Canon MD140, MD160, MD130, MD150 User Manual
PUB.DIE-273
Mini
Digital
Video
Cassette
Digital Video Camcorder
Instruction Manual
English
Introduction
Prerparations
Basic
Functions
Advanced
Functions
Editing
Functions
Please read also the following instruction manual
(electronic version on PDF file).
• Digital Video Software
Digital Video Software
Instruction Manual
PAL
Version 23
External
Connections
E
Additional
Information
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Introduction
Cleaning the Video Heads
Digital video camcorders record video signals on the tape in very thin lines (as thin as
1/8 of the width of a hair). The following symptoms may appear if the video heads
become dirty even a little.
• Mosaic or other blocky video artifacts (Fig. 1) or banding
(Fig. 2) appear on the picture during playback.
• Sound becomes distorted, or there is no sound during
playback.
• The message “HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE”
appears.
If such symptoms appear, clean the video heads with the Canon
DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or a
commercially available dry cleaning cassette.
If the symptoms reappear shortly after the cleaning, the
videocassette may be defective. Stop using it.
* Availability differs from area to area.
Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions:
• When using the camcorder in humid or hot places.
• When using cassettes with damaged or dirty tape.
• When using the camcorder in dusty places.
• When using the video heads without cleaning them for a long time.
NOTES
Before you make important recordings, clean the video heads and make a test recording first. We
also recommend cleaning the video heads after use, before storing the camcorder.
Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder.
Even after cleaning the video heads you may not be able to play back correctly tapes that were
recorded with dirty video heads.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Important Usage Instructions
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WARNING!
WARNING!
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to
disconnect the plug in case of an accident.
While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do not
place it in confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it could
result in electric shock or fire.
CA-590E identification plate is located on the bottom.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-590E may damage the
camcorder.
Introduction
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waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This
product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized
one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site
for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this
type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due
to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time,
your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of
natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for
recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your
household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE
products, please visit
www.canon-europe.com/environment
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
.
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Table of contents
Introduction
About this Manual ...........................................................................................7
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories...................................................................................... 9
Components Guide ....................................................................................... 10
Screen Displays ............................................................................................ 13
Preparations
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................ 17
Installing the Backup Battery ........................................................................ 19
Inserting and Removing a Tape ....................................................................19
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card ......................................................20
Preparing the Camcorder.............................................................................. 20
Adjusting the LCD Screen............................................................................. 21
Using the Menus
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option................................................................... 22
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus ..................................................23
First Time Settings
Changing the Language................................................................................ 24
Changing the Time Zone............................................................................... 24
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................25
Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies .........................................................................................26
Recording Still Images on the Memory Card ................................................27
Recording Movie Clips on the Memory Card ................................................28
Zooming ........................................................................................................ 29
Quick Start Function...................................................................................... 29
Playback
Playing Back Movies..................................................................................... 30
Locating the End of the Last Scene .............................................................. 32
Playing Back Still Images and Movie Clips from a Memory Card ................. 33
Magnifying the Playback Image .................................................................... 34
Advanced Functions
Menu Options Lists
FUNC. Menu ................................................................................................. 35
Setup menus................................................................................................. 37
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.).......................... 37
VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.)..................................... 38
Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.) ...................................39
Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All Images, etc.) ......................39
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ...............................40
The Wireless Controller ........................................... 21
Returning to a Pre-marked Position......................... 31
Locating Scenes by Recording Date........................ 32
System Setup (Beep, etc.) ..................................................................41
Date/Time Setup .................................................................................42
Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................43
: Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs....................44
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Manual Exposure Adjustment........................................................................45
Manual Focus Adjustment .............................................................................46
White Balance ...............................................................................................47
Image Effects.................................................................................................48
Audio Recording and Playback
Audio Recording Mode..................................................................................48
Audio Playback Modes..................................................................................49
Recording Options using the Memory Card
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images ...............................................50
Selecting the Size of Movie Clips on the Memory Card ................................51
Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies ...........................................51
Capturing a Still Image or Movie Clip from the Playback Picture ..................52
Automatic Focus Priority................................................................................52
Other Functions
Data Code .....................................................................................................53
LED Light.............................................................................54
Self Timer ......................................................................................................54
Digital Effects.................................................................................................54
Editing Functions
Still Image Options
Erasing Still Images.......................................................................................58
Protecting Still Images...................................................................................59
Initializing the Memory Card..........................................................................60
External Connections
Connecting to a TV or VCR
Connection Diagrams ....................................................................................61
Playback on a TV Screen ..............................................................................63
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder .............................................63
Digital Video Dubbing ..........................................................64
Audio Dubbing...............................................................................................65
Connecting to a Computer
PC Connection Diagrams ..............................................................................67
Transferring Video Recordings......................................................................68
Transferring Still Images or Movie Clips – Direct Transfer ............................68
Transfer Orders .............................................................................................70
Connecting to a Printer
Printing Still Images – Direct Print .................................................................71
Selecting the Print Settings ...........................................................................72
Print Orders ...................................................................................................74
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Introduction
6
Additional Information
Trouble?
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................76
List of Messages ........................................................................................... 79
Do’s and Don’ts
Handling Precautions.................................................................................... 82
Maintenance/Others...................................................................................... 85
Using the Camcorder Abroad ....................................................................... 86
General Information
System Diagram ........................................................................................... 87
Optional Accessories ....................................................................................88
Specifications................................................................................................ 90
Index .............................................................................................................92
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About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon MD160/MD150/MD140/MD130. Please read this
manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference.
Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table
( 76).
Conventions Used in the Manual
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not
available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be
set, etc.).
: Reference page number.
: Option or feature that applies to or is available only with a specific model.
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
Note that unless indicated otherwise, illustrations in this manual refer to the
model.
First Time Settings
First Time Settings
Changing the Language
Menu item shown at its default position
Buttons and switches to be operated
Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu
options as they are displayed on screen. Menu options in
boldface indicate the default setting (for example [ON],
[OFF]).
Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are
indicated within a
“button” frame (for example ).
FUNC.
The language for on-screen and menu
displays can be changed. The list of
available languages depends on the
region where you purchased the
camcorder.
Language Set A
English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish,
Romanian, Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic
and Persian.
Language Set B
English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
and Thai.
DISPLAYSETUP/
LANGUAGE
FUNC.
(22)
1 Press .
2 S elect ( ) the icon and press
( ) to open the setup menus.
3 S elect ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]
and press ( ).
4 S elect ( ) [LANGUAGE] and press
().
5 Select ( ) the desired option and
press ( ).
6 P ress to close the menu.
NOTES
If you changed the language by mistake,
FUNC.
FUNC.
ENGLISH
Default value
Introduction
About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide
The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorder’s operations and to
make selections and changes in the camcorder’s menus.
Push the joystick up, down, left or right ( , ) to select an
item or change settings.
Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the settings or confirm an
action. On menu screens, this is indicated by the joystick icon .
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The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode. You can
display the joystick guide to remind you of the joystick’s functions in each operating mode.
Recording movies: Playing back movies: Recording still images:
Playing back still images:
EXP
FOCUS
EXP
FOCUS
About the Operating Modes
The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the positions of the switch and the
/ switch. In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating
mode shown and indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode
icons are given, the function is available in all operating modes.
Operating Mode Switch
CAMERA
PLAY
CAMERA
PLAY
/
Switch Icon Display Operation
(Tape)
(Memory card)
Recording movies
on the tape
Playing movies
from the tape
Recording still images
or movie clips on the
memory card
Playing back still images
or movie clips from the
memory card
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30
27
33
Trademark Acknowledgements
• is a trademark.
• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo 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 trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories
Getting to Know the Camcorder
9
CA-590E Compact
Power Adapter
(incl. power cord)
WL-D85 Wireless
Controller
BP-2L5 Battery Pack Lithium Button Battery
Lithium Button Battery
CR2025 for Wireless
Controller
CR1616
IFC-300PCU
USB Cable
STV-250N Stereo Video
Cable
DIGITAL VIDEO
SOLUTION DISK
Software CD-ROM*
* Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file.
Introduction
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Components Guide
Left side view
Right Side View
Front view
Lens cover switch ( 26, 27)
( open, closed)
CARD access indicator ( 27, 28)/
CHARGE indicator ( 17)
Speaker
Memory card slot ( 20)
AV terminal ( 61)
USB terminal ( 67)
DV terminal ( 61, 67)
Terminal cover
Grip belt ( 20)
Strap mount
Lock button
QUICK START button ( 29)
Remote sensor ( 21)
LED light (assist lamp) ( 54)
Stereo microphone
Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a
example ).
(89)
switch ( 8)
FUNC.
“button” frame (for
Getting to Know the Camcorder
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Back view
Top vi ew
Bottom view
Viewfinder ( 20)
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 20)
BATT. (battery release) switch ( 17)
LCD screen ( 21)
Backup battery compartment ( 19)
Start/stop button ( 26, 28)
Serial number, Battery attachment unit
( 17)
DC IN terminal ( 17)
D.EFFECTS button ( 54)/
P.SET button ( 71)
FUNC. button ( 22, 35)
Joystick ( 7)
PHOTO button ( 27)
Zoom lever ( 29)
Mode switch ( 43)
Easy recording
Recording programs
/
(tape/card) switch ( 8)
Cassette compartment
OPEN/EJECT switch
Cassette compartment cover
Tripod socket
Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a
FUNC.
example ).
( 19)
(19)
( 19)
( 27)
“button” frame (for
Introduction
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
START/
STOP
DATE SEARCH
REW
PAUSE
AUDIO DUB.
WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D85
CARD
PHOTO
PLAY
STOP
SLOW
ZERO SET
MEMORY
ZOOM
FF
TV SCREEN
Wireless Controller WL-D85
START/STOP button ( 26)
CARD –/+ buttons ( 33)
DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 32)
REW button ( 30)
button ( 30)
PAUSE button ( 30)
SLOW button ( 30)
AUDIO DUB. button ( 65)
ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 31)
PHOTO button ( 27)
Zoom buttons ( 29)
PLAY button ( 30)
FF button ( 30)
STOP button ( 30)
button ( 30)
button ( 30)
TV SCREEN button ( 40)
Screen Displays
Getting to Know the Camcorder
13
Recording Movies
Playing Movies
Zoom ( 29), Exposure ( 45)
Recording program ( 43)
White balance ( 47)
Image effect ( 48)
Digital effects ( 54)
Condensation warning ( 85)
Still image quality/size
(simultaneous recording) ( 51)
Shutter speed ( 44)
Self timer ( 54)
Exposure adjustment ( 45)
Manual focus ( 46)
Image stabilizer ( 38)
Recording mode ( 38)
Tape operation
Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining tape
Remaining battery charge
Widescreen 16:9 mode ( 38)
Wind screen off ( 39)
Audio recording mode ( 48)
Remote sensor off ( 41)
Backup battery warning
Level marker ( 40)
Recording reminder
Operating mode ( 8)
Audio playback mode ( 49)
Search function display
END SEARCH ( 32)/DATE SEARCH* ( 32)
* only.
Movie size for capturing video on the
memory card ( 52)
Quality/size for capturing still images ( 52)
Playback time
(hours : minutes : seconds : frames)
Joystick guide ( 7)
Data code ( 53)
LED light ( 54)
Introduction
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Tape operation
Record, Record pause,
Stop, Eject,
Fast forward, Rewind,
Playback, Playback pause,
Reverse playback pause,
x1 Playback (normal speed),
x1 Reverse playback (normal speed),
x2 Playback (double speed),
x2 Reverse playback (double speed),
Fast forward playback,
Rewind playback,
Slow playback,
Slow reverse playback,
Frame advance,
Frame reverse,
/ Date search ( 32),
/ Zero set memory ( 31)
Remaining tape
Indicates the remaining time of the tape in
minutes. “ ” moves during recording.
When the tape reaches its end, the display
changes to “ END”.
• When the time left is less than 15
seconds, the remaining tape time may not
appear.
• Depending on the type of tape, the
remaining time displayed may not be
correct. In any case, you will be able to
record on the tape the number of minutes
that appears on the videocassette’s label
(for example, 85 minutes).
Remaining battery charge
• When “ ” starts flashing in red replace
the battery pack with a fully charged one.
• When you attach an empty battery pack,
the power may turn off without displaying
“”.
• Depending on the conditions under which
the camcorder and the battery pack are
used, the actual battery charge may not be
indicated accurately.
Backup battery warning
flashes in red when the lithium button
battery is not installed, or when it needs to
be replaced.
Recording reminder
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10
seconds when you start recording. This is
helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.
Getting to Know the Camcorder
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Recording Still Images
Zoom ( 29), Exposure ( 45)
Recording program ( 43)
White balance ( 47)
Image effect ( 48)
Digital effects ( 54)
Movie clip size (movie recorded on the
memory card) ( 27)
Still image quality/size ( 50)
Self timer ( 54)
Number of still images available on the
memory card
Movie recording time available on the
memory card
Wind screen off ( 39)
AF frame ( 52)
Joystick guide ( 7)
Camcorder shake warning ( 37)
LED light ( 54)
Introduction
Viewing Still Images
Slideshow ( 34)
Image protection mark ( 59)
Image number ( 42)
Current image /Total number of images
Still image size
Data code ( 53)
Movie clip length (movie recorded on the
memory card)
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Number of still images available on the memory card
Depending on the recording conditions, the number of available still images displayed
may not decrease even after a recording has been made, or may decrease by 2 still
images at once.
Card Access Display
“ ” is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing
on the memory card.
Movie recording time on the memory card
Indicates the remaining time in hours : minutes. At less than 1 minute, the remaining time
will be displayed in 10-second steps, at less than 10 seconds in 1-second steps.
• Depending on the recording conditions, the actual remaining time may not be indicated
accurately.
Preparations
Getting Started
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a
battery pack or directly using the compact
power adapter. Charge the battery pack
before use.
Remove the battery
terminal cover before
attaching the battery
BATT. switch
1 Turn off the camcorder.
2 Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
• Press the battery pack lightly and
slide it down until it clicks.
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CHARGE
indicator
Getting Started
DC IN
terminal
3 Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
4 Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
5 Connect the compact power adapter
to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
• The CHARGE indicator starts
flashing. The indicator will stay on
when the charging is completed.
• You can also use the compact power
adapter without attaching a battery
pack.
• When the compact power adapter is
connected, even if a battery is
attached its power will not be
consumed.
O
NCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED
1 Disconnect the compact power
adapter from the camcorder.
2 Unplug the power cord from the
power outlet and the compact
power adapter.
TO
REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
Press to release the battery
BATT.
pack. Lift the battery pack and then
pull it out.
Preparations
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Getting Started
IMPORTANT
You may hear some noise from the compact
power adapter during use. This is not a
malfunction.
We recommend charging the battery pack in
temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C.
Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C,
the charging will not start.
Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN
terminal or to the compact power adapter any
electrical equipment that is not expressly
recommended for use with this camcorder.
To prevent equipment breakdowns and
excessive heating, do not connect the supplied
compact power adapter to voltage converters for
overseas travels or special power sources such
as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,
etc.
NOTES
The CHARGE indicator also serves as a
rough estimate of the battery charge status.
Continuously on: Battery fully charged.
Flashes approx. twice per second: Battery over
50% charged.
Flashes approx. once per second: Battery less
than 50% charged.
The charging time will vary depending on the
surrounding temperature and the battery pack’s
initial charge condition. In cold places, the
effective usage time of the battery will
decrease.
We recommend that you prepare battery
packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you
might need.
Charging, Recording and Playback Times
The times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on the actual
charging, recording or playback conditions.
Battery Pack BP-2L5 NB-2L NB-2LH BP-2L12 BP-2L14
Charging Time 145 min. 150 min. 160 min. 240 min. 285 min.
Maximum Recording Times
Viewfinder 95 min. 105 min. 125 min. 225 min. 275 min.
LCD [NORMAL] 90 min. 105 min. 125 min. 225 min. 275 min.
LCD [BRIGHT] 90 min. 105 min. 125 min. 215 min. 265 min.
Typical Recording Times*
Viewfinder 50 min. 55 min. 70 min. 120 min. 150 min.
LCD [NORMAL] 50 min. 55 min. 70 min. 120 min. 150 min.
LCD [BRIGHT] 45 min. 50 min. 65 min. 115 min. 140 min.
Playback Times 105 min. 120 min. 145 min. 255 min. 310 min.
Maximum Recording Times
Viewfinder 105 min. 120 min. 145 min. 250 min. 305 min.
LCD [NORMAL] 100 min. 120 min. 145 min. 245 min. 300 min.
LCD [BRIGHT] 95 min. 110 min. 135 min. 230 min. 280 min.
Typical Recording Times*
Viewfinder 60 min. 65 min. 80 min. 135 min. 165 min.
LCD [NORMAL] 55 min. 65 min. 80 min. 130 min. 165 min.
LCD [BRIGHT] 50 min. 60 min. 75 min. 125 min. 155 min.
Playback Times 110 min. 125 min. 150 min. 265 min. 320 min.
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.
Getting Started
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Installing the Backup Battery
The backup battery (lithium button battery
CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain the
date, time ( 24) 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 If a battery pack is attached, remove
it first.
2 Open the backup battery cover.
3 Insert the backup battery with the
+ side facing out.
Inserting and Removing a Tape
Use only videocassettes marked with the
logo.
1 Slide fully in the
OPEN/EJECT
direction of the arrow and open the
cassette compartment cover.
The cassette compartment opens
automatically.
2 Insert the cassette.
• Insert the cassette with the window
facing the grip belt.
• To remove a cassette pull it straight
out.
3 Press the mark on the
cassette compartment until it clicks.
Preparations
4 Close the cover.
NOTES
The backup battery has a life span of about a
year. flashes in red to inform you that it
needs to be replaced.
4 Wait for the cassette compartment
to retract automatically and close
the cassette compartment cover.
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Getting Started
IMPORTANT
Do not interfere with the cassette
compartment while it is opening or closing
automatically, or attempt to close the cover
before the cassette compartment has fully
retracted.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught in
the cassette compartment cover.
NOTES
If the camcorder is connected to a power
source, cassettes can be inserted/removed
even if the switch is set to
.
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
You can use commercially available
SDHC memory cards, SD memory
cards or MultiMedia cards (MMC) with
this camcorder.
IMPORTANT
Make sure to initialize all memory cards
before using them with this camcorder for the
first time ( 60).
Memory cards have front and back sides that
are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory
card facing the wrong direction can cause a
malfunction of the camcorder.
NOTES
Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all
memory cards.
About SDHC Memory Cards: SDHC (SD
High Capacity) is the new type of SD memory
cards with capacities over 2 GB. Please note
that the specifications of SDHC memory cards
are different from those of regular SD cards and
you will not be able to use memory cards of
over 2 GB with devices that do not support
SDHC. However, SDHC devices (including this
camcorder) are backward compatible and you
can use regular SD cards with them.
Preparing the Camcorder
1 Turn off the camcorder.
2 Open the memory card slot cover.
3 Insert the memory card straight all
the way into the memory card slot.
4 Close the cover.
Do not force the cover closed if the
memory card is not correctly inserted.
TO
REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD
First push the memory card once to
release it, and then pull the card out.
1 Turn on the camcorder.
2 Move the lens cover switch down to
to open the lens cover.
Getting Started
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3 Adjust the viewfinder.
Keep the LCD panel closed to use the
viewfinder and adjust the dioptric
adjustment lever as necessary.
4 Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can
reach the zoom lever with your index
finger, and the start/stop button with
your thumb.
The Wireless Controller
Inserting the Battery
(Lithium Button Battery CR2025)
Ta b
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.
Using the Wireless Controller
Point the controller at the camcorder’s
remote sensor when you press the
buttons.
NOTES
The wireless controller may not work properly
when the remote sensor is situated under
strong light sources or direct sunlight.
If the wireless controller does not work, check
that [WL.REMOTE] is not set to [OFF ]
( 41). Otherwise, replace the battery.
Adjusting the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
You can rotate the panel 90 degrees
downward.
180°
90°
You can rotate the panel 180 degrees
toward the lens (allowing the subject to
monitor the LCD screen while you use the
viewfinder). Rotating the panel 180
degrees is also useful if you wish to
include yourself when recording with the
self timer.
Preparations
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Using the Menus
Subject can monitor the
LCD screen
LCD Backlight
You can set the brightness of the LCD
screen at normal or bright.
FUNC.
( 22)
Using the Menus
Using the Menus
Many of the camcorder’s functions can be
adjusted from the menus that open after
pressing the FUNC. button ( ).
For details about the available menu
options and settings, refer to Menu
Options Lists ( 35).
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
FUNC.
1 Press .
FUNC.
2 Select ( ) the icon and press
( ) to open the setup menus.
3 Select ( ) [ DISPLAY SETUP/
] and press ( ).
4 Select ( ) [BACKLIGHT] and
press ( ).
5 Select ( ) the desired option and
press ( ).
6 Press to close the menu.
This setting does not affect the brightness of
the recording or the viewfinder screen.
Using the [BRIGHT] setting will shorten the
effective usage time of the battery pack.
FUNC.
NOTES
1 Press .
FUNC.
2 Select ( ) the icon of the function
you want to change from the left
side column.
3 Select ( ) the desired setting from
the available options at the bottom
bar.
The selected option will be highlighted
in light blue. Menu items not available
will appear grayed out.
Using the Menus
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4 Press to save the settings
FUNC.
and close the menu.
• You can press to close the
menu at any time.
• With some settings you will need to
press
( ) and make further
selections. Follow the additional
operation guides that will appear on
the screen (such as the joystick
icon , small arrows, etc.).
FUNC.
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
The title of the selected menu appears
on top of the screen and under it the
list of settings.
4 Select ( ) the setting you want to
change and press ( ).
• An orange frame will indicate the
menu item currently selected. Menu
items not available will appear grayed
out.
• To return to the menu selection
screen, select ( ) [ RETURN] and
press
( ).
5 Select ( ) the desired option and
press ( ) to save the setting.
6 Press .
FUNC.
You can press to close the
menu at any time.
FUNC.
Preparations
1 Press .
FUNC.
2 Select ( ) the icon and press
( ) to open the setup menus.
You can also hold pressed
down for more than 2 seconds to open
directly the setup menus screen.
FUNC.
3 Select ( ) the desired menu from
the left side column and press ( ).
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First Time Settings
First Time Settings
First Time Settings
Changing the Language
The language for on-screen and menu
displays can be changed. The list of
available languages depends on the
region where you purchased the
camcorder.
Language Set A
English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish,
Romanian, Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic
and Persian.
Language Set B
English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
and Thai.
Default value
DISPLAY SETUP/
LANGUAGE
FUNC.
( 22)
1 Press .
ENGLISH
FUNC.
2 Select ( ) the icon and press
( ) to open the setup menus.
3 Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]
and press ( ).
4 Select ( ) [LANGUAGE] and press
().
5 Select ( ) the desired option and
press ( ).
6 Press to close the menu.
If you changed the language by mistake,
follow the mark next to the menu item to
change the setting.
The displays
in some print-related screens refer to the name
FUNC.
NOTES
and that appear
of buttons on the camcorder and will not
change, regardless of the language selected.
Changing the Time Zone
Default value
DATE/TIME SETUP
T. ZO N E/ DS T
FUNC.
( 22)
1 Press .
FUNC.
PARIS
2 Select ( ) the icon and press
( ) to open the setup menus.
3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP]
and press ( ).
4 Select ( ) [T.ZONE/DST] and
press ( ).
The time zone setting appears. The
default setting is Paris or Singapore,
depending on the region of purchase.
5 Select ( ) your time zone and
press ( ).
To adjust for daylight saving time,
select the time zone with the mark
next to the area.
6 Press to close the menu.
Time Zones
Once you have set the time zone, date
and time, you do not need to reset the
clock every time you travel to another
time zone. Select the time zone referring
to the date and time displayed on the
screen.
FUNC.
Setting the Date and Time
DATE/TIME SETUP
First Time Settings
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DATE/TIME
FUNC.
( 22)
1 Press .
FUNC.
1.JAN.2007 12:00 AM
2 Select ( ) the icon and press
( ) to open the setup menus.
3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP]
and press ( ).
4 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press
().
Blinking arrows will be displayed
around the first field of the date.
5 Change each field of the date and
time with the joystick’s ( ) and
move ( ) to the next field.
6 Press ( ) to start the clock.
7 Press to close the menu.
You can also change the date format ( 42).
FUNC.
NOTES
Preparations
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Recording
Basic Functions
Recording
Recording
Recording Movies
Before You Begin Recording
Make a test recording first to check if the
camcorder operates correctly. If
necessary, clean the video heads ( 2).
(8)
1 Move the lens cover switch down to
to open the lens cover.
2 Holding the lock button pressed
down, set the switch to
CAMERA.
3 Move the / switch to
(tape).
4 Press to begin recording.
Start/Stop
Start/Stop
Press again to pause the
recording.
TO
REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED
EXP
FOCUS
1 Set the mode switch to .
2 If the joystick guide does not appear
on screen, press ( ) to display it.
3 Push the joystick ( ) momentarily
towards and release it.
• The camcorder will play back a few
seconds of the last recording made
and return to record pause mode.
• You can also hold the joystick
pressed ( ) towards or ( )
towards to play back the tape
(reverse or forward respectively) to
locate the point where you want to start
recording.
W
HEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING
1
Close
the lens cover and the
.
panel
LCD
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Remove the tape.
4 Disconnect the power source and
remove the battery pack.
Recording
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NOTES
About the recording time
recording mode you can change the video
quality and as a result, also the available
recording time ( 38).
Previous recordings overwritten by a new
recording cannot be recovered. Before you start
recording, search for the end of the last
recording ( 32).
To protect the tape and video heads, the
camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in
record pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30
seconds. To resume recording press .
When recording in very loud places (such as
fireworks shows or concerts), sound may
become distorted or it may not be recorded at
the actual levels. This is not a malfunction.
About the Power Save mode
when the camcorder is powered by a battery
pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if
left without any operations for 5 minutes
( 41). To restore the power, turn the
camcorder off and then on again.
About the LCD and viewfinder screen
screens are produced using extremely high-
precision manufacturing techniques, with more
than 99.99% of the pixels operating to
specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels
may occasionally misfire or appear as black,
red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on
the recorded image and does not constitute a
malfunction.
When using a tripod
leave the viewfinder exposed to
direct sunlight as it may melt
(due to concentration of the light
by the lens). Do not use tripods
with fastening screws longer
than 5.5 mm. Doing so may
damage the camcorder.
When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable
picture.
Excessive camcorder movement while shooting
and extensive use of fast zooms and panning
can result in fidgety, jittery scenes. In extreme
cases the playback of such scenes may result
in visually induced motion sickness. If you
experience such a reaction, immediately stop
the playback and take a rest break as
necessary.
: By changing the
Start/Stop
: To save power
: The
: Do not
Recording Still Images on the Memory Card
Before using a memory card for the first
time, be sure to initialize it with this
camcorder ( 60).
(8)
1 Move the lens cover switch down to
to open the lens cover.
2 Holding the lock button pressed
down, set the switch to
CAMERA.
3 Move the / switch to
(memory card).
4 Press .
PHOTO
• Once the focus is automatically
adjusted, will turn green and one or
more AF frames will appear.
• The CARD access indicator will flash
as the image is being recorded.
Basic Functions
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Recording
IMPORTANT
Avoid the following actions while the card
access display ( ) appears on screen and
when the CARD access indicator is on or
flashing. Failing to do so may result in
permanent data loss.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover and
do not remove the memory card.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off
the camcorder.
- Do not change the position of the
switch or the operating mode.
/
NOTES
If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,
turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually ( 46).
Recording Movie Clips on the Memory Card
You can record Motion JPEG movie clips
on the memory card. The sound for the
movies on the memory card will be
monaural.
(8)
1 Move the lens cover switch down to
to open the lens cover.
2 Holding the lock button pressed
down, set the switch to
CAMERA.
3 Move the / switch to
(memory card).
TO
SELECT THE MOVIE CLIP SIZE
4 Press .
FUNC.
5 Select ( ) [ MOVIE REC OFF]
and select ( ) the desired movie
size.
The number displayed on the right
corner indicates the approximate
recording time available on the
memory card.
6 Press to close the menu.
TO
7 Press to begin recording.
FUNC.
RECORD THE MOVIE CLIP
Start/Stop
• Press again to pause the
Start/Stop
recording.
• SD/SDHC memory cards: You can
record until "CARD FULL" appears
(approx. 33 minutes with a 512 MB SD
Memory Card). MultiMedia cards:
The recording time is limited to 10
seconds at [ 320x240] or 30
seconds at [ 160x120].
IMPORTANT
Avoid the following actions while the card
access display ( ) appears on screen and
when the CARD access indicator is on or
flashing. Failing to do so may result in
permanent data loss.
Do not open the memory card slot cover and
do not remove the memory card.
Do not disconnect the power source or turn
off the camcorder.
Do not change the position of the
switch or the operating mode.
Do not insert/remove a tape while recording
movie clips on the memory card.
/
NOTES
We recommend using a Canon SD Memory
Card, or an SD Memory Card with a transfer
rate of more than 2 MB/sec., after having
initialized it with this camcorder. With memory
cards not initialized with this camcorder, or after
repeated times of recording/erasing the card,
the writing speed may fall and the recording
may stop.
Windows XP users: When you plan to connect
the camcorder to a computer, keep the length of
one movie clip shorter than approx. 12 minutes
at [ 320x240] or 35 minutes at
[ 160x120].
Recording
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Zooming
POINTS TO CHECK
(8)
: In addition to the 35x optical
zoom, the digital zoom (up to 1000x) is
also available ( 37).
Zoom out
Zoom in
35x Optical Zoom
Move the zoom lever toward W to
zoom out (wide-angle). Move it toward
T to zoom in (telephoto).
You can also change the zoom speed
( 37). You can select one of three fixed
zoom speeds or a variable speed that
depends on how you operate the zoom
lever: Press gently for a slow zoom; press
harder for faster zooms.
NOTES
You can also use
the T and W buttons on the wireless controller.
The zoom speed with the wireless controller will
be the same as with the camcorder (when one
of the fixed zoom speed levels is selected) or
fixed at [SPEED 3] (when [VARIABLE] is
selected).
When set to [VARIABLE], the zoom speed will
be faster in the record pause mode.
Keep at least 1 m to the subject. At wide-angle,
you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm.
Quick Start Function
Using the Quick Start function, you'll
never have to miss out on those great
and fleeting opportunities to take a picture
or record video. When you press
QUICK START
instead of turning off the
camcorder, you can get it ready to start
recording within approx. 1 second.
POINTS TO CHECK
(8)
: You cannot enter the Quick-
Start ready mode while recording.
1 Press .
QUICK START
• The QUICK START button lights up
to signal that the camcorder is Quick-
Start ready – “ready and waiting” to
start recording.
• Sometimes the QUICK START
button will flash as the camcorder
completes some preparations. The
camcorder is Quick-Start ready when
the button stops flashing and stays on.
2 When you wish to resume
recording, press
again.
Within approx. 1 second, the
camcorder is ready in record pause
mode.
QUICK START
Basic Functions
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