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Recording 

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Basic Functions

Recording

Recording Movies

1

Holding the lock button pressed 
down, set the 

 switch to 

CAMERA.

2

Move the 

/

 switch to 

 

(tape).

If necessary, you can change the 
recording standard (HDV or DV) 
(

38).

3

Press  

to 

begin 

recording.

Press 

 again to pause the 

recording.

T

O REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED

1

Set the mode switch to 

.

2

If the joystick guide does not appear 
on screen, press (

) to display it.

3

Push the joystick (

) toward 

• If 

 does not appear on the joystick 

guide, repeatedly push the joystick 
(

) toward [NEXT] to display the 

joystick guide in the illustration above.
• The camcorder will play back a few 
seconds of the last recording made 
and return to record pause mode. If the 
currently selected recording standard 
is different from that of the last 
recording, the picture may not be 
played back correctly.

W

HEN 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, search for the end of the last 
recording (

32).

 

To protect the tape and video heads, the 

camcorder will enter the stop mode (

) if left in 

record pause (

) mode for 4 minutes 30 

seconds. To resume recording press 

.

 

When recording in very loud places (such as 

fireworks shows or concerts), sound may 

Recording

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if the 
camcorder operates correctly. If 
necessary, clean the video heads (

95).

(

10)

START/STOP

START/STOP

START/STOP

CO

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Summary of Contents for 2680B001

Page 1: ... 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 Video...

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: ...ation 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 re...

Page 5: ...ntal 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 68 HDV recordings will be played back in their original high quality On standard definition TVs 69 HDV recordings will be down converted to match the resolution of the T...

Page 6: ...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 35 S...

Page 7: ...g Mode 55 Automatic Focus Priority 55 Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 56 Other Functions On Screen Displays 57 Flash 59 Mini Video Light 60 Self Timer 60 Audio Recording Level 61 Digital Effects 63 Editing Functions Still Image Options Erasing Still Images 65 Protecting Still Images 65 Initializing the Memory Card 66 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams 67...

Page 8: ... of Apple Inc registered 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 respecti...

Page 9: ...to 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: ...hown 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 t...

Page 11: ...rs 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 promotion...

Page 12: ... 49 FOCUS button 49 50 Speaker DISP display button 57 LCD backlight button long press 22 LIGHT button 60 print share button 78 81 USB terminal 76 CARD access indicator 27 CHARGE indicator 18 Memory card slot 20 tape card switch 10 Mode switch 45 Terminal cover MIC microphone terminal 62 AV terminal 67 headphones terminal 30 COMPONENT OUT terminal 67 Grip belt 21 Instant AF sensor 37 Flash 59 Mini ...

Page 13: ... button 85 Serial number Battery attachment unit 18 DC IN terminal 18 HDV DV terminal 67 76 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 67 70 OPEN EJECT switch 20 Stereo microphone Cassette compartment 20 Cassette compartment cover 20 Zoom leve...

Page 14: ...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 COPY ...

Page 15: ...inutes seconds Remaining tape Remaining battery charge Image stabilizer 38 Level marker 43 Backlight correction 49 Headphones output 30 Audio level indicator microphone 61 Wind screen off 39 Focus assist functions 50 DV audio mode 39 Condensation warning 95 Mini video light 60 Remote sensor off 44 Recording Still Images Zoom 28 Exposure 49 Light metering mode 55 Drive mode 56 Still image quality s...

Page 16: ...ining 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 powe...

Page 17: ...ize for capturing still images 54 Audio level indicator 61 Viewing Still Images Image number 40 Current image Total number of images Histogram 58 Image protection mark 65 Still image quality size Date and time of recording Recording program 45 Manual focus 49 Light metering mode 55 Manual exposure 49 Image effect 52 Image size 53 File size Aperture value 46 Shutter speed 46 White balance 51 Flash ...

Page 18: ...E 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 malfunc...

Page 19: ... 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 BP 2L24H Charging Time 130 min 200 min 225 min 370 min Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder 70 min 120 min 150 min...

Page 20: ... 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 commerci...

Page 21: ...r 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 holde...

Page 22: ...o 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 of...

Page 23: ...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 title o...

Page 24: ...e 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 yo...

Page 25: ...eld 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 94 and set the time zone date and time again You can also change the date ...

Page 26: ...de 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 se...

Page 27: ...centration 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 sickness...

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: ...deo 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 Initi...

Page 30: ...io 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 is ...

Page 31: ... 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 playback ...

Page 32: ...ette 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 pr...

Page 33: ...permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the switch or the operating mode 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 ...

Page 34: ...om 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 m...

Page 35: ...OTLIGHT FIREWORKS only Mode switch EVALUATIVE CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE 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 Menu Options Lists Rec...

Page 36: ...n DV WIDE SW S FINE 848x480 SW FINE 848x480 SW NORMAL 848x480 Recordings 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...

Page 37: ...eriorate 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 yo...

Page 38: ...ifications for recording with a progressive frame rate of 30 fps You can use this setting to easily edit your recordings for example to post them on the Web 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 ...

Page 39: ...blems 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 wind s...

Page 40: ...itialization 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 play...

Page 41: ... 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 when...

Page 42: ... 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 70 DV OUTPUT Settings for Video Output from t...

Page 43: ...s 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 con...

Page 44: ...mpany 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 verif...

Page 45: ...bject 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 vibran...

Page 46: ...nema Mode which will enhance the cinematic look of your recordings POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch Set the recording program to CINE MODE as described in the previous section NOTES Do not move the mode switch to during the actual recording of a scene the brightness of the picture may change abruptly Flexible Recording Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure AE program or giv...

Page 47: ... SHUTTER PRIO AE Set the shutter speed value The camcorder automatically 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 bl...

Page 48: ...a Special Scene recording program POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch NOTES Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH SNOW The picture may not appear smooth during playback PORTRAIT The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in T NIGHT Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage Picture qual...

Page 49: ...ORKS recording program 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick toward EXP If EXP does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above The exposure adjustment indicator and the neutral value 0 appear on the screen If you operate the zoom while the exposure is locked th...

Page 50: ...ins or fireworks 1 Adjust the zoom 2 In autofocus mode keep pressed down for more than 2 seconds appears Pressing again will return the camcorder to autofocus Operating the zoom or the FOCUS dial will return the camcorder to manual focus adjustment MF Focus Assist Functions The focus assist function will magnify the center of the picture and emphasize the outlines of the objects on screen peaking ...

Page 51: ...he procedure below TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press When the adjustment is completed stops flashing and stays on The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the camcorder 2 Press to save the setting and close the menu 10 AUTO Settings are automatically set by the camcorder Use this setting fo...

Page 52: ...ange the color saturation and contrast of your recordings POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch except for the Special Scene recording programs Options Default value When you select CUSTOM do not press and continue instead with the procedure below TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT 1 Press 2 Select each of the custom setting options and adjust as desired 3 Press to save the custom image effect 4 Press to close ...

Page 53: ...he current quality size setting NOTES Depending on the number of images on the memory card Windows more than 1 800 images Macintosh more than 1 000 images you may not be able to download images to a computer Try using a card reader Connection to a PictBridge compatible printer will not work when the memory card contains more than 1 800 images For best performance we recommend keeping the number of...

Page 54: ...the video recording NOTES The still image cannot be recorded on the memory card while using the digital zoom or while a digital effect is activated To record still images we recommend using the mode which offers the best quality for still images Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Picture While you are playing back a tape you can capture the picture as a still image on the memory card The qu...

Page 55: ...d POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch except for the Special Scene recording programs Options Default value Automatic Focus Priority When the focus priority is activated the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically 10 FUNC 23 Icon of the currently selected Still Image Capturing option Desired image quality FUNC FUNC PHOTO 10 EVALUATIVE Appropriate for standard s...

Page 56: ...ons one or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them ON CENTER Mode switch In this mode a single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen and the focus is automatically fixed on it This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it OFF Select this option if you wish to record a still image as soon as y...

Page 57: ...r keeps a data code containing the date and time and other camera data shutter speed aperture etc registered at the time of recording You can select the data to be displayed Turning the On Screen Displays On Off Repeatedly press to turn the on screen displays on off in the following sequence All displays on Æ Only tape related displays1 On screen displays Data code2 on Æ Only on screen displays on...

Page 58: ... shadows A still image whose histogram skews to the right is relatively bright while one whose histogram peaks to the left is relatively dark NOTES The histogram display will appear also after recording a still image while reviewing it within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording it if REVIEW is set to OFF DATE TIME Displays the date or time when the scene or still imag...

Page 59: ... is approx 1 to 2 m 3 3 to 6 6 ft The practical range with the VFL 1 Video Flash Light attached is approx 1 to 4 m 3 3 to 13 1 ft In any case the actual range will depend on the recording conditions The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode For the red eye reduction function to be effective the subject needs to look at the assist lamp The degree of reduction depends on the dista...

Page 60: ...e do not recommend using the mini video light while the optional Wide converter is attached its shadow can appear on the screen The built in mini video light will be disabled automatically when you attach the optional VL 3 Video Light To use the built in mini video light set the switch on the VL 3 to OFF and then press Self Timer POINTS TO CHECK Set the camcorder in record pause mode appears Press...

Page 61: ...en the 0 dB mark turns red the sound may be distorted 4 Press to save the setting and hide the joystick guide TO USE THE MICROPHONE ATTENUATOR If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted activate the microphone attenuator by setting MIC ATT to ON 39 NOTES The audio recording level can be adjusted only while the green adjustment bar appears under the audio level indicator To avoid c...

Page 62: ...essory shoe For details refer to the instruction manual of the microphone When a video accessory is attached to the advanced accessory shoe will appear on the screen OTHER MICROPHONES You can also use commercially available microphones not compatible with the advanced accessory shoe by connecting the external microphone to the MIC terminal Use commercially available condenser microphones with thei...

Page 63: ...display it 2 Push the joystick toward If does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above The icon of the selected effect turns green Push the joystick toward again to deactivate the fader effect 10 D EFFECT OFF Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects FADE T fade trigger WIPE Select ...

Page 64: ... 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 first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image D EFFECTS START STOP D EFFECTS START STOP D EFFECTS PHO...

Page 65: ... recorded 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...

Page 66: ...ly 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 complete i...

Page 67: ...ver to access 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 v...

Page 68: ...ied 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 camcorder 3 Output...

Page 69: ...ther 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 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 te...

Page 70: ... 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 highest quality...

Page 71: ...rresponding 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 t...

Page 72: ... lower than that of the original When recording to a digital video recorder using the HDV DV terminal connection type 67 If the picture does not appear disconnect the DV cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on again Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital devices equipped with a DV terminal If the operation does not work use the AV t...

Page 73: ...deo devices and record the input 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 67 shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams Dubbing 1 Loa...

Page 74: ...such tapes via 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 an...

Page 75: ...log video recordings to a computer as digital video The required equipment and operation is the same as described in Transferring Video Recordings 77 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 COPY ...

Page 76: ...inal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device 1 Output connection Signal Flow to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with a 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 Inserting it ...

Page 77: ...e set to 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 76 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 ...

Page 78: ... up IMPORTANT When the CARD access indicator 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 ...

Page 79: ...her 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 camcorder is connected to the computer a...

Page 80: ...nters 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 76 shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams appears and changes to The print share button lights up and the current print settings will b...

Page 81: ...r size paper type and page layout Trimming settings 83 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 ...

Page 82: ...ress 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 and turn off th...

Page 83: ...ame disappears 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...

Page 84: ...t 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 change some print ...

Page 85: ...ge the CHARGE 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...

Page 86: ...tly 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 94 Pressing the START STOP button will not start recording Set the camcorder to 26 Load a cassette 20 Tape reached the end END appears on the screen ...

Page 87: ...OUT setting 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 67 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...

Page 88: ...ard error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the memory card Initialize the memory card if flashing persists 66 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 connection Pro...

Page 89: ...he end Rewind 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 sett...

Page 90: ...ose it and then restore the connection COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape 74 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 74 Message Explanation Solution PAPER ERROR There is a problem with the paper The paper i...

Page 91: ...urn it back 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 o...

Page 92: ...e 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...

Page 93: ...re impact 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 ...

Page 94: ... 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 use the camco...

Page 95: ...th to clean the camcorder body Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Lens and Viewfinder If the lens surface is dirty the autofocus may not work properly Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush Use a clean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder Never use tissue paper LCD Screen and I AF sensor Clean the...

Page 96: ...d 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 between 100 and ...

Page 97: ... miniSD Card BP 2L13 BP 2L14 NB 2LH BP 2L24H 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 II Filter Set VFL...

Page 98: ...hen 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 with genuine Canon ac...

Page 99: ...s to 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...

Page 100: ... 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 COPY ...

Page 101: ...ies NB 2LH Battery Pack 9612A001AA BP 2L14 Battery Pack 9582A002AA BP 2L24H Battery Pack 2383B002AA CB 2LW Battery Charger 0763B001AA TL H43 Tele converter 2071B001AA WD H43 Wide converter 2072B001AA FS 43U II Filter Set 7150A004AA 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 93...

Page 102: ...s 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 Focusing Distance...

Page 103: ...utput 10 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 Pow...

Page 104: ...Mode recording program 45 46 Compact power adapter 18 COMPONENT OUT terminal 67 Component video 41 68 Condensation 95 Connection to a computer 76 Connection to a High Definition TV HDTV 68 Connection to a TV VCR 67 Continuous shooting 56 D Data code 57 Date and time 25 Date search 32 Daylight saving time 24 Digital effects 63 Digital video input DV dubbing 73 Digital zoom 37 Direct print 80 Direct...

Page 105: ...27 Recording data 58 Recording programs 45 Recording reminder 16 Remaining tape indicator 16 Remote sensor 21 RESET 85 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 100 Shutter speed 47 Simultaneous recording tape memory card 54 Slideshow 34 Snow ...

Page 106: ...106 General Information W White balance 51 Wide angle 28 Wide TV 16 9 40 Wind screen 39 Wireless controller 21 Z Zero set memory 31 Zoom 28 Zoom speed 37 COPY ...

Page 107: ...o abuse mishandling accident improper maintenance or failure to 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 by Canon USA s factory service centers or authorized service facilities D If the Equipment is used for commercial or indus...

Page 108: ...o Equipment purchased outside Canada If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fully insured with shipping charges prepaid together...

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