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1. 57 Protecting still images 55 a Quick Start function 29 LR Recording Movies 26 Stilimages 48 Recording mode 28 Recording programs 36 Recording reminder 15 RESET AA MAGDAAN 67 Reviewing Movies Record review 30 Stillimages Review 62 Scene editing 42 Screenicons 13 SD SDHC card aa 25 Self timer a 37 Serial number unanaaa 11 Setup menus 20 62 Shutter speed 36 Slideshow 51 Snow recording program 35 SP Mode naan AA 28 Special scene recording programs 34 Sports recording program 35 Spotlight recording program 35 86 e Additional Information Stillimage quality 49 Stillimage size 49 Sunset recording program 35 Telephoto 29 Tp 5 2 50 63 AA LN ae Ss 17 Troubleshooting 67 Tv recording program 36 VIDEO mode disc specification 3 Viewfinder 27 NOIUIMNGS teas conte did nakang kana AY 32 VR mode disc specification 3 LW White balance 39 Wide angle 29 Widescreen 16 9 63 Wind screen 63 KP MOd
2. NB 2LH Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Rated voltage 74V DC Operating temperature 0 40 C Battery capacity 720 mAh Dimensions 33 3 x 16 2 x 45 2 mm Weight 43g Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice 84 e Additional Information Index Abroad using the camcorder 77 AEB Auto exposure bracketing 53 Aspect ratio of a connected TV TV Type 65 of movies Widescreen 63 Auto slow shutter 62 Autofocus AF AF frame 9 point AiAF Center point 54 AVterminal 58 Battery pack Charging wi ama aaa 16 Remaining charge indicator 15 Beach recording program 35 BOG lt SREE KAG ain KN AA earned 65 Built in backup battery 75 Compact power adapter 16 Condensation 76 Connections toa TV VCR 58 Continuous shooting 53 D Data code si ss as x AA PAGKA 33 Dateandtime 21 Dateformat 66 Daylight savingtime 22 Timezone 22 Digital effects 41 DISCING TTT 44 Disc types DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW 3 Discs that have been tested 4 Drivemode 53 LE EASY recording program 27 slelol2 o Erasing
3. 1629 SPEED 3 Constant zoom speeds XA SPEED 3 is the fastest and pagg SPEED 1 is the slowest ZO 18 T Default value FUNC FUNC 19 C3 MENU CAMERA SETUP ZOOM SPEED Desired option U NOTES The fastest zoom speed can be achieved with the MA VARIABLE setting Using the Zoom Gaara W wt Zoom out R mp Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out wide angle Move it toward T to zoom in telephoto NOTES Keep at least 1 m to the subject At full wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm Quick Start Function When you press the camcorder enters the standby mode In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording saving energy when you are using a battery pack Additionally when you press Video e 29 again the camcorder is ready to start recording within approx 1 second ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities The exact time required until the camcorder is ready to start recording may vary depending on the shooting conditions MD 18 1 Press firmly The standby lamp flashes at first while the camcorder is preparing and then stays on when it enters the standby mode 2 When you wish to resume recording press again Within approx 1 second the camcorder is ready to record NOTES e When you wake up the ca
4. Take a series of pictures of a moving subject or record the same picture in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the picture you like the best GT Ponts TO CHECK O 18 Mode switch P except for the E3 FIREWORKS recording program Maximum number of continuous shots Number of frames shots per second Dj Normal speed 2 5 frames Jj High speed 4 2 frames C SINGLE Records a single still image CONT SHOOT Continuous Shooting HISPEED CONT SHOOT High Speed Continuous Shooting Captures a series of still images as long as you hold pressed down For the number of frames per second refer to the sidebar on page 53 AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing The camcorder records a still image in three different exposures dark normal light in 1 2 EV steps allowing you to choose the shot you like the best FUNC FUNC 19 o L SINGLE Desired option Maximum number of continuous shots LW 1152x648 L 1152x864 20 images S 640x480 60 images These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects The actual number of frames per second will be lower when 8 camcorder shake warning is displayed on the screen Photos e 53 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING HIGH SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Press and hold it pressed down Once the focus is automatically adjusted will turn green A series of still images will be record
5. CHARGE m ma DC IN terminal Charging the Battery Pack D WAA WA The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter Charge the battery pack before use For approximate charging times and recording playback times with a full battery pack refer to the tables on page 79 3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 4 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 5 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal e The CHARGE indicator starts BATT switch flashing The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed e You can also use the compact 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Attach the battery pack to the power adapter without attaching a camcorder battery pack Press the battery pack lightly and e When the compact power adapter slide it up until it clicks is connected the power of the battery pack will not be consumed 16 e Preparations ONCE 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 Press to release the battery pack Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out Q IMPORTANT e Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter After you turn the switch to GB important file allocation data is updated on the disc B
6. Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter or a fully charged battery pack CQ 18 Editing Initializing Unfinalizing recordings the disc the disc L L o FUNC FUNC M 20 o DISC OPERATIONS UNFINALIZE YES Press when the confirmation screen appears During the disc unfinalization a progress bar is displayed Q IMPORTANT e Be sure to unfinalize the disc in normal room temperatures If the procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation Place the camcorder on a table or other stable surface before starting the procedure Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts for example to place it on a table or to disconnect a cable after the unfinalization process started may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power source while the operation is in progress Doing so can interrupt the process and result in permanent data loss Only discs that were finalized using this camcorder can be unfinalized with it Discs that can be unfinalized DVD R DVD R DL in VIDEO mode DVD RW in VIDEO mode e DVD RW You can record additional in VR mode scenes even without unfinalizing the disc Video e 47 yup Photos o Basic Recording Taking Photos Before using a memory card for the first time be sure to initialize it with this camcorder M 56 ira
7. The disc cannot be recognized by the device Or even though the disc is read cannot play back the disc or the picture is distorted The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth CA 74 Finalize the disc using the camcorder CA 45 DVD RW discs in VR mode can only be played back with VR mode compatible DVD players Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device Additional Information e 69 Cannot edit my recordings or add recordings to the disc with the DVD device It may not be possible to edit or add recordings with an external DVD recorder on a disc recorded with this camcorder Memory Card Operation Memory card cannot be inserted Memory card is not facing the correct direction Turn the memory card over and reinsert it CA 25 Cannot record on the memory card Memory card is full Erase still images CA 52 to free some space or replace the memory card Memory card was not initialized Initialize the memory card 1 56 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set FILE NOS to RESET 1 65 and insert a new memory card The write protect switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the write protect switch Memory card cannot be played back Set the camcorder to mode CO 50 Image cannot be erased Image is protected Cancel the protection L 55 The write protect s
8. to a TV or VCR with SCART terminal First connect a SCART adapter to the SCART terminal on the TV or VCR and then connect the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable to the adapter w ao CC Wa White on STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow K D 7 supplied SCART adapter commercially available 58 e External Connections Playback on a TV Screen This section explains how to play back the disc or still images with this camcorder by connecting it to a TV To play back the disc with another DVD device refer to Disc Playback on an External Device Q 44 80087 015 GT Ponts TO CHECK Before connecting the camcorder select the TV TYPE setting according to the TV set to which you will connect the camcorder M 65 Connecting Connect the camcorder to the TV following one of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams ca 58 Playback 1 Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCR Ona TV Select as the video input the same terminal to which you connected the camcorder On a VCR Set the input selector to the external video input usually labeled LINE IN 2 Start the playback of the movies m 31 or still images 1 50 NOTES e Turn off all the devices before starting the connections e Sound from the built in speaker will be muted while the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder e We recommend power
9. CAMERA mode only ya mode only NOTES Do not set the mode switch to during the actual recording of a scene the brightness of the picture may change abruptly e E SHUTTER PRIO AE When setting the shutter speed the number display will flash if the value is not appropriate for the recording conditions In such case select a different value If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places you can obtain a brighter image but the image quality may be lower and the autofocus may not work well The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds GT Points TO CHECK CAMERA Set the camcorder to record pause mode FUNC FUNC LCD Video Light You can use the LCD video light to record in completely dark places For a brighter picture we recommend keeping a distance of about 20 cm 60 cm from the subject and or using the B NIGHT recording program When you activate the LCD video light rotate the LCD panel to face the subject and use the viewfinder instead CA 27 Galo 18 FUNC FUNC A CO 19 O KO v o tm LCD LIGHT OFF 10 LCD LIGHT ONF Press Using the viewfinder select A LCD LIGHT OFF instead to turn the LCD video light off Closing the LCD panel will also turn the LCD video light off The LCD display turns entirely white when used as the video light Use the viewfinder instead Self Timer ERE O 18 A 00 19 O
10. Israel Italy Jordan Kenya Kuwait Liberia Malaysia Malta Montenegro Mozambique the Netherlands New Zealand North Korea Norway Oman Pakistan Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Tanzania Thailand Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Yemen Zambia OO porey DIGITAL STEREO CREATOR COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG 2 PATENT PORTFOLIO WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA L L C 250 STEELE STREET SUITE 300 DENVER COLORADO 80206 Additional Information s 77 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area so See WS 20 Wrist Strap NB 2LH BP 2L13 CBC NB2 BP 2L14 BP 2L24H Car Battery Charger SS 600 SS 650 Battery Pack Shoulder Strap ESS eal oN CB 2LWE Battery Charger Mini DVD disc DVD R DVD RW CA 570 Compact DVD R DL Power Adapter SCART TV STV 250N Stereo VCR Video Cable DVD player recorder im 6 PictBridge SD SDHC compatible printers memory card Card adapter MultiMedia Card reader writer li Card ot Computer SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case Mini DVD disc DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL Compatible DVD player rec
11. MD 18 1 Move the 0s switch to amp still images 2 Turn the switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode The red CAMERA indicator will turn on 48 e Photos Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos from capturing and playing back images to printing them 3 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover 4 Press Start Stop e Once the focus is automatically adjusted will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear e The CARD access indicator will flash as the still image is being recorded Q IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the card access display gt 0 appears on screen and when the CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts 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 6 switch or the operating mode NOTES If the subject is not suitable for autofocus turns yellow Adjust the focus manually 38 Selecting Photo Size and Quality Still images are recorded on the memory card using JPEG compression As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality Select the LW 1152x648 size for photos with an aspect ratio of 16 9 ira Options Image size
12. playlist To add all scenes there is no need to select any particular scene FUNC FUNC Z ma O KO v FUNC g4 ADD TO PLAYLIST Desired option YES To delete scenes from the playlist refer to Deleting Scenes N 33 Switching Between Original and Playlist Scenes eeu GT Pots TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW e VR mode 18 FUNC FUNC ry miy KO o S TO PLAYLIST Appears in the original index screen In the playlist ED TO ORIGINAL appears instead Original index screen original recordings ORIGINAL 25 00T 2008 0 20AM PLAYLIST L Playlist index screen Moving Scenes in the Playlist Pots TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW e VR mode m 18 From the original index screen switch to the playlist 19 43 From the playlist index screen select AV lt p the scene to move A FUNC FUNC a mg O KO v FUNC i MOVE Move AV lt P gt the orange marker to the scene s new position Press O YES The original position of the scene and the current position of the marker are displayed at the bottom of the screen Dividing Scenes You can divide scenes in order to leave only the best parts and later cut out the rest Remember that when you divide scenes in the playlist you do not affect your original recordings ia G POINTS TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW e VR mode MD 18 From t
13. program to use functions like the white balance or image effects or give priority to the shutter speed Use faster shutter speeds to record subjects moving quickly Use slower shutter speeds to add motion blur emphasizing the feel of movement GT points TO CHECK Mode switch P MD 18 Options Default value E PROGRAM AE The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject IK SHUTTER PRIO AE Set the shutter speed value The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value FUNC FUNC 19 H PROGRAM AE Desired option TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED When you select IM SHUTTER PRIO AE a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon 36 e Video 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen press to hide it 2 Adjust AV the shutter speed to the desired value Shutter speed guidelines Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed IM 250 indicates a shutter speed of 1 250 second etc 1 27 1 3 1 6 1 12 1 25 To record in dimly lit places 1 50 To record under most ordinary conditions 1 120 To record indoor sports scenes 1 250 1 500 1 1000 To record from within a moving car or train or to shoot fast moving subjects such as roller coasters 1 2000 To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days
14. 0 switch to 8 movies 2 Turn the switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode 26 e Video This chapter covers functions related to shooting and playing back movies from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual The red CAMERA indicator will turn on 3 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover 4 Press to begin recording e The recording starts press Start Stop again to pause the recording e The DISC access indicator will flash while recording and will stay on briefly after pausing while the scene is recorded on the disc WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the DISC access indicator is off 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Close the lens cover and the LCD panel 4 Remove the disc Q IMPORTANT e When recording movies try to get a calm stable picture Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes In extreme cases the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness If you experience such a reaction immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary e Observe the following precautions while the DISC access indicator is on or Using the viewfinder flashing Failing to do so may result in When recording in bright places it permanent data loss may be difficult to use the LCD Do not subject the camcorder to screen In such case chang
15. 70 min 65min 125 min 120 min 8 145 min 145 min 240min 235 min Playback Time XP 145 min 250 min E 295 min 505 min SP 170 min 300 min 355 min 590 min LP L 185 min 325 min 390 min 640 min Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming and power on off 80 e Additional Information CBC NB2 Car Battery Charger Use the car battery charger to charge battery packs while you are on the go The car battery cable plugs into your car s cigarette lighter and runs off a 12 24 V DC negative ground battery Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap WS 20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for active shooting SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When Additional Information s 81 Specifications DC320 DC311 DC310 DC301 System Disc Recording System DVD VIDEO all disc types DVD VR only with DVD RW discs Video Compression MPEG 2 Audio Compression Dolby Digital 2ch Tel
16. O 1 Activate the self timer O O MENU CAMERA SETUP SELF TIMER ON 9 2 Press to close the menu e appears e Set SELF TIMER to GB OFF to cancel the self timer 3 Press on the camcorder to start recording The camcorder starts recording video CAMERA mode or takes a still image CAMERA 2 mode after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen NOTES Once the countdown has begun you can press Start Stop again or turn off the camcorder to cancel the self timer Video e 37 Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually e Reflective surfaces e Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines e Fast moving subjects e Through wet windows e Night scenes pn ben 18 Ponts TO CHECK Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure Mode switch P A FOCUS Op lawa y NEXTY C c J 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it If FOCUS does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick Y toward NEXT to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward FOCUS MF appears 3 Adjust lt p the focus as necessary e Push the joystick gt toward A for a farther focal distance or push it toward g for a closer focal distance 38 e Video e Pushing the joystick A toward FOCUS again
17. back discs on an external DVD device if the discs have not yet been finalized For asummary you can refer to the sidebar on page 46 For details about disc compatibility refer to the instruction manual of the DVD player or DVD drive On A DVD PLAYER 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player 2 Insert the finalized disc in the DVD player 3 Select the scene you want to play from the index screen ON A COMPUTER s DVD DRIVE 1 Insert the finalized disc in the DVD drive 2 Run the DVD playback software Refer also to the instruction manual and help modules of your DVD playback software Restrictions after disc finalization Additional recordings DVD R DVD R DL M in VIDEO mode DVD RW in VIDEO mode DVD RW in VR mode 1 You will need to unfinalize the disc first 2 Only scenes in the playlist can be divided 46 e Video NOTES DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode can be played only on VR mode compatible DVD players Depending on your DVD device you may not be able to play the disc In order to play the disc on a computer you need to have DVD playback software installed and running Also in order to play back a DVD R DL you must have a DVD drive capable of reading dual layered DVD discs Unfinalizing the Disc Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc Unfinalize a disc to allow recording additional movies on the disc even after it was finalized G POINTS TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW e VIDEO mode e Finalized
18. charge M 15 gt il Ng ar D 19 Wind screen off 1 62 25 OCT 2008 Recording reminder ak 8 Level marker CA 64 ZL 49 Scene number Joystick guide MA 18 Data code M 33 Introduction e 13 CAMERA K3 Recording still images GO gt B 22 Zoom M 28 Exposure 0 i o 1 39 D 32T B Recording program A 34 36 B 32 4 White balance MA 39 Go Image effect QA 40 D 6 LCD video light 1 37 B 89 Digital effects 1 41 29 Drive mode M 53 29 Still image quality size 0 49 30 Manual focus M 38 6D Number of still images available on the memory card 62 Self timer 1M 37 63 AF frame M 54 G3 64 Joystick guide CA 18 _ 1152x864 65 Focus exposure automatically set and locked 1 48 G6 Camcorder shake warning MA 62 37 Image number M 15 68 Current image Total number of images 39 Histogram MA 55 Date and time of recording Image protection mark M 55 Manual exposure M 39 3 Image size 1 49 File size Aperture value CA 36 Shutter speed MA 36 5 I to 14 e Introduction 2 Disc operation Record 11 Record pause b Playback 11 Playback pause Bp Fast playback 4d Fast reverse playback Jv Slow playback a Slow reverse playback 4 Remaining recording time When there is no more disc space available END will be displayed and the recording will stop 45 Remaining battery charge estimate pAr CS
19. connected TV or monitor MARKERS You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen The markers are available in white or gray Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly vertically and or horizontally e Using the markers will not affect the recordings DEMO MODE The demonstration mode displays the camcorder s main features It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the power adapter if you leave it turned on without loading a recording media for more than 5 minutes e To cancel the demo mode once it started press any button turn off the camcorder or load a disc 64 e Additional Information eg SYSTEM SETUP Menu item Setting options unm oa na SPEAKER VOL oiio 6 BEEP Do HIGH VOLUME 6 6 6 6 Ls LOW VOLUME C53 OFF POWER SAVE L ON CB OFF 6 6 6 6 STANDBY OFF ED 10 min aH 20 min 6 6 E 30 min FILE NOS E3 RESET GD CONTINUOUS 6 r TV TYPE LER NORMAL TV da WIDE TV 6 6 6 6 FIRMWARE 6 SPEAKER VOL Adjust lt 4 the volume of the playback BEEP A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder the self timer countdown etc It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions POWER SAVE In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes Approx
20. cover completely until it stops Preparations e 23 Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover 3 Insert the disc and press its center firmly until it clicks in place e Insert the disc with the recording side facing down single sided discs label side facing out e Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens 4 Close the disc cover Do not force the cover closed if the disc is not correctly inserted and firmly set in place NOTES The process of recognizing a disc may take amoment The display will move while the disc is being read Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you start recording WHEN USING DVD R DVD R DL Discs You can start recording movies once the record pause I indicator appears WHEN USING DVD RW Discs You need to initialize new discs before you can start recording The disc initialization screen will appear when a 24 e Preparations new DVD RW disc is first inserted if the YB G switch is set to PB movies If the disc is already initialized you can start recording movies once the record pause 0911 indicator appears Otherwise perform the following steps to initialize the disc Select aw the desired disc specification and press Fora comparison between the VIDEO and VR specifications see How to Select a DVD Disc Q 3 A confirmation message will appear on th
21. disc Replace the disc 1 23 This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use M 76 The disc s recording surface may be dirty or scratched This message may appear when the camcorder is repeatedly subject to vibration CANNOT USE DISC USE OF A RECOMMENDED DISC IS ADVISED The disc cannot be used We recommend that you use a disc that has been tested 1 4 CARD ERROR A memory card error occurred The camcorder cannot record or display the image The error may be temporary If the message disappears after 4 seconds and appears in red turn the camcorder off remove the card and reinsert the card If CE changes to green you can resume recording playback CARD FULL Memory card is full Erase some images CA 52 to free some space or replace the memory card CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack CA 16 DISC ACCESS FAILURE CHECK THE DISC There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write onto it Try cleaning the disc or replace it 19 74 This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use MA 76 The disc may not be loaded correctly Try removing the disc and reinserting it DO 23 DISC COVER IS OPEN Verify the disc is correctly inserted and close the disc cover 1 23 DISC F
22. is below 40 C The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack the CHARGE indicator flashes approx twice per second and the charging stops Check that the compact power adapter is correctly connected to the camcorder Camcorder is on but is unresponsive The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature 07 appears Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use Recording Playback Buttons will not work Turn on the camcorder Load a disc 11 23 Abnormal characters appear on the screen The camcorder does not operate properly Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time If the problem still persists disconnect the power source and press the RESET button with a pointed item Pressing the RESET button resets all settings appears on the screen Load a disc 1 23 zA appears on the screen Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack CA 17 Video noise appears on screen When using the camcorder close to devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields plasma TVs cellular phones etc keep a distance between the camcorder and these devices Video noise appears on the TV screen When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antemna cables of the TV Additional
23. options and the approximate number of still images that can be recorded on memory cards of various sizes are given in the table below 18 FUNC FUNC MO 19 o d4 LEO 1152x864 ID only 4 LEO 1024x768 CHEE only O Desired image size Desired image quality Press to move back and forth between size and quality selection The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the current quality size setting NOTES When printing still images use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size Approximate number of still images on a memory card Memory card 128 MB Image quality gt a 4 a Image size 4 LW 1152x648 only L 1152x864 only L 1024x768 CEDENTE only S 640x480 245 360 695 185 280 545 235 345 695 585 850 1 4 SUPER FINE FINE wll NORMAL 970 735 940 1 530 2 320 3 355 T Default value 512 MB 1GB a 4 a g a al 1 435 2 745 1 945 2 875 5 490 1 115 2 155 1 470 2 235 4 315 1 370 2 745 1 885 2 745 5 490 6 040 4 645 6 715 12 085 This is the number of images that can be recorded However the maximum number of remaining still images displayed on the screen will be 9999 Photos e 49 Image size Recommended use LW 1152x648 To print photos with a 16 9 aspect ratio Wide sized photo paper is required L 1152x864 To p
24. recorded in VR mode Otherwise pressing will open the menu directly on the setup menus screen During the disc finalization a progress bar is displayed Q IMPORTANT Be sure to finalize the disc in normal room temperatures If the procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation Place the camcorder on a table or other stable surface before starting the procedure Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts for example to place it on a table or to disconnect a cable after the finalization process started may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power source while the operation is in progress Doing so can interrupt the process and result in permanent data loss Depending on the type of disc and the disc specification after finalizing the disc you may not be able to initialize the disc edit your recordings or add new recordings to the disc Do not use this camcorder to finalize discs that were not recorded using it NOTES e The time required to finalize the disc depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining free space on the disc e After the disc is finalized F will appear on the playback screen Video e 45 Disc Playback on External Devices After finalizing the disc with your recordings you can play it on DVD players compatible with the type of disc used DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW You cannot play
25. select the icon and press to return to the recording mode Deleting a Scene After Recording It GT Ponts TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW After recording a scene 1 Review the scene as described in the previous section 2 While reviewing the scene select gt and press 9 3 Select gt YES and press 9 NOTES e Avoid any other operations on the camcorder while the scene is being deleted e You will not be able to delete the last scene if after the scene was recorded you changed the operating mode turned off the camcorder or removed the disc Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ILS co 18 Move the switch to movies Turn the switch to ON then turn it toward MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode e The green PLAY indicator will turn on e The scene index screen appears Move AV lt p gt the selection frame to the scene you want to play back Press to begin the playback The playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene recorded Video e 31 To PAUSE STOP PLAYBACK 5 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 6 Push the joystick A toward gt Il to pause the playback 7 Push the joystick V toward W to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen U NOTES e Depending on the recording conditions you may notice brief stops in video or s
26. shooting video or for taking photos The way to set and use them was already explained in detail so we refer you to the relevant page in the Video section e Quick Start 1 29 e Zoom M 28 e Special Scene recording programs 34 e Flexible recording programs CA 36 e LCD video light 1 37 e Self timer 1 37 e Manual focus CA 38 e Manual exposure adjustment 1 39 e White balance 1 39 e Image effects LO 40 e Digital effects 19 41 Printing Photos Printing Photos You can print images on the camcorder s memory card by inserting it into the memory card slot of a printer compatible with DPOF Digital Print Order Format You can mark in advance the still images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order m 57 NOTES e For more information refer to the printer s instruction manual e About DPOF DPOF is a specification that allows you to specify the still images and information to be printed Print Orders You can mark in advance the still images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order Later you can easily print out the print orders by inserting the camcorder s memory card into a DPOF compatible printer that has a memory card slot Refer to the printer s instruction manual for the procedure You can set print orders for up to 998 still images Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order co 18 al
27. will return the camcorder to autofocus 4 Push the joystick W toward NEXT to save the focus adjustment Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks Ponts TO CHECK Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure Mode switch 5 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Keep the joystick pushed 4 toward FOCUS for more than 2 seconds e co appears e Pushing the joystick A toward FOCUS again will return the camcorder to autofocus e If you operate the zoom or the joystick lt p co changes to MF and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode 3 Push the joystick Y toward NEXT to save the focus adjustment Manual Exposure Adjustment At times backlit subjects may appear too dark underexposed or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring overexposed To correct this you can manually adjust the exposure FRY man GT Points TO CHECK DM 18 Mode switch P except for the E3 FIREWORKS recording program EXP L NEXTY 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it If EXP does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick W toward NEXT to display it 2 Push the joystick 4 toward EXP The exposure adjustment indicator o 1 o and the neutral valu
28. 0 Quality 4 SUPER FINE La FINE all NORMAL ALL SCENES ONE SCENE CANCEL NO YES LLLE 2 0 2 99 COPIES e e 49 43 4 43 32 51 55 57 3 Option available only in the playlist index screen with DVD RW discs in VR mode Option available only in the index screen with DVD RW discs in VR mode 5 Option available only during playback Additional Information s 61 Ga CAMERA SETUP iein aar F CAMERA s enu item etting options mO A SL SHUTTER G ON Gag OFF e o ZOOM TYPE 6 28 EZA OPTICAL c53 ADVANCED rma DIGITAL EEA OPTICAL ESB ADVANCED rma DIGITAL EES OPTICAL E133 ADVANCED 611723 DIGITAL ZOOM SPEED 031 VARIABLE 6559 SPEED 3 e539 SPEED 2 e e 2 emp SPEED 1 FOCUS PRI 2 CEB ON AiAF E ON CENTER 039 OFF 54 REVIEW Gag OFF EM 2 sec EM 4 sec E 6 sec 6 E 8 sec zy 10 sec IMG STAB ON wi 1 Gd OFF e WIDESCREEN G ON CB OFF e SELF TIMER CD ON O 0B OFF e e 37 WIND SCREEN E AUTO CB OFF 32 8 e 1 Option available only when the recording program is set to E199 or P only in the EJ PROGRAM AE recording program 2 Option available only when the mode switch is set to P 3 EB ADVANCED when WIDESCREEN is set to QB OFF 4Not available when WIDESCREEN is set to B OFF A SL SHUTTER The camcorder automatically uses slow shutte
29. 2002 96 EC and your national law This product should be handed over to a designated collection point e g on an authorized one for one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection ME site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment EEE Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE At the same time your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office waste authority approved WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products please visit www canon europe com environment EEA Norway Iceland and Liechtenstein How to Select a DVD Disc There are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of 8 cm mini DVD discs DVD R DVD R DL and DVD RW Read the differences between them and select the disc that best fits your needs DVD gt R Best for Compatibility DVD Rs can be recorded only once you cannot edit or delete the recordings On the other hand these discs are comparatively cheaper DVD S R D L Best for Recording Time Dual layered discs allow wri
30. 8 For further details contact directly the manufacturer s customer support center Note that attempting to record or play with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded initialized or finalized with other digital devices can result in damage to the camcorder or in the permanent loss of the recordings For the latest information visit your local Canon Web site or contact your nearest Canon office The use of DVD R DL discs that have not been tested by Canon may result in incorrect recording playback or in not being able to remove the disc Available features depend on the DVD disc used Editing scenes with this camcorder deleting scenes dividing scenes etc 11142 e Deleting a scene after recording it 1131 eo Initializing the disc in order to use it again for 2 e recording Q944 Giving a title to the disc 01144 L L Finalizing the disc in order to play it with an external DVD device Q245 e Adding recordings to a disc already finalized _ P 146 1 Only scenes in the playlist can be divided 2 Disc finalization is the processing of the free space the unrecorded area on the disc in order to make it playable on external DVD devices M 45 Playback cannot be guaranteed with all external DVD devices To finalize a DVD R DL disc the camcorder has to process both layers Therefore and depending on the amount of free space on the disc this process ma
31. Canon DVD Camcorder Instruction Manual PUB DIE 304 DC301 DC310 DC311 DC320 Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR AX BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AX PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident While using the compact power adapter do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth and do not place it in confined narrow spaces Heat may build up the plastic case may deform and it could result in electric shock or fire CA 570 identification plate is located on the bottom Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA 570 may damage the AN camcorder This product has been classified under IEC60825 1 1993 and EN60825 1 1994 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT European Union and EEA only This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste according to the WEEE Directive
32. DESCREEN The camcorder uses the full width of the image sensor providing high resolution 16 9 recordings e Since the screens on the camcorder have an aspect ratio of 16 9 recordings with a 4 3 aspect ratio will appear in the center of the screen with black sidebars e Playing back a widescreen recording TV sets compatible with the WSS system will automatically switch to wide 16 9 mode Otherwise change the aspect ratio of the TV manually To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio 4 3 change the TV TYPE setting accordingly QA 65 WIND SCREEN The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors e The wind screen cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to NY e Some low frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low frequency sounds we recommend setting the wind screen to QB OFF 8 DISC OPERATIONS CAMERA PLAY Menu item Setting options og a na DISC INFO INITIALIZE DISC VIDEO VR CANCEL 44 FINALIZE NO YES e 45 UNFINALIZE 2 NO YES 46 DEL ALL MOVIES NO YES 33 DEL PLAYLIST NO YES 33 DISC TITLE 44 l Option available only with DVD RW discs 2 Option available only with finalized DVD RW discs in VIDEO mode 3 Option available only in the original index screen with DVD RW discs in VR mode Opt
33. Data Code The camcorder 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 For details about on screen displays for still images refer to Histogram and Other Screen Displays 11 55 Video e 33 US ca 18 Repeatedly press to turn the on screen displays on off in the following sequence e All displays on e All displays off e All displays on e Data code only e All displays off 1 However the markers and the icons and IE will still appear on the screen 2 Data code Time date and camera data at the time of recording The contents to be displayed can be selected with the DATA CODE setting QA 64 34 e Video Additional Functions P Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program For details about the available options refer to the sidebar on page 35 CEE ca 18 G POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch y FUNC FUNC A mg O tO v O H PROGRAM AE Desired recording program BJPORTRAIT The camcorder uses a large afocus on the subject while blurring other distracting details EN sports Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf B NIGHT Use this m
34. E ei isu man BEA NAG dae 28 Zoom Advanced zoom 28 Zoom Speed ssananauna n 29 Zoomtype 28 DIE 304 Canon Canon Europa N V P O Box 2262 1180 EG Amstelveen The Netherlands Canon UK Ltd CCI Service Centre Unit 130 Centennial Park Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3SE England Telephone 0870 241 2161 Canon Australia Pty Ltd Info Line 131383 www canon com au Canon New Zealand Ltd Customer Care 09 489 0470 www canon co nz Canon Singapore Pte Ltd 1 HarbourFront Avenue 04 01 Keppel Bay Tower Singapore 098632 Tel 65 6799 8888 Fax 65 6799 8882 Canon Hongkong Company Ltd 19 F The Metropolis Tower 10 Metropolis Drive Hunghom Kowloon Hong Kong Canon Latin America Inc Sales amp Enquiries 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami FL 33126 USA The information on this manual is verified as of 1 January 2008 0116W293 PUB DIE 304 CANON INC 2008
35. ECT The image selection screen appears FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select lt p the still image you want to protect 2 Press to protect the still image On appears on the bottom bar and the image cannot be erased Press again to cancel the image protection 3 Repeat steps 1 2 to protect additional images or press twice to close the menu Q IMPORTANT Initializing the memory card CA 56 will permanently erase all recorded still images even the protected ones Photos e 55 Initializing the Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time or to erase all the still images on them Options INITIALIZE Clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data COMPL INIT Erases all data completely co 18 A FUNC FUNC E mao O v FUNC T3 MENU STILL IMG OPER INITIALIZE CARD Select the card initialization method YES Press to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress All the image files will be erased and the memory card can be used without any problem Q IMPORTANT Initializing the memory card will erase all still images even the protected ones The original still images cannot be recovered 56 e Photos You can also use the following functions The following functions and features of the camcorder can be used either for
36. Information s 67 Even without a disc loaded when closing the disc compartment cover a motor sound can be heard The camcorder is checking if a disc is loaded or not This is not a malfunction Cannot open the disc cover to remove the disc Turn off the camcorder disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack Restore the power supply and try again The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use The disc cannot be recognized The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth 7 74 If the problem persists replace the disc The disc is not correctly loaded Check the disc 0 23 Verify that the camcorder supports the type of DVD disc you inserted CD 3 The camcorder vibrates Depending on the condition of the disc the camcorder might vibrate occasionally This is not a malfunction e The disc s rotation can be faintly heard e Occasionally the operation sound can be heard The disc is activated from time to time This is not a malfunction e After using the camcorder for a long time it becomes hot 07 lights up in red This is not a malfunction Turn the camcorder off and let it cool for a while before resuming operation Recording Image will not appear on the screen Set the camcorder to mode 1N 26 Open the lens cover Pressing Start Stop will not star
37. OM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press 99 When the adjustment is completed a 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 NOTES e When you select the custom white balance Set the custom white balance in a sufficiently illuminated place Select a zoom type other than EB DIGITAL 1 28 Reset the white balance when the lighting conditions change Depending on the light source 2 may keep flashing The result will still be better than with LW AUTO e Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights 40 e Video Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record images with special color effects FRY man GT points TO CHECK Mode switch ISI except for the Special Scene recording programs DM 18 Options Default value rr IMAGE EFFECT OFF Records with no image enhancing effects Sv VIVID Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation Lew NEUTRAL Tones down the contrast and color saturation p SOFT SKIN DETAIL Softens the detail
38. Q NEXTV Noe 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it If fa does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick V toward NEXT to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward isi e The icon of the selected effect turns green e Push the joystick A toward fai again to deactivate the fader effect To FADE IN Push the joystick A toward igi in record pause mode 0911 then press to start recording with a fade In To FADE OUT Push the joystick A toward isi while recording then press to fade out and pause the recording Video e 41 To ACTIVATE AN EFFECT Push the joystick A toward fai while recording or in record pause mode CAMERA 67 Push the joystick A toward fai and then press to record the still image 42 e Video Managing Scenes and the Disc Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to easily edit your movies Include in your playlist only the scenes you prefer or change the order in which they will be played back without affecting your original recordings After you add scenes to the playlist you can switch between the original scenes and the playlist Adding Scenes to the Playlist You can choose to add to the playlist all the original scenes at once or only the selected scene G POINTS TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW e VR mode 18 From the original index screen select AV lt p the scene to add to the
39. RMAT Y M D 2008 1 1 AM 12 00 o 6 6 M D Y JAN 1 2008 12 00 AM D M Y 1 JAN 2008 12 00 AM DATE FORMAT Changes the date format for on screen displays 66 e Additional Information Troubleshooting slelol 2 o If you have a problem with your camcorder refer to this section Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists Power Source e The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself The disc compartment cover will not open N LCD viewfinder switches on and off Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack MA 16 Attach the battery pack correctly Use the compact power adapter The charge indicator flashes rapidly one flash at 0 5 second e L intervals Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty Consult a Canon Service Center 3 two quick flashes at 1 second intervals Battery pack at least 5096 charged CA 17 This is not a malfunction e Battery pack will not charge e The charge indicator flashes very slowly one flash at 2 second intervals Charge the battery pack in temperatures between O C and 40 C Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge When the battery pack is outside the charging temperature range the CHARGE indicator will flash irregularly The charging will start once the battery pack temperature
40. ULL The disc is full G9 END appears on the screen Delete some recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space M 33 or replace the disc DISC IS FINALIZED CANNOT RECORD You cannot record additional scenes on a finalized DVD R DVD R DL disc You cannot record additional scenes or unfinalize a DVD RW disc in VIDEO slelolz o mode that was finalized with another digital device DISC MUST BE FINALIZED TO PLAY BACK IN COMPATIBLE PLAYERS Be sure to finalize the disc and check the compatibility of the device before playing back the disc on external DVD devices CD 45 LOADING THE DISC The disc is being read Wait before you start recording NAMING ERROR The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set the FILE NOS option to RESET and erase all the images on the memory card CA 52 or initialize it Q2 56 NO CARD There is no memory card in the camcorder CL 25 NO DISC No disc is loaded Insert a disc 1 23 This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use 1 76 NO IMAGES No images are recorded on the memory card Dn PRINT ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 988 still images in the print order 1 57 REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCENES The maximum number of scenes has been reached Delete some recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space LC 33 or replace t
41. UNC from the available options at the For details about the available menu bottom bar options and settings refer to the Menu e The selected option will be Options Lists CQ 60 highlighted in light blue Menu items not available will appear grayed out e With some settings you will need to make further selections and or press 89 Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen such as the icon small arrows etc 4 Press to save the settings and close the menu Preparations e 19 You can press FUNC to close the menu at any time Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 1 Press FUNC In the index screen VIDEO mode and still image index screen the setup menus will open Skip to step 3 2 Select AV the icon and press to open the setup menus e You can also hold pressed down for more than 1 second to open directly the setup menus screen e In the index screen DVD RW discs in VR mode push the joystick lt gt to select the icon 3 Select AV the desired menu from the left side column and press The title of the selected menu appears on top of the screen and under it the list of settings 20 e Preparations 4 Select AV the setting you want to change and press 9 e The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected Items not available appear in black e Push the joystick lt q to return to the menu selection screen step 3 5 Sel
42. ZONE DST Desired time zone To adjust for daylight saving time select the area name marked with a 38 World Time Zones Once you have set the time zone date and time you do not need to reset the clock every time you travel to another time zone Select the time zone to match the local time at your destination referring to the date and time displayed on the screen 1 Open the date and time setup screen za MENU Ep DATE TIME SETUP T ZONE DST 2 Move the orange selection frame V to the time zone 3 Select lt gt the area that corresponds to the local time at your destination and press 9 e Refer to the changing date and time displayed on the screen e To adjust for daylight saving time select the area name marked with a 4 Press to close the menu 22 e Preparations Getting Ready to Start Recording Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen Before you start recording open the lens cover Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder This is the only case where you can use the viewfinder and the LCD screen simultaneously Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful when you wish to include yoursel
43. ao e When lt is displayed in red replace the battery pack with a fully charged one e When you attach an empty battery pack the power may turn off without displaying lt 4 e Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short 6D Number of still images available on the card LT displayed in red No card in green 6 or more images CG in yellow 1 to 5 images LB in red No more images can be recorded e When viewing the still images the display will always be in green e Depending on the recording conditions the number of available still images displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made or may decrease by 2 still images at once Card access display gt T is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card 37 Image number The image number indicates the name and location of the file on the memory card For example the file name of image 101 0107 is IMG_0107 JPG stored under the folder DCIM 101CANON Introduction s 15 Preparations This chapter describes basic operations such as navigating the menus and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder Getting Started
44. ard slot cover a 3 Insert the memory card straight all the way into the memory card slot 4 Close the cover Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD First push the memory card once to release it and then pull the card out Q IMPORTANT e Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder CO 56 e Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder NOTES e Compatibility with all SD SDHC or MMC memory cards cannot be guaranteed e About SDHC Memory Cards SDHC is the new type of SD memory card with capacities over 2 GB Please note that the specifications of SDHC memory cards are different from those of regular SD memory cards and you will not be able to use memory cards of over 2 GB with devices that do not support SDHC However SDHC devices including this camcorder are backward compatible and support regular SD memory cards Preparations e 25 Video picture adjustments Basic Recording Shooting Video Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly Since recordings made on a DVD R or DVD R DL disc cannot be deleted we recommend you use a DVD RW disc to make the test recordings CAMERA a 1 Move the
45. corder processes the image digitally to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in image quality When recording movies with a 16 9 aspect ratio the field of view picture angle will change Refer to the table in the NOTES section DIGITAL 2000x When this option is selected the camcorder will switch to digital zoom light blue area on the zoom indicator when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range white area on the zoom indicator With the digital zoom the image is processed digitally so image quality will deteriorate the more you zoom in FUNC FUNC 19 o T3 MENU CAMERA SETUP ZOOM TYPE Desired option NOTES e The zoom range of the advanced zoom will change depending on the aspect ratio of the scene M 63 The advanced zoom cannot be selected if WIDESCREEN is set to jj OFF WIDESCREEN set to CT ON 16 9 CIEN 45x WI 41x 36x The picture angle will be wider at both full telephoto and full wide angle The picture angle will be wider at full wide angle WIDESCREEN set to Gig OFF 4 3 PIEH 46x CED Not available Selecting the Zoom Speed Gala Options 07179 VARIABLE The variable zoom speed depends on how you operate the zoom lever Press gently for slower zooms press harder for faster zooms With this option the zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode LES SPEED 1 p538 SPEED 2
46. ct the disc return it to its case for storage e When writing on the label side of the disc avoid hard tip pens Use waterproof soft tipped felt pens instead Moving a disc rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its surfaces If condensation forms on the disc put it aside until the water droplets have evaporated completely Never expose the disc to direct sunlight and do not store it in places subject to high temperatures or high humidity e Always finalize a disc before inserting it into an external DVD device Failing to do so can result in the loss of the recorded data slelol 2 o Memory Card e We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer by using a memory card reader writer or inserting the memory card in your computer s memory card slot Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity Canon makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data Do not turn off the camcorder disconnect the power source or remove the memory card while the CARD access indicator is flashing Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature Do not disassemble bend drop or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt Check the direction b
47. d E TINA IMAGYARI DEUTSCH MELAYU si EAAHNIKA _ POLSKI Imana ENGLISH ROMANA ESPANOL T RK E FRAN AIS PyccKHi ITALIANO ykPAIHCbkal Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame For example FUNC E238 Brackets and capital letters are used to refer to menu G DISPLAY SETUP options as they are displayed on screen In menu option LANGUAGE S K Desired language lists and option tables the default value is shown in FUNC boldface For example ON OFF E a Introduction e 9 Supplied Accessories CA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord NLA NB 2LH Battery Pack STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow e Red e White plugs 10 e Introduction Components Guide Left side view Lens cover switch QA 26 48 open closed AV terminal M 58 3 CARD access indicator QQ 48 Speaker switch V 18 6 Lock button 7 DISC access indicator A 26 CHARGE indicator 1 16 Mode switch 1 27 Easy recording P Recording programs 9 Disc compartment cover M 23 40 Grip belt CA 17 Right side view Strap mount M 81 2 Stereo microphone D Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example FUNC Introduction s 11 Back v
48. e 0 appear on the screen 3 Adjust lt p the brightness of the image as required e The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture e Pushing the joystick A toward EXP again will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to automatic exposure 4 Push the joystick Y toward NEXT to lock and save the exposure setting If you operate the zoom during exposure lock the brightness of the image may change White Balance The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings alc Points TO CHECK Mode switch S except for the Special Scene recording programs m 18 Options MB AUTO T Default value Settings are automatically set by the camcorder Use this setting for outdoor scenes 38c DAYLIGHT For recording outdoors on a bright day amp TUNGSTEN For recording under tungsten and tungsten type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting KY SET Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting Video e 39 FUNC FUNC 19 o AB AUTO Desired option When you select 2 SET do not press FUNC and continue instead with the following procedure TO SET THE CUST
49. e higher than 60 C Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather Do not try to disassemble or modify it Do not drop it or subject it to shocks Do not get it wet Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge Contact of the battery pack terminals with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time about 1 year can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and to store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C If you do not use the battery pack for long periods charge and discharge it fully at least once a year If you have more than one battery pack perform these Additional Information e 73 precautions at the same time for all battery packs e Although the battery pack s operating temperature range is from 0 C to 40 C the optimal range is from 10 C to 30 C At cold temperatures performance will temporarily decline Warm it in your pocket before use e Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures About the battery terminal cover The battery terminal c
50. e screen Select aw YES and press to start the disc initialization or select NO and press to return and select a different disc specification e The disc initialization will take approximately one minute Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress e You can start recording movies once the record pause l indicator appears Removing the Disc rA dD 1 Slide fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops e Do not subject the camcorder to strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing e Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover e It may take a moment after sliding for the disc cover to open 2 Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens 3 Close the disc cover Q IMPORTANT When you slide after making a recording important file allocation data is updated on the disc before the disc cover opens While the DISC access indicator is on or flashing do not subject the camcorder to shocks such as forcefully laying it on a table Inserting and Removing a Memory Card You can use commercially available 22 SDHC SD High Capacity memory cards S SD memory cards or MultiMedia Cards MMC with this camcorder Powe NN MODE NG 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Open the memory c
51. e sure to wait until the PLAY and CAMERA mode indicators are completely off You may hear some noise from the compact power adapter during use This is not a malfunction We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C Outside the temperature range of 0 C to 40 C the charging will not start Do not connect to the camcorder s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships DC AC inverters etc Ge NOTES The CHARGE indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the charge status Continuously on Battery pack fully charged Two quick flashes at 1 second intervals Battery pack at least 50 charged If the indicator flashes quickly but not exactly in this pattern refer to Troubleshooting CA 67 One flash at 1 second intervals Battery pack less than 50 charged We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need Preparing the Accessories Fasten the grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index fi nger and the button with your thumb Do not leave the viewfinde
52. e the vibrations or strong impacts brightness of the LCD screen M 23 Do not open the disc cover and do not or use the viewfinder instead To use remove the disc the viewfinder keep the LCD panel Do not disconnect the power source or closed turn off the camcorder Do not change the operating mode NOTES e About the recording time By changing the recording mode you can change the recording time available on the disc MD 28 e About the Power Save mode To save power l ers when the camcorder is powered by a Adjust the viewfinder as necessary battery pack the camcorder will Gab the dioptric adjustment lever automatically shut off if left without any Thie LED sarean altel tite YEAST i can be used simultaneously when the operations for 5 minutes M 65 To 2 LCD panel is turned 180 degrees to restore the power turn the switch face the subject CQ 23 toward MODE and release it or turn the switch to and back to ON again e When recording in very loud places such as fireworks shows or concerts sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels This is not a malfunction About the mode switch and recording programs Set the mode switch to to let the camcorder adjust all the settings for you allowing you to just point the camcorder and ew start shooting Set the mode switch to P to select one of the recording programs D The Special Scene recording program
53. ect AW the desired option and press 8 to save the setting 6 Press FUNC You can press to close the menu at any time Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual In this manual the arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections Below is an example of changing a setting using the setup menus o T3 MENU DISPLAY SETUP LANGUAGE O Desired language For selections in the FUNC menu the abbreviated form will always show the initial default value In recording mode its icon will appear on the left side column when you first open the menu If the setting was changed the icon of the currently selected option will appear instead Grr IMAGE EFFECT OFF Desired image effect First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it The DATE TIME screen will appear automatically when the camcorder s clock is not set Co ED DATE TIME When the DATE TIME screen appears the year will be displayed in orange and indicated with up down arrows 1 Change AV the year and move gt to the month 2 Change the rest of the fields month day hour and minutes in the same way 3 Move p gt the cursor to the OK button and press to start the clock and close the menu Q IMPORTANT When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable lithium battery may dischar
54. ed as long as you hold the button pressed AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING Press Start Stop Once the focus is automatically adjusted will turn green Three still images in different exposures will be recorded on the memory card Options Default value CO ON AiAF Mode switch P GIA Depending on the shooting conditions one or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them LE ON CENTER Mode switch P 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 Automatic Focus Priority When the focus priority is activated the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically ira Pots TO CHECK CO 18 Gia OFF Select this option if you wish to record a still image as soon as you press Start Stop Mode switch at E19 The focus priority cannot be turned off Mode switch at P You can turn off the focus priority and you can also select the AF autofocus frame to be used 54 e Photos Except for the E FIREWORKS recording program FUNC FUNC M 20 o MENU CAMERA SETUP FOCUS PRI Desired option NOTES In the Eg FIREWORKS recording program the focus priority is automatically
55. efore inserting the memory card Forcing a memory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card When you erase image files or initialize the memory card only the file allocation table is altered and the data itself is not actually deleted Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the memory card for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data 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 camcorder however it will become totally discharged if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months To recharge the built in lithium battery Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the switch set to Gp Additional Information e 75 Maintenance Others Storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it ina place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C Cleaning Camcorder Body e Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camcorder body Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Pick Up Lens e Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush Never touch the
56. elo ako A FUNC FUNC a mg O KO v FUNC D PRINT ORDER Press Gl 0 The image selection screen appears FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select lt p the still image you want to mark with a print order 2 Press to set the print order The number of copies appears in orange in the box next to the print order symbol amp 3 Set AV the number of copies desired and press To cancel the print order set AV the number of copies to 0 4 Repeat steps 1 3 to mark additional images with print orders or press FUNC twice to close the menu Erasing All Print Orders FUNC FUNC A mz O o Ta MENU STILL IMG OPER O ERASE ALL Dn ORD YES O Photos e 57 External Connections a This chapter explains step by step how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV or VCR Connecting to a TV or VCR AV Terminal AV Sound from the built in speaker will be muted while the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder o Open the LCD panel to access Connection Diagrams Turn off all the devices when making the connection and refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device Terminal on the p Terminal on the connected device nnecting cabl camcorder ko g 2 Output connection signal flow to a TV or VCR with AV terminals AV CI STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied 2 Output connection signal flow
57. ers compatible with DVD RWs in VR mode Note DVD R and DVD R DL discs can only be recorded in VIDEO mode Advantages of Using DVDs No need to worry about recording over a tape When you use a DVD the camcorder will automatically record on the empty space of the disc So you don t have to worry about mistakenly recording over a precious memory Just select a scene from the index screen You don t need to bother running a tape forwards and backwards to find the scene you want to play back Simply select a scene from the index screen and start the playback in a breeze Easily play back your recordings on a DVD player After your finalize your DVD CA 45 you can play it on a DVD player and share your recordings with friends and family Playback on external devices Make sure to finalize discs QQ 45 before you play them back on external DVD devices The disc s type will affect its compatibility with external devices For a summary you can refer to the sidebar on page 46 However to be sure always refer to the instruction manual of the external device and make sure it is compatible before inserting the disc For the highest compatibility with external DVD devices we recommend using VIDEO mode Discs that have been tested The camcorder s performance was tested with single layered discs using Hitachi Maxell HG series DVD discs and with dual layered discs using Canon DVD R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD R DL discs as of January 200
58. evision System CCIR standard 625 lines 50 fields PAL color signal Compatible Media 8 cm mini DVD discs marked with the DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW logo 2 pang 2 Maximum Recording Time 1 4 GB single sided 8 cm mini DVD disc XP 20 min SP 30 min LP 60 min 2 6 GB single sided dual layered 8 cm mini DVD disc XP 36 min SP 54 min LP 108 min All times given are approximate figures Image Sensor Dey 1 6 inch CCD approx 1 070 000 pixels Effective pixels all figures are approximate values 16 9 Movies advanced zoom 480 000 T 710 000 W pixels other zoom types 550 000 pixels 4 3 Movies advanced zoom 440 000 T 690 000 W pixels other zoom types 690 000 pixels 16 9 Still images 600 000 pixels 4 3 Still images 800 000 pixels PI oi In 1 6 inch CCD approx 800 000 pixels Effective pixels all figures are approximate values 16 9 Movies advanced zoom 440 000 T 540 000 W pixels other zoom types 440 000 pixels 4 3 Movies 400 000 pixels Still images 530 000 pixels LCD Screen 2 7 in wide TFT color approx 112 000 pixels Viewfinder 0 35 in wide TFT color approx 114 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone 82 e Additional Information Lens Br DEYI f 2 6 96 2 mm F 2 0 5 2 37x power zoom 35 mm equivalent all figures are approximate values 16 9 Movies advanced zoom 41 7 1 877 mm other zoom types 47 1 1 743 mm 4 3 Movies advanced zoom 44 6 2 052 mm other zoom type
59. f in the picture when recording with the self timer Subject can monitor the LCD screen NOTES lelolzio NOTES e This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording e Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack Inserting and Removing a Disc About the LCD and viewfinder screen The screens are produced using extremely high precision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black red blue or green dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction 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 Use only 8 cm mini DVD discs marked with the DVD R 22 logo including DVD R DL or the DVD RW 222 logo Refer also to Discs that have been tested M 4 Before inserting the disc be sure to check that the recording surface is clean If necessary use a soft lens cleaning cloth to remove any fingerprints dirt buildup or smudges from the disc surface Inserting the Disc DO 18 gt Pick up lens 1 Turn the QM switch to ON to set the camcorder in mode 2 Slide fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc
60. ge completely and the date and time setting may be lost In such case recharge the built in lithium battery CA 75 and set the time zone date and time again The date appears in a year month day format only in the first setup screen In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as day month year for example 1 JAN 2008 12 00 AM You can change the date format M 66 e You can also change the date and time later on not during the initial setup To open the DATE TIME screen press and select DATE TIME SETUP DATE TIME Changing the Language Options T Default value E TINA MAGYAR is DEUTSCH MELAYU Lei EAAHNIKA POLSKI Lann Taws ENGLISH ROMANA steps ESPANOL T RK E ex FRAN AIS PYCCKHN ITALIANO YKPA HCbKA AEE FUNC FUNC MA 20 T3 MENU q DISPLAY SETUP LANGUAGE Desired language NOTES s If you changed the language by mistake follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting e The display that appears in some menu screens refers to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change regardless of the language selected Preparations e 21 Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location The default setting is Paris FUNC a FUNC EN ma O Q o T2 MENU Ep DATE TIME SETUP T
61. he disc RECOVERING DATA PLEASE WAIT Data on the disc is being recovered Wait until this message disappears before resuming use TASK IN PROGRESS DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE The camcorder is updating important file allocation data on the disc Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack Additional Information s 71 s TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT RECORD s TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT REMOVE DISC The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA The disc may not be recognized by this camcorder if it was initialized with a different device You inserted a disc recorded in a different Television System NTSC UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA Could not recover a corrupted file This message can also appear if condensation has formed If you suspect condensation is the reason do not initialize the disc and wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use 1 76 UNFINALIZE THE DISC You cannot record additional scenes on a finalized DVD RW in VIDEO mode Unfinalize the disc first 1 46 USE OF A RECOMMENDED DISC IS ADVISED The disc can be used but performance is not guaranteed We recommend that you use a disc that has been tested O 4 72 e Additional Information Handling Precautions Camcorde
62. he original index screen switch to the playlist QQ 43 From the playlist index screen select AV lt p the scene to divide A FUNC FUNC B ma tO w FUNC DIVIDE Playback of the scene begins Pause at the point to divide the scene O Press FUNC YES You can use the following icons and fast playback mode A 32 to bring the scene to a precise point 41 1 Frame jump forward backward Video e 43 NOTES e Very short scenes shorter than 2 seconds cannot be divided e The new scene will be added to the playlist after the scene that was divided Initializing the Disc You need to initialize all new DVD RW discs when you first insert them into the camcorder and you may have to initialize them if you get the message UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA You can also initialize a DVD RW disc when you want to completely erase the disc to reuse it or in order to change the disc specification IC GT Ponts TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW MD 18 FUNC FUNC 20 o MENU DISC OPERATIONS INITIALIZE DISC Select a disc specification YES O FUNC For details about disc specifications refer to Disc specification on DVD RWs A 3 Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the DISC OPERATIONS menu Q IMPORTANT Initializing the disc will permanently erase all recordings The lost original recordings cann
63. iew 12 e Introduction Joystick CA 18 FUNC button CA 19 60 DISP button M 33 55 Dioptric adjustment lever 1 27 5 Viewfinder 1 27 6 QUICK START button and standby lamp CA 29 7 PLAY mode indicator green CA 18 CAMERA mode indicator red 1 18 OPEN disc cover switch 1 23 49 Start Stop button M 26 MD DC IN terminal CA 17 Serial number Battery attachment unit 1A 16 RESET button M 67 42 LCD screen M 22 5 Zoom lever M 28 6 PB a movies still images switch DO 18 Tripod socket CA 17 8 Memory card slot open the cover to access CD 25 49 BATT battery release switch CA 16 Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example FUNC Screen Displays CAMERA 8 Recording movies Operating mode M 18 BO 0M 02 Disc specification Q 3 LRA E Recording program M 34 36 C na White balance R9 39 D 9 Image effect CO 40 6 6 LCD video light N 37 Digital effects DI 41 D 7 Recording mode M 28 O D Disc type DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW M 3 9 Finalized disc mark CA 45 Playing movies 0 Manual focus M 38 during playback Image stabilizer A 62 2 Disc operation wave lt gt J 3 Time code Playback time B hours minutes seconds 20 4 Remaining recording time on the disc 5 Remaining battery
64. imately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off the message AUTO POWER OFF will appear STANDBY OFF Select the length of time after which the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off automatically FILE NOS J Select the image numbering method to be used when you insert a new memory card Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 images Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 E3 RESET Image numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert a new memory card G3 CONTINUOUS Image numbers will continue from the number following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder e If the memory card you insert already contains an image with a larger number a new image will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last image on the memory card e We recommend using the 23 CONTINUOUS setting TV TYPE In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder GB NORMAL TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio 059 WIDE TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio FIRMWARE You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firmware This menu option is usually grayed out Additional Information s 65 Po DATE TIME SETUP T ZONE DST List of world time zones o 6 DATE TIME e e e o z DATE FO
65. in the camcorder may damage it e A disc cannot be loaded when condensation is detected RESUMING USE The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions As a general rule wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use Trademark Acknowledgements e The SD logo is a trademark The SDHC logo is a trademark e DVD is a trademark of DVD Format Logo Licensing Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT slelol 2 o Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the PAL system The PAL system is used in the following countries areas Algeria Australia Austria Bangladesh Belgium Brunei China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Iceland India Indonesia Iran lraq lreland
66. ing or playback conditions The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings when using the brighter screen settings etc Additional Information e 79 DC 320 Maximum Recording Time XP 105 min 100min 185 min 180 min 220min 215 min B375 min 365 min SP 125 min 125 min 225 min 215 min 38265 min 260min 440 min 430 min LP 135 min 130min 235 min 230 min 8285 min 275 min 470min 455 min Typical Recording Time XP 60 min 60min 110min 110 min 8 135 min 130min 8 220 min 215 min SP 65 min 65min 115min 115 min 8 140min 135 min 230 min 225 min LP 70 min 65min 120min 115 min 8 145 min 14Omin 240min 235 min Playback Time XP 140 min 245 min 290 min 495 min SP 170 min ka 300 min 355 min 590 min LP 185 min 320 min 385 min 635 min Maximum Recording Time XP 110 min 105 min 195 min 190 min 38235 min 230 min B385 min 380 min SP 130 min 125 min 230 min 220 min 8 270min 265 min 445min 435 min LP 135 min 135 min 240 min 235 min 8 290min 280 min 475min 465 min Typical Recording Time XP 60 min 60min 110min 110 min 8 135 min 130min 220 min 215 min SP 65 min 65min 120min 115 min 8 145 min 140min 8235 min 230 min LP
67. ing the camcorder using the compact power adapter e Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected TV Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR ora digital video device I O 18 Connecting Connect the camcorder to the device following one of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams CA 58 Recording 1 Connected device Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode 2 This camcorder Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene 3 This camcorder Resume the movie playback 4 Connected device Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears Stop recording when copying is complete 5 This camcorder Stop playback U NOTES e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter e By default the on screen displays will be embedded in the output video signal but you can change the displays by repeatedly pressing ca 33 External Connections e 59 Ka A Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice screen messages handling and maintenance tips and other information Appendix Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out For details about how to select an item refer to Using the Menus M 19 For details about each function see the refere
68. ion available only in the playlist index screen with DVD RW discs in VR mode DISC INFO Displays a screen where you can verify the details regarding the disc e The disc information includes the disc title the disc type DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW the disc specification VIDEO mode or VR mode and an icon to indicate whether the disc is finalized P Additional Information e 63 STILL IMG OPER Menu item ERASE ALL Dy ORD ERASE ALL IMAGES INITIALIZE CARD DISPLAY SETUP Menu item BRIGHTNESS TV SCREEN MARKERS DATA CODE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE BRIGHTNESS Adjust lt gt the brightness of the LCD display with the joystick Setting options NO YES NO YES INITIALIZE COMPL INIT CANCEL Setting options LG ON Gia OFF C3 OFF amp w LEVEL WHT G6 LEVEL GRY L Sev GRID WHT GE GRID GRY E DATE TIME L SS DATE amp TIME 5 CAMERA DATA E TINA DEUTSCH EAAHNIKA ENGLISH ESPANOL FRAN AIS ITALIANO MAGYAR MELAYU POLSKI ROMANA T RK E PYCCKHNM 1 YKPA HCLKA inl t Manual 0b 88o 8201 AA LG ON C53 OFF CAMERA R O 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 57 52 56 33 21 e Changing the brightness of the LCD display does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings TV SCREEN When set to G ON the camcorder s on screen displays will appear also on the screen of a
69. item or change Press the joystick itself to save the settings or confirm an action On menu screens this is indicated by the icon D a ST ga Icon display Operation O Recording movies LO on a disc 26 Recording still Sha images on a 48 memory card Playing movies PO from a disc 31 Viewing still images i 50 from a memory card The functions assigned to the joystick Selecting a FUNC Menu Option change according to the operation mode and the camcorder s settings Press to display hide the joystick guide when recording the joystick guide will appear only when the mode switch is set to P In the illustrations of this manual positions other than those relevant to the function explained are marked with a striped pattern Depending on the operating mode these positions may be empty or show a different icon than the one on the illustration When the guide contains multiple pages NEXT and the page number icon v will appear at the bottom position Push the joystick W toward NEXT to display the next page of the guide 1 Press FUNC mmm 2 Select AV the icon of the Using the Menus function you want change from the left side column Menu items not available will appear Many of the camcorder s functions can grayed out be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC button 3 Select lt p the desired setting F
70. lready 999 scenes on the disc You cannot divide original scenes You cannot divide the scene if it is too short 2 seconds or less Cannot edit the disc title You cannot add a title to a DVD R DVD R DL disc after it was finalized CA 45 Unfinalize CA 46 the disc first DVD RW in VIDEO mode slelol2 fo You may not be able to edit the title if you entered it with another digital device Cannot edit or delete scenes You cannot edit or delete scenes ona disc that was protected with another digital device Scenes cannot be deleted in a DVD R DVD R DL disc or a DVD RW disc recorded in VIDEO mode Cannot finalize the disc The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use When using a battery pack make sure it is fully charged No sound from the built in speaker Open the LCD panel Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume with the SPEAKER VOL setting MA 32 Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device There is a brief stop between scenes Depending on the DVD player there might be a very short stop between scenes during playback Disc is running but image will not appear on the TV screen The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to which you connected the camcorder Select the correct video input You attempted to play back an incompatible disc Stop playback
71. mcorder from standby mode the following settings will be changed automatically Manual focus returns to automatic focus AF Manual exposure adjustment returns to automatic exposure Zoom position returns to full wide angle W e The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes regardless of the POWER SAVE setting A 65 You can select the length of time until 30 e Video shut off with the STANDBY OFF setting M 65 To restore the power if the camcorder shut off turn the switch toward MODE and release it or turn the camcorder off and then on again e If you perform any of the following actions while in standby mode while the standby lamp is on the camcorder will be woken up from standby mode Open the disc compartment cover Change the position of the 9 0 switch Turn the switch toward MODE Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded Even in mode you can play back the last scene recorded in order to check it If you are using a DVD RW disc you can also delete the scene while reviewing it m 18 Sy oe 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it If does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick V toward NEXT to display it 2 Push the joystick toward G e The camcorder plays back the last scene but without sound and returns to record pause mode e While reviewing the scene
72. nce page Menu options without a reference page are explained below the tables FUNC Menu rr ant E CAMERA PLAY aa enu item etting options Aa Co Meas o Recording programs PROGRAM AE e 6 34 HE SHUTTER PRIO AE E PORTRAIT ESPORTS B NIGHT EASNOW RABEACH EBSUNSET ZNSPOTLIGHT E FIREWORKS White balance LW AUTO L DAYLIGHT 6 6 39 4 TUNGSTEN 2 SET Image effects FIMAGE EFFECT OFF LSN VIVID 40 Gr NEUTRAL lt pSOFT SKIN DETAIL LCD video light Fra LCD LIGHT OFF 6 6 37 C LCD LIGHT ON Digital effects f D EFFECT OFF Gi FADE T 41 G2 WIPE GD BLK amp WHT G2 SEPIA G3 ART Z3 MOSAIC IS D EFFECT OFF Gj BLK amp WHT 6 G2 SEPIA Recording mode ED HIGH QUALITY e 28 63 STANDARD PLAY LONG PLAY PTSEPI0 Drive mode C SINGLE y CONT SHOOT le 53 9 HISPEED CONT SHOOT 2 AEB 60 e Additional Information FUNC Menu cont Menu item Still image size quality TO PLAYLIST L TO ORIGINAL R ADD TO PLAYLIST G Move s8 DIVIDE DELETE SPEAKER VOL SLIDESHOW PROTECT PRINT ORDER l Option available only when the mode switch is set to P Option available only in the original index screen with DVD RW discs in VR mode 2 Setting options Size DC320 LW 1152x648 IL 1152x864 S 640x480 DC311 DC310 DC301 IL 1024x768 S 640x48
73. neral Information 78 System Diagram 79 Optional Accessories 82 Specifications 85 Index 8 e Table of contents About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC320 DC311 DC310 DC301 Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly refer to Troubleshooting N 67 Conventions Used in this Manual e IMPORTANT Precautions related to the camcorder s operation s LU NOTES Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures e POINTS TO CHECK Restrictions that apply if the function described is not available in all operating modes the operating mode to which the camcorder should be set the type of disc required etc Q Reference page number ISTERI Text that applies only to the model s shown in the icon The following terms are used in this manual Screen refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen Scene refers to one movie unit from the point you press to start recording until you press again to pause the recording The terms photo and still image are used interchangeably with the same meaning The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera Note that unless indicated otherwise screenshots and illustrations in this manual refer to the model Changing the Language Options Default value Buttons and switches to be operate
74. ng Scenes in the Playlist 43 Dividing Scenes 44 Initializing the Disc 44 Disc Playback on an External Device 44 Changing the Disc Title 45 Finalizing the Disc 46 Disc Playback on External Devices 46 Unfinalizing the Disc Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc Photos 48 Basic Recording 48 Taking Photos 49 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 50 Erasing the Last Photo Just Recorded 50 Basic Playback 50 Viewing Photos 52 Magnifying Photos during Playback 52 Erasing Photos 53 Additional Functions 53 Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Drive Mode 54 Automatic Focus Priority 55 Histogram and Other Screen Displays 55 Protecting Photos 56 Initializing the Memory Card Table of contents e 7 57 Printing Photos 57 Printing Photos 57 Print Orders External Connections 58 Connecting to a TV or VCR 58 Connection Diagrams 59 Playback on a TV Screen 59 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Additional Information 60 Appendix Menu Options Lists 60 FUNC Menu 60 Setup menus 62 Camera Setup Advanced Zoom Image Stabilizer etc 63 Disc Operations Initialization Finalization etc 64 Still Image Operations Card Initialization etc 64 Display Setup LCD Brightness Language etc 65 System Setup Volume Beep etc 66 Date Time Setup 67 Trouble 67 Troubleshooting 70 List of Messages 73 Do s and Don ts 73 Handling Precautions 77 Using the Camcorder Abroad 78 Ge
75. ng a DVD RW disc you can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping Deleting a Single Scene e GT Ponts TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW e VR mode DO 18 From the original index screen select AV lt p the scene to delete To delete a scene only in the playlist switch to the playlist first 1 43 and then select the scene FUNC FUNC M 20 O DELETE YES Deleting All Scenes Pots TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW e VR mode 18 To delete all the scenes from the original index screen perform the following procedure This will delete also the whole playlist If you want to delete only the playlist without affecting the original recordings switch to the playlist first m 43 and then continue as follows FUNC FUNC A ma O Q ca MENU DISC OPERATIONS DEL ALL MOVIES YES When you are deleting the playlist this menu option will be replaced by DEL PLAYLIST D IMPORTANT Be careful when deleting original recordings Once deleted an original scene cannot be recovered NOTES e You may not be able to delete scenes shorter than 5 seconds To delete such scenes you must initialize the disc QQ 44 in the process deleting all the recordings on the disc Do not change the position of the switch or the B g switch while the scene is being deleted while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing On Screen Displays
76. nifying Photos during Playback During playback still images can be magnified up to 5 times co 18 W T f 1 Move the zoom lever toward T e The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area e To further enlarge the image move the zoom lever toward T To reduce the magnification to less than 2 times move the zoom lever toward W e y4 will appear for images that cannot be enlarged 2 Move AV lt p the frame to the part of the image you want to see enlarged To cancel the magpnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears Erasing a Single Image co 18 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Select lt p the image you want to erase 3 Push the joystick V toward ti 4 Select lt p ERASE and press Erasing All Images FUNC FUNC LO 20 o I MENU O I STILL IMG OPER ERASE ALL IMAGES YES FUNC Erasing Photos You can erase still images recorded on the memory card You can erase either a single still image or all the still images 52 e Photos Q IMPORTANT Be careful when erasing images Erased images cannot be recovered NOTES Protected images on the memory card cannot be erased Additional Functions alelo a ko T Default value Options Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Drive Mode
77. ode to record in dimly lit places ASNOW Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts It prevents ES the subject from pa being underexposed NOTES e Do not set the mode switch to during the actual recording of a scene the brightness of the picture may change abruptly s N PORTRAIT SI SPORTS S BEACH Eg SNOW The picture may not appear smooth during playback e IEO PORTRAIT The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in T e B 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 B BEACH Use this mode to record on a sunny beach It prevents the subject from being underexposed ES SUNSET Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors FAN SPOTLIGHT Use this mode to record spotlit scenes Ea FIREWORKS Use this mode to record fireworks Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually s SNOW ZJBEACH The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places Check the image on the screen e ZJFIREWORKS To avoid camcorder shake we recommend using a tripod Make sure to use a tripod especially in mode as the shutter speed slows down Video e 35 P Flexible Recording Changing the Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure AE
78. order 78 e Additional Information slelol 2 kol Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs select one of the following models NB 2LH BP 2L13 BP 2L14 or BP 2L24H Attaching the BP 2L24H battery pack will make using the viewfinder more difficult CB 2LWE Battery Charger Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs Charging Times The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack Battery pack gt NB 2LH BP 2L13 BP 2L14 BP 2L24H Charging conditions 4 Using the camcorder 135 min 225 min 240 min 370 min Using the CB 2LWE Battery Charger 105 min 175 min 195 min 330 min Recording and Playback Times The recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging record
79. ot be recovered 44 e Video Disc Playback on an External Device Changing the Disc Title Before you finalize your disc you can give ita title The disc title will be displayed on the index screen when playing the finalized disc in most DVD players You can check the disc s title with the DISC INFO menu option MD 63 1 You can change the title of DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode also after having finalized them PLAY m FUNC DO 18 a Li X MENU DISC OPERATIONS DISC TITLE Enter the title up to 20 characters SET YES 2 Only when using a DVD RW recorded in VR mode Otherwise pressing FUNC will open the menu directly on the setup menus screen 3 Select one character at a time and press to add it to the title Select BACKSPACE and press to delete the character to the left of the cursor s position Finalizing the Disc To play the disc you recorded on a DVD player a computer s DVD drive or other digital device you need to finalize it first You do not need to finalize the disc to play back your recordings with the camcorder connected to the TV 87 GT Ponts TO CHECK Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter or a fully charged battery pack 18 FUNC FUNC Q 20 o E2 MENU DISC OPERATIONS FINALIZE YES Press when the confirmation screen appears Only when using a DVD RW
80. ound playback between scenes e This camcorder can play back discs recorded with this camcorder Discs recorded with other camcorders or discs created with a computer may not play back correctly Be sure to finalize discs to play them back on external DVD devices 1A 45 Special playback modes TO ADJUST THE VOLUME During the playback of a scene o lip SPEAKER VOL Adjust lt qp gt the volume e The sound from the built in speaker will be muted when you close the LCD panel or while the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the AV terminal e If you turn down the volume completely the icon will change to 16 Use the joystick guide to enter the special playback modes There is no sound during the special playpack modes Special playback mode Initial mode Fast playback Slow playback Playback pause End special playback mode Camcorder operation Normal playback Push the joystick lt q toward 44 or p gt toward gt Perform operation again to increase playback speed 5x 15x the normal speed Push the joystick lt q toward ef or p gt toward gt Perform operation again to increase playback speed 1 8x 1 4x the normal speed Special playback Push the joystick toward PP FI During some special playback modes you may notice some anomalies blocky Video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture 32 e Video Deleting Scenes If you are usi
81. over has a 2 shaped hole This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs Back side of the battery pack Terminal cover attached a Charged Uncharged Mini DVD Disc The recording surface of DVD discs is extremely delicate If handled or stored in an incorrect manner the camcorder may stop recognizing or may not be able to play back the disc Be sure to observe the following precautions when storing handling your discs e Always remove the disc from the camcorder after you finish recording Do not store the camcorder with a disc left inside 74 e Additional Information e Do not bend scratch or wet the disc and do not subject it to strong shocks e Do not attach any labels or stickers on the disc surfaces The disc may not rotate in a stable manner and this may cause malfunctions Keep the disc clean of dust dirt or smudges Even very small smudges or particles of dust can lead to problems when recording or playing back the disc Carefully inspect the recording surface of the disc before inserting it in the camcorder If the disc gets dirty use a dry soft lens cleaning cloth to remove any fingerprints dirt buildup or smudges from the disc surface Clean the disc in a radial motion from its center outwards e Never use a chemically treated cloth or flammable solvents such as paint thinner to clean the disc e To prote
82. pick up lens directly to clean it Lens and Viewfinder e f the lens surface is dirty the autofocus may not work properly e Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush e Use a clean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder Never use tissue paper LCD Screen e Clean the LCD screen using a clean soft lens cleaning cloth e Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth 76 e Additional Information Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases e When the camcorder is moved from an air conditioned room to a warm humid place e When the camcorder is moved from a cold place to a warm room e When the camcorder is left in a humid room e When a cold room is heated rapidly TO AVOID CONDENSATION e Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature e Unload the disc place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED e If a disc is loaded remove the disc immediately and leave the disc cover open Leaving the disc
83. r e Do not touch the pick up lens e Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing The data may not be correctly recorded on the disc and the recording may be permanently lost Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or the disc cover Be careful when closing the LCD panel Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures like the inside of a car under direct sunlight or high humidity Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places The camcorder is not waterproof avoid also water mud or salt If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and or the lens Be sure to close the disc compartment cover after use Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel Handle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks elelo z o or Vibration as this may cause damage Battery Pack DANGER Treat the battery pack with care e Keep it away from fire or it might explode Do not expose the battery pack to temperatur
84. r exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt due to concentration of the light by the lens Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5 5 mm Doing WHEN YOU MOUNT THE CAMCORDER ON A TRIPOD so may damage the camcorder Preparations 17 Basic Operation of the Camcorder Power Switch POWER MODE Lock button In addition to turning the camcorder on and off the switch also toggles the camcorder s operating mode To turn on the camcorder Hold the lock button pressed down and turn the switch to ON To change the operating mode From the ON position turn the switch momentarily toward MODE and release it This action will toggle the operating mode between recording CAMERA red indicator and playback PLAY green indicator E Operating mode BC Orerziing ui indicator switch Gi movies CAMERA 23 9 Ar la still images Si a PLAY movies 9 Green S 18 e Preparations still images Operating Modes The camcorder s operating mode is determined by the switch and the position of the 9 6 switch In this manual indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is not available When no operating mode icons are given the function is available in all operating modes Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorder s menus Push the joystick up down left or right AV lt p to select an
85. r loud sounds such as fireworks or concerts sound may become distorted A vertical light bar appears on the screen Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar smear to appear This is not a malfunction Viewfinder picture is blurred Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever CA 27 Playback Editing Playback does not start Load a disc CA 23 Set the camcorder to mode QQ 31 You may not be able to play with this camcorder discs recorded or edited with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives If using a single sided disc check that the disc is inserted with the label side facing up The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use e During playback there is video noise and the sound is distorted e The disc cannot be read The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth 1 74 You may not be able to play with this camcorder discs recorded or edited with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives Cannot add scenes to the playlist The disc is full END appears on the screen Delete some recordings to free some space MA 33 You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist Cannot divide the scene You cannot edit or delete scenes ona disc that was recorded in another digital device You cannot divide the scene if there are a
86. r speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting e The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1 25 1 12 in mode e If a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to QB OFF e If amp camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod REVIEW Selects the time to display a still image after it has been recorded This menu item will not be available when the drive mode M 53 is set to Di CONT SHOOT 2 HISPEED CONT SHOOT or AEB e If you press while reviewing a still image it will continue to be displayed indefinitely Press to return to the normal display IMG STAB The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto e The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake The image stabilizer may also not be able to compensate for all movement when recording moving subjects e The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places with A SL SHUTTER set to Gn ON or using the W NIGHT recording program 62 e Additional Information elelolz kol The image stabilizer may not work well on subjects with low contrast with a recurring repetitive pattern or without vertical lines e The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to HEY e We recommend setting the image stabilizer to GB OFF when using a tripod WI
87. rint photos up to L size 9x 13 cm or postcard size 10 x 14 8 cm S 640x480 To send images as e mail attachments or to post on the Web Erasing the Last Photo Just Recorded You can erase the still image recorded last while reviewing it within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording it if REVIEW is set to ca OFF CO 18 A lt gt 0 7 hi v Ena While reviewing the image immediately after recording 1 Push the joystick V toward fi 2 Select lt p ERASE and press 50 e Photos Basic Playback Viewing Photos 1 Move the 2 9 switch to amp still images 2 Turn the switch to ON then turn it toward MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode The green PLAY indicator will turn on 3 Use the joystick lt p to move between images Image Jump Function You can locate a specific image without having to browse all of them one by one TO RUN THROUGH THE STILL IMAGES MONS v Push the joystick lt p gt and hold it pressed down to run quickly through the still images To SKIP 10 OR 100 STILL IMAGES 6 l dl gt gt 1410 pi si Lt 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward K JUMP 10 IMAGES o gt 3 Select AV G5 JUMP 10 IMAGES or fo JUMP 100 IMAGES 4 Jump lt p the number of images selected and press S You can press again
88. s 44 6 1 650 mm 16 9 Still images 45 2 1 672 mm 4 3 Still images 41 5 1 536 mm SIESTE f 2 6 96 2 mm F 2 0 5 2 37x power zoom 35 mm equivalent all figures are approximate values 16 9 Movies advanced zoom 40 5 1 676 mm other zoom types 45 3 1 676 mm 4 3 Movies 49 8 1 843 mm Still images 43 6 1 613 mm PXE f 2 6 83 2 mm F 2 0 4 6 32x power zoom 35 mm equivalent all figures are approximate values 16 9 Movies advanced zoom 40 5 1 450 mm other zoom types 45 3 1 450 mm 4 3 Movies 49 8 1 594 mm Still images 43 6 1 395 mm Lens Configuration 10 elements in 8 groups 1 double sided aspheric element AF System TTL autofocus manual focus available Minimum Focusing Distance 1m 1 cm on maximum wide angle White Balance Auto white balance preset white balance DAYLIGHT TUNGSTEN or custom white balance Minimum Illumination NIGHT recording program Shutter speed at 1 6 SIKH 1 6 x SeH STET STET 1 1 Ix mode Auto slow shutter ON Shutter speed at 1 25 Lee VAs 6 5 Ix MWAI 4 5 Ix Recommended Illumination More than 100 Ix Image Stabilization Electronic 1 When two values are given the first indicates the value at full telephoto T and the second indicates the value at full wide angle W Memory Card Recording Media SDHC SD High Capacity memory card SD memory card MultiMedia Card MMC Size of Still Images DC320 1 152 x 648 1 152
89. s M 34 offer a convenient way to select the optimal settings to match special recording conditions Conversely with flexible recording programs M 36 you can set the shutter speed you want or enjoy the flexibility to change other settings Video 9 27 Selecting the Recording Mode Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the disc Select XP or SP mode for better movie quality select LP mode for longer recording times The following table gives approximate recording times with a brand new DVD disc on a single recording side T Default value Disc type Recording mode DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL XP 20 min 36 min fa 30 min 54 min 60 min 108 min ca 18 FUNC FUNC mg KO o 63 STANDARD PLAY Desired recording mode NOTES The camcorder uses a variable bit rate VBR when encoding the video data so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes 28 e Video Zooming Optical Advanced and Digital Zoom The camcorder offers three types of zoom optical advanced and digital zoom when recording movies In mode only the optical zoom is available You can also change the Zoom speed Selecting the Zoom Type Options OPTICAL 37x 32x The zoom range is limited to the optical magnification ratio of the lens ADVANCED Advanced Zoom T Default value In addition to the optical zoom range the cam
90. s in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance To obtain the best effect use this setting when recording a person in close up Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail FUNC FUNC 5 19 KO mig FUNC r IMAGE EFFECT OFF Desired option Digital Effects CAMERA CAMERA a a GT Pots TO CHECK Mode switch P GJ BLK8WHT B3 SEPIA only ZO 18 Options Default value HRL D EFFECT OFF Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects Gi FADE T fade trigger GA WIPE Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene with a fade from or to a black screen E BLK amp WHT Records images in black and white EA SEPIA Records images in sepia tones for an old look E ART E MOSAIC Select one of these digital effects to add flavor to your recordings O NOTES e 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 e The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program Setting FUNC FUNC 19 o i D EFFECT OFF Desired option FUNC You can preview the effect on the screen The icon of the selected effect appears Applying A p aL Jr Ew
91. set to Ga OFF Histogram and Other Screen Displays When viewing still images you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the still image The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left side represents shadows A still image whose histogram skews to the right is relatively bright while one whose histogram peaks to the left is relatively dark Shadows lt gt Highlights NOTES The histogram 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 G3 OFF You can choose to turn off the histogram by pressing Pixel Count TO SELECT THE ON SCREEN DISPLAYS Repeatedly press DISP to turn the on screen displays on and off in the following sequence e All displays on e All displays off PLAY e All displays on e Regular displays only removes the histogram and information icons lelelo 2 o e All displays off 1 However the markers and the icon and AF frames when the autofocus is locked will still appear on the screen Protecting Photos You can protect still images recorded on the memory card from accidental erasure CO 18 FUNC FUNC a ma O KO Y o On PROTECT Press On PROT
92. still images 52 Error messages 70 Erkposure 39 Finalizing the disc 45 Fireworks recording program 35 FOCUS priority 54 FUNC menu 19 60 LG Grip belt 17 EE Image effects 40 Imagejump 50 Image stabilizer 62 Index screen MOVIES iii ERER ERE RT 31 Stillimages 51 Initialization DISC a EN NANG RKR S NA BNG 44 Memorycard 56 JOSE t eraa RR a a 18 Joystick guide 18 Language ana E 21 LCD screen an 22 LCD video light 37 EP lee UA eae ea eed 28 LM Magnifying a still image 52 Maintenance 76 Manual exposure adjustment 39 Manualfocus 38 Maki ia id name edad anes 64 Memory Card anaa 25 75 Mode switch 26 LN Night recording program 35 Weezy only Additional Information e 85 Onscreen display selection 33 Original recordings 42 LP P recording program 36 Playback Movies 31 Still images 50 ls siiiu Eni s 42 Portrait recording program 35 Power save 65 Print order 57 Printing still images
93. t recording Set the camcorder to mode 1 26 68 e Additional Information Load a disc that has been tested 049 The disc is full END appears on the screen Delete some recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space M 33 or replace the disc The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use Unfinalize CA 46 the disc DVD RW in VIDEO mode Even after stopping recording the disc access indicator does not go off The scene is being recorded on the disc This is not a malfunction The point where was pressed does not match the beginning end of the recording There is a slight interval between pressing and the actual start of the recording on the disc This is not a malfunction The recording suddenly stops shortly after starting recording The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth 1 74 If the problem persists replace the disc The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use Camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on that subject Focus manually 1 38 If you are using the viewfinder adjust it with the dioptric adjustment lever 0 27 Lens is dirty Clean the lens with a soft lens cleaning cloth CA 74 Never use tissue paper to clean the lens Sound is distorted When recording nea
94. ting up to 8096 more data approx 2 6 GB on a single recording side However you cannot edit or delete the recordings Dual layered discs have two recording layers The camcorder will record on layer 1 and then continue to P Layer2 Scene 2 Ka layer 2 During the playback of a recording spanning a 9 Layert Scene 1 both layers you may notice a brief stop about 1 paz Recording surface second at the point where the camcorder switches to the second layer The switch to layer 2 will break the recording into 2 separate scenes DVD RW Best for Reusability Recordings made on a DVD RW disc can be edited or deleted Also the disc can be initialized Initializing a DVD RW disc clears all the recordings and restores the free space on the disc to its initial value so you can use the same disc again Disc specification on DVD RWs DVD RW discs can be recorded using either one of two disc specifications VIDEO mode or VR mode When you first insert a brand new DVD RW disc the camcorder will automatically display the initialization screen where you can select the disc specification for the disc VIDEO mode Once finalized discs recorded in VIDEO mode can be played back in most common DVD players offering the best compatibility However recordings cannot be edited deleted rearranged etc VR mode You can easily edit the recordings However discs recorded in VR mode can only be played back with DVD play
95. to hide the joystick guide Q IMPORTANT e Observe the following precautions while the card access display gt 9 appears on screen and when the CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to Vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card alelo fo Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the switch or the operating mode e The following may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on a computer Images whose file names have been changed Slideshow FUNC FUNC A 19 LO mg O o SLIDESHOW START e Images are played back one after another e Press to stop the slideshow Index Screen 1 Move the zoom lever toward W The still images index screen appears 2 Select AV lt gt an image e Move the green selection frame to the image you want to view e If you have a lot of still images you may find it easier to browse entire index pages instead Move the zoom lever toward W to extend the green selection frame to the whole page and move lt p between index pages Move the zoom lever toward T to return to moving between single images 3 Press 9 The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed Photos e 51 Mag
96. witch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the write protect switch appears in red A memory card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the memory card Initialize the memory card MA 56 if the icon still appears in red HS 70 e Additional Information List of Messages in alphabetical order CANNOT ENTER THE STANDBY MODE NOW The camcorder cannot enter the Quick Start standby mode MA 29 while the disc is being recognized after it was inserted or if the remaining battery charge is too low CANNOT PLAY BACK The disc is dirty or you attempted to play back a disc type not supported by this camcorder not DVD R RW or a disc that is dirty or scratched This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use M 76 CANNOT READ THE DISC CHECK THE DISC Disc could not be read Try cleaning it or replace the disc CA 74 This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use M 76 The disc may not be loaded correctly Try removing the disc and reinserting it M 23 s CANNOT RECORD e CANNOT RECORD CHECK THE DISC There is a problem with the
97. x 864 640 x 480 pixels DC311 DC310 DC301 1 024 x 768 640 x 480 pixels File Format Design rule for Camera File system DCF Exif 2 2 compliant DPOF compliant Image Compression Method JPEG compression Super Fine Fine Normal This camcorder has been tested with SD SDHC cards up to 8 GB Performance cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards This camcorder supports Exif 2 2 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camcorder s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints Additional Information s 83 Terminals AV Terminal 23 5 mm minijack output only Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Audio 10 dBV 47 kohms load 3 kohms or less Power Others Power supply rated 7 4V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter Power consumption SP mode 2 3 W viewfinder 2 4 W LCD screen normal brightness Operating temperature 0 40 C Dimensions W xH x D 66 x 90 x 126 mm excluding the grip belt Weight camcorder body only 3809 CA 570 Compact Power Adapter Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated output consumption 8 4 V DC 1 5 A 29 VA 100 V 39 VA 240 V Operating temperature 0 40 C Dimensions 52 x 29 x 90 mm Weight 135g
98. y be lengthy 3 You will need to unfinalize the disc first Table of contents Introduction 3 How to Select a DVD Disc 4 Advantages of Using DVDs 9 About this Manual 10 Getting to Know the Camcorder 10 Supplied Accessories 11 Components Guide 13 Screen Displays Preparations 16 Getting Started 16 Charging the Battery Pack 17 Preparing the Accessories 18 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 18 Power Switch 18 Operating Modes 18 Joystick and Joystick Guide 19 Using the Menus 21 First Time Settings 21 Setting the Date and Time 21 Changing the Language 22 Changing the Time Zone 22 Getting Ready to Start Recording 22 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen 23 Inserting and Removing a Disc 25 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Video 26 Basic Recording 26 Shooting Video 28 Selecting the Recording Mode 28 Zooming Optical Advanced and Digital Zoom 29 Quick Start Function 30 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded 6 e Table of contents 31 Basic Playback 31 Playing Back the Video 33 Deleting Scenes 33 On Screen Displays Data Code 34 Additional Functions 34 P Special Scene Recording Programs 36 P Flexible Recording Changing the Shutter Speed 37 LCD Video Light 37 Self Timer 38 Manual Focus Adjustment 39 Manual Exposure Adjustment 39 White Balance 40 Image Effects 41 Digital Effects 42 Managing Scenes and the Disc 42 Creating a Playlist 43 Movi

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