PUB. DIE-324
Digital Video Camcorder
Instruction Manual
Getting to Know the Camcorder
What is so special about recording on flash memory?
Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory (
/
/
only) or
on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). Recording on flash memory means the are no
moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder. To you, it means a camchat is
smaller, lighter and faster.
Other featureorder
Whether you are ustime oery experienced, this
camcorder offers mhe folloe just but a few examples of
thy functions experie
Dual S
23): W
, recording is as simple as pressing a
single button and usimcorder will take care of the rest!
• Special Scene recording p
such as at the beach, the cammatically selects the optimal settings for that
situation.
-recording fu(
46): The camcorder records for 3 seconds before you start
ing, ensurat those once-in-a-lifetime moments do not slip by.
• Vide
play it back.
44): Create a montage of scenes and even set it to music when you
3
Table of contents
4
Table of contents
32
Selecting the Video Quality
(Recording Mode)
47
Autmatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure
Ament
5
63
ve Montinuous Shooting and
E
6
Table of contents
7
Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA FS22/FS21/FS20/FS200*. Please read
this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future refence.
Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting
* Availability differs from area to area.
Conventions Used in this Manual
•
•
•
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s op
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operat.
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requiregarding the
described.
•
: Reference page number in this ma
To complete some operations you will neher instruction
manuals. This will be indicated with the folhe name of the
relevant chapter or s
Refer to oftware” n manual, included as a
PDF file L VIDEution Disk CD-ROM.
Refer tf the ol DW-100 DVD Burner.
•
ext that aown in tn.
terms
When nospecified a-in memory”, the term “memory” by
itself refers to both (
“Scene” refers to one mooint you press the
start recording until you presause the recording.
).
Start/Stop
button to
he photos includethis manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
ess indicated wise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the
.
8
Special Scene Recording Programs
Names of buttons and switches other
than the joystick are indicated within
a “button” frame.
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 recordin
program. For details about the a
options, refer to the sidebar on p
FUNC.
For example
.
(
Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menu
options as they are displayed on
screen. In tables in this manual the
default value is shown in boldface.
For example [ON], [OFF].
FUNC.
[
[
PROGRAM
PORTRAIT]
to display the
N) recording prog
rding program
In this manual, the
For a detailed explansing the
arrow is used to abbtions.
9
Introduction
Overview
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder.
CA-570 Compact Power
Adapter
BP-808 Battery Pack
WL-D88 Wireless Controller Lithium Butto
CR2025 for W
ntroller
STV-250N
IFC-400PCU USB Cable
Stereo Video Cable
Yellow • Red • White plugs
CD-ROed with tamcorder.
PIXELA Application * and ‘PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Ver.4
Installation Guide’
- ImageMixer 3 SE Ver.4 Tsaving and transferring movies.
- Music Transfer Utility Ver.1 - ing music for Video Snapshot and
slideshow playbao the camcorder.
XELA Applicatsc Ver.1 Disc 2 CD-ROM*
ageMixer 3 S4 Video Tools - For managing, editing, and playing back
s.
• DIution Disk CD-ROM* - Contains software for saving, managing,
and pros.
• Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM - Contains the full-length camcorder
instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file) as well as music files for playing
back Video Snapshot scenes. This CD-ROM cannot be played back on a CD player.
The music files on this CD-ROM are for exclusive use with the supplied PIXELA
applications, Music Transfer Utility and ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools. For more
details, refer to the ‘Music Transfer Utility Software Guide’ and ‘ImageMixer 3 SE
Software Guide’ on the PIXELA Application Disc Ver.1 Disc 1 CD-ROM.
* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).
10
Introduction
Remote sensor (
ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator
Back view
(
Camera mode dial (
Start/Stop button (
23)
31)
(camera/play) button
PLAYLIST button (
53)/
Zoom in T (teleph) button (
(stop) butto
Zoom out W (widetto
/
Top view
button (
T(
102)
Batease latch (
Memd slot (
28)
Battery artment (
Battery cment cover/
Memory caslot cover
erial number
The serial number label is located on the top
surface of the battery compartment cover.
12
Introduction
Screen Displays
Recording Movies
Operating mode (
23)
Recording program (
White balance (
Image effects (
Digital effects (
Recording mode
48)
Remote senso
( 48)
83)
tion (
Playing Movies
(During Playback)
recorded (record
(hours : minutes :
ecording)
Rerecording time
memory card
/
In the built-in
16)
memory
Remaining ry time (
Headphone output (
Wind screen off (
Backlight correction (
47)
Joystick guide (
Mini video light (
Level marker (
24)
Audio level indicator (
85)
Time code/Playback time
(hours : minutes : seconds)
Scene number
Data code (
85)
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Recording Photos
Zoom (
32), Exposure
(
Recording program (
White balance (
Image effect (
Digital effect (
Drive mode (
48)
Photo quality/size (
57)
Manual focus (
Remaining batime (
Number of phable
On the memo
Viewing Photos
/
uilt-in
46)
24)
osure lock (
shake warning (
emote sensor off (
84)
Phomber (
Curreto / Total number of photos
Date and ime of recording
Photo protection mark (
64)
Manual exposure (
Photo size (
File size
Aperture value
Shutter speed (
15
Introduction
Memory operation
• Depending on the conditions under which the
camcorder and the battery pack are used, the
actual battery charge may not be indicated
accurately.
Record,
Record pause,
Playback,
Playback pause,
Fast playback,
Fast reverse playback,
Slow playback,
Slow reverse playback
only:
BATT.INFO
• When the camcorder is off, press
to display the charge status of a batack.
The Intelligent System will display ge
status (as a percentage) and the re
recording time (in mfor 5 secthe
battery pack is exhaatter
Frame advance,
Frame reverse
information may not be di
Remaining recording time
When there is no more free space on the memory,
s available
[
END] (built-in memory,
only) or [ END] (memory card) will
be displayed and the recording will stop.
/
/
photos
otos
hotos can be recorded
• Whphotos, the display will
alwayreen.
,
Remaining battery
Dependhe recording conditions, the
umber ole photos displayed may not
crease eva recording has been
de, or may ease by 2 photos at once.
• The icon shows a rou
reing charge as a
battery pa
recordingback time
displayed, in minutes, next
Photo number
photo number indicates the name and
location of the file on the memory card. For
example, the file name of photo 101-0107 is
“IMG_0107.JPG”, stored under the folder
“DCIM\101CANON”.
• When
is displayed in red,
battery pack with a fully charged o
When you attach an embattery pack, the
wer may turn off displaying
first time you usery pack, fully
.
t and then ucamcorder until the
bay exhausted. Doing so
will ensemaining recording time
will be displayed accurately.
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Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your
camcorder.
2 Plug the power cord inpower
Getting Started
outlet.
3 Connect the mpact
adapter to cordDC IN
terminal.
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.
For approximate cha
recording/playback
battery pack, refer
pages 109-110.
Slide the battery compartment
cover away from the lens and
open it.
5 Insert the battery pack all the way
into the compartment and press
gently until it clicks.
DC IN te
6 Close the cover and slide it toward
the lens until you hear a click.
1 Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
17
Preparations
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
ON/OFF(CHG) indicator
tch
7 Charging will start when the
camcorder is turned off.
• The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts
flashing in red. The indicator will go
out when the chargi
completed.
• If the indicator f
y compartmen
m the lens and
2 tery release latch and
puhe battery pack.
3 Clocover and slide it toward
the letil you hear a click.
TTERY PA
IMPORTA
urn off the camcorder before
onnecting or disconnecting the
compact power adapter. After turning
off the camcorder, important data is
updated in the memory. Be sure to wait
until the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator turns
off.
Disconnect the com
adapter from the cam
Unplug the power cord fr
power outlet and te compact
ower adapter.
• We recommend charging the battery
pack in temperatures between 10 °C
and 30 °C. Outside the temperature
range of 0 °C to 40 °C, the charging will
not start.
• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC
IN terminal or to the compact power
adapter any electrical equipment that is
not expressly recommended for use
with this camcorder.
• To prevent equipment breakdowns and
excessive heating, do not connect the
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supplied compact power adapter to
voltage converters for overseas travels
or special power sources such as those
on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,
etc.
1 Press the tab in the direction of
the arrow and pull out the battery
holder.
2 Place the lithium button battery
with the + side facing up.
3 Insert the battery holder
NOTES
• Turn off the camcorder before charging
the battery pack. The battery pack will
not charge while the camcorder is on.
• If remaining battery time is an issue, you
can power the camcorder using the
compact power adapter so the battery
pack will not be consumed.
TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTRO
• Charged battery packs continue to
discharge naturally. Therefore, charge
them on the day of use, or the day
before, to ensure a full charge.
• We recommend that yery
packs to last 2 to 3
you think you mig
paWirele
(
only) and Acce
Point the wireless controller at the
camcorder’s remote sensor when
you press the buttons.
You can rotate the LCD panel 180
degrees to use the wireless controller
from the front of the camcorder.
irst, insert the supplied lithiu
attery CR2025 inte wireless
troller.
NOTES
• The wireless controller may not work
properly when the remote sensor is
situated under strong light sources or
direct sunlight.
• If the wireless controller does not work,
check that [WL.REMOTE] is not set to
Tab
[
OFF
] (
87). Otherwise,
replace the battery.
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Preparations
Accessories
TO ATTACH A WRIST STRAP
g end of the
back bracket
ead the wrist st
tnd fasten.
Yoch the wrist strap to
the sunt on the grip belt to use
both fa convenience and
rotecti
Fasten the grip belt.
• Adjust the grip belt so that you can
reach the zoom lever with your index
Start/Sto
finger, and the
your thumb.
• You can remove th
replace it with the
THE GRIP B
O ATTACH A OULDER STRAP
1 Lift tandgrip's flap
and detach the strap from the
Velcro pad.
2 Pull the strap to remove it first
from the front bracket on the
camcorder, then to unthread it
from the handgrip and finally to
remove it from the rear bracket on
the camcorder.
Pass the ends of the shoulder strap
through the strap mount on the grip
belt and adjust the length of the
strap.
20
-
To allow the camcorder to be
operated with the wireless controller
from the front.
You can also remove the grip belt and
attach the shoulder strap directly to the
rear bracket on the camcorder.
TO REATTACH THE GRIP BELT
180°
1 Pass the end of the strap through
the rear bracket on the
camcorder.
2 Thread the strap through the
padded handgrip and then pass it
through the front bracket on the
camcorder.
90°
3 Fasten the grip belt as necessary,
attach the strap to the Velcro pad
on the handgrip and close the flap.
180°
Adjusting the Posi
of the LCD Screen
ct can monitor the LCD screen
NOTE
bout the LCD screen: The screen is
otating CD Pane
roduced 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.
Open the LCD panel 9
• You can rotate the pane
downward.
You can rotate tanel 180 degrees
ward the lensting the LCD
el 180 degran be useful in
owing
- include yourself in
the picwhen recording with the
self timer.
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Preparations
LCD Backlight
You can set the brightness of the
screen to dim, normal or bright. To set
the screen to dim, turn on [LCD
normal and bright or to turn off [LCD
DIMMER], perform the following
procedure.
While the camcorder is on, hod
DISP.
pressed down f
2 seconds.
Repeat the operation
normal and bright.
This settidoes not a
brightness of the recordi
Using the bright setting wil
effective usage time of the ba
hen the compact per adapter is
nnected while thtness of the
en is normal, tghtness will
tically chabright.
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you change the camcorder's settings to
your preference.
Basic Operation of the
Camcorder
Operating Modes
The camcorder's operating mode is
determined by the
the position of the camera mode dial. In
this manual, indicates that a
function is available in the operating
mode shown and indicates that
button and
the function is not available. See the
following table for a summary of the
operating modes.
mode dial to
to
tto mode. You do
Recording: Dual Shot a
Recording
noworry about any settings
and hoot video using just
Start/S
The camcorder off
for recording video
31) or take photos using
ust
PHO
Sh
mode)
he zoom Quick Start (
o set the camcorder to flexible
ecording mode, turn the camera mode
dial to for movies or for photos.
34) and
er not t
detailed mcorder s
flexible recording mo
perating mode
Iisplay
Operation
Recording movies or photos to the memory (Dual Shot)
Recording movies to the memory
(green)
(blue)
Recording photos to the memory
Playing movies from the memory (press
camera mode dial is set to or
Viewing photos from the memory (press
camera mode dial is set to
while the
while the
(green)
)
(blue)
)
*
/
/
only.
23
Preparations
You can access the menus and change
settings to your preference. Even in
flexible recording mode, the camcorder
can help you with the settings. For
example, you can use the Special
Joystick and Joystick Guide
Use the joystick to operate the
camcorder's menus.
Scene recording programs (
41) to
set at once all the optimal settings to
match special recording conditions.
Push the joystick up, down, lefght
(
,
) to select an item ge
settings.
Playback
Press
to switch between the
recording mode indicated by the
camera mode dial and playback mode
(
/
/
the selected
media will remain the same). When the
camera mode dial is set to or
pressing switches the
self (
) to save
,
an action. On men
ated by the icon
camcorder to movie playba.
When the camera mod
, pressing
camcorder to photo
Even if the camcord
OFF
OFF
pressing
will s
OFF
A
ionding
M
NOTES
he functions that appear in the joystick
guide depend on the operating mode.
By default, the joystick guide is
minimized. Push the joystick ( ) to
display it.
mode you cannot acc
nus or joystick guide but you c
nge the following sngs in advance,
e setting the caer to
- Rg mode ies
- Size
- Widescr
During
a function and press
or
mode, select (
to change the
)
setting. With some functions, you will
need to make further adjustments
(indicated by small arrows).
During playback mode, select (
“row” of functions and press
- Auto slow shutter
- All settings in the [
menu
SYSTEM SETUP]
) a
to
- LCD screen dimmer
- Demo mode
- Image stabilizer
operate the function in the middle or
push the joystick ( ) to operate the
function on the left or right side of the
row, respectively.
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FUNC.
1 Press
2 Select (
.
In either mode, if you wait a few
seconds, the joystick guide will
minimize again but the selected
function can still be operated. You can
also push the joystick ( ) to hide the
joystick guide.
) the icon of the
function you want to change from
the left side column.
Menu items not available will appear
grayed out.
3 Select ( ) the desireing
from the available optit the
bottom bar.
• The selectwil
highlighted in
Using the Menus
me settingeed
urther selecti/or
Many of the camcorder’s functions can
be adjusted from the menus that open
after pressing the FUNC. button
FUNC.
Follow the add
ides that will a
n (such as the
rrows, etc.).
(
). To access the menus, set the
camcorder to flexible recode.
In mode, excep
exceptions, most m
return to their defa
For details about t
options and settin
C.
4
to save the settings
se the menu.
FUNC.
Yopress
menny time.
to close the
enu Op
electing ation from the Setup Menus
Selecting a FUNC. Men
Recording Mode
FUNC.
1 Press
.
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Preparations
2 Select (
press
menus.
,
) the
icon and
First Time Settings
to open the setup
MENU
You can also press
wireless controller (
FUNC.
on the
only) or
hold
pressed down for more
Setting the Date and Time
than 1 second or to open directly the
setup menus screen.
You will need to set the date ame of
the camcorder byou ca
using it. The [DATscrell
appear automatically
3 Select (
) the desired menu from
the left side column and press
.
The title of the selected menu
appears on top of the screen and
under it the list of settings.
camlock is not
4 Select (
) the setting you want
to change and press
.
• The orange selection bar indicates
the menu setting curre
selected. Items no
appear in black.
• Push the joystic
the menu selec
When tATE/TIME] screen appears,
e year displayed in orange and
icated p/down arrows.
5 Select (
) the d
to save
Change (
) the year and move
) to the month.
FC.
Press
.
Change the rest of the fields
(month, day, hour and minutes) in
the same way.
FUNC.
You can press
menu at any time.
t
3 Select ( ) [OK] and press
to
start the clock and close the setup
screen.
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
(
104) and set the time zone, date
and time again.
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• The date appears in a year-month-day
format only in the first setup screen. In
subsequent screen displays the date
and time will appear as day-month-year
(for example, [1.JAN.2009 12:00 AM]).
NOTES
• If you changed the language by mistake,
select the menu item with the
and change the setting.
mark
You can change the date format (
• The displays
and
that
• You can also change the date and time
later on (not during the initial setup). To
open the [DATE/TIME] screen:
FUNC.
appear in some menu screeefer to
the name of buttons on thcorder
and will not change, regarf the
language selec.
[
MENU]
[
DATE/TIME SETUP]
[DATE/TIME]
ime Zone
Changing the Language
zone to match y
ault setting is Paris
(
Options
[
]
[MELA
[
[
TO SET TME TIME ZONE
[NEDER
[POLSKI]
UNC.
[
]
ꢀ
[
[
MENU]
DATE/TIME SETUP]
[ENGLISH]
[ESPAÑOL]
[PORTUGUÊS]
[
]
[T.ZONE/DST]
Your local time zone*
RANÇAIS]
IANO]
[TÜR
]
FUNC.
[
[
]
]
WHEN YOU TRAVEL
FUNC.
FUNC.
[
[
MENU]
DISPLAY SETUP]
[
[
MENU]
DATE/TIME SETUP]
[LANGUAGE
Desired language
]
[T.ZONE/DST]
Local time at your destination*
FUNC.
FUNC.
* To adjust for daylight saving time, select the
area name marked with a
.
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Preparations
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Using a Memory Card
Make sure to initialize all memory cards
before using them with this camcorder
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with
the Camcorder
(
29).
You can use commercially available
SDHC (SD high capacity) memory
cards and
SD memory cards with
this camcorder to record movies and
photos. However, depending on the
memory card, you may not be able to
record movies on it. Refer to the
following table.
As of December 2008, the
recording function has
using SD/SDHC mem
by Panasonic, SanD
1 Tuhe camcorder.
Makthat the ON/OFF(CHG)
(powege) indicator is off.
NOTES
Slide thmory card slot cover
way from the lens and open it.
t the ed Clas
ass is a standard that
inimum guaranteed dat
eed of SD/SDHC memory
en you buy a new memory ca
for the Speed logo on the
ge.
nsert the memory card straight,
with the label facing away from the
lens, all the way into the memory
card slot until it clicks.
4 Close the cover and slide it toward
the lens until you hear a click.
Memore for recording movies
Memory card
Capacity
SD Speed Class
Recording movies
64 MB or less
128 MB to 2 GB
512 MB to 2 GB
4 GB to 32 GB
–
–
*
SD memory cards
SDHC memory cards
–
or higher
or higher
* Depending on the memory card, it may not be possible to record movies.
28
depend on the recording mode (for movies)
or size/quality (for photos) currently in use.
Do not force the cover closed if the
memory card is not correctly
inserted.
IMPORTANT
Initializing the Built-In Memory (
only) or MeCard
/
/
Memory cards have front and back sides
that are not interchangeable. Inserting a
memory card facing the wrong direction
can cause a malfunction of the camcorder.
Initialize memods wheuse
them with this er foirst
time. You can also ory
NOTES
cabuilt-in me
/
To remove the memory card: Push the
memory card once to release it. When
the memory card springs out, pull it all
the way out.
only) to perm
a it contains.
At the time
t-in memory co
d contains music fi
fshot and slideshow
pla
/
/
Memory for the Re
(
ptions
u cat to re
and photos in the buil
the memory card. The b
is the default media for rec
INITIALIZE]
Clears the file allocation table but does not
physically erase the stored data.
[COMPL.INIT.]
(
Erases all data completely.
FU
/
/
FUNC.
[
[
MEMORY OPER.]
[
[
MENU]
MEMORY OPER.]
[MEDIA:MOVIES] or
[MEDIA:PHOTOS]
The memory you want to use*
Press
[INITIALIZE]
want to initialize
Initialization method
[YES]* [OK]
The memory you
FUNC.
* For each media, you can check the total,
used, and approximate available space.
The approximate available space will
FUNC.
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Preparations
FUNC.
[
[
MENU]
MEMORY OPER.]
[INITIALIZE]
Initialization method
[YES]*
[OK]
FUNC.
* Press
to cancel the complete
initialization while it is in progress. All
recordings will be erased but the recording
media can be used without any problem.
IMPORTANT
• Initializing the memory will permanently
erase all data. Lost original recordings
cannot be recovered. Make u
back up important reco
advance using an ex
(
• Music files for Vide
be erased. Use the
Mansfer Util
the su
Manual/ic Data D
For details, refer to the s
instruction manual (PDF fil
While the initialization is in pr
ot disconnect the poer source o
the camcorder.
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Video
This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including
recording, playback, and memory operations.
STOP
• You can also press
on
Basic Recording
the LCD panel.
WHEN YOU HAVREC
Shooting Video
1 re that the
off.
amcorder.
panel.
(
Obfollowing precautions while
the S indicator is on or flashing.
Failing so may result in permanent
data losamage to the memory.
Do not ohe memory card slot cover.
Do not dinnect the power source or
turn off the camcorder.
Do not change the operating mode.
NOTES
• About the Power Save mode: To save power
when the camcorder is powered by a
battery pack, the camcorder will
the camede dial to
or
automatically shut off if left without any
operations for 5 minutes (
87). Press
2 Turn amcorder.
to turn on the camcorder.
/
/
You can select
• When recording in bright places it may
be difficult to use the LCD screen.
Conversely, when recording in dark
places, the LCD panel may be a
nuisance to others nearby. In such
cases, change the brightness of the
the memory to be used for recording
Start/Stop
3 Press
recording.
• Recording starts; press
again to pause the recording.
to begin
Start/Stop
LCD screen accordingly (
31
Video
NOTES
Selecting the Video Quality
(Recording Mode)
• The camcorder uses a variable bit rate
(VBR) to encode video so the actual
recording times will vary depending on
the content of the scenes.
• The camcorder retains the lasting
used even if you set the camr to
mode.
The camcorder offers 3 recording
modes. Changing the recording mode
will change the recording time available
on the memory. Select XP mode for
better movie quality; select LP mode for
longer recording times. The following
table gives approximate recording
times.
Zoocal, Advanctal
(
rs three types of
zanced and digital
FUNC.
[
STANDARD PLA
zo
avail
ode, all three types are
mode, only the
Desired recording
FUNC.
advanoom is available; in
ode, oe optical zoom is
ailable.
Approximate recording t
ꢀDefault value
LP
Recording mode
Memory
SPꢀ
GB memory card
memory card
4 ory card
10 min.
25 min.
55 min.
20 min.
40 min.
35 min.
1 hr. 15 min.
2 hr. 35 min.
1 hr. 20 min.
ry/
8 GB memory card
Built-in memory/
16 GB memory card
Built-in memory/
32 GB memory card
1 hr. 50 min.
3 hr. 40 min.
7 hr. 20 min.
2 hr. 45 min.
5 hr. 30 min.
11 hr. 5 min.
5 hr. 10 min.
10 hr. 20 min.
20 hr. 50 min.
• When a recording exceeds 4 GB, it will be divided and saved as scenes smaller than 4 GB.
•
/
/
The camcorder comes pre-installed with about 170 MB of music
files.
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Selecting the Zoom Type
[WIDESCREEN] set to [
ON] (16:9)
/
/
45x*,
41x**
The picture angle will be wider at both full
telephoto and full wide-angle.
** The picture angle will be widfull
wide-angle.
(
*
ꢀDefault value
Options
[
OPTICAL] (37x)
[WIDESCREEN] set to [
OFF
The zoom range is limited to the optical
magnification ratio of the lens.
[
ADVANCED]ꢀ(Advanced Zoom)
ab
In addition to the optical zoom range, the
camcorder processes the image digitally to
obtain a larger zoom range without any
m
deterioration in image quality. When recording
movies with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the field of view
(picture angle) will change. Refeble in
(
the NOTES section.
g
is [
ADVANCED].
[
DIGITAL] (200
When this option is sel
ital zoom (
om inwhen yo
optical zoom range (white
indicator). With the digital zoo
processed digitally so image qua
deteriorate the more you zoom in.
W
T
W
T
C.
MENU]
MERUP]
W Zoom out
T Zoom in
[Z
Desired option
FUNC.
Move the zoom lever toward W to
zoom out (wide-angle). Move it
toward T to zoom in (telephoto).
NOTES
Press gently for a slow zoom; press
harder for faster zooms. You can also
three constant speeds (3 is the fastest,
1 the slowest).
• The zoom range of the advanced zoom
will change depending on the aspect
ratio of the scene (
83).
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Video
camcorder entered the standby
mode.
NOTES
• Keep at least 1 m away from the
subject. At full wide angle, you can
focus on a subject as close as 1 cm.
• When [ZOOM SPEED] is set to
2 When you wish to resume
recording, open the LCD panel.
The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator will
return to green and the camcrder
will be ready to record.
[
VARIABLE]:
- The zoom speed will be faster in
record pause mode than when actually
recording.
IMPORTANT
- When you use the T and W buttons on
Do not disconnect so
during standby mode (
OFFator is lit in
the wireless controller (
LCD panel, the zoom speed will be
constant at [ SPEED 3].
only) or
D panel under so
example while
menu is being
Quick Start Function
dile the battery charge is
lowe the memory card slot cover
is ope camcorder may not enter
the stamode. Check that the ON/
OFF(CHcator changes to orange.
he camcwill shut off if left in
andby mode for 10 minutes,
When you close the
camcorder on, the c
the standby mode. In
camcorder consume
d when
ergy whou are u
ack. Additionally, when
CD panel or change the p
ode dial, the camcorder is r
rt recording in apprximately
gardless of the [POWER SAVE] setting
87). Press
to turn on the
camcorder.
• You can select the length of time until
shut-off or turn off the Quick Start function
cond*, allowing o record the
t right away.
with the [QUICK START] setting (
88).
* Tal time reqaries depending
on ns.
(
1 With the camcorder on and in a
recording mode, close the LCD
panel.
A beep will sound and the ON/
OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator
will change to orange to indicate the
34
4 Press
/
or
to begin the
Basic Playback
playback.
• Playback will start from the scene
selected and continue until the end
of the last scene recorded.
• Press
playback.
• Press
/
again to pause the
Playing Back the Video
to stop thyback
and return to the indeen.
(
ADJUSTING THE VO
1 joystick ( ) to display
tstick guide.
2 Pujoystick (
the tw.
) to select
camera
or
Adjust
) the volume.
To turn off the volume, keep the
joystick pressed ( ) toward
the volume bars disappear.
until
2 Press
• Even if the camcord
pressing will tur
camcorder in pyback mode.
.
IMPORTANT
• The original s index screen
appears aftew seconds.
• Observe the following precautions while
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.
Failing to do so may result in permanent
data loss.
- Do not open the memory card slot
cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source
or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the operating mode.
• You may not be able to play back with
another device the movies you recorded
on the memory card with this
3 (
,
e selection
frne you want to
play b
Push the joystick (
selection frame and browse (
through whole index pages. Push the
) to extend the
)
joystick (
screen.
) to return to the index
camcorder. In such case, play back the
35
Video
movies on the memory card using this
camcorder.
• You may not be able to play back with
this camcorder movies recorded using
another device.
Frame Advance/Reverse (
In playback pause mode, press
on the wireless controller to
reverse a few frames (approx.
0.5 seconds) or to advance one frame.
Hold the button pressed for continuous
playback.
only)
or
NOTES
Depending on the recording conditions,
you may notice brief stops in video or
sound playback between scenes.
Skipping scenes
To skip to the nexene:
Display the joysti
) the bottom row
joystoward
ely, press
(
Special playback modes
.
To enter the special playback modes,
use the wireless controller (
13) and joystick guide (
only;
24). There
is no sound during the special playback
modes.
nning of the curr
se previous scene:
Disick guide
) tom row Push the
joystictoward
Alively, press
eless cer.
Select
Fast playback
(
From normal playbac
scenes at a faster sp
Every time the opera
the playback speed
*.
* on the
epeat to sthe beginning of the
evious scene.
play thstick gu
) the middle row
ystick ( ) toward
.
ding special playback modes
uring any special playback mode,
Alternatively, press
press
/
on the camcorder or
the wireless contror.
on the wireless controller (
only)
to return the camcorder to its initial
playback mode.
playback
Fryback pauode, play back
scenlowed than normal.
Slow plthe normal speed;
slow reverse playback is 1/12 the
normal speed.
NOTES
• During some special playback modes,
you may notice some anomalies (blocky
video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the
playback picture.
• The speed indicated on the screen is
approximate.
Display the joystick guide
) the middle row Push the
joystick ( ) toward or
Select
(
.
or
Alternatively, press
on the wireless controller.
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3 Return (
select the scene or photo.
) to the index screen to
Selecting What Recordings to Play Back
From the index screen, you can select
whether to play back movies or photos.
You can also use the tabs on the top of
the screen to select the media from
Selecting Scenes by RecordinDate
which to play back recordings (
only).
/
You can search for all the rngs
you made on ular dar
example, to find oviu shot
during a special eve
/
(
1 In the index screen, move (
) the
orange selection frame to the tabs
on the top of the screen.
CK
/
/
by recording date is
avfrom the original movies
indeen.
Selectim the List of Recordings
Open iginal movies index
screen.
• From this index screen, you can
also press
to open the
VIDEO SNAP
index screen for Video Snapshot
44) scenes.
(
•
/
/
You can
select the scenes in the built-in
memory or on the memory card
(
37).
ovi
Recordings in the built-in
memory
Recordings on the memory
card
2 Open the list of recordings.
FUNC.
[
SCENE SEARCH]
[SELECT DATE]
• The list of recordings displays all
dates in which recordings were
made. An orange selection frame
appears on the day.
• The thumbnail shows a photo from
the first scene recorded on that
2 Select (
) the media (
only) and the
/
/
recording type (scenes or photos).
37
Video
day. Below it will appear the
number of scenes recorded and
the total recording time for the
same day.
number of scenes recorded and
the total recording time for the
same day.
• You can select (
month field and change (
) the year or
) the
3 Change (
) the day and move
) to the month or year.
year or month to move faster
between calendar month
(
4 Change the other fields in the
same way to select the desired
4 Press
screen.
to return to thex
date and press
.
The orange sframe
appear on the firred
on thelected date
The index screen will appear with the
selection frame on the first scene
recorded on the selected date.
Selecting from the Calendar Screen
1 Open the original movies index
screen.
• From this index screen
what day to sta
dar display (
NC.
•
to return to the
iany time.
also press
VIDEO
index screen for
44) scenes.
(
•
/
/
select the scen
or on th
lecting tayback Starting Point
m the MoTimeline
(
Open the calendar s
u can display a timeline of the scene
and select where to begin the playback.
This is very convenient when you want
to play back a long scene from a
specific point.
FUNC.
[
SCENE S
[CALENDAR]
The calendar scrn appears.
Dates that concenes (that is,
ovies were reed on that
appear te. Dates
s appear in
black
(
3 Move (
,
) the cursor to the
desired date.
• When you move the cursor to a
date displayed in white, a
thumbnail showing a photo from
the first scene recorded on that
date will be displayed next to the
calendar. Below it will appear the
38
1 In the index screen select the
scene you want to view and press
TO CHANGE THE INTERVAL BETWEEN FRAMES
DISP.
.
FUNC.
FUNC.
Desired interval
• The timeline screen appears. The
large thumbnail will show the first
frame of the scene. Below it, the
timeline ruler shows frames taken
from the scene at fixed intervals.
DISP.
Pre-selecting Recordings he
Index Screen
• Press
again to return to the
index screen.
Interval between frames
You can select in aer of
mohotos from reen
form certain on
, all at once.
Recording date and time
Scene length
Current scene / Total number of scenes
ete (
40), co
only; 55
scenes to the play
(
e: Delete (
62), copy
64) the selected photos or
mark all em with print orders
(
/
Frame selected
Page slidebar
protec
eline ruler
80).
e
) the
point fom the tim
(
3 Press
to begin t
) the oe selection
1 Select the movies or the photo
index screen.
• From this index screen, you can
TO SELECT ANOTHEENE
also press
to open the
index screen for Video Snapshot
44) scenes.
VIDEO SNAP
(
frthe laumbnail and
chancene.
(
•
/
/
You can
select the scenes in the built-in
memory or on the memory card
TO MOVE BETWEEN TIMELINE RULER PAGES
(
37).
Move (
frame to the slidebar below the ruler
and display ( ) the previous/next 5
frames in the scene.
) the orange selection
2 Open the selection screen.
FUNC.
[
SELECT]
[INDIVIDUAL SCENES] or
[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS]
• The selection screen appears.
39
Video
3 Move (
,
) between the
Deleting Scenes
scenes or photos in the index
screen and press
to select an
individual scene/photo.
You can delete original scenes that you
are not interested in keeping. Deleting
scenes also allows you to free uspace
on the memory. To delete scn the
• A checkmark
will appear on the
selected scenes/photos.
• Repeat this step to add all the
scenes/photos you want to include
in your selection (up to 100).
Total number of scenes selected
Selected scenes
[E)]
FUNC.
4 Press
menu.
twice t
Delenes recorded on the same day
as the d scene.
ONE SCE
TO CANCEL ALL THE S
letes only ected scene.
LECTED SCE
etes all the scenes selected in advance
[
SELCT]
[REMOVE ALL SELEC
[YES] [OK]
arked with a
checkmark). Refer to Pre-
(
NC.
1 Select (
,
) the scene you
OTES
want to delete, or a scene
recorded on the date you want to
delete.
• ection of s/photos will be
caf the camcorder
or chating mode.
• Scenes in the playlist cannot be
included in the selection.
This step is not necessary to delete
all scenes or previously selected
scenes.
2 Delete the scene(s).
FUNC.
[
Desired option
FUNC.
DELETE]
[YES]*
[OK]
* If you selected any option other than [ONE
SCENE], you can press to interrupt the
40
operation while it is in progress. Some
scenes will be deleted nevertheless.
Advanced Functions
IMPORTANT
• Be careful when deleting original
recordings. Once deleted, an original
scene cannot be recovered.
Special Scene Recording Programs
• Back up important scenes before
Recording in a very bright ort or
capturing the fors of a et or a
fireworks displaes y as
selecting a Special ng
prr details ablable
deleting them (
• Observe the following precautions while
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing
(while scenes are being deleted).
- Do not open the memory card slot
cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source
or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the operating mode.
(
NOTES
[
RAM AE]
RTRAIT]
• Deleting a scene f
movies index scr
scene from the pl
• To delete all movi
le space
ay o initial
Pr
to display the Special
SceN) recording programs
Desireording program
UNC.
(
NOTES
• You may not be able to
recorded or edited using
device.
• [ NIGHT]
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing
afterimage.
- 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.
• [ FIREWORKS]
- To avoid camcorder shake, we
recommend using a tripod. Make sure
to use a tripod especially in
mode, as the shutter speed slows
down.
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Video
[
PORTRAIT]
[
BEACH]
The camcorder uses
a large aperture,
achieving a focus on
the subject while
Use this mode to
record on a sunny
beach. It prevents
the subject from
blurring other distracting details.
being underexposed.
[
SPORTS]
[
SUNSET]
Use this mode to
record sports
scenes such as
tennis or golf.
Use this mode to
record sunsets in
vibrant colors.
[
NIGHT]
[
Use this mode to
record in dimly lit
places.
s
[
SNOW]
[
FI
Use this mode to
record in bright ski
resorts. It prevents
the ubject from
Use this to
ord fire.
xposed.
[ PORTRAIT]/[ SPOR
SNOW]/[ BEACH]
- The subject may become
overexposed on cloudy days or in
shaded places. Check the image on
the screen.
[
BEACH]/[ SNOW]
The picture may not appear s
during playback.
PORTRAIT]
blur effect of ackground
ses the mu zoom in (T).
balance or image effects, or give
priority to the shutter speed.
Use faster shutter speeds to record
subjects moving quickly; use slower
shutter speeds to add motion blur,
emphasizing the feel of movement.
Controlling Shutter Speed and Other
Functions while Shooting
Use the automatic exposure (AE)
program to use functions like the white
42
1/2*, 1/3*, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25
To record in dimly lit places.
1/50
(
ꢀDefault value
Options
To record under most ordinary conditions.
1/120
[
PROGRAM AE]ꢀ
The camcorder automatically adjusts the
aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal
exposure for the subject.
To record indoor sports scenes.
1/250, 1/500, 1/100*
[
SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]
To record from wng can or to
shoot fast-moving suba
coa
Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder
automatically sets the appropriate aperture
value.
orts scenes on su.
FUNC.
[
PROGRAM AE]
Desired
recording program*
FUNC.
* When you select [
do not press
SER-PRIO.AE]
FUNC.
with the following p
[
- When g the shutter speed, the
number y will flash if the value is
not approte for the recording
conditions. In such case, select a
different value.
- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark
places, you can obtain a brighter image,
but image quality may be lower, and
autofocus may not work well.
E SHUTTER
1 Adjust (
) the sh
the desired value an
.
FUNC.
Press
.
tter speed guid
hat on screey the denominator
- The image may flicker when recording
with fast shutter speeds.
is ed – [
] indicates a
shutt50 second, etc.
Mini Video Light
You can turn on the mini video light to
shoot video or take photos in dark
places.
43
Video
CD-ROM. For details, refer to the
software’s instruction manual (PDF file).
(
1 Push the joystick ( ) to display
the joystick guide.
2 Select (
press
) [VID.LIGHT ] and
.
Recorenes
•
appears on the screen.
• Press again to turn the mini
video light off.
(
AP
1
.
• on’s light illuminates.
• A border appears on the
scr
Video Snapshot
Record a series of s
op
Press
.
cohem with m
ent to
anging tmusic, yo
cenes an entirely new fe
so add to the playlist (
enes you want to watch and
r order.
The carder records for about 4
seconds and then automatically
switches to record pause mode.
• The blue border changes to black
and roughly indicates how much
time has passed. When the
camcorder has finished recording,
the screen will momentarily turn
black as if a camera shutter had
released.
Use the sud software
MTransfer Uttransfer in
ade musion the supplied
Instruusic Data Disc
• Video Snapshot scenes are
indicated in the index screen with a
mark.
Combining Scenes with Music
(
44
1 In the original movies index
Transfer Utility may not be used
without permission from the copyright
holder, except for cases permitted
under applicable laws, such as for
personal use. Make sure to follow
applicable laws when using music files.
VIDEO SNAP
screen, press
.
• The button’s light illuminates.
• An index screen appears that
contains only the Video Snapshot
scenes.
2 Set the background music.
NOTES
FUNC.
[
SELECT MUSIC]
FUNC.
Select (
* Press
) a track*
• If the memory nitializemusic
files in the mill als
erased. Use the re
Mransfer Utir the
n the suppl
anual/Music
to the camcor
to start/stop the track. Select
[OFF] to set the original audio of the
scenes.
•
/
/
Make sure
the music files are in the same
media (built-in memory or memory
card) that contains the scenes. For
details, refer to the instruction
manual (PDF file) of tplied
software Music
The Instr
Data Disc CD-R
acks pre-installed in
memory as well as tracks
the not. You can change the
tracthe memory and try out new
comns.
Playing Back the Sc
For deefer to the instruction
manual (F file) of the supplied
software Music Transfer Utility.
Video Snapshot is deactivated if the
camcorder is switched to playback
mode.
Select a cene from
playback and press
There is no sound during
• Before transferring music files, we
recommend making sure that there is
enough available space in the
memory (about 5 times more than the
size of the music files). If there is not
enough available space, the video
and audio may not play back
correctly.
• If the USB cable is disconnected
while transferring music files to the
camcorder, playback of those files
may not be possible. In such case,
erase those music files in the
O DELETE A MUSIK
1 e track sion screen,
s
ck to delete.
2 Select
and press
.
3 Select ( ) [YES] and press
.
FUNC.
Press
twice to return to the
index screen.
IMPORTANT
Music files transferred to the camcorder
with the supplied software Music
45
Video
- Turning on pre-recording
- Exiting standby mode
- Stopping a recording
camcorder (
files again.
45) and transfer the
• Pre-recording will be turned off when
any of the following operations are
performed.
- Opening the FUNC. menu or up
menus
Pre-recording Function
- Leaving the camcorder witny
operation for 5 nutes
- Changing thg mo
- Turning on Videot
- Setting the camcord
The camcorder will start recording 3
Start/Stop
seconds before you press
,
ensuring you do not miss important
shooting opportunities. This is
especially useful when it is difficult to
predict when to start recording.
(
(
1 Puthe joystick
k guide
NC.
MEN]
CAMERA SETUP]
Select (
press
) [Pre RE
.
[SELF TIMER]
UNC.
[ON
]
•
appears.
• Press again to turn pre-
recording off.
appears.
mode:
Start/Stop
ss
gin recording.
In record pause mode, press
Start/Stop
cording wlude the 3
.
t/Stop
se
presse
was
The camcorder starts recording after a
10-second countdown*. The
countdown appears on the screen.
NOTES
mode:
• While pre-recording is on, all operational
sounds will be turned off.
• The camcorder will not record the full
3 seconds if any of the following
operations are not performed before
3 seconds have elapsed.
PHOTO
Press
, first halfway to
activate the autofocus and then fully.
The camcorder will record the photo
after a 10-second countdown*. The
countdown appears on the screen.
46
Automatic Backlight Correction
*
2 seconds when using the wireless
controller.
NOTES
• When the LCD panel is rotated toward
the lens, we recommend pushing the
joystick ( ) to hide the joystick guide
When shooting subjects wstrong
light source behind them, n have
the camcorder automaticalect for
the backlight.
1 Push the joy) to lay
the joystick guid
and make the
icon appear larger.
• The self timer will be canceled when any
of the following operations are
performed.
Start/Stop
- Pressing
movies) or
(when recording
(when taking
PHOTO
) [BLC
] s
photos) once the countdown has
begun
- Turning off the camcorder
- Changing the operating mode
- Setting the camcorder by
mode
the screen.
to end the bac
e.
Mure Adjustment
Automatic Backlig
osure A
Push the joystick ( ) to display
the joystick guide.
At times, backlit subject
too dark (underexposed) or
nder very strong lighs may appo
ght or glaring (xposed). To
ect this, you canually adjust
posure or e automatic
baorr
2 Select (
press
) [EXPOSURE
] and
.
• The exposure will be locked.
• The exposure adjustment indicator
and the neutral value [ 0]
appear on the screen.
• The adjustment range and the
length of the exposure adjustment
indicator will vary depending on
the initial brightness of the picture.
(
POINTS TO CHECK
Select a recording program other than
3 Adjust the (
) the brightness of
the image as required.
[
FIREWORKS].
• If you operate the zoom lever during
exposure lock, the brightness of the
image may change.
47
Video
• During exposure lock, press
to
Infinity Focus
return the camcorder to automatic
exposure.
Use this function when you wish to
focus on faraway subjects such as
mountains or fireworks.
Instead of step 3 in the previous
procedure:
Manual Focus Adjustment
Push the joystick ( ) towa
hold it down.
and
•
appears.
Autofocus may not work well on the
following subjects. In such case, focus
manually.
• If you operate tor pe
joystick ( ) and hon
cha[MF] and th
ual focus.
• Reflective surfaces
• Subjects with low contrast or without
vertical lines
• Fast moving subjects
• Through wet windows
• Night scenes
W
The wlance function helps you to
ccuratroduce colors under
ferent lig conditions so that
te objecalways look truly
te in your ecordings.
S TO CHECK
ust thm befor
ocedure.
(
POINTS TO CHECK
Select a recording program other than
the Special Scene recording programs.
1 the joysti) to display
tck g
ꢀDefault value
Options
AUTO]ꢀ
2 Select
press
CUS
] and
.
[
[MF] appears on the screen.
3 Adjust ( ) the focus as
necessary.
• The focus will be locked.
• During focus lock, press
The camcorder automatically sets the white
balance for natural-looking colors.
[
DAYLIGHT]
For recording outdoors on a bright day.
to
return the camcorder to autofocus.
48
• Custom white balance may provide
better results in the following cases:
- Changing lighting conditions
- Close-ups
[
TUNGSTEN]
For recording under tungsten and tungsten type
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or
forest)
- Under mercury lamps and tain
types of fluorescent ligh
[
SET]
Use the custom white balance setting to make
white subjects appear white under colored
lighting.
FUNC.
[
AUTO]
Image Effects
Desired option*
FUNC.
* When you select [ SET], do not press
and continue instead with the
following procedure.
image effects
saturation and
images with sp
FUNC.
TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE
1 Point the camc
object, zoom i
(
whole screen
POIO CHECK
When the adjus
flashin
camcr retains
setting even if you t
camcorder.
elect a ring program other than
e Special Scene recording programs.
ꢀDefault value
ptions
IMAGE EFFECT OFF]ꢀ
Records with no image enhancing effects.
VIVID]
Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.
NEUTRAL]
Tones down the contrast and color saturation.
SOFT SKIN DETAIL]
FUNC.
[
2 Press
to save the
and close the mu.
[
OTES
• stom white balance:
- Sewhite balance in a
sufficiently illuminated place.
[
- Select a zoom type other than
[
[
DIGITAL] (
32).
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.
- Reset the white balance when the
lighting conditions change.
- Depending on the light source,
may keep flashing. The result will still
be better than with [ AUTO].
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Video
FUNC.
* You can preview the digital effect on the
screen.
[
IMAGE EFFECT OFF]
**The icon of the selected digital effect
appears.
Desired option
FUNC.
Applying
Digital Effects
1 Push the joysticdy
the ick guide.
(
D.EFFECT
ꢀDefault value
Options
selected effec
[
D.EFFECT OFF]ꢀ
Select this setting when you do not intend to use
the digital effects.
in to deactivate the
(its icon will turn white
[
FADE-T] (fade trigge
Select one of the faders t
with a fade from or to a b
TO FADE
vate the lected fader in record
[
WHT]*
black an
SEPIA]*
ecords images in sepia tones fo
ART], [ MOSAIC]
Start/Stop
se mode (
), then press
start recording with a fade in.
TO FADE OUT
ct one of these digitcts to add “flavor”
recordings.
Activate the selected fader while
Start/Stop
recording ( ), then press
to
* Odigital are available in
fade out and pause the recording.
Setting
TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT
FUNC.
[
D.EFFECT OFF]
mode: Activate the selected effect
while recording or in record pause
mode.
Desired fader/effect*
FUNC.
**
mode: Activate the selected effect
PHOTO
and then press
photo.
to record the
50
mode:
NOTES
• All displays on
• Data code only
• All displays off
• 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 last setting
used even if you turn off the digital
effects or change the recording
program.
mode:
• All displays on
• Regular displays only (res the
histogram and informations)
• All displays off
* The following icpeawhen
all other on-screen rd off:
Th
F frames whocus
mode), scrers
odes).
and
), the
On-Screen Displays and Data Code
With every scene or photo recorded,
the camcorder keeps a data code that
includes the date, time ion
about the camera s
recording. While vi
data is displayed i
Uones
Use hones for playback or to
check thio level while recording.
he heads are connected to the
V OUT/ H terminal, which is used for
oth the headphones and the audio/
ideo output. Before connecting the
headphones, follow the procedure
below to change the function of the
terminal from AV output to
information icons.
plk you can s
A COD
You can o turn mo
displays on or off.
(headphones) output.
*
(
* If recording in
terminal’s setting and headphone volume in
advance.
mode, change the
DISP.
Repeatedly press
to turn the
on-screen displays on/off in the
following sequence:
FUNC.
,
mode:
[
[
MENU]
SYSTEM SETUP]
• All displays on
• Most displays off*
[AV/PHONES]
[PHONES]
FUNC.
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Video
appears.
When recording in very quiet
surroundings, the built-in microphone
may pick up the sound of the
camcorder’s internal machinery. In such
case, we recommend using an external
microphone.
TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE
HEADPHONES
In
mode, adjust the volume of the
headphones with the [PHONES VOL.]
the headphone’s volume the same way
you adjust the speaker’s volume
Connecting a Mic
(
35). During slideshow playback,
Connect the external the
MIUse comme
ser microphoh
pply and a ca
u can connect
icrophone with
∅ audio recording
lev
push the joystick (
volume.
) to adjust the
IMPORTANT
• When using headphones, make sure to
lower the volume to an ap
level.
• Do not connect the
AV OUT/ H terminal
not appear on the s
will be output in suc
NOT
Use commercially availa
with a ∅ 3.5 mm minijack
no longer than 3 m.
ven if the AV OUT/ H erminal is se
PHONES] durayback mode,
etting will cha[ AV] when
rating modhanged to
or de.
IMPORTANT
Make sure to check the audio recording
level before recording with the external
microphone (
85).
Using an External Microphone
NOTES
When an external microphone is
connected to the camcorder,
[WIND SCREEN] will automatically be set
You can attach a commercially available
microphone for recording movies.
to [
OFF
].
52
• A progress bar will be displayed on
the screen.
Playlist and Scene Operations
• You can press
to cancel the
operation while it is in progress.
6 When the confirmation screen
appears, press
.
Dividing Scenes
The video from the divisoint to
the end of the scene wilar as a
new scene in the index .
You can divide scenes (original scenes
only) in order to leave out the best parts
and later cut out the rest.
NOTES
• Ide, the scenwill
points wherne
(
enes cannot be d:
d in the scene
ed with a
Remove the selection
vance.
- too short (5 seconds or
s.
- Vidapshot scenes
- Scent were not recorded with
this cader.
Scenes cannot be divided within
2 seconds from the beginning or the end
of the scene.
1 Open the original movies index
screen.
/
/
Yselect
the movies in the br
2 Select (
,
want to divide
3 the scen
DI
The scne selecte
back.
• During the playback of a scene that was
divided, you may notice some
anomalies in the picture/sound at the
point where the scene was cut.
4 Select (
where you wnt to divid
scene.
You can use llowing icons to
ing the sca precise point.
) the
ico
layback reverse/
ward.
Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting
and Moving Playlist Scenes
/
/
:
:
Skip to the beginning/
end of the current scene.
Frame reverse/advance.
FUNC.
• Press
playback and exit the scene
division screen.
or
to stop the
Create a playlist to play back only the
scenes you prefer and in the order of
your choice and even set them to music
5 Select ( ) [YES] and press
.
(
that contains only Video Snapshot
53
Video
FUNC.
scenes (
44). Moving or deleting
[
ADD TO PLAYLIST]
scenes in the playlist will not affect the
original recordings.
Desired option [YES]
• When the operation is completed
[ADDED TO PLAYLIST] will be
displayed.
•
/
/
Scenes are
(
added to the playlist on tame
media they are recorde
Adding Scenes to the Playlist
• To check the playlist, pr
PLAYLIST .
Options
[ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)]
NOTES
Adds to the playlist all the scenes that were
recorded on the same day as the selected scene.
•
You
built-in memor
55) to include i
[ONE SCENE]
ylist also scenes
orded in the built-i
• Yable to add scenes to the
plaey were recorded or edited
using er device or if there is not
enouge available in the memory.
Adds to the playlist only the scene marked with
the orange selection frame.
[SELECTED SCENES]
Adds to the playlist all the
advance (marked with a
PLAYLIST
on the
Yn press
(
ireless cer to switch between
e original ovies index screen and the
aylist of the respective memory.
pen iginal
screen.
• From the this index s
eleting Scenes from the Playlist
VIDEO SN
can also press
Deleting scenes from the playlist will
not affect your original recordings.
the index screen fr Video
Snapshot (
/
/ You can
Options
ct the movthe built-in
y or memory card
[ALL SCENES]
(
Deletes all the scenes from the playlist.
[ONE SCENE]
2 Select (
,
) the scene you
want to add to the playlist, or a
scene recorded on the date you
want to add to the playlist.
Deletes from the playlist only the scene marked
with the orange selection frame.
This step is not necessary for scenes
selected in advance.
1 Open the playlist index screen.
In the original movies index screen,
3 Add the scene(s) to the playlist.
PLAYLIST
press
.
54
2 Select (
,
) the scene you
/
/
Copying Scenes
want to delete.
This step is not necessary to delete
all scenes.
You can copy original movies or the
entire playlist only from the built-in
memory to the correspondinocation
on the memory card.
3 Delete the scene(s).
FUNC.
[
DELETE]
[YES]
Desired option
[OK]
FUNC.
Moving Scenes in the Playlist
Move the scenes in the playlist to play
them back in the order of your choice.
1 Open the playlist index screen.
In the original movies index screen,
press PLAYLIST .
Copying Original Movi
to the memory card.
DATE)]
2 Select (
,
) the scene you
want to move.
3 Open the scree
Comemory card all the scenes that
wered on the same day as the selected
scene.
FUNC.
[
4 Move (
,
[ONE SCE
to the desired
nd pres
opies only cene marked with the orange
election frame to the memory card.
The oal positi
and the current pos
marker are displayed
of the screen.
[SELECTED SCENES]
Copies to the memory card all the scenes
selected in advance (marked with a
checkmark). Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings
Select ( ) [YEnd press
move the sce
to
1 Open the original movies index
screen of the built-in memory.
S
You male to move scenes in
the playlist if there is not enough space
available in the memory.
2 Select (
,
) the scene you
want to copy to the memory card,
or a scene recorded on the date
you want to copy.
This step is not necessary to copy all
scenes or previously selected
scenes.
55
Video
3 Copy the scene(s).
FUNC.
[
COPY]
[YES]*
Desired option
FUNC.
[OK]
* Press
to interrupt the operation while it
is in progress.
Copying the Entire Playlist
1 Open the index screen of the built-
in memory's playlist.
In the original movies index screen of
the built-in memory, press PLAYLIST .
2 Copy the scene(s).
FUNC.
[
COPY]
FUNC.
[YES]*
[OK]
* Press
to interrupt the operation while it
is in progress.
IMPORTANT
Observe the following
the ACCESS indicato
Fso may re
os
Do not opn the memo
Do not disconnect the po
urn off the camcorder.
o not change the operating m
OTES
• emory cars not have
enu will not be able
to cop
• If the memory card slot cover is open, or
the LOCK switch on the memory card is
set to prevent writing, you will not be
able to copy movies to the memory
card.
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Photos
Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing
and playing back photos to printing them.
OTO
on
•
When you pres
Basic Recording
the wireless controllerhoto is
recorded after the auts is
activated cked.
PHOTO
4 Press
Taking Photos
TCESS indicas
s being reco
(
ing precautions w
cator is on or flashin
Fmay result in permanent
dat
- Do en the memory card slot cover.
- Do nonnect the power source or
turn ofamcorder.
Do not cthe operating mode.
NOTES
If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,
turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually
(
48).
the camede dial to
or
Selecting Photo Size and Quality
2 Turn camcorder.
/
/
You can select
Photos are recorded as JPG files. As a
general rule, select a larger photo size
the memory to be used for recording
for higher quality.
/
/
PHOTO
3 Press
• Once the focus is automatically
adjusted, will turn green and
one or more AF frames will appear.
halfway.
Select the [LW 1152x648] size for
photos with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
57
Photos
NOTES
(
• The camcorder retains the last setting
used even if you set the camcorder to
mode.
Options
Photo size options and the approximate
number of photos that can be recorded
on memory cards of various sizes are
given in the table below.
• When printing photos, use the following
guidelines as a reference for sting
the print size.
Photo size
Recommen
FUNC.
LW 1152x648
otos o
sizeer ew
photos o9
aspect ratio.
[
1152x864] (
only) or
/
/
[
1024x768] (
only)
Desired photo size*
Desired photo quality*
print photos up to
13 cm) or postcar
x 14.8 cm).
FUNC.
* Press
to move back and forth between
S
send photos as e-mail
ttachments or to post on
the Web.
size and quality selection.
displayed on the right c
approximate number o
recorded with the cur
setting.
number
ꢀDefault value
Memory card
12 MB
1 GB
1
Photo quality
hoto size
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
1152x648
85
360
280
345
695
545
695
970
735
940
1,435 2,740 1,945 2,875
1,115 2,155 1,470 2,235
1,370 2,740 1,885 2,745
5,490
4,315
5,490
/
/
/
y)
L 115
(
/
only)
L 1024x768ꢀ
235
585
(
only)
2
S 640x480
850
1,530 2,320 3,350 6,035 4,645 6,710 12,085
1
2
: [SUPER FINE],
: [FINE],
: [NORMAL]
Approximate number of photos that can actually be recorded on the memory card.
(The maximum number of remaining photos displayed on the screen is 9999.)
58
Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It
Basic Playback
You can erase the photo recorded last
while reviewing it within the time set for
the [REVIEW] option or immediately
after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to
Viewing Photos
[
OFF].
(
While reviewing the photo idiately
after recording:
1 Push the joysti
the joystick gu
2 Press
.
(
) [YE
When the era mode dial is set
or
Press
• Even if the camcorder is off,
pressing will turn on the
camcorder in playback mode.
:
.
• The original movies index screen
appears after a few seconds.
2 Move ( ) the orange selection
frame to the tabs on the top of the
screen.
3 Select (
) the tab that contains
the photos you want to play back.
•
/
/
You can
switch between the photos
recorded in the built-in memory
and those recorded on the
memory card. Refer to Selecting
(
37).
59
Photos
4 Return (
5 Select (
• Move the orange selection frame
to the photo you want to view.
) to the index screen.
) a photo.
1 Push the joystick ( ) to display
the joystick guide.
,
2 Select (
)
and press
.
JUMP 10 PHOTOS
• Push the joystick (
the selection frame and browse
) through whole index pages.
) to extend
(
3 Select (
) [
JUMP
JUMP
Push the joystick (
the index screen.
) to return to
PHOTOS] or [
PHOTOS].
6 Press
The index screen closes and the
selected photo is displayed.
.
4 Jump (
) thr of os
selected and pres
7 Push the joystick (
between images.
Push the joystick (
down to run quickly through the
photos.
) to move
lever toward
x screen appear
) and hold it
You can
en the photos
n the built-in memory
ase recorded on the
When the camera mo
to
1 Press
• En if the cam
:
.
(
Select (
Move the orange selection frame
to the photo you want to view.
,
) a photo.
camcer in play
• The last photo reco
appear.
• Push the joystick (
the selection frame and browse
) through whole index pages.
) to extend
Push the joystick (
etween photos.
) to m
(
sh the joystick
n to run quicrough the
p
) and hold it
Push the joystick (
the index screen.
) to return to
3 Press
.
The index screen closes and the
selected photo is displayed.
Photo Jump tion
When you have recorded a large
number of photos, you can jump 10 or
100 photos at a time.
Slideshow
You can play a slideshow of all the
photos and even set it to music.
1 Select the first photo of the
slideshow.
60
2 Press
/
to play back the photos
one after another.
NOTES
•
/
/
When playing
Press
to stop the slideshow.
back a slideshow, make sure the music
files are in the same media (built-in
memory or memory card) that contains
the photos. For details, refethe
instruction manual (PDF fihe
supplied software Music Ter
Utility.
• When playinslidesom a
memory card, weng a
mecard that is Class
When using ards
Class rating, ake
al for photos to ce
brief stops in the
TO SET THE SLIDESHOW TO MUSIC
1 In the photo index screen, press
FUNC.
.
2 Select a track to play with the
slideshow.
FUNC.
[
SELECT MUSIC]
FUNC.
Select (
) a track*
FUNC.
* Press
to start/stop the track.
• You can delete music files to free
• Refer to Adjusting
35) for deta
(
speaker’s volu
Mag Photos during Playback
IMPORTANT
During pck, photos can be
agnified o 5 times.
he follow
the Aindica
Failing to do so may r
data loss.
(
- Do not open the memor
cover.
- Do not disconnehe power source
or turn off the rder.
o not change perating mode.
• llowing mt be displayed
c
- Phoorded with this
camcorder.
- Photos edited on or uploaded from a
computer.
- Photos whose file names have been
changed.
1 Move the zoom lever toward T.
• The photo is magnified by 2 times
and a frame appears indicating the
position of the magnified area.
• To further enlarge the photo, move
the zoom lever toward T. To reduce
the magnification to less than 2
times, move it toward W.
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Photos
•
will appear for photos that
[ONE PHOTO]
cannot be enlarged.
Deletes only the photo marked with the orange
selection frame.
2 Move (
,
) the frame to the
part of the photo you want to see
enlarged.
[SELECTED PHOTOS]
Deletes all the photos selected in advan
To cancel the magnification, move
the zoom lever toward W until the
frame disappears.
(marked with a
(
1 Open the phoscr
• Move the zoom l.
Deleting Photos
/
een the phot
e built-in mem
rded on the
You can delete those photos that you
are not interested in keeping.
2 Se
wanelete.
,
) the photo you
Deleting a Single Pho
This stnot necessary to delete
all photopreviously selected
photos.
Delete the photo(s).
FUNC.
[
DELETE]
[YES]*
Select (
erase.
) the photo
Desired option
[OK]
FUNC.
ush the joystic) to display
e joystick gui
* If you selected an option other than [ONE
PHOTO], you can press to interrupt the
operation while it is in progress. Some
photos will be deleted nevertheless.
3 t (
4 Se
)
press
.
and press
.
IMPORTANT
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen
Be careful when deleting photos. Deleted
photos cannot be recovered.
Options
[ALL PHOTOS]
NOTES
Deletes all the photos.
Protected photos cannot be deleted.
62
ꢀDefault value
Options
Additional Functions
[
SINGLE]ꢀ
Records a single photo.
[
[
CONT.SHOOT.] (Continuous Shooting),
HISPEED CONT.SHOOT. ]
/
/
Drive Mode:
(High-Speed Continuous Shootin
Continuous Shooting and Exposure
Bracketing
Captures a series of photos as lou hold
pressed dn. For the of
PHOTO
Take a series of photos of a moving
subject or record the same photo in 3
levels of exposure in order to choose
later the photo you like the best.
[
AEB] (Auto Exposu
records a photerent
ormal, light in 1/s),
se the shot you likst.
(
on
FU
POINTS TO CHECK
Select a recording
[
FIREWORKS].
CONTISHOOTING/
HIGH-SPONTINUOUS SHOOTING
PHOTO
Press
halfway to activate
the autofocus.
PHOTO
2 Press
fully and hold it
pressed down.
A series of photos will be recorded
as long as you hold the button
pressed.
Maf continuous shots
Number of photos per second
Maximum number of continuous shots
Normal speed
High speed
2.5 photos
4.1 photos
LW 1152 x 648,
L 1152 x 864
10 photos
S 640 x 480
20 photos
These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects.
The actual number of frames per second will be lower when the shutter speed is 1/25 or
slower.
63
Photos
AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING
Protecting Photos
PHOTO
Press
, first halfway to
activate the autofocus and then fully
to record the photos.
You can protect photos from accidental
erasure.
Three photos in different exposures will
be recorded.
Protecting Singl
1 Open the photo n n.
Histogram Display
PROT
T] appears o
When viewing photos 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 expos
photo.
photo you wa
rotect the photo.
3
on the bottom bar and
the cannot be deleted. Press
to remove the protection.
Repeas 2-3 to protect
additionotos or press FUNC.
wice to close the menu.
e right
resentlights a
presents shadows. A p
stogram skews to the rig
ight; while one whose histo
aks to the left, is relaively dark.
tecting Photos from the Index Screen
Options
[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS]
Opens the same screen described in Protecting
64). Continue from step 3 of
that procedure to protect the photo.
[SELECTED PHOTOS]
Shadows
Highlights
Protects all the photos selected in advance
(marked with a
checkmark). Refer to Pre-
NOTES
The histogram will appear also after
recording a photo, while reviewing it within
the time set for the [REVIEW] option. You
can choose to turn off the histogram by
DISP.
(
[REMOVE ALL SELECTIONS]
Removes the protection from all photos.
pressing
(
51).
64
FUNC.
[SELECTED PHOTOS]
[
PROTECT]
Copies all the photos selected in advance
Desired option
FUNC.
[YES]
[OK]
(marked with a
checkmark). Refer to Pre-
(
IMPORTANT
1 Open the index screee
photos recorded in the -in
memory.
Initializing the recording media (
permanently erase all recordings,
including protected photos.
29) will
Move the zr towand
then select the
ta
t-mory)
to copy onl
/
/
Copying Photos
(
,
) tho
opy.
You can copy photos only from the
built-in memory to the memory card.
o(s).
ion
COPY]
[YES]*
[OK]**
* If yocted [SELECTED PHOTOS] or
[ALL S], you can press
interrupperation while it is in
progress
This step inot required when copying a
single photo.
to
Copying Single Pho
1 in single
want
2 Copy the photo to
card.
IMPORTANT
FUNC.
[
COPY]
twice
Observe the following precautions while
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.
Failing to do so may result in permanent
data loss.
FUNC.
[YES]
Pres
ying Photos froIndex Screen
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or
turn off the camcorder.
Op
[ALL PHOTO
- Do not change the operating mode.
Copies all the photos.
[ONE PHOTO]
NOTES
Copies only the photo marked with the orange
selection frame.
• If there is not enough space on the
memory card, the camcorder will copy
as many photos as possible before
stopping the operation.
65
Photos
• If the memory card slot cover is open, or
the LOCK switch on the memory card is
set to prevent writing, you will not be
able to copy photos to the memory
card.
Printing Photos
Other Functions You Can Use When Taking Photos
Printing Photos
You can also use the following
functions...
The camcorder can be conneto
any PictBridge-ctible prYou
can mark in advahotu
want to print and set
numpies as a pr
The following functions and features of
the camcorder can be used either for
shooting video or for taking photos.
The way to set and use them was
already explained in detail, so we refer
you to the relevant page in the “Video”
section.
• Zoom (
• Quick Start (
• Recording programs (
• Automatic backlight c
CaPHY printers of the
CP, series and inkjet printers
markthe PictBridge logo.
exposure adjustment
• Manual focus adjustm
• Walance (
(
Digital ef(
(
necting the Camcorder to the Printer
Turn on the printer.
2 Connect the camcorder to the
printer using the supplied USB
cable.
• Connection
. Refer to
Connection Diagrams (
• If the device type selection screen
appears, select [PC/PRINTER] and
press
.
•
/
/
Select in
advance the memory from which
you want to print the photos
(
37).
• If the photo index screen is
displayed, move the zoom lever
toward T to display a photo.
66
•
appears and changes to
.
Printing with the
Button
(Print/Share)
• The
(print/share) button lights
up and the current print settings
will be displayed for approx.
6 seconds.
You can print a photo without changing
the settings simply by pressing
.
IMPORTANT
• If
continues to flash (for more than 1
minute) or if
does not appear, the
camcorder is not correctly connected to
the printer. In such case, disconnect the
USB cable and turn off the camcorder
and the printer. After a short while, turn
them on again, set the camcorder to
mode and restore the connection.
• During the following operations, even if
you connect a printer to the camcorder
it will not be recognized.
he photo you to
ts. The
nd stays on when the
ng is completed.
• ntinue printing, select (
anphoto.
button
- Erasing all photos
- Erasing all transf
- Erasing all print
)
NOTES
ear for p
printed
• We recommend powe
camcorder using the co
adapter.
electing the Print Settings
Refer also to the printer’s instru
manual.
you have no inn to use the
onal DW-10Burner, you can
B SETTo [ PC/PRINTER]
You can select the number of copies
and other settings for printing. The
setting options vary depending on your
printer model.
(
screen dnot appear every time you
connect the camcorder to a printer.
• Connection to a PictBridge-compatible
printer will not work when the memory
card contains 1,800 photos or more.
• For best performance, we recommend
keeping the number of photos on the
memory card under 100.
(
• Disconnect the USB cable before
changing the operating mode.
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Photos
2 Select (
)
and press
.
Options
The print settings menu appears.
[PAPER]
Paper settings
[
PAPER SIZE]: Available paper sizes vary
Current paper settings (paper size, paper
type and page layout)
depending on the printer model.
[
PAPER TYPE]: Select [PHOTO], [FAST
PHOTO], [PLAIN] or [DEFAULT].
[
PAGE LAYOUT]: Select [DEFAULT],
[BORDERED] or one of the following page
layouts.
[BORDERLESS]: The photo is enlarged and may
be slightly cropped at the edges to fit the paper.
[2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], [9-UP], [16-UP]: Refer to
the sidebar on page 69.
er of copies
[
] (Date print)
Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].
] (Print effect)
ngs menu, sel
tting you want t
ess
.
[
4 S
the desired setting
Available only with printer
Image Optimize function.
[DEFAULT].
Canon inkjet/SELPHY D
NR] and [V
opnd press
.
5 Sele
press
,
) [PRINT] and
• Printints. The print settings
menu diappears when the
printing is completed.
] (Numbcopies)
elect 1-99 copies.
• To continue printing, select (
)
another photo.
NOTES
TO CANCEL THE PRINTING
setting options DEFAULT]
s vary dependn the printer
mr details, rthe printer’s
instr
1 Press
while printing.
2 Select (
) [OK] and press
.
Printing after Changing the Print Settings
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING
Disconnect the cable from the camcorder
and printer and turn off the camcorder.
1 Push the joystick ( ) to display
the joystick guide.
68
changed or that were recorded, created,
edited or changed with any device other
than this camcorder.
• If [BUSY] does not disappear,
disconnect the USB cable and restore
the connection after a short while.
PRINT ERRORS
If an error occurs while printing, an error
message, for example [NO PAPER], will
appear on the camcorder. Solve the
problem referring to the error message list
(
100) and to the printer’s instruction
manual.
Canon’s PictBridge-compatible printers: If
printing does not resume automatically
after you solved the problem, select
•
Print Orders
[CONTINUE] and press
printing. If that option is not available,
select [STOP] and press and then
restart printing from the beginning.
• Other printers or if the error still persists with
a Canon printer: If printing does not
resume automatically, disconnect the
USB cable and turn off der.
After a short while,
camcorder and re
connection.
to resume
You rk in advanos
int and set td
s as a print orter,
nt out the prins
camcorder to a
atible printer (
t orders for up to 998
ph
(
IMPORTANT
be abl
with a PtBridge-co
photos whose file nam
Printing multiple photos on th2-UP], [4-UP], etc.
When using Canon nters you can print the same photo multiple times on the same
heet of paper. Ue following table as a guideline for the recommended number of
ies dependinhe [
PAPER SIZE] setting.
PER SI
C
[CREDITCARD]
[9 x 13 cm]
[10 x 14.8 cm]
[A4]
Inkjet printers
SELPHY DS
1
–
–
2, 4, 9 or 16
4
–
2
SELPHY CP/ES
2, 4 or 8
2 or 4
2 or 4
1
2
You can also use the special sticker sheets.
With the [8-UP] setting, you can also use the special sticker sheets (SELPHY CP printers
only).
SELPHY CP: When you use the wide-sized photo paper with the [DEFAULT] setting, you
can also use [2-UP] or [4-UP].
69
Photos
Selecting Photos for Printing (Print Order)
Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen
Set the print orders before connecting
the supplied USB cable to the
camcorder.
Options
[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS]
Marking Single Photos with Print Orders
Continue from step 3 of that procedet the
print order.
1 Open the photo selection screen.
FUNC.
[
PRINT ORDER]
appears on the screen.
[SELECTED PHOTO
2 Select ( ) the photo you want to
mark with a print order.
3 Press to set the print order.
The number of copies appears in
orange.
Sets a print order of 1 coof tos
selectance (marked
4 Set (
) the number of copies
ders.
desired and press
.
FU
To cancel the print o
number of copies
[
ORDER]
Desption [YES]
UNC.
[OK]
5 Repeat steps 2-
additional photo
FUNC.
or press
t
ting the s Marked with Print
ers
Connect the camcorder to the
printer using the supplied USB
cable.
Connection
. Refer to Connection
Diagrams (
2 Open the print settings menu.
FUNC.
[
MENU]
[
PRINT]
• The print settings menu appears.
• If there are no photos marked with
print orders, [SET
ORDER] appears.
PRINT
3 Select (
press
,
) [PRINT] and
.
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Printing starts. The print settings
menu disappears when the printing
is completed.
NOTES
• Depending on the connected printer,
you can change some print settings
before step 3 (
67).
• Restarting Printing: Open the print
settings menu as explained in step 2. In
the print settings menu, select
[RESUME]* and press
. The
remaining photos will be printed.
Printing cannot be restarted when the
print order settings have been changed
or if you deleted a photo with print order
settings.
* In case the print orde
after the first photo
appear as [PRINT
71
External Connections
This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external
device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.
Terminals on the Camcorder
AV OUT/ H Terminal
Access: Onel.
Souker will be mutee
Sis connected to th
ca
US
Access:
Connection Diagram
Type: An
Connect to input terminals. If the TV cannot automatically
onnection
detect and cha
(widescreen or 4:3).
87), change [TV TYPE] according to the TV set
VIDEO
Yellow
AUDIO
L
White
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
Red
R
(supplied)
72
In all respects, exactly the same connection as connection
above.
Connection
Connect to a standard TV or VCR with SCART input terminal. Requires a SCART adapter
(commercially available).
Red
White
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
(supplied)
Yellow
SCART
commerciallle)
Type: Digital data connection
Connection
Connect to a computer to transfer acordings, to th
DW-100 DVD Burner to create o a printer to printos.
US
thruction manual of the
cond TV.
Playback on a
4 Set thmcorder to
mode
(
mode (
onneccamcor
your recordings with fa
Before making the conne
Start the playback of movies or
photos.
PHONES] to [
87).
AV] in adv
NOTES
• 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.
• Adjust the volume using the TV.
• When you play back your 16:9 movies
on standard TV sets with a 4:3 aspect
ratio, the TV set will switch automatically
to widescreen mode if it is compatible
with the WSS system. Otherwise,
change the aspect ratio of the TV
manually.
1 Tucorder and the TV.
2 Connect the camcorder to the TV.
Refer to Connection Diagrams
(
72) and select the most
appropriate connection for your TV.
3 Turn on the connected TV.
On the TV, select as the video input
the same terminal to which you
connected the camcorder. Refer to
73
External Connections
Saving your Recordings without a
Computer
Saving and Backing Up
Your Recordings
If you prefer to save your recordings
without having to use a computer, you
can use the optional DW-100 DVD
Burner to create DVD discs of ur
movies and Photo DVDs of yhotos
Backing Up Your Recordings on a
Computer
(
camcorder to an eernal rec
device (DVD or order,
etc.) to save copies m
Movies recorded with this camcorder
are saved on the memory card or in the
built-in memory (
/
/
(
only). Because space on the memory is
limited, make sure to back up your
movies onto a computer on a regular
basis.
der is connect
ot access, change
files in the camcord
dcomputer as this may
resmanent data loss.
• Whilamcorder is connected to a
compo not open the memory card
slot covdo not remove the
emory c
PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE
With the supplied softw
3 SE Transfer Utility
scenes in the camco
computer's hard dis
you can neatly organ
rto album
mentuick an
ith the supplied softwa
SE Video Tools, you ca
enes, convert and resize t
oad them to your Web site or t
you on your poe video player
ore. For detaout the
Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs
You can connect the camcorder to the
optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create
DVD discs from your movies or Photo
DVD discs from your photos. For details
about the connection and operation,
refer to the instruction manual of the
DW-100.
fus available, to the
softnstrucanual (PDF file).
For detalling the software
refer to PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE
Installation Guide.
Refer to this section along with the
relevant sections in the instruction
manual of the DW-100.
(
74
Options for creating DVD discs
Connecting to the DVD Burner and
Creating a Disc
(
mode)
1 Turn on the DVD burner.
[ALL SCENES]
Refer to Creating DVDs.
Add all the scenes to the disc(s).
[REM.SCENES]
2 Connect the camcorder to the
DVD burner using the lied
USB cable.
Add only those scenes that have not been
previously added to a disc.
• Connection
. Refer
[PLAYLIST]
Cns.
Add only the scenes included in the playlist
• If the device tyreen
, select [DVR]
(
Options for creating Photo DVDs
.
(
mode)
nnection is
NO DISC] will b
[ALL PHOTOS]
Add all the photos to the slidesdisc.
d new disc into the
er.
• he OPEN/CLOSE button on
tD burner to open and close
thtray.
• Afteisc is recognized, an
informion screen will display the
type of DVD you are creating, the
estimated time and number of
discs it will require (based on the
disc you inserted).
• If you inserted a DVD-RW disc that
already contains data, [THE DISC
CONTAINS DATA] will be
[
TRANS.ORD]
Add only photos marke
(
Preparations on the
Semcord
to create DVD dis
movies or
mo
Photo DVDs of your p
• Power the camcorder usin
compact podapter.
/
Select in
dvance the ory from which
want tthe scenes or
displayed. To overwrite the data
(erasing the previous content of
the disc), press
, select [YES]
2 Select the scenes or photos you
want to add to the disc.
FUNC.
and press again.
[
MENU]
[
SYSTEM SETUP]
[ADD TO DISC]
Desired option
FUNC.
75
External Connections
4 Press the start button on the DVD
burner.
• A progress bar will be displayed on
the screen.
• After pressing the start button
(while the current disc is being
written) the operation cannot be
canceled.
• DVD playback software that is
installed and running (in the case of
computers)
Refer to the instruction manual of the
external device and make sure it is
compatible.
IMPORTANT
• When the disc (or the last disc, if
the data requires multiple discs) is
finalized, [TASK COMPLETED] will
be displayed. Take out the disc
and close the disc tray.
• While the camcoris conneo the
DVD burner, dn the ry
card slot cover anemhe
memoard.
• llowing prechile
cator on the cer
ailing to do so
t data loss.
WHEN THE DATA REQUIRES MULTIPLE DISCS
memory card slot
- nect the USB cable.
- Dconnect the power source
or f the camcorder or the DVD
burn
After a disc is finalized it will be ejected
automatically and [INSE
BLANK DISC AND CL
TRAY] will appear. In
and close the disc tr
When cdiscs with the optional
W-100 Durner, you cannot add,
sing the [PYLIST] option, scenes
corded while the pre-recording
unction was on or divided scenes. To
add such scenes, use the [ALL
SCENES] or [REM.SCENES] option.
• For important information on handling
ADDITIO
ME DIS
ter the operation is finish
NEW/BLANK DISC] will be
in. Insert a brand nw disc and
e the disc tray.
your discs, refer to
Cautions
on handling.
TACK A DC
NOTES
• The FUNC. menu and setup menus
cannot be accessed while the
camcorder is connected to the DVD
burner.
• Disconnect the USB cable before
changing the operating mode.
• The amount of time required for step 2
depends on how many scenes are being
included on a disc. We recommend
keeping the number of scenes to 2000
Discs created with this camcorder and
the DVD burner can be played back on
DVD players and computers that meet
the following requirements:
• Compatible with the discs you
created (DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW
discs)
• Compatible with DVD-Video
specifications
76
or less. (In such case, the connection
time will be about 3 minutes 30
seconds).
NOTES
• We recommend powering the
camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
• By default, on-screen displays will be
embedded in the output vidignal.
You can change the displa
Copying your Recordings to an External
Video Recorder
repeatedly pressing DISP.
You can copy your recordings by
connecting the camcorder to a VCR or
a digital video device.
TrPhotos to a
)
(
supplied on the
Solution Disk CD-
Rransfer photos to a
Connecting
Connect the camcor
using Connection
making the conne
PHONES] to [
coimply by pressing
Refeto the relevant sections in the
‘Digitao Software’ instruction
manual file).
.
(
Recording
1 External device: Loa
cassette or disc and set
to record pause ode.
Preparations
Install the software before you connect
the camcorder to the computer for the
first time. (Windows users only: you
also need to select CameraWindow's
auto-launch setting.) After that, just
connect the camcorder to the computer
(steps 2 and 3) and proceed directly to
Camcorder: Lthe scene you
sh to copy ause playback
y befoscene.
3 Caesume the movie
playback.
transfer the photos (
79).
4 External device: Begin recording
when the scene you wish to copy
appears. Stop recording when
copying is complete.
1 Install the supplied Digital Video
Software.
Refer to Installing the Digital
Video Software.
5 Camcorder: Stop playback.
2 Set the camcorder to
mode.
77
External Connections
- Do not open the memory card slot
cover.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the
computer.
- Do not change the operating mode.
• Operation may not work corre
depending on the software e
specifications/settings of yo
computer.
/
/
Select in
advance the memory from which you
3 Connect the camcorder to the
computer using the USB cable.
• Connection
Connection Diagrams (
• If the device type selection screen
appears, select [PC/PRINTER] and
. Refer to
• If you wish to uage fiyour
computer, make cthe.
Use the copied files, r
o
wing operatioif
amcorder to th
t be recognized
s
press
.
• The direct transfer menu appears
on the camcorder screen and the
button lights up.
FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER
RUNNING WINDOWS
er orders
- t orders
The first time you conn
camcorder to the com
also to select the Ca
N
launch setting.
Starting CameraWin
We recod powering the camcorder
sing the act power adapter.
efer also e computer’s instruction
anual.
sers of Windows Vista, Windows XP and
Mac OS X: Your camcorder is equipped
with the standard Picture Transfer
Protocol (PTP) allowing you to transfer
photos (JPEG only) simply by
ONNECTIOO A COMPU
MAC OS
hen you connect the camcor
computer, Camerindow appears
matically.
connecting the camcorder to a
Refer to Doading Still
Im
computer using the USB cable without
having to install the supplied software.
• If you have no intention to use the
optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can
set [USB SETTING] to [ PC/PRINTER]
IMPORTA
• While the camcorder is connected to the
computer, do not open the memory card
slot cover and do not remove the
memory card.
• Observe the following precautions while
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.
Failing to do so may result in permanent
data loss.
(
87) so the selection screen does not
appear every time you connect the
camcorder to a computer.
• Depending on the number of photos on
the memory card (Windows: 1,800
photos or more; Macintosh: 1,000
photos or more), you may not be able to
78
transfer photos to a computer. Try using
a card reader.
• Disconnect the USB cable before
changing the operating mode.
Transferring Photos
(
Automatic Transfer Options
All the relevant photos will be
transferred to the computer in one
batch and their thumbnails will be
displayed on the computer.
[
ALL PHOTOS]
Transfers all photos.
NEW PHOTOS]
FER OPTIONS
[
S
pre
transfer option and
.
Transfers only those ph
been transferred to the
• Thcorder returns to the transfer
mene the transfer is completed.
To cane transfer, select (
[
TRANSFER ORDE
otos marke
)
[CANCEnd press
, or press
FUNC.
.
Manual Transfer Options
You can select the photo(
MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS
SELECT & TRANS
ct the photo(s) to r.
LPAPER]
1 Select (
press
) a transfer option and
.
2 Select (
transfer and press
• [ SELECT & TRANSFER]:
Repeat this step to select other
photos to transfer.
) the photo you wish to
.
Seleas your computer’s
desktop bad.
• The
button will flash while the
photos are being transferred.
FUNC.
3 Press
to return to the
transfer menu.
79
External Connections
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to mark
additional photos with transfer
FUNC.
NOTES
orders or press
close the menu.
twice to
When the camcorder is connected to the
computer and the photo selection screen
FUNC.
is displayed, press
transfer menu.
to return to the
Setting Transfer Orders from the Index
Screen
Options
Transfer Orders
[INDIVIDUAL PHOT
3 of that procedhe
You can mark in advance the photos you
want to transfer to the computer as
transfer orders. You can set transfer
orders for up to 998 photos.
ected in advance
(
ckmark) with a transfer
[REMOV
Selecting Photos to Tr
(Transfer Order)
moves alnsfer orders.
Set the transfer order
tr to the
C.
/
S
e memory from which
TRANSFER ORDER]
Desired option [YES]
UNC.
[OK]
rking Single Photos with Trans
rs
TO TRANSFER PHOTOS MARKED WITH
TRANSFER ORDERS
en the photo ction screen.
[
TFER ORDER]
he screen.
2 Select ( ) the photo you want to
mark with a transfer order.
Connect the camcorder to the
computer and select [
TRANSFER
ORDERS] in the transfer menu (
79).
3 Press
to set the transfer order.
appears in the box
A checkmark
next to the transfer order icon
.
Press
again to cancel the
transfer order.
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Additional Information
This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages,
handling and maintenance tips, and other information.
Appendix: Menu Options Lists
Menu items not available appear grayed out in the FUNC. menahe
setup menus. For details about how to select an efer to Usin
(
without a reference page are explained
FUNC. Menu
FUNC. Menu (Recording Modes)
Menu item
Setting
Recording programs
SHUTT
ꢁ ꢁ
ꢁ ꢁ
S], [ NSNOW],
SPOTL
e
mage eff
TUNGSTENSET]
ꢁ ꢁ
ꢁ ꢁ
VIVID],
[
IN DETAIL]
Digital effects
[
E-T], [ WIPE],
ꢁ
–
50
[
BLKIA], [ ART], [ MOSAIC]
D.EFFECT OFF], [ BLK&WHT], [ SEPIA]
– ꢁ
/
/
SINGLE], [
HISPEED CONT.SHOOT.], [
CONT.SHOOT.],
– ꢁ
32
Drive mode
AEB]
Rec
[
[
[
HIGH QUALITY 9Mbps],
STANDARD PLAY 6Mbps],
LONG PLAY 3Mbps]
ꢁ
–
Photos size/quality
/
/
– ꢁ
[LW 1152x648], [L 1152x864], [S 640x480]
[L 1024x768], [S 640x480]
[
SUPER FINE], [ FINE], [ NORMAL]
81
Additional Information
FUNC. Menu (Playback Modes)
Menu item
Setting options
1
[SELECT MUSIC]
[SELECT]
[OFF], list of music files in the camcorder
ꢁ ꢁ
39
2
[INDIVIDUAL SCENES], [REMOVE ALL SELECTIONS],
[CANCEL]
ꢁ
–
From the index screen:
[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS], [REMOVE ALL SELECTIONS],
[CANCEL]
–
55
2
/
/
[ALL SCENES], [ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)], [ONE SC
[SELECTED SCENES], [CANCEL]
[COPY]
[NO], [YES]
ꢁ
From single photo view: [N
– ꢁ
From the index screen:
– ꢁ
[ALL PHOTOS], [ONE PHOTO]
[CANCEL]
2
[ADD TO PLAYLIST]
[AE)], [ONE
CEL]
ꢁ
–
53
4
[DIVIDE]
ꢁ
ꢁ
–
–
53
55
3
[MOVE]
[
[INPHOTOS],
[REMCEL]
– ꢁ
– ꢁ
– ꢁ
RINT ORDER]
From singcopies
Fm the index s
IVIDUAL PHOTOS], [SELECTED PHOTOS(1 COPY)],
MOVE ALL], [CANCEL]
[TORDER]
m single photo view: -
rom the index screen:
[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS], [SELECTED PHOTOS],
[REMOVE ALL], [CANCEL]
82
Menu item
[DELETE]
Setting options
2
3
[ALL SCENES], [ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)], [ONE SCENE], ꢁ
[SELECTED SCENES], [CANCEL]
–
–
40
[ALL SCENES], [ONE SCENE], [CANCEL]
ꢁ
54
From single photo view: [NO], [YES]
From the index screen:
–
[ALL PHOTOS], [ONE PHOTO], [SELECTED PHOTOS],
[CANCEL]
2
[SCENE SEARCH]
[CALENDAR], [SELECT DATE], [CANCEL]
ꢁ
37
1
2
3
4
Option not available from the original movies index screen.
Option available from the original movies index screeo Snapshot
Option available from the playlist index screen at playlist inde
Option available from the original movies ind
Setup Menus
Camera Setup (Zoom Type, Image Stabilizer, etc.)
CAMERA SETUP
Menu item
[SELF TIMER]
Setting o
F]
ꢁ ꢁ
33
[ZOOM TYPE]
VANCED]
DIGITAL] ꢁ
–
[ZOOM SPEED]
D 3], [
D 2],
ꢁ ꢁ
[
[
ꢁ
ꢁ
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
[WIDESCREN]
[FOCUS PRI.]
NTER], [
]
OFF]
– ꢁ
2
[A.SL SHUTTER]
O
OFF
ꢁ ꢁ
WIND SCREEN]
AUTO], [
ꢁ
–
3
VIEW]
OFF], [
6 sec], [
2 sec], [
8 sec], [
4 sec],
10 sec]
– ꢁ
1
[
[
n [WIDESCREEN] is set to [
OFF].
The default setting is
2
3
Option available only when the recording program is set to [ PROGRAM AE].
Option available only when the drive mode is set to [ SINGLE].
/
/
[IMG STAB]: The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full
telephoto.
• The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder
shake.
The image stabilizer may not be able to successfully eliminate all blur if
the camcorder or the subject is moving too much.
•
The image stabilizer may not work well on subjects with low contrast, with a
recurring, repetitive pattern or without vertical lines.
83
Additional Information
• We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [
OFF] when using a tripod.
[WIDESCREEN]: The camcorder uses the full width of the image sensor providing high-
resolution 16:9 recordings.
• Since the screen on the camcorder has an aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with a 4:3
aspect ratio will appear in the center of the screen with black sidebars.
• Playing back a widescreen recording: TV sets compatible with the WSS system will
automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio e TV
manually. To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV ]
setting accordingly (
87).
• The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the crder to
ode.
[FOCUS PRI.]: When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder rpho
after the focus has been adjusted automatically. You can also select whicuse.
[
ON:AiAF]: One or more AF frames out of the navailable arally
selected and the focus is fixed on them.
ON:CENTER]: A single focusing frame the screen and
focus is automatically fixed on it.
[
[
OFF]: No AF frame will appear and the phmmediately after
PHOTO
press
.
• When the recording pro [ FIREpriority is
automatically set to
[A.SL SHUTTER]: Thy uses shutter speeds to obtain
brighter recordings in ting.
• The camcorder use5 (1/12
• Tg can be cis set to
ains thu set the cmcorder to
f a trailinfterimage er to [ OFF].
If (camcorder shake ommend stabilizing the camcorder, for
mode).
or
mode. The
mode.
example, by mounting it o
IND SCREEN]: The camcordelly reduces the background sound of wind
n recording outdo
me low-frequenunds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When
ding in surrous unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency
swe recomsetting the wind screen to [
OFF
].
[REVIEtime to display a photo after it has been recorded to the memory.
.
• If you pres
Press
while reviewing a photo it will continue to be displayed indefinitely.
PHOTO
halfway to return to the normal display.
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Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.)
MEMORY OPER.
Menu item
Setting options
/
/
–
–
ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ
–
[MEMORY INFO]
[CARD INFO]
/
ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ
–
/
/
[BUILT-IN MEM], [CARD]
ꢁ ꢁ
–
[MEDIA:MOVIES]
/
[BUILT-IN MEM], [CARD]
ꢁ ꢁ
[MEDIA:PHOTOS]
[INITIALIZE]
*
[BUILT-IN MEM], [CARD]
[INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.]
ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ
* Option available from ths index scapshot index screen.
[MEMORY INFO]/[Ca screeu can verify how much of the
built-in memory ( or the y card is currently in use (total
recording time and approly how much memory remains
available for record
• Emated figures ing time vailable number of photos
imate aode and po quality/size settings
currenuse.
• In the [CARD INFO] she Speed Class of the memory card.
• The maximum number played on the screen is 99999.
play Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)
DISPLAY SETUP
Menu item
NESS]
Setting options
ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ
ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ
–
[LCD D
[AUDIO LEVEL]
[TV SCREEN]
[DATA CODE]
[
[
[
ON], [
ON], [
ON], [
OFF]
OFF]
OFF]
–
–
–
–
ꢁ
–
–
–
–
–
–
ꢁ ꢁ
[
DATE], [ TIME],
–
– ꢁ
[
DATE & TIME], [ CAMERA DATA]
[MARKERS]
[
[
[
OFF], [
LEVEL(GRY)], [
GRID(GRY)]
LEVEL(WHT)],
GRID(WHT)],
ꢁ ꢁ
–
–
–
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Additional Information
Menu item
Setting options
],[DEUTSCH], [
[LANGUAGE
]
[
]
ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ
[ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL], [FRANÇAIS],
[ITALIANO], [MAGYAR], [MELAYU],
[NEDERLANDS], [POLSKI], [PORTUGUÊS],
[
[
[
[
], [TÜRKÇE], [
],
],
], [
], [
], [
], [
],
], [
]
[START WEEK]
[DEMO MODE]
[SATURDAY], [SUNDAY], [MONDAY]
ON], [ OFF]
–
–
–
[
ꢁ ꢁ
[BRIGHTNESS]: Adjusts the brightness of the L
• Changing the brightness of the LCD screeightness of yo
recordings or that of the playback image o
[LCD DIMMER]: When set to [
ON], this funcreen. Doing so i
ideal when using the camcordvironments umination could be a
annoyance.
DISP.
• To turn off the LCD sthis set
2 seconds or more.
OFF] or press
for
• Dimming the LCD sightnesour recordings or that of the
playback image on
• We LCD screcreen’s bess returns to the
ng.
UDIO LEVEL]: Displayon the LCD screen so you can check
e audio recording level w
Low
High
Audio level
[EEN]
• Wto [
the camcorder’s on-screen displays will appear also on the
screnitor connected using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable.
[DATA CODE]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded.
[
CAMERA DATA]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when
recording.
[MARKERS]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen. Use the
markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly (vertically and/or
horizontally).
• Using the markers will not affect the recordings.
[START WEEK]: Select the day on which the week starts for the calendar display (
37).
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[DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. It
starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if
you leave it turned on for more than 5 minutes.
• To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn off the
camcorder.
System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.)
SYSTEM SETUP
Menu item
Setting options
[BATTERY INFO]
–
ꢁ ꢁ
ꢁ
–
–
[
ON], [
OFF
]
[WL.REMOTE]
[BEEP]
[
HIGH VOLUME],
ꢁ ꢁ
–
[
LOW VOLUME], [
[POWER SAVE]
[QUICK START]
[
ON], [
OFF]
ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ
ꢁ
[
[
OFF], [
n], [
10 mi
30
–
–
[AV/PHONES]
[PHONES VOL.]
[SPEAKER VOL.]
[TV TYPE]
ES]
ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ
ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ
–
–
– ꢁ ꢁ
– ꢁ ꢁ
– ꢁ ꢁ
IDE TV]
–
NTER],
–
[ADD TO DISC]
[A,
–
– ꢁ
–
74
[PLA
[ALL PHOTO
RANS.ORD]
–
–
– ꢁ
– ꢁ
– ꢁ
–
HOTO NOS.]
WARE]
RESET], [
CONTINUOUS]
– ꢁ
–
–
–
[Bplays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a
percene remaining recording time (
,
mode) or playback time (
,
mode).
[WL.REMOTE]: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller.
[BEEP]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self-
timer countdown, etc.
[POWER SAVE]: 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, [AUTO POWER OFF] will appear.
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Additional Information
• In standby mode, the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the [QUICK
START] setting.
• The Power Save mode cannot be set while the compact power adapter is connected to
the camcorder.
[QUICK START]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function (
34) when you
close the LCD panel in a recording mode and the length of time after which the camcorder
will end the standby mode and shut off automatically.
[SPEAKER VOL.]: Adjust (
volume using the joystick guide (
) the volume of the playback. You can also adju
[TV TYPE]: In order to display the picture in full and in the correcatio, the
setting according to the type of television to which you will connect tord
[
[
NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio.
WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.
• When the TV type is set to [
NORMAL Tyed on the LCn
will be smaller than the full display area.
[USB SETTING]: Select the connection protocing the camcord
an external device using the USB cable.
[
[
[
DVD BURNER]: To connely to the DVD Burner.
PC/PRINTER]: To cor, a printSB peripherals.
CONNECT&SET]: om a scat appears at the time of the
connection to the ext
[PHOTO NOS.]: Seleod to bon a new memory card.
Photos are automaticto numom 0101 to 9900, and
s contars are nured from 101 to 998.
RESEoto num101 every time you insert a new
emory card.
CONTINUOUS]: Photo rom the number following that of the
st photo recorded with the c
the memory card you insert alrains a photo with a larger number, a new
oto will be assignumber one higher than that of the last photo on the memory
.
• commend use [
CONTINUOUS] setting.
[FIR]: Yoerify the current version of the camcorder's firmware. This menu
option iilable.
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Date/Time Setup
DATE/TIME SETUP
Menu item
[T.ZONE/DST]
Setting options
List of world time zones.
ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ
ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ
ꢁ ꢁ ꢁ
–
[DATE/TIME]
–
[DATE FORMAT]
[Y.M.D (2009.1.1 AM 12:00)],
[M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2009 12:00 AM)],
[D.M.Y (1.JAN.2009 12:00 AM)]
[DATE FORMAT]: Select the date format to be used for most on-splnd (if
selected) for the date printed on photos.
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Additional Information
Trouble?
Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you
think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solutions - ease
read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed ms
and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problesists.
CHECK THIS FIRST
Power supply
Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapy connecte
camcorder? (
Recording
Did you turn the camcorder on and set it to re
If you are recording to a memory card, is one cthe camcorder?
(
Playback
Did you turn the camyback (
If you are playing bay card, correctly inserted into the
camcorder? (
28) s?
wer sourc
The camcorder will not turn on o
- The battery pack is exhausted. Rebattery pack (
- Remove the battery paand reattach it crctly.
not charge the batk
e battery pack’s ature has either fallen below 0 °C or risen above 40 °C. If the battery pack is too
warm it up. ttery pack is too hot, let it cool down until its temperature is below 40 °C.
- in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C.
- The damaged. Use a different battery pack.
- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached. Such battery packs cannot be charged
using this camcorder.
A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter.
- A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet. This is not a
malfunction.
After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.
- The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not a malfunction.
If it becomes hot very quickly or it becomes too hot to touch, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder.
Consult a Canon Service Center.
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The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures.
- The battery may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy a new battery pack.
Recording
Start/Stop
Pressing
will not start recording.
- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recording onto the memory (whCCESS
indicator is on or flashing).
- The memory is full or it already contains 3,999 scenes (the maximum number of scenes). Dme
recordings (
40) or initialize the memory (
29) to free some space.
Start/Stop
The point where
was pressed does not match the beginning/end of ng.
Start/Stop
- There is a slight interval between pressing
malfunction.
and the actual start of recor
- When the pre-recording function is used, the beginfer from when
pressed.
as
The camcorder will not focus.
- Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus man
- Lens is dirty. Clean the lens t lens-cleaning
A vertical light bar appe
- Bright light in a daight bar (appear. This is not a malfunction.
Changing the operatirecord p
usual.
)/playback ( ) takes longer than
- When the memory ome operaay take longer than usual. Back up
Movies otos cannot
- This may occur as movited over time. Back up your recordings (
ayback
not add scenes laylist.
playlist cntain more than 99 scenes or 100 hours of scenes.
to add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or edited using another device.
Cannot delete a scene.
- You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device.
Deleting scenes takes longer than usual.
- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Back up
your recordings (
74) and initialize the memory (
Cannot erase a photo
- The photo is protected. Remove the protection (
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Additional Information
Cannot play back a music track.
- If the music tracks were erased when the memory was initialized, use the supplied software Music Transfer
Utility to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. For details,
refer to the software’s instruction manual (PDF file).
When playing back recordings combined with music, the video and audio do not play back correctly (playback
skips or stops).
- This occurs when music files are transferred and there is not enough available space in the me(about
5 times more than the size of the music files). Make sure there is enough space and then tranmusic
files again.
When playing a slideshow, it takes longer than usual for the photos to advance e are brien the
audio.
- This may occur when using a memory card with no Speed Class rating or playing rwith
another device. Play back photos taken with this camcorder frory card rated
higher.
Indicators and Onscreen Displays
lights up in red.
- Battery pack is exhaustehe battery
appears on the scre
- The camcorder cannpack attathe remaining battery time cannot be
displayed.
lights up in red.
card error move and reithe memory card. Initialize the
mem(
- The memory card is full. some recordings (
on the memory card.
The ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) iny while the camcorder is charging.
-
ne flash at 0.ntervals)
Charging has stoppause the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon
Service Center.
OFF(CHG) (porge) indicator flashes very slowly while the camcorder is charging.
one flash at 2-second intervals)
Thmperature has either fallen below 0 °C or risen above 40 °C. If the battery pack is too
cold, warm it up. If the battery pack is too hot, let it cool down until its temperature is below 40 °C.
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C.
- The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.
Picture and Sound
The LCD screen appears dim.
DISP.
- The LCD screen dimmer is on. To turn it off, press
for 2 seconds or more.
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Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly.
- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (
- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.
Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly.
- Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time. If the problem still persists, disconnect the
power source and press the RESET button with a pointed item. Pressing the RESET button resets all settings.
Video noise appears on screen.
- When using the camcorder close to devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields (plasma llular
phones, etc.), keep a distance between the camcorder and these devices.
Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels.
- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), soumed or it
may not be recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction.
The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound eaker.
- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume
- If the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connecteit.
Memory Card and Acces
Cannot insert the me
- The memory card n. Turn thry card over and insert it (
Cannot record on the
emory card some space ce the memory card.
e memor
- The K switch on to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of
the LOCK switch.
- In order to record movies, must be inserted (
- The folder and file numbers himum value. Set [PHOTO NOS.] to [RESET] (
insert a new memory ard.
87) and
- The camcorder be able to record on a memory card that was recorded on with another device.
The wireleoller will not work.
t [WL.REMOTN].
thf the wireless controller.
Connections with External Devices
Video noise appears on the TV screen.
- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power
adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV.
Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image 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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Additional Information
The computer doesn't recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly.
- [USB SETTING] is set to [DVD BURNER]. Set it to [PC/PRINTER] or to [CONNECT&SET] (
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn it on again and restore the
connection.
The printer is not working even though the camcorder and printer are connected correctly.
- [USB SETTING] is set to [DVD BURNER]. Set it to [PC/PRINTER] or to [CONNECT&SET] (
- Disconnect the USB cable. Turn the printer off and then on again and restore the connection.
The camcorder doesn't recognize the DW-100 DVD Burner even though it is connected correct
- [USB SETTING] is set to [PC/PRINTER]. Set it to [DVD BURNER] or to [CONNECT&SET] (
List of Messages (in alphabetical order)
Following the list of messages for the camcparate lists for
ACCESSING THE CARD D
- You opened the memmcorder ssing the memory card or the
camcorder started apened thry card slot cover. Do not remove the
memory card until t
BARECORDINGS R
e may ap. In the evenmalfunction, recordings may be
lost so up your rec
BUFFER OVERFLOW RECORD
- The data transfer rate was too in use and the recording was stopped. Replace the
memory card with one rated Spee
/
/
UILT-IN MEM INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER
There is a problem vents accessing the built-in memory. Initialize the built-in memory with this
mcorder (
/
BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR
- Tould not be read. This may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon
Service C.
/
/
BUILT-IN MEMORY FULL
- The built-in memory is full ([
some space.
END] appears on the screen). Delete some recordings (
/
/
CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT-IN MEMORY
- There is a problem with the built-in memory.
CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE BATTERY PACK CONTINUE USING THIS BATTERY PACK?
- You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder.
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/
/
CANNOT COPY
- The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card. Delete
CANNOT DIVIDE THE SCENE. INITIALIZE ONLY USING THE CAMCORDER.
- The scene could not be divided because data could not be added to the camcorder's file management data.
Back up the recordings (
74) and initialize the memory (
CANNOT EDIT
- Cannot move or delete original scenes or scenes in the playlist.
CANNOT EDIT CHECK THE CARD
- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initimory cthis
CANNOT ENTER THE STANDBY MODE NOW
- The camcorder cannot enter the standby mode if the arge is too low.
CANNOT PLAY BACK
- There is a problem with the memory.
/
/
CANNOT PLAY BACK CANMEMORY
- There is a problem with thmory.
CANNOT PLAY BACK C
- There is a problem
/
/
N THE BUEMORY INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE
CAMCORDER
camcorder's computer. e the built-in memory with this
CANNOT AY THE MOVIE
- Movies cannot be played h a capacity of 64 MB or less.
CANNOT PLAY THE MOVIES ON TSING ONLY THE CAMCORDER
- The memory card in the camcordeed using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this
camcorder (
NNOT RECORD
here is a problthe memory.
CANNOT RECORD CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT-IN MEMORY
- Thm with the built-in memory.
CANNOT RECORD CHECK THE CARD
- There is a problem with the memory card.
/
/
CANNOT RECORD MOVIES IN THE BUILT-IN MEMORY INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE
CAMCORDER
- The camcorder's built-in memory was initialized using a computer. Initialize the built-in memory with this
CANNOT RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD
- Movies cannot be recorded on a memory card with a capacity of 64 MB or less.
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Additional Information
CANNOT RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER
- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this
camcorder (
CARD FULL
- The memory card is full. Erase some recordings (
CARD REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCENES
- The memory card already contains 3,999 scenes (the maximum number of scenes); no furthecan be
/
/
copied onto the memory card. Delete some recordings (
40) to free some space.
CARD UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA
- The memory card contains scenes recorded in a different television system
CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pac
CHECK THE CARD
- Cannot access the memory card. Check the memserted correctly (
- A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cane.
- If after the message disappears,
remove and reinsert the memory card. If
appears in red, off the camcorder and
turns bace recording/playback.
CONNECT THE COMPACT
- When the camcorde
cted to thter, this message will appear if the
camcorder is being ct the coower adapter to the camcorder.
COULD NOT ADD TO PLA
ist cannot co
ARD INUSING O
- There is a problem that prd. Initialize the memory card with this camcorder
(
LCD SCREEN HAS BEEN DIMMED
DISP.
- Hold
pressed wn for 2 secondmore.
Y NOT BE POSSIBLE CORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD
u may not be ablord movies on a memory card without a Speed Class rating. Replace the memory
ith one rated Class 2 or higher.
NAMI
- The foldile numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [PHOTO NOS.] to [RESET] (
erase all the photos on the memory card or initialize it.
87) and
NEED TO RECOVER FILES FROM THE CARD. CHANGE THE POSITION OF THE CARD'S LOCK SWITCH.
- This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally
interrupted while the camcorder was writing to the memory card and later the position of the card's LOCK
switch was changed to prevent erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch.
NO CARD
- There is no memory card in the camcorder.
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NO PHOTOS
- There are no photos to play back.
NO SCENES
- There are no scenes recorded in the memory selected.
NOT AVAILABLE IN DUAL SHOT
- You pressed a button that cannot be used in
mode. Turn the camera mode dial to a flexrecording
mode (
or ).
NOT ENOUGH AVAILABLE SPACE CANNOT DIVIDE THE SCENE
- The scene could not be divided because there was not enough available spathe memoe some
scenes (
PLAYLIST IS FULL. CANNOT DIVIDE THE SCENE.
- Scene could not be divided. The playlist cannot contain moscenes. Delete
PRINT ORDER ERROR
- You attempted to set more than 998 photos in
PROCESS CANCELED
- The process was canceled following user interventi
REACHED THE MAXIMUM NS
- The maximum numched. Dele(
/
/
RY
ding data from
ARD
- Readig data from the
SCENE RECORDED USING ANDE THE SCENE.
- Scenes recorded with anotheded using this camcorder.
SOME
PHOTOS COD NOT BE DELETED
- Protected photot be deleted. Cancel the protection setting before deleting.
E SCENES COUBE ADDED
ne could nded to the playlist. The playlist cannot contain more than 99 scenes. Delete some
list (
SOME SCECOULD NOT BE DELETED
- Movies that were protected/edited with other devices cannot be deleted.
TASK IN PROGRESS DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE
- The camcorder is updating the memory. Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery
pack.
THE CAMCORDER IS SET TO MOVIE MODE
PHOTO
- You pressed
while the camera mode dial was set to
.
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Additional Information
THE CAMCORDER IS SET TO PHOTO MODE
Start/Stop
- You pressed
while the camera mode dial was set to
.
THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION
- The LOCK switch on the SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of
the LOCK switch.
THE MEMORY CARD COVER IS OPEN
- After inserting a memory card, close the memory card slot cover (
THIS PHOTO COULD NOT BE DELETED
- Protected photos cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection setting before deleti
TOO MANY PHOTOS DISCONNECT USB CABLE
- Disconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of photos on the memory card
If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen, close it. DisUSB cable, an
connection after a short while.
TRANSFER ORDER ERROR
- You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orderss marked with trans
orders.
UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA
- A memory card with datt television inserted into the camcorder.
UNABLE TO RECOVER DA
- Could not recover a
WHILE THE CAMCORDESCONNECSB CABLE OR POWER SOURCE
CATURN OFF POW
mcorder i
the computith a USB cable, the camcorder
cannoerated. Dissource while this message appears may result in
permanent loss of the reccomputer's Safely Remove Hardware function to
end the connection and discsing the camcorder.
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Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner
If a message appears while the camcorder is connected to the optional DW-100 DVD
Burner, refer to the following section and also to the instruction manual of the DVD
Burner.
CANNOT READ THE DISC CHECK THE DISC
- During disc recording mode, this message can appear when a commercially available DVD dDVD disc
containing movies, software, etc.) or an 8 cm mini DVD disc is inserted.
CLOSE THE MEMORY CARD SLOT COVER
- The memory card slot cover is open. Close the cover after correctly insertiemory ca
28).
CONNECT THE COMPACT POWER ADAPTER
- The camcorder is being powered by the battery pack. Connect the compact power corder.
DISC ACCESS FAILURE CHECK THE DISC
- There was an error when reading the disc or att
- This message can also appear if condensation burner dries complre
resuming use (
- The disc may not be loaded correctly. Try removing
ERROR READING THE DATA
- Error while reading tmcorder.
- Check that the USsconnecte
LOADING THE DISC
- Reading data from
c into the
- This ssage can alsd. Wait until the DVD burner dries completely before
resuming use (
NO PHOTOS
- There are no photos to add to the
NO SCENES
- There are no moadd to the disc.
ENES LEFT T
e a DVD with the [REM.SCENES] setting, but all the scenes have already been added to
dhe past; there are no applicable scenes.
NO TRANSFER ORDERS
- You selected to create a DVD with the [TRANS.ORD] setting, but no photos have been marked with transfer
orders (
OPERATION CANCELED
- The USB cable was disconnected and the operation was canceled. Check the USB connection.
UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA
- Could not recover a corrupted file.
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Additional Information
Direct Print Related Messages
CANNOT PRINT!
- You attempted to print a photo that was recorded with another camcorder, has a different compression, or
was edited on a computer.
CHECK PRINT SETTINGS
- Current print settings cannot be used for printing with the
button.
COMMUNICATION ERROR
- The printer is experiencing a data transfer error. Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and the
printer. After a while, turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable. are printg the
button, check the print settings.
Or, you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of photer of
photos.
COULD NOT PRINT X PHOTOS
- You attempted to use the print order settings to pd with another cam
with a different compression or were edited on a c
FILE ERROR
- You attempted to print a photo ecorded with adifferent compression, or
was edited on a compute
HARDWARE ERROR
- Cancel printing. Turn Check thstatus. If the printer is equipped with
a battery, it might be printer, the battery and turn it back on.
INCOMPATIBLE PAPER S
ettings of r’s settings.
INK ABSORFULL
- Select [CONTINUE] to resurvice Center (refer to the list included with the
printer) to replace the ink abs
NK ERROR
- There is a problem we ink. Replace the ink cartridge.
INK LEVEL
ink cartridge nbe replaced soon. Select [CONTINUE] to restart printing.
NO
- The not inserted or is out of ink.
NO PAPER
- Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper.
NO PRINTHEAD
- No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective.
PAPER ERROR
- There is a problem with the paper. The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is wrong. Alternatively,
if the paper output tray is closed, open it to print.
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PAPER JAM
- The paper jammed during printing. Select [STOP] to cancel printing. After removing the paper, set some paper
again and retry printing.
PAPER LEVER ERROR
- Paper lever error occurred. Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position.
PRINT ERROR
- Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a while, turn the pck on and
reconnect the USB cable. Check the printer status.
- When you are printing using the
button, check the print settings.
PRINTER COVER OPEN
- Close the printer cover securely.
PRINTER ERROR
- A malfunction has occurred that may require repairs. s: the printer's gamp
and orange error lamp flash alternately.)
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printcord from the powend
contact the appropriate customer support center
PRINTER IN USE
- The printer is in use. Chtus.
SET PRINT ORDER
- No photo has bee
NOTES
nkjet/SELerror indor flashes or an error
essage ears on t, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
• If you cannot solve thulting this list and the printer's instruction
manual, contact the clonter (refer to the list included with the
printer).
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Additional Information
Do’s and Don’ts
Handling Precautions
it may damage the camcorder and/or
the lens.
Camcorder
• Be careful of heat generat
lighting equipment.
• Do not disassemle the caer. If
the camcordeot fun
properly, consult s
personel.
• mcorder wo
camcorder to s
is may cause
he camcorder on
e that the tripod's
faw is shorter than
5.5 sing other tripods may
dame camcorder.
Be sure to observe the following
precautions to ensure maximum
performance.
• Back up your recordings
periodically. Make sure to transfer
your recordings to an external device
such as a computer or digital video
recorder (
74) and back them up
on a regular basis. This will protect
your important recordings e of
damage and create m
on the memory. Ca
liable for any data
• When using the w
shoulder strap, do
r to swin
nohe cam
LCD panel. Be carefu
the LCD panel.
5.5 mm
Do not leave the camcord
ubject to high temperatures (
side of a car undirect sunlight),
igh humidity.
• t use the cader near strong
eagnetic such as above
TVs, Vs or mobile
phones.
• Do not point the lens 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
• When recording movies, try to get a
calm, stable picture. Excessive
camcorder movement while shooting
and extensive use of fast zooms and
panning can result in jittery scenes. In
extreme cases, the playback of such
scenes may result in visually induced
motion sickness. If you experience
such a reaction, immediately stop the
playback and take a rest break as
necessary.
camcorder is not waterproof – avoid
also water, mud or salt. If any of the
above should get into the camcorder
Long-term Storage
If you do not intend to use the
camcorder for a long time, store it in a
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place free of dust, in low humidity, and
at temperatures not higher than 30 °C.
Long-term Storage
• Store battery packs in a dry place at
temperatures no higher than 30 °C.
• To extend the battery life of the
battery pack, discharge it completely
before storing it.
Battery Pack
• Charge and discharge abattery
packs fully at least once r.
DANGER!
Regarding batat do nr the
Intelligent System
Treat the battery pack with care.
• Keep it away from fire (or it might
explode).
• Do not expose the battery pack to
temperature higher than 60 °C. Do
not leave it near a heater or inside a
car in hot weather.
• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.
• Do not drop it or subjks.
• Do not get it wet.
• Fafety, batteat do
Intelligent Sark
(
109) t
n if you attach o
or to the option
ry Charger.
h the camcorder battery
t are not genuine Canon
bapacks,
will appear and
the ning battery time will not be
displa
CAUTION:
Danger of explos
ly attach
e.
• Dirty terminals may ca
contact between the bat
and the camcorder. Wipe the
terminals with a cloth.
Memory Card
• We recommend backing up the
recordings on the memory card onto
your computer. Data may be
corrupted or lost due to memory card
defects or exposure to static
electricity. Canon makes no
warranties for corrupted or lost data.
• Do not touch or expose the terminals
to dust or dirt.
ining Battery
If try time displayed
is not crge the battery pack
fully. However, the correct time may not
be displayed if a fully charged battery
pack is used continuously in high
• Do not use memory cards in places
subject to strong magnetic fields.
• Do not leave memory cards in places
subject to high humidity and high
temperature.
temperatures or it is left unused for long
periods of time. Additionally, depending
on the battery life, the correct time may
not be displayed. Use the time shown
on the screen as an approximation.
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Additional Information
• Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or
subject memory cards to shocks and
do not expose them to water.
Lithium Button Battery
• Check the direction before inserting
the memory card. Forcing a memory
card into the slot if it is not correctly
oriented may damage the memory
card or the camcorder.
WARNING!
• The battery used in this device ay
present a fire or chemical bazard
if mishandled.
• Do not disassemble, modifyerse
in water, heat 100 °C
incinerate the b
• Replace with a CRde
by ic, Hitachi
Duracell202
ay present a r
battery into the
ed, seek medical
diately. The battery
cak and the battery fluids
mae internal damage.
• Do not attach any labels or stickers
on the memory card.
• SD/SDHC memory cards have a
physical switch to prevent writing on
the card so as to avoid the accidental
erasure of the card's content. To write
protect the memory card, set the
switch to the LOCK position.
• Keeattery out of the reach of
childr
Do not rge, short-circuit or insert
he battere wrong direction.
he used battery should be returned
o the supplier for safe disposal.
OCK switch
Do not pick up the battery using
tweezers or other metal tools, as this
will cause a short circuit.
ilt-in Rechargeable Lithium
• Wipe the battery with a clean dry
cloth to ensure proper contact.
amcorder has lt-in
reable lithiuery to keep the
dated ottings. The built-
in lithiucharged 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 about 24 hours with the camcorder
off.
Disposal
When you delete movies or initialize the
built-in memory (
/
/
only) or memory card, only the file
allocation table is altered and stored
data is not physically erased. Take the
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necessary precautions when you
dispose of the camcorder or memory
card, for example by physically
damaging it to prevent the leakage of
private data.
Maintenance/Others
/
/
If giving the
Cleaning
camcorder to another person, initialize
the built-in memory using the
Camcorder Body
[COMPL.INIT.] setting (
29), fill it up
• Use a soft, dth to cle
camcorder ber us
chemically treatetile
uch as pain
with unimportant recordings, and then
initialize it again using the same
method. This makes recovering the
original recordings very difficult.
is dirty, the aus
perly.
st or dirt particle
rosol type blower
• Uean, soft lens-cleaning cloth
to wipe the lens. Never use
tissuer.
CD 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.
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.
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Additional Information
Condensation may form in the following cases:
• When the camcorder is moved
quickly from cold to warm places
• When the camcorder is left in a humid
room
Playback on a TV Screen
You can only play back your recordings
on TVs compatible with the PAL
system. PAL (or the compatible SECAM
system) is used in the following regions/
countries:
• When a cold room is heated rapidly
Europe: All of Europe and R
Americas: Only in Argentinail,
Uruguay and French territoriench
Guiana, Guadelartiniqtc.).
Asia: Most of Asia in Jthe
Philippines, South Kod
Myica: All of A
ustralia/Oc
land, Papua N
c islands (exce
Tonga and US
tem and American
Sa
TO AVOID CONDENSATION
• Do not expose the camcorder to
sudden or extreme changes in
temperature.
• Place the camcorder in an airtight
plastic bag and let it adjust to
temperature changes slowly before
removing it from the bag.
WHEN CONDENSATION IS
The camcorder auto
The precise time req
droplets to evaporat
the loc
ditiona gener
ours before resuming u
amcorder.
sic File
specifications of the music files
mpatible with the camcorder are as
ollows.
Audio encoding: Linear PCM
Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 16 bits,
2 channels
Minimum length: 10 seconds
File extension: WAV
Uhe Camcordoad
Power Sou
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 a Canon
Service Center for information on plug
adapters for overseas use.
The music files are saved in the
memory under the following folder
structure.
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On the memory card:
[CANON]
[PRIVATE]
[MY_MUSIC]
MUSIC_01.WAV to
MUSIC_99.WAV
/
/
In the built-in memory:
[CANON]
[MY_MUSIC]
MUSIC_01.WAV to
MUSIC_99.WAV
The supplied Instru
Music Data Disc
folder called [MUS
contains two folde
IC 2]. [M
e pre-i
n memorof the FS2
[MUSIC 2] contains tra
from those in [MUSIC 1].
rom both folders to your likin
store the pre-instd tracks if the
lt-in memory wtialized (
on
/
/
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Additional Information
General Information
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap
WS-30 Wrist Strap
VD er
WL-D88
Wireless Controller*
SCART
Adapter
CG-800E
Battery
DW-100 DVD Burner
50N
ideo Ca
DVD discs
P-808
Battery Pack
IFC-400PCU
USB Cable
CA-57pact
Poweter
PictBridge-
compatible printers
SD/SDHC
memory card
Card reader/writer
SC-2000
Soft Carrying
Case
Computer
*
only.
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Optional Accessories
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with ne
Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this produ/or
accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Can
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery packase note his
warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunctiogenuanon
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeab
Battery Packs
When you need extra battery packs, ma
sure you select the BP-808.
When you use battery the
Intelligent System mwill comwith the battery and
display the remainito 1 mYou can only use and charge
these battery packhargers patible with Intelligent
System.
ery Charg
se the ry char
battery packs.
arging Times
charging timeen in the following table are approximate and vary according
ging condand initial charge of the battery pack.
Charg
Charging time
140 min.*
Using the camcorder
Using the CG-800E Battery Charger
105 min.
* When the camcorder charges an exhausted battery pack for the first 20 minutes, it can be used
for 3 times longer than it was charged. In other words, you can record with the camcorder for
60 minutes after a 20-minute charge.
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Additional Information
Recording and Playback Times
The recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and
vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions.
The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold
surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.
Using the built-in memory (
/
/
only)
Recording mode
Usage time
XP
SP
Maximum recording time
Typical recording time*
Playback time
210 min.
105 min.
290 min.
215 min
105 min.
n.
21
Using a memory card (
/
/
)
Recording mode
Usage time
XP
LP
Maximum recording time
Typical recording time*
Playback time
min.
.
.
0 min.
min.
205 min.
105 min.
280 min.
Using emory card (
ording
sage time
SP
LP
aximum recording time
pical recording time*
ack time
in.
290 min.
210 min.
105 min.
295 min.
210 min.
105 min.
295 min.
* mate times fording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and
poff.
Shoulder
You can attach a shoulder strap for more
security and portability.
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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.
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Additional Information
Specifications
LEGRIA FS22/FS21/FS20/FS200
System
Recording System
Movies:
SD-Video
Video compression: MPEG
Audio compression: Dolby Digit
Photos:
DCF (Dor camera system
EDPOF
(Super Fine, Fine,
Television System
Recording Media
CCIR standard (625
Built-in flash gh Capacity) memory c
included)
Built-in flash megh Capacity) memory card
flash memorHigh Capacity) memory card (not
(SD High Cemory card (not included)
Maximum Recording Time
(approximate figures)
32 GB
5 min., LP: min.
GB
min., LP: 10 .
in., LP: 5 hr. 10 min.
LP: 2 hr. 35 min.
mage Sensor
1/6-inch CCD, approx. 1,070,000 pixels
Es are approximate values)
16:9 anced zoom)
(optical zoom)
480,000 (T) / 710,000 (W) pixels
550,000 pixels
4:3 Movies (advanced zoom)
(optical zoom)
440,000 (T) / 690,000 (W) pixels
690,000 pixels
16:9 Photos
600,000 pixels
4:3 Photos
800,000 pixels
1/6-inch CCD, approx. 800,000 pixels
2
Effective pixels (all figures are approximate values)
16:9 Movies (advanced zoom)
(optical zoom)
4:3 Movies (optical zoom)
Photos
440,000 (T) / 540,000 (W) pixels
440,000 pixels
400,000 pixels
530,000 pixels
LCD Screen
Microphone
2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 123,000 dots
Stereo electret condenser microphone
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Lens
/
/
f=2.6-96.2 mm, F/2.0-5.2, 37x optical zoom
35 mm equivalent (all figures are approximate values)
16:9 Movies (advanced zoom)
(optical zoom)
4:3 Movies (advanced zoom)
41.7-1,877 mm
47.1-1,743 mm
44.6-2,052 mm
44.6-1,650 mm
45.2-1,672 mm
41.5-1,536 mm
(optical zoom)
16:9 Photos
4:3 Photos
f=2.6-96.2 mm, F/2.0-5.2, 37x optical zoom
35 mm equivalent (all figures are approximate values)
16:9 Movies (advanced zoom)
40.5-1,676 mm
45.3-1,676 m
49.8-1,8
43.6-1,613
(optical zoom)
4:3 Movies (advanced zoom)
Photos
Lens Configuration
AF System
Minimum Focusing Distance
White Balance
10 elements in 8 groups (1 double-sided, aspheric elem
TTL autofocus, manual focus a
1 m; 1 cm at full wide an
Auto white balancT, TUNGSTEN) or cus
balance
Minimum Illumination
[NIGHT] recording p
/
/
[PROGRAM AE], Auto sloat 1/25:
/
Recommended Illumination
Image Stabilization
Size of Photos
1152 52 x 648, 640 x 480 pixels
40 x 480 pi
1
order supports Ea standard fng the communication between
printers. Ber, the camcoimage data at the time of shooting is
used and, yielding
When two vlues are given, tho (T) and the second indicates the value at full wide-angle
(W).
2
Terminals
AV OUT/H Terminal
Output only
(dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output)
Video:
1 Vp-p / 75 Ω unbalanced
Audio: –10 dBV (47 kΩ load) / 3 kΩ or less
rminal
al
mini-B, USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB)
∅ 3.5 mm stereo minijack
–57 dBV (with 600 Ω microphone) / 5 kΩ or more
Power/O
Power supply (rated)
7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)
Power consumption
(SP mode, AF on)
1.8 W (LCD screen, normal brightness, recording in the built-in memory*)
*
/
/
only
1.8 W (LCD screen, normal brightness, recording on a memory card)
Operating temperature
0 - 40 °C
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight (camcorder body only)
55 x 59 x 121 mm excluding the grip belt
225 g excluding the grip belt
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Additional Information
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
52 x 29 x 90 mm
135 g
Weight
BP-808 Battery Pack
Battery type
Rechargeable lithium iolligent System
Rated voltage
Operating temperature
Battery capacity
Dimensions
7.4 V DC
0 - 40 °C
890 mAh
323.3 × 40.2 mm
Weight
Weight and dimensiorors ansions excepted. The
information in this muary 2ubject to change without
notice.
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Deleting/Erasing
Index
Direct transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
A
AEB - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . . .63
Aspect ratio of a connected TV
Autofocus (AF): AF frame
E
(9-point AiAF/Center point) . . . . . . . . .84
B
F
y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Battery pack
H
togram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
I
C
C
J
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
D
L
Date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1
/
/
only.
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Additional Information
Recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
M
Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
S
Selecting the media 2
N
Night (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . 42
O
P
Pl
Transferring to a computer
Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Tv (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Q
U
R
Recording
1
only.
only.
2
/
/
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V
Z
Video Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Zoom
Advanced zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
W
Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
only.
Trademdgements
• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• 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
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Telephone 0870-241-2161
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Tel: 13-13-83 (within Australia o
(61) 02-9805-2555
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Tel: 800in New Ze
(64)
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Ca
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Tel:
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For support concerning the supplied PIXELA software, please call
PIXELA customer support (details in the PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE
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