Canon Camcorder DC 100 User Manual

PUB.DIE-262  
DVD Camcorder  
English  
Instruction Manual  
Introduction  
Preparations  
Basic  
Functions  
Advanced  
Functions  
Editing  
Functions  
Disc  
Finalization  
External  
Connections  
Trouble?  
Do’s & Don’ts  
Additional  
Information  
PAL  
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The Advantages of DVDs  
RECORDING  
With a DVD you just press the recording start/  
stop button and the camcorder will find the empty  
space on the disc (  
22). Don’t waste time fast  
forwarding and rewinding a tape to find from  
where to start a new recording.  
Never worry about mistakenly  
recording over a precious memory!  
PLAYING  
Just select a scene from the index  
screen!  
Just insert your finalized* disc into a DVD player  
and immediately find the scene you want to play  
back from the index (  
26). No need to play the  
whole thing or run the tape forward and back to  
find that scene you want.  
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An Introduction to DVDs  
You have probably heard of DVD discs and they come in various types and in two sizes -  
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Differences in Available  
Features Depending on the Disc  
The camcorder’s features and functions available will differ depending on the type of disc  
you use and the disc specification selected when initializing it.  
Disc Type/Specification  
DVD-R  
DVD-RW  
Feature  
VIDEO mode VIDEO mode  
VR mode  
Editing scenes with this camcorder  
(deleting scenes, editing the Playlist)  
52  
Deleting a scene or still image  
53  
57  
(
only) immediately after  
recording it  
Initializing the disc in order to use it  
again for recording  
55  
Giving a title to the disc  
56  
59  
Finalizing the disc in order to play it  
with a DVD player  
*
Adding recordings to a disc already  
finalized  
61  
58  
**  
Converting still images into  
Photomovie scenes  
*
Playback cannot be guaranteed with all external DVD devices (DVD players, DVD recorders,  
etc.).  
** You will need to unfinalize the disc first.  
Recommended Discs: This camcorder’s performance was tested using Hitachi-  
Maxell HG-series DVD discs. For use of other DVD media, contact directly the  
manufacturer’s customer support center.  
• Attempting to record or play with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded,  
initialized or finalized with other digital devices can result in lost data.  
• You need to initialize newly bought DVD-RW discs with this camcorder before using  
them for the first time.  
• For the highest compatibility with external DVD devices we recommend using the  
VIDEO mode.  
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Table of contents  
Introduction  
The Advantages of DVDs................................................................................3  
An Introduction to DVDs..................................................................................4  
Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc...............................5  
About this Manual............................................................................................8  
Checking the Supplied Accessories ..............................................................10  
Components Guide........................................................................................11  
Screen Displays.............................................................................................13  
Preparations  
Getting Started...............................................................................................15  
Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply......................................................15  
Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder ..........................................................17  
Step 3: Adjusting the LCD Screen .........................................................17  
Step 4: Changing the Display Language ...............................................18  
Step 5: Setting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving Time...........................18  
Step 6: Setting the Date and Time.........................................................19  
Step 7: Loading and Removing a Disc...................................................20  
Basic Functions  
Recording  
Recording Movies..........................................................................................22  
Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3).....23  
Recording Still Images .......................................................................24  
Zooming.........................................................................................................25  
Playback  
Playing Back Movies .....................................................................................26  
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................27  
Viewing Still Images.......................................................................................28  
Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................29  
Selecting the Recording Data Display...........................................................30  
Advanced Functions  
Options Lists – MENU / FUNC. .....................................................................31  
MENU Options.......................................................................................31  
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) ..........................31  
Still Image Operations (Erase All Images)...........................................32  
Disc Operations (  
Photomovie, Finalize, etc.)...........................32  
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)................................33  
System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.) ....................................................34  
Date/Time Setup .................................................................................35  
FUNC. Menu Options.............................................................................35  
Recording Programs  
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................37  
Selecting the Recording Program..................................................................38  
Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................38  
Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode .........................................................39  
Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode.......................................................40  
More Recording Options  
Manually Adjusting the Exposure ..................................................................41  
Changing the Metering Method..........................................................41  
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Manually Adjusting the Focus........................................................................42  
Changing the Autofocus Mode ......................................................................43  
Using the Self Timer......................................................................................44  
Setting the White Balance .............................................................................45  
Applying Image Enhancing Effects................................................................47  
Using the Digital Effects.................................................................................48  
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images....................................51  
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Editing Functions  
Editing the Scenes (DVD-RW in VR mode only)  
Adding Scenes to the Playlist........................................................................52  
Moving Scenes in the Playlist........................................................................52  
Deleting Scenes ............................................................................................53  
Dividing a Scene............................................................................................54  
Disc Options  
Protecting the Disc ........................................................................................55  
Initializing the Disc.........................................................................................55  
Changing the Disc Title .................................................................................56  
Still Image Options  
Erasing Still Images.......................................................................................57  
Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes ..............................58  
Disc Finalization  
Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player – [FINALIZE] ...................59  
Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer’s DVD Drive .........60  
Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc – [UNFINALIZE]...............61  
External Connections  
Connecting to a TV and VCR  
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................62  
Recording to a VCR.......................................................................................64  
Trouble?  
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................65  
List of Messages............................................................................................68  
Do’s & Don’ts  
Handling Precautions ....................................................................................70  
Maintenance/Others ......................................................................................72  
Additional Information  
System Diagram............................................................................................74  
Optional Accessories.....................................................................................75  
Specifications.................................................................................................77  
Index..............................................................................................................79  
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About this Manual  
Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC100/DC95. Please read this manual carefully  
before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder  
fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table (  
65).  
Conventions Used in the Manual  



: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.  
: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.  
: Reference page number.  
***  
(for  
 Buttons and switches other than the multi selector’s  
are indicated as  
MENU  
example  
).  
 [ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen. Menu options in boldface  
indicate a default setting (for example [ON], [OFF]).  
 “Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.  
 The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.  
: Option or feature that applies or is available only with this model.  
Menu item shown at its default position  
Buttons and switches to be operated  
About the Multi Selector  
Use the multi selector to select options in a menu and change  
settings.  
Push the multi selector up, down, left or right (  
/
/
/
) to  
select an item. In most places, press the multi selector itself (  
to make a selection or change a setting.  
)
Selecting an Option - MENU/FUNC.  
Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after  
MENU  
FUNC.  
).  
pressing the MENU button (  
For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to Options Lists - MENU/  
FUNC. ( 31).  
) and the FUNC. button (  
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Selecting MENU options  
1. Press  
.
2. Select (  
) the desired menu from the  
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left side column and press (  
The title of the selected menu appears on top of  
).  
the screen and under it the list of settings.  
3. Select (  
) the setting you want to  
change and press (  
).  
• The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected. Items not  
available appear in black.  
To return to the menu selection screen, select ( ) [RETURN] and press (  
).  
4. Select (  
5. Press  
) the desired option and press (  
.
) to save the setting.  
You can press  
to close the menu at any time.  
Selecting FUNC. Menu Options  
1. Press  
.
2. Select (  
) the icon of the function you  
want change from the left side column.  
3. Select (  
) the desired setting from the  
available options at the bottom bar.  
The selected option will be highlighted in light  
blue.  
4. Press  
• You can press  
• With some settings, you will need to make further selections (  
press (  
(such as the  
to save the settings and close the menu.  
to close the menu at any time.  
,
) and/or  
). Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen  
icon, small arrows, etc.).  
About the Operating Modes  
Operating Mode  
Operating Mode Indicator  
(CAMERA)  
Red LED  
Operation  
Recording movies  
22  
/
Recording still images  
Playing movies  
24  
26  
28  
(PLAY)  
Green LED  
Viewing still images  
* To use the still images functions (  
or  
,
only  
) you need to set [STILL IMAGES] to [ON] as explained below.  
To activate the still images modes  
1. Press  
.
2. Select (  
3. Select (  
4. Select (  
5. Press  
) [SYSTEM SETUP] and press (  
) [STILL IMAGES] and press (  
).  
).  
) [ON] and press (  
).  
again to close the menu.  
9
 
To change the operating mode  
In addition to turning the camcorder on and off, the power switch  
also toggles the camcorder’s operating mode.  
From the ON position, slide down the power switch  
momentarily towards MODE and release it.  
This action will toggle the operation mode in the following  
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Components Guide  
Left side view  
Right side view  
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Front view  
FUNC. button (  
MENU button (  
35)  
31)  
AV OUT terminal (  
Serial number  
BATTERY RELEASE switch (  
RESET button ( 65)  
Disc compartment cover (  
DC IN terminal ( 15)  
62)  
Lens cover switch (  
- open, - closed)  
EXP (Exposure) switch (  
DISPLAY button ( 30) (Multi Selector)  
button (Multi Selector) ( 8)  
FOCUS button ( 42) (Multi Selector)  
WIDE SCR (Widescreen) button ( 23) /  
PLAYLIST button ( 52)  
22, 24)  
15)  
(
41) /  
20)  
Grip belt (  
17)  
Stereo microphone  
***  
(for  
Buttons and switches other than (  
MENU  
) are indicated throughout the manual as  
example,  
).  
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Top view  
Bottom view  
Back view  
Mode switch (  
37)  
25)  
27)  
LCD screen (  
17)  
Zoom lever (  
(record review) button (  
23) /  
26) /  
Speaker (  
(fast reverse) button (  
Index screen – button (  
(fast forward) button (  
Tripod socket (  
23)  
26)  
OPEN (disc cover) switch (  
Strap mount  
20)  
26) /  
26)  
Index screen + button (  
26)  
Viewfinder (  
17)  
D.EFFECTS button (  
(play/pause) button (  
(stop) button ( 26)  
48) /  
Dioptric adjustment lever (  
Operating mode indicator (  
17)  
9)  
/
Red  
Red  
/
(CAMERA),  
DISC access indicator (  
CHG. (charge) indicator (  
22, 24) /  
15)  
(CAMERA),  
Green  
(PLAY)  
Start/stop button (  
22, 24)  
Power switch (  
9)  
***  
(for  
Buttons and switches other than (  
MENU  
) are indicated throughout the manual as  
example,  
).  
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Screen Displays  
Operating mode (  
9)  
Recording Movies  
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Recording program (  
37)  
Self timer (  
44)  
White balance (  
Image effect (  
Digital effects (  
45)  
47)  
48)  
Recording mode (  
Disc type  
36)  
DVD-R,  
DVD-RW (  
4)  
Disc specification  
(VIDEO mode, VR mode) (  
4)  
Finalized disc mark (  
Recording reminder  
59)  
Manual focus (  
Image stabilizer (  
Disc operation  
42)  
31)  
Recording Still Images  
13  
Number of still images  
Remaining battery charge  
available  
flashing in red: No disc  
in green: 6 or more images  
in yellow: 1 to 5 images  
in red: No more images can be  
recorded  
• When “  
” starts flashing in red  
replace the battery pack with a fully  
charged one.  
• When viewing the still images, the  
display will always be in green.  
• Depending on the recording conditions,  
the number of still images available  
displayed may not decrease even after  
a recording has been made, or may  
decrease by 2 still images at once.  
• When you attach an empty battery  
pack, the power may turn off without  
displaying “  
”.  
• Depending on the conditions under  
which the camcorder and the battery  
pack are used, the actual battery  
charge may not be indicated accurately.  
Playing Movies (Index Screen)  
Current scene number / Total number of  
scenes (  
26)  
Date and time of recording  
Playing Movies (During Playback)  
Disc operation  
Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds)  
Scene number  
Data code (  
30)  
Viewing Still Images  
Image number (  
34)  
Current image / Number of images  
Still image size  
Data code (  
30)  
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Preparations  
Getting Started  
Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply  
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The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power  
adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.  
1. Turn off the camcorder.  
2. Attach the battery pack to the  
camcorder.  
• Open the LCD panel.  
• Slide in the connector end of the battery  
in the direction of the arrow and press it  
gently until it clicks.  
3. Connect the power cord to the  
compact power adapter.  
4. Plug the power cord into a power  
outlet.  
5. Connect the compact power  
adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN  
terminal.  
• The CHG. (charge) indicator starts  
flashing. The indicator will stay on when  
the charging is completed.  
• You can also use the compact power  
adapter without attaching a battery pack.  
• When the compact power adapter is connected, even if a battery is attached its  
power will not be consumed.  
Once the battery is fully charged:  
1. Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder.  
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Max.  
Typical  
Recording Mode  
Playback Time  
Recording Time Recording Time*  
Viewfinder  
XP LCD [NORMAL]  
LCD [BRIGHT]  
Viewfinder  
80 min.  
80 min.  
75 min.  
95 min.  
90 min.  
90 min.  
105 min.  
100 min.  
95 min.  
45 min.  
45 min.  
40 min.  
50 min.  
50 min.  
45 min.  
50 min.  
50 min.  
50 min.  
85 min.  
SP LCD [NORMAL]  
LCD [BRIGHT]  
Viewfinder  
95 min.  
LP LCD [NORMAL]  
LCD [BRIGHT]  
105 min.  
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming,  
power on/off.  
 Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.  
 Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact power  
adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use  
with this camcorder.  
 You may hear some noise from the compact power adapter during use. This is  
not a malfunction.  
 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.  
 We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and  
30 C. Outside the temperature range of 0 C to 40 C, the charging will not  
start.  
 If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack, the CHG. (charge)  
indicator flashes rapidly (approx. twice per second) and the charging stops.  
 The CHG. (charge) indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the battery  
charge status.  
Continuously on: Battery fully charged.  
Flashes approx. twice per second: Battery over 50% charged.  
Flashes approx. once per second: Battery less than 50% charged.  
 We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you  
think you might need.  
 The charging time will vary depending on the surrounding temperature and the  
battery pack’s initial charge condition.  
 In cold surroundings the usable time of the battery pack will decrease.  
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Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder  
1. Turn on the camcorder.  
2. Adjust the viewfinder.  
Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder  
and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as  
necessary.  
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3. Fasten the grip belt.  
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the  
zoom lever with your index finger, and the start/  
stop button with your thumb.  
Step 3: Adjusting the LCD Screen  
MENU button  
180  
90  
Subject can monitor the LCD screen  
Rotating the LCD Panel  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.  
• You can rotate the panel downward by 90 degrees.  
• You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to  
monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder). Rotating the panel by 180  
degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self-timer.  
LCD Backlight  
You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen to [NORMAL] or [BRIGHT].  
1. Press MENU .  
2. Select (  
3. Select (  
4. Select (  
) [DISPLAY SETUP] and press (  
).  
).  
) [BACKLIGHT] and press (  
).  
) the desired option and press (  
5. Press MENU to close the menu.  
 This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder  
screen.  
 Using the [BRIGHT] setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery.  
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Step 4: Changing the Display Language  
Options  
1. Press  
.
2. Select (  
) [DISPLAY SETUP] and press (  
).  
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Time Zones  
Once you have set the time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock every  
time you travel to another time zone. Select the time zone referring to the date and time  
displayed on the screen.  
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Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC  
London  
Paris  
GMT/UTC Wellington (WELLINGTN)  
+12  
-11  
-10  
-9  
+1  
+2  
Samoa  
Cairo  
Honolulu  
Moscow  
Dubai  
+3  
Anchorage  
+4  
Los Angeles (L.A.)  
Denver  
-8  
Karachi  
Dacca  
+5  
-7  
+6  
Chicago  
-6  
Bangkok  
Singapore  
Tokyo  
+7  
New York  
-5  
+8  
Caracas  
-4  
+9  
Rio de Janeiro (RIO)  
Fernando de Noronha (FERNANDO)  
Azores  
-3  
Sydney  
Solomon  
+10  
+11  
-1  
Step 6: Setting the Date and Time  
DATE/TIME 1.JAN.2006  
MENU  
31)  
DATE/TIME SETUP  
12:00 AM  
(
1. Press MENU .  
2. Select (  
3. Select (  
) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press (  
) [DATE/TIME] and press ( ).  
).  
The year is displayed in orange.  
4. Select (  
) the day and move ( ) to the month setting.  
• The next part of the date/time is displayed in orange.  
• Set the month, year, hours and minutes in the same way.  
• If you do not need to change all settings, move (  
to change.  
) to a specific setting you want  
5. Press MENU to close the menu and start the clock.  
 When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in  
rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time  
setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery (  
and set the time zone, date and time again.  
71)  
 You can also change the date format (  
35).  
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Step 7: Loading and Removing a Disc  
Inserting the Disc  
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
1. Move the power switch to ON to  
set the camcorder in  
mode.  
2. Slide  
fully in the direction of  
the arrow and gently open the disc  
cover completely until it stops.  
Retract the grip belt under the camcorder  
so it will not get in the way of the disc  
cover.  
3. Insert the disc and press its center  
firmly until it clicks in place.  
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A confirmation message will appear on the screen. Select (  
) to start the disc initialization.  
) [YES] and press  
(
• The disc initialization will take approximately one minute. Avoid moving the  
camcorder while the operation is in progress.  
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• You can start recording movies once the record pause  
indication appears.  
 The disc initialization screen may not appear automatically if you operated the  
camcorder’s buttons while the disc recognition was in progress. In that case,  
initialize the disc using the menu option (  
55).  
 The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment. The  
display will  
move while the disc is being read. Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing  
the disc before you start recording.  
Removing the Disc  
1. Slide OPEN fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc  
cover completely until it stops.  
• Do not subject the camcorder to strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is  
on or flashing.  
• Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc  
cover.  
OPEN  
• It may take a moment after pressing  
for the disc cover to open.  
2. Grab the edges of the disc and gently pull it out.  
Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens.  
3. Close the disc cover.  
OPEN  
When you slide  
after making a recording, additional important data is  
recorded on the disc before the disc cover opens. While the DISC access indicator  
is on or flashing do not subject the camcorder to shocks such as forcefully laying it  
on a table.  
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Basic Functions  
Recording  
Recording Movies  
Before You Begin Recording  
Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Since  
recordings made on a DVD-R cannot be deleted, we recommend you use a DVD-RW  
disc to make the test recordings.  
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
1. Open the LCD panel and the lens  
cover (move the lens cover switch  
down to ).  
2. Press Start/Stop to begin  
recording.  
Start/Stop  
• Press  
again to pause  
recording.  
• While recording and immediately after  
pausing, the DISC access indicator may  
go on while the scene is being recorded  
on the disc.  
When you have finished recording:  
1. Remove the disc.  
2. Turn off the camcorder.  
3. Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack.  
4. Close the LCD panel and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch to  
).  
Avoid the following actions while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing.  
Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.  
- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.  
- Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the operating mode.  
 About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you can change  
the recording time available on the disc (  
36).  
 When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In  
such case, use the viewfinder instead.  
 When recording in very loud places (such as fireworks shows or concerts),  
sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. This  
is not a malfunction.  
 About the Power Save mode: In order to save power when the camcorder is  
powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left  
without any operations for 5 minutes (  
34). To restore the power, slide the  
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power switch towards MODE and release it, or move the power switch to  
and back to ON.  
 About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced using  
extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of  
the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may  
occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no  
effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.  
 When using a tripod: Do not leave the viewfinder  
exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt (due to  
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concentration of the light by the lens). Do not use tripods  
with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm. Doing so may  
damage the camcorder.  
Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded  
Press and release  
(record review).  
• The camcorder plays back the last scene and returns to record  
pause mode.  
• While reviewing the scene, select (  
recording mode.  
) the  
icon and press (  
) to return to the  
• While reviewing a scene immediately after recording it, you can also delete the scene  
by selecting ( ) the icon ( 53).  
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Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings  
(16:9 Widescreen or 4:3)  
You can select the aspect ratio of your recording to match your TV.  
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
Widescreen is not available when the recording mode is set to [LP] on a disc initialized in  
VIDEO mode.  
9).  
Press WIDE SCR .  
WIDE SCR  
Repeatedly pressing  
toggles between the Widescreen  
(16:9) and normal (4:3) aspect ratios.  
 When recording in Widescreen mode, with [IMG STAB] set to [OFF] (  
31),  
you can have a wider view angle.  
 Playing back a Widescreen recording: TV sets compatible with the Video  
ID-1 system will automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. Otherwise, change  
the aspect ratio of the TV manually. To play back on a TV with normal aspect  
ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly.  
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Recording Still Images  
*
only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
1. Open the LCD panel and the lens  
cover (move the lens cover switch  
down to ).  
2. Press  
halfway.  
Once the focus is automatically adjusted,  
will turn green and one or more AF  
frames appear.  
3. Press  
fully.  
The DISC access indicator will flash as  
the image is being recorded.  
Avoid the following actions while the disc access display  
appears and while  
the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in  
permanent data loss.  
- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.  
- Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the operating mode.  
If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,  
turns yellow. Keep  
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Zooming  
E
*
only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
: In addition to the 25x optical zoom, the 1000x ( ) /770x (  
9).  
)
digital zoom is also available (  
31).  
Zoom out  
Zoom in  
25x Optical Zoom  
Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide-  
angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto).  
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You can also change the zoom speed (  
31). You can select one  
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of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that depends on  
how you operate the zoom lever: Press lightly for a slow zoom;  
press harder for faster zooms.  
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 Keep at least 1 m to the subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a subject as  
close as 1 cm.  
 When set to [VARIABLE], the zoom speed will be faster in the record pause  
mode.  
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Playback  
Playing Back Movies  
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
The scene index screen appears with the selection frame on the first scene.  
1. Move ( ) the selection  
,
frame to the scene you want to  
play back.  
+
Press  
or  
to move to the next or  
previous index page.  
2. Press  
/
to begin the playback.  
• Playback of the scenes recorded on the  
disc will start from the scene selected.  
• When the end of the last movie recorded  
is reached, playback will stop and the  
camcorder will return to the scene index  
screen.  
During Playback:  
3. Press  
4. Press  
/
again to pause the playback.  
to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen.  
 To use the viewfinder, close the LCD panel.  
 About the screen display: During playback, the recording’s time code will be  
displayed at the upper right corner of the screen in hours : minutes : seconds.  
You can also choose to display instead the date and time when the scene was  
recorded and additional recording data (  
30).  
 As long as you don’t turn off the camcorder you can resume playback from the  
point you stopped last.  
Special Playback Modes  
Fast Forward Playback /  
Fast Reverse Playback  
During normal playback, press  
or  
.
Repeatedly press the button to increase the  
playback speed.  
Fast forward: 1.5x 5x 15x 25x the  
normal speed.  
Fast reverse: 2.5x 5x 15x 25x the  
normal speed.  
Playback Pause  
During normal playback, press  
/
.
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Slow Forward Playback /  
During playback pause, press  
playback speed.  
Slow Reverse Playback  
or  
. Repeatedly press the button to increase the  
Slow playback: 1/16 1/8 1/4 1/2 the normal speed.  
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Skipping Scenes  
During normal playback, push the multi selector ( ) to skip to the beginning of the next  
scene. Push the multi selector ( ) to return to the beginning of the current scene. Repeat  
to skip to the beginning of the previous scene.  
 Except for fast playback at 1.5x the normal speed, there is no sound during  
special playback modes.  
 The picture may become distorted during some special playback modes.  
 Slow playback is not available with discs initialized in VIDEO mode.  
 Depending on the recording, you might occasionally notice a brief stop of the  
picture or sound at the point where the scene changes.  
 During the playback of a Photomovie scene, even though the display may  
change according to the fast forward/reverse playback, the actual playback  
speed will not change.  
Adjusting the Volume  
Pal  
The camcorder plays the sound with the built-in speaker. The volume will be muted when  
you close the LCD panel.  
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To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
MENU button  
9).  
Speaker  
Multi selector  
MENU  
SYSTEM SETUP  
VOLUME  
(
31)  
1. Press MENU .  
2. Select (  
3. Select (  
4. Adjust (  
) [SYSTEM SETUP] and press (  
) [VOLUME] and press ( ).  
) the volume as desired and press (  
).  
).  
To turn off the volume completely, keep pressing ( ) until the volume icon changes to  
.
5. Press MENU to save the setting and close the menu.  
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Viewing Still Images  
To use the still images functions, you will need to set [STILL IMAGES] to [ON] beforehand  
(
9).  
: You can view still images already recorded on a disc (with another  
camcorder). However, playback cannot be guaranteed for all still images.  
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
Use the multi selector (  
between images.  
) to move  
Multi selector  
 Some still images may not be displayed correctly.  
 Avoid the following actions while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing.  
Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.  
- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.  
- Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the operating mode.  
Slideshow  
SLIDESHOW  
(
35)  
1. Press FUNC..  
2. Select (  
3. Select (  
) [ SLIDESHOW] and press (  
) [START] and press ( ) .  
) .  
• Images are played back one after another.  
FUNC.  
• Press  
to stop the slideshow.  
Index Screen  
1. Move the zoom lever toward W.  
The stills index screen appears with the first six still images.  
2. Select (  
,
) an image.  
• Move the cursor  
to the image you want to view.  
+
• Press  
or  
to move to the next or previous index page.  
3. Move the zoom lever toward T.  
The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed.  
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Image Jump Function  
You can also quickly locate a specific image without having to browse all of them one by  
one.  
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Push the multi selector (  
Image numbers will quickly run in sequence. When you release the multi selector the  
) and keep it pressed down.  
image corresponding to the number selected will be displayed.  
Magnifying the Image  
During playback, still images can be magnified up to 5 times.  
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
Zoom lever  
9).  
Pal  
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Multi selector  
1. Move the zoom lever toward T.  
• The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the  
magnified area.  
To further enlarge the image, move the zoom lever toward T. To reduce the  
magnification to less than 2 times, move the zoom lever toward W.  
will appear for images that cannot be enlarged.  
2. Select the part of the image to be magnified with the multi selector.  
• Move ( ) the frame to the part of the image you want to see enlarged.  
,
To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W until the frame  
disappears.  
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Selecting the Recording Data Display  
The camcorder keeps a data code containing the recording date and time and other  
camera data such as shutter speed and exposure (f-stop).  
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
: [DATE], [TIME], [DATE&TIME] only.  
9).  
Data Code display  
You can select the data code display style on the screen.  
MENU  
DISPLAY SETUP  
DATA CODE  
DATE & TIME  
(
31)  
Options  
[
[
[
[
DATE]  
TIME]  
Displays the date or time when the scene or still image was  
recorded.  
DATE & TIME]  
Displays both the date and time of the recording.  
CAMERA DATA] Displays the exposure (f-stop) and shutter speed used when  
recording the image.  
[
CAM.& D/T]  
Displays the exposure, shutter speed, date and time of the  
recording.  
Selecting the Data Code  
1. Press MENU .  
2. Select (  
3. Select (  
4. Select (  
) [DISPLAY SETUP] and press (  
) [DATA CODE] and press ( ).  
) the desired option and press (  
).  
).  
5. Press MENU to close the menu.  
Turning the On-screen Displays On/Off  
DISPLAY  
During playback, repeatedly press  
(
) to turn the  
on-screen displays on/off in the following sequence:  
All on-screen displays + data code display on  
Only the data code display on  
All on-screen displays off  
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Advanced Functions  
Options Lists – MENU / FUNC.  
Menu items not available appear in black on the screen. For details about how to select  
an item, refer to Selecting an Option - MENU/FUNC. (  
8).  
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only available with the  
.
MENU Options  
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)  
CAMERA SETUP  
A.SL SHUTTER.  
ON], [ OFF]  
[
The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in  
places with insufficient lighting.  
 The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/25 (1/12 when recording still images).  
 If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [OFF].  
 If “  
” (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder,  
for example, by mounting it on a tripod.  
D.ZOOM  
[
[
OFF], [  
OFF], [  
100X], [  
100X], [  
1000X]  
770X]  
Determines the operation of the digital zoom.  
 When activated, the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital zoom when you  
zoom in beyond the optical zoom range.  
 With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed, so the image resolution will  
deteriorate the more you zoom in.  
 The digital zoom indicator will appear in light blue from 25x up to 100x and dark blue  
from 100x up to 1000x (  
) /770x (  
).  
 The digital zoom cannot be used with the [ NIGHT] recording program (  
) or with  
the multi-image screen.  
ZOOM SPEED  
[
VARIABLE], [  
 When set to [  
lever: Press lightly for a slow zoom; press harder for faster zooms.  
 The fastest zoom speed can be achieved with [ VARIABLE]. Among the fixed  
SPEED 1] the slowest.  
SPEED 3], [  
SPEED 2], [  
SPEED 1]  
VARIABLE] the zoom speed depends on how you operate the zoom  
zoom speeds, [  
SPEED 3] is the fastest and [  
IMG STAB  
[
ON  
], [  
OFF]  
The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto.  
 The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder  
shake.  
 The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using the  
[
NIGHT] recording program (  
).  
 The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to  
.
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FOCUS PRI.  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
The camcorder records the still image only after the focus has been adjusted.  
 Set it to [  
Start/Stop  
OFF] if you wish to record a still image as soon as you press  
. When set to [  
OFF], no focusing frame appears.  
 Focus priority cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to  
 In the [ FIREWORKS] recording program ( ) the setting is automatically set to  
OFF].  
.
[
WIND SCREEN  
ON ], [  
[
OFF]  
When activated, the camcorder will reduce the background sound of wind when recording  
outdoors.  
 Set the mode switch to a position other than  
.
 Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. We  
recommend to leave the wind screen [  
OFF] for most recording environments.  
44)  
(
SELF TIMER  
[
ON ], [  
OFF]  
Still Image Operations (Erase All Images)  
STILL IMG OPER.  
ERASE ALL IMAGES  
(
57)  
[NO], [YES]  
Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.)  
DISC OPERATIONS  
DISC INFO  
Displays a screen where you can verify the details regarding the disc.  
 The disc information includes the disc title, the disc type (DVD-R or DVD-RW), the disc  
specification (VIDEO mode or VR mode), and icons that indicate if the disc is finalized  
(
) or protected (  
).  
(
(
(
55)  
59)  
61)  
DISC INITIALIZE  
[VIDEO], [VR]  
FINALIZE  
[NO], [YES]  
UNFINALIZE  
[NO], [YES]  
MOVIES ALL DEL  
(
53)  
[NO], [YES]  
This option is available only in the original index screen.  
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(
53)  
PLAYLST ALL DEL  
[NO], [YES]  
This option is available only in the playlist index screen.  
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(
55)  
DISC PROTECT  
[NO], [YES]  
PHOTOMOVIE  
(
58)  
[NO], [YES]  
DISC TITLE  
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)  
(
56)  
DISPLAY SETUP  
BRIGHTNESS  
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.  
 Use the multi selector (  
) to adjust the brightness to your preference.  
 Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder or the  
recordings.  
BACKLIGHT  
(
17)  
[
NORMAL], [  
BRIGHT]  
LCD MIRROR  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
When you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the subject, the picture displayed will  
be a mirror image (right and left reversed) so that the image on the display will match that  
of the subject. All on-screen displays will also be reversed.  
DATA CODE  
(
30)  
DATE], [ TIME], [  
30)  
[
[
DATE & TIME], [  
CAMERA DATA], [  
CAM. & D/T]  
(
DATE], [ TIME], [  
DATE & TIME]  
LEVEL MARKER  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
A horizontal line will appear at the center of the screen. You can frame the picture by  
referring to the level marker.  
(
18)  
LANGUAGE  
[DEUTSCH], [ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL], [FRANÇAIS], [ITALIANO], [POLSKI],  
[
], [  
], [  
], [  
], [  
], [  
]
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DEMO MODE  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts automatically  
when the camcorder is powered with the power adapter if you leave it turned on without  
loading a disc for more than 5 minutes.  
 To cancel the demo mode once it started, press any button, turn off the camcorder or  
load a disc.  
System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.)  
SYSTEM SETUP  
STILL IMAGES  
(
9)  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
VOLUME  
(
27)  
BEEP  
[
HIGH VOLUME], [  
LOW VOLUME], [  
OFF]  
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.  
FIRMWARE  
You can check the current version of the camcorder’s firmware.  
POWER SAVE  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will  
automatically shut off if left without any operation for five minutes. Approximately 30  
seconds before the camcorder shuts off, the message “  
appear.  
AUTO POWER OFF” will  
FILE NOS.  
[
RESET], [  
CONTINUOUS]  
Select the image numbering method to be used on a new disc.  
Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from 0101 to 9900, and  
stored in folders containing up to 100 images. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998.  
[RESET]: Image numbering will start anew from 101-0101 every time you insert a new  
disc. If it already contains image files, a new image will be given the number following that  
of the last image on the disc.  
[CONTINUOUS]: Image numbering will start from the number following that of the last  
image recorded with the camcorder. If the disc already contains an image with a larger  
image number, a new image will be given the number following that of the last image on  
the disc. This numbering method is useful for organizing images on a computer. We  
recommend using this setting.  
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TV TYPE  
NORMAL TV], [  
[
WIDE TV]  
In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the setting  
according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder.  
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[NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio.  
[WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.  
Date/Time Setup  
DATE/TIME SETUP  
(
(
18)  
19)  
T.ZONE/DST  
DATE/TIME  
DATE FORMAT  
[Y.M.D (2006.1.1 AM 12:00)], [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2006 12:00 AM)], [D.M.Y (1.JAN.2006  
12:00 AM)]  
FUNC. Menu Options  
Recording programs  
(
37)  
Mode switch:  
[
PROGRAM AE], [  
SHUTTER-PRIO. AE], [  
APERTURE-PRIO. AE]  
Mode switch:  
[
PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW], [ BEACH], [ SUNSET],  
[
SPOTLIGHT], [ FIREWORKS]  
Light metering mode  
Mode switch:  
(
41)  
[
EVALUATIVE], [  
CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE], [  
SPOT]  
45)  
White balance  
(
Mode switch:  
[
[
AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT], [ SHADE], [ CLOUDY], [ TUNGSTEN],  
FLUORESCENT], [ FLUORESCENT H], [ SET]  
Image effect  
(
47)  
Mode switch:  
[
[
IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [ VIVID], [ NEUTRAL], [ LOW SHARPENING],  
SOFT SKIN DETAIL], [ CUSTOM]  
Digital effects  
Mode switch:  
(
48)  
*
[
D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADER], [ EFFECT], [ MULTI-S]  
* Not available while using the [ NIGHT] recording program.  
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(
48)  
BLK&WHT]  
[
D.EFFECT OFF], [  
Recording mode  
HIGH QUALITY], [ STANDARD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY]  
[
 Approximate recording times with a brand new DVD-R disc are as follows:  
XP: 20 minutes, SP: 30 minutes, LP: 60 minutes.  
 Recording in LP mode gives you a longer recording time; however, depending  
on the condition of the disc (long usage, imperfections, etc.) the picture and  
sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted. We recommend using the XP or  
SP mode for important recordings.  
 Depending on the recording mode, you might occasionally notice a brief stop of the  
picture or sound at the point where the scene changes.  
 The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) when encoding the video data so the  
actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes.  
Still image size/quality  
1024x768], [ 640x480]  
Quality: [ SUPER FINE], [ FINE], [ NORMAL]  
(
51)  
Size: [  
L
S
Add to playlist  
[ALL SCENES], [ONE SCENE], [CANCEL]  
This option is available only from the original index screen.  
(
52)  
Move a scene  
(
52)  
This option is available only from the playlist index screen.  
(
(
54)  
53)  
Divide a scene  
Delete a scene  
Convert to scene  
(
58)  
Image erase  
(
57)  
: This option will appear only when you press  
reviewing the still image immediately after recording it.  
FUNC.  
while  
(
28)  
Slideshow  
[CANCEL], [START]  
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Recording Programs  
Using the Recording Programs  
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*
only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
Auto  
The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and  
other settings automatically, allowing you to just  
point and shoot.  
Program AE (  
38)  
Shutter-Priority AE (  
Aperture-Priority AE (  
39)  
40)  
Portrait  
Snow  
Spotlight  
Use this mode to record  
spotlit scenes.  
The camcorder uses a large  
aperture, achieving a focus  
on the subject while blurring  
other distracting details.  
Use this mode to record in  
bright ski resorts. It prevents  
the subject from being  
underexposed.  
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Sports  
Use this mode to record  
Beach  
Fireworks  
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Use this mode to record on a Use this mode to record  
sports scenes such as tennis sunny beach. It prevents the fireworks.  
or golf.  
subject from being  
underexposed.  
Night  
Use this mode to record in  
poorly lit places.  
Sunset  
Use this mode to record  
sunsets in vibrant colors.  
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Selecting the Recording Program  
*
only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
Move the mode switch between the recording categories.  
Automatic mode  
Select [ PROGRAM AE], [  
Select [ PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW], [ BEACH],  
SUNSET], [ SPOTLIGHT], [ FIREWORKS]  
SHUTTER-PRIO. AE], [  
APERTURE-PRIO. AE]  
[
To select a recording program after choosing  
:
Recording Program icon  
FUNC.  
Desired option  
FUNC.  
 Do not change the recording program while recording as the brightness of the  
image may change abruptly.  
 [ PORTRAIT]  
- The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T).  
- The picture may not appear smooth when played back.  
 [ SPORTS]  
- The picture may not appear smooth when played back.  
 [ SNOW]/[ BEACH]  
- The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places.  
Check the image on the screen.  
- The picture may not appear smooth when played back.  
 [ FIREWORKS]  
- To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod.  
: Make  
sure to use a tripod especially in  
down.  
, as the shutter speed slows  
Using the Program AE Mode  
The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed according to the  
subject to achieve the best exposure conditions. With [ PROGRAM AE], you can point  
and shoot as in  
settings.  
mode, while still enjoying the option to manually adjust some  
*
only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
Mode switch:  
Select the recording program [ PROGRAM AE] as  
described in Selecting the Recording Program (  
38).  
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If the optimal exposure cannot be obtained, try the following actions.  
 Manually adjust the exposure (  
 Change the metering method (  
41).  
41).  
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Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode  
You can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automatically sets the aperture setting  
most appropriate for the subject. Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving  
subjects, and a slow shutter speed to add a motion blur to moving objects, enhancing the  
feel of movement of the image.  
*
only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
Mode switch:  
Shutter speed guideline  
1/6, 1/12,  
1/25  
1/2, 1/3, 1/6,  
1/12, 1/25  
For recording subjects in dark places.  
1/50  
1/50  
For general recordings.  
1/120  
1/120  
For recording indoor sports scenes.  
For recording from within a car or train, or for  
recording moving subjects such as roller coasters.  
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1/250, 1/500,  
1/1000  
1/250, 1/500  
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2. Press ( ).  
3. Change (  
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) the shutter speed and press (  
) to save the setting.  
 The shutter speed denominator flashes when the selected shutter speed is not  
appropriate for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the shutter  
speed.  
 When using 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.  
 Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to  
1/1000 or higher.  
 The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds.  
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Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode  
You can select an aperture value, and the camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed  
most appropriate for the subject. Use low aperture values (large aperture) to blur the  
background for a portrait, or high aperture values (small aperture) to achieve a broad  
depth of field for recording landscapes.  
*
only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
Mode switch:  
Aperture value guideline  
[1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0], [9.5], [11], [14], [16]  
large aperture size small  
1. Select the recording program  
[
APERTURE-PRIO.AE] as described in Selecting  
the Recording Program (  
2. Press ( ).  
3. Change (  
38).  
) the aperture value and press (  
) to save the setting.  
 Available aperture values vary depending on the zoom position.  
 The aperture value flashes when the selected aperture is not appropriate for the  
recording condition. In such case, readjust the aperture.  
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More Recording Options  
Manually Adjusting the Exposure  
Adjust the exposure when a subject is underexposed (for example, when backlit subjects  
appear too dark in the image) or overexposed (for example, when recording subjects  
under very strong light and they appear too bright or glaring in the image).  
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*
only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
Mode switch: (except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program).  
1. Press EXP ( ).  
• The exposure adjustment indicator  
and the neutral  
value “ 0” appear on the screen.  
• If you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness  
of the image may change.  
2. Adjust (  
) the brightness of the image as required.  
• The adjustment range depends on the brightness of the picture at the time you  
locked the exposure.  
• Pressing  
(
) again will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to  
EXP  
the previous setting.  
Changing the Metering Method  
You can select the light metering mode.  
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only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
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Options  
[
EVALUATIVE]  
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including  
backlit scenes. The camcorder divides the picture into  
several zones for light metering and evaluates  
complex lighting conditions for the optimal exposure of  
the subject.  
[
[
CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE] Averages the light metered from the entire screen,  
giving more weight to the subject in the center.  
SPOT]  
Meters the area within the spot AE point frame. Use  
this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject  
in the center of the screen.  
FUNC.  
Metering Method icon  
Desired option  
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Manually Adjusting the Focus  
Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.  
Subjects with low  
contrast or without  
vertical lines  
Through  
dirty or wet  
windows  
Reflective  
surfaces  
Fast Moving  
Subjects  
Night Scenes  
*
only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
Mode switch:  
1. Adjust the zoom.  
2. Press FOCUS ( ).  
“MF” appears.  
3. Adjust (  
appears focused.  
Pressing FOCUS  
) the focus as required until the image  
(
) again will return to autofocus.  
 The camcorder will automatically return to autofocus when you set the mode  
switch to  
 Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder.  
.
Infinity Focus  
Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or  
fireworks.  
1. Adjust the zoom.  
2. Keep FOCUS ( ) pressed down for more than 2 seconds.  
• “ ” appears.  
• Pressing  
(
) again will return to autofocus.  
FOCUS  
If you operate the zoom or the multi selector (  
) during infinity focus, “  
changes to “MF” and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode.  
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Changing the Autofocus Mode  
You can change the AF (autofocus) frame selection mode.  
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*
only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
Options  
9 Point AiAF  
Mode switch:  
*
Depending on the shooting conditions, one or more AF  
frames out of the nine frames available are automatically  
selected and focused on.  
Four framing corners will appear on the screen when making  
the selection; the corners do not appear while actually  
recording.  
Center point  
Mode switch:  
The center AF frame is selected to focus. This is convenient  
for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it.  
A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen  
when making the selection; the frame will appear also while  
actually recording.  
*
* Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program.  
Select (  
) the autofocus mode.  
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Using the Self Timer  
*
only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
: Set the camcorder in record pause mode.  
9).  
MENU  
MENU  
CAMERA SETUP  
SELF TIMER  
ON  
” appears.  
:
Press Start/Stop .  
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears  
on the screen.  
:
Press Start/Stop , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully  
to record the still image.  
The camcorder will record the still image after a 10-second countdown. The countdown  
appears on the screen.  
Start/Stop  
Once the countdown has begun, you can also press  
to cancel the  
self timer. The self timer will be canceled if you turn off the camcorder.  
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Setting the White Balance  
You can choose one of the preset settings to reproduce colors more accurately, or set a  
custom white balance to obtain the setting best suited to your specific recording  
conditions.  
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*
only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
Mode switch:  
AUTO  
(
35)  
Options  
[
AUTO]  
Settings are automatically set by the camcorder. Use this  
setting for outdoor scenes.  
[
[
[
[
DAYLIGHT]  
SHADE]  
For recording outdoors on a bright day.  
For recording in shaded places.  
For recording on a cloudy day.  
CLOUDY]  
TUNGSTEN]  
For recording under tungsten and tungsten type  
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.  
[
[
[
FLUORESCENT]  
For recording under warm white, cool white or warm white  
type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.  
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fluorescent lighting.  
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Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects  
appear white under colored lighting.  
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Desired option*  
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* To set the custom white balance when you select [ SET]:  
1. Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole  
screen and press (  
).  
Keep the camcorder zoomed at the white object until  
stops flashing.  
2. Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu.  
 Depending on the type of fluorescent light, optimal color balance may not be  
obtained with [ FLUORESCENT] or [ FLUORESCENT H]. If the color looks  
unnatural, adjust it using [ AUTO] or [ SET].  
 When you have set the custom white balance:  
- Depending on the light source,  
may keep flashing. The result will still be  
better than with [ AUTO].  
- Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes.  
- Turn off the digital zoom.  
 The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off.  
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 Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:  
- Changing lighting conditions  
- Close-ups  
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)  
- Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights  
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Applying Image Enhancing Effects  
You can record with different color saturation and contrast effects.  
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*
only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
Mode switch:  
IMAGE EFFECT OFF  
(
35)  
Options  
[
IMAGE EFFECT OFF] Records with no image enhancing effects.  
VIVID] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.  
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1. Press ( ) and select ( ) the custom setting options: [BRIGHTN.],  
[CONTRAST], [SHARPNESS] or [COL.DEPTH].  
CUSTOM]:  
2. Adjust (  
3. Press  
) each setting as desired and then press (  
to save the setting and close the menu.  
) .  
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Using the Digital Effects  
[
FADER] Faders  
Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black. You can preview the effect on the  
display.  
[
EFFECT] Effects  
Add flavor to your recordings. Sound will be recorded normally. You can preview the effect  
on the display.  
[
MULTI-S] Multi-Image Screen (  
49)  
Captures moving subjects as a sequence of 4, 9 or 16 still images and displays them as  
one split screen. Sound will be recorded normally.  
When you are not using the digital effect, select [ D.EFFECT OFF].  
Selecting a Fader / Effect  
*
only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
Mode switch:  
: [ BLK&WHT] only.  
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Setting  
FUNC.  
Digital Effects icon  
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FADER  
/ EFFECT  
Press (  
)
Desired fader/effect.  
Press ( )*  
FUNC.  
**  
* You can preview the effect on the screen before pressing (  
** The selected effect icon appears.  
).  
Applying  
1. Press D.EFFECTS to activate the fader/effect.  
D.EFFECTS  
To fade in, press  
before you start recording, then  
Start/Stop  
press  
to start recording.  
D.EFFECTS  
Start/Stop  
to  
To fade out, press  
while recording, then press  
pause the recording.  
2. Press D.EFFECTS again to deactivate the fader/effect.  
The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects  
or change the recording program.  
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Options  
[S.SPEED] Select how fast the images will be captured.  
[MANUAL]: One image will be added to the split screen every time you  
D.EFFECTS D.EFFECTS  
press  
. Hold  
pressed down for  
more than 1 second to delete images from the split screen.  
[FAST]:  
[MOD.]:  
[SLOW]:  
Every 4 frames  
Every 6 frames  
Every 8 frames  
[S.SPLIT] Select how many images in the split screen: [4], [9], [16].  
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Setting  
FUNC.  
Digital Effects icon  
MULTI-S  
Press (  
)
(
(
)
)
S.SPEED  
S.SPLIT  
)
, (  
, (  
) Desired transition speed  
) Desired number of images  
Press (  
” appears.  
Applying  
1. Press  
2. Press  
to capture the images.  
to record the multi-image  
screen displayed.  
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Selecting the Size and Quality of  
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Editing Functions  
Editing the Scenes  
(DVD-RW in VR mode only)  
Creating a Playlist  
Create a playlist to easily edit your movies (for example, change the order in which the  
scenes you recorded will be played back or edit scenes including only the best parts and  
cutting out the rest) without affecting your original recordings. After you add scenes to the  
playlist you will have two types of index screens: The original index screen (for the  
original recordings) and the playlist index screen.  
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in VR mode.  
9).  
Adding Scenes to the Playlist  
Options  
From the original index screen, select (  
,
) the scene to add to the playlist. To add  
all scenes there is no need to select any particular scene.  
When the operation is completed “ADDED TO PLAYLIST” will be  
displayed. Press  
index screen.  
to check the scenes in the playlist  
Moving Scenes in the Playlist  
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Deleting Scenes  
You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Remember that when  
you delete scenes in the playlist, you do not affect your original recordings; However,  
when you delete an original recording, it will be deleted also from the playlist.  
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 Be careful when deleting original recordings. Once deleted, an original scene  
cannot be recovered.  
 Do not change the operating mode while the scene is being deleted.  
 Scenes cannot be deleted when the disc is protected (  
55).  
 You may not be able to delete scenes shorter than 5 seconds.  
Deleting a Single Scene  
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
Disc type:  
DVD-RW initialized in VR mode.  
From the original index screen, select (  
only in the playlist, press  
,
) the scene to delete. To delete a scene  
first, and then select the scene.  
Deleting a Scene Just After Recording  
As long as you have not turned the camcorder off or changed the operating mode after  
recording a scene, you can delete it while reviewing it.  
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MENU  
MENU  
DISC OPERATIONS  
MOVIES ALL DEL  
YES  
*
* When you are deleting the playlist, this menu option will be replaced by [PLAYLST ALL DEL].  
Dividing a Scene  
You can divide your recordings in order to leave only the best parts and later cut out the  
rest. Remember that when you divide scenes in the playlist, you do not affect your original  
recordings.  
Photomovie scenes and scenes created by converting single still images (  
cannot be divided.  
58)  
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in VR mode.  
9).  
From the original index screen, select (  
,
) the scene to divide. To divide a scene  
PLAYLIST  
only in the playlist, press  
first, and then select the scene.  
FUNC.  
DIVIDE  
Playback of the scene begins. Press ( ) at the  
point where you want to divide the scene. *  
DIVIDE  
YES  
* You can use the following icons and the special playback modes (  
a precise point.  
26) to bring the scene to  
/
: Skip to the beginning of the current/next scene.  
One frame reverse/advance.  
/
:
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Disc Options  
Protecting the Disc  
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You can protect the whole disc to prevent the accidental erasure of important recordings.  
Initializing the disc (  
protected.  
55) will permanently erase all recordings, even if the disc is  
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
Disc type:  
DVD-RW initialized in VR mode.  
DISC OPERATIONS  
MENU  
DISC PROTECT  
YES  
MENU  
Initializing the Disc  
You need to initialize a DVD-RW disc when first inserting it into the camcorder and you  
may have to initialize a disc if you get the “DISC ERROR” message. You can also choose  
to initialize the disc if you wish to erase all the recordings on the disc or in order to change  
the disc specification.  
 Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress.  
 Initializing the disc will permanently erase all recordings, even if the disc is  
protected. The lost original recordings cannot be recovered.  
 The disc initialization will take approximately one minute.  
DsicOp  
Disc type:  
Options  
VIDEO mode  
DVD-RW discs (VIDEO or VR mode).  
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Most DVD players will play the disc, but except for the disc title, the  
recordings cannot be edited with the camcorder.  
VR mode  
You will have the option to edit the recordings with the camcorder, but the  
disc can only be played in VR mode-compatible DVD players and  
computer DVD drives.  
MENU  
DISC OPERATIONS  
DISC INITIALIZE  
VIDEO  
YES  
/ VR  
*
MENU  
YES  
* Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu.  
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Changing the Disc Title  
Before you finalize your disc, you can give it a title. The disc title will be displayed on the  
index screen when playing the finalized disc in most DVD players.  
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
MENU  
DISC OPERATIONS  
DISC TITLE  
Enter the title (up to 20 characters).*  
SET  
YES  
MENU  
* Select one character at a time and press (  
) to add it to the title. Select [BACKSPACE] and  
press (  
) to delete the last character.  
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Still Image Options  
Erasing Still Images  
Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered.  
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Still images on a protected disc cannot be erased.  
Erasing a Single Image  
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
Disc type:  
DVD-RW initialized in VR mode.  
FUNC.  
IMAGE ERASE  
FUNC.  
ERASE  
Erasing a Single Image Just After Recording  
You can erase the still image you recorded last, while you are reviewing the image  
immediately after recording it.  
*
only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
Disc type: DVD-RW discs (VIDEO or VR mode).  
While reviewing the image immediately after recording:  
9).  
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Erasing All Images  
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
Disc type:  
DVD-RW initialized in VR mode.  
MENU  
STILL IMG OPER.  
ERASE ALL IMAGES  
YES  
MENU  
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Converting Still Images into  
Photomovie Scenes  
Still images are recorded using JPEG compression, but a DVD player only recognizes the  
MPEG standard. Thus, to play back your still images with your DVD player, first you need  
to create a Photomovie scene – a slide show of all still images on the disc, where each  
image will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds.  
*
only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
Disc Finalization  
Preparing your Disc for Playing on a  
DVD Player – [FINALIZE]  
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To play the disc you recorded on a DVD player, a computer’s DVD drive or other digital  
device, you need to finalize it first. You do not need to finalize the disc to play back your  
recordings with the camcorder connected to the TV.  
To view your still images on a DVD player you will need to convert them to  
Photomovie scenes beforehand (  
58).  
 Be sure to finalize the disc in normal room temperatures. If the procedure  
was not completed correctly due to high temperature, let the camcorder  
cool off before resuming operation.  
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Finalizing the Disc  
The length of the finalization process depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining  
free space on the disc.  
* During the disc finalization a progress bar is displayed. Close the menu only after the screen  
display returns to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu.  
When using a finalized disc, the finalization mark  
type display.  
will appear next to the disc  
Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer’s  
DVD Drive  
After finalizing it, you can play the disc on DVD-R or DVD-RW compatible devices. On  
most DVD players look for the DVD-R/RW compatibility logo  
. Refer also to the  
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Recording Additional Movies on a  
Finalized Disc – [UNFINALIZE]  
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External Connections  
Connecting to TV and VCR  
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Playing Back on a TV Screen  
Selecting the Type of TV  
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
Before connecting the camcorder, select the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set to  
which you will connect the camcorder - [WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio or  
[NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio (  
35).  
Connection Diagram: TVs without SCART terminal  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
Signal flow  
AUDIO  
L
STV-250N Stereo  
Video Cable  
(Supplied)  
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Open the terminal cover  
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Connection Diagram: TVs with SCART terminal  
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Signal flow  
STV-250N Stereo  
Video Cable  
PC-A10 SCART Adapter  
(Supplied)  
Open the terminal cover  
1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections.  
2. Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder’s AV  
terminal and the terminals on the TV or VCR.  
• TVs without SCART adapter: Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L  
(left), the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right) and the yellow plug to the yellow  
VIDEO terminal.  
• TVs with SCART adapter:  
Insert the PC-A10 SCART Adapter to the terminal on the TV or VCR.  
Connect the Stereo Video Cable to the terminals on the SCART Adapter: The  
white plug to the AUDIO (L) (left) terminal, the red plug to AUDIO (R) (right)  
terminal and the yellow plug to the VIDEO terminal.  
3. On a TV: Set the input selector to VIDEO. On a VCR: Set the input  
selector to LINE (IN).  
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Recording to a VCR  
You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video  
device. For a connection diagram showing how to connect the camcorder to a VCR see  
the previous section Playing Back on a TV Screen (  
62).  
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (  
9).  
1. Connected device: Load a blank cassette and set the device to record  
pause mode.  
2. This camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause  
playback shortly before the scene.  
3. This camcorder: Resume the movie playback.  
4. Connected device: Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy  
appears. Stop recording when copying is complete.  
5. This camcorder: Stop playback.  
 We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.  
 By default, the on-screen displays will be embedded in the output video signal,  
but you can select to turn off the screen displays or select the data that will be  
displayed instead (  
30).  
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Trouble?  
Troubleshooting  
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a  
Canon Service Center if the problem persists.  
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Power Source  
Problem  
Solution  
• Camcorder will not turn on. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery  
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• The camcorder switches off pack.  
by itself.  
• The disc compartment  
Attach the battery pack correctly.  
cover will not open.  
• LCD/viewfinder switches on  
and off.  
Battery pack will not charge.  
Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and  
40 C.  
Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. The  
charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below  
40 °C.  
The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.  
Recording/Playback  
Problem  
Buttons will not work.  
Solution  
Turn on the camcorder.  
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Load a disc.  
Abnormal characters appear  
Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short  
on the screen. The camcorder time. If the problem still persists, disconnect the power source  
does not operate properly.  
and press the RESET button with a pointed item. Pressing the  
RESET button resets all settings.  
” flashes on the screen.  
” flashes on the screen.  
Load a disc.  
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Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery  
pack.  
Video noise appears on  
screen.  
When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is  
located, keep a distance between the camcorder and the  
plasma TV.  
Video noise appears on the  
TV screen.  
When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located,  
keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the  
power or antenna cables of the TV.  
Even without a disc loaded,  
when closing the disc  
The camcorder is checking if a disc is loaded or not. This is not  
a malfunction.  
compartment cover a motor  
sound can be heard.  
The disc cannot be ejected.  
Turn off the camcorder, disconnect the compact power  
adapter and remove the battery pack. Restore the power  
supply and try again.  
The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature.  
Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the  
battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming  
use.  
The disc cannot be  
recognized.  
The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth.  
If the problem persists replace the disc.  
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The disc is not correctly loaded. Check the disc.  
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The camcorder vibrates.  
Depending on the condition of the disc, the camcorder might  
vibrate occasionally. This is not a malfunction.  
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• The disc’s rotation can be  
faintly heard.  
• Occasionally the operation  
sound can be heard.  
The disc is activated from time to time. This is not a  
malfunction.  
After using the camcorder for This is not a malfunction. Turn the camcorder off and let it cool  
a long time the  
in red.  
lights up  
for a while before resuming operation.  
Recording  
Problem  
Solution  
Image will not appear on the  
screen.  
Set the camcorder to  
Open the lens cover.  
.
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“SET THE TIME ZONE,  
DATE AND TIME” appears on  
the screen.  
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Playback/Editing  
Problem  
Solution  
Pressing the playback button Check that the disc contains recorded scenes.  
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does not start playback.  
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Load a disc.  
Set the camcorder to  
.
You may not be able to play with this camcorder discs  
recorded or edited with other DVD recorders or computer DVD  
drives.  
If using a single-sided disc, check that the disc is inserted with  
the label side facing up.  
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The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature.  
Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the  
battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming  
use.  
During playback there is  
video noise, the sound is  
distorted or the disc cannot be  
read.  
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You may not be able to play with the camcorder discs  
recorded or edited with other DVD recorders or computer DVD  
drives.  
Cannot add scenes to the  
playlist.  
The disc is full (“  
recordings to free some space.  
END” flashes on the screen). Delete some  
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You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist.  
Cannot divide the scene.  
Cannot edit the disc title.  
You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected  
in another digital device.  
You cannot add a title to a DVD-R disc after it was finalized.  
Unfinalize the disc first (DVD-RW in VIDEO mode).  
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You may not be able to edit the title if you entered it with  
another digital device.  
Remove the disc protection.  
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Cannot create a  
There are no still images recorded on the disc.  
Photomovie scene.  
The disc is full (“  
recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some space.  
Cannot edit or delete scenes. Remove the disc protection.  
Scenes cannot be deleted in a DVD-R disc or a DVD-RW disc  
END” flashes on the screen). Delete some  
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recorded in VIDEO mode.  
You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected  
with another digital device.  
Cannot finalize the disc.  
: You cannot finalize a disc (DVD-R or DVD-RW)  
recorded in VIDEO mode if it contains only still images.  
Record at least one scene before finalizing the disc.  
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No sound from the built-in  
speaker.  
Open the LCD panel.  
Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume from the  
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[SYSTEM SETUP] menu in  
mode.  
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Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device  
External DVD device refers to DVD players, DVD recorders, computer’s DVD drives and  
other digital devices.  
Problem  
There is a brief stop between Depending on the DVD player, there might be a very short  
scenes. stop between scenes during playback.  
Solution  
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Disc is running, but image will TV/VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO. Set the  
not appear on the TV screen. selector to VIDEO.  
You attempted to play back or dub an incompatible disc. Stop  
playback/dubbing.  
The disc cannot be  
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recognized by the device. Or,  
even though the disc is read,  
cannot play back the disc or  
the picture is distorted.  
The disc has not been finalized.  
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DVD-RW discs in VR mode can only be played back with VR  
mode-compatible DVD players. Refer to the instruction  
manual of your DVD device.  
Cannot edit my recordings or It may not be possible to edit or add recordings with an  
add recordings to the disc  
with the DVD device.  
external DVD recorder on a disc recorded with this camcorder.  
When writing on a disc in this The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature.  
camcorder recordings  
transferred from a computer,  
an error message appears.  
Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the  
battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming  
use.  
List of Messages  
Message  
Explanation  
SET THE TIME ZONE,  
DATE AND TIME  
You have not set the time zone, date and time. This message  
appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time  
zone, date and time.  
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CHANGE THE BATTERY Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.  
PACK  
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TEMPERATURE TOO  
The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature.  
HIGH CANNOT RECORD Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery  
and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use.  
TEMPERATURE TOO  
HIGH CANNOT REMOVE  
DISC  
CANNOT RECORD  
CHECK THE DISC  
There is a problem with the disc. Replace the disc.  
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This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait  
until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.  
The disc’s recording surface may be dirty or scratched.  
REACHED THE  
The maximum number of scenes has been reached. Delete some  
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MAXIMUM NUMBER OF recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some space or replace  
SCENES  
the disc.  
CANNOT PLAY DISC  
The disc is dirty or you attempted to play back a disc type not  
supported (not DVD-R/RW).  
This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait  
until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.  
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CANNOT EDIT DISC  
There are no scenes to edit or the recording is damaged.  
This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait  
until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.  
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CANNOT DIVIDE THE  
SCENE  
Photomovie scenes cannot be divided.  
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You may not be able to divide very short scenes.  
Scenes cannot be divided when the disc already contains 999  
scenes.  
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You may not be able to further divide scenes shorter than 5  
seconds that were created by dividing a previous scene.  
DISC IS FINALIZED  
CANNOT RECORD  
You cannot record additional scenes on a finalized DVD-R disc.  
You cannot record additional scenes or unfinalize a DVD-RW disc  
in VIDEO mode that was finalized with another digital device.  
UNFINALIZE THE DISC  
You cannot record additional scenes or convert still images to a  
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Photomovie scene (  
only) on a finalized DVD-RW in  
VIDEO mode. Unfinalize the disc first.  
DISC IS PROTECTED  
DISC ERROR  
The disc is protected. Replace the disc or remove the disc  
protection.  
Initialize new DVD-RW discs before using them.  
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CANNOT READ THE  
DISC  
CHECK THE DISC  
Disc could not be read. Try cleaning it or replace the disc.  
This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its  
operational temperature. Disconnect the power adapter and  
remove the battery and let the camcorder cool down before  
resuming use.  
This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait  
until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.  
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The disc may not be loaded correctly. Try removing the disc and  
reinserting it.  
The disc is not initialized. Initialize the disc.  
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DISC ACCESS FAILURE There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write  
CHECK THE DISC  
onto it. Try cleaning the disc or replace it.  
This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait  
until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.  
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20  
The disc may not be loaded correctly. Try removing the disc and  
reinserting it.  
DISC COVER IS OPEN  
NO DISC  
Verify the disc is correctly inserted and close the disc cover.  
No disc is loaded. Insert a disc.  
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20  
You inserted a disc recorded in a different Television System  
(NTSC).  
This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait  
until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.  
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Do’s  
&
Don’ts  
Handling Precautions  
Camcorder  
 Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts while the DISC access  
indicator is on or flashing. The data may not be correctly recorded on the disc, and the  
recording may be permanently lost.  
 Do not touch the pick up lens.  
 Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or the disc cover. 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 electric or magnetic fields such as above TVs,  
near plasma TVs or mobile phones.  
 Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources. Do not leave the camcorder  
pointed at a bright subject.  
 Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The camcorder is not  
waterproof – avoid also water, mud or salt. If any of the above should get into the  
camcorder it may damage the camcorder and/or the lens. Be sure to close the disc  
compartment cover after use.  
 Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.  
 Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly,  
consult qualified service personnel.  
 Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration  
as this may cause damage.  
Battery Pack  
DANGER!  
Treat the battery pack with care.  
• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).  
• Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C. Do not leave it near  
a heater or inside a car in hot weather.  
• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.  
• Do not drop or knock it.  
• Do not get it wet.  
 Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the  
day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.  
 Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use. Contact with metallic  
objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack.  
 Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder.  
Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth.  
 Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time (about 1 year) can shorten its  
lifecycle or affect performance, we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and  
to store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 °C. If you do not use the  
battery pack for long periods, charge and discharge it fully at least once a year. If you  
have more than one battery pack, perform these 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, the  
optimal range is from 10 °C to 30 °C. At cold temperatures, performance will  
temporarily decline. Warm it in your pocket before use.  
 Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at  
normal temperatures.  
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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.  
Mini DVD Disc  
The recording surface of DVD discs is extremely delicate. Be sure to observe the  
following precautions when handling your discs.  
 Keep the disc clean of dust, dirt or smudges. Even very small smudges or particles of  
dust can lead to problems when recording or playing back the disc. Carefully inspect the  
recording surface of the disc before inserting it in the camcorder. If the disc gets dirty  
use a dry, soft lens-cleaning cloth to remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or smudges  
from the disc surface. Clean the disc in a radial motion from its center outwards.  
 Never use a chemically treated cloth or flammable solvents such as paint thinner to  
clean the disc.  
 Do not bend, scratch or wet the disc and do not subject it to strong shocks.  
 Do not attach labels or stickers on the disc surfaces. The disc may not rotate in a stable  
manner and this may cause malfunctions.  
 Return discs to their case for storage.  
 When writing on the label side of the disc, avoid hard tip pens. Use waterproof soft-  
tipped felt pens instead.  
 Moving a disc rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to  
form on its surfaces. If condensation forms on the disc, put it aside until the water  
droplets have evaporated completely.  
 Never expose the disc to direct sunlight and do not store it in places subject to high  
temperatures or high humidity.  
 Make sure to finalize a disc before inserting it in a DVD player, DVD recorder or a  
computer’s DVD drive. Failing to do so can result in the loss of the recorded data.  
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery  
The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and other  
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Maintenance/Others  
Storage  
 If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust,  
in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C.  
Cleaning  
Camcorder Body  
 Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloth  
or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.  
Pick Up Lens  
 Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush. Never touch  
the pick up lens directly to clean it.  
Lens and Viewfinder  
 If the lens surface is dirty, the autofocus may not work properly.  
 Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush.  
 Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Never use  
tissue paper.  
LCD Screen  
 Clean the LCD screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth.  
 Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes  
suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.  
Condensation  
Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause  
condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if  
condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcorder.  
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Condensation may form in the following cases:  
When the camcorder is moved from an  
air-conditioned room to a warm, humid  
place  
When the camcorder is moved from a  
cold place to a warm room  
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When the camcorder is left in a humid  
room  
When a cold room is heated rapidly  
How to avoid condensation:  
 Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.  
 Unload the disc, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to  
temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.  
When condensation is detected:  
 The camcorder automatically shuts off. If a disc is loaded, remove the disc immediately  
and leave the disc cover open. Leaving the disc in the camcorder may damage it.  
 A disc cannot be loaded when condensation is detected.  
Resuming use:  
 The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the  
location and weather conditions. As a general criterion, wait for 2 hours before  
resuming use of the camcorder.  
Using the Camcorder Abroad  
Power Sources  
You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery  
packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult  
the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use.  
Playback on a TV Screen  
You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the PAL system. The PAL  
system is used in the following countries/areas:  
Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brunei, China, Denmark, Finland,  
Germany, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland,  
Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia, Malaysia, Malta, Mozambique, the  
Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Portugal, Qatar,  
Serbia and Montenegro, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka,  
Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab  
Emirates, United Kingdom, Yemen, Zambia.  
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Additional Information  
System Diagram  
(Availability differs from area to area)  
WS-20 Wrist Strap  
BP-208  
CG-300E  
Battery Pack  
Battery Charger  
Shoulder Strap  
CA-570 Compact  
Power Adapter  
Mini DVD Disc  
DVD-R/RW  
BP-208 Battery Pack  
PC-A10  
TV  
SCART  
Adapter  
STV-250N Stereo  
Video Cable  
VCR  
DVD player/  
recorder  
Mini DVD Disc  
DVD-R/RW  
Computer  
SC-2000 Soft  
Carrying Case  
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Optional Accessories  
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.  
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This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine  
Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or  
accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon  
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this  
warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon  
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.  
Battery Packs  
When you need extra battery packs, select  
only the BP-208 battery pack.  
CG-300E Battery Charger  
Use the battery charger for charging the  
battery packs.  
Charging Time: 105 min.  
Charging time varies according to the  
charging condition.  
Shoulder Strap  
You can attach a shoulder strap for more  
security and portability.  
Pass the ends through the strap mount and  
adjust the length of the strap.  
WS-20 Wrist Strap  
Use this for extra additional protection for  
active shooting.  
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SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case  
A handy camcorder bag with padded  
compartments and plenty of space for  
accessories.  
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you  
use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand  
accessories or products bearing the same mark.  
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Specifications  
DC100/DC95  
System  
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Disc Recording System  
Video: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode)  
DVD-VR (VR mode) only with 8 cm DVD-RW  
Video Compression: MPEG2  
Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch  
Still Images: Exif 2.2 compliant with JPEG compression  
Television System  
Image Sensor  
CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields) PAL color signal  
1/6-inch CCD, approx. 800,000 pixels  
Effective pixels:  
Movies  
16:9 (Image stabilizer [ON]): approx. 470,000  
16:9 (Image stabilizer [OFF]): approx. 530,000  
4:3 recordings: approx. 400,000  
Still images approx. 530,000  
Compatible Media  
8 cm mini DVD discs marked  
with the DVD-R or DVD-RW logo  
Maximum Recording Time  
(1.4 GB single-sided  
8 cm Mini DVD)  
XP: approx. 20 min., SP: approx. 30 min., LP: approx. 60 min.  
LCD Screen  
Viewfinder  
Microphone  
Lens  
2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 112,000 pixels  
0.3 in., TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels  
Stereo electret condenser microphone  
f=2.6-65 mm, F/1.8-4.4, 25x power zoom  
35 mm equivalent:  
Movies  
16:9 (Image stabilizer [ON]): 43.6-1,090 mm  
16:9 (Image stabilizer [OFF]): 41.0-1,025 mm  
4:3 recordings: 49.8-1,245 mm  
Still images 43.6-1,090 mm  
Lens Configuration  
AF system  
Minimum Focusing Distance  
White Balance  
10 elements in 8 groups  
TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible  
1 m; 1 cm on maximum wide angle  
Auto white balance, preset white balance (DAYLIGHT, SHADE,  
CLOUDY, TUNGSTEN, FLUORESCENT, FLUORESCENT H) or custom  
white balance  
Minimum Illumination  
2.0 lx ([NIGHT] recording program (SCN), Shutter speed at 1/6)  
7.5 lx (Auto mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/25)  
Recommended Illumination  
Image Stabilization  
More than 100 lx  
Electronic  
Output Terminals  
AV OUT Terminal  
3.5 mm minijack; Output only  
Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced  
Audio: –10 dBV (47 kohm load)/3 kohm or less  
Power/Others  
Power supply (rated)  
Power consumption  
(SP mode, AF on)  
7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)  
3.9 W (viewfinder), 4.0 W (LCD screen [NORMAL])  
Operating temperature  
0 – 40 °C  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Weight (camcorder body only)  
51 x 86 x 123 mm excluding protrusions  
410 g  
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CA-570 Compact Power Adapter  
Power supply  
Power consumption  
Rated output  
Operating temperature  
Dimensions  
100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
17 W  
8.4 V DC, 1.5 A  
0 – 40 °C  
52 x 90 x 29 mm  
135 g  
Weight  
BP-208 Battery Pack  
Battery type  
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery  
Rated voltage  
Operating temperature  
Battery capacity  
Dimensions  
7.4 V DC  
0 – 40 °C  
850 mAh  
39 x 8 x 63 mm  
40 g  
Weight  
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to  
change without notice.  
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Index  
16:9 screen ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
9 Point AiAF* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
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A
Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . 73  
Auto (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Av (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
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Recording - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Recording - Still images* . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Recording data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Recording programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Recording reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Review - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
X
XP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Z
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Zoom speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
S
Scene Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
SCN - Special Scene  
(recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Self timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Snow (SCN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
SP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Sports (SCN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Spotlight (SCN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Still image quality* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Still image size* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Sunset (SCN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
T
Telephoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Tv (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
V
VIDEO mode (disc specification) . . . . . . 4  
Viewfinder - Dioptric adjustment . . . . . 17  
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
VR mode (disc specification) . . . . . . . . . 4  
W
White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Wide TV (16:9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Widescreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
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