Canon MV 950, MV960, MV940 User Manual

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Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

Mini Digital

Video

Cassette

PUB.DIE-252

English

Introduction

Basic

Functions

Advanced

Functions

Editing

Using a

Memory Card

Direct Printing

Please read also the following instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). For further details refer to the installation guide.

• Digital Video Software

Digital Video Software	E
Instruction Manual	Version 19
Instruction Manual

Transferring

Images

This instruction manual explains how to install the software, connect the camcorder to a computer, and download still images from a disc or a memory card to a computer.

If you are using Windows operating system, use the supplied

DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.

If you are using Macintosh operating system, use the supplied

DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh.

Additional

Information

PAL

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.

Using this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon MV960/MV950/MV940/MV930. Please read this

manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should E your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table ( 119).

Change the display language before you begin (66).

Symbols and References Used in This Manual

: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.

: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

: Reference page number.

: Option or feature that applies or is available only with this model.

Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller.		Introduction
[ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen.		Introduction

“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the	.

	Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
	Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when you
	have replaced the backup battery.
Operating modes (see below)	Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
Operating modes (see below)
Menu item shown at its default	MENU	DATE/TIME SETUP	T.ZONE/DST PARIS
position	( 36)
position	1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.
	The FUNC. menu will open. Continue the procedure with the
	multi selector to open the setup menus.
Buttons and switches to be operated
	2. With the multi selector select ( ) the		icon and
	press (	).
	3. Select (	) the [DATE/TIME SETUP] menu and
	press (	). Then, select ( ) the [T.ZONE/DST]
	option and press ( ).

Functions Basic

Preparations

About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide

The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorder’s operations and to select and change setting options in 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.

The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode. You can display the joystick guide to remind you of the joystick’s functions in each operating mode.

Recording movies:

Playing back movies:

Recording still images:

Playing back still images:

EXP

FOCUS

About the Operating Modes

The operating modes are determined by the position of the switch and the TAPE/ CARD switch.

Operating		TAPE/CARD	Icon	Operation
Modes	Switch	Switch	Display	Operation
Modes	Switch	Switch	Display
	CAMERA			Recording movies on a	21
	CAMERA			tape	21
				tape
	PLAY	(TAPE)		Playing movies from a	29
	PLAY			tape	29
				tape
	CAMERA			Recording still images or	85,
	CAMERA			movies on a card	89
				movies on a card	89
	PLAY	(CARD)		Playing movies or viewing	92
	PLAY			still images from a card	92
				still images from a card

: Function can be used in this mode.

: Function cannot be used in this mode.

Trademark Acknowledgments

• is a trademark.

•Windows® is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.

•Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

Table of contents
Introduction
Using this Manual ............................................................................................	3
Checking the Supplied Accessories ................................................................	7
Components Guide..........................................................................................	8
Basic Functions
Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply..........................................................................	12
Loading/Unloading a Cassette ......................................................................	15
Preparing the Camcorder ..............................................................................	16
Using the Wireless Controller ........................................................................	17
Adjusting the LCD Screen .............................................................................	18
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..........................................................	19
Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape .........................................................................	21
Zooming.........................................................................................................	25
Tips for Making Better Videos........................................................................	28
Playback
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................	29
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................	31
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................	32
Advanced Functions
Menus and Settings.......................................................................................	36
Recording
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................	41
Adjusting the Exposure Manually ..................................................................	45
Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................	46
Setting the White Balance .............................................................................	48
Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................	49
Setting the Shutter Speed..............................................................................	50
Using the LED Light.......................................................................................	52
Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................	53
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ........................................................	54
Audio Recording ............................................................................................	55
Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................	56
Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................	60
Playback
Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................	61
Displaying the Data Code..............................................................................	62
End Search....................................................................................................	63
Returning to a Pre-marked Position ..............................................................	64
Date Search...................................................................................................	65
Other Functions
Changing the Display Language ...................................................................	66
Other Camcorder Settings.............................................................................	67
Editing
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device .................................................	70
Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) .................	72

Introduction

Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) ...................................	73
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) ...	75
Audio Dubbing ..............................................................................................	77
Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer ..............................................	80
Using a Memory Card
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card.......................................................	81
Selecting the Image Quality/Size...................................................................	82
File Numbers .................................................................................................	84
Recording Still Images on a Memory Card ....................................................	85
Recording Movies on a Memory Card ...........................................................	89
Selecting the Focusing Point .........................................................................	91
Playing Back a Memory Card ........................................................................	92
Protecting Images..........................................................................................	94
Erasing Images..............................................................................................	95
Initializing a Memory Card .............................................................................	96
Direct Printing
Printing Still Images .......................................................................................	97
Selecting the Print Settings ...........................................................................	99
Printing with Print Order Settings ................................................................	101
Transferring Images
Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer ......................................	103
Direct Transfer .............................................................................................	104
Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order)...........................................	106
Additional Information
Screen Displays...........................................................................................	107
List of Messages..........................................................................................	110
Maintenance/Others ....................................................................................	113
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................	119
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) ..............................	122
Optional Accessories...................................................................................	123
Specifications...............................................................................................	125
Index............................................................................................................	127

Checking the Supplied Accessories

CA-570 Compact			Lithium Button Battery
Power Adapter (incl.	NB-2LH Battery Pack	BP-2L5 Battery Pack	CR1616
power cord)

		Lithium Button Battery	SS-900 Shoulder Strap STV-250N Stereo
	WL-D85	CR2025 for Wireless	Video Cable
Wireless Controller		Controller

PC-A10 SCART	IFC-300PCU USB	DIGITAL VIDEO
Adapter*	Cable	SOLUTION DISK
		For Windows
		For Macintosh

* Europe only.

Introduction

Components Guide

MV960/MV950/MV940/MV930

Left side view

Right side view

Lens cover switch ( 21, 85) ( open, closed)

LCD BACKLIGHT button ( 18)

Speaker ( 31)

CHARGE indicator ( 12) / CARD access indicator ( 85, 89)

Memory card slot ( 81)

switch ( 4)

Grip belt ( 16)

Terminal cover

AV terminal ( 32, 72, 75, 77)

USB terminal ( 97, 103)

DV terminal ( 70, 73, 80)

Front view

Rear view

Introduction

Remote sensor ( 17)

White LED light (assist lamp) ( 52)

Stereo microphone

Viewfinder ( 16)

Dioptric adjustment lever ( 16)

BATT. (battery release) button ( 12)

LCD screen ( 18)

Joystick ( 3)

FUNC. button ( 36)

D.EFFECTS button ( 56)/

P.SET button ( 97)

WIDE SCR button ( 60) /

DATA CODE button ( 62)

LIGHT button ( 52)

Backup battery compartment ( 14)

Start/stop button ( 21, 89)

Battery attachment unit ( 12) / Serial number

DC IN terminal ( 12)

Top view

Bottom view

TAPE/CARD switch (		4)
Program selector (		41)
Easy recording
Recording programs
Zoom lever (	25)
PHOTO button (	85)

Cassette compartment ( 15)

Cassette compartment cover ( 15)

OPEN/EJECT switch ( 15)

Tripod socket ( 28)

WL-D85 Wireless Controller

START/

STOP PHOTO ZOOM

CARD

DATE SEARCH

REW PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE SLOW

AUDIO DUB.	ZERO SET	TV SCREEN
	MEMORY

WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D85

START/STOP button ( 21, 89)

CARD –/+ buttons ( 92)

DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 65)

REW button ( 29)

–/ button ( 30)

PAUSE button ( 30)

SLOW button ( 30)

AUDIO DUB. button ( 77)

ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 64)

PHOTO button ( 85)

Zoom buttons ( 25)

PLAY button ( 29)

FF button ( 29)

STOP button ( 29)

+/ button ( 30)

button ( 30)

TV SCREEN button ( 107)

Introduction

Preparing the Power Supply

Attaching the Battery Pack

1.Turn the switch to .

2.Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

•Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack.

•Press lightly and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

Charging the Battery Pack

1.Connect the power cord to the adapter.

2.Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

3.Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed.

4.When the charging is completed, disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the adapter.

CHARGE indicator

DC IN terminal

5.Remove the battery pack after use.

Press the BATT. button to remove the battery.

Using a Household Power Source

Connect to a household power source to use the camcorder without worrying about the
battery power. You can keep the battery pack attached; the battery power will not be	E
consumed.	E

1. Turn the	switch to	.
2. Connect the power cord to the
power adapter.
3. Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
4. Connect the power adapter to the
camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the power adapter.			Preparations	FunctionsBasic
Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.
If the adapter is used close to a TV, it may cause picture interference. Move the
adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.
Do not connect any products that are not expressly recommended to the
You may hear some noise from the power adapter during use. This is not a
malfunction.
Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery pack.
Charging may stop. The battery pack may not be charged correctly even if the
CHARGE indicator is continuously on. The battery pack may also not be
charged correctly when a power outage occurs during charging. Remove the
battery pack and attach it back to the camcorder.
When the power adapter or the battery pack is defective, the CHARGE
indicator flashes rapidly (at about 2 flashes/second) and charging stops.
The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status.
0-50%: Flashes once every second
More than 50%: Flashes twice every second
100%: Continuously on
We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and
30 °C. Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C, the charging will not
start. If the battery temperature goes outside this temperature range while
charging, the CHARGE indicator will start flashing rapidly and the charging will
stop.
A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state. Unlike
conventional battery packs, you do not need to completely use or discharge it
before charging.
We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you
think you might need.
To conserve battery power, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record
pause mode.

Charging, Recording and Playback Times

The following times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions.

Battery Pack			BP-2L5	NB-2L	NB-2LH	BP-2L12	BP-2L14

Charging Time			95 min.	110 min.	125 min.	195 min.	220 min.
Max. Recording Time

	Viewfinder		90 min.	105 min.	125 min.	220 min.	270 min.
	LCD	normal	85 min.	100 min.	120 min.	215 min.	260 min.
		bright	80 min.	90 min.	110 min.	200 min.	240 min.

Typical RecordingTime*
	Viewfinder		50 min.	55 min.	65 min.	120 min.	150 min.
	LCD	normal	50 min.	55 min.	65 min.	120 min.	145 min.

		bright	45 min.	50 min.	60 min.	110 min.	140 min.

Playback Time			90 min.	105 min.	125 min.	225 min.	275 min.

*Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off. Actual time may be shorter.

Installing the Backup Battery

The backup battery (lithium button battery CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain the date, time ( 19) and other camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected. Connect a power source to the camcorder when replacing the backup battery to retain the settings.

1. Open the backup battery cover.

2. Insert the backup battery with the + side facing out.

3. Close the cover.

The backup battery has a life span of about a year. “ ” flashes in red to inform you that it needs to be replaced.

Loading/Unloading a Cassette
Use only videocassettes marked with the			logo.	E
1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT		switch	Tape protection tab	E
and open the cassette
compartment cover.
The cassette compartment opens
automatically.
2. Load/unload the cassette.
• Load the cassette with the window
facing the grip belt.
• Unload the cassette by pulling it straight
out.
3. Press the	mark on the
cassette compartment until it
clicks.

4. Wait for the cassette compartment	Preparations	FunctionsBasic
4. Wait for the cassette compartment
to retract automatically and close
the cassette compartment cover.

Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically, or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted.

Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.

If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be loaded/ unloaded even if the switch is set to .

Preparing the Camcorder

Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment)

1.Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed.

2. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever.

Fastening 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.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap.

SS-900 Shoulder

Strap

Using the Wireless Controller

Point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons.

Inserting the Battery

The wireless controller operates with a lithium button battery CR2025.

1. Pull out the battery holder.

2. Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up.

3. Insert the battery holder.

The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is subjected to strong light sources or direct sunlight.

If the wireless controller does not work, check if the remote sensor is set to

[OFF ] ( 67).

When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can only be operated at a very close range, replace the battery.


Preparations	Functions Basic

Adjusting the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Screen

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

• You can rotate the panel by 90 degrees outward.

• You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees inward.

LCD Backlight

LCD BACKLIGHT button

You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen between normal and bright by pressing the LCD BACKLIGHT button. This is useful for outdoor recordings.

Press the LCD BACKLIGHT button.

This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen.

When using a battery pack, the camcorder retains the setting even if you change the position of the switch.

The battery usage time shortens when the LCD screen is set brighter ( 14).

Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time

Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when you	E
have replaced the backup battery.

Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time

MENU	DATE/TIME SETUP	T.ZONE/DST PARIS
( 36)

1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

The FUNC. menu will open. Continue the procedure with the joystick to open the setup menus.

2. With the joystick select () the icon and press

(). 3. Select () the [DATE/TIME SETUP] menu and

press (). Then, select () the [T.ZONE/DST] option and press ().

The time zone setting appears (see table on the next page). The default setting is Paris or Singapore depending on the region.

4.Select () your time zone and press ().

To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the “ ” next to the area.

Setting the Date and Time


Preparations	Functions Basic

MENU		DATE/TIME SETUP	DATE/TIME 1.JAN.2006
(	36)		12:00AM

5. Select () the [DATE/TIME] option and press ().

A selection frame will be displayed around the date and the selection arrows around the day will flash.

6.With the joystick change () the day as required and move () to the next field.

•The selection arrows will flash around the next field of the date/time.

•Set the month, year, hours and minutes in the same way.

•If you do not need to change all settings, you can use the joystick to move () to the specific setting you want to change.

7.Press () to start the clock.

8. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.

Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC.

London	GMT/UTC	Wellington (WELLINGTN)	+12
Paris	+1	Samoa	-11

Cairo	+2	Honolulu	-10
Moscow	+3	Anchorage	-9
Dubai	+4	Los Angeles (L.A.)	-8

Karachi	+5	Denver	-7
Dacca	+6	Chicago	-6
Bankok	+7	New York	-5

Singapore	+8	Caracas	-4
Tokyo	+9	Rio de Janeiro (RIO)	-3
Sydney	+10	Fernando de Noronha (FERNANDO)	-2

Solomon	+11	Azores	-1

Once you have set time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock each time you travel to another time zone. Just set the time zone to the one of your destination, and the camcorder automatically adjusts the clock.

Recording Movies on a Tape

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 114).

Recording

1.Open the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to ).

2.Set the camcorder to mode.

Set the switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to .

3.Open the LCD panel.

4.Press the start/stop button to begin recording.

Press the start/stop button again to pause the recording.

Recording

Functions Basic

When You Have Finished Recording

1.	Turn the	switch to	.
2.	Close the LCD panel.
3.	Close the lens cover (move the lens cover switch
	to ).
4.	Unload the cassette.
5.	Disconnect the power source.

About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced with 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 or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

When powered by a battery pack, the camcorder shuts off to save power if

left without any operation for 5 minutes. Approximately 30 seconds before

the camcorder shuts off the message “ AUTO POWER OFF” will appear. To continue recording, turn the switch to and then back to CAMERA.

Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording.

When you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without producing any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turn the camcorder off.

Bright light may make it difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the viewfinder instead.

When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts), sound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level. This is not a malfunction.

Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen

You can rotate the LCD panel so that the screen faces in the same direction as the lens. The viewfinder switches on allowing you to use the viewfinder while the subject can monitor the screen.

Displaying the Level Marker

Use the level marker as a horizontal guideline to frame subjects more accurately.

MENU	DISPLAY SETUP/	LEVEL MARKER OFF
( 36)

1.Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

2.With the joystick select () the icon and press ().

3.Select () the [DISPLAY SETUP/] menu and press (). Then, select () the [LEVEL MARKER] option and press ().

4.Set it to [ON] and press () to save the changes.

5.Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.

The level marker will appear.

Reviewing and Searching when Recording

Program selector

Joystick

Record Review

In record pause mode, this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your recording to check if it has been recorded properly.

1. Set the program selector to .

2. If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press () to display it.

3. Push the joystick () momentarily towards and release it.

The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few	EXP
seconds, and returns to record pause mode.	EXP
	FOCUS

Record Search

In record pause mode, this function allows you to play back the tape (forward or reverse) to locate the point where you wish to begin recording.

1. Set the program selector to .

2. If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press () to display it.

3. Hold the joystick pushed ( ) towards		to search	EXP
back towards the beginning of the recording or
pushed ( ) towards	to search forward towards		FOCUS
the end of the recording.

•Release the joystick at the point where you wish to begin recording.

•The camcorder returns to record pause mode.


Recording	Functions Basic

When the camcorder shuts off automatically, the record review and record search functions will not work. To resume normal operation turn the switch to and then back to CAMERA.

Screen Displays during Recording

Time Code

Indicates the recording time in hours, minutes and seconds.

Remaining tape

Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes. “” moves during recording. “END” flashes when the tape reaches the end.

•When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear.

•Depending on the type of the tape, the indication may not be displayed correctly.

Remaining battery charge

The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack.

•“” starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty.

•When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying “”.

•The actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately depending on the conditions under which the battery pack and the camcorder are used.

Recording reminder

The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.

When “” flashes

“” flashes in red when the lithium button battery is not installed, or when it needs replacing.

Zooming

The zoom is available in the	and	modes. When recording
on the tape, in addition to the 25x optical zoom you can also use the digital zoom.			E

Zoom out

Zoom in

Zoom lever


Recording	Functions Basic

25x Optical Zoom

Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wideangle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto).

You can also change the zoom speed ( 27).

You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller. The zoom speed with the wireless controller will be the same as with the camcorder (when one of the fixed zoom speed levels is selected) or fixed at [SPEED 3] (when [VARIABLE] is selected).

Keep at least 1 m to the subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm.

The zoom speed is slightly faster in record pause mode.

Digital Zoom

When the digital zoom is activated, the camcorder automatically switches between optical and digital zoom. With digital zoom, image resolution becomes lower the more you zoom in.


100x/1000x digital zoom			100x/800x digital zoom

MENU	CAMERA SETUP	D.ZOOM OFF
( 36)

1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

2. With the joystick select () the icon and press ().

3.Select () the [CAMERA SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select () the [D.ZOOM] option and press ( ).

4.Select either [100x] or [1000x] ( ) or [800x] ( ) and press ( ) to save the changes.

5.Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.

Digital zoom cannot be used in the Night recording program.

A zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds. It extends in light blue when the digital zoom is set to 100x, and extends further in dark blue when set to 1000x

( ) or 800x ( ).

Selecting the Zoom Speed

You can set the zoom speed to variable or to one of 3 levels of fixed zoom speeds. When
set to [VARIABLE], the zoom speed depends on how you activate the zoom lever. Press	E
softly for a slower zoom or press more strongly for a faster zoom.	E

MENU	CAMERA SETUP	ZOOM SPEED VARIABLE
( 36)

1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

2. With the joystick select (	) the	icon and press
( ).

3.Select () the [CAMERA SETUP] menu and press

(). Then, select () the [ZOOM SPEED] option and press ( ).

4.Select a setting option and press ( ) to save the changes.

5.Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.

The fastest zoom speed can be achieved with the [VARIABLE] setting. Among the fixed zoom speeds [SPEED 3] is the fastest, and [SPEED 1] the slowest.


Recording	Functions Basic

Tips for Making Better Videos

Holding the Camcorder

For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary, support the camcorder with your left hand. Be careful that your fingers do not touch the microphone or lens.

For More Stability

Lean against a wall

Put the camcorder on a table

Kneel on one knee	Use a tripod

Lie on your elbow

Lighting

When recording outdoors, we recommend recording with the sun at your back.

When using a tripod, do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens).

Do not use tripods with fastening

screws longer than 5.5 mm as it	Camera positioning pin
screws longer than 5.5 mm as it
may damage the camcorder. The
camcorder cannot be mounted on
tripods with fixed (non-retractable)
camera positioning pins.

Playing Back a Tape

If the playback picture is distorted, clean the video heads using a Canon Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head-cleaning cassette ( 114).

1. Set the camcorder to mode.

Set the switch to PLAY and the TAPE/CARD switch to .

2.Open the LCD panel.

You can also close the LCD panel with the screen facing out.

3.If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press () to display it.

4.Push the joystick () towards to rewind the tape.

5.Push the joystick () towards /

to play back the tape.

Push () again to pause the playback.

6.Push the joystick () towards to stop the playback.

Joystick

To use the viewfinder, close the LCD panel.

About the screen display: During playback, the time code gives the hours, minutes, seconds and frames. The remaining tape time may not appear when the time left is less than 15 seconds.


Playback	Functions Basic

Special Playback Modes

	Joystick	PLAY	FF
	REW	PLAY	FF
		STOP
	PAUSE	SLOW
	Wireless controller
/	(Playback Pause)

During normal playback, push the joystick () towards / or press the PAUSE button on the wireless controller.

(Fast Forward Playback) / (Rewind Playback)

Plays back the tape at 11.5 times normal speed (forward or reverse). During normal playback, hold the joystick pushed () towards or pushed () towards . You can also press and hold the FF or REW button on the wireless controller instead. Release the joystick or wireless controller button to return to normal playback.

–/ (Reverse Playback)

During normal playback, press the –/ button on the wireless controller. Press the PLAY button on the wireless controller or push the joystick () towards / to return to normal playback.

+/ (Frame Advance) / –/ (Frame Reverse)

Plays back frame-by-frame. During playback pause, repeatedly press the +/ or –/ button on the wireless controller. Hold the button pressed down to play back in

continuous frame advance/reverse. Press the PLAY button on the wireless controller or push the joystick () towards / to return to normal playback.

SLOW (Slow Forward)/(Slow Reverse)

Plays back at about 1/3 normal speed. During normal or reverse playback, press the SLOW button on the wireless controller. Press the PLAY button on the wireless controller or push the joystick () towards / to return to normal playback.

(Forward x2 Playback)/(Reverse x2 Playback)

Plays back at 2 times the normal speed. During normal or reverse playback, press the button on the wireless controller. Press the PLAY button on the wireless controller