PUB. DIE-295
Digital Video Camcorder
Instruction Manual
PAL
Important Usage Instructions
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While using the compact p it or ct with a piece of cloth, and do not place it in
confiaces. Htic case y deform and it could result in electric shock
or
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Using any dother than the Compact Power Adapter CA-590E may damage the camcorder.
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3
Table of contents
17
PrepController (
only)
4
Table of contents
: Spding Programs
Flexibhanging the Shutter Speed
5
Table of contents
7
Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon MD235/MD216/MD215/MD205. Please read
this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference.
Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (
Conventions Used in this Manual
•
•
•
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s opon.
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic opng procedures.
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requiremegardhe function
described.
•
•
: Reference page number.
: Text that applies only to the n in the ico
• “Screen” refers to the LCD and the vi.
• The photos included in the manual are ures taken wistill camera.
Note that unless indicatise, illuhis manual refeto the
model.
Setting the Date and Time
Buttonhes to b
FUNC.
(
30)
1
Open the date and time setup
screen.
Bras [ ] and capital letters armenu
optis they are displayed on scrles in this
mane default value ihown in boldface.
For exe [ON], [OFF
FUNC.
[
MENU]
[
DATE/TIME SETUP]
[DATE/TIME]
Blinking arrows will be displayed
around the first field of the date.
2
Change each field of the date and
time with the joystick (
) and
move ( ) to the next field.
3
4
Press (
Press
) to start the clock.
FUNC.
to close the menu.
Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick
are indicated within a “button” frame.
NOTES
You can also change the date format
93).
For example
.
FUNC.
(
8
Introduction
Components Guide
Lens cover switch (
open, closed)
Left side view
(
MIC (microphoneminal (
CHARndicat
Speaker
de switch
Easy reco
ording progr
( 18)
ount
button
(
switch (
eo microphone
Namebuttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a “button” frame
Right svie
(for example
).
FUNC.
Front view
10
Joystick (
FUNC. button (
D.EFFECTS button (
Remoensor (
Back view
28)
Diopadjustlever (
QUICT n (
30)
Start/Stop
N terminal
p battery cotment (
number/
y attachment un
Cassette compartment
assette compartment cover
(
Top view
(
m lever (
OPEN/EJECT
Tripod socket
switch
(
(
BATT. (battery release) switch (
15)
Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a “button” frame
(for example
).
FUNC.
Bottom view
11
Introduction
Wireless Controller WL-D85
START/STOP button (
CARD –/+ buttons*
DATE SEARCH
/
buttons (
START/
STOP PHOTO
ZOOM
REW
butto
button (
button
n
CARD
PAUS
SLOW
31)
31)
DATE SEARCH
DIO DUB.
REW
PLAY
STOP
FF
SET MEMOtton (
button*
ttons (
31)
PAUSE
SLOW
button (
button (
button (
button (
ZERO SET
AUDIO DUB. MEMORY
OP
tton (
NTROLLER
TV SCREEN button (
*
Still images cannot be recorded or
played back using this model. Please
disregard these buttons.
12
Screen Displays
Recording Movies
Zoom (
28), Exposure
(
Recording program (
White balance
Image effect (
42)
LCD light
Digital e
ndensatiog (
re adjustment
Playing Movies
al focus (
mage stabilizer (
ecording mode (
e operation (
Tcode (hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining battery charge (
Audio recording mode (
Remote sensor off (
Backup battery warning (
Recording reminder (
Operating mode (
14)
19)
Audio playback mode (
40)
Speaker volume (
Search function display
END SEARCH (
DATE SEARCH (
33)
Playback time
(hours : minutes : seconds : frames)
13
Introduction
Tape operation
Remaining battery charge
Note that some playback and search modes are
only available when using the wireless controller
(not included with all models).
Record,
Stop,
Fast forward,
Playback,
Record pause,
• When
starts flashing in red replace the
Eject,
battery pack with a fully charged one.
• When you attach an ebattery pack, the
power may turn off wdisplaying the icon.
• Depending he cons under which the
camcorder batack are used, the
al battery cht be indicated
y.
Rewind,
Playback pause,
Reverse playback pause,
x1 Playback (normal speed),
x1 Reverse playback (normal speed),
x2 Playback (double speed),
x2 Reverse playback (double speed),
Fast forward playback,
eminder
r counts from 1 teconds when
ording. This is helpful to avoid scenes
ttoo short.
Rewind playback,
Slow playback,
Slow reverse playback,
Frame advance,
Frame reverse,
/
search (
/
Zero emory
ining tape
Indiche remaining time of the taps.
s during recordWhen the tape
reaches d, the displanges to “
END”.
• When the left is lean 15 seconds, the
remaining tanot appear.
• Depending on the type of tape, the remaining
time displayed may not be correct. In any case,
you will be able to record on the tape the number
of minutes that appears on the cassette’s label
(for example, 85 minutes).
14
Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your
camcorder.
Getting Started
1 Turn off the camcorder.
Getting Started
2 Attach the bery pack to the
camcorder.
Pree batpack lightly and
slide ntlicks.
Charging the Battery Pack
RGE
tor
The camcorder can be powered with
battery pack or directly using the
compact power adaptehe
battery pack before u
DC IN
terminal
For approximate cha
recording/playback
batteefer to
move the battery
inal cover before
hing the batte
3 Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
4 Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
5 Connect the compact power
adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN
terminal.
• The CHARGE indicator starts
flashing. The indicator will stay on
when the charging is completed.
BATT. switch
15
Preparations
on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,
etc.
• You can also use the compact
power adapter without attaching a
battery pack.
• When the compact power adapter
is connected, even if a battery is
attached its power will not be
consumed.
NOTES
• The CHARGE indicator also serves as a
rough estimate of the battery charge
status.
Continuously onttery pack fully
charged.
ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED
Two quiflashe1-second intervals:
Battery t le50% charged. If
the indicatouickly but not
y in this prefer to
1 Disconnect the compact power
adapter from the camcorder.
2 Unplug the power cord from the
power outlet and the compact
power adapter.
shooting (
h at 1-seconervals: Battery
s than 50% chd.
mmend that you repare battery
ks 2 to 3 times longer than you think
might need.
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
Press
to relea
BATT.
pack. atter
and n pull it out.
IRTANT
• You mear some e from the
compawer adaduring use.
This is not on.
• We recommend charging the battery
pack in temperatures between 10 °C
and 30 °C. Outside the temperature
range of 0 °C to 40 °C, 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
supplied compact power adapter to
voltage converters for overseas travels
or special power sources such as those
16
NOTES
Installing the Backup Battery
The battery life of the backup battery is
about one year.
the lithium button battery is not installed,
or when it needs to be replaced.
flashes in red when
The backup battery (lithium button battery
CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain
the date, time (
23) and other
camcorder settings while the power
source is disconnected. Connect a power
source to the camcorder when replacing
the backup battery to retain the settings.
Preparithe Wess Controller
(
) aAccessories
sert the sud lithium button
CR2025) inte wireless
r.
Tab
1 Press the tab in the direction of
the arrow and pull out the battery
holder.
1 If a by paattached,
remove i
2 Place the lithium button battery
with the + side facing up.
2 Open the backup battery cover.
3 Insert the backup battery with the
3 Insert the battery holder.
+ side facing out.
4 Close the cover.
17
Preparations
Accessories
TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER
Point the controller at the
camcorder’s remote sensen
you press the buttons.
You can rotate the LC
degrees to use the wir
from the fof the ca
e grip belt.
he grip belt so that you can
h the zoom lever with your index
finand the Start/Stop button with
youumb.
ES
WHEN YOU MOUNT THE CAMCORDER ON A
TRIPOD
• The eless controller may not
propwhen the ree sensor is
situatnder strong ht sources or
direct st.
• If the wireleer does not work,
check that [WL.REMOTE] is not set to
Do not leave the viewfinder
exposed to direct sunlight
as it may melt (due to
concentration of the light by
the lens). Do not use tripods
with fastening screws
[OFF
] (
57). Otherwise, replace
the battery.
longer than 5.5 mm. Doing
so may damage the camcorder.
18
Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Joystick and Joystick Guide
Basic Operation of the
Camcorder
Use the joystick to operate the
camcorder's menus.
Operating Modes
Push the joystick up, down, left or right
(
,
) to ct an item or change
settings.
The camcorder’s operating mode is
determined by the position of the
switch. In the manual,
indicates that
a function is available in the operating
mode shown and
indicates that the
function is not available. When no
operating mode icons are given, the
function is available in both orating
modes.
the joystick itse
gs or confirm an aon. On menu
reens, this is indicated by the icon
.
) to save the
Thystick can also be used in
combination with the joystick guide to
operate additional functions. Press (
)
to display/hide the joystick guide (when
recording, the joystick guide will appear
only when the mode switch is set to
). The functions that appear on the
joystick guide will change depending
on the operating mode.
Operating mode
switch
Icon display
Operation
Recording movies.
Playing movies.
19
Preparations
3 Select (
) the desired setting
from the available options at the
bottom bar.
Using the Menus
• The selected option will be
highlighted in light blue. Menu
items not available will appear
grayed out.
• With some setngs you will need to
make furtheections and/or
Many of the camcorder’s functions can
be adjusted from the menus that open
after pressing the FUNC. button
FUNC.
(
).
For details about the available menu
options and settings, refer to the
press (
). Fw the additional
appendix Menu Options Lists (
opguithat will appear
on the ch as the joystick
on , sws, etc.).
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
FUNC.
to the settings
se the me
FUNC.
n press
u at any time.
close the
Sting an Option from the Setup Menus
FUNC.
1 Press
.
2 Select (
) the icon of the
function you want to change from
the left side column.
Menu items not available will appear
grayed out.
20
FUNC.
1 Press
.
Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this
Manual
2 Select (
) the
icon and press
(
) to open the setup menus.
3 Select ( ) the desired menu from
the left side column and press
).
In this manual, the
arrow is used to
abbreviate menu selections. Below is
an example of changing a setting using
the setup menus.
(
FUNC.
The title of the selected menu
appears on top of the screen and
under it the list of settings.
[
[
MENU]
DISPLAY TUP/
]
[LAAGE]
Desireu
4 Select (
) the setting you want
to change and press (
).
C.
• An orange frame will indicate the
menu item currently selected.
Menu items not available will
appear grayed out.
• To return to the mn
screen, select (
ections in tUNC. menu, the
ted form wways show the
fault value. In ording mode,
will appear on the left side
umn when you first open the menu.
he setting was changed, the icon of
turrently selected option will appear
insd.
and press (
)
5 Select (
p(
) the d
o sav
FUNC.
6 ss
.
FUNC.
[
IMAGE EFFECT OFF]
FUNC.
can press
to
Desired image effect
FUNC.
u at any time.
NO
Instead of steand 2, you can also
FUNC.
keep
pressed down for more than
1 second to open the setup menus screen
directly.
21
Preparations
First Time Settings
Changing the Time Zone
First Time Settings
Change the time zone to match your
location. The default setting is Paris or
Singapore, depending on the region of
purchase.
Changing the Language
The language for on-screen and menu
displays can be changed. The list of
available languages depends on the
region where you purchased the
camcorder.
FUNC.
.
MENU]
TE/TIME SP]
Default valu
Language Set A
Czech, German, Greek, English , Spanish,
E/DST]
d time zone*
French, Italian, Hungarian, Polin,
Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian,
Persian.
djust for daylight saving time, select the
zone with the
ar
Language Set B
mark next to the
English , Malay, Simplified
Chinese
World Time Zones
Once you have set the time zone, date
and time, you do not need to reset the
clock every time you travel to another
time zone. Select the time zone to
match the local time at your
FUNC
FUNC.
[
[
M
DISPP/
destination, referring to the date and
time displayed on the screen.
]
[LANGUAGE]
Desired language
FUNC.
NOTES
• If you changed the language by mistake,
follow the mark next to the menu
item to change the setting.
• The display
that appears in some
menu screens refers to the name of the
button on the camcorder and will not
change, regardless of the language
selected.
22
Getting Ready to Start Recording
Setting the Date and Time
Getting Ready to Start
Recording
FUNC.
Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting
the LCD Screen
1 Open the date and time setup
screen.
FUNC.
Before you starording, open the
lens c
[
MENU]
[
DATE/TIME SETUP]
[DATE/TIME]
Blinking arrows will be displayed
around the first field of the date.
2 Change each field of the date and
time with the joystic
and
move ( ) to the n
3 Press ( ) to sta
FUNC.
4 Press
to
Mthe lens cover switch down to
to open the lens cover.
OTES
Rotating the LCD Panel
Yon also change the date
(
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
You can rotate the panel 90 degrees
downward.
180°
90°
You can rotate the panel 180 degrees
toward the lens (allowing the subject to
monitor the LCD screen while you use
the viewfinder). This is the only case
where you can use the viewfinder and
23
Preparations
the LCD screen simultaneously.
Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees
can be useful in the following cases:
• When you wish to include yourself in
the picture when recording with the
self timer.
LCD Backlight
You can set the brightness of the LCD
screen to normal or bright.
FUNC.
•
To allow the camcorder to be
operated with the wireless controller
from the front.
FUNC.
[
[
MENU]
DLAY SUP/
]
[BACK]
esired option
.
ing does not athe
ess of the recording or the
wfinder screen.
• ng the [BRIGHT] setting will shorten
tfective usage time of the battery
pa
Subject can monitor the
LCD screen
ES
About LCD and viewfinder scree
screee produced ug extremely
high-pron manufang techniques,
with morn 99.99% the pixels
operating to . Less than
0.01% of the pixlmay 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.
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Inserting and Removing a Tape
Use only videocassettes marked with
the
logo.
4 Wait r the ette compartment
to reauatically and close
the casspartment cover.
ORTANT
interfere with assette
partment while it is opening or
losing automatically, or attempt to
lose the cover before the cassette
mpartment has fully retracted.
• areful not to get your fingers caught
in the cassette compartment cover.
OPEEJECT
1 e
ection of the arro
cassette compartm
Tassette compment opens
autically.
NOTES
If the camcorder is connected to a power
source, cassettes can be inserted/
removed even if the
to
switch is set
2 Insercase.
• Insert the sette with the window
facing the grip belt.
.
• To remove a cassette pull it straight
out.
3 Press the
mark on the
cassette compartment until it
clicks.
25
Video
This chapter covers functions related to shooting and playing back
movies – from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual
picture adjustments.
Basic Recording
1 Move the lens cover switch down
Basic Recording
to
to open tlens cover.
2 Holding the lobutton pressed
downt the
CAME
switch to
Start/
ss
begin
Shooting Video
ding.
tart/Stop ago pause the
ng.
Before You Begin Recording
Make a test recording first he
camcorder operates co
N YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING
necessary, clean the vi
1
Ce the lens cover and the LCD
panel
.
(
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Remove the tape.
4 Disconnect the power source and
remove the battery pack.
26
NOTES
IMPORTANT
• About the recording time: By changing the
recording mode you can change the
video quality and as a result, also 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.
available recording time (
• Previous recordings overwritten by a
new recording canot be recovered.
Before you stcording, search for
the end of the recording (
• To pthe tand video heads, the
camcoill r the stop mode (
left in rece ( ) mode for
nutes 30 ss. To resume
ing press op
)
.
he Power Save e: To save
when the camer is powered
battery pack, the camcorder will
utomatically shut off if left without any
perations for 5 minutes (
tore the power, turn the camcorder
nd then on again.
• When recording in very loud places
(such as fireworks shows or concerts),
sound may become distorted or it may
not be recorded at the actual levels. This
is not a malfunction.
About the Mode Switch and Recording Programs
Set the mode switch to
to let the
camcorder adjust all the settings for you,
allowing you to just point the camcorder and
start shooting.
Set the mode switch to
to select one of the recording programs.
The Special Scene recording programs (
35) offer a convenient
way to select the optimal settings to match special recording
conditions. The [ PROGRAM AE] recording program (
the other hand, allows you to set the shutter speed you want, or
enjoy the flexibility to change other settings.
27
Video
Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital
Zoom
Using the Viewfinder
When recording in bright places it
may be difficult to use the LCD
screen. In such case, change the
brightness of the LCD screen
The camcorder offers three types of
zoom: optical, advanced and digital
zoom. You can also change the zoom
speed.
(
instead. To use the viewfinder, keep
the LCD panel closed*.
Selecting Zoom e
9)
Default value
37x,
3
m range is limited to the optical
ification ratio of the lens.
Adjust the viewfinder
with the dioptric adju
* The LCD screen and
can multan
wthe LCanel is
[ACED] (Advanced Zoom)
In addition to the optical zoom range, the
camcorder processes the image digitally to
obtain a larger zoom range without any
deterioration in image quality. When recording
movies with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the field of view
(picture angle) will change. Refer to the table in
the NOTES section.
1degrees to face the
(
[DIGITAL] (2000x)
When this option is selected, the camcorder will
switch to digital zoom (light blue area on the
zoom indicator) when you zoom in beyond the
optical zoom range (white area on the zoom
indicator). With the digital zoom the image is
processed digitally so image quality will
deteriorate the more you zoom in.
FUNC.
28
FUNC.
FUNC.
[
[
MENU]
CAMERA SETUP]
[ZOOM TYPE]
FUNC.
Desired option
FUNC.
[
[
MENU]
CAMERA SETUP]
NOTES
[ZOOM SPEED]
Desired opti
• The zoom range of the advanced zoom
will change depending on the aspect
FUNC.
ratio of the scene (
54).
The advanced
•
NOTE
test zoom d can be achieved
zoom cannot be selected if
[WIDESCREEN] is set to [
OFF].
[ VARIA] setting.
[WIDESCREEN] set to [
ON] (16:9)
**,
e Zoom
45x*,
36x**
* The picture angle will
telephoto and full wi
**The picture angle will be
W
Zoom out
[WIREENto [
46x,
Not a
Zoom in
T
Selecthe Zoom Sd
Move the zoom lever toward W to
zoom out (wide-angle). Move it
toward T to zoom in (telephoto).
Options
VARIABLE]
Default value
[
NOTES
The variable zoom speed depends on how you operate
the zoom lever: Press gently for slower zooms; press
harder for faster zooms. With this option, the zoom
speed will be faster in record pause mode.
• Keep at least 1 m to the subject. At full
wide-angle, you can focus on a subject
as close as 1 cm.
•
You can also use the T and W
buttons on the wireless controller. The
zoom speed with the wireless controller
will be the same as with the camcorder
[
[
SPEED 1], [
SPEED 3]
SPEED 2],
Constant zoom speeds. [
SPEED 3] is the
or fixed at [
SPEED 3] (when
fastest, and [ SPEED 1] is the slowest.
[
VARIABLE] is selected).
29
Video
2 When you wish to resume
Quick Start Function
QUICK START
recording, press
again.
Within approx. 1 second, the
camcorder is ready to record.
QUICK START
When you press
the
camcorder enters the
standby
mode. In standby mode the camcorder
consumes only about half the power
used when recording, saving energy
when you are using a battery pack.
Additionally, when you press
NOTES
• When you wake he camcorder from
standby mode, tllowing settings
will be ged amatically:
- Manual res to automatic
cus (AF).
QUICK START
again the camcorder is
ready to start recording within approx.
1 second, ensuring you do not miss
important shooting opportunities.
al exposuustment returns
matic expo
position returfull wide-
W.
mcorder will shut off if left in
ndby mode for 10 minutes,
ardless of the [POWER SAVE] setting
(
(
carder shut off, turn the camcorder
off and then on again.
• The camcorder will be woken up from
standby mode if you open the cassette
compartment cover while the
camcorder is in standby mode (standby
lamp is on).
QUICK START
1 Press
firmly.
The standby lamp flashes at first
while the camcorder is preparing and
then stays on when it enters the
standby mode.
30
Basic Playback
Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded
Basic Playback
(
Playing Back Video
FOC
1 the mode switch to
2 If joystick gdoes not
apon screepress (
displ
) to
3 Push the jotick ( ) momentarily
toward
and release it.
1 Holding the lock button pressed
• The camcorder will play back a few
seconds of the last recording
made and return to record pause
mode.
• You can also hold the joystick
pressed ( ) toward
down, set the
PLAY.
switch to
2 If the joystick guide does not
appear on screen, press ( ) to
display it.
or (
)
3 Locate the point where you want
to begin the playback.
toward to play back the tape
(reverse or forward respectively) in
order to locate the point where you
want to start recording.
Push the joystick ( ) toward
rewind the tape or ( ) toward
to fast forward.
to
31
Video
4 Push the joystick ( ) toward
to begin the playback.
/
• The sound from the built-in speaker
will be muted when you close the
LCD panel or while the STV-250N
Stereo Video Cable is connected to
the AV terminal.
DURING PLAYBACK
• If you turn down the volume
completely, the icon will change to
.
5 Push the joystick ( ) toward
/
again to pause the playback.
6 Push the joystick ( ) toward
stop the playback.
to
NOTES
• You can dite and time of the
TO ADJUST THE VOLUME
ding (
ect the tape video heads, the
er will enter stop mode (
layback paus) mode for
During the playback of a scene:
FUNC.
)
es 30 seconds. resume the
back push the joystick ( ) toward
[
SPEAKER VOLUM
Adjust (
FUNC.
) the vol
.
1
SpePlayback Modes
To r most special playou need to operate the buttons on the
wirecontroller2 (
Operation on the camcorder
Initial mode
Speciyback mod
or on the wireless controller
Fast playba
Normal playback
: Push the joystick ( ) toward
) toward and hold it down.
or
(
REW
FF
: Press and hold
: Press
or
Reverse playback
Normal playback
Playback pause
Playback pause
Normal or reverse
playback
1 frame reverse/advance
Frame-by-frame playback
Slow playback
: Press
or
: Press and hold
or
SLOW
: Press
Double speed playback
Normal or reverse
playback
: Press
Return to normal playback Special playback mode
: Push the joystick ( ) toward
/
.
PLAY
: Press
1
2
During some special playback modes you may notice some anomalies (blocky video
artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.
The wireless controller is included only with the
.
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Returning to a Pre-marked Position
Locating the Beginning of a Recording
Date
If you wish to return to a particular
scene later, mark the point with the zero
set memory and the tape will stop at
that point when you rewind/fast forward
the tape. This function is operated with
the wireless controller.
You can locate the change of the date/
time zone with the date search function.
Press
troller.
r
on the wireless
(
s more thace to search for
date chanup to 10 times).
STOP
1 While recording or during
playback, press
ZERO SET MEMORY
cel the searcess
.
at the point you wish urn to
later.
• The time code c
“0:00:00 ”.
• PreRO SET M
cel memo
NOTES
e date search function will not detect
rdings shorter than 1 minute per
date/time zone.
• Date search may not function if the data
code is not displayed correctly.
2 ou marked the ze
le recording, set th
corder to
mode. If
yarked the o memory
STOP
durplaybackess
.
3 Press
ate the zero mark.
• If the tape counter shows a
negative number, press
instead.
•
appears and the camcorder
rewinds/fast forwards the tape.
• The tape stops at or near the zero
mark, disappears and the
correct time code will be displayed
again.
NOTES
If there are blank sections between
recordings, the zero set memory may not
work correctly.
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Video
Locating the End of the Last Scene
On-Screen Displays (Data Code)
After playing back a tape, use this
function to locate the end of the last
scene recorded in order to continue
recording from that point.
The camcorder keeps a data code
containing the date and time of
recording. You can select the data to be
displayed.
(
Options
OFF]
de display.
TIME]
Default value
POINTS TO CHECK
Stop the playback before using this
function.
FUNC.
he date or time when the scene was
ded.
FUNC.
[
ATE & TIME]
[
END SEARCH
Displboth the date and time of the recording.
• “ENEARappe
• Thmcorder rewinds
thpe, plays back the la
secs of the recording and
the .
FUNC.
• To cathe end sh push the
FUNC.
joystick owa
.
[
[
MENU]
DISPLAY SETUP/
]
NOTES
[DATA CODE]
Desired option
FUNC.
• End search cannot be used once you
remove the cassette.
• If there are blank sections between
recordings, the end search may not
work correctly.
•
You cannot use the end search
to locate the end of a scene that was
audio dubbed.
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Advanced Function
NOTES
Advanced Functions
• Do not set the mode switch to
during the actual recording of a scene;
the brightness of the picture may
change abruptly.
: Special Scene Recording Programs
• [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/
[
BEACH]/[ NOW]
- The picture not appear smooth
during playb
Recording in a very bright ski resort or
capturing the full colors of a sunset or a
fireworks display becomes as easy as
selecting a Special Scene recording
program. For details about the available
options, refer to the sidebar on
page 36.
• [ AIT]
- The bche background
ncreases you zoom in (
T).
IGHT]
ng subjects leave a trailing
mage.
ure quality may be as good as
other modes.
(
White points may appear on the
screen.
POINTS TO CHECK
tofocus may not work as well as in
ther modes. In such case, adjust the
focus manually.
Mode
FU
• [ SNOW]/[ BEACH]
- The subject may become
overexposed on cloudy days or in
shaded places. Check the image on
the screen.
FUN
[
GRAM A
Desireordrogram
FUNC.
• [ FIREWORKS]
- To avoid camcorder shake, we
recommend using a tripod.
35
Video
[
PROGRAM AE]
[
BEACH]
The camcorder
sets the aperture
and shutter
speed.
Use this mode to
record on a sunny
beach. It prevents
the subject from
being underexposed.
[
PORTRAIT]
[
SUNSET]
The camcorder
uses a large
aperture, achieving
a focus on the
Use this mode to
record suin
vibrant color
subject while blurring other distracting
details.
[
SPORTS]
HT]
Use this mode to
record sports
scenes such as
tennis or olf.
mode to
respotlit
sce
[
HT]
[
FIREWORKS]
Usis mode to
recin low-light
conns.
Use this mode to
record fireworks.
[
SNOW
Use this mode o
record in bright ski
resorts. It prevents
the subject from
being underexposed.
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Shutter speed guidelines
Flexible Recording: Changing the
Shutter Speed
Note that on screen only the
denominator is displayed – [ 250]
indicates a shutter speed of 1/250
second, etc.
Use the automatic exposure (AE)
program to use functions like the white
balance or image effects, or to select
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.
1/50
To record under mrdinary conditions.
1/120
To record incenes.
1/500, 1/100
(
from within a mcar or train or to
st-moving subjecth as roller
ters.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
000
Tord outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.
FUNC.
NOTES
FUNC.
1 ss
.
2 Sct the [ PRGRAM AE]
GRAM s the default
value; pectly to step 3 if
you have not changed the recording
program.
• Do not set the mode switch to
during the actual recording of a scene;
the brightness of the picture may
change abruptly.
[
• [ PROGRAM AE]
- When setting the shutter speed, the
number displayed will flash if the value
selected is not appropriate for the
recording conditions. In such case,
select a different value.
3 Select the shutter speed from the
setup menus.
FUNC.
[
MENU]
- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark
places, you can obtain a brighter
image, but the image quality may be
lower, and the autofocus may not work
well.
[
CAMERA SETUP]
[SHUTTER] Desired shutter
speed
FUNC.
- The image may flicker when recording
with high shutter speeds.
- The shutter speed resets to [
AUTO]
when you set the mode switch to
or change the recording program.
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Video
LCD Video Light
Self Timer
You can use the LCD video light to
record in completely dark places. For a
brighter picture, we recommend
(
keeping a distance of about 20 cm -
60 cm from the subject and/or using
the [ NIGHT] recording program.
When you activate the LCD video light,
rotate the LCD panel to face the subject
POINTS TO CHECK
Set the camcorderecord pause
mode.
and use the viewfinder instead (
(
e the self t
[
MENU
FUNC.
CAMERA SETUP]
ELF TIMER]
[
ON]
FUNC.
2 ss
to close the menu.
FUNC.
•
appears.
• Set [SELF TIMER] to [
cancel the self timer.
[
[
T OF
CD LIGHT ON]
OFF] to
P(
)
Start/Stop
3 Press
on the camcorder
• LCD display turns entir
wwhen used he video light.
Usviewfindstead.
• Using viewfr, select
[
to start recording.
• The camcorder starts recording
video after a 10-second
countdown. The countdown
appears on the screen.
LCD OFF] to turn the
LCD video light off.
•
You can also press
START/STOP
on the wireless
controller. In that case, the
countdown will be only 2 seconds.
NOTES
Once the countdown has begun, you can
Start/Stop
press
again or turn off the
camcorder to cancel the self timer.
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ABOUT THE WIND SCREEN
Audio Recording Mode
The camcorder automatically reduces
the background sound of wind (only
while using the built-in microphone).
You can turn the wind screen off when
you want the microphone to be as
You can change the quality of the audio
recording.
(
sensitive as posle (
56).
Options
Default value
Using an Externacrophone
[
16bit]
Records audio at the highest quality.
[
12bit]
Records audio on 2 channels (Stereo 1) leaving
free channels (Stereo 2) you can use for audio
dubbing.
With this camcoo
only using the microphon
FUN
Connect the external microphone to the
MIC terminal. Use commercially
available condenser microphones with
their own power supply and a cable no
longer than 3 m. You can connect
almost any stereo microphone with a
∅ 3.5 mm plug but audio recording
levels may vary.
FU
[
[
ENU]
IO SET
[AUDI
Desired option
FUNC.
39
Video
Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with
Dubbed Audio
Audio Playback Modes
You can select the audio track to play
back when playing back a tape that has
a dubbed audio track (Stereo 2) in
addition to the original recorded audio
(Stereo 1).
Selecting the Audio Channel
You can select the audio channel to
play back when playing back a tape
with audio recorded on two channels
(either stereo sound or bilingual audio
signals).
Options
EREO1]
nd only.
EO2]
ed audio only.
IX/FIXED]
Default value
(
Options
Default valu
[
L/R]
Left and right channels (stereo) / sub
signals (bilingual).
[
L/L]
[
Left channstereo) /
(biling
Mixedio with the original sound and the
dubbed audio at the same level.
[
[
MIX/VAR.]
Right nel only (stereo) / Sub signal o
(bilingu
Mixed audio where the balance between the
original sound ( ) and the dubbed audio
) can be adjusted.
(
FUNC.
FUNC.
FUNC.
FUNC.
[
[
MENU]
AUDIO SETUP]
[
[
MENU]
AUDIO SETUP]
[OUTPUT CH]
FUNC.
Desired option
[12bit AUDIO]
Desired option*
FUNC.
* When you select [
MIX/VAR.], adjust the
mix balance with the [MIX BALANCE]
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• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward
[FOCUS] again will return the
camcorder to autofocus.
Manual Focus Adjustment
4 Push the joystick ( ) toward
[BACK] to save the focus
adjustment.
Autofocus may not work well on the
following subjects. In such case, focus
manually.
Infinity Focus
• Reflective surfaces
• Subjects with low contrast or without
vertical lines
• Fast moving subjects
• Through wet windows
• Night scenes
Use this functiohen you wish to
focus arawabjects such as
mountaifireks.
OINTS TO C
e zoom befou start the
e.
(
witch:
POINTS TO CHECK
Adjust the zoom befo
procedure.
BACK
Mode switch:
FOCUS
1 Keep the joystick pushed (
)
toward [FOCUS] for more than
2 seconds.
FOCUS
•
appears.
1 If toystick gdoes not
• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward
[FOCUS] again will return the
camcorder to autofocus.
appescrpress (
display i
) to
• If you operate the zoom or the
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward
[FOCUS] to activate the manual
focus.
[FOCUS] on the joystick guide will be
displayed in light blue and “MF”
appears on the screen.
joystick (
),
changes to
"MF" and the camcorder returns to
manual focusing mode.
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward
[BACK] to save the focus
adjustment.
3 Adjust (
necessary.
) the focus as
NOTES
• Push the joystick ( ) toward
for a farther focal distance or push
The camcorder will automatically return to
autofocus when you set the mode switch
it ( ) toward
distance.
for a closer focal
to
.
41
Video
4 Push the joystick ( ) toward
[BACK] to lock and save the
exposure setting.
Manual Exposure Adjustment
If you operate the zoom during
exposure lock, the brightness of the
image may change.
At times, backlit subjects may appear
too dark (underexposed) or subjects
under very strong lights may appear too
bright or glaring (overexposed). To
correct this, you can manually adjust
the exposure.
White Balce
(
ite balanction helps you
y reproduclors under
ghting conds so that
cts will alwayk truly
your recordings.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
(except for the
[
FIREWORKS] recording pam).
(
PNTS TO CHECK
1 If joystick guide
Recording program: [ PROGRAM AE]
aar on screen, pre
diy it.
Options
AUTO]
Default value
2 Puhe joystick ) toward
[EXP
[
[EXP] ojoysguide changes
to light blue he exposure
Settings are automatically set by the camcorder.
Use this setting for outdoor scenes.
adjustment indicator
neutral value “ 0” appear on the
screen.
and the
[
DAYLIGHT]
For recording outdoors on a bright day.
TUNGSTEN]
3 Adjust (
) the brightness of the
image as required.
[
For recording under tungsten and tungsten type
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
• The adjustment range and the
length of the exposure adjustment
indicator will vary depending on
the initial brightness of the picture.
• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward
[EXP] again will return the
[
SET]
Use the custom white balance setting to make
white objects appear white under colored
lighting.
camcorder to automatic exposure.
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Image Effects
FUNC.
You can use the image effects to
change the color saturation and
contrast to record images with special
color effects.
FUNC.
[
AUTO]
Desired option*
FUNC.
* When you select [ SET], do not press
FUNC.
and continue instead with the
procedure below.
POINCH
TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE
ing progrPROGRAM AE]
1 Point the camcorder at a white
object, zoom in until it fills the
GE EFFECT OFF]
cords with no image enhancing effects.
VIVID]
Emasizes the contrast and color saturation.
NEUTRAL]
Tones down the contrast and color saturation.
SOFT SKIN DETAIL]
Default value
whole screen and press (
).
When the adjustmend,
stops flashing
camcorder retains
even if you turn off
2 P
to s
close the men
[
TES
[
• Whu select the m white balance:
- Set ustom e balance in a
sufficited place.
Softens the details in the skin tone area for a
more complimentary appearance. To obtain the
best effect, use this setting when recording a
close-up of a person. Note that areas similar to
the skin color may lack in detail.
- Select a zoom type other than
[
DIGITAL] (
- 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].
• Custom white balance may provide
better results in the following cases:
- Changing lighting conditions
- Close-ups
FUNC.
FUNC.
[
IMAGE EFFECT OFF]
Desired option
FUNC.
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or
forest)
- Under mercury lamps and certain
types of fluorescent lights
43
Video
Setting
Digital Effects
FUNC.
(
FUNC.
[
D.EFFECT OFF]
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
Options
D.EFFECT OFF]
Desired option*
FUNC.
**
* While mng the tion, you can
preview ect e screen.
** The icon of effect appears.
Default value
[
Select this setting when you do not intend to
use the digital effects.
[
FADE-T] (fade trigger), [
Select one of the faders to b
with a fade from or to a bla
[
B
Recimages in black and w
IA]
[
D.EFFECTS
Press
to activate the
fader/effect.
• The icon of the selected effect turns
Recordges in sepia tfor an “old”
look.
green.
• Press
[
ART], [
MOSAIC]
D.EFFECTS
again to deactivate
the fader/effect.
Select one of these digital effects to add
“flavor” to your recordings.
TO FADE IN
D.EFFECTS
Press
...
: ...in record pause mode,
Start/Stop
then press
to start recording
with a fade in.
: ...in playback pause mode,
then push the joystick ( ) toward
to fade in and start the playback.
/
44
TO FADE OUT
NOTES
D.EFFECTS
• 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 urn off the digital
effects or chahe recording
program.
Press
...
: ...while recording, then
Start/Stop
press
to fade out and pause
the recording.
: ...during playback, then
push the joystick ( ) toward
fade out and pause the playback.
/
to
• The l effere not available
when [PEet to [NORMAL TV]
nd the stecable is connected
e AV term
TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT
D.EFFECTS
Press
...
: ...while recording or in
record pause mode.
: ...during p
45
External Connections
This chapter explains step-by-step how to connect your camcorder to
an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.
Connecting to
a
TV or VCR
Connecting to a TV or VCR
Ainal
built-in speal be muted while
reo Video Cabonnected to the
l
• Che type and orientation of the terminal and
makyou connect the DV cable properly.
Use the onal CV-150F (4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F
4 pin-6 pDV cable.
Open the LD panel to
acce
Attaching the Ferrite Core
Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the STV-250N Stereo Video
Cable to the camcorder.
Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 10 cm from
the plug end (the plug to be connected to the
camcorder) of the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable.
10 cm
Pass the cable through the centre of the core and wrap it
around the core, then close the unit until it clicks shut.
46
Connection Diagrams
Turn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction
manual of the connected device.
Terminal on the
Camcorder
Terminal on the
Connected Device
Connecting Cable
Output connection (signal flow ) to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals.
1
VIDEO
l
AUDIO
L
Whi
Red
STV-250N Stereo V
(supplie
R
2
Output connection (sig-definitwith a DV (IEEE1394) terminal.
4-pin
50F/CV-250F
DV Cable (optional)
6-pin*
* Be careful rectly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction
can result in damage to the camcorder.
3
Output connection (signal flow ) to a TV or VCR with a SCART terminal.
You will need to connect beforehand a commercially available SCART adapter to the SCART terminal on
the TV or VCR and then connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the adapter.
Red
White
Yellow
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
(supplied)
SCART Adapter
(commercially available)
47
External Connections
Playback on a TV Screen
Copying your Recordings to an External
Video Recorder
The quality of the playback picture will
vary depending on the connected TV
and the type of connection used.
You can copy your recordings by
connecting the camcorder to a VCR or
a digital video device. When recording
to a digital video rder using the DV
terminal, you can y recordings with
virtually eneraloss in video and
sound qua
(
POINTS TO CHECK
Before making the connections, select the
[TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set
to which you will connect the camcorder
(
(
55).
the camcorder a VCR or
analog device using connection
Connecting
Connect the camcorde
following one of the co
diagrams wn in Co
1
3
tor , or to a DVD recorder or
othigital recording device using
2
conion type , as shown in
Diagra(
Play
Recording
1 Turn the camcer and the
coned TV or .
1 This camcorder: Load the
recorded cassette.
On a Tect ae video input
the same tto which you
connected the camcorder.
On a VCR: Set the input selector to
the external video input (usually
labeled LINE IN).
2 Connected device: Load a blank
cassette or disc and set the device
to record pause mode.
3 This camcorder: Locate the scene
you wish to copy and pause the
playback shortly before the scene.
2 Start the playback of the movies
4 This camcorder: Resume the
movie playback.
(
When using an analog connection
you can include in the copy also the
date/time of the original recording
NOTES
• Turn off all the devices before starting
the connections.
(
• We recommend powering the
camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
48
5 Connected device: Begin
recording when the scene you
wish to copy appears. Stop
recording when copying is
complete.
Audio Dubbing
You can add sound to a recording using
the built-in or an external microphone.
6 This camcorder: Stop playback.
(
NOTES
POINTS TO C
• We recommend powering the
camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
You cadub o on tapes recorded
in SP mod12bit] audio
• When recording to a VCR using an
analog connection –connection type
3
47)–, the quality of the edite
s controller.
or
(
tape will be lower than the original.
• When recording to a digio
recorder using the DV
2
–connection type
REW
PLAY
STOP
FF
- If the picture does
disconnect the DV
ton afte
n the camcorder
ain.
USE
PAUSE
SLOW
ZERO SET
AUDIO DUB. MEMORY
TV SCREEN
- per operation cannot
anteed for all ital devices
eped with a erminal. If the
opn does nork, use the AV
termi
AUDIO DUB.
1 Locate the point where you want
to start dubbing audio.
Before locating the starting point,
you can also set the zero set
memory (
33) at the point where
you want the audio dubbing to end.
The camcorder will automatically
stop audio dubbing at that point.
2 Start playback and immediately
PAUSE
press
.
3 Press
.
AUDIO DUB.
“AUDIO DUB.” and
appear.
to begin dubbing.
Speak into the microphone.
4 Press PAUSE
49
External Connections
5 Press STOP to stop dubbing.
IMPORTANT
• Audio dubbing will stop if the tape has a
blank section or a section recorded in
LP mode or [
16bit] audio.
• The quality of the dubbed sound will not
be as good when dubbing audio to a
tape that was not recorded with this
camcorder or after having dubbed audio
over the same scene more than 3 times.
NOTES
You can connect the camcorder to a TV to
check the picture on the TV screen and
check the sound through h
connected to the TV.
TO SELECT THE AUDIO TR
You select the audio
be pd when playing bac
that audio dubbed (
50
Connecting to
a
Computer
Connecting to a Computer
DV Terminal
• Check the type and orientation of the terminal and
make sure you connecDV cable properly.
• Use the optional CV-15pin-4 pin) or CV-250F
(4 pin-6 pin) cable.
Open the LCD panel to
access.
PC Connection Diagr
Terminaon the
Camcorder
Terminal on the
Connected Device
ng Cable
t connection (signal flow puter with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or a DV capture board.
1
4-pin
CV-150F/CV-250F
DV Cable (optional)
6-pin*
* Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction
can result in damage to the camcorder.
51
External Connections
IMPORTANT
Transferring Video Recordings
• The video transfer may not work
correctly depending on the software and
the specifications/settings of your
computer.
You can transfer recordings to a
computer using the DV terminal.
• If the computer freezes while the
camcorder is conncted to it,
Equipment and System Requirements
• A computer equipped with an
IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an
IEEE1394 (DV) capturing board.
• A DV cable. Use the optional
CV-150F (4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F
(4 pin-6 pin) DV Cable.
disconnect the Dable and turn off the
camcorder and tomputer. After a
short turn on again, set the
camcord
mode and
ore the c.
connectincamcorder to the
er using a Dble, make sure
ther IEEE13vice is
ed to the comp
ding on the video editing
tware, you may need to set the
switch on the camcorder to a
mother than PLAY. Refer to the
instion manual of the editing
software.
• Video editing software.
• The appropriate driver.
A driver is preinstalled on Ws
operating systems later s
98 Second Edition and
systems later than Ma
be installeutomatic
Connng
NOTES
1 Sthe computer.
• We recommend powering the
camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
• Refer also to the instruction manual of
the computer.
2 Cont the camer to the
compusing tV connection
–conne(
shown in PC Connection Diagram.
3 Set the camcorder to
mode.
4 Start the video editing software.
Refer to the instruction manual of the
editing software.
52
Additional Information
This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages,
handling and maintenance tips, and other information.
Appendix: Menu Options Lists
Appendix: Menu Options Lists
Menu items not available appear grayed out. For debouw to select an item,
refer to Using the Menus (
page. Menu options without a reference explained the tables.
FUNC. Menu
FUNC. Menu
CAMERA
PLAY
Menu item
ng opti
1
Recording programs
[
PORTR
], [ S,
],
z
–
35
EWORKS]
1
Walance
[
[
AGHT],
TUNGST[ SET]
z
z
z
–
–
42
43
38
1
Imagcts
IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [ VIVID],
NEUTRAL], [ SOFT SKIN DETAIL]
LCD video lig
Digital effects
[
[
LCD LIGHT OFF],
LCD LIGHT ON]
–
1
[
[
[
D.EFFECT OFF], [
FADE-T],
z
z
WIPE], [
SEPIA], [
BLK&WHT],
ART], [
MOSAIC]
[SPEAKER VOLUME]
[END SEARCH]
–
–
z
z
Press (
) to search.
1
Option available only when the mode switch is set to
.
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Additional Information
S
e
e
t
ra
u
S
p
n
ce
u
d
Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)
s
CAMERA SETUP
CAMERA
Menu item
Setting options
1
[SHUTTER]
[
AUTO], [1/50], [1/120], [1/250],
z
[1/500], [1/1000], [1/2000]
2
[A.SL SHUTTER]
[ZOOM TYPE]
[
ON], [
OFF]
z
z
–
[
[
[
OPTICAL], [
OPTICAL], [
OPTICAL], [
ADVANCED], [
DIGITA
D
DIGITAL]
ADVA, [
[ZOOM SPEED]
[
VARIABLE], [
PEED 2],
z
[
3
[IMG STAB]
[
[
]
z
z
z
–
–
[WIDESCREEN]
[SELF TIM
1
2
Optvailable only when m is set to [ PROGRAM AE].
Optavailable when the m
set PROGRAM AE]).
or
(only when the recording program is
3
Optivailable only whethe moditch is set to
.
[A.SL STER]: The corder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain
brighter rengs in es with insufficient lighting.
• The camcorshutter speeds down to 1/25.
• If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [
OFF].
[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 also not be able to compensate
for all movement when recording moving subjects.
• The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places with
[A.SL SHUTTER] set to [
The image stabilizer may not work well on subjects with low
contrast, with a recurring, repetitive pattern or without vertical lines.
• The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to
• We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ OFF] when using a tripod.
ON] or using the [
NIGHT] recording program.
•
.
[WIDESCREEN]: The camcorder uses the full width of the image sensor providing high-
resolution 16:9 recordings.
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• Since the screens on the camcorder have an aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with a 4:3
aspect ratio will appear in the center of the screen with black sidebars.
•
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 of the TV manually. To play back on
a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly (
55).
VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.)
VCR SETUP
Menu item
CAA
PLAY
Setting options
[REC MODE]
[TV TYPE]
[
STD PLAY], [
NORMAL TV], [
LONG PLAY]
z
z
z
–
–
[
TV]
[REC MODE]: Select the video recordi
• Recording in LP mode extends the avatime on the t1.5 times.
• Depending on the condition tape (long ctions, etc.) you notice some
video anomalies (blocky bandinhe playback picture when playing back
recordings made in LP end use SP mode for important recordings.
Audio cannpes reed in LP mode.
•
• If you make recordinodes e same tape, during playback you may
notideo anat the pwhere the recording mode changes.
• Wplayinback in trecorded in LP mode with other devices or vice
a, you may notice soe playback picture or the sound may stop briefly.
[TV PE]: In order to display e in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the
settccording to ttype of television to which you will connect the camcorder.
[NORTV]: TV seith 4:3 aspect ratio.
[WIDE V sets w16:9 aspect ratio.
Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.
AUDIO SETUP
CAMERA
PLAY
Menu item
[OUTPUT CH]
Setting options
[
[
L/R], [
L/L], [
OFF
R/R]
]
–
z
–
1
2
[WIND SCREEN]
[12bit AUDIO]
AUTO], [
z
z
[
STEREO1], [
STEREO2],
–
z
[
MIX/FIXED], [
MIX/VAR.]
[MIX BALANCE]
[AUDIO MODE]
–
z
–
[
16bit], [
12bit]
z
–
39
1
2
Option available only when the mode switch is set to
.
Option available only when dubbing audio with the built-in microphone.
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Additional Information
[WIND SCREEN]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind
when recording outdoors (only while using the built-in microphone).
• The wind screen cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to
.
[MIX BALANCE]: When [12bit AUDIO] is set to [
MIX/VAR.], adjust (
) the sound
balance with the joystick.
• The camcorder will retain the audio balance adjustment, however if you turn off the
camcorder, [12bit AUDIO] will be reset to [
STEREO1].
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)
DISPLAY SETUP
AMER
PLAY
Menu item
[BRIGHTNESS]
Setting options
z
z
z
–
z
z
–
–
–
1
[BACKLIGHT]
[TV SCREEN]
[
[
[
NORMAL] , [
ON], [
OFF]
F]
z
–
[MARKERS]
[DISPLAYS]
[6SEC.D
[DATDE]
[
L], [
RID]
z
–
–
–
YBK>]
z
z
z
–
–
[
TIME],
–
[
D
2
[LANGE]
Laguage Set A:
], [
GLISH], [
z
z
], [
], [
],
],
[
[
], [MAGYAR], [
], [TÜRKÇE], [
],
],
]
], [
], [
Language Set B:
[ENGLISH], [MELAYU], [
], [
],
[
]
[DEMO MODE]
[
ON], [
OFF]
z
–
–
1
The default setting is [
adapter.
The list of languages available depends on the region of purchase.
BRIGHT] when you power the camcorder using the compact power
2
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[BRIGHTNESS]: Adjust (
) the brightness of the LCD display with the joystick.
• Changing the brightness of the LCD display does not affect that of the viewfinder or the
recordings.
[TV SCREEN]: When set to [
ON], the camcorder’s on-screen displays will appear also
on the screen of a connected TV or monitor.
When the date and time are displayed on the camcorder’s screen they will also appear on
a connected TV regardless of the [TV SCREEN] setting. Turn off the date/time display with
the [DATA CODE] setting (
[MARKERS]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the ceof the screen. Use the
markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed corre(vertically and/or
horizontally).
• Using the markers will not affect the recordings on the t
[DISPLAYS]: You can hide the on-screen dhow only tback picture on the
full screen.
• Tape operation displays appear for 2
• Warning messages and the data code (iappear, even n set to
[
OFF<PLAYBK>].
• All on-screen displayile the ck image is magnified or a digital
effect is activated.
[6SEC.DATE]: When a tapwhen the date of the recording
changte and d for 6 onds.
[DO MODE]: The deisplays the camcorder’s main features. It starts
auatically when the caed with the power adapter if you leave it turned
on out loading a recordinmore than 5 minutes.
• Tncel the demo ode once it started, press any button, turn off the camcorder or
insvideocass
System Setup (Beep, Power S
SYSTEM
CAMERA
PLAY
Menu item
[WL.REMOTE]
Setting options
[
ON], [
OFF
]
z
z
z
z
–
–
[BEEP]
[
HIGH VOLUME],
[
LOW VOLUME], [
OFF]
[POWER SAVE]
[
ON], [
OFF]
z
–
–
[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. It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions.
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Additional Information
[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, the message “ AUTO POWER OFF” will
appear.
Date/Time Setup
DATE/TIME SETUP
CAMERA
PLAY
Menu item
[T.ZONE DST]
Setting options
List of world time zones.
z
z
z
z
–
[DATE/TIME]
–
[DATE FORMAT]
[Y.M.D (2008.1.1 AM 12:00
[M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2008
[D.M.Y (1.JAN.2008 1
[DATE FORMAT]: Changes format fdisplays.
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Trouble?
Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Consult your dealer
or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
Power Source
The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.
The cassette compartment cover will not open or it stops halfway u inr remove a tape.
The LCD/viewfinder switches on and off.
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge th(
- Attach the battery pack correctly.
- Use the compact power adapter.
The charge indicator flashes rapidly.
-
(one flad interval
Charging has stoppet power r or the battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon
Service Center.
-
(two nterval
Bk at least
By pack not char
harge the battery pack n 0 °C and 40 °C.
attery packs become hot wot charge. When the battery pack is outside the charging
mperature range, the CHARGE iwill flash irregularly. The charging will start once the battery pack
perature is belo°C.
- attery pack is aged. Use a different battery pack.
- If nect a faower adapter or battery pack, the CHARGE indicator flashes approx. twice per second
and ts.
- Check that the compact power adapter is correctly connected to the camcorder.
Recording/Playback
Buttons will not work.
- Turn on the camcorder.
- Load a cassette (
25).
Abnormal characters appear on the screen. The camcorder does not operate properly.
- Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time. If the problem still persists, disconnect all
power sources (including the battery pack and the backup battery). This will reset all the camcorder's
settings.
flashes on the screen.
- Load a cassette (
25).
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Additional Information
flashes on the screen.
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (
flashes on the screen.
- Condensation is detected. Refer to Condensation (
“REMOVE THE CASSETTE” appears on the screen.
- Remove the cassette and reinsert it (
The wireless controller will not work.
- The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted. Replace the battery (
Video noise appears on screen.
- When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is located, ktetween the camcorder
and the plasma TV.
Video noise appears on the TV screen.
- When using the camcorder in a room where a istance betweecompact power
adapter and the power or antenna cables of the
The tape stops during record pck paus
- To protect the tape and order wthe stop mode ( ) if left in playback pause
Start/Stop
(
) or record pause
es 30 ss. To resume the operation press
g playback).
(when recording) or pu
/
Recog
Imill not appear on the screen
- e camcorder to
(
“SET TME ZONE, DAD TIME” appears on the screen.
- Replace tium battery and set the time zone, date and time (
Start/Stop
Pressing
will not start recording.
- Set the camcorder to
- Load a cassette (
(
- Tape reached the end (“
- Cassette is protected (
END” appears on the screen). Rewind the tape or replace the cassette (
25).
Camcorder will not focus.
- Autofocus does not work on that subject. Focus manually (
- If you are using the viewfinder, adjust it with the dioptric adjustment lever (
28).
65). Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.
- Lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth (
Sound is distorted.
- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks or concerts), sound may become distorted.
Viewfinder picture is blurred.
- Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever (
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Playback
During playback there is video noise.
- Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads (
Playback does not start.
- Load a cassette (
25).
- Set the camcorder to
(
- Tape reached the end (“
END” appears on the screen). Rewind the tape (
No sound from the built-in speaker.
- Open the LCD panel.
- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume with the [SPELUMEng (
Image will not appear on the TV screen.
- Check again that the camcorder is properly connTV (
Tape is running, but image will not appear on
- TV/VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDVIDEO (
- You attempted to play bapyright prtop playback/dubbing.
List s (in al
CGE THE BATTERY PACK
tery pack is exhd. Replace or charge the battery pack (
CHECK THE ETTE [AUDIO MODE]
- You ed tudio (
49) on a tape recorded with an audio mode other than [
12bit].
CHECK THE CASSETTE [BLANK]
- You attempted to dub audio (
- You attempted to dub audio (
49) on a tape with a blank section.
CHECK THE CASSETTE [INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION]
49) on a tape recorded in HD (high definition) standard.
CHECK THE CASSETTE [REC MODE]
- You attempted to dub audio (
CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED
- Condensation has been detected in the camcorder (
CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED REMOVE THE CASSETTE
- Condensation has been detected in the camcorder (
66). Remove the cassette.
HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE
- Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads (
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Additional Information
INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED
- You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a different television system (NTSC) or in a recording standard
not supported by this camcorder.
REMOVE THE CASSETTE
- Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape. Remove the cassette and reinsert it (
SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME
- You have not set the time zone, date and time. This message appears each time you turn the power on until
TAPE END
- Tape reached the end. Rewind the tape or replace the cassette.
THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION
- Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change tion of the ph (
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Do’s and Don’ts
Battery Pack
Handling Precautions
DANGER!
Treat the battery pack with care.
• Keep it away from fire (or it might
explode).
• Do not expohe battery pack to
temperature er than 60 °C. Do
not it nheater or inside a
car in h.
o not try tsemble or modify
ot drop or kit.
ot get it wet.
Camcorder
• Do not carry the camcorder by the
LCD panel. Be careful when closing
the LCD panel.
• Do not leave the camcorder in places
subject to high temperatures (like the
inside of a car under direct sunlight)
or high humidity.
• Do not use the camcorder near stron
electromagnetic fields above
TVs, near plasma T
phones.
• Do not point the le
stront source
cordented
sect.
• ot use or store the
dor sandy places. The
carder is not erproof – avoid
also er, mud olt. If any of the
above ld go the camcorder
it may dae camcorder and/or
the lens.
arged battery packs continue to
ischarge naturally. Therefore, charge
em on the day of use, or the day
re, to ensure a full charge.
• Attach the terminal cover whenever a
battery pack is not in use. Contact
with metallic objects may cause a
short circuit and damage the battery
pack.
• Dirty terminals may cause a poor
contact between the battery pack
and the camcorder. Wipe the
terminals with a soft cloth.
• Be careful of heat generated by
lighting equipment.
• Do not disassemble the camcorder. If
the camcorder does not function
properly, consult qualified service
personnel.
• Since storing a charged battery pack
for a long time (about 1 year) can
shorten its lifecycle or affect
performance, we recommend to
discharge the battery pack fully and
to store it in a dry place at
• Handle the camcorder with care. Do
not subject the camcorder to shocks
or vibration as this may cause
damage.
temperatures no higher than 30 °C. If
you do not use the battery pack for
long periods, charge and discharge it
fully at least once a year. If you have
more than one battery pack, perform
these precautions at the same time
for all battery packs.
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Additional Information
• Although the battery pack’s operating
temperature range is from 0 °C to
40 °C, the optimal range is from
10 °C to 30 °C. At cold temperatures,
performance will temporarily decline.
Warm it in your pocket before use.
• Replace the battery pack if the usable
time after full charge diminishes
• Do not use spliced tapes or
nonstandard cassettes as they may
damage the camcorder.
• Do not use tapes that have been
jammed as video heads may become
dirty.
• Do not insert anything into the small
holes of the cassete, or cover them
with cellophane.
substantially at normal temperatures.
• Handle cassettith care. Do not
drop ject m to severe
impact amamage the
ettes.
About the battery terminal cover
The battery terminal cover has a [
shaped hole. This is useful when you
]-
assettes eed with a
function, l plated
s may becomrty with use.
he terminals wia cotton
b after about 10 times of
moving and reinserting the
ette. The memory function is not
surted by the camcorder.
wish to differentiate between charged
and uncharged battery packs.
Back side of the battery pack
Terminer atd
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
To protect your recordings from accidental
erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to
SAVE or ERASE OFF.
Charge
Uged
Cassette
REC
SAVE
REC
SAVE
• Rewind tapes after use. A slack or
damaged tape may cause video
problems and/or audio distortions
during playback.
• Return cassettes to the case and
store them upright. Rewind tapes
from time to time if they are stored for
a long time.
• Do not leave the cassette in the
camcorder after use.
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Lithium Button Battery
Maintenance/Others
WARNING!
• The battery used in this device may
present a fire or chemical burn hazard
if mishandled.
Storage
• Do not disassemble, modify, immerse
in water, heat above 100 °C or
incinerate the battery.
• Backup battery: Replace with a
CR1616 battery made by Panasonic,
Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Toshiba, Varta or
Renata. Use of other batteries may
present a risk of fire or explosion.
If you ot intto use the
camcorda time, store it in a
ce free of low humidity, and
peratures igher than 30 °C.
•
Lithium battery for wireless
controller: Replace w
battery made by P
Maxell, Sony, Sany
aning
Duracell2025. Use
maa risk
Caorder Body
• ot insethe bat
uth. If swallowed, s
stance immediately. T
may break and he battery fuids
mause internmage.
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the
camcorder body. Never use
chemically treated cloth or volatile
solvents such as paint thinner.
• Kee battery of the reach of
childr
• Do not reshort-circuit or insert
the battery in the wrong direction.
Lens and Viewfinder
• If the lens surface is dirty, the
autofocus may not work properly.
• Remove any dust or dirt particles
using a non-aerosol type blower
brush.
• The used battery should be returned
to the supplier for safe disposal.
• Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth
to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder.
Never use tissue paper.
• Do not pick up the battery using
tweezers or other metal tools, as this
will cause a short circuit.
• Wipe the battery with a clean dry
cloth to ensure proper contact.
LCD Screen
• Clean the LCD screen using a clean,
soft lens-cleaning cloth.
• Condensation may form on the
surface of the screen when the
temperature changes suddenly. Wipe
it with a soft dry cloth.
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Additional Information
WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED
Condensation
• The camcorder automatically shuts
off, the warning message
“CONDENSATION HAS BEEN
DETECTED” appears for approx.
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.
4 seconds and
starts flashing.
• If a cassette is loed, the warning
message “REMTHE CASSETTE”
appears and
rts flashing.
Removcase immediately
and leave te compartment
Leaving ssette in the
der may dge the tape.
te cannot baded when
ation is dete
Condensation may form in the following
cases:
• When the camcorder is moved from
an air-conditioned room to a warm,
humid place
• When the camcorder is m a
cold place to a warm
• When the camcorde
room
UMING USE
The cise time required for water
droplets to evaporate will vary
• When oom is
depending on the location and weather
conditions. After the condensation
warning stops flashing, wait for 1 more
hour before resuming use.
TO D CONDENSATION
• Do expose the corder to
suddr extreme nges in
temper.
• Remove the, place the
camcorder in an airtight plastic bag
and let it adjust to temperature
changes slowly before removing it
from the bag.
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Playback on a TV Screen
Using the Camcorder Abroad
You can only play back your recordings
on TVs compatible with the PAL
system. The PAL system is used in the
following countries/areas:
Power Sources
You can use the compact power
adapter to operate the camcorder and
to charge battery packs in any country
with power supply between 100 and
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult the Canon
Service Center for information on plug
adapters for overseas use.
Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh,
Belgium, Brunei, China, Croatia, Czech
Republic, Denma, Finland, Germany,
Hong Kong SpAdministrative
Region, Icelandia, Indonesia, Iran,
Iraq, IrIsraaly, Jordan, Kenya,
Kuwait, Liysia, Malta,
tenegro, bique, the
ands, New land, North
orway, OmPakistan,
Portugal, Qaomania,
Sierra Leone, Sngapore,
vakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain,
Lanka, Swaziland, Sweden,
zerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey,
Uga, Ukraine, United Arab
Emirates, United Kingdom, Yemen,
Zambia.
Trademark Acknowledgements
•
•
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 United States and other countries.
Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Additional Information
General Information
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
CBC-NB2
Car Battery Charger
WS-20 Wrist Strap
SS-600/SS-650
Shoulder Strap
NB-2LH, BP-2L5*,
BP-2L14 Battery Pack
LWE
y Charger
MiniDV
videocassette
CA-5mpact
Power r
WL-85
Wireontroller
SCART adapter
TV
STV-250N
Stereo Video Cable
VCR
CV-150F/CV-250F
DV Cable
DVD recorder/digital device
with DV terminal
SC-2000 Soft
Carrying Case
* The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory.
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Optional Accessories
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine
Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or
accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-uine Canon
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery packease note that this
warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the maunction on-genuine Canon
accessories, although you may request such repairs arge basis.
Battery Packs
When you need extra battery packs, s
either the NB-2LH or the 14.
CB-2LWtery Cha
Use battcharg
pa.
CharTimes
The chg times en in the following table are approximate and vary according
to chargins and initial charge of the battery pack.
Battery Pack →
BP-2L5
NB-2LH
BP-2L14
Charging Conditions ↓
Using the camcorder
145 min.
105 min.
155 min.
160 min.
285 min.
205 min.
Using the CB-2LWE Battery Charger
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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.
Battery Pack
BP-2L5
Viewfinder
NB-2LH
Viewfinder
BP-2L14
iewfinder
Screen Used
LCD
LCD
LCD
Maximum Recording Time
Typical Recording Time*
Playback Time
90 min.
45 min.
–
85 min.
45
110 m
n.
120
60 min.
0 min.
min.
260 min.
140 min.
315 min.
145 min.
Maximum Recording Time
Typical Recording Time*
Playback Time
min.
.
n.
n.
125 min.
50 min.
300 min.
155 min.
–
280 min.
150 min.
310 min.
145 min.
* Appmate times for recoperations such as start/stop, zooming, and
poon/off.
CBC-NCar Battery Crger
Use the battery chato charge battery
packs on tove. Tr battery cable plugs
into your car’s lighter and runs off a
12-24 V DC negative ground battery.
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Shoulder Strap
You can attach a shoulder strap for more
security and portability.
Pass the ends through the strap mount and
adjust the length of the strap.
WS-20 Wrist Strap
Use this for extra adfor
active shooting.
SC0 Soft Carrying Case
A hacamcorder g with padded
compents and nty of space for
accesso
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you
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Additional Information
Specifications
MD245/MD225
System
Video Recording System
2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV sysumer VCR SD system), digital
component recording
Audio Recording System
Television System
Image Sensor
PCM digital sound: 16 hannels); 12
CCIR standard olor signal
1/6-inch CCD,
,000 pixels
approx. 800,00s
ffective pire approximate values)
advance480,000 (T) / 710,000 (W) pixels
er zoom
nced zo
oom typ
550,000 pixels
440,000 (T) / 690,000 (W) pixels
690,000 pixels
1
Epixels (all figures are approximate values)
d zoom)
om types)
440,000 (T) / 540,000 (W) pixels
440,000 pixels
400,000 pixels
CompTapes
Tape Sp
Vearing the
SP: 18.83 mm/s; LP: 12.57 mm/s
SP: 60 minutes; LP: 90 minutes
mark
Maximum ing Time
(60 min. tape
LCD Screen
Viewfinder
2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 112,000 pixels
0.35 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 114,000 pixels
Stereo electret condenser microphone
Microphone
1
When two values are given, the first indicates the value at full telephoto (T) and the second indicates the value at full wide-angle (W).
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Lens
f=2.6–96.2 mm, F/2.0–5.2, 37x power zoom
35 mm equivalent (all figures are approximate values)
16:9 Movies (advanced zoom)
(other zoom types)
4:3 Movies (advanced zoom)
(other zoom types)
41.7–1,877 mm
47.1–1,743 mm
44.6–2,052 mm
44.6–1,650 mm
35 mm equivalent (all figures are approximate values)
16:9 Movies (advanced zoom)
(other zoom types)
4:3 Movies
40.5–1,676 mm
5.3–1,676 mm
9.8–1,843 mm
f=2.6–83.2 mm, F/2.0–4.6, 32x power zoom
35 mm equivalent (all figures are ate valu
16:9 Movies (advanced zoom)
(other zoom types)
5–1,450 mm
–1,450 mm
–1,594 mm
4:3 Movies
Lens Configuration
AF system
10 elemented, aspheric ele
TTL autofocus,
Minimum Focusing Distance
White Balance
m on maxi
lance, prite balance (DAYLIGHT, TUNGSTEN) or custom white
Minimum Illumination
rogram, speed at 1/6:
1.6 lx
slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/25:
Electronic
6 lx
Reended Illumination
Imabilization
Input/Outpuls
AV Terminal
∅ 3.5 mm minijack, output only
Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced
Audio: -10 dBV (47 kohms load/3 kohms or less)
DV Terminal
4 pin (IEEE1394 standard), output only
MIC Terminal
∅ 3.5 mm stereo minijack
–57 dBV (with 600 ohm mic)/5 kohms or more
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Additional Information
Power/Others
Power supply (rated)
Power consumption
7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)
2.4 W (viewfinder), 2.5 W (LCD screen, normal brightness)
2.2 W (viewfinder), 2.3 W (LCD screen, normal
brightness)
Operating temperature
0 – 40 °C
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight (camcorder body only)
68 x 82 x 127 mm excluding the grip belt
380 g
CA-590E Compact Power Adapter
Power input
Rated output
Operating temperature
Dimensi
AC, 50/60 A
Weig
BP-2L5 Bry Pack
Battery type
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Rated voltage
Operating temperature
Battery capacity
Dimensions
7.4 V DC
0 – 40 °C
530 mAh
33.3 x 16.2 x 45.2 mm
40 g
Weight
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to
change without notice.
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E
Index
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
A
F
Aspect ratio
G
B
Battery pack
L
LCD video light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
C
Connections
M
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
D
Date and time
Date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Digital effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
N
*
only.
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Additional Information
O
V
Onscreen display selection . . . . . . . . . . 34
P
P (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
W
Q
R
S
Special scene (recording programs) . . . 35
Sports (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 36
Spotlight (recording program) . . . . . . . . 36
T
Transferring movies to a computer . . . . 52
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
*
only.
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The information on this manual is verified as of 1 January 2008.
Printed on 70% reused paper.
0115W104
PUB. DIE-295
© CANON INC. 2008
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