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Canon DC22 Camcorder User Manual

1. DVD RW Best for Reusability it Available disc specifications VIDEO mode or VR mode VIDEO Offers a higher compatibility with external DVD devices However correct playback cannot be guaranteed with all external DVD devices VR Offers easy editing of the recordings with the camcorder e Reusability Recordings can be deleted or the disc can be initialized in order to use it multiple times or to change the disc specification Note that initializing a disc will erase all the recordings on the disc Finalization Even after a DVD RW disc is finalized additional recordings can be made The way to do it depends on the disc specification used VIDEO You will need to unfinalize the disc first VR You can record additional scenes even without unfinalizing the disc Compatibility The compatibility of the disc depends on the disc specification used VIDEO A finalized DVD RW in VIDEO mode can be played back on most DVD devices VR A DVD RW in VR mode can only be played back on DVD devices compatible with VR mode ee eee ee Se Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc The camcorder s features and functions available will differ depending on the type of disc you use and the disc specification selected when initializing it Disc Type Specification DVD R SS DVD R DL SS Feature TS VIDEO mode VIDEO mode VR mode DVD
2. MENU MENU a2 gt STILL IMG OPER rn OPRINT ORDER g Bring AV lt gt the cursor to the image you want to print and press g Set av the desired number of wx copies and press j Repeat i these steps to set print orders for additional images D and the number of copies appear on images marked with a print order To cancel the print order set AW the number of copies to 0 After closing the menu the camcorder returns to the index screen Erasing All Print Orders l ca 13 MENU S N gt OJ 27 5 gt STILL IMG OPER gu amp ORD ALL ERASE YES Printing amp PRINT A MENU MENU A N gt a gt 27 O 1 Connect the printer to the camcorder Refer to PC Connection Diagrams Q 77 2 Press MENU select AV gt PRINT and press D The print setting menu appears The error message SET amp PRINT ORDER appears if you connect a printer with direct print function and select PRINT without having set any print orders 3 Select AV lt gt PRINT and press 0 Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when the printing is completed G nores Depending on the connected printer you can change some print settings before step 3 m 86 Cancel Printing Printing Errors 9 86 eeo Connecting to a Printer g Restarting Printing Press and select
3. ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 CLAMP 0 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS P NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS a POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 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 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result ina risk of fire or electric shock 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 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 18 19 20 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 i
4. TA SPORTS SSBEACH ES FIREWORKS Use this mode to record Use this mode to record Use this mode to record sports scenes such as on a sunny beach It fireworks tennis or golf prevents the subject from being underexposed B NIGHT 2 SUNSET Use this mode to record Use this mode to record in dimly lit places sunsets in vibrant colors TEF Selecting the Recording Program Peer Move the mode switch between the recording categories Automatic mode P Select one of the 3 Flexible recording programs M 46 scn Select one of the 8 Special Scene recording programs M 46 13 P GUD SCN TO SELECT A RECORDING PROGRAM Set the mode switch to P or SCN FUNC FUNC gt 27 Icon of the currently selected FUNC Recording Program Desired option i NOTES Do not change the recording program while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly e AN PORTRAIT The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in T The picture may not appear smooth when played back e E SPORTS The picture may not appear smooth when played back e P 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 eeee Re
5. To use the viewfinder close the LCD panel When playing back a DVD R DL dual layered disc you might notice a brief stop approx 1 second at the point where the playback switches from Layer 1 to Layer 2 About the screen display During playback the recording s time code will be displayed at the upper right corner of the screen in hours minutes seconds You can also choose to display instead the date and time when the scene was recorded and additional recording data 1 37 As long as you don t turn off the camcorder you can resume playback from the point you stopped last Special Playback Modes POINTS To CHECK gt gt gt il DRIVE MODE D EFFECTS 4SEARCH SEARCH gt gt SLOW PLAY SLOW gt i PAUSEII STOPE DISP lt 44 SEARCH on the wireless controller Repeatedly press the button to increase the playback speed Fast playback 5x 15x 25x the normal speed Il Playback Pause During normal playback press on the camcorder PAUSE II on the wireless controller l gt Slow Forward Playback al Slow Reverse Playback During playback pause press gt gt or lt lt on the camcorder SLOW gt or on the wireless controller Repeatedly press the button to increase the playback speed Slow playback 1 16 1 8 gt 1 4 the normal speed Skipping Scenes During normal playback push the multi selector gt on the camco
6. CA 570 Compact Power Adapter Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 17W Rated output 8 4 V DC 1 5A Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 52 x 90 x 29 mm 2 1 x 3 5 x 1 1 in Weight 135 g 4 8 oz BP 208 Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Rated voltage 74V DC Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Battery capacity 850 mAh Dimensions 39 x 8 x 63 mm 1 5 x 0 31 x 2 5 in Weight 40 g 1 4 oz Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice Index 16 9 aspect ratio 31 S Point AIAP a s sca 2 eee ena aiiai 50 rN Abroad using the camcorder 103 AEB Auto exposure bracketing 55 AF assistlamp 58 Auto slow shutter 38 Autofocus AF 0 00000 50 Av recording program 48 AV terminal 004 74 B Battery pack charging 21 Battery pack remaining charge 19 Beach SCN 202 eres 46 BECP adic bea cad give da caine Giai N 42 LC Cadmi esas oe ea ue Ss cate de duets ek 61 Compact power adapter 21 Condensation 102 Connection to a computer 77 Connection toa TV VCR 74 Continuous shooting 55 Copying still images 68 D
7. LED light 1 58 Level marker M 41 Zoom M 33 Exposure oto N 49 24 Metering mode MA 50 Drive mode M 55 26 Number of still images available on the card on the disc Remaining battery charge 8 AF frame M 50 9 Camcorder shake warning MA 38 Flash M 58 67 AF AE locked during still image recording m 31 2 Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short Disc operation Record II Record pause Playback Il Playback pause gt Fast playback lt 4 Fast reverse playback gt Slow playback al Slow reverse playback ll Frame advance 4 Frame reverse Remaining recording time When there is no more disc space available END will be displayed and the recording will stop eeo Getting to Know the Camcorder g Number of still images available on the cardidisc S flashing in red No card in green 6 or more images in yellow 1 to 5 images Q in red No more images can be recorded e When viewing the still images the display will always be in green will be displayed instead of for still images on the disc e Depending on the recording conditions the number of still images available displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made or may decrease by 2 still images at once m u
8. PRINT ERROR Cancel printing disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable Check the printer status When you are printing using the amp button check the print settings 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 COMMUNICATION ERROR UOHeWOJU jeuonippy 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 USB cable When you are printing using the amp button check the print settings Or you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images Reduce the number of images CHECK PRINT SETTINGS The print setting cannot be used for printing with the button oe Trouble oeoo Message Explanation INCOMPATIBLE PAPER SIZE The paper settings of the camcorder conflict with the printer s settings PRINTER IN USE The printer is in use Check the printer status PAPER LEVER ERROR Paper lever error occurred Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position PRINTER COVER OPEN Close the printer cover securely NO PRINTHEAD No pri
9. Record review 31 Reviewing Still images 39 S Scene editing 63 SCN Special Scene recording programs 46 Screen displays 18 Selecting the on screen displays 37 Self timer 02 02 6c eee cea ees 57 Serial number 15 Shoulder strap 05 105 Shutter speed 0 48 SITACSHOW fees cs pamane ntaa aiani Bed 36 Snow SCN 0 0 eee eee 46 SP mode 00 00 e eae 44 Sports SCN 2 05 46 Spotlight SCN 2 0 8 46 Still image quality 53 Still image size 00 53 Stitch Assist n on anana aaaea 56 Sunset SCN 0 00000 46 S video terminal 74 Telephoto 2 020000005 33 TIMEZONE ciao ncews gcesedeeesa 28 Transfer order 0 0055 84 Transferring still images 82 Troubleshooting 90 Tv recording program 48 LU USB terminal 77 LV Video input recording 75 VIDEO mode disc specification 6 Viewfinder dioptric adjustment 22 VOUME seers ian sea eh owes Bee bow 35 VR mode disc specification 6 W White balance 51 Wide angle 0 0 0 33 Wide TV 16 9 0 000 43 Widescreen 00000005 31 Wi
10. registration beforehand you will not be able to use One Touch Dubbing Operation may not work properly if you connect more than one Canon camcorder to the computer at the same time Notes If the operation is interrupted OPERATION CANCELED will be displayed on the camcorder s screen The message disappears when you remove the disc or run MyDVD for Canon When the DISC access indicator is on or flashing do not perform the following actions Doing 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 USB cable Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer Do not change the position of the switch or the operating mode You need to have DVD playback software installed in your computer in order to play the disc We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter while it is connected to the computer Refer also to the computer s instruction manual For further details about restrictions when using MyDVD for Canon refer also to the README section in the software s help modules The following recordings cannot be transferred to the computer using MyDVD for Canon Recordings made in LP mode in widescreen 16 9 aspect ratio on a DVD RW initialized in VR mode Photomovie scenes created with this camcorder Dep
11. ASL SHUTTER ale Mode switch P SCN ON OFF The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1 30 1 15 when recording still images CAMERA Set the flash mode to flash off e If a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to B OFF if amp camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod D ZOOM Ga OFF E amp A 40X am 200X Determines the operation of the digital zoom When activated the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed so the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in The digital zoom indicator will appear in light blue from 10x up to 40x and dark blue from 40x up to 200x The digital zoom cannot be used with the W NIGHT recording program scn or with the multi image screen AF AST LAMP ey AUTO Gi OFF M 58 ZOOM SPEED CAMERA camen 3 VARIABLE 6 SPEED 3 6a SPEED 2 a SPEED 1 When set to ma VARIABLE the zoom speed depends on how you operate the zoom lever Press lightly for a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms The fastest zoom speed can be ac
12. Digital Effect Select how fast the images will be a captured FADER MANUAL One image will be added to r the split screen every time you press D EFFECTS Hold EFFECT pressed down for Lu more than 1 second to delete Press images from the split screen FAST Every 4 frames MOD Every 6 frames Desired fader effect SLOW Every 8 frames S SPLIT FUNC Press 3 Select how many images in the split You can preview the effect on the screen before pressing The icon of the selected effect appears Applying D EFFECTS button 1 Press to activate the fader effect To fade in press D EFFECTS before you start recording then press Start Stop to start recording e To fade out press D EFFECTS while recording then press Start Stop to pause the recording 2 Press D EFFECTS again to deactivate the fader effect Using the Multi Image Screen POINTS To CHECK l co 13 Mode switch P scn except for the B NIGHT recording program screen 4 9 16 Default value a D EFFECT OFF FUNC FUNC PE 27 Setting z Icon of the currently selected Digital Effect MULTI S TO CHANGE THE MULTI IMAGE SETTINGS 1 Select AW S SPEED and then select lt P gt the desired transition speed 2 Select AW S SPLIT and select lt P gt the desired number of split images then press D 3 P
13. See Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer in the Digital Video Software instruction manual electronic version on PDF file 4 Set the auto launch setting See Starting CameraWindow Windows or Auto downloading Macintosh in the Digital Video Software instruction manual electronic version on PDF file e The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the amp button lights up y IMPORTANT Correct performance cannot be guaranteed for discs recorded on another digital device and inserted in this camcorder When the DISC or CARD access indicator is on or flashing do not perform the following actions Doing so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the disc cover memory card slot cover and do not remove the disc or memory card Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer Do not change the position of the switch or the operating mode Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer If you wish to use the image files on your computer make copies of them first and use the copied file retaining the original During the following operations even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized Protecting the disc Initializing the disc Finalizing or Unfinaliz
14. __ miniSD Adapter Reader Writer miniSD Card g k Computer Mini DVD Disc 7 DVD R DVD RW DVD player DVD R DL recorder Canon DVD R DL54 eeo General Information 05 Optional Accessories Call or visit your local 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 only the BP 208 battery pack Q CG 300 Battery Charger Use the battery charger for charging the Z ERN battery packs It plugs directly into a power outlet without a cable Charging Time 105 min Charging time varies according to the charging condition Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability Pass the ends through the strap mount and adj
15. uo ewoju EUOHIPpy 1632 x 1224 1280 x 960 640 x 480 pixels File Format Design rule for Camera File system DCF Exif 2 2 compliant DPOF compliant Image Compression Method JPEG compression Super Fine Fine Normal General Information eeee This camcorder has been tested with miniSD cards up to 1 GB Performance cannot be guaranteed for all miniSD 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 Input Output Terminals AV Terminal 10 pin multiconnector Input Output Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced S Video Luminance Y signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms Chrominance C signal 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms Audio Output 10 dBV 47 kohm load 3 kohm or less nput 10 dBV 40 kohm or more USB Terminal mini B Power Others Power supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter Power consumption SP mode AF on 4 5 W viewfinder 4 5 W LCD screen NORMAL Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions W x H x D 51 x 91 x 126 mm 2 0 x 3 6 x 5 0 in excluding the grip belt Weight camcorder body only 410 g 14 5 oz
16. BEEE on s EEE AT AE EE 37 Date andtime 29 Daylight saving time 28 Digital effects 59 Digital zoom 00 0 38 Direct print iee codas c ersindr aids 85 Direct transfer 0040 82 DISCIHIE 2 beret aeea aN 66 Disc types DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW 6 Drive mode 0000 55 G EfEC S isis ded ea a pee Bead 59 Erasing still images 67 Error messages 94 eeee General Information 109 Fader sarociosnipiinp iiini raai 59 File numbers 0 42 Finalizing the disc 71 Fireworks SCN 00 46 Flashi 3 cere cnet neanke pater ea a d ye 58 FOCUS priority a ede ee eee weiner 39 FUNC menu 27 43 ral Gip Delt irradi rnaen ce eee ede aed 23 Ci High speed continuous shooting 55 EE Image effects 005 52 Image jump 000e eee 36 Image stabilizer 38 Index screen Movies 33 Index screen Still images 36 Initialization Disc 65 Initialization Memory card 70 LL Language 0 28 LCD backlight 0 24 ECD SCHEIN ici ie ste didn ple actin 23 LED light ined toe crossa oe ada ees 58 Light metering mode 50 Lithium button battery 23 101 EP MOda oe atic cabana ae ant ey een te 44
17. M Magnifying a still image 36 Maintenance 102 Manual exposure adjustment 49 Memory card 2000 24 MENU coset ih antes aches aut aieia 27 38 miniSD card 0 24 Mode switch 0 46 Multi selector 00 13 Multi image screen 59 MyDVD for Canon 77 uo ewoju jeuonippy mo General Information eeee Night SCN 200 46 Normal TV 4 3 0 000 43 o Original recordings 63 P P recording program 47 Panoramic images 56 Photomovie scene 68 Playback Movies 33 Playback Still images 35 Playlist i ca his acuta cea api pm aata 63 Portrait SCN 000005 46 POWE SAVE cic es tiie ciate ame 42 Print ordari sessie ees eda does oe oe 88 Print share button 80 83 85 Printing still images 85 Protecting still images 69 Protecting the disc 65 LR Recommended discs 8 Recording Movies 30 Recording Still images 31 Recording data 37 Recording mode 44 Recording programs 46 Recording reminder 19 Remote sensor 23 RESEP sac nae dad heeled ETES 90 Reviewing Movies
18. PRINT Select RESUME in the print setting menu 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 SUOI DOUUOD eUIA xXy 20 Trouble oeoo Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder refer to this checklist Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists Power Source Problem Solution mM Camcorder will not turn on Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 21 The camcorder switches off by itself The disc compartment cover will not open Attach the battery pack correctly LCD viewfinder switches on and off Battery pack will not charge Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge The charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 C 104 F The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack Recording Playback Problem Solution mM Buttons will not work Turn on the camcorder Load a disc 25 Abnormal characters appear on Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time the screen The camcorder If the problem still persists disconnect the power source and does not operate properly press the RESET button with a pointed ite
19. The digital video equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the DVD equipment DVD discs nor does it apply to DVD equipment purchased outside Canada TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fully insured with shipping charges prepaid together with a copy of your bill of sale 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 this Canon product including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Canon Canada assumes no liability for special consequential or incidental damages or loss that may arise whether on account of negligence or otherwise from the use misuse or inability to use this Canon product including loss of profit revenue discs 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 product Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other li
20. Thus to play back your still images with your DVD player first you need to create a Photomovie scene a slide show of all still images on the disc where each image will be displayed for approx 3 seconds Converting a Single Image l co 13 Select lt gt the still image you want to convert to a scene nate gt lt gt Vv gt 2 CONVERT TO SCENE lt EXECUTE Converting All Images POINTS TO CHECK aS m13 If you want to include in your Photomovie scene still images recorded on the memory card copy them to the disc in advance M 68 eece Still Image Options g important Initializing the memory card QA 70 will permanently erase all recorded still images even the protected ones Protecting a Single Image POINTS TO CHECK cLa ag m13 Camera G30 You can protect 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 083 OFF FUNC A FUNC a7 oe MENU YY 2 l iJ ma eo FUNG gt O PROTECT gu gt DISC OPERATIONS FUNG ON g PHOTOMOVIE On appears and the image cannot be erased 2 To cancel the image protection select OFF amp YES instead NoTEs If the disc becomes full while creating a Photomovie scene the operation will be canceled Th
21. function to achieve higher quality prints Select ON OFF or DEFAULT Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS printers You can also select VIVID NR and VIVID NR Ly Number of Copies Select 1 99 copies 1 In the print setting menu select AV lt b the setting you want to change and press 0 2 Select AV a setting option and press D eeo Connecting to a Printer Gi NOTES Print setting options and DEFAULT settings vary depending on the printer model For details refer to the printer s instruction manual Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS Printers To print multiple small copies on a single print 2 4 9 or 16 UP set PAPER SIZE to 10 x 14 8 cm or 9 x 13 cm Canon PIXMA SELPHY CP Printers To print multiple small copies on a single print 8 UP set PAPER SIZE to CREDITCARD Trimming Settings Set the print style before changing the trimming settings 1 In the print setting menu select AV lt gt TRIMMING and press 0 The trimming frame appears 2 Change the size of the trimming frame Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame and toward W to enlarge it Press to change the orientation of the frame portrait landscape e To cancel the trimming settings move the zoom lever toward W until the trimming frame disappears SUOI DOUUOD jeu1 xg Connecting to a Printer eeee 3 Move AV lt b gt the trimming frame Pressing b
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23. Many of the camcorder s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the MENU button MENU and the FUNC button FUNC For details about the available menu options and settings refer to Options Lists MENU FUNC M 38 eee Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC Menu Option E fl Selecting a MENU Option MENU YY 2 gt gt 27 mz CAMERA SETUP PENEN gt eN OFF IMG STAB ON WIND SCREEN ON SELF TIMER OFF RETURN 1 Press MENU 2 Select AV the desired menu from the left side column and press 9 The title of the selected menu appears on top of the screen and under it the list of settings 3 Select AV the setting you want to change and press D The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected Items not available appear in black To return to the menu selection screen select V RETURN and press 4 Select AV the desired option and press Q to save the setting 5 Press MENU You can press to close the menu at any time 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the icon of the function L ize VIDEO ew ell 0 00 13 Se 32nin you want change from the left side column Menu items not available will appear grayed out Select lt gt 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
24. NOTES Once the countdown has begun you can press Start Stop when recording movies or press fully when recording still images to cancel the self timer The self timer will also be canceled if you turn off the camcorder suonouny pasueapy 58 Other Recording Options ecee LED Light You can turn on the LED light assist lamp at any time regardless of the recording program alec m 13 LIGHT button Press LIGHT lt 4 appears on the screen e Press again to turn the LED light off Flash You can use the built in flash for recording still images in dark places The flash is equipped with the red eye reduction function POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than E FIREWORKS SCN 13 Options Default value 44 auto The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject red eye reduction auto The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject The assist lamp lights up to reduce the red eye effect 4 flash on The flash always fires flash off The flash does not fire 4 flash button 1 Press 4 flash button e Repeatedly pressing will cycle between the flash modes The display 4 disappears after 4 seconds 2 Press PHOTO first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image i NOTES The prac
25. Q 84 MOVIES ALL DEL M 64 ERASE ALL IMAGES QQ 67 72 _ NO YES 2 This option is available only in the original NO YES index screen CARD INITIALIZE M 70 PLAYLST ALL DEL M 64 PLAY aT kna r NO YES NO YES This option is available only in the playlist ALL coPY 0 CQ 68 index screen PLAY a0 65 DISC PROTECT QQ 65 NO YES PLAY PLAY LS Les ALL COPY gt 0 68 NO YES PLAY aoo 68 PHOTOMOVIE M 68 NO YES PLAY ae NO YES DISC TITLE C1 66 The following options are available only when you press MENU in the index screen gt On PROTECT M 69 l PLAY Le e NO YES PRINT ORDER M 88 PLAY a0 NO YES gt E TRANSFER ORDER M 84 PLAY oT NO YES DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS E PLAY pray Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen R Use the multi selector lt p gt to adjust the brightness to your preference Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings BACKLIGHT Kiar ie CAMERA my PLAY sa NORMAL 1 BRIGHT The setting will automatically change to 1 BRIGHT when powering the camcorder with the compact power adapter CO 24
26. TIDE FLIP EFFECT Effects Add flavor to your recordings Sound will be recorded normally You can preview the effect on the display BLK amp WHT CUBE black and white SEPIA WAVE ART COLOR M color mask MOSAIC MIRROR BALL LE MULTI S Multi Image Screen 1 60 Captures moving subjects as a sequence of 4 9 or 16 still images and displays them as one split screen Sound will be recorded normally 4 split images T 9 split images eeee Other Recording Options B 16 split images 1 CARD MIX Card Mix A 61 Combines a still image from the memory card with your recording QG notes D When you are not using the digital effect select i D EFFECT OFF The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program However you will need to select again the still image for the Card Mix effect Selecting a Fader Effect POINTS To CHECK alae Mode switch P SCN CAMERA Only the E BLK amp WHT effect is available Faders are not available 13 Default value g D EFFECT OFF FUNC FUNC a2 suolouny pasueapy 60 Other Recording Options eeee Setting Options gt Icon of the currently selected S SPEED
27. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 RECORDING With a DVD you just press the recording start stop button and the camcorder will find the empty space on the disc N 30 Don t waste time fast forwarding and rewinding a tape to find from where to start a new recording The Advantages of DVDs Never worry about mistakenly recording over a precious memory PLAYING Just select a scene from the index screen ORIGINAL 1 6 Just insert your finalized disc into a DVD player and immediately find the scene you want to play back from the index M 33 No need to play the disc from the beginning or to run a tape forward and back to find the scene you want to see Disc finalization is the processing of the free space the unrecorded area on the disc in order to make it playable on external DVD devices N 71 JUL 1 2006 9 20 AM SHARING YOUR VIDEOS With the supplied software MyDVD for Canon you can easily create copies of your DVDs to share with family and friends and transfer your recordings to a computer for further editing Windows 2000 Me XP systems only The software is not compatible with Macintosh systems For inquiries regarding Roxio MyDVD for Canon please contact directly the customer support centers of Sonic Solutions N 78 An Introduction to DV
28. VIDEO mode only e Reusability Disc can be used only once Recordings cannot be edited or deleted Finalization Once finalized additional recordings cannot be made Compatibility A finalized DVD R can be played back on most DVD devices DVD R discs recorded in VIDEO mode offer the best compatibility with external DVD devices DVD R DL Best for Recording Time zr Dual layered discs allow writing up to 80 more data 2 6 GB on a single recording side according to DVD Forum specifications Dual layered discs have two recording layers on a single recording side The camcorder will record on the first layer until it is full and then continue on the second layer as a separate scene Available disc specifications VIDEO mode only Reusability Disc can be used only once Recordings cannot be edited or deleted Finalization Once finalized additional recordings cannot be made To finalize a dual layered 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 e Compatibility A finalized DVD R DL can only be played back on DVD devices compatible with dual layered discs During the playback of a recording spanning EIE 5 both layers you may notice a brief stop at the a D a mn A 2 oS Layer 1 Scene 1 point where the camcorder switches from Layer 1 P Recording surface to Layer 2 DVD R DL
29. a blank DVD R RW in your computer s DVD drive with writing capabilities connect the camcorder and with only pressing the amp print share button create a copy of your DVD you can instantly share M 80 Transfer recordings to your computer You can transfer your recordings to edit them on your computer 1 81 Create a backup disc of your DVD Transfer your recordings to the computer and even if your computer does not have a DVD drive with writing capabilities use your camcorder itself to create a copy of your DVD m 81 SUOI DOUUOD jeu1 xg Connecting to a Computer eeee e North America Europe Web Based Service Germany France U K http www roxio com en support uk China Taiwan Web Based Service sonicsupport gil com tw Phone assistance 02 2658 8765 Taiwan Web Based Service http support roxio com Phone assistance 866 279 7694 toll free or 905 482 5555 Canada only 9 00 A M to 6 00 P M U S Pacific Time excluding Weekend and Holidays http www roxio com en support de emc index jhtm http www roxio com en support fr emc index jhtml Phone assistance Germany 0900 1735096 France 0892 460909 U K 0906 7320288 1 00 P M to 10 00 P M GMT excluding Weekend and Holidays http www sonictaiwan com support techsupport aspx System Requirements Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows XP e Minimum Hardware Pe
30. and card Erasing all transfer orders Erasing all print orders Correct performance cannot be guaranteed when printing images from a disc recorded on another digital device and inserted in this camcorder Q notes amp will appear for images that cannot be printed We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Refer also to the printer s instruction manual Printing with the Ci Print Share Button You can print a still image without changing the settings by simply pressing the amp print share button ow 1 Select lt gt the still image you wish to print 2 Press print share e Printing starts The amp a button flashes and stays on when the printing is completed e To continue printing select lt gt another still image SUOI DOUUOD jeu1 xg 26 Connecting to a Printer eeee Printing after 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 1 Press e The print setting menu appears Depending on the printer the message BUSY may appear before the camcorder displays the print setting menu 2 Select the print settings m 86 3 Select AV lt gt PRINT and press 0 e Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when the printing is completed e To continue printing select lt gt another still imag
31. aperture values or f numbers represent a larger lens opening and vice versa Mode switch P scn except for the Ea FIREWORKS recording program 1 Press A EXP NOTES e The exposure adjustment indicator e i o and the neutral value 0 Available aperture values vary depending on appear on the screen the zoom position If you operate the zoom during The aperture value flashes when the selected aperture is not appropriate for the recording condition In such case readjust the aperture exposure lock the brightness of the image may change 2 Adjust lt gt the brightness of the image as required e The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the brightness of the picture at the time you locked the exposure e Pressing A again will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to automatic exposure suonouny pasueapy 50 Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color eeee Light Metering Mode You can select the light metering mode POINTS To CHECK Mode switch P 13 Options Default value I EVALUATIVE Appropriate for standard shooting conditions including backlit scenes The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured in all of them to achieve the optimal exposure for the subject C CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE Averages the light metered from the
32. effects CORNER The animation appears on the upper left and the lower right corner of the screen STRAIGHT The animation appears on the top and bottom of the screen and moves right and left RANDOM The animation moves randomly on the screen Mix level adjustment Blue area of the card animation image suonouny pasueapy 62 Other Recording Options ecee POINTS TO CHECK a 13 Upload to the memory card a sample image from the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK software CD ROM Refer to Adding Still Images from your Computer to the Memory Card in the electronic instruction manual PDF file included on the same CD ROM Mode switch P SCN Default value ag D EFFECT OFF FUNC ao gt gt mz QO Setting Icon of the currently selected FUNC Digital Effect CARD MIX TO SET THE CARD MIX 1 Select AW IMAGE SELECT and then select lt gt the still image you want to combine 2 Select AW MIX TYPE and set lt gt a mix type appropriate for the image you selected If you selected C ANIMATION select AV ANIMAT TYPE and set lt gt the animation type preferred 3 If you want to adjust the mix level select AV MIX LEVEL and set lt gt the level preferred 4 Press to save the settings and press to close the menu m appears Applying D EFFECTS button Press D EFFECTS E cha
33. entire screen giving more weight to the subject in the center CI SPOT Meters the area within the spot AE point frame Use this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the center of the screen FUNC FUNC O gt mz QO Icon of the currently selected gt Light Metering Mode gu Desired option Automatic Focus Modes You can change the AF autofocus frame selection mode e QQ 13 Options 9 Point AiAF Mode switch P Qi SCN Depending on the shooting conditions one or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them Four framing corners will appear on the screen when making the selection they do not appear while actually recording Center point Mode switch P SCN The focus is automatically fixed to the center AF frame This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen when making the selection the frame will appear also while actually recording Except for the E FIREWORKS recording program Select lt gt the autofocus mode Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually Reflective surfaces i Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast Moving Subjects Through dirty or
34. free some space or 67 replace the memory card NAMING ERROR The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set the FILE NOS option to RESET and initialize the disc or memory card erase all the images on the memory card or replace the disc UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE The image file is corrupted or it was saved using a compression method other than that compatible with this camcorder JPEG amp TRANSFER ORDER You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders 84 ERROR TOO MANY STILL IMAGES DISCONNECT USB CABLE Disconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of still images on the memory card or disc to less than 1800 Images cannot be erased from a DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW disc recorded in VIDEO mode If a dialog appeared on the computer screen close it and then reconnect the USB cable esoo Trouble Direct Print Related Messages notes 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 Message Explanation PAPER ERROR There is a problem with the paper Wrong paper size is inserted or the ink cannot be used with the selected paper Or if the paper output tray is closed open it to print NO PAPER Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper PAPER JAM The paper jammed during printing Select STOP
35. heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion 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 power switch set to Ga UOHeWOJU jeuonippy 102 Do s and Don ts eeee Maintenance Others Storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it in a place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C 86 F Cleaning Camcorder Body Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camcorder body Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Pick Up Lens Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush Never touch the pick up lens directly to clean it Lens and Viewfinder If the lens surface is dirty the autofocus may not work properly Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush Use a clean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder Never use tissue paper LCD Screen Clean the LCD screen using a clean soft lens cl
36. lt gt an image e Move the cursor c amp to the image you want to view Press or on the camcorder NEXT or on the wireless controller to move to the next previous index page 3 Move the zoom lever toward T The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed Image Jump Function You can also quickly locate a specific image without having to browse all of them one by one Push the multi selector lt gt and keep it pressed down Image numbers will quickly run in sequence When you release the multi selector the image corresponding to the number selected will be displayed Magnifying the Still Image During playback still images can be magnified up to 5 times l co 13 Zoom lever Multi selector 1 Move the zoom lever toward T The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area To further enlarge the image move the zoom lever toward T To reduce the magnification to less than 2 times move the zoom lever toward W X will appear for images that cannot be enlarged 2 Select the part of the image to be magnified with the multi selector Move AV lt b 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 Selecting the Recording Data Display The camcorder keeps a data code containing the recording date and time and o
37. on a DVD player a computer s DVD drive or other digital device you need to finalize it first You do not need to finalize the disc to play back your recordings with the camcorder connected to the TV To view your still images on a DVD player you will need to convert them to Photomovie scenes beforehand M 68 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 the AV cable after the finalization process started may result in permanent data loss Always power the camcorder using the compact power adapter The operation cannot be started if the camcorder is powered only with the battery pack Avoid the following actions while the operation is in progress Failing to do so can interrupt the process and result in permanent data loss Do not move the camcorder Do not disconnect the compact power adapter Depending on the type of disc and the disc specification after finalizing the disc you may not Restrictions after Disc Finalization be able to initialize the disc edit your recordings or add new recordings to the disc Do not finalize with this camcorder discs that were not recorded
38. operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system The NTSC system is used in the following countries areas American Samoa Antigua Aruba Bahamas Barbados Bermuda Bolivia Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Ecuador El Salvador Guam eeee Do s and Don ts 103 Guatemala Greenland Haiti Honduras Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Micronesia Myanmar Nicaragua Panama Peru Philippines Puerto Rico Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Surinam Taiwan Trinidad and Tobago USA Venezuela Virgin Islands UOHeWOJU EUOHIPpy 104 General Information eee e System Diagram Availability differs from area to area ooer OO WS 20 Wrist Strap SS Cas CG 300 Shoulder Strap Battery Charger Mini DVD Disc DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL Canon DVD R DL54 WL D86 Wireless Controller SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case BP 208 Battery Pack BP 208 Battery Pack CA 570 Compact Power Adapter IFC 400PCU USB Cable TV VCR n E MTC 100 Multi Cable DVD player recorder PictBridge compliant printers Card Adapter
39. protected The lost original recordings cannot be recovered Initialize all DVD RW discs before using them with this camcorder POINTS TO CHECK PLAY e a co 13 Disc type DVD RW discs VIDEO or VR mode Options VIDEO mode Most DVD players will play the disc but except for the disc title the recordings cannot be edited with the camcorder VR mode You will have the option to edit the recordings with the camcorder but the disc can only be played in VR mode compatible DVD players and computer DVD drives 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 Le ca 13 A MENU MENU A gt iz 7 gt DISC OPERATIONS g DISC TITLE g Enter the title up to 20 characters g SET g MENU amp YES MENU MENU 1127 i gt DISC OPERATIONS DISC INITIALIZE VIDEO or VR YES gu MENU YES Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the DISC OPERATIONS menu Select one character at a time and press Q to add it to the title Select BACKSPACE and press to delete the character to the left of the cursor s position Still Image Options Erasing Still Images You can erase still images recorded on the me
40. to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories Components Guide Screen DisplayS ccccccccccceceeeeceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeaeeeeecaeeesecaeeeseneeeeseneeeeseneeeesaees Preparations Getting Started Preparing the Power Supply cccceecceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeseeaeeeseeaeeeseeaeeeseneeeees 21 Preparing the Camcorder The Wireless Controller Adjusting the LCD Screen c cccecseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeaee 23 Inserting and Removing a Memory Carrd ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeaee 24 Inserting and Removing a DISC ccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeteneeeeeaee 25 Using the Menus Selecting a MENU Option ccccccccceeeeeeceeeneeeeeeeeeseaeeeseaeeeesseeeseceeeeeeees 27 Selecting a FUNC Menu Option cccceceeeceeeneeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseneeeseeneeeeeaaees 27 First Time Settings Changing the Language c cccesseeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeneeeeeeeeesecaeeesenaeeeseneeeesaees 28 Changing the Time ZOnE c cccceescceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeaeeeseaeeeeeeeeeseeaeeeteaaees 28 Setting the Date and Time ccccccceeesceeescceeeteneeeeeeaeeeseaaeeeteaaeesteaeeeeeaeees 29 Basic Functions Recording Recording MOVIES cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceneeeeeeaeeeeceaeeeseeeeeeeeaeeeseeeeesenaeeeseneeeees 30 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings 16 9 Widescreen or 4 3 31 Recording Still mages e c 3 ends aeaa
41. using it Gi NOTES The time required to complete the operation will vary depending on the recording conditions and the remaining free space on the disc eeee Finalizing the Disc The length of the finalization process depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining free space on the disc PCS m13 MENU E S 27 gt DISC OPERATIONS g FINALIZE g MENU YES During the disc finalization a progress bar is displayed Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the DISC OPERATIONS menu Additional Edit Initializing Unfinalizing Recordings Recordings the Disc the Disc DVD R DVD R DL _ _ _ _ in VIDEO mode DVD RW n in VIDEO mode e R e e DVD RW in VR mode e e e You will need to unfinalize the disc first g 91A Q Jeu4 x7 Ue uo dSIq au yoRG Buel J LALLI S Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer s DVD Drive After finalizing the disc you can play it on DVD players compatible with the type of disc you used DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW For details about disc compatibility refer to the instruction manual of the DVD player or DVD drive On a DVD Player 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player 2 Insert a 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 a finalized disc in the DVD drive 2 Run the DVD playback softwar
42. wet windows Night Scenes POINTS TO CHECK alec Mode switch P SCN 13 FOCUS v 1 Adjust the zoom 2 Press W FOCUS MF appears 3 Adjust lt P the focus as required until the image appears focused Pressing V again will return to autofocus QG notes The camcorder will automatically return to autofocus when you set the mode switch to qi Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks alee Mode switch P SCN 0 13 eeee Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color st 1 Adjust the zoom 2 Keep F pressed down for more than 2 seconds co appears e Pressing V again will return to autofocus Gi NOTES If you operate the zoom or the multi selector lt 4 during infinity focus co changes to MF and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode White Balance You can choose one of the preset settings or set a custom white balance to obtain the setting best suited to your specific recording conditions Points To CHECK alae Mode switch P Pf QO 13 Options Default value M AUTO Settings are automatically set by the camcorder Use this setting for outdoor scenes e DAYLIGHT For recording outdoors on a bright day ts SHAD
43. 1 CHARGE indicator 1A 21 LCD screen M 23 record review button 1 31 4 flash button 1 58 lt 4 fast reverse button 1 34 Index screen button 1A 33 DRIVE MODE button M 55 bP fast forward button A 34 Index screen button 1 33 D EFFECTS button 1A 59 gt Il play pause button 1 33 LIGHT button 1 58 E stop button 1 33 Viewfinder M 22 M Mode switch M 46 DVDCAMCORDER DCZ ES lk Dioptric adjustment lever A 22 2 DISC access indicator Q 30 31 VIDEO LENS ea Bottom view 3 Start stop button MA 30 4 PLAY mode indicator green QQ 13 d5 Power switch M 13 6 m O movies still images switch 1 13 Grip belt 1 22 48 Zoom lever M 33 9 PHOTO button M 31 0 Tripod socket QQ 31 Canon pe DANE a o O re mi 3 OPEN disc cover switch QA 25 Strap mount fo sao F lo O OF l e Names of buttons and switches other than the multi selector are indicated within a button frame for example eeee Getting to Know the Camcorder Wireless Controller WL D86 START STOP button M 30 D B E FUNC button L 27 NS PHOT Asn MENU button Q 27 ol iii PLAYLIST button 1 63 N FUNC MENU BE o Ssp T
44. 480 2 740 3 770 6 035 suonouny pasueapy EI Still Image Recording Options eeee Ona DVD R or DVD RW disc in VIDEO mode Image Size A 4 al L 1632x1224 1 010 1 560 2 865 M 1280x960 1 600 2 455 4 525 S 640x480 7 825 9 999 9 999 Ona DVD R DL disc in VIDEO mode Image Size A 4 al L 1632x1224 1 840 2 845 5 215 M 1280x960 2 925 4 470 8 235 S 640x480 9 999 9 999 9 999 Ona DVD RW disc in VR mode Image Size g 4 al L 1632x1224 1 025 1 590 2 915 M 1280x960 1 635 2 500 4 605 S 640x480 7 960 11 680 19 470 This number is the number of images that can be recorded on the disc however the maximum number of remaining images displayed on the screen will be 9999 Default value AL 1632x1224 FINE FUNC FUNC O 27 QO Icon of the currently selected FUNC gt anaes Image Quality Size gu Desired image size St Press ST Desired image quality The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the current quality size setting i NOTES Depending on the number of images on the memory card or disc Windows more than 1 800 images Macintosh more than 1 000 images you may not be able to download images to a computer Try using a card reader to download the s
45. CKAGED 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 eee About this Manual E About the Multi Selector Use the multi selector to select options in a menu and change settings Push the multi selector like a joystick up down left or right A Y lt gt to select an item In most places press the multi selector itself to make a selection or change a setting The display that appears in some menu screens refers to pressing the multi selector About the Power Switch In addition to turning the camcorder on and off the power switch also toggles the camcorder s operating mode To turn on the camcorder Hold the lock button pressed down and move the power switch down to ON To change the operating mode From the ON position slide down the power switch momentarily towards MODE and release it This action Lock will toggle the operating mode between recording CAMERA red button indicator and playback PLAY green indicator MODE ON 3 About the Operating Modes The camcorder s operating mode is determined by the positions of the power switch and the m f switch In the manual 84 indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is not available When no operating
46. Ds DVD discs are available in various types and two sizes 12 cm and 8 cm discs This camcorder uses the following types of commercially available 8 cm mini DVD discs DVD R one disc supplied with the camcorder DVD R DL or DVD RW discs Choose the Disc Type 2 DVD R Discs can be recorded only once Recordings cannot be edited or deleted and the Disc Specification VIDEO Mode only Once finalized DVD R discs recorded in VIDEO mode can be played back in most common DVD players DL Dual Layered VR Video Recording 2 DVD R DL Discs can be recorded only once Recordings cannot be edited or deleted VIDEO Mode only DVD R DL discs can only be played back with DVD players capable of reading dual layered DVD discs DVD RW Discs can be initialized or recordings can be deleted to allow the discs to be recorded over numerous times VIDEO Mode Once finalized discs recorded in VIDEO mode can be played back in most common DVD players However in VIDEO mode recordings cannot be edited or VR Mode You can easily edit the recordings However DVD RW discs can only be played back with DVD players compatible with VR mode e Attempting to record or play with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded initialized or finalized with other digital devices can result in lost data eeee DVD R Best for Compatibility Available disc specifications
47. E For recording in shaded places CLOUDY For recording on a cloudy day amp TUNGSTEN For recording under tungsten and tungsten type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting suonouny pasueapy 52 Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color eeee FLUORESCENT For recording under warm white cool white or warm white type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting FLUORESCENT H For recording under daylight or daylight type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting SET Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting FUNC Turn off the digital zoom The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights Image Effects You can record with different color saturation and contrast effects POINTS TO CHECK FUNC j 5 man 5 Icon of the currently selected White Balance Desired option When you select 2 SET do not press and continue instead with the procedure below TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press 9 Keep the camco
48. ELE AKE NAE STAT AIENEA 31 Selecting the Media for the Still Images Zooming Playback Playing Back MOVi S i cciisscie ee Annes et eds Special Playback Modes Adjusting the Volume Viewing Still IMAGeS iia s 002 cece eee ceciedin eer enadine etaan adna aeda Magnifying the Still IMaQe cceceeceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaeeesecaeeeseeeeeseneeeees Selecting the Recording Data Display cccccceeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeneeeeeeees 37 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists MENU Options iis cecct foetn al dteieese Annas tanada aided eideann das Camera Setup Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer etc Disc Operations Photomovie Finalize etc cceeeeeteeeeeteeeeeee 39 uolnonpo ju Still Image Operations Card Initialization Disc Card Copy etc 40 Display Setup LCD Brightness Language etc ceceeeeeee 41 System Setup Volume Beep Media Select etc 42 Date Time Setup sisirin iindrasaniniannineiii niaaa 43 FUNC Menu Options ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeaeeeseaeeeseaeeeeseaeeeeseaeeeseneeees 43 Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs ccccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseceeeeseeeeeseaeeeeeaneess Selecting the Recording Program nye P Programmed Auto ExpOSure ccceecee cee eeeeeeeeeeseeteeeseeeseeeeteaeenaeeeegs Tv Shutter Priority AE ccececcccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeseeeeeseeeeeseneee
49. HE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Slide down to release the battery pack and pull out the battery pack holding it from the ridge on its bottom part Charging Recording and Playback Times with the BP 208 Battery Pack The charging time of the BP 208 battery pack is 155 min The recording and playback times given in the table on the previous page are approximate and vary according to the charging recording or playback conditions Q iwrortant Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter After you turn off the power switch to important file allocation data is updated on the disc Be sure to wait until the LCD display is completely off You may hear some noise from the compact power adapter during use This is not a malfunction We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C 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 To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage conve
50. IE D BE ne Ne uttons Il _ Scene skip 1 34 OT A ll Index screen page up down M 33 Pr Mma p gt ext Reverse lt q SEARCH button A 34 fie 1m Reverse 1 SLOW button Q 34 o gt a nats __ PLAY button L 33 PAUSEM som es PAUSE I button M 33 Oj cies dO STOP W button 1 33 Ko PHOTO button M 31 Canon 2 Zoom buttons M 33 3 SET button Forward SEARCH gt button A 34 Forward SLOW J gt button 1 34 DISP on screen display button QQ 37 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D86 EI uolnonpo jzu 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee Screen Displays CAMERA ee Movies gt gt Ay wy ae ONG Q D Q Operating mode M 13 Recording program M 46 White balance M 51 Image effect M 52 Digital effects TQ 59 Recording mode M 44 Still image quality size 1A 53 Self timer MA 57 Disc type DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW M 6 0 Disc specification VIDEO mode VR mode 1 6 Finalized disc mark 1A 71 d2 Recording reminder 3 Manual focus MA 50 Image stabilizer 1A 38 5 Disc operation 6 Time code hours minutes seconds Remaining recording time on disc MA 30 8 Widescreen mode M 31 M Wind screen M 39 Remote sensor mode M 23
51. IGHT Eg FIREWORKS Light metering mode M 50 Mode switch P amp EVALUATIVE C CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE c SPOT suonouny pasueapy White balance CO 51 CAMERA CAMERA l Mode switch P m AUTO amp DAYLIGHT ts SHADE CLOUDY 4 TUNGSTEN 3 FLUORESCENT 3s FLUORESCENT H SET g Menu Options Lists eee e Image effect CAMERA CAMERA Mode switch P IMAGE EFFECT OFF eY VIVID e NEUTRAL 4s LOW SHARPENING 82 SOFT SKIN DETAIL 2 CUSTOM M 52 Drive mode M 55 ca Mode switch P SCN O SINGLE 2 CONT SHOOT HISPEED CONT SH AEB ca STITCH AST Mode switch O SINGLE cay STITCH AST Digital effects QO 59 Mode switch P SCN D EFFECT OFF amp FADER EFFECT g3MULTI SJ tz CARD MIX Not available while using the B NIGHT recording program I Mode switch P SCN amp D EFFECT OFF BLK amp WHT Recording mode CAMERA 0 HIGH QUALITY STANDARD PLAY 03 LONG PLAY The table below gives the approximate recording times with a brand new DVD disc on a single recording side Disc Type Recording Mode DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW XP 20 min 36 min SP 30 min 54 min 60 min 108 min Recording in LP mode gives you a longer recording time however depending on the condition o
52. Maximum number of continuous shots at one time esoo Still Image Recording Options 55 Options Default value O SINGLE Records a single still image H CONT SHOOT Continuous Shooting HISPEED CONT SHOOT High Speed Continuous Shooting Captures a series of still images as long as you hold pressed down For the number of frames per second refer to the table below 4 AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing The camcorder records a still image in three different exposures dark normal light in 1 2 EV steps allowing you to choose the shot you like the best 1 Press repeatedly to cycle between the drive modes 2 Press halfway to activate the autofocus CONTINUOUS SHOOTING HIGH SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING 3 Press fully and hold it pressed down A series of still images will be recorded as long as you hold the button pressed AuTo EXPOSURE BRACKETING 3 Press fully Three still images in different exposures will be recorded on the memory card Frames per Second Maximum Number Still Image Size F of Continuous Normal speed High speed Using the Flash Shots L1632x1224 2 5 frames 3 8 frames 2 1 frames 10 images M 1280x960 3 0 frames 5 0 frames 2 1 frames 10 images S 640x480 3 0 frames 5 0 frames 2 1 frames 60 images These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects The actual number of frames per second will be lo
53. Media Player following the instructions on the screen If the Setup Wizard does not start automatically Windows 2000 Me Double click on the desktop s My Computer icon Windows XP Form the Start menu select My Computer Right click on the CD ROM or DVD drive where you inserted the software disc and select Open Double click on the SETUP EXE file Note that depending on the computer s settings the EXE suffix may not be displayed In the Setup Wizard screen click Next Read the license agreement If you agree select I accept the terms in the License Agreement and click Next Enter the user information and click Next The serial number will already be filled in Click on the Typical installation You can also select Custom to select the programs installed and the installation folder or Complete to install all the program s features Click Install to begin the installation When the Setup Wizard Completed screen appears click Finish Read the latest Readme file and click Yes to restart the computer Completing the User Registration 1 After the computer has restarted remove the Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software CD ROM from the drive and double click on the desktop s MyDVD icon Connect to the Internet to complete the user registration online Without completing the online use
54. NGER 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 not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather e Do not try to disassemble or modify it Do not drop or knock it Do not get it wet Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use Contact with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time about 1 year can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and to store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C 86 F If you do not use the battery pack for long periods charge and discharge it fully at least once a year If you have more than one battery pack perform these precautions at the same time for all battery packs Although the battery pack s operating temperature range is from 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F the optimal range is from 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F At cold temperatures performance will temporarily decline Warm it in y
55. PUB DIM 763 Canon DVD Camcorder z Instruction Manual English Cam scope DVD Manuel d instruction Fran ais C mara DVD z Manual de Instrucciones Espa ol 6 PictBridge Please read also the following instruction manual electronic version on PDF file For further details refer to the installation guide Veuillez lire aussi le manuel d instruction suivant version i lectronique sur fichier PDF Pour d autres d tails r f rez Z vous au guide d installation He Lea tambi n el siguiente manual de instrucciones version electr nica en archivo PDF Para mayores detalles refi rase a la guia de instalaci n g E Digital Video Software Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE AY THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING AN 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 DC22 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
56. RW Editing scenes with this camcorder deleting scenes editing the Playlist Deleting a scene or still image immediately after recording it Initializing the disc in order to use it again for recording Giving a title to the disc Finalizing the disc in order to play it with a DVD player Adding recordings to a disc already finalized Copying still images Converting still images into Photomovie scenes Editing scenes on a computer 1 Playback cannot be guaranteed with all external DVD devices You will need to unfinalize the disc first e Recommended Discs The camcorder s performance was tested with single layered discs using the supplied discs and Hitachi Maxell HG series DVD discs and with dual layered discs using Canon DVD R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD R DL discs For further details contact directly the manufacturer s customer support center e For the highest compatibility with external DVD devices we recommend using the VIDEO mode Table of contents m Introduction The Advantages Of DVDS nesincera idiin kari a kaeni 5 An Introduction to DVDs Differences in Available Features Depending on the DisC cee 8 About this Manual About the Multi Selector 0 cee ceeceececeeeeeeeeeeeeseeneeeeeaeeeseeeeeeseeaeeeeeneeeeeeaee 13 About the Operating Modes cccccceeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeneeeseaeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeesneeeteaee 13 Getting
57. RW in VIDEO mode 72 You may not be able to edit the title if you entered it with another digital device Remove the disc protection 65 esoo Trouble Problem Solution m Cannot create a Photomovie There are no still images recorded on the disc oe The disc is full END flashes on the screen Delete some 63 recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space Cannot edit or delete scenes Remove the disc protection 65 You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected with another digital device Scenes cannot be deleted in a DVD R DVD R DL disc or a DVD RW disc recorded in VIDEO mode Cannot finalize the disc You cannot finalize a disc DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW 30 recorded in VIDEO mode if it contains only still images Record 71 at least one scene before finalizing the disc No sound from the built in Open the LCD panel speaker Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume from the 35 SYSTEM SETUP menu in mode The keys on the wireless controller do not function Check that you did not lay the camcorder so the multi selector s button is pressed down Place the camcorder upright Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device External DVD device refers to DVD players DVD recorders computer s DVD drives and other digital devices Problem Solution mM There is a brief stop between Depending on t
58. S camcorder DISC IS FINALIZED You cannot record additional scenes on a finalized DVD R CANNOT RECORD DVD R DL disc You cannot record additional scenes or unfinalize a DVD RW disc in VIDEO mode that was finalized with another digital device UNFINALIZE THE DISC You cannot record additional scenes or convert still images to a 72 Photomovie scene on a finalized DVD RW in VIDEO mode Unfinalize the disc first DISC IS PROTECTED The disc is protected Replace the disc or remove the disc 65 protection CANNOT READ THE DISC Disc could not be read Try cleaning it or replace the disc 100 CHECICTHE DISE This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Disconnect the power adapter and remove the battery and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 102 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use The disc may not be loaded correctly Try removing the disc and 25 reinserting it ACCESS ERROR There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write 100 e DISC ACCESS FAILURE onto it Try cleaning the disc or replace it CHECK THE DISC This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 102 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use The disc may not be loaded correctly Try removing the disc and 25 reinserting it DISC COVER IS OPEN Verify the disc is correctly inserted and close the
59. 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 not 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 Cano
60. VENUES OR PROFITS EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE STORAGE CHARGES LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF CUSA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CUSA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DV CAMCORDER SOLD BY CUSA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CUSA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state CANON U S A INC UOHeWOJU eEUOHIPpy CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc Canon Canada with respect to Canon DVD equipment purchased in Canada This limited warranty is only effe
61. ability with respect to this Canon product This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of this Canon product 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 instruction book before using it Canon CANON INC U S A CANON U S A INC NEW JERSEY OFFICE 100 Jamesburg Road Jamesburg NJ 08831 USA CANON U S A INC CHICAGO OFFICE 100 Park Blvd Itasca IL 60143 USA CANON U S A INC LOS ANGELES OFFICE 15955 Alton Parkway Irvine CA 92618 USA CANON U S A INC HONOLULU OFFICE 210 Ward Avenue Suite 200 Honolulu HI 96814 USA If you have any questions call the Canon U S A Information Center toll free at 1 800 828 4040 U S A only CANADA CANON CANADA INC NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 6390 Dixie Road Mississauga Ontario LST 1P7 CANON CANADA INC CALGARY 2828 16th Street N E Calgary Alberta T2E 7K7 CANON CANADA INC MONTREAL 5990 C te de Liesse Quebec H4T 1V7 If you have any questions call the Canon Canada Information Center toll free at 1 800 828 4040 CANADA only Si vous avez des questions veuillez t l phoner sand frais au Canada 1 800 828 4040 CANADA seulement MEXICO CANON MEXICANA S DE R L DE C V Periferico Sur No 4124 Col Ex Rancho de Anzaldo C P 01900 M xico D F M xico CANON U S A
62. ailable when continuous shooting ty high speed continuous shooting or auto exposure bracketing is selected eeo Menu Options Lists g WIND SCREEN Mode switch P SCN ey AUTO Gia OFF e The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors The wind screen cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to Gi 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 aa OFFS 9 SELF TIMER QQ 57 CAMERA CAMERA Gy ON Ga OFF DISC OPERATIONS DISC INFO EANA CAMERA l poy PEAY Displays a screen where you can verify the details regarding the disc The disc information includes the disc title the disc type DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW the disc specification VIDEO mode or VR mode and icons that indicate if the disc is finalized or protected suonouny pasueapy DISC INITIALIZE GAMERA CAMERA I PLAY PLAY ae a VIDEO VR CANCEL M 65 g Menu Options Lists eee e FINALIZE QO 71 STILL IMG OPER Ea ORD ALL ERASE QQ 89 NO YES oo NO YES UNFINALIZE QO 72 LE NO YES LE NO YES Er ORD ALL ERASE
63. and start the clock important When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost In such case connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder recharge the built in lithium battery CQ 101 and set the time zone date and time again You can also change the date format 1 43 suoneiedaig EB Recording eeee Recording Recording Movies Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly Since recordings made on a DVD R or DVD R DL disc cannot be deleted we recommend you use a DVD RW disc to make the test recordings CAMERA ext 13 m fr 5 Zep O 1 aN S 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode The red CAMERA indicator will turn on 2 Move the amp switch to the Movies position 3 Press to begin recording e The 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 1 Remove the disc 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack 4 Close the LCD panel important Avoid the following actions while the DISC access indicator is on or flas
64. ard m 88 Canon printers SELPHY CP and SELPHY DS printers and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo P4 PictBridge Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer PLAY Le ME m 13 1 Insert the memory card or disc containing the still images you want to print 2 Turn on the printer 3 Select as the media for the still images the media from where you want to print the images 4 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable Refer to PC Connection Diagrams m 77 appears and changes to The symbol will not appear if the memory card or disc contains still images that cannot be viewed with this camcorder The Gu print share button lights up and the current print setting will be displayed for approx 6 seconds important elf continues to flash for more than 1 minute or if Ki does not appear the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer In such case disconnect the cable from the camcorder and the printer Turn them both off and then on eeo Connecting to a Printer 35 again and reconnect the camcorder to the printer During the following operations even if you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be recognized Deleting all scenes Protecting the disc Setting the disc title Initializing the disc Finalizing or Unfinalizing the disc Erasing all still images from the disc or card Copying still images between the disc
65. card PLAY Le R M 68 1 68 IMAGE ERASE e Erase a still image This option will appear only when the drive mode is set to O SINGLE and you press within the time set for the REVIEW option or eeee Menu Options Lists g M 67 immediately after recording the still image if set to QB OFF SLIDESHOW CANCEL START PROTECT 0 OFF On ON Protect a still image on the memory card PLAY e HE PRINT ORDER 20 299 COPIES PLAY e HE M 36 M 69 M 88 Set a print order for a still image on the memory card TRANSFER ORDER S OFF E ON Set a transfer order for a still image on the memory card M 84 suonouny pasueapy g Recording Programs eeee Using the Recording Programs i Auto The camcorder adjusts the focus exposure and other settings automatically allowing you to just P QU SCN point and shoot P Flexible Recording Programs P PROGRAM AE TV SHUTTER PRIO AE AV APERTURE PRIO AE m 47 48 m 48 SCN Special Scene Recording Programs Tf PortRaIT eaSNOW ZN SPOTLIGHT The camcorder uses a Use this mode to record Use this mode to record large aperture achieving in bright ski resorts It spotlit scenes a focus on the subject prevents the subject from while blurring other being underexposed distracting details
66. click on Save Project from the Project Tasks palette The scenes and still images displayed in the main screen will be saved important The following recordings cannot be transferred to the computer using MyDVD for Canon Recordings made in LP mode in widescreen 16 9 aspect ratio on a DVD RW initialized in VR mode Photomovie scenes created with this camcorder eeee Connecting to a Computer g Creating Backup Copies of your DVD 1 Insert a finalized disc into the camcorder Run MyDVD for Canon Click on the Make a Backup DVD option in the New Project tab Select the camcorder as the Device to read from Select the computer s DVD drive with writing capabilities as the Device to write to If your computer is not equipped with a DVD drive with writing capabilities select the camcorder also as the Device to write to 6 Check that the DISC access lamp is not on or flashing and click on the Copy button 7 Follow the indications on the screen If you selected the camcorder itself as the Device to write to after the camcorder finishes reading the original disc remove it and insert a brand new DVD R or DVD RW disc into the camcorder 8 When the Your disc was created successfully screen appears click OK The copied disc will be finalized and automatically ejected from the drive a A WN iwportant To make a copy of a disc re
67. color tonality a ade SHARPNESS FUNC FUNC ae gt 277 Icon of the currently selected FUNC K Image Effect FUNC amp Desired option When you select CUSTOM do not press and continue instead with the procedure below TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT 1 Press and select AW the custom setting options 2 Adjust lt p gt each setting as desired and then press 3 Press to save the setting and close the menu esoo Still Image Recording Options 53 Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still images are recorded on the memory card or the disc using the JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group compression As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality Options Approximate number of still images that can be recorded in different recording media with the following quality settings A SUPER FINE FINE J NORMAL The figures for DVD discs refer to a single m 13 recording side ig On a 32 MB memory card Image Size A A al L 1632x1224 20 30 55 M 1280x960 30 50 90 S 640x480 165 285 365 jg On a 128 MB memory card Image Size A 4 al L 1632x1224 85 135 250 M 1280x960 140 215 395 S 640x480 690 955 1 525 jg On a 512 MB memory card Image Size A 4 al L 1632x1224 350 545 1 000 M 1280x960 555 860 1 585 S 640x
68. corded in VR mode be certain to insert a DVD RW disc into the computer s DVD drive The software does not support writing on dual layered discs Always use a brand new disc as the target disc in the computer s DVD drive or the camcorder If you are using a computer s DVD drive to make the backup copy you can also use a fully erased DVD RW disc To fully erase a DVD RW disc you will need DVD authoring software SUOI DOUUOD jeu1 xg 32 Connecting to a Computer eeee When you are using a DVD RW disc as the source disc if the tray of a DVD drive other than that selected in step 5 opens when you need to insert the target disc some recordings on the source disc may be lost Click on Cancel and restart the computer Transferring Still Images Direct Transfer With the supplied USB cable and Digital Video Software you can transfer still images to a computer by simply pressing the D print share button Preparations The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer you need to install the software and set the auto launch setting From the second time on you will only need to connect the camcorder to the computer to transfer images 1 Install the supplied Digital Video Software See Installing the Software in the Digital Video Software instruction manual electronic version on PDF file 2 Set the camcorder to mode 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable
69. cording Programs o ESSNOW EABEACH The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places Check the image on the screen The picture may not appear smooth when played back o ESFIREWORKS To avoid camcorder shake we recommend using a tripod Make sure to use a tripod especially in as the shutter speed slows down P Programmed Auto Exposure The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed according to the subject to achieve the best exposure conditions With P PROGRAM AE you can point and shoot as in mode while still enjoying the option to manually adjust some settings POINTS To CHECK Prem Mode switch P m 13 A FUNC FUNC T a gt lt lt gt 27 O QO z Select the recording program P PROGRAM AE as described in Selecting the Recording Program CQ 47 G notes If the optimal exposure cannot be obtained try the following actions Manually adjust the exposure 1 49 Change the light metering mode MA 50 Use the flash M 58 Use the LED light 1 58 suonouny pasueapy g Recording Programs eeee Tv Shutter Priority AE You can select a shutter speed and the camcorder automatically sets the aperture setting most appropriate for the subject Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving subjects and a slow shutter speed to add a motion blur to moving objects enhancing the feel of mov
70. ct lt gt i and press 3 Select lt gt YES and press Qross o O 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 Deleting All Scenes POINTS TO CHECK ICS m 13 Disc type DVD RW initialized in VR mode To delete all the scenes from the original index screen follow the procedure below This will delete also the whole playlist If you only want to delete all the scenes from the playlist without affecting the original recordings press PLAYLIST first and then continue as follows POINTS To CHECK 0 13 Disc type DVD RW discs VIDEO or VR mode MENU MENU iz MENU DISC OPERATIONS g MOVIES ALL DEL g MENJ amp YES When you are deleting the playlist this menu option will be replaced by PLAYLST ALL DEL Dividing a Scene You can divide your recordings in order to leave only the best parts and later cut out the rest Remember that when you divide scenes in the playlist you do not affect your original recordings i NOTES Photomovie scenes and scenes created by converting single still images 1 68 cannot be divided POINTS To CHECK CE ca 13 Disc type DVD RW initialized in VR mode From the original index screen select AV lt b the scene to divide To divide a scene only in the pla
71. ctive upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Canon digital video equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required Canon consumer video digital 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 at Canon Canada s option comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original purchase except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase Labour For a period of one year from the 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 this Canon product 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
72. cts or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than our authorized agent D If the equipment is used for commercial or industrial use This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet exterior finish DVD discs 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 DVD Camcorder which are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by CUSA Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase This card is most important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection modification or product recall under applicable laws or regulations NO IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU CUSA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF RE
73. d 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 Accessories Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous Avoid magnetic or electric fields Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference or permanently damage the camera Water and Moisture Hazard of electric shock Do not use this product near water or in rainy moist situations 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 e and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 10 11 12 13 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 Polarization The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2 pro
74. ding to match your TV POINTS TO CHECK m 13 co 13 32 Recording eeee D PHOTO PHOTO ce Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode The red CAMERA indicator will turn on 2 Move the switch to the 6 Still images position 3 If necessary change the media for recording the still images Refer to Selecting the Media for the Still Images 1 32 4 Press halfway Once the focus is automatically adjusted will turn green and one or more AF frames appear e When you press on the wireless controller the still image is recorded immediately 5 Press fully The CARD access or DISC access indicator will flash as the image is being recorded MODE ON OE3 important Avoid the following actions while the disc card access display gt or gt appears on screen and when either the DISC access or CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the disc cover or the memory card slot cover and do not remove the disc or memory card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the switch or the operating mode nores If the subject is not suitable for autofocus turns yellow Keep pressed halfway and adjust the focus manually with the mult
75. disc cover 25 UOHeWOJU eEUOHIPpy g Trouble oeoo Message Explanation um NO DISC No disc is loaded Insert a disc 25 This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 102 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use You inserted a disc recorded in a different Television System PAL or SECAM LOADING THE DISC The disc is being read Wait before you start recording AVOID MOVING THE Try not to move the camcorder while the image is being recorded CAMCORDER UNABLE TO RECOVER Could not recover a corrupted file DATA This message can also appear if condensation has formed If you 102 suspect condensation is the reason do not initialize the disc and wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use DISC FULL The disc is full END flashes on the screen Delete some 25 recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space or replace 63 the disc NO CARD Memory card not is inserted into the camcorder 24 NO IMAGES No images are recorded on the memory card 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 Q flashes red turn the camcorder off remove the card and reinsert the card If changes to green you can continue recording playback CARD FULL Memory card is full Erase some images to
76. e important The following still images may not be correctly printed with a PictBridge compatible printer Images created or changed on a computer and transferred to the memory card Images recorded with the camcorder but edited on a computer Images on the memory card whose file names were changed Images copied from the memory card to the disc Images not recorded with this camcorder Observe the following precautions during printing Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer Do not change the position of the switch Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not remove the disc or memory card If the message BUSY does not disappear disconnect the USB cable from both the camcorder and the printer and then reconnect them again i NOTES To Cancel the Printing Press 9 while printing A confirmation screen appears Select OK and press With Canon s PictBridge compatible printers the printing will stop immediately even if not completed and the paper will be fed through Printing Errors If an error occurs while printing an error message appears M 97 Canon s PictBridge compatible printers Resolve the error When printing does not resume automatically select CONTINUE and press If CONTINUE cannot be selected select STOP press GJ and retry printing Refer also to the printer s instruction manual for details If the erro
77. e e Refer also to the instruction manual and help modules of your DVD playback software e To view still images recorded on the disc close first any DVD playback software that may be running notes DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode can only be played on VR mode compatible DVD players Depending on your DVD device you may not be able to play the disc In order to view the still images recorded on the disc in a DVD player you have to convert individual images to scenes or create a Photomovie scene A 68 before finalizing the disc The resolution of Photomovie scenes will be lower than that of the original still images In order to play the disc on a computer you need to have DVD playback software installed and running Also in order to play back a DVD R DL you must have a DVD drive capable of reading dual layered DVD discs Unfinalizing the Disc Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc Unfinalize a disc to allow recording additional movies on the disc even after it was finalized POINTS To CHECK PLAY PLAY ca 13 Disc type DVD RW initialized in VIDEO mode important Be sure to unfinalize the disc in normal room temperatures If the procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation Place the camcorder on a table or other stable surface before starting the procedure Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts f
78. e Open the terminal muted while the MTC 100 Multi cable is cover to access connected to the camcorder If your TV or VCR is equipped with an S Video terminal use connection type E otherwise connect using the AV terminals connection type B Terminal on the Connecting Cable Terminal on the Camcorder 9 Connected Device i Output connection Signal Flow to a TV or VCR with S Video Terminal Input connection Signal Flow from a TV VCR or other analog video source with S Video Terminal S S1 VIDEO 0 Black Aly MTC 100 Multi Cable Supplied A Output connection Signal Flow to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals Input connection Signal Flow from a TV VCR or other analog video source with AV Terminals Yellow a 0 fl MTC 100 Multi White ae ulti Cable Red Supplied e r eee Connecting toa TV or VCR Selecting the Type of TV co 13 1 Connected device Load a blank PLAY a m 13 cassette and set the device to Before connecting the camcorder select record pause mode the TV TYPE setting according to the TV 2 This camcorder Locate the scene set to which you will connect the you wish to copy and pause camcorder WIDE TV TV sets with 16 9 playback shortly before the scene aspect ratio or NORMAL TV TV sets 3 This camcorder Resume the movie with 4 3 aspect ratio m 43 playback 4 Connected device Begin record
79. e 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 DC22 A Purchased From Serial No Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Components Guide Left side view D 000 eeee Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 m Speaker M 35 FUNC button M 27 MENU button M 27 WIDE SCR widescreen button 1A 31 PLAYLIST button M 63 Memory card slot 1N 24 AV terminal N 74 Terminal cover USB terminal 1N 77 amp print share button CQ 80 82 85 BOD Right Side View Front view M BATT battery release switch IA 21 RESET button Q 90 2 Battery attachment unit Q 21 43 Serial number 4 Disc compartment cover MA 25 Grip belt CQ 22 DC IN terminal 1 21 Flash M 58 M Remote sensor M 23 LED light CO 58 0 Stereo microphone uononpouj Names of buttons and switches other than the multi selector are indicated within a button frame for example 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee Back view Multi selector QQ 13 A EXP exposure 1A 49 DISP display 1A 37 V FOCUS M 50 i a iow 2 wo CAMERA mode indicator red 1A 13 CARD access indicator 1 3
80. eaning cloth Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases When the camcorder is moved from an air conditioned room to a warm humid place When the camcorder is moved from a cold place to a warm room When the camcorder is left in a humid room TO AVOID CONDENSATION Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature Unload the disc place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED The camcorder automatically shuts off If a disc is loaded remove the disc immediately and leave the disc cover open Leaving the disc in the camcorder may damage it A disc cannot be loaded when condensation is detected RESUMING USE The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions As a general criterion wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to
81. ed on the memory card to the disc for example to add them to a Photomovie scene m 68 or from the disc to the memory card for example to set print orders for a DPOF compatible printer M 88 Copying a Single Image POINTS To CHECK l 13 Select as the media for the still images the media from where you want to copy images FUNC FUNC i 5 uman gt COPY 0 card to disc or 0 COPY Q disc to card gu EXECUTE Copying All Images POINTS To CHECK l co 13 Select as the media for the still images the media from where you want to copy images MENU PN A 127 gt v MENU gt STILL IMG OPER ALL COPY 0 gt card to disc or ALL COPY 0 disc to card g MENJ YES The total size of all image files on the source media and the space available on the destination media will be displayed Gi NOTES Still images not recorded with this camera may not be copied correctly When there is not enough available space on the destination media the operation will be terminated without copying all the image files The copy operation may take a moment to complete depending on the number and total size of the image files Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes Still inages are recorded using JPEG compression but a DVD player only recognizes the MPEG standard
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83. eeo Menu Options Lists g LCD MIRROR CAMERA CAMERA ON Gia OFF When the LCD panel is rotated 180 degrees to face the subject most screen displays will disappear and the image displayed will be as if the subject was looking at a mirror TV SCREEN ON Gi OFF When set to E ON the camcorder s on screen displays will appear also on the screen of a connected TV or monitor You can also operate this function pressing on the wireless controller DATA CODE 37 ce f DATE o TIME Zo DATE amp TIME CAMERA DATA to a CAM amp D T EDATE TIME E9 DATE amp TIME LEVEL MARKER ON aa OFF A horizontal line will appear at the center of the screen You can frame the picture by referring to the level marker The level marker will not appear on the recorded picture suolouny pasueapy A Menu Options Lists eee e LANGUAGE M 28 a A PLAY jl PERY DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPA OL FRAN AIS ITALIANO POLSKI PYCCKMA ita 2e 30 menma AAR DEMO MODE CAMERA CAMERA Gy ON Gi OFF The demonstration mode displays the camcorder s main features It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the power adapter if you leave it turned on without loading a recording media for more than 5 minutes To cancel the demo mode once it s
84. ement of the image POINTS TO CHECK ale Mode switch P m 13 Shutter speed guidelines CAMERA 1 8 1 15 1 30 CAMERA 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 For recording subjects in dark places CAMERA 1 60 CAMERA 1 60 For general recordings CAMERA 1 100 CAMERA 1 100 For recording indoor sports scenes CAMERA 1 250 1 500 1 1000 CAMERA 3 1 250 1 500 For recording from within a car or train or for recording moving subjects such as roller coasters FUNC FUNC D gt 27 N 1 Select the recording program Tv SHUTTER PRIO AE as described in Selecting the Recording Program 47 2 Press 0 3 Change AF the shutter speed and press 9 to save the setting i NOTES The shutter speed denominator flashes when the selected shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording condition In such case readjust the shutter speed When using a slow shutter speed in dark places you can obtain a brighter image but the image quality may be lower and the autofocus may not work well Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to 1 1000 or higher The picture may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds Recording movies under fluorescent lights In mode and when the recording program is set to P PROGRAM AE or BP NIGHT SCN the camcorder automatically detects the
85. ending on the number and length of the scenes recorded the One Touch Dubbing may take some time In the following cases the a button will not light up in step 2 and you cannot use the One Touch Dubbing function The online user registration was not completed correctly MyDVD for Canon is still running A finalized disc is not inserted in the camcorder A brand new disc is not inserted in the computer s DVD drive The disc in the camcorder is a DVD RW recorded in VR mode but the disc in the computer s DVD drive is a DVD R disc The disc in the computer s DVD drive is a dual layered disc If none of the previous applies but still does not light up look for the G icon in the computer s desktop toolbar If does not appear disconnect the USB cable from both the camcorder and the computer Restart the computer and turn the camcorder off and then on again Then connect the camcorder to the computer again Transferring Recordings to the Computer 1 Insert the source disc into the camcorder You can use any disc regardless of whether it is finalized or not 2 Run MyDVD for Canon 3 Click on the DVD Video option in the New Project tab 4 Check that the DISC access lamp is not on or flashing and click on the Open Disc icon 5 Click on the Import button Thumbnails of the imported scenes and still images will be displayed in the video project screen 6 To save the project
86. eplace the disc The disc is not correctly loaded Check the disc 25 The camcorder vibrates Depending on the condition of the disc the camcorder might vibrate occasionally This is not a malfunction The disc s rotation can be The disc is activated from time to time This is not a malfunction faintly heard Occasionally the operation sound can be heard After using the camcorder for a This is not a malfunction Turn the camcorder off and let it cool long time the lights up in for a while before resuming operation red Recording Problem Solution mM 4 flashes red on the screen The camcorder malfunctions Consult a Canon Service Center Image will not appear on the Set the camcorder to 30 screen SET THE TIME ZONE DATE Set the time zone date and time 28 AND TIME appears on the Recharge the built in lithium battery and set the time zone date 101 screen and time Pressing the start stop button Set the camcorder to x 30 will not start recording Load a recommended disc 25 The disc is full END flashes on the screen Delete some 25 recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space or 63 replace the disc The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use Cancel the disc protection 65 Unfinalize the disc DVD RW in VIDEO mode 72 Even after stopping recording The sce
87. er settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards Up to 998 images can be selected Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Do not connect the USB cable to the camcorder while setting the transfer orders l ca 13 A Func OA gt O 27 O FUNC gt TRANSFER ORDER MENU gt STILL IMG OPER E TRANSFER ORDER Bring AV lt p gt the cursor c to the image you want to x transfer and press MENU 3 pe Repeat this step to set transfer orders for additional images E amp P appears on images marked with a transfer order Press 9 to cancel the transfer order After closing the menu the camcorder returns to the index screen Erasing All Transfer Orders FUNC lt ONF To cancel a transfer order select OFF instead Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen l co 13 Move the zoom lever toward W to enter the still image index screen MENU MENU 27 Ba m13 MENU MENU A gt gt lt lt gt gt 27 MENU gt STILL IMG OPER g E ORD ALL ERASE MENU YES Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images Direct Print The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge compatible printer You can use the print order settings for direct printing of still images recorded on the memory c
88. f the disc long usage imperfections etc the picture and sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted We recommend using the XP or SP mode for important recordings Depending on the recording mode at the point where the scene changes you may notice brief disturbances in the playback picture or the time code may not be correctly updated The camcorder uses a variable bit rate VBR when encoding the video data so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes Still image recording CX 54 CAMERA R STILL I REC OFF aS FINE 640x480 a S NORMAL 640x480 QO 53 Still image size quality e Size L 1632x1224 M 1280x960 S 640x480 Quality 4 SUPER FINE FINE ai NORMAL ADD TO PLAYLIST ce ALL SCENES ONE SCENE CANCEL Add a scene to the playlist This option is available only from the original index screen M 63 MOVE QO 63 Move a scene in the playlist This option is available only from the playlist index screen DIVIDE CQ 65 Divide a scene DELETE M 63 Delete a scene CONVERT TO SCENE CQ 68 Convert a single still image into a 3 second scene i COPY T Copy a single still image from the memory card to the disc PLAY ag Dco iS Copy a single still image from the disc to the memory
89. flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed accordingly However if the screen starts to flicker select TV SHUTTER PRIO AE and set the shutter speed to 1 100 1 2000 For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis on sunny days Av Aperture Priority AE You can select an aperture value and the camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed most appropriate for the subject Use low aperture values large aperture to blur the background for a portrait or high aperture values small aperture to achieve a broad depth of field for recording landscapes eeee Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color g POINTS TO CHECK Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color Ee PEM oo Mode switch P Manual Exposure Adjustment Adjust the exposure when a subject is Available aperture values 7 underexposed for example when backlit 1 8 2 0 2 4 2 8 3 4 4 0 4 8 subjects appear too dark in the image or 5 6 6 7 8 0 9 5 11 14 16 overexposed for example when recording subjects under very strong light and they appear too bright or glaring in FUNC FUNC A the image C27 O gt ge 1 Select the recording program POINTS TO CHECK Av APERTURE PRIO AE as described in Selecting the m 13 Recording Program Q 47 2 Press 3 Change AV the aperture value and press Q to save the setting Smaller
90. ge will appear on the screen Select AV YES and press 3 to start the disc initialization e The disc initialization will take approximately one minute Avoid suoljeiedaig 25 Getting Started eeo e moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress e You can start recording movies once the record pause II indication appears important The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment The display will move while the disc is being read Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you start recording Removing the Disc 1 Move the power switch to ON 2 Slide fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops Do not subject the camcorder to strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing e Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover It may take a moment after sliding for the disc cover to open 3 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 4 Close the disc cover important When you slide OPEN 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 Using the Menus
91. he DVD player there might be a very short stop scenes between scenes during playback Disc is running but image will TV VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO Set the 74 not appear on the TV screen selector to VIDEO You attempted to play back or dub an incompatible disc Stop playback dubbing The disc cannot be recognized The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth 100 by the device Or even though The disc has not been finalized 71 the disc is read cannot play back the disc or the picture is distorted DVD RW discs in VR mode can only be played back with VR mode compatible DVD players Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device Cannot edit my recordings or add recordings to the disc with the DVD device It may not be possible to edit or add recordings with an external DVD recorder on a disc recorded with this camcorder When writing on a disc in this camcorder recordings transferred from a computer an error message appears The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use UOHeWOJU jeuonippy 04 Trouble oeoo Memory Card Operation Problem Solution mM Memory card cannot be Memory card was not facing the correct direction Turn the 24 inserted me
92. he DisGi siccicase ansarar EEE Ea ANETE 65 Initializing the Disc as Changing the Disc Title cscscccicssctevsacsecscersnasscnsaeserensuanecaxaeieeuueeeeeecmantanneies 66 Still Image Options Erasing Still Images Copying Still Images Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes ae Protecting Still Images on the Memory Carrd ccccseseeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeneeees 69 Initializing the Memory Card ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeseneeeeeeeeeseeneeeeeeeeetes 70 Playing Back the Disc on an External Device Finalizing the DISC canicross ad neate aaia AEAEE EA AAEE 71 Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer s DVD Drive Unfinalizing the Disc Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc 72 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams sssrinds venenatis ntl 74 Selecting the Type Of TV siii iurarien nsii wa aes Playback on a TV Screen Recording to a VCR Video Input RECONdING s i i vec eetelseeeieeclie lander cedars Paice Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagrams cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeesecaeeeseeaeeeseneeeeseneeeess Transferring Recordings MyDVD for Canon Transferring Still Images Direct Transfer cccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeteeeeeee Transfer Order Settings sc 2 cccscscecssecececltevtececsedssscenessesbeeendanesedennevsbiseetenteaeees Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images D
93. hieved with ma VARIABLE Among the fixed zoom speeds XX SPEED 3 is the fastest and ggg SPEED 1 the slowest IMG STAB CAMERA m Mode switch P SCN E9 ON W J 0B OFF The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using the W NIGHT recording program SCN The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to Qi We recommend setting the image stabilizer to B OFF when using a tripod FOCUS PRI 9 ON Gia OFF The camcorder records the still image only after the focus has been adjusted Set it to Gj OFF if you wish to record a still image as soon as you press PHOTO When set to QB OFF no focusing frame appears Focus priority cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to Gi In the EZFIREWORKS recording program scn the setting is automatically set to 0B OFF REVIEW 0B OFF E 2sec EB 4sec GS 6sec EB 8sec gp 10sec Selects the time to display a still image after it has been recorded on the memory card You can erase M 67 or protect 69 the image if you press while you are reviewing the image or immediately after recording it if set to Gia OFF This menu item will not be av
94. hing 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 Notes About the recording time By changing the recording mode you can change the recording time available on the disc C1 44 When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen In such case use the viewfinder instead When recording in very loud places such as fireworks shows or concerts sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels This is not a malfunction About the Power Save mode In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes A 42 To restore the power slide the power switch towards MODE and release it or move the power switch to and back to ON About the LCD and viewfinder screen The screens are produced using extremely high precision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black red blue or green dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction eeee Recording gj When using a tripod Do no
95. i selector lt gt Selecting the Media for the Still Images You can record still images on the memory card or the disc The default media for still images is the memory card As long as you do not change the recording destination still images will be recorded on the last selected media al A MENU MENU A 127 a 1 Press MENU 2 Select AV SYSTEM SETUP and press D 3 Select AV MEDIA SEL a and press 4 Select AW DISC or CARD and press to save the setting and close the menu When recording the operating mode symbol will change to DISC stills or amp CARD stills depending on the media selected In playback mode the operating mode symbol will change to DISC stills or Ga CARD stills respectively 1 13 Zooming POINTS TO CHECK i il m 13 CAMERA 8 In addition to the 10x optical zoom the 200x digital zoom is also available 0 38 Zoom out il gt Zoom in 10x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out wide angle Move it toward T to zoom in telephoto You can also change the zoom speed 38 You can select one of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that depends on how you operate the zoom lever Press gently for a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms i NOTES You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller The zoom speed with the wireless contr
96. iewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever 22 Playback Editing Problem Solution Pressing the playback button does not start playback Check that the disc contains recorded scenes Load a disc 25 Set the camcorder to 33 You may not be able to play with this camcorder discs recorded or edited with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives If using a single sided disc check that the disc is inserted with the label side facing up 25 The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use During noise playback there is video he sound is distorted or the disc cannot be read The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth 100 You may not be able to play with the camcorder discs recorded or edited with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives Canno playlist add scenes to the The disc is full 5 END flashes on the screen Delete some recordings to free some space 63 You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist Canno divide the scene You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected in another digital device Canno edit the disc title You cannot add a title to a DVD R DVD R DL disc after it was finalized 71 Unfinalize the disc first DVD
97. ill 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 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 Canon DVD camcorders are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by CUSA 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 CUSA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of Canon DVD Camcorders 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 DVD Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1 800 828 4040 You will be directed to the nearest service facility for your product 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 defe
98. ing when the scene you wish to copy appears Stop recording when Playback on a TV Screen copying is complete 5 This camcorder Stop playback 1 Connect the camcorder to the TV following one of the connection diagrams shown in the previous NOTES section Connection Diagrams We recommend powering the camcorder u 74 using the compact power adapter 2 Ona TV Set the input selector to By default the on screen displays will be VIDEO On a VCR Set the input embedded in the output video signal but you selector to LINE IN can change the displays with A 37 3 Play back the movies m 33 or still images m 35 NOTES Video Input Recording Turn off all the devices before starting the You can input video from an external connections i ieee We recommend powering the camcorder device and record it on the disc in the using the compact power adapter camcorder Picture quality is better when connecting to a A A TV using the S Video terminal connection type Selecting the type of Connection co 74 Connect the camcorder to the analog input source following one of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams z 74 Recording to a VCR m 74 You can copy your recordings by E co 13 connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device Connect the camcorder to the VCR following one of MENU A gt the connection diagrams shown in the 27 previous secti
99. ing the disc Erasing all still images from the disc or card Copying still images between the disc and card Erasing all transfer orders Erasing all print orders i NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter while it is connected to the computer Refer also to the computer s instruction manual Users of Windows XP and Mac OS X Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol PTP allowing you to download still images JPEG only by simply connecting the camcorder to a computer via USB cable without installing the software from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Transferring Images i ALL IMAGES Transfers all images to the computer i NEW IMAGES Transfers only those images that have not yet been transferred to the computer EZ TRANSFER ORDERS Transfers images with transfer orders to the computer Transfer orders M 84 are only available for images recorded on the memory card C gt SELECT amp TRANSFER Allows you to select the still image you want to transfer to the computer WALLPAPER Allows you to select the still image you want to transfer and set it as your computer s desktop background 1 Select AV a transfer option 2 Press 0 iG ALL IMAGES NEW IMAGES k TRANSFER ORDERS The images are transferred and displayed on the computer The camcorder retu
100. ings approx 1 230 000 Still images approx 2 000 000 Compatible Media 8 cm 3 in mini DVD discs marked with the DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW logo Maximum Recording Time 1 4 GB single sided 8 cm mini DVD disc XP approx 20 min SP approx 30 min LP approx 60 min 2 6 GB single sided dual layered 8 cm mini DVD disc XP approx 36 min SP approx 54 min LP approx 108 min LCD Screen 2 7 in wide TFT color approx 123 000 pixels Viewfinder 0 27 in wide TFT color approx 123 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens f 4 05 40 5 mm F 1 8 2 8 10x power zoom 35 mm equivalent Movies 16 9 Image stabilizer ON 43 3 433 mm 16 9 Image stabilizer OFF 41 6 416 mm 4 3 recordings 48 7 487 mm Still images 38 1 381 mm Lens Configuration 11 elements in 9 groups AF system TTL autofocus manual focusing possible Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m 3 3 ft 1 cm 0 39 in on maximum wide angle White Balance Auto white balance preset white balance DAYLIGHT SHADE CLOUDY TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT FLUORESCENT H or custom white balance Minimum Illumination 1 0 Ix NIGHT recording program SCN Shutter speed at 1 2 14 Ix Auto mode Auto slow shutter ON Shutter speed at 1 30 Recommended Illumination More than 100 Ix Image Stabilization Electronic Memory Card Recording Media miniSD Card Size of Still Images
101. irect Print ecceeceeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaeeeteneeeees 85 Print SetnOS aniran ew ad aa a EEEIEE EAEN ENAERE RNT 86 Thimming Settings muarana ehepeeie cisions alae Abdied e idia eiia edia heia wda 87 Print Order Setting Ses osiada iia aiaiai ba aE aiai iaaa DEEN 88 Additional Information Trouble MNOUDIESNOOUING sisisi Errea Aaea AIE EE EAEAN List of Messages Do s and Don ts Handling Precautions issiron nr ia aE 99 Maintenance Others Using the Camcorder Abroad ccccccceeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseaeeeeesaeeeeseeeeeeaeeees 103 General Information System Diagram csessze indana iiaeie aedd heinean eataa 104 Optional Accessories 105 Product Codes 106 Specifications EI uononpo u 12 About this Manual eeee About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC22 Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly refer to the Troubleshooting table 1 90 Conventions Used in the Manual e IMPORTANT Precautions related to the camcorder operation e G NOTES Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures e POINTS TO CHECK Restrictions that apply if the function described is not available in all operating modes the operating mode to which the camcorder should be set the type of disc required etc e Reference page numbe
102. is function does not affect the original still images Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card You can protect still images recorded on the memory card from accidental erasure Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen l co 13 Move the zoom lever toward W to enter the still image index screen MENU gt lt lt gt MENU 27 suo un4 Bunipa Still Image Options eeee gt STILL IMG OPER gt STILL IMG OPER g gt On PROTECT CARD INITIALIZE u g Bring AW lt gt the cursor YES C amp to the image you want to MENU protect and press YES Repeat this step to protect additional images Om appears on protected images Press to cancel the protection After closing the menu the camcorder returns to the index screen Initializing the Memory Card Initialize a new memory card when first inserting it into the camcorder You may have to initialize a card if you get the CARD ERROR message or you may choose to do so to erase all data recorded on it important Initializing the memory card will erase all still images even the protected ones The original still images cannot be recovered Initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder PLAY ao m13 MENU MENU A A gt lt lt gt 127 Finalizing the Disc To play the disc you recorded
103. m Pressing the RESET button resets all settings 5 flashes on the screen Load a disc 25 eo flashes on the screen Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 21 The wireless controller will not Set WL REMOTE to ON 42 work The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted Replace the 23 battery Video noise appears on screen When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is located keep a distance between the camcorder and the plasma TV Video noise appears on the TV screen When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV Even without a disc loaded when closing the disc compartment cover a motor sound can be heard The camcorder is checking if a disc is loaded or not This is nota malfunction esoo Trouble Problem Solution m The disc cannot be ejected Turn off the camcorder disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack Restore the power supply and try again The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use The disc cannot be recognized The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth If 100 the problem persists r
104. m Button Battery CR2025 1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder 2 Place the lithium button battery with the side facing up 3 Insert the battery holder Using the Wireless Controller Point the controller at the camcorder s remote sensor when you press the buttons ccoo Getting Started 23 Gi NOTES The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight If the wireless controller does not work check that WL REMOTE is not set to OFF QO 42 When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller or when it can only be operated at a very close range replace the battery Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees e 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 Rotating the panel 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self timer 180 Subject can monitor the LCD screen suoneiedaig 26 Getting Started ecee LCD Backlight You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen to NORMAL or BRIGHT Menu NY ES 4 gt 27 5 1 Turn on the camcorder 2 Press MENU 3 Select AV DISPLAY SETUP and pres
105. me zone and press D To adjust for daylight saving time select the time zone with the X mark next to the area Time Zones Once you have set the time zone date and time you do not need to reset the clock every time you travel to another time zone Select the time zone referring to the date and time displayed on the screen Time Zones and Difference from GMT UTC London GMT UTC Paris 1 Cairo 2 Moscow 3 Dubai 4 Karachi 5 Dacca 6 Bangkok 7 Singapore 8 Tokyo 9 Sydney 10 Solomon 11 Wellington WELLINGTN 12 Samoa 11 Honolulu 10 Anchorage 9 Los Angeles L A 8 Denver 7 Chicago 6 New York 5 Caracas 4 Rio de Janeiro RIO 3 Fernando de Noronha FERNANDO 2 Azores 1 Setting the Date and Time DATE TIME SETUP MENU 27 7 DATE TIME JAN 1 2006 12 00 AM MENU 1 Press MENU 2 Select AW DATE TIME SETUP and press 9 3 Select AV DATE TIME and press 0 The month is displayed in orange 4 Select AV the month and move gt to the day setting The next part of the date time is displayed in orange e Set the day year hours and minutes in the same way esoo First Time Settings g If you do not need to change all settings move lt gt to a specific E j setting you want to change 5 Press to close the menu
106. mode icons are given the function is available in all operating modes Operating kadie Operating Mode Mode Indicator Switch Icon Display Operation um CAMERA Recording movies 30 Red m on the disc PLAY PLAY Movies Playing movies m xt Green Td from the disc Recording still images 1 CAMERA Rea o or Gp on the memory card or 31 Still disc Ca 1 PLAY images Ei one Viewing still images from 35 Ea Green v gt Ithe memory card or disc 1 Functions available only for still images recorded on the disc will be marked with P and Z and functions available only for still images recorded on the memory card will be marked with and instead Depending on whether you choose to save the still images on the disc or memory card uononpouj K Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee Supplied Accessories CA 570 Compact BP 208 Battery Pack WL D86 Wireless Lithium Button Battery Power Adapter Controller CR2025 for Wireless incl power cord Controller O gt MTC 100 Multi Cable IFC 400PCU Blank DVD R Disc DIGITAL VIDEO USB Cable 8 cm Mini DVD SOLUTION DISK Software CD ROM 0 Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software CD ROM Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of th
107. mory card or on the disc DVD RW only important Be careful when erasing images Erased images cannot be recovered G nores Protected images on the memory card and images on a protected disc cannot be erased Erasing a Single Image POINTS TO CHECK l co 13 Disc type DVD RW initialized in VR mode Func S P ma lt Vv FUNC gt i IMAGE ERASE FUNC ERASE Erasing a Single Image Just After Recording 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 Gig OFF esoo Still Image Options POINTS TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW discs VIDEO or VR mode FUNC 11 27 FUNC WY 13 While reviewing the image immediately after recording FUNC gt ai IMAGE ERASE FUNG amp ERASE Erasing All Images The following procedure will erase all the non protected still images from the currently selected media will not erase images with the Om mark Points TO CHECK 13 Disc type DVD RW initialized in VR mode MENU MENU Von gt 27 MENU gt STILL IMG OPER gu ERASE ALL IMAGES g a YES suo un4 Bunipa G Still Image Options eeee Copying Still Images You can copy still images record
108. mory card over and reinsert it Memory card cannot be Memory card is full Erase still images to free some space or 67 recorded replace the memory card Memory card was not initialized Initialize the memory card 70 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value 42 Set FILE NOS to RESET and insert a new memory card Memory card cannot be played Insert a memory card 24 pack Set the camcorder to 35 Make sure the memory card is selected as the media for still 32 images Image cannot be erased Image is protected Cancel the protection 69 Q flashes in red Card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and 70 reinsert the memory card Initialize the memory card if flashing persists Printing Problem Solution cA The printer is not operating 1 Set the camcorder to even though the camcorder 2 Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable and printer are correctly 3 Turn off the printer and turn it back on connected List of Messages Message Explanation ima SET THE TIME ZONE You have not set the time zone date and time This message 28 DATE AND TIME appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone date and time CHANGE THE BATTERY Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 21 PACK TEMPERATURE TOO The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature HIGH CANNOT RECORD Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery and TEMPERATURE TOO let the camcorder c
109. n 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 Important Warning The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of ki h uninsulated dangerous voltage within the DO NOT OPEN product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of CAUTION electric shock to persons TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC P The exclamation point within an SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR equilateral triangle is intended to alert the INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO operating and maintenance servicing QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL instructions in the literature accompanying the product BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS A user to the presence of important In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC22 A and all its accessories 1 2 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and maintenance instructions should be followe
110. nd screen 2200055 39 Wireless controller 23 Ea INP MOUE o nai bee nus bed ee ane NRE 44 Z ZOOM co soi dis eh EGG al eas bad 33 Zoom speed 00 0020 eee 38 U S A CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The warranty set forward below is given by Canon U S A Inc with respect to equipment purchased in the United States The limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase Canon consumer DVD 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 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 your ONE YEAR warranty period repairs will be made and the equipment return shipped to you free of charge After your warranty period is over you w
111. ne or still image is being recorded on the disc This is 30 the disc access indicator does not a malfunction 31 not go off The point where the start stop button was pressed does not match the beginning end of the recording There is a slight interval between pressing the start stop button and the actual start of the recording on the disc This is not a malfunction UOHeWOJU jeuonippy 92 Trouble oeoo Problem Solution The recording suddenly stops shortly after starting recording The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth If the problem persists replace the disc 100 The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use Camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on that subject Focus manually 50 Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever 22 Lens is dirty Clean the lens with a soft lens cleaning cloth Never use tissue paper to clean the lens 102 Sound is distorted When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks or concerts sound may become distorted This is not a malfunction A vertical light bar appears on the screen Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar smear to appear This is not a malfunction Viewfinder picture is blurred Adjust the v
112. ng 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 Power Cord Protection Power cords should be 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 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 1984 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Eq uolonpo jzu Fig 1 14 15 16 17 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE es ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND
113. nges to green and the combined image appears Still images cannot be recorded on the memory card while the Card Mix function is activated Editing the Scenes Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to easily edit your movies Include in your playlist only the scenes you prefer or change the order in which they will be played back without affecting your original recordings After you add scenes to the playlist you will have two types of index screens The original index screen for the original recordings and the playlist index screen POINTS TO CHECK ICZ m 13 Disc type DVD RW initialized in VR mode Adding Scenes to the Playlist Options ALL SCENES Adds all scenes in the original index screen to the playlist ONE SCENE Adds only the selected scene to the playlist CANCEL Returns to the original index screen From the original index screen select AV lt p the scene to add to the playlist To add all scenes there is no need to select any particular scene A Func nz eeo Editing the Scenes 63 gt amp ADD TO PLAYLIST u Desired option ug YES When the operation is completed ADDED TO PLAYLIST will be displayed Press to check the scenes in the playlist index screen PLAYLIST Moving Scenes in the Playlist From the original index screen press PLAYLIST From the playlist index sc
114. nnot be recorded The video input will be recorded normally until the point a copyright signal is detected Depending on the analog signal sent from the connected device the input image may be distorted or not be displayed at all for example video input that includes anomalous signals such as ghost signals i NOTES D We recommend powering the camcorder with the compact power adapter Connecting to a Computer eeee Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagrams USB Terminal Open the LCD panel to access D Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device USB port 1 Output connection Signal Flow to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with an O USB Cable Supplied Transferring Recordings MyDVD for Canon Windows users only With the supplied USB cable and the MyDVD for Canon software you can transfer the movies and still images you recorded from the disc to a computer and easily edit them Please note that with MyDVD for Canon you can read 8 cm DVD R DL discs but the software does not support writing on dual layered discs neither with an external DL drive nor with the camcorder itself For further details about using MyDVD for Canon refer also to the software s tutorial and help modules MyDVD for Canon One touch dubbing Windows XP only Insert
115. nt head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective Handling Precautions eeee Do s and Don ts g Battery Pack Camcorder Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing The data may not be correctly recorded on the disc and the recording may be permanently lost Do not touch the pick up lens Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or the disc cover Be careful when closing the LCD panel Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures like the inside of a car under direct sunlight or high humidity Do not use the camcorder near strong electric or magnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places The camcorder is not waterproof avoid also water mud or salt If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and or the lens Be sure to close the disc compartment cover after use Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel Handle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage DA
116. ntium III 1 GHz or higher 1 5 GHz or greater recommended 128 MB RAM 256 MB or greater recommended 10 GB hard drive space 20 GB or greater recommended Video adapter and display supporting at least 1024 x 768 resolution 16 bit color e Software Requirements Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 or later e Internet connection for user registration After installing MyDVD for Canon you will need an Internet connection to complete the user registration Without completing the online user registration you will not be able to use any of the software s functions For support concerning MyDVD for Canon Canon Inc and the Canon related customer support centers do not provide support concerning MyDVD for Canon For any questions or technical issues regarding the software its installation and operation please contact directly Sonic Solutions customer support representatives or access online the Internet pages listed in the information box above Operation may not work correctly depending on the specifications and settings of your computer Installing MyDVD for Canon 1 Turn on the computer and start up Windows 2 Insert the Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software CD ROM into the computer s CD or DVD drive The Setup Wizard will launch automatically If you do not have Windows Media Player 9 or later installed click OK on the setup window that appears and install the latest version of Windows 9
117. nto 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 This indicates a need for service 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 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 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
118. o ON to set the camcorder in mode 2 Slide fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover 3 Insert the disc and press its center firmly until it clicks in place Insert the disc with the recording side facing down single sided discs label side facing out Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens ccoo Getting Started 25 4 Close the disc cover Do not force the cover closed if the disc is not correctly inserted and firmly set in place WHEN USING DVD R DVD R DL Discs You can start recording movies once the record pause Ill indication appears WHEN USING A DVD RW You need to initialize new discs before you can start recording The disc initialization screen will appear when a new DVD RW is first inserted It will not appear when inserting a disc already initialized In that case you can start recording once the record pause Ill indication appears Select AV the desired disc specification and press For a comparison between the VIDEO and VR specifications see An Introduction to DVDs M 6 You will be asked to confirm the disc specification you selected Select AV YES and press to continue or select NO and press G to return and select a different disc specification A confirmation messa
119. oller will be the same as with the camcorder when one of the fixed zoom speed levels is selected or fixed at SPEED 3 when VARIABLE is selected When set to VARIABLE the zoom speed will be faster in the record pause mode Keep at least 1 m 3 3 ft to the subject At wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm 0 39 in eee Playback 3 Playback Playing Back Movies POINTS TO CHECK ICZ gt II D EFFECTS a LIGHT 1 Move the power switch to ON then slide it down towards MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode The green PLAY indicator will turn on 2 Move the amp switch to the Movies position The scene index screen appears with the selection frame on the first scene 3 Move AV lt gt the selection frame to the scene you want to play back Press or on the camcorder NEXT or on the wireless controller to move to the next previous index page 4 Press to begin the playback The playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene recorded DURING PLAYBACK 5 Press again to pause the playback suonouny s1seg EJ Playback eee e 6 Press to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen notes gt Fast Forward Playback lt 4 Fast Reverse Playback During normal playback press gt gt or lt lt on the camcorder SEARCH gt or
120. on Connection Diagrams QO 74 SUOI DOUUOD jeu1 xg Connecting to a TV or VCR eeece gt LINE IN MODE Desired connection type J Press to display the video input screen Select the setting according to the type of connection used S VIDEO Connection type K VIDEO Connection type H lt P VIDEO FROM THE VIDEO INPUT SCREEN The following icons are displayed at the bottom of the video input screen mg Adjust the speaker volume will not affect the recording xP SP LP Select the recording mode en Start recording pause the recording 2 Terminate the video input and return to PLAY mode 1 This camcorder Change the recording settings as necessary 2 Connected device Load the recorded cassette or disc and start playback 3 This camcorder Select lt gt the icon When the scene you wish to record appears press D Recording starts 4 This camcorder To pause the recording select lt gt the e1 icon and press In record pause mode select lt gt e and press to resume recording TO STOP RECORDING 5 This camcorder In record pause mode select lt gt the 2 icon and press 9 6 Connected device Stop the playback important Video input that includes copyright signals for example digital content designated as copy once or copy protected ca
121. ononpouj Card Disc Access Display e is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card or disc Remaining battery charge gt Com gt a gt a gt When cs starts flashing in red replace the battery pack with a fully charged one e When you attach an empty battery pack the power may turn off without displaying e Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately 20 Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee Playing Movies Index Screen Current scene number Total number of scenes M 33 ORIGINAL 1 6 Date and time of recording oaee ai calc JUL 1 2006 9 20 AM fs Playing Movies During Playback M ADi P R Q Disc operation B Playback time hours minutes seconds 7 Scene number Data code M 37 Fi 8 1 60 9 20 AM D JUL 1 2006 Viewing Still Images Tere Image number M 42 10710 Current image Number of images 1632x1224 3 _ recorded on the card recorded on the disc Still image size Data code M 37 Image protection mark M 69 9 20 AM JUL 1 2006 Getting Started Preparing the Power Supply The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter Cha
122. ool down before resuming use HIGH CANNOT REMOVE DISC CANNOT RECORD There is a problem with the disc Replace the disc 25 CHECK THE DISC This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 102 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use The disc s recording surface may be dirty or scratched esoo Trouble Message Explanation um REACHED THE MAXIMUM The maximum number of scenes has been reached Delete some 25 NUMBER OF SCENES recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space or replace 63 the disc CANNOT PLAY DISC The disc is dirty or you attempted to play back a disc type not supported not DVD R RW This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 102 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use CANNOT EDIT DISC There are no scenes to edit or the recording is damaged This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 102 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use CANNOT DIVIDE THE Photomovie scenes cannot be divided 68 SCENE You may not be able to divide very short scenes Scenes cannot be divided when the disc already contains 999 scenes You may not be able to further divide scenes shorter than 5 seconds that were created by dividing a previous scene PLEASE USE ONLY THE The dual layered disc you inserted cannot be used with this 8 RECOMMENDED DISC
123. or example to place it on a table or to disconnect the AV cable after the unfinalization process started may result in permanent data loss Always power the camcorder using the compact power adapter The operation cannot be started if the camcorder is powered only with the battery pack Avoid the following actions while the operation is in progress Failing to do so can interrupt the process and result in permanent data loss Do not move the camcorder Do not disconnect the compact power adapter Only discs that were finalized using this camcorder can be unfinalized with it Disc Can Be Unfinalized DVD R DVD R DL in VIDEO mode DVD RW in VIDEO mode e DVD RW nes bu in VR mode additional scenes even without unfinalizing the disc MENU MENU 127 gt gt DISC OPERATIONS UNFINALIZE MEND YES During the disc unfinalization a progress bar is displayed Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the DISC OPERATIONS menu 914 Q Jeu4 x7 Ue uo dSIq au yoeG Buel Connecting to a TV or VCR eeee Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams AV Terminal e When connecting the MTC 100 Multi Cable to the camcorder make sure to insert the cable straight and in the correct gt direction aligning the A marks on the cable s connector and on the AV terminal e Sound from the built in speaker will b
124. ording media you insert already contains an image with a larger number a new image will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last image on the memory card or disc We recommend using the CONTINUOUS setting The setting is common to the memory card and the disc TV TYPE GS NORMAL TV da WIDE TV In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder NORMAL TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio WIDE TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio e When the TV type is set to NORMAL TV if you play back a recording made in widescreen 16 9 the picture displayed on the LCD screen will be smaller than the full display area DATE TIME SETUP CAMERA CAMERA a Eray T ZONE DST M 28 DATE TIME QQ 29 DATE FORMAT Y M D 2006 1 1 AM 12 00 M D Y JAN 1 2006 12 00 AM D M Y 1 JAN 2006 12 00 AM Changes the date format for on screen displays and for date printing eeo Menu Options Lists g sP LINE IN MODE LINE IN MODE m 75 g S VIDEO gt VIDEO FUNC Menu Options Recording programs QO 46 CAMERA COMERS Mode switch P P PROGRAM AE Tv SHUTTER PRIO AE Av APERTURE PRIO AE Mode switch scn EJ PORTRAIT NS SPORTS P NIGHT EISNOW ZIBEACH EZSUNSET ENSPOTL
125. ot expose them to water Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt 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 When you erase image files or initialize the memory card only the file allocation table is altered and the data itself is not actually deleted Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the memory card for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data Lithium Button Battery WARNING e The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate the battery e Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic Hitachi Maxell Sony Sanyo or with Duracell2025 Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion e Dispose of the used battery according to applicable recycling regulations Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact Keep the battery out of the reach of children If swallowed seek medical assistance immediately The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal damage Do not disassemble
126. our pocket before use uo ewoju EUOHIPpy 00 Do s and Don ts eeee Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures About the battery terminal cover The battery terminal cover has a shaped hole This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs Back side of the battery pack E f Terminal cover attached E 7 L _ 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 Always remove the disc from the camcorder after you finish recording Do not store the camcorder with a disc left inside Keep the disc clean of dust dirt or smudges Even very small smudges or particles of dust can lead to problems when recording or playing back the disc Carefully inspect the recording surface of the disc before inserting it in the camcorder If the disc gets dirty use a dry soft lens cleaning cloth to remove any fingerprints dirt buildup or smudges from the disc surface Clean the disc in a radial motion from its center outwards Never use a chemically treated cloth or flammable solvents such as paint thinner to clean the disc Do not bend scratch or wet the disc and do no
127. r Screen refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera First Time Settings o Brackets and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen Menu options in boldface indicate the default setting for example ON OFF Menu item shown at its default position Buttons and switches to be operated Names of buttons and switches other than the multi selector are Sas indicated within a button frame for example MENU Trademark Acknowledgements miniSD is a trademark of SD Card Association Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the United States and other countries BY is a trademark of DVD Format Logo Licensing Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby DOLI Laboratories DIGITAL STEREO CREATOR Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PA
128. r registration you will not be able to use any of the software s functions 3 Click Next to start the registration 4 Enter the user information and select your country region from the selection box 5 Click on Privacy Policy to read the terms If you agree to the terms check the box I have read and agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy and click Register Now After the user registration is completed automatically the initial screen of MyDVD for Canon will be displayed Q notes Depending on the speed of your Internet connection the user registration may take some time If you cannot connect to the Internet the user registration will not be completed Without completing the online user registration you will not be able to use any of the software s functions Connecting the Camcorder You need to install the software and register online only the first time you connect the camcorder to the computer From the second time on just connect the camcorder to the computer 1 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder 2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable Refer to PC Connection Diagrams m 77 important During the following operations even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized Deleting all scenes Protecting the disc eeee Connecting to a Comp
129. r still persists and printing does not restart disconnect the USB cable and turn the camcorder off Turn it on again set it to mode and reconnect the cable When you have finished printing Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder Print Settings Trimming settings M 87 Paper settings Current paper settings paper size paper type and page layout QJDEFAULT BJDEFAULT BJDEFAULT DEFAULT TRIMMING 63 DEFAULT print Dy _i COPIES CANCEL Number of copies Print effect Date printing Options PAPER W PAPER SIZE Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model PAPER TYPE Select PHOTO FAST PHOTO or DEFAULT PAGE LAYOUT Select DEFAULT or one of the following available page layouts BORDERED Prints the whole image area almost exactly as the recorded still image BORDERLESS Enlarges the center portion of the still image to fit the width height ratio of the selected paper size The top bottom and sides of the still image may be slightly trimmed out 2 UP 4 UP 8 UP 9 UP 16 UP Prints multiple small copies of the same still image on one sheet of paper Canon printers You can also use the specially designed Photo Stickers sheets Date print Select ON OFF or DEFAULT AgPrint Effect The print effect can be used with printers compatible with the Image Optimize
130. rder NEXT on the wireless controller to skip to the beginning of the next scene Push the multi selector lt on the camcorder PREV on the wireless controller to return to the beginning of the current scene Repeat to skip to the beginning of the previous scene notes There is no sound during special playback modes e During some special playback modes you may notice some disturbances in the playback picture Slow playback is not available with discs initialized in VIDEO mode Depending on the recording you might occasionally notice a brief stop of the picture or sound at the point where the scene changes eee Playback 35 Adjusting the Volume The camcorder plays the sound with the built in speaker The volume will be muted when you close the LCD panel ICZ Speaker IA 0 13 eet SYSTEM SETUP g VOLUME wail MENU A MENU A N D lt gt mz 5 1 Press MENU 2 Select AV SYSTEM SETUP and press 3 Select AV VOLUME and press D 4 Adjust lt gt the volume as desired and press To turn off the volume completely keep pressing lt 4 until the volume icon changes to 5 Press to save the setting and close the menu Viewing Still Images MODE ON OR 1 Move the power switch to ON then slide it down towards MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode The green PLAY indicator will turn on 2 Mo
131. rder zoomed at the white object until stops flashing 2 Press to save the setting and close the menu notes Depending on the type of fluorescent light optimal color balance may not be obtained with FLUORESCENT or 7 FLUORESCENT H If the color looks unnatural adjust it using MB AUTO or SET When you have set the custom white balance Depending on the light source may keep flashing The result will still be better than with Lp AUTO Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes alec Mode switch P m 13 Options Default value 4 IMAGE EFFECT OFF Records with no image enhancing effects VIVID Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation eN NEUTRAL Tones down the contrast and color saturation LOW SHARPENING Records subjects with softened outlines sp SOFT SKIN DETAIL Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance To obtain the best effect use this setting when recording a person in close up Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail e CUSTOM Allows you to adjust the brightness contrast sharpness and color depth of the image BRIGHTN Darker picture Brighter picture CONTRAST Flatter picture More defined light and s Vaguer outlines Sharper outlines COL DEPTH Shallower colors Richer
132. reen select AV lt b the scene to move FUNC 27 FUNC gt amp MOVE u Move AV lt p the orange marker to the new position of the scene and press 3 u YES Deleting Scenes You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping Remember that when you delete scenes in the playlist you do not affect your original recordings However when you delete an original recording it will be deleted also from the playlist suonouny Bunipa s Editing the Scenes eeee important Be careful when deleting original recordings Once deleted an original scene cannot be recovered Do not change the position of the power switch or the m3 switch while the scene is being deleted G Notes Scenes cannot be deleted when the disc is protected C1 65 You may not be able to delete scenes shorter than 5 seconds Deleting a Single Scene POINTS To CHECK ICF ca 13 Disc type DVD RW initialized in VR mode From the original index screen select AV lt p the scene to delete To delete a scene only in the playlist press first and then select the scene FUNC A FUNC s gt lt 4 gt gt 277 FUNC gt DELETE 3 YES Deleting a Scene Just After Recording EOKA G5 itda able le button 1 Immediately after recording a scene press record review 2 While reviewing the scene sele
133. ress FUNC appears Applying D EFFECTS button 1 Press to capture the images 2 Press to record the multi image screen displayed Combining Images Card Mix You can choose one of the sample images including picture frames backgrounds and animations from the collection on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK and combine it with your live video recording to add a note of playfulness to your movies Card Chroma Key CARD CHROMA News Agy fi f Combines frames with your recordings The live video recording will appear instead of the blue area of the card mix image Mix level adjustment Blue area of the still image Card Luminance Key CARD LUMI Combines illustrations or titles with your recordings The live video recording will eeee Other Recording Options ot appear instead of the light area of the card mix image Mix level adjustment Light area of the still image Camera Chroma Key CAM CHROMA Combines backgrounds with your recordings Record your subject in front of a blue background and any part of your subject that is not blue will appear superimposed on the picture with the card mix image serving as background Mix level adjustment Blue area of the live video recording Card Animation C ANIMATION D Combines animations with your recordings You can choose from three types of card animation
134. rge the battery pack before use Remove the battery terminal cover A 100 before attaching the battery BATT switch 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder Open the LCD panel Slide in the connector end of the battery in the direction of the arrow and 3 4 5 ccoo Getting Started ja 4 gt DC IN terminal Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter Plug the power cord into a power outlet Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal The CHARGE indicator starts flashing The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed e You can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack e When the compact power adapter is connected even if a battery is attached its power will not be suoneiedaig press it gently until it clicks consumed a Maximum Typical Recording Mode Recording Time csi Time Playback Time Viewfinder 70 min 40 min XP LCD NORMAL 70 min 40 min 90 min LCD BRIGHT 70 min 40 min Viewfinder 80 min 45 min SP LCD NORMAL 80 min 45 min 100 min LCD BRIGHT 75 min 45 min Viewfinder 90 min 45 min LP LCD NORMAL 85 min 45 min 110 min LCD BRIGHT 85 min 45 min Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming power on off 22 Getting Started eeo e ONCE T
135. rings you back to the print settings menu notes About the color of the trimming frame White No trimming settings Green Recommended trimming size The trimming frame may not appear in green depending on the image size paper size or borders settings The trimming setting applies only to one image The trimming setting is canceled in the following cases When you turn off the camcorder When you disconnect the USB cable When you expand the trimming frame beyond its maximum size When you change the PAPER SIZE setting Print Order Settings Out of the still images recorded on the memory card you can mark the ones you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order These print order settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards and can be used for printing on DPOF compatible printers QQ 85 Up to 998 still images can be selected Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Do not connect the USB cable to the camcorder while setting the print orders m 13 FUNC gt FUNC A 127 KO v 2 PRINT ORDER Select lt gt the number of copies 0 99 and press FUNC To cancel the print order set the number of copies to 0 Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen 1 13 Move the zoom lever toward W to enter the still image index screen
136. rns to the transfer menu once the transfer is complete e To cancel the transfer select lt gt CANCEL and press or press MENU eeee Connecting to a Computer 23 IF YOU SELECT SELECT amp TRANSFER or WALLPAPER 3 Select lt gt the image you wish to transfer 4 Press SELECT amp TRANSFER The selected image is transferred and displayed on the computer To continue transferring select another image S WALLPAPER The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed as the desktop s background e The amp button will flash while the images are being transferred Press to return to the transfer menu notes e You can press I to transfer the images instead of the Q button With I ALL IMAGES NEW IMAGES or Ee TRANSFER ORDERS a confirmation message appears Select OK and press When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the image selection screen is displayed press to return to the transfe menu Even when still images recorded on the disc are correctly transferred to the computer they will still be marked as images not yet transferred NEW IMAGES SUOI DOUUOD jeu1 xg E Connecting to a Computer eeee Transfer Order Settings Out of the still images recorded on the memory card you can mark the ones you want to transfer to the computer with a transfer order These transfer ord
137. rters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships DC AC inverters etc i NOTES If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly approx twice per second and the charging stops The CHARGE indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the battery charge status Continuously on Battery fully charged Flashes approx twice per second Battery over 50 charged Flashes approx once per second Battery less than 50 charged The charging time will vary depending on the surrounding temperature and the battery pack s initial charge condition In cold places the effective usage time of the battery will decrease We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need U S A 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 Preparing the Camcorder 1 Turn on the camcorder The lens cover will open automatically 2 Adjust the viewfinder Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary 3 Fasten the grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the start stop button with your thumb The Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery Lithiu
138. s 0 4 Select AV BACKLIGHT and press D 5 Select AW the desired option and press 9 6 Press to close the menu notes This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen Using the BRIGHT setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Only miniSD cards can be used with this camcorder 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Open the memory card slot cover 3 Insert the memory card straight all the way into the memory card slot 4 Close the cover Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted To REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD First push the memory card once to release it and then pull the card out iwrortant Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder 1A 70 i NOTES Performance cannot be guaranteed for all miniSD cards Inserting and Removing a Disc Use only 8 cm 3 in mini DVD discs marked with the DVD R 2 logo including DVD R DL or the DVD RW ZY logo Refer also to Recommended discs 1 8 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 POINTS TO CHECK Pick up lens D 1 Move the power switch t
139. t leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt due to concentration of the light by the lens Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5 5 mm 0 2 inch Doing so may damage the camcorder WIDE SCR PLAYLIST Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded Press WIDE SCR Repeatedly pressing toggles between the widescreen 16 9 and normal 4 3 aspect ratios notes When recording in widescreen mode with Press record review after recording it you can also delete the aspect ratio 4 3 change the TV TYPE setting accordingly C1 43 IMG STAB set to OFF 38 h e The camcorder plays back the last i J Sotto RPE Aa you can have MEENE a wider view angle w Scene and returns to record pause mode Playing back a widescreen recording TV sets D While reviewing the scene select lt gt compatible with the Video ID 1 system will the 2 icon and press to return to the automatically switch to wide 16 9 mode 7 recording mode Otherwise change the aspect ratio of the TV S e While reviewing a scene immediately manually To play back on a TV with normal a a scene by selecting lt gt the icon m 64 Recording Still Images Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Before using a memory card for the first Recordings 16 9 Widescreen or 4 3 time be sure to initialize it with this You can select the aspect ratio of your camcorder M 70 recor
140. t subject it to strong shocks 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 waterproof soft tipped felt pens instead Moving a disc rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its surfaces If condensation forms on the disc put it aside until the water droplets have evaporated completely Never expose the disc to direct sunlight and do not store it in places subject to high temperatures or high humidity 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 We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity Canon Inc makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data Do not turn off the camcorder disconnect the power source or remove the memory card while the CARD access indicator is flashing Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields eeee Do s and Don ts filth 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 n
141. tarted press any button turn off the camcorder or load a recording media gt SYSTEM SETUP MEDIA SEL CARD DISC PLAY a WL REMOTE CAMERA CAMERA I PLAY PLAY ON Gg OFF Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller VOLUME M 35 eeu CT EA PLAY aoa L a HIGH VOLUME LOW VOLUME Gi OFF A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder the self timer countdown etc It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions POWER SAVE ON Gig OFF In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for five minutes Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off the message NAUTO POWER OFF will appear FILE NOS CAMERA camen aM G RESET G3 CONTINUOUS Select the image numbering method to be used on a new memory card or disc Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 images Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 6 RESET Image numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert a new memory card or disc G3 CONTINUOUS Image numbers will continue from the number following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder f the rec
142. ther camera data such as shutter speed and exposure f stop You can select the data to be displayed POINTS TO CHECK IPC 1s DATE TIME DATE amp TIME only Options Default value EDATE TIME Displays the date or time when the scene or still image was recorded Ho DATE amp TIME Displays both the date and time of the recording P CAMERA DATA Displays the exposure f stop and shutter speed used when recording the image Eos CAM amp D T Displays the exposure shutter speed date and time of the recording DISPLAY SETUP DATA CODE Eo DATE amp TIME Selecting the Data Code MENU MENU uma 1 Press MENU 2 Select AV DISPLAY SETUP and press eee Playback 3 Select AV DATA CODE and press 4 Select AV the desired option and press 5 Press to close the menu Turning the On screen Displays On Off During playback repeatedly press A to turn the on screen displays on off in the following sequence m gt All on screen displays data code display on Only the data code display on All on screen displays off Es suonouny s1seg l EJ Menu Options Lists eeee Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear in black on the screen For details about how to select an item refer to Using the Menus CQ 27 MENU Options TR CAMERA SETUP
143. tical range of the flash is approx 1 to 2 m 3 3 to 6 6 ft The range depends on the recording conditions The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode For the red eye reduction to be effective the subject needs to look at the assist lamp The degree of reduction depends on the distance and on each individual The red eye reduction mode cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode The flash will not fire in the following cases When you manually adjust the exposure in 4 auto or red eye reduction mode During auto exposure bracketing The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked or after the first still image in Stitch Assist mode About the AF Assist Lamp While you press halfway if the subject is too dark the assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately AF assist lamp You can also set AF AST LAMP to B OFF so the assist lamp does not light up The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF assist lamp is on The brightness of the AF assist lamp could be an inconvenience Consider turning it off in public places such as restaurants or theaters Digital Effects F FADER Faders Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black You can preview the effect on the display FADE T fade trigger PUZZLE WIPE ZIGZAG CORNER corner wipe BEAM JUMP
144. til you complete the panoramic image Try to include a distinctive item landmark etc in the overlapping portion Minor discrepancies in the overlapping area can be corrected with the software e You can retake an image using the multi selector lt p to cancel the image recorded last and return to the previous one Up to 26 images can be recorded 5 Press after the last image eseo Other Recording Options i NoTEs Other Recording Options Compose each image so that it overlaps 30 to 50 of the adjoining image Try to keep the Self Timer vertical misalignment within 10 Do not include a moving subject in the ny overlapping portion POINTS TO CHECK Do not try to stitch images that include both i j CAMERA distant and close subjects They may appear l co 13 warped or doubled up CAMERA Set the camcorder in record pause mode MENU NY z mna gt CAMERA SETUP L SELF TIMER MENU ON appears Press Start Stop The camcorder starts recording after a 10 second countdown 2 seconds when using the wireless controller The countdown appears on the screen Press PHOTO first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image The camcorder will record the still image after a 10 second countdown 2 seconds when using the wireless controller The countdown appears on the screen
145. till images recorded on the memory card Connection to a PictBridge compatible printer will not work when the memory card contains more than 1 800 images For best performance we recommend to keep the number of images on the memory card under 100 Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies While you are recording a movie on the disc you can simultaneously capture the same picture as a still image on the memory card The size of the still image will be S 640x480 and cannot be changed but the image quality can be selected 0 13 Default value d STILL I REC OFF FUNC FUNC S3 27 Icon of the currently selected i Still Image Recording option g Desired image quality TO CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE While you are recording a movie press PHOTO The still image is recorded on the memory card while the screen continues to show the video recording i NOTES The still image cannot be recorded simultaneously on the disc The still image cannot be recorded on the memory card while recording in widescreen or while a digital effect is activated The quality of the still image is slightly lower than a still image of the same size recorded in CAMERA mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing POINTS To CHECK Cae co 13 Mode switch P SCN except for the ERFIREWORKS recording program DRIVE MODE button
146. to make further selections AV lt gt and or press fj Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen such as the icon small arrows etc Press to save the settings and close the menu You can press to close the menu at any time suoleiedaig 28 First Time Settings eeee Changing the Time Zone Default value DATE TIME SETUP 6 First Time Settings Changing the Language Options Default value DEUTSCH Pycckn ENGLISH kipa ESPA OL aet FRAN AIS 20 ITALIANO mena POLSKI B E DISPLAY SETUP gu LANGUAGE ENGLISH MENU MENU a gt 127 1 Press MENU 2 Select AW DISPLAY SETUP and press 9 3 Select AW LANGUAGE and press 0 4 Select AV lt gt the desired option and press 9 5 Press to close the menu Gi notes If you changed the language by mistake follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting The displays and MN that appear on screen while changing the print and direct transfer settings will not change regardless of the language selected T ZONE DST NEW YORK MENU A gt v MENU 27 1 Press MENU 2 Select AW DATE TIME SETUP and press 9 3 Select AW T ZONE DST and press 9 The time zone setting appears The default setting is New York 4 Select AW your ti
147. to cancel printing After removing the paper set some paper again and retry printing INK ERROR There is a problem with the ink NO INK The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink LOW INK LEVEL The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon Select CONTINUE to restart printing 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 FILE ERROR CANNOT PRINT You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder with a different compression or was edited on a computer 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 SET amp PRINT ORDER No still image on the memory card has been marked with a amp print order amp PRINT ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order CANNOT TRIM You attempted to trim an image that was recorded with another camcorder READJUST TRIMMING You changed the print style after you set the trimming settings PRINTER ERROR Cancel printing Turn off the printer and turn it back on Check the printer status If the error still persists refer to the printer s instruction manual and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center
148. ust the length of the strap uo ewoyu jeuonippy 106 General Information eeee WS 20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for active shooting SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories ee cANoy This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you A o use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand S 5 accessories or products bearing the same mark KA sS Dy S Product Codes Provided Accessories CA 570 Compact Power Adapter 8468A002AA BP 208 Battery Pack 0802B002AA WL D86 Wireless Controller D83 0722 000 MTC 100 Multi Cable D82 0790 000 IFC 400PCU USB Cable C84 1245 000 Optional Accessories CG 300 Battery Charger 0784B002AA WS 20 Wrist Strap 3118A002AA D81 0190 202 SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case 9389A001AA Specifications eeo General Information KAJ DC22 System Disc Recording System Movies DVD VIDEO VIDEO mode DVD VR VR mode only with 8 cm DVD RW Video Compression MPEG2 Audio Compression Dolby Digital 2ch Still Images Exif 2 2 compliant with JPEG compression Television System EIA standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Image Sensor 1 3 9 inch CCD approx 2 200 000 pixels Effective pixels Movies 16 9 Image stabilizer ON approx 1 380 000 16 9 Image stabilizer OFF approx 1 500 000 4 3 record
149. uter SUOI DOUUOD jeu1 xg a0 Connecting to a Computer eeee Setting the disc title Initializing the disc Finalizing or Unfinalizing the disc Check the orientation of the USB cable and make sure you connect it properly If you use discs other than the recommended DVD discs you may get an error message on the computer indicating that the disc cannot be read or that the camcorder is not ready QG notes DVD copies and DVD backup discs created with MyDVD for Canon cannot be unfinalized using the camcorder One Touch Dubbing Windows XP only POINTS To CHECK J This function requires a computer equipped with a DVD drive with writing capabilities If MyDVD for Canon is running close the program first Insert the finalized disc you wish to copy into the camcorder 2 Insert a brand new DVD R or DVD RW disc into the computer s DVD drive e The Gu print share button will light up in blue To make a copy of a disc recorded in VR mode be certain to insert a DVD RW disc into the computer s DVD drive 3 Press 0 e The amp w button will flash while the copying is in progress and will go off once the copy is completed e The copied disc will be finalized and automatically ejected from the drive important DVD R RW discs can be copied to 12 cm or 8 cm DVD R RW discs DVD R DL discs can only be copied to 12 cm DVD R RW discs If you did not complete the online user
150. ve the switch to the 6 Still images position 3 If necessary change the media for the still images Refer to Selecting the Media for the Still Images 1A 32 4 Use the multi selector lt gt to move between images important The following may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on or uploaded from a computer except for the sample images for the Card Mix function Images whose file names have been changed Avoid the following actions while the disc card access display gt or gt appears on screen and when either the DISC access or CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts suonouny s1seg J 36 Playback eeee Do not open the disc cover or the memory card slot cover and do not remove the disc or memory card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the switch or the operating mode Slideshow amp SLIDESHOW A Y Func as 27 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV SLIDESHOW and press D 3 Select lt gt START and press Images are played back one after another e Press to stop the slideshow Index Screen 1 Move the zoom lever toward W The still images index screen appears 2 Select AV
151. wer when camcorder shake warning is displayed on the screen suonouny pasueapy 56 Still Image Recording Options eeee notes The drive mode can also be selected from the FUNC menu Q 27 e cannot be used while the FUNC menu is being displayed Creating Panoramic Images You can shoot a series of overlapping images and merge them on a computer into one large panoramic image using the supplied software PhotoStitch For further details about the procedure refer to the software s instruction manual on the supplied software CD ROM POINTS To CHECK cat Mode switch P SCN Default value C SINGLE FUNC FUNC maza Icon of the currently selected Drive Mode g STITCH AST g Press Q The Stitch Assist screen appears FROM THE STITCH ASSIST SCREEN 1 Select lt gt the direction in which you will take the sequence of still images 2 Select the recording program and zoom on the subject The manual focus and manual exposure adjustment cannot be used with the Stitch Assist mode Once the sequence has started you cannot change the recording program or zoom 3 Press to record the first image The number of images recorded so far and the direction and number of the next image appear below the image 4 Record the next image so that it overlaps a portion of the previous one Repeat this step un
152. ylist press first and then select the scene FUNC A FUNC A 27 gt lt d 27 ss DIVIDE FUNC ep eceee DISC Options 65 Disc Options Protecting the Disc You can protect the whole disc to prevent the accidental erasure of important recordings important Initializing the disc QQ 65 will permanently erase all recordings even if the disc is protected POINTS To CHECK IED ars Disc type DVD RW initialized in VR mode MENU MENU A gt iz MENU gt DISC OPERATIONS g DISC PROTECT g MENU amp YES g Playback of the scene begins Press fj at the point where you want to divide the scene 4 DIVIDE YES You can use the following icons and the special playback modes A 34 to bring the scene to a precise point KaD Skip to the beginning of the current next scene lt 411 11 gt One frame reverse advance Initializing the Disc You need to initialize a DVD RW disc when first inserting it into the camcorder and you may have to initialize a disc if you get the DISC ERROR message You can also choose to initialize the disc if you wish to erase all the recordings on the disc or in order to change the disc specification suo un4 Bunipa 66 Disc Options eeee important Initializing the disc will permanently erase all recordings even if the disc is

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