Canon MVX20i, MVX25i User Manual

Digital Video Camcorder

Mini

Digital
Video
Cassette

Instruction Manual

PUB.DIE-205

English

Introduction

Basic Functions

Advanced
Functions

Please read also the following instruction
manuals.

• Digital Video Software

•DV Network Software

Digital Video Software Version 12

Instruction Manual

This instruction manual explains how to install the software, connect the
camcorder to a computer, and download images from a memory card to a
computer. For more detailed operational instructions, refer to the PDF format
manual provided on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows or
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh.

If you are using Windows operating system, use the supplied
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.
If you are using Macintosh operating system, use the supplied
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh.

Editing

Using a
Memory Card

Direct
Printing

PUB. DIE-203

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DV Network Software Version 2

Instruction Manual (Installation and Preparation)

PUB. DIE-204

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Transferring
Images

This manual covers the installation and the connection procedures only.For
more operating instructions, refer to the PDF format manual provided on the
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.

This software is for use with Windows® XP only.

Additional
Information

PAL

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING:

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

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.

• Use of CV-150F/CV-250F DV cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirement
of EMC Directive.

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Using this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon MVX25i/MVX20i. Please read this manual
carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference.

Change the display language before you begin ( 77).

Symbols and References Used in This Manual

❍ :Precautions related to the camcorder operation.

❍ : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
❍ : Reference page number.
❍ Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller.
❍ [ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen.
❍ “Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
❍ Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the MVX25i.

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

: Function can be used in this mode.

: Function cannot be used in this mode.

Trademark Acknowledgements

• Canon and Bubble Jet are registered trademarks of Canon Inc.

• D is a trademark.

• is a trademark.

•Windows

®

is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States

and/or other countries.

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

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

CAMERA

CAMERA

Operating Mode POWER Switch TAPE/CARD Switch

CAMERA CAMERA b (TAPE)

PLAY (VCR) PLAY (VCR) b (TAPE)

CARD CAMERA CAMERA (CARD)

CARD PLAY PLAY (VCR) (CARD)

Button and switches to be operated

Menu item and its default setting

Operating modes (see below)

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.

Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time

( 36)

1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

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

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

CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERA

T.ZONE/DST•••PARISSYSTEM

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Important Usage Instructions ........................................................................................2

Using this Manual ..........................................................................................................3

Checking Supplied Accessories ......................................................................................6

Components Guide ........................................................................................................7

Basic Functions

Preparations

Preparing the Power Supply........................................................................................11

Loading/Unloading a Cassette ....................................................................................14

Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................................15

Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................16

Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................18

Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................19

Recording

Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................22

Zooming ........................................................................................................................26

Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................28

Playback

Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................................29

Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................................................31

Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................32

Advanced Functions

Menus and Settings ......................................................................................................36

Recording

Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................44

Using the Night Modes ................................................................................................47

Skin Detail Function......................................................................................................49

Adjusting Exposure Manually......................................................................................50

Adjusting the Focus Manually ....................................................................................51

Setting the White Balance ..........................................................................................53

Setting the Shutter Speed............................................................................................55

Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................................57

Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ......................................................................58

Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................59

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

Playback

Magnifying the Image ................................................................................................70

Displaying the Data Code ..........................................................................................71

End Search......................................................................................................................73

Returning to a Pre-marked Position ..........................................................................74

Date Search ....................................................................................................................75

Other Functions

Customizing the Camcorder........................................................................................76

Changing the Display Language ................................................................................77

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Changing the Remote Sensor Mode..........................................................................78

Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................79

Editing

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device ............................................................82

Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) ..........................84

Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing)..............................................85

Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) ........87

Audio Dubbing..............................................................................................................89

Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable ......................................92

Using a Memory Card

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card ..................................................................93

Selecting the Image Quality/Size ................................................................................94

File Numbers ..................................................................................................................96

Recording Still Images on a Memory Card ................................................................97

Using the Flash ............................................................................................................101

Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording ......................................................104

Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card..............................................105

Selecting the Focusing Point ....................................................................................107

Selecting the Drive Mode ..........................................................................................108

Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) ................................................110

Playing Back a Memory Card ....................................................................................112

Protecting Images ......................................................................................................115

Erasing Images ............................................................................................................116

Combining Images (Card Mix) ..................................................................................117

Formatting a Memory Card ......................................................................................121

Creating a Start-up Image ........................................................................................122

Direct Printing

Printing Still Images ....................................................................................................123

Selecting the Print Settings........................................................................................126

Trimming Settings ......................................................................................................131

Printing with Print Order Settings............................................................................132

Transferring Images

Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable ......................................................134

Direct Transfer ..............................................................................135

Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order) ......................................................138

Additional Information

About the NETWORK Mode ....................................................................................139

Screen Displays ............................................................................................................140

List of Messages ..........................................................................................................143

Maintenance/Others ..................................................................................................146

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................152

System Diagram ..........................................................................................................156

Optional Accessories ..................................................................................................157

Specifications ..............................................................................................................160

Index ............................................................................................................................162

Windows OS Only

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Checking Supplied Accessories

WL-D83 Wireless
Controller

Two AA (R6) Batteries Lens Cap and Lens

Cap Cord

Lithium Button
Battery CR2025

STV-250N Stereo
Video Cable

CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter
(incl. power cord)

PC-A10 SCART
Adapter*

IFC-300PCU USB Cable SDC-8M SD Memory

Card (containing
sample images)

SS-900 Shoulder Strap

NB-2LH Battery Pack

DIGITAL VIDEO
SOLUTION DISK
For Windows
For Macintosh

* Not supplied in Oceania and China.

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Components Guide

MVX25i/MVX20i

* MVX25i only.

REC SEARCH + button ( 25) /
(fast forward) button ( 30) /
CARD

+ button ( 112)

REC SEARCH – button ( 25) /
(record review) button ( 25) /

(rewind) button ( 29) /

CARD

– button ( 112)

AUDIO LEVEL button* ( 59)

DIGITAL EFFECTS button ( 63)

DIGITAL EFFECTS
ON/OFF button ( 63)

NIGHT MODE
button ( 47) /

(print/share)

button

( 123, 135)

LCD screen
( 22)

OPEN button( 22)

FOCUS button ( 51) /
DATA CODE button ( 71)

DRIVE MODE button ( 108) /
(stop) button ( 29)

(self-timer) button ( 57) /
REC PAUSE button ( 84)

BATTERY RELEASE button
( 11)

Battery attachment unit
( 11) /

Serial number

EXP button ( 50) /
END SEARCH button ( 73)

MENU button ( 36)

SET dial ( 36)

Card access indicator ( 93)

Memory card slot ( 93)

CARD MIX button ( 117) /
SLIDE SHOW button ( 113) /
(stitch assist) button ( 110)

(flash) button ( 101) /
(play/pause)
button ( 29)

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CAMERA
OFF
PLAY(VCR)
NETWORK

Dioptric adjustment
lever ( 16)

Viewfinder ( 16)

Power switch ( 3)

Grip belt ( 16)

PHOTO button ( 97)

Zoom lever ( 26)

Cassette compartment
( 14)

Strap mount ( 17)

CHARGE indicator ( 11)

Power indicator ( 11)

Strap mount ( 17)

Cassette compartment
cover ( 14)

Start/stop button
( 105)

Speaker ( 31)

OPEN/EJECT switch

Program AE

Easy recording

Program selector ( 45)

b

Using a memory card

Using a tape

TAPE/CARD switch ( 3)

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Remote sensor ( 18)

DV terminal ( 82, 92)

AV terminal ( 32) /
(phones) terminal
( 31, 61)

USB terminal ( 123, 134)

Assist lamp (White LED)*
( 47)

Terminal cover

Terminal cover

Tripod socket ( 28)

Flash ( 101)

Focus ring ( 51)

S-video terminal ( 34)

Stereo microphone ( 88)

DC IN terminal ( 11)

MIC terminal ( 62)

Backup battery
compartment ( 15)

Advanced Accessory shoe

( 159)

* MVX25i only.

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WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D83

START
/STOP

PHOTO

ZOOM

SELF T. D.EFFECTS

ON/OFF

SET

MENU

TV SCREEN

REW

PAUSE

AV DV

REMOTE SET

SLOW

2

PLAY

STOP

FF

ZERO SET
MEMORY

REC

PAUSE

12bit

AUDIO OUT

DATE SEARCH

DATA CODE

AUDIO DUB.

SLIDE SHOW

CARD

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@6
@7

@2
@3
@4

@8
@9

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!5

Zoom buttons ( 26)

Select buttons ( 36)

PHOTO button ( 97)

START/STOP button ( 22, 105)

SELF T. button ( 57)

D. EFFECTS button, ON/OFF button ( 63)

TV SCREEN button ( 140)

DATA CODE button ( 71)

DATE SEARCH -/+ buttons ( 75)

ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 74)

12bit AUDIO OUT button ( 91)

AUDIO DUB. button ( 89)

REC PAUSE button ( 84)

AV DV button ( 88)

REMOTE SET button ( 78)

Transmitter

MENU button ( 36)

SET button ( 36)

CARD buttons ( 112)

SLIDE SHOW button ( 113)

REW button ( 29)

PLAY button ( 29)

FF button ( 30)

button ( 30)

STOP button ( 29)

button ( 30)

PAUSE button ( 30)

SLOW button ( 30)

2 button ( 30)

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!1
!2
!3
!4
!5

!8
!9
@0
@1
@2
@3
@4
@5
@6
@7
@8
@9

!6

!7

WL-D83 Wireless Controller

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Preparing the Power Supply

Attaching the Battery Pack

1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.

2. Move the viewfinder upward.

3. Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.

• Remove the terminal cover of the battery

pack.

•Press lightly and slide it in the direction of

the arrow until it clicks.

Charging the Battery Pack

1. Connect the power cord to the
adapter.

2. Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.

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

The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. It
glows steadily when charging is complete.

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.

CHARGE
indicator

DC IN terminal

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Using a Household Power Source

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.

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

adapter away from the TV or the aerial cable.

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

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

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

malfunction.

❍ Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery

pack. Charging may stop. The battery pack may not be charged correctly even
if the CHARGE indicator 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.

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

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

❍ The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status.

0-50%: Flashes once every second
More than 50%: Flashes twice every second
100%: Glows steadily

❍ Charging, Recording and Playback Times

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

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

power on/off. Actual time may be shorter.

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Charging Time 115 min. 110 min. 180 min. 210 min.
Max. Recording
Time
Typical Recording
Time*
Playback Time 105 min. 85 min. 175 min. 220 min.

Viewfinder
LCD 75 min. 55 min. 120 min. 155 min.
Viewfinder
LCD 40 min. 30 min. 70 min. 85 min.

90 min. 70 min. 145 min. 185 min.

50 min. 40 min. 80 min. 100 min.

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❍ 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 CHARGE indicator
flashes rapidly and charging stops.

❍ A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state. Unlike

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

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

think you might need.

❍ To conserve battery charge, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in

record pause mode.

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Loading/Unloading a Cassette

Use only video cassettes marked with the D logo.

1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch and

open the cassette compartment
cover.

The cassette compartment opens
automatically.

2. Load/unload the cassette.

• Load the cassette with the window facing
the grip belt.

• Unload the cassette by pulling it straight
out.

3. Press the P mark on the cassette

compartment until it clicks.

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

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

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

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

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

Tape
protection tab

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Installing the Backup Battery

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

1. Open the terminal cover.

2. Open the backup battery cover.

3. Insert the lithium battery with the

+ side facing outward.

4. Close the backup battery cover.

5. Close the terminal cover.

WARNING!

• The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C or incinerate the
battery.

• Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony,
Sanyo, or with Duracell2025. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or
explosion.

• The used battery should be returned to the supplier for safe disposal.

❍ Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will

cause a short circuit.

❍ Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact.
❍ Keep the battery out of reach of children. If it is swallowed, seek medical

assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may
damage stomach and intestines.

❍ Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of

explosion.

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

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Preparing the Camcorder

Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment)

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

2. Pull out the viewfinder.

3. Adjust the dioptric adjustment
lever.

Attaching the Lens Cap

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
attaching/removing it. Hook the lens cap
on the grip belt while you are recording,
and place it over the lens when you have
finished.

Fastening the Grip Belt

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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Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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

SS-900
Shoulder strap

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Using the Wireless Controller

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

Inserting Batteries

The wireless controller operates with two AA (R6) batteries.

1. Open the battery cover.

2. Insert the batteries following the +
and – markings.

3. Close the battery cover.

❍ Camcorder and wireless controller are equipped with 2 remote sensor modes

( 78). If the wireless controller does not work, check if camcorder and
wireless controller are set to the same mode.

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

it can only be operated in very close range, replace the batteries. Make sure to
replace both batteries at the same time.

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

subjected to strong light sources or direct sunlight.

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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.

Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time

1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

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

SET dial.

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

the SET dial.

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

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 U next to the area.

Setting the Date and Time

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.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

( 36)

D/TIME SET••• 1.JAN.2004
12:00 PM

SYSTEM

( 36)

CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERA

T.ZONE/DST•••PARISSYSTEM

CARD PLAY

PLAY (VCR)CAMERA

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

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.

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LONDON
PARIS
CAIRO
MOSCOW
DUBAI
KARACHI
DACCA
BANGKOK
H. KONG (Hong Kong)
TOKYO
SYDNEY
SOLOMON

WELLGTN (Wellington)
SAMOA
HONOLU. (Honolulu)
ANCHOR. (Anchorage)
L.A. (Los Angeles)
DENVER
CHICAGO
N.Y. (New York)
CARACAS
RIO (Rio de Janeiro)
FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha)
AZORES

Time zone Time zoneNo. No.

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Displaying Date and Time during Recording

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

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.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

( 36)

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

D/T DISPLAY••OFFDISPLAY SETUP/

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Recording Movies on a Tape

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Before you
make important recordings, clean the video heads ( 147).

Recording

1. Remove the lens cap.

2. Set the camcorder to CAMERA
mode.

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

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 and return the viewfinder into its initial position.

3. Replace the lens cap.

4. Unload the cassette.

5. Disconnect the power source.

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

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

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

viewfinder instead.

❍ You can rotate the LCD panel. Make sure to open

the LCD panel at 90 degrees before rotating it.

❍ 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.
MVX25i: The audio recording level can also be adjusted manually ( 59).

❍ 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.

❍ 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.

Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen

You can rotate the LCD panel so that the screen faces in the
same direction as the lens. The viewfinder switches on
allowing you to use the viewfinder while the subject can
monitor the screen.
The image appears mirror reversed (LCD MIRROR ON).
However, you can choose to display the image as it is being
recorded (LCD MIRROR OFF).

1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

( 36)

CAMERA

DISPLAY SETUP/

PLAY (VCR)

LCD MIRROR•••ON

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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).

Screen Displays during Recording

t Recording reminder

r When “j” flashes

q Time code

w Remaining tape

e Remaining battery charge

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

Indicates the recording time in hours,
minutes and seconds.

Indicates the remaining time of the tape
in minutes. “b“ moves during
recording. “b 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.

“j“ flashes in red when the lithium
button battery is not installed, or when
it runs out.

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

•“k“ starts flashing in red when the

battery pack is empty.

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

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

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Reviewing and Searching when Recording

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 c (record review) button.

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

Record Search

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

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

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

• The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

REC SEARCH – button/
v (record review) button

REC SEARCH + button

CAMERA

CARD PLAYCARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

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Zooming

The camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming and digital zooming.
Image resolution is slightly lower with the digital zoom.

Optical Zoom

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

Press the zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom. Press harder for a
faster zoom.

You can also use the

T and W buttons on the wireless controller. However, you

cannot control the zoom speed.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

Zoom in

Zoom out

14× optical zoom 12× optical zoom

Zoom lever

T

W

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

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Digital Zoom

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.

❍ Digital zoom cannot be used in the night modes.
❍ Digital zoom cannot be used when the multi-image screen is selected.
❍ A zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds. It extends in light blue when the

digital zoom is set to 56× (MVX25i) or 48× (MVX20i), and extends further in
dark blue when set to 280× (MVX25i) or 240× (MVX20i).

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

close as 1 cm.

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CARD CAMERA

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56×/280× digital zoom 48×/240× digital zoom

(56× in CARD CAMERA mode) (48× in CARD CAMERA mode)

CAMERA

CAMERA SETUP

PLAY (VCR)

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Tips for Making Better Videos

Holding the Camcorder

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

For More Stability

Lighting

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

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

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

❍ Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm as it may

damage the camcorder.

Lean against a wall Put the camcorder on a table

Lie on your elbow Use a tripod

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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
( 147).

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

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

2. Open the LCD panel.

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

3. Press the ` button to rewind the
tape.

4. Press the e/a button to begin
playback.

5. Press the

3 button to stop

playback.

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

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

❍ You can display the audio level indicator by pressing the AUDIO

LEVEL button.

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Special Playback Modes

e/a (Playback Pause)

To pause playback, press the e/a button during normal playback.

1 (Fast Forward Playback) / ` (Rewind Playback)

Plays back the tape at 11.5 times normal speed (forward or reverse). Press and hold
the button during normal playback or fast forward.

–/4a (Reverse Playback)

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

+/ae (Frame Advance) / –

/4a (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/frame
reverse.

SLOW M (Slow Forward)/(Slow Reverse)

Plays back at about 1/3 normal speed. Press the button on the wireless controller
during normal or reverse playback. Press the e (play) button to return to normal
playback.

× 2 (Forward ×2 Playback)/(Reverse ×2 Playback)

Plays back at 2 times normal speed. Press the button on the wireless controller during
normal or reverse playback. Press the e (play) button to return to normal playback.

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

mode to protect tape and video heads.

+/–/

× 2

PAU S E

SLOW

STOP

REW

PLAY

FF

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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.

When Using Headphones

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

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

❍ The speaker does not sound when “H” is displayed.
❍ Do not connect headphones unless “H” is displayed as it produces noise.

Adjusting the Volume

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 off the volume completely by turning the SET dial

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

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SET dial

Speaker

H (phones)
terminal

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERA

AV/PHONES ••AVVCR SETUP

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

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Playing Back on a TV Screen

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

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

TVs with SCART Terminal

Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual.

1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections.

2. Connect the PC-A10 SCART Adapter to the TV or VCR’s SCART terminal.

3. Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder’s AV

terminal and the audio/video terminals on the SCART Adapter.

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

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

STV-250N Stereo Video
Cable (supplied)

Signal flow

PC-A10 SCART
Adapter

AV/PHONES ••AVVCR SETUP

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PLAY (VCR)CAMERA

AUDIO

(R)

(L/MONO)

AUDIO

VIDEO

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4. If connecting to a TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a
VCR, set the input selector to LINE.

The supplied PC-A10 SCART Adapter is for output only. For analog line-in
recording or analog-digital conversion, please use a SCART Adapter with input
capability (commercially available).

TVs with Audio/Video Terminals

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 TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a
VCR, set the input selector to LINE.

VIDEO

AUDIO

R

L

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
(supplied)

Signal flow

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TVs with S (S1)-Video Input Terminal

Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual.

1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections.

2. Connect the S-150 S-video Cable (optional) to the S-video terminals.

3. Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder’s AV

terminal and the audio terminals of the TV/VCR.

Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left), and the red plug to the
red AUDIO terminal R (right). Do not connect the yellow plug.

4. If connecting to a TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a

VCR, set the input selector to LINE.

❍ We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source.
❍ The picture quality is higher when connecting to a TV with an S (S1) terminal.

Optional S-150 S-Video Cable required.

VIDEO

S(S1)-VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO

R

L

S

S-150 S-video Cable (optional)

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
(supplied)

Signal flow

Signal flow

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Selecting the Audio Output Channel

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

1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The setting resets to the L/R setting when you turn the camcorder off.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

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CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

OUTPUT CH••••L/RAUDIO SETUP

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Menus and Settings

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

Selecting Menus 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.

❍ Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu.
❍ Items that are not available appear in purple.
❍ You may find it more convenient to use the wireless controller to operate the

menu. Press the MENU button on the wireless controller to open or close the
menu. Use the select buttons in place of the SET dial and press the SET button
in place of pressing the SET dial.

MENU button

SET dial

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\CARD MIX MIX TYPE CARD CHROMA, CARD LUMI., 117

CAM. CHROMA, C. ANIMATION

ANIMAT. TYPE CORNER, STRAIGHT, RANDOM

MIX LEVEL

CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER AUTO, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 55

1/2000

A.SL SHUTTER ON, OFF 56

D. ZOOM MVX25i MVX20i 27

OFF, 56×,

280×

OFF, 48×,

240×

IMG STAB i ON, OFF 80

16:9 ON, OFF 79

WHITE BAL. AUTO, SET W, INDOOR T, OUTDOOR U 53

AF AST LAMP * AUTO, OFF 103

NIGHT MODE * NIGHT, NIGHT+, S.NIGHT 47

SKIN DETAIL SOFT, NORMAL 49

STILL I. REC OFF, FINE, NORMAL 98

VCR SETUP REC MODE SP, LP 58

AV/PHONES H AV, PHONES H 61

AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN AUTO, OFF 61

MIC ATT* ON, OFF 60

MIC LEVEL* AUTO, MANUAL 59

AUDIO MODE 16bit, 12bit 59

H VOLUME 61

DISPLAY SETUP/ BRIGHTNESS 80

BACKLIGHT NORMAL, BRIGHT 81

LCD MIRROR ON, OFF 23

TV SCREEN ON, OFF 140

D/T DISPLAY ON, OFF 21

LANGUAGE DEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, 77

ITALIANO, , ,

DATE FORMAT 77

DEMO MODE ON, OFF 81

Submenu Menu Item Setting Options

Menu and Default Settings

Default settings are shown in boldface.

CAMERA MENU

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

* MVX25i only.

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

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SYSTEM WL. REMOTE A1, A2, OFF B 78

BEEP ON, OFF 79

T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones. 19

D/TIME SET 19

MY CAMERA S-UP SOUND OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND 76

SHTR SOUND

OPER. SOUND

SELF-T SOUND

Submenu Menu Item Setting Options

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PLAY (VCR) MENU

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

* MVX25i only.

CAMERA

Submenu Menu Item Setting Options

VCR SETUP REC MODE SP, LP 58

AV/PHONES

AV \ DV OUT ON, OFF 88

AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH L/R, L/L, R/R 35

AUDIO DUB. AUDIO IN, MIC. IN 89

WIND SCREEN AUTO, OFF 61

MIC ATT * ON, OFF 60

MIC LEVEL * AUTO, MANUAL 59

12bit AUDIO STEREO1, STEREO2, MIX/FIXED, MIX/VARI. 91

MIX BALANCE 91

AUDIO MODE 16bit, 12bit 59

CARD SETUP IMG QUALITY SUPER FINE, FINE, NORMAL 94

MOVIE SIZE 320 × 240, 160 × 120 95

FILE NOS. RESET, CONTINUOUS 96

DISPLAY SETUP/ BRIGHTNESS 80

BACKLIGHT NORMAL, BRIGHT 81

PLAY (VCR)

H

AV, PHONES

H

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TV SCREEN ON, OFF 140

DISPLAYS ON, OFF <PLAYBK> 140

6SEC. DATE ON, OFF 72

DATA CODE DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA, CAM. & D/T 71

D/TIME SEL. DATE, TIME, DATE & TIME 71

LANGUAGE DEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, 77

SYSTEM WL. REMOTE A1, A2, OFF B 78

DATE FORMAT 77

BEEP ON, OFF 79

T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones. 19

D/TIME SET 19

ITALIANO, , ,

40

MY CAMERA S-UP SOUND OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND 76

SHTR SOUND

OPER. SOUND

SELF-T SOUND

Submenu Menu Item Setting Options

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CARD CAMERA MENU

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

* MVX25i only.

PLAY (VCR)CAMERA

Submenu Menu Item Setting Options

CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER AUTO, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250 55

CARD SETUP IMG QUALITY SUPER FINE, FINE, NORMAL 94

VCR SETUP AV/PHONES

AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN AUTO, OFF 61

DISPLAY SETUP/ BRIGHTNESS 80

A.SL SHUTTER ON, OFF 56

D.ZOOM MVX25i MVX20i 27

WHITE BAL. AUTO, SET W, INDOOR T, OUTDOOR U 53

AF AST LAMP* AUTO, OFF 103

FOCUS PRI. ON, OFF 107

ND AUTO, OFF 98

NIGHT MODE* NIGHT, NIGHT+, S.NIGHT 47

SKIN DETAIL SOFT, NORMAL 49

REVIEW OFF, 2sec, 4sec, 6sec, 8sec, 10sec 104

IMAGE SIZE 1632 × 1224, 1280 × 960, 640 × 480 94

MOVIE SIZE 320 × 240, 160 × 120 95

FILE NOS. RESET, CONTINUOUS 96

H

MIC ATT * ON, OFF 60

VOLUME 61

H

BACKLIGHT NORMAL, BRIGHT 81

LCD MIRROR ON, OFF 23

TV SCREEN ON, OFF 140

D/T DISPLAY ON, OFF 21

LANGUAGE DEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, 77

DATE FORMAT 77

DEMO MODE ON, OFF 81

OFF, 56× OFF, 48×

AV, PHONES

ITALIANO, , ,

H

61

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SYSTEM WL. REMOTE A1, A2, OFF B 78

BEEP ON, OFF 79

T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones. 19

D/TIME SET 19

MY CAMERA S-UP SOUND OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND 76

SHTR SOUND

OPER. SOUND

SELF-T SOUND

Submenu Menu Item Setting Options

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CARD PLAY MENU

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)CAMERA

Submenu Menu Item Setting Options

CARD PRINT ORDERS NO, YES 133
OPERATIONS ALL ERASE

(Single Image TRANS. ORDERS NO, YES 138
Display)

ALL ERASE
IMAGE ERASE CANCEL, SINGLE, ALL 116

FORMAT CANCEL, EXECUTE 121

\

CARD
OPERATIONS
(Index Screen)

PROTECT 115

\

PRINT ORDER 132

\

TRANSFER ORDER 138

VCR SETUP AV/PHONES H AV, PHONES H 32

DISPLAY SETUP/ BRIGHTNESS 80

BACKLIGHT NORMAL, BRIGHT 81

TV SCREEN ON, OFF 140

DISPLAYS ON, OFF <PLAYBK> 140

D/TIME SEL. DATE, TIME, DATE & TIME 71

LANGUAGE DEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, 77

DATE FORMAT 77

ITALIANO, , ,

SYSTEM WL. REMOTE A1, A2, OFF A 78

BEEP ON, OFF 79

T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones. 19

D/TIME SET 19

MY CAMERA CREATE START-UP IMAGE 122

SEL. S-UP IMG NO IMAGE, CANON LOGO, MY IMAGE 76

S-UP SOUND OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND 76

SHTR SOUND

OPER. SOUND

SELF-T SOUND

\

PRINT Appears when connecting a printer with direct print function. 133

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Using the Recording Programs

Easy Recording Program

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).

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.

Low Light

Use this mode to record in dimly lit places.

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Availability of Functions in Each Mode:

A: Auto setting h: Available ×: Not available

: Can be used only in CAMERA mode.

* MVX25i only.

Selecting the Easy Recording Program

Set the program selector to [.

“[” appears.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

Shaded area

Image Stabilizer ON

Focus A

White Balance A

Wind screen A

Shutter Speed A

Exposure Lock

×

Digital Effects

×

16:9

×

Card Mix

×

Microphone attenuator*

×

Microphone level* A

[

h

h

h

h

h

h

h

h

h

h

A

h

Recording Program

Program selector

CAMERA

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Selecting the Program AE Mode

1. Set the program selector to Q.

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.

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

program selector.

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

change abruptly.

❍ Sports/Portrait mode:

The picture may not appear smooth when played back.

❍ 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.

❍ 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.

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CAMERA

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Using the Night Modes

1. Set the program selector to Q.

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. Set the program selector to Q.

2. Press the NIGHT MODE button.

•“ ” appears.

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

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Night+ Mode
Super Night Mode

Night Mode

NIGHT MODE button

Program selector

MENU button

SET dial

NIGHT Allows you to record in dark places where lights cannot be

NIGHT+ The assist lamp (white LED) lights up and stays on.

S Allows you to record in very dark places. The assist lamp

SUPER
NIGHT

CAMERA

used, without sacrificing color.

(white LED) lights up automatically responding to the
surrounding brightness.

PLAY (VCR)

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

focus manually.

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

activated.

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

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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.

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

❍ Skin detail function cannot be used when the program selector is set to [.
❍ 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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CARD CAMERA

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CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

SKIN DETAIL••NORMALCAMERA SETUP

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Adjusting Exposure Manually

Exposure Lock

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

1. Set the program selector to Q.

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.

Exposure Adjustment

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.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

EXP button

SET dial

Program selector

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

Adjusting the Focus Manually

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

1. Set the program selector to Q.

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.

3. Press the FOCUS button.

“MF” appears.

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CARD CAMERA

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FOCUS button

Zoom lever

Focus ring

Program selector

Through dirty or

wet windows

Night Scenes

Reflective

surfaces

Subjects with

low contrast or

without vertical lines

Fast Moving

Subjects

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4. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.

•Turn the focus ring until the image appears focused.

•Press the FOCUS button to return to autofocus.

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

Infinity Focus

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.

“MF∞” appears.

When you operate the zoom or turn the focus ring, “∞” disappears and the
camcorder changes to manual focus.

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Setting the White Balance

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

1. Set the program selector to Q.

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 W]: “W” flashes and stops flashing when settings is
complete.

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Zoom lever

White sheet or paper

Program selector

SET dial

MENU button

AUTO Auto white balance
SET W Custom white balance setting
INDOOR T Use this mode for recording under changing lighting condition, video

lights or sodium lamps.

OUTDOOR U Use this mode for recording night scenes, fireworks, sunrise or sunset.

CAMERA

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❍ Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes.
❍ When the program selector is set to [, white balance is preset to [AUTO].
❍ 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.

❍ When you have set the custom white balance:

- Depending on the light source, “W” 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.

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

- Changing lighting conditions

- Close-ups

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

- Under mercury lamps or certain types of fluorescent lights

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Setting the Shutter Speed

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

1. Set the program selector to Q.

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.

6. Close the menu.

❍ 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.

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

1/1000 or higher.

❍ The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds.
❍ The setting resets to the auto setting when you switch the program selector to

[, or change the program AE mode.

❍ Guidelines for Recording with High Shutter Speeds:

-Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 1/2000

- Moving objects such as cars or roller coasters: 1/1000, 1/500 or 1/250

- Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/120

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CAMERA Mode CARD CAMERA Mode

AUTO AUTO

1/50 1/50
1/120 1/120
1/250 1/250
1/500

1/1000
1/2000

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Auto Slow Shutter

In Easy Recording mode and when [SHUTTER] is set to [AUTO] in Auto mode, the
camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/25 in CAMERA mode and 1/12.5 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.

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

In CARD CAMERA mode, set the flash mode to (flash off).

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

mode.

❍ The setting cannot be changed when exposure is locked.
❍ If “ ” (camcorder shake warning) appears in CARD CAMERA mode, stabilise

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

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Using the Self-Timer

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

When recording movies

1. Press the (self-timer) button.

“” appears.

2. Press the start/stop button.

• The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown
(2 seconds when using the wireless controller). The count
down appears on the screen.

•To record a still image, press the PHOTO button ( 97).

❍ To cancel the self-timer, press the (self-timer) button. 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.

❍ The self-timer will be cancelled when you turn off the camcorder.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

(self-timer) button

PHOTO button

Start/stop button

CAMERA

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Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)

You can choose between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape
usage by 1.5 times.

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

❍ Tapes recorded in LP mode cannot be used for audio dubbing ( 89).
❍ 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.

❍ 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.

❍ 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.

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Audio Recording

Changing the Audio Mode

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.

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

“16bit” appears for approximately 4 seconds.

Adjusting the Audio Recording Level

You can manually adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone or an
external microphone.

1. In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to Q.

2. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [MIC LEVEL], set it to
[MANUAL] and close the menu.

• The audio level indicator appears.

• If a green bar showing the adjustment level is not displayed, press the AUDIO LEVEL

button.

3. Adjust the level with the SET dial.

• The maximum level should only slightly exceed –12 dB.

• Sound may be distorted if the indicator for 0 dB lights up in red.

4. Press the AUDIO LEVEL button.

The green bar disappears.

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*

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

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

AUDIO MODE•••12bitAUDIO SETUP

CARD PLAY

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❍ About the audio level indicator:

When [MIC LEVEL] is set to [AUTO], the audio level indicator switches on and
off with each press of the AUDIO LEVEL button.

❍ The audio level can be changed when the green bar is displayed. We

recommend hiding the bar when you have finished adjusting to prevent
accidental changes.

❍ The microphone level resets to [AUTO] when you switch the program selector to [.
❍ We recommend using headphones when manually adjusting the audio level.

Microphone Attenuator

Use the microphone attenuator if you need to lower the volume level or correct audio
distortion during recording or audio dubbing. Check the audio levels with
headphones.

Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [MIC ATT], set it to [ON]
and close the menu.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

Level indicator
Guide (green bar)

[MIC LEVEL]
is set to
[MANUAL]

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*

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

12-dB40 0

M

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

Wind Screen

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

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.

Using Headphones during Recording

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

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

Adjusting the Headphone Volume

Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [ H 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.

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VCR SETUP

AV/PHONES ••AV

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*

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

CAMERA

CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)

CARD PLAY

CAMERA

CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)

CARD PLAY

CAMERA

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Recording with an External Microphone

You can attach a commercially available
microphone or the optional DM-50 Directional
Stereo Microphone to the 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.

❍ 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.

❍ 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 can be
connected. The audio level may differ from that of the built-in microphone.

- Long microphones may appear on the screen.

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Using Digital Effects

Faders ( 66)

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

The image gradually fades in.

The image gradually fades out.

Fade Trigger (FADE-T)

The image begins as a vertical line in the
centre and expands sideways until it fills
the whole screen.

The image is wiped off from the sides of
the screen.

Wipe (WIPE)

The image appears from the corners until
it fills the whole screen.

The image is wiped off from the corners.

Corner Wipe (CORNER)

A small image appears from the left,
jumps into the centre and enlarges until
it fills the whole screen.

The image shrinks, jumps from the centre
to the left and disappears.

Jump (JUMP)

The image flips into the screen.

The image flips out of the screen.

Flip (FLIP)

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The image appears in 16 pieces. The
pieces move around until the puzzle is
solved.

The image is divided into 16 pieces. The
pieces move around and disappear.

Puzzle (PUZZLE)

The image appears in zigzag from the
top of the screen.

Black stripes appear in zigzag from the
bottom of the screen until they cover the
whole image.

Zigzag (ZIGZAG)

The screen turns yellow, forms a beam
that becomes thinner and the image
appears.

A yellow beam appears in the centre of
the screen and expands until it covers the
whole image.

Beam (BEAM)

The image appears from both sides like
tides.

The image disappears from both sides
like tides.

Tide (TIDE)

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Multi-Image Screen ( 68)

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

9 Sequences4 Sequences 16 Sequences

Effects ( 67)

Add flavour to your recordings.

Art (ART)

The image becomes like a
paint (solarization).

Black and White (BLK
& WHT)

The image becomes black
and white.

Sepia (SEPIA)

The image becomes
monochrome with a
brownish tint.

Mosaic (MOSAIC)

The image is blurred
through enlarging the size
of some pixels.

Ball (BALL)

The image becomes like a
ball.

Cube (CUBE)

The image becomes a
cube and rotates.

Wave (WAVE)

Both ends of the image
sway in waves.

Color Masking (COLOR M.)

The image becomes a
rhombus surrounded by a
masking frame that
changes the colours.

Mirror (MIRROR)

Creates a symmetrical
image as if there would
be a mirror in the centre
of the screen.

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Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes:

h: Available i: Not available
* : Black and White only.

CAMERA

Movies

Still Images

PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY

Faders hi h i i
Effects hi h h* i
Multi-image

hi h i i

screen

Selecting a Fader

In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to Q.

1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.

[D.EFFECT |], [FADER], [EFFECT] and [MULTI-S] appear.

2. Select [FADER].

3. Select the fader option.

4. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.

The name of the selected fader flashes.

CAMERA mode:

5. Fade in: In record pause mode, press the ON/OFF
button and begin recording by pressing the
start/stop button.
Fade out: During recording, press the ON/OFF button
and pause recording by pressing the start/stop button.

The fader can be activated/deactivated by pressing the ON/OFF button.

PLAY (VCR) mode:

5. Fade in: In playback pause mode, press the ON/OFF
button and begin playback by pressing the e/a
button.
Fade out: During playback, press the ON/OFF button
and pause playback by pressing the e/a button.

The fader can be activated/deactivated by pressing the ON/OFF button.

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Selecting an Effect

In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to Q.

1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.

[D.EFFECT |], [FADER], [EFFECT] and [MULTI-S] appear.

2. Select [EFFECT].

3. Select the effect.

4. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.

The name of the selected effect flashes.

5. Press the ON/OFF button.

• The name of the selected effect stops flashing.

• The effect can be activated/deactivated by pressing the ON/OFF
button.

Selecting an Effect in CARD CAMERA Mode

1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.

“BLK&WHT” flashes.

2. Press the ON/OFF button.

• “BLK&WHT” stops flashing.

• The effect can be activated/deactivated by pressing the ON/OFF
button.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

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Using the Multi-Image Screen

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

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

-When [S.SPEED] is set to [FAST], [MOD.] or [SLOW]: Playback pause
In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to Q.

1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.

[D.EFFECT |], [FADER], [EFFECT] and [MULTI-S] appear.

2. Select [MULTI-S].

[S.SPEED] and [S.SPLIT] appears.

3. Select [S.SPEED].

[MANUAL], [FAST], [MOD.] and [SLOW] appear.

4. 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).

5. Select [MULTI-S] again.

[S.SPEED] and [S.SPLIT] appears.

6. Select [S.SPLIT].

[4], [9], [16] settings appear.

7. Select the number of sequences.

8. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.

”MULTI-S“ flashes.

9. Press the ON/OFF button.

• MANUAL: Images will be captured each time you press the
ON/OFF button. The blue frame indicating the next sequence
disappears after the last image. To cancel the last captured
image, press and hold the ON/OFF button. To cancel the
multi-image screen, press and release the ON/OFF button.

•FAST, MODERATE, SLOW: The set number of images will be captured at the set speed.
To cancel the multi-image screen, press the ON/OFF button.

10

.Press the start/stop button to begin recording.

The multi-image screen is recorded on the tape.

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❍ Turn off the digital effect when you do not use it.

Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the menu. Select [D.EFFECT |]
and press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.

❍ The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the program

AE mode.

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

- When the program selector is set to [.

- During DV dubbing.

❍ Faders cannot be used when Card Mix is activated.

About the multi-image screen:

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

- In the night modes.

-When the 16:9 format is selected.

- When Card Mix is activated.

❍ 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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Magnifying the Image

The playback image can be magnified up to 5 times.

1. Move the zoom lever toward 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
and down. Pressing the SET dial switches between the
directions.

•To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W until the frame
disappears.

Movies played back from a memory card cannot be magnified.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

SET dial

Zoom lever

CAMERA

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

Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination

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

Selecting the Data Code Display Combination

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

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DISPLAY SETUP/

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DATA CODE button

SET dial

MENU button

CAMERA

DISPLAY SETUP/

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

D/TIME SEL.••DATE & TIME

CARD PLAY

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Displaying the Data Code

Press the DATA CODE button.

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

Six-Second Auto Date

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

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

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CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

CAMERA

DISPLAY SETUP/

PLAY (VCR)

6SEC.DATE••••OFF

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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.

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.

❍ End search cannot be used once you unload the cassette.
❍ End search may not work properly if a blank section exists on the tape.
❍ You cannot use end search to locate the editing end of audio dubbing.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

END SEARCH button

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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 rewind/fast forward the tape.
This function is operated with the wireless
controller.

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.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

REW `
button

PLAY e button

STOP 3 button

ZERO SET
MEMORY
button

PLAY (VCR)CAMERA

DATA CODE

ZERO SET
MEMORY

12bit

AUDIO OUT

SLIDE SHOW

DATE SEARCH

REW PLAY

STOP

CARD

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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 + or - button to begin searching.

•Press more than once to search for further date changes (up to 10
times).

•Press the STOP 3 button to stop searching.

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

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

DATE SEARCH +/-
buttons

STOP 3 button

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD

SLIDE SHOW

DATA CODE

DATE SEARCH

ZERO SET

REW PLAY

MEMORY

12bit

AUDIO OUT

FF

STOP

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Customizing the Camcorder

You can personalise 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 Settings

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.

❍ 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.

❍ You can also create original start-up images ( 122).

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MY CAMERA

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SEL.S–UP IMG•CANON LOGO

S–UP SOUND•••DEFAULT

SHTR SOUND•••DEFAULT

OPER. SOUND••DEFAULT

SELF–T SOUND•DEFAULT

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Changing the Display Language

The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to
German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese.

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

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

menu item to change the setting.

❍ 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.

Changing the Date Format

You can select between three date formats. For example, [1. JAN. 2004], [JAN. 1, 2004]
and [2004. 1. 1].

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

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DATE FORMAT•• 1.JAN.2004

DISPLAY SETUP/

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CAMERA

DISPLAY SETUP/

CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)

LANGUAGE •••ENGLISH

CARD PLAY

CAMERA

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Changing the Remote Sensor Mode

Two remote sensor modes and an off setting are available to prevent interference
from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby.

Tur ning the Remote Sensor Off

Open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [WL.
REMOTE], set it to [OFF B] and close the menu.

“B“ appears.

Changing the Remote Sensor Mode

1. On the camcorder, open the menu and select

[SYSTEM]. Select [WL. REMOTE], set it to [A 2] and
close the menu.

The selected mode appears for a few seconds.

2. On the wireless controller, press and hold the

REMOTE SET button. Press the ZOOM T button for
mode 2. Keep the button pressed for over 2 seconds.

If you have set the camcorder to mode 1, press the ZOOM W
button for mode 1.

❍ The wireless controller returns to mode 1 when you replace the batteries.

Change the mode if necessary.

❍ Make sure that camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same mode.

Display the camcorder’s mode by pressing any button on the wireless controller
(except of the REMOTE SET button) and set the wireless controller’s mode to
the same mode. Change the batteries if the wireless controller still does not
work.

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CARD CAMERA

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CAMERA

CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)

WL.REMOTE

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

WL.REMOTE•••• 1SYSTEM

•••

• 1SYSTEM

CARD PLAY

PAUSE

SLOW

AUDIO DUB.

AV DV

REC

PAUSE

WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D83

2

REMOTE SET

START
/STOP

TV SCREEN

PHOTO

SELF T. D.EFFECTS

ON/OFF

ZOOM

WT

MENU

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Other Camcorder Settings

Beep

You will hear a beep upon camcorder operations such as power on/off, start/stop, self­timer 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.

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

Recording in 16:9 (Widescreen TV Recording)

The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high-resolution 16:9
recording. When you turn off the image stabilizer, you will get a larger horizontal
angle of view.

To switch 16:9 on, open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select
[16:9], set it to [ON] and close the menu.

”16:9” appears.

❍ The 16:9 mode cannot be selected in the Easy Recording mode.
❍ The multi-image screen cannot be used when the 16:9 format is selected.
❍ Simultaneous recording on a memory card cannot be used when the 16:9

format is selected.

❍ If you play back a 16:9 recording on a normal TV, the image appears vertically

compressed.

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CAMERA

CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)

BEEP•••••••••ONSYSTEM

CARD PLAY

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Tur ning Off the Image Stabilizer

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.

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

”i“ disappears.

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

[.

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

shake.

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

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen

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.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

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BRIGHTNESS•••

–+

DISPLAY SETUP/

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CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CAMERA SETUP

CARD CAMERA

IMG STAB •••ON

CARD PLAY

CAMERA

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LCD Backlight

The LCD backlight is brighter when the camcorder is powered from a household power
source. However, you can set the backlight at battery use to the same brightness.

Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [BACKLIGHT], set it
to [BRIGHT] and close the menu.

Demonstration Mode

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.

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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DISPLAY SETUP/

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CAMERA

CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)

CARD PLAY

CAMERA

DISPLAY SETUP/

PLAY (VCR)

DEMO MODE••••ON

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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.

Connecting the Devices

q Connecting a VCR

See Playing Back on a TV Screen ( 32).

w Connecting a Digital Video Device

Use the optional CV-150F (4 pin–4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin–6 pin) DV Cable.
Refer also to the instruction manual of the digital video device.

Recording

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

If you are connecting via AV terminal, check the setting ( 32).

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.

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CARD CAMERA

DV Cable (optional)

Signal flow

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

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Editing

❍ When connecting a VCR, the quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower

than that of the original.

❍ 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 S-video or AV
terminal.

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

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

1. Connect the camcorder to the analog video device.

See Playing Back on a TV Screen ( 32).

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.

In record pause mode and during recording, you can check the
picture on the screen.

5. Connected device: Play back the tape.

6. Press the e/a button when the scene you wish to

record appears.

Recording starts.

7. Press the 3 button to stop recording.

•Press the e/ a button to pause recording.

•Press the e/ a button again to restart recording.

8. Connected device: Stop playback.

❍ Headphones cannot be used during analog line-in recording.
❍ When connecting to a TV/video with SCART terminal, use a SCART adapter

with input capability (commercially available). The supplied SCART Adapter
PC-A10 is for output only.

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CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

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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 ( 82).

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

Make sure that [AV\DV OUT] is set to [OFF] ( 88).

3. Connected device: Load the recorded cassette.

4. Press the REC PAUSE button.

In record pause mode and during recording, you can check the
picture on the screen.

5. Connected Device: Play back the tape.

6. Press the e/a button when the scene you wish to

record appears.

Recording starts.

7. Press the 3 button to stop recording.

•Press the e/ a button to pause recording.

•Press the e/ a button again to restart recording.

8. Connected Device: Stop playback.

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

off and back on again.

❍ You can only record signals from devices with the logo recording in SD

system in SP or LP format.

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CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

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Concerning Copyright

Copyright Precaution

Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films and other materials, as well as some television
programmes are copyrighted. Unauthorised recording of these materials may violate
copyright protection laws.

Copyright Signals

During playback: If you try to play back a tape that contains copyright control signals
for protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED”
appears for a few seconds and the camcorder displays a blank blue screen. You cannot
playback the contents of the tape.

During recording: If you try to record from software that contains copyright control
signals for protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED”
appears. You cannot record the contents of the software.
You cannot record copyright protection signals to a tape using this camcorder.

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

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

Connecting the Devices

Turn off all devices before starting the connections. Unload the tape from the
camcorder. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. Use the
optional CV-150F (4 pin–4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin–6 pin) DV Cable.
You can also connect a VCR with S (S1)-VIDEO terminal ( 34).

AUDIO

VIDEO

R

L

STV-250N Stereo Video
Cable (supplied)

DV Cable (optional)

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Tur ning On the Analog-Digital Converter

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

❍ Headphones cannot be used during analog-digital conversion.
❍ 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).

❍ When connecting to a TV/video with SCART terminal, use a SCART adapter

with input capability (commercially available). The supplied SCART Adapter
PC-A10 is for output only.

❍ For normal use, set [AV\DV OUT] to [OFF]. If it is set to [ON], digital signals

cannot be input via the camcorder’s DV terminal.

❍ 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.
❍ You can also press the AV\DV button on the wireless controller. The setting

changes with each press of the button.

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CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

AV DV OUT••••OFFVCR SETUP

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Audio Dubbing

You can add sound from audio devices (AUDIO IN) or with the built-in or an external
microphone (MIC. IN).
This function is operated with the wireless controller.

Connecting

q Connecting an Audio Device

Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.

w Connecting a Microphone

See Recording with an External Microphone ( 62).

Dubbing

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 a button on the wireless controller.

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CARD CAMERA

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
(supplied)

Signal flow

AUDIO DUB.•••AUDIO INAUDIO SETUP

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ZERO SET

Audio device
(e.g. CD player)

OUTPUT

AUDIO

L

R

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

MEMORY

12bit

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO DUB.

REW

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

SLOW

AV DV

FF

2

REMOTE SET

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5. Press the AUDIO DUB. button on the wireless

controller.

“AUDIO DUB.” and “ a” appear.

6. Press the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller

to begin dubbing.

• Microphone: Speak into the microphone.

• Audio device: Begin playback.

7. Press the STOP 3 button on the wireless controller

to stop dubbing.

Audio device: Stop playback.

❍ 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.

❍ When using the built-in microphone, do not connect any devices to the MIC

terminal or the advanced accessory shoe. When using the DM-50 Directional
Stereo Microphone, do not connect any devices to the MIC terminal.

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

may decrease.

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

than 3 times.

❍ When you connect an audio device, check the picture on the LCD screen and

the sound via built-in speaker or audio device. You can also connect a TV via S­video terminal.

❍ When you use the built-in microphone, you can either connect a TV via AV

terminal to check the picture, or headphones to check the sound. When you
connect a TV via S-video terminal, you can check the picture on the TV screen
and the sound with headphones connected to the camcorder.

❍ 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.

ZERO SET

ZERO SET

ZERO SET

MEMORY

12bit

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO DUB.

REW

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

SLOW

AV DV

FF

2

REMOTE SET

MEMORY

12bit

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO DUB.

MEMORY

12bit

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO DUB.

REW

PAUSE

REW

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

SLOW

AV DV

PLAY

STOP

SLOW

AV DV

FF

2

REMOTE SET

FF

2

REMOTE SET

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Playing Back the Added Sound

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

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.

• MIX/VARI.: Plays back Stereo 1 and Stereo 2. The mix balance can be adjusted.

2. If you have selected [MIX/VARI.], adjust the mix level: Open the menu
and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [MIX BALANCE], adjust the balance
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 memorised by the camcorder.

❍ You can also press the 12bit AUDIO OUT button on the wireless controller to

select the audio output. However, the mix balance can only be adjusted in the
menu.

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12bit AUDIO•••STEREO1 AUDIO SETUP

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Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable

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 on Mac operating systems later
than Mac OS 9, and will be installed automatically.
Use the optional CV-150F (4 pin–4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin–6 pin) DV Cable.

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

specifications/settings of your computer.

❍ 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.

❍ Do not disconnect the DV cable, open the memory card cover, remove the

memory card, change the position of the POWER switch or turn off the
camcorder and computer while data is being transferred to the computer
(while the camcorder’s card access indicator is flashing). Doing so may damage
the memory card’s data.

❍ The image files on your memory card and the image files saved on the hard

disk drive of your computer are valuable, original data files. If you wish to use
image files on your computer, make copies of them first, and use the copied
file, retaining the original.

❍ We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source

while it is connected to the computer.

❍ Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer.
❍ Users of Windows XP can use the supplied DV Network Software. For details,

refer to the DV Network Software Instruction Manual.

IEEE1394 (DV) terminal

Commercially available DV cable

6-pin

4-pin

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Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

You can use SD Memory Cards or
commercially available MultiMediaCards with
this camcorder. The SD Memory Card has a
protect switch to prevent accidental erasure.

Inserting the Card

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.

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

Removing the Card

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.

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

Do not use any other types of memory cards.

❍ Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards.
❍ Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing the memory card.

Otherwise, it may result in data damage.

❍ If you use memory cards other than the supplied one, make sure to format

them with the camcorder ( 121).

Terminals

Card access
indicator

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Selecting the Image Quality/Size

Changing the Still Image Quality

You can choose from Superfine, Fine and Normal.

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

Changing the Still Image Size

You can choose from 1632 × 1224 pixels, 1280 × 960 pixels and 640 × 480 pixels.

Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [IMAGE SIZE], set it to
[1280×960] or [640×480] and close the menu.

❍ Still images are compressed and recorded in the JPEG (Joint Photographic

Experts Group) format.

❍ Estimated Capacity of an 8 MB Memory Card:

These figures are approximate. They vary according to the recording condition and the
subject. Sample images already recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are to be
included in the total number.

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CAMERA

CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)

IMG QUALITY••FINECARD SETUP

CARD PLAY

PLAY (VCR)CAMERA

CARD SETUP

IMAGE SIZE•••

Image Size

Image Quality

Superfine 3 1360 KB 6 850 KB 34 176 KB
Fine 5 880 KB 9 560 KB 50 120 KB
Normal 9 480 KB 17 300 KB 83 72 KB

No. of
Images

File Size

per Image

1280 × 9601632 × 1224

No. of
Images

1632 × 1224

File Size

per Image

640 × 480

No. of
Images

File Size

per Image

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Changing the Movie Size

You can choose from 320 × 240 pixels and 160 × 120 pixels.

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

❍ Movies are recorded in the Motion JPEG format.
❍ Maximum recording time on a 8 MB SD Memory Card:

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CARD CAMERA

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CAMERA

CARD SETUP

PLAY (VCR)

MOVIE SIZE•••

320×240

Image Size

320 × 240 approx. 20 sec. 250 KB/sec.
160 × 120 approx. 50 sec. 120 KB/sec.

Max. Recording
Time (8 MB)

File Size per Second

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

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101-0101

101

101-0102

101-0104

101

101-0101

101

101-0103

CONTINUOUS RESET

When you record 3 images.

When you replace the memory

card and record an image.

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.
(The sample images on the supplied memory card are saved in the [100canon] folder.)

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 The file number will be reset each time a new memory card is

inserted, starting with 101-0101. If the memory card already
contains image files, the consecutive file number will be assigned.

CONTINUOUS The camcorder memorises 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.

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

FILE NOS.••••CONTINUOUSCARD SETUP

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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.

1. Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode.

A white focusing frame appears in the centre of the screen. The camcorder will focus
on the subject in the centre of the screen. To change the focusing point, see Selecting
the Focusing Point ( 107).

2. Press the PHOTO button halfway.

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

beep sounds twice. The picture may appear out of focus for a
moment while 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.

• F and focusing frame disappear and you hear a shutter sound.

• The card access indicator flashes and the card access display

appears.

• The still image shown on the screen will be recorded on the

memory card.

❍ Do not turn off the 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.

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

set to allow recording.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

PHOTO button

Card access indicator

TAPE/CARD switch

PLAY (VCR)CAMERA

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❍ Connection to a computer or PictBridge compliant printer will not work when

the memory card contains more than 1800 images. For best performance, we
recommend not recording more than 100 images on the memory card when
you plan to connect the camcorder to a computer or printer.

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

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

When you press the PHOTO button fully before F 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 focus ring.

❍ When the Focus-Priority mode is set to [OFF]:

No focusing frame appears.
In step 2, F turns green, and focus and exposure are locked.

❍ The camcorder shuts off when 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.

Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording
Movies on 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.

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

to [ FINE] or [ NORMAL] and close the menu.

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

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

CARD CAMERA mode.

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

the multi-image screen is activated.

❍ The still image cannot be recorded on a memory card when the 16:9 format is

selected.

❍ Card mix cannot be used when [STILL I. REC] is set to [ FINE] or [ NORMAL].
❍ “

|

” appears when you press the PHOTO button when [STILL I. REC] is set

to [OFF].

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Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder

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

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 Other Video Devices

You can record images from devices connected via the S-video terminal or AV terminal
(analog line-in function), or via the DV terminal as still images on a memory card.
For connecting instructions, refer to page 32 and 82.

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 ( 88).

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.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

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When recording from a tape in the camcorder or other video devices:
❍ A still image recorded from an image in 16:9 format 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 × 480.

Screen Displays during Still Image Recording

w Remaining Card Capacity for

Still Images

“e” Card Access Display

e Image Size

flashing in red: No card
in green: 6 or more images
in yellow: 1 to 5 images
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 that the camcorder is writing
on the memory card.

Indicates the still image size.

q
w
e

q Still Image Quality

Indicates the image quality of the still
image.