Canon ULTURA annexe

DIGIT AL VIDEO CAMCORDER

Instruction Manual

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VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL

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WARNING:

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

Important Usage Instructions

Digital Video Camcorder, ULTURA and Compact Power Adapter, CA-500A 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. (516)328-5600

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.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ULTURAand 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-500A 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-500A 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 / NFPANo. 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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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 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.

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

“Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical”.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY

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

Thank you for Choosing a Canon

Camcorder .......................................... 6

Introducing the ULTURA...................... 7

Powering Your Camcorder .................... 8

Loading a Cassette .............................. 10

Basic Recording ................................ 12

Zooming ............................................ 15

Using the LCD Screen ........................ 16

Playing Back a Cassette ...................... 19

Connections for Playback on a TV

Screen................................................ 22

Tips for Making Better Videos ............ 23

~ General

...

Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer

On/Off .............................................. 25

Selecting from the Menus.................... 26

Using the Wireless Controller/Tally

Lamp.................................................. 29

~ For Recording ...~

Setting the Date and Time .................. 31

Displaying Data Code ........................ 35

Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode) .... 37

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/

Date Search)...................................... 39

Searching and Reviewing While

Recording.......................................... 40

Using the Various Recording

Programs............................................ 41

Using Digital Effects .......................... 45

Audio Recording ................................ 48

Setting the Self-Timer ........................ 50

~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~

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

Adjusting Exposure Manually ............ 53

Setting the White Balance .................. 56

Returning to a Pre-Marked Position.... 58

The Auto Editing Function.................. 59

Preparing for Editing .......................... 60

Using the Editing Function for the

First Time.......................................... 61

Choosing a Scene ................................ 63

Preview and Recording ...................... 65

Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments ........ 67

Deleting Scenes and Clearing

the Program ...................................... 69

Reordering Scenes .............................. 70

Simple Editing to a VCR .................... 71

Preparing the Camera.......................... 74

Notes on Using the Batteries .............. 75

Setting the Audio Mix ........................ 78

Maintenance ........................................ 79

Troubleshooting .................................. 83

The ULTURA System Diagram .......... 86

Optional Accessories .......................... 87

Finding Your W ay Around ULTURA.. 91

Screen Displays .................................. 94

Specifications ...................................... 98

Index.................................................... 99

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Contents

Introduction

Editing

Using the Full Range of Features

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Additional Information

The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the camera. 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.

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

Your camcorder is supplied with the following accessories:

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Thank you for Choosing a Canon Camcorder

WL-D72 Wireless Controller

Two AAbatteries

SS-600 Shoulder Strap Lens cap and lens cap

cord (Attached to camcorder)

S-150 S-video Cable

STV-250 Stereo Video Cable

Lithium button battery

CA-500 Compact Power Adapter

BP-915 Battery Pack

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.

For quick reference (in addition to the contents and index) please refer to:

• Finding Y our Way Around ULTURA (p. 91)

• Screen Displays (p. 94)

• Troubleshooting — in case you run into any problems (p. 83)

Note that capital letters are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labeled on the camcorder itself e.g. Press the EJECT button.

Digital Video Cassette

The ULTURA has the technology to capture crisp, clear, digital still pictures.

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From wide-angle to 16× telephoto — with unparalleled optical quality. The digital zoom magnifies this up to 320

× for even more

dramatic results.

Optical technology stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots.

Introducing the ULTURA

ULTURA is a next generation digital video camcorder that conforms to the new digital video D standard to give you outstanding picture quality.

Advanced digital technology allows you to add special effects and varied scene transitions to your recordings.

Digital Video

Easier than manual operation and more flexible than automatic functions, Canon’s innovative FlexiZone Control is a unique way to use a video camera.

FlexiZone Control

Digital effects

Optical Image Stabilizer

PCM Digital Sound

2.5” LCD Screen

An LCD screen makes it easy for you to shoot colorful, well composed video. It is also great for playback.

16× lens and 64×/320× digital zoom

A complete set of editing functions is built-in — turn your recordings into finished productions, with no extra equipment required.

Auto editing function

Photo mode

DV Terminal (IEEE 1394)

ULTURA is equipped with a DV terminal that conforms to IEEE 1394. By connecting the ULTURA to your computer, you can capture still or motion images on your computer (optional IEEE 1394 computer interface board required).

Internal charging

ULTURA charges a battery pack internally, smoothing the transition between charging and shooting, and allowing for a smaller, lighter AC power adapter.

Before operating your camera, 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 camera.

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

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Po wering Y our Camcorder

Connecting the camera to an AC outlet

Use the power adapter to provide your camera with instant power from an AC outlet.

1. Connect the power adapter to the camera’s DC IN terminal.

2. Plug the adapter into an AC outlet.

3. Remove the power adapter after use.

• Always turn the camera off before connecting/removing the power source.

CA-500 Compact Power Adapter

Specifications Power supply 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz Power consumption 12 W Rated output 9.5V, 0.8ADC Operating temperature range 32˚–104˚F (0˚–40˚C) Dimensions 2 1/2× 1 1/4× 1 7/8in (65 × 31 × 49 mm) Weight 4 1/2oz (130g) Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted.

Subject to change without notice.

When replacement or repair of any product including power supply is required, please return it to the nearest authorized Canon Service Center and have it repaired or replaced with the same number product or equivalent.

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Charging and attaching the battery pack

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

1. Set the POWER switch to OFF before you charge the battery pack.

2. Connect the power adapter to the camera.

3. Open the battery cover and insert the battery into the camera.

• Insert the battery in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place, then close the battery cover.

4. Plug the adapter 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 50% charged. Double flashes mean that it is between 50% and 75% charged. Triple flashes mean that it is more than 75% charged. The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged.

• Charging will also take place when the camera is in stop mode during VCR mode, or the power is off in camera mode. This charging will take longer than when the POWER switch is set to OFF.

5. When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter.

6. Remove the battery pack after use.

• Place the camera on its side before removing the battery pack, since the battery pack may drop out when you press the battery release button.

• Press the battery release button to the left.

• Always turn the camera off before removing the power source.

Note:

• You can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the “Notes on Using the Batteries” on p. 75. These notes include charging and recording times and how to install the backup battery.

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

2. Slide the OPEN button to release the cover (the camera’s grip).

• Pull the cover fully open.

3. Press the EJECT I button and wait for the cassette compartment to open.

4. Load or unload the cassette.

• Insert the cassette gently with the window facing out.

• Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.

5. Press the P mark on the compartment until it clicks, and wait for it to close.

6. Click the cover back into place.

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Loading a Cassette

CLOSE THIS FIRST.

PUSH

OPEN

EJECT

Loading and unloading

Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.*

Notes:

• After loading a cassette, use record search (p. 40) to find the point where you

want to start recording.

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

automatically, or attempt to close the cover.

• Do not leave the cassette in the camera after use — return it to its case and store

it in a cool, clean, dry place.

• The holes in the back of the cassette are used for transferring information — do

not cover them.

• When a cassette is not loaded, v flashes in the display.

* D is a trade mark

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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 camera in record pause mode (p. 12), “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display. The camera also shows the above phrase if you accidentally press the DV REC button with the camera switched to VCR mode. If you want to record on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the hole is closed.

SAVE

REC

SAVE

REC

Cassette Memory

You cannot use the cassette memory function with this camcorder.

Handling cassettes

• 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 around ten times, be sure to clean the terminals with a cotton swab.

Have you completed the following steps?

• Attached a power source (p. 8).

• Loaded a cassette (p. 10).

• Removed the lens cap and fastened the grip belt (p. 74).

• Chosen the display: viewfinder or LCD screen (p. 16)

• Adjusted the viewfinder (as applicable, p. 74).

You may also want to install the backup battery (p. 76) in order to set the date and time display (p. 31).

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Basic Recording

LOCK

PHOTO

MOVIE

LOCK

PHOTO

MOVIE

OFF

POWER

VCR

Before you start recording

1. Press down and slide the POWER switch to [.

• The camera power indicator lights up red.

• This selects the camera’s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments (see p. 42).

2. Turn the standby lever to MOVIE.

• PAUSE appears in the display — the camera is now in “record pause mode.”

• The camera will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode for more than about five minutes. To return to record pause mode, turn the standby lever to LOCK and back again, or set the POWER switch to OFF and then back to [.

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

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

• It is convenient to use the start/stop button on the front cover when you shoot low angle recordings.

To record

4. Press the start/stop button again to pause recording.

• The camera 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.

5. Turn the standby lever to LOCK.

• As long as the POWER switch is set to [ or Q (see p. 12), you can use the standby lever to turn the camera on and off. This makes it easy to save battery power, and prevents accidental operation of the start/stop button. It is also useful when you want the camera to remember your manual settings, such as white balance and shutter speed.

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• Replace the lens cap.

• Lower the viewfinder.

• Return the LCD screen flush to the camera body.

• Unload the cassette.

• Set the POWER switch to OFF.

• Disconnect the power source.

Notes:

• In addition to [ (Easy Recording), the camera has seven other recording programs. Slide the POWER switch to the Q position to give you access to these recording programs (p. 41) and also to the digital effects (p. 45).

• To check that the camera 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 camera until it clicks securely.

• You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker when recording, you can use headphones instead.

• For tips on how to make better videos, see page 23.

• For extra recording time, set REC MODE in the camera menu to LP.

• The flashing of the tally lamp may be reflected into the lens during close-up recording, or when recording through glass. You may therefore decide to turn it off (p. 30).

When you have finished recording

You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times. To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close the menu (for instructions on how to use the menus, refer to page 26).

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Changing the recording mode (SP/LP)

REC MODE¥¥¥¥SP

(see p. 26)

Notes:

• When recording and playing back tapes in LP mode, 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 of tapes recorded in LP mode. For important recordings, therefore, set the camera to SP mode.

• If you record in both modes 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 mosaiclike noise and the sound may become distorted when played back on this camcorder, and vice versa.

The camera’s 16× zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene:

• Press the zoom control towards WIDE to zoom out to wide-angle.

• Press it towards TELE to zoom in to telephoto.

You can also control the speed of zooming:

• Press the control slightly to zoom slowly.

• Press it further to zoom more quickly. (The further you press 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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Turn the digital zoom on by choosing D. ZOOM from the camera menu, to magnify the camera’s zoom range by up to 20×.

Zooming

16× optical zoom

Zoom out

Zoom in

D.ZOOM¥¥¥¥¥¥64×

The zoom control continues to work as usual. You can freely zoom in and out between 1× and 64× or 1× and 320× magnification — the camera automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 16×) and digital zooming (16× to 320×).

(For an explanation of how to use the camera menu see page 26)

(see p. 26)

Notes:

• When you want to get as close as possible to your subject, keep the zoom at the wide-angle position. You can focus on a subject as close as 3/8 in (1 cm).

• Image resolution decreases the further you zoom towards 320× in digital zoom range.

• When the digital zoom is set to 64×, the zoom indicator extends (light blue). When the digital zoom is set to 320× zoom, the zoom indicator extends again (a darker blue).

64×/320× digital zoom

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Using the LCD Screen

When you open the LCD screen, it turns on. When you close it, the viewfinder turns on instead. When the LCD screen is closed with its screen side facing up, the LCD screen remains on.

Switching between displays

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.

Changing the angle of the LCD screen

Notes:

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

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

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

About the LCD Viewfinder/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 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%)

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

• During this “monitor recording”, you can choose the display style, reversed (mirror on) or not (mirror off) from the camera menu.

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MIRROR¥¥¥¥¥¥ON

(For an explanation of how to use the camera menu see page 26)

(see p. 26)

Allowing the subject to monitor recording

If you choose the mirror-on, the recording itself is unaffected.

• During “monitor recording”, the recording time and remaining tape indicators disappear.

Note:

• During “mirror mode recording”, you cannot operate the following functions; – Volume control of built-in speaker and headphones – LCD screen brightness adjustment – Digital effects* – Menu* – Shutter speed* – Program AE* * Except when the LCD screen is closed with its screen side facing up.

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Built-in speaker

The camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside the picture during playback.

Adjust the speaker volume by pressing the volume control buttons.

• A VOLUME bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume.

• You can turn off the built-in speaker completely by pressing the t button so that OFF appears.

• You can also adjust the headphones volume separately from the built-in speaker.

• The levels you adjusted for the built-in speaker and headphones are memorized separately. The camera remembers your levels even if you turn the camera off and back on again.

Note:

• The speaker turns off when the camera is set to camera mode or when you use headphones.

REC REC PAUSE EJECT STOP

OFF

Self-timer Manual focus

White balance

Zoom Exposure Adjustment

Image stabilizer

No Cassette is loaded

The tape has reached the end

Condensation warning

Backup battery error

Battery power remaining

Photo mode AF/AE mark

The battery pack is exhausted

Indications that appear when “mirror”is selected:

• These indicators appear normally in the viewfinder.

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Playing Back a Cassette

You can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camera also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker (p. 18).

• When you play back a tape, it is convenient to close the LCD screen with its screen side facing up.

• When the LCD screen is closed with its screen side facing inwards, you can monitor the playback using the viewfinder. However, you can only monitor the sound track using headphones.

To play back your recordings on a TV, see p. 22. To use the wireless controller, see p. 29.

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 slide the POWER switch to VCR.

• The power indicator lights up green.

2. Load the cassette.

3. Press the PLAY

e button to start playback.

• To end playback, press the STOP3 button.

• To wind the tape forwards, stop playback and press the FF 1 button.

• To wind the tape backwards, stop playback and press the REW ` 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.

OFF VCR

POWER

EXP.

REC SEARCH

REW

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

SLOW

+ /

– /

×2

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Playback pause

Press the PAUSE a button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the PLAY e button. The camera automatically goes into stop mode after about five minutes’ playback pause.

Fast forward playback

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

Rewind playback

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

` button during normal playback or press and hold the REW ` button during

normal rewind.

Other playback modes

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Special playback

All these modes except for Frame Advance and Frame Reverse can only be operated from the wireless controller (p. 29).

Frame Advance

To play back frame by frame, press the +/aebutton or turn the command dial (on the camera body) clockwise repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold +/aeto play back frame by frame continuously.

Frame Reverse

To play back in reverse frame by frame, press the –/4abutton or turn the command dial (on the camera body) counter-clockwise repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold –/4ato play back frame by frame in reverse continuously.

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 camera automatically returns to playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback.

Slow Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at about 1/5 normal speed, press the –/4abutton and then the SLOW M button during normal playback. Press PLAY e to return to normal playback.

• The camera automatically returns to ×1 reverse playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback.

Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/4abutton during normal forward playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal forward 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 –/4abutton and then the ×2 button during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

Note:

• Mosaic-like noise appears on the screen during some of the VCR modes and the sound track cannot be heard.

• Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminal d. Use the STV-250 Stereo Video Cable, to connect the AUDIO terminals. Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal 7 (left). Connect the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal 9 (right). Do not connect the yellow plug.

• Set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO.

• If you are connecting the camera to a VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

You can connect the camera to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. You will need to attach a power source to the camera (see p. 8).

See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details.

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DV IN/OUT

AV OUT

DC.IN 9.5V

VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO

STV-250 Stereo Video Cable

Connections for Playback on a TV Screen

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO

S-150 S-video Cable

STV-250 Stereo Video Cable

DV IN/OUT

AV OUT

DC.IN 9.5V

If your TV (or VCR) has an S-video input terminal

• Connect the camera using the STV-250 Stereo Video Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal 7 (left). Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal 9 (right). Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal 0.

• Set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO.

• If you are connecting the camera to a VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

Note:

• If you are going to use the TV as a monitor while you are shooting, remember to keep the TV volume turned down as long as the camera’s audio terminals are connected. If the sound from the TV speakers is picked up by the microphone, an unpleasant high-pitched squeal, called feedback, may be produced.

If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals

To prevent any unwanted movement, you can mount the camera on a tripod, (or any flat surface at a suitable height.) and operate it with the wireless controller.

• When you are using a tripod, be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight or it may melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.)

• Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is no longer than 1/4 inch (5.5 mm), or it will damage the camera.

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Tips for Making Better Videos

Composition

The most important element in the scene does not have to be in the center. For a more interesting picture, try to position your subject so it is slightly to one side. Leave some space on the side of the frame that the subject is facing or moving towards.

For maximum stability, grip the camera firmly with your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. Support the camera under the lens with your left hand. With practice, you will be able to operate the controls by touch, without taking your eye off the action.

Don’t cut off the top of the subject’s head, and don’t cut people off at the neck, hips or knees (move a little bit above or below).

Watch out for distracting objects in the background.

Holding the camera

Using a tripod

Use pans to record a landscape or follow a moving subject. Decide the area you want to cover and stand facing the end of your panning angle. Without moving your feet, turn your waist to the starting position. Start recording, and after a few seconds begin to turn slowly from the waist. Hold the final image for a few seconds before you stop recording.

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Picture angle

Camera moves

Long shot

Medium shot

Close-up

Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose your picture angle before you begin. Agood way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details. Remember to change your viewpoint for each shot.

Remember that any camera movement or change in picture angle should have a definite purpose. Avoid unnecessary or half-hearted movements.

Pan

Tilt

Tilt the camera up to exaggerate the height of the subject. Tilt down from the top of a building, for example, as an introduction to subjects at the bottom.

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Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer On/Off

With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the ULTURA’s Optical Image Stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification. Unlike electronic image stabilizers, it causes no loss of picture quality. The Optical Image Stabilizer can compensate for a wide range of camera movement — you can record stable images even if you are shooting from a moving car.

Before you start recording, push the i on/off button to turn the image stabilizer on or off.

• The i mark appears in the display when the stabilizer is on.

• The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the POWER switch is set to the [ (Easy Recording) position.

Notes:

• The image stabilizer is designed to deal with a normal degree of camera shake.

• Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the camera is mounted on a tripod.

• The image stabilizer is not as effective as usual when the tele-converter (optional) is attached.

• The Canon Optical Image Stabilizer system shifts an internal lens to remove camera shake. When the camcorder is turned off, the lens moves freely. This may produce a clicking sound when the camera is moved. This is not malfunction.

Using the Full

Range of Features

Selecting from the Menus

Many of the camera’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display.

There are four main menus:

1. Camera menu (when the camera is in record pause mode: the POWER switch set to

[ or Q and the standby lever set to MOVIE

or PHOTO)

2. VCR menu (when the POWER switch is set to VCR)

3. Edit menu (when the POWER switch is set to VCR and you select

EDIT MODE from the VCR menu)

4. Set up menu (when you select

SET UP from the Edit menu)

Camera menu (CAM. MENU)

q Digital zoom............................p. 15

w 16:9 mode................................p. 47

e White balance..........................p. 56

r Wireless control ......................p. 30

t Tally lamp................................p. 30

y Record mode............................p. 14

u Audio mode ............................p. 48

i Wind screen ............................p. 49

o Mirror mode ............................p. 17

!0 Date/time display ....................p. 33

!111 Time zone/Daylight saving

time..........................................p. 31

!2 Date and time set ....................p. 33

VCR menu

q Select edit mode ......................p. 60

w Wireless control ......................p. 30

e Record mode............................p. 14

r Select data code display ..........p. 35

t Select date and time display....p. 34

y Information displays................p. 94

CCAM. MENU

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Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function.

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Edit menu (EDIT MODE)

q Set............................................p. 63

w Relocate ..................................p. 70

e Delete ......................................p. 69

r Preview....................................p. 65

t Start..........................................p. 66

y Clear all ..................................p. 69

u Select set up ............................p. 61

Set up menu (SET UP)

q Wireless control ......................p. 30

w Select recorder ........................p. 61

e Cut-in adjustments ..................p. 67

r Cut-out adjustments ................p. 67

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It is convenient to close the LCD screen with its screen side facing up when you select items from the menus. Press the screen until it clicks into place.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

2. Turn the command dial to move the arrow up or down the display.

3. Press the set button to select your chosen option from the menu.

• Your selected option remains on the screen and all other options are

removed.

4. Turn the command dial to choose the option setting.

5. Press the set button to select the option setting.

6. Press the MENU button once more to close the menu.

Notes:

• You can only see eight options on the screen at the same time. Pointers at the

top/bottom of the screen indicate that there are more options that you can scroll through.

• You may often find it convenient to use the wireless controller to move around

the menus. Press its MENU button to enter/leave the menu and use the cursor keys in place of the command dial.

• You can display the menus on a connected TV screen using the wireless

controller’s TV SCREEN button.

1,6

2,4

3,5

SCREEN

SET

Using the Full

Range of Features

Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp

The supplied wireless controller can operate the camera from a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m). Point it at the camera’s remote sensor while you press the buttons.

The tally lamp lights up to let you know that the camera is in range and responding to your commands.

There are five functions which can only be operated using the wireless controller:

• Special playback (p. 21)

• TV-screen displays (p. 94)

• Zero set memory (p. 58)

• Photo/Date search (p. 39)

• 12 bit Audio output (p. 78)

Insert two AAbatteries, following the = and - markings. Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the batteries.

16ft

Inserting batteries

Notes:

• When using the wireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors, the effective range will be less.

• The camera may have difficulty picking up the remote control signals at extremely close range.

• Do not leave the controller exposed to direct sunlight, or in hot or humid places.

• When the batteries run out, replace both batteries at the same time.

1. Open either the camera, VCR or set up menu, and point the arrow at WIRELESS C.

2. Select the OFF setting and close the menu.

•C |appears in the display.

The tally lamp lets you know that the camera is recording. 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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Turning off the tally lamp

TALLY LAMP••ON

1. Open the camera menu, and point the arrow at TALLY LAMP.

2. Select the OFF setting and close the menu.

• The tally lamp no longer flashes during recording, but it will still light up

when the camera receives a signal from the wireless controller.

WIRELESS C.•ON

The wireless controller can be turned off to prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby.

Turning off the wireless controller

(see p. 26)

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