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Canon DC 410 Camcorder User Manual

1. Disc compartment cover L 25 B switch QQ 20 2 Lock button 13 Strap mount A 89 Grip belt LT 20 5 Stereo microphone O27 only Oe PI only AV Right side view Introduction e 13 Back view G6 OX9 Top view SA 14 e Introduction CD Joystick QQ 21 2 FUNC button 22 66 3 DISP button 43 4 Dioptric adjustment lever 29 5 Viewfinder D 29 6 VIEWFINDER button 29 DISC COVER switch M 25 PLAY indicator green 21 9 CAMERA indicator green 1A 21 CHARGE indicator red LL 18 10 Start Stop button 02 28 D LCD screen M 24 2 Battery attachment unit 18 Serial number 3 DC IN terminal DJ 18 4 Zoom lever A 30 5 Wm movies still images switch 1 21 Memory card slot open the cover to access 1 27 17 Memory card slot cover BATT battery release switch 2 18 Tripod socket A 80 Screen Displays Recording movies OD OVIDEO R MF 4 P Q Operating mode 21 Disc specification 0 5 2 Recording program M 36 38 3 White balance 1 41 4 Image effects 42 5 LCD video light 39 6 Digital effects 00 42 7 Recording mode M 30 Disc type DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW LL 5 9 Manual focus 40 Playing movies Image stabilize
2. 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 Select gt OK and press to start the clock and close the setup screen IMPORTANT e When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost In such case recharge the built in battery 83 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 month day year for example JAN 1 2009 12 00 AM You can change the date format 1 72 e You can also change the date and time later on not during the initial setup Open the DATE TIME screen from the setup menus MENU DATE TIME SETUP DATE TIME Changing the Language Options Default value CESTINA 11 DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS W FAAHNIKA POLSKI ENGLISH PORTUGUES ESPANOL ROMANA 9989 FRANCAIS 2 201 ITALIANO H Z MAGYAR tj MENU DISPLAY SETUP LANGUAGE Desired language i NOTES e f you changed the language by mistake follow the mark next to
3. Yellow e White STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Red supplied DC420 Type Digital data connection Connection Connect to a PictBridge compatible printer to print out your still images B epee x VBCHbe Cable supplied Users of Windows Vista Windows XP and Mac OS X Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol PTP allowing you to transfer still images JPEG only by connecting the camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable 64 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 47 IL JL 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV 2 Connect the camcorder to the TV Connection 1 Refer to Connection Diagrams Q 64 3 Turn on the connected TV On the TV select as the video input the same terminal to which you connected the camcorder 4 Turn on the camcorder and start the playback of movies M 33 or still images r1 53 D NOTES 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 powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter e Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected TV A 2 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder You c
4. 2 PAPER SIZE Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model Ej PAPER TYPE Select PHOTO FAST PHOTO PLAIN or DEFAULT E PAGE LAYOUT Select DEFAULT BORDERED or one of the following available page layouts BORDERLESS The still image is enlarged and may be slightly cropped at the edges to fit the paper 2 UP 4 UP 8 UP 9 UP 16 UP Refer to the sidebar on page 60 O Date print Select ON OFF or DEFAULT Fd Print Effect Available only with printers compatible with the Image Optimize function Select ON OFF or DEFAULT Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS printers You can also select VIVID NR and VIVID NR 1 Number of Copies Select 1 99 copies Photos e 59 D NOTES Print setting options and DEFAULT settings vary depending on the printer model For details refer to the printer s instruction manual Printing after Changing the Print Settings B 144 lt gt D gt I ch j 1 Press to display the joystick guide 2 Push the joystick V toward D The print settings menu appears Paper settings Current paper settings paper size paper type and page layout S 839x13cm BjPHOTO BJBORDERLESS PAPER PRINT J W _1 CANCEL Number of copies Print effect Date printing 3 In the print settings menu select AV lt the setting you want to change and press i 4 Select AV the desired sett
5. The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1 30 1 15 in mode f a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to jj OFF f amp camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod 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 not be able to successfully eliminate all blur if the camcorder or the subject is moving too much e The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places with A SL SHUTTER set to fg ON or using the B NIGHT recording program 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 EASY e We recommend setting the image stabilizer to QB OFF when using a tripod 68 Additional Information 20 FOCUS PRI When the focus priority is activated the camcorder records still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically You can also select which AF frames to use CEB ON AiAF One or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them L ON CENTER A single focusing frame appears the center of the screen and the
6. 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 To record in dimly lit places 1 60 To record under most ordinary conditions 1 100 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 CAMERA mode only CAMERA 88 mode only i NOTES 17 SHUTTER PRIO AE When setting the shutter speed the number displayed will flash if the shutter speed selected is not appropriate for the recording conditions In such case select a different value If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places you can obtain a brighter image but the image quality may be lower and the autofocus may not work well The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds Recording movies under fluorescent lights If the screen starts to flicker select E SHUTTER PRIO AE and set the shutter speed to 1 100 e Do not set the mode switch to during the actual recording of a scene the brightness of the picture may change abruptly LCD Video Light You can use the brightness of the LCD screen LCD video light to record in completely dark places For a brighter picture we recommend keeping a distance of about 20 cm 60 cm 8 in 2 ft from the subject and or using the P NIGHT recording program 9 Turn on the LCD video light p gm LCD
7. 4 Press select gt YES and press 8 The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a new scene in the playlist index screen You can use the lt gt Frame reverse advance icons and fast playback LL 34 to bring the scene to a precise point D NOTES Very short scenes shorter than 2 seconds cannot be divided 46 e Video Moving Scenes in the Playlist Move the scenes in the playlist to play them back in the order of your choice UR m 21 POINTS TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW VR mode 1 Selectthe playlist index screen z TO PLAYLIST 2 Select AV lt p the scene you want to move Press FUNC select lt gt 45 MOVE and press amp 4 Move AV lt the orange marker to the desired position of the scene and press amp The original position of the scene and the current position of the marker are displayed at the bottom of the screen 5 Select gt YES and press to move the scene 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 I za 21 POINTS TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW a MENU DISC OPERATIONS
8. LCD Brightness Language etc 71 System Setup Volume Beep etc 72 Date Time Setup 73 Trouble 73 Troubleshooting 76 List of Messages 80 and Don ts 80 Handling Precautions 84 Using the Camcorder Abroad 86 General Information 86 System Diagram 87 Optional Accessories 90 Product Codes 91 Specifications 94 Index 10 e Table of contents About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC420 DC410 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 D 73 Conventions Used in this Manual e IMPORTANT Precautions related to the camcorder s operation G NOTES Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures 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 e T Reference page number e Ie I Text that applies only to the model s shown in the icon e 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 e The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures t
9. one higher than that of the last image on the memory card e We recommend using the GJ CONTINUOUS setting Additional Information 7 1 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 C89 NORMAL TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio WIDE TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio e f the camcorder is connected to a widescreen TV with the TV type set to C9 NORMAL TV during the playback of video originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16 9 the picture will not be displayed full screen FIRMWARE You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firmware This menu option is usually unavailable DATE TIME SETUP CAMERA PLAY Menu item Setting options ae Dm T ZONE DST List of world time zones e e e e 24 DATE TIME _ e e e e 23 DATE FORMAT Y M D 2009 1 1 AM 12 00 e e e e M D Y JAN 1 2009 12 00 AM D M Y 1 JAN 2009 12 00 AM DATE FORMAT Changes the date format for on screen displays and if this option is selected for the date printed on photos using Direct Print 91 only 72 e Additional Information ele Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder refer to this section Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solutions please read the CHECK THIS FIRST box before going on to the more
10. printers marked with the PictBridge logo Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer 21 1 Insert the memory card that contains the still images you want to print 2 Turn on the printer 3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable e Connection 2 Refer to Connection Diagrams V 64 e lt appears and changes to m IMPORTANT If lt continues to flash for more than 1 minute or if A does not appear the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer In such case disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection If the printer is connected to the camcorder while all still images or all print orders are being erased the printer will not be recognized correctly i NOTES 74 will appear for images that cannot be printed e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Refer also to the printer s instruction manual Connection to a PictBridge compatible printer will not work when the memory card contains 1 800 still images or more For best performance we recommend keeping the number of still images on the memory card under 100 oc Selecting the Print Settings You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing The setting options vary depending on your printer model 21 Options PAPER
11. the disc LL 81 or replace it This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use 84 The disc may not be loaded correctly Try removing the disc and reinserting it L 25 DISC COVER IS OPEN Verify the disc is correctly inserted and close the disc cover 25 DISC FULL The disc is full END appears on the screen Delete some recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space LL 35 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 mode that was finalized using another digital device DISC MUST BE FINALIZED MODE 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 48 LOADING THE DISC The disc is being recognized Wait before you start recording NAMING ERROR The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set IMG NUMBERS to RESET and erase all the images on the memory card 55 or initialize it LL 57 NO CARD There is no memory card in the camcorder 04 27 Additional Information 77 NO DISC There is no disc in the camcorder Insert a disc LZ 25 This message can also appear if condensation has f
12. INITIALIZE DISC Select a disc specification YES O FUNC For details about disc specifications refer to Disc specification on DVD RWs 0 5 Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the DISC OPERATIONS menu Qo IMPORTANT Initializing the disc will permanently erase all recordings Lost original recordings cannot be recovered Disc Playback on an External Device Changing the Disc Title Before you finalize your disc you can give it a title The disc title will be displayed on the index screen when playing the finalized disc in most DVD players You can check the disc s title with the DISC INFO menu option QQ 69 You can change the title of DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode also after having finalized them ca 21 MENU DISC OPERATIONS DISC TITLE Enter the title up to 20 characters SET O YES O 1 Only when using a DVD RW recorded in VR mode Otherwise pressing will open the menu directly on the setup menus screen 2 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 Video e 47 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 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter or a fully charged battery
13. PORTRAIT Press to display the Special Scene SCN recording programs Desired recording program 21 36 e Video D NOTES e PORTRAITJ ES SPORTS gd BEACH SNOW The picture may not appear smooth during playback e E PORTRAIT The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom 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 Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually E3SNOW E2BEACH The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places Check the image on the screen e EBFIREWORKS To avoid camcorder shake we recommend using a tripod Make sure to use a tripod especially in mode as the shutter speed slows down Do not set the mode switch to during the actual recording of a scene the brightness of the picture may change abruptly PORTRAIT ER SPORTS The camcorder Use this mode to uses a large record sports Scenes such as tennis or golf aperture achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details B NIGHT Use this mode to record in dimly lit places SNOW Use this mode to record in bright ski z resorts It prevents At the subject from x being underexposed SUNSET Use this mode to record
14. TV e e e e FIRMWARE E e 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 Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off AUTO POWER OFF will appear e n standby mode the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the QUICK START setting QUICK START Select whether to activate the Quick Start function when you close the LCD panel in a recording mode M 32 and the length of time after which the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off automatically IMG NUMBERS Select the image numbering method to be used when you insert a new memory card Still 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 E39 RESET Image numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert a new memory card CONTINUOUS Image numbers will continue from the number following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder e f the memory card you insert already contains an image with a larger number a new image will be assigned a number
15. The recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging recording or playback conditions The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings when using the brighter screen settings etc Additional Information 87 DC420 Maximum Recording Time Typical Recording Time Playback Time 515 min 620 min 650 min U r c gt JU DC410 Maximum Recording Time Typical Recording Time Playback Time LINE SENE NNUS S sm 888 in 865 min Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming and power on off 88 e Additional Information TL H30 5 Tele converter This Tele converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of y 1 9 e The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele converter is attached e he minimum focusing distance with the TL H30 5 attached is 3 m 9 8 ft at full telephoto 3 cm 1 2 in at full wide angle WD H30 5 Wide converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0 7 giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views FS 30 5U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions CBC NB2 Car Battery Charger Use the car battery charger to charge battery packs while you are on the go The car
16. VOLUME During the playback of a scene pp SPEAKER VOL Adjust lt qp gt the volume D NOTES e Depending on the recording conditions you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes e This camcorder can play back discs recorded with this camcorder You may not be able to correctly play back discs recorded with other camcorders or discs created with a computer When playing back a finalized disc depending on the number of scenes it may take a few seconds before the index screen appears Sound from the speaker will be muted when the LCD panel is closed in order to use the viewfinder for playback 34 e Video Special playback modes Use the joystick guide to enter the special playback modes There is no sound during the special playback modes Fast playback During normal playback push the joystick lt q toward lt lt or p gt toward Push it in the same direction again to increase the playback speed Slow playback In playback pause mode push the joystick lt q toward lt l or p gt toward gt Push it in the same direction again to increase the playback speed 1 8 1 4 the normal speed Ending special playback modes During any special playback mode push the joystick A toward gt i i NOTES During some special playback modes you may notice some anomalies blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture Del
17. aircraft and ships DC AC inverters etc think you might need USA and Canada only The Lithium ion polymer battery that powers this product is recyclable Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Preparations e 19 Preparing the Accessories Fasten the grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the button with your thumb TO ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap 20 Preparations Basic Operation of the Camcorder Power Switch POWER 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 indicator on and playback PLAY indicator on Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the Menus Use the joystick to operate the Many of the camcorder s functions can camcorder s menus be adjusted from the menus that open Push the joystick up down left or right after pressing the FUNC button AV lt p to select an item or change FUNC settings For details about the available menu
18. and let it cool down before resuming use Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter or use a fully charged battery pack Cannot delete a still image The still image is protected Remove the protection LL 57 Indicators and Onscreen Displays lights up in red Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack V 18 appears on the screen Load a disc 00 25 lights up in red A memory card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the memory card Initialize the memory card 57 if the display does not change back to normal lights up in red The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature This is not a malfunction Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use Even after stopping recording the DISC access indicator does not go out The scene is being recorded on the disc This is not a malfunction The CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly one flash at 0 5 second intervals Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty Consult a Canon Service Center The CHARGE indicator flashes very slowly one flash at 2 second intervals The battery pack is too hot Charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 C 104 F Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F The battery pack is damage
19. 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 Additional Information e 89 SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark Product Codes Provided Accessories CA 570 Compact Power Adapter NB 2LH Battery Pack 8468A002AA 9612A001AA piei STV 250N Stereo Video Cable PIU STV 250N Stereo Video Cable 70 IFC 300PCU USB Cable 3067A001BA D82 0590 001 D82 0590 002 6906A001AA D82 0590 001 Optional Accessories BP 2L13 Battery Pack 2069B002AA BP 2L14 Battery Pack 9582A002AA BP 2L24H Battery Pack 2383B002AA CB 2LW Battery Charger 0763B001AA CBC NB2 Car Battery Charger 78 73A002AA WD H30 5 Wide converter 9065A001AA TL H30 5 Tele converter 9064A001AA FS 30 5U Filter Set 6738A002AA SS 650 Shoulder Strap 3123A001AA SS 600 Shoulder Strap 3122A001AA SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case 9389A001AA 90 e Additional Information Specifications DC420 DC410 System Disc Recording System DVD VIDEO all disc types DVD VR only with DVD RW discs Video Compression MPEG 2 Audio Compre
20. can be played back only on VR mode compatible DVD players Depending on your DVD device you may not be able to play back the disc In order to play back 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 UR m 21 POINTS TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW e VIDEO mode e Finalized 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter or a fully charged battery pack Video 49 2 Setthe camcorder to mode The green PLAY indicator will turn on 3 Start the disc s unfinalization DISC OPERATIONS UNFINALIZE YES e A progress bar will be displayed on the screen 4 When the process is completed OK appears press 5 Press to close the menu Discs that can be unfinalized Only DVD RW discs recorded in VIDEO mode and finalized with this camcorder can be unfinalized DVD R and DVD R DL discs cannot be unfinalized at all whereas DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode do not need to you can record additional scenes without unfinalizing the disc 50 e Video Q5 IMPORTANT Be sure to unfinalize the disc in normal room temperatures If the procedure was not completed correctly due to high temper
21. 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 80 e Additional Information e Handle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage When mounting the camcorder on a tripod make sure that the tripod s fastening screw is shorter than 5 5 mm 0 2 in Using other tripods may damage the camcorder 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 experie
22. co DL 80 Troubleshooting 73 Tv recording program 38 EN USB terminal 63 VIDEO mode disc specification 5 Viewfinder 29 Volume 34 VR mode disc specification 5 E White balance 41 Wide angle 31 Widescreen 16 9 30 Wind screen 69 AT MOTO u aseo RR sp acha 30 Zoom Advanced zoom 31 Zoomspeed 68 Zoom type 31 eren only MLW only Additional Information e 95 CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U S A Inc Canon USA with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment the Equipment purchased in the United States This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase The Equipment is warranted under normal non commercial personal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase except for a defective Video Head which will be exchanged for a period of three months from the date of purchase Labor For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of
23. focus is automatically fixed on it C OFF No AF frame will appear and the still image will be recorded immediately after pressing Start Stop e When the recording mode is set to Ed FIREWORKS focus priority is automatically set to QB OFF 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 T 56 is set to El CONT SHOOT 4 HISPEED CONT SHOOT or AEB e f you press while reviewing a still image it will continue to be displayed indefinitely Press to return to the normal display WIND SCREEN The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors 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 52 9 DISC OPERATIONS CAMERA PLAY Menu item Setting options DISC INF0 e e INITIALIZE DISC VIDEO VR CANCEL e e 47 FINALIZE NO YES 48 UNFINALIZE NO YES 49 DEL ALL MOVIES NO YES 35 DEL PLAYLIST NO YES 45 DISC TITLE _ 47 Option available only with DVD RW discs lt Option available only with finalized DVD RW discs in VIDEO mode Option available only in the original index screen with DVD RW discs in VR mode Option available only in the p
24. green and the camcorder is ready to record e You can also press VIEWFINDER to resume recording using the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed o IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the power source while the camcorder is in standby mode CAMERA indicator is lit in orange 32 Video D NOTES If you close the LCD panel under some circumstances for example while the DISC access indicator is flashing or a menu is being displayed the camcorder may not enter standby mode Check that the CAMERA indicator changes to orange The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes regardless of the POWER SAVE setting 71 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 You can select the length of time until shut off or turn off the Quick Start function altogether with the QUICK START setting 71 Performing any of the following actions while the camcorder is in standby mode Will reactivate the camcorder Opening the disc compartment cover Changing the position of the 88 3 switch Turning 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 21 1 Press to display the joystick guide If does not a
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26. let it cool down before below 40 C 104 F battery pack is damaged Use The point where was pressed different battery pack does not match the beginning end of the recording After using the camcorder for a long time it becomes hot This is not a malfunction Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use There is a slight interval between pressing and the actual start of recording This is not a malfunction Additional Information 73 The recording suddenly stops shortly after starting recording The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth LL 81 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 The camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on the subject Focus manually LL 40 Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever 0 29 The lens is dirty Clean the lens with a soft lens cleaning cloth L 83 Never use tissue paper to clean the lens Playback Cannot play back the disc You may not be able to play with this camcorder discs recorded or edited with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives f 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 dow
27. options and settings refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists LL 66 Press the joystick itself 663 to save the settings or confirm an action On menu screens this is indicated by the icon Sai Press to display hide the joystick guide The functions that appear on the joystick guide will change depending on the operating mode Operating mode 88 cy sinu indicator switch Icon display Operation T Recording movies CAMERA Pro on a disc 28 movies CAMERA 5 a Recording still CAMERA Cra images on a 51 still images memory card A Playing movies PLAY 2205 33 b u movies from a disc PLAY C2 ut PLE m still apes a still images Brn rom a memory car Preparations e 21 Selecting an Option from the FUNC menu Following is an example of selecting an option from the FUNC menu in a recording mode PROGRAM AE 1 Press 2 Select AV the icon of the function you want change from the left side column Menu items not available will appear grayed out Select lt p the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar e The selected option will be highlighted in light blue e With some settings you will need to make further selections and or press 68 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 clos
28. or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 10 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 13 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 14 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 15 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 16 Follow Instructions All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed 17 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual 18 Accessories Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous 19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other sources of elect
29. original purchase labor will be provided free of charge by our factory service centers or designated service facilities located in the United States When returning Equipment under this warranty you must pre pay the shipping charges and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem During the ONE YEAR warranty period repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return shipped to you free of charge For repairs after the warranty period is over you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred If you approve repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return shipped to you shipping charges apply If you disapprove we will return ship the equipment at no charge to you Non Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with or factory loaded on the Equipment are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by Canon USA including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The sole warranty with respect to such non Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive Canon USA recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of failure or other malfunction of such drive Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this l
30. recording program 37 E Onscreen display selection 43 Original recordings 45 E P recording program 38 Playback jeu ke anes 33 Stillimages 53 zo PT 45 Portrait recording program 37 71 Printorder 61 Printing still images 58 Protecting stillimages 57 Quick Start function 32 KU Recording Movies 28 Stillimages 51 Recording mode 30 Recording programs 38 Recording reminder 17 RESET ae ak ane oe oe os 75 Reviewing Movies Record review 32 Still images Review 69 Screenicons 15 SD SDHC memory 27 Self d o q 1 2 ass e 39 Serial 13 Setup menus 22 68 Shutter speed 38 Slideshow 55 Snow recording program 37 SP mode TET 30 Special scene recording programs 36 ele Sports recording program 37 Spotlight recording program 37 Still image quality 52 Still image size 52 Sunset recording program 37 Telephoto 31 lie
31. routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product 25 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the product be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 71 984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Fig 1 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND m N d ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC Z q SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC GROUNDING CONDUCTORS SERVICE NEC SECTION 810 21 22 52 GROUND CLAMPS a POWER SERVICE GROUNDING NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL ELECTRODE SYSTEM CODE NEC ART 250 PART H EQUIPMENT 26 Lightning For added protection of this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges
32. stop the slideshow 2 Erasing Photos You can erase those still images that you are not interested in keeping m 21 Erasing a Single Still Image 4 Q gt gt C9 Y wj 1 Select lt p the image you want to erase 2 Press to display the joystick guide Push the joystick V toward ii 4 Select lt p ERASE and press Erasing All Still Images a MENU S STILL IMG OPER ERASE ALL IMAGES YES IMPORTANT Be careful when erasing still images Erased images cannot be recovered D NOTES Protected still images cannot be erased Photos e 55 Additional Functions Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 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 POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch P except for the E FIREWORKS recording program Options Default value C SINGLE Records a single still image Eli CONT SHOOT Continuous Shooting HISPEED CONT SHOOT High Speed Continuous Shooting Captures a series of up to 20 still images image size L or LW or 60 still images image size S as long as you hold pressed down There are two continuous shooting speed settings normal approx 3 images second and high speed approx 5 images second AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing The camcorder re
33. sunsets in vibrant colors 4 BEACH Use this mode to record on a sunny beach It prevents the subject from being underexposed ES FIREWORKS Use this mode to record fireworks FN SPOTLIGHT Use this mode to record spotlit scenes Video e 37 P Flexible Recording Changing the Shutter Speed Select the 5 PROGRAM AE recording program to use functions like the white balance or image effects or use E SHUTTER PRIO AE to 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 S pa POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch P Options Default value 5 PROGRAM AE The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject HRY SHUTTER PRIO AE Set the shutter speed value The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value id PROGRAM AE Desired recording program TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED When you select IM SHUTTER PRIO AE a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen press to hide it 38 e Video 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 2
34. the charge status Two quick flashes at 1 second intervals Battery pack at least 5096 charged If the indicator flashes quickly but not exactly in this pattern refer to Troubleshooting 73 1 Slide in the direction of the One flash at 1 second intervals Battery arrow and hold it pressed down pack less than 5096 charged 2 Slide the battery pack down and Charged battery packs continue to then pull it out discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day QD IMPORTANT before to ensure a full charge e Turn off the camcorder before BATT switch We recommend that you prepare battery connecting or disconnecting the packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you compact power adapter After you turn the switch to 93 important file allocation data is updated on the disc Be sure to wait until the CAMERA green indicator goes out We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F Outside the temperature range of 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 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 e 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
35. the digital guide effects or change the recording program If i does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick W toward NEXT to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward a e The icon of the selected digital You can turn most on screen displays effect turns green on or off e Push the joystick A toward ai again to deactivate the digital effect its icon will turn white again On Screen Displays and Data Code TO FADE IN Activate the selected fader in record pause mode Il then press Start Stop to start recording with a fade in Repeatedly press to turn the on screen displays on off in the following sequence To FADE OUT ka er CAMERA mode Activate the selected fader while All displays on recording then press to e Most displays off fade out and pause the recording mode e All displays on TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT Data code only All displays off mode Activate the selected mode effect while recording or in record pause e All displays on mode e Regular displays only removes the mode Activate the selected histogram and information icons effect and then press to e All displays off record the still image Video 43 The following icons will appear even when all other on screen displays are turned off The icons and in mode the Q icon and AF frames when the autofocus is locked in mode screen markers both recording modes About
36. the menu item to change the setting e The display that appears in some menu screens refers to the name of the button on the camcorder and will not change regardless of the language selected Preparations e 23 Changing the Time Zone In addition to your local date and time the camcorder can keep a second clock for example the time at a travel destination The default time zone is New York T0 SET THE HOME TIME Z0NE t MENU fi DATE TIME SETUP T ZONE DST Your local time zone WHEN YOU TRAVEL t MENU Gp DATE TIME SETUP ZONE DST O X Local date and time in your destination To adjust for daylight saving time select the area name marked with a Ze 24 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 C to open the lens cover Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward e You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder 29 Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful in the following cases To allow the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder To include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer
37. 27 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 28 Objects and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product 29 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 30 Damage Requiring Service Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Thi
38. Adapter incl power cord NB 2LH Battery Pack STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow Red White plugs IFC 300PCU USB Cable CIZA only gt Online product registration for U S A Customers only Register your product online at www registercanon com Protect your product We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft Receive information on new products and promotions Upon your request we will send you information on Canon new products and promotions The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft Date of Purchase Model Name DC420 A DC410 A Purchased From Serial No Dealer Address Dealer Phone No 12 Introduction Components Guide Left side view RESET button M 75 SS ue Speaker gt Ss 3 CARD access indicator T 51 A mu 4 Lens cover switch T 28 51 o open Q closed l E Ag 5 5 MIC terminal QQ 44 6 AV terminal 63 7 USB terminal 63 DISC access indicator 28 9 Mode switch 29 Mi lt Easy recording T P Recording programs
39. Canon PUB DIM 890 DVD Camcorder Instruction Manual DC410 Camescope DVD DC420 Manuel d instruction o Videoc mara DVD Manual de Instrucciones English H Fran ais H Espanol r PictBridge Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AN PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY COPYRIGHT WARNING Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws DVD Camcorder DC420 A DC410 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will n
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41. LIGHT OFF PJ LCD LIGHT ON Press 2 Rotate the LCD panel toward the lens and point it in the direction of the subject Press VIEWFINDER to turn on the viewfinder Use the viewfinder to continue recording m 21 TO TURN OFF THE LCD VIDEO LIGHT 1 Using the viewfinder repeat step 1 above selecting m LCD LIGHT OFF instead Closing the LCD panel will also turn off the LCD video light 2 Press VIEWFINDER to turn off the viewfinder s display Self Timer Activate the self timer k 1 MENU 83 CAMERA SETUP SELF TIMER G9 ON 3 e Set SELF TIMER to 9 OFF to cancel the self timer 2 Press FUNC to close the menu appears 3 Press on the camcorder to start recording The camcorder starts recording video CAMERA B8 mode or records a still image CAMERA mode after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen i NOTES Once the countdown has begun you can press Start Stop again or turn off the camcorder to cancel the self timer 21 Video e 39 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 eu pa POINTS TO CHECK 21 Mode switch P except for the E FIREWORKS record
42. Subject can monitor the LCD screen D NOTES About the LCD and viewfinder screen The screens are produced using extremely high precision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 9996 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 1 e This setting does not affect the brightness of the recordings e Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack Inserting and Removing a Disc Use only 8 cm 3 in mini DVD discs marked with the DVD R 2X2 logo including DVD R DL or the DVD RW logo Refer also to Approved discs LL 7 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 Pick up lens 1 Move the switch to 9 movies 2 Turn the switch to ON to set the camcorder in mode Preparations e 25 3 Slide DISC COVER fully toward OPEN and gently open the disc cover completely unti
43. TO PLAYLIST Desired option YES e To check the playlist in the original index screen Z TO PLAYLIST To return to the original index screen in the playlist index screen O 33 TO ORIGINAL p E 9 20 PM NOV 3 2008 Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Deleting scenes from the playlist will not affect your original recordings UR m 21 POINTS TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW VR mode Deleting a Single Scene 1 Select the playlist index screen z TO PLAYLIST 2 Select AV lt the scene you want to delete 3 Delete the scene O DELETE YES Deleting the Entire Playlist 1 Select the playlist index screen TO PLAYLIST 2 Delete the playlist MENU DISC OPERATIONS DEL PLAYLIST YES Video 45 Dividing Scenes in the Playlist You can divide scenes in the playlist only 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 IE 21 T POINTS TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW VR mode 1 Select the playlist index screen TO PLAYLIST 2 Select AV lt p the scene you want to divide Press FUNC select lt gt DIVIDE and press 69 Playback of the scene selected will start Pause the playback at the point where you want to divide the scene
44. TRIC SHOCK AN dangerous voltage within the product s DO NOT OPEN enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric CAUTION shock to persons TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The exclamation point within an equilateral SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR triangle is intended to alert the user to the BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS presence of important operating and INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED maintenance servicing instructions in the SERVICE PERSONNEL literature accompanying the product IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC420 A DC410 A and all its accessories Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth NOOR G N Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet O Protect the power cord from being walked on
45. aken with a still camera e Note that unless indicated otherwise screenshots and illustrations in this manual refer to the model The camcorder s operating mode is determined by the Additional Functions ZAIE switch and the position of the m s switch In this manual indicates that a function is available and indicates that the function is not available When no P Special Scene Recording Programs operating mode icons are given the function is available in Recording in a very bright ski resort or all operating modes 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 Brackets and capital letters are used to refer to menu ee er Qj Points ro CHECK Mode switch P e fg PROGRAM AE options as they are displayed on screen In menu option lists and option tables the default value is shown in boldface For example ON OFF je R PORTRAIT Press 6 to display the Special Scene SCN recording programs Desired recording program amp Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame be s For example FUNC In this manual the O arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections For a detailed explanation refer to Using the Menus LL 21 Introduction 11 Supplied Accessories CA 570 Compact Power
46. amcorder in PLAY mode The green PLAY indicator will turn on Push the joystick lt p to move between still images Push the joystick lt p gt and hold it down to run quickly through the still images Image Jump Function When you have recorded a large number of still images you can jump 10 or 100 images at a time Photos e 53 1 Press to display the joystick guide 2 Push the joystick A toward G 5 JUMP 10 IMAGES 31 m 3 Select AY JUMP 10 IMAGES or fo JUMP 100 IMAGES 4 Jump lt p the number of images selected and press Press again to hide the joystick guide Index Screen 1 Move the zoom lever toward W The still images index screen appears 2 Select AV lt an image e Move the green selection frame to the image you want to view e When you have recorded a large number 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 gt between index pages Move the zoom lever toward T to return to moving between single images 3 Press The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed 54 Photos QD IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the card access display gt 8 appears on screen and while the CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subjec
47. an copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device with analog audio video input terminals CO 21 Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR or digital device using connection 1 Refer to Connection Diagrams T 64 Recording 1 External device Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode 2 Camcorder Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene 3 Camcorder Resume the movie playback By default on screen displays will be embedded in the output video signal You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing m 43 4 External device Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears Stop recording when copying is complete 5 Camcorder Stop playback D NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter External Connections e 65 Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice screen messages handling and maintenance tips and other information Appendix Menu 0ptions Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out in the FUNC menu or in black in the setup menus For details about how to select an item refer to Using the Menus 00 21 For details about each function see the reference page Menu options without a reference page are explained below the tables FUNC Menu uH PLAY enu item etting options 0
48. ata Code 44 Using an External Microphone 45 Editing the Playlist and Disc Operations 45 Creating a Playlist 45 Deleting Scenes from the Playlist 46 Dividing Scenes in the Playlist 46 Moving Scenes in the Playlist 47 Initializing the Disc 47 Disc Playback on an External Device 47 Changing the Disc Title 48 Finalizing the Disc 49 Disc Playback on External Devices 49 Unfinalizing the Disc Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc Photos 51 Basic Recording 51 Taking Photos 52 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 53 Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It 53 Basic Playback 53 Viewing Photos 54 Magnifying Photos during Playback 55 Slideshow 55 Erasing Photos 56 Additional Functions 56 Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 56 Histogram Display Table of contents 9 57 Protecting Photos 57 Initializing the Memory Card 58 Printing Photos 58 Printing Photos from the Memory Card 58 Direct Print 59 Selecting the Print Settings 61 Print Orders External Connections 7 63 Terminals the Camcorder 64 Connection 65 Playback TV Screen 65 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Additional Information 66 Appendix Menu Options Lists 66 FUNC Menu 68 Setup menus 68 Camera Setup Advanced Zoom Image Stabilizer etc 69 Disc Operations Initialization Finalization etc 70 Still Image Operations Card Initialization etc 70 Display Setup
49. ature 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 mm Photos o Basic Recording Taking Photos Before using a memory card for the first time be sure to initialize it with this camcorder M 57 1 Move the 8 amp switch to still images 2 Turn the switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode The green CAMERA indicator will turn on Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos from recording and playing back still images to printing them 3 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover 4 Press e Once the focus is automatically adjusted will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear e he CARD access indicator will flash as the still image is being recorded D IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the card access display gt t appears screen and while the CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may re
50. ble printer 58 You can set print orders for up to 998 still images m 21 Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Ie PI Set the print orders before connecting the supplied USB cable to the camcorder L PRINT ORDER 2 0 The image selection screen appears FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select lt p gt 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 Photos e 61 3 Set AW the number of copies desired and press To cancel the print order set AW 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 PISI Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders Using Direct Print 1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable Connection 2 Refer to Connection Diagrams M 64 2 Open the print menu MENU m PRINT e The print menu appears e f there are no photos marked with print orders SET PRINT ORDER appears e Depending on the connected printer you may be able to change some print settings M 59 Select AV lt PRINT and press 8 Printing starts The print menu disappears when the printing is completed D NOTES To cancel the printing refer to page 61 e Restarting Printing Open the print settings menu as explained in step 2 I
51. brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of the recordings or that of the playback picture on a connected TV TV SCREEN When set to gu ON the camcorder s on screen displays will appear also on the screen of a connected TV or monitor DATA CODE Displays the date and or time when the scene was recorded cg CAMERA DATA Displays the aperture f stop and shutter speed used when recording the scene MARKERS You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly vertically and or horizontally Using the markers will not affect the recordings 70 e Additional Information ele DEMO MODE The demonstration mode displays the camcorder s main features It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on without loading a disc or memory card 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 dt SYSTEM SETUP CAMERA PLAY Menu item Setting options SPEAKER VOL alii _ e BEEP amp HIGH VOLUME e e e e _ LOW VOLUME C OFF POWER SAVE ON C OFF e e e e QUICK START CB OFF 10 min e e 20 min EA 30 min IMG NUMBERS E5 RESET CONTINUOUS e _ TV TYPE EW NORMAL TV QH WIDE
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53. corder 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 84 The disc may not be loaded correctly Try removing the disc and reinserting it 25 CANNOT RECORD There is a problem with the disc This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use 84 The disc s recording surface may be dirty or scratched This message may appear when the camcorder is repeatedly subjected to vibrations CANNOT USE DISC USEOFA RECOMMENDED DISC IS ADVISED The disc cannot be used We recommend that you use a disc whose performance has been tested with this camcorder 7 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 changes to green you can resume recording playback CARD FULL The memory card is full Erase some still images LL 55 to free some space replace the memory card ele CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack LL 18 DISC ACCESS FAILURE CHECK THE DISC There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write onto it Try cleaning
54. cords 3 still images using 3 different exposures dark normal light in 1 2 EV steps allowing you to choose the still image you like the best 56 e Photos L SINGLE Desired option CONTINUOUS SHOOTING HIGH SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Press and hold it pressed down Once the focus is automatically adjusted will turn green and the still images will be recorded AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING Press Start Stop Once the focus is automatically adjusted will turn green and the still images will be recorded i NOTES e Continuous shooting speeds are approximate and vary depending on recording conditions and subjects e Continuous shooting speeds will decrease when D camcorder shake warning appears on the screen Histogram Display 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 m 21 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 Pixel Count Shadows lt gt gt Highlights D NOTES e The histogram will appear also after recording a still image unless you pressed while reviewing the still image immediately after recordi
55. cts 42 Direct PAINT iG ceca ence a aot cae CR aaa 58 Disc specifications DVD VIDEO VH 5 DISC u iure oe ere S seg docs 47 Disc types DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW 5 94 e Additional Information Drive mode l 56 EASY recording program 29 Error messages 76 Exposure 40 Finalizing the 48 Fireworks recording program 37 Focus priority 69 FUNC menu 22 66 EN Histogram 56 EN Image effects 42 Image jump 53 Image numbers 71 Image stabilizer 68 Index screen 33 54 Initialization DISC a2 dies wee 47 Memory card 57 Joystick and joystick guide 21 Language 23 LOD SCG v x uy uu su IR 24 LCD video light 39 LP mode recording mode 30 Magnifying a stillimage 54 Maintenance 83 Manual exposure adjustment 40 Manual TOGUS 40 Markers 70 Memory card 27 82 MIC terminal 44 Microphone 44 Mode switch 29 ere only MLW only Night
56. d Use a different battery pack Picture and Sound Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack LL 18 Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly Abnormal characters appear on the screen and 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 Video noise appears on screen Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields plasma TVs cellular phones etc 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 ele No picture appears on the viewfinder Press to activate the viewfinder 00 29 Viewfinder picture is blurred Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever L 29 Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels When recording near loud sounds 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 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 mal
57. detailed problems and solutions Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply Is the battery charged Is the compact power adapter correctly connected to the camcorder T 18 Recording Did you turn the camcorder on and set and set it to or mode Is the CAMERA indicator lit up in green Was the disc or memory card correctly inserted into the camcorder 25 27 Playback Did you turn the camcorder on and set and set it to or mode Is the PLAY indicator on Was the disc or memory card correctly inserted into the camcorder 25 27 Does it contain any recordings Power Source Recording The camcorder will not turn on or it turns Pressing Will not start recording off by itself Use a disc whose performance has been The battery pack is exhausted Replace or tested with this camcorder M 7 H charge the battery pack LQ 18 The disc is full END appears on the Remove the battery pack and reattach it screen Delete some recordings DVD RW correctly in VR mode to free some space 35 or Cannot charge the battery pack replace the disc Charge the battery pack temperatures Unfinalize LL 49 the disc DVD RW in between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and VIDEO mode 104 P The camcorder has exceeded its The battery pack is too hot Charging will operational temperature Turn off the start once the battery pack temperature is camcorder and
58. disc on a single recording side Default value Disc type Recording mode DVD R DVD BW DVD R DL EJ 20 min 36 min E2 30 min 54 min 60 min 108 min AMERA m 21 gg STANDARD PLAY 6 Mbps Desired recording mode FUNC NOTES In LP mode recordings are more liable to be affected by imperfections of the disc used or recording conditions and you may experience some anomalies blocky video artifacts banding skipping audio etc during playback We recommend using XP or SP mode for important recordings The camcorder uses a variable bit rate VBR to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes 30 e Video Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Recordings Widescreen 4 3 The default aspect ratio of movies is 16 9 widescreen Follow the procedure below to change it to 4 3 m 21 o MENU f CAMERA SETUP WIDESCREEN G3 OFF i NOTES e Playing back a widescreen recording TV sets compatible with the Video ID 1 system will switch automatically to 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 I 72 Zooming Optical Advanced and Digital Zoom The camcorder offers three types of zoom when recording movies optical advanced and digital zoom In mode only the optical zoom is available You can also cha
59. e date of original purchase labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada This limited warranty covers all defects except where a The loss or damage to the product results from i accident natural disaster mishandling abuse neglect unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual ii the use of accessories attachments products supplies parts or devices with the Equipment that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems iii repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility iv defective batteries or any exposure to water sand or dirt v shipping claim must be presented to the shipper b Any serial number on the video Equipment is altered or removed c The Equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the Equipment media nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fully insured with shipping charges prepaid together with a copy of your bill of sal
60. e 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 PAL or SECAM 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 84 UNFINALIZE THE DISC You cannot record additional scenes on a finalized DVD RW in VIDEO mode Unfinalize the disc first Q 49 USE OF A RECOMMENDED DISC IS ADVISED The disc can be used but performance is not guaranteed We recommend that you use a disc whose performance has been tested with this camcorder 7 Direct Print Related Messages About Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS Printers If the printer s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printer s operation panel refer to the printer s instruction manual CANNOT PRINT You attempted to print a still image that was recorded with another camcorder has a different compression or was edited on a computer COMMUNICATION ERROR The printer is experiencing a data transfer error Cancel printing Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the supplied USB cable You attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of still imag
61. e joystick A toward FOCUS MF appears Adjust lt gt the focus as necessary and press amp e The focus will be locked e During focus lock press and push the joystick toward FOCUS again to return the camcorder to autofocus Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks Instead of step 2 in the previous procedure Push the joystick A toward FOCUS and hold it for more than 2 seconds co appears e Push the joystick A toward FOCUS again to return the camcorder to autofocus e f you operate the zoom or joystick oo changes to MF and the camcorder returns to manual focus 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 eu p POINTS T0 CHECK Mode switch P except for the Special Scene recording programs Options Default value AUTO The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors 3 DAYLIGHT For recording outdoors on a bright day amp TUNGSTEN For recording under tungsten and tungsten type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting L2 SET Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting AB AUTO Desired Whe
62. e or replace the memory card Initialize the memory card 0 57 when you use it with the camcorder for the first time The LOCK switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch LC 82 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set IMG NUMBERS to RESET V 71 and insert a new memory card Connections Playback with External Devices There is a brief stop between scenes Depending on the DVD player there might be a very short stop between scenes during playback 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 Finalize the disc using the camcorder 48 The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth 81 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 76 e Additional Information 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 using this camcorder Video noise appears on the TV screen When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV The disc is running but there is no image on the TV scre
63. e or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties conditions guarantees or representations express or implied statutory or otherwise relative to the Equipment including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Canon Canada assumes no liability for special consequential or incidental damages loss or corruption of data including without limitation data stored on the hard disk drive of the Equipment or loss that may arise whether on account of negligence or otherwise from the use misuse or inability to use the Equipment including loss of profit revenue media or enjoyment or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties conditions guarantees or representations Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the equipment Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this equipment This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of the Equipment or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive remedy NOTICE TO CONSUMER If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time please check all functions with the
64. e the menu You can press FUNC to close the menu at any time 22 Preparations Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus BRIGHTNESS TV SCREEN H MARKERS LANGUAGE DEMO MODE 1 Press FUNC J In the index screen VIDEO mode and still image index screen the setup menus will open Continue with step 3 Select AV MENU 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 n the index screen DVD RW discs in VR mode push the joystick lt p to select MENU Select AV the desired menu from the left side column and press e The title of the selected menu appears on top of the screen and under it the list of settings e Push the joystick lt q to return to the menu selection screen Select AV the setting you want to change and press The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected Items not available appear in black 5 Select AV the desired option and press amp 5 to save the setting 6 Press FUNC You can press FUNC to close the menu at any time 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 If the camcorder s clock is not set the DATE TIME screen will appear automatically when the camcorder is turned on hts C5 DATEZTIME ES 2009 i 1 v N EVET
65. en 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 04 71 The computer doesn t recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder After a short while turn it on again and restore the connection Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the computer Ye vn The printer is not working even though the camcorder and printer are connected correctly Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After a short while turn it on again and restore the connection List of Messages in alphabetical order CANNOT ENTER THE STANDBY MODE NOW The camcorder cannot enter standby mode LL 32 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 scratched or you attempted to play back a disc type not supported by this camcorder not DVD R RW This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use 84 CANNOT READ THE DISC CHECK THE DISC Disc could not be recognized Try cleaning it LL 81 or replace the disc This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the cam
66. er you solved the problem select CONTINUE and press to resume printing If that option is not available select STOP and press and then restart printing from the beginning Other printers or if the error still persists with a Canon printer If printing does not resume automatically disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder After a short while turn on the camcorder and restore the USB connection o IMPORTANT e You may not be able to print correctly with a PictBridge compatible printer still images whose file names have been changed or that were recorded created edited or changed with any device other than this camcorder Observe the following precautions while printing Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer Do not change the position of the 8 3 switch oc Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card If BUSY does not disappear disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while 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 in one of the following ways Insert the memory card into the memory card slot of a DPOF compatible printer Refer to printer s instruction manual for the correct procedure Connect the camcorder directly to a PictBridge compati
67. es Reduce the number of still images COULD NOT PRINT X IMAGES You attempted to use the print order settings to print X images that were recorded with another camcorder with a different compression or were edited on a computer FILE ERROR You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder has a different compression or was edited on a computer HARDWARE ERROR Cancel printing Turn off the printer and turn it back on Check the printer status If the printer is equipped with a battery it might be exhausted In such case turn off the printer replace the battery and turn it back on Ink tank errors have occurred Replace the ink tank INCOMPATIBLE PAPER SIZE The paper settings of the camcorder conflict with the printer s settings INK ABSORBER FULL Select CONTINUE to resume printing Consult a Canon Service Center refer to the list included with the printer to replace the ink absorber INK ERROR There is a problem with the ink Replace the ink cartridge LOW INK LEVEL The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon Select CONTINUE to restart printing NO INK The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink NO PAPER Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper NO PRINTHEAD No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective PAPER ERROR There is a problem with the paper The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size
68. eting Scenes If you are using a DVD RW disc you can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping Deleting a Single Scene UR cn 21 POINTS TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW e VR mode From the original index screen select AV lt the scene to delete DELETE YES Deleting All Scenes UR cn 21 POINTS TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW e VR mode To delete all the scenes from the original index screen perform the following procedure This will delete also the entire playlist t3 MENU DISC OPERATIONS DEL ALL MOVIES YES dD IMPORTANT Be careful when deleting original recordings Once deleted original scenes cannot be recovered i NOTES e You may not be able to delete scenes shorter than 5 seconds To delete such scenes you must initialize the disc 1 47 in the process deleting all the recordings on the disc Do not change the position of the switch or the g switch while the scene is being deleted while the DISC access indicator is on or flashino Video 35 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 37 POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch P g PROGRAM AE E
69. ffects lt v VIVID Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation lt n NEUTRAL Tones down the contrast and color saturation lt SOFT SKIN DETAIL Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance lt r IMAGE EFFECT OFF Desired option 42 e Video Digital Effects all man POINTS T0 CHECK Mode switch PJ Options Default value D EFFECT OFF Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects FADE T fade trigger G4 WIPE Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene with a fade from or to a black screen ES BLK amp WHT Records movies and still images in black and white BA SEPIAT Records movies and still images in sepia tones for an old look E ART EJ MOSAIC Select one of these digital effects to add flavor to your recordings Only these digital effects are available in mode Setting js D EFFECT OFF Desired fader effect FUNC You can preview the digital effect on the Screen The icon of the selected digital effect appears Applying nts A gt E e When you apply a fader not only the A m picture but also the sound will fade in or Q gt 2 out When you apply an effect the sound will recorded normally e The camcorder retains the last setting 1 Press to display the joystick used even if you turn off
70. function e The disc s rotation can be heard faintly e Occasionally the camcorder s operation sound can be heard The disc is activated from time to time This is not a malfunction The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built in speaker Open the LCD panel Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume N 34 f the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder disconnect it The camcorder vibrates The camcorder may vibrate occasionally This is not a malfunction Memory Card and Accessories 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 Additional Information e 75 The disc cannot be recognized The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth LL 81 If the problem persists replace the disc The disc is not correctly loaded Check the disc LZ 25 Verify that the camcorder supports the type of DVD disc you inserted T 5 Cannot insert the memory card The memory card was not facing the correct direction Turn the memory card over and insert it LL 27 Cannot record on the memory card The memory card is full Erase some still images 55 to free some spac
71. g scenes etc 1 45 Deleting a scene while reviewing it after recording it _ _ e e C233 Initializing the disc in order to use it again for _ e e recording LL147 Giving a title to the disc C147 Finalizing the disc in order to play it with an external DVD device Q248 e e e e Adding recordings to a disc already finalized g g y _ _ e e 0449 Recording video single recording side ae LL130 1 Only scenes in the playlist can be divided 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 may be lengthy 3 You will need to unfinalize the disc first Approved discs The camcorder s performance was tested and its correct operation was verified using the following types of discs as of November 2008 Single layered Hitachi Maxell HG series discs dual layered Canon DVD R DL54 and Verbatim DVD R DL discs For further details contact directly the customer support center of the disc s manufacturer Note that attempting to record or play back with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded initialized or finalized with a device other than this camcorder 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 ma
72. he card s content To write protect the memory card set the switch to the LOCK position LOCK switch Disposal When you erase still images or initialize the memory card only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not physically erased Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the memory card for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data If giving the memory card to another person initialize it using the COMPL INIT option QQ 57 Fill it up with unimportant still images and then initialize it again using the same option This makes recovering the original still images very difficult 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 ele Maintenance Others 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 pick up lens directl
73. he 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 eli indicator appears Removing the Disc 1 Slide Disc COVER fully toward OPEN 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 t may take a moment after sliding DISC COVER 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 Qo IMPORTANT When you slide DISC COVER 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 MMO with this camcorder Make sure to initialize all memory cards before u
74. imited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software In order to obtain warranty service contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the Equipment or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1 800 OK CANON You will be directed to the nearest service facility for your Equipment This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Equipment and does not apply in the following cases A Loss or damage to the Equipment due to abuse mishandling accident improper maintenance or failure to follow operating instructions B If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries sand dirt or water damage C If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA s factory service centers or authorized service facilities D If the Equipment is used for commercial or industrial use This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet exterior finish video cassette tape head cleanings nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside the United States This warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms military operations hotels schools hospitals or for other commercial industrial or institutional applications These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the Equipment whi
75. ing option and press 5 Select AV lt gt PRINT and press 8 e Printing starts The print settings menu disappears when the printing is completed e To continue printing select lt gt another still image Printing multiple images on the same sheet 2 UP 4 UP etc When using Canon printers you can print the same still image multiple times on the same sheet of paper Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended number of copies depending on the 7 PAPER SIZE setting 95 PAPER SIZE CREDITCARD Canon printer 4 PIXMA _ SELPHY DS SELPHY CP ES 2 4 or 8 You can also use the special sticker sheets 9 x 13 cm 10 x 14 8 cm A4 2 4 9 or 16 4 20r4 20r4 With the 8 UP setting you can also use the special sticker sheets SELPHY CP When you use the wide sized photo paper with the DEFAULT setting you can also use 2 UP or 4 UP 60 Photos T0 CANCEL THE PRINTING 1 Press while printing 2 Select lt p OK and press 6 WHEN Y0U HAVE FINISHED PRINTING Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder PRINT ERRORS If an error occurs while printing an error message for example NO PAPER will appear on the camcorder s screen Solve the problem referring to the error message list 78 and to the printer s instruction manual Canon s PictBridge compatible printers If printing does not resume automatically aft
76. ing program A A EXP lt gt Y NEXTY 1 Press to display the joystick guide If EXP does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick W toward NEXT to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward EXP e The exposure adjustment indicator o I o and the neutral value 0 appear on the screen e The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture e f you operate the zoom the brightness of the image may change Adjust lt p the brightness of the image as necessary and press 5 e The exposure adjustment indicator will change to white and the exposure will be locked 40 Video e During exposure lock press and push the joystick A toward EXP again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure 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 eue p POINTS TO CHECK Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure Mode switch P 21 FOCUS lt a 9A Y NEXTY 1 Press to display the joystick guide If FOCUS does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick W toward NEXT to display it 2 Push th
77. is wrong Alternatively if the paper output tray is closed open it to print PAPER JAM The paper jammed during printing Select STOP to cancel printing After removing the paper set some paper again and retry printing PAPER LEVER ERROR Paper lever error occurred Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position PRINT ERROR Cancel printing disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the supplied USB cable Check the printer status PRINTER COVER OPEN Close the printer cover securely PRINTER ERROR A malfunction has occurred that may require repairs Canon PIXMA printers the printer s green power lamp and orange error lamp flash alternately Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer Unplug the printer s power cord from the power outlet and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center PRINTER IN USE The printer is in use Check the printer status SET D PRINT ORDER No still images have been marked with a print order Additional Information 79 Handling Precautions Camcorder Do not touch the pick up lens 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
78. l images 45 2 1 672 mm 4 3 Still images 41 5 1 536 mm D Ie Ge 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 3 1 695 mm optical zoom 45 8 1 695 mm 4 3 Movies 49 8 1 843 mm Still images 43 6 1 613 mm Lens Configuration 10 elements in 8 groups 1 double sided aspheric element 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 Additional Information 91 AF System Filter Diameter Minimum Focusing Distance White Balance Minimum Illumination Recommended Illumination Image Stabilization Memory Card Recording Media Size of Still Images File Format Image Compression Method TTL autofocus manual focus available 30 5 mm 1 m 3 3 ft 1 cm 0 39 in at full wide angle Auto white balance preset white balance DAYLIGHT TUNGSTEN or custom white balance NIGHT recording program Shutter speed at 1 8 PI 1 7 x AO 1 3 lx Auto slow shutter ON Shutter speed at 1 30 PI 6 5 Ix Ie To 5 Ix More than 100 Ix Electronic SDHC SD High Capacity memory card SD memory card MultiMedia Card MMC Ie PI 1 152 x 648 1 152 x 864 640 x 480 pixels Te GT 1 024 x 768 640 x 480 pixels Design rule for Camera File system DCP Exif 2 2 compliant DPOF compliant JPEG compression Super Fine Fine Normal This camcorde
79. l it stops Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover 4 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 5 Close the disc cover Do not force the cover closed if the disc is not correctly inserted and firmly set in place i NOTES The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment The display will move while the disc is being read Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc stops moving and turns green before you start recording WHEN UsiNG DVD R DVD R DL Discs You can start recording movies once the record pause indicator appears 26 Preparations WHEN USING DVD RW DISCS You need to initialize new discs before you can start recording The disc initialization screen will appear when a new DVD RW disc is first inserted if the 88 switch is set to movies If the disc is already initialized you can start recording movies once the record pause GI indicator appears Otherwise perform the following steps to initialize the disc D Select AW the desired disc specification and press Fora comparison between the VIDEO and VH specifications see How to Select a DVD Disc m 5 2 A confirmation message will appear on t
80. laylist index screen with DVD RW discs in VR mode DISC INFO Displays a screen where you can check the disc s details e 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 Additionally the total recorded time is displayed for non finalized discs e The remaining recording time of finalized discs will appear as min Additional Information e 69 STILL IMG OPER PLAY Menu item Setting options a ERASE ALL y ORD _ NO YES e 62 ERASE ALL IMAGES NO YES e 55 INITIALIZE CARD INITIALIZE COMPL INIT CANCEL e 57 DISPLAY SETUP PLAY Menu item Setting options O m RA BRIGHTNESS F e e e e TV SCREEN ON C OFF e e DATA CODE E DATE TIME e Ec DATE amp TIME t3 CAMERA DATA MARKERS Q3 OFF Ew LEVEL WHT e e Es LEVEL GRY Ew GRID WHT Es GRID GRY LANGUAGE E TINA DEUTSCH EAAHNIKA e e e e 23 ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS ITALIANO MAGYAR MELAYU NEDERLANDS POLSKI PORTUGUES ROM N 1 T RK E 4a 211 Laney tne 8 8301 HZ DEMO MODE GJ ON OFF e BRIGHTNESS Adjust lt gt the brightness of the LCD screen e Changing the
81. n before resuming use e During playback there is video noise and the sound is distorted e The disc cannot be recognized The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth 81 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 1 35 The playlist can contain a maximum of 999 scenes Cannot divide the scene You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was recorded using another digital device 74 e Additional Information You cannot divide the scene if there are already 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 LL 48 Unfinalize LL 49 the disc first DVD RW in VIDEO mode You may not be able to edit the title if you entered it using another digital device Cannot edit or delete scenes You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected using 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
82. n the print settings menu select PRINT or RESUME and press The remaining images will be printed Printing cannot be restarted when the print order settings have been changed or if you deleted a still image with print order settings 62 Photos In case the print order was interrupted after the first still image Erasing All Print Orders MENU fS STILL IMG OPER ERASE ALL y ORD YES Terminals on the Camcorder DC420 D N Open the LCD panel to access DC410 e gt e External Gonnections This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV VCR or in the case of a pIe vr only a printer CD AV Terminal Sound from the built in speaker will be muted while the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder 2 USB Terminal amp only 3 Terminal Yeyu only Use to connect an external microphone 44 External Connections e 63 Connection Diagrams In the following connection diagrams the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right side shows for reference only an example of terminals on a connected device Type Analog Output only COR SCUDR Connect to a TV or VCR with audio video input terminals Change the TV TYPE setting according to the TV set widescreen or 4 3 if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio Q9 72
83. n you select SET do not press and continue instead with the following procedure TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press 9 When the adjustment is completed 2 Stops flashing and stays 2 Press to save the setting and close the menu The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the camcorder i 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 Hd DIGITAL 30 Reset the white balance when the lighting conditions change Depending on the light source may keep flashing The result will still be better than with 4 AUTO Video 41 e n the following cases if the colors on the screen do not look natural using the A AUTO setting try using the custom white balance Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record movies and still images with special color effects eum pm azn POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch P except for the Special Scene recording programs Options Default value lt Grr IMAGE EFFECT OFF Records with no image enhancing e
84. nal still images cannot be recovered You can also use the following functions The following functions and features of the camcorder can be used either for shooting video or for taking photos The way to set and use them was already explained in detail so we refer you to the relevant page in the Video section e Zoom M 30 e Quick Start 32 e Special Scene recording programs 36 e Flexible recording programs 38 e LCD video light 39 e Self timer 1V 39 e Manual exposure adjustment 40 e Manual focus 40 e White balance 1 41 e Image effects 02 42 e Digital effects 42 58 Photos Printing Photos Printing Photos from the Memory Card You can print still images recorded on the 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 61 DPOF is a standard that allows you to specify the still images and information to be printed Direct Print The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge compatible printer You can set print orders M 61 also when using Direct Print Mark the still images in advance and print them after connecting the camcorder directly to a compatible printer P PictBridge Canon printers SELPHY printers of the CP DS and ES series and PIXMA
85. nce such a reaction immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary Long term storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it in a place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C 86 F 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 temperature higher than 60 C 140 F Do notleave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather e Do not try to disassemble or modify it Do not drop it or subject it to shocks Do not get it wet CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly attached Attach only with the same type e Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use Contact with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack e Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth Long term storage e Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C 86 F e To extend the battery life of the battery pack discharge it completely before storing it e Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year About the battery terminal cover The battery terminal cover has shaped hole This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged bat
86. ng it In mode press repeatedly to turn the histogram and other onscreen displays on and off 43 Protecting Photos You can protect still images from accidental erasure 21 On PROTECT On PROTECT The image selection screen appears FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select lt p the still image you want to protect o 2 Press to protect the still image On appears on the bottom bar and the image cannot be erased Press again to remove the image protection 3 Repeat steps 1 2 to protect additional images or press twice to close the menu D IMPORTANT Initializing the memory card V 57 will permanently erase all still images including protected ones 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 m 21 t MENU STILL IMG INITIALIZE CARD Select the card initialization method YES Photos 57 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 IMPORTANT Initializing the memory card will permanently erase all still images including protected ones Lost origi
87. nge the zoom speed Selecting the Zoom Type WIDESCREEN set to GJ ON 16 9 cn 21 ips u 41x The angle of view will be wider at both full Options Default value telephoto and full wide angle The angle of view will be wider at full OPTICAL 37x wide angle The zoom range is limited to the optical WIDESCREEN set to OFF 4 3 magnification ratio of the lens DC420 55x ADVANCED Advanced Zoom Not available In addition to the optical zoom range the camcorder 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 angle of view will change Refer to the table in the NOTES section DIGITAL 2000x W Using the Zoom When this option is selected the camcorder will wr Zoom out switch to digital zoom light blue area on the Zoom in T zoom indicator when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range white area on the zoom indicator With the digital zoom the image is gt processed digitally so image quality will deteriorate the more you zoom in Move the zoom lever toward W to FUNC zoom out wide angle Move it E toward T to zoom in telephoto 1 CAMERA SETUP Press gently for slower zooms press ZOOM TYPE Desired option harder for faster zooms You can also set ZOOM SPEED 68 to one of three constant speeds 3 i
88. ngs cannot be edited deleted rearranged etc VR mode You can easily edit the recordings However discs recorded in VR mode can be played back only with DVD players compatible with DVD RWs in VR mode Note DVD R and DVD R DL discs can be recorded only in VIDEO mode Enjoying your DVDs After selecting the type of disc that is best for your needs complete the rest of the preparations 18 to get your camcorder ready to start recording Enjoy Shooting Video m 28 Take it easy recording movies in mode or have fun trying out more advanced functions 36 Finalize the Disc m 48 Do not forget to finalize your disc with this camcorder to play it back on a DVD player or other external device Play back your finalized disc on your DVD player m 49 You can also connect the camcorder to the TV and play back the disc with your camcorder rT 65 Playback on external devices Make sure to finalize discs 48 before you play them back on external DVD devices The disc s type will affect its compatibility with external devices 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 Available features depend on the DVD disc used Disc type DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW Disc specifications VIDEO VIDEO VR Editing scenes with this camcorder deleting _ _ _ e scenes dividin
89. nnot edit or delete the recordings On the other hand these discs are comparatively cheaper and can be played back on most DVD players DVD R DL Best for Recording Time Dual layered discs allow writing up to 80 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 AD Layer2 Scene2 layer 2 During the playback of a recording spanning Layer both layers you may notice a brief stop about 1 5 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 on most common DVD players offering the best compatibility However recordi
90. ns cover switch down to to open the lens cover 4 Press Start Stop to begin recording e Recording starts press 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 Make sure that the DISC access indicator is off Turn off the camcorder Close the lens cover and the LCD panel Remove the disc Using the viewfinder When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen In such case change the brightness of the LCD screen 25 or use the viewfinder instead Press VIEWFINDER to activate the viewfinder along with the LCD panel Close the LCD panel to use only the viewfinder Adjust the viewfinder as necessary with the dioptric adjustment lever o IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the operating mode D NOTES About the Power Save mode If POWER SAVE is set to ON 2 71 the camcorder will shut off automatically to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is left
91. ormed Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use 84 NO IMAGES There are no still images on the memory card itj PRINT ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order N 61 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 LL 35 or replace the disc RECOVERING DATA PLEASE WAIT Data on the disc is being recovered Wait until this message disappears before resuming use TASK INPROGRESS DONOT 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 under any circumstances TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT RECORD TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT REMOVE DISC The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack Let the camcorder cool down before resuming use 0 TOO MANY STILL IMAGES DISCONNECT USB CABLE Disconnect the USB cable Try using a memory card reader or decrease the number of still images on the memory card Windows fewer than 1 800 still images Macintosh fewer than 1 000 still images If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen close it and then reconnect the supplied USB cable 78 e Additional Information UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA Th
92. ot be able to initialize the disc edit your recordings or add new recordings to the disc Refer to the table on page 49 Do not use this camcorder to finalize discs that were not recorded with it i NOTES The time required to finalize the disc depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining free space on the disc Restrictions after disc finalization Additional recordings DVD R DVD R DL _ in VIDEO mode DVD RW in VIDEO mode e DVD RW in VR mode 1 You will need to unfinalize the disc first Only scenes in the playlist can be divided Disc Playback on External Devices After finalizing the disc 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 back discs on an external DVD device if the discs have not yet been finalized Hefer to the instruction manual of the DVD player or DVD drive to confirm that itis compatible with the type specification of the disc you want to play back 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 of your DVD playback software Editing Initializing Unfinalizing recordings the disc the disc D NOTES DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode
93. ot occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT 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 Important Warning The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated AISI OE ELEC
94. oximate number of images that can be recorded with the current quality size setting D NOTES When printing still images use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size LW 1152x648 To print photos with a 16 9 aspect ratio Wide photo paper is required L 1152x864 or 1024x768 To print photos up to L size 9 x 13 cm 3 5 x 1 5 in or postcard size 10 x 14 8 cm 4 x 6 in S 640x480 To send images as e mail attachments or post them on the Web Default value 512 MB 1 GB a A a amp A A 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 12 085 Approximate number of still images that can actually be recorded on the memory card The maximum number of remaining still images displayed on the screen is 9999 52 Photos Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It 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 OFF nul 21 4 Or e Y vi v While reviewing the still image immediately after recording 1 Push the joystick V toward ti 2 Select lt p ERASE and press 75 2 o Basic Playback Viewing Photos 21 1 Move the switch to still images 2 Turn the switch to ON then turn it toward MODE and release it to set the c
95. oz NB 2LH Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Rated voltage 7 4 V DC Operating temperature 0 40 32 104 F Battery capacity 720 mAh Dimensions 33 3 x 16 2 x 45 2 mm 1 3 x 0 64 x 1 8 in Weight 43 g 1 5 oz Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted The information in this manual is verified as of November 2008 Subject to change without notice Additional Information e 93 Index Abroad using the camcorder 84 AEB Auto exposure bracketing 56 Approved discs 7 Aspect ratio of a connected TV TV type 72 of movies Widescreen 30 Auto slow shutter 68 Autofocus AF frame 9 point AiAF Center point 69 AN terminal 63 Battery pack Charging 18 Remaining charge indicator 17 Beach recording program 37 Beep ta tare cet 71 Built in backup battery 83 Compact power adapter 18 Condensation 84 Connections to external devices 63 Continuous shooting 56 E Data cod ka Sis oun 43 70 Date and time 23 Date format 72 Daylight saving time 24 TIMEZONE E 24 Deleting erasing MOVIES d exea pda ede seid eee 45 Still images 55 Digital effe
96. p Recording programs Ed PROGRAM AE e e 36 REV SHUTTER PRIO AE E PORTRAIT 38 Eq SPORTS B NIGHT E SNOW 3 BEACH E3 SUNSET EN SPOTLIGHT Ed FIREWORKS White balance Ab AUTO 2 DAYLIGHT e e 41 amp TUNGSTEN SET Image effects lt r IMAGE EFFECT OFF lt v VIVID e e 42 Sn NEUTRAL 8p SOFT SKIN DETAIL LCD video light 33 LCD LIGHT OFF e e 39 X LCD LIGHT ON Digital effects D EFFECT OFF Gj FADE T e 42 WIPE Ed BLK amp WHT E SEPIA G ART MOSAIC D EFFECT OFF E BLK amp WHT e 82 SEPIA Recording mode E HIGH QUALITY 9 Mbps e 30 E STANDARD PLAY 6 Mbps LONG PLAY 3 Mbps Drive mode C SINGLE L CONT SHOOT _ e _ _ 56 Zu HISPEED CONT SHOOT Z amp AEB 66 Additional Information FUNC Menu cont Menu item Still image size quality TO PLAYLIST TO ORIGINAL ADD TO PLAYLIST MOVE DIVIDE DELETE SPEAKER VOL SLIDESHOW PROTECT PRINT ORDER Setting options Size DC420 LW 1152x648 L 1152x864 S 640x480 L 1024x768 S 640x480 Quality 9 SUPER FINE A FINE i NORMAL ALL SCENES ONE SCENE CANCEL NO YES CANCEL START Lh 0 99 l Option available only when the mode switch is set to 2 Option available only in the original index screen
97. pack 2 Set the camcorder to mode 21 The green PLAY indicator will turn on 3 Start the disc s finalization 3 MENU DISC OPERATIONS FINALIZE YES e A progress bar and the time remaining will be displayed on the screen e Selecting 3 MENU is only necessary when using a DVD RW recorded in VR mode Otherwise pressing FUNC will open the menu directly on the setup menus screen 4 When the process is completed OK appears press and wait until the DISC OPERATIONS menu is displayed again Depending on the number of scenes this may take a moment 5 Press FUNC to close the menu During playback and in mode the icon will indicate that the disc is finalized 48 Video q5 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 n
98. pause p Playback IH Playback pause gt gt PPP Fast playback 44 lt lt lt 4 Fast reverse playback J Slow playback Slow reverse playback 3 Remaining recording time When there is no more disc space available lt END will be displayed and the recording will stop Remaining battery charge estimate 100 75 50 25 0 1 gt Com gt e When 7 is displayed in red the battery pack is exhausted Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one 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 2 Number of still images available on the card ZF displayed in red No card El in green 6 or more images d in yellow 1 to 5 images 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 t is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card Image number The image number indicates the name and location of the file on the memory ca
99. poration Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories I DO LBY Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their DIGITAL respective companies STEREO CREATOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT 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 85 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area SS 600 SS 650 Shoulder Strap F NB 2LH CBC NB2 BP 2L13 Car Battery Charger BP 2L 14 Mini DVD disc BP 2L24H DVD R DVD RW Battery Pack DVD R DL m Battery Charger TL H30 5 lt Tele converter CA 570 Compact Power Adapter WD H30 5 Wide converter DC420 FS 30 5U only Filter Set SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case ee n IFC 300PCU USB Cable PictBridge TV E compatible printers d E STV 250N Stereo SD SDHC C gt gt Video Cable memor d VCR y car li IC Hi Computer MultiMedia E E J Card DVD player recorder Mini DVD disc DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL 86 Additional Information ele Optional Accessories Call or visit your local
100. ppear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick toward NEXT to display it 2 Push the joystick lt toward G The camcorder plays back the last scene but without sound and returns to record pause mode Deleting a Scene After Recording It v POINTS 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 amp Select gt YES and press amp D 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 21 Move the 8 switch to 8 movies turn it toward MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode e he green PLAY indicator will turn on e he scene index screen appears Move AV lt the selection frame to the scene you want to play back Press to begin the playback e Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene recorded e Push the joystick toward gt to pause the playback Turn the RAWAN switch to ON then B Video e 33 e Push the joystick Y toward Bil to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen T0 ADJUST THE
101. r QQ 68 during playback 17 Disc operation 2 Time code Playback time hours minutes seconds 3 Remaining recording time on the disc Remaining battery charge V 17 15 Wind screen off A 69 Recording reminder D 2 Level marker 70 Finalized disc mark 48 Scene number 20 Joystick guide 21 21 Data code M 43 02 Speaker volume 1 34 0 12 87 1 CQ d F 1 ml m Ce ses S Introduction e 15 Recording still images 23 Zoom M 30 Exposure e i o 40 24 Recording program MA 36 38 65 White balance 41 26 Image effects 42 LCD video light M 39 Digital effects QQ 42 29 Drive mode 56 Still image quality size 02 52 87 Manual focus 40 82 Number of still images available on the memory card 63 Self timer A 39 AF frame T 69 5 Joystick guide 21 aria a tear Focus exposure automatically set and G te locked T 51 AL NOV 3 2009 9 20PM 87 Camcorder shake warning 68 Image number T 17 71 Current image Total number of images Histogram 56 Date and time of recording 1152x864 02 Image protection mark 57 6 8 DO 0 12 Manual exposure 02 40 e F 2 0 Image size CQ 52 a File size Aperture value Shutter speed M 38 16 e Introduction D Disc operation Record 6 Record
102. r has been tested with SD SDHC cards up to 32 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 Terminals AV Terminal Te v1 USB Terminal PY MIC terminal Power 0thers Power supply rated Power consumption SP mode Operating temperature Dimensions W x H x D Weight camcorder body only 92 e Additional Information 3 5 mm minijack output only Video 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced Audio 10 dBV 47 load 3 or less mini B USB 2 0 Hi Speed USB Z 3 5 mm stereo minijack 57 with 600 microphone 5 or more 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter DILY 2 2 W viewfinder LCD screen normal brightness Te Ge 2 1 W viewfinder 2 2 W LCD screen normal brightness 0 40 C 32 104 F 66 x 90 x 123 mm 2 6 x 3 5 x 4 8 in excluding the grip belt 380 g 13 4 oz 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 32 104 F Dimensions 52 x 29 x 90 mm 2 1 x 1 1 x 3 5 in Weight 135 g 4 8
103. rd For example the file name of image 101 0107 is IMG 0107 JPG stored under the folder DCIM 101CANON Introduction e 17 L d camcorder Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 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 pages 87 88 DC IN terminal bya 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 18 e Preparations Preparations This chapter describes basic operations such as navigating the menus and first time settings to help you learn more about your 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal indicator red 4 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder Press the battery pack lightly and slide it up until it clicks 5 Charging will start when the switch is turned to CHARGE The red CHARGE indicator starts flashing The indicator goes out when charging is completed TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK i NOTES e The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off If remaining battery time is an issue you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed The CHARGE indicator also serves as a rough estimate of
104. retailer dealer for genuine Canon video accessories You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling 1 800 828 4040 Canon U S A Information Center Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when 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 2LW Battery Charger Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs It plugs directly into a power outlet without a cable 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 Using the camcorder 135 min 225 min 240 min 370 min Using the CB 2LW Battery Charger 105 min 175 min 195 min 330 min Recording and Playback Times
105. ric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference or permanently damage the camera 20 Water and Moisture Hazard of electric shock Do not use this product near water or in rainy moist situations 21 Placing or Moving Do not place on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart w combination to overturn 22 Power Sources The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company Regarding other power sources such as battery power refer to instructions in this manual 23 Polarization The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2 prong plug a plug having one blade wider than the other The 2 prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 24 Power Cord Protection Power cords should be
106. rproof 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 Memory Card e We recommend backing up the still images recorded on the memory card onto your computer Data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity Canon shall not be liable for lost or corrupted data e Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt e 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 82 Additional Information e Check the direction before 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 SD SDHC memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasure of t
107. s indicates a need for service 31 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 32 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order 33 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat When replacement of the power supply is required please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA 570 The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC For areas where 120 V AC power is not used you will need a special plug adapter Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 I 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 E R Best for Compatibility DVD Rs can be recorded only once you ca
108. s the fastest 1 NOTES the slowest The range of the advanced zoom will D NOTES change depending on the aspect ratio of the scene M 30 Keep at least 1 m 3 3 ft away from the Advanced zoom cannot be subject At full wide angle you can focus selected if WIDESCREEN is set to on a subject as close as 1 cm 0 39 in Ci OFF e When ZOOM SPEED is set to 3 VARIABLE the zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode than when actually recording Video 31 Quick Start Function When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder set to a recording mode 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 open the LCD panel the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions eue pm 1 With the camcorder on and the CAMERA indicator lit up in green close the LCD panel e f you are using the viewfinder and the LCD panel is closed press VIEWFINDER to enter the standby mode e A beep will sound and the CAMERA indicator will change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered the standby mode 21 2 When you wish to resume recording open the LCD panel e The CAMERA indicator turns back
109. sing them with this camcorder m 57 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Open the memory card slot cover 3 Insert the memory card straight with the label facing up all the way into the memory card slot until it clicks 4 Close the memory card slot cover Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD Push the memory card once to release it When the memory card springs out pull it all the way out qb IMPORTANT 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 Be sure to insert the memory card as described in step 3 i NOTES Compatibility with all SD SDHC or MMC memory cards cannot be guaranteed Preparations e 27 Video scene operations 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 1 Move the switch to movies 28 e Video This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies including recording playback advanced manual adjustments and playlist and 2 Turn the ZW switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode The green CAMERA indicator will turn on 3 Move the le
110. ssion Dolby Digital 2ch Television System EIA standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Compatible Media 8 cm 3 in mini DVD discs marked with the DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW logo 22 A 22 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 1 6 inch CCD approx 1 070 000 pixels Effective pixels all figures are approximate values 16 9 Movies advanced zoom 410 000 T 710 000 W pixels optical zoom 550 000 pixels 4 3 Movies advanced zoom 310 000 T 690 000 W pixels optical zoom 690 000 pixels 16 9 Still images 600 000 pixels 4 3 Still images 800 000 pixels pid 0 1 6 inch CCD approx 680 000 pixels Effective pixels all figures are approximate values 16 9 Movies advanced zoom 360 000 T 450 000 W pixels optical zoom 360 000 pixels 4 3 Movies 340 000 pixels Still images 450 000 pixels iB LCD Screen 2 7 in wide TFT color approx 112 000 dots Viewfinder 0 27 in wide TFT color approx 123 000 dots Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens PIU 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 2 002 mm optical zoom 47 1 1 743 mm 4 3 Movies advanced zoom 44 6 2 453 mm optical zoom 44 6 1 650 mm 16 9 Stil
111. sult 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 88 switch or the operating mode D NOTES If the subject is not suitable for autofocus turns yellow Adjust the focus manually 40 Photos e 51 Selecting Photo Size and Quality Stillimages are recorded on the memory card as JPG files As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality Select the LW 1152x648 size for still images with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Options Image size options and the approximate number of still images that can be recorded on memory cards of various sizes are given in the table below 41 1152x864 470 only or 4L 03 1024x768 only Desired image size Desired image quality 21 Approximate number of still images on a memory card Memory card 128 MB Image quality gt a 4 a Image size 4 LW 1152x648 245 360 695 7970 only L 1152x864 185 280 545 GZH only L 1024x768 235 345 695 Gram only S 640x480 585 850 1 43 SUPER FINE FINE al NORMAL 1 530 2 320 3 355 6 040 4645 6 715 Press to move back and forth between size and quality selection The number displayed on the right corner indicates the appr
112. t 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 8 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 Magnifying Photos during Playback During playback still images can be magnified up to 5 times v will appear for images that cannot be enlarged 21 lt W T J w s Ll r 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 2 Move AV lt the frame to the part of the image you want to see enlarged To cancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears Slideshow You can play a slideshow of all the still images on the memory card Play the slideshow on a TV screen to share your memories with family and friends 1 Select lt p the first still image of the slideshow 2 Start the slideshow O SLIDESHOW START e Images are played back one after another e Press to
113. ted 84 e Additional Information 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 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 Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system NTSC is used in the following regions countries Americas All of North America and Central America most Caribbean islands except in French territories like Guadeloupe and Martinique most of South America except in Argentina Brazil and Uruguay Asia Only in Japan the Philippines South Korea Taiwan and Myanmar Oceania US territories Guam American Samoa etc and some Pacific islands like Micronesia Samoa and Tonga Trademark Acknowledgements The SD logo is a trademark The SDHC logo is a trademark Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac 0S are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries is a trademark of DVD Format Logo Licensing Cor
114. tery packs ele Back side of the battery pack Terminal cover attached J L 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 e Keep the disc clean of dust dirt or smudges Even very small smudges or particles of dust can lead to problems when recording or playing back the disc Carefully inspect the recording surface of the disc before inserting it in the camcorder If the disc gets dirty use a dry soft lens cleaning cloth to remove any fingerprints dirt buildup or smudges from the disc surface Clean the disc in a radial motion from its center outwards Never use a chemically treated cloth or flammable solvents such as paint thinner to clean the disc e Do not bend scratch or wet the disc and do not subject it to strong shocks Additional Information 81 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 To protect the disc return it to its case for storage When writing on the label side of the disc avoid hard tip pens Use wate
115. the Data Code With every scene or still image recorded the camcorder keeps a data code date time of recording information about the camera setup etc In mode this information is displayed on the bottom bar and as information icons in mode you can select the information to be displayed with the DATA CODE setting 70 44 Video og Using an External Microphone You can use a commercially available microphone for example to record audio more accurately m 21 Connect the external microphone the MIC terminal e Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a 3 5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary e When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder WIND SCREEN will automatically be set to 0B OFF 3 5 Editing the Playlist and Disc Operations Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to play back only the scenes you prefer and in the order of your choice Deleting dividing or moving scenes in the playlist will not affect the original recordings Adding Scenes to the Playlist You can choose to add to the playlist all the original scenes at once or only the selected scene IE 21 1 Select AV lt the scene you want to add to the playlist To add all scenes there is no need to select any particular scene 2 Add the scene s to the playlist c ADD
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117. with DVD RW discs in VR mode 3 Option available only in the playlist index screen with DVD RW discs in VR mode 4 Option available only with DVD RW discs in VR mode 2 Option available only during playback ele CAMERA PLAY O O m e Z z _ _ e u e u _ _ e e e E s e _ e u e E e 52 45 45 45 46 46 35 34 55 57 61 Additional Information 67 CAMERA SETUP Menu it Setting opti ae Ra enu item etting options n A SL SHUTTER G ON G3 OFF e ZOOM TYPE e 30 EZA OPTICAL Er ADVANCED AmA DIGITAL EZA OPTICAL ADVANCED AIA DIGITAL ZOOM SPEED 07713 VARIABLE E SPEED 3 E SPEED 2 e 3i O SPEED 1 IMG STAB G9 ON Wy 1 C OFF e FOCUS PRI CEB ON AiAF 5 ON CENTER 233 OFF REVIEW Gia OFF EA 2 sec EM 4 sec E 6 sec e EM 9 sec 7 10 sec WIDESCREEN G9 ON G OFF e 30 SELF TIMER GU ON 659 OFF e 39 WIND SCREEN 9 AUTO CB OFF 2 8 e Option available only when the mode switch is set to P only in the 5 PROGRAM AE recording program 2 EA ADVANCED when WIDESCREEN is set to Gg OFF 3 Not available when WIDESCREEN is set to GB OFF U Option available only when the mode switch is set to P A SL SHUTTER The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting
118. without any operation for 5 minutes To restore the power turn the switch toward MODE and release it or turn the camcorder off and then on again 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 e The following may take longer with a disc in VR mode than a disc in VIDEO mode The time between turning on the camcorder and being able to start recording The time between turning the switch to and the camcorder shutting off 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 ES start shooting Set the mode switch to to select one of the recording programs B The Special Scene recording programs M 36 offer a convenient way to select the optimal settings to match special recording conditions and with the flexible recording programs M 38 you can set the shutter speed manually or enjoy the flexibility to change other settings Video 29 Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode The camcorder offers 3 recording modes Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the disc Select XP mode for better movie quality select LP mode for longer recording times The following table gives approximate recording times with a brand new DVD
119. y result in incorrect recording playback or in not being able to remove the disc Table of contents Introduction 5 How to Select a DVD Disc 6 Enjoying your DVDs 11 About this Manual 12 Getting to Know the Camcorder 12 Supplied Accessories 13 Components Guide 15 Screen Displays Preparations 18 Getting Started 18 Charging the Battery Pack 20 Preparing the Accessories 20 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 20 Power Switch 21 Joystick and Joystick Guide 21 Using the Menus 23 First Time Settings 23 Setting the Date and Time 23 Changing the Language 24 Changing the Time Zone 24 Getting Ready to Start Recording 24 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen 25 Inserting and Removing a Disc 27 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Video 28 Basic Recording 28 Shooting Video 30 Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode 30 Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Recordings Widescreen 4 3 30 Zooming Optical Advanced and Digital Zoom 32 Quick Start Function 32 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded 8 e Table of contents 33 Basic Playback 33 Playing Back the Video 35 Deleting Scenes 36 Additional Functions 36 P Special Scene Recording Programs 38 P Flexible Recording Changing the Shutter Speed 39 LCD Video Light 39 Self Timer 40 Manual Exposure Adjustment 40 Manual Focus Adjustment 41 White Balance 42 Image Effects 42 Digital Effects 43 On Screen Displays and D
120. y 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 Additional Information e 83 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 quickly from cold to warm places 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 Remove the disc and memory card and the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag Let the camcorder adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED e f a disc is loaded remove the disc immediately and leave the disc cover open Leaving the disc in the camcorder may damage it e A disc cannot be loaded when condensation is detec

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