the steps 1 to 3 in Starting ZoomBrowser in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual e The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the Ly button lights up From the second time you only need to connect the camcorder to the computer Za to transfer images 135 Transferring All Images New Images or Images with Transfer Orders To transfer images with transfer order you need to set the transfer orders A 138 CARD PLAY 1 Turn the SET dial to select TALL IMAGES NEW IMAGES TRANSFER ORDERS 2 Press the P 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 Transferring a Selected Image CARD PLAY 1 Turn the SET dial to select G SELECT amp TRANSFER 2 Press the Dv button 3 Select the image you wish to transfer with the CARD button 4 Press the Dv button The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed in the Main Window of ZoomBrowser EX Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the transfer menu To continue transferring select another image with the CARD button Transferring a Still Image as Wallpaper PLAY ARD C CARD 1 Turn the SE
127. r settings while the power source is disconnected Connect a power source to the camcorder when replacing the backup battery to retain the settings 1 Open the terminal cover 2 Open the backup battery cover 3 Insert the lithium battery with the side facing outward 1 O E D 4 Close the backup battery cover ee mn 5 Close the terminal cover S gt 2 3 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 ny O Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will Ws cause a short circuit O Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact O Keep the battery out of reach of children If it is swallowed seek medical assistance immediately The battery case may break and the battery fluids may damage stomach and intestines O Do not disassemble heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion The backup battery has a life span of about a year flashes in red to inform C amp you that it needs to be replaced S 17 Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting
128. ransfer settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards A maximum of 998 images can be selected Do not connect a USB or DV cable to the camcorder while setting the transfer orders CARD PLAY Select the image you wish to transfer 2 Press the SET dial to open the FILE OPER menu 3 Select Er TRANS ORDER and press the SET dial e appears on the image To cancel the transfer order press the SET dial again 4 Select RETURN to close the menu Selecting in Index Screen Display iD CAME CARD PLAY MENU CARD OPERATIONS D gt TRANSFER ORDER 37 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS Select gt E TRANSFER ORDER 3 Press the SET dial on the image you wish to transfer e ES appears on the image To cancel the transfer order press the SET dial again 4 Close the menu Erasing All Transfer Orders WEST 31 CAM C R CARD PLAY MENU CARD OPERATIONS E TRANS ORDERS ALL ERASE 37 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 SELECT Er TRANS ORDERS ALL ERASE ERASE ALL Er TRANSFER ORDERS NO and YES appears 3 Select YES All disappear 4 Close the menu About the NETWORK Mode The NETWORK mode is for use with DV Messenger version 2 Windows XP only Set the camcorder to NETWORK mode and c
129. rd Animation C ANIMATION Combines animations with your recordings You can choose from 3 types of card animation effects Corner Animation appears on the upper left and the lower right corner of the screen Straight Animation appears on the top and bottom of the screen and moves to the right and left Random Animation moves randomly in the display Mix level adjustment blue area of the card animation image Live video recording Card mix image CARD button Program selector al 4 MENU button M SET dial CARD MIX button CAMERA MENU jy carp P MIX TYPE CARD CHROMA 37 LEVEL 1 Set the program selector to 2 Open the menu and select CARD The card mix menu appears 3 Select the image you wish to combine with the CARD button 4 Select MIX TYPE CARD CHROMA CARD LUMI CHROMA and C ANIMATION appears 118 5 Select the mix type matching the sample image you have selected The screen shows the combined image e When you have selected ANIMATION select ANIMAT TYPE and select between CORNER STRAIGHT RANDOM 6 To adjust the mix level select MIX LEVEL and adjust it with the SET dial 7 Close the menu CARD MIX flashes 8 Press the CARD MIX button CARD MIX stops f
130. rd a still image on the memory card while you record a movie on the tape TAPE CARD switch PHOTO button Card access indicator CARD CAMERA ESE 1 Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode A white focusing frame appears in the center of the screen The camcorder will focus on the subject in the center of the screen To change the focusing point see Selecting the Focusing Point A 107 2 Press the PHOTO button halfway O and focusing frame turn green when focus is adjusted The beep sounds twice The picture may appear out of focus for a moment while the camcorder is focusing Exposure is locked When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller recording starts immediately 3 Press the PHOTO button fully F and focusing frame disappear and you hear a shutter sound A The card access indicator flashes and the card access display E appears The still image shown on the screen will be recorded on the a memory card 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 When you are using a SD Memory Card make sure that the protect switch is set to allow recording 97 98 O Connection to a computer or PictBridge compliant printer will not work wh
131. ress the PHOTO button MA 97 PA To cancel the self timer press the self timer button Once the countdown 2 has begun you can also press the start stop button when recording movies 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 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 VCR SETUP REC SP 37 To change to LP mode open the menu and select VCR SETUP Select REC MODE set it to LP and close the menu ny Tapes recorded LP mode cannot be used for audio dubbing 89 O Depending 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 O If you record in both SP and LP modes on the same tape the playback picture QS 2 may become distorted 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 p device on this camcorder or vice versa picture and sound may become gt j lt distorted a 8 38 c g 2 59 60 Audio Recording Changing the Audio Mode You can record sound in two audio modes 16 bit a
132. revious image A maximum of 26 images can be recorded 6 Press the For details on how to merge these images refer to the Digital button after the last image Video Software Instruction Manual OS MIX SLIDE SHOW Compose each image so that it overlaps 30 to 50 of the adjoining image Try e to keep the vertical misalignment within 1096 O Do not include moving subject in the overlapping portion O Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close subjects They may appear warped or doubled up e 111 112 Playing Back a Memory Card You can display a single image 6 at one time index screen 113 or one after another slide show 113 Use the Card Jump function to quickly locate an image without displaying them one by 114 W button amp REC SEARCH DRIVE MODE CARD button _ CARD button L A SA AUDIO LEVEL MIX SLIDESHOW _ i SLIDE SHOW button button b CARD PLAY 1 Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode 2 Press the CARD button to move between images gj REC SEARCH SS ES 3 To play back a movie press the button 5 The first scene appears as a still image when playback is complete Pressing the gt button during playback pauses the playback Press the button again to
133. rint order D PRINT ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order Message Explanation CANNOT TRIM You attempted to trim an image with an image size of 160 x 120 or an image not recorded in the 4 3 ratio READJUST TRIMMING You changed the print style after you set the trimming settings PRINTER ERROR Cancel printing Turn off the printer and turn it back on Check the printer status PRINT ERROR Cancel printing disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable Check the printer status When you are printing using the Dy button check the print settings HARDWARE ERROR Cancel printing Turn off the printer and turn it back on Check the printer status 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 Dy button check the print settings Or you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images Reduce the number of images CHECK PRINT SETTINGS The print setting cannot be used for printing with the Dy button PRINTER IN USE The printer is in use Check the prin
134. rinter the message BUSY may appear before the camcorder displays the print setting menu 2 Select the print settings 126 3 Turn the SET dial to select PRINT and press the SET dial Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when printing is complete e If you wish to continue printing select another still image with the CARD button fgg Observe the following precautions during printing otherwise printing may not be performed correctly Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer Do not change the position of the TAPE CARD switch Do not detach the cable Do not open the memory card cover or remove the memory card 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 If the message BUSY does not disappear disconnect the cable from camcorder and printer and reconnect the camcorder to the printer Cancel Printing FH Press the SET dial during printing A confirmation dialog appears Select OK and press the SET dial Canon Bubble Jet Printer Printing stops even if it is incomplete and the paper is fed through Canon CP Printer 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 messag
135. ry and reset the date and time Pressing the start stop Camcorder is turned off Turn on the power 24 will not start Cassette is not loaded Load a cassette 16 recording 9 Tape reached the end Rewind the tape or replace 16 flashes on the screen the cassette Cassette is protected amp 9g Replace the tape or change 147 flashes on the screen the position of the protect switch Camcorder is set to a mode Set the camcorder to 24 other than the CAMERA mode CAMERA mode Camcorder will not Autofocus does not work on Focus manually 52 focus that subject Viewfinder is not adjusted Adjust the viewfinder with 18 the dioptric adjustment lever Lens is dirty Clean the lens 146 A vertical light bar Bright light in a dark scene appears on the screen may cause a vertical light uS bar smear to appear This is not a malfunction Viewfinder picture is Viewfinder is not adjusted Adjust the viewfinder with 18 blurred the dioptric adjustment lever uoneunoju jeuonippv 154 Problem Cause Solution Sound is distorted When recording near loud Sound may be recorded 60 sounds such as fireworks properly when you set MIC 61 drums or concerts sound ATT to ON in the menu or may become distorted when you adjust the audio recording level manually Sound is recorded in a When recording near
136. ry 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 jeuonippv 150 Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure To protect your recordings from accidental erasure slide the tab on the cassette to the left This switch position is usually labeled 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 99 starts flashing If you wish to record on that cassette slide the tab back to the right Memory Card Handling Precautions 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 subject to strong magnetic fields O Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperatur
137. sports such as basketball 1 100 Auto Slow Shutter In Easy Recording mode and when SHUTTER is set to AUTO in Auto mode the camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1 30 in CAMERA mode and 1 15 in CARD CAMERA mode This allows you to record brightly in places with insufficient lighting However you can set the camcorder not to use a slow shutter speed CAMERA CARD CAMERA MENU CAMERA SETUP j A SL SHUTTER ON 37 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select A SL SHUTTER set it to OFF and close the menu In CARD CAMERA mode set the flash mode to amp flash off zm O When set to ON moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage 2 The camcorder retains the setting separately in CAMERA and CARD CAMERA mode O The setting cannot be changed when exposure is locked O If camcorder shake warning appears in CARD CAMERA mode em stabilize the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod or placing it 2E on a table 9 a5 8 3 g a 57 58 Using the Self Timer The self timer can be used for recording movies and still images 1 Press the self timer button REC PAUSE appears 2 Press the start stop button The camcorder starts recording after a 10 second countdown 2 seconds when using the wireless controller count m down appears on the screen Ye e To record a still image p
138. sult 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 147 Storage O If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it in a place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 86 F 30 O After storage check the functions of your camcorder to make sure that the camcorder is still working properly 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 At cold temperatures the screen may be darker than usual This is not a malfunction The screen returns to normal when the camcorder warms up Video Heads O When the message HEADS DIRTY USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears or when the playback picture becomes distorted the video heads need to be cleaned O To maintain the best picture quality we recommend cleaning the video heads frequently with the Canon DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette
139. tarts automatically when you leave the camcorder turned on without loading a recording media for more than 5 minutes However you can set the camcorder not to start the demonstration mode CAMERA CARD CAMERA MENU DISPLAY SETUP G DEMO 37 Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select DEMO MODE set it to OFF and close the menu AE To cancel the demo mode once it has begun press any button turn off the 8 camcorder or load a recording media 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 34 Connecting a Digital Video Device Refer also to the instruction manual of the digital video device Commercially available DV cable Recording WA CAMERA PLAY VCR CARD iA 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode and load a recorded cassette If you are connecting via AV terminal check the setting 34 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
140. ted 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 GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DV CAMCORDER SOLD BY CUSA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YO
141. ter 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 gt padueApy 63 64 Using Digital Effects Faders 11 67 Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black Fade Trigger FADE T The image gradually fades in The image gradually fades out The image begins as a vertical line in the center and expands sideways until it fills the whole screen The image is wiped off from the sides of the screen Corner Wipe CORNER The image appears from the corners until it fills the whole screen The image is wiped off from the corners Jump JUMP A small image appears from the left jumps into the center and enlarges until it fills the whole screen The image shrinks jumps from the center to the left and disappears Flip FLIP The image flips into the screen The image flips out of the screen Puzzle PUZZLE The image appears in 16 pieces The pieces move around until the puzzle is solved The image is divided into 16 pieces The pieces move around and disappear The image appears in zigzag from the top of the screen Black stripes appear in zigzag from the bottom of the screen until they cover the whole image Beam BEAM The screen turns yellow f
142. ter 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 5 gt as 5 C 146 Maintenance Others Camcorder Handling Precautions 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 in places subject to magnetic or electric fields such as near the TV transmitters or portable communication devices O Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject O Do not use the camcorder in dusty or sandy places Dust or sand getting inside the cassette or camcorder may cause damage Dust and sand can also damage the lens Attach the lens cap after use O The camcorder is not waterproof Water mud or salt getting inside the cassette or camcorder may cause damage O Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment O Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly con
143. th the selected paper NO PAPER Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper PAPER JAM The paper jammed during printing PAPER HAS BEEN Paper size has been changed between print setting and start of CHANGED 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 INK CASSETTE ERROR There is a problem with the ink cassette PAPER AND INK DO The ink cannot be used with the selected paper type NOT MATCH WASTE TANK FULL Waste tank is full Refer to the instruction manual of your printer FILE ERROR You attempted to print an image that was made with another camcorder has a different format or was edited on a computer CANNOT PRINT You attempted to print an image that was made with another camcorder has a different format 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 made with another camcorder have a different format or were edited on a computer SET PRINT ORDER You attempted to print an image from the CARD PLAY menu gt Dy PRINT without having set the p
144. the data code combination you wish to display DATA CODE button Selecting the Date Time Display Combination _ PLAY VCR CARD 1 CARD PLAY DISPLAY amp TIME Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select D TIME SEL set it to DATE or TIME and close the menu Selecting the Data Code Display Combination f PLAY VCR ARD CAMER Wi y DISPLAY SETUP CODE DATE TIME Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP 1 Select DATA CODE set it to CAMERA DATA or CAM amp D T and close the menu Displaying the Data Code PLAY VCR CARD PLAY Press the DATA CODE button LF O The data code will not display the next time you turn on the camcorder 2 Only date and time appear in CARD PLAY mode Six Second Auto Date Date and time appear for 6 seconds when you begin playback or to indicate that date or time zone has changed MENU C 37 DISPLAY 5 P 6SEC DATE OFF Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select 6SEC DATE set it to ON and close the menu gt as 8 m 5 5 a 73 74 End Search When you have played back a tape you can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene P In stop mode press the END SEARCH button
145. timal range is from 50 F to 86 F 10 C to 30 At cold temperatures performance will temporarily decline Warm it in your pocket before use O Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures About the battery terminal cover The battery terminal cover has a E2 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 E2 shaped hole shows the blue label Back side of the Terminal cover attached battery pack Charged Uncharged ej Jd j Cassette Handling Precautions ee gt O Rewind tapes after use If the tape becomes slack and damaged it may cause picture and sound distortion O Return cassettes in the case and store them upright O Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use O Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the camcorder O Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty O Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape O Handle cassettes with care Do not drop or subject them to severe impact as this may damage the cassettes O Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time O With cassettes equipped with a memo
146. ts evaporate After the condensation warning stops flashing wait for 1 more hour before resuming use Battery Pack Handling Precautions 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 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 30 If you do not use the battery pack for long periods charge and discharge it fully at least once a year If you have more than 1 battery pack perform these precautions at the same time for all battery packs O Although the battery pack s operating temperature range is from 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 the op
147. utton brings you back to the print settings menu Including the Date in the Print 2 Turn the SET dial to select DATE and press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select a date print option and press the SET dial Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu 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 to shrink the frame and toward W to enlarge 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 e Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu 229 O About the color of the trimming frame Canon CP Printers only 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 may print out coarsely OThe trimming setting applies only to one image O The trimming setting is canceled with the foll
148. when the Tele converter is attached y 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 video light flash or assist lamp OPTURA4O WD H34 Wide converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0 7 giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views e When the Wide converter is attached a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with video light flash or assist lamp 40 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 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 pd 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 th

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