Canon Camcorder HV20 User Manual

61)

Right side view

Mode switch (

Terminal cover

MIC (microphone) terminal (

AV terminal ( 66)/

(headphones) terminal (

30)

66)

COMPONENT OUT terminal (

Grip belt (

Instant AF sensor (

Flash ( 58)

37)

Mini video light (

Remote sensor (

59)

Names of buttons and switches other than the

joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for

example

FUNC.

Front view

Getting to Know the Camcorder

LCD screen (

22)

Back view

Dioptric adjustment lever (

Viewfinder (

Terminal cover

START/STOP button (

26)

switch (

Power indicator (

Joystick (

FUNC. button (

RESET button (

23, 35)

84)

Serial number/Battery attachment unit

18)

(

DC IN terminal (

18)

HDV/DV terminal (

66, 75)

29)/

(rewind) button (

Zoom out W (wide-angle) button (

28)

Top view

(fast forward) button (

29)/

28)

29)/

Zoom in T (telephoto) button (

(play/pause) button (

START/STOP button ( 26)

(stop) button (

29)/

FOCUS ASSIST button (

HDMI OUT terminal (

66, 69)

20)

OPEN/EJECT

switch

(

Stereo microphone

Cassette compartment

(

20)

Cassette compartment cover

(

20)

Zoom lever (

PHOTO button (

Lock button

switch (

28)

27)

Advanced accessory shoe (

Tripod socket 27)

59, 61)

18)

(

Bottom view

BATTERY RELEASE switch (

Strap mount

Names of buttons and switches other than the

joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for

example ).

FUNC.

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Wireless Controller WL-D87

START/STOP button (

CARD –/+ buttons (

26)

33)

buttons (

DATE SEARCH

32)

START/

STOP PHOTO

ZOOM

REW

–/

button (

CARD

PAUSE

SLOW

DATE SEARCH

ZERO SET MEMORY button (

31)

REW

PLAY

STOP

SLOW

DISP. (on-screen display) button (

57)

PHOTO button (

Zoom buttons (

27)

28)

PAUSE

PLAY

button (

ZERO SET

MEMORY

DISP.

TV SCREEN

STOP

button (

WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D87

TV SCREEN button (

43)

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Screen Displays

Recording Movies

Recording program (

White balance (

Image effect (

Digital effects (

51)

62)

Still image quality/size

(simultaneous recording) (

Microphone attenuator (

53)

Self timer (

Recording reminder

Instant AF ( 37)/Manual focus (

Recording standard (HDV or DV) (

49)

38)

DV recording mode (

Tape operation

39)

Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)

Remaining tape

Remaining battery charge

Image stabilizer (

Level marker (

38)

43)

Backlight correction (

Headphones output (

48)

30)

Audio level indicator (microphone) (

Wind screen off ( 39)

Focus assist functions (

DV audio mode ( 39)

Condensation warning (

94)

Mini video light (

59)

Remote sensor off (

44)

Zoom (

Light metering mode (

Drive mode ( 56)

Still image quality/size (

28), Exposure

(

48)

Recording Still Images

52)

Number of still images available on the

memory card

AF frame (

55)

Camcorder shake warning (

Advanced accessory shoe

37)

(

96)

Flash (

Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked

27)

58)

(

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Recording reminder

The camcorder counts from 1 to 10

Remaining battery charge

seconds when you start recording. This is

helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.

• When “

” starts flashing in red, replace

Tape operation

the battery pack with a fully charged one.

• When you attach an empty battery pack,

the power may turn off without displaying

Record,

Stop,

Record pause,

Eject,

Fast forward,

Playback,

Rewind,

Playback pause,

“

”.

• Depending on the conditions under which

the camcorder and the battery pack are

used, the actual battery charge may not be

indicated accurately.

Reverse playback pause,

x1 Playback (normal speed),

x1 Reverse playback (normal speed),

x2 Playback (double speed),

x2 Reverse playback (double speed),

Fast forward playback,

Number of still images available on the

memory card

Depending on the recording conditions, the

number of still images available displayed

may not decrease even after a recording

has been made, or may decrease by 2 still

images at once.

Rewind playback,

Slow playback,

Slow reverse playback,

Frame advance,

Frame reverse,

Date search (

32),

Zero set memory (

31)

Card Access Display

“

” is displayed next to the number of

Remaining tape

images available while the camcorder is

writing on the memory card.

Indicates the remaining time of the tape in

minutes. “ ” moves during recording.

When the tape reaches its end, the display

changes to “ 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

remaining time displayed may not be

correct. In any case, you will be able to

record on the tape the number of minutes

that appears on the videocassette’s label

(for example, 85 minutes).

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Playing Movies

Tape operation

Time code (hours : minutes : seconds : frames)

Remaining tape

Data code (

57)

Search function display

END SEARCH (

DATE SEARCH (

32)/

32)

Quality/size for capturing still images (

Audio level indicator ( 60)

Viewing Still Images

Image number (

Current image / Total number of images

Histogram ( 58)

40)

Image protection mark (

Still image quality/size

Date and time of recording

64)

Recording program (

Manual focus (

49)

Light metering mode (

Manual exposure (

48)

Image effect (

Image size (

51)

52)

File size

Aperture value (

Shutter speed (

White balance (

46)

Flash (

58)

Getting Started

Preparations

Getting Started

3 Connect the power cord to the

compact power adapter.

4 Plug the power cord into a power

outlet.

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

5 Connect the compact power adapter

to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

• The CHARGE indicator starts

flashing. The indicator will stay on

when the charging is completed.

• You can also use the compact power

adapter without attaching a battery

pack.

The camcorder can be powered with a

battery pack or directly using the compact

power adapter. Charge the battery pack

before use.

Remove the battery

terminal cover

before attaching the

battery pack

• When the compact power adapter is

connected, even if a battery is

attached its power will not be

consumed.

ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED

1 Disconnect the compact power

adapter from the camcorder.

2 Unplug the power cord from the

power outlet and the compact

power adapter.

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

BATTERY RELEASE

Slide

in the

BATT. RELEASE

switch

direction of the arrow and hold it

pressed down. Slide the battery pack

down and then pull it out.

1 Turn off the camcorder.

2 Attach the battery pack to the

camcorder.

Press the battery pack softly into the

battery attachment unit and slide it up

until it clicks in place.

IMPORTANT

ꢀYou may hear some noise from the compact

power adapter during use. This is not a

malfunction.

ꢀWe recommend charging the battery pack in

temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F

and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will

not start.

ꢀDo not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN

terminal or to the compact power adapter any

electrical equipment that is not expressly

recommended for use with this camcorder.

CHARGE

indicator

ꢀ

To prevent equipment breakdowns and

excessive heating, do not connect the supplied

compact power adapter to voltage converters for

Getting Started

overseas travels or special power sources such as

those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.

ꢀWe recommend that you prepare battery

packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you

might need.

ꢀ

U.S.A. and Canada only: The lithium

NOTES

ion/polymer battery that powers this

product is recyclable. Please call

1-800-8-BATTERY for information

on how to recycle this battery.

ꢀThe CHARGE indicator also serves as a

rough estimate of the battery charge status.

Continuously on: Battery fully charged.

Flashes approx. twice per second: Battery over

50% charged.

Flashes approx. once per second: Battery less

than 50% charged.

ꢀThe charging time will vary depending on the

surrounding temperature and the battery pack’s

initial charge condition. In cold places, the

effective usage time of the battery will

decrease.

Charging, Recording and Playback Times

The times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on the actual

charging, recording or playback conditions.

Battery Pack

Charging Time

HDV

NB-2LH

130 min.

BP-2L13

200 min.

BP-2L14

225 min.

Maximum Recording Time

Viewfinder

70 min.

65 min.

120 min.

115 min.

110 min.

150 min.

140 min.

135 min.

LCD [NORMAL]

LCD [BRIGHT]

Typical Recording Time*

Viewfinder

40 min.

35 min.

85 min.

75 min.

70 min.

65 min.

145 min.

85 min.

80 min.

175 min.

LCD [NORMAL]

LCD [BRIGHT]

Playback Time

Maximum Recording Time

Viewfinder

80 min.

75 min.

140 min.

135 min.

125 min.

165 min.

155 min.

150 min.

LCD [NORMAL]

LCD [BRIGHT]

Typical Recording Time*

Viewfinder

45 min.

40 min.

95 min.

80 min.

75 min.

165 min.

95 min.

90 min.

85 min.

195 min.

LCD [NORMAL]

LCD [BRIGHT]

Playback Time

* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.

Getting Started

IMPORTANT

Inserting and Removing a Tape

Use only videocassettes marked with the

logo. To record in HDV standard we

recommend using tapes specifically

designed for high definition.

ꢀ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.

ꢀBe careful not to get your fingers caught in

the cassette compartment cover.

NOTES

If the camcorder is connected to a power

source, cassettes can be inserted/removed

even if the

switch is set to

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Use only commercially available miniSD

cards.

OPEN/EJECT

1 Slide

fully in the

direction of the arrow and open the

cassette compartment cover.

The cassette compartment opens

automatically.

2 Insert the cassette.

• Insert the cassette with the window

facing the grip belt.

• To remove the cassette pull it straight

out.

1 Turn off the camcorder.

2 Open the LCD panel.

3 Open the memory card slot cover.

4 Insert the memory card straight with

the “miniSD” label facing up, all the

way into the memory card slot until

it clicks.

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.

5 Close the cover.

Do not force the cover closed if the

memory card is not correctly inserted.

TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD

First push the memory card once to

release it, and then pull the card out.

Getting Started

IMPORTANT

The Wireless Controller

ꢀMake sure to initialize all memory cards

before using them with this camcorder for the

Inserting the Battery

(Lithium Button Battery CR2025)

first time (

65).

ꢀMemory cards have front and back sides that

are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory

card facing the wrong direction can cause a

malfunction of the camcorder.

NOTES

Tab

Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all

miniSD cards.

1 Press the tab in the direction of the

arrow and pull out the battery

holder.

2 Place the lithium button battery with

the + side facing up.

Preparing the Camcorder

3 Insert the battery holder.

Using the Wireless Controller

Point the controller at the camcorder’s

remote sensor when you press the

buttons.

1 Turn on the camcorder.

The lens cover will open automatically.

2 Adjust the viewfinder.

Keep the LCD panel closed to use the

viewfinder and adjust the dioptric

adjustment lever as necessary.

3 Fasten the grip belt.

NOTES

ꢀThe wireless controller may not work properly

when the remote sensor is situated under

strong light sources or direct sunlight.

ꢀIf the wireless controller does not work, check

that [WL.REMOTE] is not set to [OFF

44). Otherwise, replace the battery.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can

reach the zoom lever with your index

finger, and the START/STOP button

with your thumb.

]

(

Getting Started

LCD Backlight

You can set the brightness of the LCD

screen to normal or bright.

Adjusting the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

You can rotate the panel 90 degrees

downward.

180°

Hold DISP. pressed down for more

than 2 seconds.

Repeat this action to toggle between the

normal and bright settings.

90°

NOTES

You can rotate the panel 180 degrees

toward the lens (allowing the subject to

monitor the LCD screen while you use the

viewfinder). Rotating the panel 180

degrees is also useful if you wish to

include yourself when recording with the

self timer.

ꢀThis setting does not affect the brightness of

the recording or the viewfinder screen.

ꢀUsing the bright setting will shorten the

effective usage time of the battery pack.

ꢀYou can also adjust the brightness of the LCD

from the menu (

43).

Subject can monitor

the LCD screen

Using the Menus

the screen (such as the

small arrows, etc.).

icon,

Using the Menus

Many of the camcorder’s functions can be

adjusted from the menus that open after

FUNC.

Selecting an Option from the Setup

Menus

pressing the FUNC. button (

For details about the available menu

options and settings, refer to Menu

Options Lists (

35).

Selecting an Option from the FUNC.

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

) the

icon and press

(

) to open the setup menus.

FUNC.

You can also hold

pressed

down for more than 1 second to open

directly the setup menus screen.

3 Select (

) the desired menu from

FUNC.

1 Press

the left side column and press (

2 Select (

) the icon of the function

you want change from the left side

column.

The title of the selected menu appears

on top of the screen and under it the

list of settings.

3 Select (

) the desired setting

from the available options at the

bottom bar.

4 Select (

change and press (

) the setting you want to

• An orange frame will indicate the

menu item currently selected. Menu

items not available will appear grayed

out.

• To return to the menu selection

screen, select ( ) [ RETURN] and

press (

5 Select (

press (

The selected option will be highlighted

in light blue. Menu items not available

will appear grayed out.

FUNC.

4 Press

to save the settings

and close the menu.

FUNC.

• You can press

menu at any time.

• With some settings you will need to

press ( ) and make further

selections. Follow the additional

operation guides that will appear on

to close the

) the desired option and

) to save the setting.

FUNC.

6 Press

FUNC.

You can press

to close the

menu at any time.

First Time Settings

Changing the Time Zone

Default value

Changing the Language

Options

DATE/TIME SETUP

T.ZONE/DST NEW YORK

FUNC.

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

) the

icon and press

Default value

(

) to open the setup menus.

3 Select (

and press (

) [DATE/TIME SETUP]

DISPLAY SETUP/

4 Select (

press (

) [T.ZONE/DST] and

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

The time zone setting appears. The

default setting is New York.

5 Select (

press (

To adjust for daylight saving time,

) your time zone and

FUNC.

select the time zone with the

next to the area.

mark

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

) the

icon and press

FUNC.

to close the menu.

6 Press

(

) to open the setup menus.

Time Zones

Once you have set the time zone, date

and time, you do not need to reset the

clock every time you travel to another

3 Select (

and press (

4 Select (

5 Select (

and press (

) [DISPLAY SETUP/

]

) [LANGUAGE] and press

(

) the desired option time zone. Select the time zone referring

to the date and time displayed on the

screen.

to close the menu.

FUNC.

6 Press

NOTES

ꢀIf you changed the language by mistake,

follow the mark next to the menu item to

change the setting.

ꢀThe displays

and

that appear in

some menu screens refer to the name of

buttons on the camcorder and will not change,

regardless of the language selected.

First Time Settings

Setting the Date and Time

DATE/TIME SETUP

DATE/TIME JAN. 1, 2007 12:00 AM

FUNC.

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

) the

icon and press

(

) to open the setup menus.

3 Select (

and press (

4 Select (

) [DATE/TIME SETUP]

) [DATE/TIME] and press

(

The first field of the date will be

indicated with blinking up/down

arrows.

5 Change (

) each field of the date

and time and move ( ) to the next

field.

6 Press (

) to start the clock.

FUNC.

7 Press

to close the menu.

IMPORTANT

ꢀIf you do not use the camcorder for about 3

months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery

may discharge completely and the date and

time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge

the built-in lithium battery (

93) and set the

time zone, date and time again.

ꢀYou can also change the date format (

44).

Recording

Basic Functions

Recording

TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED

Recording

Recording Movies

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if the

camcorder operates correctly. If

necessary, clean the video heads (

94).

(

10)

1 Set the mode switch to

2 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press ( ) to display it.

3 Push the joystick ( ) toward

• If does not appear on the joystick

guide, repeatedly push the joystick

) toward [NEXT] to display the

(

joystick guide in the illustration above.

• The camcorder will play back a few

seconds of the last recording made

and return to record pause mode. If the

currently selected recording standard

is different from that of the last

recording, the picture may not be

played back correctly.

1 Holding the lock button pressed

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING

Close the LCD panel.

2 Turn off the camcorder.

3 Remove the tape.

4 Disconnect the power source and

remove the battery pack.

down, set the

CAMERA.

switch to

2 Move the

(tape).

switch to

If necessary, you can change the

recording standard (HDV or DV)

(

38).

START/STOP

3 Press

to begin

NOTES

recording.

ꢀPrevious recordings overwritten by a new

recording cannot be recovered. Before you start

recording, search for the end of the last

Press START/STOP again to pause the

recording.

recording (

32).

ꢀTo protect the tape and video heads, the

camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in

record pause (

) mode for 4 minutes 30

seconds. To resume recording press

START/STOP

ꢀWhen recording in very loud places (such as

fireworks shows or concerts), sound may

Recording

become distorted or it may not be recorded at

the actual levels. This is not a malfunction.

Recording Still Images

ꢀ

About the Power Save mode: To save power

when the camcorder is powered by a battery

pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if

left without any operations for 5 minutes

Before using a memory card for the first

time, be sure to initialize it with this

camcorder (

65).

(

44). To restore the power, turn the

camcorder off and then on again.

ꢀ

About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The

(

screens are produced using extremely high-

precision manufacturing techniques, with more

than 99.99% of the pixels operating to

specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels

may occasionally misfire or appear as black,

red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on

the recorded image and does not constitute a

malfunction.

ꢀ

When using a tripod: Do not

leave the viewfinder exposed to

direct sunlight as it may melt

(due to concentration of the light

by the lens). Do not use tripods

with fastening screws longer

than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.). Doing so

may damage the camcorder.

1 Holding the lock button pressed

ꢀ

When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable

down, set the

CAMERA.

switch to

halfway.

picture.

Excessive camcorder movement while shooting

and extensive use of fast zooms and panning

can result in jittery scenes. In extreme cases,

the playback of such scenes may result in

visually induced motion sickness. If you

experience such a reaction, immediately stop

the playback and take a rest break as

necessary.

2 Move the

(memory card).

PHOTO

3 Press

• Once the focus is automatically

adjusted, will turn green and one or

more AF frames will appear.

PHOTO

• When you press

on the

wireless controller, the still image is

recorded immediately.

PHOTO

4 Press

fully.

The CARD access indicator will flash

as the image is being recorded.

Recording

10x Optical Zoom

IMPORTANT

Move the zoom lever toward W to

zoom out (wide-angle). Move it toward

T to zoom in (telephoto).

Avoid the following actions while the card

access display ( ) appears on screen and

when the CARD access indicator is on or

flashing. Failing to do so may result in

permanent data loss.

You can also change the zoom speed

(

37). You can select one of three fixed

zoom speeds or a variable speed that

depends on how you operate the zoom

lever: Press gently for a slow zoom; press

harder for faster zooms.

- Do not open the memory card slot cover and

do not remove the memory card.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off

the camcorder.

- Do not change the position of the

switch or the operating mode.

NOTES

ꢀYou can also use the T and W buttons on the

wireless controller or the LCD panel. The zoom

speed with these buttons will be the same as

with the camcorder (when one of the fixed zoom

speed levels is selected) or fixed at

NOTES

ꢀIf the subject is not suitable for autofocus,

turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually (

ꢀWhen the subject is too bright, “OVEREXP.”

starts flashing. In such case, use the optional

FS-43U II ND filter.

49).

[

SPEED 3] (when [

VARIABLE] is

selected).

ꢀWhen set to [

VARIABLE], the zoom

speed will be faster in the record pause mode.

ꢀKeep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the

subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a

subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.).

Zooming

POINTS TO CHECK

(

10)

: In addition to the 10x optical

zoom, the 200x digital zoom is also

available (

37).

Zoom out

Zoom in

Playback

1 Holding the lock button pressed

Playback

down, set the

PLAY.

switch to

2 Move the

(tape).

3 Locate the point where you want to

begin the playback.

switch to

Playing Back Movies

Play back the tape on the LCD display or

close the LCD panel to use the

viewfinder.

Press

to rewind or

to fast

forward the tape.

(

4 Press

to begin the playback.

DURING PLAYBACK

5 Press

playback.

6 Press

again to pause the

to stop the playback.

NOTES

ꢀYou can display the date and time of the

recording and other camcorder data registered

when the recording was made (

57).

ꢀDuring some special playback modes, you

may notice some video problems (blocky video

artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.

ꢀDuring playback, you may notice some video

problems at the point where the standard of the

recording (HDV/DV) changes.

Special Playback Modes

To enter most special playback modes you need to operate the buttons on the wireless

controller ( 14). There is no sound during the special playback modes.

On the camcorder

press…

Press and hold

On the wireless

Special playback mode

Initial mode

controller press…

Fast playback

Normal playback

Press and hold

REW

—

Reverse playback

Normal playback

Playback pause

1 frame reverse/advance

Frame-by-frame

playback

Press and hold

—

Slow playback

Normal or reverse

playback

SLOW

Double speed playback

Normal or reverse

playback

Return to normal

playback

Special playback

mode

PLAY

Playback

ꢀ

During the playback of HDV recordings: Even

though their icons will appear on screen, the

following special playback modes are not

available.

- Reverse slow playback

- Frame reverse

- Double speed playback (forward or reverse)

ꢀTo protect the tape and video heads, the

camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in

playback pause (

) mode for 4 minutes 30

seconds. To resume the playback press

Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and

Headphones

Using Headphones

The headphones are connected to the

AV/ terminal, which is used for both the

headphones and the audio/video output.

Before connecting the headphones,

follow the procedure below to change the

function of the terminal from AV output to

(headphones) output and make sure

The camcorder plays the sound with the

built-in speaker. When you’re using the

viewfinder for playback, you can connect

a pair of headphones to listen to the

sound. You can also use the headphones

to check the audio level while recording.

Adjusting the Volume of the Speaker

the

icon appears on the screen.

(

(

10)

Default value

PLAY/OUT SETUP2

AV/PHONES

1 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press (

) to display it.

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Push the joystick (

) toward

^or- ^{to adjust the volume.}

2 Select ( ) the

) to open the setup menus.

3 Select ( ) [ PLAY/OUT

SETUP2]* and press ( ).

) [AV/PHONES] and

) [ PHONES] and press

icon and press

(

• To turn off the volume completely,

keep pressing ( ) until the volume

icon changes to

• You can press (

4 Select (

press (

) again to hide the

joystick guide during playback.

5 Select (

(

Playback

FUNC.

6 Press

Returning to a Pre-marked Position

appears. Note that if the joystick

guide appears on the screen, it will

If you wish to return to a particular scene

later, mark the point with the zero set

memory and the tape will stop at that

point when you rewind/fast forward the

tape.

conceal the

hide the joystick guide.

* In mode, select [

OUT SETUP] instead.

icon. Press (

) to

PLAY/

TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE HEADPHONES

(

mode, adjust the volume of

the headphones with the [PHONES VOL.]

setting ( 41). In mode, use

the joystick and the joystick guide

following the same procedure as when

adjusting the speaker’s volume.

1 While recording or during playback,

press on the

ZERO SET MEMORY

wireless controller at the point you

wish to return to later.

• The time code changes to

“0:00:00 ”.

• Press ZERO SET MEMORY again to

cancel the memory.

2 If you marked the zero memory

while recording, set the camcorder

mode. If you marked

the zero memory during playback,

IMPORTANT

press

ꢀDo not connect the headphones to the AV/

3 Press

to locate the zero mark.

• If the tape counter shows a negative

terminal if the

icon does not appear on the

screen. If you connect the headphones while

the terminal is set to AV output only noise will

be output.

ꢀWhen using headphones, make sure to lower

the volume to an appropriate level.

number, press

instead.

•

appears and the camcorder

rewinds/fast forwards the tape.

• The tape stops at or near the zero

mark,

disappears and the correct

ꢀThe sound of the built-in speaker will be

muted when you close the LCD panel, when

you connect the stereo video cable to the

time code will be displayed again.

AV/

set to [

terminal or when the AV/

PHONES].

terminal is

NOTES

If there are blank sections between recordings

or sections recorded in different standards

(HDV/DV) on the same tape, the zero set

memory may not work correctly.

NOTES

ꢀUse commercially available headphones with

a ∅ 3.5 mm minijack.

ꢀWhen you turn off the camcorder, the

[AV/PHONES] setting in

return to [ AV].

mode will

ꢀThe volume of the headphones cannot be

adjusted while recording.

Playback

Locating the End of the Last Scene

Locating Scenes by Recording Date

After playing back a tape, use this

function to locate the end of the last

scene recorded in order to continue

recording from that point.

You can locate the change of the date/

time zone with the date search function.

Press

controller.

on the wireless

POINTS TO CHECK

• Press more than once to search for

further date changes (up to 10 times).

• To cancel the search press ^STOP

Stop the playback before using this

function.

NOTES

ꢀRecordings shorter than 1 minute per date/

time zone cannot be located with this function.

ꢀDate search may not function if the date, time

or data code are not correctly displayed.

ꢀIf there are sections recorded in different

standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the date

search may not work correctly.

FUNC.

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

) [

END SEARCH] and

press (

3 Select (

) [EXECUTE] and press

(

• “END SEARCH” appears.

• The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards

the tape, plays back the last few

seconds of the recording and stops the

tape.

• To cancel the search press

NOTES

ꢀEnd search cannot be used once you remove

the cassette.

ꢀIf there are blank sections between

recordings or sections recorded in different

standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the end

search may not work correctly.

Playback

IMPORTANT

Viewing Still Images

ꢀAvoid the following actions while the card

access display appears on screen, and

when the CARD access indicator is on or

flashing. Failing to do so may result in

permanent data loss.

(

- Do not open the memory card slot cover and

do not remove the memory card.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off

the camcorder.

- Do not change the position of the

switch or the operating mode.

ꢀThe following may not be displayed correctly.

- Images not recorded with this camcorder.

- Images edited on or uploaded from a

computer.

- Images whose file names have been

changed.

Image Jump

You can jump ahead to a specific image

without having to browse all images one

by one.

1 Holding the lock button pressed

down, set the

PLAY.

switch to

TO RUN THROUGH THE STILL IMAGES

2 Move the

switch to

(memory card).

Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) and hold

it pressed down.

Release the joystick when the running

number gets to the number of the image

you want to display.

3 Select (

) the still image.

You can use the joystick to move

through the still images even if the

joystick guide above does not appear

on the screen.

Playback

return to moving between single

images.

3 Move the zoom lever toward T.

The index screen closes and the

selected image is displayed.

TO SKIP 10 OR 100 STILL IMAGES

1 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press (

) to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward

3 Select (

) [

JUMP 10 IMAGES]

Magnifying the Playback Image

or [

JUMP 100 IMAGES].

During playback, movies and still images

can be magnified up to 5 times. You can

also select the area to be magnified.

4 Jump (

) the number of images

selected.

Press (

) to close the image jump

screen and display the image. You can

press (

guide.

) again to hide the joystick

(

Slideshow

SLIDESHOW

FUNC.

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

press (

) [ SLIDESHOW] and

) [START] and press

1 Move the zoom lever toward T.

3 Select (

• The image is magnified by 2 times

and a frame appears indicating the

position of the magnified area.

• To further enlarge the image, move

the zoom lever toward T. To reduce the

magnification, move the zoom lever

toward W.

(

FUNC.

Press

to stop the slideshow.

Index Screen

1 Move the zoom lever toward W.

The index screen appears.

2 Select (

• Move the green selection frame to

the image you want to view.

• If you have a lot of still images, you

may find it easier to browse entire

index pages instead. Move the zoom

lever toward W to extend the green

selection frame to the whole page, and

) an image.

•

will appear for images that cannot

be enlarged.

2 Select (

) the enlarged area

of the picture with the joystick.

To cancel the magnification, move the

zoom lever toward W until the frame

disappears.

move (

) through index pages.

Move the zoom lever toward T to

Menu Options Lists

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Advanced Functions

Menu Options Lists

51)

Image effect

Menu Options Lists

Menu items not available appear grayed

out. For details about how to select an

Mode switch:

item, refer to Using the Menus (

23).

[

IMAGE EFFECT OFF],

VIVID], [

NEUTRAL],

LOW SHARPENING],

SOFT SKIN DETAIL],

CUSTOM]

FUNC. Menu Options

Recording programs

(

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Drive mode

Mode switch:

[

PROGRAM AE],

Mode switch:

SHUTTER-PRIO. AE],

APERTURE-PRIO. AE],

CINE MODE]*

[

SINGLE], [

CONT.SHOOT.],

HISPEED CONT.SHOOT.],

AEB]

Special scene recording programs:

[

PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS],

NIGHT], [ SNOW], [ BEACH],

SUNSET], [ SPOTLIGHT],

FIREWORKS]

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Digital effects

Mode switch:

only.

[

D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADE-T],

WIPE], [ BLK&WHT],

SEPIA], [ ART]

(

Light metering mode

Mode switch:

[

EVALUATIVE],

CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE],

SPOT]

[

D.EFFECT OFF], [ BLK&WHT],

SEPIA]

[

(

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(

Still image simultaneous recording

White balance

Size:

Mode switch:

When [HD STANDARD] is set to one of

the widescreen (16:9) modes,

[

AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT],

SHADE], [ CLOUDY],

TUNGSTEN], [ FLUORESCENT],

FLUORESCENT H], [ SET]

[

HDV], [

DV(WIDE)]:

STILL I.REC OFF],

LW 1920x1080], [SW 848x480]

HDV(PF24)] or [

[

Menu Options Lists

When [HD STANDARD] is set to

Recordings made in [

DV(NORMAL)]:

[

DV(NORMAL)]:

STILL I.REC OFF],

[

S.FINE/640x480],

FINE/640x480],

NORMAL/640x480]

[

1440x1080], [

640x480]

Quality:

[

SUPER FINE], [ FINE],

NORMAL]

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SLIDESHOW

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Still image size/quality

[CANCEL], [START]

PROTECT

Size:

[

LW 1920x1080], [L 2048x1536],

1440x1080], [ 640x480]

Press (

) to enter the image selection

Quality:

[

screen. From that screen, you can

continue to select the still images you

want to protect.

SUPER FINE], [ FINE],

NORMAL]

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REC PAUSE

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PRINT ORDER

[CANCEL], [EXECUTE]

Press (

) to enter the image selection

screen. From that screen, you can

continue to select the still images for

which you want to set print orders.

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END SEARCH

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TRANSFER ORDER

[CANCEL], [EXECUTE]

(

Still image capturing

Press (

) to enter the image selection

screen. From that screen, you can

continue to select the still images you

want to mark with a transfer order.

Recordings made in HDV ([

HDV] or

[

HDV(PF24)]):

[

LW S.FINE/1920x1080],

LW FINE/1920x1080],

LW NORMAL/1920x1080]

Recordings made in [

DV(WIDE)]:

[

SW S.FINE/848x480],

SW FINE/848x480],

SW NORMAL/848x480]

Menu Options Lists

ꢀThe digital zoom indicator will appear in

light blue from 10x up to 40x and dark

blue from 40x up to 200x.

Setup Menus

Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)

CAMERA SETUP

ꢀThe digital zoom cannot be used with

the [

NIGHT] recording program.

ꢀA still image cannot be recorded

simultaneously on the memory card while

recording movies using the digital zoom.

A.SL SHUTTER

Mode switch:

or P (only in the

ZOOM SPEED

[

PROGRAM AE] recording program)

[

ON], [ OFF]

The camcorder automatically uses slow

shutter speeds to obtain brighter

recordings in places with insufficient

lighting.

[

VARIABLE], [

SPEED 2], [

SPEED 3],

SPEED 1]

VARIABLE] the zoom

ꢀWhen set to [

speed depends on how you operate the

zoom lever: Press lightly for a slow zoom;

press harder for faster zooms.

ꢀThe fastest zoom speed can be

achieved with [

the fixed zoom speeds, [

the fastest and [

slowest.

ꢀThe camcorder uses shutter speeds

down to 1/30 (1/15 in

mode,

with cinema effect

HDV (PF24)]).

: Set the flash mode to

1/12 in

[

ꢀ

VARIABLE]. Among

SPEED 3] is

SPEED 1] the

(flash off).

ꢀIf a trailing afterimage appears, set the

slow shutter to [ OFF].

ꢀIf (camcorder shake warning)

appears, we recommend stabilizing the

camcorder, for example, by mounting it

on a tripod.

AF MODE

[

INSTANT AF], [

NORMAL AF]

D.ZOOM

Select how fast the autofocus will

operate.

ꢀWith [

INSTANT AF] the autofocus

adjusts quickly to a new subject. This is

convenient for example when changing

the focus from a near subject to a far

subject in the background, or when

recording fast moving subjects.

ꢀWhen the optional Wide-converter or

Tele-converter is attached to the

camcorder, it may partially obstruct the

Instant AF sensor. Set the AF mode to

[

OFF], [

40X], [

200X]

Determines the operation of the digital

zoom.

ꢀWhen activated, the camcorder will

switch automatically to the digital zoom

when you zoom in beyond the optical

zoom range.

ꢀWith the digital zoom the image is

digitally processed, so the image

resolution will deteriorate the more you

zoom in.

[

NORMAL AF].

Menu Options Lists

Recording/Video Input Setup (HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc.)

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55)

AF AST LAMP

REC/IN SETUP

HD STANDARD

[

AUTO], [

OFF]

FOCUS PRI.

[

HDV], [

DV(WIDE)], [

HDV(PF24)],

DV(NORMAL)]

Selects the video standard of the

recording and in DV standard also the

aspect ratio.

Mode switch:

[

ON:AiAF], [

OFF]

ON:CENTER],

[

HDV]: High-definition video at 1080i

specifications with 16:9 aspect ratio.

HDV(PF24)]: High-definition

[

IMG STAB

video at 1080i specifications for recording

with a progressive frame rate of 24 fps.

When combined with the [

MODE] recording program (

the 24p Cinema Mode, the cinematic look

will be enhanced.

CINE

45) to get

Mode switch:

[

ON], [

OFF]

The image stabilizer compensates for

camcorder shake even at full telephoto.

ꢀThe image stabilizer is designed to

compensate for a normal degree of

camcorder shake.

ꢀThe image stabilizer may not be

effective when recording in dark places

using the [

ꢀThe image stabilizer cannot be turned

off when the mode switch is set to

ꢀWe recommend setting the image

stabilizer to [

tripod.

[

DV(WIDE)]: Standard-definition

video with 16:9 aspect ratio.

DV(NORMAL)]: Standard-definition

[

video with 4:3 aspect ratio.

ꢀWe recommend not mixing recordings

made in different video standards on the

same tape.

NIGHT] recording program.

ꢀDuring the playback of a recording

made in [

HDV(PF24)],

will

appear on the screen (not

ꢀ

Playing back a widescreen recording: TV

OFF] when using a

sets compatible with the Video ID-1

system will automatically switch to wide

(16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the

aspect ratio of the TV manually. To play

back on a TV with normal aspect ratio

(4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting

(

SELF TIMER

accordingly (

40).

[

ON], [

OFF]

Menu Options Lists

DV REC MODE

WIND SCREEN

[

STD PLAY], [

LONG PLAY]

Mode switch:

[

AUTO], [

OFF

]

When [HD STANDARD] is set to one of

the DV standards, you can change the

video quality and as a result, also the

recording time available on the tape.

ꢀRecording in LP mode extends the

available recording time on the tape 1.5

times.

The camcorder automatically reduces the

background sound of wind when

recording outdoors.

ꢀThe wind screen cannot be turned off

when the mode switch is set to

(

ꢀDepending on the condition of the tape

(long usage, imperfections, etc.) you may

notice some video problems (blocky video

artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback

picture when playing back recordings

made in LP mode. We recommend using

the SP mode for important recordings.

ꢀIf you make recordings in both SP and

LP modes on the same tape, during

playback you may notice some video

problems in the picture at the point where

the recording mode changes.

ꢀWhen playing back in this camcorder

tapes recorded in LP mode with other

devices or vice versa, you may notice

some problems in the playback picture or

the sound may stop briefly.

MIC ATT

[

ON], [

OFF]

REVIEW

[

OFF], [

6sec], [

2sec], [

8sec], [

4sec],

10sec]

Selects the time to display a still image

after it has been recorded.

ꢀYou can erase (

while you are reviewing it (or immediately

after recording it, if set to [ OFF]).

ꢀThis menu item will not be available

64) the still image

when the drive mode (

(continuous shooting),

56) is set to

(high-

DV AUDIO

speed continuous shooting) or

exposure bracketing).

(auto

ꢀIf you press DISP. while reviewing a

still image, it will continue to be displayed

PHOTO

[

16bit], [

12bit]

When [HD STANDARD] is set to one of

the DV standards, you can change the

audio quality.

indefinitely. Press

halfway to

return to the normal display.

[

16bit]: To record sound at the

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highest quality.

[

12bit]: If you will dub audio or add a

music track later with an external device.

[

ON], [

OFF]

Menu Options Lists

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65)

FILE NOS.

ERASE ALL IMAGES

[NO], [YES]

[

RESET], [

CONTINUOUS]

Select the image numbering method to be

used when you insert a new memory

card.

INITIALIZE

Images are automatically assigned

consecutive image numbers from 0101 to

9900, and stored in folders containing up

to 100 images. Folders are numbered

from 101 to 998.

[CANCEL], [INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.]

Playback/Video Output Setup (Playback Standard, Component Video Out, DV Out etc.)

PLAY/OUT SETUP*

[

RESET]: Image numbers will restart

* In

mode, the following menu

from 101-0101 every time you insert a

new memory card.

options are divided into two menus,

[

PLAY/OUT SETUP1] and

PLAY/OUT SETUP2]; this will be

[

CONTINUOUS]: Image numbers will

continue from the number following that

of the last image recorded with the

camcorder.

indicated with the respective menu icon.

PLAYBACK STD

ꢀIf the memory card you insert already

contains an image with a larger number, a

new image will be assigned a number one

higher than that of the last image on the

memory card.

[

AUTO], [

HDV], [

DV]

Select the video standard to be used for

playback.

[

between standards (HDV/DV) during

playback.

ꢀWe recommend using the

AUTO]: Switches automatically

[

CONTINUOUS] setting.

Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All Images, etc.)

[

HDV], [

DV]: Plays back only the

CARD OPERATIONS

recordings made in the selected

standard.

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PRINT ORD.ALL ERASE

TV TYPE

[NO], [YES]

TRANS.ORD.ALL ERASE

[

NORMAL TV], [

WIDE TV]

In order to display the picture in full and in

the correct aspect ratio, select the setting

according to the type of television to

which you will connect the camcorder.

[NO], [YES]

[

NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3

aspect ratio.

[

WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9

aspect ratio.

Menu Options Lists

ꢀThis setting will be unavailable while

the camcorder is connected to an

external device using the HDMI cable.

ꢀThe camcorder will retain the audio

balance adjustment; however if you turn

off the camcorder, [AUDIO OUT] will be

reset to [

STEREO1].

OUTPUT CH

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AV/PHONES

[

L/R], [

L/L], [

R/R]

[

AV], [ PHONES]

You can select the audio channel to use

during the playback of a tape with audio

recorded on two channels.

PHONES VOL.

[

L/R]: Left and Right channels

(stereo) / Main + Sub tracks (bilingual).

L/L]: Left channel only (stereo) / Main

track only (bilingual).

R/R]: Right channel only (stereo) /

[

When [AV/PHONES] is set to

PHONES], adjust ( ) the volume

of the headphones with the joystick.

* In mode, adjust the volume

[

Sub track only (bilingual).

AUDIO OUT

using the joystick guide (

31).

COMP.OUT

[

STEREO1], [

MIX/FIXED], [

STEREO2],

MIX/VAR.]

You can select the audio track to use

during the playback of a tape with audio

dubbed over the recording.

[

480i], [

1080i/480i]

You can select the video specifications to

use when connecting the camcorder to a

high-definition TV using the video

component connection.

[

STEREO1]: Original sound only.

STEREO2]: Dubbed audio only.

MIX/FIXED]: Mixed audio with the

[

480i]: To use the 480i specification

original sound and dubbed audio at the

same level.

(standard definition).

[

1080i/480i]: To use the full 1080i high

[

MIX/VAR.]: Mixed audio where the

definition specification when possible, or

switch automatically to 480i specification

when 1080i is not supported by the TV.

ꢀSelect the [PLAYBACK STD] and

[COMP.OUT] settings according to the

specifications you want to use for

playback on a high-definition TV. Refer to

the table below.

balance between the original sound (

)

and the dubbed audio (

adjusted.

) can be

MIX BALANCE

ꢀWhen the playback standard selected is

different from that of the original recording,

no video will be output.

When [AUDIO OUT] is set to [

MIX/

VAR.], adjust (

) the sound balance

with the joystick.

Menu Options Lists

ꢀThis setting will be unavailable while

the camcorder is connected to an

external device using the HDMI cable.

playback on a high-definition TV. Refer to

the table below.

ꢀThe DV output cannot be changed

while a DV cable is connected to the

HDV/DV terminal.

DV OUTPUT

NOTES

[

DV LOCKED], [

HDV/DV]

About the [HDMI OUT] display

[HDMI OUT] appears at the bottom of the

You can select the video standard to use

when connecting to an external device

using the HDV/DV terminal.

[

PLAY/OUT SETUP2] menu screen in

mode ([ PLAY/OUT SETUP]

menu in other modes). This is not a selectable

menu option, but rather an information item that

displays the specification of the video output

when the camcorder is connected to an

external device using the HDMI cable. For

further details about the HDMI connection, refer

[

HDV/DV]: Switch

automatically between standards to

match the original standard of the

recordings.

[

DV LOCKED]: All video output will

be in DV standard (recordings made in

HDV will be down-converted).

69.

ꢀSelect the [PLAYBACK STD] and [DV

OUTPUT] settings according to the

specifications you want to use for

Settings for Video Output from the COMPONENT OUT Terminal

Standard of the

Video Output

Signal

Recording on the

Tape

[PLAYBACK STD] Setting

[COMP.OUT] Setting

High

[

AUTO] or [

HDV]

[

1080i/480i]

Definition

(1080i)

HDV

Standard

Definition

(480i)

[

AUTO] or [

HDV]

DV]

[

480i]

1080i/480i] or [

480i]

Settings for Video Output from the HDV/DV Terminal

Standard of the

Video Output

Signal

Recording on the

Tape

[PLAYBACK STD] Setting

[DV OUTPUT] Setting

High

Definition

(1080i)

[

AUTO] or [

HDV]

[

HDV/DV]

HDV

[

AUTO] or [

HDV]

DV]

DV LOCKED]

Standard

Definition

(480i)

[

HDV/DV] or

DV LOCKED]

Menu Options Lists

Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)

in order to allow you to focus manually

more easily.

DISPLAY SETUP

ꢀUsing the assist functions will not affect

the recordings on the tape or memory card.

BRIGHTNESS

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AUDIO LEVEL

Adjust (

) the brightness of the LCD

display with the joystick.

[

ON], [

OFF]

ꢀChanging the brightness of the LCD

display does not affect that of the

viewfinder or the recordings.

TV SCREEN

MARKERS

[

ON]*, [

OFF]

When set to [

ON], the camcorder’s

on-screen displays will appear also on the

screen of a connected TV or monitor.

ꢀYou can also use DISP. on the wireless

controller.

ꢀWhen the the data code is displayed on

the camcorder’s screen, the same

information will also appear on a

connected TV regardless of the [TV

SCREEN] setting. Turn off the data code

display by repeatedly pressing DISP. .

[

OFF], [

LEVEL(GRY)], [

GRID(GRY)]

LEVEL(WHT)],

GRID(WHT)],

You can display a grid or a horizontal line

at the center of the screen. The markers

are available in white or gray. Use the

markers as a reference to make sure your

subject is framed correctly (vertically and/

or horizontally).

ꢀUsing the markers will not affect the

recordings on the tape or memory card.

* The default value is [

playback modes.

OFF] in the

ASSIST FUNC.

6SEC.DATE

[

OFF], [

ZEBRA(100%)], [

ZEBRA(70%)],

PEAKING]

[

ON], [

OFF]

When you start playing back a tape or

when the date of the recording changes,

the date and time will be displayed for 6

seconds.

You can use the assist functions to make

sure you adjust the focus and exposure

correctly.

[ZEBRA]: A striped pattern (zebra

pattern) will appear over areas of the

picture that are overexposed (too bright).

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DATA CODE

[

ZEBRA(70%)] is more sensitive

ZEBRA(100%)].

than [

[

PEAKING]: The silhouettes of

[

DATE], [ TIME], [

CAMERA DATA]

DATE & TIME],

objects in the picture will be emphasized

Menu Options Lists

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24)

LANGUAGE

POWER SAVE

[DEUTSCH], [ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL],

[FRANÇAIS], [ITALIANO], [POLSKI],

[

ON], [

OFF]

In order to save power when the

camcorder is powered by a battery pack,

it will automatically shut off if left without

any operation for 5 minutes.

Approximately 30 seconds before the

camcorder shuts off, the message

[

], [TÜRKÇE], [

], [ ], [

], [

]

DEMO MODE

“

AUTO POWER OFF” will appear.

FIRMWARE

[

ON], [

OFF]

The demonstration mode displays the

camcorder’s main features. It starts

automatically when the camcorder is

powered with the power adapter if you

leave it turned on without loading a

recording media for more than 5 minutes.

ꢀTo cancel the demo mode once it

started, press any button, turn off the

camcorder or load a recording media.

You can verify the current version of the

camcorder’s firmware. This menu option

is usually grayed out.

Date/Time Setup

DATE/TIME SETUP

System Setup (Beep, etc.)

SYSTEM SETUP

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T.ZONE/DST

DATE/TIME

WL.REMOTE

DATE FORMAT

[Y.M.D (2007.1.1 AM 12:00)],

[M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2007 12:00 AM)],

[D.M.Y (1.JAN.2007 12:00 AM)]

Changes the date format for on-screen

displays and for date printing.

[

ON], [

OFF

]

Allows the camcorder to be operated with

the wireless controller.

BEEP

[

HIGH VOLUME],

[

LOW VOLUME], [

OFF]

A beep will accompany some operations

like turning on the camcorder, the self-

timer countdown, etc. It also serves as a

warning beep under unusual conditions.

Recording Programs

Using the Recording Programs

Auto

The camcorder adjusts the focus,

exposure and other settings

automatically, allowing you to just

point and shoot.

Flexible Recording Programs (

PROGRAM AE]

46)

[

SHUTTER-PRIO. AE]

[

APERTURE-PRIO. AE]

The camcorder sets the

You select the shutter

You select the aperture

value.

aperture and shutter speed. speed.

Special Scene Recording Programs (

PORTRAIT]

47)

SNOW]

[

CINE MODE]*

The camcorder uses a

Use this mode to record

Give a cinematic look to

your recordings.

large aperture, achieving a in bright ski resorts. It

focus on the subject while

blurring other distracting

details.

prevents the subject from

being underexposed.

only.

[

SPORTS]

[

BEACH]

[

SPOTLIGHT]

Use this mode to record

sports scenes such as

tennis or golf.

Use this mode to record

on a sunny beach. It

Use this mode to record

spotlit scenes.

prevents the subject from

being underexposed.

[

NIGHT]

[

SUNSET]

[

FIREWORKS]

Use this mode to record in

low-light conditions.

Use this mode to record

sunsets in vibrant colors. fireworks.

Recording Programs

[

CINE MODE]*

Flexible Recording: Changing the

Aperture and Shutter Speed

Use the automatic exposure (AE)

program or give priority to the exposure

value or the shutter speed.

The camcorder adjusts various image

settings to give a cinematic look to your

recordings. The effect will be enhanced

when this recording mode is combined

with the [

HDV(PF24)] setting

(

38) to get the 24p Cinema Mode.

POINTS TO CHECK

only.

(

10)

: Only settings other than

CINE MODE].

FUNC.

[

Mode switch:

Icon of the currently selected

Recording Program

FUNC.

Options

Default value

FUNC.

Desired option

[

PROGRAM AE]

The camcorder automatically adjusts the

aperture and shutter speed to obtain the

optimal exposure for the subject.

TO SET THE APERTURE VALUE OR SHUTTER SPEED

When you select [

PRIO.AE] or [

SHUTTER-

APERTURE-PRIO.AE],

[

SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]

a numeric value will appear next to the

recording program icon.

Set the shutter speed value. The

camcorder automatically sets the

appropriate aperture value. Use a high

shutter speed to record fast moving

subjects or a slow shutter speed to add

motion blur, emphasizing the feel of

movement.

1 If the joystick guide appears on the

screen, press (

) to hide it.

2 Adjust (

) the shutter speed or

aperture to the desired value.

Shutter speed guidelines

[

APERTURE-PRIO.AE]

1/8, 1/15, 1/30

Set the aperture value. The camcorder

automatically sets the appropriate shutter

speed. Use low aperture values (larger

lens opening) to softly blur the background

in a portrait or high aperture values

(smaller lens opening) to get a wider depth

of field, giving a sharp focus all throughout

a landscape.

with cinema effect

[

HDV (PF24)]

1/6, 1/12, 1/24

1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30

For recording subjects in dark places.

1/60

with cinema effect

[

HDV (PF24)]

1/48, 1/60

1/60

For general recordings.

Recording Programs

1/100

Special Scene: Recording Programs to

Match Special Conditions

For recording indoor sports scenes.

Recording in a very bright ski resort or

capturing the full colors of a sunset or a

fireworks display becomes as easy as

selecting a Special Scene recording

program.

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000

1/250, 1/500

For recording from within a car or train, or

for recording moving subjects such as

roller coasters.

1/2000

POINTS TO CHECK

For recording outdoor sports such as golf

or tennis on sunny days.

(

Mode switch:

Note that on screen only the denominator

is displayed – [

250] indicates a

shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.

Available Aperture Values

[1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4],

[4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0]

[2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6],

[6.7], [8.0]

FUNC.

Icon of the currently selected

Recording Program

FUNC.

NOTES

ꢀWhen the mode switch is set to

joystick guide will not appear.

ꢀDo not change the position of the mode

switch while recording, as the brightness of the

image may change abruptly.

, the

Last icon on the right

(icon of the currently selected

Special Scene

)

ꢀWhen setting a numeric value (aperture or

shutter speed), the number display will flash if

the aperture or shutter speed is not appropriate

for the recording conditions. In such case,

select a different value.

FUNC.

Desired option

NOTES

ꢀDo not change the position of the mode

switch while recording, as the brightness of the

image may change abruptly.

ꢀ[

SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]

- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places,

you can obtain a brighter image, but the image

quality may be lower, and the autofocus may

not work well.

- The image may flicker when recording with

high shutter speeds.

ꢀ[

PORTRAIT]/[

SNOW]

SPORTS]/[

BEACH]/

[

- The picture may not appear smooth during

playback.

ꢀ[ PORTRAIT]

- The blur effect of the background increases

the more you zoom in (T).

Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the

screen starts to flicker, select [

PRIO.AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100.

ꢀ[ APERTURE-PRIO.AE]

SHUTTER-

- The actual range of values available for

selection will vary depending on the initial zoom

position.

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

ꢀ[

NIGHT]

Adjusting the Picture:

- Moving subjects may leave a trailing

afterimage.

- Picture quality may not be as good as in other

modes.

Exposure, Focus and Color

- White points may appear on the screen.

- Autofocus may not work as well as in other

modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

Manual Exposure Adjustment and

Automatic Backlight Correction

ꢀ[ SNOW]/[ BEACH]

At times, backlit subjects may appear too

dark (underexposed) or subjects under

very strong lights may appear too bright

or glaring (overexposed). To correct this

you can use the automatic backlight

correction or manually adjust the

exposure.

- The subject may become overexposed on

cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the

image on the screen.

ꢀ[ FIREWORKS]

- To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend

using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod

especially in

slows down.

, as the shutter speed

Automatic Backlight Correction

When shooting subjects with a strong

light source behind them, you can have

the camcorder automatically correct for

the backlight with the press of a single

button.

BLC

Press

•

appears.

• Press BLC again to end the backlight

correction mode.

Manual Exposure Adjustment

POINTS TO CHECK

(

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

Fast moving subjects

Mode switch: (except for the

[

FIREWORKS] recording program).

Through wet windows

Night scenes

1 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press (

) to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward [EXP].

• If [EXP] does not appear on the

joystick guide, repeatedly push the

joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display

the joystick guide in the illustration

above.

POINTS TO CHECK

(

Adjust the zoom before you start the

procedure.

Mode switch:

• The exposure adjustment indicator

and the neutral value “±0”

appear on the screen.

• If you operate the zoom while the

exposure is locked, the brightness of

the image may change.

3 Adjust (

) the brightness of the

image as required.

FOCUS

1 Press

• The adjustment range and the length

of the exposure adjustment indicator

will vary depending on the initial

brightness of the picture.

• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward

[EXP] again will return the camcorder

to automatic exposure.

“MF” appears.

2 Adjust the focus as necessary with

the FOCUS dial until the image

appears focused.

FOCUS

Pressing

again will return the

camcorder to autofocus.

NOTES

The camcorder will automatically return to

autofocus when you set the mode switch to

Manual Focus Adjustment

Infinity Focus

Use this function when you wish to focus

on faraway subjects such as mountains or

fireworks.

Autofocus may not work well on the

following subjects. In such case, focus

manually.

Reflective surfaces

Subjects with low contrast or

without vertical lines

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

1 Adjust the zoom.

NOTES

FOCUS

2 In autofocus mode, keep

pressed down for more than 2

seconds.

ꢀUsing the focus assist functions will not affect

the recordings on the tape or memory card.

When you start recording, the assist functions

will be canceled.

ꢀYou can also apply the peaking function

(without the magnification) by setting [ASSIST

•

appears.

FOCUS

• Pressing

again will return the

camcorder to autofocus.

• Operating the zoom or the FOCUS

dial will return the camcorder to

manual focus adjustment (MF).

FUNC.] to [

PEAKING] (

43). In that

case, the peaking function will not be canceled

even when you start recording.

ꢀIn

mode, you can also use the

PHOTO

focus assist functions after pressing

halfway.

ꢀThe camcorder will automatically return to

autofocus when you set the mode switch to

Focus Assist Functions

The focus assist function will magnify the

center of the picture and emphasize the

outlines of the objects on screen

(peaking) to make it easier for you to

focus manually.

White Balance

The white balance function helps you

accurately reproduce colors under

different lighting conditions so that white

objects will always look truly white in your

recordings.

POINTS TO CHECK

(

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch: (except for the Special

Scene recording programs)

(

10)

Options

Default value

Mode switch:

[

AUTO]

FOCUS

1 Press

2 Press

Settings are automatically set by the

camcorder. Use this setting for outdoor

scenes.

“MF” appears.

FOCUS ASSIST

The center of the picture will be

magnified and the silhouettes will be

emphasized.

3 Adjust the focus as necessary with

the FOCUS dial until the image

appears focused.

[

DAYLIGHT]

For recording outdoors on a bright day.

SHADE]

For recording in shaded places.

CLOUDY]

For recording on a cloudy day.

[

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

[

TUNGSTEN]

NOTES

For recording under tungsten and tungsten

type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

ꢀWhen you select the custom white balance

[

SET]:

- Make the white balance adjustment in a place

with sufficient light.

[

FLUORESCENT]

For recording under warm white, cool

white or warm white type (3-wavelength)

fluorescent lighting.

- Set [D.ZOOM] to [

OFF] (

37).

- Readjust the white balance if the lighting

conditions change.

- Very rarely and depending on the light source,

may keep on flashing instead of staying on.

Even in that case, the white balance would be

properly adjusted and the results should be

[

FLUORESCENT H]

For recording under daylight or daylight

type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

better than with [

AUTO].

[

SET]

ꢀCustom white balance may provide better

results in the following cases:

- Changing lighting conditions

Use the custom white balance for special

situations not covered by the other options.

The custom white balance will ensure that

white subjects appear white under various

lighting conditions.

- Close-ups

- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)

- Under mercury lamps and certain types of

fluorescent lights

ꢀDepending on the type of fluorescent light,

optimal color balance may not be obtained with

FUNC.

[

FLUORESCENT] or [ FLUORESCENT

H]. If the color looks unnatural, adjust it using

AUTO] or [ SET].

[

Icon of the currently selected

White Balance

FUNC.

Image Effects

FUNC.

Desired option*

You can use the image effects to change

the color saturation and contrast of your

recordings.

* When you select [ SET], do not press

FUNC.

and continue instead with the

procedure below.

TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE

POINTS TO CHECK

1 Point the camcorder at a white

object, zoom in until it fills the

(

whole screen and press (

Mode switch: (except for the Special

Scene recording programs)

When the adjustment is completed

stops flashing and stays on. The

camcorder retains the custom setting

even if you turn off the camcorder.

FUNC.

Options

Default value

[

IMAGE EFFECT OFF]

Records with no image enhancing effects.

VIVID]

2 Press

to save the setting and

close the menu.

[

Emphasizes the contrast and color

saturation.

Still Image Recording Options

NEUTRAL]

Still Image Recording Options

[

Still Image Recording

Tones down the contrast and color

saturation.

Options

[

LOW SHARPENING]

Records subjects with softened outlines.

SOFT SKIN DETAIL]

Selecting the Size and Quality of Still

Images

[

Still images are recorded on the memory

card using the JPEG (Joint Photographic

Experts Group) compression. As a

general rule select a larger image size for

higher quality.

Softens the details in the skin tone area for

a more complimentary appearance.

[

CUSTOM]

Allows you to adjust the brightness,

contrast, sharpness, and color depth of the

image.

[COL.DEPTH]: (–) Shallower colors,

(+) Richer color tonality

(

Options

[BRIGHTN.]:

(–) Darker picture,

(+) Brighter picture

Approximate number of still images that

can be recorded on different sizes of

memory cards with the following quality

settings:

[CONTRAST]: (–) Flatter picture,

(+) More defined light and

shade

: [SUPER FINE], : [FINE],

: [NORMAL].

[SHARPNESS]: (–) Vaguer outlines,

(+) Sharper outlines

On a 32 MB memory card

Image Size

FUNC.

LW 1920x1080

2048x1536

1440x1080

Icon of the currently selected

Image Effect

FUNC.

SW 848x480*

640x480

105

140

155

205

310

375

FUNC.

Desired option*

On a 128 MB memory card

* When you select [

press

CUSTOM], do not

Image Size

FUNC.

and continue instead with the

LW 1920x1080

135

265

180

procedure below.

2048x1536

1440x1080

TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT

120

455

600

180

650

865

350

1 Press (

2 Select (

SW 848x480*

640x480

1,300

1,560

) each of the custom

setting options and adjust (

desired.

) as

3 Press (

) to save the custom

image effect.

FUNC.

4 Press

to close the menu.

Still Image Recording Options

ꢀWhen printing still images, use the following

guidelines as a reference for selecting the print

size.

On a 512 MB memory card

Image Size

LW 1920x1080

350

235

470

525

350

700

1,040

700

Image Size

2048x1536

Recommended Use

2048x1536

1440x1080

To print photos up to A4

size.

1,370

SW 848x480*

640x480

1,775 2,515 5,030

2,320 3,355 6,040

1440x1080

To print photos up to L

size (9 x 13 cm, 3.5 x

5 in.) or postcard size

(10 x 14.8 cm, 4 x 6 in.).

* This size is only available for recording

simultaneously on the tape and memory card

640x480

To send images as

(

53) or for capturing a still image from the

e-mail attachments or to

post on the Web. Select

this size also to be able

to record more still

playback picture ( 54).

Default value

2048x1536/FINE

images if memory card

capacity is limited.

FUNC.

Capturing a Still Image while Recording

Movies

Icon of the currently selected

Image Quality/Size

FUNC.

You can record still images on the

memory card even while the camcorder is

Desired image size*

set to

mode. You can also

capture simultaneously, as a still image

on the memory card, the same picture

you are recording as video on the tape.

The size and quality of the still image can

be selected.

Press (

)

FUNC.

Desired image quality*

* The number displayed on the right corner

indicates the approximate number of images

that can be recorded with the current quality/

size setting.

POINTS TO CHECK

(

NOTES

Select the size and quality of the still

image in record pause mode before you

start recording.

ꢀDepending on the number of images on the

memory card (Windows: more than 1,800

images; Macintosh: more than 1,000 images),

you may not be able to download images to a

computer. Try using a card reader.

Default value

STILL I.REC OFF

ꢀConnection to a PictBridge compatible printer

will not work when the memory card contains

more than 1,800 images. For best performance,

we recommend keeping the number of images

on the memory card under 100.

Still Image Recording Options

(

FUNC.

FUNC.

Icon of the currently selected

Still Image Simultaneous

Recording option

FUNC.

Icon of the currently selected

FUNC.

Still Image Capturing option

Desired image size*

FUNC.

Desired image quality

Press (

)

TO CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE

1 Pause the playback when the scene

you want to capture as a still image

appears.

FUNC.

Desired image quality*

* The number displayed on the right corner

indicates the approximate number of images

that can be recorded with the current quality/

size setting.

You can also use the frame-by-frame

playback to find the exact picture you

want to capture.

PHOTO

Press

to capture the still

image on the memory card.

PHOTO

2 Press

The still image is recorded on the memory

card while the screen continues to show

the video recording.

NOTES

ꢀThe data code of the still image will reflect the

date and time of the original recording on the

tape.

NOTES

ꢀThe still image cannot be captured on the

memory card if [TV TYPE] is set to

ꢀThe still image cannot be recorded on the

memory card while using the digital zoom or

while a digital effect is activated.

[

NORMAL TV]. Set it to [

WIDE TV]

instead ( 40).

ꢀA still image captured from a scene with lots

of fast movement may be blurred.

ꢀTo record still images we recommend using

the

mode, which offers the best

quality for still images.

Light Metering Mode

Capturing a Still Image from the

Playback Picture

The camcorder measures the light

reflected from the subject in order to

calculate the optimal exposure settings.

Depending on the subject, you may want

to change the way the light is measured

and evaluated.

While you are playing back a tape you

can capture the picture as a still image on

the memory card. The quality of the

captured still image can be selected but

its size cannot be changed (it will depend

on the recording standard of the tape

being played back).

Still Image Recording Options

POINTS TO CHECK

(

(

Mode switch: (except for the Special

Scene recording programs)

Mode switch at

cannot be turned off.

: The focus priority

Mode switch at : You can turn off the

focus priority and you can also select the

AF (autofocus) mode to be used.

Options

Default value

[

EVALUATIVE]

Options

Default value

Appropriate for standard shooting

conditions, including backlit scenes. The

camcorder divides the picture into several

areas and the light is measured in all of

them to achieve the optimal exposure for

the subject.

[

ON:AiAF]

(Mode switch: *,

)

Depending on the shooting conditions, one

or more AF frames out of the nine frames

available are automatically selected and

the focus is fixed on them.

[

CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE]

Averages the light metered from the entire

screen, giving more weight to the subject

in the center.

[

ON:CENTER]

(Mode switch: *)

In this mode, a single focusing frame

appears in the center of the screen and the

focus is automatically fixed on it. This is

convenient for making sure the focus is

exactly where you want it.

[

SPOT]

Meters only the area within the spot AE

point frame. Use this setting to adjust the

exposure to match the subject in the center

of the screen.

[

OFF]

Select this option if you wish to record a

PHOTO

still image as soon as you press

FUNC.

* Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording

program.

Icon of the currently selected

Light Metering Mode

FUNC.

FUNC.

Desired option

FUNC.

CAMERA SETUP

FOCUS PRI.

Automatic Focus Priority

When the focus priority is activated, the

camcorder records a still image only after

the focus has been adjusted

automatically.

FUNC.

Desired option

Still Image Recording Options

NOTES

FUNC.

In the [ FIREWORKS] recording program the

focus priority is automatically set to [

OFF].

Icon of the currently selected

Drive Mode

FUNC.

Continuous Shooting and Exposure

Bracketing

FUNC.

Desired option

Take a series of pictures of a moving

subject or record the same picture in 3

levels of exposure in order to choose later

the picture you like the best.

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING/

HIGH-SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

PHOTO

1 Press

halfway to activate

the autofocus.

PHOTO

2 Press

fully and hold it

POINTS TO CHECK

pressed down.

A series of still images will be

recorded as long as you hold the

button pressed down.

(

10)

Mode switch: (except for the

[

FIREWORKS] recording program).

AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING

Options

Default value

PHOTO

Press

, first halfway to activate

the autofocus and then fully to record

the still image.

Three still images in different exposures

will be recorded on the memory card.

[

SINGLE]

Records a single still image.

CONT.SHOOT. ]

(Continuous Shooting),

HISPEED CONT.SHOOT. ]

[

NOTES

(High-Speed Continuous Shooting)

ꢀThe speed and maximum number of

continuous shots is as follows.

Captures a series of still images as long as

PHOTO

you hold

pressed down. For the

- [

CONT.SHOOT.]: Approx. 3 images/

number of frames per second, refer to the

table below.

second

- [

HISPEED CONT.SHOOT.]: Approx. 5

images/second

[

AEB] (Auto Exposure Bracketing)

- Continuous Shooting with flash: Approx. 2.1

images/second

- Maximum number of shots: 60 still images

ꢀThese figures are approximate and vary with

the recording conditions and subjects.

ꢀThe actual number of images per second will

The camcorder records a still image in

three different exposures (dark, normal,

light in 1/2 EV steps), allowing you to

choose the shot you like the best.

be lower when “

” (camcorder shake

warning) is displayed on the screen.

Other Functions

Selecting the Data Code

You can select the data code to be

displayed when playing back movies.

Other Functions

On-Screen Displays

The camcorder keeps a data code

containing the date and time and other

camera data (shutter speed, aperture,

etc.) registered at the time of recording.

You can select the data to be displayed.

Options

Default value

[

DATE], [ TIME]

Displays the date or time when the scene

or still image was recorded.

Turning the On-Screen Displays On/Off

[

DATE & TIME]

Displays both the date and time of the

recording.

[

CAMERA DATA]

Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter

speed used when recording the image.

DISP.

Repeatedly press

to turn the on-

screen displays on/off in the following

sequence.

FUNC.

All displays on Æ Only tape-related

displays¹

FUNC.

On-screen displays + Data code²on Æ

Only on-screen displays on Æ

Only tape-related displays (in stop mode

or playback pause) or All displays off

(during playback)

DISPLAY SETUP/

DATA CODE

FUNC.

Desired option

On-screen displays + Histogram³/Data

code on Æ Only on-screen displays on Æ

All displays off

Tape related displays: Tape operation icon,

time code and remaining tape display.

Data code: Time, date and camera data at the

time of recording. The contents to be

displayed can be selected as explained in the

following section.

Histogram display: For still images you can

display the complete camera data registered

at the time of recording. For details on how to

read the histogram display, refer to the

following section.

Other Functions

Reading the Histogram Display

Flash

When viewing still images you can

display the histogram and the icons of all

the functions used at the time of

recording. Use the histogram as a

reference to verify the correct exposure of

the still image.

You can use the built-in flash for

recording still images in dark places. The

flash features the red-eye reduction

function.

POINTS TO CHECK

The area to the right of the histogram

represents highlights and the left side

represents shadows. A still image whose

histogram skews to the right is relatively

bright; while one whose histogram peaks

to the left, is relatively dark.

(

Select a recording program other than

FIREWORKS].

[

Options

Default value

(auto)

The flash fires automatically according to

the brightness of the subject.

(red-eye reduction, auto)

Shadows

Highlights

The assist lamp lights up to reduce the

red-eye effect. The flash fires automatically

according to the brightness of the subject.

NOTES

The histogram display will appear also after

recording a still image while reviewing it within

the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or

(flash on)

The flash always fires.

(flash off)

immediately after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set

to [

OFF]).

The flash does not fire.

1 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press (

) to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward

If does not appear on the joystick

guide, repeatedly push the joystick

(

) toward [NEXT] to display the

joystick guide in the illustration above.

• Repeatedly push the joystick (

)

toward to cycle between the flash

modes.

• The display

seconds.

disappears after 4

Other Functions

PHOTO

- The brightness of the AF-assist lamp could be

an inconvenience. Consider turning it off in

public places such as restaurants or theaters.

3 Press

, first halfway to

activate the autofocus and then

fully to record the still image.

TO USE THE OPTIONAL VFL-1 VIDEO FLASH LIGHT

You can attach the optional VFL-1 Video

Flash Light to the advanced accessory

shoe if you want a more powerful flash

than the built-in flash. The procedure for

setting the flash mode is the same as

described above. For details about

Mini Video Light

You can turn on the mini video light

(assist lamp) at any time regardless of the

recording program.

attaching and using the flash, refer to the

instruction manual of the VFL-1. The

VFL-1 can also be used as a video light.

When a video accessory is attached to

(

the advanced accessory shoe,

appear on the screen.

will

NOTES

ꢀThe practical range of the built-in flash is

approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The practical

range with the VFL-1 Video Flash Light

attached is approx. 1 to 4 m (3.3 to 13.1 ft.). In

any case, the actual range will depend on the

recording conditions.

LIGHT

Press

•

appears on the screen.

• Press ^LIGHTagain to turn the mini

video light off.

ꢀThe range of the flash decreases in

continuous shooting mode.

ꢀFor the red-eye reduction function to be

effective, the subject needs to look at the assist

lamp. The degree of reduction depends on the

distance and on each individual.

TO USE THE OPTIONAL VL-3 VIDEO LIGHT

You can attach the optional VL-3 Video

Light to the advanced accessory shoe if

you want a more powerful video light the

built-in mini video light. For details about

attaching and using the video light, refer

to the instruction manual of the VL-3.

When a video accessory is attached to

ꢀThe flash will not fire in the following cases:

- When you manually adjust the exposure in

(auto) or

(red-eye reduction) mode.

- During auto exposure bracketing.

ꢀThe flash mode cannot be selected when the

exposure is locked.

the advanced accessory shoe,

appear on the screen.

will

ꢀWe do not recommend using the flash when

the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is

attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.

NOTES

ꢀWe do not recommend using the mini video

light while the optional Wide-converter is

attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.

ꢀThe built-in mini video light will be disabled

automatically when you attach the optional VL-3

Video Light. To use the built-in mini video light,

set the switch on the VL-3 to OFF and then

press LIGHT .

ꢀ

PHOTO

About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press

halfway, if the subject is too dark the

assist lamp may light up briefly in order to

enable the camcorder to focus more accurately

(AF-assist lamp). You can also set [AF AST

LAMP] to [

OFF] so the assist lamp does

not light up.

- The camcorder may not be able to focus even

if the AF-assist lamp is on.

Other Functions

Self Timer

Audio Recording Level

You can adjust the audio recording level

for the built-in or for an external

microphone. You can display the audio

level indicator while recording or playing

back the tape.

POINTS TO CHECK

(

10)

: Set the camcorder in record

pause mode.

Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording

Level

FUNC.

POINTS TO CHECK

(

FUNC.

CAMERA SETUP

SELF TIMER

Mode switch:

FUNC.

appears.

1 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press ( ) to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward

MIC].

• If [ MIC] does not appear on the

joystick guide, repeatedly push the

joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display

the joystick guide in the illustration

above.

START/STOP

Press

The camcorder starts recording after a

10-second countdown*. The countdown

appears on the screen.

[

PHOTO

Press

, first halfway to activate

the autofocus and then fully to record

the still image.

• The manual adjustment icon

will

appear to the left of the audio level

indicator and the manual adjustment

bar (green) will appear below it.

The camcorder will record the still image

after a 10-second countdown*. The

countdown appears on the screen.

*2 seconds when using the wireless

controller.

Manual audio level adjustment

Audio level indicator

NOTES

Audio level adjustment bar

Once the countdown has begun, you can

cancel the self timer by turning off the

camcorder.

Other Functions

3 Adjust (

necessary.

• Push the joystick ( ) toward

raise the audio recording level or push

it ( ) toward to lower it.

) the audio level as

FUNC.

• As a guideline, adjust the audio

recording level so that the audio level

meter will go to the right of the -12 dB

mark only occasionally.

• When the 0 dB mark turns red, the

sound may be distorted.

FUNC.

DISPLAY SETUP/

AUDIO LEVEL

4 Press (

) to save the setting and

hide the joystick guide.

FUNC.

TO USE THE MICROPHONE ATTENUATOR

If the audio level is too high and the

sound gets distorted, activate the

microphone attenuator by setting [MIC

Using an External Microphone

When recording in very quiet

surroundings, the built-in microphone

ATT.] to [

ON] (

39).

may pick up the sound of the camcorder's

internal machinery. In such case, we

recommend using an external

microphone.

NOTES

ꢀThe audio recording level can be adjusted

only while the green adjustment bar appears

under the audio level indicator. To avoid

changing the level by mistake, after you

manually adjust the audio recording level be

MICROPHONES COMPATIBLE WITH THE ADVANCED

ACCESSORY SHOE

You can attach to the advanced

accessory shoe on the camcorder an

optional DM-50 Directional and Stereo

Microphone or any commercially

available microphone compatible with the

advanced accessory shoe. For details,

refer to the instruction manual of the

microphone.

sure to press (

) to hide the joystick guide.

ꢀWhen the mode switch is set to

camcorder will adjust the audio level

automatically.

, the

ꢀWe recommend using headphones (

30)

to check the sound level while adjusting the

audio recording level or when the microphone

attenuator is activated.

When a video accessory is attached to

the advanced accessory shoe,

appear on the screen.

will

Displaying the Audio Level Indicator

Usually, the audio level indicator will be

displayed only after the manual

adjustment of the audio recording level.

With the procedure below, you can

display the audio level indicator also

when the audio level is adjusted

automatically or during playback.

POINTS TO CHECK

(

Other Functions

OTHER MICROPHONES

Digital Effects

POINTS TO CHECK

You can also use commercially available

microphones not compatible with the

advanced accessory shoe, by connecting

the external microphone to the MIC

terminal. Use commercially available

condenser microphones with their own

power supply. You can connect almost

any stereo microphone with a ∅ 3.5 mm

plug but the audio recording level may

vary.

(

: [ BLK&WHT], [

SEPIA]

only.

Mode switch:

Options

Default value

[

D.EFFECT OFF]

Select this setting when you do not intend

to use the digital effects.

[

FADE-T] (fade trigger), [ WIPE]

Select one of the faders to begin or end a

scene with a fade from or to a black

screen.

[

BLK&WHT]

Records images in black and white.

SEPIA]

[

Records images in sepia tones for an "old"

look.

NOTES

Be careful when attaching a very long external

microphone; it may appear on the screen.

[

ART]

Select this effect to add flavor to your

recordings.

NOTES

ꢀYou can preview the digital effects on the

screen while making the selection.

ꢀWhen you apply a fader, not only the picture

but also the sound will fade in or out. When you

apply an effect, the sound will be recorded

normally.

ꢀThe camcorder retains the setting last used

even if you turn off the digital effects or change

the recording program.

Other Functions

Setting

FUNC.

FADE

Push the joystick ( ) toward

D.EFFECTS

...

: ...in record pause mode, then

press START/STOP to start recording with

a fade in.

: ...in playback pause mode,

Icon of the currently selected

Digital Effect

FUNC.

then press

playback.

to fade in and start the

FUNC.

Desired digital effect.*

FADE OUT

Push the joystick ( ) toward

* You can preview the effect on the screen

D.EFFECTS

FUNC.

before pressing

...

**The icon of the selected effect appears.

: ...while recording, then press

START/STOP to fade out and pause the

recording.

Applying

: ...during playback, then press

to fade out and pause the playback.

Depending on the operation

mode, these positions may be

empty or show a different icon.

ACTIVATE AN EFFECT

Push the joystick ( ) toward

D.EFFECTS

...

: ...while recording or in record

pause mode.

: ...during playback.

: ...and then press

halfway to activate the autofocus and

then fully to record the still image.

1 If the joystick guide does not appear

, first

PHOTO

on screen, press (

) to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward

D.EFFECTS

does not appear on the

joystick guide, repeatedly push the

joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display

the joystick guide in the illustration

above.

• The icon of the selected effect turns

green.

• Push the joystick ( ) toward

D.EFFECTS

again to deactivate the

fader/effect.

Still Image Options

Editing Functions

Still Image Options

While reviewing the image immediately

after recording:

Still Image Options

1 Push the joystick ( ) toward

2 Select ( ) [ERASE] and press

Erasing Still Images

(

Erasing All Images

IMPORTANT

Protected images will not be deleted even

if you erase all images.

Be careful when erasing images. Erased

images cannot be recovered.

(

NOTES

Protected images cannot be erased.

FUNC.

Erasing a Single Image

(

10)

FUNC.

CARD OPERATIONS

ERASE ALL IMAGES

YES

1 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press ( ) to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward

3 Select ( ) [ERASE] and press

FUNC.

(

Protecting Still Images

You can protect still images from

accidental erasure.

Erasing a Single Image Just After

Recording

You can erase the last recorded still

image while reviewing it within the time

set for the [REVIEW] option (or

immediately after recording it, if

(

IMPORTANT

[REVIEW] is set to [

OFF]).

Initializing the memory card (

65) will

permanently erase all recorded still images,

even the protected ones.

(

10)

FUNC.

Still Image Options

ꢀInitialize all memory cards before using them

with this camcorder.

FUNC.

PROTECT

Press (

)

(

[

PROTECT]: The image selection

screen appears.

FUNC.

FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN

1 Select (

) the still image you

want to protect.

FUNC.

2 Press (

image.

) to protect the still

CARD OPERATIONS

INITIALIZE

appears on the bottom bar and the

image cannot be erased. Press (

again to cancel the image protection.

)

3 Repeat steps 1-2 to protect

additional images or press

twice to close the menu.

INITIALIZE

FUNC.

COMPL.INIT.

FUNC.

YES*

Initializing the Memory Card

Press (

) to cancel the complete

initialization while it is in progress. All the

image files will be erased and the memory

card can be used without any problem.

Initialize new memory cards when you use

them for the first time. You may also

choose to initialize a memory card to

erase all the files in contains. The regular

initialization option [INITIALIZE] will clear

the file allocation table but will not

physically erase the stored data. If you

need to completely erase all the data,

select instead the complete initialization

option [COMPL.INIT.].

IMPORTANT

ꢀInitializing the memory card will erase all still

images, even the protected ones. The original

still images cannot be recovered.

ꢀWhen you feel the time it takes to record on or

read from the memory card has become too

long, we recommend you select the complete

initialization.

ꢀThe complete initialization may take a few

minutes, depending on the capacity of the

memory card.

Connecting to a TV or VCR

External Connections

Connecting to

TV or VCR

Connecting to a TV or VCR

Connection Diagrams

Turn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction

manual of the connected device.

AV/

Terminal

COMPONENT OUT Terminal

The component video terminal is for video only.

When you use connection type do not forget

the audio connections using the AV/ terminal.

HDV/DV Terminal

Check the type and orientation of the terminal and

make sure you connect the DV cable properly.

HDMI OUT Terminal

The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality

digital connection that combines audio and video

in a single convenient cable.

Use only HDMI cables marked with the

logo.

Open the terminal

cover to access.

Connecting to a TV or VCR

High Definition TV Sets (HDTV)

Terminal on the Connected

Device

Terminal on the Camcorder

Connecting Cable

Output connection (Signal Flow ) to an HDTV with component video input terminals.

Pr/Cr

Red

Pb/Cb

Blue

CTC-100/S Component Cable

(Supplied)

Green

AUDIO

White

Red

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (Supplied)

Output connection (Signal Flow ) to an HDTV with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal.

Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV

(IEEE1394) output.

4-pin

DV Cable

(Commercially available)

6-pin*

* Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction

can result in damage to the camcorder.

Output connection (Signal Flow ) to an HDTV with an HDMI terminal.

HDMI cable (Commercially available)

Connecting to a TV or VCR

Standard Definition TV Sets

Terminal on the

Camcorder

Terminal on the

Connected Device

Connecting Cable

Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a TV with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal.

Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV

(IEEE1394) output.

4-pin

DV Cable

(Commercially available)

6-pin*

* Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction

can result in damage to the camcorder.

Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals.

Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV, VCR or other analog video source with

AV terminals.

VIDEO

Yellow

AUDIO

White

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

(Supplied)

Red

Connecting to a TV or VCR

NOTES

Playback on a TV Screen

ꢀTurn off all the devices before starting the

connections.

The quality of the playback picture will

vary depending on the connected TV and

the type of connection used.

ꢀSound from the built-in speaker will be muted

while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is

connected to the camcorder.

ꢀWe recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

POINTS TO CHECK

ꢀIf you connect to a TV using the HDMI

(

connection –connection type – or the video

Change the following settings as

necessary before making the

connections. Refer to the corresponding

explanation of each setting in the

PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list

component connection –connection type

you can enjoy the full resolution of

high-definition TV.

–

ꢀ

About the HDMI terminal

The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface) connection –connection type – is a

convenient all-digital connection using a single

cable for both video and audio. When you

connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped

with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and

audio playback at the highest quality.

- The HDMI terminal on the camcorder is for

output only. Do not connect it to an HDMI output

terminal on an external device, as this may

damage the camcorder.

(

40).

- [PLAYBACK STD] to select the output video

standard.

- [TV TYPE] to match the output video to the

aspect ratio of the connected TV.

- [COMP.OUT] to select the video

specifications when using connection type

- [DV OUTPUT] to select the standard of the

output video when using connection type

- The HDMI connection will recognize

Connecting

automatically the highest resolution supported

by the connected HDTV, and output the optimal

video signal to ensure the best viewing

experience. You can confirm the current

specification of the video output in the [HDMI

OUT] information display at the bottom of the

PLAY/OUT SETUP2 menu screen in

Connect the camcorder to the TV

following one of the connection diagrams

shown in the previous section Connection

Diagrams (

66).

mode (

menu in other modes).

PLAY/OUT SETUP

Playback

- Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when

connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors.

- Some HDTVs have their HDCP digital content

protection configured so as not to allow the

playback of personal content (video recorded

for personal uses). If you cannot play back the

video recorded with this camcorder on your

HDTV using the HDMI connection, try

1 Turn on the camcorder and the

connected TV or VCR.

On the TV: Select as the video input

the same terminal to which you

connected the camcorder. On the

VCR: Set the input selector to the

external video input (usually labeled

LINE IN).

connecting the camcorder using the video

component connection –connection type

instead.

–

2 Start the playback of the movies

(

29) or still images ( 33).

- There will be no video output from the AV/

terminal or the COMPONENT OUT terminal

while the camcorder is connected to an external

device using the HDMI cable. In such case, only

audio will be output from the AV/ terminal.

Connecting to a TV or VCR

- There will be no video or audio output from

the HDMI OUT terminal while there is a video

input connection to the HDV/DV terminal or the

AV/ terminal.

- To output audio dubbed later on a tape

through the HDMI OUT terminal, set [AUDIO

POINTS TO CHECK

(

Change the following settings as

necessary before making the

connections. Refer to the corresponding

explanation of each setting in the

PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list

OUT] to [

MIX/VAR.] (

41).

- Audio output from the HDMI OUT terminal will

include both channels (Left/Right on a stereo

recording, Main/Sub on a bilingual recording),

regardless of the [OUTPUT CH] setting.

(

40).

- [PLAYBACK STD] to select the output video

standard.

- [DV OUTPUT] to select the standard of the

output video when using connection type

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video

Recorder

Note that the video standard of the recorded

copy depends also on the standards supported

by the external digital device. Refer to the table

below.

You can copy your recordings by

connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a

digital video device. When recording to a

digital video recorder using the HDV/DV

terminal, you can copy recordings with

virtually no generation loss in video and

sound quality.

Connect the camcorder to the external

device following one of the connection

diagrams shown in the previous section

- Set [AV/PHONES] to [

AV] when using

connection type

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other

analog device using connection type

or to a DVD recorder or other digital

recording device using connection type

, as shown in the previous section

Connection Diagrams (

66).

Connection Diagrams ( 66).

Settings for Recording Video Output using the HDV/DV Terminal

Standard of

the Recording

on the Tape

Standard Supported

by the External

Digital Device*

Video Output

Signal

[PLAYBACK STD]

Setting

[DV OUTPUT]

Setting

High

Definition

[

AUTO] or

HDV]

HDV

[

HDV/DV]

DV LOCKED]

[

AUTO] or

HDV]

Standard

Definition

[

AUTO] or

DV]

[

HDV/DV] or

DV LOCKED]

* To output video in high definition verify that the DV terminal on the external digital device is

compatible with the MPEG2-TS protocol; to output video in standard definition, verify that it is

compatible with the DV standard.

Connecting to a TV or VCR

- Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all

digital devices equipped with a DV terminal. If

the operation does not work, use the AV/

terminal.

Recording

1 This camcorder: Load the recorded

cassette.

2 Connected device: Load a blank

cassette or disc and set the device

to record pause mode.

ꢀYou cannot record to an external device using

the HDMI connection –connection type –.

3 This camcorder: Locate the scene

you wish to copy and pause the

playback shortly before the scene.

When the connection is recognized

Analog Line-In Recording

You can input video from an analog video

source (VCR, TV, etc.) and record the

input video on the tape in the camcorder

in DV standard. Analog video cannot be

converted to HDV standard.

HDV/DV" will be displayed. When

the video output starts, the display will

change to " HDV-OUT" or

DV-OUT" depending on the video

output signal.

4 This camcorder: Resume the movie

playback.

(

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the video input

source using an analog connection –

connection type

When using an analog connection you

can include in the copy the date, time

and data code of the original

recording, as well. Repeatedly press

DISP. to change the on-screen display

(

66)– shown in the

previous section Connection Diagrams.

(

57).

5 Connected device: Begin recording

when the scene you wish to copy

appears. Stop recording when

copying is complete.

Recording

Load a blank tape in the camcorder and

load the recorded (source) tape or disc in

the connected device.

6 This camcorder: Stop playback.

FUNC.

NOTES

ꢀWe recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

ꢀWhen recording to a VCR using an analog

FUNC.

1 Press

connection –connection type

(

66)–, the

2 Select (

) [

REC PAUSE] and

quality of the edited tape will be lower than that

of the original.

ꢀWhen recording to a digital video recorder

press (

3 Select (

) [EXECUTE] and press

(

using the HDV/DV terminal –connection type

4 Connected device: Start the

playback.

(

66)–:

- If the picture does not appear, disconnect the

DV cable and restore the connection after a

short while or turn the camcorder off and then

on again.

In record pause mode and while

recording you can check the picture on

the camcorder’s screen.

Connecting to a TV or VCR

Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [

AUTO]

(

40) before making the connections.

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the video input

source using the digital connection

–connection type

(

66)– shown in

the previous section Connection

Diagrams.

5 When the scene you wish to record

appears, press

Recording starts.

Dubbing

6 While recording, press

pause the recording.

In record pause, press

resume recording.

1 Load a blank tape in the camcorder

and load the recorded (source) tape

in the connected device.

again to

• If "AV DV" appears on the screen,

7 Press

to stop recording.

8 Connected device: Stop the

set [AV DV] to [

• When the connection is recognized

HDV/DV" will be displayed. When

the video input starts, the display will

change to " HDV-IN" or " DV-IN"

depending on the video input signal.

OFF] ( 39) .

playback.

IMPORTANT

ꢀDepending on the analog signal sent from the

connected device the input image may be

distorted or not be displayed at all (for example,

video input that includes anomalous signals

such as ghost signals).

FUNC.

ꢀAnalog video input that includes copyright

protection signals cannot be recorded with this

camcorder.

FUNC.

2 Press

3 Select (

) [

REC PAUSE] and

press (

NOTES

4 Select (

) [EXECUTE] and press

We recommend powering the camcorder using

the compact power adapter.

(

5 Connected device: Start the

playback.

In record pause mode and while

recording you can check the picture on

the camcorder’s screen.

Digital Video Dubbing

You can input video from other digital

video devices and record the input video

on the tape in the camcorder. Video input

will be recorded on the tape in the same

standard of the original (HDV or DV).

POINTS TO CHECK

6 When the scene you wish to record

appears, press

(

10)

Connecting to a TV or VCR

Recording starts.

7 While recording, press

pause the recording.

In record pause, press

resume recording.

Analog/Digital Conversion

Using the camcorder you can convert

again to

analog video signals (for example from a

VCR) to digital signals (DV standard only)

and output them to a digital recording

device.

8 Press

to stop recording.

9 Connected device: Stop the

playback.

(

IMPORTANT

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the video input

source using an analog connection

–connection type

ꢀBlank sections may be recorded as

anomalous picture.

ꢀIf the picture does not appear, disconnect the

DV cable and restore the connection after a

short while or turn the camcorder off and then

on again.

(

66)– shown in the

previous section Connection Diagrams.

Connect the camcorder to the recording

ꢀDo not connect any devices to the

camcorder’s USB terminal while an external

device is connected to the HDV/DV terminal.

ꢀYou can only record video signals in HDV

standard (1080i specifications) or in DV

standard. Note that signals from identically

shaped DV (IEEE1394) terminals may be in

different video standards.

device using the digital connection

–connection type

(

66)– shown in the

same section. Verify that the DV terminal on

the external digital device is compatible with

the DV standard.

Converting the Video

NOTES

FUNC.

We recommend powering the camcorder using

the compact power adapter.

1 Set [AV DV] to [

ON] (

39).

Certain software tapes are copyright

protected. If you attempt to play back such

tapes, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED

PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears and

you will not be able to view the contents of

the tape. If you attempt to record from such

tapes via the HDV/DV terminal,

2 Start the playback on the video

source and the recording on the

recording device.

Refer to the instruction manuals of the

connected devices.

IMPORTANT

“COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING

RESTRICTED” appears and you will not be

able to record the contents of the tape.

ꢀDepending on the signal sent from the

connected device, the conversion from analog

to digital signals might not work properly (e.g.,

signals that include copyright protective signals

or anomalous signals such as ghost signals).

ꢀUsually, leave [AV DV] set to the default

setting [

OFF]. While it is set to [

ON],

you cannot connect video input signals to the

camcorder using the HDV/DV terminal.

Connecting to a TV or VCR

NOTES

ꢀWe recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

ꢀYou can also use the analog/digital

conversion to transfer analog video recordings

to a computer as digital video. The required

equipment and operation is the same as

described in Transferring Video Recordings

(

76) except in this case you need to set

[AV DV] to [ ON] before connecting the

camcorder to the computer. Note that the

analog/digital conversion may not work

correctly depending on the software and the

specifications/settings of the computer.

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to

Computer

Connecting to a Computer

PC Connection Diagrams

USB Terminal

Open the LCD panel cover to access.

HDV/DV Terminal

Check the type and orientation of the terminal and

make sure you connect the DV cable properly.

Terminal on the Connected

Terminal on the Camcorder

Connecting Cable

Device

Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with an

USB port.

USB Cable (Supplied)

Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a computer with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or a

DV capture board.

DV Cable

(Commercially available)

4-pin

6-pin*

* Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction

can result in damage to the camcorder.

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting

Transferring Video Recordings

You can transfer recordings to a computer

using the HDV/DV terminal.

1 Start the computer.

2 Set the camcorder to

mode.

3 Connect the camcorder to the

computer using the digital

connection –connection type ²

(

10)

Equipment and System Requirements

(

75)– shown in the previous

ꢀA computer equipped with an

section PC Connection Diagrams.

When the connection is recognized

IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an IEEE1394

(DV) capture board

ꢀA DV cable (commercially available)

ꢀVideo editing software

“

HDV/DV” will be displayed.

4 Start the video editing software.

Refer to the instruction manual of the

editing software.

ꢀThe appropriate driver

The standard of the video transferred

depends on the standard of the original

recording and the compatibility of the

video editing software.

IMPORTANT

ꢀThe video transfer may not work correctly

depending on the software and the

When transferring a video originally

recorded in HDV standard, if the editing

software supports high-definition video,

video output will be in HD standard. If the

editing software does not support

high-definition video, even if the original

recording was made in HDV standard,

video output will be in SD standard.

specifications/settings of your computer.

ꢀIf the computer freezes while the camcorder

is connected to it, disconnect the DV cable and

turn off the camcorder and the computer. After a

short while, turn them on again, set the

camcorder to

connection.

mode and restore the

ꢀBefore connecting the camcorder to the

computer using a DV cable, make sure that the

camcorder and computer are not connected

with a USB cable, and that no other IEEE1394

device is connected to the computer.

POINTS TO CHECK

Change the following settings as necessary

before making the connections. Refer to the

corresponding explanation of each setting in the

PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list

ꢀDepending on the video editing software, you

may need to set the

switch of the

camcorder to a mode other than PLAY. Refer to

the instruction manual of the editing software.

(

40).

- [PLAYBACK STD] and [DV OUTPUT] to

select the standard of the output video. Note

that the video standard of the transferred video

depends also on the standards supported by

the computer.

NOTES

ꢀWe recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

ꢀRefer also to the instruction manual of the

computer.

ꢀThe programs ZoomBrowser EX and Image

Browser included with the supplied CD-ROM

can only be used to transfer still images

recorded on the memory card. Video recordings

on the tape cannot be transferred to the

computer using the software included with the

supplied CD-ROM.

- [AV DV] to select whether to transfer

recordings from the tape in the camcorder (set

to [

OFF]) or video converted from an

ON]).

external analog source (set to [

Connecting to a Computer

IMPORTANT

Transferring Still Images – Direct

Transfer

With the supplied USB cable and the

Digital Video Software, you can transfer

still images to a computer simply by

ꢀWhen the CARD access indicator is on or

flashing do not perform the following actions.

Doing so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not open the memory card slot cover and

do not remove the memory card.

pressing

(print/share).

- Do not disconnect the USB cable.

- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.

- Do not change the position of the

switch or the operating mode.

(

ꢀOperation may not work correctly depending

on the software and the specifications/settings

of your computer.

ꢀThe image files on your memory card are

valuable, original data files. If you wish to use

the image files on your computer, make copies

of them first, and use the copied file, retaining

the original.

Preparations

The first time you connect the camcorder

to the computer, you need to install the

software and set the auto-launch setting.

From the second time on, you will only

need to connect the camcorder to the

computer to transfer images.

1 Install the supplied Digital Video

Software.

NOTES

Refer to the installation guide

(separate leaflet included with the

CD-ROM).

ꢀWe recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

ꢀRefer also to the computer’s instruction

manual.

ꢀUsers of Windows XP and Mac OS X:

Your camcorder is equipped with the standard

Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allowing you to

download still images (JPEG only) simply by

connecting the camcorder to a computer using

the USB cable without installing the software

from the supplied software CD-ROM.

2 Set the camcorder to

mode.

3 Connect the camcorder to the

computer using the USB connection

–connection type ¹(

75)– shown

in the previous section PC

Connection Diagrams.

See Connecting the Camcorder to a

Computer in the Digital Video

Software instruction manual

(electronic version on PDF file).

4 Set the auto-launch setting.

• See Starting CameraWindow

(Windows) or Auto-downloading

(Macintosh) in the Digital Video

Software instruction manual (electronic

version on PDF file).

Transferring Images

[

ALL IMAGES]

Transfers all images to the computer.

NEW IMAGES]

[

Transfers only those images that have not

yet been transferred to the computer.

[

TRANSFER ORDERS]

• The direct transfer menu appears on

the camcorder screen and the

button lights up.

Transfers images with transfer orders

(

[

78) to the computer.

SELECT & TRANSFER]

Allows you to select the still image you

want to transfer to the computer.

Connecting to a Computer

WALLPAPER]

• [ SELECT & TRANSFER]: The

selected image is transferred and

displayed on the computer. To

[

Allows you to select the still image you

want to transfer and set it as your

computer’s desktop background.

continue transferring, select (

another image.

)

• [ WALLPAPER]: The selected

image is transferred to the computer

and displayed as the desktop’s

background.

• The

button will flash while the

images are being transferred.

FUNC.

• Press

menu.

to return to the transfer

NOTES

ꢀYou can press (

) to transfer the images,

instead of

options, a confirmation message appears.

Select [OK] and press ( ).

. With the automatic transfer

ꢀWhen the camcorder is connected to the

computer and the image selection screen is

AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS

When you select [ ALL IMAGES],

FUNC.

displayed, press

transfer menu.

to return to the

[

NEW IMAGES] or [ TRANSFER

ORDERS], all the relevant still images will

be transferred to the computer in one

batch and their thumbnails will be

displayed on the computer.

Transfer Orders

Select (

press

) a transfer option and

You can mark the still images you want to

transfer to the computer as transfer

orders. You can set transfer orders for up

to 998 still images.

• The images are transferred and

displayed on the computer.

• The camcorder returns to the transfer

menu once the transfer is complete.

Selecting Still Images to Transfer

(Transfer Order)

Set the transfer orders in advance, before

connecting the camcorder to the

computer using the USB cable.

• To cancel the transfer, select (

)

[CANCEL] and press (

) or press

FUNC.

MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS

When you select [ SELECT &

TRANSFER] or [ WALLPAPER] you can

select the images you want to transfer

one by one.

(

1 Select (

press

2 Select (

transfer and press

) a transfer option and

) the image you want to

FUNC.

Connecting to a Printer

Connecting to

Printer

FUNC.

TRANSFER ORDER

Connecting to a Printer

Press (

: The image selection screen

appears.

)

Printing Still Images – Direct Print

The camcorder can be connected to any

PictBridge compatible printer. You can mark

the still images you want to print and set the

desired number of copies as a print order

FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN

1 Select (

) the still image you

(

82).

want to mark with a transfer order.

2 Press ( ) to set the transfer order.

A checkmark appears in the box

next to the transfer order symbol

Press ( ) again to cancel the

transfer order.

Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP,

DS and ES series and PIXMA printers

marked with the PictBridge logo.

3 Repeat steps 1-2 to mark additional

images with transfer orders or

Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer

FUNC.

press

twice to close the

menu.

(

1 Insert the memory card containing

the still images you want to print.

2 Turn on the printer.

Erasing All Transfer Orders

(

3 Connect the camcorder to the

printer using the USB connection

–connection type ¹(

in the previous section PC

Connection Diagrams.

75)– shown

FUNC.

•

appears and changes to

• The

(print/share) button lights

FUNC.

up and the current print settings will be

displayed for approx. 6 seconds.

CARD OPERATIONS

IMPORTANT

TRANS.ORD.ALL ERASE

YES

continues to flash (for more than 1

minute) or if

does not appear, the camcorder

is not correctly connected to the printer. In such

case, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the

camcorder and the printer. After a short while,

turn them on again, set the camcorder to

mode and restore the connection.

FUNC.

NOTES

ꢀ

will appear for images that cannot be

printed.

Connecting to a Printer

ꢀWe recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

Options

ꢀRefer also to the printer’s instruction manual.

[PAPER]

[

PAPER SIZE]

Printing with the

Button

(Print/Share)

Available paper sizes vary depending on

the printer model.

You can print a still image without

changing the settings simply by pressing

[

PAPER TYPE]

Select [PHOTO], [FAST PHOTO] or

[DEFAULT].

[

PAGE LAYOUT]

Select [DEFAULT] or one of the following

available page layouts.

[BORDERED]: Prints the whole image

area almost exactly as the recorded still

image.

[BORDERLESS]: Enlarges the center

portion of the still image to fit the width/

height ratio of the selected paper size. The

top, bottom and sides of the still image

may be slightly trimmed out.

1 Select (

wish to print.

2 Press

) the still image you

• Printing starts. The

button

flashes and stays on when the printing

is completed.

• To continue printing, select (

another still image.

[2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], [9-UP], [16-UP]:

Prints multiple small copies of the same

still image on one sheet of paper.

)

[

] (Date print)

Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].

] (Print Effect)

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.

The print effect can be used with printers

compatible with the Image Optimize

function to achieve higher quality prints.

Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].

Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can

also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR].

Trimming settings (

82)

Paper settings

Current paper settings (paper size,

paper type and page layout)

[

] (Number of Copies)

Select 1-99 copies.

NOTES

Print setting options and [DEFAULT] settings

vary depending on the printer model. For

details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

Number of copies

Print effect

Date printing

Connecting to a Printer

Printing after Changing the Print Settings

TO CANCEL THE PRINTING

Press (

) while printing. A confirmation

dialog appears. Select [OK] and press (

With Canon’s PictBridge compatible printers,

the printing will stop immediately (even if not

completed) and the paper will be fed through.

PRINTING ERRORS

If an error occurs during the printing process, an

1 If the joystick guide does not appear

error message appears (

89).

on screen, press (

) to display it.

- Canon’s PictBridge compatible printers:

Resolve the error. When printing does not

resume automatically, select [CONTINUE] and

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward

• The print setting menu appears.

• Depending on the printer, the

press (

). If [CONTINUE] cannot be

) and retry

message “BUSY.” may appear before

the camcorder displays the print

setting menu.

selected, select [STOP], press (

printing. Refer also to the printer’s instruction

manual for details.

- If the error still persists and printing does not

restart, disconnect the USB cable and turn off

the camcorder and the printer. After a short

while, turn them on again, set the camcorder to

mode and restore the connection.

3 In the print settings menu, select

(

) the setting you want to

change and press (

4 Select (

) the desired setting

option and press (

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING

Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and

printer and turn off the camcorder.

5 Select (

) [PRINT] and press

(

• Printing starts. The print setting menu

disappears when the printing is

completed.

• To continue printing, select another

still image.

IMPORTANT

ꢀThe following still images may not be

correctly printed with a PictBridge compatible

printer.

- Images created or changed on a computer

and transferred to the memory card.

Printing Multiple Images on the Same Sheet

When using Canon printers, you can print the same still image multiple times on the

same sheet of paper. Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended

[

PAGE LAYOUT] settings depending on the [ PAPER SIZE] setting.

[

PAPER SIZE]

[CREDITCARD]

[9 x 13 cm]

[10 x 14.8 cm]

[A4]

Canon Printer Series

PIXMA

SELPHY DS

–

2-, 4-, 9- or

[16-UP]

[4-UP]

SELPHY CP

SELPHY ES

2-, 4- or [8-UP]

2- or [4-UP]

–

You can also use the special photo sticker sheets.

When you use the wide-sized photo paper with the [DEFAULT] setting, you can also use [2-UP]

or [4-UP].

With the [8-UP] setting, you can also use the special photo sticker sheets.

Connecting to a Printer

- Images recorded with the camcorder but

edited on a computer.

- Images whose file names were changed.

- Images not recorded with this camcorder.

ꢀObserve the following precautions during

printing:

3 Move (

frame.

4 After setting the trimming frame,

press

) the trimming

FUNC.

to return to the print

menu.

- Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer.

- Do not change the position of the

switch.

- Do not disconnect the USB cable.

- Do not remove the memory card.

ꢀIf the message “BUSY.” does not disappear,

disconnect the USB cable and restore the

connection after a short while.

NOTES

ꢀAbout the color of the trimming frame:

- White: No trimming settings.

- Green: Recommended trimming size. The

size of the trimming frame may differ depending

on the image size, paper size or borders

settings.

ꢀThe trimming setting applies only to one

image.

ꢀThe trimming setting is canceled in the

following cases:

- When you turn off the camcorder.

- When you disconnect the USB cable.

- When you expand the trimming frame beyond

its maximum size.

- When you change any of the [PAPER]

settings.

ꢀYou may not be able to set the trimming

settings for a still image not recorded with this

camcorder.

Trimming Settings

Set the paper size and page layout before

changing the trimming settings.

1 In the print setting menu (

80),

select (

press (

) [TRIMMING] and

The trimming frame appears.

Print Orders

You can mark the still images you want to

print and set the desired number of

2 Change the size of the trimming

frame.

copies as a print order. These print orders

are compatible with the Digital Print Order

Format (DPOF) standards and can be

used for printing on DPOF compatible

• Move the zoom lever toward T to

shrink the frame, and toward W to

enlarge it. Press (

) to change the

orientation of the frame (portrait/

landscape).

printers (

79). You can set print orders

for up to 998 still images.

• To cancel the trimming settings,

move the zoom lever toward W until

the trimming frame disappears.

Selecting Still Images for Printing

(Print Order)

Do not connect the USB cable to the

camcorder while setting the print orders.

(

Connecting to a Printer

3 Select (

• The print setting menu appears.

) [

PRINT] and press

(

FUNC.