PUB. DIM-843
Digital Video Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Digital Video Camcorder, ZR930/ZR900 A systems
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harmful interference, and (2) thinterfereved, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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Rules. Thre designen against l interference in a residential installation. This
equipnes and cgy and, if ninstalled and use in accordance with the instructions,
mae harmful ierference to er, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
inson. If this equipment does cradio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
eqnt off and on, the user is encouthe interference by one or more of the following measures:
• t or relocate the receiving antenn
• Inthe separation betwthe equipment and receiver.
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Do not make any odifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
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within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
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SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
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maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
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3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In these safety instructions the word
“apparatus” or “product” refers to the Canon
Digital Video Camcorder ZR930/ZR900 A and
all its accessories.
10 Power Sources — The CA-590 Compact
Power Adapter should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your
1
2
3
4
5
Read Instructions — All the safety and
operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
home, consult yoproduct dealer or
local power cony. Regarding other
power sources as battery power,
refer to instructn this manual.
Retain Instructions — The safety and
operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
11 PowProon — Power cords
should bhat they are not
ely to be or pinched by
s placed uagainst them. Pay
ular attentiolugs and the
om which thds exit the
t.
Heed Warnings — All warnings on the
product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions — All operating and
maintenance instructions should be
followed.
or Antenna Groug — If an
de antenna is connected to the
roduct, be sure the antenna is
Cleaning — Unplug the
wall outlet before cle
liquid or aerosol clea
should be cleaned on
rounded so as to provide some
otection against voltage surges and
t-up static charges. Section 810 of
ational Electrical Code, ANSI /
NFPA No. 70—1984, provides
recod in this
6
7
Asories Do not
necommended in thi
be hazardous.
information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See figure 1.
Amagnetic or electric fiel
ne the camera cle to TV
tratters, portabmmunication
devr other souof electric or
magndiation. y may cause
picture ipermanently
damage the a.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Fig. 1
8
9
Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric
shock — Do not use this product near
water or in rainy/moist situations.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
Placing or Moving — Do not place on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the product.
A product and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces
may cause the product
and cart combination to
overturn.
WIRE
GROUND
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
4
13 Lightning — For added protection of this
product during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, disconnect it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
d. If the product does not operate
normally even if you follow the
operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the
operation instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its
normal opon.
e. If the prodas been dropped or
the cabinebeen damaged.
f. the pct exhibits a distinct
chpmance. This indicates
a need e.
14 Overloading — Do not overload wall
outlets and extension cords as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
15 Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push
objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a fire or elec
shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of a
kind onto the product.
placement — When
cement parrequired, be sure
ervice technias used
cement parts te specified by
non or that have thsame
characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
16 Servicing — Do not attervice
this product yoursel
removing covers m
dangerous voltage
Refer all servicing
pe
1fety Check — Upon completion of any
ervice or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is
in safe operating order.
17 mage Ruiring S
sconnect this produ
tlet and all power sour
tery, and refer servicing to d
ce personnel er the following
cions:
a. the powupply cord or plug
is d
b. If any liqhas been spilled onto, or
objects have fallen into, the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center
and please replace it with the same type number CA-590.
The adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not
used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information.
The adapter is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its intended manner, it should be
returned to the manufacturer or be discarded.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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.
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Table of contents
Introduction ______________________________
10
About this Manual
11 Getting to Know the Camcorde
11
12
15
Supplied Accessories
Components Guide
Screen Displays
Preparations ______________________
17 Gett
17
19
Chack
Instattery
PrepController (
and Ac
only)
21 Basic Operaof the Camcorder
21
1
Oting Modes
Jock and Joystick Guide
g the Menus
24 First Time Settings
24
24
25
Changing the Language
Changing the Time Zone
Setting the Date and Time
25 Getting Ready to Start Recording
25
27
Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen
Inserting and Removing a Tape
6
Table of contents
Video ____________________________________
28 Basic Recording
28
30
32
33
Shooting Video
Zooming: Optical, Advanced and DZoo
Quick Start Function
Reviewing the Last Sceed
33 Basic Playback
33
35
35
36
36
Playing Back Video
ing to a Position
he Beof a Recording Date
Loce Lasene
On-ta Co
dvan
37
39
40
40
43
44
44
45
46
: Spding Programs
Flexibhanging the Shutter Speed
LCD Video L
Selmer
AuRecording Mode
APlayback Modes
nual Focus Adjustment
Manual Exposure Adjustment
White Balance
Image Effects
Digital Effects
7
External Connections _______________________
48 Connecting to a TV or VCR
49
50
50
51
53
Connection Diagrams
Playback on a TV Screen
Copying your Recordings to an Externecorder
Digital Video Dubbing
Audio Du
54 Connecting to a Co
54
55
PC Conn Diagra
TranRecor
8
Table of contents
Additional Information ______________________
56 Appendix: Menu Options Lists
56
57
57
58
58
59
60
61
FUNC. Menu
Setup Menus
Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Imazer, etc.)
VCR Setup (RecordinV Type, e
Audio Setup (Audcreen, etc
Display Setup (LCD nguage, etc
System Setup (Beepetc.)
Dat
62 Troub
62
Trou
List
66 Do’s an
66
68
70
Handling
Maintenanc
Usihe Camcorder Abroad
GenInformation
7
72
75
76
79
m Diagram
Optional Accessories
Product Codes
Specifications
Index
9
Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon ZR930/ZR900. 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 (
62).
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.
(
10
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories
CA-590 Compact Power
Adapter
BP-2L5 Battery Pack
Lithium Button Battery
(CR1616)
V-250N Stere
Cable
Lithium Button
Battery (CR2025) for
Wireless Controller
85
Onproduct gistration for U.S.A. Customers only.
9 Protect your product
We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you
refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.
9 Receive information on new products and promotions
Upon your request, we will send you information on Canon new products and promotions.
The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. Write down
the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid
identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase:
Purchased From:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
Model Name: ZR930/ZR900 A
Serial No.:
11
Introduction
Components Guide
Lens cover switch (
open, closed)
28)
Left side view
(
DV terminal ( 49, 54)
MIC (microphoneminal (
AV terminal (
41)
CHARndicat
Speaker
17)
de switch
Easy reco
ording progr
( 20)
ount
button
(
74)
switch (
eo microphone
21)
Namebuttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a “button” frame
Right svie
(for example
).
FUNC.
Front view
12
Joystick (
FUNC. button (
D.EFFECTS button (
Remoensor (
Viewfinder (
21)
Back view
22, 56)
46)
20)
30)
Diopadjustlever (
QUICT n (
32)
Start/Stop
N terminal
28)
7)
p battery cotment (
number/
19)
y attachment un
D screen ( 25)
Cassette compartment
assette compartment cover
17)
(
27)
Top view
(
27)
m lever (
OPEN/EJECT
Tripod socket
30)
switch
20)
(
27)
(
BATT. (battery release) switch (
17)
Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a “button” frame
(for example
).
FUNC.
Bottom view
13
Introduction
Wireless Controller WL-D85
START/STOP button (
CARD –/+ buttons*
28)
DATE SEARCH
/
buttons (
35)
START/
STOP PHOTO
ZOOM
REW
butto
button (
button
n
33)
)
CARD
PAUS
SLOW
33)
33)
DATE SEARCH
DIO DUB.
53)
REW
PLAY
STOP
FF
SET MEMOtton (
button*
35)
ttons (
30)
33)
33)
33)
33)
PAUSE
SLOW
button (
button (
button (
button (
ZERO SET
AUDIO DUB. MEMORY
OP
tton (
33)
NTROLLER
TV SCREEN button (
59)
*
Still images cannot be recorded or
played back using this model. Please
disregard these buttons.
14
Screen Displays
Recording Movies
Zoom (
30), Exposure
37)
(
44)
Recording program (
White balance
Image effect (
44)
40)
LCD light
Digital e
ndensatiog (
er speed (
er ( 40)
re adjustment
69)
4)
Playing Movies
al focus (
43)
57)
58)
16)
mage stabilizer (
ecording mode (
e operation (
Tcode (hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining tape ( 16)
Remaining battery charge (
Wind screen off ( 59)
Audio recording mode (
Remote sensor off (
Backup battery warning (
Level marker ( 60)
16)
41)
19)
60)
Recording reminder (
Operating mode (
16)
21)
Audio playback mode (
42)
Speaker volume (
34)
Search function display
END SEARCH (
36)/
DATE SEARCH (
35)
Playback time
(hours : minutes : seconds : frames)
Joystick guide ( 21)
Data code ( 36)
15
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 embattery pack, the
power may turn off wdisplaying the icon.
• Depending on the cons under which the
camcordee batack are used, the
actual battery ot be indicated
ly.
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
counts from 1 seconds when
rding. This is helpfo avoid scenes
oo short.
Rewind playback,
Slow playback,
Slow reverse playback,
Frame advance,
Frame reverse,
/
Date search (
/
emory
ining tape
Indicthe remaining time of the t
s during recordinWhen the tape
reachend, the displanges to “
END”.
• When te left is lesn 15 seconds, the
remaining tot 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).
16
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
pa3.
move the battery
inal cover before
hing the batte
3 Plug the compact power adapter
into a power outlet.
4 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.
BATT. switch
17
Preparations
• 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 pack fully
charged.
ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED
Two quick flashes a1-second intervals:
Battery pack at 50% charged. If
the indicator flasquickly but not
exactlis pa, refer to
1 Disconnect the compact power
adapter from the camcorder.
2 Unplug the compact power
adapter from the power outlet.
Troubles(
2).
flash at intervals: Battery
ess than 5arged.
mmend thaprepare battery
o 3 times lonhan you think
ht need.
nd Canada only: The
ium ion/polymer battery
powers this product is
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
Press
to release the battery
BATT.
pack. Slide the battery
and then pull it out.
rlable. Please call
1-8-BATTERY for information on
how to recycle this battery.
IMPORTANT
• You y hear some nois
coct power adapter d
Thnot a malfunction.
• We mmend chargithe battery
pack mperatures ween 10 °C
and 30 50 °F and °F). Outside the
temperatg°C to 40 °C
(32 °F to 104 harging 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.
18
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 (
25) 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) ine wireless
r.
Tab
1 Press the tab in the direction of
the arrow and pull out the battery
holder.
1 If a ry pacattached,
remove
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.
19
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
] (
60). Otherwise, replace
the battery.
longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.).
Doing so may damage the camcorder.
20
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 sect 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 operating
modes.
the joystick its
gs or confirm an n. On menu
ens, this is indicated by the icon
.
) to save the
Toystick can also be used in
coination 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.
28
Playing movies.
33
21
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 (
56).
opguithat will appear
on the ch as the joystick
on , sws, etc.).
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
FUNC.
se the me
to the settings
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.
22
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
C.
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 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.
can press
[
IMAGE EFFECT OFF]
FUNC.
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.
23
Preparations
First Time Settings
Changing the Time Zone
First Time Settings
Change the time zone to match your
location. The default setting is New
York 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.
(
22)
.
MENU]
TE/TIME SP]
Default valu
Language Set A
E/DST]
d time zone*
German, English , Spanish, French, Italian,
Polish, Russian, Simplified Chi
Japanese.
Language Set B
English , Simplified Chine
Chinese and Korean.
djust for daylight saving time, select the
zone with the
ar
mark next to the
World Time Zones
FUNC
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.
[
[
M]
DISP/
]
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.
24
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
(
22)
1 Open the date and time setup
screen.
Before you starording, open the
lens c
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 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
25
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.
(
22)
•
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.
26
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.
OPEJECT
1 e
ection of the arro
cassette compart
Tcassette compament opens
auatically.
NOTES
If the camcorder is connected to a power
source, cassettes can be inserted/
2 Insercass.
• Insert ttte with the window
facing the grip belt.
removed even if the
to
switch is set
.
• To remove a cassette pull it straight
out.
3 Press the
mark on the
cassette compartment until it
clicks.
27
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
begin
Start/
ss
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
.
(
21
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Remove the tape.
4 Disconnect the power source and
remove the battery pack.
28
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 (
58).
• 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 Sop
36).
)
.
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 (
60). To
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 (
37) 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.
39), on
29
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.
(
26, 59) or use the viewfinder
instead. To use the viewfinder, keep
the LCD panel closed*.
Selecting Zoom e
1)
Default value
37x)
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
(
25).
[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.
(
22)
30
FUNC.
FUNC.
22)
[
[
MENU]
CAMERA SETUP]
(
[ZOOM TYPE]
FUNC.
Desired option
FUNC.
[
[
MENU]
CAMERA SETUP]
NOTES
[ZOOM SPEED]
Desired opti
FUNC.
• The zoom range of the advanced zoom
will change depending on the aspect
ratio of the scene (
57).
•
The advanced zoom cannot be
NOTE
test zoom d can be achieved
selected if [WIDESCREEN] is set to
[
OFF].
[ VARIA] setting.
[WIDESCREEN] set to [
ON] (16:9)
41x*
e Zoom
48x*
* The picture angle will full
telephoto and full wi
**The picture angle wi
wide-angle.
W
Zoom out
[WIREEto [
55x,
Not
Zoom in
T
Selg the Zoom Spd
21)
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 (3.3 ft.) to the subject.
At full wide-angle, you can focus on a
subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.).
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).
31
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
(
21)
(
0). To restore the power if the
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.
32
Basic Playback
Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded
Basic Playback
(
21)
Playing Back Video
21)
FOCU
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
33
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 dtte and time of the
TO ADJUST THE VOLUME
rding (
ect the tapvideo heads, the
er will enter stop mode (
layback paus) mode for
During the playback of a scene:
FUNC.
)
s 30 seconds. esume the
ack push the joystick ( ) toward
[
SPEAKER VOLUM
Adjust (
FUNC.
) the vol
.
1
SpePlaybacModes
To r most special plau need to operate the buttons on the
wirecontroller2 (
14). sound during the special playback modes.
Operation on the camcorder
Initial mode
Specayback 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
or
Reverse playback
Normal playback
Playback pause
Playback pause
Normal or reverse
playback
: Press
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
.
34
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.
21)
Press
troller.
r
on the wireless
(
21)
s more thace to search for
date chanup to 10 times).
1 While recording or during
playback, press
ZERO SET MEMORY
STOP
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.
35
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.
(
21)
21)
Options
OFF]
de display.
TIME]
Default value
POINTS TO CHECK
Stop the playback before using this
function.
FUNC.
(
22)
the 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.
(
22)
• 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.
36
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 38.
• [ 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.
(
21
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.
37
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.
38
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.
1/60
To record under mrdinary conditions.
1/100
To record incenes.
1/500, 1/100
(
21)
from within a mcar or train or to
st-moving subjects h 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]
reding progr( 37).
PRAM Athe default value;
proceed 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]
[
CAMERA SETUP]
- 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.
[SHUTTER] Desired shutter
FUNC.
speed
- The image may flicker when recording
with high shutter speeds.
39
Video
- Recording movies under fluorescent lights:
If the screen starts to flicker, select
PROGRAM AE] and set the shutter
Self Timer
[
speed to 1/100.
- The shutter speed resets to [
AUTO]
when you set the mode switch to
or change the recording program.
(
21)
POINTS TO CHECK
Set the camcorderecord pause
mode.
LCD Video Light
You can use the LCD video light to
record in completely dark places. For a
brighter picture, we recommend
keeping a distance of aboum -
60 cm (8 in. - 2 ft.) from
and/or using the [ N
program. When you a
video light, rotate the L
the sut ae the
e the self t
[
MENU
CAMERA SETUP]
ELF TIMER]
[
ON]
FUNC.
2 ss
to close the menu.
•
appears.
• Set [SELF TIMER] to [
cancel the self timer.
OFF] to
inste
30).
Start/Stop
3 Press
on the camcorder
(
21)
to start recording.
• The camcorder starts recording
video after a 10-second
countdown. The countdown
appears on the screen.
FUNC.
(
22)
FUNC.
•
You can also press
START/STOP
on the wireless
controller. In that case, the
[
[
LCD LIGHT OFF]
LCD LIGHT ON]
countdown will be only 2 seconds.
Press (
)
• The LCD display turns entirely
white when used as the video light.
Use the viewfinder instead.
NOTES
Once the countdown has begun, you can
• Using the viewfinder, select
Start/Stop
press
again or turn off the
[
LCD LIGHT OFF] to turn the
camcorder to cancel the self timer.
LCD video light off.
40
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.
(
21)
sensitive as posle (
59).
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.
(
2)
FU
[
[
ENU]
IO SET
[AUDI
Desired option
FUNC.
41
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).
21)
Options
EREO1]
nd only.
EO2]
ed audio only.
IX/FIXED]
Default value
(
21)
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.
(
22)
FUNC.
(
22)
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]
setting ( 59).
42
• 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.
(
21)
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
.
43
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
(
21)
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 pram).
(
21)
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.
44
Image Effects
FUNC.
22)
(
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.
21)
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 adjustmented,
stops flashing e
camcorder retains
even if you turn o
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] (
30).
- 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.
(
22)
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
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Video
Setting
Digital Effects
FUNC.
(
22)
(
21)
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
fader/effect.
to activate the
Recordges in sepia tfor an “old”
look.
• The icon of the selected effect turns
green.
[
ART], [
MOSAIC]
D.EFFECTS
• Press
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.
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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 effecre not available when
[TV TYseNORMAL TV] and
e stereo le is connected to
AV termina
TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT
D.EFFECTS
Press
...
: ...while recording or in
record pause mode.
: ...during p
47
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
Chectype and orientation of the terminal and
make you connect the DV cable properly.
Open the LD panel to
acce
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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.
Input connection (signother dvideo source with a DV (IEEE1394) output.
4-pin
DV cable
(commercially available)
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.
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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
(
21)
POINTS TO CHECK
Before making the connections, select the
[TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set
to which you will connect the camcorder
(
)
(
58).
the camcorder a VCR or
analog device using connection
Connecting
Connect the camcorde
following one of the co
diagrams wn in Co
1
t, or to a DVD recorder or other
digrecording device using
2
conion type , as shown in
Diagra(
Connection Diagrams ( 49).
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.
(
33).
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.
(
36).
• We recommend powering the
camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
5 Connected device: Begin
recording when the scene you
wish to copy appears. Stop
50
recording when copying is
complete.
Digital Video Dubbing
6 This camcorder: Stop playback.
You can input video from other digital
video devices and record the input
video on the tape in the camcorder.
NOTES
• We recommend powering the
camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
21)
• When recording to a VCR using an
analog connection –connection type
1
Connectg
(
49)–, the quality of the edited tape
Connect der to the video
t source e digital
tion –conon type
will be lower than the original.
• When recording to a digital video
recorder using the DV terminal
2
2
shown in Cection
–connection type
(
49)–:
s.
- If the picture does not ar,
disconnect the DV core
the connection aft
turn the camcord
again.
- Pation c
ranteefor all di
uipped with a DV te
eration does not work
inal.
ing
F
(
)
1 Load a blank tape in the
camcorder and load the recorded
(source) tape or disc in the
connected device.
2 Set the camcorder in record pause
mode.
FUNC.
[
REC PAUSE]
[EXECUTE]
3 Connected device: Start the
playback.
In record pause mode and while
recording you can check the picture
on the camcorder’s screen.
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External Connections
NOTES
We recommend powering the camcorder
using the compact power adapter.
4 When the scene you wish to
record appears, push the joystick
Copyright Signal
Certain software tapes are copyright
protected. If you atpt to play back
such tape, “COPYHT PROTECTED
PLAYBACS RESTED” appears and
you will noble ew the contents of
thtape. If yoo record from
e via the minal,
GHT PROTED DUBBING
ED” appears you will not
record the conof the tape.
(
) toward
recording.
Recording starts.
/
to begin
5 While recording, push the joystick
) toward to record pause.
In record pause mode, push the
(
/
joystick ( ) toward
resume recording.
/
again to
6 Push the joystick ( ) toward
stop recording.
to
7 Connected device
playback.
IRTANT
• Blasections may be reco
anoous picture.
• If thture does nopear,
discot the DV caand restore the
connectfter a swhile or turn the
camcorder n on again.
• You can only record video signals in DV
standard (standard definition, SP or LP
mode) from devices carrying the
logo. Note that signals from identically
shaped DV (IEEE1394) terminals may be
in different video standards.
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5 Press STOP to stop dubbing.
Audio Dubbing
IMPORTANT
You can add sound to a recording using
the built-in or an external microphone.
• 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 wdubbing audio to a
tape that was ecorded with this
camcer or ahaving dubbed audio
over te e more than 3 times.
(
21)
POINTS TO CHECK
You can only dub audio on tapes recorded
in SP mode with [ 12bit] audio
41). This function is operated with the
(
OTES
wireless controller.
connect the order to a TV to
e picture on thscreen and
he sound through headphones
nected to the TV.
STOP
PAU
LECT THE AUDIO TRACK FOR PLAYBACK
PA
You can select the audio track that will
be played when playing back a tape
AUDIO DUB.
O DUB.
that was audio dubbed (
42).
1 Locatwhere you want
to start dubbng audio.
Before locating the starting point,
you can also set the zero set
memory (
35) 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
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External Connections
Connecting to
a
Computer
Connecting to a Computer
DV Terminal
Check the type and orientation of the terminal and
make sure you connect thV cable properly.
Open the LCD panel to
access.
PC Connection Diagra
Terminal on the
Camcorder
Terminal on the
Connected Device
g Cable
Ouconnection (signal ow ) to a computer with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or a DV capture board.
1
4-pin
DV cable
(commercially available)
6-pin*
* Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction
can result in damage to the camcorder.
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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 connected to it,
Equipment and System Requirements
• A computer equipped with an
IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an
IEEE1394 (DV) capturing board.
• A DV cable (commercially available).
• Video editing software.
disconnect thcable and turn off the
camcorder ancomputer. After a
shoe, turem on again, set the
camco
mode and
store the on.
re connece camcorder to the
uter using a able, make sure
other IEEE1device is
cted to the coer.
ending on the video editing
oftware, you may need to set the
switch on the camcorder to a
de other than PLAY. Refer to the
iuction manual of the editing
software.
• The appropriate driver.
A driver is preinstalled on Windows
operating systems later than Windows
98 Second Edition and Merating
systems later than Maill
be installed automat
Connecting
1 rt the computer.
NOTES
2 nnect the camcorde
puter using thDV connection
• We recommend powering the
camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
• Refer also to the instruction manual of
the computer.
–cection typ(
shon PC Coection Diagram.
54)–
3 Set the er to
mode.
4 Start the video editing software.
Refer to the instruction manual of the
editing software.
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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 detaut hto select an item,
refer to Using the Menus (
22). For details about each fee the reference
page. Menu options without a reference paplained bhe tables.
FUNC. Menu
FUNC. Menu
CAMERA
PLAY
Menu item
option
1
Recording programs
[
[
[
RTRAI
SNO
z
–
37
ORKS]
1
Whitance
[
[
AUTT],
TUNGSTENSET]
z
z
z
–
–
44
45
40
46
1
Image e
MAGE EFFECT OFF], [ VIVID],
NEUTRAL], [ SOFT SKIN DETAIL]
LCD video light
Digital effects
[
LCD LIGHT OFF],
LCD LIGHT ON]
–
1
[
[
[
D.EFFECT OFF], [
FADE-T],
BLK&WHT],
ART], [
z
z
WIPE], [
SEPIA], [
MOSAIC]
[SPEAKER VOLUME]
[REC PAUSE]
–
–
z
z
34
51
Press (
mode.
) to enter the record pause
) to search.
[END SEARCH]
Press (
–
z
36
1
Option available only when the mode switch is set to
.
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Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)
Setup Menus
CAMERA SETUP
CAMERA
Menu item
Setting options
1
[SHUTTER]
[
AUTO], [1/60], [1/100], [1/250],
z
39
[1/500], [1/1000], [1/2000]
2
[A.SL SHUTTER]
[ZOOM TYPE]
[
ON], [
OFF]
z
z
–
30
[
[
OPTICAL], [
ADVANCED], [
DIG
OPTICAL], [
ADVACED], [
[ZOOM SPEED]
[
VARIABLE], [
SPEED 2
z
31
[
SPEED 1]
3
[IMG STAB]
[
[
ON], [
OFF
z
z
z
–
–
[WIDESCREEN]
[SELF TIMER]
OFF]
F]
40
1
2
Option available only gram ito [ PROGRAM AE].
Optioe when to
sePRRAM A
(only when the recording program is
3
On available only whs set to
.
[A.HUTTER]: The camcomatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain
brigrecordings in ces with insufficient lighting.
• Thmcorder ushutter speeds down to 1/30.
• If a trafterimappears, set the slow shutter to [
OFF].
[IMG STABge 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 [
ON] or using the [
NIGHT] recording program.
•
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.
.
[WIDESCREEN]: The camcorder uses the full width of the image sensor providing high-
resolution 16:9 recordings.
• 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.
57
Additional Information
•
Playing back a widescreen recording: TV sets compatible with the Video ID-1 system will
automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV
manually. To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE]
setting accordingly (
58).
VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.)
VCR SETUP
Menu item
CAMERA
PLAY
Setting options
[REC MODE]
[TV TYPE]
[
STD PLAY], [
NORMAL TV], [
LONG PLAY]
z
z
z
–
–
[
WIDE TV]
[REC MODE]: Select the video recording
• Recording in LP mode extends the avame on the t.5 times.
• Depending on the condition of the tape (lerfections, etu may notice
some video anomalies (blockideo artifatc.) in the playpicture
when playing back recon LP mecommend using the SP mode for
important recordings.
•
Audio cannos recod in LP mode.
• If you make recordings des on same tape, during playback you may
notice o anomthe poinhere the recording mode changes.
• Whlaying bck in thicorded in LP mode with other devices or vice
veyou may notice somplayback picture or the sound may stop briefly.
[TV TE]: In order to display tn full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the
settincording to the pe of television to which you will connect the camcorder.
[NORMV]: TV sets 4:3 aspect ratio.
[WIDE TVsets wit: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
42
–
1
2
[WIND SCREEN]
[12bit AUDIO]
AUTO], [
z
z
[
STEREO1], [
STEREO2],
–
z
42
[
MIX/FIXED], [
MIX/VAR.]
[MIX BALANCE]
[AUDIO MODE]
–
z
–
[
16bit], [
12bit]
z
–
41
1
2
Option available only when the mode switch is set to
.
Option available only when dubbing audio with the built-in microphone.
58
[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
CAM
PLAY
Menu item
[BRIGHTNESS]
Setting options
z
z
–
z
z
–
–
26
–
1
[BACKLIGHT]
[TV SCREEN]
[
[
NORMAL] , [
ON], [
OFF]
OFF]
z
–
[MARKERS]
[DISPLAYS]
[6SE
[DCODE]
EVEL],
GRID]
z
–
–
–
LAYBK
z
z
z
–
–
[
TIME],
–
36
[
2
[LAGE]
anguage Set A:
z
z
24
[
], [ENGLISH], [
], [ ], [
], [
],
], [
],
]
Language Set B:
[ENGLISH], [
] , [
] , [
]
[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
[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 (
36).
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Additional Information
[MARKERS]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen. Use the
markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly (vertically and/or
horizontally).
• Using the markers will not affect the recordings on the tape.
[DISPLAYS]: You can hide the on-screen displays to show only the playback picture on the
full screen.
• Tape operation displays appear for 2 seconds.
• Warning messages and the data code (if activated) will appear, evewhen set to
[
OFF<PLAYBK>].
• All on-screen displays will appear while the playback image is mied or a digital
effect is activated.
[6SEC.DATE]: When you start playing back a tape or when the recording
changes, the date and time will be displayed fnds.
[DEMO MODE]: The demonstration modmcorder’s meatures. It starts
automatically when the camcorder is power adapter if leave it turned
on without loading a recording media for mtes.
• To cancel the demo modarted, pton, turn off the amcorder or
insert a videocassette.
System Setup (Beep, Power Save, etc.)
SYSTEM SETUP
CAMERA
PLAY
nu item
[WL.REMOTE]
ns
[
ON],
]
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.
[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.
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Date/Time Setup
DATE/TIME SETUP
Menu item
[T.ZONE DST]
CAMERA
PLAY
Setting options
List of world time zones.
z
z
z
z
z
24
25
–
[DATE/TIME]
–
[DATE FORMAT]
[Y.M.D (2008.1.1 AM 12:00)],
[M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2008 12:00 AM)],
[D.M.Y (1.JAN.2008 12:00 AM)]
[DATE FORMAT]: Changes the date format for on-screen d
61
Additional Information
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 whnseemove a tape.
The LCD/viewfinder switches on and off.
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the b
- Attach the battery pack correctly.
17).
- Use the compact power adapter.
The charge indicator flashes rapidly.
-
(one flash tervals)
Charging has stopped bower adthe battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon
Service Center.
-
(two quervals)
Battat least 50
not a mction.
Battack will charge.
- rge the battery pack in t°C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).
- ery packs become hot with charge. When the battery pack is outside the charging
erature range, the CHARGE indl flash irregularly. The charging will start once the battery pack
trature is below (104 °F).
- Thery pack is dad. Use a different battery pack.
- If yoct a faulter adapter or battery pack, the CHARGE indicator flashes approx. twice per second
and the
- 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 (
27).
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 (
27).
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flashes on the screen.
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (
17).
flashes on the screen.
- Condensation is detected. Refer to Condensation (
69).
“REMOVE THE CASSETTE” appears on the screen.
- Remove the cassette and reinsert it (
The wireless controller will not work.
- Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON] ( 60).
27).
- 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 locatedde between the camcorder
and the plasma TV.
Video noise appears on the TV screen.
- When using the camcorder in a room where a distance betwhe compact power
adapter and the power or antenna cables of t
The tape stops during recoryback pa
- To protect the tape amcordeter the stop mode ( ) if left in playback pause
Start/Stop
(
) or record pau
nutes 3nds. To resume the operation press
ring playback).
(when recording) or rd
/
Reing
will not appear on the scre
the camcorder to
(
28).
“SETIME ZONE, AND TIME” appears on the screen.
- See zoneand time ( 24).
- Replaclithium battery and set the time zone, date and time (
Start/Stop
19).
Pressing
will not start recording.
- Set the camcorder to
- Load a cassette (
(
28).
27).
- Tape reached the end (“
- Cassette is protected (
END” appears on the screen). Rewind the tape or replace the cassette (
flashes on the screen). Change the position of the protect switch ( 67).
27).
Camcorder will not focus.
- Autofocus does not work on that subject. Focus manually (
43).
- If you are using the viewfinder, adjust it with the dioptric adjustment lever (
30).
68). 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 (
30).
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Additional Information
Playback
During playback there is video noise.
- Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads (
2).
Playback does not start.
- Load a cassette (
27).
- Set the camcorder to
(
33).
- Tape reached the end (“
END” appears on the screen). Rewind the tape (
27).
No sound from the built-in speaker.
- Open the LCD panel.
- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume with the [SPEAKME] s(
34).
Image will not appear on the TV screen.
- Check again that the camcorder is properly connec(
49).
Tape is running, but image will not appear on th
- TV/VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEODEO (
- Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads (
- You attempted to play back ight prote
50).
52). Stop playback/dubbing.
Editing
Cannris camexternal deo device connected using a DV cable.
- ng signal standard. Remanual of the connected device.
List of Mges (in aletical order)
CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (
17).
CHECK THE CASSETTE [AUDIO MODE]
- You attempted to dub audio (
53) on a tape recorded with an audio mode other than [
53) on a tape with a blank section.
12bit].
CHECK THE CASSETTE [BLANK]
- You attempted to dub audio (
CHECK THE CASSETTE [INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION]
- You attempted to dub audio (
53) on a tape recorded in HD (high definition) standard.
53) on a tape recorded in a recording mode other than SP.
CHECK THE CASSETTE [REC MODE]
- You attempted to dub audio (
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CHECK THE INPUT
- The DV cable is not correctly connected to the DV terminal (
off.
49), or the connected digital device is turned
- The video input signal is in a different television system (PAL or SECAM).
CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED
- Condensation has been detected in the camcorder (
69).
CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED REMOVE THE CASSETTE
- Condensation has been detected in the camcorder (
69). Remove the case.
52).
COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED
- You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape (
COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED
- You attempted to play back a copyright protected t
52).
HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE
- Video heads are dirty. Clean the video head
INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION PLAYBACK IS R
- You attempted to play bded in a sion system (PAL or SECAM) or in a recording
standard not support
INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUP
- The digital device cos incomwith the camcorder.
RE THETTE
amcorder stopped oper. Remove the cassette and reinsert it (
27).
HE TIME ZONE, DATE AND
u have not set the tie zone, datd time. This message appears each time you turn the power on until
set the time zoate and time ( 24).
TAPE
- Tape . Rewind the tape or replace the cassette.
THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION
- Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the position of the protect switch (
67).
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Additional Information
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 expose battery pack to
temperature hithan 60 °C
(140 o nove it near a
heater or r in hot weather.
not try to mble or modify
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 strong
electromagnetic fields sbove
TVs, near plasma TVs
phones.
• Do not point the len
strong lources.
camder ed at
sut.
• Do t use or store the ca
dur sandy places. The
camer is not wproof – avoid
also w, mud or If any of the
above sget the camcorder
it may damacamcorder and/or
the lens.
drop or kno.
get it wet.
rged battery packs continue to
charge naturally. Therefore, charge
on the day of use, or the day
be, 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
(86 °F). If you do not use the battery
pack for long periods, charge and
discharge it fully at least once a year.
If you have more than one battery
pack, perform these precautions at
the same time for all battery packs.
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• Although the battery pack’s operating
temperature range is from 0 °C to
40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the optimal
range is from 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to
86 °F). At cold temperatures,
performance will temporarily decline.
Warm it in your pocket before use.
• Replace the battery pack if the usable
time after full charge diminishes
• 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 thing into the small
holes of the ctte, or cover them
with phanpe.
• Handle twith care. Do not
op or sum to severe
ct as this damage the
ttes.
assettes equd with a
ory function, ml plated
minals may become dirty with use.
Clean the terminals with a cotton
ab after about 10 times of
oving and reinserting the
cassette. The memory function is not
supported by the camcorder.
substantially at normal temperatures.
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.
Back side of the battery pa
Terl cover attached
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
To protect your recordings from accidental
erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to
SAVE or ERASE OFF.
Charge
harged
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.
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Additional Information
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 (212 °F) or
incinerate the battery.
If you dintenuse the
camcorder lome, store it in a
free of dw humidity, and
ratures nher than 30 °C
•
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.
•
Lithium battery for tireless
controller: Replace wit
battery made by Pan
Maxell, Sony, Sanyo
Cning
Duracell2025. Use of
may risk of
• Do insert e batte
mh. If swallowed, see
asance immediately. Th
caay break and the battery uds
may se internal age.
• Keep battery outhe reach of
children
• Do not rechort-circuit or insert
the battery in the wrong direction.
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.
• Dispose of the used battery according
to applicable recycling regulations.
• 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.
• For California, USA only: Included lithium
battery contains Perchlorate Material
– special handling may apply. For
LCD Screen
• Clean the LCD screen using a clean,
soft lens-cleaning cloth.
• Condensation may form on the
surface of the screen when the
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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temperature changes suddenly. Wipe
it with a soft dry cloth.
WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED
• The camcorder automatically shuts
off, the warning message
“CONDENSATION HAS BEEN
DETECTED” appears for approx.
Condensation
4 seconds and
starts flashing.
• If a cassette is aded, the warning
message “REVE THE CASSETTE”
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.
appeas and
tarts flashing.
Reme ctte immediately
and leavette compartment
n. Leavinassette in the
order may age the tape.
ette cannooaded when
nsation is ded.
Condensation may form in tfollowing
cases:
• When the camcord
an air-conditioned
humid ce
• Wthe corde
cplace to a warm
• n the camcorder is
r
ESUMING USE
Trecise 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.
• Wa cold room heated rapidly
TO AVOIENS
• 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.
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Additional Information
American Samoa, Antigua, Aruba,
Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia,
Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica,
Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Greenland,
Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,
Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua,
Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico,
Saint Kitts and NSaint Lucia, Saint
Vincent and the Gadines, Surinam,
Taiwan, ad aobago, USA,
Venezuela, Ids.
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 recording
on TVs compatible with the NTSC
system. The NTSC system id in
the following countries/
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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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
B-2LW
ttery Charger
MiniDV
videocassette
Compact
Powr Adapter
TV
WL-D85
ess Controller
STV-250N
Stereo Video Cable
VCR
Commercially available
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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Additional Information
Optional Accessories
Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can
also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling:
1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when d with genuine
Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any dage to troduct and/or
accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction ogenCanon
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of battery pae note that this
warranty does not apply to repairs arising olfunction genuine Canon
accessories, although you may requesa chargeablsis.
Battery Packs
When you need extra ect
either the NB-2LH or t
CB-2Battery Charger
Use tattery charger o charge battery
packs. lugs directo a power outlet
without ble.
Charging Times
The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according
to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack.
Battery Pack o
BP-2L5
NB-2LH
BP-2L14
Charging Conditions p
Using the camcorder
145 min.
105 min.
155 min.
160 min.
285 min.
205 min.
Using the CB-2LW Battery Charger
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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
Viewfinder
Screen Used
LCD
LCD
LCD
Maximum Recording Time
Typical Recording Time*
Playback Time
90 min.
45 min.
–
85 min.
4
110
min.
12
60 min.
270 min.
45 min.
260 min.
140 min.
315 min.
145 min.
Maximum Recording Tim
Typical Recording Time*
Playback Time
5 min.
min.
n.
min.
min.
125 min.
50 min.
300 min.
155 min.
–
280 min.
150 min.
310 min.
145 min.
* Aximate mes for rd operations such as start/stop, zooming, and
pr on/off.
CBC2 Car Batterharger
Use tr battery cer to charge battery
packs omove. car battery cable plugs
into your cate lighter and runs off a
12-24 V DC negative ground battery.
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Additional 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 addior
active shooting.
SC-2Soft Carrying Case
A hanamcorder bwith padded
comparnts and plof space for
accessori
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you
use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand
accessories or products bearing the same mark.
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Product Codes
Provided Accessories
CA-590 Compact Power Adapter
BP-2L5 Battery Pack
WL-D85 Wireless Controller
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
D85-1671-000
D85-1632-000
D83-0712-000
D82-0590-0
Optional Accessories
NB-2LH Battery Pack
9612A0
BP-2L14 Battery Pack
82A002A
CB-2LW Battery Charger
CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger
WS-20 Wrist Strap
SC-2000 Soft Carrying
DVM-CL DV Cleanin
B001AA
002AA
A002AA (D810-202)
9A001AA
3134A002AA (D36-0032-201)
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Additional Information
Specifications
ZR930/ZR900
System
Video Recording System
2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV syumer VCR SD system), digital
component recording
Audio Recording System
Television System
Image Sensor
PCM digital sound: 16 hannels); 12 b
EIA standard (5olor signal
1/6-inch CCD,
0,000 pixels
000 pixels
Effective pie approximate values)
advance410,000 (T) / 710,000 (W) pixels
her zoom
550,000 pixels
nced zo
310,000 (T) / 690,000 (W) pixels
690,000 pixels
zoom typ
1
xels (all fare approximate values)
d zoom)
om types)
360,000 (T) / 450,000 (W) pixels
360,000 pixels
340,000 pixels
CompTapes
Tape Sp
Vearing the
mark
SP: 18.81 mm/s (0.74 ips); LP: 12.56 mm/s (0.49 ips)
SP: 60 minutes; LP: 90 minutes
Maximum ding Time
(60 min. tap
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=2.6–96.2 mm, F/2.0–5.2, 37x power zoom
35 mm equivalent (all figures are approximate values)
16:9 Movies (advanced zoom) 41.7–2,002 mm
(other zoom types)
4:3 Movies (advanced zoom)
(other zoom types)
47.1–1,743 mm
44.6–2,453 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
41.3–1,695 mm
45.8–1,695 mm
49.8–1,843 mm
Lens Configuration
10 elements in 8 groups (1 double-sided, aspheric element)
TTL autofocus, manual focus available
AF system
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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Minimum Focusing Distance
White Balance
1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) on maximum wide angle
Auto white balance, preset white balance (DAYLIGHT, TUNGSTEN) or custom white
balance
Minimum Illumination
[NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/8:
2.1 lx,
1.6 lx
mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30:
8 lx,
More than 100 lx
Electronic
6 lx
Recommended Illumination
Image Stabilization
Input/Output Terminals
AV Terminal
‡ 3.5 mm mi
Video: 1 Vp-
Audio: -10 dBs or less)
DV Terminal
n (IEEE1394 st
MIC Terminal
tereo mi
600 ohm kohms or more
Powe
Poupply (rated)
Poonsumption
ck), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)
(viewfinder), 2.5 W (LCD screen, normal brightness)
2 W (viewfinder), 2.3 W (LCD screen, normal brightness)
Operemperature
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
DimensioH x D)
Weight (camcoly)
68 x 82 x 127 mm (2.7 x 3.2 x 5.0 in.) excluding the grip belt
380 g (13.4 oz.)
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Additional Information
CA-590 Compact Power Adapter
Power input
Rated output
Operating temperature
Dimensions
100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.14 – 0.08 A
8.4 V DC, 0.6 A
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
46 x 26 x 70 mm (1.8 x 1.0 x 2.8 in.)
95 g (3.4 oz.)
Weight
BP-2L5 Battery Pack
Battery type
hium Ion
Rated voltage
Operating e
Batteracity
Dimes
)
m (1.3 x 0.64 x 1.8 in.)
40 g (1)
Weigh
Weight amensioare approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to
change with
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E
Index
EASY (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 29
End search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
A
F
Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . .70
Fireworks (recordprogram) . . . . . . . 38
FUNC. menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 56
Aspect ratio
of a connected TV (TV type) . . . . . .58
of movies (Widescreen) . . . . . . . . .57
Audio dubbing* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Audio output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AV terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
G
elt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
cts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
abilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
B
Backup battery . . . . 9
Battery pack
Jok . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
C. . . . . .
maininharge i
Be(recording program
Be. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
Joyguide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
L
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
LCD video light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
LP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
C
Compawer ada. . . . . . . . . . . .17
Condensa. . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Connections
M
to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
to a TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Manual exposure adjustment . . . . . . . . 44
Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
MIC terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
D
Data code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Date and time
Date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Date search* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Digital effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Digital video input (DV dubbing) . . . . . .51
DV terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49, 54
N
Night (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 38
*
only.
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Additional Information
O
V
Onscreen display selection . . . . . . . . . . 36
Video heads, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Videocassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 67
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
P
P (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Portrait (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 38
Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
W
White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Widescre:9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Ws control. . . . . . . . . . . 20
Q
Quick Start function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
R
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Recording programs . . . . . . . 37
Recording reminder . . . 6
Remaining tape indicato
Remote sensor* . . . . .
Reviewins (Reco
mory* . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
anced zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
om speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
m type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
S
Screons . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self ti. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Serial ner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setup m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 57
Shutter spe. . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Snow (recording ogram) . . . . . . . . . . 38
SP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Special scene (recording programs) . . . 37
Sports (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 38
Spotlight (recording program) . . . . . . . . 38
Sunset (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 38
T
Telephoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Transferring movies to a computer . . . . 55
Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
*
only.
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U.S.A.
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR
THE UNITED STATES
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video
Equipment (the “Equipment”) purchased in the United States. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale
or other proof of purchase.
The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows:
Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original
purchase, except for a defective Video Head, which will be exchanged for a period of three months m the date of purchase.
Labor: For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, labor will be provided free of by our factory service centers or
designated service facilities located in the United States.
When returning Equipment under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping charg, and you nclose the Bill of Sale or other
proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem. During the ONE-Ynty perairs will be made and the
Equipment will be return-shipped to you free of charge. For repairs after the warranty ovewill be given an estimate of the
cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it iapprove, repairs will be made
and the Equipment will be return-shipped to you. (shipping chargeu disapprove, n-ship the equipment at no
charge to you.
Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software with, or factord on, the Equipment, are
sold “AS IS” without warranty of any kind by Canon USAwarranty regardchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose. The sole warranty with respect tnd items is given banufacturer or
producer thereof. If the Equipment conta hard disk drmmends that data stthat drive be
duplicated or backed up to prevent vent of faiunction of such drive.
Canon USA shall have no responsarranty fhe Equipment in conjunction with incompatible peripheral
equipment and incompatible soft
In order to obtain warranty servin retail drom whom you purchased the Equipment or call the
CANON INFORMATION CENTER Adirected nearest service facility for your Equipment.
This Limiovers all de of the Ent and does not apply in the following cases:
s or do the Eqling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure to follow operating
nstructions;
f the Equipment is defective ries, sand, dirt or water damage;
f defects or damages are causeorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA's factory service
enters or authorized service facilit
he Equipment is used commercial or industrial use.
This LiWarranty does nocabinet (exterior finish), video cassette tape, head cleanings, nor does it apply to Equipment
purchaside the United SThis warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms, military operations, hotels, schools,
hospitals her commercustrial, or institutional applications. These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as
Canon may isuch
This Limited Wapply to accessories or consumables for the Equipment, which are sold “AS IS”, without warranty of any
kind by Canon USA.
Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase. This card is most important in order to be
sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection, modification or product recall under applicable laws or
regulations.
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT
AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM
OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). CANON USA SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS
OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED ON THE EQUIPMENT’S HARD
DRIVE, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
EQUIPMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CANON USA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON USA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE
PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT SOLD BY CANON USA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU
ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY
ARISING OUT OF USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA.
(SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU).THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF
THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
CANON U.S.A., INC.
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CANADA
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the
"Equipment") purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this
Equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required.
The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows:
Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada’s option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of
original purchase, except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purch
Labour: For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, labour will be provided free of charge by on Service Facilities in Canada.
This limited warranty covers all defects except where:
(a) The loss or damage to the product results from:
i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modor failure w instructions contained in the
instruction manual;
ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Equidnform to Canon specifications
or that cause abnormally frequent service problems;
iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon
iv) defective batteries or any exposure to water, sand or dirt;
v) shipping (claim must be presented to the shipper);
(b) Any serial number on the video Equipment is altered or removed.
(c) The Equipment is used for commercial, professional or industrial pu
This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the Ees it apply to Equipmensed outside Canada.
If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Ccommends tt drive be duplicated or baup to prevent its loss
in the event of a failure or other malfuncti
ARRANICE
Ship your Equipment in its original cartcked, fulld with shipping charges prepaid, together with a copy of
your bill of sale or other proof of purchm to any onon Service Facilities in Canada.
IONS
Except as ise reqapplicablu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations,
express lied, statutory or otherwise, ng implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a
particulose.
Canon Cassumes no liability for special, cl damages, loss or corruption of data including, without limitation, data
stored ord disk drive of the Equipment or loshether on account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability
to use thment (including loss of prt, revenue, menjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties,
conditionstees or representany recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the equipment. Canon
Canada doesume or authorize her person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this equipment.
This warranty t extend to any other than the original purchaser of the Equipment or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and
states your excledy.
NOTICE TO CONSUMER
If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time, please check all functions with the instruction book before
using it.
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