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Important Usage Instructions

WARNINGt

TO REDUCE THE RiSK OF FiRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THiS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNINGt

TO REDUCE THE RiSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING iNTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

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

Digital Video Camcorder, ELURA90/ELURA85/ELURA80 systems

This device complies with Part 15of the FCC Rules• Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation,

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation• This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications However, there is no guarantee that interference wilt not occur in a particular instatiation, 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

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of 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.SA Inc One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U,S,A,

Tel No. (516)328-5600

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WiDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WiDE SLOT, FULLY iNSERT.

important Warning

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERViCiNG TO

QUAL F ED SERV CE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsutated "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.

In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder

ELURA901ELURA85tELURA80 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 rainytmoist situations.

9. Placing or Moving -- Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or

table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or

adult, and serious damage to the product.

A product and cart

combination should be moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive force, 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 t 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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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.

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 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.

Use only CSAtUL Certified power supply cord set, Polarized, Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum No. 18 AWG copper, rated 125 or 250 V, minimum ,P A, minimum 6 ft (1.8 m),

maximum 10 ft (3 m) long.

I This Class B with Canadian ICES-003. I

digital apparatus complies

Using this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon ELURA90/ELURA85/ELURA80. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference.

Change the display language before you begin (_76).

SymbQ!s _nd References Usedin This Manual

O _ : Precautions related to the camcorder operation. O _ : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. O C[:3 : Reference page number.

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

O "Screen" refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. O Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the ELURA90.

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Setting the Time Zone_, Date and Time

Operating modes (see below) Menu item showing at its default position

Button and switches to be operated

sE'f ai_B. _

The operating modes are determined by the position of the POWER switch and the TAPEICARD switch.

Operating Mode POWER Switch TAPE/CARD Switch

CAMERA CAMERA _ (TAPE)

PLAY (VCR) PLAY (VCR) _ (TAPE)

CARD CAMERA CAMERA _ (CARD)

CARD PLAY PLAY (VCR) C_ (CARD)

: Function can be used in this mode.

.................................................................: Function cannot be used in this mode.

Trademark Acknowledgments

, _,,,,[_;r is a trademark.

• _ is a trademark.

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

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

United States and other countries.

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

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Table of contents

introduction

Using this Manual ............................................................................................ 5

Checking Supplied Accessories ...................................................................... 8

Components Guide .......................................................................................... 9

Basic Functions Preparations

Preparing the Power Supply .......................................................................... 13

Loading/Unloading a Cassette ...................................................................... 16

Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................... 17

Preparing the Camcorder .............................................................................. 18

Using the Wireless Controller ........................................................................ 20

Adjusting the LCD Screen ............................................................................. 21

Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time .......................................................... 22

Recording

Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................... 25

Zooming ......................................................................................................... 30

Tips for Making Better Videos ........................................................................ 32

Playback

Playing Back a Tape ...................................................................................... 33

Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................................... 35

Playing Back on a TV Screen ........................................................................ 36

Advanced Functions

Menus and Settings ....................................................................................... 38

Recording

Using the Recording Programs ..................................................................... 46

Using the Night Modes .................................................................................. 49

Skin Detail Function ....................................................................................... 51

Adjusting Exposure Manually ........................................................................ 52

Adjusting the Focus Manually ........................................................................ 53

Setting the White Balance ............................................................................. 55

Setting the Shutter Speed .............................................................................. 57

Using the Self-Timer ...................................................................................... 59

Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ........................................................ 60

Audio Recording ............................................................................................ 61

Using Digital Effects ....................................................................................... 63

Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) .................................................................. 68

Playback

Magnifying the Image .................................................................................... 69

Displaying the Data Code .............................................................................. 70

End Search .................................................................................................... 72

Returning to a Pre-marked Position .............................................................. 73

Date Search ................................................................................................... 74

Other Functions

Customizing the Camcorder .......................................................................... 75

Changing the Display Language ................................................................... 76

Other Camcorder Settings ............................................................................. 77

Editing

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device ................................................. 79

Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) ................. 81

Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) .................................... 82

Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)...83

Audio Dubbing ............................................................................................... 85

Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer (IEEE1394) ........................... 88

Using a Memory Card

inserting and Removing a Memory Card ....................................................... 89

Selecting the image Quality/Size ................................................................... 90

File Numbers ................................................................................................. 92

Recording Still images on a Memory Card .................................................... 93

{__Using the Flash .................................................................... 97

Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording .............................................. 99

Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card ................................... 100

Selecting the Focusing Point ....................................................................... 103

Selecting the Drive Mode ............................................................................ 104

Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) .................................... 106

Playing Back a Memory Card ...................................................................... 108

Protecting images ........................................................................................ 110

Erasing Images ............................................................................................ 111

Combining images (Card Mix) ..................................................................... 112

Formatting a Memory Card .......................................................................... 116

Creating a Start-up image ........................................................................... 117

Direct Printing

Printing Still Images ..................................................................................... 118

Selecting the Print Settings ......................................................................... 121

Trimming Settings ........................................................................................ 126

Printing with Print Order Settings ................................................................ 127

Transferring Images

Transferring Memory Card images to a Computer ...................................... 129

Direct Transfer [Windowsos only J............................................................... 130

Selecting images for Transfer (Transfer Order) ........................................... 133

Additional Information

About the NETWORK Mode (DV Messenger Version2) .............................. 134

Screen Displays ........................................................................................... 135

List of Messages .......................................................................................... 138

Maintenance/Others .................................................................................... 141

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 146

System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) .............................. 150

Optional Accessories ................................................................................... 151

Specifications ............................................................................................... 154

item Codes .................................................................................................. 156

index ............................................................................................................ 157

Checking Supplied Accessories

CA-570 Compact Power Adapter

(incl. power cord)

Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller

IFC-300PCU USB Cable

NB-2LH Battery Pack

Lens Cap and Lens

Cap Cord

SDC-8M SD Memory Card

Lithium Button Battery CR1616

SS-900 Shoulder Strap

DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK

WL-D85 Wireless Controller

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

WA-34 Wide

i Attachment

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: ELURA90tELURA85tELURA80 A

Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address:

Dealer Phone No.:

(_ LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE

RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR

FEDERAL LAWS.

Components Guide

@ @

@ ®

@ @

_) REC SEARCH + button (C[3 29)/

(fast forward) button (C[3 34) t

CARD 4- button (_ 108)

@_REC SEARCH - button (C_ 29) t

_3 (record review) button ([_29) t

(rewind) button (_ 33)t

CARD - button ([_ 108) (3_ D. EFFECTS button ([_ 63) (_ FOCUS button (_ 53)t

DATA CODE button (_ 70) (5_ DRIVE MODE button (C[3 104)t

WIDESCREEN button (_ 68) t

REC PAUSE button (C[_ 81) (6_ _ (flash) button* (C[3 97) t

_t||(playtpause) button ([_ 33)

NIGHT MODE button ([_ 49) t

[] (stop) button (_ 33)

* ELURA90tELURA85 only.

_8"_EXP button (C[3 52) t

END SEARCH button (_ 72) CARD MIX button (_ 112) /

r4_(stitch assist) button (C_ I06) t

SLIDE SHOW button ([_ 109)

LCD BACKLIGHT button ([Z3 21) Lfl_LCD screen (_ 21) _ OPEN button ([_ 25)

SET dial ([_ 38) Lf_MENU button (C_ 38) _ BATTERY RELEASE button ([_ 13)

Battery attachment unit ([_] 13) t

Serial number _ CHARGE indicator (C[3 13) I

Card access indicator ([_3 93) @ Memory card slot (C[3 89) _ Backup battery compartment (_ 17)

@ @

0_ Dioptric adjustment lever (C[3 18) (_ Viewfinder (_ 18) ® Strap mount ([Z] 19) (4_ DC IN terminal (_ 13) (_) Start/stop button ([_ 25, 100)

UNLOCK button (C[_ 134)

_7_Power switch (C[3 5, 134) (_) _ N (printtshare)button (_ 119, 130)

® Accessory shoe (C[3 62)

Zoom lever (C[3 30)

@ PHOTO button (E_ 93)

@ TAPE/CARD switch (C[_35)

Using a tape

Using a memory card

@ Program selector (C[_346)

Easy recording

[] Program AE _;_Speaker (_ 35) @ Strap mount ([_ 19) Lf_Grip belt ([_3 18) @ Cassette compartment (C[_ 16) @ OPENtEJECT ,_, switch ([_ 16) @ Cassette compartment cover (Q3 16)

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Bottom View

Terminal cover MIC terminal* (C:[362)

AV terminal (E_ 36) t

_) (phones) terminal (C[3 35, 61 ) _ DVterminal (C[3 79, 88) ® USB terminal (_ 118, 129) ®,Flash* (C[_ 97)

* ELURA90/ELURA85 only.

_7_Stereo microphone ® _Mini video light

(assist lamp) (E_ 49)

_ Assist lamp (CI3 49) @ Remote sensor (C[:3 20) (_ Tripod socket (C_ 32)

WireJess Con -D85

® ®

_ Transmitter (_) START/STOP button (C]:3 25, 100)

_b CARD -t+ buttons (C[3 108) _!) DATE SEARCH N_tt_JN buttons ([_ 74) (_ REW _ button (E:Z333) (_)-t_ H button (1:_ 34) _7_PAUSE |l button (C:[3 34) (_ SLOW _1_-button ([:Z3 34) (_ AUDIO DUB. button ([:Z3 85)

--@ @

@ @

I_ ZERO SET MEMORY button ([_ 73) (_ PHOTO button (C]:3 93) @ Zoom buttons (E_ 30) _;_PLAY _ button ([_ 33)

FF _ button (1:_ 34) @ STOP [] button (C[3 33) __ +t|| _ button ([_ 34)

x 2 button (C[:3 34) @ TV SCREEN button (1:3:3135)

Preparing the Power Supply

Attaching theBartcry Pack

1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.

2. Move the viewflnder upward.

3. Attach the battery pack to the

camcorder.

• Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack.

• Press lightly and slide itin the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

Cba_ging the Battery Rack = _

1. Connect the power cord to the _ ==

adapter.

2. Plug the power cord into a power

outlet.

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

The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. It glows steadily when charging iscomplete.

4. When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet

and disconnect it from the adapter.

5. Remove the battery pack after use. Press the BATTERY RELEASE button to remove the battery.

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Using old

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

1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.

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.

O Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter. O If the adapter is used close to a TV, it may cause picture interference. Move the

adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.

O Do not connect any products that are not expressly recommended to the

camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the power adapter.

O You may hear some noise from the power adapter during use. This is not a

malfunction.

O Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery pack.

Charging may stop. The battery pack may not be charged correctly even if the CHARGE indicator glows steady. The battery pack may also not be charged correctly when a power outage occurs during charging. Remove the battery pack and attach it back to the camcorder.

O When the power adapter or battery pack is defective, the CHARGE indicator

flashes rapidly (at about 2 flashes/second) and charging stops.

O The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status.

0-50%: Flashes once every second More than 50%: Flashes twice every second

100%: Glows steadily

O Charging, Recording and Playback Times

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

NB-2LH NB-2L BP-2L12 I BP-2L14 _

Charging Time 135 m n. 120 m n. 210 m n. 240 min.

Max. Recording Time

Viewfinder 120 min. 100 min. 205 min. 250 min. LCD Normal 95 min. 75 min. 165 min. 205 min.

Bright 85 min. 70 min. 140 min. 180 min.

Typical Recording Time*

Viewfinder 70 min. 55 min. 120 min. 150 min. LCD Normal 55 min. 45 min. 95 min. 120 min.

Bright 50 min. 40 min. 85 min. 105 min.

Playback Time 110 min. 90 min. 185 min. 230 min.

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

zooming, power onloff. Actual time may be shorter.

O 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 CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly and charging stops. _ -n

OA lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state. Unlike _ =c

conventional battery packs, you do not need to completely use or discharge it _" before charging. _=

O We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you

think you might need.

O To conserve battery power, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record

pause mode.

Loading/Unloading a Cassette

Use only videocassettes marked with the _°_D logo.

1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch and Tape protection tab open the cassette compartment _-_

cover.

The cassette compartment opens automatically.

2. Load/unload the cassette.

• Load the cassette with the window

facing the grip belt.

• Unload the cassette by pulling it straight

out.

3. Press the _ mark on the cassette compartment until it

clicks.

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

O Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing

automatically, or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted.

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

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

Ins,ailing ,he Backup Ba**ery

The backup battery (lithium button battery CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain date, time (_ 22) and other camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected.

Connect a power source to the camcorder when replacing the backup battery to retain the settings.

1. Press the OPEN button to open the

LCD panel.

2. Pull out the battery holder.

3. Place the lithium battery with the +

side facing downward into the battery holder.

4. insert the battery holder.

5. Close the LCD panel.

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

Preparing the Camcorder

AdjU_ti_g h i_wfind:_ _DiQ t_i Adjustment)

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

2. Pull out the viewfinder.

3. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever.

4. Push the viewfinder back in.

1. Attach the cord to the lens cap.

2. Pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord.

Press the buttons on the lens cap when attachinglremoving it. Hook the lens cap

on the grip belt while you are recording, and place it over the lens when you have

finished•

East_niog the G_ip B_lt

Hold the camcorder with your right

hand and adjust the belt with your

left.

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

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The WA-34 Wide Attachment gives you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views (0.7x). The wide attachment is for use at maximum wide-angle.

Screw the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread.

O Do not look directly at the sun or other strong light sources through the wide

attachment. It could damage your eyesight. O If you zoom to telephoto, the picture will not be in focus. O The wide attachment may obstruct the remote sensor (the range of the wireless

controller narrows), or may cause a shadow to appear on the picture when

recording with the assist lamp. O Filters cannot be used with the wide attachment.

O If dust accumulates on the wide attachment or on the camcorder lens, clean

both lenses gently with a blower brush. O Do not touch the lens to avoid smudges and fingerprints. O Do not store the wide attachment in a humid place as it may mold.

Using the Wireless Controller

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

inserting the Batt_ ............. ......

The wireless controller operates with a 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.

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O The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is

subjected to strong light sources or direct sunlight.

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

[OFF ((_ ](CJ3 77).

O When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller, or when it

can only be operated in very close range, replace the battery.

Adjusting the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Screen

Press the OPEN button and 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.

LGD Backlight

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

LCD BACKLIGHT button

Press the LCD BACKLIGHT button.

O This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder

screen.

O When using a battery pack, the camcorder retains the setting even if you

change the position of the POWER switch.

O The battery usage time shortens when the LCD screen is set brighter (C13 15).

Setting the Time Zone Date and Time

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

MENU ]

([_ 38) SYSTEM _> T.ZONE/DST,,,N.Y.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

2. Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the [

SET dial. I

3. Turn the SET dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] and press I

the SET dial. The time zone setting appears (see table on the next page). The" default setting is New York.

4. Turn the SET dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone and press the SET dial. To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the ;._ next to the area.

Settingth at a d!im

MENU ](_38) SYSTEM _ D/TIME SET,,,JAN.12:OOI,2005AM

5. Turn the SET dial to select [D/TIME SET] and press the SET dial.

The year display starts to flash.

6. Turn the SET dial to select the year, and press the SET dial.

• The next part of the display starts flashing.

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

7.Press the MENU button to close the menu and to

start the clock.

NO,

Time zone No, Timezone

[]

LONDON [] WELLGTN (Wellington)

[]

PARIS [] SAMOA

[]

CAIRO [] HONOLU, (Honolulu)

[]

MOSCOW [] ANCHOR. (Anchorage)

[]

DUBAI [] L,A, (Los Angeles)

[]

KARACHI [] DENVER

[]

DACCA [] CHICAGO

[]

BANGKOK [] N,Y, (New York)

[]

H. KONG (Hong Kong) [] CARACAS

[]

TOKYO [] RIO (Rio de Janeiro)

[]

SYDNEY [] FERNAN, (Fernando de Noronha)

[]

SOLOMON [] AZORES

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

Di g Date m i_g Q_di_g

You can display the date and time in the lower left corner of the screen.

MENU DISPLAY SETUP/_ _ D/T DISPLAY,,OFF ([_ 38)

1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

2. Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/_- ] and

press the SET dial.

3. Turn the SET dial to select [D/T DISPLAY] and press

the SET dial.

4. Turn the SET dial to select [ON].

5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.

Recording Movies on a Tape

Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary,

clean the video heads ([_ 142).

1. Remove the lens cap.

2. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPEICARD switch to @.

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3. Push the OPEN button at the LCD panel and open the LCD panel.

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

Press the start/stop button again to pause recording.

When You Have Finished Recording

1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.

2. Close the LCD panel.

3. Replace the lens cap.

4. Unload the cassette.

5. Disconnect the power source.

O About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced with

extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99,99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or green dots. This has

no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

O The camcorder will shut off after 5 minutes when left in record pause

mode to protect tape and video heads, "_AUTO POWER OFF" appears 20 seconds before shutoff. To continue recording, turn the POWER switch

to OFF and then back to CAMERA,

O Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording. O When you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without

producing any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turn the camcorder off.

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

viewfinder instead.

O When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts),

sound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level. This is not a malfunction.

A!!o ing the Subject to M nitQ the LCD Screen.............................................................................................

You can rotate the LCD panel so that the screen faces in the I same direction as the lens. The viewfinder switches on allowing I

you to use the viewfinder while the subject can monitor the I screen. I The image appears mirror reversed (LCD MIRROR ON). I However, you can choose to display the image as it is being

recorded (LCD MIRROR OFF).

MENU DISPLAY SETUP/_ (_ 38)

]_> LCD MIRROR...ON

1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

2. Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/_)] and

press the SET dial.

3. Turn the SET dial to select [LCD MIRROR] and press

the SET dial.

4. Turn the SET dial to select [OFF].

5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.

When [LCD MIRROR] is set to [ON], only tape or card operation and self-timer displays appear on the LCD screen (all displays appear on the viewfinder screen).

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ScreenDisp|ays during RecQrding

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

"_J" starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty.

When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without

Indicates the recording time in hours,

minutes and seconds.

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Indicates the remaining time of the tape

in minutes. "_" moves during recording. "_ END" flashes when the

tape reaches the end.

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

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

correctly.

displaying "_'_". The actual battery charge may not be

indicated accurately depending on the condition under which battery pack

and camcorder are used.

"_t_" flashes in red when the lithium

button battery is not installed, or when it needs rep ac ng.

Re ie_i n g an d Sear cb ing w be n Rec or ding

REC SEARCH - button/

@ (record review) button

REC SEARCH + button

Record Review

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

Press and release the @ (record review) button. The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few seconds,

and returns to record pause mode.

Record Search

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

Press and hold the REC SEARCH + button (forward) or

(_ RECSEARCH

- button (reverse).

• Release the button at the point you wish to begin recording.

• The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

Zooming

The camcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom.

Zoom in _ T

W *_ Zoom out

Zoom lever

20x optical zoom 18x optical zoom

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Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide- _W-T

angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). Press the zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom. Press harder for a

faster zoom.

O You can also use the lr and W' buttons on the wireless controller. However, you

cannot control the zoom speed. O The zoom speed is slightly faster in record pause mode. O Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) to the subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a

subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.).

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

80x/400x digital zoom 72x/360x digital zoom

(80x in CARD CAMERA mode) (72x in CARD CAMERA mode)

MENU ]

([_ 38) CAMERA SETUP _,)DoZOOM.......OFF

1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

2. Turn the SET dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the SET dial.

3. Turn the SET dial to select [D.ZOOM] and press the SET dial.

4. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option.

5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.

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C) Digital zoom cannot be used in the night modes. O Digital zoom cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode, or when the multi-image

screen is selected.

O A zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds. It extends in light blue when the digital

zoom is set to 80x(ELURA90) or 72x(ELURA85tELURA80), and extends further in dark blue when set to 400x(ELURA90) or 360x(ELURA85tELURA80).

Tips for Making Better Videos

Holdincj the Camcorder

For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary, support the camcorder

with your left hand. Be careful that your fingers do not touch the microphone or lens.

For More Stability

Lean against a wall

Lie on your elbow Kneel on one knee Use a tripod

When recording outdoors, we recommend recording with the sun at

your back.

Put the camcorder on a table

O When using a tripod, do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it

may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens).

5.5 mm (0.2 in.) as it may damage the camcorder.

O Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than

Playing Back a Tape

If the playback picture is distorted, clean the video heads using a Canon Head Cleaning

Cassette or a commercially available digital video head-cleaning cassette (C_ 142).

1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode.

Set the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and the TAPE/CARD switch to @.

2. Open the LCD panel.

3. Press the _l_ button to rewind the tape.

4. Press the _/|l button to begin

playback.

5. Press the [] button to stop playback.

C) To use the viewfinder, close the LCD panel. C) About the screen display: During playback, the time code gives the hours,

minutes, seconds and frames. The remaining tape time may not appear when the time left is less than 15 seconds.

_/|! (PJayback Pause)

To pause playback, press the l_/|! button during normal playback.

(Fast Forward Playback) / _ (Rewind PJayback)

Plays back the tape at 9.5 times normal speed (forward or reverse). Press and hold the button during normal playback or fast forward.

-/_l |m (Reverse Playback)

Press the button on the wireless controller during normal playback. Press the _ (play) button to return to normal playback.

+/H _ (Frame Advance) / -/_ |ll (Frame Reverse) Plays back frame-by-frame. Press the button on the wireless controller repeatedly during

playback pause. Press and hold it to play back continuous frame advance/flame reverse.

SLOW J_ (Slow Forward)/(Slow Reverse) Plays back at about 1/3 normal speed. Press the button on the wireJess controller during

normal or reverse playback. Press the _ (play) button to return to normal playback.

×2 (Forward x2 PJayback)l(Reverse ×2 Playback) Plays back at 2 times normal speed. Press the button on the wireless controller during

normal or reverse playback. Press the I_ (play) button to return to normal playback.

C) There is no sound during special playback. O The picture may become distorted during some special playback modes. O The camcorder stops the tape automatically after 5 minutes in playback pause

mode to protect tape and video heads.

Adjusting the Volume

When you use the LCD screen for playback, the camcorder plays back the sound via built-in speaker. The speaker does not sound when you close the LCD panel. Use

headphones when using the viewfinder.

SET dial

_h,(phones) terminal

Speaker

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The headphones terminal also serves as AV terminal. Headphones can only be used when "Q" is displayed on the screen. If not, change the setting following the procedure _"

below. _=

MENU VCR SETUP I_ AVIPHONES Q ..AV ([_ 38)

Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV/PHONES f}], set it to [PHONES Q] and close the menu.

O The speaker does not sound when "Q" is displayed. O Do not connect headphones unless "f'_" is displayed as it produces noise.

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Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume.

• A volume bar appears for 2 seconds.

• You can turn offthe volume completely by turning the SET dial

down until [OFF] appears. Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume again.

Playing Back on a TV Screen

The AV terminal also serves as headphones terminal. When "_" is displayed on the screen, change the setting following the procedure below.

MENU VCR SETUP I_ AV/PHONES _ ..AV ([_ 38)

Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV/PHONES Q], set it to [AV] and close the menu.

TVs with AudiQLVideo Te_mina!s ....................................................................................................................................................................

Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual.

1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections.

2. Connect the STV=250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder's AV terminal and the audio/video terminals on the TV/VCR.

Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left), the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right) and the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO.

3. If connecting to a "IV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a VCR, set the input selector to LINE.

C) We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source. O TVs with Video IDol system: Recordings made in the widescreen mode will be

automatically played back in widescreen mode.

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You can select the output channels when playing back a tape with audio recorded on two channels.

MENU AUDIO SETUP I_ OUTPUT CH .... L/R

([_ 38)

1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

2. Turn the SET dial to select [AUDIO SETUP] and

press the SET dial.

3. Turn the SET dial to select [OUTPUT CN] and press

the SET dial.

4. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option.

• LtR: Stereo: L+R channels, Bilingual: Main+Sub.

• LtL: Stereo: L channel, Bilingual: Main.

• RtR: Stereo: R channel, Bilingual: Sub.

5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.

The setting resets to the LiR setting when you turn the camcorder off.

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Menus and Settings

Many of the camcorder's advanced functions are selected from menus that appear on the screen.

SET dial

MENU button

Se!_,c,tin N,_,nu_ ,and,,,Settings ....

1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

2. Turn the SET dial to select a submenu and press the SET dial.

3. Turn the SET dial to select a menu item and press the SET dial.

4. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option.

5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. When setting the white balance, shutter speed or language,

press the SET dial first before pressing the MENU button.

C) Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu. O Items that are not available appear in purple.

M_,,,u,,,,,,,,_ndDefau!t Settings

Default settings are shown in boldface.

CAMERA MENU

Submenu

D.EFFECT SETUP

CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER

VCR SETUP REC MODE

AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN

Menu Item

CARD MIX

D.E.SELECT

FADER TYPE

EFFECT TYPE

M.S.SPEED

M.S.SPLIT

A.SL SHUTTER

D.ZOOM

IMG STAB ((_))

WHITE BAh

AF AST LAMP

SELF TIMER

NIGHT MODE*

SKIN DETAIL

STILL I.REC

AV/PHONES

AUDIO MODE

O VOLUME

Setting Options

OFF, FADER, EFFECT, MULTI-S

FADE-T, WIPE, CORNER, JUMP, FLIP, PUZZLE, ZIGZAG, BEAM, TIDE

ART, BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA, MOSAIC, BALL, CUBE, WAVE, COLOR MASK, MIRROR

MANUAL, FAST, MODERATE, SLOW

4, 9, 16

AUTO, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000

ON, OFF

OFF, 80X, 400X OFF, 72X, 360X

ON, OFF

AUTO, SET_, INDOOR_O=, OUTDOOR',o.'-

AUTO, OFF

ON _, OFF

_NIGHT, _NIGHT+, _S.NIGHT

SOFT, NORMAL

OFF, C-d FINE, _ NORMAL

SP, LP

AV, PHONES 0

AUTO, OFF

16bit, 12bit

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Submenu I Setting Options [_

DISPLAY SETUP/ 77

SYSTEM ON, OFF (l_(_P 77

MY CAMERA OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND 75

Menu Item

BRIGHTNESS

LCD MIRROR

TV SCREEN

D/T DISPLAY

LANGUAGE_

DATE FORMAT

DEMO MODE

WL.REMOTE

BEEP

T.ZONE/DST

D/TIME SET

S-UP SOUND

SHTR SOUND

OPER.SOUND

SELF-T SOUND

ON, OFF 26

ON, OFF 135

ON, OFF 24

See list of languages. 76

ON, OFF 78

ON, OFF 77

See list of time zones. 22

Submenu Menu item Setting Options

D.EFFECT SETUP D.E.SELECT OFF, FADER, EFFECT, MULTI-S 63

FADER TYPE FADE-T, WIPE, CORNER, JUMP, FLIP,

EFFECT TYPE ART, BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA, MOSAIC,

M.S.SPEED MANUAL, FAST, MODERATE, SLOW

M.S.SPLIT 4, 9, 16

VCR SETUP REC MODE SP, LP 60

AV/PHONES O AV, PHONES O 36

AV _ DV ON, OFF 84

AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH LIR, L/L, R/R 37

AUDIO DUB. AUDIO IN, MIC. IN 85

WIND SCREEN AUTO, OFF 62

AUDIO MODE 16bit, 12bit 61

12bit AUDIO STEREO1, STEREO2, MIX/FIXED, MIX/ 87

MIX BALANCE 87

CARD SETUP IMG QUALITY SUPER FINE, FINE, NORMAL 90

MOVIE SIZE 320x240, 160x120 91

FILE NOS. RESET, CONTINUOUS 92

DISPLAY SETUP/ BRIGHTNESS 77 ®

TV SCREEN ON, OFF 135

DISPLAYS ON, OFF <PLAYBK> 135

6SEC.DATE ON, OFF 71

DATA CODE DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA, CAM.& D/T 70

D/TIME SEL DATE, TIME, DATE & TIME 70

LANGUAGE_ See list of languages. 76

DATE FORMAT 76

PUZZLE, ZIGZAG, BEAM, TIDE

BALL, CUBE, WAVE, COLOR MASK, MIRROR

VARI.

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Submenu Setting Options

SYSTEM ON, OFF (l_ 77

MY CAMERA OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND 75

Menu Item

WLREMOTE

BEEP

T.ZONE/DST

D/TIME SET

S-UP SOUND

SHTR SOUND

OPER.SOUND

SELF-T SOUND

ON, OFF 77

See list of time zones. 22

CARD CAMERA MENU

Submenu Menu item

D.EFFECT SETUP EFFECT

CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER

A.SL SHUTTER

D.ZOOM

WHITE BAL

AF AST LAMP

FOCUS PRI.

SELF TIMER

NIGHT MODE*

SKIN DETAIL

REVIEW

CARD SETUP IMG QUALITY

IMAGE SIZE

MOVIE SIZE

FILE NOS.

VCR SETUP AV/PHONES C_

AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN

,oh,VOLUME

DISPLAY SETUP/ BRIGHTNESS

LCD MIRROR

TV SCREEN

D/T DISPLAY

LANGUAGE (_)

DATE FORMAT

DEMO MODE

OFF, BLACK&WHITE

Setting Options

AUTO, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250

ON, OFF

OFF, 80X OFF, 72X

AUTO, SET _[]_, INDOOR -.8:, OUTDOOR :,_:-

AUTO, OFF

ON, OFF

ON Q, OFF

AUTO, OFF

_NIGHT, _NIGHT+, _S.NIGHT

SOFT, NORMAL

OFF, 2sec, 4sec, 6sec, 8sec, 10sec

SUPER FINE, FINE, NORMAL

t280×960,640x480

320×240, 160x120

RESET, CONTINUOUS

AV, PHONES

AUTO, OFF

ON, OFF

See list of languages.

ON, OFF

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Submenu Setting Options

SYSTEM ON, OFF (l_ 77

MY CAMERA OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND 75

Menu Item

WLREMOTE

BEEP

T.ZONE/DST

D/TIME SET

S-UP SOUND

SHTR SOUND

OPER.SOUND

SELF-T SOUND

ON, OFF 77

See list of time zones. 22

CARD PLAY MENU

Submenu Menu Item Setting Options

CARD _PRINT ORDERS NO, YES 128 OPERATIONS ALL ERASE

(Single Image _TRANS.ORDERS NO, YES 133 Display) ALL ERASE

CARD _ O_ PROTECT 110 OPERATIONS

(index Screen) ,_ _ PRINT ORDER 127

VCR SETUP AV/PHONES() AV, PHONES _') 36

DISPLAY SETUP/ BRIGHTNESS 77

SYSTEM WLREMOTE ON, OFF (_(_3 77

MY CAMERA 117

_ PRINT 128

IMAGE ERASE CANCEL, SINGLE, ALL 111

FORMAT CANCEL, EXECUTE 116

,_. ,-_TRANSFER ORDER 133

TV SCREEN ON, OFF 135

DISPLAYS ON, OFF <PLAYBK> 135

D/TIME SEL DATE, TIME, DATE & TIME 70

LANGUAGE,S) See list of languages. 76

DATE FORMAT 76

BEEP ON, OFF 77

T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones. 22

D/TIME SET 22

CREATE START-UP IMAGE

SELS-UP IMG

S-UP SOUND

SHTR SOUND

OPER.SOUND

SELF-T SOUND

Appears when connecting a printer with direct print function.

NO IMAGE, CANON LOGO, MY IMAGE 75

OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND 75

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Using the Recording Programs

D,Easy Re _Qrd ing _Qg _ m

The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot.

Program AE Modes [_Auto

The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically. However, you have the option of adjusting the settings manually.

_Sports

Use this mode to record sports scenes (such as tennis or golf) or moving objects (such as roller coasters).

I_ Portrait

Use this mode to give accent to your subject by blurring the background or foreground. The blur effect increases the more you zoom to telephoto.

_Spotlight

Use this mode to record spotlit scenes or fireworks.

_Sand & Snow

Use this mode in bright places such as a sunny beach or ski resort. It prevents the subject from being underexposed.

I_Low Light

Use this mode to record in dimly lit places.

Program selector

Availability of Functions in Each Mode:

RecordiogProgram, O l_ [] [] _ _ []

Image Stabilizer i x* O Focus i X (A) O

White Balance i x(A) O Shutter Speed i x(A) O ! x(A)

Exposure Lock i x O _ Digital Effects i x O _ <

Card Mix i x O ......... _. _.

O: Available x : Not available A: Auto setting "_ Shaded area: Can be used only in CAMERA mode. =c * The setting is automatically set to ON.

Set the program selector to EASY. [_} "C} EASY" appears. _

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2. Press the SET dial. A list of the program AE modes appears.

3. Select a mode and press the SET dial. The symbol of the mode appears on the upper left corner of the

screen.

O The setting resets to the Auto mode when you change the position of the

program selector.

O Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may

change abruptly.

O SportslPortrait mode:

The picture may not appear smooth when played back.

O Sand & Snow mode:

- The subject may become overexposed in dark surroundings. Check the image on the screen.

- The picture may not appear smooth when played back.

O Low Light mode:

- Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.

- Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.

- The camcorder may have difficulty to focus automatically.

Using the Night Modes

_NIGHT

_ NIGHT+

_S. NIGHT

Allows you to record in dark places where lights cannot be used, without sacrificing color•

The assist lamp lights up and stays on, allowing you to record in dark places without sacrificing color•

Allows you to record in very dark places without sacrificing color• The assist lamp lights up automatically responding to the surround ng br ghtness.

Night Mode

Night+ Mode Super Night Mode

, o*,,•,_Mini video light (assist lamp)

_ Assist lamp

Program selector

NIGHT MODE button

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MENU ]

([_]38) CAMERA SETUP _ NIGHT MObE,,,_[_NIGHT+

1. Set the program selector to [_.

2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [NIGHT MODE], select a setting option and close the menu.

3. Press the NIGHT MODE button.

• The symbol of the selected mode appears on the screen.

• Pressing the NIGHT MODE button again resets the camcorder to the Auto mode.

1.Settheprogram selector to @.

2. Press the NIGHT MODE button.

• "_" appears.

• Pressing the NIGHT MODE button again resets the camcorder to the Auto mode.

O Do not point the mini video light at persons while they are driving. C) Do not look at the mini video light for a long time. C) Do not use the mini video light dose to people's eyes.

O Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. O Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. C) White points may appear on the screen. C) Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the

focus manually.

C) Digital zoom and multi-image screen cannot be used while a night mode is

activated.

C) The program AE mode cannot be changed while a night mode is activated.

Skin Detail Function

When shooting close-ups of people, the camcorder automatically softens details to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections for a more complimentary appearance.

NENU ]([_38) CAMERA SETUP _ SKIN DETAIL,,NORMAL

Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [SKIN DETAIL], set it to [SOFT] and close the menu.

O Skin detail function cannot be used when the program selector is set to EASY. O [SKIN DETAIL] resets to [NORMAL] when you change the position of the

POWER switch or the program selector.

O To obtain the best effect, use this function when recording a person in close-up.

Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail.

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Adjusting Exposure Manually

SET dial ............................. !

__ Program selector

EXP button ......................

Exposure Lock ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

You can lock the exposure when recording in situations where the lighting may change suddenly to control the brightness of the image•

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1. Set the program selector to _. r=_

2. Press the EXP button.

• "E.LOCK +0" appears on the screen.

• When you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the

brightness of the image may change•

EXpQsureAdjustment

When the exposure is locked, you can adjust it manually to handle difficult lighting conditions• The camcorder's iris can be set to any position from fully closed to fully open•

Turn the SET dial to adjust the brightness of the image.[ The adjustment range depends on the brightness at the time you [

locked the exposure• [

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Adjusting the Focus Manually

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

Reflective contrast or without Fast Moving dirty or wet Night Scenes

surfaces vertical lines Subjects windows

SET dial

Subjects with low Through

Zoom lever

FOCUS button ..............

Program selector

1. Set the program selector to l_. [_

2. Adjust the zoom. When you operate the zoom after adjusting the focus, the subject may not stay in focus. Adjust the zoom before the focus.

FOCUSIDATACODE3. Press the FOCUS button.

"iv1F"appears.

4. Turn the SET dial to adjust the focus.

• Turn the SET dial up or down until the image appears focused.

• Press the FOCUS button to return to autofocus.

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O The setting resets to autofocus when you switch the program selector to EASY. O Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder.

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

Press the FOCUS button more than 2 seconds after step 2 in Adjusting

the Focus Manually.

"MFoo" appears.

When you operate the zoom or turn the SET dial, "oo" disappears and the camcorder changes to manual focus.

Setting the White Balance

You can use the preset modes to reproduce colors more accurately, or set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting.

AUTO Auto white balance SET _ Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects

appear white under colored lighting.

INDOOR ;8: Use this mode for recording under changing lighting condition,

video lights or sodium lamps.

OUTDOOR _:- Use this mode for recording night scenes, fireworks, sunrise or

sunset.

SET dial

Program selector

MENU botton

MENU ]([_ 38) CAMERA SETUP _'>WRITE BAL.... AUTO

1. Set the program selector to lB.

2. For custom white balance: Point the camcorder at a white object and zoom in until it fills the whole screen.

Keep the camcorder zoomed at the white object until step 3 is completed.

3. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [WHITE BAL.], select a setting option and close the menu.

When you have selected [SET_]: "_" flashes and stops flashing when settings is complete.

C) Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes. O When the program selector is set to EASY, white balance is preset to [AUTO]. C) The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off.

However, it resets to [AUTO] when you change the position of the TAPE/CARD switch.

C) When you have set the custom white balance:

- Depending on the light source, "_,_" may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with the auto setting.

- Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes.

- Turn off the digital zoom.

C) Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:

- Changing lighting conditions

- Close-ups

- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)

- Under mercury lamps or certain types of fluorescent lights

Setting the Shutter Speed

You can adjust the shutter speed manually to make stable shots of fast moving subjects.

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M_NU CAMERA SETUP _F_ SHUTTER ...... AUTO

([_ 38)

1. Set the program selector to _.

2. Set the program AE mode to the [_ (Auto) mode.

3. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP].

4. Select [SHUTTER].

5. Select the shutter speed and press the SET dial.

CAMERA Mode

AUTO

1/60 1/100 1/250 1t500

1/1000 1/2000

CARD CAMERA Mode

6. Close the menu.

O If the shutter speed is set to 1/500 or higher in CAMERA mode and you switch

to CARD CAMERA mode, it automatically changes to 1/250.

O Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to

1t1000 or higher. O The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds. O Recording under fluorescent lights (CAMERA mode): In Easy Recording, Auto

mode or the night modes, the camcorder automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed accordingly. However, if the screen starts to flicker, select AUTO mode and set the shutter speed to 1t100.

O The setting resets to the auto setting when you switch the program selector to

EASY, or change the program AE mode.

O Guidelines for Recording with High Shutter Speeds:

- Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 112000

- Moving objects such as cars or roller coasters: 1/1000, 11500 or 11250

- Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/100

AUTO

1/60 1/100 1/250

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In Easy Recording mode and when [SHUTTER] is set to [AUTO] in Auto mode, the camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1t30 in CAMERA mode and 1t15 in CARD

CAMERA mode. This allows you to record brightly in places with insufficient lighting. However, you can set the camcorder not to use a slow shutter speed.

* _ Only when the flash mode is set to @ (flash off).

MENU ]([_38) CAMERA SETUP _ A=SL SHUTTER,0N

Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [A.SL SHUTTER],

set it to [OFF] and close the menu.

O When set to [ON], moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. O The camcorder retains the setting separately in CAMERA and CARD CAMERA

mode.

O The setting cannot be changed when exposure is locked. O If "_" (camcorder shake warning) appears in CARD CAMERA mode, stabilize

the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a tripod or placing it on a table.

Using the SelFTimer

The self-timer can be used for recording movies and still images.

SET dial

bu_on

button

MENU button I

MENU ]([_38) CAMERA SETUP _ SELF TIMER,,,OFF

1. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [SELF TIMER], _ _> set it to [ON _.) ] and close the menu. _

"Q" appears. __" __.

2. Press the start/stop button. -n

• The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds when

using the wireless controller). The count down appears on the screen. =6"

• To record a still image, press the PHOTO button ([/[3 93).

O To cancel the self-timer, set [SELF TIMER] to [OFF]. Once the countdown has

begun, you can also press the start/stop button (when recording movies) or the PHOTO button (when recording still image) to cancel the self-timer.

O The self-timer will be canceled when you turn offthe camcorder.

(_[_MENU VCRSETUP38) ]_[REC MODE SP..... J

To change to LP mode, open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [REC MODE], set it to [LP] and close the menu.

0 Tapes recorded in LP mode cannot be used foraudio dubbing,

O Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape, picture and

sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted, We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings,

0 If you record in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, the playback picture

may become distorted and the time code may not be written correctly.

0 If you play back a tape that has been recorded in LP mode with another digital

device on this camcorder, or vice versa, picture and sound may become distorted.

Audio Recording

Changing the AudiQ MQde _ [-_

You can record sound in two audio modes--16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode records sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding new

sound later. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality.

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Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to [16bit] and close the menu.

"16bit" appears for approximately 4 seconds.

Using HeadphQnes during ReCording

The headphones terminal also serves as AV terminal. Headphones can only be used when "O" is displayed on the screen. If not, change the setting following the procedure below.

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_WENU VCR SETUP _AV/PHONES 9 • • AV

(_ 38)

Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV/PHONES 9], set it to [PHONES Q] and close the menu.

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MENU AUDIO SETUP

(C_38)

Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [9 VOLUME], adjust the volume with the SET dial and close the menu.

You can turn off the volume completely by turning the SET dial down until [OFF] appears. Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume again.

The camcorder reduces wind noise automatically. However, you can turn offthe wind screen when recording indoors, or when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as

possible.

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* Only when [AUDIO DUB.] is set to [MIC. IN].

MENU AUDIO SETUP ]_ WIND SCREEN,,AUTO ([_ 38)

Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [WIND SCREEN], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. "WS _" appears when you turn the wind screen off.

The wind screen function can only be used with the built-in microphone.

_ Recording with an Extema| MicmphQne

You can attach a commercially available microphone equipped with an accessory shoe.

Refer also to the instruction manual of the microphone.

1. Attach the microphone to the accessory shoe.

2. When using a commercially available microphone, connect it

to the MIC terminal.

O When recording in silent places, the built-in microphone may pick up the motor

noise of the camcorder. In such case, we recommend using an external microphone.

O When using a commercially available microphone:

- Use a microphone with built-in power supply (condenser microphone). Almost all stereo microphones with a plug diameter of 3.5 mm (0.14 in.) can be connected. The audio level may differ from that of the built-in microphone.

- Long microphones may appear on the screen.

Using Digital Effects

Faders (_ 65)

Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black.

Fade Trigger (FADE-T) Wipe (WIPE)

Corner Wipe (CORNER)

Flip (FLIP)

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Zigzag (ZIGZAG)

Tide (TIDE)

Jump (JUMP)

Puzzle (PUZZLE)

Beam (BEAM)

Effects (_ 66)

Add flavor to your recordings.

Art (ART)

Black and White (BLACK

i & WHITE)

Sepia (SEPIA)

Mosaic (MOSAIC)

Wave (WAVE)

i Ball (BALL)

Color Mask (COLOR

i MASK)

Cube (CUBE)

Mirror (MIRROR)

Multi-Image Screen (q3 66)

Captures moving subjects in 4, 9 or 16 sequences of still images and displays them at one time. Sound will be recorded normally.

4 Sequences 9 Sequences 16 Sequences

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Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes:

CAMERA

Movies

Faders O x O Effects O x O

Multi-image O x O screen

Still PLAY (VCR)

Images

CARD CAMERA

O: Available x : Not available * : Black and White only.

In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to @.

1. Open the menu and select [D.EFFECT SETUP].

2. Select [D.E.SELECT] and set it to [FADER].

3. Select [FADER TYPE], select a setting option and close the menu.

The name of the selected fader flashes.

CAMERA mode:

4. Fade in: In record pause mode, press the D.EFFECTS button and begin recording by pressing the start/stop button. Fade out: During recording, press the D.EFFECTS button and pause recording by pressing the start/ stop button. The fader can be activated/deactivated by pressing the D.EFFECTS button.

PLAY (VCR) mode:

4. Fade in: In playback pause mode, press the D.EFFECTS button and begin playback by pressing

the _/|| button. Fade out: During playback, press the D.EFFECTS

button and pause playback by pressing the _/|| button.

The fader can be activated/deactivated by pressing the D.EFFECTS button.

CARD PLAY

x x

D.EFFECTS

Se!e¢_ing a_ Effec_

In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to @.

1. Open the menu and select [D.EFFECT SETUPI.

2. Select [D.E.SELECT] and set it to [EFFECT].

3. Select [EFFECT TYPE], select a setting option and close the menu.

The name of the selected effect flashes.

4. Press the D.EFFECTS button.

• The name of the selected effect stops flashing.

• The effect can be activated/deactivated by pressing the

D.EFFECTS button.

Selecting an Effect in CARD CAMERA Mode

D.EFFECTS

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1. Open the menu and select [D.EFFECT SETUP]. [ ENU _

_BhLK&ewnHU]_'flashes. Select [EFFECT]' set it t° [BLACK&WHITE] and c'°se l '_ _,_ !

2. Press the D.EFFECTS button. D.EFFECTS

• "BLK&WHT" stops flashing.

• The effect can be activated/deactivated by pressing the

D.EFFECTS button.

Using,,,,the,,,,M,_

You can operate the multi-image screen only in the following playback modes:

• When [M.S.SPEED] is set to [MANUAL]: Playback pause, slow forward/reverse

playback

• When [M.S.SPEED] is set to [FAST], [MODERATE] or [SLOW]: Playback pause

In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to [_.

1. Open the menu and select [D.EFFECT SETUP].

2. Select [D.E.SELECT] and set it to [MULTI-S].

3. Select [M.S.SPEED] and select the transition speed.

Following transition speeds can be selected: fast (every 4 frames), moderate (every 6 frames*), slow (every 8 frames*). * In Low Light mode: moderate (every 8 frames), slow (every 12 frames).

4. Select [M.S.SPLIT], select the number of sequences and close the menu. "MULTI-S" flashes.

5. Press the D.EFFECTS button. D.EFFECTS , MANUAL: Images will be captured each time you press the

D.EFFECTS button. The blue frame indicating the next sequence disappears after the last image. Pressing the

D.EFFECTS button for more than 1 second cancels the images one after another.

, FAST, MODERATE, SLOW: The set number of images will be captured at the set

speed. To cancel the multi-image screen, press the D.EFFECTS button.

6. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. The multi-image screen is recorded on the tape.

O Turn off the digital effect when you do not use it. O The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the program

AE mode.

O The image quality may be slightly lower with digital effects. O Digital effects cannot be used in the following cases:

- When the program selector is set to EASY.

- During DV dubbing.

O Faders cannot be used when Card Mix is activated. About the multi-image screen:

O The multi-image screen cannot be used in the following cases:

- In the night modes.

- When the widescreen mode is selected.

- When Card Mix is activated.

O In PLAY (VCR) mode: Pressing any tape operation button (such as play or

pause), or performing date search cancels the multi-image screen.

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Widescreen TV Recording (16:9)

The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high-resolution 16:9 recording.

WIDESCREEN button

Press the WIDESCREEN button. DRmV£MODE

• "_" appears.

• The LCD screen switches to the "letterbox" display. The picture

on the viewfinder appears horizontally squeezed. WmDESCREENi

O When you turn off the image stabilizer, you will get a larger horizontal angle of

view.

O The multi-image screen cannot be used when the widescreen mode is selected. O Simultaneous recording on a memory card cannot be used when the

widescreen mode is selected.

O If you play back a widescreen recording on a normal TV, the image appears

horizontally squeezed.

O If you connect the camcorder to a TV with Video ID-1 system, recordings made

in the widescreen mode will be automatically played back in widescreen mode.

RECPAUSE

Magnh ing the Image

The playback image can be magnified up to 5 times.

SET dial

Zoom lever

1. Move the zoom lever toward T. _W=T

• The image is magnified by 2 times.

• A frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area.

• To further enlarge the image, move the zoom lever toward T.

To shrink the image below 2 times magnification, move the zoom lever toward W.

2. Select the magnified area with the SET dial. [

• Turn the SET dial to move the image to the right and left, or up I

and down. Pressing the SET dial switches between the I directions. I

• To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W L

until the frame disappears.

Movies played back from a memory card cannot be magnified.

Displaying the Data Code

The camcorder maintains a data code containing recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed and exposure (f-stop). When you play back a tape,

_ou can display the data code and select the data code combination you wish to display.

MENU button

SET dial

DATA CODE button .............../

S_!_cting tb_Datel!ime Disp!a_ CQmbination

MENU DISPLAY SETUPI_ I_ DITIME SEL...DATE & TIME

([_ 38)

Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/_ ]. Select [D/TIME SEL], set it to [DATE] or [TIME] and close the menu.

MFNU DISPLAY SETUP/_ (_ 38)

Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/(_ ]. Select [DATA CODE], set it to [CAMERA DATA] or [CAM. & D/T] and close the menu.

]_ DATA CODE .... DATE/TIME

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Press the DATACODE button.

C) The data code will not display the next time you turn on the camcorder. C) Only date and time appear in CARD PLAY mode.

Date and time appear for 6 seconds when you begin playback, or to indicate that date or time zone has changed.

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MENU DISPLAY SETUPI_ I_ 6SEC.DATE .... OFF

([_ 38)

Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/_]. Select [6SEC.DATE], set it to [ON] and close the menu.

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End Search

When you have played back a tape, you can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene.

END SEARCH button /

In stop mode, press the END SEARCH button.

• "END SEARCH" appears.

• The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the

recording and stops the tape.

• Pressing the button again cancels the search.

O End search cannot be used once you unload the cassette. O End search may not work properly if a blank section exists on the tape.

O You cannot use end search to locate the editing end of audio dubbing.

Returning to a Pre-marked Position

If you wish to return to a particular scene later, mark the point with the zero set memory _,_

and the tape will stop at that point when you REW _ ............................H_ON]II.__:v,._....................PLAY

rewindlfast forward the tape. button IIIc=c 111button

This function is operated with the wireless I Q _ D controller. 7=D,-, Q_T I O 6_'_"['_ -'" STOP []

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button

1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return to later.

• "0:00:00 _" appears.

• To cancel, press the ZERO SET MEMORY button again.

2. When you have finished playback, rewind the tape.

• "_ RTN" appears.

• The tape stops automatically at "0:00:00".

• The tape counter changes to time code.

The zero set memory may not function correctly when the time code has not been recorded consecutively.

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Date Search

You can locate the change of the date/time zone with the date search function.

This function is operated with the wireless controller.

Press the _4 or _ button to begin searching.

• Press more than once to search for further date changes (up to

10 times).

• Press the STOP [] button to stop searching.

C) A recording of longer than a minute per date/area is required. O Date search may not function if the data code is not correctly displayed.

Customizing the Camcorder

You can personalize your camcorder by customizing the start-up image and the sound it makes for start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer (collectively called the My Camera

settings).

Changing the My Camera Setti ngs

OPER. SOUND, • • DE FAULT

[SELF-T SOUND.DEFAULT J

1. Open the menu and select [MY CAMERA].

2. Select the menu item you wish to change.

When selecting a start-up image, set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode.

3. Select a setting option and close the menu.

O You can save your original images, or the images and sounds contained in the

supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX for Windows or ImageBrowser for Macintosh) to the setting options [MY IMAGE] and [MY SOUND]. For details,

refer to the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual.

O You can also create original start-up images (_ 117).

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Changing the Display Language

The language used for screen display and menu items can be changed. The available set of languages varies depending on the region. Follow the procedure below to check which

set of languages are provided with your camcorder.

Language Set A Language Set B

(e.g. USA, Canada) (e.g. Asia)

English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese Chinese, Korean

M{=NU DISPLAY SETUP/_ (_ 38)

To change the display language, open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/_ ]. Select [LANGUAGE_ ], select a language and close the

menu.

O If you have mistakenly changed the language, follow the _ mark next to the

menu item to change the setting.

O The displays .... and .... at the bottom of the screen refer to the

button names on the camcorder and will not change when you change the language.

You can select between three date formats. For example, [JAN. 1,2005], [1. JAN. 2005] and [2005. 1.1].

]_} LANGUAGE_,,,ENGLISH

M$:NU DISPLAY SETUP/_ (_ 38)

Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/_ ]. Select [DATE FORMAT], select a format and close the menu.

DATE FORMAT..JAN. 1,2005

Other Camcorder Settings

You will hear a beep upon camcorder operations such as power on/off, start/stop, self- timer countdown, and unusual conditions of the camcorder.

If you turn off the beep, all camcorder sounds including the ones of the My Camera settings will be turned off.

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_L_ SYSTEM _EEP ......... ON

(_ 38)

To turn the beep off, open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [BEEP], set it to [OFF] and close the menu.

MENU DZSPLAY SETUP/_ _ BRZGHTNESS.... d:::2::_h+ _ <

(_ 38) 2 °=

Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/_ ]. Select [BRIGHTNESS], adjust the brightness level and close the menu. __

Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder _" or the recordings.

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([_ 38) SYSTEM _) WL. REMOTE.... ON

Open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [WL.REMOTE], set it to [OFF((_CD] and close the menu. "((_" appears.

Tu[ning Qff _b_ Image S_biJize[

The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. It tries to compensate for horizontal movements; therefore, you may decide to turn it off when you

mount the camcorder on a tripod.

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([_38) CAMERA SETUP _ IMG STAB((_))...ON

Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [IMG STAB((_))], set it to [OFF] and close the menu.

"((t))" disappears.

O The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to

EASY.

O The image stabilizer is designed to compensate a normal degree of camcorder

shake.

O The image stabilizer might not be as effective when using the night modes.

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The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. It starts automatically when you leave the camcorder turned on without loading a recording media for more than

5 minutes. However, you can set the camcorder not to start the demonstration mode.

MENU DISPLAY SETUP/_

([_ 38)

Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/_ ]. Select [DEMO MODE], set it to [OFF] and close the menu.

To cancel the demo mode once it has begun, press any button, turn off the camcorder or load a recording media.

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Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device _-_

You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. If you connect a digital video device, you can copy recordings with virtually no

generation loss in image and sound quality.

d) Connecting a VCR

See Playing Back on a TV Screen (C_ 36).

(_ Connecting a Digital Video Device

Refer also to the instruction manual of the digital video device.

Commercially available DV cable

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1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a recorded cassette.

Ifyou are connecting via AV terminal, check the setting (_ 36).

2. Connected device: Load a blank cassette and set the device to record pause mode.

3. Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene.

4. Play back the tape.

5. Connected device: Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears. Stop recording when copying is complete.

6. Stop playback.

C:)When connecting a VCR, the quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than

that of the original.

O When connecting a digital video device:

- If the picture does not appear, reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and back on again.

- Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal. If operation does not work, use the AV terminal.

O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source.

Recording from Analog Video

Devices (VCR_ TV or Can, corder)

You can record videos or TV programs from a YCR or analog camcorder on the tape in | the camcorder.

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1. Connect the carncorder to the analog video device. See Playing Back on a TV Screen (C_ 36).

2, Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a blank cassette.

3. Connected device: Load the recorded cassette.

4. Press the REC PAUSE button. DRmVEMODE

In record pause mode and during recording, you can check the

picture on the screen.

5. Connected device: Play back the tape. RECPAUSE

WmDESCREEN/

6. Press the _/|| button when the scene you wish to record appears. Recording starts.

7. Press the [] button to stop recording.

• Press the _/|| button to pause recording.

• Press the _t|n button again to restart recording.

8. Connected device: Stop playback.

O Headphones cannot be used during analog lineqn recording.

O Depending on the signal sent from the connected device, dubbing may not work

properly (e.g. signals that include copyright protective signals or anomalous signals such as ghost signals).

We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source.

NmGHTMODE

Recording from Digital Video Devices

(DV Dubbing)

You can record from other digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal with virtually no loss in picture and sound quality.

1. Connect the camcorder to the digital video device. See Connecting a Digital Video Device (C_ 79).

2. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a blank cassette. Make sure that [AV,_ DV] is set to [OFF] (CJ3 84).

3. Connected device: Load the recorded cassette.

4. Press the REC PAUSE button. DRmVEMODE

In record pause mode and during recording, you can check the

picture on the screen.

5. Connected Device: Play back the tape. RECPAUSE

WmDESCREEN/

6. Press the _/|| button when the scene you wish to record appears. Recording starts.

7. Press the [] button to stop recording.

NmGHTMODE

• Press the _/|| button to pause recording.

• Press the _/11 button again to restart recording.

8. Connected Device: Stop playback.

O Blank sections may be recorded as anomalous picture. O If the picture does not appear, reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off

and back on again.

O You can only record signals from devices with the j[_r logo recording in SD

system in SP or LP format. (note that signals from identically shaped terminals may be of different format Q3 148).

We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source.

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Certain software tapes are copyright protected. If you attempt to play back such tape, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED" appears and you will not be

able to view the contents of the tape. If you attempt to record from such tape via the DV terminal, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED" appears and you will

not be able to record the contents of the tape.

Converting Analog Signals into Digital

Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)

By connecting the camcorder to a VCR or 8mm video camcorder, you can convert analog | videotaudio signals to digital signals and output the digital signals via the DV terminal. The DV terminal serves as output terminal only.

_. n n np__tin n the_ D_vie.____ Turn off all devices before starting the connections. Unload the tape from the camcorder.

Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.

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AUDIO

Signal flow

Commercially available DV cable

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Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV_ DV], set it to [ON] and close the menu.

O Headphones cannot be used during analog-digital conversion. O Depending on the signal sent from the connected device, the conversion from

analog to digital signals might not work properly (e.g., signals that include copyright protective signals or anomalous signals such as ghost signals).

O For normal use, set [AV,_ DV] to [OFF]. If it is set to [ON], digital signals cannot

be input via the camcorder's DV terminal.

O Depending on the software and the specifications of your computer, you may

not be able to transfer converted signals via the DV terminal.

We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source.

Audio Dubbing

You can add sound from audio devices (AUDIO IN) or with the built-in microphone (MIC.IN). With the ELURA90tELURA85, you can also use an external microphone

(MIC.IN). This function is operated with the wireless controller.

Canne_ti,ng

G Connecting an Audio Device

Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.

Audio device (e.g. CD player)

(supplied)

(_ _ Connecting a Microphone

See Recording with an External Microphone ([_3 62).

MENU AUDIO SETUP ]_._ AUDIO DUB .... AUDIO IN

([_ 38)

1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a recorded cassette. Use a tape recorded in SP, 12-bit mode with this camcorder.

2. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUDIO DUB.], set it to [AUDIO IN] or [MIC.IN] and close the menu.

3. Locate the scene you wish to start audio dubbing.

4. Press the PAUSE || button on the wireless controller.

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5. Press the AUDIO DUB. button on the wireJess controller.

"AUDIO DUB." and "_ ||" appear.

6. Press the PAUSE |m button on the wireless controller to begin dubbing.

• Audio device: Begin playback.

• Microphone: Speak into the microphone.

7. Press the STOP [] button on the wireless controller to stop dubbing.

Audio device: Stop playback.

O Use only tapes recorded in SP mode 12-bit audio sound with this camcorder.

Audio dubbing will stop if the tape has a blank section or a section recorded in LP mode or 16-bit mode.

O _ When using the built-in microphone, do not connect any

devices to the MIC terminal.

O You cannot use the DV terminal for audio dubbing. O If you add sound to a tape not recorded with this camcorder, sound quality may

decrease.

O Sound quality may decrease when you add sound to the same scene for more

than 3 times.

O You can check the picture on the LCD screen. O When you connect an audio device, check the sound via built-in speaker or

audio device.

O When you use a microphone, you can check the picture on a TV connected via

the AV terminal and the sound via headphones connected to the TV.

O Set the zero set memory at the end of the scene you wish to dub audio. The

camcorder will automatically stop audio dubbing at that point.

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You can select to play back Stereo 1 (original sound), Stereo 2 (added sound), or adjust the balance of both sounds.

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1. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [12bit AUDIO],

select a setting and close the menu.

• STEREO1: Plays back the original sound.

• STEREO2: Plays back the added sound.

• MIX/FIXED: Plays back Stereo 1 and Stereo 2 in the same level.

• MIXiVARI.: Plays back Stereo 1 and Stereo 2. The mix balance can be adjusted.

2. If you have seJected [MIX/VARI.], adjust the mi× level: Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [MIX BALANCE], adjust the baJance

with the SET dial and close the menu. Turn the SET dial down to increase the volume of Stereo 1 and up to increase the

volume of Stereo 2.

The camcorder resets to [STEREO1] when you turn the camcorder off. However,

the mix balance is memorized by the camcorder.

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Transferring Video Recordings to a

Computer (IEEE1394)

You can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or IEEE1394 capture board. Use the editing software supplied with your computer/capture

board to transfer video recording from tape to computer. Refer to the instruction manual of the software. A driver is preinstalled on Windows operating systems later than Windows

98 Second Edition and Mac operating systems later than Mac OS 9, and will be installed automatically.

IEEE1394 (DV) terminal

Commercially available DV cable __ [_

O Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the

specifications/settings of your computer.

O If the computer freezes while you have connected the camcorder, disconnect

and reconnect the DV cable. If the problem persists, disconnect the interface cable, turn off camcorder and computer, turn camcorder and computer back on

and reconnect them.

O Before connecting the camcorder to the computer using a DV cable, make sure

that camcorder and computer are not connected with a USB cable, and that no other 1394 device is connected to the computer.

O We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source while

it is connected to the computer.

O Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer.

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4-pin

Inserting and Removing a Memory

Card

You can use ,_*,,_p SD Memory Cards or Terminals commercially available MultiMediaCards with

this camcorder. The SD Memory Card has a protect switch to prevent accidental erasure.

1. Turn off the camcorder.

2. Open the cover. \ ./_\\ \

3. insert the memory card all the way - ._%. _(. into the memory card slot.

4. Close the cover. _y_

Do not close the cover forcefully without having the card correctly inserted.

Re_Q_ing the Ca[d

Do not forcefully remove the memory card without first pushing it in.

1. Turn off the camcorder. Make sure that the card access indicator

is not flashing before you turn off the camcorder.

2. Open the cover.

3. Push the memory card to release it. Remove the memory card.

4. Close the cover.

Card access indicator

O This camcorder is compatible with SD Memory Cards or MultiMediaCards only.

Do not use any other types of memory cards. O Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards. O Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing the memory card.

Otherwise, it may result in data damage. O If you use memory cards other than the supplied one, make sure to format them

with the camcorder (C_ 116).

Selecting the Image QualitylSize

_banging the StiU image Quality

You can choose from Superfine, Fine and Normal.

MENU ]([_38) CARD SETUP _ IMG QUALITY,,FINE

Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [IMG QUALITY], set it to [SUPER FINE] or [NORMAL] and close the menu.

6banging ,tb_Stil! !mage Size

You can choose from 1280 x 960 pixels and 640 x 480 pixels.

(_38) CARD SETUP

]_ IMAGE SIZE...1280x960

Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [IMAGE SIZE], set it to [640×480] and close the menu.

C) Still images are recorded with JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

compression. O Estimated Capacity of an 8 MB Memory Card:

"_._e Size 1280 x 960 640 x 480

Image Qualit_ Images perlmage Images perlmage

Superfine 6 850 KB 34 175 KB

Fine 10 550 KB 50 120 KB Normal 18 300 KB 84 65 KB

These figures are approximate. They vary according to the recording condition and

the subject.

No. of File Size No. of File Size

Changing tb_ ......

You can choose between 320 x 240 pixeis and 160 x 120 pixels.

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([_ 38) CARDSETUP

Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [MOVIE SIZE], set it to [160×120] and close the menu.

O Movies are recorded with Motion JPEG compression. O Maximum recording time on a 8 MB SD Memory Card:

Image Size (8 MB) File Size per Second

320 x 240 approx. 20 sec. 250 KB/sec.

160 x 120 approx. 50 sec. 120 KB/sec.

Recording Time

]_ MOVIE SIZE...320x240

File Numbers

Images are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 images. Folders are assigned numbers from 101 to 998.

You can choose to use consecutive file numbers (CONTINUOUS) or to reset the file number each time a different memory card is inserted (RESET). We recommend setting the file numbers to CONTINUOUS.

RESET

CONTINUOUS

Example:

CONTINUOUS ' [] RESET

MENU ]

([_38) CARDSETUP _ FILE N0S..... CONTINUOUS

The file number will be reset each time a new memory card is inserted. If the memory card already contains image files, the

consecutive file number will be assigned. The camcorder memorizes the file number of the last image and

assigns the consecutive file number to the next image, even

when a new memory card is inserted. (If a higher file number

already exists on the memory card, the consecutive number will be assigned.) There will be no duplication of file numbers. This

is useful for organizing images on a computer.

When you record 3 images.

101 -_01-0101

F c.--1

When you replace the memory

and record an image.

101-0104

101 101-0101

To change the setting, open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [FILE NOS.], set it to [RESET] and close the menu.

Recording Still Images on a Memory

Card

You can record still images with the camcorder, from a tape in the camcorder or from | devices connected via the DV terminal or AV terminal. You can also record a still image

on the memory card while you record a movie on the tape.

PHOTO button

_._!/ Program selector

Card access indicator

1. Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode. A white focusing frame appears in the center of the screen. The camcorder will focus

on the subject in the center of the screen. To change the focusing point, see Selecting the Focusing Point (C_J 103).

2. Press the PHOTO button halfway. ---.,_

• @ and focusing frame turn green when focus is adjusted. The

beep sounds twice. The picture may appear out of focus for a moment whi,e the camcorder is focusing. --_'

• Exposure is locked.

• When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, recording starts

immediately.

3. Press the PHOTO button fully. ,[ _m_

• @ and focusing frame disappear and you hear a shutter I /_

sound. I

• The card access indicator flashes and the card access display I _'_"__,"_J

appears.

• The still image shown on the screen will be recorded on the memory card.

O Do not turn offthe camcorder, change the position of the TAPE/CARD switch,

disconnect the power source, open the memory card cover or remove the memory card while the card access indicator is flashing. Doing so could result in data damage.

O When you are using a SD Memory Card, make sure that the protect switch is

set to allow recording.

O Depending on the number of images on the memory card (Windows: more than

1800 images; Macintosh: more than 1000 images), you may not be able to

download images to a computer. In such case, use a PC card reader.

O Connection to a PictBridge compliant printer will not work when the memory

card contains more than 1800 images. For best performance, we recommend to keep the number of images on the memory card less than 100.

O When the subject is too bright, the ND filter turns on automatically ("ND"

appears on the screen). If it is still too bright, "OVEREXP" starts flashing. In such case, use the optional FS-34U ND filter. If you wish to turn offthe ND filter:

Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [ND], set it to [OFF] and close the menu.

O When the Focus-Priority mode is set to [ON]:

When you press the PHOTO button fully before @ and focusing frame turn green, it may take up to 2* seconds until focus is adjusted and the still image can be recorded to the memory card. * Up to 4 seconds in the Low Light and the night modes.

If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, the focusing frame turns yellow and

locks the focus. Adjust the focus manually with the SET dial.

O When the Focus=Priority mode is set to [OFF]:

No focusing frame appears.

In step 2, @ turns green, and focus and exposure are locked.

O The camcorder shuts offwhen you do not operate it for 5 minutes to save

power. "_ AUTO POWER OFF" appears 20 seconds before shutoff. To continue recording, turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.

Screeo Disp!ays dudog Stil! Image Recordiog

flashing in red: No card C_ in green: 6 or more images CD in yellow: 1 to 5 images

C_ in red: No more images

The indication may not decrease even though a recording has been made, or

may decrease by 2 images at once. All indicators are displayed in green

when a memory card is played back.

Indicates the image quality of the still

image.

Indicates that the camcorder is writing

on the memory card.

Recording a Still image on a Memory Card While

Retarding Mo_ies _n a Tape

When you are recording a movie on a tape, you can record the same picture as a still image on the memory card. Select the image quality from normal or fine.

MENU ]([_38) CAMERA SETUP _ STILL IoREC..OFF

1. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [STILL I.REC], set

it to [¢==dFINE] or [_ NORMAL] and close the menu.

2. While you are recording a movie, press the PHOTO button.

O The size of the still image will be 640 x 480. O The quality of the still image is slightly lower than a still image recorded in

CARD CAMERA mode.

O The still image cannot be recorded on a memory card when a fader, effect or

the multi-image screen is activated.

O The still image cannot be recorded on a memory card when the widescreen

mode is selected.

0 "_ [_" appears when you press the PHOTO button when [STILL I.REC] is

set to [OFF].

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1. Play back the tape.

2. Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record

appears. =

• The camcorder pauses playback. The remaining image capacity and other information appear.

• When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, recording starts o immediately. '_

3. Press the PHOTO button fully. _.

• The card access indicator flashes.

• You can also record a still image by pressing the PHOTO button fully when the tape

is in playback pause mode.

Recording from Qther Device

You can record images from devices connected via the AV terminal (analog line-in function), or via the DV terminal as still images on a memory card. For connecting

instructions, refer to page 36 and 79.

1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode.

• If a cassette is loaded, make sure that the tape is stopped.

• When recording via the AV terminal, make sure that "AV,,_ DV" is displayed on the

screen. When recording via the DV terminal, make sure that "AV_ DV" is not displayed. Change the setting as necessary ([::::[384).

2, Connected device: Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape. 3, Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record

appears.

• The still image, remaining image capacity and other information appear.

• When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, recording starts

immediately.

4. Press the PHOTO button fully. The card access indicator flashes.

O When recording from a tape in the camcorder or other video devices:

- A still image recorded from an image in widescreen mode will be vertically compressed.

- The data code of the still image will reflect the date and time it has been recorded on the memory card.

- The size of the still image will be 640 x 480. The still image quality can be selected.

O When connecting with a DV cable, make sure that no USB cable is connected

to the camcorder.

Using the Flash

You can use the built-in flash for recording still images in dark places. The flash is equipped with the red-eye reduction mode.

PHOTO button ...............................

_, (flash) button ...........................

Flash

Assist lamp

_A (auto) The flash fires automatically according to the brightness

@ (red-eye reduction, auto) The flash fires automatically according to the brightness

(flash on) The flash always fires.

(flash off) The flash does not fire. Use this setting in places where

of the subject.

of the subject and the assist lamp lights up to reduce the red-eye effect.

flash photography is prohibited.

Press the _ (flash) button.

• The setting changes with each press of the button.

• The symbol of the selected flash mode appears on the screen. ,,_A" disappears after 4 seconds.

1. Press the PHOTO button halfway. _._ F_

• "_" appears in green.

• In CAMERA mode, the flash can be used in record pause mode when [STILL I.REC] is set to [_ FINE] or [ _ NORMAL].

2. Press the PHOTO button fully. The flash fires.

_L_ 0 Do not fire the flash close to people's eyes.

O Do not fire the flash at persons while they are driving. O Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand.

OThe practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The range

depends upon the recording condition. O The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode. O A pre-flash is fired to obtain the subject's exposure data to adjust the main flash

to the optimal intensity (flash exposure compensation). O For the red-eye reduction mode to be effective, the subject needs to look at the

assist lamp. The degree of reduction depends upon the distance and on each

individual. O The flash will not fire in the following cases:

- When you press the EXP button in _A (auto) or @ (red-eye reduction, auto) mode.

- When recording movies on a tape.

- When [STILL I.REC] is set to [OFF] in CAMERA mode.

- When a shutter speed of 1t2000 is set in }A (auto) or @ (red-eye reduction, auto) and in CAMERA mode.

- When the multi-image screen is selected.

- During auto exposure bracketing.

- When an abnormality occurs during charging.

O When _ (flash on) is selected and a shutter speed of 1t2000 is set in CAMERA

mode, the shutter speed becomes set to 1t1000 and the flash fires.

O We recommend not using the flash when the wide attachment (supplied with

the ELURA90), the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached. Their shadows appear on the screen.

O The flash mode cannot be selected when exposure is locked, or after the first

still image in Stitch Assist mode. O The red-eye reduction mode cannot be used in stitch assist mode. O About the AF-Assist Lamp:

While the PHOTO button is pressed halfway, the assist lamp may light up as

AF-assist lamp responding to the brightness of the subject to enable the

camcorder to focus more accurately.

- The camcorder may not be able to focus even though the AF-assist lamp is lighting.

- The AF-assist lamp lights up brightly. Consider turning offthe AF-assist lamp in public places such as in restaurants or theaters.

Reviewing a Still Image Right after

Recording

You can select to display a still image for 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 seconds after it has been __ recorded.

o°.o J(E_ 38) CAMERA SETUP _,_REVIEW ....... 2sec

Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [REVIEW], select a setting option and close the menu.

O A still image is displayed as long as you hold the PHOTO button after recording. O The FILE OPER. menu appears when you press the SET dial while you are

reviewing a still image, or when you press the SET dial right after recording. In this menu, you can protect ([_ 110) or erase (C[3 111) the image.

O [REVEW] cannot be selected when .D_ (continuous shooting), _ (high-speed

continuous shooting) or _ (auto exposure bracketing) is selected.

Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card

You can record Motion JPEG movies with the camcorder, from a tape in the camcorder or from devices connected via the DV terminal or the AV terminal. The sound of a movie

recorded on a memory card will be monaural.

1. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. [ With SD Memory Cards up to 512 MB, you can record until I

"CARD FULL" appears (approx. 33 minutes in 320 x 240 with a I 512 MB SD Memory Card). With MultiMediaCards, the recording I

time is limited to 10 sec. in 320 x 240 pixels and 30 sec. in 160 x

120 pixels.

2. Press the start/stop button to stop recording.

(D Do not turn offthe camcorder, change the position of the TAPE/CARD switch,

disconnect the power source, open the memory card cover or remove the memory card while the card access indicator is flashing. Doing so could result in data damage.

O When you are using a SD Memory Card, make sure that the protect switch is

set to allow recording.

O Do not Ioadlunload a cassette during recording.

(D We recommend using a Canon SD Memory Card, or a SD Memory Card with a

transfer rate of more than 2 MB/sec., right after you have formatted it with this camcorder. With memory cards not formatted with this camcorder, or when recordinglerasing has been repeatedly performed, the writing speed may be

lower and recording may stop. O You can select the focusing point when recording a movie on the memory card. O Users of Windows XP: When you plan to connect the camcorder to a computer

using a USB cable, keep the length of one movie shorter than approx. 12 min.

in 320 x 240 and 35 min. in 160 x 120. O The recording time varies according to the movie size, the recoding condition

and the subjects.

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