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Canon DC210 Camcorder User Manual

1. 26 LCD ba klight 29998 94 24 LCHISCreen En 24 BP mnademm EM 36 T Magnifying a still image 35 Maintenance WEA 9 74 Manual exposure adjustment 46 ManWalifocus P m 46 Mode Witch ame 43 LN Night recording program 43 Normal TV 4 3 41 3 Original recordings 54 P P recording program 44 Photomovie scene 60 Playback Movies 32 Playback Still images 33 Playlist sie mean eee 54 Portrait recording program 43 POW T SAVE 2 saree dona oe taupe and 41 Protecting the disc 57 Grip belts smes iati ine i iea ee 23 l uoneuuoju Jeuonippv BH General Information eeee Quick Start function 31 LR Recommended discs 6 Recording Movies 28 Recording Still images 30 Recording data 50 Recording mode 36 Recording programs 43 Recording reminder 18 RESET cies rui ther Fco Eee Rita dtd 66 Scene editing 22 128 eres 54 Screen displays 17 Screen markers 40 Selecting the on screen displays 50 SSM MIME ises aana eere nri 52 Serial number 15 Setup menus
2. ssssssseess 11 About the Power Switch vcd About the Operating Modes 2 eite dei eee 12 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories Components Guide T Screen Displays irit tr ciet perite te nr EHE YE ER CAR EARS Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack ss 20 Inserting and Removing a Disc e aA 22 Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the LCD Screen Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC Menu Option 4E dt 920098 99 25 Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus een 25 First Time Settings Changing the Language lt am mud 26 Changing the Time Zone qfi rs ERR aeaa 26 Setting the Date and TipfS EER 29099 MERE 27 Basic Functions Recording Shootinggl ldeo 7 7 5 5 79099 28 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings 16 9 Widescreen or 4 3 29 DARING SP DOtOS MESMIS NB 9098 esses 07 30 Zooming M QUICK Sta qp nctionmeee M e 7 31 Playback laying Back the Video E meses 32 Displaying the Photos Magnifying Photos during Playback 35 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists e O a m 36 SettlbiMenus d f EA Camera Setup Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer etc Or Disc Operations Photomovie Finalize etc 99
3. 4 NORMAL ADD TO PLAYLIST PLAY Disc type VR mode ALL SCENES ONE SCENE CANCEL M 49 M 54 Add a scene to the playlist This option is available only from the original index screen MOVE IU Disc type VR mode QQ 55 Move a scene in the playlist This option is available only from the playlist index screen DIVIDE ICH Disc type VR mode Divide a scene DELETE CX Disc type VR mode Delete a scene LH 56 CO 55 eeee Menu Options Lists CONVERT TO SCENE PLAY oc Convert a single still image into a 3 second Photomovie scene SLIDESHOW M 34 PLAY oc CANCEL START Setup Menus lt CAMERA SETUP A SL SHUTTER Mode switch AUTO or P only in the G3 PROGRAM AE recording program J 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 e If a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to C3 OFF e If amp camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod o gt H suoljoun4 pooueApy B Menu Options Lists eeee D ZOOM C3 OFF B 105x 0m 1000x Determines the operation of
4. For details about the available menu options and settings refer to the Menu Options Lists C 36 eee Using the Menus BE Selecting a FUNC Menu Option PUVDEU w el 0 01 17 lt gt 30min 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AY the icon of the function you want change from the left side column Menu items not available will appear grayed out 3 Select 4 the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar The selected option will be highlighted in light blue Menu items not available will appear grayed out With some settings you will need to make further selections AV lt gt and or press Gi Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen such as the icon small arrows etc 4 Press to save the settings and close the menu You can press to close the menu at any time FUNC M 25 CAMERA SETUP G A SL SHUTTER ON D ZOOM OFF IMG STAB ON WIDESCREEN ON EIU deed OF F WIND SCREEN EX 1 Press FUNC During the playback of a disc recorded in VIDEO mode pressing will open directly the setup menus Continue directly from step 3 2 Select AV the icon and press 6 to open the setup menus You can also hold Fc pressed down for more than 1 second to open directly the setup menus screen Push the joystick lt q to return to the menu selection screen step 3 3 Select AY the desired menu from the
5. eeo Menu Options Lists B FILE NOS CAMERA PLAY aoc oc EJ RESET C3 CONTINUOUS Select the image numbering method to be used on a new 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 EJ RESET Image numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert a new disc CONTINUOUS Image numbers will continue from the number following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder e If the disc 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 disc e We recommend using the G3 CONTINUOUS setting TV TYPE E 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 E NORMAL TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio B WIDE TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio e When the TV type is set to amp 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 suonounJ pooueApy l H Menu Options Lists eeee FIRMWARE D DATE TIME SETUP PLAY n rena CAMERA PLAY CET You can verify the current version of the camcor
6. 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 use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record images with special color effects POINTS TO CHECK rage pam Mode switch P c 12 Options Default value 6r IMAGE EFFECT OFF Records with no image enhancing effects 4v VIVID Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation SN NEUTRAL Tones down the contrast and color saturation lt p 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 thatareas similar to the skin color may lack in detail FUNC M125 Fonc P gt Icon of the currently selected Image Effect Desired option FUNC Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still images are recorded on the disc using the JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group compression As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality Options Image size options vary depending on the mn 12 model The following table summarizes the approximate n
7. To FADE OuT Push the joystick A toward jai while recording amp then press to fade out and pause the recording TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT FUNC amp Desired fader effect You can preview the effect on the screen The icon of the selected effect appears CAMERA 8i Push the joystick A toward while recording or in record pause mode EAMERA Push the joystick A toward fai and then press PHOTO to record the still image suonounJ pooueApy E Managing Scenes eeee Managing 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 r Original index screen original recordings ORIGINAL t CI PLAYLIST Y g C3 PLAYLIST L Playlist index screen POINTS To CHECK P AE m 12 Disc type DVD RW 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 AY lt the scene to add to the playlist To add all scenes there is no nee
8. You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen The markers are available in white or gray Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly vertically and or horizontally Using the markers will not affect the recordings on the disc or memory card LANGUAGE M 26 CAMERA Ld PLAY m DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPANOL FRAN AIS ITALIANO POLSKI ROM N T RK E PYCCKHA YKPA HCLKA 5 22 eos mtma F es 888 x 8201 B43 sgt SYSTEM SETUP VOLUME I 2 silio BEEP L a HIGH VOLUME LOW VOLUME 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 CES I ON OFF In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off the message fAUTO POWER OFF will appear e In Quick Start ready mode the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the STANDBY OFF setting STANDBY OFF ex 10 min ex 20 min En 30 min Select the length of time after which the camcorder will end the Quick Start ready mode and shut off automatically QO 31
9. 50 EN Abroad using the camcorder 75 Auto recording program 43 Auto slow shutter 37 Autofocus AF 50 AV terminal cua ee 6 245 64 _B Battery pack charging 20 Battery pack remaining charge 18 Beach recording program 43 BEP isse km sieste anne 41 Built in backup battery 73 ra Center point Autofocus 50 Compact power adapter 20 Condensation 4 74 Connection to a TV VCR 64 LD Data code Il SEE 50 Date and timer SF PES 27 Daylightsavingtime 26 Digifal effects 999 52 Dididizocmes EE 38 Diggiitic A EE 58 Disc types DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW 5 LE Erasing still images 59 Erro messadgesed ee uu 70 LF File numbers 49 41 Finalizing the disc 61 Fireworks recording program 43 Focus priority ree ae edd 38 FUNG menu kms 25 36 eeee General Information ci Image effects 48 Image jump 34 Image stabilizer 38 Index screen Movies 32 Index screen Still images 34 Initialization Disc 57 FI SJOYSUEK ne sets RE peaa brass 11 Joystick guide 11 LL Language de e YB
10. FUNC le N D 25 FUNC CG gt M 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 1 NOTES Photomovie scenes Q 60 and very short Scenes 1 second or less cannot be divided 8 POINTS TO CHECK CX m 12 Disc type DVD RW VR mode From the original index screen select AY lt the scene to divide To divide a scene only in the playlist press first and then select the scene 4 FUNC os Cn 25 nc QP gt Y FUNC gt DIVIDE FUNC gt MENU y DISC OPERATIONS 9 MOVIES ALL DEL g FUNC YES When you are deleting the playlist this menu option will be replaced by PLAYLST ALL DEL y Playback of the scene begins Press amp at the point where you want to divide the scene 9 DIVIDE 9 YES You can use the following icons and the special playback modes N 33 to bring the Scene to a precise point KU Skip to the beginning of the current next scene Ib One frame reverse advance Managing the Disc Protecting the Disc You can protect the whole disc to prevent the accidental erasure of important recordings Follow the same procedure to remove the protection of a protected disc inrortant Initia
11. 25 3i Shoulder strap uff 77 Slideshow 7 34 Snow recording program 43 SP mode uff mmm 36 Sports recording program 43 Spotlight recording program 43 Still image quality 49 Still im ge size Wm 49 Sunset recording program 43 Telephoto suisses seu m n 31 MMEO as eda 2 dos atte neta eb pins 26 TAD ET 29 Troubleshooting 66 Tv recording program 44 VIDEO mode disc specification 5 Viewfinder dioptric adjustment 23 Volutme se spa eie trot ttes 33 VR mode disc specification 5 White balance 47 Wide angle 99 31 Wide TV 16 949 64 N 41 Widescreen SHE 29 Wind sefeen HER A 38 CDNnGSue EEEEDSES 9 36 Zoom HR MM 31 ZOOmBesd WE 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
12. 6 Press H to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen 1 notes e During the playback of 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 You can display the date and time of the recording and other camcorder data registered when the recording was made M 51 10 Km If TO ADJUST THE VOLUME The camcorder plays the sound with the built in speaker The sound will be muted when you close the LCD panel or connect the stereo video cable to the AV terminal During the playback of a scene 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick AW toward ifi or i to adjust the volume To turn off the volume completely keep pressing v until the volume icon changes to 4 You can press amp again to hide the joystick guide during playback SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES e Fast Playback During normal playback press gt gt or lt lt on the camcorder Repeatedly press the button to increase the playback speed Fast playback 5x 15x 25x the normal speed e Slow Playback During playback pause press P or lt lt on the camcorder Repeatedly press the button to increase the playback speed Slow playback 1 16 gt 1 8 1 4 the normal speed e Skipping Scenes During playback push the joystick P to skip to the next scene Push the
13. Joystick DM 11 CAMERA mode indicator red 1 12 4 LCD screen M 24 44 fast reverse button Q 33 Zoom out W wide angle button 1 31 fast forward button M 33 Zoom in T telephoto button 1A 31 Top view d d G O 0 P I play pause button 11 32 START STOP button M 28 H stop button CL 32 PLAYLIST button 1 54 9 Viewfinder C1 23 9 Dioptric adjustment lever QA 23 i amp 1 movies still images switch 1 12 12 DISC access indicator QA 28 30 CHG charge indicator C1 20 13 Start stop button QA 28 2 Power switch QA 12 5 OPEN disc cover switch DA 22 6 Grip belt 1 23 4 Mode switch 1 43 8 Zoom lever M 31 9 PHOTO button MA 30 G Speaker M 33 Tripod socket M 29 Strap mount Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example FUNC Screen Displays CAMERA Recording Movies DO O0 DO B A CAMERA Recording Still Images eseo Getting to Know the Camcorder CD Operating mode M 12 2 Recording program M 43 White balance 1 47 Image effect 1M 48 5 Digital effects QQ 52 6 Recording mode M 36 S
14. Still Image Operations Erase all still images 39 Display Setup LCD Brightness Language etc 40 System Setup Volume Beep etc 41 Date Time Setup nu AQ Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs cc ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeaeeeseneeeeeeeeeees P Flexible Recording Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Special Scene Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment enenatis er nnt 46 Manual Focus Adjustment White Balance m uerus mp Seen Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Still IMageS isisisi 49 Automatic Focus Priotily 2 m rer rre ce esed bo rcx tec Pe n 50 Other Functions On Screem BI M 50 Self Timer sr Digital Effects Editing Functions Managing Scenes Adding Scenes to the Playlist 4499 299998 0428 Moving Scenes in the Playlist Deleting Scenes pt Dividing a Scene dtf E 90 98 Managing the Disc Protecting the Disc 9 amm uuo A 57 Initializing the Disc A Changing the Discdlillle 999995 9998 O 9 58 Managing Photos Erasing Photos AES EE dr ER t 59 Converting Photos into Photomovie Scenes sesseesse 60 Playing Back the Disc on a
15. 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 suonejedajg Charging Recording and Playback Times with the BP 208 Battery Pack The recording and playback times given in following tables are approximate and vary according to the charging recording or playback conditions Battery Pack BP 208 Recording Mode XP SP LP Recording Times Maximum Typical Maximum Typical Maximum Typical Viewfinder 115 min 60 min 135 min 65 min 145 min 70 min LCD NORMAL 110 min 60 min 125 min 65 min 140 min 65 min LCD BRIGHT 105 min 60 min 120 min 60 min 130 min 65 min Playback Time 140 min 165 min 175 min Charging Time 160 min Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming power on off iz Getting Started eee Inserting and Removing a Disc Use only 8 cm 3 in mini DVD discs marked with the DVD R 22 logo including DVD R DL or the DVD RW 22 logo Refer also to Recommended Discs M 6 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 M 12 1 Move the power switch to O
16. is displayed Tv 250 indicates a Picture quality may not be as good as in other gt shutter speed of 1 250 second etc modes White points may appear on the screen S Autofocus may not work as well as in other 5 modes In such case adjust the focus manually 2 Special Scene Recording Programs to e j SNOW E2BEACH Match Special Conditions The subject may become overexposed on TR Y cloudy days or in shaded places Check the 2 Recording in a very bright ski resort or image on the screen e capturing the full colors of a sunset or a e BIFIREWORKS i fireworks display becomes as easy as To avoid camcorder shake we recommend selecting a special scene recording program using a tripod Make sure to use a tripod especially in as the shutter speed slows down POINTS TO CHECK En Fase Mode switch P FUNC M125 Func CG gt BH Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color eeee Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment At times backlit subjects may appear too dark underexposed or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring overexposed To correct this you can manually adjust the exposure Points To CHECK iae Mode switch P except for the ERFIREWORKS recording program rn 12 t EN EXP 9 Cu 1 Ifthe joystick guide does not appear on screen press 6 amp
17. 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 Q notes e About the recording time By changing the recording mode you can change the recording time available on the disc A 36 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 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 41 To restore the power slide the power switch toward MODE and release it or move the power switch to and back to ON again 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 0196 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 When using a tripod Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to dire
18. 5 to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward EXP If EXP does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick V toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above The exposure adjustment indicator 10 and the neutral value 0 appear on the screen If you operate the zoom during exposure lock the brightness of the image may change 3 Adjust lt gt the brightness of the image as required 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 Pushing the joystick A toward EXP again will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to automatic exposure Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually Reflective surfaces i PA Qut ie Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast Moving Subjects Through wet windows Night Scenes amp POINTS To CHECK CE m 12 Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure Mode switch P EN FOCUS c A S NEXTY 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press amp to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward FOCUS If FOCUS does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick v toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration a
19. Default value AB AUTO Settings are automatically set by the camcorder Use this setting for outdoor Scenes DAYLIGHT For recording outdoors on a bright day amp TUNGSTEN For recording under tungsten and tungsten type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting a SET Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting FUNC 1 25 FUNC CG gt lt Icon of the currently selected White Balance Desired option FUNG FUNC When you select SET do not press and continue instead with the procedure below gt Q lt D 5 o e a T E 3 fr 5 a B Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color eeee TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press When the adjustment is completed 2 stops flashing and stays on The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the camcorder 2 Press to save the setting and close the menu D notes When you have set the custom white balance Depending on the light source may keep flashing The result will still be better than with AB AUTO Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes Turn off the digital zoom The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off
20. VIDEO mode pressing FUNC J will open the menu directly on the setup menus screen During the disc finalization a progress bar is displayed Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the DISC OPERATIONS menu 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 You cannot play back discs that have not yet been finalized on an external DVD device 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 software Refer also to the instruction manual and help modules of your DVD playback software To view still images recorded on the disc close first any DVD playback software that may be running Notes e DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode can only be played on VR mode compatible DVD players e Depending on your DVD device you may not be able to play the disc The resolution of Photomovie scenes will be lower than that of the original still images e In order to play the disc on a computer you need to have DVD playback software installed and running Also in o
21. 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 Image Sensor 1 6 inch CCD approx 680 000 pixels Effective pixels 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer ON approx 360 000 pixels 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer OFF approx 450 000 pixels 4 3 Movies approx 340 000 pixels Still images approx 450 000 pixels 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 2 6 91 mm F 2 0 5 0 35x power zoom 35 mm equivalent 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer ON 45 8 1 603 mm 16 9 Movies Image stabilizer OFF 41 0 1 435 mm 4 3 Movies 49 8 1 743 mm Still images 43 6 1 526 mm Lens Configuration 10 elements in 8 groups 1 double sided aspheric element 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 custom white balance and preset white balance settings DAYLIGHT TUNGSTEN Minimum Illumination 1 3 Ix NIGHT recording program Shutter speed at 1 8 5 Ix Auto mode Auto slow shutter ON Shutter speed at 1 30 Recommended lllumination More than 100 Ix Image Stabilization Electronic Size of Still Images 1024
22. a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms 3 notes D A When set to LM VARIABLE the zoom speed will be faster in the record pause mode e 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 Quick Start Function Using the Quick Start function you ll never have to miss out on those great and fleeting opportunities to take a picture or record video When you press instead of turning off the camcorder you can get it ready to start recording within approx 1 second POINTS TO CHECK En Pe mn 12 You cannot enter the Quick Start ready mode while recording suonounJ 2iseg J 1 Press firmly The standby lamp goes on to signal that the camcorder is Quick Start ready ready and waiting to resume recording Sometimes the standby lamp will flash as the camcorder completes some preparations The camcorder is Quick Start ready when the lamp stops flashing and stays on 2 When you wish to resume recording press again Within approx 1 second the camcorder is ready in record pause mode BH Playback eeee 1 notes e When you wake up the camcorder from standby mode the following settings will be changed automatically Manual focus returns to automatic focus AF Manual exposure adjustment returns to automatic exposure Zoom position returns to full wide angle W e In standby mode the camcor
23. appear on the TV screen which you connected the camcorder Select the correct video input 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 73 MA deuec Ch oen up The disc has not been finalized 61 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 l uoneuuoju jeuonippv Trouble eeee List of Messages Message Explanation LL SET THE TIME ZONE You have not set the time zone date and time This message 26 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 20 PACK CANNOT ENTER THE The camcorder cannot enter the Quick Start standby mode while 31 STANDBY MODE NOW the disc is being recognized after first inserting it or if the remaining battery charge is too low UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE The disc may not be recognized by this camcorder if it wa
24. be played back in most common DVD players DVD R DL Best for Recording Time Dual layered discs allow writing up to 80 more data 2 6 GB on a single recording side However DVD R DLs can only be played back on DVD devices compatible with dual layered discs Also you cannot edit or delete the recordings Dual layered discs have two recording layers The camcorder will record on Layer 1 and then continue to Layer 2 During M Layer2 Scene 2 Gr Layer1 Scene 1 the playback of a recording spanning both layers you may notice a brief stop about 1 second at the point where the Recording surface camcorder switches to the second layer DVD RW Best for Reusability Recordings made on a DVD RW disc can be edited or deleted Also the disc can be initialized allowing you to use the same disc numerous times uononpoau Disc specification on DVD RWs DVD RW discs can be recorded using either one of two disc specifications VIDEO mode or VR mode When you first insert a brand new DVD RW disc the camcorder will automatically display the initialization screen where you can select the disc specification for the disc VIDEO mode Once finalized discs recorded in VIDEO mode can be played back in most common DVD players offering the best compatibility However recordings cannot be edited deleted rearranged etc VR mode You can easily edit the recordings However discs recorded in VR mo
25. but the image quality may be lower and the autofocus may not work well The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds Recording movies under fluorescent lights If the screen starts to flicker select RI SHUTTER PRIO AE and set the shutter speed to 1 100 eseo Recording Programs H Shutter speed guidelines P Icon of the currently selected H CAMERA m 1 8 1 15 1 30 Recording Program CAMERA 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 n For recording subjects in dark places Last icon on the right icon of the currently selected Special Scene CAMERA F 1 60 CAMERA 3 1 60 i For general recordings Desiredioption CAMERA m 1 100 CAMERA 1 100 G Notes Do not change the position of the mode For recording indoor sports scenes ing SP switch while recording as the brightness of the CAMERA 1 250 1 500 1 1000 image may change abruptly CAMERA C 1 250 1 500 e PORTRAIT E SPORTS BEACHY F4 SNOW For recording from within a car or train or The picture may not appear smooth during for recording moving subjects such as playback roller coasters e E PORTRAIT 1 2000 The blur effect of the background increases For recording outdoor sports such as golf UT o e P NIGHT or tennis on sunny days Moving subjects may leave a trailing Note that on screen only the denominator afterimage
26. camcorder and the connected TV or VCR On a TV Select as the video input the same terminal to which you connected the camcorder On a VCR Set the input selector to the external video input usually labeled LINE IN 2 Start the playback of the movies C 32 or still images M 33 notes Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device ICZ M 12 Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR following the connection diagram shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams m 64 Recording 1 Connected device Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode 2 This camcorder Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene 3 This camcorder Resume the movie playback 4 Connected device Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears Stop recording when copying is complete 5 This camcorder Stop playback D nores _ e Turn off all the devices before starting the connections e Sound from the built in speaker will be muted while the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter By default the on screen displays will be embedded in the output video signal but you can change th
27. displayed Displays the date or time when the scene or still image was recorded EO DATE amp TIME Displays both the date and time of the recording CAMERA DATA Displays the aperture f stop and shutter Speed used when recording the image Turning the On Screen Displays On Off f Repeatedly press to turn the on nhe we QP gt screen displays on off in the following sequence mm FUNC gt t amp MENU CAMERA 2 CAMERA amp n 2 All displays on All displays off DISPLAY SETUP 3 3 2 All displays on DATA CODE m Data code only n 3 All displays off Desired option S a All displays on including the Reading the Histogram Display histogram When viewing still images you can X displays only display the histogram and the icons of all All displays off the functions used at the time of 1 However the level marker the disc type icon recording Use the histogram as a and the and II icons will still appearon reference to verify the correct exposure of the screen ims Data code Time date and camera data at the the still image time of recording The contents to be The area to the right of the histogram displayed can be selected as explained in the represents highlights and the left side following section represents shadows A still image whose 3 Histogram display For still images you can display th
28. guide contains positions other than those relevant to the E multiple pages NEXT and the page function explained are marked with a number icon w will appear at the striped pattern Depending on the model 9 y bottom position Push the joystick Ww and the operation mode these positions toward NEXT to display the next page may be empty or show a different icon of the guide than the one on the illustration 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 toward MODE and release it This Lock action will toggle the operating mode between recording button CAMERA red indicator and playback PLAY green indicator OFr 3 w a o z About the Operating Modes The camcorder s operating mode is determined by the positions of the power switch and the 3 g switch In the manual indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is not available When no operating mode icons are given the function is available in all operating modes Operating Bia Operating Mode Mode Indicator Switch Icon Display Operation IRA FE CAMERA h Recording mov
29. left side column and press The title of the selected menu appears on top of the screen and under it the list of settings 4 Select AV the setting you want to change and press amp The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected Items not available appear in black 5 Select AV the desired option and press 6 to save the setting 6 Press FUNC You can press FUNC to close the menu at any time Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus H suonejedajg B First Time Settings eeee First Time Settings Changing the Language Options DEUTSCH ROM N anus ENGLISH T RK E git x ESPANOL pyccku ex FRAN AIS YKPAIHCbKA 8 201 ITALIANO 31 Bis POLSKI t Default value G DISPLAY SETUP Gu LANGUAGE ENGLISH FUNC PAN RA 25 FUNC P gt 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AW the icon and press Gi to open the setup menus 3 Select AW DISPLAY SETUP and press amp 4 Select AW LANGUAGE and press 6 5 Select VA lt the desired option and press amp 6 Press FUNC to close the menu Notes e If you changed the language by mistake follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting e The displays and that appear in some menu screens refer to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change reg
30. the digital zoom e When activated the camcorder will Switch automatically to the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range e With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed so the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in About the color of the zoom indicator Optical Digital Zoom Zoom Zoom White Light Dark Indicator blue blue DC210 35x 35x 105x 105x 1000x e The digital zoom cannot be used with the B NIGHT recording program ZOOM SPEED G3 VARIABLE 23 SPEED 3 3 SPEED 2 EB SPEED 1 e When set to gr 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 achieved with gx VARIABLE Among the fixed zoom speeds XY SPEED 3 is the fastest and ggg SPEED 1 the slowest IMG STAB icf Mode switch P G9 ON d J CR OFF The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto e The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake e The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using the B NIGHT recording program e The image stabilizer may not be effective when using a slow shutter speed with the ER SHUTTER PRIO AE recording program e The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode swi
31. you entered it with another digital device Remove the disc protection 57 Cannot create a Photomovie The disc is full END flashes on the screen Delete some 55 scene recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space Cannot edit or delete scenes Remove the disc protection 57 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 28 recorded in VIDEO mode if it contains only still images Record 61 at least one scene before finalizing the disc The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use No sound from the built in Open the LCD panel Speaker Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume with the joystick 33 and joystick guide in mode Disconnect the stereo video cable from the camcorder 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 um There is a brief stop between Depending on the DVD player there might be a very short stop scenes between scenes during playback Disc is running but image will The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to 64 not
32. EGLIGENCE 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 B C uoneuuoju jeuonippv 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 effective 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 T
33. N 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 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 l 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 if the 8 gy switch is set to BI The disc initialization Screen will not appear when inserting a disc already initialized In that case you can start recording once the record pause e indication appears D Select AY the desired disc specification and press For a comparison between the VIDEO and VR specifications see How to select a DVD disc 5 2 You will be asked to confirm the disc specification you selected Select AY YES and press 6 to continue or select NO and press amp to return and select a different disc specifica
34. NC S ON appears Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects G FADE T fade trigger 4 WIPE Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene with a fade from or to a black screen Ei BLK amp WHT Records images in black and white G2 SEPIA Records images in sepia tones for an old look H ART EJ MOSAIC Select one of the other digital effects to add flavor to your recordings 3 notes e When you apply a fader not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out When you apply an effect the sound will be recorded normally The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program Setting FUNC M ix Ln 25 FUNC CG gt Icon of the currently selected FUNC Digital Effect 9 eeee Other Functions H Applying 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick 4 toward If fa does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick Ww toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above The icon of the selected effect turns green e Push the joystick A toward iai again to deactivate the fader effect To FADE IN Push the joystick A toward gj in record pause mode 1I then press to start recording with a fade in
35. PUB DIM 797 DVD Camcorder z Instruction Manual English H Cam scope DVD 7 Manuel d instruction Francais i C mara DVD Manual de Instrucciones Espa ol Canon DC210 Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AY PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING AY 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 DC210 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particul
36. VR mode NO YES This option is available only in the original index screen PLAYLST ALL DEL CE Disc type VR mode NO YES This option is available only in the playlist index screen M 56 DISC PROTECT 57 CR Le Disc type VR mode NO YES PHOTOMOVIE QQ 60 PLAY oo NO YES DISC TITLE M 58 fea STILL IMG OPER ERASE ALL IMAGES M 59 PLAY oo NO YES gt H sUO0IJj9UN4 pooueApy g Menu Options Lists eeee DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS uu En I pm PLAY Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen F 7 Use the joystick lt p gt to adjust the brightness to your preference e Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings LCD MIRROR I ON 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 ics I ON OFF When set to G9 ON the camcorder s on screen displays will appear also on the screen of a connected TV or monitor DATA CODE E f UX DATE 6 TIME To DATE amp TIME CAMERA DATA EH 51 MARKERS CAMERA CAMERA d OFF Ew LEVEL WHT Ge LEVEL GRY amp w GRID WHT 6 GRID GRY
37. ability Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap uoneuuoju euonippy 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 ANO This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you ES e use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand r E accessories or products bearing the same mark E S Jov a Product Codes Provided Accessories CA 570 Compact Power Adapter 8468A002AA BP 208 Battery Pack 0802B002AA STV 250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A002AA D82 0590 201 Optional Accessories CG 300 Battery Charger 0784B002AA WS 20 Wrist Strap 3118A002AA D81 0190 202 SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case 9389A001AA Specifications eeee General Information 79 DC210 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 Compatible Media 8 cm 3 in mini DVD discs marked with the DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW logo gt lt Rw ZYP 2e DP Maximum Recording Time 1 4 GB single sided 8 cm mini DVD disc
38. alue Shutter speed N 44 E Getting Started eee Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter Charge the battery pack before use 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 press it gently until it clicks CHG charge indicator OD DC IN terminal 3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 4 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 5 Connectthe compact power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal The CHG charge indicator starts flashing The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed You can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack When the compact power adapter is connected even if a battery is attached its power will not be consumed ONCE THE 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 inrortant Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter After you
39. appear on screen press amp to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward Z 3 Select AV 75 JUMP 10 IMAGES or fo JUMP 100 IMAGES 4 Jump lt gt the number of images selected Press amp to close the image jump screen and display the image You can press amp again to hide the joystick guide 0000 Playback Ei Magnifying Photos during Playback During playback still images can be magnified up to 5 times m 12 Zoom lever Joystick 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 joystick Move AY lt the frame to the part of the image you want to see enlarged To cancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears suonounJ 2iseg J 36 Menu Options Lists eeee Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out in the FUNC menu or in black in the setup menus For details about how to select an item refer to Using the Menus Q 25 M 52 Digital effects FUNC Menu CO 43 Recording programs Mode switch P PROGRAM AE Uu SHUTTER PRIO AE Spec
40. ar in hot weather 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 Contact of the battery terminals with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack e Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth e 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 e 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 your pocket before use e Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures Mini DVD Disc The recording surface of DVD discs is extremely delicate If handled or stored in an incorr
41. ar 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 Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Important Warning The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ER dangerous voltage within the product s DO NOT OPEN enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to CAUTION
42. ardless of the language selected Changing the Time Zone Default value ff DATE TIME SETUP T ZONE DST NEW YORK FUNC C1 25 rc gt 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AW the icon and press Gd to open the setup menus 3 Select AV DATE TIME SETUP and press amp 4 Select AW T ZONE DST and press Gi The time zone setting appears The default setting is New York 5 Select AV your time zone and press amp To adjust for daylight saving time select the time zone with the mark next to the area 6 Press FUNC to close the menu 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 Setting the Date and Time DATE TIME SETUP DATE TIME JAN 1 2007 12 00 AM FUNC M 25 roc A D 1 Press FUNC 2 Select VA the icon and press to open the setup menus 3 Select VA DATE TIME SETUP and press 4 Select WA DATE TIME and press The first field of the date will be displayed in orange and indicated with up down arrows 5 Push the joystick VA to set the date and time and lt gt to move between the fields of the date and time 6 Press Gi to start the clock 7 Press to close the menu important _ A Wh
43. bove MF appears 3 Adjust lt P the focus as required until the image appears focused Push the joystick toward 4 amp fora farther focal distance or push it lt toward a for a closer focal distance Pushing the joystick A toward FOCUS again will return the camcorder to autofocus notes The camcorder will automatically return to autofocus when you set the mode switch to AUTO e 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 POINTS TO CHECK m 12 Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure Mode switch P FOCUS row NEXTY 1 Ifthe joystick guide does not appear on screen press amp to display it 2 Keep the joystick pushed A toward FOCUS for more than 2 seconds co appears Pushing the joystick A toward FOCUS again will return the camcorder to autofocus G notes _ If you operate the zoom or the joystick lt gt during infinity focus changes to MF and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode eee Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color White Balance The white balance function helps you accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings POINTS To CHECK e Mode switch P mn 12 Options
44. c eeee gt MENU DISC OPERATIONS DISC INITIALIZE VIDEO or VR YES FUNC YES Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the DISC OPERATIONS menu Changing the Disc Title Before you finalize your disc you can give it a title The disc title will be displayed on the index screen when playing the finalized disc in most DVD players You can change the title of DVD RW discs recorded in VR mode also after having finalized them LE FUNC M M125 Fe CG gt tn 12 FUNC a MENU 9 DISC OPERATIONS 9 DISC TITLE 2 Enter the title up to 20 characters 9 SET VENU YES Only when using a DVD RW recorded in VR mode With discs recorded in VIDEO mode pressing will open the menu directly on the setup menus screen Select one character at a time and press to add it to the title Select BACKSPACE and press 6 to delete the character to the left of the cursor s position Managing Photos Erasing Photos You can erase still images recorded on the disc DVD RW only important Be careful when erasing images Erased images cannot be recovered D notes Images on a protected disc cannot be erased Erasing a Single Image POINTS To CHECK PLAY ae ca 12 Disc type DVD RW VR mode 1 Ifth
45. 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 63 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 57 protection eee Trouble Message Explanation CANNOT READ THE DISC CHECK THE DISC Disc could not be read Try cleaning it or replace the disc This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 74 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use The disc may not be loaded correctly Try removing the disc and 22 reinserting it ACCESS ERROR There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write 73 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 74 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use The disc may not be loaded correctly Try removing the disc and 22 reinserting it DISC COVER IS OPEN Verify the disc is correctly inserted and close the disc cover 22 NO DISC No disc is loaded Insert a disc 22 This message ca
46. ces we recommend using the VIDEO mode ce Available features depend on the DVD disc used DVD RW Disc Type DVD R DVD R DL VIDEO VR Editing scenes with this camcorder deleting scenes e editing the Playlist QA 54 Deleting a scene or still image immediately after recording E z it 1155 59 o e Lz 5 Initializing the disc in order to use it again for recording Ag _ e o 057 e o a Giving a title to the disc 1158 e e e 2 Finalizing the disc in order to play it with a DVD player C161 e e e Adding recordings to a disc already finalized 163 M Converting still images into Photomovie scenes 12 60 e e 1 Disc initialization clears all the recordings on the disc and restores the free space on the disc to its initial value so you can use the same disc again DVD R and DVD R DL discs cannot be initialized 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 Q 61 To finalize a DVD R DL disc the camcorder has to process both layers Therefore and depending on the amount of free space on the disc this process may be lengthy 3 Playback cannot be guaranteed with all external DVD devices You will need to unfinalize the disc first Table of contents Introduction How to select a DVD disQ nerd ntt rece tera LEtS DS 5 About this Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide
47. ct 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 When recording movies try to get a calm stable picture Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in fidgety jittery scenes In extreme cases the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness If you experience such a reaction immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded 1 i 5 NG ee o NEXT Y 9 1 Ifthe joystick guide does not appear on screen press GD to display it 2 Push the joystick 4 toward c lf does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick v toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above When the mode switch is set to AUTO only one joystick guide will appear The camcorder plays back the last scene but without sound and returns to record pause mode While reviewing the scene select lt b the D icon and press G to return to the recording mode If you are using a DVD RW disc you can also delete the scene immediately after recording it Select lt p the ti icon to delete the scene while reviewing it 1 55 eee Recording B5 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings 16 9 Widescreen or 4 3 You ca
48. d to select any particular scene we FUNC M A 25 gt ADD TO PLAYLIST 7 Desired option YES When the operation is completed ADDED TO PLAYLIST will be displayed Press to check the scenes in the playlist index screen Moving Scenes in the Playlist From the original index screen press PLAYLIST From the playlist index screen select AV lt p gt the scene to move FUNC M 25 ac MA D FUNC gt amp MOVE Move AV lt the orange marker to the new position of the scene and press GE 9 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 important e Be careful when deleting original recordings Once deleted an original scene cannot be recovered e Do not change the position of the power Switch or the M gy switch while the scene is being deleted Notes Scenes cannot be deleted when the disc is protected M 57 You may not be able to delete scenes shorter than 5 seconds ees Managing Scenes H Deleting a Single Scene 9 POINTS To CHECK ICF m 12 Disc type DVD RW VR mode From the original index scr
49. de can only be played back with DVD players compatible with DVD RWs in VR mode Note DVD R and DVD R DL discs can only be recorded in VIDEO mode Great Advantages of DVDs Why DVDs are better than tapes No need to worry about recording over a tape When you use a DVD the camcorder will automatically record on the empty space of the disc So you don t have to worry about mistakenly recording over a precious memory Just select a scene from the index screen You don t need to bother running a tape forwards and backwards to find the scene you want to play back Simply select a scene from the index screen and start the playback in a breeze Easy Playback on a DVD player After you finalize the disc you recorded all you have to do is just pop it into a DVD player and start the playback If you record your disc in VIDEO mode you will be able to play back your disc on most tabletop DVD players and DVD devices Recommended Discs The camcorder s performance was tested with single layered discs using Hitachi Maxell HG series DVD discs and with dual layered discs using Canon DVD R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD R DL discs For further details contact directly the manufacturer s customer support center Note that attempting to record or play with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded initialized or finalized with other digital devices can result in permanently losing the recordings For the highest compatibility with external DVD devi
50. der consumes only half the power used in record pause mode Using this mode you can save energy when using a battery pack The camcorder will shut off if left in the Quick Start ready mode for 10 minutes regardless of the POWER SAVE setting QA 41 You can select the length of time until shut off with the Q STANDBY OFF setting D 41 To restore the power if the camcorder shut off slide the power switch toward MODE and release it or move the power switch to and back to ON again If you perform any of the following actions while in standby mode while the standby lamp is on the camcorder will return to record pause mode Open the disc compartment cover Slide the power switch toward MODE Change the position of the I gfy switch Playback Playing Back the Video 1 Move the power switch to ON then slide it down toward 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 98 Movies position The scene index screen appears with the selection frame on the first scene 3 Move AV lt P the selection frame to the scene you want to play back Press gt gt or 44 on the camcorder 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
51. der s firmware This menu option TZONE DST m 26 is Usually grayed out DATE TIME QQ 27 DATE FORMAT Y M D 2007 1 1 AM 12 00 M D Y JAN 1 2007 12 00 AM D M Y 1 JAN 2007 12 00 AM Changes the date format for on screen displays Using the Recording Programs AUTO The camcorder adjusts the focus exposure and other settings automatically allowing you to just point and shoot TA PROGRAM AE m 44 P Flexible Recording Programs Gm SHUTTER PRIO AE m 44 Special Scene Recording Programs E PORTRAIT The camcorder uses a large aperture achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details EN sports Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf P NIGHT Use this mode to record in dimly lit places I4 SNOW Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts It prevents the subject from being underexposed dh G BEACH Use this mode to record on a sunny beach It prevents the subject from being underexposed P SUNSET Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors 0000 Recording Programs g PA SPOTLIGHT Use this mode to record spotlit scenes Ed FIREWORKS Use this mode to record fireworks suonounJ pooueApy B Recording Programs eeee P Flexible Recording Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure AE program or g
52. e 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 H 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 prong plug a plug having one blade wider than the other The 2 prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 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 par
53. e complete camera data registered at the time of recording For details on how to read the histogram display refer to the following section E Other Functions eeee histogram skews to the right is relatively bright while one whose histogram peaks to the left is relatively dark Shadows 7 Highlights notes i T The histogram will appear also while reviewing a still image immediately after recording it Pixel Count Self Timer POINTS TO CHECK CES m 12 CAMERA 8 Set the camcorder in record pause mode FUNC ca 25 FUNC CG gt Press Start Stop The camcorder starts recording after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen CAMERA 1 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 The countdown appears on the screen 1 NOTES H 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 Digital Effects S Points To CHECK C 12 CAMERA X Ed BLK amp WHT Ga SEPIA Default value E D EFFECT OFF gt MENU Mode switch P CAMERA SETUP only SELF TIMER Options n FU
54. e displays by repeatedly pressing m 51 Suonoauuo eUI9 xXy B Trouble eeee 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 um Camcorder will not turn on Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 20 The camcorder switches off by itself The disc compartment cover will not open Attach the battery pack correctly LCD viewfinder switches on and off The charge indicator flashes Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or rapidly approx twice per the battery pack is faulty second Battery pack will not charge Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and The charge indicator flashes 40 C 32 F and 104 F 2 about once every Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge When the battery pack is outside the charging temperature range the CHG charge indicator will flash irregularly The charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 C 104 F The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack Recording Playback Problem Solution DA Buttons will not work Turn on the camcorder Load a disc 22 Abnormal characters appear on Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time the screen The camcorder If t
55. e joystick guide does not appear on screen press 6 amp 5 to display it 2 Push the joystick W toward ti 3 Select lt p gt ERASE and press Ge Erasing a Single Image Just After Recording You can erase a still image just recorded while reviewing it immediately after recording it eee Managing Photos BH 12 POINTS TO CHECK aoc Disc type DVD RW VIDEO or VR mode N E While reviewing the image immediately after recording 1 Push the joystick V toward ii 2 a lt p gt ERASE and press GD Erasing All Images The following procedure will erase all the still images from the disc POINTS To CHECK Ig m 12 Disc type DVD RW VR mode 4 m FUNC k Q gt 25 s P Q FUNC gt ca MENU c 8 a STILL IMG OPER 9 n o ERASE ALL IMAGES 3 e YES C Managing Photos eeee Converting Photos into Photomovie Scenes Still images are recorded using JPEG compression but a DVD player only recognizes the MPEG standard 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 9 POINTS To CHECK m 12 We recommend setting TV TYPE to E NORMAL TV M 41 before creating the Photomovie scene Converting a Single Image Select l
56. e 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 REVENUES 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 N
57. ect 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 not 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 e 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 Neve
58. ed Check the disc 22 Verify that the camcorder supports the type of DVD disc you 5 inserted 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 fora This is not a malfunction Turn the camcorder off and let it cool long time E83 lights up in red for a while before resuming operation Recording Problem Solution m Image will not appear on the Set the camcorder to 28 screen Open the lens cover SET THE TIME ZONE DATE_ Set the time zone date and time 26 AND TIME appeaaggoming Recharge the built in lithium battery and set the time zone date 73 screen and time Pressing the start stop button Set the camcorder to i 28 w Opestart recording Load a recommended disc 6 The disc is full END flashes on the screen Delete some 22 recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space or 55 replace the disc The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn _ off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use Remove the disc protection 57 Unfinalize the disc DVD RW in VIDEO mode 63 Even after stopping recording The scene or still image is being recorded on the disc This is 28 the disc access indicator does not a malfuncti
59. een select AV lt the scene to delete To delete a scene only in the playlist press first and then select the scene FUNC C25 c Se FUNG gt DELETE g YES Deleting a Scene Just After Recording POINTS To CHECK 12 Immediately after recording a scene 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press 6 to display it 2 Push the joystick lt q toward c If does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick V toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above When the mode switch is setto AUTO only one joystick guide will appear 3 While reviewing the scene select lt gt and press EE Disc type DVD RW m VIDEO or VR mode _ gt 5 S e 5 NEXT Y 8 o o H Managing Scenes eeee 4 Select lt gt YES and press amp 3 notes 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 IL ca 12 Disc type DVD RW 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
60. elf timer CA 52 8 Disc type DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW M 5 9 Disc specification VIDEO mode VR mode M 5 49 Finalized disc mark M 61 Manual focus Q 46 12 Image stabilizer QA 38 13 Disc operation 4 Time code hours minutes seconds 9 Remaining recording time on the disc 16 Recording reminder Wind screen off 1 38 18 Level marker MA 40 19 Zoom M 31 Exposure o i o M 46 20 Still image quality size QA 49 Number of still images available on the disc Remaining battery charge estimate 03 AF frame M 50 4 Camcorder shake warning MA 37 Autofocus AF and exposure AE locked QO 30 uononpoau Ba Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee 13 Disc operation Record IIl Record pause Playback II Playback pause P Fast playback 4 amp 4 Fast reverse playback Slow playback lt Slow reverse playback 5 Remaining recording time When there is no more disc space available END will be displayed and the recording will stop 6 Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short Number of still images available on the disc Z flashing in red No disc S in green 6 or more images S in yellow 1 to 5 images in red No more images can be recorded When viewing the stil
61. en you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost In such case recharge the built in lithium battery LL 73 and set the time zone date and time again e You can also change the date format 1 42 eee First Time Settings suonejedajg BH Recording eese Recording Shooting Video Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly Since recordings made on a DVD R or DVD R DL disc cannot be deleted we recommend you use a DVD RW disc to make the test recordings CAMERA 12 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode The red CAMERA indicator will turn on 2 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover 3 Move the amp switch to the 8 Movies position 4 Press to begin recording The recording starts press again to pause the recording The DISC access indicator will flash while recording and will stay on briefly after pausing while the scene is recorded on the disc WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the DISC access lamp is off 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Close the lens cover and the LCD panel 4 Remove the disc important Avoid the following actions while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do
62. ending on the location and weather conditions As a general rule wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder eeee Do s and Don ts Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult 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 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 l uoneuuoju euonippy General Information eeee System Diagram Availability differs from area to area K J A LJ oou rer D WS 20 Wrist Strap CG 300 BP 208 SS600 SS650 Shoulder Strap Battery Charger Battery Pack BP 208 Battery Pack Mini DVD Disc DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL Canon DVD R DL 54 CA 570 Compact Power Adapter LEE TV VCR STV 250N Ster
63. eo DVD player Video Cable recorder Computer X r Mini DVD Disc DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL Canon DVD R DL54 _ M DVD player recorder SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case Optional Accessories eeee General Information 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 may request such repairs on a chargeable basis 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 Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs select only the BP 208 battery pack CG 300 Battery Charger Use the battery charger for charging the battery packs It plugs directly into a power outlet without a cable Charging time 105 min The charging time varies according to the initial charging conditions Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and port
64. er switch down to C to open the lens cover 3 Move the 8 amp switch to the 6 Still images position 4 Press halfway Once the focus is automatically adjusted will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear 5 Press fully The DISC access indicator will flash as the still image is being recorded important Avoid the following actions while the disc access display gt appears on screen and when the DISC access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the FOU Switch or the operating mode notes a If the subject is not suitable for autofocus turns yellow Adjust the focus manually 1 46 eee Recording Ei Zooming POINTS TO CHECK CES m 12 CAMERA W In addition to the optical zoom the digital zoom is also available C 38 Optical zoom 35x Digital zoom 1 000x i only Zoom out W T Zoom in 35x 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 QQ 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
65. he 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 position of the 8 I switch or the operating mode Slideshow lt SLIDESHOW FUNC 7 ERI 25 FUNC IP gt K 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV SLIDESHOW and press 3 Select lt gt START and press Images are played back one after another Press to stop the slideshow Index Screen 1 Move the zoom lever toward W The still images index screen appears 2 Select AV lt gt an image Move the green selection frame to the image you want to view If you have a lot of still images you may find it easier to browse entire index pages instead Move the zoom lever toward W to extend the green selection frame to the whole page and move lt gt between index pages Move the zoom lever toward T to return to moving between single images 3 Move the zoom lever toward T The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed Image Jump Function You can also quickly locate a specific image without having to browse all of them one by one To RUN THROUGH THE STILL IMAGES lt Push the joystick lt q or p gt and hold it pressed down to run quickly through the still images To SKIP 10 oR 100 STILL IMAGES AN amp uo NE CN 1 Ifthe joystick guide does not
66. he problem still persists disconnect the power source and does not operate properly press the RESET button with a pointed item Pressing the RESET button resets all settings G flashes on the screen Load a disc 22 ex flashes on the screen Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 20 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 close to devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields plasma TVs cellular phones etc keep a distance between the camcorder and these devices 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 eeee Trouble Problem Solution LO 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 Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use The disc cannot be recognized The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth If 73 the problem persists replace the disc The disc is not correctly load
67. his 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 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 represe
68. ial scene recording programs EI PORTRAIT A SPORTS B NIGHT BS SNOW BEACH SUNSET ENSPOTLIGHT E FIREWORKS CO 47 White balance Mode switch P M AUTO x DAYLIGHT 4 TUNGSTEN SET Image effect 48 E Mode switch P lt rIMAGE EFFECT OFF Sv VIVID Siu NEUTRAL lt 8p SOFT SKIN DETAIL Mode switch P D EFFECT OFF Gil FADE T E WIPE ED BLK amp WHT BA SEPIA E ART E3 MOSAIC Mode switch P 6 D EFFECT OFF ED BLK amp WHT Ga SEPIA Recording mode CAMERA Li e HIGH QUALITY amp STANDARD PLAY LONG PLAY The table below gives the approximate recording times with a brand new DVD disc on a single recording side 4 Disc Type Recording Mode DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW Q 20 min 36 min SP 30 min 54 min 60 min 108 min e Recording in LP mode gives you a longer recording time however depending on the condition of 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 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 size quality El Size L 1024x768 S 640x480 Quality 4 SUPER FINE 4 FINE
69. icates a need for service e 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 20 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 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 How to select a DVD disc There are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of 8 cm mini DVD discs DVD R DVD R DL and DVD RW Note that what you can do with a disc depends on the type of DVD used so select the disc that best fits your purpose DVD R Best for Compatibility DVD Rs can be recorded only once you cannot edit or delete the recordings On the other hand these discs are comparatively cheaper and they can
70. ies 28 Red on the disc Movies i i PLAY Playing movies 32 Green from the disc CAMERA Recording still images on Red m S the disc dd PLAY images Ep Viewing still images from 33 Green the disc eee About this Manual ls Trademark Acknowledgements ZY 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 OU DOLBY Laboratories DIGITAL 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 PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG 2 PATENT PORTFOLIO WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA L L C 250 STEELE STREET SUITE 300 DENVER COLORADO 80206 uononpoau B Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee Supplied Accessories CA 570 Compact Power BP 208 Battery Pack STV 250N Stereo Video Adapter Cable incl power cord H Online product registration for U S A Customers only Register your product online at www registercanon com Protect your product We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this informatio
71. ing Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a 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 Damage Requiring Service Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance This ind
72. is 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 ollow operating instructions f the equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries sand dirt or water damage f defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than our authorized agent D If the equipment is used for commercial or industrial use This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet exterior finish 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 Pleas
73. ive priority to the exposure value or the shutter speed POINTS To CHECK CES Mode switch P P Options Default value E PROGRAM AEJ The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject EK SHUTTER PRIO AE Set the shutter speed value The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value Use a high shutter speed to record fast moving subjects or a slow shutter speed to add a certain motion blur emphasizing the feel of movement FUNC E 25 FUNC Icon of the currently selected Recording Program Ni Desired option FUNC gt FUNG amp TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE VALUE When you select 189 SHUTTER PRIO AE a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen press G to hide it When the numeric value can be adjusted small arrows will appear next to the number 2 Adjust AY the numeric value shutter speed or aperture value The number displayed will flash if the shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions In such case select a different value GDNOTES e Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly e G9 SHUTTER PRIO AE If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places you can obtain a brighter image
74. joystick 4 to skip to the beginning of the current Scene Push the joystick 44 twice to skip to the previous scene 0000 Playback H VEN a e iet 7 ow J Note that you do not have to display the joystick guide above to skip the scene G notes e There is no sound during special playback modes During some special playback modes you may notice some video problems blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture Slow playback is not available with discs initialized in VIDEO mode e Depending on the recording you might occasionally notice a brief stop of the picture or sound at the point where the scene changes Displaying the Photos AY PLAY De tn 12 1 Move the power switch to ON then slide it down toward MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode The green PLAY indicator will turn on 2 Move the switch to the 6 Still images position 3 Use the joystick lt gt to move between images suonounJ 2iseg Ei Playback eeee important The following may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on or uploaded from a computer Images whose file names have been changed e Avoid the following actions while the disc access display gt appears on screen and when the DISC access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject t
75. l images the display will always be in green Depending on the recording conditions the number of available still images displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made or may decrease by 2 still images at once Disc access display p is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the disc 2 Remaining battery charge estimate LL gt Comm gt m gt DO EN When starts flashing in red replace the battery pack with a fully charged one When you attach an empty battery pack the power may turn off without displaying Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately Playing Movies During Playback gt R Tzu 9 20 PM OCT 1 2007 Viewing Still Images 101 0107 10 10 1024x768 0 44MB F2 0 1 30 esoo Getting to Know the Camcorder B CD Disc operation 2 Playback time hours minutes seconds 8 Scene number Data code M 51 CD Image number M 41 2 Current image Total number of images 8 Histogram QQ 51 4 Still image quality size D 49 Date and time of recording uononpoau Recording program QA 43 Manual focus MA 46 8 White balance 1 47 Manual exposure MA 46 9 Image effect 11 48 Image size 1 49 12 File size 13 Aperture v
76. lizing the disc QA 57 will permanently erase all recordings even if the disc is protected POINTS To CHECK PLAY PLAY m 12 Disc type DVD RW VR mode FUNC CG gt FUNC M 25 FUNC gt t MENU 9 DISC OPERATIONS 9 DISC PROTECT 9 FUNC YES esee Managing the Disc 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 message UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE RECORDING MODE OF THE DISC 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 imrPortanT e Initializing the disc will permanently erase all recordings even if the disc is protected The lost original recordings cannot be recovered e Initialize all DVD RW discs before using them with this camcorder POINTS To CHECK Poe CSS PAU R m 12 Disc type DVD RW 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 suonouny Bunip3 l LA FUNC CG gt FUNC M 25 5 Managing the Dis
77. n External Device EuisliZing the DISSB MEER Esse eee Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer s DVD Drive Unfinalizing the Disc Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder Additional Information Trouble ques ST Ig nr terr tr rr erret 66 List MEI Sag iei ee cce nece t aene mes 70 Do s and Don ts Handling Precautions nesr aia ada aa Eni STENS 72 Maintenance OtN8rs aede rere crecen et cna E ee a tee uec 74 Using the Camcorder Abroad cre e rte ees 75 uononpoau General Information Eis 1 H D IE Te Ts 1a a RR RE 76 Optional Accessories m d Product Codes 24 78 SP CINCAUOMS MEHR 79 ao mE 81 eeee About this Manual El About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC210 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 D 66 Conventions Used in the Manual e IMPORTANT Precautions related to the camcorder s operation e i 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
78. n also appear if condensation has formed Wait 74 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use 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 74 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 22 recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space or replace 55 the disc TASK IN PROGRESS DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE The camcorder is updating important file allocation data on the disc Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack NO IMAGES No images are recorded on the disc THE CAMCORDER IS SET TO STILL IMAGE MODE You pressed the Start Stop button while recording still images mode NAMING ERROR The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set the FILE NOS option to RESET and initialize the disc erase all the images on the disc DVD RW in VR mode or replace the disc l uoneuuoju euonippy Do s and Don ts eeee Handling Precautions Camcorder Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts while the DISC acces
79. n in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft Receive information on new products and promotions Upon your request we will send you information on Canon new products and promotions The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft Date of Purchase Model Name DC210 A Purchased From Serial No Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Components Guide Left side view OG O do Right Side View D Front view eese Getting to Know the Camcorder d D DISP button 1 51 2 FUNC button M 25 36 8 QUICK START button and standby lamp QO 31 AV terminal 64 Terminal cover BATT battery release switch QA 20 RESET button M 66 8 Serial number 9 Battery attachment unit 1A 20 M Lens cover switch QA 28 30 open S closed Q Disc compartment cover QA 22 2 Grip belt M 23 3 DC IN terminal 1A 20 2 Stereo microphone Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example FUNC uononpoau 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee Back view CD PLAY mode indicator green 1A 12 2
80. n select the aspect ratio of your recording to match your TV The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high resolution 16 9 recording POINTS To CHECK m 12 Default value Qa CAMERA SETUP 2 WIDESCREEN G9 ON 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AW the icon and press to open the setup menus 3 Select AV CAMERA SETUP and press amp 4 Select AV WIDESCREEN and press E 5 Select AV a setting option and press The default is widescreen 16 9 recordings Set it to QB OFF to record movies in the normal 4 3 aspect ratio 6 Press FUNC to close the menu 1 notes Since the displays on the camcorder have an aspect ratio of 16 9 recordings with a 4 3 aspect ratio will appear in the center of the screen with black sidebars When recording in widescreen mode with IMG STAB set to B OFF M 38 you can have a wider view angle e Playing back a widescreen recording TV sets compatible with the Video ID 1 system will automatically switch to wide 16 9 mode Otherwise change the aspect ratio of the TV suonounJ 2iseg Recording eese manually To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio 4 3 change the TV TYPE setting accordingly D 41 Taking Photos rn 12 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode The red CAMERA indicator will turn on 2 Move the lens cov
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82. on 30 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 l uoneuuoju jeuonippv B5 Trouble eeee Problem Solution IRA The recording suddenly stops The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth If 73 shortly after starting recording the problem persists replace the disc The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use Camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on that subject Focus manually 46 Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever 23 Lens is dirty Clean the lens with a soft lens cleaning cloth 74 Never use tissue paper to clean the lens 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 Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar the screen smear to appear This is not a malfunction Viewfinder picture is blurred Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever 23 Playback Editing Problem Solution La Pressing the playback button Load a disc 22 does not
83. operating mode to which the camcorder should be Set the type of disc required etc L1 Reference page number e The following terms are used in the manual Screen refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen Scene refers to one movie unit from the point you press the start stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording The terms Photo and Still image are used interchangeably with the same uononpoau meaning e The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera sl Brackets and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen Menu options in boldface indicate the 2o default setting for example ON OFF TF Menu item shown at its default position Buttons and switches to be perated indicated within a button frame for example FUNC About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide DN Push the joystick up down left Press the joystick itself to St font AY lt gt p select E ser j save the settings or re g o o N TA action On menu screens this is indicated by the icon Es B About this Manual eeee The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the camcorder s settings Press 6 to display hide the joystick guide In the illustrations of the manual When the joystick
84. osol type blower brush e Use a clean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder Never use tissue paper LCD Screen e Clean the LCD screen using a clean soft lens cleaning cloth e Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth 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 e Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature e Unload the disc place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED e 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 e The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary dep
85. 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 will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred If you approve repairs will be made and the equipment 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 th
86. persons TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The exclamation point within an equilateral SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR triangle is intended to alert the user to the INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO maintenance servicing instructions in the BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS presence of important operating and QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL literature accompanying the product In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC210 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 followed 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 Moistur
87. r expose the disc to direct sunlight and do not store it in places subject to high temperatures or high humidity e Always finalize a disc before inserting it into an external DVD device Failing to do So can result in the loss of the recorded data eeee Do s and Don ts 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 l uoneuuoju euonippy Do s and Don ts eeee Maintenance Others Storage e 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 e 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 e If the lens surface is dirty the autofocus may not work properly e Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aer
88. rder 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 important e Be sure to unfinalize the disc in normal room temperatures If the procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation Place the camcorder on a table or other stable surface before starting the procedure Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts for example to place it on a table or to disconnect the AV cable after the unfinalization process started may result in permanent data loss e 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 e Only discs that were finalized using this camcorder can be unfinalized with it Discs that Can be Unfinalized DVD R DVD R DL in VIDEO mode DVD RW e in VIDEO mode DVD RW You can record A additional scenes even in VR mode ppt without unfinalizing the disc POINTS TO CHECK IUS ES m12 Po
89. s THE RECORDING MODE initialized with a different device OFTHE DISC You inserted a disc recorded in a different Television System PAL or SECAM 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 cool down before resuming use HIGH CANNOT REMOVE DISC CANNOT RECORD There is a problem with the disc Replace the disc 22 CHECK THE DISC This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait 74 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use The disc s recording surface may be dirty or scratched REACHED THE MAXIMUM The maximum number of scenes has been reached Delete some 22 NUMBER OF SCENES recordings DVD RW in VR mode to free some space or replace 55 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 74 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use CANNOT DIVIDE THE You may not be able to further divide scenes shorter than 5 SCENE seconds that were created by dividing a previous scene There is a problem with the disc PLEASE USE ONLY THE The dual layered disc you inserted cannot be used with this 6 RECOMMENDED DISCS camcorder DISC IS FINALIZED You cannot record additional scenes on a finalized DVD R CANNOT RECORD DVD R DL disc You
90. s indicator is on or flashing The data may not be correctly recorded on the disc and the recording may be permanently lost e 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 e 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 Battery Pack DANGER Treat the battery pack with care 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 c
91. start playback Set the camcorder to 32 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 22 the label side facing up The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use During playback there is The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft lens cleaning cloth 73 videg gipise and the souris You may not be able to play with the camcorder discs recorded distorts dited with other DVD record ter DVD dri Fols canis ad or edited with other recorders or computer rives Cannot add scenes to the The disc is full END flashes on the screen Delete some 55 playlist recordings to free some space You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist Remove the disc protection 57 Cannot divide the scene You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected in another digital device You cannot divide the scene if there are already 999 scenes on the disc You cannot divide the scene if it is too short 1 second or less eeee Trouble Problem Solution m Cannot edit the disc title You cannot add a title to a DVD R DVD R DL disc after it was 61 finalized Unfinalize the disc first DVD RW in VIDEO mode 63 You may not be able to edit the title if
92. t be started if the camcorder is powered only with the battery pack e 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 be able to initialize the disc edit your recordings or add new recordings to the disc e Do not finalize with this camcorder discs that were not recorded using it nors The time required to complete the operation will vary depending on the recording conditions and the remaining free space on the disc Additional Edit Initializing Unfinalizing Recordings Recordings the Disc the Disc DVD R DVD R DL i E _ _ in VIDEO mode DVD RW in VIDEO mode e E e e DVD RW in VR mode e e e H You will need to unfinalize the disc first 891A2Q jeuJejx3 ue uo osiq au yoeg Bui ejd J Finalizing the Disc The length of the finalization process depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining free space on the disc POINTS TO CHECK IUS ES 012 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter FUNC CG gt FUNC M25 gt a MENU DISC OPERATIONS FINALIZE FUNG YES Only when using a DVD RW recorded in VR mode With discs recorded in
93. t gt the still image you want to convert to a Photomovie scene FUNC LLI 25 FUNC P gt gt sD CONVERT TO SCENE y a EXECUTE Converting All Images t uS A gt FUNC gt t amp MENU 9 DISC OPERATIONS 9 PHOTOMOVIE 9 YES 1 notes e If the disc becomes full while creating a Photomovie scene the operation will be canceled e This function does not affect the original still images Finalizing the Disc To play the disc you recorded on a DVD player a computer s DVD drive or other digital device you need to finalize it first You do not need to finalize the disc to play back your recordings with the camcorder connected to the TV To view your still images on a DVD player you will need to convert them to Photomovie scenes beforehand M 60 important e 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 e 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 Restrictions after Disc Finalization Always power the camcorder using the compact power adapter The operation canno
94. tch at P You can turn off the focus priority and you can also select the AF autofocus frame to be used M 12 Options Default value CIB ON AiAF Mode switch P AUTO 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 E ON CENTER Mode switch P The focus is automatically fixed to the center AF frame This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it In this mode a single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen d OFF Select this option if you wish to record a still image as soon as you press PHOTO Except for the E FIREWORKS recording program FUNC C21 25 FUNC CG gt FUNC gt t amp MENU 9 CAMERA SETUP 9 FOCUS PRI FUNC Desired option 1 NOTES In the Ed FIREWORKS recording program the focus priority is automatically set to B OFF eeee Other Functions El Other Functions Selecting the Data Code You can select the data code to be displayed when playing back movies On Screen Displays PLAY The camcorder keeps a data code CX containing the date and time and other camera data shutter speed exposure Options Default valus etc registered at the time of recording E DATE O TIME You can select the data to be
95. tch is set to AUTO We recommend setting the image stabilizer to ggg OFF when using a tripod FOCUS PRI ks aD Mode switch P B ON AiAF L ON CENTER G3 OFF M 50 WIDESCREEN QO 29 gg ON OFF SELF TIMER M 52 pm pm G9 ON 3 OFF WIND SCREEN Mode switch P es AUTO OFF The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors e The wind screen cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to AUTO 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 gi OFF DISC OPERATIONS DISC INFO Displays a screen where you can verify the details regarding the disc e The disc information includes the disc title the disc type DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW the disc specification VIDEO mode or VR mode and icons that indicate if the disc is finalized or protected amp DISC INITIALIZE CAMERA CAMERA FLAY PLAY Disc type VIDEO VR CANCEL QO 57 FINALIZE CD 61 PLAY PLAY oe NO YES UNFINALIZE 2 63 Disc type RW VIDEO mode Finalized NO YES eeo Menu Options Lists g MOVIES ALL DEL Disc type
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97. ticular 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 _ uononpoau Fig 1 14 15 16 17 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Ux ANTENNA 2 LEAD IN WIRE GROUND f ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS gt A g NEC SECTION 810 21 REZ roue CLAMPS T 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 Overload
98. tion A confirmation message will appear on the screen Select AV YES and press GE to start the disc initialization The disc initialization will take approximately one minute Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress You can start recording movies once the record pause II indication appears notes The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment The display will move while the disc is being read Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you start recording Removing the Disc 1 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 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 2 Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens 3 Close the disc cover 0000 Getting Started BH important EE When you slide after making a recording important file allocation data is updated on the disc before the disc cover opens While the DISC access indicator is on or flashing do not subject the camcorder to shocks such as forcefully laying it on a table Preparing the Camcorder suonejedajg 1 T
99. 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 converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships DC AC inverters etc notes The CHG 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 5096 charged eee Getting Started g Flashes approx once per second Battery less than 50 charged e 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
100. umbers of still images that can be recorded on different medias eee Still Image Recording Options B FU NC C1 25 FUNC CG gt Icon of the currently selected z Image Quality Size 2 Desired image size o Press 6 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 by image size quality size setting 85 Approximate number of still images on a disc Disc Type DVD R or DVD RW DVD R DL DVD RW Disc Specification VIDEO mode VIDEO mode VR mode Image Quality gt Image Size 4 4 a 4 4 al 4 4 4 L 1024x768 2 690 3 910 7 830 4 890 7 115 9 999 2 735 3 980 7 965 S 640x480 6 625 9 570 9 999 9 999 9 999 9 999 6 740 9 735 17 525 1 A SUPER FINE d FINE all NORMAL 2 This is the number of images that can be recorded on the disc However the maximum number of remaining still images displayed on the screen will be 9999 Default value L 1024x768 FINE H suonounJ pooueApy 5 Still Image Recording Options eeee Automatic Focus Priority When the focus priority is activated the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically POINTS TO CHECK _ Mode switch at AUTO The focus priority cannot be turned off Mode swi
101. urn on the camcorder 2 Move the lens cover switch down to amp to open the lens cover 3 Adjust the viewfinder Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary 4 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 5 Getting Started eeee Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder Rotating the panel 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self timer This is the only case where you can use the viewfinder and the LCD screen simultaneously Subject can monitor the LCD screen LCD Backlight You can adjust the brightness of the LCD Screen to one of two levels Keep DISP pressed down for more than 2 seconds Repeat this action to toggle between the normal and bright settings 1 notes e This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen e Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery Using the Menus Many of the camcorder s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC button FUNC
102. wer the camcorder using the compact power adapter Disc type DVD RW VIDEO mode PUS e AP lt lt D MENU a DISC OPERATIONS UNFINALIZE 3 FUNC amp YES During the disc unfinalization a progress bar is displayed Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the DISC OPERATIONS menu 39143 jeuJejx3 ue uo ISIC au yoeg bui ed J Ci Connecting to a TV or VCR eeee Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams AV Terminal Sound from the built in speaker will be AV muted while the STV 250N stereo video cable is connected to the camcorder Open the terminal cover to access Terminal on the ConnecinalCable Terminal on the Camcorder g Connected Device Output connection Signal Flow gt to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals VIDEO Yellow fn White _ ec AV STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Supplied Red ar eee Connecting to a TV or VCR C Playback on a TV Screen POINTS TO CHECK a 12 Before connecting the camcorder select the TV TYPE setting according to the TV set to which you will connect the camcorder WIDE TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio or NORMAL TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio rr 41 Connecting Connect the camcorder to the TV following the connection diagram shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams m 64 Playback 1 Turn on the
103. x 768 640 x 480 pixels Image Compression Method JPEG compression Super Fine Fine Normal Output Terminals AN Terminal 3 5 mm minijack Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Audio 10 dBV 47 kohm load 3 kohm or less uoneuuoju jeuonippv General Information eeee Power Others Power supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter Power consumption SP mode AF on 2 9 W viewfinder 3 0 W LCD screen NORMAL Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions W x H x D 54 x 90 x 128 mm 2 1 x 3 5 x 5 0 in excluding the grip belt Weight camcorder body only 400 g 14 1 oz CA 570 Compact Power Adapter Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated output consumption 8 4 V DC 1 5 A 29 VA 100 V 39 VA 240 V Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 52 x 29 x 90 mm 2 1 x 1 1 x 3 5 in Weight 135 g 4 8 oz BP 208 Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Rated voltage 7 4 V 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 aspectratio 29 9 Point AiAF Autofocus

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