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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.

COPYRIGHT WARNING:

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.

Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.

Tel No. [phone]

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

[FULLY NSERT.

important Warning

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TOREDUCETHERiSKOF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO I

IQUAL F ED SERV CE PERSONNEL,

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is

intended to alert the user to the presence
of 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.

In these safety instructions the word

"product" refers to the Canon Digital Video
Camcorder OPTURA100 MC A and all its

accessories.

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

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.
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.

Accessories -- Do not use accessories

not recommended in this manual as

they may be hazardous.
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.

Water and Moisture -- Hazard of electric
shock -- Do not use this product near

water or in rainy/moist situations.

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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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.

Power Lines -- An outside antenna
system should net be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other

electric light or power circuits, or where it
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.
Overloading -- De 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 net 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.

hnportant Usage Instructions .................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY

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

Thank you _\_r Choosing a Canon .............. 7

Introducing the OPTURA 100 MC ............ 8

Finding Your Way Around

the OPTURAI00 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 l\_r Playback on a

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

Tips tbr Making Better Videos ................ 34

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

Turning the hnage Stabilizer Off ............ 55

Using the Various Recording

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

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

Using the Multi-hnage 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

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 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 lnsert Editing) .............................. 90

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

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

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

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

Recording Still hnages to a

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

Recording an hnage fi'om a Cassette as a

Still hnage ........................................ 105

Recording fi'om Another DV Device as a

Still hnage ........................................ 106

Viewing Still hnages .............................. 107

Settings of the Still hnage Recorded

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

Preventing Accidental Erasure

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

Marking a Still hnage t_r Printing

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

Erasing Still hnages .......................... 115

Combining hnages and Recording Them

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

Copying Still hnages fi'om a Cassette....120

Copying Memory Card Still hnages

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

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

Other Int_rmation and Precautions ........ 123

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

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

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

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

The OPTURA 100 MC System Diagram 139

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

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

Specifications ...........................................

lndex .........................................................

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

In addition to the contents and
index please refer to:

, Finding Your Way Around the

OPTURA1 00 MC (_1 9)

• Screen displays (_1 143)

• Troubleshooting -- in case you run
into any problems ( EZ]135)

• Menu at a Glance ( [2221155)

Symbols used in this instruction
manual:

CI21: Reference page nutnbers
[] : Functions that can be operated

ftotn the body of the catncorder

: Functions that can be operated

from the wireless controller

_: Supplementary notes for

catncorder operation

o_ :Operation confirmation beeps

(1222123)

, 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.

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

_urchase to aid identification in case of theft,

Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.

Model Name ©PTURA100 MC
Serial No,

First, we'd like to thank you for
purchasing this Canon camcordel: Its

adwmced technology makes it vel7
easy to use -- you will soon be making

high-quality videos which will give you
pleasme for years to come.

To get the most out of your new
camcorder we recommend that you
mad this manual thoroughly -- there

are many sophisticated features which
will add to your recording enjoyment.

To get started we suggest that you
master the basic operations of the

camcorder first, before moving on to
use its fnll range of features.

Your camcorder is supplied with the
following accessories:

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Your camcorder incorporates a 1.33
mega-pixel CCD. High-resolution still

images can be recorded to a memory
card.

The built-in flash
automatically rises up

and fires according to the
brightness of the

surrounding area.

Just press the photo
button to capture still

_pictures. You can record

vivid still images onto a

memory card with the

incorporated mechanical
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Using a DV cable, connect
the OPTURAI00 MC to a

PC equipped with a DV
terminal and transfer your

original images lind sound
to your PC.

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

Record for 1.5×, 2× or 3× longer than
when in SP mode - up to 4 hours on an

80 minute tape.

Record, manage and store still images
on a MultiMediaCard or an SD

Memo U Card. Recorded images cim
be immediately checked by the press

of a single button, allowing you to
erase them or set protection. Combine

still hnages recorded on the cltrd with
your original movies or still images.

Also great for easy transfer of still
images to a PC.

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.

Advanced digitifl
technology allows you to
add special effects during
recording. Display 4, 9 or

16 still images at once with

the multi-image screen.

Tilting viewfinder and
rotating grip belt will

make recording more

flexible and stable.

Connect to a VCR or

•malog camcorder and
record onto a DV tape in

the OPTURA100 MC.

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

Provide power from an AC outlet

or

Charge a battery pack

[] Notes:

• The power adapter converts current fiom a household power socket (100-240 V

AC, 50160 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder.

° If the adapter is used next to a TM it may cause bars to appear on the TV --

move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.

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

source.

1. Set the POWER switch to OFE

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.

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Your batte U pack was palatially charged befere it left the factory. It should have
enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly.

However. you nmst 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 connectingkemoving 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 batteW pack with the line on the camcorder press
lightly and slide the batte W down until it clicks into place.

3. Connect the power adapter to the eamcorder.

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 OFE 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 batte U.

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Specifications

Power supply 100-240 V AC, 50160 Hz
Power consmnption 34 W

Rated output 9.5 V. 2.7 A DC
Operating temperature range 32°F-104°F (0°C-40°C)

Dimensions 2 I10× 1 I/s × 4 I/s in (57 × 28 × 104 ram)
Weight 6 ?/s 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.

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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

batte W packs:

1, Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power flom your car batte W.

2, Operate the camcorder with power from your car batte W,
3, Charge the BP-500 Series batte U packs from a household AC outleL

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

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 8" =

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 ff_rfull charge

from car battery or household outlet

BP-512 1 hr. 20 rain.
BP-511 (optional) 1hr. 20 rain.

BP-522 (optional) 1hr. 40 rain.
BP-535 (optional) 2 hr. 30 rain.

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2. Operate the camcorder wRh 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.

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

, 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 bow to use the CR-560, refer to its instruction manual.

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Only use videocassettes marked with the M,,_, logo.*

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

2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT _ 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 tile 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 _ mark on the compartment until it clicks, and wait
for it to close.

5. Click the cover back into place.

, M,,_v is a trade mark.

[] Notes:

, Do not interfere with tile cassette compartment while it is opening or closing

automatically, and do not attempt to close the cover until the cassette
compartment has fnlly retracted.

, After loading a cassette, use record search ((_136) to find the point where you

want to start recording.

, Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compamnent cover
, Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use -- return it to its case and

store it in a cool, clean, dU place.

, When you turn the camcorder's power on, _ 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).

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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

OFE)
If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode ([222119),
"THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION" is displayed for approx. 4

seconds and then the _w mark flashes in the display.

If you want to record on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the hole is closed.

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

camcorder -- do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself.

, 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.

You are unable to use the cassette memory fnnction with this camcorder

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Have you completed the following steps'?
, Attached a power source (_ 12).

, Removed the lens cap ( 12121127).
, Fasten the grip belt ( _ 127).

, Attach the lens hood ( _ 126).
, Chosen the display: view finder ( [223126) or LCD screen ( 1232125).

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• When you're using the view finder, fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so

that it faces the same direction as the lens ( EZ]25).

You may also want to install the backup battery ( {2221130) in order to set the date
and time display ([_]48).

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 hnage recording to it memory card, see p. 103.

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3. Load a cassette ([:_ 17).

4. Slide the program selector to E].

• This selects the camcorder's Easy Recording program. [t allows you to
simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( _ 58).

5. Press and release tile 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 tile 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:

, Ariel" loading a cassette, start recording when the tape counter has stopped.

m • Replace the lens cap.
_ , Return the viewfinder to its retracted position.

•-" , Return the LCD screen flush to the camcorder body.
, Unload the cassette.

, Turn the POWER switch to OFE
, 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 fitces 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 batteW pack or built-

in flash.

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Choose fl'om 4 recording modes: SP (standard play), 1.5× SP, 2× SP or 3× SR

• Only SP and LP modes are available when the camcorder is set to CARD
PLAY (VCR) mode.

Recordhlg times (this exainple uses an 80-minute tape)

SP LP F=ISP F-.ILP

1.5× SP 2× SP 3× SP

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(120 rain.) (160 rain.) (240 rain.)

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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MENU _vcR SETUP /)P_,RECMODE.... SP

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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, lISP or •LP and close the

menu.

[] Notes:

Abnut 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.

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About I-'-ISPand lilLP modes
" The image quality of recordings done in I--,ISPor I--,ILPmodes will be lower

than that of those done in SP or LP modes.

• A cassette recorded in I---ISpor I-'-ILpmode cannot be played back on a

camcorder not equipped with that mode.

, The recmding mode might not appear in the display correctly if you switch to

I-=ISPor I--,ILPwhile the camcorder is connected to another digital video device.

• When the recolding mode is changed to I-=ISpor I=-ILP.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

I--,ISPor V-,ILPmode.

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

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MENU _CAM.SE¢ UP _._/_-16 : 9 ........ OFF

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T_'_tch 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 S I 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.

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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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MENU

_SYSTEM

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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. _ g

. The tally lamp no longer flashes during recording, but it will still light up when _

the camcorder receh:es a signal from the wireless controller and during the self- g
thner countdown,

The camcorder's short operation confirmation beeps am 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 am not recorded on the tape.

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MENU

/)> _BEEP ........ ON

_SYSTEM

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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.

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The camcorder's l0× zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for
each scene (up to 8x when using a memo U 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 flu-ther you move the zoom control,
the faster the zoom speed.)

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

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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 l x 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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MENU /'CAM.SETtip _ "D.Z00M ...... 40X

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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, its a rule, keep at least 3 ft 3_/sin (l m) between you and your

subject. However when the zoom is at the wide-angle position, you can focus

on a subject its close as s/_in (1 cm).
. hnage resolution is sliglltly 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 (ligllt blue), When the digital zoom is set to 200×

zoom, the zoom indicator extends again (a darker blue),

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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.

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 ( _21 27).

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

outwards.

[] 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 camcordec

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

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

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. Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause ghue that makes it difficult

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

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

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_> _BRIGHTNESS..-_+

Open tile menu and select DISESET 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.
. 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 hnages or the
viewfinder.

About the LeD 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%)

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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 viewfnder is also
actiwtted when the panel is in this

position. (Adjusting the viewfinder

126)

° 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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MENU I_DISP.SETUP _ _M[RROR ...... ON

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

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

TAPE CAMERA mode

ee REC PAUSE

CARD CAMERA mode EJECT
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u-q<<<<Recording to a

memory card

, These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfnder.

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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.

[] 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).

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4.

Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to PLAY

(VCR).

• The power indicator lights up green,

Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TAPE.
Load the cassette.

Press the tl_ (play) button to start playback.

" To end playback, press the [] (stop) button.

• To wind the tape forwards, stop playback and press the I)._ (fast forward)
button.

• To wind the tape backwards, stop playback and press the 441 (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.

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Playback pause
Press the Ill (pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press

the _ (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

I)._ (fast forward) button during normal playback or press and hold the I).11_(fast
folwvard) button during normal fast forward,

Rewind playback
For reverse playback at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the

•_14l(rewind) button during normal playback or press and hold the ._14l(rewind)
button during normal rewind.

Frame Advance
To play back frame by frame, press the

+/| |_ button repeatedly during
playback pause,
Press and hold to play back continuous

frame advance.

Frame Reverse
To play back in reverse frame by frame,

press the-/'_| | button repeatedly during
playback pause.
Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse,

Slow Fnrward Playback
To play back at about 1/5 normal speed, press the SLOW |)- button during normal

playback.
Press the PLAY _ 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,

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Slow Reverse Playback
To play back in reverse at about 1/5 normal speed, press the -/'_ll button and

then the SLOW | _ button during normal playback.
Press the PLAY _ button to return to normal playback.

• The camcorder automatically returns to ×l reverse playback after about 30
seconds of slow- playback in [] SP or [] LP recording mode.

Reverse Playback
To play back in reverse at nornml speed, press the -/_,lll ! button during normal

forward playback.
Press the PLAY _ 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 _ button to return to nomml playback.

Reverse ×2 Playback
Press the -/'_| I button and then the ×2 button during normal playback.

Press the PLAY _ button to return to nomml playback.

[] Notes:
, Mosaic-like noise appeal_ on the screen during some of the special playback modes.

, There's no audio during special playback.

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