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Digital Video Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Manuel d'instruction
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Manual de Instrucciones
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Important Usage Instructions
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
For Canada only:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO DUCE ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDECESSS ONLY.
COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted nfringe on ghts of copyright
owners and be contrary to copyright l
Digital Video Camcorder, ZR950 A systems
This device complies with Part 15 eration is llowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) thinterfereved, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been the limilass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Thre designed n against l interference in a residential installation. This
equipnes and cgy and, if ninstalled and use in accordance with the instructions,
mae harmful iterference to er, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
inson. If this equipment does caradio 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.
• Coe equipment inttlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consdealer or an exed radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shieldro comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Do not make any odifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516)328-5600
Important Warning
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
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:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In these safety instructions the word
“apparatus” or “product” refers to the Canon
Digital Video Camcorder ZR950 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 nstructin this manual.
Retain Instructions — The safety and
operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
11 PoweProon — 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 o
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
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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
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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
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Table of contents
: Spding Programs
Flexibhanging the Shutter Speed
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Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon ZR950. Please read this manual carefully before
you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail
to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (
Conventions Used in this Manual
•
•
•
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s opon.
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic opng procedures.
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requiremegardhe function
described.
: Reference page number.
•
• “Screen” refers to the LCD and the vn.
• The photos included in the manual arures taken a still camera.
Setting the Date and Time
Buttons and switches to b
FUNC.
(
30)
1
Open the date and time setup
screen.
Bracketpital lettenu
optiothey isplayethis
manhe default value is sh
For mple [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 ttons and swes other than the joystick
are indicathin a “b” frame.
NOTES
You can also change the date format
93).
For example
(
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories
CA-590 Compact Power
BP-2L5 Battery Pack
Adapter
Lithium Button Battery
(CR1616)
V-250N Stere
Cable
Lithium Button Battery
(CR2025) for Wireless
Controller
oller
Software CD-ROM*
DIGITAL VIDEO
Solution Disk
00PCU USB Cable
* Incluhe electronrsion of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file.
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Introduction
Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only.
Register your product online at www.registercanon.com
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 aomotions.
The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment amcorder. Write down
the number and other information here and retain thiermanent ryour purchase to aid
identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase:
Purchased From:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
50 A
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Components Guide
Lens cover switch (
open, closed)
Left side view
(
DV terminal (
USB terminal (
AV terminal (
CHAdica
Speaker
de switch (
Easy recor
cording prog
(tape/card) h (
23)
belt (
Strap mount
ock button
(
switch (
ereo microphone
Righe v
Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a “button” frame
(for example
).
FUNC.
Front view
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Introduction
Joystick (
Back view
FUNC. button (
48)
D.EFFECTS button (
Remote sensor (
Viewfinder (
Dioptrjustmever (
32)
terminal (
mber/
attachment unit
ssette compartment
sette compartment cover
(
Top view
(
Zlever (
OPEN/EJECT
Tripod socket
switch
(
(
Memory card slot (
BATT. (battery release) switch (
Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a “button” frame
(for example
).
FUNC.
Bottom view
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Wireless Controller WL-D85
START/STOP button (
CARD –/+ buttons (
buttons (
DATE SEARCH
/
START/
STOP PHOTO
ZOOM
REW
but
button
butt
tt
36)
CARD
PA
SLOW
36)
DATE SEARCH
UDIO DU(
O SET MEMbutton (
REW
PLAY
STOP
FF
O button (
buttons (
PAUSE
SLOW
F
button (
button (
button (
button (
ZERO S
AUDIO DUB. MEMO
STOP
button (
S CONTRO
TV SCREEN button (
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Introduction
Screen Displays
Recording Movies
Zoom (
33), Exposure
(
Recording program (
White balance (
Image effect (
LCD vht (
Digital effe
ensation
adjustment (
Playing Movies
focus (
ge stabilizer (
ording mode (
Toperation (
Timode (hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining battery charge (
Audio recording mode (
Remote sensor off (
44)
Backup battery warning (
Recording reminder (
Operating mode (
18)
Audio playback mode (
45)
Speaker volume (
Search function display
END SEARCH (
DATE SEARCH (
Playback time
(hours : minutes : seconds : frames)
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Recording Still Images
Zoom (
(
46)
Recording prog(
White balance (
Imagt (
LCD vide
ital effects
age quality/
r of still images able on the
51)
F frame (
oystick guide (
mcorder shake warning (
Image protection mark (
74)
ng Sti
Current image /Total number of images
Still image size
Data code (
39)
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Introduction
Tape operation
Note that some playback and search modes are
only available when using the wireless controller.
• Depending on the conditions under which the
camcorder and the battery pack are used, the
actual battery charge may not be indicated
accurately.
Record,
Stop,
Record pause,
Eject,
Fast forward,
Playback,
Rewind,
Playback pause,
Recording reminder
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when
Reverse playback pause,
x1 Playback (normal speed),
x1 Reverse playback (normal speed),
x2 Playback (double speed),
x2 Reverse playback (double speed),
Fast forward playback,
you start recording. Thielpful to avoid scenes
that are too short.
Number oagelable on the memory
card
ing in red:
n: 6 or more i
: 1 to 5 images
Rewind playback,
Slow playback,
Slow reverse playback,
Frame advance,
Frame reverse,
No more images cae recorded
ewing the still images, the display will
s be in green.
• Deing on the recording conditions, the
numf available still images displayed may
not decrease even after a recording has been
made, or may decrease by 2 still images at once.
/
Date search (
/
Zero set memor
Rining tape
Indicthe remaining time of t
es during recording. When
reachend, the display anges to “
• When ime left is lesn 15 seconds, the
remainie time maappear.
Card Access Display
END”.
is displayed next to the number of images
available while the camcorder is writing on the
memory card.
• Depending ape, 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).
Image number
The image number indicates the name and location
of the file on the memory card. For example, the file
name of image 101-0107 is “IMG_0107.JPG”,
stored under the folder “DCIM\101CANON”.
Remaining battery charge
• When
starts flashing in red replace the
battery pack with a fully charged one.
• When you attach an empty battery pack, the
power may turn off without displaying the icon.
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Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your
camcorder.
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
ove the battery
nal cover before
aing the batter
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
• When the compact power adapter
is connected, even if a battery is
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Preparations
attached its power will not be
consumed.
NOTES
• The CHARGE indicator also serves as a
rough estimate of the battery charge
status.
ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED
Continuously on: Battery pack 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(
9).
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
flash at intervals: Battery
ess than 5arged.
mmend thaprepare battery
o 3 times lonhan you think
ht need.
Press
to release the battery
BATT.
pack. Slide the battery pack down
and then pull it out.
nd Canada only: The
ium ion/polymer battery
powers this product is
IMPORTANT
rlable. Please call
1-8-BATTERY for information on
how to recycle this battery.
• You may hear some n
compadapt
Thinot a mlfunction
• We ommend charging
patemperatures betwe
and °C (50 °F and 8°F). Outside the
tempure range oC to 40 °C
(32 °F 4 °F), chag will not start.
• Do not ct to amcorder’s DC
IN terminal ocompact 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.
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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 (
27) 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 and
Accesso
sert the sud lithium button
CR2025) inte wireless
r.
Tab
1 Press the tab in the direction of
the arrow and pull out the battery
holder.
1 If a 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.
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Preparations
Accessories
TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER
Point the controller at the
camcorder’s remote senn
you press the buttons
You can rotate the LC
degrees to use the wir
from the f 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.
WHEN YOU MOUNT THE CAMCORDER ON A
TRIPOD
ES
• The eless controller may not w
propwhen the ree sensor is
situateder strong ht sources or
direct su.
• If the wirelesller 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
] (
77). Otherwise, replace
the battery.
longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.).
Doing so may damage the camcorder.
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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 positions of the
switch and the
/
switch. In the
manual,
indicates that a function is
available in the operating mode shown
and indicates that the function is
available. When no operating mode icon
are given, the function is available in all
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
/
switch Icon display
Operation
Recording movies
on a tape
(Tape)
(Card)
Recording still images
on a memory card
Playing movies
from a tape
(Tape)
(Card)
Playing back still images
from a memory card
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3 Select (
) the desired setting
from the available options at the
bottom bar.
Using the Menus
• The selected option will be
highlighted in light blue. Menu
items not available will appear
grayed out.
• With some setngs you will need to
make furtheections and/or
Many of the camcorder’s functions can
be adjusted from the menus that open
after pressing the FUNC. button
FUNC.
(
).
For details about the available menu
options and settings, refer to the
press (
). Fw the additional
appendix Menu Options Lists (
opguithat will appear
on the ch as the joystick
on , sws, etc.).
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
FUNC.
to the settings
se the me
FUNC.
n press
u at any time.
close the
Sting an Option from the Setup Menus
FUNC.
1 Press
.
2 Select (
) the icon of the
function you want to change from
the left side column.
Menu items not available will appear
grayed out.
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FUNC.
1 Press
.
Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this
Manual
In the still image index screen, the
setup menus will open. Skip to
step 3.
In this manual, the
arrow is used to
abbreviate menu selections. Below is
an example of changing a setting using
the setup menus.
2 Select (
) the
icon and press
(
) to open the setup menus.
FUNC.
3 Select ( ) the desired menu from
the left side column and press
).
[
[
MENU]
(
DISPLAY TUP/
]
[LAAGE]
Desireu
The title of the selected menu
appears on top of the screen and
under it the list of settings.
C.
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.
4 Select (
) the setting you wan
to change and press (
).
• An orange frame will indicate the
menu item curren
Menu items not
appear grayed
• To return to the
ect (
FUNC.
nd press (
).
[
IMAGE EFFECT OFF]
5 ect (
s (
) the desire
) to save the se
Desired image effect
FUNC.
6 P
.
FUNC.
F
You press
to close the
menu
NOTES
Instead of steps 1 and 2, you can also
FUNC.
keep
pressed down for more than
1 second to open the setup menus screen
directly.
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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.
.
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.
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Getting Ready to Start Recording
Setting the Date and Time
Getting Ready to Start
Recording
FUNC.
Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting
the LCD Screen
1 Open the date and time setup
screen.
FUNC.
Before you starording, open the
lens c
[
MENU]
[
DATE/TIME SETUP]
[DATE/TIME]
Blinking arrows will be displayed
around the first field of the date.
2 Change each field of the date and
time with the joystic
and
move ( ) to the n
3 Press ( ) to sta
FUNC.
4 Press
to
Mthe lens cover switch down to
to open the lens cover.
OTES
Rotating the LCD Panel
Yon also change the date
(
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
You can rotate the panel 90 degrees
downward.
180°
90°
You can rotate the panel 180 degrees
toward the lens (allowing the subject to
monitor the LCD screen while you use
the viewfinder). This is the only case
where you can use the viewfinder and
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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.
• To allow the camcorder to be
operated with the wireless controller
from the front.
LCD Backlight
You can set the brightness of the LCD
screen to normal or bright.
FUNC.
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 screen
screene produced ug extremely
high-prn manufang techniques,
with more 99.99the pixels
operating to n. Less than
0.01% of the pixels may occasionally
misfire or appear as black, red, blue or
green dots. This has no effect on the
recorded image and does not constitute a
malfunction.
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Inserting and Removing a Tape
Use only videocassettes marked with
the
logo.
4 Wait r the ette compartment
to reauatically and close
the casspartment cover.
ORTANT
interfere with assette
partment while it is opening or
losing automatically, or attempt to
lose the cover before the cassette
mpartment has fully retracted.
• areful not to get your fingers caught
in the cassette compartment cover.
OECT
1 S
ction of the arr
cassette compart
cassette compartment o
aatically.
NOTES
If the camcorder is connected to a power
source, cassettes can be inserted/
2 Insee cass.
• Insert e 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.
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IMPORTANT
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
• Make sure to initialize all memory cards
before using them with this camcorder
You can use commercially available
SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory
(
• Memory cards have front and back
sides that are not interchangeable.
Inserting a memory card facing the
wrong direction cause a malfunction
of the camcorde
cards,
SD memory cards or
MultiMedia cards (MMC) with this
camcorder.
NOTES
tibility witD, SDHC or
emory cardnot be
ed.
HC Memory CardHC is the
pe of SD memory card with
pacities over 2 GB. Please note that
specifications of SDHC memory
care different from those of regular
SD mory cards and you will not be
able to use memory cards of over 2 GB
with devices that do not support SDHC.
However, SDHC devices (including this
camcorder) are backward compatible
and support regular SD memory cards.
1 Tuff the camcoer.
2 Opee memory rd slot cover.
3 Insert tmard straight all
the way into memory card slot.
4 Close the cover.
Do not force the cover closed if the
memory card is not correctly inserted.
TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD
First push the memory card once
to release it, and then pull the card
out.
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This chapter covers functions related to shooting and playing back
movies – from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual
picture adjustments.
Basic Recording
3 Holding the lock button pressed
Basic Recording
down, set the
CAMERA.
switch to
Start/S
4 Pre
to begin
reco
Press Staain to pause the
ording.
Shooting Video
Before You Begin Recording
Make a test recording firif the
camcorder operates
OU HAVE FINISHCORDING
Close the lens cover and the LCD
necessary, clean the
anel
.
2 rn off the camcorder.
3 Remove the tape.
4 Disconnect the power source and
remove the battery pack.
IMPORTANT
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.
1 Move the lens cover switch down
to to open the lens cover.
2 Move the
(tape).
/
switch to
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NOTES
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
• About the recording time: By changing the
recording mode you can change the
video quality and as a result, also the
available recording time (
75).
(
• Previous recordings overwritten by a
new recording cannot be recovered.
Before you start recording, search for
instead. To use the viewfinder, keep
the LCD panel cd*.
the end of the last recording (
• To protect the tape and video heads, the
camcorder will enter the stop mode (
if left in record pause ( ) mode for
4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume
recording press Start/Stop
38).
)
.
• About the Power Save mode: To save
power when the camcorder is powered
by a battery pack, the c
automatically shut off
just the viewfinder as necessary
h the dioptric adjustment lever.
* LCD screen and the viewfinder
cbe used simultaneously only
when the LCD panel is turned
operations for 5 minu
restore the power, tur
off and again.
• Whecordin very
(suas fireworks shows
somay become distorte
180 degrees to face the subject
(
not ecorded at the actual levis
is nomalfunction.
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
The Special Scene recording programs (
way to select the optimal settings to match special recording
to select one of the recording programs.
40) offer a convenient
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.
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FUNC.
Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital
Zoom
[
[
MENU]
CAMERA SETUP]
[ZOOM TYPE]
Desired option
FUNC.
The camcorder offers three types of
zoom: optical, advanced and digital
zoom when recording movies. (In
mode only the optical zoom
is available.) You can also change the
zoom speed.
NOTES
The zoom range he advanced zoom
will change depeg on the aspect ratio
of the (
[WIDESCREE
ON] (16:9)
Selecting the Zoom Type
cture angle wwider at both full
oto and full wigle.
(
Options
ault value
CREEN] set to [
55x
OFF] (4:3)
[OPTICAL] (37x)
The zoom range is limite
magnificaratio of the
Seing the Zoom Speed
[ACED] (dvanced
(
In tion to the optical zoom r
cader processes the image digit
obtaarger zoom raithout any
deterin in image q. When recording
movies w6:9 asatio, the field of view
(picture anglege. Refer to the table in
the NOTES section.
Options
Default value
[
VARIABLE]
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.
[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.
[
[
SPEED 1], [
SPEED 3]
SPEED 2],
Constant zoom speeds. [
fastest, and [ SPEED 1] is the slowest.
SPEED 3] is the
FUNC.
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Quick Start Function
FUNC.
QUICK START
When you press
the
FUNC.
camcorder enters the
standby
[
[
MENU]
CAMERA SETUP]
mode. In standby mode the camcorder
consumes only about half the power
used when record, saving energy
when you are usibattery pack.
Additionawhen press
[ZOOM SPEED]
Desired option
FUNC.
QUICK STA
ain camcorder is
NOTES
The fastest zoom speed can be achieved
redy to start g within approx.
d, ensurido not miss
shooting ortunities.
with the [ VARIABLE] setting.
Using the Zoom
(
W
ut
Zoom in
T
Move the ztoward W to
zoom out (wide-angle). Move it
toward T to zoom in (telephoto).
QUICK START
1 Press
firmly.
The standby lamp flashes at first
NOTES
while the camcorder is preparing and
then stays on when it enters the
standby 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.).
2 When you wish to resume
QUICK START
• You can also use the
T
and
W
buttons on
recording, press
the wireless controller. The zoom speed
with the wireless controller will be the
same as with the camcorder or fixed at
again.
Within approx. 1 second, the
camcorder is ready to record.
[
SPEED 3] (when [
VARIABLE] is
selected).
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Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded
• When you wake up the camcorder from
standby mode, the following settings
will be changed automatically:
- Manual focus returns to automatic
focus (AF).
(
- Manual exposure adjustment returns
to automatic exposure.
- Zoom position returns to full wide-
angle W.
• The camcorder will shut off if left in
standby mode for 10 minutes,
regardless of the [POWER SAVE] setting
(
camcorder shut off, turn the camcorde
off and then on again.
• The camcorder will be om
standby mode if you te
compartment cover
position of the
/
EXP
camin stan
lais on).
FOCUS
1 Set the mode switch to
.
2 If the joystick guide does not
appear on screen, press (
display it.
) to
3 Push the joystick ( ) momentarily
toward and release it.
• The camcorder will play back a few
seconds of the last recording
made and return to record pause
mode.
• You can also hold the joystick
pressed ( ) toward
or (
)
toward to play back the tape
(reverse or forward respectively) in
order to locate the point where you
want to start recording.
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Basic Playback
4 Locate the point where you want
to begin the playback.
Basic Playback
Push the joystick ( ) toward
rewind the tape or ( ) toward
to fast forward.
to
Playing Back Video
5 Push the joystick ( ) toward
to begin the playback.
/
(
DURING PLAYBACK
6 Push the ) toward
again te the playback.
he joystick ) toward
e playback
to
DJUST THE VOLUME
Duthe playback of a scene:
FUNC
[
SPEAKER VOLUME]
Adjust ( ) the volume
FUNC.
• The sound from the built-in speaker
will be muted when you close the
LCD panel or while the STV-250N
Stereo Video Cable is connected to
the AV terminal.
•
If you turn down the volume
completely, the icon will change to
.
1 Holding the lock button pressed
down, set the
PLAY.
switch to
NOTES
• You can display the date and time of the
• To protect the tape and video heads, the
camcorder will enter the stop mode (
if left in playback pause ( ) mode for
2 Move the
(tape).
/
switch to
3 If the joystick guide does not
appear on screen, press ( ) to
display it.
)
4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume the
playback push the joystick ( ) toward
/
.
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Special Playback Modes
To enter most special playback modes you need to operate the buttons on the
wireless controller (
15). There is no sound during the special playback modes.
Operation on the camcorder
Initial mode
Special playback mode
or on the wireless controller
Fast playback
Normal playback
: Push the joystick ( ) toward
) toward and hold it down.
or
(
W
FF
: Press and ho
or
Reverse playback
Normal playback
Playback pause
Playback pause
Normal or rever
playbac
: Pres
1 frame reverse/advance
Frame-by-frame playback
Slow playback
: Pr
: Press a
or
SLOW
ess
Double speed playback
Normal or rev
playback
s
Return to normal playbacack mod
Push the joystick ( ) toward
/
.
PLAY
: Press
1
During some speciamay nosome anomalies (blocky video
artiding, etre.
2 If you marked the zero memory
while recording, set the
Retng to a Pre-marked Pos
camcorder to
mode. If
you marked the zero memory
during playback, press
If you wo retura particular
scene laterpoint 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.
STOP
.
3 Press
to locate 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.
1 While recording or during
playback, press
at the point you wish to return to
later.
ZERO SET MEMORY
• The time code changes to
“0:00:00 ”.
• Press ZERO SET MEMORY again to
cancel the memory.
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NOTES
Locating the End of the Last Scene
If there are blank sections between
recordings, the zero set memory may not
work correctly.
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.
Locating the Beginning of a Recording
Date
(
POINTHE
he playbare using this
You can locate the change of the date/
time zone with the date search functio
(
Press
controller.
or
o
F.
[
END SEARCH]
[EXECUTE]
• Press more than onc
furthanges
• “END SEARCH” appears.
• To cel the search p
• The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards
the tape, plays back the last few
seconds of the recording and stops
the tape.
• To cancel the end search push the
joystick ( ) toward
S
• The dsearch funcwill not detect
recordishorter th1 minute per
date/time
.
• Date search mot function if the data
code is not displayed correctly.
NOTES
• End search cannot be used once you
remove the cassette.
• If there are blank sections between
recordings, the end search may not
work correctly.
• You cannot use the end search to locate
the end of a scene that was audio
dubbed.
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On-Screen Displays (Data Code)
The camcorder keeps a data code
containing the date and time of
recording. You can select the data to be
displayed.
(
Options
OFF]
No data code display.
DATE], [ TIME]
Default value
[
[
Displays the date or time wstill
image was recorded.
[
DATE & TIME]
Displate and
FU
FUNC.
[
[
M
DISPLAY SETUP/
]
[DATA CODE]
Desired option
FUNC.
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Advanced Function
NOTES
Advanced Functions
• Do not set the mode switch to
during the actual recording of a scene;
the brightness of the picture may
change abruptly.
: Special Scene Recording Programs
• [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/
[
BEACH]/[ SNOW]
- The picture mt appear smooth
during playbac
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 41.
• [ POIT]
- The blur e background
reases thou zoom in (
T).
HT]
subjects mave a trailing
age.
e quality may noe as good as
ther modes.
hite points may appear on the
reen.
- focus may not work as well as in
oter modes. In such case, adjust the
focus manually.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
FUNC
• [ SNOW]/[ BEACH]
- The subject may become
overexposed on cloudy days or in
shaded places. Check the image on
the screen.
FUNC
[
GRAM AE
Desireording gram
FUNC.
• [ FIREWORKS]
- To avoid camcorder shake, we
recommend using a tripod. Make sure
to use a tripod especially in
mode, as the shutter speed slows
down.
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PROGRAM AE]
[
BEACH]
The camcorder
sets the aperture
and shutter
Use this mode to
record on a sunny
beach. It prevents
the subject from
speed.
being underexposed.
[
PORTRAIT]
[
SUNSET]
The camcorder
uses a large
aperture, achieving
a focus on the
Use this mode to
record ts in
vibrant col
subject while blurring other distracti
details.
[
SPORTS]
IGHT]
Use this mode to
record sports
scenes such as
tennis or golf.
is mode to
rd spotlit
scs.
[
IGHT]
[
FIREWORKS]
Uthis mode to
rd in low-light
coions.
Use this mode to
record fireworks.
[
SN
Use this mode to
record in bright ski
resorts. It prevents
the subject from
being underexposed.
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Shutter speed guidelines
Flexible Recording: Changing the
Shutter Speed
Note that on screen only the
denominator is displayed – [ 250]
indicates a shutter speed of 1/250
second, etc.
Use the automatic exposure (AE)
program to use functions like the white
balance or image effects, or to select
the shutter speed.
Use faster shutter speeds to record
subjects moving quickly. Use slower
shutter speeds to add motion blur,
emphasizing the feel of movement.
1/60
To record under monary conditions.
1/100
To record indones.
500*, 1/1000
(
om within a moar or train or to
moving subjects sas roller
s.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
0*
To routdoor sports scenes on sunny days.
FUNC.
*
mode only.
FUNC.
1 P
.
NOTES
2 Sethe [ PRORAM AE]
PRAM AEthe default
value; prtly to step 3 if
you have not changed the recording
program.
• Do not set the mode switch to
during the actual recording of a scene;
the brightness of the picture may
change abruptly.
[
• [ PROGRAM AE]
- When setting the shutter speed, the
number displayed will flash if the value
selected is not appropriate for the
recording conditions. In such case,
select a different value.
- 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.
3 Select the shutter speed from the
setup menus.
FUNC.
[
MENU]
[
CAMERA SETUP]
[SHUTTER] Desired shutter
FUNC.
speed
- The image may flicker when recording
with high shutter speeds.
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- Recording movies under fluorescent lights:
If the screen starts to flicker, select
Self Timer
[
PROGRAM AE] and set the shutter
speed to 1/100.
- The shutter speed resets to [
AUTO]
when you set the mode switch to
or change the recording program.
(
POINTS TO CHECK
: Set camcorder to record
pause de.
LCD Video Light
C.
You can use the LCD video light to
record in completely dark places. Fo
brighter picture, we recommend
keeping a distance of abocm -
60 cm (8 in. - 2 ft.) fro
and/or using the [
program. When you
video light, rotate the
the cuse t
ate the self er.
.
[
ME
CAMERA SETUP]
[SELF TIMER]
[
ON]
FUNC.
ress
to close the menu.
appears.
• Set [SELF TIMER] to [
cancel the self timer.
OFF] to
insd (
32).
Start/Stop
3 Press
on the camcorder
to start recording.
• The camcorder starts recording
FUNC.
video (
mode) or takes a
mode) after a
still image (
10-second countdown. The
countdown appears on the screen.
FUNC.
START/STOP
• You can also press
(
(
[
[
LCD LIGHT OFF]
LCD LIGHT ON]
PHOTO
mode) or
mode) on the wireless
Press (
)
controller. In that case, the
countdown will be only 2 seconds.
• The LCD display turns entirely
white when used as the video light.
Use the viewfinder instead.
NOTES
• Using the viewfinder, select
[
LCD LIGHT OFF] to turn the
Once the countdown has begun, you can
LCD video light off.
Start/Stop
press
again or turn off the
camcorder to cancel the self timer.
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Audio Recording Mode
Audio Playback Modes
You can change the quality of the audio
recording.
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 sour bilingual audio
signals).
(
Options
Default value
[
16bit]
(
Records audio at the highest quality.
Default value
[
12bit]
]
Records audio on 2 channels (Stereo 1) leaving 2
free channels (Stereo 2) you can use oaudio
dubbing.
ht channels (stereoMain and sub
(bilingual).
With this camcorder you can
[
/L]
using the microphone (
Left nel only (stereo) / Main signal only
(bilingual).
FUNC
[
R/R]
Right channel only (stereo) / Sub signal only
(bilingual).
FUNC
[
[
NU]
AO SETU
[AUDIO
Desired option
FUNC.
FUNC.
FUNC.
[
[
MENU]
AUDIO SETUP]
ABOUT THE WIND SCREEN
[OUTPUT CH]
FUNC.
Desired option
The camcorder automatically reduces
the background sound of wind. You can
turn the wind screen off when you want
the microphone to be as sensitive as
possible (
75).
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Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with
Dubbed Audio
Manual Focus Adjustment
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).
Autofocus may not work well on the
following subjects. In such case, focus
manually.
• Reflective surfes
• Subjects with contrast or without
verticlines
(
• Fast g scts
• Through ws
ht scenes
Options
STEREO1]
Original sound only.
STEREO2]
Dubbed audio only.
MIX/FIXED]
Default value
[
(
[
OINTS TO CHECK
ust the zoom before you start the
edure.
[
Mswitch:
Mixed the origi
duaudio at e same l
BACK
[
MIX/VAR.]
FOCUS
Mixdio where the balce between the
origiund ( ) andubbed audio
) adjusted.
1 If the joystick guide does not
(
appear on screen, press (
display it.
) to
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.
FUNC.
FUNC.
[
[
MENU]
AUDIO SETUP]
[12bit AUDIO]
FUNC.
Desired option*
3 Adjust (
necessary.
) the focus as
* When you select [
mix balance with the [MIX BALANCE]
MIX/VAR.], adjust the
• Push the joystick ( ) toward
for a farther focal distance or push
it ( ) toward
distance.
for a closer focal
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• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward
[FOCUS] again will return the
camcorder to autofocus.
Manual Exposure Adjustment
4 Push the joystick ( ) toward
[BACK] to save the focus
adjustment.
At times, backlit subjects may appear
too dark (underexposed) or subjects
under very strong lights may appear too
bright or glaring (overexposed). To
correct this, you cmanually adjust
the exposure.
Infinity Focus
Use this function when you wish to
focus on faraway subjects such as
mountains or fireworks.
(
POINTS TO CHECK
TS TO CHE
ch: (excor the
Adjust the zoom before you start the
procedure.
Mode switch:
ORKS] recordiprogram).
EXP
BACK
1 If the joystick guide does not
1 Kthe joystick pus
appear on screen, press (
display it.
) to
tord [FOCUS] for mo
2 onds.
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward
[EXP].
[EXP] on the joystick guide changes
to light blue and the exposure
•
pears.
• Pusthe joys( ) toward
[FOCaireturn the
camcorder utofocus.
adjustment indicator
and the
• If you operate the zoom or the
neutral value “ 0” appear on the
screen.
joystick (
"MF" and the camcorder returns to
manual focusing mode.
),
changes to
3 Adjust (
) the brightness of the
image as required.
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward
[BACK] to save the focus
adjustment.
• 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
NOTES
The camcorder will automatically return to
autofocus when you set the mode switch
camcorder to automatic exposure.
to
.
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4 Push the joystick ( ) toward
[BACK] to lock and save the
exposure setting.
FUNC.
If you operate the zoom during
exposure lock, the brightness of the
image may change.
FUNC.
[
AUTO]
Desired option*
FUNC.
* When you select [ SET], do not press
FUNC.
and coe instead with the
procedure below
White Balance
TO SET THE HITE BALANCE
The white balance function helps you
accurately reproduce colors under
different lighting conditions so that
white objects will always look truly
white in your recording
t the camer at a white
t, zoom in it fills the
e screen and ss (
en the adjustment is completed,
stops flashing and stays on. The
amcorder retains the custom
tting even if you turn off the
mcorder.
).
HECK
FUNC.
2 Press
to save the setting
Reding program: [ P
and close the menu.
Opt
A
Delt value
NOTES
[
• When you select the custom white balance:
- Set the custom white balance in a
sufficiently illuminated place.
Settings aaset by the camcorder.
Use this setting tdoor scenes.
- Select a zoom type other than
[
DAYLIGHT]
For recording outdoors on a bright day.
TUNGSTEN]
[
DIGITAL] (
33).
- 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
[
For recording under tungsten and tungsten type
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
[
SET]
Use the custom white balance setting to make
white objects appear white under colored
lighting.
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or
forest)
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Video
- Under mercury lamps and certain
types of fluorescent lights
FUNC.
[
IMAGE EFFECT OFF]
Desired option
FUNC.
Image Effects
Digital Effects
You can use the image effects to
change the color saturation and
contrast to record images with special
color effects.
(
(
S TO CHECK
ch:
: [
POINTS TO CHECK
BLK&WT] only.
Recording program: [
ns
Default value
Options
IMAOFF]
Recowith no image enhanci
V
Emphathe contrast alor saturation.
NEUT
Tones down the nd color saturation.
SOFT SKIN DETAIL]
[
.EFFECT OFF]
[
Select this setting when you do not intend to
use the digital effects.
[
[
FADE-T] (fade trigger), [
WIPE]
Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene
with a fade from or to a black screen.
[
[
BLK&WHT]
Records images in black and white.
SEPIA]
[
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.
[
Records images in sepia tones for an “old”
look.
[
ART], [
MOSAIC]
Select one of these digital effects to add
“flavor” to your recordings.
FUNC.
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Setting
TO FADE OUT
FUNC.
D.EFFECTS
Press
...
: ...while recording, then
FUNC.
Start/Stop
press
to fade out and pause
[
D.EFFECT OFF]
the recording.
Desired option*
: ...duplayback, then
push thjoystic) toward
fade opathe playback.
FUNC.
**
/
to
* While making the selection, you can
preview the effect on the screen.
** The icon of the selected effect appears.
TIVATE AN
Applying
D.EFFECTS
..
: ...while recording or in
ord pause mode.
: ...during playback.
Start/Stop
: ...and then press
to rcord the still image in black and
white.
NOTES
D.EFFECTS
Pre
to activate the
fadeect.
• The iof the sted effect turns
• When you apply a fader, not only the
picture but also the sound will fade in or
out. When you apply an effect, the
sound will be recorded normally.
• The camcorder retains the last setting
used even if you turn off the digital
effects or change the recording
program.
green.
• Press
D.EFFECTS
again to deactivate
the fader/effect.
TO FADE IN
• The digital effects are not available
when [TV TYPE] is set to [NORMAL TV]
and the stereo video cable is connected
to the AV terminal.
D.EFFECTS
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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Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing
and playing back images to printing them.
Basic Recording
3 Holding the lock button pressed
Basic Recording
down, set the
CAMERA.
switch to
art/Sto
4 Press
• Once cautomatically
adjusted, urn green and
or more mes will appear.
Taking Photos
an also pr
ss controlle
CARD access cator will
sh as the image is being
recorded.
on the
PHOTO
Before using a memory card for the
first time, be sure to initialiith
this camcorder (
ORTANT
Observe the following precautions while
the card access display (
) appears
on screen, and when the CARD access
indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so
may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not open the memory card slot
cover and do not remove the memory
card.
- Do not disconnect the power source
or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the position of the
/
switch or the operating mode.
NOTES
If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,
turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually
1 Move the lens cover switch down
to to open the lens cover.
(
45).
2 Move the switch to
/
(memory card).
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images that can be recorded with the
current quality/size setting.
Selecting Photo Size and Quality
NOTES
Still images are recorded on the
memory card using JPEG compression.
As a general rule select a larger image
size for higher quality.
• Depending on the number of images on
the memory card (Windows: 1,800
images or more; Macintosh: 1,000
images or moreou may not be able to
transfer imagea computer. Try using
a card eader.
(
• Conto tBridge-compatible
printer wwhen the memory
d containmages or more. For
performancrecommend
g the numbimages on the
y card under
printing still imas, use the
owing guidelines as a reference for
electing the print size.
Options
Image size options and the
approximate number of still images that
can be recorded on memory cards o
various sizes are given in the table
below.
FUNC.
age size
Recommended use
FUNC.
L 1152x864
To print photos up to L size
(9 x 13 cm, 3.5 x 5 in.) or
postcard size
[
112x864]
sired image size*
ired image quality*
(10 x 14.8 cm, 4 x 6 in.).
FU
* Pre
) to move and forth
S 640x480
To send images as e-mail
attachments or to post on
the Web.
betwze and qselection. The
number ed e right corner
indicates thimate number of
Approximate number of still images on a memory card
Default value
Memory card
32 MB
128 MB
512 MB
Image quality* →
Image size ↓
L 1152x864
40
65
130
365
185
585
280
545
735 1,115 2,155
S 640x480
140
200
850 1,530 2,320 3,355 6,040
*
: [SUPER FINE],
: [FINE],
: [NORMAL]
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Basic Playback
Erasing or Protecting a Photo Right
After Recording It
Basic Playback
You can erase or protect the still image
recorded last while reviewing it within
the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or
immediately after recording it, if
Viewing Photos
[REVIEW] is set to [
OFF]).
(
(
POINTS TO CHECK
FUNC.
Make sure to press
while reviewing
the still image immediately after recording
it.
FUNC.
TO E THE PHOTO
FUNC.
[
IE ERASE
[ERASE]
1 Holding the lock button pressed
Press (
down, set the
PLAY.
switch to
TO PROTECT THE PHOTO
2 Move the
/
switch to
(memory card).
FUNC.
[
[
PROTECT OFF]
PROTECT ON]
Press (
)
FUNC.
3 If the joystick guide does not
appear on screen, press (
display it.
) to
4 Push the joystick (
between the images.
) to move
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Image Jump
Index Screen
You can jump to a specific image
without having to browse all of them
one by one.
1 Move the zoom lever toward W.
The index screen appears.
2 Select (
Move the cursor
you want to view.
,
) an image.
to the image
Push the joystick (
) and hold it
pressed down. Release the joystick
when the image number gets to the
image you want to display.
3 Move the zolever toward T.
The index sccloses and the
seled imadisplayed.
IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions while
the card access display
appea
ing Photos ng Playback
on screen, and when the CARD acces
indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do
so may result in permaoss.
- Do not open the m
cover and do not
card.
g playback, still images can be
gnified up to 5 times.
- Do nsconnect
rn ocamc
(
- not change the p
/
switch or the o
• Tollowing may not be di
cotly.
- Ims not recorwith this
camer.
- Imager transferred from a
computer.
- Images whose file names have been
changed.
Slideshow
FUNC.
1 Move the zoom lever toward T.
• The image is magnified by 2 times
and a frame appears indicating the
position of the magnified area.
FUNC.
[
SLIDESHOW]
Press (
)
• Images are played back one after
another.
• Press (
) to stop the slideshow.
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• To further enlarge the image, move
Erasing All Images
the zoom lever toward T. To
reduce the magnification, move
the zoom lever toward W.
will appear for images that
cannot be enlarged.
The following procedure will erase all
the non-protected still images from the
memory card (all images except those
•
with the
mark).
2 Move (
,
) the frame to the
(
part of the image you want to see
enlarged.
FUNC.
To cancel the magnification, move
the zoom lever toward W until the
frame disappears.
ENU]
RD OPERANS]
ALL IMAGE
[YES]
Erasing Photos
MPORTANT
You can erase still ima
the memory card.
Be cul when erasing images. Erased
images cannot be recovered.
ErasiSingle Image
NOTES
(
Protected images on the memory card
cannot be erased.
1 If the joystick guide does not
appear on screen, press (
display it.
) to
2 Select (
) the image you want
to erase.
3 Push the joystick ( ) toward
.
4 Select (
) [ERASE] and press
(
).
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Additional Functions
Additional Functions
FUNC.
FUNC.
[
[
MENU]
CAMERA SETUP]
Automatic Focus Priority
[FOCUS PRI.]
Desired option
FUNC.
When the focus priority is activated, the
camcorder records a still image only
after the focus has been adjusted
N
automatically.
.
he [
m the focurity is automatically
OFF].
FIRS] recording
(
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch at
cannot be turned off
Mode switch at :
focus priority and yo
the Aus) fra
: ority
tecting Photos
You can protect still images recorded
on the memory card from accidental
erasure.
Ops
[
ON:AiAF]
(Moitch:
*,
(
Depenn the shootonditions, one or
more AF fout onine frames available
are automaticated and the focus is fixed
on them.
FUNC.
[
ON:CENTER]
FUNC.
(Mode switch: *)
[
[
PROTECT OFF]
PROTECT ON]*
A single focusing frame appears in the center of
the screen and the focus is automatically fixed
on it. This is convenient for making sure the
focus is exactly where you want it.
Press (
FUNC.
)
appears and the image cannot be
erased.
[
OFF]
* To cancel the image protection, select
(Mode switch:
)
[
PROTECT OFF] instead.
Select this option if you wish to record a still
Start/Stop
image as soon as you press
.
* Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording
program.
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IMPORTANT
Initializing the memory card (
permanently erase all still images, even
the protected ones.
You can also use the following
functions...
56) will
The following functions and features
of the camcorder can be used either
for shooting video or for taking
photos. The way to set and use
them was already xplained in
detail, so we refou to the relevant
page in the “Vidsection.
Initializing the Memory Card
• Quick Sta
l Scene recoprograms
Initialize memory cards when you use
them with this camcorder for the first
time, or to erase all the still images on
them.
recording (
eo light (
lf timer (
anual focus (
• ual exposure adjustment (
• Wbalance (
• Image effects (
• Digital effects (
FUNC.
47)
FUNC
[
[
MENU]
ARD OPERATIONS]
[INIIZE]
[YE
[YES]
FUNC.
IMPORTANT
Initializing the memory card will erase all
still images, even the protected ones. The
original still images cannot be recovered.
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Printing Photos
the printer. After a short while, turn them
on again, set the camcorder to
mode and restore the connection.
Printing Photos
NOTES
Printing Photos – Direct Print
•
will appear for images that cannot be
printed.
• We recommenowering the
camcorder usihe compact power
adapt
• Refer thnter’s instruction
manual.
The camcorder can be connected to
any PictBridge-compatible printer. You
can mark in advance the still images
you want to print and set the desired
number of copies as a print order
(
g the Print Setgs
Canon printers: SELPHe
CP, DS and ES serie
printers marked with
logo.
can select the number of copies
ather settings for printing. The
setg options vary depending on your
printer model.
Cocting the Camcord
Options
(
[PAPER]
1 Inshe memocard containing
the sageu want to print.
[
PAPER SIZE]: Available paper sizes vary
depending on the printer model.
2 Turn on the printer.
3 Connect the camcorder to the
printer using the supplied USB
cable.
[
PAPER TYPE]: Select [PHOTO],
[FAST PHOTO], [PLAIN] or [DEFAULT].
[
PAGE LAYOUT]: Select [DEFAULT] or one of
• Refer to PC Connection Diagrams
the following available page layouts.
[BORDERED]: Prints the whole image area almost
exactly as the recorded still image.
(
•
appears and changes to
.
[BORDERLESS]: Enlarges the center portion of
the still image to fit the width/height ratio of the
selected paper size. The top, bottom and sides of
the still image may be slightly trimmed out.
[2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], [9-UP], [16-UP]: Refer to
the sidebar on page 58.
IMPORTANT
If
continues to flash (for more than
1 minute) or if
camcorder is not correctly connected to
the printer. In such case, disconnect the
USB cable and turn off the camcorder and
does not appear, the
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Printing after Changing the Print Settings
[
] Date print
Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].
[
] Print Effect
The print effect can be used with printers
compatible with the Image Optimize function to
achieve higher quality prints. Select [ON], [OFF]
or [DEFAULT].
Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can
also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR].
1
If the joystick guide does not appear
on screen, pre) to display it.
2 Push the joys( ) toward
.
The ettinenu appears.
[
] Number of Copies
per settings
Current papepaper size,
per type and put)
Select 1-99 copies.
NOTES
Print setting options and [DE
settings vary depending
model. For details, refer
instruction manual.
Number of copies
Print effect
Date printing
Printiultiple Imaon the Same Sheet [2-UP], [4-UP], etc.
When uCanointers you can print the same still image multiple times on
the same spaper. Use the following table as a guideline for the
recommended number of copies depending on the [
PAPER SIZE] setting.
[
PAPER SIZE]→
Canon printer ↓
[CREDITCARD]
[9 x 13 cm]
[10 x 14.8 cm]
[A4]
PIXMA
SELPHY DS
1
–
–
2, 4, 9 or 16
4
2
SELPHY CP
SELPHY ES
2, 4 or 8
2 or 4
2 or 4
2 or 4
2 or 4
–
–
3
2, 4 or 8
1
2
You can also use the special sticker sheets.
When you use the wide-sized photo paper with the [DEFAULT] setting, you can also use
[2-UP] or [4-UP].
3
With the [8-UP] setting, you can also use the special sticker sheets.
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3 In the print settings menu, select
) the setting you want to
change and press ( ).
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING
(
,
Disconnect the cable from the camcorder
and printer and turn off the camcorder.
4 Select (
) the desired setting
option and press (
).
IMPORTANT
5 Select (
) [PRINT] and press
(
).
• The following smages may not be
correctly printith a PictBridge-
compaible pri
- Imreatchanged on a
compusferred to the
emory c
• Printing starts. The print settings
menu disappears when printing is
completed.
• To continue printing, select (
another still image.
)
ges recordth the camcorder
dited on a cuter.
es whose file nwere changed.
es not recorded th this
amcorder.
TO CANCEL THE PRINTING
1 Press (
2 Select (
) while p
Observe the following precautions
ring printing:
) [OK
.
o not turn off the camcorder or the
rinter.
PRINS
- Do not change the position of the
If aror occurs during th
pros, an error message a
/
switch.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
- Do not remove the memory card.
• If the message “BUSY” does not
disappear, disconnect the USB cable and
restore the connection after a short while.
(
- Cn’s PictBridompatible
pri: Resolve error. When
printis sume
automaticelect [CONTINUE] and
press ( ). If [CONTINUE] cannot be
selected, select [STOP], press (
)
and retry printing. Refer also to the
Print Orders
printer’s instruction manual for details.
- If the error still persists and printing
does not restart, disconnect the USB
cable and turn off the camcorder and
the printer. After a short while, turn
them on again, set the camcorder to
mode and restore the
You can mark in advance the still
images you want to print and set the
desired number of copies as a print
order. Later, you can easily print out the
print orders by connecting the
connection.
camcorder to a PictBridge-compatible
printer (
for up to 998 still images.
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3 Select (
press (
,
).
) [PRINT] and
Selecting Still Images for Printing
(Print Order)
Printing starts. The print settings
menu disappears when printing is
completed.
(
POINTS TO CHECK
NOTES
Set the print orders before connecting the
USB cable to the camcorder.
• Depending on thnnected printer,
you can change e print settings
before 3 (
• Cancel PririErrors (
FUNC.
arting Prinn the print menu
ained in stbove. In the print
menu, seleESUME]* and
FUNC.
[
PRINT ORDER]
). The remaimages will
Select (
(0-99)
) the number of copies*
Press (
d.
)
g cannot be restarted when the
nt order settings have been changed
you deleted a still image with print
osettings.
FUNC.
* To cancel the print orde
copies to 0.
* If thint order was interrupted after the
first still image, this menu option will appear
as [PRINT] instead.
Printing es Mar
Orde
Erasing All Print Orders
FUNC.
(
1 Connee camder to the
printer usupplied USB
cable.
FUNC.
Refer to PC Connection Diagrams
(
FUNC.
2 Open the print settings menu.
[
[
MENU]
CARD OPERATIONS]
FUNC.
[
MENU]
[
PRINT]
[ERASE ALL PRINT ORD]
[YES]
• The print settings menu appears.
• The error message “SET PRINT
FUNC.
ORDER” appears if you connect a
printer with direct print function
and select [
PRINT] without
having set any print orders
beforehand.
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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
minal
he built-in spwill be muted while
Stereo Video Cs connected to the
inal
Chhe type and orientation of the terminal and
make you connect the DV cable properly.
Open tCD panel t
ac
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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
AUDIO
L
White
Red
STV-250N Stereo Vid
(Supplied)
R
2
Output connection (signaefinitioith a DV (IEEE1394) terminal.
Input connection (signal her digdeo source with a DV (IEEE1394) output.
4-pin
cable
(commercially available)
6-pin*
* Be careful to ctly 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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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 videcorder using the DV
terminal, you caopy recordings with
virtuallgeneon loss in video and
sound q
(
POINTS TO CHECK
Before making the connections, select the
[TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set
to which you will connect the camcord
(
(
ng
ct the camcordeto a VCR or
Connecting
er analog device using connection
Connect the camcor
following one of the
diagramown in C
1
e , or to a DVD recorder or other
al recording device using
2
coction type , as shown in
Diags (
Plack
Recording
1 Ton the camder and the
cocted TV oCR.
1 This camcorder: Load the
recorded cassette.
On a elect he video input
the same al to which you
connected the camcorder.
On a VCR: Set the input selector to
the external video input (usually
labeled LINE IN).
2 Connected device: Load a blank
cassette or disc and set the device
to record pause mode.
3 This camcorder: Locate the scene
you wish to copy and pause the
playback shortly before the scene.
2 Start the playback of the movies
4 This camcorder: Resume the
movie playback.
(
When using an analog connection
you can include in the copy also the
date/time of the original recording
NOTES
• Turn off all the devices before starting
the connections.
(
• We recommend powering the
camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
5 Connected device: Begin
recording when the scene you
wish to copy appears. Stop
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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.
(
• When recording to a VCR using an
analog connection –connection type
1
Connectin
(
62)–, the quality of the edited tape
Connect thcr to the video
ource usdigital
on –connetype
will be lower than the original.
• When recording to a digital video
recorder using the DV terminal
2
2
–connection type
(
62)–:
- If the picture does not app
disconnect the DV cae
the connection after
turn the camcorder
again.
- Proon can
gnteed fr all digi
epped with a DV term
oation does not work, u
teal.
g
FUN
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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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 empt to play back
such tape, “COPGHT PROTECTED
PLAYBK IS REICTED” appears and
you will abview the contents of
the tape. If yt to record from
ape via thrminal,
RIGHT PROED DUBBING
TED” appead you will not
o record the cnts of 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 t
6 Push the joystick ( ) toward
stop recording.
to
7 Connected devic
playback.
ORTA
• k sections may be re
aalous picture.
• If icture does appear,
disect the DV e and restore the
conneafter a rt while or turn the
camcordhen on again.
• Do not connect any devices to the
camcorder’s USB terminal while an
external device is connected to the DV
terminal.
• 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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External Connections
IMPORTANT
Audio Dubbing
• Audio dubbing will stop if the tape has a
blank section or a section recorded in
You can add sound to a recording using
the built-in microphone.
LP mode or [
16bit] audio.
• The quality of the dubbed sound will not
be as good when dubbing audio to a
tape that was not rcorded with this
camcorder or afaving dubbed audio
over the same smore than 3 times.
(
POINTS TO CHECK
You can only dub audio on tapes recorded
in SP mode with [ 12bit] audio
44). This function is operated with the
NOTES
(
connect thcorder to a TV to
picture on tV screen and
sound througadphones
to the TV.
wireless controller.
STOP
RE
ELECT THE AUDIO TRACK FOR PLAYBACK
PAUSE
You select the audio track that will
be played when playing back a tape
PAUSE
AUDIO DUB. M
that was audio dubbed (
DUB.
1 Locate point re you want
to start dio.
Before locating the starting point,
you can also set the zero set
memory (
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.
4 Press PAUSE
to begin dubbing.
Speak into the microphone.
5 Press STOP to stop dubbing.
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Connecting to
a
Computer
Connecting to a Computer
DV Terminal
Check the type and orientation of the terminal and
make sure you connect DV cable properly.
USB Ter
Use the USB contstill images and
tem to a co
Open the LCD panel to
access.
PC Connection Diagr
Termin the
Camcorder
Terminal on the
Connected Device
ing Cable
ut connection (signal flow puter 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.
Output connection (signal flow ) to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with a USB port.
2
USB cable (supplied)
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External Connections
IMPORTANT
Transferring Video Recordings
• The video transfer may not work
correctly depending on the software and
the specifications/settings of your
computer.
You can transfer recordings to a
computer using the DV terminal.
• If the computer freezes while the
camcorder is conncted to it,
Equipment and System Requirements
• A computer equipped with an
IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an
IEEE1394 (DV) capturing board.
• A DV cable (commercially available).
• Video editing software.
disconnect the Dable and turn off the
camcorder and tomputer. After a
short turn on again, set the
camcord
mode and
ore the c.
connectincamcorder to the
er using a Dble, make sure
camcorder amputer are
ected with a Uable, and
other IEEE1394 device is
nnected to the computer.
• ending on the video editing
sare, you may need to set the
switch on the camcorder to a
• The appropriate driver.
A driver is preinstalled on Windows
operating systems later than Windows
98 Second Edition and Mating
systems later than Mac
be installed automatic
Connecting
mode other than PLAY. Refer to the
instruction manual of the editing
software.
1 Sthe computer.
2 Cect the camcorder
couter using the V connection
NOTES
–coction type
showPC Contion
Diagram
• We recommend powering the
camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
• Refer also to the instruction manual of
the computer.
• The programs ZoomBrowser EX and
Image Browser included with the
supplied CD-ROM can only be used to
transfer still images recorded on the
memory card. Video recordings on the
tape cannot be transferred to the
computer using the software included
with the supplied CD-ROM.
3 Set the camcorder to
mode.
4 Start the video editing software.
Refer to the instruction manual of the
editing software.
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IMPORTANT
Transferring Photos – Direct Transfer
• Observe the following precautions when
the CARD access indicator is on or
flashing. Failing to do so may result in
permanent data loss.
- Do not open the memory card slot
cover and do nt remove the memory
card.
- Do not discoct the USB cable.
- Do urn oe camcorder or the
com
With the supplied USB cable and
software (on the DIGITAL VIDEO
Solution Disk CD-ROM) you can easily
transfer still images to a computer.
Preparations
The first time you connect the
camcorder to the computer, you need
to install the software and set the auto-
launch setting. From the second time
on, just connect the camcorder to th
computer using the USB cable to
transfer images.
1 Install the supplieo
Software.
Refer to the insta
(seeaflet in
CROM)
Do not cposition of the
/
swithe operating mode.
tion may nork correctly
ding on the sare and the
cations/settingyour
puter.
you wish to use the image files you
ansferred from the memory card on
r computer, make copies of them
fUse the copied files, retaining the
originals.
2 the camcorder t
de.
NOTES
3 Cect the carder to the
coter using USB cable.
Refer C Coction Diagrams
• We recommend powering the
camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
• Refer also to the computer’s instruction
manual.
(
4 Set the auto-launch setting.
• See When Connecting the
Camcorder to a Computer
(Windows) or Auto-downloading
(Macintosh) in the Digital Video
Software instruction manual
(electronic version on PDF file).
• The direct transfer menu appears
on the camcorder’s screen.
• Users of Windows Vista, Windows XP
and Mac OS X:
Your camcorder is equipped with the
standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP)
allowing you to download still images
(JPEG only) simply by connecting the
camcorder to a computer using the USB
cable, without having to install the
supplied software.
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External Connections
Transferring Images
(
Automatic Transfer Options
All the relevant still images will be
transferred to the computer in one
batch and their thumbnails will be
displayed on the computer.
[
ALL IMAGES]
Transfers all still images.
NEW IMAGES]
ATOMATIC TRTIONS
(
) a trar option and
).
[
Transfers only those still images te not
yet been transferred to the c
(
he images are transferred and
) [OK] anpress (
).
displayed on the computer.
he camcorder returns to the
[
TRANSFER ORDERS]
nsfer menu once the transfer is
completed.
• To cancel the transfer, select (
Transferes mark
order71).
)
[CANCEL] and press (
), or press
Manuransfer Options
You celect the still iage(s) to
transfe
FUNC.
.
MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS
[
SELECT
Select the still image(s) to transfer.
WALLPAPER]
1 Select (
press (
) a transfer option and
).
2 Select (
) the image you wish to
).
SELECT & TRANSFER]: Repeat
[
transfer and press (
[
Select a still image still image and set it as your
computer’s desktop background.
this step to select other still images
to transfer.
FUNC.
3 Press
to return to the
transfer menu.
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Erasing All Transfer Orders
NOTES
When the camcorder is connected to the
computer and the image selection screen
FUNC.
FUNC.
is displayed, press
transfer menu.
to return to the
FUNC.
[
[
MENU]
CARD ORATIONS]
[ERASE ALL ANS.ORD]
[YES
Transfer Orders
FUNC.
You can mark in advance the still
images you want to transfer to the
computer as transfer orders. You can
set transfer orders for up to 998 still
images.
Seleg Stiages t
(Trer Order)
NTS TO CHECK
Set thnsfer ordeefore connecting
the camer to thmputer.
FUNC.
FUNC.
[
[
TRANS.ORDER OFF]
TRANS.ORDER ON]
Press (
)
FUNC.
* To cancel a transfer order, select
TRANS. ORDER OFF] instead.
[
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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 (
page. Menu options without a reference paplained bhe tables.
FUNC. Menu
FUNC. Menu
CAMERA
PLAY
Menu item
option
1
Recording programs
[
[
[
RTRAI
SNO
z
z
–
–
ORKS]
1
Whitance
[
[
AUTT],
TUNGSTENSET]
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
48
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]
BLK&WHT]
1
[
D.EFFECT OFF], [
–
–
z
–
–
–
–
Still image size/quality
[SPEAKER VOLUME]
Size: [L 1152x864], [S 640x480]
Quality: [ SUPER FINE], [ FINE],
[
z
36
NORMAL]
–
–
z
–
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FUNC. Menu (cont.)
CAMERA
PLAY
Menu item
Setting options
[REC PAUSE]
Press (
mode.
) to enter the record pause
–
–
z
–
64
[END SEARCH]
Press (
Press (
) to search.
) to start.
–
–
–
–
z
–
–
z
–
38
[SLIDESHOW]
2
[IMAGE ERASE]
Still image protection
[CANCEL], [ERASE]
–
[
[
PROTECT OFF],
PROTECT ON]
–
z
[PRINT ORDER]
Transfer order
[
0] - [ 99] COP
–
–
–
–
–
z
z
[
[
TRANS.ORDER
TRANS.ORDER O
1
Option available only wwitch is
.
2
FU
This option will appeass
ithin the time set for the [REVIEW] option
OFF]).
(or immediately after ge, if s[
Setup menus
Camera Setup (Adv
ERA UP
CAMERA
Menu item
etting options
1
[SHU
AUTO], [1/60], [1/100], [1/250],
z
–
42
/500], [1/1000], [1/2000]
[
[
[
AUTO], [1/60], [1/100], [1/250]
–
z
z
z
z
2
[A.SL SHUTTER]
[ZOOM TYPE]
ON], [
OFF]
z
z
z
–
4
OPTICAL], [
ADVANCED] , [
DIGITAL]
[ZOOM SPEED]
[
VARIABLE], [
SPEED 3], [
SPEED 2],
[
SPEED 1]
3
[FOCUS PRI.]
[
ON:AiAF], [
ON:CENTER], [
OFF]
–
–
z
z
–
[REVIEW]
[
[
OFF], [
2sec], [
10sec]
OFF]
OFF]
OFF]
4sec], [
6sec],
8sec], [
3
[IMG STAB]
[
[
[
ON], [
ON], [
ON], [
z
z
z
–
–
–
–
[WIDESCREEN]
[SELF TIMER]
z
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1
Option available only when the recording program is set to [ PROGRAM AE].
2
Option available when the mode switch is set to
set to [ PROGRAM AE]).
Option available only when the mode switch is set to
or
(only when the recording program is
3
4
.
[
ADVANCED] when [WIDESCREEN] is set to [
OFF].
[A.SL SHUTTER]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain
brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting.
• The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30 (1/15 in
• If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [
mode).
OFF
• If
(camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilthe camcorder, for
example, by mounting it on a tripod.
[REVIEW]: Selects the time to display a still image after it has rded.
while you are
• You can erase (
54) or protect (
reviewing the image (or immediately aftset to [
).
[IMG STAB]: The image stabilizer compender shake et full
telephoto.
• The image stabilizer is dompenormal degree of camcorder
shake.
• The image stabilizer mwhen rding in dark places with
[A.SL SHUTTER] set t
• The imilizer chen the de switch is set to
• We mmesetting to [ OFF] when using a tripod.
he [
GHT] recording program.
.
[WIDCREEN]: The camcl width of the image sensor providing high-
resoln 16:9 recordings.
• Sine screens on tcamcorder have an aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with a 4:3
aspetio will appn the center of the screen with black sidebars.
•
Playing a widescrecording: TV sets compatible with the Video ID-1 system will
automatiwitwide (16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV
manually. To ack on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE]
setting accordingly (
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
z
–
–
[
WIDE TV]
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[REC MODE]: Select the video recording mode.
• Recording in LP mode extends the available recording time on the tape 1.5 times.
• Depending on the condition of the tape (long usage, imperfections, etc.) you may notice
some video anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture
when playing back recordings made in LP mode. We recommend using the SP mode for
important recordings.
• Audio cannot be dubbed on tapes recorded in LP mode.
• If you make recordings in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, during playback you
may notice some video anomalies in the picture at the point wthe recording mode
changes.
• When playing back in this camcorder tapes recorded iLP moith other devices or
vice versa, you may notice some anomalies in the plapicor the sound may
stop briefly.
[TV TYPE]: In order to display the picture the correcct ratio, select the
setting according to the type of televisiwill connect amcorder.
[NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect r
[WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.
Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.)
AUDIO SETUP
CAMERA
PLAY
m
[OUT CH]
ions
[
[
[
OFF
R/R]
]
–
z
z
z
–
1
[WSCREEN]
[12DIO]
A
z
STEREO1], [
STEREO2],
–
MIX/FIXED], [
MIX/VAR.]
[MIX BALA
[AUDIO MODE]
–
z
–
[
16bit], [
12bit]
z
–
44
1
Option available only when the mode switch is set to
.
[WIND SCREEN]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind
when recording outdoors.
• 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].
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Additional Information
Card Operations (Card Initialization, etc.)
CARD OPERATIONS
PLAY
Menu item
Setting options
[ERASE ALL PRINT ORD] [NO], [YES]
[ERASE ALL TRANS.ORD] [NO], [YES]
z
z
z
z
[ERASE ALL IMAGES]
[INITIALIZE]
[NO], [YES]
[NO], [YES]
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)
DISPLAY SETUP
CAMER
PLAY
Menu item
Setting
[BRIGHTNESS]
[BACKLIGHT]
[TV SCREEN]
z
z
z
–
z
z
z
–
z
z
–
–
–
[
BRI
z
–
ON]
[
z
–
z
–
[MARK
[DISPS]
[6SETE]
[DATA ]
[
[
[
GRD]
z
–
–
–
–
BK>]
–
z
z
z
z
–
–
–
–
OFF], [ DATE], [ TIME],
–
–
z
DATE & TIME]
[LANGUAGE]
nguage Set A:
z
z
z
z
z
z
[
[
[
], [ENGLISH], [
], [ ], [
], [
],
], [
],
]
Language Set B:
[ENGLISH], [
] , [
] , [
]
[DEMO MODE]
[
ON], [
OFF]
–
–
–
1
The default setting is [
BRIGHT] when you power the camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
2
The list of languages available depends on the region of purchase.
[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.
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[TV SCREEN]: When set to [
ON], the camcorder’s on-screen displays will appear also
on the screen of a connected TV or monitor.
When the date and time are displayed on the camcorder’s screen they will also appear on
a connected TV regardless of the [TV SCREEN] setting. Turn off the date/time display with
the [DATA CODE] setting (
[MARKERS]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the 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 thayback picture on the
full screen.
• Tape operation displays appear for 2 seconds.
• Warning messages, the data code (if activd displayindex screen will
appear regardless of the setting.
• All on-screen displays will appear whmage is mad or a digital
effect is activated.
[6SEC.DATE]: When you ng back hen the date of te recording
changes, the date and layed econds.
[DEMO MODE]: The displhe camcorder’s main features. It starts
automatically when thed wite power adapter if you leave it turned
on witing a reore than minutes.
• Tncel thdemo mpress any button, turn off the camcorder or
it a videocassette.
System SeSave, etc.)
TEM SETUP
CAMERA
PLAY
Mm
[WL.REMOTE]
Setting options
[
ON], [
OFF
]
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
–
[BEEP]
[
HIGH VOLUME],
[
LOW VOLUME], [
OFF]
[POWER SAVE]
[FILE NOS.]
[
ON], [
OFF]
CONTINUOUS]
z
–
z
z
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
[
RESET], [
[FIRMWARE]
–
–
z
[WL. REMOTE]: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller.
[BEEP]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self-
timer countdown, etc. It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions.
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[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.
[FILE NOS.]: Select the image numbering method to be used when you insert a new
memory card.
Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from 0101 to 9900, and
stored in folders containing up to 100 images. Folders are numbered om 101 to 998.
[
RESET]: Image numbers will restart from 101-0101 every timinsert a new
memory card.
[
CONTINUOUS]: Image numbers will continue from umbeowing that of the
last image recorded with the camcorder.
• If the memory card you insert already contains mage with number, a new
image will be assigned a number one highof the last on the memory
card.
• We recommend using the [
CONTIN
[FIRMWARE]: You can verify rrent vermcorder’s firmw. This menu
option is usually grayed o
Date/Time Setup
DATE/TIME SETUP
CAMERA
PLAY
nu item
[T.ZOST]
s
List of wo.
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
[DATE/]
[DATE FO]
.D (2008.1.1 AM 12:00)],
.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 displays and for date printing.
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Trouble?
Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Consult your dealer
or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
Power Source
The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.
The cassette compartment cover will not open or it stops halfway u inr remove a tape.
The LCD/viewfinder switches on and off.
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge th(
- Attach the battery pack correctly.
- Use the compact power adapter.
The charge indicator flashes rapidly.
-
(one flad interval
Charging has stoppet power r or the battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon
Service Center.
-
(two nterval
Bk at least
By pack not char
harge the battery pack n 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).
attery packs become hot wot charge. When the battery pack is outside the charging
mperature range, the CHARGE iwill flash irregularly. The charging will start once the battery pack
perature is belo°C (104 °F).
- attery pack is aged. Use a different battery pack.
- If nect a faower adapter or battery pack, the CHARGE indicator flashes approx. twice per second
and ts.
- Check that the compact power adapter is correctly connected to the camcorder.
Recording/Playback
Buttons will not work.
- Turn on the camcorder.
- Load a cassette (
29).
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 (
29).
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flashes on the screen.
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (
flashes on the screen.
- Condensation is detected. Refer to Condensation (
“REMOVE THE CASSETTE” appears on the screen.
- Remove the cassette and reinsert it (
The wireless controller will not work.
- Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON] (
- The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted. Replace the battery (
Video noise appears on screen.
- When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is located, ktetween the camcorder
and the plasma TV.
Video noise appears on the TV screen.
- When using the camcorder in a room where a istance betweecompact power
adapter and the power or antenna cables of the
The tape stops during record ck paus
- To protect the tape and order wthe stop mode ( ) if left in playback pause
Start/Stop
(
) or record pause
es 30 ss. To resume the operation press
g playback).
(when recording) or pu
/
Recog
Imill not appear on the screen
- e camcorder to
(
“SET TME ZONE, DAD TIME” appears on the screen.
- Replace tium battery and set the time zone, date and time (
Start/Stop
Pressing
will not start recording.
- Set the camcorder to
- Load a cassette (
(
- Tape reached the end (“
- Cassette is protected (
END” appears on the screen). Rewind the tape or replace the cassette (
29).
Camcorder will not focus.
- Autofocus does not work on that subject. Focus manually (
- If you are using the viewfinder, adjust it with the dioptric adjustment lever (
32).
89). Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.
- Lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth (
Sound is distorted.
- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks or concerts), sound may become distorted.
Viewfinder picture is blurred.
- Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever (
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During playback there is video noise.
- Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads (
Playback does not start.
- Load a cassette (
29).
- Set the camcorder to
(
- Tape reached the end (“
END” appears on the screen). Rewind the tape (
No sound from the built-in speaker.
- Open the LCD panel.
- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume with the [SPELUMEng (
Image will not appear on the TV screen.
- Check again that the camcorder is properly connTV (
Tape is running, but image will not appear on
- TV/VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDVIDEO (
- You attempted to play bapyright pr
Memory Card Operatio
Mot be i
emory card is not faciurn the memory card over and reinsert it (
ot record on the memory c
emory card is full. Erase still im
mory card was tialized. Initialize the memory card (
54) to free some space or replace the memory card.
- lder and file ers have reached their maximum value. Set [FILE NOS.] to [RESET] (
inew memrd.
78) and
Memory care played back.
- Set the camcorder to
(
Image cannot be erased.
- Image is protected. Cancel the protection (
- The write-protect switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the
position of the write-protect switch.
flashes in red.
- A memory card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card. Initialize the
memory card (
56) if flashing persists.
Printing
The printer is not operating even though the camcorder and printer are correctly connected.
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer. After a short while, turn them on again,
set the camcorder to
mode and restore the connection.
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Editing
Cannot record with this camcorder video input from an external video device connected using a DV cable.
- Wrong signal standard. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.
List of Messages (in alphabetical order)
CANNOT TRANSFER!
- You attempted to transfer a still image that canh this camcor
CARD ERROR
- A memory card error occurred. The camcorder clay the image.
The error may be temporarge disapponds and
flashes d, turn the
camcorder off, remove the card
playback.
anges to green, you can continue recording/
CARD FULL
- Mes full. Era
CHTHE BATERY PACK
- tery pack is exhausted. Rattery pack (
CHHE CASSETTE [AUDIO MODE
- tempted to dub (
66) on a tape recorded with an audio mode other than [
12bit].
CHECK ASSETTE [K]
- You attto dio (
66) on a tape with a blank section.
CHECK THE CASSETTE [INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION]
- You attempted to dub audio (
66) on a tape recorded in HD (high definition) standard.
CHECK THE CASSETTE [REC MODE]
- You attempted to dub audio (
CHECK THE INPUT
- The DV cable is not correctly connected to the DV terminal (
off.
62), 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 (
CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED REMOVE THE CASSETTE
- Condensation has been detected in the camcorder (
89). Remove the cassette.
COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED
- You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape (
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COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED
- You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape (
HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE
- Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads (
INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED
- You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a different television system (PAL or SECAM) or in a recording
standard not supported by this camcorder.
INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED
- The digital device connected with the DV cable is incompatible with the camr.
NAMING ERROR
- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. SeL] option to [RESET] and
erase all the images on the memory card (
NO CARD
- There is no memory card in the camcorder
NO IMAGES
- No images are recorded card.
REMOVE THE CASSETTE
- Camcorder stopped e. Remhe cassette and reinsert it (
SET TZONE, DA
u have et the tiis message appears each time you turn the power on until
END
pe reached the end. ewind the tor replace the cassette.
THD IS SET FOR URE PREVENTION
- Te-protect on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the
positrotect switch.
THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION
- Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the position of the protect switch (
THIS IMAGE CANNOT BE RECORDED
- Some analog images cannot be recorded on the memory card depending on the signal.
TOO MANY STILL IMAGES DISCONNECT USB CABLE
- Disconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of still images on the memory card to less than 1,800. If
a dialog appeared on the computer screen, close it and then restore the connection.
TRANSFER ORDER ERROR
- You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders (
71).
UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE
- The image file is corrupted or it was saved using a compression method other than that compatible with this
camcorder (JPEG).
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Additional Information
Direct Print Related Messages
About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer’s error indicator flashes or an
error message appears on the printer’s operation panel, refer to the printer’s
instruction manual.
CANNOT PRINT!
- You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder, wifferent compression, or
was edited on a computer.
COMMUNICATION ERROR
- The printer is experiencing a data transfer error. CaDisconnect able and turn off the
camcorder and the printer. After a short while, et the camcor
mode and
restore the connection. If you attempted to prithat contains a number of images,
reduce the number of images.
COULD NOT PRINT X IMAGES
- You attempted to use thto print that were recorded with another camcorder,
with a different comprecomp
FILE ERROR
- Yoto print awith anotamcorder, with a different compression, or
edited ocompute
HAARE ERROR
- cel printing. Turn off the printck on. Check the printer status. If the printer is equipped with
ery, it might be exusted. In such case, turn off the printer, replace the battery and turn it back on.
INCOMLE PAPER SIZ
- The pettings oamcorder conflict with the printer's settings.
INK ABSORBER
- Select [CONTINUE] to resume printing. Contact a Canon Service Center (refer to the list included with the
printer) to replace the ink absorber.
INK ERROR
- There is a problem with the ink.
LOW INK LEVEL
- The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Select [CONTINUE] to restart printing.
NO INK
- The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink.
NO PAPER
- Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper.
NO PRINTHEAD
- No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective.
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PAPER ERROR
- There is a problem with the paper. The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is wrong.
- If the paper output tray is closed, open it to print.
PAPER JAM
- The paper jammed during printing. Select [STOP] to cancel printing. After removing the paper, set some paper
again and retry printing.
PAPER LEVER ERROR
- Paper lever error occurred. Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper posi.
PRINT ERROR
- Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printter a whrn the printer back on and
reconnect the USB cable. Check the printer status.
PRINT ORDER ERROR
- You attempted to set more than 998 still imager (
PRINTER COVER OPEN
- Close the printer cover securely.
PRINTER ERROR
- Cancel printing. Turn n on agck the printer status. If the error still persists, refer
to the printer’s instrthe apiate customer support center or service center.
PRINTER IN USE
- in use.
PRINT ORDER
o still image on the memoarked with a print order.
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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 subm 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
Memory Card
Lithium Button Battery
• We recommend saving backups of
memory card images on your
computer. Image data may be
corrupted or lost due to memory card
defects or exposure to static
WARNING!
• The battery used in this device may
present a fire or chemical burn hazard
if mishandled.
• Do not disasse, modify, immerse
in water, heat ab100 °C (212 °F) or
incinhe bay.
electricity. Canon makes no
warranties for corrupted or lost data.
• Do not turn off the camcorder,
disconnect the power source or
remove the memory card while the
CARD access indicator is flashing.
• Do not use memory cards in places
subject to strong magnetic fields.
• Do not leave memory es
subject to high humi
temperature.
• Do not disassemble,
subjey card
do expose them to
• Do t touch or expose
to or dirt.
• Backup : ace with a
1616 batte by Panasonic,
i Maxell, Soshiba, Varta or
Use of othtteries may
a risk of fire plosion.
battery for the wis controller:
ce with a CR2025 battery made by
nasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo, or
h Duracell2025. Use of other batteries
present a risk of fire or explosion.
• Dt insert the battery into the
mouth. If swallowed, seek medical
assistance immediately. The battery
case may break and the battery fluids
may cause internal damage.
• Chehe direction ore inserting
the mory card. Fng a memory
card ine slot if not correctly
oriented e the memory
card or the camcorder.
• Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.
•
Do not recharge, short-circuit or insert
the battery in the wrong direction.
• Dispose of the used battery according
to applicable recycling regulations.
• Do not attach any labels or stickers
on the memory card.
• When you erase image files or
initialize the memory card, only the
file allocation table is altered and the
data itself is not actually deleted. Take
the necessary precautions when you
dispose of the memory card, for
example by physically damaging it to
prevent the leakage of private data.
• 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 details see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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temperature changes suddenly. Wipe
it with a soft dry cloth.
Maintenance/Others
Condensation
Storage
Moving the camder rapidly between
hot and cold teratures may cause
conden (wdroplets) to form
on its intees. Stop using the
corder if csation is detected.
ued use mmage the
der.
If you do not intend to use the
camcorder for a long time, store it in a
place free of dust, in low humidity, and
at temperatures not higher than 30 °C
(86 °F).
sation may forthe following
s:
When the camcorder is moved from
air-conditioned room to a warm,
id place
Cleaning
• When the camcorder is moved from a
cold place to a warm room
• When the camcorder is left in a humid
room
Carder Body
• a soft, dry cloth to
ccorder body. Never us
cically treated oth or volatile
sols such as t thinner.
• When a cold room is heated rapidly
TO AVOID CONDENSATION
Lens and nd
• If the lens surce 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.
• 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.
LCD Screen
• Clean the LCD screen using a clean,
soft lens-cleaning cloth.
• Condensation may form on the
surface of the screen when the
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WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED
Using the Camcorder Abroad
• The camcorder automatically shuts
off, the warning message
“CONDENSATION HAS BEEN
DETECTED” appears for approx.
Power Sources
You can use the compact power
adapter to operate the camcorder and
to charge battery pcks in any country
with power suppltween 100 and
240 V AC, 50/60 Honsult the Canon
Service r for rmation on plug
adapters for use.
4 seconds and
starts flashing.
• If a cassette is loaded, the warning
message “REMOVE THE CASSETTE”
appears and
starts flashing.
Remove the cassette immediately
and leave the cassette compartment
open. Leaving the cassette in the
camcorder may damage the tape.
• A cassette cannot be loaded when
condensation is detecte
on a TV S
nly play baour recordings
mpatible witNTSC
he NTSC systis used in
owing countries/areas:
rican Samoa, Antigua, Aruba,
Bamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia,
Can, 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 Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint
Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam,
Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA,
Venezuela, Virgin Islands.
RESUMING USE
The prerequir
dropto evaporate wi
depeng on the location
condns. After the condens
warnitops flashing, ait for 1 more
hour bresuming .
Trademark Acknowledgements
•
•
•
is a trademark.
The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
•
•
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the 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
NB-2LH, BP-2L5*,
BP-2L14 Battery Pack
-2LW
ttery Charger
SS-600/SS-650
Shoulder Strap
CA-590 Compact
wer Adapter
MiniDV
videocassette
TV
STV
Stereo Video Cable
VCR
85
ss Controller
Commercially available
DV Cable
DVD recorder/digital device
with DV terminal
Card adapter
Reader/Writer
SD/SDHC
memory card
MultiMediaCard
IFC-300PCU
USB Cable
Computer
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
PictBridge compatible printers
* The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory.
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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 →
BP-2L5
NB-2LH
BP-2L14
Charging Conditions ↓
Using the camcorder
145 min.
105 min.
155 min.
160 min.
285 min.
205 min.
Using the CB-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.
45 min.
1
125 min.
in.
mi
60
270 min.
145 min.
–
260 min.
140 min.
315 min.
145 min.
* Approximate times for recording with repeuch as start/sooming, and
power on/off.
CBC-NB2 Car Battery
Use the car battery chry
packve. Thugs
into ur car’s igarette a
12V DC negative grou
ShoulStrap
You can ch a slder strap for more
security anlity.
Pass the ends through the strap mount and
adjust the length of the strap.
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WS-20 Wrist Strap
Use this for extra additional protection for
active shooting.
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
A handy camcorder bag with padded
compartments and plenty of space for
accessories.
This mark identifies genuine Canon vid. When you
use Canon video equipecomm-brand
accessories or produsame .
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Product Codes
Provided Accessories
CA-590 Compact Power Adapter
BP-2L5 Battery Pack
D85-1671-000
D85-1632-000
WL-D85 Wireless Controller
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
IFC-300PCU USB Cable
D83-0712-000
3067A002BA 82-0590-001)
6906A001AA 2-0590-001)
Optional Accessories
NB-2LH Battery Pack
12A001A
BP-2L14 Battery Pack
A002AA
CB-2LW Battery Charger
CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger
WS-20 Wrist Strap
SC-2000 Soft Carryin
DVM-CL DV Cleanin
B001AA
002AA
8A002AA (D81-0190-202)
9389A001AA
3134A002AA (D36-0032-201)
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Specifications
ZR950
System
Video Recording System
2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV sysumer VCR SD system), digital
component recording
Audio Recording System
Television System
Image Sensor
PCM digital sound: 1annels); 12 bi
EIA standard (5olor signal
1/6-inch CCD, a
1
e pixels (all fte values)
s (advanc
ther zoo
410,000 (T) / 710,000 (W) pixels
550,000 pixels
anced z
zoom ty
310,000 (T) / 690,000 (W) pixels
690,000 pixels
800,000 pixels
Compatpe
Tape d
g the
mark
ips); LP: 12.56 mm/s (0.49 ips)
SP: 90 minutes
Maxiecording Time
(60 mie)
LCD Scre
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)
(other zoom types)
41.7–2,002 mm
47.1–1,743 mm
44.6–2,453 mm
44.6–1,650 mm
41.5–1,536 mm
4:3 Movies (advanced zoom)
(other zoom types)
Still images
Lens Configuration
AF system
10 elements in 8 groups (1 double-sided, aspheric element)
TTL autofocus, manual focus available
Minimum Focusing Distance
1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) on maximum wide angle
White Balance
Auto white balance, preset white balance (DAYLIGHT, TUNGSTEN) or custom white balance
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 Illumination
2.1 lx ([NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/8)
8 lx ( mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30)
Recommended Illumination
Image Stabilization
More than 100 lx
Electronic
Memory Card
Recording Media
Size of Still Images
File Format
SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card, SD memoMultiMedia Card (MMC)*
1,152 x 864, 640 x 480 pixels
Design rule for Camera File system (DCF), ant, DPOF compliant
JPEG (compres, Normal)
Image Compression Method
*
This camcorder has been tested with SD memory cards cannot be guaranall memory cards.
** This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”)for enhancing the cication between
camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-commcorder’s image data me of shooting is
used and optimized, yielding extrprints.
Input/Output Terminal
AV Term
, output o
ms unbalaned
kohms load/3 kohms or less)
DV inal
tandard), input/output
mini-B
USB inal
Power/O
Power supply (rate)
Power consumption
7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)
2.4 W (viewfinder), 2.5 W (LCD screen, normal brightness)
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Operating temperature
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight (camcorder body only)
68 x 82 x 127 mm (2.7 x 3.2 x 5.0 in.) excluding the grip belt
390 g (13.8 oz.)
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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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Digital video input (DV dubbing) . . . . . . 64
Direct transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Index
6-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
E
A
Aspect ratio
Audio dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Autofocus (AF): AF frame
B
Batpack
I
C
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Connections
J
L
LCD video light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
D
Date and time
Date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Digital effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
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S
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
N
Night (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . 41
O
P
Playback
Transfering to a computer
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
U
Q
V
R
Recording
Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Recording programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Reviewing
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Z
Zoom
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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 fre date of purchase.
Labor: For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, labor will be provided free of chaour factory service centers or
designated service facilities located in the United States.
When returning Equipment under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping chargesd you muse the Bill of Sale or other
proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem. During the ONE-YEAR periods will be made and the
Equipment will be return-shipped to you free of charge. For repairs after the warranty per, ybe given an estimate of the
cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is inprove, repairs will be made
and the Equipment will be return-shipped to you. (shipping charges asapprove, we hip the equipment at no
charge to you.
Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software whith, or factory lon, the Equipment, are
sold “AS IS” without warranty of any kind by Canon USA, irranty regarding antability or fitness
for a particular purpose. The sole warranty with respect to stems is given by tufacturer or
producer thereof. If the Equipment containard disk drive, ends that data storeat drive be
duplicated or backed up to prevent its t of failurction of such drive.
Canon USA shall have no responsibilianty for Equipment in conjunction with incompatible peripheral
equipment and incompatible softwa
In order to obtain warranty service, tail dealwhom you purchased the Equipment or call the
CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1ected to arest service facility for your Equipment.
This Limited rs all defef the Equiand does not apply in the following cases:
A) r damhe Equipg, accident, mproper maintenance, or failure to follow operating
uctions;
Be Equipment is defective as , sand, dirt or water damage;
Cfects or damages are caused bzed parts or by service other than by Canon USA's factory service
ers or authorized service facilities
D) Equipment is used for mmercial or industrial use.
This Limitranty does not cobinet (exterior finish), video cassette tape, head cleanings, nor does it apply to Equipment
purchased the United Stats warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms, military operations, hotels, schools,
hospitals or fcommercial, rial, or institutional applications. These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as
Canon may issuch sal
This Limited Warrany 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 puse.
Labour: For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, labour will be provided free of charge Canon Service Facilities in Canada.
This limited warranty covers all defects except where:
(a) The loss or damage to the product results from:
i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product ion or faiollow instructions contained in the
instruction manual;
ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Ehaconform to Canon specifications
or that cause abnormally frequent service problems;
iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Cany;
iv) defective batteries or any exposure to water, sand or di
v) shipping (claim must be presented to the shipper);
(b) Any serial number on the video Equipment is altered or remov
(c) The Equipment is used for commercial, professional or industria
This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of thdoes it apply to Equipchased outside Canada.
If the Equipment contains a hard disk drivea recommenthat drive be duplicated oked up to prevent its loss
in the event of a failure or other malfun
N WARRERVICE
Ship your Equipment in its original packed, sured with shipping charges prepaid, together with a copy of
your bill of sale or other proof of publem to ae Canon Service Facilities in Canada.
TATIONS
Exceperwise by appliclieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations,
exprmplied, statutory or otherwiuding implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a
parturpose.
Canada assumes no liability for specintal damages, loss or corruption of data including, without limitation, data
storee hard disk drive of the Equipment or , whether on account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability
to usuipment (including loss orofit, revenue, or enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties,
conditiarantees or represes. Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the equipment. Canon
Canada t assume or authoother person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this equipment.
This warranot extend to aon other than the original purchaser of the Equipment or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and
states your eemedy.
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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U.S.A.
CANON U.S.A., INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE
100 Jamesburg Road, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 USA
CANON U.S.A., INC. CHICAGO OFFICE
100 Park Blvd., Itasca, IL 60143 USA
CANON U.S.A., INC. LOS ANGELES OFFICE
15955 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA
CANON U.S.A., INC. HONOLULU OFFICE
210 Ward Avenue, Suite 200, Honolulu, Hl 96814 USA
❖ If you have any questions, call tanon U.S.A. Information
Center toll-free at 1-800-828-404.S.A. only).
CANADA
CANON CANADA INC. NEADQUARTERS
6390 Dixie ississaugL5T 1P7
CANO. CALGAR
2828, Calgary, Alb2E 7K7
CANOMONTREAL
5990 Côtuebec H4T 1V7
have stions, call the Canon Canada Information
oll-fre1-800-828-4040 (CANADA only).
vez deestions, veuillez téléphoner sand frais au
800-8240 (CANADA seulement).
MEXICO
EXICANA, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.
Sur No. 4124, Col. Ex-Rancho de Anzaldo,
1900 México, D.F., México
CANON U.S.A., INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE
100 Jamesburg Road, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 USA
O Y
CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC.
SURAMÉRICA
703 Waterford Way, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33126 USA
ASIA
CANON HONGKONG COMPANY LTD.
19/F, The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive,
Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
The information in this manual is verified as of 1 January 2008.
Les informations contenues dans ce manuel ont été vérifiées le 1er janvier 2008.
La información de este manual fué verificada el 1 de enero de 2008.
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