Canon Optura 100 User Manual

Mini

Digital Video Cassette

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER

Instruction Manual

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VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL

Manual de Instrucciones

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Important Usage Instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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WARNING:

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

WARNING:

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

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

Digital Video Camcorder, OPTURA100 MC systems

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

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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

Important Warning

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

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA100 MC A and all its accessories.

1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual.

6. Accessories — Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous.

7. Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation. They may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera.

8. Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock — Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist situations.

9. Placing or Moving — Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10. Power Sources — The CA-560 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this manual.

11. Polarization — The CA-560 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70—1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure

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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

Fig. 1

14. Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it

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can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product.

18. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or

objects have fallen into, the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to

rain or water.

d. If the product does not operate

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

e. If the product has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance. This indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

21. Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order.

Contents

Introduction

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3

Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............7

Introducing the OPTURA100 MC ............8

Mastering the Basics

Finding Your Way Around

the OPTURA100 MC............................9

~ Preparations ... ~

Powering Your Camcorder ......................12

Loading a Cassette ..................................17

~ Basic Recording ... ~

Basic Recording ......................................19

Zooming ..................................................24

Using the LCD Screen ............................25

~ Basic Playback ... ~

Playing Back a Cassette ..........................28

Connections for Playback on a

TV Screen............................................32

Tips for Making Better Videos ................34

Using the Built-in Flash ..........................53

Turning the Image Stabilizer Off ............55

Using the Various Recording

Programs..............................................56

Using Digital Effects................................60

Using the Multi-Image Screen ................65

Audio Recording ......................................67

Setting the Self-Timer ..............................69

Using the VL-3 Video Light

(optional) ............................................71

Using the DM-50 Microphone

(optional) ............................................72

~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~

Adjusting Exposure Manually..................73

Setting the Shutter Speed ........................75

Adjusting Focus Manually ......................77

Setting the White Balance........................78

~ For Playback ...~

Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data

(Data Code) ........................................80

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/

Date Search) ........................................83

Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ........84

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Using the Full Range of Features

~ General ... ~

Searching and Reviewing While

Recording ............................................36

Using the Menus ......................................37

Using the Wireless Controller..................45

~ For Recording ...~

Setting the Date and Time........................48

Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette............51

Editing

Editing to a VCR......................................85

Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital

Video Equipment ................................86

Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog

Camcorder (Analog Line-in) ..............88

Recording Over Existing Scenes

(AV Insert Editing)..............................90

Audio Dubbing ........................................93

Setting the Audio Mix..............................96

Connecting to a PC ..................................98

Contents, cont.

Memory Card Introduction ......................99

Recording Still Images to a

Memory Card ....................................103

Recording an Image from a Cassette as a

Still Image ........................................105

Recording from Another DV Device as a

Still Image ........................................106

Viewing Still Images..............................107

Settings of the Still Image Recorded

to a Memory Card ............................109

Preventing Accidental Erasure

(Protect) ........................................112

Marking a Still Image for Printing

(Print Mark)..................................113

Erasing Still Images ..........................115

Combining Images and Recording Them

Introduction

to a Cassette (Card Mix) ..................117

For quick reference

In addition to the contents and index please refer to:

• Finding Your Way Around the OPTURA100 MC ( 9)

• Screen displays ( 143)

• Troubleshooting — in case you run into any problems ( 135)

• Menu at a Glance ( 155)

Using a Memory Card

Copying Still Images from a Cassette....120

Copying Memory Card Still Images

to a Cassette ......................................121

Formatting a Memory Card....................122

Other Information and Precautions ........123

Additional Information

Preparing the Camcorder........................126

Notes on Using the Batteries..................128

Maintenance ..........................................131

Troubleshooting......................................135

The OPTURA100 MC System Diagram139

Optional Accessories ..............................140

Screen Displays ......................................143

Specifications ........................................150

Index ......................................................152

Menu at a Glance ..................................155

Symbols used in this instruction manual:

: Reference page numbers : Functions that can be operated

from the body of the camcorder

: Functions that can be operated

from the wireless controller

: Supplementary notes for

camcorder operation

` : Operation confirmation beeps

( 23)

The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the camcorder. No others have the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.

• Capital letters are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labeled on the camcorder itself, e.g. Press the MENU button.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model Name OPTURA100 MC Serial No.

Thank you for Choosing a Canon

First, we’d like to thank you for purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its advanced technology makes it very easy to use — you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come.

To get the most out of your new camcorder, we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly — there are many sophisticated features which will add to your recording enjoyment.

Getting started

To get started we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on to use its full range of features.

Your camcorder is supplied with the following accessories:

WL-D77 Wireless

WL-D74 Wireless

Controller

Lens hood Lens cap and lens cap

SS-600 Shoulder Strap Lens cap and lens cap

BP-512 Battery Pack

BP-511 Battery Pack

Lithium button battery

Two AA batteries

cord

CA-560 Compact

CA-560 Compact Power

Power Adapter

Adapter (including AC

(including AC power

power cable)

cable)

S-150 S-video Cable

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STV-250N Stereo

STV-250 Stereo Video

Video Cable

Cable

Soft case for MultiMediaCard

MMC-8M MultiMediaCard (with pre-recorded sample images)

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Mega-pixel CCD

Your camcorder incorporates a 1.33 mega-pixel CCD. High-resolution still images can be recorded to a memory card.

Built-in Flash

The built-in flash automatically rises up and fires according to the brightness of the surrounding area.

IEEE 1394 DV Terminal

Using a DV cable, connect the OPTURA100 MC to a PC equipped with a DV terminal and transfer your

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Extended Recording Time Function

Record for 1.5×, 2× or 3× longer than when in SP mode – up to 4 hours on an 80 minute tape.

Memory Card

Record, manage and store still images on a MultiMediaCard or an SD Memory Card. Recorded images can be immediately checked by the press of a single button, allowing you to erase them or set protection. Combine still images recorded on the card with your original movies or still images. Also great for easy transfer of still images to a PC.

Tilt-up Viewfinder & Rotative Grip Belt

original images and sound to your PC.

Tilting viewfinder and rotating grip belt will make recording more flexible and stable.

Still Photos

Just press the photo button to capture still pictures. You can record vivid still images onto a memory card with the incorporated mechanical shutter. (Progressive Photo)

2.5” LCD Screen

Optical Image Stabilizer

Canon’s optical technology stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots.

10× (Card 8×) Lens and

40×/200× Digital Zoom

Advanced Accessory Shoe

Allows the Canon Video Light VL-3 or the Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 (both optional) to be easily attached and powered by the camcorder’s own power source.

Digital Effects

Advanced digital technology allows you to add special effects during recording. Display 4, 9 or 16 still images at once with the multi-image screen.

Audio Dubbing/AV Insert Editing

Analog Line-in Recording

Connect to a VCR or analog camcorder and record onto a DV tape in the OPTURA100 MC.

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INDEX

REC SEARCH

SCREEN

MIX/

CARD

SLIDE SHOW

LCD screen (p. 25)

Flash button (p. 53)/ (play/pause) button (p. 28)

(stop) button (p. 28)/ INDEX SCREEN button (p. 108)

BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 14)

Memory card compartment cover (p. 100)

Battery attachment unit (p. 13)

LCD panel OPEN button (p. 25)

REC SEARCH

button (p. 36)/ (fast forward) button (p. 28)/CARD

button

(p. 107)

Record review button (p. 36)/ REC (record) SEARCH

–

button(p. 36)/ (rewind) button (p. 28)/ CARD

–

button (p. 107)

DIGITAL EFFECTS button (p. 63)

Digital effects ON/OFF button (p. 63)

Self-timer button (p. 69)/ REC PAUSE (LINE-IN) button (p. 87, 89)

FOCUS button (p. 77)/ DATA CODE button (p. 80)

EXP button (p. 73)

Card MIX button (p. 119)/ SLIDE SHOW button (p. 108)

Speaker (p. 31)

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OPEN/EJECT

Advanced accessory shoe (p. 71, 72)

Viewfinder (p. 126, 132)

Stereo microphone (p. 93)

PHOTO button (p. 51, 103)

Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 126)

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Program selector (p. 56)

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Card access indicator (p. 103)

TAPE/CARD switch (p. 19)

Program AE

Easy Recording

Zoom controller (p. 24)

MENU button (p. 38)

MIC terminal (p. 67, 93)

Selector dial (p. 31, 38)

Grip belt (p. 127)

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POWER indicator (p. 19)

POWER switch (p. 19)

Start/Stop button

(p. 20)

OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 17)

Bottom view

OPEN/EJECT

Tripod socket (p. 34)

Backup battery holder (p. 130)

SET

REW

PLAY

START /STOP

PHOTO

SELF

TIMER

SCREEN

DATA CODE

–

CARD

AUDIO

MONITOR

REC

PAUSE

SELECT

SLIDESHOW

ZERO SET

MEMORY

AUDIO DUB.

STOP

MIX

BALANCE

ST-1

ST-2

ON/OFFD.EFFECTS

SET

ZOOM

INSERT

PAUSE

SLOW

REMOTE SET

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WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D77

× 2 button (p. 30)

START/STOP button (p. 20)

MENU button (p. 38)

TV SCREEN button (p. 143)

SELF TIMER button (p. 69)

DATA CODE button (p. 80)

D.EFFECTS (Digital effects) button (p. 63)

REC PAUSE button (p. 87, 89)

ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 84)

CARD buttons (p. 107)

Transmitter

Zoom buttons (p. 24)

SET button (p. 38)

Digital effects ON/OFF button (p. 63)

MIX BALANCE buttons (p. 96)

Controller buttons (p. 38)

Search buttons (p. 83) SEARCH SELECT button (p. 83)

AUDIO MONITOR button (p. 96)

AUDIO DUB. button (p. 95)

AV INSERT button (p. 92)

REMOTE SET button (p. 46)

button (p. 29)

FF button (p. 28) PLAY button (p. 28)

STOP button (p. 28)

SLOW button (p. 29)

REW button (p. 28)

PAUSE button (p. 29)

PHOTO button (p. 51, 103)

SLIDE SHOW button (p. 108)

DC IN 9.5V

IN/OUT

CHARGE

IN/OUT

AV (audio/video) IN/OUT terminal (p. 32, 88)

S-video IN/OUT terminal (p. 32, 88)

u (LANC) terminal (p. 85)

Cassette compartment (p. 17)

Cassette compartment cover (p. 17)

DC IN terminal (p. 12)

(phones) terminal (p. 31)

Remote sensor (p. 45)

Tally lamp (p. 23)

Terminal cover

Lens hood (p. 126)

DV IN/OUT terminal (p. 86, 98, 106)

CHARGE indicator (p. 13)

Built-in Flash (p. 53)

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Powering Your Camcorder

Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to:

Provide power from an AC outlet

Charge a battery pack

Notes:

• The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder.

• If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause bars to appear on the TV — move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.

Connecting the camcorder to an AC outlet

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Use the power adapter to provide your camcorder with instant power from an AC outlet. Always turn the camcorder off before connecting/removing the power source.

1. Set the POWER switch to OFF.

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

3. Connect the power cable to the power adapter.

4. Plug the power cable into an AC outlet.

5. Disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder after use.

Unplug the power cable from the AC outlet, then disconnect it from the adapter.

Attaching and charging the battery packs

DC IN 9.5V

CHARGE

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CHARGE indicator

Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes. Always turn the camcorder off before connecting/removing the battery.

1. Set the POWER switch to OFF.

2. Attach the battery to the camcorder.

• Remove the battery pack’s terminal cover.

• Align the edge of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder, press lightly and slide the battery down until it clicks into place.

3. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder.

4. Connect the power cable to the adapter and plug it into an AC outlet.

• The charge indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress. Single

flashes mean that the battery pack is less than 75% charged. Double flashes mean that it is more than 75% charged. The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged. If the indicator blinks rapidly and continuously (twice a second), the battery pack may be defective.

• The battery pack will also charge when the POWER switch is turned to

positions other than OFF. The CHARGE indicator may both flash or stay lit.

5. When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder. Unplug the power cable from the AC outlet, then disconnect it from the adapter.

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6. Remove the battery pack after use.

• Press the BATT. RELEASE button and remove the battery.

Notes:

• Never connect an unspecified product to the camcorder’s DC terminal. Likewise, do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product.

• You can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the “Notes on Using the Batteries” ( 128). These notes include charging and recording times and how to install the backup battery.

CA-560 Compact Power Adapter

Specifications

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Power supply 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 34 W Rated output 9.5 V, 2.7 A DC Operating temperature range 32°F–104°F (0°C– 40°C) Dimensions 2 1/4 × 1 1/8 × 4 1/8 in (57 × 28 × 104 mm) Weight 6 3/8 oz (180 g) (without power cable)

Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice.

When replacement of power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-560 or equivalent.

The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information.

Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional)

The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camcorder can be used along with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or charge battery packs:

1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery.

2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery.

3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet.

The Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 includes the following:

Charge Adapter

Car Battery Cable

DC Cable

1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery.

1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable→ car’s cigarette lighter

CHARGE

To car’s cigarette lighter

• Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). Fifteen minutes of charging gives 60 minutes of recording (using the viewfinder).

Time required for full charge

from car battery or household outlet BP-512 1 hr. 20 min. BP-511 (optional) 1 hr. 20 min. BP-522 (optional) 1 hr. 40 min. BP-535 (optional) 2 hr. 30 min.

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2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery.

Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car’s cigarette lighter

3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet.

1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter

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CHARGE

To car’s cigarette lighter

• Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). Fifteen

minutes of charging gives 60 minutes of recording (using the viewfinder).

Note:

• For full details of how to use the CR-560, refer to its instruction manual.

Loading a Cassette

OPEN/EJECT

PUSH

Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.*

Loading and unloading

1. Make sure that you have attached a power source.

2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch (on the bottom of the

camcorder) to release the cassette compartment cover.

• Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically.

• The confirmation beep sounds when the cassette cover fully opens.

3. Load or unload the cassette.

• Insert the cassette gently with the window facing the grip belt, and the REC/SAVE tab outwards.

• Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.

4. Press the P mark on the compartment until it clicks, and wait

for it to close.

5. Click the cover back into place.

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* D is a trade mark.

Notes:

• Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically, and do not attempt to close the cover until the cassette compartment has fully retracted.

• After loading a cassette, use record search ( 36) to find the point where you want to start recording.

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

• Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use — return it to its case and store it in a cool, clean, dry place.

• When you turn the camcorder’s power on, v flashes in the display until you load a cassette.

• With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not give an accurate reading ( 144).

SAVE

REC

SAVE

REC

Protecting tapes from accidental erasure

To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode ( 19), “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display. If you want to record on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the hole is closed.

Handling cassettes

• To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to the

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• Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or spliced — they may damage the camcorder.

• Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape.

• Handle cassettes with care — dropping them or exposing them to external shocks may cause internal damage.

• Store cassettes in the provided case, first rewinding them to the start of the tape and then storing them upright.

• A cassette with metal plated terminals may become dirty with use, affecting information transfer. Therefore, after using a tape about 10 times, be sure to clean the terminals with a cotton swab.

Cassette memory

You are unable to use the cassette memory function with this camcorder.

Basic Recording

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Before you start recording

Have you completed the following steps?

• Attached a power source ( 12).

• Removed the lens cap ( 127).

• Fasten the grip belt ( 127).

• Attach the lens hood ( 126).

• Chosen the display: viewfinder ( 126) or LCD screen ( 25).

Note:

• When you’re using the viewfinder, fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so that it faces the same direction as the lens ( 25).

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You may also want to install the backup battery ( 130) in order to set the date and time display ( 48).

To record

1. Press the small green button on the POWER switch and hold, turn the POWER switch to CAMERA.

• The camcorder automatically sets to record pause mode. PAUSE appears in

the display.

• If you haven’t set the date and time display, SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE

AND TIME appears in the display. For setting the time zone, see p. 48. For setting the date and time, see p. 50.

• The camcorder power indicator lights up red.

• The confirmation beep sounds.

• The camcorder will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode for

more than about 5 minutes. To return to record pause mode, turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.

2. Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TAPE.

• For still image recording to a memory card, see p. 103.

3. Load a cassette ( 17).

4. Slide the program selector to [.

• This selects the camcorder’s Easy Recording program. It allows you to

simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 58).

5. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording.

• For still image recording to a cassette, see p. 51.

• The tally lamp flashes rapidly and REC appears in the display.

6. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause recording.

• The camcorder returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the

display.

• You can stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the

start/stop button.

Note:

• After loading a cassette, start recording when the tape counter has stopped.

When you have finished recording

• Replace the lens cap.

• Return the viewfinder to its retracted position.

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• Return the LCD screen flush to the camcorder body.

• Unload the cassette.

• Turn the POWER switch to OFF.

• Disconnect the power source.

Notes:

• To check that the camcorder is recording correctly, make a test recording first.

• Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette.

• To close the LCD panel, rotate it vertically until the screen faces you, then push it in flat against the side of the camcorder until it clicks securely.

• You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker when recording.

• For tips on how to make better videos, see p. 34.

• For extra recording time, set REC MODE to any mode other than SP ( 21).

• Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD panel, viewfinder, battery pack or builtin flash.

Changing the recording mode

REC MODE••••SP

VCR SET UP

PLAY

(VCR)

CARD

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

Choose from 4 recording modes: SP (standard play), 1.5× SP, 2× SP or 3× SP.

• Only SP and LP modes are available when the camcorder is set to CARD

PLAY (VCR) mode.

Recording times (this example uses an 80-minute tape)

Standard recording Extended recording

SP LP SP LP

80 min.

1.5× SP 2× SP 3× SP

(120 min.) (160 min.) (240 min.)

In SP and LP modes, image data is compressed twice as much as in SP and LP modes when being recorded to a tape.

You can’t add sound (audio dubbing) or images (AV insert) to a tape that has been recorded in a mode other than SP mode. If you plan to use either of these functions later, record in SP mode.

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To change the recording mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select REC MODE, set it to LP, SP or LP and close the menu.

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Notes:

About all 3 extended recording modes

• When recording and playing back tapes in one of the extended recording modes, the nature of the tape and usage conditions may affect recording, mosaic-like noise may appear in the image and the sound may be distorted during playback. For important recordings, therefore, set the camcorder to SP mode.

• We recommend recording in SP mode when you plan to transfer images taken with the camcorder to your PC.

• If you record in more than one mode on the same tape, the picture may become distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly.

• A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce the mosaic-like noise and the sound may become distorted when playing back on this camcorder.

• A tape recorded in LP or LP mode on this camcorder may produce the mosaic-like noise and the sound may become distorted when playing back on other digital equipment.

16:9••••••••OFF

CAM.SET UP

CAMERA

TAPE

About SP and LP modes

• The image quality of recordings done in SP or LP modes will be lower than that of those done in SP or LP modes.

• A cassette recorded in SP or LP mode cannot be played back on a camcorder not equipped with that mode.

• The recording mode might not appear in the display correctly if you switch to

SP or LP while the camcorder is connected to another digital video device.

• When the recording mode is changed to SP or LP, the camcorder modifies the image for appropriate recording in that mode.

• You might not be able to do DV dubbing correctly with the camcorder set to

SP or LP mode.

16:9 (Wide screen TV recording)

Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on wide screen TVs.

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To switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu.

Notes:

• “16:9” is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 mode on.

• You cannot use the 16:9 mode with the Easy Recording program.

• You cannot use the multi-image screen when setting the 16:9 mode on.

• If you play back a recording made for 16:9 on a normal TV screen, the image will appear to be vertically “squashed” (compressed).

• If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Video ID-1 system, recordings made in the 16:9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen.

BEEP••••••••ON

SYSTEM

Turning off the tally lamp

PLAY

(VCR)

CARD

CAMERA

CARD

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

PLAY

(VCR)

CARD

PLAY

(VCR)

TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

TALLY LAMP••ON

SYSTEM

The tally lamp lets you know that the camcorder is recording, receiving signals from the wireless controller or counting down for the self-timer. However, its flashing may be reflected into the lens during close-up recording, or when recording through glass.

You may therefore decide to turn it off.

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To turn the tally lamp off, open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select TALLY LAMP, set it to OFF and close the menu.

• The tally lamp no longer flashes during recording, but it will still light up when the camcorder receives a signal from the wireless controller and during the selftimer countdown.

Confirmation/Warning beeps

The camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camcorder’s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the camcorder. Beeps are not recorded on the tape.

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

Zooming

D.ZOOM••••••

40×

CAM.SET UP

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TAPE

Zoom out

10× optical zoom Card 8×

The camcorder’s 10× zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene (up to 8× when using a memory card):

• Move the zoom control towards W to zoom out to wide-angle.

• Move it towards T to zoom in to telephoto. You can also control the speed of zooming:

• Move the control slightly to zoom slowly.

• Move it farther to zoom more quickly. (The farther you move the zoom control, the faster the zoom speed.)

The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle, but not the zoom speed.

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200× digital zoom

Magnifies the camcorder’s zoom range by up to 20× in TAPE CAMERA mode. The zoom control continues to work as usual. You can freely zoom in and out between 1× and 200× magnification — the camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 10×) and digital zooming (10× to 40× or 10× to 200×).

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To change the digital zoom, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select D.ZOOM, set it to OFF or 200× and close the menu.

Notes:

• When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 3 ft 33/8 in (1 m) between you and your subject. However when the zoom is at the wide-angle position, you can focus on a subject as close as 3/8 in (1 cm).

• Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 10×.

• You cannot use digital zoom when the multi-image screen or mosaic is set. The display becomes “– – –”.

• The zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds. When the digital zoom is set to 40×, the zoom indicator extends (light blue). When the digital zoom is set to 200× zoom, the zoom indicator extends again (a darker blue).

Using the LCD Screen

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Opening and closing the LCD screen

Push the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camcorder. This automatically switches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder off. When you close the LCD panel, the LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on.

Changing the angle of the LCD screen

You can choose the angle of the screen that suits you best by opening and rotating the screen, also you can rotate the LCD screen so that faces in the direction of the lens ( 27).

You can also push the panel flat against the camcorder until it is flush with the side, with the screen facing outwards.

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Notes:

• Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel.

• Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD panel or the viewfinder.

• Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90°, before attempting to rotate it.

• Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place, before closing it or pushing it flat against the side of the camcorder.

• Always fully close the LCD panel until it clicks securely.

• Be careful not to leave the LCD, viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight outdoors or in a window. Doing so could cause damage.

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TAPE

CAMERA

TAPE

• Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause glare that makes it difficult

for you to view the image. In this case, switch to using the viewfinder. You are also able to adjust the brightness of the screen (see “Adjusting the LCD screen” below).

Adjusting the LCD screen

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

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Open the menu and select DISP.SET UP from the menu. Then select BRIGHTNESS, adjust the level with the selector dial and close the menu.

A bar showing the level appears in the display.

• Turn the selector dial up to make the display brighter.

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• Turn the selector dial down to make the display darker.

Notes:

• The camcorder will remember your brightness setting even after you turn it off.

• The brightness of the LCD does not affect that of the recorded images or the viewfinder.

About the LCD Screen

The LCD screen built into this camcorder is a high precision product. However, small black dots or bright points of light (red, blue or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction of the LCD screen and they are not recorded on the tape. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

Allowing the subject to monitor recording

MIRROR••••••ON

DISP.SET UP

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CARD

CAMERA

TAPE

When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the same direction as the lens, you can watch yourself during recording or let your subject monitor recording. The viewfinder is also activated when the panel is in this position. (Adjusting the viewfinder,

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• You can choose the display style, reversed (mirror on) or not (mirror off). The recording itself is unaffected regardless of which one you choose.

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To turn the mirror mode off, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select MIRROR, set it to OFF and close the menu.

The indicators that appear in the LCD display when MIRROR is turned on:

TAPE CAMERA mode

REC REC PAUSE

CARD CAMERA mode

No card Recording to a memory card

• These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder.

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Playing Back a Cassette

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You can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. When using the LCD screen, the camcorder also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker ( 31).

• When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen

side facing up.

• When you’re using the viewfinder to view playback, close the LCD panel.

However, you cannot review the sound track.

To play back your recordings on a TV, see p. 32. To use the wireless controller, see p. 45.

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Note:

• To avoid accidental recording, make sure that you slide the tab on the cassette

so that it exposes the hole (the switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF).

1. Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to PLAY

(VCR).

• The power indicator lights up green.

2. Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TAPE.

3. Load the cassette.

4. Press the ee(play) button to start playback.

• To end playback, press the 3 (stop) button.

• To wind the tape forwards, stop playback and press the 1 (fast forward)

button.

• To wind the tape backwards, stop playback and press the ` (rewind)

button.

• If the playback picture is rough (mosaic-like noise), clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette.

Other playback modes

Playback pause

Press the a (pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the e (play) button. The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes’ playback pause.

Fast forward playback

To play back the recording at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the 1 (fast forward) button during normal playback or press and hold the 1 (fast forward) button during normal fast forward.

Rewind playback

For reverse playback at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the ` (rewind) button during normal playback or press and hold the ` (rewind) button during normal rewind.

Special playback

Frame Advance

To play back frame by frame, press the +/ ae button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance.

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Frame Reverse

To play back in reverse frame by frame, press the –/4a button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse.

Slow Forward Playback

To play back at about 1/5 normal speed, press the SLOW M button during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

• The camcorder automatically returns to playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback in SP or LP recording mode.

Slow Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at about 1/5 normal speed, press the –/4a button and

then the SLOW M button during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

• The camcorder automatically returns to ×1 reverse playback after about 30

seconds of slow playback in SP or LP recording mode.

Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/4a button during normal forward playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal forward playback.

• The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 2 minutes of

paused reverse playback.

Forward ×2 Playback

Press the ×2 button during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

Reverse ×2 Playback

Press the –/4a button and then the ×2 button during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

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• There’s no audio during special playback.

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