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DC420 |
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DC420
Important Usage Instructions
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
DVD Camcorder, DC420 A/DC410 A systems
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516)328-5600
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.
Important Warning
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC420 A/DC410 A and all its accessories.
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near water.
6Clean only with dry cloth.
7Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
9Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
13Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
14Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
15Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
16Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.
17Cleaning — 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.
18Accessories — Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous.
19Avoid 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.
20Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock
— Do not use this product near water or in rainy/ moist situations.
21Placing or Moving — Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
22Power 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.
23Polarization — 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.
24Power Cord Protection — Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product.
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25Outdoor 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.
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26Lightning — 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.
27Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
28Objects 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.
29Servicing — 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.
30Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b.If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product.
c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d.If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e.If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need for service.
31Replacement 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.
32Safety 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.
33Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570.
The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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How to Select a DVD Disc
There are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of 8 cm mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW. Read the differences between them and select the disc that best fits your needs.
DVD-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 can be played back on most DVD players.
DVD-R DL
Best for Recording Time
Dual-layered discs allow writing up to 80% more data (approx. 2.6 GB) on a single recording side. However, you cannot edit or delete the recordings.
Dual-layered discs have two recording layers. The camcorder will record on layer 1 and then continue to layer 2. During the playback of a recording spanning both layers, you may notice a brief stop (about 1 second) at the point where the camcorder switches to the second layer. The switch to layer 2 will break the recording into 2 separate scenes.
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Recording surface
DVD-RW
Best for Reusability
Recordings made on a DVD-RW disc can be edited or deleted. Also, the disc can be initialized. Initializing a DVD-RW disc clears all the recordings and restores the free space on the disc to its initial value so you can use the same disc again.
Disc specification on DVD-RWs
DVD-RW discs can be recorded using either one of two disc specifications: VIDEO mode or VR mode. When you first insert a brand new DVD-RW disc, the camcorder will automatically display the initialization screen where you can select the disc specification for the disc.
VIDEO mode: Once finalized, discs recorded in VIDEO mode can be played back on most common DVD players offering the best compatibility. However, recordings cannot be edited (deleted, rearranged, etc.).
VR mode: You can easily edit the recordings. However, discs recorded in VR mode can be played back only with DVD players compatible with DVD-RWs in VR mode.
Note: DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs can be recorded only in VIDEO mode.
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Enjoying your DVDs
After selecting the type of disc that is best for your needs, complete the rest of the preparations ( 18) to get your camcorder ready to start recording.
Enjoy Shooting Video ( 28)
Take it easy recording movies in mode or have fun trying out more advanced functions ( 36).
Finalize the Disc ( 48)
Do not forget to finalize your disc with this camcorder to play it back on a DVD player or other external device.
FINALIZE
Play back your finalized disc on your
DVD player ( 49)
You can also connect the camcorder to the TV and play back the disc with your camcorder ( 65).
Playback on external devices
Make sure to finalize discs ( 48) before you play them back on external DVD devices. The disc's type will affect its compatibility with external devices. Refer to the instruction manual of the external device and make sure it is compatible before inserting the disc.
For the highest compatibility with external DVD devices we recommend using VIDEO mode.
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2To finalize a DVD-R DL disc, the camcorder has to process both layers. Therefore, and depending on the amount of free space on the disc, this process may be lengthy.
3 You will need to unfinalize the disc first.
Approved discs
The camcorder's performance was tested and its correct operation was verified using the following types of discs (as of November 2008*). Single-layered: HitachiMaxell HG-series discs; dual-layered: Canon DVD-R DL54 and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs. For further details, contact directly the customer support center of the disc's manufacturer. Note that attempting to record or play back with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded, initialized or finalized with a device other than this camcorder can result in damage to the camcorder or in the permanent loss of the recordings.
*For the latest information, visit your local Canon Web site or contact your nearest Canon office. The use of DVD-R DL discs that have not been tested by Canon may result in incorrect recording/playback or in not being able to remove the disc.
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Table of contents
Introduction ____________________________________
5 How to Select a DVD Disc
6 Enjoying your DVDs
11About this Manual
12Getting to Know the Camcorder
12Supplied Accessories
13Components Guide
15 Screen Displays
Preparations ____________________________________
18 Getting Started
18 Charging the Battery Pack
20 Preparing the Accessories
20Basic Operation of the Camcorder
20Power Switch
21Joystick and Joystick Guide
21 Using the Menus
23 First Time Settings
23Setting the Date and Time
23Changing the Language
24Changing the Time Zone
24 Getting Ready to Start Recording
24Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen
25Inserting and Removing a Disc
27 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
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28 Basic Recording
28 Shooting Video
30 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
30 Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Recordings (Widescreen / 4:3) 30 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom
32 Quick Start Function
32 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded
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33 Basic Playback
33 Playing Back the Video
35Deleting Scenes
36Additional Functions
36 : Special Scene Recording Programs
38 Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed
39LCD Video Light
39Self Timer
40Manual Exposure Adjustment
40Manual Focus Adjustment
41White Balance
42Image Effects
42Digital Effects
43On-Screen Displays and Data Code
44 Using an External Microphone
45Editing the Playlist and Disc Operations
45Creating a Playlist
45Deleting Scenes from the Playlist
46Dividing Scenes in the Playlist
46Moving Scenes in the Playlist
47Initializing the Disc
47Disc Playback on an External Device
47Changing the Disc Title
48Finalizing the Disc
49Disc Playback on External Devices
49 Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc
Photos ________________________________________
51Basic Recording
51Taking Photos
52Selecting Photo Size and Quality
53Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It
53Basic Playback
53Viewing Photos
54Magnifying Photos during Playback
55Slideshow
55Erasing Photos
56Additional Functions
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57 Protecting Photos
57Initializing the Memory Card
58Printing Photos
58 Printing Photos from the Memory Card
58 Direct Print
59 Selecting the Print Settings
61Print Orders
External Connections _____________________________
63Terminals on the Camcorder
64Connection Diagrams
65Playback on a TV Screen
65 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
Additional Information ____________________________
66 Appendix: Menu Options Lists
66 FUNC. Menu
68 Setup menus
68Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)
69Disc Operations (Initialization, Finalization etc.)
70Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, etc.)
70Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)
71System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.)
72Date/Time Setup
73Trouble?
73 Troubleshooting
76 List of Messages
80 Do’s and Don’ts
80 Handling Precautions
84 Using the Camcorder Abroad
86General Information
86System Diagram
87Optional Accessories
90Product Codes
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About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC420/DC410. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 73).
Conventions Used in this Manual
• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be set, the type of disc required, etc.).
•: Reference page number.
• : Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon.
•The following terms are used in this manual:
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press Start/Stop to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.
The terms “photo” and “still image” are used interchangeably with the same meaning.
•The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
•Note that unless indicated otherwise, screenshots and illustrations in this manual refer to the model.
The camcorder's operating mode is determined by the switch and the position of the / switch. In this
manual, indicates that a function is available and indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode icons are given, the function is available in all operating modes.
Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen. In menu option lists
and option tables the default value is shown in boldface. For example [ON], [OFF].
Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame.
For example FUNC. .
In this manual, the arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation refer to Using the Menus ( 21).
Additional Functions
: Special Scene Recording Programs
Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. For details about the available options, refer to the sidebar below.
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POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
FUNC.
[ PROGRAM AE]
[ PORTRAIT] Press to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs
Desired recording program
FUNC.
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Supplied Accessories
CA-570 Compact Power
Adapter (incl. power cord)
IFC-300PCU USB Cable
( only)
NB-2LH Battery Pack
STV-250N Stereo Video
Cable
Yellow • Red • White plugs
Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only.
Register your product online at www.registercanon.com
Protect your product
We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.
Receive information on new products and promotions
Upon your request, we will send you information on Canon new products and promotions.
The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase: |
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Components Guide
Left side view
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Front view
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Back view
Top view
Bottom view
Joystick ( 21)
FUNC. button ( 22, 66)
DISP. button ( 43)
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 29)
Viewfinder ( 29)
VIEWFINDER button ( 29)
DISC COVER switch ( 25)
PLAY indicator (green) ( 21)
CAMERA indicator (green) ( 21)/ CHARGE indicator (red) ( 18)
Start/Stop button ( 28)
LCD screen ( 24)
Battery attachment unit ( 18)/ Serial number
DC IN terminal ( 18)
Zoom lever ( 30)
/ (movies/still images) switch ( 21)
Memory card slot
(open the cover to access) ( 27) Memory card slot cover
BATT. (battery release) switch ( 18) Tripod socket ( 80)
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Screen Displays
Recording movies
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Recording still images
Viewing still images
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Zoom ( 30), Exposure ( 40)
Recording program ( 36, 38)
White balance ( 41)
Image effects ( 42)
LCD video light ( 39)
Digital effects ( 42)
Drive mode ( 56)
Still image quality/size ( 52)
Manual focus ( 40)
Number of still images available on the memory card
Self timer ( 39)
AF frame ( 69)
Joystick guide ( 21)
Focus/exposure automatically set and locked ( 51)
Camcorder shake warning ( 68)
Image number ( 17, 71)
Current image / Total number of images
Histogram ( 56)
Date and time of recording
Image protection mark ( 57)
Manual exposure ( 40)
Image size ( 52)
File size
Aperture value Shutter speed ( 38)
Disc operation
Record, Record pause,
Playback, Playback pause,
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, Fast reverse playback,
Slow playback,
Slow reverse playback
Remaining recording time
When there is no more disc space available,
“ END” will be displayed and the recording will stop.
Remaining battery charge estimate
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fully charged one.
•Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately.
Recording reminder
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.
Number of still images available on the card
displayed in red: No card in green: 6 or more images
in yellow: 1 to 5 images
in red: No more images can be recorded
•When viewing the still 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.
Card access display
is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card.
Image number
The image number indicates the name and location of the file on the memory card. For example, the file name of image 101-0107 is “IMG_0107.JPG”, stored under the folder “DCIM\101CANON”.
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Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder.
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.
For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 87-88.
DC IN terminal
3Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
CHARGE indicator (red)
4Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.
Press the battery pack lightly and slide it up until it clicks.
5Charging will start when the switch is turned to (CHARGE).
The red CHARGE indicator starts flashing. The indicator goes out when charging is completed.
1Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.
2Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
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TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
BATT. switch
1Slide BATT. in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down.
2Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out
IMPORTANT
•Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the
compact power adapter. After you turn
the switch to , important file allocation data is updated on the disc. Be sure to wait until the CAMERA green indicator goes out.
•We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C
(32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will not start.
•Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.
•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 battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.
•If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed.
•The CHARGE indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the charge status. Two quick flashes at 1-second intervals: Battery pack at least 50% charged. If the indicator flashes quickly but not exactly in this pattern, refer to Troubleshooting
( 73).
One flash at 1-second intervals: Battery pack less than 50% charged.
•Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.
•We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.
•USA and Canada only: The
Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers this
product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this battery.
Preparations • 19
Preparing the Accessories
Basic Operation of the
Camcorder
Power Switch
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.
TO ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP
Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap.
Lock button
In addition to turning the camcorder on and off, the switch also toggles the camcorder’s operating mode.
To turn on the camcorder: Hold the lock button pressed down and turn the switch to ON.
To change the operating mode: From the ON position, turn the switch momentarily toward MODE and release it. This action will toggle the operating mode between recording (CAMERA indicator on) and playback (PLAY indicator on).
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Joystick and Joystick Guide
Use the joystick to operate the camcorder's menus.
Push the joystick up, down, left or right (, ) to select an item or change settings.
Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the settings or confirm an action. On menu screens, this is indicated by the icon .
Press to display/hide the joystick guide. The functions that appear on the joystick guide will change depending on the operating mode.
Using the Menus
Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. button
( FUNC. ).
For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists ( 66).
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Selecting an Option from the FUNC. menu
Following is an example of selecting an option from the FUNC. menu in a recording mode.
1 Press .
2Select () the icon of the function you want change from the left side column.
Menu items not available will appear grayed out.
3Select ( ) the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar.
•The selected option will be highlighted in light blue.
•With some settings, you will need to make further selections and/or
press . Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen (such as the icon, small arrows, etc.).
4Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu.
You can press FUNC. to close the menu at any time.
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
1 Press FUNC. .
In the index screen (VIDEO mode) and still image index screen, the setup menus will open. Continue with step 3.
2Select () [ MENU] and press
to open the setup menus.
•You can also hold FUNC. pressed down for more than 1 second to open directly the setup menus screen.
•In the index screen (DVD-RW discs in VR mode), push the joystick
( ) to select [ MENU].
3Select () the desired menu from the left side column and press .
•The title of the selected menu appears on top of the screen and under it the list of settings.
•Push the joystick ( ) to return to the menu selection screen.
4Select () the setting you want to change and press .
The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected. Items not available appear in black.
5Select () the desired option and press to save the setting.
6 Press FUNC. .
You can press FUNC. to close the menu at any time.
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First Time Settings
Setting the Date and Time
You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. If the camcorder's clock is not set, the [DATE/TIME] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder is turned on.
When the [DATE/TIME] screen appears, the year will be displayed in orange and indicated with up/down arrows.
1Change () the year and move () to the month.
2Change the rest of the fields (month, day, hour and minutes) in the same way.
3Select () [OK] and press to start the clock and close the setup screen.
IMPORTANT
•When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case,
recharge the built-in battery ( 83) and set the time zone, date and time again.
•The date appears in a year-month-day format only in the first setup screen. In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as month-day-year
(for example, [JAN. 1, 2009 12:00 AM]). You can change the date format ( 72).
•You can also change the date and time later on (not during the initial setup). Open the [DATE/TIME] screen from the
setup menus:
FUNC.
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Changing the Language
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NOTES
•If you changed the language by mistake,
follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting.
•The display that appears in some menu screens refers to the name of the button on the camcorder and will not change, regardless of the language selected.
Preparations • 23
Changing the Time Zone
In addition to your local date and time, the camcorder can keep a second clock (for example, the time at a travel destination). The default time zone is New York.
TO SET THE HOME TIME ZONE
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FUNC.
WHEN YOU TRAVEL
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[T.ZONE/DST] Local date and time in your destination*
FUNC.
*To adjust for daylight saving time, select the area name marked with a .
Getting Ready to Start
Recording
Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen
Before you start recording, open the lens cover.
Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover.
Rotating the LCD Panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.
180°
90°
•You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you
use the viewfinder ( 29)). Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful in the following cases:
24 • Preparations
-To allow the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder.
-To include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer.
180°
Subject can monitor the LCD screen
NOTES
About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
LCD Backlight
You can set the brightness of the LCD screen to normal or bright.
Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds.
Repeat this action to toggle between the normal and bright settings.
NOTES
•This setting does not affect the brightness of the recordings.
•Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.
Inserting and Removing a Disc
Use only 8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked with the DVD-R logo (including DVD-R DL) or the DVD-RW logo. Refer also to Approved discs ( 7).
Before inserting the disc, be sure to check that the recording surface is clean. If necessary, use a soft lenscleaning cloth to remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or smudges from the disc surface.
Inserting the Disc
( 21)
Pick up lens
1Move the / switch to (movies).
2Turn theswitch to ON to set the camcorder in mode.
Preparations • 25
3Slide DISC COVER fully toward
OPEN 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.
4Insert 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.
5Close the disc cover.
Do not force the cover closed if the disc is not correctly inserted and firmly set in place.
NOTES
The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment. The display will move while the disc is being read. Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc
( stops moving and turns green) before you start recording.
WHEN USING DVD-R/DVD-R DL DISCS
You can start recording movies once the record pause indicator appears.
WHEN USING DVD-RW DISCS
You need to initialize new discs before you can start recording. The disc initialization screen will appear when a new DVD-RW disc is first inserted if the / switch is set to (movies). If the disc is already initialized, you can start recording movies once the record pause indicator appears. Otherwise, perform the following steps to initialize the disc.
Select () the desired disc specification and press . For a comparison between the VIDEO and VR specifications, see How to Select a DVD Disc ( 5).
A confirmation message will appear on the screen. Select () [YES] and press to start the disc initialization, or select [NO] and press
to return and select a different disc specification.
•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 indicator appears.
Removing the Disc
26 • Preparations
1Slide DISC COVER fully toward
OPEN 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 DISC COVER for the disc cover to
open.
2Grab 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.
IMPORTANT
When you slide DISC COVER after making a recording, important file allocation data is updated on the disc before the disc cover opens. While the DISC access indicator is on or flashing do not subject the camcorder to shocks such as forcefully laying it on a table.
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
You can use commercially available
SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory cards, SD memory cards or MultiMedia Cards (MMC) with this camcorder.
Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder ( 57).
1 Turn off the camcorder.
2 Open the memory card slot cover.
3Insert the memory card straight, with the label facing up, all the way into the memory card slot until it clicks.
4Close the memory card slot cover.
Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted.
TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD
Push the memory card once to release it. When the memory card springs out, pull it all the way out.
IMPORTANT
Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memory card as described in step 3.
NOTES
Compatibility with all SD, SDHC or MMC memory cards cannot be guaranteed.
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Video
This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, advanced manual adjustments and playlist and scene operations.
Basic Recording
2Turn the switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode.
The green CAMERA indicator will turn on.
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.
3Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover.
4 Press Start/Stop to begin recording.
•Recording starts; press Start/Stop 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
( 21) 1 Make sure that the DISC access indicator is off.
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Close the lens cover and the LCD panel.
4 Remove the disc.
1Move the / switch to (movies).
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Using the viewfinder
When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, change the brightness of the LCD screen ( 25) or use the viewfinder instead. Press VIEWFINDER to activate the viewfinder along with the LCD panel. Close the LCD panel to use only the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder as necessary with the dioptric adjustment lever.
IMPORTANT
Observe the following precautions while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
-Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.
-Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc.
-Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
-Do not change the operating mode.
NOTES
•About the Power Save mode: If [POWER SAVE] is set to [ ON] ( 71), the camcorder will shut off automatically to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any operation for 5 minutes. To restore the
power, turn the switch toward MODE and release it, or turn the camcorder off and then on again.
•When recording in very loud places (such as fireworks shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction.
•The following may take longer with a disc in VR mode than a disc in VIDEO mode.
-The time between turning on the camcorder and being able to start recording.
-The time between turning the switch to and the camcorder shutting off.
About the mode switch and recording programs
Set the mode switch to to let the camcorder adjust all the settings for you, allowing you to just point the camcorder and start shooting.
Set the mode switch to to select one of the recording programs. The Special Scene recording programs ( 36) offer a convenient way to select the optimal settings to match special recording conditions; and with the flexible recording programs ( 38) you can
set the shutter speed manually, or enjoy the flexibility to change other settings.
Video • 29
Selecting the Video Quality |
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The camcorder offers 3 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the disc. Select XP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer recording times.
The following table gives approximate recording times with a brand new DVD disc (on a single recording side).
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[ STANDARD PLAY 6 Mbps] Desired recording mode
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NOTES
•In LP mode, recordings are more liable to be affected by imperfections of the disc used or recording conditions and you may experience some anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, skipping audio, etc.) during playback. We recommend using XP or SP mode for important recordings.
•The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes.
The default aspect ratio of movies is 16:9 (widescreen). Follow the procedure below to change it to 4:3.
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[ CAMERA SETUP] [WIDESCREEN] [ OFF]
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NOTES
•Playing back a widescreen recording:
TV sets compatible with the Video ID-1 system will switch automatically to 16:9 mode. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV manually.
•To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 72).
Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital
Zoom
The camcorder offers three types of zoom when recording movies: optical, advanced and digital zoom (In mode, only the optical zoom is available.) You can also change the zoom speed.
30 • Video