Canon MD120 User Manual

PUB.DIE-274

Digital Video Camcorder

English

Instruction Manual

Introduction

Prerparations

Basic

Functions

Advanced

Functions

Digital

Video

Mini

Cassette

External

Connections

Additional

Information

PAL

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING

INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to

disconnect the plug in case of an accident.

While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do not

place it in confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it could

result in electric shock or fire.

CA-590E identification plate is located on the bottom.

Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-590E may damage the

camcorder.

European Union (and EEA) only.

This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household

waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This

product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized

one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site

for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this

type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due

to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time,

your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of

natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for

recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your

household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE

products, please visit

www.canon-europe.com/environment.

(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

Table of contents

Introduction

About this Manual ........................................................................................... 6

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Supplied Accessories...................................................................................... 8

Components Guide......................................................................................... 9

Screen Displays............................................................................................ 11

Preparations

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack............................................................................ 13

Installing the Backup Battery ........................................................................ 14

Inserting and Removing a Tape .................................................................... 15

Preparing the Camcorder.............................................................................. 16

Adjusting the LCD Screen.............................................................................16

Using the Menus

Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option...................................................................17

Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus ..................................................18

First Time Settings

Changing the Language................................................................................ 19

Changing the Time Zone...............................................................................19

Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................ 20

Basic Functions

Recording

Recording Movies ......................................................................................... 21

Zooming........................................................................................................ 22

Playback

Playing Back Movies..................................................................................... 23

Locating the End of the Last Scene.............................................................. 24

Magnifying the Playback Image.................................................................... 24

Advanced Functions

Menu Options Lists

FUNC. Menu................................................................................................. 25

Setup menus................................................................................................. 25

Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.).......................... 25

VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.).....................................27

Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.) ...................................27

Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ...............................28

System Setup (Beep, etc.).................................................................. 29

Date/Time Setup................................................................................. 29

Recording Programs

Using the Recording Programs.....................................................................30

: Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs................... 31

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

Manual Exposure Adjustment.......................................................................32

Manual Focus Adjustment ............................................................................ 33

White Balance............................................................................................... 34

Image Effects.................................................................................................35

Audio Recording and Playback

Audio Recording Mode..................................................................................35

Audio Playback Modes..................................................................................36

Other Functions

Data Code .....................................................................................................37

Self Timer ......................................................................................................37

Digital Effects.................................................................................................38

External Connections

Connecting to a TV or VCR

Connection Diagrams....................................................................................40

Playback on a TV Screen..............................................................................42

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder .............................................42

Digital Video Dubbing.......................................................................43

Connecting to a Computer

PC Connection Diagrams..............................................................................45

Transferring Video Recordings......................................................................46

Additional Information

Trouble?

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................47

List of Messages............................................................................................49

Do’s and Don’ts

Handling Precautions ....................................................................................51

Maintenance/Others ......................................................................................53

Using the Camcorder Abroad........................................................................55

General Information

System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) ................................56

Optional Accessories.....................................................................................57

Specifications.................................................................................................59

Index..............................................................................................................61

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon MD120/MD111/MD110/MD101. Please read this

manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference.

Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table

(

47).

Conventions Used in the Manual

ꢀ

IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not

available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be

set, etc.).

ꢀ

: Reference page number.

ꢀ

: Option or feature that applies to or is available only with a specific model.

ꢀ“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.

ꢀThe photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.

Note that unless indicated otherwise, illustrations in this manual refer to the

model.

First Time Settings

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

Menu item shown at its default position

camcorder.

Buttons and switches to be operated

Language Set

English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish,

Russian, Simplified Chinese and Japanese.

Language Set

English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

and Korean.

Default value

DISPLAY SETUP/

Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu

options as they are displayed on screen. Menu options in

boldface indicate the default setting (for example [ON],

[OFF]).

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

FUNC.

(

24)

Press

Select (

(

FUNC.

) the

) to open the setup menus.

icon and press

Select (

and press (

Select (

) [DISPLAY SETUP/

) [LANGUAGE] and press

]

(

Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are

Select (

press (

Press

) the desired option and

FUNC.

indicated within a “button” frame (for example

FUNC.

to close the menu.

NOTES

If you changed the language by mistake,

follow the mark next to the menu item to

About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide

The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorder’s operations and to

make selections and changes in the camcorder’s menus.

Push the joystick up, down, left or right (

item or change settings.

) to select an

Press the joystick itself (

) to save the settings or confirm an

action. On menu screens, this is indicated by the joystick icon

The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode. You can

display the joystick guide to remind you of the joystick’s functions in each operating mode.

Recording:

Playback:

EXP

FOCUS

About the Operating Modes

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 all operating modes.

Operating Mode

Switch

Icon Display

Operation

Recording movies on a tape

CAMERA

Playing movies from a tape

PLAY

Trademark Acknowledgements

•

is a trademark.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or

other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United

States and other countries.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Supplied Accessories

CA-590E Compact

Power Adapter

BP-2L5 Battery Pack

Lithium Button Battery

CR1616

STV-250N Stereo Video

Cable

(incl. power cord)

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Components Guide

Left side view

Lens cover switch (

open, closed)

21)

13)

(

CHARGE indicator (

Speaker

AV terminal (

40)

MIC (microphone) terminal (

36)

DV terminal (

40, 45)

Terminal cover

Grip belt (

16)

Strap mount

Lock button

(

58)

switch (

Stereo microphone

Right Side View

Names of buttons and switches other than the

joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for

example ).

FUNC.

Front view

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Back view

Viewfinder (

Dioptric adjustment lever (

BATT. (battery release) switch (

LCD screen ( 16)

Backup battery compartment (

Start/stop button ( 21)

Serial number, Battery attachment unit

13)

DC IN terminal (

D.EFFECTS button (

FUNC. button ( 17, 25)

16)

13)

14)

(

13)

38)

Joystick (

Zoom lever (

22)

30)

Mode switch (

Easy recording

Recording programs

Cassette compartment

OPEN/EJECT switch

Cassette compartment cover

Tripod socket 22)

(

15)

Top view

(

15)

(

15)

(

Names of buttons and switches other than the

joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for

example

FUNC.

Bottom view

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Screen Displays

Recording

Zoom (

22), Exposure

30)

(

32)

Recording program (

White balance (

Image effect (

Digital effects (

34)

35)

38)

Condensation warning (

Shutter speed ( 31)

Self timer ( 37)

Exposure adjustment (

54)

32)

Manual focus (

Image stabilizer (

Recording mode (

Tape operation

33)

26)

27)

Playback

Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)

Remaining tape

Remaining battery charge

Widescreen 16:9 mode (

Wind screen off ( 27)

26)

35)

Audio recording mode (

Backup battery warning

Level marker (

28)

Recording reminder

Operating mode (

Audio playback mode (

Search function display

36)

END SEARCH (

Playback time

24)

(hours : minutes : seconds : frames)

Joystick guide (

Data code (

37)

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Tape operation

Remaining battery charge

Record,

Stop,

Record pause,

Eject,

Fast forward,

Playback,

Fast forward playback,

Rewind playback

Rewind,

Playback pause,

• When “

” starts flashing in red replace

the battery pack with a fully charged one.

• When you attach an empty battery pack,

the power may turn off without displaying

Remaining tape

Indicates the remaining time of the tape in

“

”.

• Depending on the conditions under which

the camcorder and the battery pack are

used, the actual battery charge may not be

indicated accurately.

minutes. “

When the tape reaches its end, the display

changes to “ END”.

” moves during recording.

• When the time left is less than 15

seconds, the remaining tape time may not

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 videocassette’s label

(for example, 85 minutes).

Backup battery warning

flashes in red when the lithium button

battery is not installed, or when it needs to

be replaced.

Recording reminder

The camcorder counts from 1 to 10

seconds when you start recording. This is

helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.

Getting Started

Preparations

Getting Started

1 Turn off the camcorder.

Getting Started

2 Attach the battery pack to the

camcorder.

• Press the battery pack lightly and

slide it down until it clicks.

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.

DC IN

terminal

CHARGE

indicator

Remove the battery

terminal cover before

attaching the battery

3 Connect the power cord to the

compact power adapter.

4 Plug the power cord into a power

outlet.

BATT. switch

Charging, Recording and Playback Times

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

charging, recording or playback conditions.

Battery Pack

BP-2L5

NB-2L

NB-2LH

BP-2L12

BP-2L14

Charging Time

145 min. 150 min. 160 min. 240 min. 285 min.

Maximum Recording Times

Viewfinder

LCD [NORMAL]

LCD [BRIGHT]

105 min. 120 min. 145 min. 250 min. 305 min.

100 min. 120 min. 145 min. 245 min. 300 min.

95 min.

110 min. 135 min. 230 min. 280 min.

Typical Recording Times*

Viewfinder

LCD [NORMAL]

LCD [BRIGHT]

60 min.

55 min.

50 min.

65 min.

60 min.

80 min.

75 min.

135 min. 165 min.

130 min. 165 min.

125 min. 155 min.

Playback Times

110 min. 125 min. 150 min. 265 min. 320 min.

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

Getting Started

5 Connect the compact power adapter

to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

• The CHARGE indicator starts

flashing. The indicator will stay on

when the charging is completed.

• You can also use the compact power

adapter without attaching a battery

pack.

• 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 on: Battery fully charged.

Flashes approx. twice per second: Battery over

50% charged.

Flashes approx. once per second: Battery less

than 50% charged.

ꢀThe charging time will vary depending on the

surrounding temperature and the battery pack’s

initial charge condition. In cold places, the

effective usage time of the battery will

decrease.

ꢀWe recommend that you prepare battery

packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you

might need.

ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED

1 Disconnect the compact power

adapter from the camcorder.

2 Unplug the power cord from the

power outlet and the compact

power adapter.

Installing the Backup Battery

The backup battery (lithium button battery

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

Press

to release the battery

BATT.

CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain the

pack. Lift the battery pack and then

pull it out.

date, time (

19) 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.

IMPORTANT

ꢀYou may hear some noise from the compact

power adapter during use. This is not a

malfunction.

ꢀWe recommend charging the battery pack in

temperatures between 10 ºC and 30 ºC.

Outside the temperature range of 0 ºC to 40 ºC,

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 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.

Getting Started

1 If a battery pack is attached, remove

it first.

2 Open the backup battery cover.

3 Insert the backup battery with the

+ side facing out.

2 Insert the cassette.

• Insert the cassette 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.

4 Close the cover.

NOTES

The backup battery has a life span of about a

year.

flashes in red to inform you that it

needs to be replaced.

4 Wait for the cassette compartment

to retract automatically and close

the cassette compartment cover.

Inserting and Removing a Tape

Use only videocassettes marked with the

logo.

IMPORTANT

ꢀDo not interfere with the cassette

compartment while it is opening or closing

automatically, or attempt to close the cover

before the cassette compartment has fully

retracted.

ꢀBe careful not to get your fingers caught in

the cassette compartment cover.

NOTES

If the camcorder is connected to a power

source, cassettes can be inserted/removed

even if the

switch is set to

OPEN/EJECT

1 Slide

fully in the

direction of the arrow and open the

cassette compartment cover.

The cassette compartment opens

automatically.

Getting Started

Preparing the Camcorder

Adjusting the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

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). Rotating the panel 180

degrees is also useful if you wish to

include yourself when recording with the

self timer.

1 Turn on the camcorder.

2 Move the lens cover switch down to

to open the lens cover.

3 Adjust the viewfinder.

Keep the LCD panel closed to use the

viewfinder and adjust the dioptric

adjustment lever as necessary.

4 Fasten the grip belt.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can

reach the zoom lever with your index

finger, and the start/stop button with

your thumb.

Subject can monitor the

LCD screen

Using the Menus

LCD Backlight

You can set the brightness of the LCD

screen at normal or bright.

Using the Menus

Many of the camcorder’s functions can be

adjusted from the menus that open after

FUNC.

pressing the FUNC. button (

For details about the available menu

options and settings, refer to Menu

FUNC.

(

17)

Options Lists (

25).

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

) the

icon and press

(

) to open the setup menus.

3 Select (

) [

DISPLAY SETUP/

] and press (

Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option

4 Select (

press (

) [BACKLIGHT] and

) the desired option and

5 Select (

press (

FUNC.

6 Press

to close the menu.

NOTES

ꢀThis setting does not affect the brightness of

the recording or the viewfinder screen.

ꢀUsing the [BRIGHT] setting will shorten the

effective usage time of the battery pack.

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

) the icon of the function

you want to change from the left

side column.

3 Select ( ) the desired setting from

the available options at the bottom

bar.

The selected option will be highlighted

in light blue. Menu items not available

will appear grayed out.

Using the Menus

FUNC.

4 Press

to save the settings

The title of the selected menu appears

on top of the screen and under it the

list of settings.

and close the menu.

FUNC.

• You can press

menu at any time.

• With some settings you will need to

press ( ) and make further

selections. Follow the additional

operation guides that will appear on

the screen (such as the joystick

icon , small arrows, etc.).

to close the

4 Select (

) the setting you want to

change and press (

• An orange frame will indicate the

menu item currently selected. Menu

items not available will appear grayed

out.

• To return to the menu selection

screen, select ( ) [

RETURN] and

press (

5 Select (

press (

) the desired option and

) to save the setting.

Selecting an Option from the Setup

Menus

6 Press

FUNC.

You can press

to close the

menu at any time.

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

) the

icon and press

(

) to open the setup menus.

FUNC.

You can also hold

pressed

down for more than 2 seconds to open

directly the setup menus screen.

3 Select (

) the desired menu from

the left side column and press (

First Time Settings

Changing the Time Zone

Default value

Changing the Language

DATE/TIME SETUP

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.

T.ZONE/DST PARIS

FUNC.

Language Set A

(

17)

English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish,

Romanian, Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic

and Persian.

Language Set B

English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

and Thai.

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

) the

icon and press

(

) to open the setup menus.

3 Select (

) [DATE/TIME SETUP]

Default value

and press (

4 Select (

press (

) [T.ZONE/DST] and

DISPLAY SETUP/

The time zone setting appears. The

default setting is Paris or Singapore,

depending on the region of purchase.

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

5 Select (

press (

To adjust for daylight saving time,

) your time zone and

FUNC.

(

17)

select the time zone with the

next to the area.

mark

1 Press

FUNC.

6 Press

to close the menu.

FUNC.

2 Select (

) the

icon and press

(

) to open the setup menus.

Time Zones

3 Select (

and press (

4 Select (

) [DISPLAY SETUP/

]

Once you have set the time zone, date

and time, you do not need to reset the

clock every time you travel to another

time zone. Select the time zone referring

to the date and time displayed on the

screen.

) [LANGUAGE] and press

(

5 Select (

) the desired option and

press (

6 Press

to close the menu.

FUNC.

NOTES

ꢀIf you changed the language by mistake,

follow the mark next to the menu item to

change the setting.

First Time Settings

Setting the Date and Time

DATE/TIME SETUP

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

FUNC.

(

17)

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

) the

icon and press

(

) to open the setup menus.

3 Select (

and press (

4 Select (

) [DATE/TIME SETUP]

) [DATE/TIME] and press

(

Blinking arrows will be displayed

around the first field of the date.

5 Change each field of the date and

time with the joystick’s (

move ( ) to the next field.

) and

6 Press (

7 Press

) to start the clock.

to close the menu.

FUNC.

NOTES

You can also change the date format (

29).

Recording

Basic Functions

Recording

TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED

Recording

Recording Movies

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if the

camcorder operates correctly. If

necessary, clean the video heads (

2).

(

EXP

FOCUS

1 Set the mode switch to

2 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press (

3 Push the joystick ( ) momentarily

towards and release it.

) to display it.

• 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 ( ) towards

towards to play back the tape

(reverse or forward respectively) to

locate the point where you want to start

recording.

or (

)

1 Move the lens cover switch down to

to open the lens cover.

2 Holding the lock button pressed

down, set the

CAMERA.

Start/Stop

switch to

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING

Close the lens cover and the LCD

3 Press

to begin recording.

again to pause the

Start/Stop

Press

recording.

panel

2 Turn off the camcorder.

3 Remove the tape.

4 Disconnect the power source and

remove the battery pack.

NOTES

ꢀ

About the recording time: By changing the

recording mode you can change the video

Recording

quality and as a result, also the available

recording time ( 27).

ꢀPrevious recordings overwritten by a new

recording cannot be recovered. Before you start

recording, search for the end of the last

Zooming

POINTS TO CHECK

recording (

24).

ꢀTo protect the tape and video heads, the

camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in

(

: In addition to the optical

zoom, the digital zoom ( 26)

record pause (

seconds. To resume recording press

) mode for 4 minutes 30

Start/Stop

(

up to 1000x,

ꢀ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.

up to 800x) is also available.

ꢀ

About the Power Save mode: To save power

Zoom out

when the camcorder is powered by a battery

pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if

left without any operations for 5 minutes

(

29). To restore the power, turn the

camcorder off and then on again.

ꢀ

About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The

screens are produced using extremely high-

precision manufacturing techniques, with more

than 99.99% of the pixels operating to

specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels

may occasionally misfire or appear as black,

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

the recorded image and does not constitute a

malfunction.

Zoom in

Optical Zoom

(

35x,

30x )

ꢀ

When using a tripod: Do not

leave the viewfinder exposed to

direct sunlight as it may melt

(due to concentration of the light

by the lens). Do not use tripods

with fastening screws longer

than 5.5 mm. Doing so may

damage the camcorder.

Move the zoom lever toward W to

zoom out (wide-angle). Move it toward

T to zoom in (telephoto).

You can also change the zoom speed

(

26). You can select one of three fixed

zoom speeds or a variable speed that

depends on how you operate the zoom

lever: Press gently for a slow zoom; press

harder for faster zooms.

ꢀ

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 fidgety, jittery scenes. In extreme

cases the playback of such scenes may result

in visually induced motion sickness. If you

experience such a reaction, immediately stop

the playback and take a rest break as

necessary.

NOTES

ꢀWhen set to [VARIABLE], the zoom speed will

be faster in the record pause mode.

ꢀKeep at least 1 m to the subject. At wide-

angle, you can focus on a subject as close as

1 cm.

Playback

DURING PLAYBACK

Playback

5 Push the joystick ( ) towards

again to pause the playback.

6 Push the joystick ( ) towards

Playing Back Movies

stop the playback.

Play back the tape on the LCD display or

close the LCD panel to use the

viewfinder. You can also turn the LCD

panel and close it with the screen facing

out.

TO ADJUST THE VOLUME

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

) [

SPEAKER

VOLUME] and adjust (

volume.

) the

(

• 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.

• If you turn off the volume completely,

the icon will change to

FUNC.

3 Press

to close the menu.

SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES

There is no sound during the special

playback modes.

ꢀ

Fast Playback: Push the joystick (

)

towards or ( ) towards

. Hold

the joystick pressed down to rewind/fast

forward the tape while continuing the

playback.

1 Holding the lock button pressed

NOTES

down, set the

PLAY.

switch to

ꢀYou can display the date and time of the

2 If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press ( ) to

display it.

recording (

37).

ꢀDuring some special playback modes, you

may notice some video problems (blocky video

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

ꢀTo protect the tape and video heads, the

camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in

playback pause (

seconds. To resume the playback push the

joystick ( ) towards

3 Locate the point where you want to

begin the playback.

Push the joystick ( ) towards

rewind the tape or ( ) towards

to fast forward.

) mode for 4 minutes 30

4 Push the joystick ( ) towards

to begin the playback.

Playback

Locating the End of the Last Scene

Magnifying the Playback Image

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.

During playback, movies and still images

can be magnified up to 5 times. You can

also select the area to be magnified.

(

POINTS TO CHECK

Stop the playback before using this

function.

FUNC.

(

17)

FUNC.

1 Press

2 Select (

) [

END SEARCH] and

press (

3 Select (

) [EXECUTE] and press

(

• “END SEARCH” appears.

• The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards

the tape, plays back the last few

seconds of the recording and stops the

tape.

1 Move the zoom lever toward T.

• The image is magnified by 2 times

and a frame appears indicating the

position of the magnified area.

• To further enlarge the image, move

the zoom lever toward T. To reduce the

magnification, move the zoom lever

toward W.

• To cancel the search push the

joystick ( ) towards

NOTES

ꢀEnd search cannot be used once you remove

the cassette.

ꢀIf there are blank sections between

recordings, the end search may not work

correctly.

•

will appear for images that cannot

be enlarged.

2 Select (

) the enlarged area

of the picture with the joystick.

To cancel the magnification, move the

zoom lever toward W until the frame

disappears.

IMPORTANT

While the magnification position frame is

displayed, it will replace the joystick guide. Cancel

the magnification to return to normal playback.

Menu Options Lists

(

Advanced Functions

Menu Options Lists

23)

SPEAKER VOLUME

Menu Options Lists

Menu items not available appear grayed

out. For details about how to select an

item, refer to Using the Menus (

17).

Adjust (

) the volume with the joystick.

(

43)

REC PAUSE

FUNC. Menu

(

30)

Recording programs

Press (

mode.

) to enter the record pause

Mode switch:

(

24)

END SEARCH

[

PROGRAM AE],[ PORTRAIT],

SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW],

BEACH], [ SUNSET],

SPOTLIGHT], [ FIREWORKS]

Press (

) to search.

(

34)

White balance

Setup menus

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

Mode switch:

CAMERA SETUP

[

AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT],

TUNGSTEN], [ SET]

(

31)

SHUTTER

[

(

35)

Image effect

Mode switch:

Recording program: [ PROGRAM AE]

[

AUTO], [1/50], [1/120], [1/250],

Mode switch:

[1/500], [1/1000] [1/2000]

[

IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [ VIVID],

NEUTRAL],

SOFT SKIN DETAIL]

A.SL SHUTTER

(

38)

Digital effects

[

ON], [

OFF]

The camcorder automatically uses slow

shutter speeds to obtain brighter

recordings in places with insufficient

lighting.

Mode switch:

[

D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADER],

[

EFFECT]

ꢀThe camcorder uses shutter speeds

down to 1/25.

Menu Options Lists

ꢀIf a trailing afterimage appears, set the

IMG STAB

slow shutter to [

OFF].

D.ZOOM

Mode switch:

[

ON], [

OFF]

The image stabilizer compensates for

camcorder shake even at full telephoto.

ꢀThe image stabilizer is designed to

compensate for a normal degree of

camcorder shake.

[

OFF], [

105X], [

90X], [

1000X]

800X]

OFF], [

Determines the operation of the digital

zoom.

ꢀThe image stabilizer may not be

effective when recording in dark places

ꢀWhen activated, the camcorder will

switch automatically to the digital zoom

when you zoom in beyond the optical

zoom range.

using the [

ꢀThe image stabilizer cannot be turned

off when the mode switch is set to

ꢀWe recommend setting the image

NIGHT] recording program.

ꢀWith the digital zoom the image is

digitally processed, so the image

resolution will deteriorate the more you

zoom in.

ꢀThe digital zoom indicator will appear in

light blue from 30x up to 105x (

only: 90x) and dark blue from 105x

stabilizer to [

tripod.

OFF] when using a

WIDESCREEN

(

only: 90x) up to 1000x (

[

ON], [

OFF]

only: 800x).

ꢀThe digital zoom cannot be used with

the [

The camcorder uses the full width of the

CCD providing high-resolution 16:9

recording.

NIGHT] recording program.

ꢀSince the displays on the camcorder

have an aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings

with a 4:3 aspect ratio will appear in the

center of the screen with black sidebars.

ZOOM SPEED

ꢀ

Playing back a widescreen recording: TV

[

VARIABLE], [

SPEED 2], [

SPEED 3],

SPEED 1]

VARIABLE] the zoom

sets compatible with the Video ID-1

system will automatically switch to wide

(16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the

aspect ratio of the TV manually. To play

back on a TV with normal aspect ratio

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

ꢀWhen set to [

speed depends on how you operate the

zoom lever: Press lightly for a slow zoom;

press harder for faster zooms.

ꢀThe fastest zoom speed can be

accordingly (

27).

achieved with [

the fixed zoom speeds, [

the fastest and [

slowest.

VARIABLE]. Among

SPEED 3] is

SPEED 1] the

(

37)

SELF TIMER

[

ON], [

OFF]

Menu Options Lists

VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.)

AUDIO SETUP

OUTPUT CH

VCR SETUP

REC MODE

(

36)

[

L/R], [

L/L], [

R/R]

[

STD PLAY], [

LONG PLAY]

ꢀRecording in LP mode extends the

available recording time on the tape 1.5

times.

WIND SCREEN

ꢀDepending on the condition of the tape

(long usage, imperfections, etc.) you may

notice some video problems (blocky video

artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback

picture when playing back recordings

made in LP mode. We recommend using

the SP mode for important recordings.

ꢀIf you make recordings in both SP and

LP modes on the same tape, during

playback you may notice some video

problems in the picture at the point where

the recording mode changes.

Mode switch:

AUTO], [

The camcorder automatically reduces the

background sound of wind when

recording outdoors.

[

OFF

]

ꢀThe wind screen cannot be turned off

when the mode switch is set to

(

36)

12bit AUDIO

ꢀWhen playing back in this camcorder

tapes recorded in LP mode with other

devices or vice versa, you may notice

some problems in the playback picture or

the sound may stop briefly.

[

STEREO1], [

MIX/FIXED], [

STEREO2],

MIX/VAR.]

(

36)

MIX BALANCE

TV TYPE

When [12bit AUDIO] is set to [

MIX/

[

NORMAL TV], [

WIDE TV]

VAR.], adjust (

) the sound balance

In order to display the picture in full and in

the correct aspect ratio, select the setting

according to the type of television to

which you will connect the camcorder.

[NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect

ratio.

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].

[WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect

ratio.

AUDIO MODE

Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.)

[

16bit], [

12bit]

Menu Options Lists

Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)

MARKERS

DISPLAY SETUP

BRIGHTNESS

[

OFF], [

LEVEL(GRY)], [

GRID(GRY)]

LEVEL(WHT)],

GRID(WHT)],

Adjust (

) the brightness of the LCD

You can display a grid or a horizontal line

at the center of the screen. The markers

are available in white or gray. Use the

markers as a reference to make sure your

subject is framed correctly (vertically and/

or horizontally).

display with the joystick.

ꢀChanging the brightness of the LCD

display does not affect that of the

viewfinder or the recordings.

(

17)

BACKLIGHT

ꢀUsing the markers will not affect the

recordings on the tape.

DISPLAYS

[

NORMAL]*, [

BRIGHT]

* The default setting is [

when you power the camcorder using the

compact power adapter.

[

ON], [

OFF<PLAYBK>]

You can hide the on-screen displays to

show only the playback picture on the full

screen.

TV SCREEN

ꢀTape operation displays appear for 2

seconds.

ꢀWarning messages and the data code

(if activated) will appear, even when set to

[

ON], [

OFF]

[

OFF<PLAYBK>].

ꢀAll on-screen displays will appear while

the playback image is magnified or a

digital effect is activated.

[

ON], [

OFF]

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]

6SEC.DATE

[

ON], [

OFF]

When you start playing back a tape or

when the date of the recording changes,

the date and time will be displayed for 6

seconds.

setting (

29).

Menu Options Lists

SYSTEM SETUP

BEEP

(

37)

19)

DATA CODE

[

OFF], [ DATE], [ TIME],

DATE & TIME]

[

HIGH VOLUME],

LOW VOLUME], [

OFF]

LANGUAGE

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.

The list of available languages depends

on the region where you purchased the

camcorder.

POWER SAVE

Language Set A:

[DEUTSCH], [ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL],

[FRANÇAIS], [ITALIANO], [POLSKI],

[

ON], [

OFF]

[

], [TÜRKÇE], [

], [ ], [

]

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 five minutes.

Language Set B:

[ENGLISH], [

], [

]

Approximately 30 seconds before the

camcorder shuts off, the message

DEMO MODE

“

AUTO POWER OFF” will appear.

Date/Time Setup

[

ON], [

OFF]

DATE/TIME SETUP

The demonstration mode displays the

camcorder’s main features. It starts

automatically when the camcorder is

powered with the power adapter if you

leave it turned on without loading a

recording media for more than 5 minutes.

ꢀTo cancel the demo mode once it

started, press any button, turn off the

camcorder or insert a videocassette.

(

19)

20)

T.ZONE/DST

DATE/TIME

DATE FORMAT

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

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

System Setup (Beep, etc.)

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

Changes the date format for on-screen

displays.

Recording Programs

Using the Recording Programs

Easy Recording

The camcorder adjusts the focus,

exposure and other settings

automatically, allowing you to just

point and shoot.

Recording Programs (

31)

[

PROGRAM AE]

[

NIGHT]

[

SUNSET]

The camcorder sets the

Use this mode to record

sunsets in vibrant colors.

aperture and shutter speed. in low-light conditions.

[

PORTRAIT]

[

SNOW]

[

SPOTLIGHT]

The camcorder uses a

Use this mode to record

spotlit scenes.

large aperture, achieving a in bright ski resorts. It

focus on the subject while

blurring other distracting

details.

prevents the subject from

being underexposed.

[

SPORTS]

[

BEACH]

[

FIREWORKS]

Use this mode to record

sports scenes such as

tennis or golf.

Use this mode to record

on a sunny beach. It

Use this mode to record

fireworks.

prevents the subject from

being underexposed.

Recording Programs

Shutter speed guidelines

: Changing the Shutter Speed and

Special Scene Programs

Use the automatic exposure (AE)

program to set the shutter speed or select

one of the special scene recording

programs.

1/50

For general recordings.

1/120

For recording indoor sports scenes.

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000

For recording from within a car or train, or

for recording moving subjects such as

roller coasters.

POINTS TO CHECK

(

1/2000

Mode switch:

For recording outdoor sports such as golf

or tennis on sunny days.

Note that on screen only the denominator

is displayed – “ 250” indicates a shutter

speed of 1/250, etc.

FUNC.

(

17)

Icon of the currently selected

Recording Program

NOTES

FUNC.

ꢀDo not change the position of the mode

switch while recording as the brightness of the

image may change abruptly.

FUNC.

Desired option

ꢀ[ 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.

- 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.

TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED IN THE

[

PROGRAM AE] RECORDING PROGRAM

FUNC.

CAMERA SETUP

SHUTTER

- The image may flicker when recording with

high shutter speeds.

- The shutter speed resets to [

you set the mode switch to

recording program.

AUTO] when

or change the

FUNC.

Desired option

ꢀ[

[

PORTRAIT]/[

SNOW]

SPORTS]/[

BEACH]/

- The picture may not appear smooth during

playback.

ꢀ[ PORTRAIT]

- The blur effect of the background increases

the more you zoom in (T).

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

ꢀ[

NIGHT]

Adjusting the Picture:

- Moving subjects may leave a trailing

afterimage.

- Picture quality may not be as good as in other

modes.

Exposure, Focus and Color

- White points may appear on the screen.

- Autofocus may not work as well as in other

modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

Manual Exposure Adjustment

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.

ꢀ[ SNOW]/[ BEACH]

- The subject may become overexposed on

cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the

image on the screen.

ꢀ[ FIREWORKS]

To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend

using a tripod.

POINTS TO CHECK

(

(except for the

FIREWORKS] recording program).

Mode switch:

[

EXP

BACK

1 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press ( ) to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) towards

[EXP].

• [EXP] on the joystick guide changes

to light blue and the exposure

adjustment indicator

and the

neutral value “ 0” appear on the

screen.

• If you operate the zoom during

exposure lock, the brightness of the

image may change.

3 Adjust (

) the brightness of the

image as required.

• The adjustment range and the length

of the exposure adjustment indicator

will vary depending on the initial

brightness of the picture.

• Pushing the joystick ( ) towards

[EXP] again will return the camcorder

to automatic exposure.

4 Push the joystick ( ) towards

[BACK] to save the exposure setting.

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

4 Adjust (

necessary.

• Push the joystick ( ) towards

a farther focal distance or push it (

towards

• Pushing the joystick ( ) towards

[FOCUS] again will return the

camcorder to autofocus.

) the focus as

Manual Focus Adjustment

for

)

Autofocus may not work well on the

following subjects. In such case, focus

manually.

for a closer focal distance.

Reflective surfaces

5 Push the joystick ( ) towards

[BACK] to save the focus

adjustment.

Subjects with low contrast or

without vertical lines

NOTES

Fast moving subjects

The camcorder will automatically return to

autofocus when you set the mode switch to

Through wet windows

Night scenes

Infinity Focus

Use this function when you wish to focus

on faraway subjects such as mountains or

fireworks.

BACK

POINTS TO CHECK

FOCUS

(

1 Adjust the zoom.

2 Keep the joystick pushed (

)

Mode switch:

towards [FOCUS] for more than 2

seconds.

BACK

•

appears.

• Pushing the joystick ( ) towards

[FOCUS] again will return the

camcorder to autofocus.

FOCUS

1 Adjust the zoom.

2 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press ( ) to display it.

3 Push the joystick ( ) towards

[FOCUS] to activate the manual

focus.

• Operating the zoom or the joystick

(

) will return the camcorder to

manual focus adjustment.

3 Push the joystick ( ) towards

[BACK] to save the focus

adjustment.

[FOCUS] on the joystick guide will be

displayed in light blue and “MF”

appears on the screen.

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE

White Balance

1 Point the camcorder at a white

The white balance function helps you

accurately reproduce colors under

different lighting conditions so that white

objects will always look truly white in your

recordings.

object, zoom in until it fills the

whole screen and press (

When the adjustment is completed,

stops flashing and stays on. The

camcorder retains the custom setting

even if you turn off the camcorder.

FUNC.

POINTS TO CHECK

2 Press

to save the setting and

close the menu.

(

NOTES

Mode switch:

ꢀWhen you select the custom white balance

Options

Default value

[

SET]:

- Make the white balance adjustment in a place

with sufficient light.

[

AUTO]

Settings are automatically set by the

camcorder. Use this setting for outdoor

scenes.

- Set [D.ZOOM] to [

OFF] (

26).

- Readjust the white balance if the lighting

conditions change.

- Very rarely and depending on the light source,

may keep on flashing instead of staying on.

Even in that case, the white balance would be

properly adjusted and the results should be

[

DAYLIGHT]

For recording outdoors on a bright day.

TUNGSTEN]

[

better than with [

AUTO].

For recording under tungsten and tungsten

type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

ꢀCustom white balance may provide better

results in the following cases:

- Changing lighting conditions

- Close-ups

[

SET]

Use the custom white balance for special

situations not covered by the other options.

The custom white balance will ensure that

white subjects appear white under various

lighting conditions.

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

- Under mercury lamps and certain types of

fluorescent lights

FUNC.

(

17)

Icon of the currently selected

White Balance

FUNC.

Desired option*

* When you select [ SET], do not press

FUNC.

and continue instead with the

procedure below.

Audio Recording and Playback

Audio Recording and

Playback

Image Effects

You can use the image effects to change

the color saturation and contrast to obtain

different results.

Audio Recording Mode

You can change the quality of the audio

recording.

POINTS TO CHECK

(

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch:

(

Options

Default value

Options

[

IMAGE EFFECT OFF]

Default value

Records with no image enhancing effects.

VIVID]

[

16bit]

[

Records audio at the highest quality.

Emphasizes the contrast and color

saturation.

[

12bit]

Records audio on 2 channels (Stereo 1)

leaving 2 channels free (Stereo 2) for

audio dubbing or for adding a sound

track with an external device. Audio

dubbing cannot be performed with this

camcorder.

[

NEUTRAL]

Tones down the contrast and color

saturation.

[

SOFT SKIN DETAIL]

Softens the details in the skin tone area for

a more complimentary appearance.

FUNC.

(

17)

FUNC.

(

17)

FUNC.

Icon of the currently selected

Image Effect

FUNC.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO MODE

Desired option

FUNC.

Desired option

FUNC.

ABOUT THE WIND SCREEN

When using the built-in microphone, the

camcorder automatically reduces the

background sound of wind, but you can

turn the wind screen off when you want

the microphone to be as sensitive as

possible (

27).

Audio Recording and Playback

TO USE AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE

[

R/R]

Right channel only (stereo) / Sub signal

only (bilingual).

FUNC.

(

17)

FUNC.

AUDIO SETUP

OUTPUT CH

Desired option

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 the

audio recording levels may vary.

FUNC.

Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with

Dubbed Audio

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).

Audio Playback Modes

POINTS TO CHECK

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

Default value

[

STEREO1]

Original sound only.

STEREO2]

Dubbed audio only.

MIX/FIXED]

POINTS TO CHECK

[

(

Options

Default value

[

L/R]

Mixed audio with the original sound and

the dubbed audio at the same level.

Left and Right channels (stereo) / Main +

Sub signals (bilingual).

[

MIX/VAR.]

Mixed audio where the balance between

the original sound ( ) and the dubbed

audio ( ) can be adjusted.

[

L/L]

Left channel only (stereo) / Main signal

only (bilingual).

Other Functions

FUNC.

17)

(

Data Code

The camcorder keeps a data code

FUNC.

containing the date and time of recording.

You can select the data to be displayed.

AUDIO SETUP

12bit AUDIO

Options

Default value

FUNC.

Desired option*

[

OFF]

* When you select [

mix balance with the [MIX BALANCE] setting

27).

MIX/VAR.], adjust the

No data code display.

DATE], [ TIME]

(

[

Displays the date or time when the scene

or still image was recorded.

[

DATE & TIME]

Displays both the date and time of the

recording.

FUNC.

(

17)

FUNC.

DISPLAY SETUP/

DATA CODE

FUNC.

Desired option

Self Timer

POINTS TO CHECK

(

Set the camcorder in record pause mode.

Other Functions

[

EFFECT] Effects

FUNC.

Add flavor to your recordings. Sound will

be recorded normally. You can preview

the effect on the display.

(

17)

FUNC.

CAMERA SETUP

SELF TIMER

[BLK&WHT]

(black and white)

[SEPIA]

[ART]

[MOSAIC]

[CUBE]

[BALL]

[WAVE]

[COLOR M.]

(color mask)

[MIRROR]

FUNC.

•

appears.

POINTS TO CHECK

• Set [SELF TIMER] to [

cancel the self timer.

OFF] to

(

Mode switch:

Start/Stop

Press

Default value

The camcorder starts recording after a

10-second countdown. The countdown

appears on the screen.

D.EFFECT OFF

FUNC.

17)

NOTES

(

Once the countdown has begun, you can also

Start/Stop

press

to cancel the self timer. The

self timer will also be canceled if you turn off the

camcorder.

Setting

Icon of the currently selected

Digital Effect

FUNC.

Digital Effects

FADER

[

FADER] Faders

Begin or end scenes with a fade to or

from black. You can preview the effect on

the display.

EFFECT

FUNC.

Desired fader/effect*

[FADE-T]

(fade trigger)

[WIPE]

[JUMP]

* You can preview the effect on the screen

before pressing ( ).

** The icon of the selected effect appears.

[CORNER]

(corner wipe)

[FLIP]

[PUZZLE]

[BEAM]

[ZIGZAG]

[TIDE]

Other Functions

Applying

NOTES

ꢀWhen you are not using the digital effect,

select [ D.EFFECT OFF].

ꢀThe camcorder retains the setting last used

even if you turn off the digital effects or change

the recording program.

ꢀThe digital effects are not available when [TV

TYPE] is set to [NORMAL TV] and the stereo

video cable is connected to the AV terminal.

D.EFFECTS

1 Press

to activate the

fader/effect.

• The icon of the selected effect turns

green.

• Press

D.EFFECTS

again to deactivate

the fader/effect.

FADE

D.EFFECTS

Press

...

: ...in record pause mode, then

Start/Stop

press

to start recording with a

fade in.

: ...in playback pause mode,

then push the joystick ( ) towards

to fade in and start the playback.

FADE OUT

D.EFFECTS

Press

...

: ...while recording, then press

to fade out and pause the

Start/Stop

recording.

: ...during playback, then push

the joystick ( ) towards

and pause the playback.

to fade out

ACTIVATE AN EFFECT

D.EFFECTS

Press

...

: ...while recording or in record

pause mode.

: ...during playback.

Connecting to a TV or VCR

External Connections

Connecting to

TV or VCR

Connecting to a TV or VCR

Connection Diagrams

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

manual of the connected device.

AV Terminal

DV Terminal

• Check the type and orientation

of the terminal and make sure

you connect the DV cable

properly.

• Use the optional CV-150F

(4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F

(4 pin-6 pin) DV cable.

Open the terminal

cover to access.

Terminal on the Connected

Terminal on the Camcorder

Connecting Cable

Device

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

Yellow

VIDEO

AUDIO

White

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

(Supplied)

Red

Connecting to a TV or VCR

Terminal on the Connected

Device

Terminal on the Camcorder

Connecting Cable

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

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

a DV (IEEE1394) output.

4-pin

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.

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)

Connecting to a TV or VCR

virtually no generation loss in video and

sound quality.

Playback on a TV Screen

Connect the camcorder to the external

device following one of the connection

diagrams shown in the previous section

The quality of the playback picture will

vary depending on the connected TV and

the type of connection used.

Connection Diagrams (

40).

(

Before making the connections, select the

[TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set

to which you will connect the camcorder

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other

analog device using connection types

(

27).

or , or to a DVD recorder or other digital

Connecting

recording device using connection type

Connect the camcorder to the TV

, as shown in the previous section

following one of the connection diagrams

shown in the previous section Connection

Connection Diagrams ( 40).

Recording

Diagrams (

40).

1 This camcorder: Load the recorded

cassette.

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.

4 This camcorder: Resume the movie

playback.

Playback

1 Turn on the camcorder and the

connected TV or VCR.

On a TV: Set the input selector to

VIDEO. On a VCR: Set the input

selector to LINE (IN).

2 Start the playback of the movies

(

23).

When using an analog connection you

can include in the copy also the date/

time of the original recording ( 37).

5 Connected device: Begin recording

when the scene you wish to copy

appears. Stop recording when

copying is complete.

NOTES

ꢀTurn off all the devices before starting the

connections.

ꢀWe recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

6 This camcorder: Stop playback.

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video

Recorder

NOTES

ꢀWe recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

ꢀWhen recording to a VCR using an analog

connection –connection types or

the quality of the edited tape will be lower than

the original.

You can copy your recordings by

connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a

digital video device. When recording to a

digital video recorder using the DV

terminal, you can copy recordings with

(

40)–,

Connecting to a TV or VCR

ꢀWhen recording to a digital video recorder

In record pause mode and while

recording you can check the picture on

the camcorder’s screen.

using the DV terminal –connection type

40)–:

(

- If the picture does not appear, disconnect the

DV cable and restore the connection after a

short while or turn the camcorder off and then

on again.

- Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all

digital devices equipped with a DV terminal. If

the operation does not work, use the AV

terminal.

6 When the scene you wish to record

appears, push the joystick (

)

towards

to begin recording.

Recording starts.

7 While recording, push the joystick

(

) towards

to pause the

recording.

In record pause, push the joystick (

Digital Video Dubbing

)

towards

recording.

again to resume

You can input video from other digital

video devices and record the input video

on the tape in the camcorder.

8 Push the joystick ( ) towards

stop recording.

9 Connected device: Stop the

playback.

(

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the video input

source using the digital connection

IMPORTANT

ꢀBlank sections may be recorded as

anomalous picture.

–connection type

(

40)– shown in

the previous section Connection

Diagrams.

ꢀIf the picture does not appear, disconnect the

DV cable and restore the connection after a

short while or turn the camcorder off and then

on again.

ꢀYou can only record video signals in DV

standard (standard definition, SP or LP mode)

from devices carrying the

signals from identically shaped DV (IEEE1394)

terminals may be in different video standards.

Dubbing

FUNC.

logo. Note that

(

17)

1 Load a blank cassette in this

camcorder.

NOTES

2 Connected device: Load the

recorded cassette or disc.

FUNC.

We recommend powering the camcorder using

the compact power adapter.

3 Press

[

, select (

REC PAUSE] and press (

)

Concerning Copyright

4 Select (

) [EXECUTE] and press

(

5 Connected device: Start the

Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films and

other materials, as well as some television

programs are copyrighted. Unauthorized

playback.

Connecting to a TV or VCR

recording of these materials may violate

During playback: If you try to play back a

tape that contains copyright control signals

for protection of software, “COPYRIGHT

PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS

RESTRICTED” appears for a few seconds

and the camcorder displays a blank blue

screen. You cannot playback the contents of

the tape.

During recording: If you try to record from

software that contains copyright control

signals for protection of software,

“COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING

RESTRICTED” appears. You cannot record

the contents of the software.

You cannot record copyright protection

signals to a tape using this camcorder.

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to

Computer

Connecting to a Computer

PC Connection Diagrams

DV Terminal

• Check the type and orientation

of the terminal and make sure

you connect the DV cable

properly.

• Use the optional CV-150F

(4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F

(4 pin-6 pin) DV cable.

Terminal on the Connected

Device

Terminal on the Camcorder

Connecting Cable

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

DV capture board.

CV-150F/CV-250F

DV Cable (Optional)

4-pin

6-pin*

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

can result in damage to the camcorder.

Connecting to a Computer

IMPORTANT

Transferring Video Recordings

ꢀThe video transfer may not work correctly

depending on the software and the

You can transfer recordings to a computer

using the DV terminal.

specifications/settings of your computer.

ꢀIf the computer freezes while the camcorder

is connected to it, disconnect the DV cable and

turn off the camcorder and the computer. After a

short while, turn them on again, set the

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).

camcorder to

connection.

mode and restore the

ꢀBefore connecting the camcorder to the

computer using a DV cable, make sure that no

other IEEE1394 device is connected to the

computer.

ꢀVideo Editing Software.

ꢀThe appropriate driver

ꢀDepending on the video editing software, you

A driver is preinstalled on Windows

operating systems later than Windows 98

Second Edition and Mac operating

systems later than Mac OS 9, and will be

installed automatically.

may need to set the

camcorder to a mode other than PLAY. Refer to

the instruction manual of the editing software.

switch on the

NOTES

ꢀWe recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

ꢀRefer also to the instruction manual of the

computer.

Connecting

1 Start the computer.

2 Set the camcorder to

mode.

3 Connect the camcorder to the

computer using the digital

connection –connection type ¹

(

45)– shown in the previous

section PC Connection Diagrams.

4 Start the video editing software.

Refer to the instruction manual of the

editing software.

Trouble?

Additional Information

Trouble?

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer

or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.

Power Source

Problem

Solution

• Camcorder will not turn on.

• The camcorder switches off

by itself.

Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

• The cassette compartment

cover will not open.

• The cassette compartment

stopped half way while

inserting/removing a tape.

• The LCD/viewfinder switches

on and off.

Attach the battery pack correctly.

Use the compact power adapter.

Battery pack will not charge.

Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and

40 C.

–

Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. When

the battery pack is outside the charging temperature range, the

CHG (charge) indicator will flash irregularly. The charging will

start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C.

The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.

–

If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack, the

CHARGE indicator flashes approx. twice per second and the

charging stops.

Check that the compact power adapter is correctly connected to

the camcorder.

Recording/Playback

Problem

Solution

Turn on the camcorder.

Load a cassette.

Buttons will not work.

–

Abnormal characters appear on Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time.

the screen. The camcorder

does not operate properly.

If the problem still persists, disconnect 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.

Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

Condensation is detected. See reference page.

Remove the cassette and reinsert it.

“REMOVE THE CASSETTE”

appears on the screen.

Video noise appears on screen. When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is

located, keep a distance between the camcorder and the

plasma TV.

–

Trouble?

Problem

Solution

Video noise appears on the TV When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located,

–

screen.

keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the

power or antenna cables of the TV.

The tape stops during record

pause or playback pause.

To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter

the stop mode ( ) if left in playback pause (

) or record

pause (

operation press

) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume the

Start/Stop

(when recording) or push the joystick

(during playback).

(

) towards

Recording

Problem

Solution

Image will not appear on the

screen.

Set the camcorder to

“SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE Set the time zone, date and time.

AND TIME” appears on the

Replace the backup lithium battery and set the time zone, date

screen.

and time.

Pressing the start/stop button

will not start recording.

Set the camcorder to

Load a cassette.

Tape reached the end (“

END” appears on the screen).

Rewind the tape or replace the cassette.

Cassette is protected (“

” flashes on the screen). Change the

position of the protect switch.

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.

Lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth.

Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.

–

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.

Playback

Problem

Solution

During playback there is video Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads.

noise.

Pressing the playback button

does not start playback.

Load a cassette.

Set the camcorder to

Tape reached the end (“

Rewind the tape.

END” appears on the screen).

Trouble?

Problem

Solution

No sound from the built-in

speaker.

Open the LCD panel.

–

Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume with the

[SPEAKER VOLUME] setting.

Image will not appear on the

TV screen.

Check again that the camcorder is properly connected to the TV. 40

Tape is running, but image will TV/VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO. Set the

not appear on the TV screen.

selector to VIDEO.

Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads.

You attempted to play back or dub copyright a protected tape.

Stop playback/dubbing.

Editing

Problem

Solution

Wrong signal standard. Refer also to the instruction manual of

the connected device.

–

Cannot record with this

camcorder video input from an

external video device

connected using a DV cable.

List of Messages

Message

Explanation/Solution

SET THE TIME ZONE,

DATE AND TIME

You have not set the time zone, date and time. This message

appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time

zone, date and time.

CHANGE THE BATTERY

PACK

Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

THE TAPE IS SET FOR

ERASURE PREVENTION

Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the position

of the protect switch.

REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape. Remove the

cassette and reinsert it.

The DV cable is not correctly connected to the DV terminal, or the

CHECK THE INPUT

connected digital device is turned off.

The video input signal is in a different television system (NTSC).

Condensation has been detected in the camcorder.

–

CONDENSATION HAS

BEEN DETECTED

CONDENSATION HAS

BEEN DETECTED

Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. Remove the

cassette.

REMOVE THE CASSETTE

TAPE END

Tape reached the end. Rewind the tape or replace the cassette.

–

INCORRECT TAPE

SPECIFICATION

You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a different television

system (NTSC) or in a recording standard not supported by this

camcorder.

Trouble?

Message

Explanation/Solution

The digital device connected with the DV cable is incompatible with

the camcorder.

–

INPUT SIGNAL NOT

SUPPORTED

HEADS DIRTY, USE

Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads.

CLEANING CASSETTE

PLAYBACK IS

RESTRICTED

DUBBING RESTRICTED

when an anomalous signal is received during analog line-in

recording.

Do’s and Don’ts

Handling Precautions

Battery Pack

DANGER!

Treat the battery pack with care.

• Keep it away from fire (or it might

explode).

Camcorder

ꢀDo not carry the camcorder by the LCD

panel. Be careful when closing the LCD

panel.

• 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 or knock it.

ꢀDo not leave the camcorder in places

subject to high temperatures (like the

inside of a car under direct sunlight), or

high humidity.

ꢀDo not use the camcorder near strong

electric or magnetic fields such as above

TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones.

ꢀDo not point the lens or viewfinder at

strong light sources. Do not leave the

camcorder pointed at a bright subject.

ꢀDo not use or store the camcorder in

dusty or sandy places. The camcorder is

not waterproof – avoid also water, mud or

salt. If any of the above should get into

the camcorder it may damage the

camcorder and/or the lens.

• Do not get it wet.

ꢀCharged battery packs continue to

discharge naturally. Therefore, charge

them on the day of use, or the day before,

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.

ꢀSince storing a charged battery pack for

a long time (about 1 year) can shorten its

lifecycle or affect performance, we

recommend to discharge the battery pack

fully and to store it in a dry place at

temperatures no higher than 30 °C. 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

ꢀBe careful of heat generated by lighting

equipment.

ꢀDo not disassemble the camcorder. If

the camcorder does not function properly,

consult qualified service personnel.

ꢀHandle the camcorder with care. Do not

subject the camcorder to shocks or

vibration as this may cause damage.

precautions at the same time for all

battery packs.

ꢀ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.

Do’s and Don’ts

ꢀReplace the battery pack if the usable

time after full charge diminishes

substantially at normal temperatures.

ꢀWith cassettes equipped with a memory

function, metal plated terminals may

become dirty with use. Clean the

terminals with a cotton swab after about

10 times of removing and reinserting the

cassette. The memory function is not

supported by the camcorder.

About the battery terminal cover

The battery terminal cover has a [

shaped hole. This is useful when you

wish to differentiate between charged and

uncharged battery packs.

Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure

To protect your recordings from accidental

erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to

SAVE or ERASE OFF.

Back side of the battery pack

Terminal cover attached

Charged

REC

SAVE

REC

SAVE

Uncharged

Lithium Button Battery

WARNING!

• The battery used in this device may

present a fire or chemical burn hazard if

mishandled. Do not recharge,

Cassette

ꢀ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.

ꢀ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 cassette, or cover them with

cellophane tape.

disassemble, heat above 100 °C or

incinerate the battery.

• Replace the battery with a CR1616 made

by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony,

Toshiba, Varta or Renata. Use of other

batteries may present a risk of fire or

explosion.

• The used battery should be returned to

the supplier for safe disposal.

ꢀ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.

ꢀHandle cassettes with care. Do not

drop or subject them to severe impact as

this may damage the cassettes.

ꢀKeep the battery out of the reach of

children. If swallowed, seek medical

Do’s and Don’ts

assistance immediately. The battery case

may break and the battery fluids may

cause internal damage.

Maintenance/Others

ꢀDo not disassemble, heat or immerse

the battery in water to avoid the risk of

explosion.

Cleaning the Camcorder

Camcorder Body

ꢀUse a soft, dry cloth to clean the

camcorder body. Never use chemically

treated cloth or volatile solvents such as

paint thinner.

Lens and Viewfinder

ꢀIf the lens surface is dirty, the autofocus

may not work properly.

ꢀRemove any dust or dirt particles using

a non-aerosol type blower brush.

ꢀUse a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to

gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Never

use tissue paper.

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.

Storage

ꢀIf you do not intend to use the

camcorder for a long time, store it in a

place free of dust, in low humidity, and at

temperatures not higher than 30 °C.

Do’s and Don’ts

TO AVOID CONDENSATION

ꢀDo not expose the camcorder to

sudden or extreme changes in

temperature.

ꢀRemove the cassette, place the

camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and

let it adjust to temperature changes

slowly before removing it from the bag.

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.

WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED

ꢀThe camcorder automatically shuts off,

the warning message “CONDENSATION

HAS BEEN DETECTED” appears for

approx. 4 seconds and

ꢀIf a cassette is loaded, the warning

Condensation may form in the following

cases:

When the camcorder is moved from an

air-conditioned room to a warm, humid

place

starts flashing.

message “REMOVE THE CASSETTE”

appears and

starts flashing. Remove

the cassette immediately and leave the

cassette compartment open. Leaving the

cassette in the camcorder may damage

the tape.

ꢀA cassette cannot be loaded when

condensation is detected.

When the camcorder is moved from a

cold place to a warm room

RESUMING USE

ꢀThe precise time required for water

droplets to evaporate will vary depending

on the location and weather conditions.

After the condensation warning stops

flashing, wait for 1 more hour before

resuming use.

When the camcorder is left in a humid

room

When a cold room is heated rapidly

Do’s and Don’ts

Using the Camcorder Abroad

Power Sources

You can use the compact power adapter

to operate the camcorder and to charge

battery packs in any country with power

supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60

Hz. Consult the Canon Service Center for

information on plug adapters for overseas

use.

Playback on a TV Screen

You can only play back your recordings

on TVs compatible with the PAL system.

The PAL system is used in the following

countries/areas:

Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh,

Belgium, Brunei, China, Croatia, Czech

Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,

Hong Kong Special Administrative

Region, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq,

Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya,

Kuwait, Liberia, Malaysia, Malta,

Montenegro, Mozambique, the

Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea,

Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland,

Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Sierra

Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia,

South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka,

Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland,

Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda,

Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United

Kingdom, Yemen, Zambia.

General Information

System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)

WS-20 Wrist Strap

SS600/SS650

Shoulder Strap

CB-2LWE

Battery Charger

CBC-NB2

Car Battery Charger

MiniDV

Video Cassette

NB-2L, NB-2LH,

BP-2L5*, BP-2L12,

BP-2L14 Battery Pack

CA-590E

Compact Power

Adapter

NB-2L, NB-2LH,

BP-2L5, BP-2L12,

BP-2L14 Battery Pack

SCART Adapter

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.

General Information

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-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a

leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply

to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you

may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

Battery Packs

When you need extra battery packs, select

one of the following models: NB-2L, NB-2LH,

BP-2L12, BP-2L14.

CB-2LWE Battery Charger

Use the battery charger for charging the

battery packs.

Battery Pack

BP-2L5

Charging Time*

70 min.

NB-2L

80 min.

NB-2LH

BP-2L12

BP-2L14

90 min.

150 min.

170 min.

* Charging time varies according to the charging condition.

CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger

Use the car battery charger to charge battery

packs on the move. The car battery cable plugs

into your car’s cigarette lighter and runs off a

12-24 V DC negative ground battery.

General Information

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 additional protection for

active shooting.

SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case

A handy camcorder bag with padded

compartments and plenty of space for

accessories.

This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use

Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or

products bearing the same mark.

General Information

Specifications

MD120/MD111/MD110/MD101

System

Video Recording System

2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (consumer digital VCR SD

system), digital component recording

Audio Recording System

Television System

Image Sensor

PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels); 12 bit (32 kHz)

CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields) PAL color signal

1/6-inch CCD, approx. 800,000 pixels

Effective pixels

16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) approx. 440,000 pixels

16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [OFF]) approx. 540,000 pixels

4:3 Movies

approx. 400,000 pixels

Compatible Tapes

Tape Speed

Maximum Recording Time

(60 min. tape)

Videocassettes bearing the

SP: 18.83 mm/s; LP: 12.57 mm/s

SP: 60 minutes; LP: 90 minutes

mark

LCD Screen

Viewfinder

Microphone

Lens

2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 112,000 pixels

0.35 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 114,000 pixels

Stereo electret condenser microphone

f=2.6–91 mm, F/2.0–5.0, 35x power zoom

35 mm equivalent:

16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON])

45.3–1,586

16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [OFF]) 40.8–1,428

4:3 Movies

49.8–1,743

f=2.6–78 mm, F/2.0–4.4, 30x power zoom

35 mm equivalent:

16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON])

45.3–1,359

16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [OFF]) 40.8–1,224

4:3 Movies

49.8–1,494

Lens Configuration

AF system

Minimum Focusing Distance

White Balance

10 elements in 8 groups

TTL autofocus, manual focus available

1 m; 1 cm on maximum wide angle

Auto white balance, preset white balance (DAYLIGHT, TUNGSTEN) or

custom white balance

Minimum Illumination

2 lx ([NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/6)

8 lx (Easy recording mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/25)

Recommended Illumination

Image Stabilization

More than 100 lx

Electronic

Input/Output Terminals

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

MIC Terminal

4 pin (IEEE1394 standard),

: input/output;

: output only

∅3.5 mm stereo minijack

–57 dBV (with 600 ohm mic)/5 kohms or more

General Information

Power/Others

Power supply (rated)

7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)

2.1 W

Power consumption

(AF on)

Operating temperature

0 – 40 °C

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight (camcorder body only)

57 x 92 x 119 mm excluding the grip belt

375 g

CA-590E Compact Power Adapter

Power input

100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.14 – 0.08 A

Rated output

Operating temperature

Dimensions

8.4 V DC, 0.6 A

0 – 40 °C

46 x 26 x 70 mm

93 g

Weight

BP-2L5 Battery 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.

General Information

Index

Grip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

6-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Image effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . 55

Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Audio output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

AV terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Joystick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Battery pack, charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Battery pack, remaining charge . . . . . . 12

Beach (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 30

Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

LCD backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

LP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Magnifying the playback image . . . . . . 24

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Manual exposure adjustment . . . . . . . . 32

Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Compact power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Connection to a computer . . . . . . . . . . 45

Connection to a TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Data code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Digital effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Digital video input (DV dubbing)* . . . . . 43

Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

DV terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 45

Night (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 30

Normal TV (4:3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

P (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Portrait (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 30

Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Easy recording (recording program) . . 30

Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

End Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Record review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Recording programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Recording reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Remaining tape indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Faders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Fireworks (recording program) . . . . . . . 30

Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

FUNC. menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 25

Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Screen markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

General Information

Selecting the on-screen displays . . . . . 37

Self timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Snow (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 30

SP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Sports (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 30

Spotlight (recording program) . . . . . . . . 30

Sunset (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 30

Video heads, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Videocassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 52

Viewfinder, dioptric adjustment . . . . . . .16

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Wide TV (16:9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Widescreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Telephoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Zoom speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 26

only.

CANON INC.

Canon Europa N.V.

P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, the Netherlands

Canon UK Ltd.

CCI Service Centre, Unit 130

Centennial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SE, England

Telephone 0870-241-2161

Canon Australia Pty. Ltd.

Info-Line: 131383

www.canon.com.au

Canon New Zealand Ltd.

Customer Care: (09) 489 0470

www.canon.co.nz

Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd

1 HarbourFront Avenue, #04-01 Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore 098632

Tel: (65) 6799 8888

Fax: (65) 6799 8882

Canon Hongkong Company Ltd

19/F., The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Canon Latin America, Inc.

Sales & Enquiries: 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami, FL 33126 USA

The information on this manual is verified as of January 1st, 2007.

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