Canon DC320, DC310 Instruction Manual

DVD Camcorder

Instruction Manual

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Introduction

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Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

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

WARNING!

COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

DVD Camcorder, DC320/DC310 A systems
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two co nditions: (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. [phone]

CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

mportant Warning

CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QU ALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 DC320/DC310 A and all its
accessories.

1 Read Instructions — All the safety and

operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.

2 Retain Instructions — The safety and

operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings — All warnings on the

product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions — All operating and

maintenance instructions should be
followed.

5 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.

6 Accessories — Do not use accessories

not recommended in this manual as they
may be hazardous.

7 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.

8 Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric

shock — Do not use this product near
water or in rainy/moist situations.

9 Placing or Moving — Do not place on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or

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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.

10 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.

11 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.

12 Power Cord Protection — Power cords

should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them. Pay
particular attention to plugs and the point
from which the cords exit the product.

13 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.

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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

Fig. 1

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND
CLAMP

14 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.

15 Overloading — Do not overload wall

outlets and extension cords as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16 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.

17 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.

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18 Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect

this product from the wall outlet and all
power sources including battery, and
refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or

objects have fallen into, the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to

rain or water.

d. If the product does not operate

normally even if you follow the
operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the
operation instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its
normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance. This indicates
a need for service.

19 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.

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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

DVD-Rs can be recorded only once – you cannot edit or delete the recordings. On the
other hand, these discs are comparatively cheaper.

DVD-R DL

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.

DVD-RW

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

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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 mode 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.

Best for Compatibility

Best for Recording Time

Layer 2

Scene 2

Layer 1

Scene 1

Recording surface

Best for Reusability

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Advantages of Using DVDs

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.

Easily play back your recordings on a DVD player.

After your finalize your DVD ( 48), you can play it on a DVD player and share
your recordings with friends and family.

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.
For a summary, you can refer to the sidebar on page 49. However, to be sure,
always 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.

Discs that have been tested

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 (as of January 2008*). For
further details, contact directly the manufacturer's customer support center.

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Note that attempting to record or play 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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Available features depend on the DVD disc used

Disc type

DVD-R, DVD-R DL

Disc specifications

Editing scenes with this camcorder (deleting
scenes, dividing scenes, etc.) ( 45)

Deleting a scene after recording it ( 34) –

Initializing the disc in order to use it again for
recording ( 47)

Giving a title to the disc ( 47)

Finalizing the disc in order to play it with an external
DVD device ( 48)

Adding recordings to a disc already finalized
( 49)

1

Only scenes in the playlist can be divided.

2

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 (
guaranteed with all external DVD devices. To finalize a DVD-R DL disc, the camcorder has
to process both layers. Therefore, and depending on the amount of free space on the disc,
this process may be lengthy.

3

You will need to unfinalize the disc first.

2

––

–

–

48). Playback cannot be

VIDEO
mode

DVD-RW

VR

mode

1

3

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Table of contents

Introduction ____________________________________

5 How to Select a DVD Disc
6 Advantages of Using DVDs
11 About this Manual

12 Getting to Know the Camcorder

12 Supplied Accessories
13 Components Guide
15 Screen Displays

Preparations ____________________________________

18 Getting Started

18 Charging the Battery Pack
19 Preparing the Accessories

20 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

20 Power Switch
21 Operating Modes
21 Joystick and Joystick Guide
22 Using the Menus

24 First Time Settings

24 Setting the Date and Time
24 Changing the Language
25 Changing the Time Zone

25 Getting Ready to Start Recording

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25 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen
26 Inserting and Removing a Disc
28 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Video _________________________________________

29 Basic Recording

29 Shooting Video
31 Selecting the Recording Mode
31 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom
32 Quick Start Function
33 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded

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34 Basic Playback

34 Playing Back the Video
36 Deleting Scenes
36 On-Screen Displays (Data Code)

37 Additional Functions

37 : Special Scene Recording Programs
39 Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed
40 LCD Video Light
40 Self Timer
41 Manual Focus Adjustment
42 Manual Exposure Adjustment
42 White Balance
43 Image Effects
44 Digital Effects

45 Managing Scenes and the Disc

45 Creating a Playlist
46 Moving Scenes in the Playlist
46 Dividing Scenes
47 Initializing the Disc

47 Disc Playback on an External Device

47 Changing the Disc Title
48 Finalizing the Disc
49 Disc Playback on External Devices
49 Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc

Photos ________________________________________

51 Basic Recording

51 Taking Photos
52 Selecting Photo Size and Quality

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53 Erasing the Last Photo Just Recorded

53 Basic Playback

53 Viewing Photos
55 Magnifying Photos during Playback
55 Erasing Photos

56 Additional Functions

56 Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing (Drive

Mode)
57 Automatic Focus Priority
58 Histogram and Other Screen Displays
58 Protecting Photos
59 Initializing the Memory Card

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60 Printing Photos

60 Printing Photos
60 Print Orders

External Connections _____________________________

61 Connecting to a TV or VCR

61 Connection Diagram
62 Playback on a TV Screen
62 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder

Additional Information ____________________________

63 Appendix: Menu Options Lists

63 FUNC. Menu
63 Setup menus
65 Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)
66 Disc Operations (Initialization, Finalization etc.)
67 Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, etc.)
67 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)
68 System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.)
69 Date/Time Setup

70 Trouble?

70 Troubleshooting
73 List of Messages

76 Do’s and Don’ts

76 Handling Precautions
80 Using the Camcorder Abroad

81 General Information

81 System Diagram

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82 Optional Accessories
85 Product Codes
86 Specifications
89 Index

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About this Manual

A

Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC320/DC310. 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 Troubl esh oo tin g ( 70).

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 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.

Buttons and switches to be operated

Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick
are indicated within a
For example .

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].

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“button” frame.

FUNC.

Start/Stop

Changing the Language

Options Default value

[][MAGYAR] []
[DEUTSCH] [MELAYU] []
[][POLSKI] []

ROMAN

[ENGLISH]

[][]

[ESPAÑOL] [TÜRKÇE] []
[FRANÇAIS]

[][]

[ITALIANO] [][]

FUNC.

(29)

FUNC.

[ ]

MENU
[ DISPLAY SETUP]
[LANGUAGE ]
Desired language

FUNC.

Introduction • 11

Getting to Know the Cam corder

Supplied Accessories

CA-570 Compact Power

Adapter (incl. power cord)

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.

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NB-2LH Battery Pack

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: DC320/DC310 A
Purchased From: Serial No.:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:

12 • Introduction

Components Guide

Left side view

Right side view

Front view

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Lens cover switch ( 29, 51)
( open,

AV te rminal ( 61)
CARD access indicator ( 51)
Speaker

Lock button
DISC access indicator ( 29) /

CHARGE indicator ( 18)
Mode switch ( 30)

Disc compartment cover ( 26)
Grip belt ( 19)
Strap mount ( 84)
Stereo microphone

Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a
(for example ).

closed)

switch ( 20)

Easy recording

Recording programs

FUNC.

“button” frame

Introduction • 13

Back view

Top v iew

Bottom view

Joystick ( 21)
FUNC. button ( 22, 63)
DISP. button ( 36, 58)
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 30)
Viewfinder ( 30)
QUICK START button and standby lamp

( 32)
PLAY mode indicator (green) ( 21)
CAMERA mode indicator (red) ( 21)
OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 26)
Start/Stop button ( 29)
DC IN terminal ( 19)
Serial number/

Battery attachment unit (
RESET button ( 70)
LCD screen ( 25)
Zoom lever ( 31)

/ (movies/still images) switch

( 21)
Tripod socket ( 20)
Memory card slot

(open the cover to access) (
BATT. (battery release) switch ( 18)

Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a
(for example ).

FUNC.

18

)

28

“button” frame

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)

14 • Introduction

Screen Displays

Recording movies

Playing movies
(during playback)

Operating mode ( 21) /
Disc specification ( 5)

Recording program ( 37, 39)
White balance ( 42)
Image effect ( 43)
LCD video light ( 40)
Digital effects ( 44)
Recording mode ( 31)
Disc type DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

DVD-RW ( 5)

Finalized disc mark ( 48)
Manual focus ( 41)
Image stabilizer ( 65)
Disc operation
Time code/Playback time

(hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining recording time on the disc
Remaining battery charge ( 17)
Wind screen off ( 65)
Recording reminder
Level marker ( 67)
Scene number
Joystick guide ( 21)
Data code ( 36)

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Introduction • 15

Recording still images

Zoom ( 31), Exposure ( 42)
Recording program ( 37, 39)
White balance ( 42)
Image effect ( 43)
LCD video light ( 40)
Digital effects ( 44)

Drive mode ( 56)
Still image quality/size ( 52)
Manual focus ( 41)

Viewing still images

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Number of still images available on the
memory card

Self timer ( 40)
AF frame ( 57)
Joystick guide ( 21)
Focus/exposure automatically set and

locked ( 51)
Camcorder shake warning ( 65)
Image number ( 17)
Current image / Total number of images
Histogram ( 58)
Date and time of recording
Image protection mark ( 58)
Manual exposure ( 42)
Image size ( 52)
File size
Aperture value ( 39)
Shutter speed ( 39)

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Disc operation

Record, Record pause,

Playback, Playback pause,

Fast playback,

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

• When is displayed 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.

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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Introduction • 17

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

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
page 82.

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BATT. switch

1 Turn off the camcorder.
2 Attach the battery pack to the

camcorder.

Press the battery pack lightly and
slide it up until it clicks.

CHARGE
indicator

DC IN terminal

3 Connect the power cord to the

compact power adapter.

4 Plug the power cord into a power

outlet.

5 Connect the compact power

adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN
terminal.

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

• You can also use the compact
power adapter without attaching a
battery pack.

• When the compact power adapter
is connected, the power of the
battery pack will not be consumed.

18 • Preparations

ONCE THE BATTERY PACK 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.

T

O REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

BATT.

Press to release the battery
pack. Slide 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 PLAY and
CAMERA mode indicators are
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

• To prevent equipment breakdowns and

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IN terminal or to the compact power
adapter any electrical equipment that is
not expressly recommended for use
with this camcorder.

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 CHARGE indicator also serves as a
rough estimate of the charge status.
Continuously on: Battery pack fully
charged.
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 (70).
One flash at 1-second intervals: Battery
pack less than 50% charged.

• We recommend that you prepare battery
packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than
you think you might need.

• U.S.A. and Canada only: The
Lithium ion/polymer battery
that powers the product is
recyclable. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle
this battery.

Preparing the Accessories

Fasten the grip belt.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can
reach the zoom lever with your index
finger, and the button with
your thumb.

Start/Stop

Preparations • 19

WHEN YOU MOUNT THE CAMCORDER ON 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 (0.2 in.). Doing
so may damage the camcorder.

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Basic Operation of the
Camcorder

Power Switch

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 - red
indicator) and playback (PLAY - green
indicator).

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20 • Preparations

Operating Modes

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 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.

Joystick and Joystick Guide

The functions assigned to the joystick
change according to the operation
mode and the camcorder’s settings.
Press to display/hide the joystick
guide (when recording, the joystick
guide will appear only when the mode
switch is set to ). In the illustrations
of this manual, positions other than
those relevant to the function explained
are marked with a striped pattern.

Depending on the operating mode,
these positions may be empty or show a
different icon than the one on the
illustration.

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

.

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Operating mode

Operating mode

indicator

(Red)

(Green)

/

switch

(movies)

(still images)

(movies)

(still images)

NEXT

When the guide contains multiple
“pages”, [NEXT] and the page number
icon ( ) will appear at the bottom
position. Push the joystick ( ) toward
[NEXT] to display the next “page” of the
guide.

Icon display Operation

Recording movies
on a disc

Recording still
images on a
memory card

Playing movies
from a disc

Viewing still images
from a memory card

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34

53

Preparations • 21

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 Menu

Options Lists ( 63).

Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option

items not available will appear
grayed out.

• 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.).

4 Press to save the settings

Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus

FUNC.

and close the menu.

You can press to close the
menu at any time.

FUNC.

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1 Press .
2 Select ( ) the icon of the function

3 Select ( ) the desired setting

22 • Preparations

FUNC.

you want change from the left side
column.

Menu items not available will appear
grayed out.

from the available options at the
bottom bar.

• The selected option will be
highlighted in light blue. Menu

1 Press .

2 Select ( ) the icon and press

FUNC.

In the index screen (VIDEO mode)
and still image index screen, the
setup menus will open. Skip to
step 3.

to open the setup menus.

• You can also hold pressed
down for more than 1 second to

FUNC.

open directly the setup menus
screen.

• In the index screen (DVD-RW discs
in VR mode), push the joystick
( ) to select the icon.

3 Select ( ) 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.

4 Select ( ) the setting you want

to change and press .

• The orange selection bar indicates
the menu setting currently
selected. Items not available
appear in black.

• Push the joystick ( ) to return to
the menu selection screen (step 3).

5 Select ( ) the desired option and

press to save the setting.

6 Press .

Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this
Manual

In this manual, the arrow is used to
abbreviate menu selections. Below is
an example of changing a setting using
the setup menus.

FUNC.

FUNC.

FUNC.

You can press to close the
menu at any time.

FUNC.

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[ MENU]
[ DISPLAY SETUP]
[LANGUAGE ]

Desired language

the currently selected option will appear
instead.

FUNC.

[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF]
Desired image effect

FUNC.

For selections in the FUNC. menu, the
abbreviated form will always show the
initial default value. In recording mode,
its icon will appear on the left side
column when you first open the menu.
If the setting was changed, the icon of

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First Time Settings

A

First Time Settings

Setting the Date and Time

example, [JAN. 1, 2008 12:00 AM]). You
can change the date format ( 69).

• You can also change the date and time
later on (not during the initial setup). To
open the [DATE/TIME] screen, press

FUNC.

and select [DATE/TIME

SETUP] [DATE/TIME].

You will need to set the date and time of
the camcorder before you can start
using it. The [DATE/TIME] screen will
appear automatically when the
camcorder’s clock is not set.

When the [DATE/TIME] screen appears,
the year will be displayed in orange and
indicated with up/down arrows.

1 Change ( ) the year and move

( ) to the month.

2 Change the rest of the fields

(month, day, hour and minutes) in
the same way.

3 Move ( ) the cursor to the [OK]

button and press to start the
clock and close the menu.

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IMPORTANT

• When you do not use the camcorder for
about 3 months, the built-in
rechargeable lithium battery may
discharge completely and the date and
time setting may be lost. In such case,
recharge the built-in lithium battery
( 78) 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

Changing the Language

Options

[][MAGYAR] []
[DEUTSCH] [MELAYU] []
[][POLSKI] []

[ENGLISH][][]

[ESPAÑOL] [TÜRKÇE] []
[FRANÇAIS]
[ITALIANO] [][]

FUNC.

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FUNC.

[ MENU]
[ DISPLAY SETUP]
[LANGUAGE ]
Desired language

FUNC.

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
buttons on the camcorder and will not
change, regardless of the language
selected.

ROMAN

[][]



Default value

24 • Preparations

Changing the Time Zone

Change the time zone to match your
location. The default setting is New
Yo rk .

FUNC.

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FUNC.

[ MENU]
[ DATE/TIME SETUP]
[T.ZONE/DST]
Desired time zone*

FUNC.

* To adjust for daylight saving time, select the

area name marked with a .

World 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 to
match the local time at your
destination, referring to the date and
time displayed on the screen.

1 Open the date and time setup

screen.

FUNC.

[ MENU]

[ DATE/TIME SETUP]

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[T.ZONE/DST]

2 Move the orange selection frame

( ) to the time zone.

3 Select ( ) the area that

corresponds to the local time at
your destination and press .

• Refer to the changing date and
time displayed on the screen.

• To adjust for daylight saving time,
select the area name marked with
a .

4 Press to close the menu.

FUNC.

Getting Ready to Start Recording

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). This is the only case
where you can use the viewfinder and
the LCD screen simultaneously.

Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees
can be useful when you wish to include

Preparations • 25

yourself in the picture when recording
with the self timer.

180°

NOTES

• This setting does not affect the
brightness of the recording.

• Using the bright setting will shorten the
effective usage time of the battery pack.

Inserting and Removing a Disc

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.

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DISP.

Hold pressed down for more
than 2 seconds.

Repeat this action to toggle between the
normal and bright settings.

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 Discs that
have been tested (6).
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

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Pick up lens

1 Turn the switch to ON to set

the camcorder in
mode.

2 Slide fully in the direction of

OPEN

the arrow and gently open the disc
cover completely until it stops.

26 • Preparations

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.

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.

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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

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

1 Slide fully in the direction of

OPEN

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.

Preparations • 27

• 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

OPEN

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.

IMPORTANT

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.

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

OPEN

2 Open the memory card slot cover.
3 Insert the memory card straight all

the way into the memory card slot.

4 Close the cover.

Do not force the cover closed if the
memory card is not correctly inserted.

TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD

First push the memory card once to
release it, and then pull the card
out.

IMPORTANT

• Make sure to initialize all memory cards
before using them with this camcorder
(59).

• 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.

You can use commercially available

SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory
cards, SD memory cards or
MultiMedia Cards (MMC) with this
camcorder.

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1 Turn off the camcorder.

28 • Preparations

NOTES

• Compatibility with all SD, SDHC or MMC
memory cards cannot be guaranteed.

• About SDHC Memory Cards: SDHC is the
new type of SD memory card with
capacities over 2 GB. Please note that
the specifications of SDHC memory
cards are different from those of regular
SD memory cards and you will not be
able to use memory cards of over 2 GB
with devices that do not support SDHC.
However, SDHC devices (including this
camcorder) are backward compatible
and support regular SD memory cards.

Video

This chapter covers functions related to shooting and playing back
movies - from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual
picture adjustments.

Basic Recording

Basic Recording

Shooting Video

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if
the camcorder operates correctly.
Since recordings made on a DVD-R or
DVD-R DL disc cannot be deleted, we
recommend you use a DVD-RW disc
to make the test recordings.

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1 Move the / switch to

(movies).

2 Turn the switch to ON to set

the camcorder in CAMERA mode.

The red CAMERA indicator will turn
on.

3 Move the lens cover switch down

to to open the lens cover.

4 Press to begin recording.

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING

1 Make sure that the DISC access

2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Close the lens cover and the LCD

4 Remove the disc.

• When recording movies, try to get a calm,

Start/Stop

• The recording starts; press

Start/Stop

recording.

• The DISC access indicator will flash
while recording and will stay on
briefly after pausing while the
scene is recorded on the disc.

indicator is off.

panel.

IMPORTANT

stable picture.

Excessive camcorder movement while
shooting and extensive use of fast
zooms and panning can result in jittery
scenes. In extreme cases, the playback
of such scenes may result in visually
induced motion sickness. If you
experience such a reaction, immediately
stop the playback and take a rest break
as necessary.

again to pause the

Video • 29

• 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 recording time: By changing the
recording mode you can change the
recording time available on the disc
(31).

• About the Power Save mode: To s a v e p owe r
when the camcorder is powered by a
battery pack, the camcorder will
automatically shut off if left without any
operations for 5 minutes ( 68). To
restore the power, turn the switch
toward MODE and release it, or turn the

switch to and back to 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 record.

- The time between turning the

switch to and the camcorder
shutting off.

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 ( 26)
or use the viewfinder instead. To use
the viewfinder, keep the LCD panel
closed*.

Adjust the viewfinder as necessary
with the dioptric adjustment lever.

* The LCD screen and the viewfinder

can be used simultaneously when the
LCD panel is turned 180 degrees to
face the subject ( 26).

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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 ( 37) offer a convenient

way to select the optimal settings to match special recording
conditions. Conversely, with flexible recording programs ( 39) you
can set the shutter speed you want, or enjoy the flexibility to change other
settings.

30 • Video

Selecting the Recording Mode

Changing the recording mode will
change the recording time available on
the disc. Select XP or SP 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).

Recording mode



FUNC.

( 22)

FUNC.

STANDARD PLAY]

[
Desired recording mode

FUNC.

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.

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NOTES

DVD-R,

DVD-RW

20 min. 36 min.

30 min. 54 min.

60 min. 108 min.



Disc type

Default value

DVD-R DL

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Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom

The camcorder offers three types of
zoom: optical, advanced and digital
zoom when recording movies. (In

is available.) You can also change the
zoom speed.

Selecting the Zoom Type

Options

[OPTICAL] (37x)

The zoom range is limited to the optical
magnification ratio of the lens.

[ADVANCED] (Advanced Zoom)

In addition to the optical zoom range, the
camcorder processes the image digitally to
obtain a larger zoom range without any
deterioration in image quality. When recording
movies with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the field of view
(picture angle) will change. Refer to the table in
the NOTES section.

[DIGITAL] (2000x)

When this option is selected, the camcorder will
switch to digital zoom (light blue area on the
zoom indicator) when you zoom in beyond the
optical zoom range (white area on the zoom
indicator). With the digital zoom the image is
processed digitally so image quality will
deteriorate the more you zoom in.

FUNC.

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FUNC.

FUNC.

mode only the optical zoom



Default value

[ MENU]
[ CAMERA SETUP]
[ZOOM TYPE] Desired option

Video • 31

NOTES

• The zoom range of the advanced zoom
will change depending on the aspect
ratio of the scene ( 66).

• The advanced zoom cannot be
selected if [WIDESCREEN] is set to
[OFF].

[WIDESCREEN] set to [ ON] (16:9)

48x*, 41x**

* The picture angle will be wider at both full

telephoto and full wide-angle.

**The picture angle will be wider at full

wide-angle.

[WIDESCREEN] set to [ OFF] (4:3)

55x, Not available

Selecting the Zoom Speed

FUNC.

[ MENU]
[ CAMERA SETUP]
[ZOOM SPEED]
Desired option

FUNC.

NOTES

The fastest zoom speed can be achieved
with the [ VARIABLE] setting.

Using the Zoom

( 21)

W

Zoom out

( 21)

Options

[ VARIABLE]

The variable zoom speed depends on how you
operate the zoom lever: Press gently for slower
zooms; press harder for faster zooms. With this
option, the zoom speed will be faster in record
pause mode.

[ SPEED 1], [ SPEED 2],
[ SPEED 3]

Constant zoom speeds. [ SPEED 3] is the
fastest, and [ SPEED 1] is the slowest.

FUNC.

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32 • Video



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

Default value

Zoom in

T

Move the zoom lever toward W to
zoom out (wide-angle). Move it
toward T to zoom in (telephoto).

NOTES

Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) to the subject. At
full wide-angle, you can focus on a subject
as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.).

Quick Start Function

When you press the
camcorder enters the standby mode.
In standby mode the camcorder
consumes only about half the power
used when recording, saving energy
when you are using a battery pack.
Additionally, when you press

QUICK START

QUICK START

ready to start recording within approx.
1 second*, ensuring you do not miss
important shooting opportunities.

* The exact time required until the camcorder

is ready to start recording may vary
depending on the shooting conditions.

again the camcorder is

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shut-off with the [ STANDBY OFF]
setting ( 68).
To restore the power if the camcorder
shut off, turn the switch toward
MODE and release it, or turn the
camcorder off and then on again.

• If you perform any of the following
actions while in standby mode (while the
standby lamp is on), the camcorder will
be woken up from standby mode.

- Open the disc compartment cover.

- Change the position of the /

switch.

- Turn the switch toward MODE.

Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded

1 Press firmly.

QUICK START

The standby lamp flashes at first
while the camcorder is preparing and
then stays on when it enters the
standby mode.

2 When you wish to resume

recording, press
again.

Within approx. 1 second, the
camcorder is ready to record.

NOTES

• When you wake up the camcorder from

• The camcorder will shut off if left in

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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.

standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless
of the [POWER SAVE] setting ( 68).
You can select the length of time until

QUICK START

Even in mode you can play
back the last scene recorded in order to
check it. If you are using a DVD-RW
disc, you can also delete the scene
while reviewing it.

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NEXT

1 If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press to
display it.

If does not appear on the joystick
guide, repeatedly push the joystick
( ) toward [NEXT] to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward .

• The camcorder plays back the last
scene (but without sound) and
returns to record pause mode.

• While reviewing the scene, select
the icon and press to return
to the recording mode.

Video • 33

Deleting a Scene After Recording It

POINTS TO CHECK

Disc type: DVD-RW

After recording a scene:

1 Review the scene as described in

the previous section.

2 While reviewing the scene, select

( ) and press .

3 Select ( ) [YES] and press .

NOTES

• Avoid any other operations on the
camcorder while the scene is being
deleted.

• 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.

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Basic Playback

Basic Playback

Playing Back the Video

( 21)

1 Move the / switch to

(movies).

2 Turn the switch to ON, then

turn it toward MODE and release it
to set the camcorder in PLAY
mode.

• The green PLAY indicator will turn
on.

• The scene index screen appears.

3 Move ( , ) the selection

frame to the scene you want to
play back.

4 Press to begin the playback.

The playback will start from the scene
selected and continue until the end of
the last scene recorded.

34 • Video

TO PAUSE/STOP PLAYBACK

5 If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press to
display it.

6 Push the joystick ( ) toward

/ to pause the playback.

7 Push the joystick ( ) toward to

stop the playback and return to the
scene index screen.

NOTES

• Depending on the recording conditions,
you may notice brief stops in video or
sound playback between scenes.

• This camcorder can play back discs
recorded with this camcorder. Discs
recorded with other camcorders or discs
created with a computer may not play
back correctly.

Special playback modes

Use the joystick guide to enter the special playback modes. There is no sound
during the special playback modes.

Special playback mode Initial mode Camcorder operation

Fast playback Normal playback Push the joystick ( ) toward or

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Slow playback Playback pause Push the joystick ( ) toward or

End special playback mode Special playback Push the joystick ( ) toward / .

• Be sure to finalize discs to play them
back on external DVD devices ( 48).

• When playing back a finalized disc,
depending on the number of scenes, it
may take a moment before the index
screen appears.

TO ADJUST THE VOLUME

During the playback of a scene:

FUNC.

SPEAKER VOL.]

[
Adjust ( ) the volume

FUNC.

• The sound from the built-in speaker will
be muted when you close the LCD panel
or while the STV-250N Stereo Video
Cable is connected to the AV terminal.

• If you turn down the volume completely,
the icon will change to .

( ) toward .

Perform operation again to increase playback
speed 5x → 15x the normal speed.

( ) toward .

Perform operation again to increase playback
speed 1/8x → 1/4x the normal speed.

During some special playback modes, you may notice some anomalies (blocky
video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.

Video • 35

Deleting Scenes

If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can
delete those scenes that you are not
interested in keeping.

Deleting a Single Scene

( 21)

POINTS TO CHECK

Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode

From the original index screen, select
( , ) the scene to delete. To
delete a scene only in the playlist,
switch to the playlist first ( 46), and
then select the scene.

FUNC.

( 22)

FUNC.

[ DELETE]

Deleting All Scenes

[YES]

FUNC.

(22)

FUNC.

[ MENU]
[ DISC OPERATIONS]
[DEL.ALL MOVIES]*

FUNC.

* When you are deleting the playlist, this

menu option will be replaced by
[DEL.PLAYLIST].

IMPORTANT

Be careful when deleting original
recordings. Once deleted, an original
scene cannot be recovered.

NOTES

• You may not be able to delete scenes
shorter than 5 seconds. To delete such
scenes you must initialize the disc
( 47), in the process deleting all the
recordings on the disc.

• Do not change the position of the
switch or the / switch while the
scene is being deleted (while the DISC
access indicator is on or flashing).

[YES]

( 21)

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POINTS TO CHECK

Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode

To delete all the scenes from the original
index screen, perform the following
procedure. This will delete also the
whole playlist. If you want to delete only
the playlist (without affecting the original
recordings), switch to the playlist first
( 46), and then continue as follows.

36 • Video

On-Screen Displays (Data Code)

The camcorder keeps a data code
containing the date and time and other
camera data (shutter speed, aperture,
etc.) registered at the time of recording.
You can select the data to be displayed.
For details about on-screen displays for
still images, refer to Histogram and
Other Screen Displays (

58).

( 21)

2

only

DISP.

1

Repeatedly press to turn the
on-screen displays on/off in the
following sequence:

• All displays on

• All displays off

• All displays on

• Data code

• All displays off

1

However, the markers and the icons and

will still appear on the screen.

2

Data code: Time, date and camera data at
the time of recording. The contents to be
displayed can be selected with the [DATA
CODE] setting ( 67).

Additional Functions

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 on page 38.

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POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch:

FUNC.

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FUNC.

[ PROGRAM AE]
Desired recording program

FUNC.

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[ PORTRAIT]

The camcorder
uses a large
aperture, achieving
a focus on the
subject while blurring other distracting
details.

[ SPORTS]

Use this mode to
record sports
scenes such as
tennis or golf.

[ NIGHT]

Use this mode to
record in dimly lit
places.

[BEACH]

Use this mode to
record on a sunny
beach. It prevents
the subject from
being underexposed.

[SUNSET]

Use this mode to
record sunsets in
vibrant colors.

[ SPOTLIGHT]

Use this mode to
record spotlit
scenes.

[SNOW]

Use this mode to
record in bright ski
resorts. It prevents
the subject from
being underexposed.

NOTES

• Do not set the mode switch to
during the actual recording of a scene;
the brightness of the picture may change
abruptly.

• [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/
[ BEACH]/[ SNOW]

- The picture may not appear smooth

during playback.

• [ PORTRAIT]

- The blur effect of the background

increases the more you zoom in (T).

• [ NIGHT]

- Moving subjects may leave a trailing

afterimage.

- Picture quality may not be as good as

in other modes.

- White points may appear on the

screen.

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[FIREWORKS]

Use this mode to
record fireworks.

- Autofocus may not work as well as in
other modes. In such case, adjust the
focus manually.

• [ SNOW]/[ BEACH]

- The subject may become overexposed
on cloudy days or in shaded places.
Check the image on the screen.

• [ FIREWORKS]

- To avoid camcorder shake, we
recommend using a tripod. Make sure
to use a tripod especially in

mode, as the shutter

speed slows down.

Flexible Recording: Changing the

Shutter Speed

Use the automatic exposure (AE)
program to use functions like the white
balance or image effects, or give priority
to the shutter speed.

Use faster shutter speeds to record
subjects moving quickly. Use slower
shutter speeds to add motion blur,
emphasizing the feel of movement.

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POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch:

Options

[ PROGRAM AE]

The camcorder automatically adjusts the
aperture and shutter speed to obtain the
optimal exposure for the subject.

[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]

Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder
automatically sets the appropriate aperture
value.

FUNC.

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FUNC.

[ PROGRAM AE]
Desired option

FUNC.

TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED

When you select [ SHUTTER­PRIO.AE], a numeric value will appear
next to the recording program icon.

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Default value

1 If the joystick guide appears on the

screen, press to hide it.

2 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed to

the desired value.

Shutter speed guidelines

Note that on screen only the
denominator is displayed – [ 250]
indicates a shutter speed of 1/250
second, etc.

1/2*, 1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30

To record in dimly lit places.

1/60

To record under most ordinary conditions.

1/100

To record indoor sports scenes.

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000**

To record from within a moving car or train or to
shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller
coasters.

1/2000**

To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.

* mode only.
** mode only.

NOTES

• Do not set the mode switch to

during the actual recording of a scene;
the brightness of the picture may change
abruptly.

• [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]

- When setting the shutter speed, the
number display will flash if the value is
not appropriate for the recording
conditions. In such case, select a
different value.

- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark
places, you can obtain a brighter

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image, but the image quality may be
lower, and the autofocus may not work
well.

- The image may flicker when recording
with fast shutter speeds.

- Recording movies under fluorescent lights:
If the screen starts to flicker, select
[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] and set the
shutter speed to 1/100.

LCD Video Light

You can use the LCD video light to
record in completely dark places. For a
brighter picture, we recommend
keeping a distance of about 20 cm ­60 cm (8 in. - 2 ft.) from the subject and/
or using the [
program. When you activate the LCD
video light, rotate the LCD panel to face
the subject and use the viewfinder
instead ( 30).

FUNC.

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FUNC.

[ LCD LIGHT OFF]
[ LCD LIGHT ON]*
Press

FUNC.

* Using the viewfinder, select [ LCD LIGHT

OFF] instead to turn the LCD video light off.
Closing the LCD panel will also turn the LCD
video light off.

The LCD display turns entirely white
when used as the video light. Use the
viewfinder instead.

NIGHT] recording

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Self Timer

( 21)

POINTS TO CHECK

pause mode.

FUNC.

(22)

: Set the camcorder to record

1 Activate the self timer.

FUNC.

[ MENU]

[ CAMERA SETUP]
[SELF TIMER] [ ON ]

2 Press to close the menu.

3 Press on the camcorder to

Once the countdown has begun, you can
press again or turn off the
camcorder to cancel the self timer.

FUNC.

• appears.

• Set [SELF TIMER] to [ OFF] to
cancel the self timer.

Start/Stop

start recording.

The camcorder starts recording video
( mode) or takes a still
image ( mode) after a
10-second countdown. The
countdown appears on the screen.

NOTES

Start/Stop

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Manual Focus Adjustment

Autofocus may not work well on the
following subjects. In such case, focus
manually.

• Reflective surfaces

• Subjects with low contrast or without
vertical lines

• Fast moving subjects

• Through wet windows

•Night scenes

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POINTS TO CHECK

Adjust the zoom before you start the
procedure.
Mode switch:

• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward
[FOCUS] again will return the
camcorder to autofocus.

4 Push the joystick ( ) toward

[NEXT] to save the focus
adjustment.

Infinity Focus

Use this function when you wish to
focus on faraway subjects such as
mountains or fireworks.

POINTS TO CHECK

Adjust the zoom before you start the
procedure.

Mode switch:

FOCUS

NEXT

FOCUS

NEXT

1 If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press to
display it.

If [FOCUS] does not appear on the
joystick guide, repeatedly push the
joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display

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it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward

[FOCUS].

“MF” appears.

3 Adjust ( ) the focus as

necessary.

• Push the joystick ( ) toward
for a farther focal distance or push
it ( ) toward for a closer focal
distance.

1 If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press to
display it.

2

Keep the joystick pushed ( ) toward
[FOCUS] for more than
2 seconds.

• appears.

• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward
[FOCUS] again will return the
camcorder to autofocus.

• If you operate the zoom or the
joystick ( ), changes to “MF”
and the camcorder returns to
manual focusing mode.

3 Push the joystick ( ) toward

[NEXT] to save the focus
adjustment.

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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.

4 Push the joystick ( ) toward

[NEXT] to lock and save the
exposure setting.

If you operate the zoom during
exposure lock, the brightness of the
image may change.

White Balance

( 21)

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch: (except for the
[ FIREWORKS] recording program).

EXP

NEXT

1 If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press to
display it.

If [EXP] does not appear on the
joystick guide, repeatedly push the
joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display
it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward

[EXP].

The exposure adjustment indicator

appear on the screen.

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and the neutral value “±0”

3 Adjust ( ) the brightness of the

image as required.

• The adjustment range and the
length of the exposure adjustment
indicator will vary depending on the
initial brightness of the picture.

• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward
[EXP] again will cancel the
exposure lock and return the
camcorder to automatic exposure.

The white balance function helps you to
accurately reproduce colors under
different lighting conditions so that white
objects will always look truly white in
your recordings.

( 21)

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch: (except for the Special
Scene recording programs)

Options

[AUTO]

Settings are automatically set by the
camcorder. Use this setting for outdoor scenes.

[DAYLIGHT]

For recording outdoors on a bright day.

[ TUNGSTEN]

For recording under tungsten and tungsten type
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

[SET]

Use the custom white balance setting to make
white subjects appear white under colored
lighting.

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Default value

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FUNC.

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FUNC.

[ AUTO] Desired option*

FUNC.

* When you select [ SET], do not press

FUNC.

and continue instead with the

following procedure.

TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE

1 Point the camcorder at a white

object, zoom in until it fills the
whole screen and press .

When the adjustment is completed,

stops flashing and stays on. The
camcorder retains the custom setting
even if you turn off the camcorder.

2 Press to save the setting

• When you select the custom white balance:

• Custom white balance may provide

FUNC.

and close the menu.

NOTES

- Set the custom white balance in a
sufficiently illuminated place.

- Select a zoom type other than
[ DIGITAL] ( 31).

- Reset the white balance when the
lighting conditions change.

- Depending on the light source, may

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keep flashing. The result will still be
better than with [ AUTO].

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.

( 21)

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch: (except for the Special
Scene recording programs)





Default value

Options

[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF]

Records with no image enhancing effects.

[ VIVID]

Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.

[ NEUTRAL]

Tones down the contrast and color saturation.

[ SOFT SKIN DETAIL]

Softens the details in the skin tone area for a
more complimentary appearance. To obtain the
best effect, use this setting when recording a
person in close-up. Note that areas similar to
the skin color may lack in detail.

FUNC.

( 22)

FUNC.

[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF]
Desired option

FUNC.

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Digital Effects

( 21)

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch:

:[ BLK&WHT], [ SEPIA]

only.

Options

[ D.EFFECT OFF]

Select this setting when you do not intend to
use the digital effects.

[ FADE-T] (fade trigger), [ WIPE]

Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene
with a fade from or to a black screen.

[ BLK&WHT]

Records images in black and white.

[ SEPIA]

Records images in sepia tones for an “old”
look.

[ ART], [ MOSAIC]

Select one of these digital effects to add
“flavor” to your recordings.

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Default value

Setting

FUNC.

(22)

FUNC.

[ D.EFFECT OFF]
Desired option*

FUNC.

**

* You can preview the effect on the screen.
** The icon of the selected effect appears.

Applying

NEXT

1 If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press to
display it.

If does not appear on the joystick
guide, repeatedly push the joystick
( ) toward [NEXT] to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward .

• The icon of the selected effect
turns green.

• Push the joystick ( ) toward
again to deactivate the fader/effect.

TO FADE IN

NOTES

• 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 last setting
used even if you turn off the digital
effects or change the recording program.

44 • Video

Push the joystick ( ) toward in
record pause mode ( ), then press

Start/Stop

in.

TO FADE OUT

Push the joystick ( ) toward while
recording ( ), then press to
fade out and pause the recording.

to start recording with a fade

Start/Stop

TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT

toward while recording or in record
pause mode.

toward and then press to
record the still image.

: Push the joystick ( )

: Push the joystick ( )

Start/Stop

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Managing Scenes and the Disc

Managing Scenes and the
Disc

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 can
switch between the original scenes and
the playlist.

Adding Scenes to the Playlist

You can choose to add to the playlist all
the original scenes at once or only the
selected scene.

( 21)

POINTS TO CHECK

Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode

From the original index screen, select
( , ) the scene to add to the
playlist. To add all scenes, there is no
need to select any particular scene.

FUNC.

( 22)

FUNC.

[ ADD TO PLAYLIST]
Desired option

To delete scenes from the playlist, refer
to Deleting Scenes (36).

[YES]

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Switching Between Original and Playlist
Scenes

( 21)

POINTS TO CHECK

Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode

FUNC.

( 22)

FUNC.

[ TO PLAYLIST]*

* Appears in the original index screen. In the

playlist, [ TO ORIGINAL] appears
instead.

Original index screen (original recordings)

ORIGINAL

FUNC.

(22)

FUNC.

[ MOVE]
the orange marker to the scene’s
new position* Press
[YES]

* The original position of the scene and the

current position of the marker are displayed
at the bottom of the screen.

Dividing Scenes

You can divide scenes 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.

Move ( , )

( 21)

PLAYLIST

Playlist index screen

Moving Scenes in the Playlist

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POINTS TO CHECK

Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode

From the original index screen, switch to
the playlist ( 46). From the playlist
index screen, select ( , ) the
scene to move.

46 • Video

( 21)

POINTS TO CHECK

Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode

From the original index screen, switch to
the playlist ( 46). From the playlist
index screen, select ( , ) the
scene to divide.

FUNC.

(22)

FUNC.

[ DIVIDE]
scene begins
to divide the scene*

FUNC.

Press [YES]

* You can use the following icons and fast

playback mode ( 35) to bring the scene
to a precise point.

/ : Frame jump forward/backward.

Playback of the

Pause at the point

NOTES

• Very short scenes (shorter than

2 seconds) cannot be divided.

• The new scene will be added to the

playlist after the scene that was divided.

Disc Playback on an External Device

Disc Playback on an
External Device

Changing the Disc Title

Initializing the Disc

You need to initialize all new DVD-RW
discs when you first insert them into the
camcorder and you may have to
initialize them if you get the message
“UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA”.
You can also initialize a DVD-RW disc
when you want to completely erase the
disc to reuse it or in order to change the
disc specification.

( 21)

POINTS TO CHECK

Disc type: DVD-RW

FUNC.

( 22)

FUNC.

[ MENU]

DISC OPERATIONS]

[
[INITIALIZE DISC]

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Select a disc specification*
[YES]

FUNC.

**

* For details about disc specifications, refer to

Disc specification on DVD-RWs. (5)

**Close the menu only after the screen display

returns to the [
menu.

DISC OPERATIONS]

Before you finalize your disc, you can
give it a title
displayed on the index screen when
playing the finalized disc in most DVD
players. You can check the disc’s title
with the [DISC INFO] menu option
( 66).

1

You can change the title of DVD-RW discs
recorded in VR mode also after having
finalized them.

FUNC.

( 22)

FUNC.

FUNC.

2

Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in VR
mode. Otherwise, pressing will open
the menu directly on the setup menus
screen.

3

Select one character at a time and press

[BACKSPACE] and press to delete the
character to the left of the cursor’s position.

1

. The disc title will be

[ MENU]

DISC OPERATIONS]

[
[DISC TITLE]
Enter the title (up to 20

characters)
[SET] [YES]

to add it to the title. Select

2

3

( 21)

FUNC.

IMPORTANT

Initializing the disc will permanently erase
all recordings. The lost original recordings
cannot be recovered.

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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.

( 21)

POINTS TO CHECK

Power the camcorder using the
compact power adapter or a fully
charged battery pack.

FUNC.

( 22)

FUNC.

[ MENU]

DISC OPERATIONS]

[
[FINALIZE] [YES]
Press when the confirmation
screen appears

FUNC.

1

Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in VR
mode. Otherwise, pressing will open
the menu directly on the setup menus
screen.

2

During the disc finalization a progress bar is
displayed.

3

After pressing , the [ DISC
OPERATIONS] menu will reappear.
Depending on the number of scenes, this
may take a moment.

1

2

3

FUNC.

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IMPORTANT

• Be sure to finalize the disc in normal
room temperatures. If the procedure
was not completed correctly due to
high temperature, let the camcorder
cool off before resuming operation.

• Place the camcorder on a table or
other stable surface before starting
the procedure. Subjecting the
camcorder even to slight impacts (for
example to place it on a table or to
disconnect a cable) after the
finalization process started may result
in permanent data loss.

• Do not disconnect the power source
while the operation is in progress. Doing
so can interrupt the process and result in
permanent data loss.

• Depending on the type of disc and the
disc specification, after finalizing the disc
you may not be able to initialize the disc,
edit your recordings or add new
recordings to the disc.

• Do not use this camcorder to finalize
discs that were not recorded using it.

NOTES

• The time required to finalize the disc
depends on the scenes recorded and the
remaining free space on the disc.

• After the disc is finalized, will appear
on the playback screen.

48 • Video

Disc Playback on External Devices

After finalizing the disc with your
recordings, you can play it on DVD
players compatible with the type of disc
used (DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW).
You cannot play back discs on an
external DVD device if the discs have
not yet been finalized.
For a summary, you can refer to the
sidebar on page 49. For details about
disc compatibility refer to the instruction
manual of the DVD player or DVD drive.

ON A DVD PLAYER

NOTES

• DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode can

be played only on VR mode-compatible
DVD players.

• Depending on your DVD device you may

not be able to play the disc.

• In order to play the disc on a computer

you need to have DVD playback
software installed and running. Also, in
order to play back a DVD-R DL you must
have a DVD drive capable of reading
dual-layered DVD discs.

Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc

1 Turn on the TV and DVD player.
2 Insert the finalized disc in the DVD

player.

3 Select the scene you want to play

from the index screen.

ON A cOMPUTER’S DVD DRIVE

1 Insert the finalized disc in the DVD

drive.

2 Run the DVD playback software.

Refer also to the instruction manual
and help modules of your DVD

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playback software.

Restrictions after disc finalization

DVD-R/DVD-R DL
in VIDEO mode

DVD-RW in VIDEO mode

DVD-RW in VR mode

1

You will need to unfinalize the disc first.

2

Only scenes in the playlist can be divided.

Additional

recordings

– – – –

1

Unfinalize a disc to allow recording
additional movies on the disc even after
it was finalized.

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POINTS TO CHECK

Disc type: DVD-RW •
VIDEO mode • Finalized

Power the camcorder using the
compact power adapter or a fully
charged battery pack.

Editing

recordings

–

2

Initializing

the disc

Unfinalizing

the disc

–

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FUNC.

( 22)

FUNC.

DISC OPERATIONS]

[
[UNFINALIZE] [YES]*
Press when the confirmation
screen appears

FUNC.

* During the disc unfinalization a progress bar

is displayed.

IMPORTANT

• Be sure to unfinalize the disc in
normal room temperatures. If the
procedure was not completed
correctly due to high temperature, let
the camcorder cool off before
resuming operation.

• Place the camcorder on a table or
other stable surface before starting
the procedure. Subjecting the
camcorder even to slight impacts (for
example to place it on a table or to
disconnect a cable) after the
unfinalization process started may
result in permanent data loss.

• Do not disconnect the power source
while the operation is in progress. Doing
so can interrupt the process and result in
permanent data loss.

• Only discs that were finalized using this
camcorder can be unfinalized with it.

DVD-R/DVD-R DL
in VIDEO mode

DVD-RW
in VIDEO mode

DVD-RW
in VR mode

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Discs that can be unfinalized

–

–
You can record additional
scenes even without
unfinalizing the disc

50 • Video

Photos

Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing
and playing back images to printing them.

Basic Recording

Basic Recording

Taking Photos

Before using a memory card for the
first time, be sure to initialize it with
this camcorder ( 59).

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1 Move the / switch to (still

images).

2 Turn the switch to ON to set

the camcorder in CAMERA mode.

The red CAMERA indicator will turn
on.

3 Move the lens cover switch down

to to open the lens cover.

4 Press .

Observe the following precautions while
the card access display ( ) appears on
screen, and when the CARD access
indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so
may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not subject the camcorder to
vibrations or strong impacts.

- Do not open the memory card slot cover
and do not remove the memory card.

- Do not disconnect the power source or
turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the position of the /
switch or the operating mode.

If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,

(41).

Start/Stop

• Once the focus is automatically
adjusted, will turn green and one
or more AF frames will appear.

• The CARD access indicator will
flash as the still image is being
recorded.

IMPORTANT

NOTES

turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually

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Selecting Photo Size and Quality

Still images are recorded on the memory
card using JPEG compression. As a
general rule select a larger image size
for higher quality. Select the
[LW 1152x648] size for photos with an
aspect ratio of 16:9.

( 21)

Options

Image size options and the approximate
number of still images that can be
recorded on memory cards of various
sizes are given in the table below.

FUNC.

(22)

FUNC.

[ L 1152x864] ( only)
[ L

1024x768] ( only)
Desired image size*
Desired image quality*

FUNC.

* Press to move back and forth between

size and quality selection. The number
displayed on the right corner indicates the
approximate number of images that can be
recorded with the current quality/size
setting.

NOTES

When printing still images, use the
following guidelines as a reference for
selecting the print size.

Approximate number of still images on a memory card

Memory card 128 MB 512 MB 1 GB

Image quality1 →

Image size ↓

LW 1152x648
( only)

L 1152x864
( only)

L 1024x768
( only)

S 640x480 585 850 1,530 2,320 3,355 6,040 4,645 6,715 12,085

1
2

This is the number of images that can be recorded. However, the maximum number of remaining

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245 360 695 970 1,435 2,745 1,945 2,875 5,490

185 280 545 735 1,115 2,155 1,470 2,235 4,315

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

: [SUPER FINE], : [FINE], : [NORMAL]

still images displayed on the screen will be 9999.

235 345 695 940 1,370 2,745 1,885 2,745 5,490

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Default value

2

Image size Recommended use

LW 1152x648 To print photos with a 16:9

aspect ratio. Wide-sized
photo paper is required.

L 1152x864 To print photos up to L size

(9 x 13 cm, 3.5 x 5 in.) or
postcard size (10 x

14.8 cm, 4 x 6 in.).

S 640x480 To send images as e-mail

attachments or to post on
the Web.

Erasing the Last Photo Just Recorded

You can erase the still image recorded
last while reviewing it within the time set
for the [REVIEW] option (or immediately
after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to
[OFF]).

Basic Playback

Basic Playback

Viewing Photos

( 21)

( 21)

While reviewing the image immediately
after recording:

1 Push the joystick ( ) toward .
2 Select ( ) [ERASE] and press

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.

1 Move the / switch to (still

images).

2 Turn the switch to ON, then

turn it toward MODE and release it
to set the camcorder in PLAY
mode.

The green PLAY indicator will turn on.

3 Use the joystick ( ) to move

between images.

Image Jump Function

You can locate a specific image without
having to browse all of them one by one.

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TO RUN THROUGH THE STILL IMAGES

Push the joystick ( ) and hold it
pressed down to run quickly through
the still images.

- Do not disconnect the power source or
turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the position of the

/ switch or the operating mode.

• The following may not be displayed
correctly.

- Images not recorded with this

camcorder.

- Images edited on a computer.

- Images whose file names have been

changed.

TO SKIP 10 OR 100 STILL IMAGES

1 If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press to
display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward .

3 Select ( ) [ JUMP 10 IMAGES]

or [ JUMP 100 IMAGES].

4 Jump ( ) the number of images

selected and press .

You can press again to hide the
joystick guide.

• Observe the following precautions while
the card access display ( ) appears
on screen, and when the CARD access
indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do
so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not subject the camcorder to

vibrations or strong impacts.

- Do not open the memory card slot

cover and do not remove the memory
card.

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IMPORTANT

Slideshow

FUNC.

(22)

FUNC.

[ SLIDESHOW] [START]

• Images are played back one after
another.

• Press to stop the slideshow.

Index Screen

FUNC.

1 Move the zoom lever toward W.

The still images index screen
appears.

2 Select ( , ) 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 ( ) between
index pages. Move the zoom lever
toward T to return to moving
between single images.

3 Press .

The index screen closes and the
selected image is displayed.

54 • Photos

Magnifying Photos during Playback

Erasing a Single Image

During playback, still images can be
magnified up to 5 times.

( 21)

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.

• will appear for images that
cannot be enlarged.

2 Move ( , ) 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.

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Erasing Photos

You can erase still images recorded on
the memory card. You can erase either a
single still image or all the still images.

( 21)

1 If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press to
display it.

2 Select ( ) the image you want to

erase.

3 Push the joystick ( ) toward .
4 Select ( ) [ERASE] and press

.

Erasing All Images

( 21)

FUNC.

( 22)

FUNC.

[ MENU]
[ STILL IMG OPER.]
[ERASE ALL IMAGES]
[YES]

FUNC.

IMPORTANT

Be careful when erasing images. Erased
images cannot be recovered.

NOTES

Protected images on the memory card
cannot be erased.

Photos • 55

Additional Functions

Additional Functions

Continuous Shooting and

Exposure Bracketing (Drive Mode)

Take a series of pictures of a moving
subject or record the same picture in
3 levels of exposure in order to choose
later the picture you like the best.

( 21)

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch: (except for the
[ FIREWORKS] recording program).

Options

[SINGLE]

Records a single still image.

[ CONT.SHOOT.] (Continuous Shooting),
[ HISPEED CONT.SHOOT. ]
(High-Speed Continuous Shooting)

Captures a series of still images as long as you
hold pressed down. For the number
of frames per second, refer to the sidebar on
page 56.

[ AEB] (Auto Exposure Bracketing)

The camcorder records a still image in three
different exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2
EV steps), allowing you to choose the shot you
like the best.

FUNC.

(22)

FUNC.

FUNC.



Start/Stop

[ SINGLE]
Desired option



Default value

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Maximum number of continuous shots

Number of frames (shots) per second

Normal speed 3 frames

High speed 5 frames

These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects.
The actual number of frames per second will be lower when (camcorder shake warning)
is displayed on the screen.

56 • Photos

Maximum number of continuous shots

LW 1152x648, L 1152x864 20 images

S 640x480 60 images

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING/
H

IGH-SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

Start/Stop

Press and hold it pressed
down.

Once the focus is automatically
adjusted, will turn green. A series of
still images will be recorded as long as
you hold the button pressed.

UTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING

A

Start/Stop

Press .

Once the focus is automatically
adjusted, will turn green. Three still
images in different exposures will be
recorded on the memory card.

Automatic Focus Priority

When the focus priority is activated, the
camcorder records a still image only
after the focus has been adjusted
automatically.

( 21)

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch at : The focus priority
cannot be turned off.

Mode switch at : You can turn off the
focus priority and you can also select
the AF (autofocus) frame to be used.

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Options

[ ON:AiAF]

(Mode switch: *, )

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.

[ ON:CENTER]
(Mode switch: *)

In this mode, a single focusing frame appears
in the center of the screen and the focus is
automatically fixed on it. This is convenient for
making sure the focus is exactly where you
want it.

[ OFF]

Select this option if you wish to record a still
image as soon as you press .

* Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording

program.

FUNC.

( 22)

FUNC.

[ MENU]
[
[FOCUS PRI.]
Desired option

FUNC.

NOTES

In the [ FIREWORKS] recording program
the focus priority is automatically set to
[ OFF].



CAMERA SETUP]



Default value

Start/Stop

Photos • 57

Histogram and Other Screen Displays

When viewing still images you can
display the histogram and the icons of
all the functions used at the time of
recording. Use the histogram as a
reference to verify the correct exposure
of the still image.
The area to the right of the histogram
represents highlights and the left side
represents shadows. A still image
whose histogram skews to the right is
relatively bright; while one whose
histogram peaks to the left, is relatively
dark.

Pixel Count

Shadows

Highlights

•All displays off

1

However, the markers and the icon and
AF frames when the autofocus is locked will
still appear on the screen.

Protecting Photos

You can protect still images recorded on
the memory card from accidental
erasure.

( 21)

FUNC.

(22)

FUNC.

[ PROTECT] Press

[ PROTECT]: The image selection
screen appears.

NOTES

The histogram will appear also after
recording a still image, while reviewing it
within the time set for the [REVIEW] option
(or immediately after recording it, if
[REVIEW] is set to [ OFF]). You can
choose to turn off the histogram by
pressing .

DISP.

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TO SELECT THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS

Repeatedly press to turn the on­screen displays on and off in the
following sequence.

•All displays on

•All displays off

•All displays on

• Regular displays only (removes the
histogram and information icons)

58 • Photos

DISP.

1

FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN

1 Select ( ) the still image you

want to protect.

2 Press to protect the still image.

appears on the bottom bar and

the image cannot be erased. Press

again to cancel the image

protection.

3 Repeat steps 1-2 to protect

additional images or press
twice to close the menu.

IMPORTANT

Initializing the memory card ( 59) will
permanently erase all recorded still images,
even the protected ones.

FUNC.

Initializing the Memory Card

Initialize memory cards when you use
them with this camcorder for the first
time, or to erase all the still images on
them.

Options

[INITIALIZE]

Clears the file allocation table but does not
physically erase the stored data.

[COMPL.INIT.]

Erases all data completely.

( 21)

FUNC.

( 22)

FUNC.

[ MENU]

STILL IMG OPER.]

[
[INITIALIZE CARD]
Select the card initialization

method
[YES]*

FUNC.

* Press to cancel the complete

initialization while it is in progress. All the
image files will be erased and the memory
card can be used without any problem.

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You can also use the following
functions...

The following functions and features
of the camcorder can be used either
for shooting video or for taking
photos. The way to set and use
them was already explained in
detail, so we refer you to the relevant
page in the “Video” section.

• Quick Start ( 32)

• Zoom ( 31)

• Special Scene recording programs
( 37)

• Flexible recording programs ( 39)

• LCD video light ( 40)

• Self timer ( 40)

• Manual focus ( 41)

• Manual exposure adjustment ( 42)

• White balance ( 42)

• Image effects ( 43)

• Digital effects ( 44)

IMPORTANT

Initializing the memory card will erase all
still images, even the protected ones. The
original still images cannot be recovered.

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Printing Photos

Printing Photos

Printing Photos

You can print images on the
camcorder’s memory card by inserting it
into the memory card slot of a printer
compatible with DPOF (Digital Print
Order Format). You can mark in advance
the still images you want to print and set
the desired number of copies as a print
order ( 60).

NOTES

• For more information, refer to the
printer’s instruction manual.

• About DPOF: DPOF is a specification that
allows you to specify the still images and
information to be printed.

Print Orders

You can mark in advance the still images
you want to print and set the desired
number of copies as a print order. Later,
you can easily print out the print orders
by inserting the camcorder's memory
card into a DPOF-compatible printer
that has a memory card slot. Refer to
the printer's instruction manual for the
procedure. You can set print orders for
up to 998 still images.

Selecting Still Images for Printing
(Print Order)

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FUNC.

(22)

FUNC.

[ PRINT ORDER] Press

: The image selection screen

appears.

FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN

1 Select ( ) the still image you

want to mark with a print order.

2 Press to set the print order.

The number of copies appears in
orange in the box next to the print
order symbol .

3 Set ( ) the number of copies

desired and press .

To cancel the print order, set ( ) the
number of copies to 0.

4 Repeat steps 1-3 to mark

additional images with print orders
or press twice to close the
menu.

Erasing All Print Orders

FUNC.

(22)

FUNC.

[ MENU]
[
[ERASE ALL ORD]
[YES]

FUNC.

FUNC.

( 21)

STILL IMG OPER.]

60 • Photos

( 21)

External Connections

This chapter explains step-by-step how to connect your camcorder to
an external device such as a TV or VCR.

Connecting to a TV or VCR

Connecting to a TV or VCR

AV Terminal

Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while
the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the
camcorder.

Open the LCD panel to
access.

Connection Diagram

Turn off all the devices when making the connection and refer also to the instruction
manual of the connected device.

Terminal on the

camcorder

Connecting cable

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1

Output connection (signal flow ) to a TV or VCR with AV terminals.

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

(supplied)

Terminal on the

connected device

Yellow

White

Red

External Connections • 61

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

Playback on a TV Screen

• Refer also to the instruction manual of
the connected TV.

This section explains how to play back
the disc or still images with this
camcorder by connecting it to a TV. To
play back the disc with another DVD
device refer to Disc Playback on an
External Device ( 47).

( 21)

POINTS TO CHECK

Before connecting the camcorder, select
the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV
set to which you will connect the
camcorder ( 68).

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the TV
following the connection diagram shown
in the previous section Connection
Diagram (61).

Playback

1 Turn on the 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).

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2 Start the playback of the movies

( 34) or still images ( 53).

NOTES

• Turn off all the devices before starting
the connections.

• 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.

Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder

You can copy your recordings by
connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a
digital video device.

(21)

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the device
following the connection diagram shown
in the previous section Connection
Diagram (61).

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.

NOTES

• 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 the displays by
repeatedly pressing ( 36).

DISP.

62 • External Connections

Additional Information

This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages,
handling and maintenance tips, and other information.

Appendix: Menu Option s Lists

Appendix: Menu Options Lists

Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item,
refer to Using the Menus (
page. Menu options without a reference page are explained below the tables.

FUNC. Menu
Setup menus

FUNC. Menu

Menu item Setting options

22). For details about each function, see the reference

CAMERA PLAY

Recording programs1[ PROGRAM AE],

White balance

Image effects

LCD video light [ LCD LIGHT OFF],

Digital effects

Recording mode [ HIGH QUALITY],

1

1

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1

Drive mode1[ SINGLE], [ CONT.SHOOT.],

[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE], [ PORTRAIT],
[ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW],
[ BEACH], [ SUNSET],
[ SPOTLIGHT], [ FIREWORKS]

[AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT],
[ TUNGSTEN], [ SET]

[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [ VIVID],
[ NEUTRAL], [ SOFT SKIN DETAIL]

[ LCD LIGHT ON]
[ D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADE-T],

[ WIPE], [ BLK&WHT],
[ SEPIA], [ ART], [ MOSAIC]

[ D.EFFECT OFF], [ BLK&WHT],
[ SEPIA]

[ STANDARD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY]

[ HISPEED CONT.SHOOT], [ AEB]

zz ––37

zz ––42

zz ––43

zz ––40

z –––44

– z ––

z –––31

– z ––56

Additional Information • 63

FUNC. Menu (cont.)

Menu item Setting options

CAMERA PLAY

Still image size/quality Size:

[LW 1152x648], [L 1152x864],
[S 640x480]

[L 1024x768], [S 640x480]
Quality: [ SUPER FINE], [FINE],

[NORMAL]
[ TO PLAYLIST]
[ TO ORIGINAL]
[ ADD TO PLAYLIST]2[ALL SCENES], [ONE SCENE], [CANCEL] – – z –45
[ MOVE]
[ DIVIDE]
[ DELETE]
[SPEAKER VOL.]
[SLIDESHOW] – – – – z 54
[PROTECT] – – – – z 58
[PRINT ORDER] [ 0] - [ 99] COPIES – – – z 60

1

Option available only when the mode switch is set to .

2

Option available only in the original index screen with DVD-RW discs in VR mode.

3

Option available only in the playlist index screen with DVD-RW discs in VR mode.

4

Option available only in the index screen with DVD-RW discs in VR mode.

5

Option available only during playback.

2

–––z –46

3

–––z –46

3

3

4

5

–––z –46

–––z –46

[NO], [YES] – – z –36

– z ––52

––z –35

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64 • Additional Information

Camera Setup (AdvancedZoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)

CAMERA SETUP

Menu item Setting options

[A.SL SHUTTER]
[ZOOM TYPE]

[ZOOM SPEED] [VARIABLE], [ SPEED 3], [ SPEED 2],

[FOCUS PRI.]
[REVIEW] [OFF], [ 2 sec], [ 4 sec], [ 6 sec],

[IMG STAB]
[WIDESCREEN] [ON], [ OFF] z ––
[SELF TIMER] [ ON ], [OFF] zz40
[WIND SCREEN]

1

Option available only when the recording program is set to or (only in the

[ PROGRAM AE] recording program).

2

Option available only when the mode switch is set to .

3

[ ADVANCED] when [WIDESCREEN] is set to [ OFF].

4

Not available when [WIDESCREEN] is set to [ OFF].

[A.SL SHUTTER]: 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 in mode).

• If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [ OFF].

• If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for
example, by mounting it on a tripod.

[REVIEW]: Selects the time to display a still image after it has been recorded.

• This menu item will not be available when the drive mode ( 56) is set to
[ CONT.SHOOT.], [ HISPEED CONT.SHOOT.] or [ AEB].

• If you press while reviewing a still image it will continue to be displayed
indefinitely. Press to return to the normal display.

[IMG STAB]: The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full
telephoto.

• The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder
shake. The image stabilizer may also not be able to compensate for all
movement when recording moving subjects.

• The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places with
[A.SL SHUTTER] set to [ ON] or using the [ NIGHT] recording program.

• The image stabilizer may not work well on subjects with low contrast, with a
recurring, repetitive pattern or without vertical lines.

1

2

2

2

[ON], [ OFF] zz –

[ OPTICAL], [ ADVANCED]3, [ DIGITAL]

[ OPTICAL], [ ADVANCED]4, [ DIGITAL]

[ SPEED 1]
[ ON:AiAF], [ ON:CENTER], [ OFF] – z 57

[8sec], [10sec]

[ON ], [ OFF] z ––

[ AUTO], [ OFF ] z ––

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DISP.

Start/Stop

CAMERA

z –31

zz32

– z –

Additional Information • 65

• The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to .

• We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ OFF] when using a tripod.
[WIDESCREEN]: The camcorder uses the full width of the image sensor providing high-

resolution 16:9 recordings.

• Since the screens 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.

•

Playing back a widescreen recor ding:

automatically switch to wide (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 ( 68).

[WIND SCREEN]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind
when recording outdoors.

• The wind screen cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to .

• 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 [ OFF ].

Disc Operations (Initialization, Finalization etc.)

DISC OPERATIONS

Menu item Setting options

TV sets compatible with the Video ID-1 system will

CAMERA PLAY

[DISC INFO] – zz–
[INITIALIZE DISC]
[FINALIZE] [NO], [YES] – z 48
[UNFINALIZE]
[DEL.ALL MOVIES]
[DEL.PLAYLIST]
[DISC TITLE] – – z 47

1

Option available only with DVD-RW discs.

2

Option available only with finalized DVD-RW discs in VIDEO mode.

3

Option available only in the original index screen with DVD-RW discs in VR mode.

4

Option available only in the playlist index screen with DVD-RW discs in VR mode.

[DISC INFO]: Displays a screen where you can verify the details regarding the disc.

• The disc information includes the disc title, the disc type (DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD­RW), the disc specification (VIDEO mode or VR mode), and an icon to indicate whether
the disc is finalized ( ). Additionally, the total recorded time is displayed for non­finalized discs.

66 • Additional Information

1

[VIDEO], [VR], [CANCEL] zz47

2

4

[NO], [YES] – z 49

3

[NO], [YES] – z 36
[NO], [YES] – z 36

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Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, etc.)

A

STILL IMG OPER.

Menu item Setting options

[ERASE ALL ORD] [NO], [YES] z 60
[ERASE ALL IMAGES] [NO], [YES] z 55
[INITIALIZE CARD] [INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.], [CANCEL] z 59

Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)

DISPLAY SETUP

Menu item Setting options

[BRIGHTNESS] zzzz–
[TV SCREEN] [ON], [ OFF] zz –––
[MARKERS] [ OFF], [ LEVEL(WHT)],

[DATA CODE] [ DATE], [ TIME],

[LANGUAGE] [ ], [DEUTSCH], [ ],

[DEMO MODE] [ON], [ OFF] zz –––

[ LEVEL(GRY)], [ GRID(WHT)],
[ GRID(GRY)]

[ DATE & TIME], [ CAMERA DATA]

[ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL], [FRANÇAIS],

[ITALIANO], [MAGYAR], [MELAYU],
[POLSKI], [ ], [TÜRKÇE],
[ ], [ ],
[ ], [ ], [ ],
[ ], [ ], [ ], [ ]

ROMAN

CAMERA PLAY

zz –––

––z –36

zzzz24

PLAY

[BRIGHTNESS]: Adjust ( ) the brightness of the LCD display with the joystick.

• Changing the brightness of the LCD display does not affect that of the viewfinder or the

[TV SCREEN]: When set to [ ON], the camcorder’s on-screen displays will appear also
on the screen of a connected TV or monitor.

[MARKERS]: 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.
[DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts

automatically when the camcorder is powered with the power adapter if you leave it turned
on without loading a recording media for more than 5 minutes.

• To cancel the demo mode once it started, press any button, turn off the camcorder or

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recordings.

load a disc.

Additional Information • 67

System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.)

SYSTEM SETUP

Menu item Setting options

[SPEAKER VOL.] – – z ––
[BEEP] [ HIGH VOLUME],

[POWER SAVE] [ON], [ OFF] zzzz–
[ STANDBY OFF] [ 10 min], [ 20 min],

[FILE NOS.] [ RESET], [ CONTINUOUS] – z –––
[TV TYPE] [ NORMAL TV], [ WIDE TV] zzzz–
[FIRMWARE] – – – – z –

[SPEAKER VOL.]: Adjust ( ) the volume of the playback.
[BEEP]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self-

timer countdown, etc. It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions.
[POWER SAVE]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery

pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes. Approximately
30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, the message “ AUTO POWER OFF” will
appear.

[ STANDBY OFF]: Select the length of time after which the camcorder will end the
standby mode and shut off automatically.

[FILE NOS.]: Select the image numbering method to be used when you insert a new
memory card.
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.
[ RESET]: Image numbers will restart from 101-0101 every time you insert a new
memory card.
[ CONTINUOUS]: Image numbers will continue from the number following that of the
last image recorded with the camcorder.

• If the memory card you insert already contains an image with a larger number, a new
image will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last image on the memory
card.

• We recommend using the [ CONTINUOUS] setting.

[TV TYPE]: In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the
setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder.
[ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio.
[ WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.

[FIRMWARE]: You can verify the current version of the camcorder’s firmware. This menu
option is usually grayed out.

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[ LOW VOLUME], [ OFF]

[ 30 min]

CAMERA PLAY

zzzz–

zz –––

68 • Additional Information

Date/Time Setup

DATE/TIME SETUP

Menu item Setting options

[T.ZONE/DST] List of world time zones. zzzz25
[DATE/TIME] – zzzz24
[DATE FORMAT] [Y.M.D (2008.1.1 AM 12:00)],

[M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2008 12:00 AM)],
[D.M.Y (1.JAN.2008 12:00 AM)]

[DATE FORMAT]: Changes the date format for on-screen displays.

CAMERA PLAY

zzzz–

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Additional Information • 69

Troub le ?

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Consult your dealer
or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.

Power Source

• The camcorder will not turn on or it

turns off by itself.

• The disc compartment cover will not

open.

• The LCD/viewfinder switches on and

off.

- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or
charge the battery pack ( 18).

- Attach the battery pack correctly.

- Use the compact power adapter.

The charge indicator flashes rapidly.

- (one flash at 0.5-second
intervals)
Charging has stopped because the
compact power adapter or the battery
pack is faulty. Consult a Canon Service
Center.

- (two quick flashes at
1-second intervals)
Battery pack at least 50% charged
( 19). This is not a malfunction.

• Battery pack will not charge.

• The charge indicator flashes very

slowly (one flash at 2-second intervals).

- Charge the battery pack in
temperatures between 0 °C and
40°C(32°F and 104°F).

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- Battery packs become hot with use and
may not charge. When the battery pack
is outside the charging temperature
range, the 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.

- If you connect a faulty power adapter or
battery pack, the CHARGE indicator
flashes approx. twice per second and
the charging stops.

- Check that the compact power adapter
is correctly connected to the
camcorder.

Camcorder is on but is unresponsive.

- The camcorder has exceeded its
operational temperature ( appears).
Turn off the camcorder and let it cool
down before resuming use.

Recording/Playback

Buttons will not work.

- Turn on the camcorder.

- Load a disc ( 26).

Abnormal characters appear on the
screen. The camcorder does not operate
properly.

- Disconnect the power source and
reconnect it after a short time. If the
problem still persists, disconnect the
power source and press the RESET
button with a pointed item. Pressing the
RESET button resets all settings.

appears on the screen.

- Load a disc ( 26).

appears on the screen.

- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or
charge the battery pack ( 19).

Video noise appears on 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.

Video noise appears on the TV screen.

- When using the camcorder in a room
where a TV is located, keep a distance
between the compact power adapter
and the power or antenna cables of the
TV.

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Even without a disc loaded, when
closing the disc compartment cover a
motor sound can be heard.

- The camcorder is checking if a disc is
loaded or not. This is not a malfunction.

Cannot open the disc cover to remove
the disc.

- Turn off the camcorder, disconnect the
compact power adapter and remove
the battery pack. Restore the power
supply and try again.

- The camcorder has exceeded its
operational temperature. Turn off the
camcorder and let it cool down before
resuming use.

The disc cannot be recognized.

- The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a
soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 77). If the
problem persists replace the disc.

- The disc is not correctly loaded. Check
the disc ( 26).

- Verify that the camcorder supports the
type of DVD disc you inserted ( 5).

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 faintly heard.

• Occasionally the operation sound can

be heard.

- The disc is activated from time to time.
This is not a malfunction.

• After using the camcorder for a long

time, it becomes hot.

• lights up in red.

- This is not a malfunction. Turn the

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camcorder off and let it cool for a while
before resuming operation.

Recording

Image will not appear on the screen.

- Set the camcorder to
mode ( 29).

- Open the lens cover.

Pressing will not start
recording.

Start/Stop

- Set the camcorder to
mode ( 29).

- Load a disc that has been tested
(6).

- The disc is full (“ END” appears on
the screen). Delete some recordings
(DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some
space ( 36) or replace the disc.

- The camcorder has exceeded its
operational temperature. Turn off the
camcorder and let it cool down before
resuming use.

- Unfinalize ( 49) the disc (DVD-RW in
VIDEO mode).

Even after stopping recording, the disc
access indicator does not go off.

- The scene is being recorded on the
disc. This is not a malfunction.

The point where was pressed
does not match the beginning/end of the
recording.

- There is a slight interval between
pressing and the actual start
of the recording on the disc. This is not
a malfunction.

The recording suddenly stops shortly
after starting recording.

- The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a
soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 77). If the
problem persists replace the disc.

- The camcorder has exceeded its
operational temperature. Turn off the
camcorder and let it cool down before
resuming use.

Camcorder will not focus.

- Autofocus does not work on that
subject. Focus manually ( 41).

- If you are using the viewfinder, adjust it
with the dioptric adjustment lever
(30).

- Lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft
lens-cleaning cloth ( 77). 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.

A vertical light bar appears on the
screen.

- Bright light in a dark scene may cause a
vertical light bar (smear) to appear. This
is not a malfunction.

Start/Stop

Start/Stop

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Viewfinder picture is blurred.

- Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric
adjustment lever ( 30).

Playback/Editing

Playback does not start.

- Load a disc ( 26).

- Set the camcorder to mode
( 34).

- You may not be able to play with this
camcorder, discs recorded or edited
with other DVD recorders or computer
DVD drives.

- If using a single-sided disc, check that
the disc is inserted with the label side
facing up.

- The camcorder has exceeded its
operational temperature. Turn off the
camcorder and let it cool down before
resuming use.

• During playback there is video noise

and the sound is distorted.

• The disc cannot be read.

- The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a
soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 77).

- You may not be able to play with this
camcorder, discs recorded or edited
with other DVD recorders or computer
DVD drives.

Cannot add scenes to the playlist.

- The disc is full (“ END” appears on
the screen). Delete some recordings to
free some space ( 36).

- You cannot add more than 999 scenes
to the playlist.

Cannot divide the scene.

Cannot edit the disc title.

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- You cannot edit or delete scenes on a
disc that was recorded in another digital
device.

- You cannot divide the scene if there are
already 999 scenes on the disc.

- You cannot divide original scenes.

- You cannot divide the scene if it is too
short (2 seconds or less).

- You cannot add a title to a DVD-R/DVD­R DL disc after it was finalized ( 48).

- Unfinalize ( 49) the disc first (DVD­RW in VIDEO mode).

- You may not be able to edit the title if
you entered it with another digital
device.

Cannot edit or delete scenes.

- 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.

- The camcorder has exceeded its
operational temperature. Turn off the
camcorder and let it cool down before
resuming use.

- When using a battery pack, make sure
it is fully charged.

No sound from the built-in speaker.

- Open the LCD panel.

- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the
volume with the [SPEAKER VOL.]
setting ( 35).

Playing Back the Disc in an External
DVD Device

There is a brief stop between scenes.

- Depending on the DVD player, there
might be a very short stop between
scenes during playback.

Disc is running, but image will not
appear on the TV screen.

- The video input on the TV is not set to
the video terminal to which you
connected the camcorder. Select the
correct video input.

- You attempted to play back an
incompatible disc. Stop playback.

The disc cannot be recognized by the
device. Or, even though the disc is read,
cannot play back the disc or the picture
is distorted.

- The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a
soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 77).

- Finalize the disc using the camcorder
( 48).

- 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.

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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.

Memory Card Operation

Memory card cannot be inserted.

- Memory card is not facing the correct
direction. Turn the memory card over
and reinsert it ( 28).

Cannot record on the memory card.

- Memory card is full. Erase still images
( 55) to free some space or replace
the memory card.

- Memory card was not initialized.
Initialize the memory card ( 59).

- The folder and file numbers have
reached their maximum value. Set
[FILE NOS.] to [RESET] ( 68) and
insert a new memory card.

- The write-protect switch on an SD or
SDHC memory card is set to prevent
accidental erasure. Change the position
of the write-protect switch.

Memory card cannot be played back.

- Set the camcorder to mode
(53).

Image cannot be erased.

- Image is protected. Cancel the
protection ( 58).

- The write-protect switch on an SD or
SDHC memory card is set to prevent

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accidental erasure. Change the position
of the write-protect switch.

appears in red.

- A memory card error occurred. Turn off
the camcorder. Remove and reinsert
the memory card. Initialize the memory
card ( 59) if the icon still appears in
red.

List of Messages

List of Messages (in alphabetical order)

CANNOT ENTER THE STANDBY
MODE NOW

- The camcorder cannot enter the Quick
Start standby mode ( 32) while the
disc is being recognized after it was
inserted or if the remaining battery
charge is too low.

CANNOT PLAY BACK

- The disc is dirty or you attempted to
play back a disc type not supported by
this camcorder (not DVD-R/RW) or a
disc that is dirty or scratched.

- This message can also appear if
condensation has formed. Wait until the
camcorder dries completely before
resuming use ( 79).

CANNOT READ THE DISC
CHECK THE DISC

- Disc could not be read. Try cleaning it
or replace the disc ( 77).

- 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 until the
camcorder dries completely before
resuming use ( 79).

- The disc may not be loaded correctly.
Try removing the disc and reinserting it
( 26).

• CANNOT RECORD

• CANNOT RECORD

CHECK THE DISC

- There is a problem with the disc.
Replace the disc ( 26).

- This message can also appear if
condensation has formed. Wait until the
camcorder dries completely before
resuming use ( 79).

- The disc’s recording surface may be
dirty or scratched.

- This message may appear when the
camcorder is repeatedly subject to
vibration.

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CANNOT USE DISC
USE OF A RECOMMENDED DISC IS
ADVISED

- The disc cannot be used. We
recommend that you use a disc that
has been tested ( 6).

CARD ERROR

- A memory card error occurred. The
camcorder cannot record or display the
image. The error may be temporary. If
the message disappears after 4
seconds and appears in red, turn
the camcorder off, remove the card and
reinsert the card. If changes to
green, you can resume recording/
playback.

CARD FULL

- Memory card is full. Erase some images
( 55) to free some space or replace
the memory card.

CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK

- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or
charge the battery pack ( 18).

DISC ACCESS FAILURE CHECK THE
DISC

- There was an error when reading the
disc or attempting to write onto it. Try
cleaning the disc or replace it ( 77).

- This message can also appear if
condensation has formed. Wait until the
camcorder dries completely before
resuming use ( 79).

- The disc may not be loaded correctly.
Try removing the disc and reinserting it
( 26).

DISC COVER IS OPEN

DISC FULL

DISC IS FINALIZED
CANNOT RECORD

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- Verify the disc is correctly inserted and
close the disc cover ( 26).

- The disc is full (“ END” appears on
the screen). Delete some recordings
(DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some
space ( 36) or replace the disc.

- You cannot record additional scenes on
a finalized DVD-R/DVD-R DL disc.

- You cannot record additional scenes or
unfinalize a DVD-RW disc in VIDEO

mode that was finalized with another
digital device.

DISC MUST BE FINALIZED TO PLAY
BACK IN COMPATIBLE PLAYERS

- Be sure to finalize the disc and check
the compatibility of the device before
playing back the disc on external DVD
devices ( 48).

LOADING THE DISC

- The disc is being read. Wait before you
start recording.

NAMING ERROR

- The folder and file numbers have
reached their maximum value. Set the
[FILE NOS.] option to [RESET] and
erase all the images on the memory
card ( 55) or initialize it ( 59).

NO CARD

- There is no memory card in the
camcorder ( 28).

NO DISC

- No disc is loaded. Insert a disc ( 26).

- This message can also appear if
condensation has formed. Wait until the
camcorder dries completely before
resuming use ( 79).

NO IMAGES

- No images are recorded on the memory
card.

PRINT ORDER ERROR

- You attempted to set more than 998 still
images in the print order ( 60).

REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF
SCENES

- The maximum number of scenes has
been reached. Delete some recordings
(DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some
space ( 36) or replace the disc.

RECOVERING DATA
PLEASE WAIT…

- Data on the disc is being recovered.
Wait until this message disappears
before resuming use.

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.

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• TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT

RECORD

• TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT

REMOVE DISC

- The camcorder has exceeded its
operational temperature. Disconnect
the compact power adapter and
remove the battery and let the
camcorder cool down before resuming
use.

UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA

- The disc may not be recognized by this
camcorder if it was initialized with a
different device.

- You inserted a disc recorded in a
different Television System (PAL or
SECAM).

UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA

- Could not recover a corrupted file.

- This message can also appear if
condensation has formed. If you
suspect condensation is the reason, do
not initialize the disc and wait until the
camcorder dries completely before
resuming use ( 79).

UNFINALIZE THE DISC

- You cannot record additional scenes on
a finalized DVD-RW in VIDEO mode.
Unfinalize the disc first ( 49).

USE OF A RECOMMENDED DISC IS
ADVISED

- The disc can be used but performance
is not guaranteed. We recommend that
you use a disc that has been tested
(6).

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Additional Information • 75

Do’s and Don’ts

Handling Precautions

or vibration as this may cause
damage.

Camcorder

• Do not touch the pick up lens.

• Do not subject the camcorder to
vibrations or strong impacts while the
DISC access indicator is on or
flashing. The data may not be
correctly recorded on the disc, and
the recording may be permanently
lost.

• Do not carry the camcorder by the
LCD panel or the disc cover. Be
careful when closing the LCD panel.

• Do not leave the camcorder in places
subject to high temperatures (like the
inside of a car under direct sunlight),
or high humidity.

• Do not use the camcorder near strong
electromagnetic fields such as above
TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile
phones.

• Do not point the lens or viewfinder at
strong light sources. Do not leave the
camcorder pointed at a bright subject.

• Do not use or store the camcorder in
dusty or sandy places. The camcorder
is not waterproof – avoid also water,
mud or salt. If any of the above should
get into the camcorder it may damage
the camcorder and/or the lens. Be
sure to close the disc compartment
cover after use.

• Be careful of heat generated by
lighting equipment.

• Do not disassemble the camcorder. If
the camcorder does not function
properly, consult qualified service
personnel.

• Handle the camcorder with care. Do
not subject the camcorder to shocks

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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 car in hot weather.

• Do not try to disassemble or modify
it.

• Do not drop it or subject it to
shocks.

• 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 pack terminals
with metallic objects may cause a
short circuit and damage the battery
pack.

• Dirty terminals may cause a poor
contact between the battery pack and
the camcorder. Wipe the terminals
with a soft cloth.

• Since storing a charged battery pack
for a long time (about 1 year) can
shorten its lifecycle or affect
performance, we recommend to
discharge the battery pack fully and to
store it in a dry place at temperatures
no higher than 30 °C (86 °F). If you do
not use the battery pack for long
periods, charge and discharge it fully
at least once a year. If you have more
than one battery pack, perform these

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precautions at the same time for all
battery packs.

• Although the battery pack’s operating
temperature range is from 0 °C to
40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the optimal
range is from 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to
86 °F). At cold temperatures,
performance will temporarily decline.
Warm it in your pocket before use.

• Replace the battery pack if the usable
time after full charge diminishes
substantially at normal temperatures.

About the battery terminal cover

The battery terminal cover has a [ ]-
shaped hole. This is useful when you
wish to differentiate between charged
and uncharged battery packs.

Back side of the battery pack

Terminal cover attached

Charged

Mini DVD Disc

The recording surface of DVD discs is
extremely delicate. If handled or stored
in an incorrect manner, the camcorder
may stop recognizing or may not be
able to play back the disc. Be sure to
observe the following precautions when
storing/handling your discs.

• Always remove the disc from the

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camcorder after you finish
recording.

Uncharged

Do not store the camcorder with a
disc left inside.

• 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.

• 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.

• To protect the disc, return it to its case
for storage.

• When writing on the label side of the
disc, avoid hard tip pens. Use
waterproof soft-tipped felt pens
instead.

• Moving a disc rapidly between hot
and cold temperatures may cause
condensation to form on its surfaces.
If condensation forms on the disc, put
it aside until the water droplets have
evaporated completely.

• Never expose the disc to direct
sunlight and do not store it in places
subject to high temperatures or high
humidity.

•Always finalize a disc before inserting
it into an external DVD device. Failing
to do so can result in the loss of the
recorded data.

Additional Information • 77

Memory Card

Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery

• We recommend saving backups of
memory card images on your
computer by using a memory card
reader/writer or inserting the memory
card in your computer’s memory card
slot. Image data may be corrupted or
lost due to memory card defects or
exposure to static electricity. Canon
makes no warranties for corrupted or
lost data.

• Do not turn off the camcorder,
disconnect the power source or
remove the memory card while the
CARD access indicator is flashing.

• Do not use memory cards in places
subject to strong magnetic fields.

• Do not leave memory cards in places
subject to high humidity and high
temperature.

• Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or
subject memory cards to shocks and
do not expose them to water.

• Do not touch or expose the terminals
to dust or dirt.

• Check the direction before inserting
the memory card. Forcing a memory
card into the slot if it is not correctly
oriented may damage the memory
card or the camcorder.

• Do not attach any labels or stickers on
the memory card.

• When you erase image files or initialize
the memory card, only the file
allocation table is altered and the data
itself is not actually deleted. Take the
necessary precautions when you
dispose of the memory card, for
example by physically damaging it to
prevent the leakage of private data.

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The camcorder has a built-in
rechargeable lithium battery to keep the
date/time and other settings. The built­in lithium battery is recharged while you
use the camcorder; however, it will
become totally discharged if you do not
use the camcorder for about 3 months.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery:
Connect the compact power adapter to
the camcorder and leave it connected
for 24 hours with the switch set to

.

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Maintenance/Others

temperature changes suddenly. Wipe
it with a soft dry cloth.

Storage

If you do not intend to use the
camcorder for a long time, store it in a
place free of dust, in low humidity, and
at temperatures not higher than 30 °C
(86 °F).

Cleaning

Camcorder Body

• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the

camcorder body. Never use
chemically treated cloths or volatile
solvents such as paint thinner.

Pick Up Lens

• Remove any dust or dirt particles

using a non-aerosol type blower
brush. Never touch the pick up lens
directly to clean it.

Lens and Viewfinder

• If the lens surface is dirty, the

• Remove any dust or dirt particles

• Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth

LCD Screen

• Clean the LCD screen using a clean,

• Condensation may form on the

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autofocus may not work properly.

using a non-aerosol type blower
brush.

to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder.
Never use tissue paper.

soft lens-cleaning cloth.

surface of the screen when the

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

• When a cold room is heated rapidly

TO AVOID CONDENSATION

• Do not expose the camcorder to
sudden or extreme changes in
temperature.

• Unload the disc, place the camcorder
in an airtight plastic bag and let it
adjust to temperature changes slowly
before removing it from the bag.

W

HEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED

• 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.

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RESUMING USE

The precise time required for water
droplets to evaporate will vary
depending on the location and weather
conditions. As a general rule, wait for
2 hours before resuming use of the
camcorder.

Using the Camcorder Abroad

Power Sources

You can use the compact power adapter
to operate the camcorder and to charge
battery packs in any country with power
supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/

60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center
for information on plug adapters for
overseas use.

Playback on a TV Screen

You can only play back your recordings
on TVs compatible with the NTSC
system. 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, Greenland,
Guam, Guatemala, 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.

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Trademark Acknowledgements

• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.

• 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 Laboratories.

• 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.

80 • Additional Information

General Information
System Diagram

System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)

WS-20
Wrist Strap

SS-600/SS-650
Shoulder Strap

Mini DVD disc
DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD-R DL

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SC-2000
Soft Carrying Case

NB-2LH, BP-2L13,
BP-2L14, BP-2L24H
Battery Pack

CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter

STV-250N Stereo
Video Cable

SD/SDHC
memory card

Card adapter

MultiMedia
Card

Mini DVD disc
DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R DL

Card reader/writer

CBC-NB2
Car Battery Charger

CB-2LW
Battery Charger

TV

VCR

DVD player/recorder

PictBridge-

compatible printers

Computer

Compatible
DVD player/recorder

Additional Information • 81

Optional Accessories

Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can
also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling:
1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine
Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or
accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this
warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

Battery Packs

When you need extra battery packs, select
one of the following models: NB-2LH,
BP-2L13, BP-2L14 or BP-2L24H*.

* Attaching the BP-2L24H battery pack will make

using the viewfinder more difficult.

CB-2LW Battery Charger

Use the battery charger to charge the
battery packs. It plugs directly into a power
outlet without a cable.

Charging Times

The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according
to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack.

Battery pack →

Charging conditions ↓

Using the camcorder 135 min. 225 min. 240 min. 370 min.

Using the CB-2LW Battery Charger 105 min. 175 min. 195 min. 330 min.

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NB-2LH BP-2L13 BP-2L14 BP-2L24H

Recording and Playback Times

The recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and
vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions.
The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold
surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.

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Battery
pack

Screen
used

XP 105 min. 100 min. 185 min. 180 min. 220 min. 215 min. 375 min. 365 min.
SP 125 min. 125 min. 225 min. 215 min. 265 min. 260 min. 440 min. 430 min.
LP 135 min. 130 min. 235 min. 230 min. 285 min. 275 min. 470 min. 455 min.

XP 60 min. 60 min. 110 min. 110 min. 135 min. 130 min. 220 min. 215 min.
SP 65 min. 65 min. 115 min. 115 min. 140 min. 135 min. 230 min. 225 min.
LP 70 min. 65 min. 120 min. 115 min. 145 min. 140 min. 240 min. 235 min.

XP – 140 min. – 245 min. – 290 min. – 495 min.
SP – 170 min. – 300 min. – 355 min. – 590 min.
LP – 185 min. – 320 min. – 385 min. – 635 min.

NB-2LH BP-2L13 BP-2L14 BP-2L24H

Viewfinder

LCD

Viewfinder

LCD

Maximum Recording Time

Typical Recording Time*

Playback Time

Viewfinder

LCD

Viewfinder

LCD

Battery
pack

Screen
used

XP 110 min. 105 min. 195 min. 190 min. 235 min. 230 min. 385 min. 380 min.
SP 130 min. 125 min. 230 min. 220 min. 270 min. 265 min. 445 min. 435 min.
LP 135 min. 135 min. 240 min. 235 min. 290 min. 280 min. 475 min. 465 min.

XP 60 min. 60 min. 110 min. 110 min. 135 min. 130 min. 220 min. 215 min.
SP 65 min. 65 min. 120 min. 115 min. 145 min. 140 min. 235 min. 230 min.
LP 70 min. 65 min. 125 min. 120 min. 145 min. 145 min. 240 min. 235 min.

XP – 145 min. – 250 min. – 295 min. – 505 min.
SP – 170 min. – 300 min. – 355 min. – 590 min.
LP – 185 min. – 325 min. – 390 min. – 640 min.

* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and

power on/off.

NB-2LH BP-2L13 BP-2L14 BP-2L24H

Viewfinder

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LCD

Viewfinder

LCD

Maximum Recording Time

Typical Recording Time*

Playback Time

Viewfinder

LCD

Viewfinder

Additional Information • 83

LCD

CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger

Use the car battery charger to charge
battery packs while you are on the go. The
car battery cable plugs into your car's
cigarette lighter and runs off a 12-24 V DC
negative ground battery.

Shoulder Strap

You can attach a shoulder strap for more
security and portability.
Pass the ends through the strap mount and
adjust the length of the strap.

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.

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This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When
you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon­brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.

84 • Additional Information

Product Codes

Provided Accessories

CA-570 Compact Power Adapter 8468A002AA
NB-2LH Battery Pack 9612A001AA
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable D82-0590-002

Optional Accessories

BP-2L13 Battery Pack 2069B002AA
BP-2L14 Battery Pack 9582A002AA
BP-2L24H Battery Pack 2383B002AA
CB-2LW Battery Charger 0763B001AA
CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger 7873A002AA
WS-20 Wrist Strap 3118A002AA (D81-0190-202)
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 9389A001AA

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Specifications

DC320/DC310

System

Disc Recording System DVD-VIDEO (all disc types)

Television System EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal

Compatible Media 8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked with

Maximum Recording Time 1.4 GB single sided 8 cm mini DVD disc:

Image Sensor 1/6-inch CCD, approx. 1,070,000 pixels

LCD Screen 2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 112,000 pixels

Viewfinder 0.35 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 114,000 pixels

Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone

Lens f=2.6-96.2 mm, F/2.0-5.2, 37x power zoom

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DVD-VR (only with DVD-RW discs)
Video Compression: MPEG-2
Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch

the DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW logo

XP: 20 min., SP: 30 min., LP: 60 min.

2.6 GB single sided dual-layered 8 cm mini DVD disc:
XP: 36 min., SP: 54 min., LP: 108 min.

(All times given are approximate figures)

Effective pixels1 (all figures are approximate values)

16:9 Movies (advanced zoom) 410,000 (T) / 710,000 (W) pixels

(other zoom types) 550,000 pixels

4:3 Movies (advanced zoom) 310,000 (T) / 690,000 (W) pixels

(other zoom types) 690,000 pixels
16:9 Still images 600,000 pixels
4:3 Still images 800,000 pixels

1/6-inch CCD, approx. 680,000 pixels

Effective pixels1 (all figures are approximate values)

16:9 Movies (advanced zoom) 360,000 (T) / 450,000 (W) pixels

(other zoom types) 360,000 pixels
4:3 Movies 340,000 pixels
Still images 450,000 pixels

35 mm equivalent (all figures are approximate values)

16:9 Movies (advanced zoom) 41.7-2,002 mm

(other zoom types) 47.1-1,743 mm
4:3 Movies (advanced zoom) 44.6-2,453 mm

(other zoom types) 44.6-1,650 mm
16:9 Still images 45.2-1,672 mm
4:3 Still images 41.5-1,536 mm

f=2.6-96.2 mm, F/2.0-5.2, 37x power zoom

35 mm equivalent (all figures are approximate values)

16:9 Movies (advanced zoom) 41.3-1,695 mm

(other zoom types) 45.8-1,695 mm
4:3 Movies 49.8-1,843 mm
Still images 43.6-1,613 mm

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Lens Configuration 10 elements in 8 groups (1 double-sided, aspheric element)

AF System TTL autofocus, manual focus available

Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) on maximum wide angle

White Balance Auto white balance, preset white balance (DAYLIGHT, TUNGSTEN) or custom white

Minimum Illumination [NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/8:

Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx

Image Stabilization Electronic

1

When two values are given, the first indicates the value at full telephoto (T) and the second indicates the value at full wide-angle (W).

Memory Card

Recording Media SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card, SD memory card, MultiMedia Card (MMC)*

Size of Still Images

File Format Design rule for Camera File system (DCF), Exif 2.2 compliant**, DPOF compliant

Image Compression Method JPEG (compression: Super Fine, Fine, Normal)

*

This camcorder has been tested with SD/SDHC cards up to 8 GB. Performance cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards.

**

This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between
camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder’s image data at the time of shooting is
used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.

Ter mina ls

AV Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm minijack, output only

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Power/Others

Power supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)

Power consumption (SP mode) 2.3 W (viewfinder), 2.4 W (LCD screen, normal brightness)

Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

Dimensions (W x H x D) 66 x 90 x 126 mm (2.6 x 3.5 x 5.0 in.) excluding the grip belt

Weight (camcorder body only) 380 g (13.4 oz.)

balance

2 lx, 1.3 lx

mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30:

7.5 lx, 5 lx

1,152 x 648 / 1,152 x 864 / 640 x 480 pixels

1,024 x 768 / 640 x 480 pixels

Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced
Audio: -10 dBV (47 kohms load/3 kohms or less)

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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.)

NB-2LH Battery Pack

Battery type Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

Rated voltage 7.4 V DC

Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

Battery capacity 720 mAh

Dimensions 33.3 x 16.2 x 45.2 mm (1.3 x 0.64 x 1.8 in.)

Weight 43 g (1.5 oz.)

Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to
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88 • Additional Information

Index

Erasing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

A

Abroad, using the camcorder. . . . . . . . .80

AEB* - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . .56

Aspect ratio

of a connected TV (TV Type) . . . . . .68

of movies (Widescreen) . . . . . . . . . .66

Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Autofocus (AF): AF frame

(9-point AiAF/Center point) . . . . . . .57

AV terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

B

Battery pack

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Remaining charge indicator. . . . . . .17

Beach (recording program). . . . . . . . . . .38

Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Built-in backup battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

C

Compact power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Connections to a TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . .61

Continuous shooting*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

D

Data code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Date and time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Digital effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Disc title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Disc types

Discs that have been tested. . . . . . . . . . .6

Drive mode* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

E

EASY (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

(DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW). . . . . .5

F

Finalizing the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Fireworks (recording program) . . . . . . . 38

Focus priority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

FUNC. menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 63

G

Grip belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

I

Image effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Image jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Index screen

Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Initialization

Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Memory card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

J

Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Joystick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

L

Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

LCD video light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

LP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

M

Magnifying a still image. . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Manual exposure adjustment . . . . . . . . 42

Manual focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 78

Mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

N

Night (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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O

Onscreen display selection . . . . . . . . . .36

Original recordings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

P

P (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playback

Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Portrait (recording program) . . . . . . . . .38

Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Print order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Printing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Protecting still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Q

Quick Start function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

R

Recording

Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Recording programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Recording reminder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Reviewing

Movies (Record review). . . . . . . . . .33

Still images (Review) . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Still image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Still image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Sunset (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 38

T

Telephoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Tv (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

V

VIDEO mode (disc specification) . . . . . . 5

Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

VR mode (disc specification) . . . . . . . . . 5

W

White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Widescreen 16:9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

X

XP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Z

Zoom

Advanced zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Zoom speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Zoom type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

S

Scene editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Screen icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

SD/SDHC card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Self timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Serial number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 65

Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Snow (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . 38

SP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Special scene (recording programs) . . . 37

Sports (recording program) . . . . . . . . . .38

Spotlight (recording program) . . . . . . . . 38

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THE UNITED STATES

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video
Equipment (the “Equipment”) purchased in the Uni ted States. This limited warra nty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale
or other proof of purchase.
The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows:
Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original
purchase, except for a defective Video Head, which will be exchanged for a period of three months from the date of purchase.
Labor: For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase , labor will be provided free of charge by our factory service centers or
designated service facilities located in the United States.
When returning Equipment under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other
proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem. During the ONE-YEAR warranty period, repairs will be made and the
Equipment will be return-shipped to you free of charge. For repairs after the warranty pe riod is over, you will be given an estimate of the
cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred. If you approve, repairs will be made
and the Equipment will be return-shipped to you. (shipping charges apply). If you disapprove, we will return-ship the equipment at no
charge to you.

Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with, or factory loaded on, the Equipment, are
sold “AS IS” without warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose. The sole warranty with respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or
producer thereof. If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon USA recommends that data stored on that drive be
duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of failure or other malfunction of such drive.

Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction with incompatible peripheral
equipment and incompatible software.

In order to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the Equipment or call the
CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-OK-CANON). You will be directed to the nearest service facility for your Equipment.

This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Equipment and does not apply in the following cases:

A) Loss or damage to the Equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure to follow operating

instructions;
B) If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage;
C) If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA's factory service

centers or authorized service facilities;
D) If the Equipment is used for commercial or industrial use.

This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), video cassette tape, head cleanings, nor does it apply to Equipment
purchased outside the United States. This warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms, military operations, hotels, schools,
hospitals or for other commercial, industrial, or institutional applications. These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as
Canon may issue with such sales.
This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the Equipment, which are sold “AS IS”, without warranty of any
kind by Canon USA.
Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase. This card is most important in order to be
sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection, modification or product recall under applicable laws or
regulations.

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OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED ON THE EQUIPMENT’S HARD
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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 Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the
"Equipment") purchased in Canada. Thi s limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sal e or other proof of purchase for this
Equipment to a Canon Servic e Facility when repairs are re quired.

The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, persona l use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows:

Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new pa rts or, at Canon Canada’s option, comparable rebuilt parts for a perio d of one year from the date of
original purchase, except Video Heads which w ill 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 Ca nada.
This limited warranty covers all defects except where:
(a) The loss or damage to the produc t results from:

i) accident, n atural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modificat ion or failure to follow instructions contained in the

instruction manual;

ii) t he use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Equipment that do not conform to Canon specifications

or that cause abnormally frequent service problems;
iii) repairs or services p erformed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility;
iv) defective batteries or any exposure to water, sand or dirt;
v) s hipping (claim must be presented to the shipper);

(b) Any serial number on the video Equipment is altered or removed.
(c) The Equipment is used for commercial, professional or industrial purposes.
This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (ext erior finish) of the Equipment, media, nor does it apply to Equipment purchase d outside Canada.
If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be du plicated or backed up to prevent its loss
in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive.

Ship your Equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid, together with a copy of
your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada.

Except as otherwise required by applicab le legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarante es or representations,
express or implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to the Equipment, including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose.
Canon Canada assumes no liability for spec ial, consequential or incidental damages, loss or corruption of data including, without li mitation, data
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conditions, guarantees o r representations. Any recovery under this limite d warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the equipment. Canon
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This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of the Equipment or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and
states your exclusive remedy.

If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time, please check all functions with the instruction book before
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