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Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 

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NIGHT]

- Moving subjects may leave a trailing 
afterimage.
- Picture quality may not be as good as in other 
modes.
- White points may appear on the screen.
- Autofocus may not work as well as in other 
modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

 

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SNOW]/[

BEACH]

- The subject may become overexposed on 
cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the 
image on the screen.

 

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FIREWORKS]

- To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend 
using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod 
especially in 

, as the shutter speed 

slows down.

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

Manual Exposure Adjustment and 
Automatic Backlight Correction

At times, backlit subjects may appear too 
dark (underexposed) or subjects under 
very strong lights may appear too bright 
or glaring (overexposed). To correct this 
you can use the automatic backlight 
correction or manually adjust the 
exposure.

Automatic Backlight Correction

When shooting subjects with a strong 
light source behind them, you can have 
the camcorder automatically correct for 
the backlight with the press of a single 
button.

Press .

 appears.

• Press 

 again to end the backlight 

correction mode.

Manual Exposure Adjustment

POINTS TO CHECK

Adjusting the Picture: 
Exposure, Focus and Color

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Page 1: ...ic version on PDF file For further details refer to the installation guide Veuillez lire aussi le manuel d instruction suivant version électronique sur fichier PDF Pour d autres détails référez vous au guide d installation Lea también el siguiente manual de instrucciones versión electrónica en archivo PDF Para mayores detalles refiérase a la guía de instalación Digital Video Software E Digital Vid...

Page 2: ...ng the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help ...

Page 3: ...ombination to overturn 10 Power Sources The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company Regarding other power sources such as battery power refer to instructions in this manual 11 Polarization The CA 570 Compact Power ...

Page 4: ...peration instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance This indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are...

Page 5: ...izontal lines and approximately 4 times the number of pixels in standard definition TV broadcasts resulting in eye catching colors and richly detailed video recordings How to play back your HDV recordings On a high definition TV HDTV 67 HDV recordings will be played back in their original high quality On standard definition TVs 68 HDV recordings will be down converted to match the resolution of th...

Page 6: ...ng the Time Zone 24 Setting the Date and Time 25 Basic Functions Recording Recording Movies 26 Recording Still Images 27 Zooming 28 Playback Playing Back Movies 29 Adjusting the Volume Speaker and Headphones 30 Locating the End of the Last Scene 32 Locating Scenes by Recording Date 32 Viewing Still Images 33 Magnifying the Playback Image 34 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists FUNC Menu Options 3...

Page 7: ...iority 55 Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 56 Other Functions On Screen Displays 57 Flash 58 Mini Video Light 59 Self Timer 60 Audio Recording Level 60 Digital Effects 62 Editing Functions Still Image Options Erasing Still Images 64 Protecting Still Images 64 Initializing the Memory Card 65 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams 66 Playback on a TV Screen 69 ...

Page 8: ...ed in the United States and other countries is a trademark HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan Ltd JVC HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies ANY USE O...

Page 9: ...o open the setup menus 3 Select DATE TIME SETUP and press 4 Select DATE TIME and press The first field of the date will be indicated with blinking up down arrows 5 Change each field of the date and time and move to the next field 6 Press to start the clock 7 Press to close the menu IMPORTANT If you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge ...

Page 10: ... shown and indicates that the function is not available When no operating mode icons are given the function is available in all operating modes Operating Mode Switch Switch Icon Display Operation CAMERA Tape Recording movies on the tape 26 Memory card Recording still images on the memory card 27 PLAY Tape Playing movies from the tape 29 Memory card Viewing still images from the memory card 33 Push...

Page 11: ...ustomers only Register your product online at www registercanon com 9 Protect your product We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft 9 Receive information on new products and promotions Upon your request we will send you information on Canon new products and pro...

Page 12: ...ton 48 FOCUS button 49 50 Speaker DISP display button 57 LCD backlight button long press 22 LIGHT button 59 print share button 77 80 USB terminal 75 CARD access indicator 27 CHARGE indicator 18 Memory card slot 20 tape card switch 10 Mode switch 45 Terminal cover MIC microphone terminal 61 AV terminal 66 headphones terminal 30 COMPONENT OUT terminal 66 Grip belt 21 Instant AF sensor 37 Flash 58 Mi...

Page 13: ...SET button 84 Serial number Battery attachment unit 18 DC IN terminal 18 HDV DV terminal 66 75 rewind button 29 Zoom out W wide angle button 28 fast forward button 29 Zoom in T telephoto button 28 play pause button 29 START STOP button 26 stop button 29 FOCUS ASSIST button 50 HDMI OUT terminal 66 69 OPEN EJECT switch 20 Stereo microphone Cassette compartment 20 Cassette compartment cover 20 Zoom l...

Page 14: ...F STOP PAUSE SLOW DISP TV SCREEN ZERO SET MEMORY START STOP button 26 CARD buttons 33 DATE SEARCH buttons 32 REW button 29 button 29 PAUSE button 29 SLOW button 29 ZERO SET MEMORY button 31 DISP on screen display button 57 PHOTO button 27 Zoom buttons 28 PLAY button 29 FF button 29 STOP button 29 button 29 button 29 TV SCREEN button 43 ...

Page 15: ...s minutes seconds Remaining tape Remaining battery charge Image stabilizer 38 Level marker 43 Backlight correction 48 Headphones output 30 Audio level indicator microphone 60 Wind screen off 39 Focus assist functions 50 DV audio mode 39 Condensation warning 94 Mini video light 59 Remote sensor off 44 Recording Still Images Zoom 28 Exposure 48 Light metering mode 54 Drive mode 56 Still image qualit...

Page 16: ...maining tape time may not appear Depending on the type of the tape the remaining time displayed may not be correct In any case you will be able to record on the tape the number of minutes that appears on the videocassette s label for example 85 minutes Remaining battery charge When starts flashing in red replace the battery pack with a fully charged one When you attach an empty battery pack the po...

Page 17: ... size for capturing still images 54 Audio level indicator 60 Viewing Still Images Image number 40 Current image Total number of images Histogram 58 Image protection mark 64 Still image quality size Date and time of recording Recording program 45 Manual focus 49 Light metering mode 54 Manual exposure 48 Image effect 51 Image size 52 File size Aperture value 46 Shutter speed 46 White balance 50 Flas...

Page 18: ...E THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Slide in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out IMPORTANT You may hear some noise from the compact power adapter during use This is not a mal...

Page 19: ...0 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Charging Recording and Playback Times The times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on the actual charging recording or playback conditions Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming power on off Battery Pack NB 2LH BP 2L13 BP 2L14 Charging Time 130 min 200 min 225 min Maximu...

Page 20: ...th the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source cassettes can be inserted removed even if the switch is set to Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Use only commer...

Page 21: ...ever as necessary 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 The Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery Lithium Button Battery CR2025 1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder 2 Place the lithium button battery with the side facing up 3 Insert the battery ho...

Page 22: ... to include yourself when recording with the self timer LCD Backlight You can set the brightness of the LCD screen to normal or bright Hold pressed down for more than 2 seconds Repeat this action to toggle between the normal and bright settings NOTES This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time ...

Page 23: ...ss and make further selections Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen such as the icon small arrows etc Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 1 Press 2 Select the icon and press to open the setup menus You can also hold pressed down for more than 1 second to open directly the setup menus screen 3 Select the desired menu from the left side column and press The titl...

Page 24: ...age selected Changing the Time Zone Default value 1 Press 2 Select the icon and press to open the setup menus 3 Select DATE TIME SETUP and press 4 Select T ZONE DST and press The time zone setting appears The default setting is New York 5 Select your time zone and press To adjust for daylight saving time select the time zone with the mark next to the area 6 Press to close the menu Time Zones Once ...

Page 25: ... field of the date and time and move to the next field 6 Press to start the clock 7 Press to close the menu IMPORTANT If 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 93 and set the time zone date and time again You can also change the da...

Page 26: ... mode If the currently selected recording standard is different from that of the last recording the picture may not be played back correctly WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Close the LCD panel 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Remove the tape 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack NOTES Previous recordings overwritten by a new recording cannot be recovered Before you start recording...

Page 27: ...concentration of the light by the lens Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5 5 mm 0 2 in Doing so may damage the camcorder When recording movies try to get a calm stable picture Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes In extreme cases the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickn...

Page 28: ...10x optical zoom the 200x digital zoom is also available 37 10x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out wide angle Move it toward T to zoom in telephoto You can also change the zoom speed 37 You can select one of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that depends on how you operate the zoom lever Press gently for a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms NOTES You can also use ...

Page 29: ... video problems blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture During playback you may notice some video problems at the point where the standard of the recording HDV DV changes Playback 10 Special Playback Modes To enter most special playback modes you need to operate the buttons on the wireless controller 14 There is no sound during the special playback modes Special playback mode In...

Page 30: ...udio level while recording Adjusting the Volume of the Speaker 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick toward or to adjust the volume To turn off the volume completely keep pressing until the volume icon changes to You can press again to hide the joystick guide during playback Using Headphones The headphones are connected to the AV terminal which i...

Page 31: ...ith a 3 5 mm minijack When you turn off the camcorder the AV PHONES setting in mode will return to AV The volume of the headphones cannot be adjusted while recording Returning to a Pre marked Position If you wish to return to a particular scene later mark the point with the zero set memory and the tape will stop at that point when you rewind fast forward the tape 1 While recording or during playba...

Page 32: ...assette If there are blank sections between recordings or sections recorded in different standards HDV DV on the same tape the end search may not work correctly Locating Scenes by Recording Date You can locate the change of the date time zone with the date search function Press or on the wireless controller Press more than once to search for further date changes up to 10 times To cancel the search...

Page 33: ...ermanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the switch or the operating mode The following may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on or uploaded from a computer Images whose file names have been changed Image Jump Y...

Page 34: ...zoom lever toward W to extend the green selection frame to the whole page and move through index pages Move the zoom lever toward T to return to moving between single images 3 Move the zoom lever toward T The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed Magnifying the Playback Image During playback movies and still images can be magnified up to 5 times You can also select the area to be...

Page 35: ...AGE SPOT Mode switch AUTO DAYLIGHT SHADE CLOUDY TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT FLUORESCENT H SET Mode switch IMAGE EFFECT OFF VIVID NEUTRAL LOW SHARPENING SOFT SKIN DETAIL CUSTOM Mode switch SINGLE CONT SHOOT HISPEED CONT SHOOT AEB Mode switch D EFFECT OFF FADE T WIPE BLK WHT SEPIA ART Mode switch D EFFECT OFF BLK WHT SEPIA Size When HD STANDARD is set to one of the widescreen 16 9 modes HDV HDV PF24 or DV ...

Page 36: ...s made in DV NORMAL S S FINE 640x480 S FINE 640x480 S NORMAL 640x480 CANCEL START Press to enter the image selection screen From that screen you can continue to select the still images you want to protect Press to enter the image selection screen From that screen you can continue to select the still images for which you want to set print orders Press to enter the image selection screen From that s...

Page 37: ... the more you zoom in The digital zoom indicator will appear in light blue from 10x up to 40x and dark blue from 40x up to 200x The digital zoom cannot be used with the NIGHT recording program A still image cannot be recorded simultaneously on the memory card while recording movies using the digital zoom VARIABLE SPEED 3 SPEED 2 SPEED 1 When set to VARIABLE the zoom speed depends on how you operat...

Page 38: ...finition video at 1080i specifications with 16 9 aspect ratio HDV PF24 High definition video at 1080i specifications for recording with a progressive frame rate of 24 fps When combined with the CINE MODE recording program 45 to get the 24p Cinema Mode the cinematic look will be enhanced DV WIDE Standard definition video with 16 9 aspect ratio DV NORMAL Standard definition video with 4 3 aspect rat...

Page 39: ...problems in the playback picture or the sound may stop briefly 16bit 12bit When HD STANDARD is set to one of the DV standards you can change the audio quality 16bit To record sound at the highest quality 12bit If you will dub audio or add a music track later with an external device Mode switch AUTO OFF The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors The win...

Page 40: ... Initialization Erase All Images etc CARD OPERATIONS NO YES NO YES NO YES CANCEL INITIALIZE COMPL INIT Playback Video Output Setup Playback Standard Component Video Out DV Out etc PLAY OUT SETUP In mode the following menu options are divided into two menus PLAY OUT SETUP1 and PLAY OUT SETUP2 this will be indicated with the respective menu icon AUTO HDV DV Select the video standard to be used for p...

Page 41: ...set to MIX VAR adjust the sound balance with the joystick The camcorder will retain the audio balance adjustment however if you turn off the camcorder AUDIO OUT will be reset to STEREO1 AV PHONES When AV PHONES is set to PHONES adjust the volume of the headphones with the joystick In mode adjust the volume using the joystick guide 31 480i 1080i 480i You can select the video specifications to use w...

Page 42: ...DMI OUT appears at the bottom of the PLAY OUT SETUP2 menu screen in mode PLAY OUT SETUP menu in other modes This is not a selectable menu option but rather an information item that displays the specification of the video output when the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable For further details about the HDMI connection refer to 69 DV OUTPUT Settings for Video Output fro...

Page 43: ...eas of the picture that are overexposed too bright ZEBRA 70 is more sensitive than ZEBRA 100 PEAKING The silhouettes of objects in the picture will be emphasized in order to allow you to focus manually more easily Using the assist functions will not affect the recordings on the tape or memory card ON OFF ON OFF When set to ON the camcorder s on screen displays will appear also on the screen of a c...

Page 44: ...company some operations like turning on the camcorder the self timer countdown etc It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions 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 5 minutes Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off the message AUTO POWER OFF will appear You can ver...

Page 45: ...ct from being underexposed CINE MODE Give a cinematic look to your recordings only SPORTS Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf BEACH Use this mode to record on a sunny beach It prevents the subject from being underexposed SPOTLIGHT Use this mode to record spotlit scenes NIGHT Use this mode to record in low light conditions SUNSET Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant c...

Page 46: ...ly sets the appropriate aperture value Use a high shutter speed to record fast moving subjects or a slow shutter speed to add motion blur emphasizing the feel of movement APERTURE PRIO AE Set the aperture value The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed Use low aperture values larger lens opening to softly blur the background in a portrait or high aperture values smaller lens o...

Page 47: ...rts to flicker select SHUTTER PRIO AE and set the shutter speed to 1 100 APERTURE PRIO AE The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position Special Scene Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene re...

Page 48: ...ed slows down Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction At times backlit subjects may appear too dark underexposed or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring overexposed To correct this you can use the automatic backlight correction or manually adjust the exposure Automatic Backlight Correction When shoot...

Page 49: ...justment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture Pushing the joystick toward EXP again will return the camcorder to automatic exposure Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast moving subjects Through wet windows Night scenes P...

Page 50: ... the tape or memory card When you start recording the assist functions will be canceled You can also apply the peaking function without the magnification by setting ASSIST FUNC to PEAKING 43 In that case the peaking function will not be canceled even when you start recording In mode you can also use the focus assist functions after pressing halfway The camcorder will automatically return to autofo...

Page 51: ...ubjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights 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 Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast of your recordings POINTS TO CHE...

Page 52: ... a 32 MB memory card On a 128 MB memory card NEUTRAL Tones down the contrast and color saturation LOW SHARPENING Records subjects with softened outlines SOFT SKIN DETAIL Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance CUSTOM Allows you to adjust the brightness contrast sharpness and color depth of the image COL DEPTH Shallower colors Richer color tonality BRIGHTN Dark...

Page 53: ...t size Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies You can record still images on the memory card even while the camcorder is set to mode You can also capture simultaneously as a still image on the memory card the same picture you are recording as video on the tape The size and quality of the still image can be selected POINTS TO CHECK Select the size and quality of the still image in record pa...

Page 54: ... standard of the tape being played back TO CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE 1 Pause the playback when the scene you want to capture as a still image appears You can also use the frame by frame playback to find the exact picture you want to capture 2 Press NOTES The data code of the still image will reflect the date and time of the original recording on the tape The still image cannot be captured on the mem...

Page 55: ...o achieve the optimal exposure for the subject CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE Averages the light metered from the entire screen giving more weight to the subject in the center SPOT Meters only 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 23 Icon of the currently selected Light Metering Mode Desired option FUNC FUNC 10 ON...

Page 56: ... be recorded on the memory card NOTES The speed and maximum number of continuous shots is as follows CONT SHOOT Approx 3 images second HISPEED CONT SHOOT Approx 5 images second Continuous Shooting with flash Approx 2 1 images second Maximum number of shots 60 still images These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects The actual number of images per second will b...

Page 57: ... displays off 1 Tape related displays Tape operation icon time code and remaining tape display 2 Data code Time date and camera data at the time of recording The contents to be displayed can be selected as explained in the following section 3 Histogram display For still images you can display the complete camera data registered at the time of recording For details on how to read the histogram disp...

Page 58: ...sh You can use the built in flash for recording still images in dark places The flash features the red eye reduction function POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than FIREWORKS Options Default value 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick toward If does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick toward NEXT to displa...

Page 59: ...recommend using the flash when the optional Wide converter or Tele converter is attached its shadow can appear on the screen About the AF Assist Lamp While you press halfway if the subject is too dark the assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately AF assist lamp You can also set AF AST LAMP to OFF so the assist lamp does not light up The camcorder ma...

Page 60: ... the audio recording level for the built in or for an external microphone You can display the audio level indicator while recording or playing back the tape Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick toward MIC If MIC does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the jo...

Page 61: ...commend using headphones 30 to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated Displaying the Audio Level Indicator Usually the audio level indicator will be displayed only after the manual adjustment of the audio recording level With the procedure below you can display the audio level indicator also when the audio level is adjusted au...

Page 62: ...e switch Options Default value NOTES You can preview the digital effects on the screen while making the selection When you apply a fader not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out When you apply an effect the sound will be recorded normally The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program 10 D EFFECT OFF Select th...

Page 63: ... mode then press to start recording with a fade in in playback pause mode then press to fade in and start the playback TO FADE OUT Push the joystick toward while recording then press to fade out and pause the recording during playback then press to fade out and pause the playback TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT Push the joystick toward while recording or in record pause mode during playback and then press f...

Page 64: ...ed still image while reviewing it within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording it if REVIEW is set to OFF While reviewing the image immediately after recording 1 Push the joystick toward 2 Select ERASE and press Erasing All Images Protected images will not be deleted even if you erase all images Protecting Still Images You can protect still images from accidental erasur...

Page 65: ...ot physically erase the stored data If you need to completely erase all the data select instead the complete initialization option COMPL INIT IMPORTANT Initializing the memory card will erase all still images even the protected ones The original still images cannot be recovered When you feel the time it takes to record on or read from the memory card has become too long we recommend you select the...

Page 66: ...ccess AV Terminal COMPONENT OUT Terminal The component video terminal is for video only When you use connection type do not forget the audio connections using the AV terminal HDV DV Terminal Check the type and orientation of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly HDMI OUT Terminal The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high quality digital connection that combines audio and video in ...

Page 67: ...t Cable Supplied STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Supplied 2 Output connection Signal Flow to an HDTV with a DV IEEE1394 terminal Input connection Signal Flow from a TV or other digital video source with a DV IEEE1394 output DV Cable Commercially available 4 pin 6 pin Be careful to correctly insert the 6 pin plug into the DV terminal Inserting it in the wrong direction can result in damage to the camco...

Page 68: ...ital video source with a DV IEEE1394 output DV Cable Commercially available 4 pin 6 pin Be careful to correctly insert the 6 pin plug into the DV terminal Inserting it in the wrong direction can result in damage to the camcorder 4 VIDEO AUDIO R L Output connection Signal Flow to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals Input connection Signal Flow from a TV VCR or other analog video source with AV terminals ...

Page 69: ...deo component connection connection type you can enjoy the full resolution of high definition TV About the HDMI terminal The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connection connection type is a convenient all digital connection using a single cable for both video and audio When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal you can enjoy video and audio playback at the hi...

Page 70: ...ing explanation of each setting in the PLAY OUT SETUP menu option list 40 PLAYBACK STD to select the output video standard DV OUTPUT to select the standard of the output video when using connection type Note that the video standard of the recorded copy depends also on the standards supported by the external digital device Refer to the table below Set AV PHONES to AV when using connection type Conn...

Page 71: ... tape will be lower than that of the original When recording to a digital video recorder using the HDV DV terminal connection type 66 If the picture does not appear disconnect the DV cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on again Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital devices equipped with a DV terminal If the operation does not work...

Page 72: ...video on the tape in the camcorder Video input will be recorded on the tape in the same standard of the original HDV or DV POINTS TO CHECK Set PLAYBACK STD to AUTO 40 before making the connections Connecting Connect the camcorder to the video input source using the digital connection connection type 66 shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams Dubbing 1 Load a blank tape in the camcorder a...

Page 73: ...ia the HDV DV terminal COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED appears and you will not be able to record the contents of the tape Analog Digital Conversion Using the camcorder you can convert analog video signals for example from a VCR to digital signals DV standard only and output them to a digital recording device Connecting Connect the camcorder to the video input source using an analog connect...

Page 74: ...o recordings to a computer as digital video The required equipment and operation is the same as described in Transferring Video Recordings 76 except in this case you need to set AV DV to ON before connecting the camcorder to the computer Note that the analog digital conversion may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of the computer ...

Page 75: ...properly Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device 1 Output connection Signal Flow to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with an USB port USB Cable Supplied 2 Output connection Signal Flow to a computer with a DV IEEE1394 terminal or a DV capture board DV Cable Commercially available 4 pin 6 pin Be careful to correctly insert the 6 pin plug into the DV terminal...

Page 76: ... ON Connecting 1 Start the computer 2 Set the camcorder to mode 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the digital connection connection type 75 shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams When the connection is recognized HDV DV will be displayed 4 Start the video editing software Refer to the instruction manual of the editing software IMPORTANT The video transfer may not work cor...

Page 77: ...ndicator is on or flashing do not perform the following actions Doing so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer Do not change the position of the switch or the operating mode Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specificatio...

Page 78: ...continue transferring select another image WALLPAPER The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed as the desktop s background The button will flash while the images are being transferred Press to return to the transfer menu NOTES You can press to transfer the images instead of With the automatic transfer options a confirmation message appears Select OK and press When the camcord...

Page 79: ...ies and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer 1 Insert the memory card containing the still images you want to print 2 Turn on the printer 3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the USB connection connection type 75 shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams appears and changes to The print share button lights up and the current prin...

Page 80: ...aper type and page layout Trimming settings 82 Date printing Print effect Number of copies Paper settings PAPER PAPER SIZE Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model PAPER TYPE Select PHOTO FAST PHOTO or DEFAULT PAGE LAYOUT Select DEFAULT or one of the following available page layouts BORDERED Prints the whole image area almost exactly as the recorded still image BORDERLESS Enlarges...

Page 81: ...select STOP press and retry printing Refer also to the printer s instruction manual for details If the error still persists and printing does not restart disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer an...

Page 82: ...ppears 3 Move the trimming frame 4 After setting the trimming frame press to return to the print menu NOTES About the color of the trimming frame White No trimming settings Green Recommended trimming size The size of the trimming frame may differ depending on the image size paper size or borders settings The trimming setting applies only to one image The trimming setting is canceled in the followi...

Page 83: ...menus 3 Select PRINT and press The print setting menu appears The error message SET PRINT ORDER appears if you connect a printer with direct print function and select PRINT without having set any print orders beforehand 4 Make sure that PRINT is selected and press Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when the printing is completed NOTES Depending on the connected printer you can chang...

Page 84: ...ARGE charge indicator will flash irregularly The charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 C 104 F The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack Problem Solution Buttons will not work Turn on the camcorder Load a cassette 20 Abnormal characters appear on the screen The camcorder does not operate properly Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short ...

Page 85: ...may seem slightly warped Problem Solution Image will not appear on the screen Set the camcorder to 26 SET THE TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME appears on the screen Set the time zone date and time 24 Recharge the built in lithium battery and set the time zone date and time 93 Pressing the START STOP button will not start recording Set the camcorder to 26 Load a cassette 20 Tape reached the end END appears ...

Page 86: ...ng 42 There is no sound from the TV When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the CTC 100 S Component Cable make sure to connect also the audio connections using the white and red plugs of the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable 66 Text displays do not appear on the TV If you connected the camcorder to the TV using the video component connection set DV OUTPUT to HDV DV 42 Tape is running but image wi...

Page 87: ...ashes in red Card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the memory card Initialize the memory card if flashing persists 65 Problem Solution The printer is not operating even though the camcorder and printer are correctly connected Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the ...

Page 88: ...wind the tape or replace the cassette INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a different television system PAL or SECAM or in a recording standard not supported by this camcorder INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED The digital device connected with the DV cable is incompatible with the camcorder PLAYBACK STD LOCKED INCOMPATIBLE VIDEO INPUT Current camcorder settings do n...

Page 89: ...uter screen close it and then restore the connection COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape 73 COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape May also appear when an anomalous signal is received during analog line in recording 73 Message Explanation Solution PAPER ERROR There is a problem with the pap...

Page 90: ...ck on COMMUNICATION ERROR The printer is experiencing a data transfer error Cancel printing Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection When you are printing using the button check the print settings Or you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images ...

Page 91: ...y 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 it...

Page 92: ... as this may damage the cassettes With cassettes equipped with a memory function metal plated terminals may become dirty with use Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of removing and reinserting the cassette The memory function is not supported by the camcorder Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure To protect your recordings from accidental erasure slide the tab on the ca...

Page 93: ...ry in water to avoid the risk of explosion For California USA only The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate for details Built in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date time and other settings The built in lithium battery is recharged while you...

Page 94: ...an the camcorder body Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Lens and Viewfinder If the lens surface is dirty the autofocus may not work properly Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush Use a clean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder Never use tissue paper LCD Screen and I AF sensor Clean the LCD scre...

Page 95: ...ion is detected RESUMING USE The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions After the condensation warning stops flashing wait for 1 more hour before resuming use 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 be...

Page 96: ... BP 2L13 BP 2L14 NB 2LH Battery Pack Computer VCR MiniDVVideo cassette WL D87 Wireless Controller miniSD Card Adapter Card Reader Writer PictBridge Compatible Printers IFC 300PCU USB Cable DVD Recorder Digital Device with DV Terminal CTC 100 Component Cable DV Cable WD H43 Wide converter TL H43 Tele converter TV HDTV DTC 100 D Terminal Cable HDMI Cable FS 43U FS 43U II Filter Set VFL 1 Video Flash...

Page 97: ...not as effective when the Tele converter is attached The minimum focusing distance with the TL H43 is 3 m 9 8 ft 3 cm 1 2 in at maximum wide angle When the Tele converter is attached a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with flash or assist lamp Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used wit...

Page 98: ...the camcorder s advanced accessory shoe for cable free operation VL 3 Video Light This video light enables you to record brightly in color even in dark places It attaches to the camcorder s advanced accessory shoe for cable free operation DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive super directional microphone attaches to the camcorder s advanced accessory shoe It can be used as dire...

Page 99: ...st the length of the strap WS 20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for active shooting SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark ...

Page 100: ...ssories NB 2LH Battery Pack 9612A001AA BP 2L14 Battery Pack 9582A002AA CB 2LW Battery Charger 0763B001AA TL H43 Tele converter 2071B001AA WD H43 Wide converter 2072B001AA FS 43U FS 43U II Filter Set 7150A001AA VFL 1 Video Flash Light 8834A001AA VL 3 Video Light 3175A002AA DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone 3176A002AA WS 20 Wrist Strap 1729B001AA SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case 9389A001AA DVM CL Digita...

Page 101: ...rox 123 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens f 6 1 61 mm F 1 8 3 0 10x power zoom 35 mm equivalent Movies 16 9 43 6 436 mm Movies 4 3 53 0 530 mm Still images LW 43 6 436 mm Still images L M S 40 0 400 mm Lens Configuration 11 elements in 9 groups Filter Diameter 43 mm AF system Autofocus TTL external distance sensor when set to INSTANT AF manual focus available Minimum ...

Page 102: ...dBV 47 kohms load 3 kohms or less input 10 dBV 40 kohms or more USB Terminal mini B HDV DV Terminal 4 pin IEEE1394 standard input output COMPONENT OUT Terminal Luminance Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms Chrominance PB PR CB CR 350 mVp p 1080i D3 480i D1 compatible HDMI Terminal HDMI type A connector 19 pins output only MIC Terminal 3 5 mm stereo minijack 57 dBV with 600 ohm microphone 5 kohms or more Power Others...

Page 103: ...Cine Mode recording program 45 Compact power adapter 18 COMPONENT OUT terminal 66 Component video 41 67 Condensation 94 Connection to a computer 75 Connection to a High Definition TV HDTV 67 Connection to a TV VCR 66 Continuous shooting 56 D Data code 57 Date and time 25 Date search 32 Daylight saving time 24 Digital effects 62 Digital video input DV dubbing 72 Digital zoom 37 Direct print 79 Dire...

Page 104: ...ding data 57 Recording programs 45 Recording reminder 16 Remaining tape indicator 16 Remote sensor 21 RESET 84 Reviewing Movies Record review 26 Reviewing Still images 39 S Screen displays 15 Screen markers 43 Selecting the on screen displays 57 Self timer 60 Serial number 12 Setup menus 23 37 Shoulder strap 99 Shutter speed 46 Simultaneous recording tape memory card 53 Slideshow 34 Snow recording...

Page 105: ...General Information 105 Additional Information W White balance 50 Wide angle 28 Wide TV 16 9 40 Wind screen 39 Wireless controller 21 Z Zero set memory 31 Zoom 28 Zoom speed 37 ...

Page 106: ...o follow operating instructions B If the equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries sand dirt or water damage C If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than our authorized agent D If the equipment is used for commercial or industrial use This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet exterior finish video cassette tape head cleanings nor doe...

Page 107: ...igital video equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the digital video equipment video cassette tapes head cleanings nor does it apply to digital video equipment purchased outside Canada TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly...

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