CANON DC40 User Manual
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DVD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
English
Introduction
Preparations
Basic
Functions
Advanced
Features
Editing
Functions
Disc
Finalization
External
Connections
Please read also the following instruction manual (electronic
version on PDF file).
• Digital Video Software
Digital Video Software
Instruction Manual
This instruction manual explains how to install the software, connect the
camcorder to a computer, and download still images from a disc or a
memory card to a computer.
If you are using Windows operating system, use the supplied
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.
If you are using Macintosh operating system, use the supplied
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh.
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Trouble?
Do’s & Don’ts
Additional
Information
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE
ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily
operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.
CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.
Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570 may damage
the camcorder.
This product has been classified under IEC60825-1:1993 and EN60825-1:1994.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
European Union (and EEA) only.
This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your
household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your
national law. This product should be handed over to a designated collection
point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar
product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic
equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible
negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous
substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation
in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural
resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment
for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE
scheme or your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding
return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit
www.canon-europe.com.
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
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The Advantages of DVDs
RECORDING
With a DVD you just press the recording start/
stop button and the camcorder will find the
empty space on the disc ( 31). Don’t waste
time fast forwarding and rewinding a tape to find
from where to start a new recording.
Never worry about mistakenly
recording over a precious memory!
PLAYING
Just select a scene from the index
screen!
Just insert your finalized* disc into a DVD player
and immediately find the scene you want to play
back from the index ( 37). No need to play
the whole thing or run the tape forward and
back to find that scene you want.
* Finalization is a process required to make the
DVD discs you recorded playable on
common DVD players ( 96).
SHARING YOUR VIDEOS
Windows** users:
With the supplied Roxio MyDVD for Canon
software you can easily create copies of your
DVDs to share with family and friends and
transfer your recordings to a computer for
further editing.
** Windows 2000/Windows Me/Windows XP
systems.
For inquiries regarding Roxio MyDVD for Canon, please contact directly the
customer support centers of Sonic Solutions ( 104).
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An Introduction to DVDs
You have probably heard of DVD discs and they come in various types and in two sizes the more common 12 cm DVDs and 8 cm Mini DVDs. This camcorder uses 8 cm DVD-R
discs (like the supplied one) or DVD-RW discs (commercially available).
So... what disc to choose?
DVD-R
Can be recorded only once.
You cannot edit or delete the
recordings.
Once finalized, a disc recorded in
VIDEO mode will play in most
common DVD players. However,
you cannot edit the recordings.
DVD-RW
You can record on it many times.
You can delete scenes or initialize the
disc and start recording again.
Now that I have the
disc... What disc
standard do I choose
to initialize it?
VR* modeVIDEO mode
You can easily edit the recordings.
However, the disc can only be played
back with DVD players compatible
with DVD-RW discs in VR mode.
* Video Recording
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Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc
The camcorder’s features and functions available will differ depending on the type of disc
you use and the disc specification selected when initializing it.
Feature
Disc Type/Specification
Editing scenes with this camcorder
(deleting scenes, editing the Playlist)
Deleting a scene or still image
immediately after recording it
Initializing the disc in order to use it
again for recording
Giving a title to the disc 89
Finalizing the disc in order to play it
with a DVD player
Adding recordings to a disc already
finalized
Copying still images 92
Converting still images into
Photomovie scenes
Editing scenes on a computer 103
* You will need to unfinalize the disc first.
DVD-R DVD-RW
VIDEO mode VIDEO mode VR mode
– –
–
–
–
*
83
84
90
88
96
99
93
• Recommended Discs: This camcorder’s performance was tested using the supplied
discs and Hitachi-Maxell HG-series DVD discs. For use of other DVD media, contact
directly the manufacturer’s customer support center.
• Attempting to record or play with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded,
initialized or finalized with other digital devices can result in lost data.
• You need to initialize newly bought DVD-RW discs with this camcorder before using
them for the first time.
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Table of contents
Introduction
The Advantages of DVDs................................................................................3
An Introduction to DVDs..................................................................................4
Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc...............................5
About this Manual............................................................................................9
Checking the Supplied Accessories ..............................................................11
Components Guide........................................................................................12
Screen Displays.............................................................................................16
Preparations
Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................19
Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder..................................................................22
Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller............................................................23
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Screen.................................................................24
Step 5: Changing the Display Language .......................................................25
Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..............................................26
Step 7: Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................28
Step 8: Loading and Removing a Disc ..........................................................29
Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies..........................................................................................31
Recording Still Images...................................................................................33
Zooming.........................................................................................................35
Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3).....36
Playback
Playing Back Movies .....................................................................................37
Viewing Still Images.......................................................................................39
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................41
Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................42
Selecting the Recording Data Display...........................................................43
Advanced Features
Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................44
Selecting the Recording Program..................................................................45
Using the Night and Super Night Modes .....................................................46
Using the Special Scene Modes...................................................................47
Using the Program AE Mode.........................................................................48
Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode...............................................................49
Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode ............................................................50
More Recording Options
Manually Adjusting the Exposure ..................................................................51
Manually Adjusting the Focus........................................................................52
Changing the Focusing Mode........................................................................53
Using the Mini Video Light.............................................................................54
Using the Flash..............................................................................................55
Using the Self Timer......................................................................................57
Changing the FUNC. Settings
Changing Settings with the FUNC. Button ....................................................58
Available Settings List (FUNC.).....................................................................59
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Changing the Metering Method .....................................................................61
Setting the White Balance .............................................................................62
Applying Image Enhancing Effects................................................................64
Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing ............................................65
Creating Panoramic Images ..........................................................................67
Using the Digital Effects.................................................................................69
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images...............................................74
Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies ...........................................76
Changing the MENU Settings
Changing Settings with the MENU Button.....................................................77
Available Settings List (MENU) .....................................................................78
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.).............................78
Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.).........................................80
Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, Disc-Card Copy, etc.) ..........80
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ..................................81
System Setup (Volume, Beep, Media Select, etc.) ................................81
Date/Time Setup ....................................................................................82
Editing Functions
Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only)
Creating a Playlist..........................................................................................83
Deleting Scenes ............................................................................................84
Dividing a Scene............................................................................................86
Protecting the Disc ........................................................................................87
Initializing the Disc.........................................................................................88
Changing the Disc Title .................................................................................89
Still Image Options
Erasing Still Images.......................................................................................90
Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory Card...........................92
Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes..........................................93
Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card .................................................94
Initializing the Memory Card..........................................................................95
Disc Finalization
Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player .........................................96
Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer’s DVD Drive .........98
Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc..........................................99
External Connections
Connecting to a TV and VCR
Playing Back on a TV Screen......................................................................100
Recording to a VCR.....................................................................................102
Connecting to a Computer
Transferring Recordings to a Computer ......................................................103
Roxio MyDVD for Canon......................................................................103
Transferring Still Images to a Computer (Direct Transfer)...........................108
Transferring Images with Transfer Order Settings.......................................111
Printing
Printing Still Images.....................................................................................113
Selecting Print Settings ...............................................................................116
Selecting Trimming Settings........................................................................117
Printing with Print Order Settings ................................................................118
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Trouble?
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................120
List of Messages..........................................................................................124
Do’s & Don’ts
Handling Precautions ..................................................................................127
Removing the battery ..................................................................................130
Maintenance/Others ....................................................................................132
Additional Information
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) ..............................134
Optional Accessories...................................................................................135
Specifications...............................................................................................137
Index............................................................................................................139
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About this Manual
D/T
IME SETU
ZONE
/DST
PARISIS
Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC40. Please read this manual carefully before you
use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to
operate correctly, refer to the
Conventions Used in the Manual
: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.
: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
: Reference page number.
Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller.
[ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen.
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
Menu item shown at its default position
Buttons and switches to be operated
About the Multi Selector
Use the multi selector to select options in a menu and change
settings.
Push the multi selector like a joystick up, down, left or right
( / / / ) to select an item. In most places, press the multi
selector itself ( ) to make a selection or change a setting.
Troubleshooting
table ( 120).
Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Date
and Time
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
MENU
D/T
IME SETU
(77)
1. Turn on the camcorder.
2. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
3. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the [D/TIME
SETUP] menu and press ( ).
4. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the [T.ZONE/
DST] option and press ( ).
The time zone setting appears. The default setting is Paris or
Singapore depending on the region.
5. Use the multi selector to select ( ) your time zone and press ( ) to
P T.T.ZONE
/DST
PAR
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About the Power Switch
In addition to turning the camcorder on and off, the power switch also toggles the
camcorder’s operating mode.
To turn on the camcorder:
Hold the lock button pressed down and move the power switch
down to ON.
To change the operating mode:
From the ON position, slide down the power switch momentarily
towards MODE and release it. This action will toggle the operating
mode between recording (CAMERA - red indicator) and playback
(PLAY - green indicator).
Lock
button
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About the Operating Modes
The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the positions of the power switch and
the / switch.
Operating Mode
* Depending on whether you choose to save the still images on the disc or memory card.
Operating
Mode
Indicator
CAMERA
(Red)
PLAY
(Green)
CAMERA
(Red)
PLAY
(Green)
Trademark Acknowledgements
• miniSD™ is a trademark of SD Card Association.
• Windows
or other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
United States and other countries.
• 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.
®
is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
/
Switch
(Movies)
(Still
images)
Icon
Display
or *
or *
Operation
Recording movies on the
disc
Playing movies from the
disc
Recording still images
on the memory card or
disc
Viewing still images from
the memory card or disc
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37
33
39
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Checking the Supplied Accessories
CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter (incl.
power cord)
MTC-100 Multi Cable IFC-300PCU USB
DIGITAL VIDEO
SOLUTION DISK
Software CD-ROM
* Europe only.
** Includes the electronic version of the
BP-208 Battery Pack WL-D86 Wireless
Cable
Roxio MyDVD for
Canon Software CDROM**
Controller
PC-A10 SCART
Adapter*
Digital Video Software
Lithium Button Battery
CR2025 for Wireless
Controller
Blank DVD-R Disc (8
cm Mini DVD)
instruction manual on PDF file.
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Components Guide
Left side view
Front view
D.EFFECTS button ( 69) /
/ (play/pause) button ( 37)
LIGHT button ( 54) /
(stop) button ( 37)
(flash) button ( 55) /
(fast reverse) button ( 38) /
Index screen – button ( 37)
DRIVE MODE button ( 65) /
(fast forward) button ( 38) /
Index screen + button ( 37)
Battery attachment unit ( 19) Stereo microphone
RESET button ( 120) DC IN terminal ( 19)
Mode dial ( 44)
FINALIZE button ( 96)
Memory card slot ( 28)
Multi selector ( 9) /
EXP button ( 51) /
FOCUS button ( 52) (record review) button ( 32) /
BATT. (battery release) button ( 19)
Serial number
Flash ( 55)
Disc compartment cover ( 29)
Mini video light ( 54)
Remote sensor ( 23)
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Back view
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Viewfinder ( 22) / (Movies/Still images) switch
( 10)CARD access indicator ( 33) /
CHARGE indicator ( 19) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 22)
FUNC. button ( 58) AV OUT terminal ( 100, 102)
MENU button ( 77) Operating mode indicator ( 10)
CAMERA (red), PLAY (green) (print/share) button
( 105, 108, 114) DISC access indicator ( 31)
LCD screen ( 24) Start/stop button ( 31)
DISPLAY button ( 43) Power switch ( 9)
BACKLIGHT button ( 24) USB terminal ( 103, 108, 113)
WIDE SCR button ( 36) /
PLAYLIST button ( 83)
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Top view
Bottom view
Speaker ( 41) Tripod socket ( 32)
Grip belt ( 22) OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 29)
Zoom lever ( 35) Strap mount ( 136)
PHOTO button ( 33)
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Wireless Controller WL-D86
START/STOP button ( 31) PLAY button ( 37)
FUNC. button ( 58) PAUSE button ( 37)
MENU button ( 77) STOP button ( 37)
PLAYLIST button ( 83) PHOTO button ( 33)
Navigation buttons ( / / / ) Zoom buttons ( 35)
PREV./NEXT buttons:
Scene skip ( 38)/
Index screen page up/down ( 37)
Reverse SEARCH button ( 38) /
Reverse SLOW button ( 38)
SET button
Forward SEARCH button ( 38) /
Forward SLOW button ( 38)
DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 43)
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Screen Displays
Recording Movies
Recording Still Images
Operating mode ( 10)
Recording program ( 44)
White balance ( 62)
Image effect ( 64)
Digital effects ( 69)
Recording mode ( 59)
Still image quality/size ( 74)
Self timer ( 57)
Disc type
DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 4)
Disc specification
(VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 4)
Finalized disc mark ( 96)
Recording reminder
Manual focus ( 52)
Image stabilizer ( 79)
Disc operation
Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining recording time on disc ( 31)
Widescreen mode ( 36)
Wind screen ( 79)
Remote sensor mode ( 23)
Mini video light ( 54)
Level marker ( 81)
Zoom ( 35), Exposure ( 51)
Metering mode ( 61)
Drive mode ( 65)
Number of still images available
on the card, on the disc
Remaining battery charge
Camcorder shake warning ( 78)
Flash ( 55)
AF/AE locked during still image recording
( 53)
AF frame ( 53)
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Recording reminder
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10
seconds when you start recording. This is
helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.
Disc operation
Record, Record pause,
Playback, Playback pause,
Fast playback,
Fast reverse playback,
Slow playback,
Slow reverse playback,
Frame advance,
Frame reverse
Remaining recording time
When there is no more disc space
available, “ END” will be displayed
and the recording will stop.
Number of still images available on
the card
flashing 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 still images available
displayed may not decrease even after
a recording has been made, or may
decrease by 2 still images at once.
Card/Disc Access Display
“ ” is displayed next to the number of
images available while the camcorder is
writing on the memory card or disc.
Remaining battery charge
• When “ ” starts flashing in red
replace the battery pack with a fully
charged one.
• When you attach an empty battery
pack, the power may turn off without
displaying “ ”.
• Depending on the conditions under
which the camcorder and the battery
pack are used, the actual battery
charge may not be indicated accurately.
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Playing Movies (Index Screen)
Current scene number/Total number of
scenes ( 37)
Date and time of recording
Playing Movies (During Playback)
Disc operation
Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds)
Scene number
Data code ( 43)
Viewing Still Images
Image number ( 82)
Current image / Number of images
Still image size
Data code ( 43)
Image protection mark ( 94)
recorded on the card,
recorded on the disc
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Preparations
Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply
The camcorder can be powered by a battery pack or be connected to a household power
outlet. Charge the battery pack before use.
Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack
1. Turn off the camcorder.
2. Attach the battery pack to the
DC IN terminal
camcorder.
Slide in the connector end of the battery in
the direction of the arrow and press it
gently until it clicks.
3. Connect the power cord to the
adapter.
4. Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
5. Connect the power adapter to the
camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
The CHARGE indicator starts flashing.
The indicator will stay on when the
charging is completed.
Remove the battery terminal cover before
attaching the battery
Once the battery is fully charged:
1. Disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder.
2. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the adapter.
To remove the battery pack:
Hold the BATT. button pressed down to release it, and pull out the battery
from the ridge on its bottom part.
CHARGE indicator
BATT. button
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Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the BP-208 Battery Pack
The charging time of the BP-208 battery pack is 155 min.
The following recording and playback times are approximate and vary according
to the charging, recording or playback conditions.
Recording Mode
Viewfinder 65 min. 40 min.
XP
LCD (backlight) 65 min. 40 min.
Viewfinder 75 min. 45 min.
SP
LCD (backlight) 70 min. 40 min.
Viewfinder 80 min. 45 min.
LP
LCD (backlight) 75 min. 45 min.
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming,
power on/off.
Max. Recording
Time
Typ ic al
Recording Time*
Playback Time
75 min.LCD (normal) 65 min. 40 min.
85 min.LCD (normal) 75 min. 45 min.
90 min.LCD (normal) 80 min. 45 min.
Using a Household Power Outlet
Connect to a household power outlet to use the camcorder without worrying about the
battery power. You can keep the battery pack attached; the battery power will not be
consumed.
1. Turn off the camcorder.
2. Connect the power cord to the
power adapter.
3. Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
4. Connect the power adapter to the
camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
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Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.
Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the power adapter any
electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this
camcorder.
You may hear some noise from the power adapter during use. This is not a
malfunction.
To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the
supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or
special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.
We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and
30 °C. Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C, the charging will not
start.
If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack, the CHARGE indicator
flashes rapidly (approx. twice per second) and the charging stops.
The CHARGE indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the battery charge
status.
Continuously on: Battery fully charged.
Flashes rapidly (approx. twice per second): Battery over 50% charged.
Flashes slowly (approx. once per second): Battery less than 50% charged.
We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you
think you might need.
The charging time will vary depending on the surrounding temperature and the
battery pack’s initial charge condition.
In cold surroundings the usable time of the battery pack will decrease.
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Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder
Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment)
1. Turn on the camcorder and keep
the LCD panel closed.
2. Adjust the dioptric adjustment
lever as necessary.
Fastening the Grip Belt
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the
zoom lever with your index finger, and the
start/stop button with your thumb.
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Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller
Inserting the Battery (Lithium Button Battery CR2025)
1. Press the tab in the direction of
the arrow and pull out the battery
holder.
2. Place the lithium button battery
with the + side facing up.
3. Insert the battery holder.
Ta b
Using the Wireless Controller
Point the controller at the
camcorder’s remote sensor when
you press the buttons.
The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is
situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight.
If the wireless controller does not work, check that the remote sensor is not set
to [OFF ] ( 82).
When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller, or when it
can only be operated at a very close range, replace the battery.
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Panel
180°
90°
Subject can monitor the LCD screen
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
• You can rotate the panel downward by 90 degrees.
• You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to
monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder). Rotating the panel by 180
degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self timer.
LCD Backlight
You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen between normal and bright by pressing
the BACKLIGHT button. This is useful when recording outdoors.
BACKLIGHT button
Press the BACKLIGHT button.
Repeatedly pressing the BACKLIGHT button will toggle the LCD brightness on and off.
This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder
screen.
Using the brighter LCD setting will shorten the effective usage time of the
battery.
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Step 5: Changing the Display Language
The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to
German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional
Chinese, Korean, Thai or Japanese.
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MENU
( 77)
1. Turn on the camcorder.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the [DISPLAY
SETUP] menu and press ( ).
4. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the
[LANGUAGE ] option and press ( ).
5. Use the multi selector to select ( , ) the
language desired and press ( ) to select it.
6. Press the MENU button to save the setting and close the menu.
If you changed the language by mistake, follow the mark next to the menu
The displays and that appear on screen while changing the print
DISPLAY SETUP LANGUAGE ENGLISH
item to change the setting.
and direct transfer settings will not change regardless of the language selected.
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Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
MENU
( 77)
1. Turn on the camcorder.
2. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
3. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the [DATE/TIME
SETUP] menu and press ( ).
4. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the [T.ZONE/
DST] option and press ( ).
The time zone setting appears. The default setting is Paris.
5. Use the multi selector to select ( ) your time zone and press ( ) to
save the setting.
To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the mark next to the
area.
Setting the Date and Time
MENU
( 77)
DATE/TIME SETUP T.ZONE/DST PARIS
DATE/TIME SETUP
DATE/TIME 1.JAN.2006
12:00 AM
6. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the [DATE/
TIME] option and press ( ).
The day is displayed in orange.
7. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the day and
push it to ( ) to move to the month setting.
• The next part of the date/time is displayed in orange.
• Set the month, year, hours and minutes in the same way.
• If you do not need to change all settings, you can use the multi selector ( ) to
move to a specific setting you want to change.
8. Press the MENU button to close the menu and start
the clock.
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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 ( 129)
and set the time zone, date and time again.
You can also change the date format ( 82).
Time Zones
Once you have set the time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock every
time you travel to another time zone. Select the time zone referring to the date and time
displayed on the screen.
Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC
London GMT/UTC Wellington (WELLINGTN) +12
Paris +1 Samoa -11
Cairo +2 Honolulu -10
Moscow +3 Anchorage -9
Dubai +4 Los Angeles (L.A.) -8
Karachi +5 Denver -7
Dacca +6 Chicago -6
Bangkok +7 New York -5
Singapore +8 Caracas -4
Tokyo +9 Rio de Janeiro (RIO) -3
Sydney +10 Fernando de Noronha (FERNANDO) -2
Solomon +11 Azores -1
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Step 7: Inserting a Memory Card
Only miniSD cards can be used with this camcorder.
Inserting the Card
1. Turn off the camcorder.
Make sure the CARD access indicator is
not flashing before you turn the camcorder
off.
2. Open the 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.
Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder
(95).
Performance cannot be guaranteed for all miniSD cards.
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Step 8: Loading and Removing a Disc
Inserting the Disc
Preparations:
Use only 8 cm mini DVD discs marked with the DVD-R or DVD-RW logo.
Before inserting the disc be sure to check that the recording surface is clean. If
necessary, use a soft lens-cleaning cloth to remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or
smudges from the disc surface.
1. Move the power switch to ON to
set the camcorder in CAMERA
mode ( 9).
2. Move the / switch to the
(Movies) position.
3. Slide the OPEN switch fully in the
direction of the arrow and gently
open the disc cover completely
until it stops.
Retract the grip belt under the camcorder
so it will not get in the way of the disc
cover.
4. 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.
5. Close the disc cover.
Do not force the cover closed if the disc is
not correctly inserted and firmly set in
place.
When using DVD-R discs (including the supplied blank disc):
You can start recording movies once the record pause indication appears.
When using a DVD-RW:
You need to initialize new discs before you can start recording. The disc initialization
screen will appear when a new DVD-RW is first inserted (it will not appear when inserting
a disc already initialized – in that case, you can start recording once the record pause
indication appears).
Use the multi selector to select ( ) the disc specification desired and press ( ) to
make the selection. For a comparison between the specifications [VIDEO] and [VR]
An Introduction to DVDs
see
(4).
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You will be asked to confirm the disc specification you selected. Use the multi selector
to select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to continue, or select [NO] and press ( ) to
return and select a different disc specification.
A confirmation message will appear on the screen. Use the multi selector to select
( ) [YES] and press ( ) to start the disc initialization.
• The disc initialization will take approximately one minute. Avoid moving the
camcorder while the operation is in progress.
• You can start recording movies once the record pause indication appears.
The disc initialization screen may not appear automatically if you operated the
camcorder’s buttons while the disc recognition was in progress. In that case,
initialize the disc using the menu option ( 88).
The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment. The display will
move while the disc is being read. Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing
the disc before you start recording.
Removing the Disc
1. Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode
(9).
2. Slide the OPEN switch fully in the direction of the arrow and gently
open the disc cover completely until it stops.
• Do not subject the camcorder to strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is
on or flashing.
• Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc
cover.
• It may take a moment after pressing the OPEN switch for the disc cover to open.
3. Grab the edges of the disc and gently pull it out.
Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens.
4. Close the disc cover.
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When you press the OPEN switch after recording, important data is recorded on
the disc. While the DISC access indicator is on or flashing do not subject the
camcorder to shocks such as forcefully laying it on a table.
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