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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In these safety instructions the word “product”
refers to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC210 A
and all its accessories.
10 Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult
your product dealer or local power
1
2
3
4
5
Read Instructions — All the safety and
operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
company. Regarding other power sources
such as battery power, refer to instructions
in this manual.
Retain Instructions — The safety and
operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
11 Polarization — The CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter is equipped with a
polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other).
Heed Warnings — All warnings on the
product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If
the plug still fails to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
Follow Instructions — All operating and
maintenance instructions should be
followed.
Cleaning — Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product
should be cleaned only as recommended
in this manual.
12 Power Cord Protection — Power cords
should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them. Pay particular
attention to plugs and the point from which
the cords exit the product.
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7
Accessories — Do not use accessories not
recommended in this manual as they may
be hazardous.
Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not
use the camera close to TV transmitters,
portable communication devices or other
sources of electric or magnetic radiation.
They may cause picture interference, or
permanently damage the camera.
13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an
outside antenna is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna is grounded
so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70—1984,
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9
Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric
shock — Do not use this product near
water or in rainy/moist situations.
provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See figure 1.
Placing or Moving — Do not place on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the
product.
A product and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Fig. 1
18 Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect
this product from the wall outlet and all
power sources including battery, and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
ANTENNA DISCHARGE
CLAMP
UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or
objects have fallen into, the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain
or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally
even if you follow the operating
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operation
instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance. This indicates a
need for service.
14 Lightning — For added protection of this
product during a lightning storm, or when it
is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, disconnect it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will
prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
15 Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets
and extension cords as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
16 Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push
objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto
the product.
19 Replacement Parts — When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts that
are specified by Canon or that have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
17 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all
20 Safety Check — Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in safe
operating order.
servicing to qualified service personnel.
When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest
Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570.
The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where
120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon
Service Center for further information.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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How to select a DVD disc
There are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three
types of 8 cm mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW. Note that what you
can do with a disc depends on the type of DVD used so select the disc that best fits
your purpose.
DVD-R
Best for Compatibility
DVD-Rs can be recorded only once - you cannot edit or delete the recordings. On the
other hand, these discs are comparatively cheaper and they can be played back in
most common DVD players.
DVD-R DL
Best for Recording Time
Dual-layered discs allow writing up to 80% more data (2.6 GB) on a single recording
side. However, DVD-R DLs can only be played back on DVD devices compatible with
dual-layered discs. Also, you cannot edit or delete the recordings.
Dual-layered discs have two recording layers. The camcorder
Layer 2
Layer 1
Scene 2
Scene 1
will record on Layer 1 and then continue to Layer 2. During
the playback of a recording spanning both layers, you may
notice a brief stop (about 1 second) at the point where the
camcorder switches to the second layer.
Recording surface
DVD-RW
Best for Reusability
Recordings made on a DVD-RW disc can be edited or deleted. Also, the disc can be
initialized1 allowing you to use the same disc numerous times.
Disc specification on DVD-RWs
DVD-RW discs can be recorded using either one of two disc specifications:
VIDEO mode or VR mode. When you first insert a brand new DVD-RW disc,
the camcorder will automatically display the initialization screen where you
can select the disc specification for the disc.
VIDEO mode: Once finalized2, discs recorded in VIDEO mode can be played
back in most common DVD players offering the best compatibility. However,
recordings cannot be edited (deleted, rearranged, etc.).
VR mode: You can easily edit the recordings. However, discs recorded in VR
mode can only be played back with DVD players compatible with DVD-RWs
in VR mode.
Note: DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs can only be recorded in VIDEO mode.
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Great Advantages of DVDs
Why DVDs are better than tapes
No need to worry about recording over a tape.
When you use a DVD, the camcorder will automatically record on the empty space of
the disc. So you don't have to worry about mistakenly recording over a precious
memory.
Just select a scene from the index screen.
You don't need to bother running a tape forwards and backwards to find the scene you
want to play back. Simply select a scene from the index screen and start the playback
in a breeze.
Easy Playback on a DVD player
After you finalize the disc you recorded, all you have to do is just pop it into a DVD
player and start the playback. If you record your disc in VIDEO mode, you will be able
to play back your disc on most tabletop DVD players and DVD devices.
Recommended Discs
The camcorder's performance was tested with single-layered discs using
Hitachi-Maxell HG series DVD discs; and with dual-layered discs using
Canon DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs. For further details,
contact directly the manufacturer's customer support center. Note that
attempting to record or play with this camcorder DVD discs that were
recorded, initialized or finalized with other digital devices can result in
permanently losing the recordings.
For the highest compatibility with external DVD devices we recommend
using the VIDEO mode.
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Available features depend on the DVD disc used
DVD-RW
VIDEO
Disc Type
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
VR
Editing scenes with this camcorder (deleting scenes,
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
editing the Playlist) (
54)
Deleting a scene or still image immediately after recording
it ( 55, 59)
Initializing the disc in order to use it again for recording
57)
(
Giving a title to the disc (
58)
Finalizing the disc in order to play it with a DVD player
61)
3
(
4
Adding recordings to a disc already finalized (
Converting still images into Photomovie scenes (
63)
–
–
60)
1 Disc initialization clears all the recordings on the disc and restores the free space on the disc to its
initial value so you can use the same disc again. DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs cannot be initialized.
2 Disc finalization is the processing of the free space (the unrecorded area) on the disc in order to
make it playable on external DVD devices (
61). To finalize a DVD-R DL disc, the camcorder has
to process both layers. Therefore, and depending on the amount of free space on the disc, this
process may be lengthy.
3 Playback cannot be guaranteed with all external DVD devices.
4 You will need to unfinalize the disc first.
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Table of contents
Introduction
How to select a DVD disc ............................................................................... 5
About this Manual
About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide ................................................... 11
About the Power Switch................................................................................ 12
About the Operating Modes.......................................................................... 12
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories.................................................................................... 14
Components Guide....................................................................................... 15
Screen Displays............................................................................................ 17
Preparations
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack............................................................................ 20
Inserting and Removing a Disc..................................................................... 22
Preparing the Camcorder.............................................................................. 23
Adjusting the LCD Screen............................................................................. 24
Using the Menus
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option................................................................... 25
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus .................................................. 25
First Time Settings
Changing the Language................................................................................ 26
Changing the Time Zone............................................................................... 26
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................ 27
Basic Functions
Recording
Shooting Video.............................................................................................. 28
Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3).... 29
Taking Photos ............................................................................................... 30
Zooming........................................................................................................ 31
Quick Start Function...................................................................................... 31
Playback
Playing Back the Video................................................................................. 32
Displaying the Photos ................................................................................... 33
Magnifying Photos during Playback.............................................................. 35
Advanced Functions
Menu Options Lists
FUNC. Menu................................................................................................. 36
Setup Menus................................................................................................. 37
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.).......................... 37
Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.)...................................... 39
Still Image Operations (Erase all still images) .................................... 39
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ............................... 40
System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.).................................................... 41
Date/Time Setup................................................................................. 42
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Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................43
Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed...............44
Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions ...............45
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Manual Exposure Adjustment........................................................................46
Manual Focus Adjustment.............................................................................46
White Balance ...............................................................................................47
Image Effects.................................................................................................48
Still Image Recording Options
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images ...............................................49
Automatic Focus Priority................................................................................50
Other Functions
On-Screen Displays.......................................................................................50
Self Timer ......................................................................................................52
Digital Effects.................................................................................................52
Editing Functions
Managing Scenes
Adding Scenes to the Playlist........................................................................54
Moving Scenes in the Playlist........................................................................55
Deleting Scenes ............................................................................................55
Dividing a Scene............................................................................................56
Managing the Disc
Protecting the Disc ........................................................................................57
Initializing the Disc.........................................................................................57
Changing the Disc Title .................................................................................58
Managing Photos
Erasing Photos ..............................................................................................59
Converting Photos into Photomovie Scenes .................................................60
Playing Back the Disc on an External Device
Finalizing the Disc .........................................................................................61
Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer’s DVD Drive .........62
Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc ................63
External Connections
Connecting to a TV or VCR
Connection Diagrams....................................................................................64
Playback on a TV Screen..............................................................................65
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder .............................................65
Additional Information
Trouble?
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................66
List of Messages............................................................................................70
Do’s and Don’ts
Handling Precautions ....................................................................................72
Maintenance/Others ......................................................................................74
Using the Camcorder Abroad........................................................................75
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General Information
System Diagram ........................................................................................... 76
Optional Accessories .................................................................................... 77
Product Codes .............................................................................................. 78
Specifications................................................................................................ 79
Index ............................................................................................................. 81
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About this Manual
About this Manual
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC210. Please read this manual carefully before
you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to
operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table (
66).
Conventions Used in the Manual
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not
available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be
set, the type of disc required, etc.).
ꢀ
: Reference page number.
ꢀThe following terms are used in the manual:
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the start/stop button to
start recording until you press again to pause the recording.
The terms “Photo” and “Still image” are used interchangeably with the same
meaning.
ꢀThe photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
First Time Settings 29
First Time Settings
First Time Settings
Changing the Time Zone
Default value
Changing the Language
Options
Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as
they are displayed on screen. Menu options in boldface indicate the
default setting (for example [ON], [OFF]).
DATE/TIME SETUP
[DEUTSCH]
[
ROMANA
]
[
[
[
[
[
]
T.ZONE/DST NEW YORK
[ENGLISH] [TÜRKÇE]
]
[ESPAÑOL]
[FRANÇAIS]
[ITALIANO]
[POLSKI]
[
[
[
[
]
]
DATE/TIME SETUP
]
]
]
]
T.ZONE/DST PARIS
]
Default value
FUNC.
(
DISPLAY SETUP
28)
1
2
Press FUNC..
Select icon and press
to open the setup menus.
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
Menu item shown at its default position
(
)
the
(
)
3
4
Select
and press
(
)
)
[DATE/TIME SETUP]
).
FUNC.
28)
(
(
Select
press
(
(
[T.ZONE/DST] and
).
1
2
Press FUNC..
Select
to open the setup menus.
[DISPLAY SETUP] and
The time zone setting appears. The
default setting is New York. The
default setting is Paris.
(
)
the
icon and press
(
)
Buttons and switches to be perated
3
4
5
6
Select
press
Select
press
Select
(
(
)
).
5
6
Select
press
(
(
)
).
your time zone and
(
(
)
).
[LANGUAGE
]
and
To adjust for daylight saving time,
select the time zone with the
next to the area.
mark
(
,
)
the desired
).
option and press
(
Press FUNC. to close the menu.
Press FUNC. to close the menu.
Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are
indicated within a “button” frame (for example
Time Zones
NOTES
Once you have set the time zone, date
and time, you do not need to reset the
clock every time you travel to another
time zone. Select the time zone referring
to the date and time displayed on the
screen.
If you changed the language by mistake,
).
follow the
mark next to the menu item to
FUNC.
change the setting.
The displays
some menu screens refer to the name of
buttons on the camcorder and will not change,
regardless of the language selected.
and
that appear in
About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide
Push the joystick up, down, left
Press the joystick itself (
save the settings or confirm an
action. On menu screens, this is
) to
or right (
,
) to select
an item or change settings.
indicated by the icon
.
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About this Manual
The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the
camcorder’s settings. Press (
) to display/hide the joystick guide.
When the joystick guide contains
In the illustrations of the manual,
multiple ‘pages’, [NEXT] and the page
number icon ( ) will appear at the
bottom position. Push the joystick (
toward [NEXT] to display the next ‘page’
of the guide.
positions other than those relevant to the
function explained are marked with a
striped pattern. Depending on the model
and the operation mode, these positions
may be empty or show a different icon
than the one on the illustration.
)
NEXT
About the Power Switch
In addition to turning the camcorder on and off, the power switch
also toggles the camcorder’s operating mode.
To turn on the camcorder: Hold the lock button pressed down and
move the power switch down to ON.
To change the operating mode: From the ON position, slide down
the power switch momentarily toward MODE and release it. This
action will toggle the operating mode between recording
(CAMERA - red indicator) and playback (PLAY - green indicator).
Lock
button
About the Operating Modes
The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the positions of the power switch and the
/
switch. In the manual,
indicates that a function is available in the operating
mode shown and
indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode
icons are given, the function is available in all operating modes.
Operating
Mode Indicator
/
Operating Mode
Icon Display
Operation
Switch
CAMERA
(Red)
Recording movies
on the disc
28
32
30
33
(Movies)
PLAY
(Green)
Playing movies
from the disc
CAMERA
(Red)
Recording still images on
the disc
(Still
images)
PLAY
(Green)
Viewing still images from
the disc
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About this Manual
Trademark Acknowledgements
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
•
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO
INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A
LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO,
WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE
300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories
CA-570 Compact Power BP-208 Battery Pack
Adapter
STV-250N Stereo Video
Cable
(incl. power cord)
Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only.
Protect your product
We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file
to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or
theft.
Receive information on new products and promotions
Upon your request, we will send you information on Canon new products and
promotions.
The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the
camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a
permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase:
Purchased From:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
Model Name: DC210 A
Serial No.:
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Components Guide
DISP. button (
FUNC. button (
QUICK START button and standby lamp
31)
51)
Left side view
25, 36)
(
AV terminal (
64)
Terminal cover
BATT. (battery release) switch (
20)
RESET button (
Serial number
66)
Battery attachment unit (
Lens cover switch ( 28, 30)
open, closed)
Disc compartment cover (
Grip belt ( 23)
20)
(
22)
DC IN terminal (
20)
Right Side View
Stereo microphone
Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for
FUNC.
example
).
Front view
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
PLAY mode indicator (green) (
Joystick ( 11)
CAMERA mode indicator (red) (
LCD screen ( 24)
(fast reverse) button (
12)
12)
Back view
33) /
(wide-angle) button ( 31)
Zoom out
W
(fast forward) button (
33) /
31)
32) /
Zoom in
(play/pause) button (
START/STOP button ( 28)
T
(telephoto) button (
/
(stop) button (
32) /
54)
PLAYLIST button (
Viewfinder (
Dioptric adjustment lever (
(movies/still images) switch (
23)
23)
/
12)
Top view
DISC access indicator (
CHG (charge) indicator (
28, 30) /
20)
Start/stop button (
Power switch (
28)
12)
OPEN (disc cover) switch (
22)
Grip belt (
23)
Mode switch (
Zoom lever (
43)
31)
PHOTO button (
Speaker ( 33)
30)
Tripod socket (
Strap mount
29)
Bottom view
Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for
FUNC.
example
).
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Screen Displays
Recording Movies
Operating mode (
12)
43)
Recording program (
White balance (
Image effect (
Digital effects (
47)
48)
52)
36)
Recording mode (
Self timer (
Disc type
52)
DVD-R,
5)
DVD-R DL,
5)
DVD-RW (
Disc specification
(VIDEO mode, VR mode) (
Finalized disc mark ( 61)
Manual focus (
Image stabilizer (
Disc operation
46)
38)
Recording Still Images
Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining recording time on the disc
Recording reminder
Wind screen off (
Level marker (
38)
40)
Zoom (
31), Exposure
(
46)
Still image quality/size (
49)
Number of still images available on the disc
Remaining battery charge estimate
AF frame (
Camcorder shake warning (
Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked
30)
50)
37)
(
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Disc operation
Number of still images available on the
disc
flashing in red: No disc
Record,
Record pause,
Playback pause,
Playback,
Fast playback,
Fast reverse playback,
Slow playback,
in green: 6 or more images
in yellow: 1 to 5 images
in red: No more images can be
recorded
Slow reverse playback
• When viewing the still images, the
display will always be in green.
• Depending on the recording conditions,
the number of available still images
displayed may not decrease even after a
recording has been made, or may
decrease by 2 still images at once.
Remaining recording time
When there is no more disc space
available, “
END” will be displayed and
the recording will stop.
Recording reminder
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10
seconds when you start recording. This is
helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.
Disc access display
“
” is displayed next to the number of
images available while the camcorder is
writing on the disc.
Remaining battery charge estimate
• When “
” starts flashing in red replace
the battery pack with a fully charged one.
• When you attach an empty battery pack,
the power may turn off without displaying
“
”.
• Depending on the conditions under
which the camcorder and the battery pack
are used, the actual battery charge may
not be indicated accurately.
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Playing Movies (During Playback)
Disc operation
Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds)
Scene number
Data code (
51)
Viewing Still Images
Image number (
Current image / Total number of images
Histogram ( 51)
41)
Still image quality/size (
49)
Date and time of recording
Recording program (
43)
Manual focus (
46)
47)
46)
White balance (
Manual exposure (
Image effect (
Image size (
File size
48)
49)
Aperture value
Shutter speed (
44)
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Getting Started
Preparations
Getting Started
4 Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
Getting Started
5 Connect the compact power adapter
to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
• The CHG (charge) indicator starts
flashing. The indicator will stay on
when the charging is completed.
• You can also use the compact power
adapter without attaching a battery
pack.
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a
battery pack or directly using the compact
power adapter. Charge the battery pack
before use.
• When the compact power adapter is
connected, even if a battery is
attached its power will not be
consumed.
ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED
1 Disconnect the compact power
adapter from the camcorder.
2 Unplug the power cord from the
power outlet and the compact
power adapter.
BATT. switch
1 Turn off the camcorder.
2 Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
• Open the LCD panel.
• Slide in the connector end of the
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
Slide down
to release the
BATT.
battery in the direction of the arrow and battery pack, and pull out the battery
press it gently until it clicks.
pack holding it from the ridge on its
bottom part.
CHG
(charge)
indicator
IMPORTANT
ꢀTurn off the camcorder before connecting or
disconnecting the compact power adapter. After
you turn off the power switch to
, important
file allocation data is updated on the disc. Be
sure to wait until the LCD display is completely
off.
ꢀYou may hear some noise from the compact
power adapter during use. This is not a
malfunction.
ꢀWe recommend charging the battery pack in
temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F
and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will
not start.
DC IN terminal
ꢀ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.
3 Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
21
Getting Started
ꢀTo prevent equipment breakdowns and
excessive heating, do not connect the supplied
Flashes approx. once per second: Battery less
than 50% charged.
compact power adapter to voltage converters for ꢀThe charging time will vary depending on the
overseas travels or special power sources such
as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,
etc.
surrounding temperature and the battery pack’s
initial charge condition. In cold places, the
effective usage time of the battery will
decrease.
ꢀWe recommend that you prepare battery
packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you
might need.
NOTES
ꢀThe CHG (charge) indicator also serves as a
rough estimate of the battery charge status.
Continuously on: Battery fully charged.
Flashes approx. twice per second: Battery over
50% charged.
ꢀ
U.S.A. and Canada only: The lithium
ion/polymer battery that powers this
product is recyclable. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.
Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the BP-208 Battery Pack
The recording and playback times given in following tables are approximate and vary
according to the charging, recording or playback conditions.
Battery Pack
BP-208
SP
Recording Mode
Recording Times
Viewfinder
XP
LP
Maximum Typical* Maximum Typical* Maximum Typical*
115 min.
110 min.
105 min.
60 min.
60 min.
60 min.
135 min.
125 min.
120 min.
65 min.
65 min.
60 min.
145 min.
140 min.
130 min.
70 min.
65 min.
65 min.
LCD [NORMAL]
LCD [BRIGHT]
Playback Time
Charging Time
140 min.
165 min.
160 min.
175 min.
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming,
power on/off.
22
Getting Started
Inserting and Removing a Disc
Use only 8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs
marked with the DVD-R
logo
(including DVD-R DL) or the DVD-RW
logo. Refer also to Recommended
Discs (
6).
Before inserting the disc be sure to check
that the recording surface is clean. If
necessary, use a soft lens-cleaning cloth to
remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or
smudges from the disc surface.
4 Close the disc cover.
Do not force the cover closed if the
disc is not correctly inserted and firmly
set in place.
Inserting the Disc
POINTS TO CHECK
WHEN USING DVD-R/DVD-R DL DISCS
You can start recording movies once the
record pause
indication appears.
(
12)
WHEN USING A DVD-RW
You need to initialize new discs before
you can start recording. The disc
initialization screen will appear when a
new DVD-RW is first inserted if the
/
switch is set to . The disc initialization
screen will not appear when inserting a
disc already initialized. In that case, you
can start recording once the record pause
indication appears.
Pick up lens
Select ( ) the desired disc
specification and press (
). For a
1 Move the power switch to ON to set
comparison between the [VIDEO] and
[VR] specifications, see How to select
a DVD disc ( 5).
You will be asked to confirm the disc
specification you selected. Select (
[YES] and press ( ) to continue, or
select [NO] and press (
and select a different disc
specification.
A confirmation message will appear
on the screen. Select ( ) [YES] and
press ( ) to start the disc
initialization.
the camcorder in
mode.
OPEN
2 Slide
fully in the direction of
the arrow and gently open the disc
cover completely until it stops.
Retract the grip belt under the
)
camcorder so it will not get in the way
of the disc cover.
) to return
3 Insert the disc and press its center
firmly until it clicks in place.
• Insert the disc with the recording side
facing down (single sided discs – label
side facing out).
• Be careful not to touch the recording
surface of the disc or the pick up lens.
23
Getting Started
after making a
• The disc initialization will take
approximately one minute. Avoid
moving the camcorder while the
operation is in progress.
IMPORTANT
OPEN
When you slide
recording, important file allocation data is
updated on the disc before the disc cover
• You can start recording movies once
opens. While the DISC access indicator is on or
flashing do not subject the camcorder to shocks
such as forcefully laying it on a table.
the record pause
appears.
indication
NOTES
The process of recognizing a disc may take a
moment. The display will move while the
disc is being read. Wait until the camcorder
finishes recognizing the disc before you start
recording.
Preparing the Camcorder
Removing the Disc
1 Turn on the camcorder.
2 Move the lens cover switch down to
to open the lens cover.
3 Adjust the viewfinder.
Keep the LCD panel closed to use the
viewfinder and adjust the dioptric
adjustment lever as necessary.
4 Fasten the grip belt.
OPEN
1 Slide
fully in the direction of
the arrow and gently open the disc
cover completely until it stops.
• Do not subject the camcorder to
strong impacts while the DISC access
indicator is on or flashing.
• Retract the grip belt under the
camcorder so it will not get in the way
of the disc cover.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can
reach the zoom lever with your index
finger, and the start/stop button with
your thumb.
• It may take a moment after sliding
OPEN
for the disc cover to open.
2 Grab the edge of the disc and gently
pull it out.
Be careful not to touch the recording
surface of the disc or the pick up lens.
3 Close the disc cover.
24
Getting Started
LCD Backlight
Adjusting the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Panel
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen to one of two levels.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees
downward.
• You can rotate the panel 180 degrees
toward the lens (allowing the subject to
monitor the LCD screen while you use the
viewfinder). Rotating the panel 180
degrees is also useful if you wish to
include yourself when recording with the
self timer. This is the only case where you
can use the viewfinder and the LCD
screen simultaneously.
DISP.
Keep
pressed down for more
than 2 seconds.
Repeat this action to toggle between the
normal and bright settings.
NOTES
180°
ꢀ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.
90°
180°
Subject can monitor the LCD screen
25
Using the Menus
Using the Menus
Using the Menus
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
FUNC.
Many of the camcorder’s functions can be
adjusted from the menus that open after
FUNC.
(
25)
pressing the FUNC. button (
).
For details about the available menu
options and settings, refer to the Menu
Options Lists (
36).
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
FUNC.
FUNC.
1 Press
.
(
25)
During the playback of a disc recorded
FUNC.
in VIDEO mode, pressing
will
open directly the setup menus.
Continue directly from step 3.
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.
• Push the joystick ( ) to return to the
menu selection screen (step 3).
FUNC.
1 Press
.
3 Select (
) the desired menu from
2
Select (
) the icon of the function you
the left side column and press (
).
want change from the left side column.
Menu items not available will appear
grayed out.
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 (
) the setting you want to
change and press (
).
The orange selection bar indicates the
menu setting currently selected. Items
not available appear in black.
• The selected option will be
highlighted in light blue. Menu items
not available will appear grayed out.
• With some settings, you will need to
make further selections (
and/or press ( ). Follow the
additional operation guides that will
appear on the screen (such as the
icon, small arrows, etc.).
FUNC.
5 Select (
press (
) the desired option and
) to save the setting.
,
)
FUNC.
6 Press
.
FUNC.
You can press
to close the
menu at any time.
4 Press
to save the settings
and close the menu.
FUNC.
You can press
menu at any time.
to close the
26
First Time Settings
First Time Settings
First Time Settings
Changing the Time Zone
Default value
Changing the Language
Options
DATE/TIME SETUP
[DEUTSCH] [ROMANA]
[
[
[
[
[
]
T.ZONE/DST NEW YORK
[ENGLISH] [TÜRKÇE]
]
[ESPAÑOL]
[FRANÇAIS]
[ITALIANO]
[POLSKI]
[
[
[
[
]
]
FUNC.
]
]
(
25)
]
]
FUNC.
1 Press
.
]
2 Select (
) the
icon and press
) to open the setup menus.
Default value
(
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.
(
25)
select the time zone with the
next to the area.
FUNC.
mark
FUNC.
1 Press
.
2 Select (
) the
icon and press
6 Press
to close the menu.
(
) to open the setup menus.
3 Select (
press (
4 Select (
press (
5 Select (
option and press (
) [DISPLAY SETUP] and
).
) [LANGUAGE ] and
).
Time Zones
Once you have set the time zone, date
and time, you do not need to reset the
clock every time you travel to another
time zone. Select the time zone referring
to the date and time displayed on the
screen.
,
) the desired
).
FUNC.
6 Press
to close the menu.
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.
27
First Time Settings
Setting the Date and Time
DATE/TIME SETUP
DATE/TIME JAN. 1, 2007 12:00 AM
FUNC.
(
25)
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
displayed in orange and indicated with
up/down arrows.
5 Push the joystick (
date and time and (
) to set the
) to move
between the fields of the date and
time.
6 Press (
) to start the clock.
FUNC.
7 Press
to close the menu.
IMPORTANT
ꢀWhen you do not use the camcorder for about
3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium
battery may discharge completely and the date
and time setting may be lost. In such case,
recharge the built-in lithium battery (
set the time zone, date and time again.
ꢀYou can also change the date format (
73) and
42).
28
Recording
BRaesciocrdFiunngctions
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING
Make sure that the DISC access lamp
is off.
Recording
1
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Close the lens cover and the LCD
panel.
Shooting Video
Before You Begin Recording
Make a test recording first to check if the
camcorder operates correctly. Since
recordings made on a DVD-R or DVD-R
DL disc cannot be deleted, we recommend
you use a DVD-RW disc to make the test
recordings.
4 Remove the disc.
IMPORTANT
Avoid the following actions while the DISC
access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do
so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or
strong impacts.
(
12)
- Do not open the disc cover and do not remove
the disc.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off
the camcorder.
- Do not change the operating mode.
NOTES
ꢀ
About the recording time: By changing the
recording mode you can change the recording
time available on the disc ( 36).
ꢀWhen recording in bright places it may be
difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case,
use the viewfinder instead.
ꢀWhen recording in very loud places (such as
fireworks shows or concerts), sound may
become distorted or it may not be recorded at
the actual levels. This is not a malfunction.
1 Move the power switch to ON to set
the camcorder in CAMERA mode.
The red CAMERA indicator will turn
on.
2 Move the lens cover switch down to
to open the lens cover.
ꢀ
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
3 Move the
/
switch to the
(
41). To restore the power, slide the power
(Movies) position.
switch toward MODE and release it, or move
Start/Stop
the power switch to
again.
and back to ON
4 Press
to begin recording.
Start/Stop
• The recording starts; press
again to pause the recording.
ꢀ
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.
• The DISC access indicator will flash
while recording and will stay on briefly
after pausing while the scene is
recorded on the disc.
29
Recording
ꢀ
When using a tripod: Do not
leave the viewfinder exposed to
direct sunlight as it may melt
(due to concentration of the light
by the lens). Do not use tripods
with fastening screws longer
than 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). Doing
so may damage the camcorder.
Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your
Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3)
You can select the aspect ratio of your
recording to match your TV. The
camcorder uses the full width of the CCD
providing high-resolution 16:9 recording.
ꢀ
When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable
picture.
POINTS TO CHECK
Excessive camcorder movement while shooting
and extensive use of fast zooms and panning
can result in fidgety, jittery scenes. In extreme
cases, the playback of such scenes may result
in visually induced motion sickness. If you
experience such a reaction, immediately stop
the playback and take a rest break as
necessary.
(
12)
Default value
CAMERA SETUP
Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded
WIDESCREEN
ON
FUNC.
1 Press
.
2 Select (
) the
icon and press
NEXT
(
) to open the setup menus.
3 Select (
press (
4 Select (
press (
5 Select (
press (
) [CAMERA SETUP] and
).
) [WIDESCREEN] and
).
) a setting option and
).
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.
When the mode switch is set to AUTO,
only one joystick guide will appear.
• The camcorder plays back the last
scene (but without sound) and returns
to record pause mode.
The default is widescreen (16:9)
recordings. Set it to [ OFF] to
record movies in the normal (4:3)
aspect ratio.
FUNC.
6 Press
to close the menu.
• While reviewing the scene, select
NOTES
(
) the
icon and press (
) to
ꢀSince the displays on the camcorder have an
aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with a 4:3
aspect ratio will appear in the center of the
screen with black sidebars.
return to the recording mode.
• If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you
can also delete the scene immediately
after recording it. Select (
icon to delete the scene while
reviewing it ( 55).
) the
ꢀWhen recording in widescreen mode, with
[IMG STAB] set to [
OFF] (
38), you can
have a wider view angle.
ꢀ
Playing back a widescreen recording: TV sets
compatible with the Video ID-1 system will
automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode.
Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV
30
Recording
manually. To play back on a TV with normal
aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting
IMPORTANT
accordingly (
41).
Avoid the following actions while the disc
access display (
) appears on screen, and
when the DISC access indicator is on or
flashing. Failing to do so may result in
permanent data loss.
- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or
strong impacts.
Taking Photos
- Do not open the disc cover and do not remove
the disc.
(
12)
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off
the camcorder.
- Do not change the position of the
switch or the operating mode.
/
NOTES
If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,
turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually
(
46).
1 Move the power switch to ON to set
the camcorder in CAMERA mode.
The red CAMERA indicator will turn
on.
2 Move the lens cover switch down to
to open the lens cover.
3 Move the
/
switch to the
(Still images) position.
PHOTO
4 Press
halfway.
Once the focus is automatically
adjusted,
will turn green and one or
more AF frames will appear.
PHOTO
5 Press
fully.
The DISC access indicator will flash
as the still image is being recorded.
31
Recording
Zooming
POINTS TO CHECK
Quick Start Function
Using the Quick Start function, you’ll
never have to miss out on those great
and fleeting opportunities to take a picture
or record video. When you press
(
12)
QUICK START
instead of turning off the
: In addition to the optical
zoom, the digital zoom is also available
38).
camcorder, you can get it ready to start
recording within approx. 1 second.
(
Optical zoom: 35x
POINTS TO CHECK
Digital zoom*: 1,000x
*
only.
(
12)
Zoom out
: You cannot enter the Quick-
Start ready mode while recording.
Zoom in
QUICK START
1 Press
firmly.
35x Optical Zoom
• The standby lamp goes on to signal
that the camcorder is Quick-Start ready
- “ready and waiting” to resume
recording.
• Sometimes the standby lamp will
flash as the camcorder completes
some preparations. The camcorder is
Quick-Start ready when the lamp stops
flashing and stays on.
Move the zoom lever toward W to
zoom out (wide-angle). Move it toward
T to zoom in (telephoto).
You can also change the zoom speed
(
38). 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.
2 When you wish to resume
QUICK START
recording, press
again.
NOTES
Within approx. 1 second, the
camcorder is ready in record pause
mode.
ꢀWhen set to [
VARIABLE], the zoom
speed will be faster in the record pause mode.
ꢀKeep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) to the subject. At
wide-angle, you can focus on a subject as close
as 1 cm (0.39 in.).
32
Playback
Playback
NOTES
Playback
ꢀWhen you wake up the camcorder from
standby mode, the following settings will be
changed automatically:
Playing Back the Video
- Manual focus returns to automatic focus (AF).
- Manual exposure adjustment returns to
automatic exposure.
(
12)
- Zoom position returns to full wide angle
W.
ꢀIn standby mode, the camcorder consumes
only half the power used in record pause mode.
Using this mode you can save energy when
using a battery pack.
ꢀThe camcorder will shut off if left in the Quick-
Start ready mode for 10 minutes, regardless of
the [POWER SAVE] setting (
select the length of time until shut-off with the
STANDBY OFF] setting ( 41).
41). You can
[
To restore the power if the camcorder shut off,
slide the power switch toward MODE and
release it, or move the power switch to
back to ON again.
ꢀIf you perform any of the following actions
while in standby mode (while the standby lamp
is on), the camcorder will return to record pause
mode.
and
1 Move the power switch to ON, then
slide it down toward MODE and
release it to set the camcorder in
PLAY mode.
The green PLAY indicator will turn on.
- Open the disc compartment cover.
- Slide the power switch toward MODE.
2 Move the
/
switch to the
(Movies) position.
- Change the position of the
/
switch.
The scene index screen appears with
the selection frame on the first scene.
3 Move (
to the scene you want to play back.
Press or on the camcorder to
move to the next/previous index page.
to begin the playback.
,
) the selection frame
4 Press
/
The playback will start from the scene
selected and continue until the end of
the last scene recorded.
DURING PLAYBACK
5 Press
/
again to pause the
playback.
6 Press
to stop the playback and
return to the scene index screen.
NOTES
ꢀDuring the playback of a DVD-R DL (dual-
layered) disc, you might notice a brief stop
33
Playback
(approx. 1 second) at the point where the
playback switches from Layer 1 to Layer 2.
ꢀYou can display the date and time of the
recording and other camcorder data registered
when the recording was made (
51).
Note that you do not have to display the
joystick guide above to skip the scene.
NOTES
ꢀThere is no sound during special playback
modes.
TO ADJUST THE VOLUME
ꢀDuring some special playback modes, you
may notice some video problems (blocky video
artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.
ꢀSlow playback is not available with discs
initialized in VIDEO mode.
ꢀDepending on the recording, you might
occasionally notice a brief stop of the picture or
sound at the point where the scene changes.
The camcorder plays the sound with the
built-in speaker. The sound will be muted
when you close the LCD panel or connect
the stereo video cable to the AV terminal.
During the playback of a scene:
1 If the joystick guide does not appear
on screen, press (
) to display it.
2 Push the joystick (
) toward
to adjust the volume.
or
• To turn off the volume completely,
keep pressing ( ) until the volume
Displaying the Photos
icon changes to
• You can press (
.
) again to hide the
(
12)
joystick guide during playback.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES
ꢀ
Fast Playback
During normal playback, press
or
on the camcorder. Repeatedly press
the button to increase the playback
speed.
Fast playback: 5x → 15x → 25x
the normal speed.
ꢀ
Slow Playback
During playback pause, press
or
on the camcorder. Repeatedly press the
button to increase the playback speed.
Slow playback: 1/16 → 1/8 → 1/4
the normal speed.
1 Move the power switch to ON, then
slide it down toward MODE and
release it to set the camcorder in
PLAY mode.
ꢀ
Skipping Scenes
The green PLAY indicator will turn on.
During playback, push the joystick ( ) to
skip to the next scene. Push the joystick
2 Move the
/
switch to the
(Still images) position.
(
) to skip to the beginning of the current
3 Use the joystick (
between images.
) to move
scene. Push the joystick ( ) twice to skip
to the previous scene.
34
Playback
lever toward
selection frame to the whole page, and
move ( ) between index pages.
Move the zoom lever toward to return
to moving between single images.
3 Move the zoom lever toward T.
The index screen closes and the
selected image is displayed.
W
to extend the green
IMPORTANT
ꢀ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.
T
ꢀAvoid the following actions while the disc
access display (
) appears on screen, and
Image Jump Function
when the DISC access indicator is on or
flashing. Failing to do so may result in
permanent data loss.
- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or
strong impacts.
You can also quickly locate a specific
image without having to browse all of
them one by one.
- Do not open the disc cover and do not remove
the disc.
TO RUN THROUGH THE STILL IMAGES
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off
the camcorder.
- Do not change the position of the
switch or the operating mode.
/
Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) and hold
it pressed down to run quickly through
the still images.
Slideshow
SLIDESHOW
TO SKIP 10 OR 100 STILL IMAGES
FUNC.
(
25)
FUNC.
1 Press
2 Select (
press (
.
) [ SLIDESHOW] and
).
1 If the joystick guide does not appear
on screen, press (
) to display it.
3 Select (
) [START] and press
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward
.
(
).
3 Select (
) [
JUMP 10 IMAGES]
• Images are played back one after
another.
• Press
or [
JUMP 100 IMAGES].
4 Jump (
selected.
) the number of images
FUNC.
to stop the slideshow.
Press (
) to close the image jump
Index Screen
screen and display the image. You can
press (
guide.
) again to hide the joystick
1 Move the zoom lever toward W.
The still images index screen appears.
2 Select (
,
) an image.
• 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
35
Playback
Magnifying Photos during Playback
During playback, still images can be
magnified up to 5 times.
(
12)
Zoom lever
Joystick
1 Move the zoom lever toward T.
• The image is magnified by 2 times
and a frame appears indicating the
position of the magnified area.
• To further enlarge the image, move
the zoom lever toward T. To reduce the
magnification to less than 2 times,
move the zoom lever toward W.
•
will appear for images that cannot
be enlarged.
2 Select the part of the image to be
magnified with the joystick.
• Move (
,
) the frame to the part
of the image you want to see enlarged.
• To cancel the magnification, move
the zoom lever toward W until the
frame disappears.
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Menu Options Lists
Advanced Functions
Menu Options Lists
(
52)
Digital effects
Menu Options Lists
Menu items not available appear grayed out
in the FUNC. menu or in black in the setup
menus. For details about how to select an
Mode switch: P
item, refer to Using the Menus (
25).
[
[
[
D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADE-T],
WIPE], [ BLK&WHT],
SEPIA], [ ART], [ MOSAIC]
FUNC. Menu
(
43)
Mode switch: P
Recording programs
[
D.EFFECT OFF], [ BLK&WHT],
SEPIA]
[
Mode switch: P
Recording mode
[
PROGRAM AE],
[
SHUTTER-PRIO. AE],
Special scene recording programs:
[
[
HIGH QUALITY],
STANDARD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY]
[
[
[
[
PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS],
NIGHT], [ SNOW], [ BEACH],
SUNSET], [ SPOTLIGHT],
FIREWORKS]
The table below gives the approximate
recording times with a brand new DVD
disc (on a single recording side).
(
47)
White balance
Disc Type
Recording
DVD-R,
DVD-R DL
Mode
DVD-RW
Mode switch: P
20 min.
30 min.
60 min.
36 min.
54 min.
108 min.
[
AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT],
TUNGSTEN], [ SET]
[
(
48)
Image effect
ꢀ
Recording in LP mode gives you a longer
recording time; however, depending on the
condition of the disc (long usage,
Mode switch: P
imperfections, etc.) the picture and sound
recorded in LP mode may be distorted. We
recommend using the XP or SP mode for
important recordings.
[
[
[
IMAGE EFFECT OFF],
VIVID], [ NEUTRAL],
SOFT SKIN DETAIL]
ꢀThe camcorder uses a variable bit rate
(VBR) when encoding the video data so
the actual recording times will vary
depending on the content of the scenes.
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Menu Options Lists
(
49)
( 60)
Still image size/quality
CONVERT TO SCENE
Size:
Convert a single still image into a
3-second Photomovie scene.
[
L
1024x768], [
S
640x480]
Quality:
[
[
SUPER FINE], [ FINE],
NORMAL]
(
34)
SLIDESHOW
(
54)
ADD TO PLAYLIST
[CANCEL], [START]
Disc type:
• VR mode
[ALL SCENES], [ONE SCENE],
[CANCEL]
Setup Menus
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)
Add a scene to the playlist. This option is
available only from the original index
screen.
CAMERA SETUP
A.SL SHUTTER
(
55)
MOVE
Mode switch: AUTO or P (only in the
[
[
PROGRAM AE] recording program)
ON], [ OFF]
Disc type:
• VR mode
Move a scene in the playlist. This option
is available only from the playlist index
screen.
The camcorder automatically uses slow
shutter speeds to obtain brighter
recordings in places with insufficient
lighting.
ꢀThe camcorder uses shutter speeds
down to 1/30 (1/15 when recording still
images).
(
56)
DIVIDE
Disc type:
Divide a scene.
• VR mode
• VR mode
ꢀIf a trailing afterimage appears, set the
slow shutter to [
OFF].
ꢀIf (camcorder shake warning)
(
55)
appears, we recommend stabilizing the
camcorder, for example, by mounting it
on a tripod.
DELETE
Disc type:
Delete a scene.
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Menu Options Lists
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.
D.ZOOM
[
OFF], [
105x], [
1000x]
ꢀThe image stabilizer may not be
effective when recording in dark places
using the [ NIGHT] recording program.
ꢀThe image stabilizer may not be
effective when using a slow shutter speed
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 [
SHUTTER-PRIO. AE]
recording program.
ꢀ
With the digital zoom the image is digitally
ꢀThe image stabilizer cannot be turned
off when the mode switch is set to AUTO.
ꢀWe recommend setting the image
processed, so the image resolution will
deteriorate the more you zoom in.
ꢀAbout the color of the zoom indicator:
stabilizer to [
tripod.
OFF] when using a
Optical
Zoom
Digital Zoom
Zoom
Indicator
White
Light
blue
Dark
blue
(
50)
FOCUS PRI.
DC210
35x
35x -
105x
105x -
1000x
Mode switch: P
[
[
ON:AiAF], [
OFF]
ON:CENTER],
ꢀThe digital zoom cannot be used with
the [ NIGHT] recording program.
(
29)
WIDESCREEN
ZOOM SPEED
[
ON], [
OFF]
[
[
VARIABLE], [
SPEED 2], [
SPEED 3],
SPEED 1]
VARIABLE] the zoom
(
52)
SELF TIMER
ꢀWhen set to [
speed depends on how you operate the
zoom lever: Press lightly for a slow zoom;
press harder for faster zooms.
[
ON ], [
OFF]
ꢀ
The fastest zoom speed can be
achieved with [ VARIABLE]. Among the
fixed zoom speeds, [ SPEED 3] is the
SPEED 1] the slowest.
WIND SCREEN
fastest and [
IMG STAB
Mode switch: P
AUTO], [
[
OFF
]
The camcorder automatically reduces the
background sound of wind when
recording outdoors.
Mode switch: P
[
ON
], [
OFF]
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Menu Options Lists
ꢀThe wind screen cannot be turned off
when the mode switch is set to AUTO.
ꢀSome low-frequency sounds will be
suppressed along with the sound of wind.
When recording in surroundings
unaffected by wind or if you want to
record low-frequency sounds, we
recommend setting the wind screen to
(
56)
MOVIES ALL DEL
Disc type:
[NO], [YES]
• VR mode
This option is available only in the original
index screen.
[
OFF
].
Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.)
(
56)
PLAYLST ALL DEL
DISC OPERATIONS
DISC INFO
Disc type:
• VR mode
[NO], [YES]
This option is available only in the playlist
index screen.
Displays a screen where you can verify
the details regarding the disc.
ꢀThe disc information includes the disc
title, the disc type (DVD-R, DVD-R DL or
DVD-RW), the disc specification (VIDEO
mode or VR mode), and icons that
indicate if the disc is finalized ( ) or
(
57)
DISC PROTECT
Disc type:
[NO], [YES]
• VR mode
protected (
).
(
57)
DISC INITIALIZE
(
(
60)
58)
PHOTOMOVIE
Disc type:
[VIDEO], [VR], [CANCEL]
[NO], [YES]
DISC TITLE
(
(
61)
63)
FINALIZE
Still Image Operations (Erase all still images)
[NO], [YES]
STILL IMG OPER.
UNFINALIZE
(
59)
ERASE ALL IMAGES
Disc type:
[NO], [YES]
• VIDEO mode • Finalized
[NO], [YES]
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Menu Options Lists
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)
[
[
[
OFF], [
LEVEL(GRY)], [
GRID(GRY)]
LEVEL(WHT)],
DISPLAY SETUP
GRID(WHT)],
BRIGHTNESS
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).
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD
screen.
ꢀUse the joystick (
) to adjust the
ꢀUsing the markers will not affect the
recordings on the disc or memory card.
brightness to your preference.
ꢀChanging the brightness of the LCD
screen does not affect that of the
viewfinder or the recordings.
(
26)
LANGUAGE
LCD MIRROR
[DEUTSCH], [ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL],
[FRANÇAIS], [ITALIANO], [POLSKI],
[
[
[
[
], [TÜRKÇE], [
],
[
ON], [
OFF]
ROMANA
], [
], [
],
], [
When the LCD panel is rotated 180
degrees to face the subject, most screen
displays will disappear and the image
displayed will be as if the subject was
looking at a mirror.
], [
]
], [
],
TV SCREEN
[
ON], [
OFF]
ON], the camcorder’s
When set to [
on-screen displays will appear also on the
screen of a connected TV or monitor.
(
51)
DATA CODE
[
[
DATE], [ TIME], [
CAMERA DATA]
DATE & TIME],
MARKERS
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Menu Options Lists
System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.)
FILE NOS.
SYSTEM SETUP
(
33)
VOLUME
[
RESET], [
CONTINUOUS]
Select the image numbering method to be
used on a new disc.
Images are automatically assigned
consecutive image numbers from 0101 to
9900, and stored in folders containing up
to 100 images. Folders are numbered
from 101 to 998.
BEEP
[
[
HIGH VOLUME],
LOW VOLUME], [
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.
[
RESET]: Image numbers will restart
OFF]
from 101-0101 every time you insert a
new disc.
[
CONTINUOUS]: Image numbers will
continue from the number following that
of the last image recorded with the
camcorder.
ꢀIf the disc 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
disc.
POWER SAVE
[
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
ꢀWe recommend using the
[
CONTINUOUS] setting.
TV TYPE
“
AUTO POWER OFF” will appear.
ꢀIn Quick-Start ready mode, the
camcorder will shut off after the time
[
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.
selected for the [
setting.
STANDBY OFF]
(
31)
STANDBY OFF
[
NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3
aspect ratio.
[
WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9
aspect ratio.
[
10 min], [
20 min],
ꢀWhen the TV type is set to
[
30 min]
[
NORMAL TV], if you play back a
Select the length of time after which the
camcorder will end the Quick-Start ready
mode and shut off automatically.
recording made in widescreen (16:9) the
picture displayed on the LCD screen will
be smaller than the full display area.
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Menu Options Lists
Date/Time Setup
FIRMWARE
DATE/TIME SETUP
You can verify the current version of the
camcorder’s firmware. This menu option
is usually grayed out.
(
(
26)
27)
T.ZONE/DST
DATE/TIME
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.
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Recording Programs
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]
[
SHUTTER-PRIO. AE]
(
44)
(
44)
Special Scene Recording Programs:
[
PORTRAIT]
[
SNOW]
[
SPOTLIGHT]
The camcorder uses a
Use this mode to record
Use this mode to record
spotlit scenes.
large aperture, achieving in bright ski resorts. It
a focus on the subject
while blurring other
distracting details.
prevents the subject from
being underexposed.
[
SPORTS]
[
BEACH]
[
FIREWORKS]
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
fireworks.
prevents the subject from
being underexposed.
[
NIGHT]
[
SUNSET]
Use this mode to record
in dimly lit places.
Use this mode to record
sunsets in vibrant colors.
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Recording Programs
TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE VALUE
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.
When you select [
SHUTTER-
PRIO.AE], a numeric value will appear
next to the recording program icon.
1 If the joystick guide appears on the
screen, press (
) to hide it.
When the numeric value can be
adjusted, small arrows will appear
next to the number.
POINTS TO CHECK
2 Adjust (
) the numeric value
(shutter speed or aperture value).
The number displayed will flash if the
shutter speed is not appropriate for the
recording conditions. In such case,
select a different value.
(
12)
Mode switch: P
Options
NOTES
Default value
[
PROGRAM AE]
ꢀDo not change the position of the mode
switch while recording, as the brightness of the
image may change abruptly.
The camcorder automatically adjusts the
aperture and shutter speed to obtain the
optimal exposure for the subject.
ꢀ[
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.
[
SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]
Set the shutter speed value. The
camcorder automatically sets the
appropriate aperture value. Use a high
shutter speed to record fast moving
subjects or a slow shutter speed to add a
certain motion blur, emphasizing the feel of
movement.
-
Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the
screen starts to flicker, select [
SHUTTER-
PRIO.AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100.
FUNC.
(
25)
Icon of the currently selected
Recording Program
FUNC.
FUNC.
Desired option
45
Recording Programs
Shutter speed guidelines
Icon of the currently selected
Recording Program
FUNC.
FUNC.
1/8, 1/15, 1/30
1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30
Last icon on the right (icon of the
currently selected Special Scene
For recording subjects in dark places.
)
1/60
1/60
Desired option
For general recordings.
1/100
1/100
NOTES
ꢀDo not change the position of the mode
switch while recording, as the brightness of the
image may change abruptly.
For recording indoor sports scenes.
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000
1/250, 1/500
ꢀ[ PORTRAIT]/[
SNOW]
SPORTS]/[
BEACH]/
[
For recording from within a car or train, or
for recording moving subjects such as
roller coasters.
- The picture may not appear smooth during
playback.
ꢀ[ PORTRAIT]
1/2000
- The blur effect of the background increases
the more you zoom in (
T).
For recording outdoor sports such as golf
or tennis on sunny days.
ꢀ[ NIGHT]
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing
afterimage.
Note that on screen only the denominator
- Picture quality may not be as good as in other
modes.
- White points may appear on the screen.
- Autofocus may not work as well as in other
modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.
is displayed – “
shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.
250” indicates a
Special Scene: Recording Programs to
Match Special Conditions
Recording in a very bright ski resort or
capturing the full colors of a sunset or a
fireworks display becomes as easy as
selecting a special scene recording program.
ꢀ[ SNOW]/[ BEACH]
- 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
POINTS TO CHECK
(
12)
Mode switch: P
FUNC.
(
25)
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Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Adjusting the Picture:
Manual Focus Adjustment
Exposure, Focus and Color
Autofocus may not work well on the
following subjects. In such case, focus
manually.
Manual Exposure Adjustment
At times, backlit subjects may appear too
dark (underexposed) or subjects under
very strong lights may appear too bright
or glaring (overexposed). To correct this,
you can manually adjust the exposure.
Reflective surfaces
Subjects with low contrast or
without vertical lines
POINTS TO CHECK
Fast Moving Subjects
(
12)
Mode switch: P (except for the
Through wet windows
Night Scenes
[
FIREWORKS] recording program).
EXP
NEXT
1 If the joystick guide does not appear
on screen, press ( ) to display it.
POINTS TO CHECK
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward [EXP].
• If [EXP] does not appear on the joystick
(
12)
guide, repeatedly push the joystick (
toward [NEXT] to display the joystick
guide in the illustration above.
• The exposure adjustment indicator
and the neutral value “±0”
)
Adjust the zoom before you start the
procedure.
Mode switch: P
appear on the screen.
FOCUS
NEXT
• If you operate the zoom during
exposure lock, the brightness of the
image may change.
1 If the joystick guide does not appear
on screen, press ( ) to display it.
3 Adjust (
) the brightness of the
image as required.
• The adjustment range and the length of
the exposure adjustment indicator will vary
depending on the brightness of the picture
at the time you locked the exposure.
• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward
[EXP] again will cancel the exposure
lock and return the camcorder to
automatic exposure.
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward
[FOCUS].
• If [FOCUS] does not appear on the
joystick guide, repeatedly push the
joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display
the joystick guide in the illustration
above.
• “MF” appears.
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Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
3 Adjust (
) the focus as required
until the image appears focused.
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.
• Push the joystick ( ) toward
farther focal distance or push it (
toward
• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward
[FOCUS] again will return the
camcorder to autofocus.
for a
)
for a closer focal distance.
POINTS TO CHECK
NOTES
(
12)
ꢀ
The camcorder will automatically return to
autofocus when you set the mode switch to AUTO
ꢀReadjust the focus when you have turned off
.
Mode switch: P
the camcorder.
Options
Default value
[
AUTO]
Infinity Focus
Settings are automatically set by the
camcorder. Use this setting for outdoor
scenes.
Use this function when you wish to focus
on faraway subjects such as mountains or
fireworks.
[
DAYLIGHT]
For recording outdoors on a bright day.
TUNGSTEN]
POINTS TO CHECK
[
(
12)
For recording under tungsten and tungsten
type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
Adjust the zoom before you start the
procedure.
Mode switch: P
[
SET]
Use the custom white balance setting to
make white subjects appear white under
colored lighting.
FOCUS
NEXT
FUNC.
(
25)
1 If the joystick guide does not appear
on screen, press ( ) to display it.
2
Keep the joystick pushed ( ) toward
[FOCUS] for more than 2 seconds.
Icon of the currently selected
White Balance
FUNC.
•
appears.
• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward
[FOCUS] again will return the
camcorder to autofocus.
FUNC.
Desired option*
* When you select [ SET], do not press
FUNC.
and continue instead with the
procedure below.
NOTES
If you operate the zoom or the joystick (
during infinity focus, changes to “MF” and the
camcorder returns to manual focusing mode.
)
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Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE
Image Effects
You can use the image effects to change
the color saturation and contrast to record
images with special color effects.
1 Point the camcorder at a white
object, zoom in until it fills the
whole screen and press (
).
When the adjustment is completed,
stops flashing and stays on. The
camcorder retains the custom setting
even if you turn off the camcorder.
FUNC.
POINTS TO CHECK
2 Press
to save the setting and
close the menu.
(
12)
Mode switch: P
NOTES
Options
Default value
ꢀ
When you have set the custom white balance:
[
IMAGE EFFECT OFF]
Records with no image enhancing effects.
VIVID]
- Depending on the light source,
may keep
flashing. The result will still be better than with
AUTO].
[
[
- Reset the white balance when the lighting
condition changes.
- Turn off the digital zoom.
Emphasizes the contrast and color
saturation.
ꢀThe camcorder retains the custom white
balance setting even if you turn it off.
ꢀCustom white balance may provide better
results in the following cases:
[
NEUTRAL]
Tones down the contrast and color
saturation.
- Changing lighting conditions
- Close-ups
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)
- Under mercury lamps and certain types of
fluorescent lights
[
SOFT SKIN DETAIL]
Softens the details in the skin tone area for
a more complimentary appearance. To
obtain the best effect, use this setting
when recording a person in close-up. Note
that areas similar to the skin color may lack
in detail.
FUNC.
(
25)
Icon of the currently selected
Image Effect
FUNC.
FUNC.
Desired option
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Still Image Recording Options
Still Image Recording Options
Default value
Still Image Recording
L
1024x768/FINE
Options
FUNC.
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still
Images
(
25)
Still images are recorded on the disc
using the JPEG (Joint Photographic
Experts Group) compression. As a
general rule select a larger image size for
higher quality.
Icon of the currently selected
Image Quality/Size
FUNC.
Desired image size*
Press (
)
(
12)
Options
FUNC.
Desired image quality*
Image size options vary depending on the
model. The following table summarizes
the approximate numbers of still images
that can be recorded on different medias
by image size/quality.
* The number displayed on the right corner
indicates the approximate number of images
that can be recorded with the current quality/
size setting.
Approximate number of still images on a disc
Disc Type/
DVD-R or DVD-RW
VIDEO mode
DVD-R DL
VIDEO mode
DVD-RW
VR mode
Disc Specification
Image Quality1
Image Size
→
↓
L
S
1024x768
640x480
2,690 3,910 7,830 4,890 7,115 9,999 2,735 3,980 7,965
6,625 9,570 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999 6,740 9,735 17,5252
1
: [SUPER FINE],
: [FINE],
: [NORMAL]
2 This is the number of images that can be recorded on the disc. However, the maximum number of
remaining still images displayed on the screen will be 9999.
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Still Image Recording Options
Automatic Focus Priority
FUNC.
(
25)
When the focus priority is activated, the
camcorder records a still image only after
the focus has been adjusted
automatically.
FUNC.
MENU
CAMERA SETUP
FOCUS PRI.
Desired option
POINTS TO CHECK
(
12)
Mode switch at AUTO:
The focus priority cannot be turned off.
FUNC.
Mode switch at P:
NOTES
You can turn off the focus priority and you
can also select the AF (autofocus) frame
to be used.
In the [
FIREWORKS] recording program the
focus priority is automatically set to [
OFF].
Options
Default value
[
ON:AiAF]
(Mode switch: P*, AUTO)
Depending on the shooting conditions, one
or more AF frames out of the nine frames
available are automatically selected and
the focus is fixed on them.
[
ON:CENTER]
(Mode switch: P*)
The focus is automatically fixed to the
center AF frame. This is convenient for
making sure the focus is exactly where you
want it. In this mode, a single focusing
frame appears in the center of the screen.
[
OFF]
Select this option if you wish to record a
still image as soon as you press
.
PHOTO
* Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording
program.
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Other Functions
Other Functions
Selecting the Data Code
Other Functions
You can select the data code to be
displayed when playing back movies.
On-Screen Displays
The camcorder keeps a data code
containing the date and time and other
camera data (shutter speed, exposure,
etc.) registered at the time of recording.
You can select the data to be 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.
FUNC.
DISP.
Repeatedly press
to turn the on-
(
25)
screen displays on/off in the following
sequence:
FUNC.
MENU
,
• All displays on
DISPLAY SETUP
DATA CODE
Desired option
• All displays off1
• All displays on
• Data code2 only
• All displays off
FUNC.
Reading the Histogram Display
• All displays on (including the
histogram3)
• Regular displays only
• All displays off
When viewing still images you can
display the histogram and the icons of all
the functions used at the time of
recording. Use the histogram as a
reference to verify the correct exposure of
the still image.
The area to the right of the histogram
represents highlights and the left side
represents shadows. A still image whose
1
However, the level marker, the disc type icon
and the
and
icons will still appear on
the screen.
2
3
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.
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Other Functions
:
histogram skews to the right is relatively
bright; while one whose histogram peaks
to the left, is relatively dark.
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.
Shadows
Highlights
The camcorder will record the still image
after a 10-second countdown. The
countdown appears on the screen.
NOTES
The histogram will appear also while reviewing
a still image immediately after recording it.
NOTES
Self Timer
Once the countdown has begun, you can press
Start/Stop
(when recording movies) or press
fully (when recording still images) to
PHOTO
POINTS TO CHECK
cancel the self timer. The self timer will also be
canceled if you turn off the camcorder.
(
12)
: Set the camcorder in record
pause mode.
Digital Effects
FUNC.
(
25)
POINTS TO CHECK
FUNC.
MENU
CAMERA SETUP
SELF TIMER
ON
(
12)
Mode switch: P
: [
BLK&WHT], [
SEPIA]
only.
Options
Default value
[
D.EFFECT OFF]
FUNC.
Select this setting when you do not intend
to use the digital effects.
appears.
[
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.
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Other Functions
Applying
[
BLK&WHT]
Records images in black and white.
SEPIA]
[
Records images in sepia tones for an “old”
look.
NEXT
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
[
ART], [
MOSAIC]
Select one of the other digital effects to
add flavor to your recordings.
.
NOTES
(
joystick guide in the illustration above.
• The icon of the selected effect turns
green.
• Push the joystick ( ) toward
again to deactivate the fader/effect.
ꢀ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.
TO
FADE
IN
Push the joystick ( ) toward
pause mode ( ), then press
to start recording with a fade in.
in record
Start/Stop
Setting
FUNC.
TO
FADE OUT
(
25)
Push the joystick ( ) toward
recording ( ), then press
while
Start/Stop
to
Icon of the currently selected
Digital Effect
fade out and pause the recording.
FUNC.
TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT
: Push the joystick (
)
FUNC. **
Desired fader/effect*
toward
while recording or in record
* You can preview the effect on the screen.
** The icon of the selected effect appears.
pause mode.
: Push the joystick ( ) toward
PHOTO
and then press
still image.
to record the
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Managing Scenes
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n
Managing Scenes
Adding Scenes to the Playlist
Options
Creating a Playlist
[ALL SCENES]
Create a playlist to easily edit your
movies. Include in your playlist only the
scenes you prefer or change the order in
which they will be played back, without
affecting your original recordings. After
you add scenes to the playlist you will
have two types of index screens:
Adds all scenes in the original index
screen to the playlist.
[ONE SCENE]
Adds only the selected scene to the
playlist.
[CANCEL]
Original index screen (original recordings)
Returns to the original index screen.
ORIGINAL
From the original index screen, select
(
,
) the scene to add to the playlist.
To add all scenes, there is no need to
select any particular scene.
PLAYLIST
Playlist index screen
FUNC.
(
25)
POINTS TO CHECK
FUNC.
ADD TO PLAYLIST
Desired option
YES
(
12)
Disc type:
DVD-RW • VR mode
When the operation is completed
“ADDED TO PLAYLIST” will be displayed.
PLAYLIST
Press
to check the scenes in
the playlist index screen.
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Managing Scenes
Deleting a Single Scene
POINTS TO CHECK
Moving Scenes in the Playlist
From the original index screen, press
PLAYLIST
. From the playlist index screen,
select (
,
) the scene to move.
(
12)
Disc type:
DVD-RW • VR mode
FUNC.
(
25)
From the original index screen, select
) the scene to delete. To delete
(
,
FUNC.
MOVE
a scene only in the playlist, press
PLAYLIST
first, and then select the scene.
Move (
,
) the orange
marker to the new position of the
FUNC.
scene and press (
YES
).
(
25)
FUNC.
DELETE
YES
Deleting Scenes
Deleting a Scene Just After Recording
You can delete those scenes that you are
not interested in keeping. Remember that
when you delete scenes in the playlist,
you do not affect your original recordings;
However, when you delete an original
recording, it will be deleted also from the
playlist.
POINTS TO CHECK
(
12)
Disc type:
DVD-RW •
VIDEO or VR mode
IMPORTANT
ꢀBe careful when deleting original recordings.
Once deleted, an original scene cannot be
recovered.
NEXT
Immediately after recording a scene:
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
ꢀDo not change the position of the power
switch or the
/
switch while the scene is
being deleted.
.
NOTES
ꢀScenes cannot be deleted when the disc is
protected ( 57).
ꢀYou may not be able to delete scenes shorter
(
joystick guide in the illustration above.
When the mode switch is set to AUTO,
only one joystick guide will appear.
3 While reviewing the scene, select
than 5 seconds.
(
)
and press (
).
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Managing Scenes
4 Select (
) [YES] and press (
).
Dividing a Scene
You can divide your recordings in order to
leave only the best parts and later cut out
the rest. Remember that when you divide
scenes in the playlist, you do not affect
your original recordings.
NOTES
You will not be able to delete the last scene if
after the scene was recorded you changed the
operating mode, turned off the camcorder or
removed the disc.
NOTES
Deleting All Scenes
POINTS TO CHECK
Photomovie scenes (
scenes (1 second or less) cannot be divided.
60) and very short
POINTS TO CHECK
(
12)
Disc type:
DVD-RW • VR mode
(
12)
Disc type:
DVD-RW • VR mode
To delete all the scenes from the original
index screen, follow the procedure below.
This will delete also the whole playlist. If
you only want to delete all the scenes
from the playlist (without affecting the
From the original index screen, select
(
,
) the scene to divide. To divide a
PLAYLIST
scene only in the playlist, press
first, and then select the scene.
PLAYLIST
original recordings), press
first
and then continue as follows.
FUNC.
(
25)
FUNC.
(
25)
FUNC.
DIVIDE
FUNC.
MENU
Playback of the scene begins.
DISC OPERATIONS
MOVIES ALL DEL*
YES
Press (
) at the point where
you want to divide the scene.*
DIVIDE
FUNC.
YES
* When you are deleting the playlist, this menu
option will be replaced by [PLAYLST ALL
DEL].
* You can use the following icons and the
special playback modes (
scene to a precise point.
33) to bring the
/
:
Skip to the beginning of the
current/next scene.
/
:
One frame reverse/advance.
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Managing the Disc
Managing the Disc
Managing the Disc
Initializing the Disc
You need to initialize a DVD-RW disc
when first inserting it into the camcorder
and you may have to initialize a disc if you
get the message “UNABLE TO
RECOGNIZE THE RECORDING MODE
OF THE DISC”. You can also choose to
initialize the disc if you wish to erase all
the recordings on the disc or in order to
change the disc specification.
Protecting the Disc
You can protect the whole disc to prevent
the accidental erasure of important
recordings. Follow the same procedure to
remove the protection of a protected disc.
IMPORTANT
Initializing the disc (
57) will permanently
IMPORTANT
erase all recordings, even if the disc is
protected.
ꢀInitializing the disc will permanently erase all
recordings, even if the disc is protected. The
lost original recordings cannot be recovered.
ꢀInitialize all DVD-RW discs before using them
with this camcorder.
POINTS TO CHECK
(
12)
Disc type:
DVD-RW • VR mode
POINTS TO CHECK
FUNC.
(
12)
(
25)
Disc type:
DVD-RW •
VIDEO or VR mode
FUNC.
MENU
Options
DISC OPERATIONS
DISC PROTECT
YES
[VIDEO] mode
Most DVD players will play the disc, but
except for the disc title, the recordings
cannot be edited with the camcorder.
FUNC.
[VR] mode
You will have the option to edit the
recordings with the camcorder, but the disc
can only be played in VR mode-compatible
DVD players and computer DVD drives.
FUNC.
(
25)
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Managing the Disc
FUNC.
MENU
Changing the Disc Title
Before you finalize your disc*, you can
give it a title. The disc title will be
displayed on the index screen when
playing the finalized disc in most DVD
players.
* You can change the title of DVD-RW discs
recorded in VR mode also after having
finalized them.
DISC OPERATIONS
DISC INITIALIZE
VIDEO
or
VR
(
12)
YES
FUNC.
(
25)
FUNC. *
YES
* Close the menu only after the screen display
returns to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu.
FUNC.
MENU*
DISC OPERATIONS
DISC TITLE
Enter the title
(up to 20 characters).**
SET
YES
MENU
* Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in VR
mode. With discs recorded in VIDEO mode,
FUNC.
pressing
will open the menu directly
on the setup menus screen.
**Select one character at a time and press
(
) to add it to the title. Select
[BACKSPACE] and press ( ) to delete the
character to the left of the cursor’s position.
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Managing Photos
Managing Photos
POINTS TO CHECK
Managing Photos
(
12)
Erasing Photos
You can erase still images recorded on
the disc (DVD-RW only).
Disc type:
DVD-RW •
VIDEO or VR mode
IMPORTANT
Be careful when erasing images. Erased
images cannot be recovered.
While reviewing the image immediately
after recording:
NOTES
1 Push the joystick ( ) toward
2 Select ( ) [ERASE] and press
).
.
Images on a protected disc cannot be erased.
Erasing a Single Image
POINTS TO CHECK
(
Erasing All Images
The following procedure will erase all the
still images from the disc.
(
12)
Disc type:
DVD-RW • VR mode
POINTS TO CHECK
(
12)
Disc type:
DVD-RW • VR mode
FUNC.
1 If the joystick guide does not appear
on screen, press ( ) to display it.
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward
3 Select ( ) [ERASE] and press
).
(
25)
.
FUNC.
MENU
(
STILL IMG OPER.
ERASE ALL IMAGES
YES
Erasing a Single Image Just After
Recording
You can erase a still image just recorded,
while reviewing it immediately after
recording it.
FUNC.
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Managing Photos
Converting All Images
FUNC.
Converting Photos into Photomovie
Scenes
Still images are recorded using JPEG
compression, but a DVD player only
recognizes the MPEG standard. Thus, to
play back your still images with your DVD
player, first you need to create a
Photomovie scene – a slide show of all
still images on the disc, where each
image will be displayed for approx. 3
seconds.
(
25)
FUNC.
MENU
DISC OPERATIONS
PHOTOMOVIE
YES
FUNC.
POINTS TO CHECK
NOTES
(
12)
ꢀIf the disc becomes full while creating a
Photomovie scene, the operation will be
canceled.
ꢀThis function does not affect the original still
images.
We recommend setting [TV TYPE] to
[
NORMAL TV] (
41) before
creating the Photomovie scene.
Converting a Single Image
Select (
) the still image you want to
convert to a Photomovie scene.
FUNC.
(
25)
FUNC.
CONVERT TO SCENE
EXECUTE
FUNC.
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Playing Back the Disc on an External Device
ꢀ
Always power the camcorder using the
Finalizing the Disc
compact power adapter. The operation cannot
be started if the camcorder is powered only with
the battery pack.
To play the disc you recorded on a DVD
player, a computer’s DVD drive or other
digital device, you need to finalize it first.
You do not need to finalize the disc to
play back your recordings with the
camcorder connected to the TV.
ꢀ
Avoid the following actions while the operation
is in progress. Failing to do so can interrupt the
process and result in permanent data loss.
- Do not move the camcorder.
- Do not disconnect the compact power adapter.
ꢀ
Depending on the type of disc and the disc
To view your still images on a DVD player
you will need to convert them to
Photomovie scenes beforehand (
specification, after finalizing the disc you may not
be able to initialize the disc, edit your recordings
or add new recordings to the disc.
60).
ꢀ
Do not finalize with this camcorder discs that
were not recorded using it.
IMPORTANT
ꢀ
Be sure to finalize the disc in normal room
NOTES
temperatures. If the procedure was not completed
correctly due to high temperature, let the camcorder
cool off before resuming operation.
The time required to complete the operation will
vary depending on the recording conditions and
the remaining free space on the disc.
ꢀ
Place the camcorder on a table or other stable
surface before starting the procedure. Subjecting
the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to
place it on a table or to disconnect the AV cable)
after the finalization process started may result in
permanent data loss.
Restrictions after Disc Finalization
Additional
Recordings
Edit
Recordings
Initializing
the Disc
Unfinalizing
the Disc
DVD-R/DVD-R DL
in VIDEO mode
–
–
–
–
DVD-RW
in VIDEO mode
*
–
DVD-RW
in VR mode
–
* You will need to unfinalize the disc first.
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Finalizing the Disc
The length of the finalization process
depends on the scenes recorded and the
remaining free space on the disc.
Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player
or a Computer’s DVD Drive
After finalizing the disc, you can play it on
DVD players compatible with the type of
disc you used (DVD-R, DVD-R DL or
DVD-RW). You cannot play back discs
that have not yet been finalized on an
external DVD device.
POINTS TO CHECK
(
12)
For details about disc compatibility refer
to the instruction manual of the DVD
player or DVD drive.
Power the camcorder using the compact
power adapter.
ON A DVD PLAYER
1 Turn on the TV and DVD player.
2 Insert a finalized disc in the DVD
player.
3 Select the scene you want to play
from the index screen.
FUNC.
(
25)
FUNC.
MENU*
DISC OPERATIONS
FINALIZE
ON A cOMPUTER’S DVD DRIVE
1 Insert a finalized disc in the DVD
drive.
2 Run the DVD playback software.
• Refer also to the instruction manual
and help modules of your DVD
playback software.
• To view still images recorded on the
disc, close first any DVD playback
software that may be running.
FUNC. **
YES
* Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in VR
mode. With discs recorded in VIDEO mode,
pressing
FUNC.
will open the menu directly
on the setup menus screen.
**During the disc finalization a progress bar is
displayed. Close the menu only after the
screen display returns to the [DISC
OPERATIONS] menu.
NOTES
ꢀDVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode can
only be played on VR mode-compatible DVD
players.
ꢀDepending on your DVD device you may not
be able to play the disc.
ꢀThe resolution of Photomovie scenes will be
lower than that of the original still images.
ꢀIn order to play the disc on a computer you
need to have DVD playback software installed
and running. Also, in order to play back a
DVD-R DL you must have a DVD drive capable
of reading dual-layered DVD discs.
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POINTS TO CHECK
Unfinalizing the Disc -
Additional Recordings on a
Finalized Disc
(
12)
Power the camcorder using the compact
power adapter.
Unfinalize a disc to allow recording
additional movies on the disc even after it
was finalized.
Disc type:
DVD-RW • VIDEO mode
FUNC.
IMPORTANT
(
25)
ꢀ
Be sure to unfinalize the disc in normal room
temperatures. If the procedure was not completed
correctly due to high temperature, let the camcorder
cool off before resuming operation.
FUNC.
MENU
ꢀ
Place the camcorder on a table or other stable
DISC OPERATIONS
UNFINALIZE
YES
surface before starting the procedure. Subjecting
the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to
place it on a table or to disconnect the AV cable)
after the unfinalization process started may result in
permanent data loss.
ꢀAlways power the camcorder using the
compact power adapter. The operation cannot
be started if the camcorder is powered only with
the battery pack.
ꢀAvoid the following actions while the
operation is in progress. Failing to do so can
interrupt the process and result in permanent
data loss.
FUNC. *
* During the disc unfinalization a progress bar
is displayed. Close the menu only after the
screen display returns to the [DISC
OPERATIONS] menu.
- Do not move the camcorder.
- Do not disconnect the compact power
adapter.
ꢀOnly discs that were finalized using this
camcorder can be unfinalized with it.
Discs that Can be Unfinalized
DVD-R/DVD-R DL
–
in VIDEO mode
DVD-RW
in VIDEO mode
–
You can record
DVD-RW
additional scenes even
in VR mode
without unfinalizing the
disc
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Connecting to a TV or VCR
External Connections
Connecting to
a
TV or VCR
Connecting to a TV or VCR
Connection Diagrams
AV Terminal
Sound from the built-in speaker will be
muted while the STV-250N stereo video
cable is connected to the camcorder.
Open the terminal
cover to access
Terminal on the
Camcorder
Terminal on the
Connected Device
Connecting Cable
1
Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals.
VIDEO
AUDIO
Yellow
White
L
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
Red
R
(Supplied)
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Connecting to a TV or VCR
Playback on a TV Screen
POINTS TO CHECK
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video
Recorder
You can copy your recordings by
connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a
digital video device.
(
12)
Before connecting the camcorder, select
the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV
set to which you will connect the
camcorder - [WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9
aspect ratio or [NORMAL TV]: TV sets
with 4:3 aspect ratio ( 41).
(
12)
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the VCR
following the connection diagram shown
in the previous section Connection
Connecting
Diagrams (
64).
Connect the camcorder to the TV
following the connection diagram shown
in the previous section Connection
Recording
1 Connected device: Load a blank
cassette or disc and set the device
to record pause mode.
2 This camcorder: Locate the scene
you wish to copy and pause
playback shortly before the scene.
3 This camcorder: Resume the movie
playback.
4 Connected device: Begin recording
when the scene you wish to copy
appears. Stop recording when
copying is complete.
Diagrams (
64).
Playback
1 Turn on the camcorder and the
connected TV or VCR.
On a TV: Select as the video input the
same terminal to which you connected
the camcorder. On a VCR: Set the
input selector to the external video
input (usually labeled LINE IN).
2 Start the playback of the movies
(
32) or still images (
33).
5 This camcorder: Stop playback.
NOTES
NOTES
ꢀTurn off all the devices before starting the
connections.
ꢀWe recommend powering the camcorder
using the compact power adapter.
ꢀ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.
ꢀBy default, the on-screen displays will be
embedded in the output video signal, but you
can change the displays by repeatedly pressing
DISP.
(
51).
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Trouble?
Additional Information
Trouble?
Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer
or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
Power Source
Problem
Solution
• Camcorder will not turn on.
• The camcorder switches off
by itself.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.
20
• The disc compartment cover
will not open.
Attach the battery pack correctly.
• LCD/viewfinder switches on
and off.
The charge indicator flashes
rapidly (approx. twice per
second)
Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or
the battery pack is faulty.
–
• Battery pack will not charge.
• The charge indicator flashes 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).
very slowly (about once every
Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and
–
–
Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. When
2 seconds).
the battery pack is outside the charging temperature range, the
CHG (charge) indicator will flash irregularly. The charging will
start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C (104 °F).
The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.
–
Recording/Playback
Problem
Solution
Turn on the camcorder.
Load a disc.
Buttons will not work.
–
22
–
Abnormal characters appear on Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time.
the screen. The camcorder
does not operate properly.
If the problem still persists, disconnect the power source and
press the RESET button with a pointed item. Pressing the
RESET button resets all settings.
“
“
” flashes on the screen.
” flashes on the screen.
Load a disc.
22
20
–
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.
Video noise appears on screen. When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is
located, keep a distance between the camcorder and the
plasma TV.
Video noise appears on the TV When using the camcorder close to devices that emit strong
–
–
screen.
electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.), keep
a distance between the camcorder and these devices.
Even without a disc loaded,
when closing the disc
The camcorder is checking if a disc is loaded or not. This is not a
malfunction.
compartment cover a motor
sound can be heard.
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Trouble?
Problem
Solution
The disc cannot be ejected.
Turn off the camcorder, disconnect the compact power adapter
and remove the battery pack. Restore the power supply and try
again.
–
The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn
off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.
The disc cannot be recognized. The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. If
the problem persists replace the disc.
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The disc is not correctly loaded. Check the disc.
22
5
Verify that the camcorder supports the type of DVD disc you
inserted.
The camcorder vibrates.
Depending on the condition of the disc, the camcorder might
vibrate occasionally. This is not a malfunction.
–
–
• The disc’s rotation can be
faintly heard.
The disc is activated from time to time. This is not a malfunction.
• Occasionally the operation
sound can be heard.
After using the camcorder for a This is not a malfunction. Turn the camcorder off and let it cool
long time, “ ” lights up in red. for a while before resuming operation.
–
Recording
Problem
Solution
Image will not appear on the
screen.
Set the camcorder to
Open the lens cover.
.
28
“SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE Set the time zone, date and time.
AND TIME” appears on the
26
73
Recharge the built-in lithium battery and set the time zone, date
screen.
and time.
Pressing the start/stop button
will not start recording.
Set the camcorder to
Load a recommended disc.
.
28
6
The disc is full (“
recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some space or
replace the disc.
END” flashes on the screen). Delete some
22
55
The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn
off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.
–
Remove the disc protection.
57
63
Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW in VIDEO mode).
Even after stopping recording,
the disc access indicator does
not go off.
The scene or still image is being recorded on the disc. This is
not a malfunction.
28
30
The point where the start/stop
button was pressed does not
There is a slight interval between pressing the start/stop button
and the actual start of the recording on the disc. This is not a
–
match the beginning/end of the malfunction.
recording.
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Trouble?
Problem
The recording suddenly stops
Solution
The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. If
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–
shortly after starting recording. the problem persists replace the disc.
The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn
off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.
Autofocus does not work on that subject. Focus manually.
Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever.
Camcorder will not focus.
Sound is distorted.
46
23
74
Lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth.
Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.
When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks or
concerts), sound may become distorted. This is not a
malfunction.
–
A vertical light bar appears on
the screen.
Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar
(smear) to appear. This is not a malfunction.
–
Viewfinder picture is blurred.
Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever.
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Playback/Editing
Problem
Solution
Pressing the playback button
does not start playback.
Load a disc.
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–
Set the camcorder to
.
You may not be able to play with this camcorder, discs recorded
or edited with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives.
If using a single-sided disc, check that the disc is inserted with
the label side facing up.
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–
The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn
off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.
• During playback there is
video noise and the sound is
distorted.
The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth.
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–
You may not be able to play with the camcorder discs recorded
or edited with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives.
• The disc cannot be read.
Cannot add scenes to the
playlist.
The disc is full (“
recordings to free some space.
END” flashes on the screen). Delete some
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You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist.
Remove the disc protection.
–
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–
Cannot divide the scene.
You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected in
another digital device.
You cannot divide the scene if there are already 999 scenes on
the disc.
–
–
You cannot divide the scene if it is too short (1 second or less).
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Trouble?
Problem
Solution
Cannot edit the disc title.
You cannot add a title to a DVD-R/DVD-R DL disc after it was
finalized.
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Unfinalize the disc first (DVD-RW in VIDEO mode).
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–
You may not be able to edit the title if you entered it with another
digital device.
Remove the disc protection.
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Cannot create a Photomovie
scene.
The disc is full (“
END” flashes on the screen). Delete some
recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some space.
Cannot edit or delete scenes.
Remove the disc protection.
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–
You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected
with another digital device.
Scenes cannot be deleted in a DVD-R/DVD-R DL disc or a
DVD-RW disc recorded in VIDEO mode.
–
Cannot finalize the disc.
You cannot finalize a disc (DVD-R/DVD-R DL or DVD-RW)
recorded in VIDEO mode if it contains only still images. Record
at least one scene before finalizing the disc.
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The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn
off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.
–
No sound from the built-in
speaker.
Open the LCD panel.
–
Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume with the joystick
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and joystick guide in
mode.
Disconnect the stereo video cable from the camcorder.
–
Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device
External DVD device refers to DVD players, DVD recorders, computer’s DVD drives
and other digital devices.
Problem
Solution
There is a brief stop between
scenes.
Depending on the DVD player, there might be a very short stop
between scenes during playback.
–
Disc is running, but image will
not appear on the TV screen.
The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to
which you connected the camcorder. Select the correct video
input.
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You attempted to play back or dub an incompatible disc. Stop
playback/dubbing.
–
The disc cannot be recognized The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth.
by the device. Or, even though
The disc has not been finalized.
the disc is read, cannot play
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back the disc or the picture is
distorted.
DVD-RW discs in VR mode can only be played back with VR
mode-compatible DVD players. Refer to the instruction manual
of your DVD device.
Cannot edit my recordings or
It may not be possible to edit or add recordings with an external
–
add recordings to the disc with DVD recorder on a disc recorded with this camcorder.
the DVD device.
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Trouble?
List of Messages
Message
Explanation
SET THE TIME ZONE,
DATE AND TIME
You have not set the time zone, date and time. This message
appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time
zone, date and time.
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CHANGE THE BATTERY
PACK
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.
20
31
CANNOT ENTER THE
The camcorder cannot enter the Quick Start standby mode while
STANDBY MODE NOW the disc is being recognized after first inserting it or if the remaining
battery charge is too low.
UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE
THE RECORDING MODE
OF THE DISC
The disc may not be recognized by this camcorder if it was
initialized with a different device.
–
–
–
You inserted a disc recorded in a different Television System (PAL
or SECAM).
• TEMPERATURE TOO
The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature.
HIGH CANNOT RECORD Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery and
• TEMPERATURE TOO
HIGH CANNOT REMOVE
DISC
let the camcorder cool down before resuming use.
CANNOT RECORD
CHECK THE DISC
There is a problem with the disc. Replace the disc.
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This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait
until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.
The disc’s recording surface may be dirty or scratched.
–
REACHED THE MAXIMUM The maximum number of scenes has been reached. Delete some
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NUMBER OF SCENES
recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some space or replace
the disc.
CANNOT PLAY DISC
The disc is dirty or you attempted to play back a disc type not
supported (not DVD-R/RW).
–
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–
This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait
until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.
CANNOT DIVIDE THE
SCENE
You may not be able to further divide scenes shorter than 5
seconds that were created by dividing a previous scene.
There is a problem with the disc.
PLEASE USE ONLY THE
RECOMMENDED DISCS
The dual-layered disc you inserted cannot be used with this
camcorder.
6
–
DISC IS FINALIZED
CANNOT RECORD
You cannot record additional scenes on a finalized DVD-R/
DVD-R DL disc.
You cannot record additional scenes or unfinalize a DVD-RW disc
in VIDEO mode that was finalized with another digital device.
–
UNFINALIZE THE DISC
DISC IS PROTECTED
You cannot record additional scenes or convert still images to a
Photomovie scene on a finalized DVD-RW in VIDEO mode.
Unfinalize the disc first.
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The disc is protected. Replace the disc or remove the disc
protection.
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Trouble?
Message
Explanation
CANNOT READ THE DISC Disc could not be read. Try cleaning it or replace the disc.
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–
CHECK THE DISC
This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its
operational temperature. Turn off the camcorder and let it cool
down before resuming use.
This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait
until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.
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The disc may not be loaded correctly. Try removing the disc and
reinserting it.
• ACCESS ERROR
• DISC ACCESS FAILURE
CHECK THE DISC
There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write
onto it. Try cleaning the disc or replace it.
This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait
until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.
The disc may not be loaded correctly. Try removing the disc and
reinserting it.
DISC COVER IS OPEN
NO DISC
Verify the disc is correctly inserted and close the disc cover.
No disc is loaded. Insert a disc.
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This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait
until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.
LOADING THE DISC
The disc is being read. Wait before you start recording.
–
–
AVOID MOVING THE
CAMCORDER
Try not to move the camcorder while the image is being recorded.
UNABLE TO RECOVER
DATA
Could not recover a corrupted file.
–
This message can also appear if condensation has formed. If you
suspect condensation is the reason, do not initialize the disc and
wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.
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DISC FULL
The disc is full (“
recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some space or replace
the disc.
END” flashes on the screen). Delete some
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TASK IN PROGRESS
DO NOT DISCONNECT
THE POWER SOURCE
The camcorder is updating important file allocation data on the disc.
Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the
battery pack.
–
NO IMAGES
No images are recorded on the disc.
–
–
THE CAMCORDER IS SET You pressed the Start/Stop button while recording still images
TO STILL IMAGE MODE
(
mode).
NAMING ERROR
The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value.
Set the [FILE NOS.] option to [RESET] and initialize the disc, erase
all the images on the disc (DVD-RW in VR mode) or replace the
disc.
–
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Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s and Don’ts
Handling Precautions
Battery Pack
DANGER!
Camcorder
Treat the battery pack with care.
• Keep it away from fire (or it might
explode).
ꢀDo not subject the camcorder to
vibrations or strong impacts while the
DISC access indicator is on or flashing.
The data may not be correctly recorded
on the disc, and the recording may be
permanently lost.
• Do not expose the battery pack to
temperature higher than 60 °C (140 °F).
Do not leave it near a heater or inside a
car in hot weather.
• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.
• Do not drop or knock it.
• Do not get it wet.
ꢀDo not touch the pick up lens.
ꢀDo not carry the camcorder by the LCD
panel or the disc cover. Be careful when
closing the LCD panel.
ꢀCharged battery packs continue to
discharge naturally. Therefore, charge
them on the day of use, or the day before,
to ensure a full charge.
ꢀContact of the battery terminals with
metallic objects may cause a short circuit
and damage the battery pack.
ꢀDirty terminals may cause a poor
contact between the battery pack and the
camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft
cloth.
ꢀSince storing a charged battery pack for
a long time (about 1 year) can shorten its
lifecycle or affect performance, we
recommend to discharge the battery pack
fully and to store it in a dry place at
temperatures no higher than 30 °C
(86 °F). If you do not use the battery pack
for long periods, charge and discharge it
fully at least once a year. If you have
more than one battery pack, perform
these precautions at the same time for all
battery packs.
ꢀAlthough the battery pack’s operating
temperature range is from 0 °C to 40 °C
(32 °F to 104 °F), the optimal range is
from 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). At
cold temperatures, performance will
temporarily decline. Warm it in your
pocket before use.
ꢀDo not leave the camcorder in places
subject to high temperatures (like the
inside of a car under direct sunlight), or
high humidity.
ꢀDo not use the camcorder near strong
electric or magnetic fields such as above
TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones.
ꢀDo not point the lens or viewfinder at
strong light sources. Do not leave the
camcorder pointed at a bright subject.
ꢀDo not use or store the camcorder in
dusty or sandy places. The camcorder is
not waterproof – avoid also water, mud or
salt. If any of the above should get into
the camcorder it may damage the
camcorder and/or the lens. Be sure to
close the disc compartment cover after
use.
ꢀBe careful of heat generated by lighting
equipment.
ꢀDo not disassemble the camcorder. If
the camcorder does not function properly,
consult qualified service personnel.
ꢀHandle the camcorder with care. Do not
subject the camcorder to shocks or
vibration as this may cause damage.
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Do’s and Don’ts
ꢀReplace the battery pack if the usable
time after full charge diminishes
substantially at normal temperatures.
condensation forms on the disc, put it
aside until the water droplets have
evaporated completely.
ꢀNever expose the disc to direct sunlight
and do not store it in places subject to
high temperatures or high humidity.
ꢀAlways finalize a disc before inserting it
into an external DVD device. Failing to do
so can result in the loss of the recorded
data.
Mini DVD Disc
The recording surface of DVD discs is
extremely delicate. If handled or stored in
an incorrect manner, the camcorder may
stop recognizing or may not be able to
play back the disc. Be sure to observe the
following precautions when storing/
handling your discs.
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
The camcorder has a built-in
ꢀ
after you finish recording.
Always remove the disc from the camcorder
rechargeable lithium battery to keep the
date/time and other settings. The built-in
lithium battery is recharged while you use
the camcorder, however, it will become
totally discharged if you do not use the
camcorder for about 3 months.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery:
Connect the compact power adapter to
the camcorder and leave it connected for
24 hours with the power switch set to
.
ꢀDo not store the camcorder with a disc
left inside.
ꢀKeep the disc clean of dust, dirt or
smudges. Even very small smudges or
particles of dust can lead to problems
when recording or playing back the disc.
Carefully inspect the recording surface of
the disc before inserting it in the
camcorder. If the disc gets dirty use a dry,
soft lens-cleaning cloth to remove any
fingerprints, dirt buildup or smudges from
the disc surface. Clean the disc in a radial
motion from its center outwards.
ꢀNever use a chemically treated cloth or
flammable solvents such as paint thinner
to clean the disc.
ꢀDo not bend, scratch or wet the disc
and do not subject it to strong shocks.
ꢀDo not attach any labels or stickers on
the disc surfaces. The disc may not rotate
in a stable manner and this may cause
malfunctions.
ꢀTo protect the disc, return it to its case
for storage.
ꢀWhen writing on the label side of the
disc, avoid hard tip pens. Use waterproof
soft-tipped felt pens instead.
ꢀMoving a disc rapidly between hot and
cold temperatures may cause
condensation to form on its surfaces. If
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Do’s and Don’ts
Maintenance/Others
Condensation
Moving the camcorder rapidly between
hot and cold temperatures may cause
condensation (water droplets) to form on
its internal surfaces. Stop using the
camcorder if condensation is detected.
Continued use may damage the
camcorder.
Storage
ꢀIf you do not intend to use the
camcorder for a long time, store it in a
place free of dust, in low humidity, and at
temperatures not higher than 30 °C
(86 °F).
Condensation may form in the following
cases:
When the camcorder is moved from an
air-conditioned room to a warm, humid
place
Cleaning
Camcorder Body
ꢀUse a soft, dry cloth to clean the
camcorder body. Never use chemically
treated cloth or volatile solvents such as
paint thinner.
Pick Up Lens
When the camcorder is moved from a
cold place to a warm room
ꢀRemove any dust or dirt particles using
a non-aerosol type blower brush. Never
touch the pick up lens directly to clean it.
Lens and Viewfinder
ꢀIf the lens surface is dirty, the autofocus
may not work properly.
ꢀRemove any dust or dirt particles using
a non-aerosol type blower brush.
ꢀUse a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to
gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Never
use tissue paper.
When the camcorder is left in a humid
room
LCD Screen
ꢀClean the LCD screen using a clean,
soft lens-cleaning cloth.
ꢀCondensation may form on the surface
of the screen when the temperature
changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry
cloth.
When a cold room is heated rapidly
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Do’s and Don’ts
TO AVOID CONDENSATION
ꢀDo not expose the camcorder to
sudden or extreme changes in
temperature.
ꢀUnload the disc, place the camcorder in
an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to
temperature changes slowly before
removing it from the bag.
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
You can use the compact power adapter
to operate the camcorder and to charge
battery packs in any country with power
supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60
Hz. Consult the Canon Service Center for
information on plug adapters for overseas
use.
WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED
ꢀThe camcorder automatically shuts off.
If a disc is loaded, remove the disc
immediately and leave the disc cover
open. Leaving the disc in the camcorder
may damage it.
Playback on a TV Screen
You can only play back your recordings
on TVs compatible with the NTSC
system. The NTSC system is used in the
following countries/areas:
ꢀA disc cannot be loaded when
condensation is detected.
American Samoa, Antigua, Aruba,
Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia,
Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica,
Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam,
Guatemala, Greenland, Haiti, Honduras,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,
Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua,
Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico,
Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint
Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam,
Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA,
Venezuela, Virgin Islands.
RESUMING USE
ꢀThe precise time required for water
droplets to evaporate will vary depending
on the location and weather conditions.
As a general rule, wait for 2 hours before
resuming use of the camcorder.
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General Information
General Information
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
WS-20 Wrist Strap
BP-208
CG-300
Battery Pack
Battery Charger
SS600/SS650 Shoulder Strap
BP-208
Battery Pack
Mini DVD Disc
DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD-R DL (Canon DVD-R DL54)
CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter
TV
VCR
STV-250N Stereo
Video Cable
DVD player/
recorder
Computer
Mini DVD Disc
DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R DL
(Canon DVD-R DL54)
DVD player/
recorder
SC-2000 Soft
Carrying Case
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General Information
Optional Accessories
Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can
also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling:
1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon
accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents
such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a
leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply
to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you
may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
Battery Packs
When you need extra battery packs, select
only the BP-208 battery pack.
CG-300 Battery Charger
Use the battery charger for charging the
battery packs. It plugs directly into a power
outlet without a cable.
Charging time: 105 min. The charging time
varies according to the initial charging
conditions.
Shoulder Strap
You can attach a shoulder strap for more
security and portability.
Pass the ends through the strap mount and
adjust the length of the strap.
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General Information
WS-20 Wrist Strap
Use this for extra additional protection for
active shooting.
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
A handy camcorder bag with padded
compartments and plenty of space for
accessories.
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you
use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand
accessories or products bearing the same mark.
Product Codes
Provided Accessories
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
BP-208 Battery Pack
8468A002AA
0802B002AA
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
3067A002AA (D82-0590-201)
Optional Accessories
CG-300 Battery Charger
WS-20 Wrist Strap
0784B002AA
3118A002AA (D81-0190-202)
9389A001AA
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
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General Information
Specifications
DC210
System
Disc Recording System
Movies
DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode)
DVD-VR (VR mode) only with 8 cm DVD-RW
Video Compression: MPEG2
Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch
Exif 2.2** compliant with JPEG compression
Still Images
Television System
Compatible Media
EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked
with the DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW logo
Maximum Recording Time
1.4 GB single sided 8 cm mini DVD disc:
XP: approx. 20 min., SP: approx. 30 min., LP: approx. 60 min.
2.6 GB single sided dual-layered 8 cm mini DVD disc:
XP: approx. 36 min., SP: approx. 54 min., LP: approx. 108 min.
Image Sensor
1/6-inch CCD, approx. 680,000 pixels
Effective pixels
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) approx. 360,000 pixels
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [OFF]) approx. 450,000 pixels
4:3 Movies
Still images
approx. 340,000 pixels
approx. 450,000 pixels
LCD Screen
Viewfinder
Microphone
Lens
2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels
0.27 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels
Stereo electret condenser microphone
f=2.6-91 mm, F/2.0-5.0, 35x power zoom
35 mm equivalent:
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) 45.8 - 1,603 mm
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [OFF]) 41.0 - 1,435 mm
4:3 Movies
Still images
49.8 - 1,743 mm
43.6 - 1,526 mm
Lens Configuration
AF system
10 elements in 8 groups (1 double-sided aspheric element)
TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible
Minimum Focusing Distance
White Balance
1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) on maximum wide angle
Auto white balance, custom white balance and preset white balance
settings: DAYLIGHT, TUNGSTEN
Minimum Illumination
1.3 lx ([NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/8)
5 lx (Auto mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30)
Recommended Illumination
Image Stabilization
More than 100 lx
Electronic
Size of Still Images
1024 x 768, 640 x 480 pixels
JPEG (compression: Super Fine, Fine, Normal)
Image Compression Method
Output Terminals
AV Terminal
∅ 3.5 mm minijack
Video:
Audio:
1 Vp-p / 75 ohms unbalanced
–10 dBV (47 kohm load) / 3 kohm or less
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Power/Others
Power supply (rated)
7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)
2.9 W (viewfinder), 3.0 W (LCD screen [NORMAL])
Power consumption
(SP mode, AF on)
Operating temperature
0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight (camcorder body only)
54 x 90 x 128 mm (2.1 x 3.5 x 5.0 in.) excluding the grip belt
400 g (14.1 oz.)
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
Power supply
100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Rated output / consumption
Operating temperature
Dimensions
8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) – 39 VA (240 V)
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
52 x 29 x 90 mm (2.1 x 1.1 x 3.5 in.)
135 g (4.8 oz.)
Weight
BP-208 Battery Pack
Battery type
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
7.4 V DC
Rated voltage
Operating temperature
Battery capacity
Dimensions
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
850 mAh
39 x 8 x 63 mm (1.5 x 0.31 x 2.5 in.)
40 g (1.4 oz.)
Weight
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to
change without notice.
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G
Index
Grip belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
16:9 aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
9 Point AiAF (Autofocus). . . . . . . . . . . . 50
I
Image effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Image jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Index screen - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Index screen - Still images. . . . . . . . . . . 34
Initialization - Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
A
Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . 75
Auto (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Auto slow shutter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Autofocus (AF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
AV terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
J
B
Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Joystick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Battery pack, charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Battery pack, remaining charge . . . . . . 18
Beach (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 43
Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Built-in backup battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
L
Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
LCD backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
LP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
C
Center point (Autofocus) . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Compact power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Connection to a TV/VCR. . . . . . . . . . . . 64
M
Magnifying a still image . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Manual exposure adjustment . . . . . . . . 46
Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Mode switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
D
Data code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Digital effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Disc title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Disc types
N
Night (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Normal TV (4:3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
O
(DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW) . . . . . . 5
Original recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
E
P
Erasing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
P (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Photomovie scene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Playback - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Playback - Still images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Portrait (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 43
Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Protecting the disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
F
File numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Finalizing the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Fireworks (recording program) . . . . . . . 43
Focus priority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
FUNC. menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 36
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Q
T
Quick Start function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Telephoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Time zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Tv (recording program). . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
R
Recommended discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Recording - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Recording - Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Recording data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Recording mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Recording programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Recording reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RESET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Reviewing - Movies (Record review) . . . 29
V
VIDEO mode (disc specification) . . . . . . .5
Viewfinder, dioptric adjustment. . . . . . . .23
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
VR mode (disc specification) . . . . . . . . . .5
W
S
White balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Wide TV (16:9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Widescreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Scene editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Screen markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Selecting the on-screen displays . . . . . . 50
Self timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Serial number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 37
Shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Snow (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . 43
SP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Sports (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 43
Spotlight (recording program) . . . . . . . . 43
Still image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Still image size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Sunset (recording program). . . . . . . . . . 43
X
XP mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Z
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Zoom speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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U.S.A.
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THE UNITED STATES
The warranty set forward below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with respect to equipment purchased in the
United States. The limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.
Canon consumer DVD equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective
materials or workmanship as follows:
Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from
the date of original purchase, except for a defective Video Head, which will be exchanged for a period of three
months from the date of purchase.
Labor: For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, labor will be provided free of charge by our
factory service centers or designated service facilities located in the United States.
When returning equipment under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you must enclose the
Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem. During your ONE-YEAR warranty
period, repairs will be made and the equipment return-shipped to you free of charge. After your warranty period is
over, you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair
expense before it is incurred. If you approve, repairs will be made and the equipment return-shipped to you.
(shipping charges apply). If you disapprove, we will return-ship the equipment at no charge to you.
Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with Canon DVD
camcorders are sold “AS IS” without warranty of any kind by CUSA, including any implied warranty
regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The sole warranty with respect to such non-
Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof.
CUSA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of Canon DVD Camcorders in conjunction with
incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software.
In order to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the DVD
Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-828-4040). You will be directed to the nearest
service facility for your product.
This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the equipment and does not apply in the
following cases:
A) Loss or damage to the equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure to
follow operating instructions;
B) If the equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage;
C)If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than our authorized
agent;
D)If the equipment is used for commercial or industrial use.
This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), DVD discs, nor does it apply to equipment purchased
outside the United States. This warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms, military operations, hotels,
schools, hospitals or for other commercial, industrial, or institutional applications. These uses are covered only by
such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales.
This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the DVD Camcorder, which are sold “AS
IS”, without warranty of any kind by CUSA.
Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase. This card is most
important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection, modification or
product recall under applicable laws or regulations.
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR
GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH
RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). CUSA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, EXPENSE
FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO
USE THE DV CAMCORDER, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND
EVEN IF CUSA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF
ANY KIND AGAINST CUSA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DV CAMCORDER SOLD BY
CUSA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL
RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS
AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER NOT
CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CUSA. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU).THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER
OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
CANON U.S.A., INC.
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CANADA
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon DVD equipment
purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for
this Canon digital video equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required.
Canon consumer video digital equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective
materials or workmanship as follows:
Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada’s option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of
one year from the date of original purchase, except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the
date of purchase.
Labour: For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon
Service Facilities in Canada.
This limited warranty covers all defects except where:
(a) The loss or damage to the product results from:
i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow
instructions contained in the instruction manual;
ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with this Canon product that do not conform
to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems;
iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility;
iv) defective batteries or any exposure to water, sand or dirt;
v) shipping (claim must be presented to the shipper);
(b) Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed.
(c) The digital video equipment is used for commercial, professional or industrial purposes.
This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the DVD equipment, DVD discs, nor does it apply to DVD
equipment purchased outside Canada.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping
charges prepaid, together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of
the Canon Service Facilities in Canada.
LIMITATIONS
Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees or
representations, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to this Canon product, including implied warranties or
conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Canon Canada assumes no liability for special, consequential or incidental damages or loss that may arise, whether on
account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability to use this Canon product (including loss of profit,
revenue, discs or enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties, conditions, guarantees or
representations. Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the product. Canon Canada
does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this Canon
product.
This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of this Canon product or the person for whom it
was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive remedy.
NOTICE TO CONSUMER
If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time, please check all functions with the
instruction book before using it.
CANON INC.
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If you have any questions, call the Canon Canada Information Center
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Si vous avez des questions, veuillez téléphoner sand frais au Canada
1-800-828-4040 (CANADA seulement).
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