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Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

Caméscope numérique

Manuel d'instruction

English

Français

Español

Videocámara digital

Manual de Instrucciones

NTSC

Please read also the Digital Video

Software instruction manual (on

PDF file). Refer to the installation

guide for further details.

Veuillez lire aussi le manuel

d'instruction Digital Video

Software (sur fichier PDF). Pour

d'autres détails, référez-vous au

guide d'installation.

Lea también el manual de

instrucciones Digital Video

Software (en archivo PDF). Para

mayores detalles, refiérase a la

guía de instalación.

Mini Digital

Video

Cassette

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Introduction

Cleaning the Video Heads

Digital video camcorders record video signals onto the tape in very thin lines (as thin

as 1/8 the width of a hair). The following anomalies may appear if the video heads

become dirty even a little.

• Mosaic or other blocky video artifacts (Fig. 1) or banding

(Fig. 2) appear on the picture during playback.

• Sound becomes distorted, or there is no sound during

playback.

• The message “HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE”

appears.

If such symptoms appear, clean the video heads with the

Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or a

commercially available dry cleaning cassette.

If the symptoms reappear shortly after the cleaning, the

videocassette may be defective. Stop using it.

* Availability differs from area to area.

Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions:

• When using the camcorder in humid or hot places.

• When using cassettes with damaged or dirty tapes.

• When using the camcorder in dusty places.

• When using the video heads for a long time without cleaning them.

NOTES

• Before you make important recordings, clean the video heads and make a test recording

first. We also recommend cleaning the video heads after use, before storing the

camcorder.

• Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder.

• Even after cleaning the video heads you may not be able to play back correctly tapes

that were recorded with dirty video heads.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For Canada only:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

PRODUCT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.

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, ZR950 A 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. (516)328-5600

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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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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In these safety instructions the word

“apparatus” or “product” refers to the Canon

Digital Video Camcorder ZR950 A and all its

accessories.

1Read Instructions — All the safety and

operating instructions should be read

before the product is operated.

2Retain Instructions — The safety and

operating instructions should be retained

for future reference.

3Heed Warnings — All warnings on the

product and in the operating instructions

should be adhered to.

4Follow Instructions — All operating and

maintenance instructions should be

followed.

5Cleaning — 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.

6Accessories — Do not use accessories

not recommended in this manual as they

may be hazardous.

7Avoid 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.

8Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric

shock — Do not use this product near

water or in rainy/moist situations.

9Placing 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-590 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 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.

12 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 1.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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13 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.

14 Overloading — Do not overload wall

outlets and extension cords as this can

result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

15 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.

16 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.

17 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.

18 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.

19 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.

When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center

and please replace it with the same type number CA-590.

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.

The adapter is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its intended manner, it should be

returned to the manufacturer or be discarded.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the

plug in case of an accident.

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Table of contents

Introduction ______________________________

10 About this Manual

11 Getting to Know the Camcorder

11 Supplied Accessories

13 Components Guide

16 Screen Displays

Preparations _____________________________

19 Getting Started

19 Charging the Battery Pack

21 Installing the Backup Battery

21 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories

23 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

23 Operating Modes

23 Joystick and Joystick Guide

24 Using the Menus

26 First Time Settings

26 Changing the Language

26 Changing the Time Zone

27 Setting the Date and Time

27 Getting Ready to Start Recording

27 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen

29 Inserting and Removing a Tape

30 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

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Table of contents

Video ____________________________________

31 Basic Recording

31 Shooting Video

33 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom

34 Quick Start Function

35 Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded

36 Basic Playback

36 Playing Back Video

37 Returning to a Pre-marked Position

38 Locating the Beginning of a Recording Date

38 Locating the End of the Last Scene

39 On-Screen Displays (Data Code)

40 Advanced Function

40 : Special Scene Recording Programs

42 Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed

43 LCD Video Light

43 Self Timer

44 Audio Recording Mode

44 Audio Playback Modes

45 Manual Focus Adjustment

46 Manual Exposure Adjustment

47 White Balance

48 Image Effects

48 Digital Effects

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Photos __________________________________

50 Basic Recording

50 Taking Photos

51 Selecting Photo Size and Quality

52 Erasing or Protecting a Photo Right After Recording It

52 Basic Playback

52 Viewing Photos

53 Magnifying Photos during Playback

54 Erasing Photos

55 Additional Functions

55 Automatic Focus Priority

55 Protecting Photos

56 Initializing the Memory Card

57 Printing Photos

57 Printing Photos – Direct Print

57 Selecting the Print Settings

59 Print Orders

External Connections _______________________

61 Connecting to a TV or VCR

62 Connection Diagrams

63 Playback on a TV Screen

63 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder

64 Digital Video Dubbing

66 Audio Dubbing

67 Connecting to a Computer

67 PC Connection Diagrams

68 Transferring Video Recordings

69 Transferring Photos – Direct Transfer

71 Transfer Orders

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Table of contents

Additional Information ______________________

72 Appendix: Menu Options Lists

72 FUNC. Menu

73 Setup menus

73 Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)

74 VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.)

75 Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.)

76 Card Operations (Card Initialization, etc.)

76 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)

77 System Setup (Beep, Power Save, etc.)

78 Date/Time Setup

79 Trouble?

79 Troubleshooting

82 List of Messages

86 Do’s and Don’ts

86 Handling Precautions

89 Maintenance/Others

90 Using the Camcorder Abroad

91 General Information

91 System Diagram

92 Optional Accessories

95 Product Codes

96 Specifications

99 Index

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Thank you for purchasing the Canon ZR950. Please read this manual carefully before

you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail

to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshoo ting ( 79).

Conventions Used in this Manual

• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function

described.

• : Reference page number.

• “Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.

• The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.

About this Manual

Setting the Date and Time

1Open the date and time setup

screen.

[ MENU]

[ DATE/TIME SETUP]

[DATE/TIME]

Blinking arrows will be displayed

around the first field of the date.

2Change each field of the date and

time with the joystick ( ) and

move ( ) to the next field.

3Press ( ) to start the clock.

4Press to close the menu.

NOTES

You can also change the date format

( 93).

FUNC.

( 30)

FUNC.

FUNC.

Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu

options as they are displayed on screen. In tables in this

manual the default value is shown in boldface.

For example [ON], [OFF].

Buttons and switches to be operated

Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick

are indicated within a “button” frame.

For example .

FUNC.

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Getting to Know the Camcorder

* Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file.

Supplied Accessories

CA-590 Compact Power

Adapter BP-2L5 Battery Pack

Lithium Button Battery

(CR1616)

STV-250N Stereo Video

Cable

WL-D85 Wireless Controller

Lithium Button Battery

(CR2025) for Wireless

Controller

IFC-300PCU USB Cable

Software CD-ROM*

DIGITAL VIDEO

Solution Disk

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Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only.

Register your product online at www.registercanon.com

9 Protect your product

We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you

refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.

9 Receive information on new products and promotions

Upon your request, we will send you information on Canon new products and promotions.

The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. Write down

the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid

identification in case of theft.

Date of Purchase: Model Name: ZR950 A

Purchased From: Serial No.:

Dealer Address:

Dealer Phone No.:

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Names of buttons and switches other than the

joystick are indicated within a “button” frame

(for example ).

Components Guide

Left side view

Front view

Right side view

Lens cover switch ( 31, 50)

( open, closed)

DV terminal ( 62, 67)

USB terminal ( 67)

AV terminal ( 62)

CARD access indicator ( 50)/

CHARGE indicator ( 19)

Speaker

Mode switch ( 32)

Easy recording

Recording programs

/

(tape/card) switch ( 23)

Grip belt ( 22)

Strap mount

(93)

Lock button

switch ( 23)

Stereo microphone

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Names of buttons and switches other than the

joystick are indicated within a “button” frame

(for example ).

Back view

Top view

Bottom view

Joystick ( 23)

FUNC. button ( 24, 72)

D.EFFECTS button ( 48)

Remote sensor ( 22)

Viewfinder ( 32)

Dioptric adjustment lever ( 32)

QUICK START button ( 34)

Start/Stop button ( 31, 50)

DC IN terminal ( 19)

Backup battery compartment ( 21)

Serial number/

Battery attachment unit ( 19)

LCD screen ( 27)

Cassette compartment

( 29)

Cassette compartment cover

( 29)

Zoom lever ( 33)

OPEN/EJECT switch

(29)

Tripod socket

( 22)

Memory card slot ( 30)

BATT. (battery release) switch ( 19)

FUNC.

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Wireless Controller WL-D85

WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D85

START/

STOP PHOTO ZOOM

CARD

DATE SEARCH

REW PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE SLOW

AUDIO DUB. ZERO SET

MEMORY TV SCREEN

START/STOP button ( 31)

CARD –/+ buttons ( 52)

DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 38)

REW button ( 36)

button ( 36)

PAUSE button ( 36)

SLOW button ( 36)

AUDIO DUB. button ( 66)

ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 37)

PHOTO button ( 50)

Zoom buttons ( 33)

PLAY button ( 36)

FF button ( 36)

STOP button ( 36)

button ( 36)

button ( 36)

TV SCREEN button ( 77)

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Screen Displays

Recording Movies

Zoom ( 33), Exposure ( 46)

Recording program ( 40)

White balance ( 47)

Image effect ( 48)

LCD video light ( 43)

Digital effects ( 48)

Condensation warning ( 89)

Shutter speed ( 42)

Self timer ( 43)

Playing Movies Exposure adjustment ( 46)

Manual focus ( 45)

Image stabilizer ( 74)

Recording mode ( 75)

Tape operation ( 18)

Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)

Remaining tape ( 18)

Remaining battery charge ( 18)

Wind screen off ( 75)

Audio recording mode ( 44)

Remote sensor off ( 77)

Backup battery warning ( 21)

Level marker ( 77)

Recording reminder ( 18)

Operating mode ( 23)

Audio playback mode ( 45)

Speaker volume ( 36)

Search function display

END SEARCH ( 38)/

DATE SEARCH ( 38)

Playback time

(hours : minutes : seconds : frames)

Joystick guide ( 23)

Data code ( 39)

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Recording Still Images

Zoom ( 33), Exposure ( 46)

Recording program ( 40)

White balance ( 47)

Image effect ( 48)

LCD video light ( 43)

Digital effects ( 48)

Still image quality/size ( 51)

Self timer ( 43)

Number of still images available on the

memory card ( 18)

AF frame ( 55)

Joystick guide ( 23)

Camcorder shake warning ( 74)

Viewing Still Images Slideshow ( 53)

Image protection mark ( 55)

Image number ( 18, 78)

Current image /Total number of images

Still image size

Data code ( 39)

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Tape operation

Note that some playback and search modes are

only available when using the wireless controller.

Record, Record pause,

Stop, Eject,

Fast forward, Rewind,

Playback, Playback pause,

Reverse playback pause,

x1 Playback (normal speed),

x1 Reverse playback (normal speed),

x2 Playback (double speed),

x2 Reverse playback (double speed),

Fast forward playback,

Rewind playback,

Slow playback,

Slow reverse playback,

Frame advance,

Frame reverse,

/ Date search ( 38),

/ Zero set memory ( 37)

Remaining tape

Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes.

moves during recording. When the tape

reaches its end, the display changes to “ END”.

• When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the

remaining tape time may not appear.

• Depending on the type of tape, the remaining

time displayed may not be correct. In any case,

you will be able to record on the tape the number

of minutes that appears on the cassette’s label

(for example, 85 minutes).

Remaining battery charge

• When starts flashing in red replace the

battery pack with a fully charged one.

• When you attach an empty battery pack, the

power may turn off without displaying the icon.

• Depending on the conditions under which the

camcorder and the battery pack are used, the

actual battery charge may not be indicated

accurately.

Recording reminder

The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when

you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes

that are too short.

Number of still images available on the memory

card

flashing in red: No card

in green: 6 or more images

in yellow: 1 to 5 images

in red: No more images can be recorded

• When viewing the still images, the display will

always be in green.

• Depending on the recording conditions, the

number of available still images displayed may

not decrease even after a recording has been

made, or may decrease by 2 still images at once.

Card Access Display

is displayed next to the number of images

available while the camcorder is writing on the

memory card.

Image number

The image number indicates the name and location

of the file on the memory card. For example, the file

name of image 101-0107 is “IMG_0107.JPG”,

stored under the folder “DCIM\101CANON”.

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Preparations

This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the

menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your

camcorder.

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a

battery pack or directly using the

compact power adapter. Charge the

battery pack before use.

For approximate charging times and

recording/playback times with a full

battery pack, refer to the tables on

page 93.

1Turn off the camcorder.

2Attach the battery pack to the

camcorder.

Press the battery pack lightly and

slide it up until it clicks.

3Plug the compact power adapter

into a power outlet.

4Connect the compact power

adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN

terminal.

• The CHARGE indicator starts

flashing. The indicator will stay on

when the charging is completed.

• You can also use the compact

power adapter without attaching a

battery pack.

• When the compact power adapter

is connected, even if a battery is

Getting Started

Remove the battery

terminal cover before

attaching the battery

BATT. switch

CHARGE

indicator

DC IN

terminal

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attached its power will not be

consumed.

1 Disconnect the compact power

adapter from the camcorder.

2 Unplug the compact power

adapter from the power outlet.

Press to release the battery

pack. Slide the battery pack down

and then pull it out.

IMPORTANT

• You may hear some noise from the

compact power adapter during use.

This is not a malfunction.

• We recommend charging the battery

pack in temperatures between 10 °C

and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the

temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C

(32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start.

• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC

IN terminal or to the compact power

adapter any electrical equipment that is

not expressly recommended for use

with this camcorder.

• To prevent equipment breakdowns and

excessive heating, do not connect the

supplied compact power adapter to

voltage converters for overseas travels

or special power sources such as those

on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,

etc.

NOTES

• The CHARGE indicator also serves as a

rough estimate of the battery charge

status.

Continuously on: Battery pack fully

charged.

Two quick flashes at 1-second intervals:

Battery pack at least 50% charged. If

the indicator flashes quickly but not

exactly in this pattern, refer to

Troubleshooting (79).

One flash at 1-second intervals: Battery

pack less than 50% charged.

• We recommend that you prepare battery

packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think

you might need.

•U.S.A. and Canada only: The

lithium ion/polymer battery

that powers this product is

recyclable. Please call

1-800-8-BATTERY for information on

how to recycle this battery.

ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

BATT.

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Installing the Backup Battery

The backup battery (lithium button battery

CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain

the date, time ( 27) and other

camcorder settings while the power

source is disconnected. Connect a power

source to the camcorder when replacing

the backup battery to retain the settings.

1If a battery pack is attached,

remove it first.

2Open the backup battery cover.

3Insert the backup battery with the

+ side facing out.

4Close the cover.

NOTES

The battery life of the backup battery is

about one year. flashes in red when

the lithium button battery is not installed,

or when it needs to be replaced.

Preparing the Wireless Controller and

Accessories

First, insert the supplied lithium button

battery (CR2025) into the wireless

controller.

1Press the tab in the direction of

the arrow and pull out the battery

holder.

2Place the lithium button battery

with the + side facing up.

3Insert the battery holder.

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Point the controller at the

camcorder’s remote sensor when

you press the buttons.

You can rotate the LCD panel 180

degrees to use the wireless controller

from the front of the camcorder.

NOTES

• The wireless controller may not work

properly when the remote sensor is

situated under strong light sources or

direct sunlight.

• If the wireless controller does not work,

check that [WL.REMOTE] is not set to

[OFF ] ( 77). Otherwise, replace

the battery.

Accessories

Fasten the grip belt.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can

reach the zoom lever with your index

finger, and the button with

your thumb.

Do not leave the viewfinder

exposed to direct sunlight

as it may melt (due to

concentration of the light by

the lens). Do not use tripods

with fastening screws

longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.).

Doing so may damage the camcorder.

TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER

WHEN YOU MOUNT THE CAMCORDER ON A

TRIPOD

Start/Stop

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Operating Modes

The camcorder’s operating mode is

determined by the positions of the

switch and the / switch. In the

manual, indicates that a function is

available in the operating mode shown

and indicates that the function is not

available. When no operating mode icons

are given, the function is available in all

operating modes.

Joystick and Joystick Guide

Use the joystick to operate the

camcorder's menus.

The joystick can also be used in

combination with the joystick guide to

operate additional functions. Press ( )

to display/hide the joystick guide (when

recording, the joystick guide will appear

only when the mode switch is set to

). The functions that appear on the

joystick guide will change depending

on the operating mode.

Operating

mode switch / switch Icon display Operation

Recording movies

on a tape 31

Recording still images

on a memory card 50

Playing movies

from a tape 36

Playing back still images

from a memory card 52

(Tape)

(Card)

(Tape)

(Card)

Basic Operation of the

Camcorder

Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the

settings or confirm an action. On menu

screens, this is indicated by the icon

.

Push the joystick up, down, left or right

( , ) to select an item or change

settings.

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Using the Menus

Many of the camcorder’s functions can

be adjusted from the menus that open

after pressing the FUNC. button

().

For details about the available menu

options and settings, refer to the

appendix Menu Options Lists ( 72).

Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option

1Press .

2Select ( ) the icon of the

function you want to change from

the left side column.

Menu items not available will appear

grayed out.

3Select ( ) the desired setting

from the available options at the

bottom bar.

• The selected option will be

highlighted in light blue. Menu

items not available will appear

grayed out.

• With some settings you will need to

make further selections and/or

press ( ). Follow the additional

operation guides that will appear

on the screen (such as the joystick

icon , small arrows, etc.).

4Press to save the settings

and close the menu.

You can press to close the

menu at any time.

Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus

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1Press .

In the still image index screen, the

setup menus will open. Skip to

step 3.

2Select ( ) the icon and press

( ) to open the setup menus.

3Select ( ) the desired menu from

the left side column and press

().

The title of the selected menu

appears on top of the screen and

under it the list of settings.

4Select ( ) the setting you want

to change and press ( ).

• An orange frame will indicate the

menu item currently selected.

Menu items not available will

appear grayed out.

• To return to the menu selection

screen, select ( ) [ RETURN]

and press ().

5Select ( ) the desired option and

press ( ) to save the setting.

6Press .

You can press to close the

menu at any time.

NOTES

Instead of steps 1 and 2, you can also

keep pressed down for more than

1 second to open the setup menus screen

directly.

Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this

Manual

In this manual, the arrow is used to

abbreviate menu selections. Below is

an example of changing a setting using

the setup menus.

[ MENU]

[ DISPLAY SETUP/ ]

[LANGUAGE]

Desired language

For selections in the FUNC. menu, the

abbreviated form will always show the

initial default value. In recording mode,

its icon will appear on the left side

column when you first open the menu.

If the setting was changed, the icon of

the currently selected option will appear

instead.

[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF]

Desired image effect

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First Time Settings

Changing the Language

The language for on-screen and menu

displays can be changed. The list of

available languages depends on the

region where you purchased the

camcorder.

 Default value

[ MENU]

[ DISPLAY SETUP/ ]

[LANGUAGE]

Desired language

NOTES

• If you changed the language by mistake,

follow the mark next to the menu

item to change the setting.

• The display that appears in some

menu screens refers to the name of the

button on the camcorder and will not

change, regardless of the language

selected.

Changing the Time Zone

Change the time zone to match your

location. The default setting is New

York or Singapore, depending on the

region of purchase.

[ MENU]

[ DATE/TIME SETUP]

[T.ZONE/DST]

Desired time zone*

* To adjust for daylight saving time, select the

time zone with the mark next to the

area.

World Time Zones

Once you have set the time zone, date

and time, you do not need to reset the

clock every time you travel to another

time zone. Select the time zone to

match the local time at your

destination, referring to the date and

time displayed on the screen.

First Time Settings

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Language Set A

German, English, Spanish, French, Italian,

Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese and

Japanese.

Language Set B

English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional

Chinese and Korean.

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Setting the Date and Time

1Open the date and time setup

screen.

[ MENU]

[ DATE/TIME SETUP]

[DATE/TIME]

Blinking arrows will be displayed

around the first field of the date.

2Change each field of the date and

time with the joystick ( ) and

move ( ) to the next field.

3Press ( ) to start the clock.

4Press to close the menu.

NOTES

You can also change the date format

(78).

Getting Ready to Start Recording

Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting

the LCD Screen

Before you start recording, open the

lens cover.

Move the lens cover switch down to

to open the lens cover.

Rotating the LCD Panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

You can rotate the panel 90 degrees

downward.

You can rotate the panel 180 degrees

toward the lens (allowing the subject to

monitor the LCD screen while you use

the viewfinder). This is the only case

where you can use the viewfinder and

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Recording

180°

90°

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the LCD screen simultaneously.

Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees

can be useful in the following cases:

• When you wish to include yourself in

the picture when recording with the

self timer.

• To allow the camcorder to be

operated with the wireless controller

from the front.

NOTES

About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The

screens are produced using extremely

high-precision manufacturing techniques,

with more than 99.99% of the pixels

operating to specification. Less than

0.01% of the pixels may occasionally

misfire or appear as black, red, blue or

green dots. This has no effect on the

recorded image and does not constitute a

malfunction.

LCD Backlight

You can set the brightness of the LCD

screen to normal or bright.

[ MENU]

[ DISPLAY SETUP/ ]

[BACKLIGHT] Desired option

NOTES

• This setting does not affect the

brightness of the recording or the

viewfinder screen.

• Using the [BRIGHT] setting will shorten

the effective usage time of the battery

pack.

Subject can monitor the

LCD screen

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Inserting and Removing a Tape

Use only videocassettes marked with

the logo.

1Slide fully in the

direction of the arrow and open

the cassette compartment cover.

The cassette compartment opens

automatically.

2Insert the cassette.

• Insert the cassette with the window

facing the grip belt.

• To remove a cassette pull it straight

out.

3Press the mark on the

cassette compartment until it

clicks.

4Wait for the cassette compartment

to retract automatically and close

the cassette compartment cover.

IMPORTANT

• Do not interfere with the cassette

compartment while it is opening or

closing automatically, or attempt to

close the cover before the cassette

compartment has fully retracted.

• Be careful not to get your fingers caught

in the cassette compartment cover.

NOTES

If the camcorder is connected to a power

source, cassettes can be inserted/

removed even if the switch is set

to .

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Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

You can use commercially available

SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory

cards, SD memory cards or

MultiMedia cards (MMC) with this

camcorder.

1Turn off the camcorder.

2Open the memory card slot cover.

3Insert the memory card straight all

the way into the memory card slot.

4Close the cover.

Do not force the cover closed if the

memory card is not correctly inserted.

First push the memory card once

to release it, and then pull the card

out.

IMPORTANT

• Make sure to initialize all memory cards

before using them with this camcorder

(56).

• Memory cards have front and back

sides that are not interchangeable.

Inserting a memory card facing the

wrong direction can cause a malfunction

of the camcorder.

NOTES

• Compatibility with all SD, SDHC or

MMC memory cards cannot be

guaranteed.

•About SDHC Memory Cards: SDHC is the

new type of SD memory card with

capacities over 2 GB. Please note that

the specifications of SDHC memory

cards are different from those of regular

SD memory cards and you will not be

able to use memory cards of over 2 GB

with devices that do not support SDHC.

However, SDHC devices (including this

camcorder) are backward compatible

and support regular SD memory cards.

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Video

This chapter covers functions related to shooting and playing back

movies – from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual

picture adjustments.

Basic Recording

Shooting Video

1Move the lens cover switch down

to to open the lens cover.

2Move the / switch to

(tape).

3Holding the lock button pressed

down, set the switch to

CAMERA.

4Press to begin

recording.

Press again to pause the

recording.

1

Close th

e lens cover and the

LCD

panel

.

2 Turn off the camcorder.

3 Remove the tape.

4 Disconnect the power source and

remove the battery pack.

IMPORTANT

When recording movies, try to get a calm,

stable picture.

Excessive camcorder movement while

shooting and extensive use of fast zooms

and panning can result in jittery scenes. In

extreme cases, the playback of such

scenes may result in visually induced

motion sickness. If you experience such a

reaction, immediately stop the playback

and take a rest break as necessary.

Basic Recording

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if the

camcorder operates correctly. If

necessary, clean the video heads ( 2).

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WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING

Start/Stop

Start/Stop

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NOTES

•About the recording time: By changing the

recording mode you can change the

video quality and as a result, also the

available recording time ( 75).

• Previous recordings overwritten by a

new recording cannot be recovered.

Before you start recording, search for

the end of the last recording ( 38).

• To protect the tape and video heads, the

camcorder will enter the stop mode ( )

if left in record pause ( ) mode for

4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume

recording press .

•About the Power Save mode: To save

power when the camcorder is powered

by a battery pack, the camcorder will

automatically shut off if left without any

operations for 5 minutes ( 78). To

restore the power, turn the camcorder

off and then on again.

• When recording in very loud places

(such as fireworks shows or concerts),

sound may become distorted or it may

not be recorded at the actual levels. This

is not a malfunction.

About the Mode Switch and Recording Programs

Set the mode switch to to let the

camcorder adjust all the settings for you,

allowing you to just point the camcorder and

start shooting.

Set the mode switch to to select one of the recording programs.

The Special Scene recording programs ( 40) offer a convenient

way to select the optimal settings to match special recording

conditions. The [ PROGRAM AE] recording program ( 42), on

the other hand, allows you to set the shutter speed you want, or

enjoy the flexibility to change other settings.

Start/Stop

Using the Viewfinder

When recording in bright places it

may be difficult to use the LCD

screen. In such case, change the

brightness of the LCD screen

( 28, 76) or use the viewfinder

instead. To use the viewfinder, keep

the LCD panel closed*.

Adjust the viewfinder as necessary

with the dioptric adjustment lever.

* The LCD screen and the viewfinder

can be used simultaneously only

when the LCD panel is turned

180 degrees to face the subject

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Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital

Zoom

The camcorder offers three types of

zoom: optical, advanced and digital

zoom when recording movies. (In

mode only the optical zoom

is available.) You can also change the

zoom speed.

Selecting the Zoom Type

Options  Default value

[ MENU]

[ CAMERA SETUP]

[ZOOM TYPE] Desired option

NOTES

The zoom range of the advanced zoom

will change depending on the aspect ratio

of the scene ( 74).

Selecting the Zoom Speed

Options  Default value

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[OPTICAL] (37x)

The zoom range is limited to the optical

magnification ratio of the lens.

[ADVANCED] (Advanced Zoom)

In addition to the optical zoom range, the

camcorder processes the image digitally to

obtain a larger zoom range without any

deterioration in image quality. When recording

movies with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the field of view

(picture angle) will change. Refer to the table in

the NOTES section.

[DIGITAL] (2000x)

When this option is selected, the camcorder will

switch to digital zoom (light blue area on the

zoom indicator) when you zoom in beyond the

optical zoom range (white area on the zoom

indicator). With the digital zoom the image is

processed digitally so image quality will

deteriorate the more you zoom in.

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[WIDESCREEN] set to [ ON] (16:9)

48x*

* The picture angle will be wider at both full

telephoto and full wide-angle.

[WIDESCREEN] set to [ OFF] (4:3)

55x

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[ VARIABLE]

The variable zoom speed depends on how you

operate the zoom lever: Press gently for slower

zooms; press harder for faster zooms. With this

option, the zoom speed will be faster in record

pause mode.

[ SPEED 1], [ SPEED 2],

[ SPEED 3]

Constant zoom speeds. [ SPEED 3] is the

fastest, and [ SPEED 1] is the slowest.

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[ MENU]

[ CAMERA SETUP]

[ZOOM SPEED]

Desired option

NOTES

The fastest zoom speed can be achieved

with the [ VARIABLE] setting.

Using the Zoom

Move the zoom lever toward W to

zoom out (wide-angle). Move it

toward T to zoom in (telephoto).

NOTES

• Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) to the subject.

At full wide-angle, you can focus on a

subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.).

• You can also use the

T

and

W

buttons on

the wireless controller. The zoom speed

with the wireless controller will be the

same as with the camcorder or fixed at

[

SPEED 3] (when [

VARIABLE] is

selected).

Quick Start Function

When you press the

camcorder enters the standby

mode. In standby mode the camcorder

consumes only about half the power

used when recording, saving energy

when you are using a battery pack.

Additionally, when you press

again the camcorder is

ready to start recording within approx.

1 second, ensuring you do not miss

important shooting opportunities.

1Press firmly.

The standby lamp flashes at first

while the camcorder is preparing and

then stays on when it enters the

standby mode.

2When you wish to resume

recording, press

again.

Within approx. 1 second, the

camcorder is ready to record.

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Zoom in

T

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QUICK START

QUICK START

QUICK START

QUICK START

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NOTES

• When you wake up the camcorder from

standby mode, the following settings

will be changed automatically:

- Manual focus returns to automatic

focus (AF).

- Manual exposure adjustment returns

to automatic exposure.

- Zoom position returns to full wide-

angle W.

• The camcorder will shut off if left in

standby mode for 10 minutes,

regardless of the [POWER SAVE] setting

( 78). To restore the power if the

camcorder shut off, turn the camcorder

off and then on again.

• The camcorder will be woken up from

standby mode if you open the cassette

compartment cover or change the

position of the / switch while the

camcorder is in standby mode (standby

lamp is on).

Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded

1Set the mode switch to .

2If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press ( ) to

display it.

3Push the joystick ( ) momentarily

toward and release it.

• The camcorder will play back a few

seconds of the last recording

made and return to record pause

mode.

• You can also hold the joystick

pressed ( ) toward or ( )

toward to play back the tape

(reverse or forward respectively) in

order to locate the point where you

want to start recording.

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Basic Playback

Playing Back Video

1Holding the lock button pressed

down, set the switch to

PLAY.

2Move the / switch to

(tape).

3If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press ( ) to

display it.

4Locate the point where you want

to begin the playback.

Push the joystick ( ) toward to

rewind the tape or ( ) toward

to fast forward.

5Push the joystick ( ) toward /

to begin the playback.

6 Push the joystick ( ) toward

/ again to pause the playback.

7 Push the joystick ( ) toward to

stop the playback.

During the playback of a scene:

[ SPEAKER VOLUME]

Adjust ( ) the volume

• The sound from the built-in speaker

will be muted when you close the

LCD panel or while the STV-250N

Stereo Video Cable is connected to

the AV terminal.

•

If you turn down the volume

completely, the icon will change to

.

NOTES

• You can display the date and time of the

recording ( 39).

•To protect the tape and video heads, the

camcorder will enter the stop mode ( )

if left in playback pause ( ) mode for

4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume the

playback push the joystick ( ) toward

/.

Basic Playback

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Returning to a Pre-marked Position

If you wish to return to a particular

scene later, mark the point with the zero

set memory and the tape will stop at

that point when you rewind/fast forward

the tape. This function is operated with

the wireless controller.

1While recording or during

playback, press

at the point you wish to return to

later.

• The time code changes to

“0:00:00 ”.

• Press again to

cancel the memory.

2If you marked the zero memory

while recording, set the

camcorder to mode. If

you marked the zero memory

during playback, press .

3Press to locate the zero mark.

• If the tape counter shows a

negative number, press

instead.

• appears and the camcorder

rewinds/fast forwards the tape.

• The tape stops at or near the zero

mark, disappears and the

correct time code will be displayed

again.

Special Playback Modes1

To enter most special playback modes you need to operate the buttons on the

wireless controller ( 15). There is no sound during the special playback modes.

1During some special playback modes you may notice some anomalies (blocky video

artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.

Special playback mode Initial mode Operation on the camcorder

or on the wireless controller

Fast playback Normal playback : Push the joystick ( ) toward or

( ) toward and hold it down.

: Press and hold or

Reverse playback Normal playback : Press

1 frame reverse/advance Playback pause : Press or

Frame-by-frame playback Playback pause : Press and hold or

Slow playback Normal or reverse

playback : Press

Double speed playback Normal or reverse

playback : Press

Return to normal playback Special playback mode : Push the joystick ( ) toward /.

: Press

REW FF

SLOW

PLAY

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ZERO SET MEMORY

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NOTES

If there are blank sections between

recordings, the zero set memory may not

work correctly.

Locating the Beginning of a Recording

Date

You can locate the change of the date/

time zone with the date search function.

Press or on the wireless

controller.

• Press more than once to search for

further date changes (up to 10 times).

• To cancel the search press .

NOTES

• The date search function will not detect

recordings shorter than 1 minute per

date/time zone.

• Date search may not function if the data

code is not displayed correctly.

Locating the End of the Last Scene

After playing back a tape, use this

function to locate the end of the last

scene recorded in order to continue

recording from that point.

POINTS TO CHECK

Stop the playback before using this

function.

[ END SEARCH] [EXECUTE]

• “END SEARCH” appears.

•The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards

the tape, plays back the last few

seconds of the recording and stops

the tape.

• To cancel the end search push the

joystick ( ) toward .

NOTES

• End search cannot be used once you

remove the cassette.

• If there are blank sections between

recordings, the end search may not

work correctly.

• You cannot use the end search to locate

the end of a scene that was audio

dubbed.

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On-Screen Displays (Data Code)

The camcorder keeps a data code

containing the date and time of

recording. You can select the data to be

displayed.

Options  Default value

[ MENU]

[ DISPLAY SETUP/ ]

[DATA CODE] Desired option

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[ OFF]



No data code display.

[ DATE], [ TIME]

Displays the date or time when the scene or still

image was recorded.

[ DATE & TIME]

Displays both the date and time of the recording.

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Advanced Function

: Special Scene Recording Programs

Recording in a very bright ski resort or

capturing the full colors of a sunset or a

fireworks display becomes as easy as

selecting a Special Scene recording

program. For details about the available

options, refer to the sidebar on

page 41.

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch:

[ PROGRAM AE]

Desired recording program

NOTES

• Do not set the mode switch to

during the actual recording of a scene;

the brightness of the picture may

change abruptly.

• [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/

[ BEACH]/[ SNOW]

- The picture may not appear smooth

during playback.

• [ PORTRAIT]

- The blur effect of the background

increases the more you zoom in (

T

).

• [ NIGHT]

- Moving subjects may leave a trailing

afterimage.

- Picture quality may not be as good as

in other modes.

- White points may appear on the

screen.

- Autofocus may not work as well as in

other modes. In such case, adjust the

focus manually.

• [ SNOW]/[ BEACH]

- The subject may become

overexposed on cloudy days or in

shaded places. Check the image on

the screen.

• [ FIREWORKS]

- To avoid camcorder shake, we

recommend using a tripod. Make sure

to use a tripod especially in

mode, as the shutter speed slows

down.

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[ PROGRAM AE]

The camcorder

sets the aperture

and shutter

speed.

[ BEACH]

Use this mode to

record on a sunny

beach. It prevents

the subject from

being underexposed.

[ PORTRAIT]

The camcorder

uses a large

aperture, achieving

a focus on the

subject while blurring other distracting

details.

[SUNSET]

Use this mode to

record sunsets in

vibrant colors.

[ SPORTS]

Use this mode to

record sports

scenes such as

tennis or golf.

[ SPOTLIGHT]

Use this mode to

record spotlit

scenes.

[ NIGHT]

Use this mode to

record in low-light

conditions.

[FIREWORKS]

Use this mode to

record fireworks.

[SNOW]

Use this mode to

record in bright ski

resorts. It prevents

the subject from

being underexposed.

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Flexible Recording: Changing the

Shutter Speed

Use the automatic exposure (AE)

program to use functions like the white

balance or image effects, or to select

the shutter speed.

Use faster shutter speeds to record

subjects moving quickly. Use slower

shutter speeds to add motion blur,

emphasizing the feel of movement.

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch:

1Press .

2Select the [ PROGRAM AE]

recording program ( 40).

[ PROGRAM AE] is the default

value; proceed directly to step 3 if

you have not changed the recording

program.

3Select the shutter speed from the

setup menus.

[ MENU]

[ CAMERA SETUP]

[SHUTTER] Desired shutter

speed

Shutter speed guidelines

Note that on screen only the

denominator is displayed – [ 250]

indicates a shutter speed of 1/250

second, etc.

* mode only.

NOTES

• Do not set the mode switch to

during the actual recording of a scene;

the brightness of the picture may

change abruptly.

• [ PROGRAM AE]

- When setting the shutter speed, the

number displayed will flash if the value

selected is not appropriate for the

recording conditions. In such case,

select a different value.

- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark

places, you can obtain a brighter

image, but the image quality may be

lower, and the autofocus may not work

well.

- The image may flicker when recording

with high shutter speeds.

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1/60

To record under most ordinary conditions.

1/100

To record indoor sports scenes.

1/250, 1/500*, 1/1000*

To record from within a moving car or train or to

shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller

coasters.

1/2000*

To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.

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-Recording movies under fluorescent lights:

If the screen starts to flicker, select

[ PROGRAM AE] and set the shutter

speed to 1/100.

- The shutter speed resets to [ AUTO]

when you set the mode switch to

or change the recording program.

LCD Video Light

You can use the LCD video light to

record in completely dark places. For a

brighter picture, we recommend

keeping a distance of about 20 cm -

60 cm (8 in. - 2 ft.) from the subject

and/or using the [ NIGHT] recording

program. When you activate the LCD

video light, rotate the LCD panel to face

the subject and use the viewfinder

instead ( 32).

[ LCD LIGHT OFF]

[ LCD LIGHT ON]

Press ( )

• The LCD display turns entirely

white when used as the video light.

Use the viewfinder instead.

• Using the viewfinder, select

[ LCD LIGHT OFF] to turn the

LCD video light off.

Self Timer

POINTS TO CHECK

: Set the camcorder to record

pause mode.

1Activate the self timer.

[ MENU]

[ CAMERA SETUP]

[SELF TIMER] [ ON]

2Press to close the menu.

• appears.

• Set [SELF TIMER] to [ OFF] to

cancel the self timer.

3Press on the camcorder

to start recording.

• The camcorder starts recording

video ( mode) or takes a

still image ( mode) after a

10-second countdown. The

countdown appears on the screen.

• You can also press

( mode) or

( mode) on the wireless

controller. In that case, the

countdown will be only 2 seconds.

NOTES

Once the countdown has begun, you can

press again or turn off the

camcorder to cancel the self timer.

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PHOTO

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Audio Recording Mode

You can change the quality of the audio

recording.

Options  Default value

[ MENU]

[ AUDIO SETUP]

[AUDIO MODE]

Desired option

The camcorder automatically reduces

the background sound of wind. You can

turn the wind screen off when you want

the microphone to be as sensitive as

possible ( 75).

Audio Playback Modes

Selecting the Audio Channel

You can select the audio channel to

play back when playing back a tape

with audio recorded on two channels

(either stereo sound or bilingual audio

signals).

Options  Default value

[ MENU]

[ AUDIO SETUP]

[OUTPUT CH] Desired option

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[ 16bit]

Records audio at the highest quality.

[ 12bit]

Records audio on 2 channels (Stereo 1) leaving 2

free channels (Stereo 2) you can use for audio

dubbing.

With this camcorder you can dub audio only

using the microphone ( 66).

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[ L/R]

Left and right channels (stereo) / Main and sub

signals (bilingual).

[L/L]

Left channel only (stereo) / Main signal only

(bilingual).

[R/R]

Right channel only (stereo) / Sub signal only

(bilingual).

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Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with

Dubbed Audio

You can select the audio track to play

back when playing back a tape that has

a dubbed audio track (Stereo 2) in

addition to the original recorded audio

(Stereo 1).

Options  Default value

[ MENU]

[ AUDIO SETUP]

[12bit AUDIO] Desired option*

* When you select [ MIX/VAR.], adjust the

mix balance with the [MIX BALANCE]

setting ( 75).

Manual Focus Adjustment

Autofocus may not work well on the

following subjects. In such case, focus

manually.

• Reflective surfaces

• Subjects with low contrast or without

vertical lines

• Fast moving subjects

• Through wet windows

•Night scenes

POINTS TO CHECK

Adjust the zoom before you start the

procedure.

Mode switch:

1If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press ( ) to

display it.

2Push the joystick ( ) toward

[FOCUS] to activate the manual

focus.

[FOCUS] on the joystick guide will be

displayed in light blue and “MF”

appears on the screen.

3Adjust ( ) the focus as

necessary.

• Push the joystick ( ) toward

for a farther focal distance or push

it ( ) toward for a closer focal

distance.

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[ STEREO1]

Original sound only.

[ STEREO2]

Dubbed audio only.

[MIX/FIXED]

Mixed audio with the original sound and the

dubbed audio at the same level.

[MIX/VAR.]

Mixed audio where the balance between the

original sound ( ) and the dubbed audio

( ) can be adjusted.

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• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward

[FOCUS] again will return the

camcorder to autofocus.

4Push the joystick ( ) toward

[BACK] to save the focus

adjustment.

Infinity Focus

Use this function when you wish to

focus on faraway subjects such as

mountains or fireworks.

POINTS TO CHECK

Adjust the zoom before you start the

procedure.

Mode switch:

1Keep the joystick pushed ( )

toward [FOCUS] for more than

2seconds.

• appears.

• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward

[FOCUS] again will return the

camcorder to autofocus.

• If you operate the zoom or the

joystick ( ), changes to

"MF" and the camcorder returns to

manual focusing mode.

2Push the joystick ( ) toward

[BACK] to save the focus

adjustment.

NOTES

The camcorder will automatically return to

autofocus when you set the mode switch

to .

Manual Exposure Adjustment

At times, backlit subjects may appear

too dark (underexposed) or subjects

under very strong lights may appear too

bright or glaring (overexposed). To

correct this, you can manually adjust

the exposure.

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch: (except for the

[ FIREWORKS] recording program).

1If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press ( ) to

display it.

2Push the joystick ( ) toward

[EXP].

[EXP] on the joystick guide changes

to light blue and the exposure

adjustment indicator and the

neutral value “±0” appear on the

screen.

3Adjust ( ) the brightness of the

image as required.

• The adjustment range and the

length of the exposure adjustment

indicator will vary depending on

the initial brightness of the picture.

• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward

[EXP] again will return the

camcorder to automatic exposure.

BACK

FOCUS

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4Push the joystick ( ) toward

[BACK] to lock and save the

exposure setting.

If you operate the zoom during

exposure lock, the brightness of the

image may change.

White Balance

The white balance function helps you

accurately reproduce colors under

different lighting conditions so that

white objects will always look truly

white in your recordings.

POINTS TO CHECK

Recording program: [ PROGRAM AE]

Options  Default value

[ AUTO] Desired option*

* When you select [ SET], do not press

and continue instead with the

procedure below.

1 Point the camcorder at a white

object, zoom in until it fills the

whole screen and press ( ).

When the adjustment is completed,

stops flashing and stays on. The

camcorder retains the custom

setting even if you turn off the

camcorder.

2 Press to save the setting

and close the menu.

NOTES

• When you select the custom white balance:

- Set the custom white balance in a

sufficiently illuminated place.

- Select a zoom type other than

[ DIGITAL] ( 33).

- Reset the white balance when the

lighting conditions change.

- Depending on the light source,

may keep flashing. The result will still

be better than with [ AUTO].

• Custom white balance may provide

better results in the following cases:

- Changing lighting conditions

-Close-ups

- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or

forest)

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

Settings are automatically set by the camcorder.

Use this setting for outdoor scenes.

[ DAYLIGHT]

For recording outdoors on a bright day.

[ TUNGSTEN]

For recording under tungsten and tungsten type

(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

[ SET]

Use the custom white balance setting to make

white objects appear white under colored

lighting.

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- Under mercury lamps and certain

types of fluorescent lights

Image Effects

You can use the image effects to

change the color saturation and

contrast to record images with special

color effects.

POINTS TO CHECK

Recording program: [ PROGRAM AE]

Options  Default value

[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF]

Desired option

Digital Effects

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch:

: [ BLK&WHT] only.

Options  Default value

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[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF]

Records with no image enhancing effects.

[VIVID]

Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.

[ NEUTRAL]

Tones down the contrast and color saturation.

[ SOFT SKIN DETAIL]

Softens the details in the skin tone area for a

more complimentary appearance. To obtain the

best effect, use this setting when recording a

close-up of a person. Note that areas similar to

the skin color may lack in detail.

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[ D.EFFECT OFF]

Select this setting when you do not intend to

use the digital effects.

[ FADE-T] (fade trigger), [ WIPE]

Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene

with a fade from or to a black screen.

[ BLK&WHT]

Records images in black and white.

[ SEPIA]

Records images in sepia tones for an “old”

look.

[ ART], [ MOSAIC]

Select one of these digital effects to add

“flavor” to your recordings.

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Setting

[ D.EFFECT OFF]

Desired option*

**

* While making the selection, you can

preview the effect on the screen.

** The icon of the selected effect appears.

Applying

Press to activate the

fader/effect.

• The icon of the selected effect turns

green.

• Press again to deactivate

the fader/effect.

Press ...

: ...in record pause mode,

then press to start recording

with a fade in.

: ...in playback pause mode,

then push the joystick ( ) toward

/ to fade in and start the playback.

Press ...

: ...while recording, then

press to fade out and pause

the recording.

: ...during playback, then

push the joystick ( ) toward / to

fade out and pause the playback.

Press ...

: ...while recording or in

record pause mode.

: ...during playback.

: ...and then press

to record the still image in black and

white.

NOTES

• When you apply a fader, not only the

picture but also the sound will fade in or

out. When you apply an effect, the

sound will be recorded normally.

• The camcorder retains the last setting

used even if you turn off the digital

effects or change the recording

program.

• The digital effects are not available

when [TV TYPE] is set to [NORMAL TV]

and the stereo video cable is connected

to the AV terminal.

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D.EFFECTS

D.EFFECTS

D.EFFECTS

Start/Stop

TO FADE OUT

TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT

D.EFFECTS

Start/Stop

D.EFFECTS

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Photos

Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing

and playing back images to printing them.

Basic Recording

Taking Photos

1Move the lens cover switch down

to to open the lens cover.

2Move the / switch to

(memory card).

3Holding the lock button pressed

down, set the switch to

CAMERA.

4Press .

• Once the focus is automatically

adjusted, will turn green and

one or more AF frames will appear.

• You can also press on the

wireless controller.

• The CARD access indicator will

flash as the image is being

recorded.

IMPORTANT

Observe the following precautions while

the card access display ( ) appears

on screen, and when the CARD access

indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so

may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not open the memory card slot

cover and do not remove the memory

card.

- Do not disconnect the power source

or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the position of the

/ switch or the operating mode.

NOTES

If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,

turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually

( 45).

Basic Recording

Before using a memory card for the

first time, be sure to initialize it with

this camcorder ( 56).

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Selecting Photo Size and Quality

Still images are recorded on the

memory card using JPEG compression.

As a general rule select a larger image

size for higher quality.

Options

Image size options and the

approximate number of still images that

can be recorded on memory cards of

various sizes are given in the table

below.

[L 1152x864]

Desired image size*

Desired image quality*

* Press ( ) to move back and forth

between size and quality selection. The

number displayed on the right corner

indicates the approximate number of

images that can be recorded with the

current quality/size setting.

NOTES

• Depending on the number of images on

the memory card (Windows: 1,800

images or more; Macintosh: 1,000

images or more), you may not be able to

transfer images to a computer. Try using

a card reader.

• Connection to a PictBridge-compatible

printer will not work when the memory

card contains 1,800 images or more. For

best performance, we recommend

keeping the number of images on the

memory card under 100.

• When printing still images, use the

following guidelines as a reference for

selecting the print size.

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Approximate number of still images on a memory card

 Default value

*: [SUPER FINE], : [FINE], : [NORMAL]

Memory card 32 MB 128 MB 512 MB

Image quality* →   

Image size ↓

L 1152x864 40 65 130 185 280 545 735 1,115 2,155

S 640x480 140 200 365 585 850 1,530 2,320 3,355 6,040

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Image size Recommended use

L 1152x864 To print photos up to L size

(9 x 13 cm, 3.5 x 5 in.) or

postcard size

(10 x 14.8 cm, 4 x 6 in.).

S 640x480 To send images as e-mail

attachments or to post on

the Web.

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Erasing or Protecting a Photo Right

After Recording It

You can erase or protect the still image

recorded last while reviewing it within

the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or

immediately after recording it, if

[REVIEW] is set to [ OFF]).

POINTS TO CHECK

Make sure to press while reviewing

the still image immediately after recording

it.

[ IMAGE ERASE] [ERASE]

Press ( )

[PROTECT OFF]

[PROTECT ON]

Press ( )

Basic Playback

Viewing Photos

1Holding the lock button pressed

down, set the switch to

PLAY.

2Move the / switch to

(memory card).

3If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press ( ) to

display it.

4Push the joystick ( ) to move

between the images.

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TO PROTECT THE PHOTO

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Image Jump

You can jump to a specific image

without having to browse all of them

one by one.

Push the joystick ( ) and hold it

pressed down. Release the joystick

when the image number gets to the

image you want to display.

IMPORTANT

• Observe the following precautions while

the card access display appears

on screen, and when the CARD access

indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do

so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not open the memory card slot

cover and do not remove the memory

card.

- Do not disconnect the power source

or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the position of the

/ switch or the operating mode.

• The following may not be displayed

correctly.

- Images not recorded with this

camcorder.

- Images edited on or transferred from a

computer.

- Images whose file names have been

changed.

Slideshow

[ SLIDESHOW] Press ()

• Images are played back one after

another.

• Press ( ) to stop the slideshow.

Index Screen

1Move the zoom lever toward W.

The index screen appears.

2Select ( , ) an image.

Move the cursor to the image

you want to view.

3Move the zoom lever toward T.

The index screen closes and the

selected image is displayed.

Magnifying Photos during Playback

During playback, still images can be

magnified up to 5 times.

1Move the zoom lever toward T.

• The image is magnified by 2 times

and a frame appears indicating the

position of the magnified area.

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• To further enlarge the image, move

the zoom lever toward T. To

reduce the magnification, move

the zoom lever toward W.

• will appear for images that

cannot be enlarged.

2Move ( , ) the frame to the

part of the image you want to see

enlarged.

To cancel the magnification, move

the zoom lever toward W until the

frame disappears.

Erasing Photos

You can erase still images recorded on

the memory card.

Erasing a Single Image

1If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press ( ) to

display it.

2Select ( ) the image you want

to erase.

3Push the joystick ( ) toward .

4Select ( ) [ERASE] and press

().

Erasing All Images

The following procedure will erase all

the non-protected still images from the

memory card (all images except those

with the mark).

[ MENU]

[ CARD OPERATIONS]

[ERASE ALL IMAGES] [YES]

IMPORTANT

Be careful when erasing images. Erased

images cannot be recovered.

NOTES

Protected images on the memory card

cannot be erased.

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Additional Functions

Automatic Focus Priority

When the focus priority is activated, the

camcorder records a still image only

after the focus has been adjusted

automatically.

.

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch at : The focus priority

cannot be turned off.

Mode switch at : You can turn off the

focus priority and you can also select

the AF (autofocus) frame to be used.

Options  Default value

* Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording

program.

[ MENU]

[ CAMERA SETUP]

[FOCUS PRI.] Desired option

NOTES

In the [ FIREWORKS] recording

program the focus priority is automatically

set to [ OFF].

Protecting Photos

You can protect still images recorded

on the memory card from accidental

erasure.

[ PROTECT OFF]

[ PROTECT ON]*

Press ( )

appears and the image cannot be

erased.

* To cancel the image protection, select

[ PROTECT OFF] instead.

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[ ON:AiAF]



(Mode switch: *, )

Depending on the shooting conditions, one or

more AF frames out of the nine frames available

are automatically selected and the focus is fixed

on them.

[ ON:CENTER]

(Mode switch: *)

A single focusing frame appears in the center of

the screen and the focus is automatically fixed

on it. This is convenient for making sure the

focus is exactly where you want it.

[ OFF]

(Mode switch: )

Select this option if you wish to record a still

image as soon as you press .

Start/Stop

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IMPORTANT

Initializing the memory card ( 56) will

permanently erase all still images, even

the protected ones.

Initializing the Memory Card

Initialize memory cards when you use

them with this camcorder for the first

time, or to erase all the still images on

them.

[ MENU]

[ CARD OPERATIONS]

[INITIALIZE] [YES] [YES]

IMPORTANT

Initializing the memory card will erase all

still images, even the protected ones. The

original still images cannot be recovered.

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You can also use the following

functions...

The following functions and features

of the camcorder can be used either

for shooting video or for taking

photos. The way to set and use

them was already explained in

detail, so we refer you to the relevant

page in the “Video” section.

• Quick Start ( 34)

• Zoom ( 33)

• Special Scene recording programs

( 40)

• Flexible recording ( 42)

• LCD video light ( 43)

• Self timer ( 43)

• Manual focus ( 45)

• Manual exposure adjustment ( 46)

• White balance ( 47)

• Image effects ( 48)

• Digital effects ( 48)

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Printing Photos

Printing Photos – Direct Print

The camcorder can be connected to

any PictBridge-compatible printer. You

can mark in advance the still images

you want to print and set the desired

number of copies as a print order

( 59).

Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the

CP, DS and ES series and PIXMA

printers marked with the PictBridge

logo.

Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer

1Insert the memory card containing

the still images you want to print.

2Turn on the printer.

3Connect the camcorder to the

printer using the supplied USB

cable.

• Refer to PC Connection Diagrams

( 67).

• appears and changes to .

IMPORTANT

If continues to flash (for more than

1 minute) or if does not appear, the

camcorder is not correctly connected to

the printer. In such case, disconnect the

USB cable and turn off the camcorder and

the printer. After a short while, turn them

on again, set the camcorder to

mode and restore the connection.

NOTES

• will appear for images that cannot be

printed.

• We recommend powering the

camcorder using the compact power

adapter.

• Refer also to the printer’s instruction

manual.

Selecting the Print Settings

You can select the number of copies

and other settings for printing. The

setting options vary depending on your

printer model.

Options

Printing Photos

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[ PAPER SIZE]: Available paper sizes vary

depending on the printer model.

[ PAPER TYPE]: Select [PHOTO],

[FAST PHOTO], [PLAIN] or [DEFAULT].

[ PAGE LAYOUT]: Select [DEFAULT] or one of

the following available page layouts.

[BORDERED]: Prints the whole image area almost

exactly as the recorded still image.

[BORDERLESS]: Enlarges the center portion of

the still image to fit the width/height ratio of the

selected paper size. The top, bottom and sides of

the still image may be slightly trimmed out.

[2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], [9-UP], [16-UP]: Refer to

the sidebar on page 58.

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NOTES

Print setting options and [DEFAULT]

settings vary depending on the printer

model. For details, refer to the printer’s

instruction manual.

Printing after Changing the Print Settings

1

If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press ( ) to display it.

2Push the joystick ( ) toward .

The print settings menu appears.

[ ] Date print

Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].

[] Print Effect

The print effect can be used with printers

compatible with the Image Optimize function to

achieve higher quality prints. Select [ON], [OFF]

or [DEFAULT].

Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can

also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR].

[ ] Number of Copies

Select 1-99 copies. Current paper settings (paper size,

paper type and page layout)

Date printing

Print effect

Number of copies

Paper settings

Printing Multiple Images on the Same Sheet [2-UP], [4-UP], etc.

When using Canon printers you can print the same still image multiple times on

the same sheet of paper. Use the following table as a guideline for the

recommended number of copies depending on the [ PAPER SIZE] setting.

1You can also use the special sticker sheets.

2When you use the wide-sized photo paper with the [DEFAULT] setting, you can also use

[2-UP] or [4-UP].

3With the [8-UP] setting, you can also use the special sticker sheets.

[ PAPER SIZE]→[CREDITCARD] [9 x 13 cm] [10 x 14.8 cm] [A4]

Canon printer ↓

PIXMA

SELPHY DS – – 2, 4, 9 or 1614

SELPHY CP 2, 4 or 822 or 4 2 or 4 –

SELPHY ES 2, 4 or 832 or 4 2 or 4 –

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3In the print settings menu, select

( , ) the setting you want to

change and press ( ).

4Select ( ) the desired setting

option and press ( ).

5Select ( ) [PRINT] and press

().

• Printing starts. The print settings

menu disappears when printing is

completed.

• To continue printing, select ( )

another still image.

1 Press ( ) while printing.

2 Select ( ) [OK] and press ( ).

If an error occurs during the printing

process, an error message appears

(84).

- Canon’s PictBridge-compatible

printers: Resolve the error. When

printing does not resume

automatically, select [CONTINUE] and

press ( ). If [CONTINUE] cannot be

selected, select [STOP], press ( )

and retry printing. Refer also to the

printer’s instruction manual for details.

- If the error still persists and printing

does not restart, disconnect the USB

cable and turn off the camcorder and

the printer. After a short while, turn

them on again, set the camcorder to

mode and restore the

connection.

Disconnect the cable from the camcorder

and printer and turn off the camcorder.

IMPORTANT

• The following still images may not be

correctly printed with a PictBridge-

compatible printer.

- Images created or changed on a

computer and transferred to the

memory card.

- Images recorded with the camcorder

but edited on a computer.

- Images whose file names were changed.

- Images not recorded with this

camcorder.

• Observe the following precautions

during printing:

- Do not turn off the camcorder or the

printer.

- Do not change the position of the

/ switch.

- Do not disconnect the USB cable.

- Do not remove the memory card.

• If the message “BUSY” does not

disappear, disconnect the USB cable and

restore the connection after a short while.

Print Orders

You can mark in advance the still

images you want to print and set the

desired number of copies as a print

order. Later, you can easily print out the

print orders by connecting the

camcorder to a PictBridge-compatible

printer ( 57). You can set print orders

for up to 998 still images.

TO CANCEL THE PRINTING

PRINTING ERRORS

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING

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Selecting Still Images for Printing

(Print Order)

POINTS TO CHECK

Set the print orders before connecting the

USB cable to the camcorder.

[ PRINT ORDER]

Select ( ) the number of copies*

(0-99) Press ( )

* To cancel the print order, set the number of

copies to 0.

Printing Still Images Marked with Print

Orders

1Connect the camcorder to the

printer using the supplied USB

cable.

Refer to PC Connection Diagrams

( 67).

2Open the print settings menu.

[ MENU]

[ PRINT]

• The print settings menu appears.

• The error message “SET PRINT

ORDER” appears if you connect a

printer with direct print function

and select [ PRINT] without

having set any print orders

beforehand.

3Select ( , ) [PRINT] and

press ( ).

Printing starts. The print settings

menu disappears when printing is

completed.

NOTES

• Depending on the connected printer,

you can change some print settings

before step 3 ( 57).

•Cancel Printing/Printing Errors (59).

•Restarting Printing: Open the print menu

as explained in step 2 above. In the print

settings menu, select [RESUME]* and

press (). The remaining images will

be printed.

Printing cannot be restarted when the

print order settings have been changed

or if you deleted a still image with print

order settings.

* If the print order was interrupted after the

first still image, this menu option will appear

as [PRINT] instead.

Erasing All Print Orders

[ MENU]

[ CARD OPERATIONS]

[ERASE ALL PRINT ORD]

[YES]

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External Connections

This chapter explains step-by-step how to connect your camcorder to

an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.

Connecting to a TV or VCR

Connecting to a TV or VCR

AV Terminal

Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while

the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the

camcorder.

DV Terminal

Check the type and orientation of the terminal and

make sure you connect the DV cable properly.

Open the LCD panel to

access.

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Connection Diagrams

Turn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction

manual of the connected device.

Terminal on the

Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the

Connected Device

1Output connection (signal flow ) to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals.

VIDEO

AUDIO

R

L

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

(Supplied)

Yellow

White

Red

2Output connection (signal flow ) to a high-definition TV with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal.

Input connection (signal flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV (IEEE1394) output.

DV cable

(commercially available)

4-pin

6-pin*

* Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction

can result in damage to the camcorder.

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Playback on a TV Screen

The quality of the playback picture will

vary depending on the connected TV

and the type of connection used.

POINTS TO CHECK

Before making the connections, select the

[TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set

to which you will connect the camcorder

(75).

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the TV

following one of the connection

diagrams shown in Connection

Diagrams ( 62).

Playback

1Turn on the camcorder and the

connected TV or VCR.

On a TV: Select as the video input

the same terminal to which you

connected the camcorder.

On a VCR: Set the input selector to

the external video input (usually

labeled LINE IN).

2Start the playback of the movies

( 36) or still images ( 52).

NOTES

• Turn off all the devices before starting

the connections.

• We recommend powering the

camcorder using the compact power

adapter.

Copying your Recordings to an External

Video Recorder

You can copy your recordings by

connecting the camcorder to a VCR or

a digital video device. When recording

to a digital video recorder using the DV

terminal, you can copy recordings with

virtually no generation loss in video and

sound quality.

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to a VCR or

other analog device using connection

type , or to a DVD recorder or other

digital recording device using

connection type , as shown in

Connection Diagrams ( 62).

Recording

1This camcorder: Load the

recorded cassette.

2Connected device: Load a blank

cassette or disc and set the device

to record pause mode.

3This camcorder: Locate the scene

you wish to copy and pause the

playback shortly before the scene.

4This camcorder: Resume the

movie playback.

When using an analog connection

you can include in the copy also the

date/time of the original recording

( 39).

5Connected device: Begin

recording when the scene you

wish to copy appears. Stop

( 23)

( 23)

1

2

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recording when copying is

complete.

6This camcorder: Stop playback.

NOTES

• We recommend powering the

camcorder using the compact power

adapter.

• When recording to a VCR using an

analog connection –connection type

( 62)–, the quality of the edited tape

will be lower than the original.

• When recording to a digital video

recorder using the DV terminal

–connection type ( 62)–:

- If the picture does not appear,

disconnect the DV cable and restore

the connection after a short while or

turn the camcorder off and then on

again.

- Proper operation cannot be

guaranteed for all digital devices

equipped with a DV terminal. If the

operation does not work, use the AV

terminal.

Digital Video Dubbing

You can input video from other digital

video devices and record the input

video on the tape in the camcorder.

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the video

input source using the digital

connection –connection type

( 62)– shown in Connection

Diagrams.

Dubbing

1Load a blank tape in the

camcorder and load the recorded

(source) tape or disc in the

connected device.

2Set the camcorder in record pause

mode.

[ REC PAUSE]

[EXECUTE]

3Connected device: Start the

playback.

In record pause mode and while

recording you can check the picture

on the camcorder’s screen.

1

2

( 23)

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4When the scene you wish to

record appears, push the joystick

( ) toward / to begin

recording.

Recording starts.

5While recording, push the joystick

( ) toward / to record pause.

In record pause mode, push the

joystick ( ) toward / again to

resume recording.

6Push the joystick ( ) toward to

stop recording.

7Connected device: Stop the

playback.

IMPORTANT

• Blank sections may be recorded as

anomalous picture.

• If the picture does not appear,

disconnect the DV cable and restore the

connection after a short while or turn the

camcorder off and then on again.

• Do not connect any devices to the

camcorder’s USB terminal while an

external device is connected to the DV

terminal.

• You can only record video signals in DV

standard (standard definition, SP or LP

mode) from devices carrying the

logo. Note that signals from identically

shaped DV (IEEE1394) terminals may be

in different video standards.

NOTES

We recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

Copyright Signal

Certain software tapes are copyright

protected. If you attempt to play back

such tape, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED

PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears and

you will not be able to view the contents of

the tape. If you attempt to record from

such tape via the DV terminal,

“COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING

RESTRICTED” appears and you will not

be able to record the contents of the tape.

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Audio Dubbing

You can add sound to a recording using

the built-in microphone.

POINTS TO CHECK

You can only dub audio on tapes recorded

in SP mode with [ 12bit] audio

( 44). This function is operated with the

wireless controller.

1Locate the point where you want

to start dubbing audio.

Before locating the starting point,

you can also set the zero set

memory ( 37) at the point where

you want the audio dubbing to end.

The camcorder will automatically

stop audio dubbing at that point.

2Start playback and immediately

press .

3Press .

“AUDIO DUB.” and appear.

4Press to begin dubbing.

Speak into the microphone.

5Press to stop dubbing.

IMPORTANT

• Audio dubbing will stop if the tape has a

blank section or a section recorded in

LP mode or [ 16bit] audio.

• The quality of the dubbed sound will not

be as good when dubbing audio to a

tape that was not recorded with this

camcorder or after having dubbed audio

over the same scene more than 3 times.

NOTES

You can connect the camcorder to a TV to

check the picture on the TV screen and

check the sound through headphones

connected to the TV.

You can select the audio track that will

be played when playing back a tape

that was audio dubbed ( 45).

( 23)

REW PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE SLOW

AUDIO DUB.

ZERO SET

MEMORY

TV SCREEN

STOP

PAUSE

AUDIO DUB.

PAUSE

AUDIO DUB.

PAUSE

STOP

TO SELECT THE AUDIO TRACK FOR PLAYBACK

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Connecting to a Computer

PC Connection Diagrams

Connecting to a Computer

DV Terminal

Check the type and orientation of the terminal and

make sure you connect the DV cable properly.

USB Terminal

Use the USB connection to print still images and

transfer them to a computer.

Open the LCD panel to

access.

Terminal on the

Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the

Connected Device

Output connection (signal flow ) to a computer with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or a DV capture board.

DV cable

(commercially available)

4-pin

6-pin*

* Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction

can result in damage to the camcorder.

1

Output connection (signal flow ) to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with a USB port.

2

USB cable (supplied)

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Transferring Video Recordings

You can transfer recordings to a

computer using the DV terminal.

Equipment and System Requirements

• A computer equipped with an

IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an

IEEE1394 (DV) capturing board.

• A DV cable (commercially available).

• Video editing software.

• The appropriate driver.

A driver is preinstalled on Windows

operating systems later than Windows

98 Second Edition and Mac operating

systems later than Mac OS 9, and will

be installed automatically.

Connecting

1Start the computer.

2Connect the camcorder to the

computer using the DV connection

–connection type ( 67)–

shown in PC Connection

Diagrams.

3Set the camcorder to

mode.

4Start the video editing software.

Refer to the instruction manual of the

editing software.

IMPORTANT

• The video transfer may not work

correctly depending on the software and

the specifications/settings of your

computer.

• If the computer freezes while the

camcorder is connected to it,

disconnect the DV cable and turn off the

camcorder and the computer. After a

short while, turn them on again, set the

camcorder to mode and

restore the connection.

• Before connecting the camcorder to the

computer using a DV cable, make sure

that the camcorder and computer are

not connected with a USB cable, and

that no other IEEE1394 device is

connected to the computer.

• Depending on the video editing

software, you may need to set the

switch on the camcorder to a

mode other than PLAY. Refer to the

instruction manual of the editing

software.

NOTES

• We recommend powering the

camcorder using the compact power

adapter.

• Refer also to the instruction manual of

the computer.

• The programs ZoomBrowser EX and

Image Browser included with the

supplied CD-ROM can only be used to

transfer still images recorded on the

memory card. Video recordings on the

tape cannot be transferred to the

computer using the software included

with the supplied CD-ROM.

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Transferring Photos – Direct Transfer

With the supplied USB cable and

software (on the DIGITAL VIDEO

Solution Disk CD-ROM) you can easily

transfer still images to a computer.

Preparations

The first time you connect the

camcorder to the computer, you need

to install the software and set the auto-

launch setting. From the second time

on, just connect the camcorder to the

computer using the USB cable to

transfer images.

1Install the supplied Digital Video

Software.

Refer to the installation guide

(separate leaflet included with the

CD-ROM).

2Set the camcorder to

mode.

3Connect the camcorder to the

computer using the USB cable.

Refer to PC Connection Diagrams

( 67).

4Set the auto-launch setting.

•See When Connecting the

Camcorder to a Computer

(Windows) or Auto-downloading

(Macintosh) in the Digital Video

Software instruction manual

(electronic version on PDF file).

• The direct transfer menu appears

on the camcorder’s screen.

IMPORTANT

• Observe the following precautions when

the CARD access indicator is on or

flashing. Failing to do so may result in

permanent data loss.

- Do not open the memory card slot

cover and do not remove the memory

card.

- Do not disconnect the USB cable.

- Do not turn off the camcorder or the

computer.

- Do not change the position of the

/ switch or the operating mode.

• Operation may not work correctly

depending on the software and the

specifications/settings of your

computer.

• If you wish to use the image files you

transferred from the memory card on

your computer, make copies of them

first. Use the copied files, retaining the

originals.

NOTES

• We recommend powering the

camcorder using the compact power

adapter.

• Refer also to the computer’s instruction

manual.

• Users of Windows Vista, Windows XP

and Mac OS X:

Your camcorder is equipped with the

standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP)

allowing you to download still images

(JPEG only) simply by connecting the

camcorder to a computer using the USB

cable, without having to install the

supplied software.

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Transferring Images

Automatic Transfer Options

All the relevant still images will be

transferred to the computer in one

batch and their thumbnails will be

displayed on the computer.

Manual Transfer Options

You can select the still image(s) to

transfer.

1 Select ( ) a transfer option and

press ( ).

2 Select ( ) [OK] and press ( ).

• The images are transferred and

displayed on the computer.

• The camcorder returns to the

transfer menu once the transfer is

completed.

• To cancel the transfer, select ( )

[CANCEL] and press ( ), or press

.

1 Select ( ) a transfer option and

press ( ).

2 Select ( ) the image you wish to

transfer and press ( ).

[ SELECT & TRANSFER]: Repeat

this step to select other still images

to transfer.

3 Press to return to the

transfer menu.

( 23)

[ ALL IMAGES]

Transfers all still images.

[ NEW IMAGES]

Transfers only those still images that have not

yet been transferred to the computer.

[ TRANSFER ORDERS]

Transfers still images marked with transfer

orders ( 71).

[ SELECT & TRANSFER]

Select the still image(s) to transfer.

[ WALLPAPER]

Select a still image still image and set it as your

computer’s desktop background.

AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS

MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS

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NOTES

When the camcorder is connected to the

computer and the image selection screen

is displayed, press to return to the

transfer menu.

Transfer Orders

You can mark in advance the still

images you want to transfer to the

computer as transfer orders. You can

set transfer orders for up to 998 still

images.

Selecting Still Images to Transfer

(Transfer Order)

POINTS TO CHECK

Set the transfer orders before connecting

the camcorder to the computer.

[ TRANS.ORDER OFF]

[ TRANS.ORDER ON]

Press ( )

* To cancel a transfer order, select

[ TRANS. ORDER OFF] instead.

Erasing All Transfer Orders

[ MENU]

[ CARD OPERATIONS]

[ERASE ALL TRANS.ORD]

[YES]

( 23)

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Additional Information

This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages,

handling and maintenance tips, and other information.

Appendix: Menu Option s Lists

Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item,

refer to Using the Menus ( 24). For details about each function, see the reference

page. Menu options without a reference page are explained below the tables.

FUNC. Menu

FUNC. Menu

Appendix: Menu Options Lists

Menu item Setting options CAMERA PLAY

Recording programs1[ PROGRAM AE],[ PORTRAIT],

[ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW],

[ BEACH], [ SUNSET],

[ SPOTLIGHT], [ FIREWORKS]

zz ––40

White balance1[AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT],

[ TUNGSTEN], [ SET]

zz ––47

Image effects1[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [ VIVID],

[ NEUTRAL], [ SOFT SKIN DETAIL]

zz ––48

LCD video light [ LCD LIGHT OFF],

[ LCD LIGHT ON]

zz ––43

Digital effects [ D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADE-T],

[ WIPE], [ BLK&WHT],

[ SEPIA], [ ART], [ MOSAIC]

z1–z–48

[ D.EFFECT OFF], [ BLK&WHT] – z1––

Still image size/quality Size: [L 1152x864], [S 640x480] – z––51

Quality: [ SUPER FINE], [FINE],

[NORMAL]

[SPEAKER VOLUME] – – z–36

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FUNC. Menu (cont.)

1 Option available only when the mode switch is set to .

2 This option will appear only when you press within the time set for the [REVIEW] option

(or immediately after recording the still image, if set to [ OFF]).

Setup menus

Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)

CAMERA SETUP

Menu item Setting options CAMERA PLAY

[REC PAUSE] Press ( ) to enter the record pause

mode.

––z–64

[END SEARCH] Press ( ) to search. ––z–38

[SLIDESHOW] Press ( ) to start. –––z53

[IMAGE ERASE] [CANCEL], [ERASE] – z2––54

Still image protection [ PROTECT OFF],

[ PROTECT ON]

–z2–z55

[PRINT ORDER] [ 0] - [ 99] COPIES – – – z59

Transfer order [ TRANS.ORDER OFF],

[ TRANS.ORDER ON]

–––z71

Menu item Setting options CAMERA

[SHUTTER]1[ AUTO], [1/60], [1/100], [1/250],

[1/500], [1/1000], [1/2000]

z–42

[ AUTO], [1/60], [1/100], [1/250] – z

[A.SL SHUTTER]2[ON], [ OFF] zz –

[ZOOM TYPE] [ OPTICAL], [ ADVANCED]4, [ DIGITAL] zz33

[ZOOM SPEED] [VARIABLE], [ SPEED 3], [ SPEED 2],

[ SPEED 1]

zz33

[FOCUS PRI.]3[ ON:AiAF], [ ON:CENTER], [ OFF] – z55

[REVIEW] [OFF], [ 2sec], [ 4sec], [ 6sec],

[8sec], [10sec]

–z–

[IMG STAB]3[ON], [ OFF] z––

[WIDESCREEN] [ON], [ OFF] z––

[SELF TIMER] [ ON], [ OFF] zz43

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1 Option available only when the recording program is set to [ PROGRAM AE].

2 Option available when the mode switch is set to or (only when the recording program is

set to [ PROGRAM AE]).

3 Option available only when the mode switch is set to .

4 [ ADVANCED] when [WIDESCREEN] is set to [ OFF].

[A.SL SHUTTER]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain

brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting.

• The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30 (1/15 in mode).

• If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [ OFF].

• If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for

example, by mounting it on a tripod.

[REVIEW]: Selects the time to display a still image after it has been recorded.

• You can erase ( 54) or protect ( 55) the image if you press while you are

reviewing the image (or immediately after recording it, if set to [ OFF]).

[IMG STAB]: The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full

telephoto.

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

shake.

• The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places with

[A.SL SHUTTER] set to [ ON] or using the [ NIGHT] recording program.

• The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to .

• We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ OFF] when using a tripod.

[WIDESCREEN]: The camcorder uses the full width of the image sensor providing high-

resolution 16:9 recordings.

• Since the screens on the camcorder have an aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with a 4:3

aspect ratio will appear in the center of the screen with black sidebars.

•

Playing back a widescreen recording:

TV sets compatible with the Video ID-1 system will

automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV

manually. To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE]

setting accordingly ( 75).

VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.)

VCR SETUP

Menu item Setting options CAMERA PLAY

[REC MODE] [ STD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY] zz–

[TV TYPE] [ NORMAL TV], [ WIDE TV] zz–

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[REC MODE]: Select the video recording mode.

• Recording in LP mode extends the available recording time on the tape 1.5 times.

• Depending on the condition of the tape (long usage, imperfections, etc.) you may notice

some video anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture

when playing back recordings made in LP mode. We recommend using the SP mode for

important recordings.

• Audio cannot be dubbed on tapes recorded in LP mode.

• If you make recordings in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, during playback you

may notice some video anomalies in the picture at the point where the recording mode

changes.

• When playing back in this camcorder tapes recorded in LP mode with other devices or

vice versa, you may notice some anomalies in the playback picture or the sound may

stop briefly.

[TV TYPE]: In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the

setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder.

[NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio.

[WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.

Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.)

AUDIO SETUP

1 Option available only when the mode switch is set to .

[WIND SCREEN]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind

when recording outdoors.

• The wind screen cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to .

[MIX BALANCE]: When [12bit AUDIO] is set to [ MIX/VAR.], adjust ( ) the sound

balance with the joystick.

• The camcorder will retain the audio balance adjustment, however if you turn off the

camcorder, [12bit AUDIO] will be reset to [ STEREO1].

Menu item Setting options CAMERA PLAY

[OUTPUT CH] [ L/R], [ L/L], [ R/R] – z44

[WIND SCREEN] [AUTO], [ OFF ] z1z–

[12bit AUDIO] [ STEREO1], [ STEREO2],

[ MIX/FIXED], [ MIX/VAR.]

–z45

[MIX BALANCE] – z–

[AUDIO MODE] [ 16bit], [ 12bit] z–44

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Card Operations (Card Initialization, etc.)

CARD OPERATIONS

Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)

DISPLAY SETUP

1 The default setting is [ BRIGHT] when you power the camcorder using the compact power

adapter.

2 The list of languages available depends on the region of purchase.

[BRIGHTNESS]: Adjust ( ) the brightness of the LCD display with the joystick.

• Changing the brightness of the LCD display does not affect that of the viewfinder or the

recordings.

Menu item Setting options PLAY

[ERASE ALL PRINT ORD] [NO], [YES] z60

[ERASE ALL TRANS.ORD] [NO], [YES] z71

[ERASE ALL IMAGES] [NO], [YES] z54

[INITIALIZE] [NO], [YES] z56

Menu item Setting options CAMERA PLAY

[BRIGHTNESS] zzzz–

[BACKLIGHT] [ NORMAL]1, [ BRIGHT] zzzz28

[TV SCREEN] [ON], [ OFF] zz –––

[ON], [ OFF] ––zz

[MARKERS] [ OFF], [ LEVEL], [ GRID] z––––

[DISPLAYS] [ON], [ OFF<PLAYBK>] – – zz–

[6SEC.DATE] [ ON], [ OFF] ––z––

[DATA CODE] [ OFF], [ DATE], [ TIME],

[ DATE & TIME]

––zz39

[LANGUAGE]2Language Set A:

[], [ENGLISH], [ ],

[ ], [ ], [ ], [ ],

[], []

Language Set B:

[ENGLISH], [ ] , [ ] , [ ]

zzzz26

[DEMO MODE] [ON], [ OFF] zz –––

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[TV SCREEN]: When set to [ ON], the camcorder’s on-screen displays will appear also

on the screen of a connected TV or monitor.

When the date and time are displayed on the camcorder’s screen they will also appear on

a connected TV regardless of the [TV SCREEN] setting. Turn off the date/time display with

the [DATA CODE] setting ( 39).

[MARKERS]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen. Use the

markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly (vertically and/or

horizontally).

• Using the markers will not affect the recordings on the tape.

[DISPLAYS]: You can hide the on-screen displays to show only the playback picture on the

full screen.

• Tape operation displays appear for 2 seconds.

• Warning messages, the data code (if activated), and displays on the index screen will

appear regardless of the setting.

• All on-screen displays will appear while the playback image is magnified or a digital

effect is activated.

[6SEC.DATE]: When you start playing back a tape or when the date of the recording

changes, the date and time will be displayed for 6 seconds.

[DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts

automatically when the camcorder is powered with the power adapter if you leave it turned

on without loading a recording media for more than 5 minutes.

• To cancel the demo mode once it started, press any button, turn off the camcorder or

insert a videocassette.

System Setup (Beep, Power Save, etc.)

SYSTEM SETUP

[WL. REMOTE]: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller.

[BEEP]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self-

timer countdown, etc. It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions.

Menu item Setting options CAMERA PLAY

[WL.REMOTE] [ON], [ OFF ] zzzz–

[BEEP] [ HIGH VOLUME],

[ LOW VOLUME], [ OFF]

zzzz–

[POWER SAVE] [ON], [ OFF] zz –––

[FILE NOS.] [ RESET], [ CONTINUOUS] –z–––

[FIRMWARE] – – – – z–

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[POWER SAVE]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery

pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes. Approximately

30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, the message “ AUTO POWER OFF” will

appear.

[FILE NOS.]: Select the image numbering method to be used when you insert a new

memory card.

Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from 0101 to 9900, and

stored in folders containing up to 100 images. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998.

[ RESET]: Image numbers will restart from 101-0101 every time you insert a new

memory card.

[ CONTINUOUS]: Image numbers will continue from the number following that of the

last image recorded with the camcorder.

• If the memory card you insert already contains an image with a larger number, a new

image will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last image on the memory

card.

• We recommend using the [ CONTINUOUS] setting.

[FIRMWARE]: You can verify the current version of the camcorder’s firmware. This menu

option is usually grayed out.

Date/Time Setup

DATE/TIME SETUP

[DATE FORMAT]: Changes the date format for on-screen displays and for date printing.

Menu item Setting options CAMERA PLAY

[T.ZONE DST] List of world time zones. zzzz26

[DATE/TIME] – zzzz27

[DATE FORMAT] [Y.M.D (2008.1.1 AM 12:00)],

[M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2008 12:00 AM)],

[D.M.Y (1.JAN.2008 12:00 AM)]

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Trou ble ?

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Consult your dealer

or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.

Power Source

The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.

The cassette compartment cover will not open or it stops halfway while you insert or remove a tape.

The LCD/viewfinder switches on and off.

- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 19).

- Attach the battery pack correctly.

- Use the compact power adapter.

The charge indicator flashes rapidly.

- (one flash at 0.5-second intervals)

Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon

Service Center.

- (two quick flashes at 1-second intervals)

Battery pack at least 50% charged ( 20). This is not a malfunction.

Battery pack will not charge.

- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).

- Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. When the battery pack is outside the charging

temperature range, the CHARGE indicator will flash irregularly. The charging will start once the battery pack

temperature is below 40 °C (104 °F).

- The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.

- If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack, the CHARGE indicator flashes approx. twice per second

and the charging stops.

- Check that the compact power adapter is correctly connected to the camcorder.

Recording/Playback

Buttons will not work.

- Turn on the camcorder.

- Load a cassette ( 29).

Abnormal characters appear on the screen. The camcorder does not operate properly.

- Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time. If the problem still persists, disconnect all

power sources (including the battery pack and the backup battery). This will reset all the camcorder's

settings.

flashes on the screen.

- Load a cassette ( 29).

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flashes on the screen.

- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 19).

flashes on the screen.

- Condensation is detected. Refer to Condensation ( 89).

“REMOVE THE CASSETTE” appears on the screen.

- Remove the cassette and reinsert it ( 29).

The wireless controller will not work.

- Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON] ( 77).

- The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted. Replace the battery ( 21).

Video noise appears on screen.

- When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is located, keep a distance between the camcorder

and the plasma TV.

Video noise appears on the TV screen.

- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power

adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV.

The tape stops during record pause or playback pause.

- To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in playback pause

( ) or record pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume the operation press

(when recording) or push the joystick ( ) toward / (during playback).

Recording

Image will not appear on the screen.

- Set the camcorder to ( 31).

“SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME” appears on the screen.

- Set the time zone, date and time ( 26).

- Replace the backup lithium battery and set the time zone, date and time ( 21).

Pressing will not start recording.

- Set the camcorder to ( 31).

- Load a cassette ( 29).

- Tape reached the end (“ END” appears on the screen). Rewind the tape or replace the cassette ( 29).

- Cassette is protected ( flashes on the screen). Change the position of the protect switch ( 87).

Camcorder will not focus.

- Autofocus does not work on that subject. Focus manually ( 45).

- If you are using the viewfinder, adjust it with the dioptric adjustment lever ( 32).

- Lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 89). Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.

Sound is distorted.

- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks or concerts), sound may become distorted.

Viewfinder picture is blurred.

- Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever ( 32).

Start/Stop

Start/Stop

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Playback

During playback there is video noise.

- Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads ( 2).

Playback does not start.

- Load a cassette ( 29).

- Set the camcorder to ( 36).

- Tape reached the end (“ END” appears on the screen). Rewind the tape ( 29).

No sound from the built-in speaker.

- Open the LCD panel.

- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume with the [SPEAKER VOLUME] setting ( 36).

Image will not appear on the TV screen.

- Check again that the camcorder is properly connected to the TV ( 62).

Tape is running, but image will not appear on the TV screen.

- TV/VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO. Set the selector to VIDEO ( 63).

- Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads ( 2).

- You attempted to play back or dub a copyright protected tape ( 65). Stop playback/dubbing.

Memory Card Operation

Memory card cannot be inserted.

- Memory card is not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and reinsert it ( 30).

Cannot record on the memory card.

- Memory card is full. Erase still images ( 54) to free some space or replace the memory card.

- Memory card was not initialized. Initialize the memory card ( 56).

- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [FILE NOS.] to [RESET] ( 78) and

insert a new memory card.

Memory card cannot be played back.

- Set the camcorder to ( 52).

Image cannot be erased.

- Image is protected. Cancel the protection ( 55).

- The write-protect switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the

position of the write-protect switch.

flashes in red.

- A memory card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card. Initialize the

memory card ( 56) if flashing persists.

Printing

The printer is not operating even though the camcorder and printer are correctly connected.

- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer. After a short while, turn them on again,

set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection.

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Editing

Cannot record with this camcorder video input from an external video device connected using a DV cable.

- Wrong signal standard. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.

List of Messages (in alphabetical order)

CANNOT TRANSFER!

- You attempted to transfer a still image that cannot be displayed with this camcorder.

CARD ERROR

- A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image.

The error may be temporary. If the message disappears after 4 seconds and flashes red, turn the

camcorder off, remove the card and reinsert the card. If changes to green, you can continue recording/

playback.

CARD FULL

- Memory card is full. Erase some images ( 54) to free some space or replace the memory card.

CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK

- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 19).

CHECK THE CASSETTE [AUDIO MODE]

- You attempted to dub audio ( 66) on a tape recorded with an audio mode other than [ 12bit].

CHECK THE CASSETTE [BLANK]

- You attempted to dub audio ( 66) on a tape with a blank section.

CHECK THE CASSETTE [INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION]

- You attempted to dub audio ( 66) on a tape recorded in HD (high definition) standard.

CHECK THE CASSETTE [REC MODE]

- You attempted to dub audio ( 66) on a tape recorded in a recording mode other than SP.

CHECK THE INPUT

- The DV cable is not correctly connected to the DV terminal ( 62), or the connected digital device is turned

off.

- The video input signal is in a different television system (PAL or SECAM).

CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED

- Condensation has been detected in the camcorder ( 89).

CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED REMOVE THE CASSETTE

- Condensation has been detected in the camcorder ( 89). Remove the cassette.

COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED

- You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape ( 65).

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COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED

- You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape ( 65).

HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE

- Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads ( 2).

INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED

- You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a different television system (PAL or SECAM) or in a recording

standard not supported by this camcorder.

INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED

- The digital device connected with the DV cable is incompatible with the camcorder.

NAMING ERROR

- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set the [FILE NOS.] option to [RESET] and

erase all the images on the memory card ( 54) or initialize it ( 56).

NO CARD

- There is no memory card in the camcorder ( 30).

NO IMAGES

- No images are recorded on the memory card.

REMOVE THE CASSETTE

- Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape. Remove the cassette and reinsert it ( 29).

SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME

- You have not set the time zone, date and time. This message appears each time you turn the power on until

you set the time zone, date and time ( 26).

TAPE END

- Tape reached the end. Rewind the tape or replace the cassette.

THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION

- The write-protect switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the

position of the write-protect switch.

THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION

- Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the position of the protect switch ( 87).

THIS IMAGE CANNOT BE RECORDED

- Some analog images cannot be recorded on the memory card depending on the signal.

TOO MANY STILL IMAGES DISCONNECT USB CABLE

- Disconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of still images on the memory card to less than 1,800. If

a dialog appeared on the computer screen, close it and then restore the connection.

TRANSFER ORDER ERROR

- You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders ( 71).

UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE

- The image file is corrupted or it was saved using a compression method other than that compatible with this

camcorder (JPEG).

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Direct Print Related Messages

About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer’s error indicator flashes or an

error message appears on the printer’s operation panel, refer to the printer’s

instruction manual.

CANNOT PRINT!

- You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder, with a different compression, or

was edited on a computer.

COMMUNICATION ERROR

- The printer is experiencing a data transfer error. Cancel printing. Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the

camcorder and the printer. After a short while, turn them on again, set the camcorder to mode and

restore the connection. If you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images,

reduce the number of images.

COULD NOT PRINT X IMAGES

- You attempted to use the print order settings to print X images that were recorded with another camcorder,

with a different compression or were edited on a computer.

FILE ERROR

- You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder, with a different compression, or

was edited on a computer.

HARDWARE ERROR

- Cancel printing. Turn off the printer and turn it back on. Check the printer status. If the printer is equipped with

a battery, it might be exhausted. In such case, turn off the printer, replace the battery and turn it back on.

INCOMPATIBLE PAPER SIZE

- The paper settings of the camcorder conflict with the printer's settings.

INK ABSORBER FULL

- Select [CONTINUE] to resume printing. Contact a Canon Service Center (refer to the list included with the

printer) to replace the ink absorber.

INK ERROR

- There is a problem with the ink.

LOW INK LEVEL

- The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Select [CONTINUE] to restart printing.

NO INK

- The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink.

NO PAPER

- Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper.

NO PRINTHEAD

- No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective.

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PAPER ERROR

- There is a problem with the paper. The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is wrong.

- If the paper output tray is closed, open it to print.

PAPER JAM

- The paper jammed during printing. Select [STOP] to cancel printing. After removing the paper, set some paper

again and retry printing.

PAPER LEVER ERROR

- Paper lever error occurred. Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position.

PRINT ERROR

- Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a while, turn the printer back on and

reconnect the USB cable. Check the printer status.

PRINT ORDER ERROR

- You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order ( 59).

PRINTER COVER OPEN

- Close the printer cover securely.

PRINTER ERROR

- Cancel printing. Turn the printer off and then on again. Check the printer status. If the error still persists, refer

to the printer’s instruction manual and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center.

PRINTER IN USE

- The printer is in use. Check the printer status.

SET PRINT ORDER

- No still image on the memory card has been marked with a print order.

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Do’s and Don’ts

Camcorder

• Do not carry the camcorder by the

LCD panel. Be careful when closing

the LCD panel.

• Do not leave the camcorder in places

subject to high temperatures (like the

inside of a car under direct sunlight),

or high humidity.

• Do not use the camcorder near strong

electromagnetic fields such as above

TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile

phones.

• Do not point the lens or viewfinder at

strong light sources. Do not leave the

camcorder pointed at a bright

subject.

• Do not use or store the camcorder in

dusty or sandy places. The

camcorder is not waterproof – avoid

also water, mud or salt. If any of the

above should get into the camcorder

it may damage the camcorder and/or

the lens.

• Be careful of heat generated by

lighting equipment.

• Do not disassemble the camcorder. If

the camcorder does not function

properly, consult qualified service

personnel.

• Handle the camcorder with care. Do

not subject the camcorder to shocks

or vibration as this may cause

damage.

Battery Pack

• Charged battery packs continue to

discharge naturally. Therefore, charge

them on the day of use, or the day

before, to ensure a full charge.

• Attach the terminal cover whenever a

battery pack is not in use. Contact

with metallic objects may cause a

short circuit and damage the battery

pack.

• Dirty terminals may cause a poor

contact between the battery pack

and the camcorder. Wipe the

terminals with a soft cloth.

• Since storing a charged battery pack

for a long time (about 1 year) can

shorten its lifecycle or affect

performance, we recommend to

discharge the battery pack fully and

to store it in a dry place at

temperatures no higher than 30 °C

(86 °F). If you do not use the battery

pack for long periods, charge and

discharge it fully at least once a year.

If you have more than one battery

pack, perform these precautions at

the same time for all battery packs.

Handling Precautions

DANGER!

Treat the battery pack with care.

• Keep it away from fire (or it might

explode).

• Do not expose the battery pack to

temperature higher than 60 °C

(140 °F). Do not leave it near a

heater or inside a car in hot weather.

• Do not try to disassemble or modify

it.

• Do not drop or knock it.

• Do not get it wet.

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• Although the battery pack’s operating

temperature range is from 0 °C to

40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the optimal

range is from 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to

86 °F). At cold temperatures,

performance will temporarily decline.

Warm it in your pocket before use.

• Replace the battery pack if the usable

time after full charge diminishes

substantially at normal temperatures.

About the battery terminal cover

The battery terminal cover has a [ ]-

shaped hole. This is useful when you

wish to differentiate between charged

and uncharged battery packs.

Back side of the battery pack

Terminal cover attached

Cassette

• Rewind tapes after use. A slack or

damaged tape may cause video

problems and/or audio distortions

during playback.

• Return cassettes to the case and

store them upright. Rewind tapes

from time to time if they are stored for

a long time.

• Do not leave the cassette in the

camcorder after use.

• Do not use spliced tapes or

nonstandard cassettes as they may

damage the camcorder.

• Do not use tapes that have been

jammed as video heads may become

dirty.

• Do not insert anything into the small

holes of the cassette, or cover them

with cellophane tape.

• Handle cassettes with care. Do not

drop or subject them to severe

impact as this may damage the

cassettes.

• With cassettes equipped with a

memory function, metal plated

terminals may become dirty with use.

Clean the terminals with a cotton

swab after about 10 times of

removing and reinserting the

cassette. The memory function is not

supported by the camcorder.

Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure

To protect your recordings from accidental

erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to

SAVE or ERASE OFF.

Charged Uncharged

SAVE

REC

SAVE

REC

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Memory Card

• We recommend saving backups of

memory card images on your

computer. Image data may be

corrupted or lost due to memory card

defects or exposure to static

electricity. Canon makes no

warranties for corrupted or lost data.

• Do not turn off the camcorder,

disconnect the power source or

remove the memory card while the

CARD access indicator is flashing.

• Do not use memory cards in places

subject to strong magnetic fields.

• Do not leave memory cards in places

subject to high humidity and high

temperature.

• Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or

subject memory cards to shocks and

do not expose them to water.

• Do not touch or expose the terminals

to dust or dirt.

• Check the direction before inserting

the memory card. Forcing a memory

card into the slot if it is not correctly

oriented may damage the memory

card or the camcorder.

• Do not attach any labels or stickers

on the memory card.

• When you erase image files or

initialize the memory card, only the

file allocation table is altered and the

data itself is not actually deleted. Take

the necessary precautions when you

dispose of the memory card, for

example by physically damaging it to

prevent the leakage of private data.

Lithium Button Battery

• Do not pick up the battery using

tweezers or other metal tools, as this

will cause a short circuit.

• Wipe the battery with a clean dry

cloth to ensure proper contact.

•For California, USA only: Included

lithium battery contains Perchlorate

Material – special handling may apply.

For details see www.dtsc.ca.gov/

hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

WARNING!

• The battery used in this device may

present a fire or chemical burn hazard

if mishandled.

• Do not disassemble, modify, immerse

in water, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or

incinerate the battery.

• Backup battery: Replace with a

CR1616 battery made by Panasonic,

Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Toshiba, Varta or

Renata. Use of other batteries may

present a risk of fire or explosion.

• Lithium battery for the wireless controller:

Replace with a CR2025 battery made by

Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo, or

with Duracell2025. Use of other batteries

may present a risk of fire or explosion.

• Do not insert the battery into the

mouth. If swallowed, seek medical

assistance immediately. The battery

case may break and the battery fluids

may cause internal damage.

• Keep the battery out of the reach of

children.

•

Do not recharge, short-circuit or insert

the battery in the wrong direction.

• Dispose of the used battery according

to applicable recycling regulations.

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Storage

If you do not intend to use the

camcorder for a long time, store it in a

place free of dust, in low humidity, and

at temperatures not higher than 30 °C

(86 °F).

Cleaning

Camcorder Body

• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the

camcorder body. Never use

chemically treated cloth or volatile

solvents such as paint thinner.

Lens and Viewfinder

• If the lens surface is dirty, the

autofocus may not work properly.

• Remove any dust or dirt particles

using a non-aerosol type blower

brush.

• Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth

to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder.

Never use tissue paper.

LCD Screen

• Clean the LCD screen using a clean,

soft lens-cleaning cloth.

• Condensation may form on the

surface of the screen when the

temperature changes suddenly. Wipe

it with a soft dry cloth.

Condensation

Moving the camcorder rapidly between

hot and cold temperatures may cause

condensation (water droplets) to form

on its internal surfaces. Stop using the

camcorder if condensation is detected.

Continued use may damage the

camcorder.

Condensation may form in the following

cases:

• When the camcorder is moved from

an air-conditioned room to a warm,

humid place

• When the camcorder is moved from a

cold place to a warm room

• When the camcorder is left in a humid

room

• When a cold room is heated rapidly

• Do not expose the camcorder to

sudden or extreme changes in

temperature.

• Remove the cassette, place the

camcorder in an airtight plastic bag

and let it adjust to temperature

changes slowly before removing it

from the bag.

Maintenance/Others

TO AVOID CONDENSATION

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• The camcorder automatically shuts

off, the warning message

“CONDENSATION HAS BEEN

DETECTED” appears for approx.

4 seconds and starts flashing.

• If a cassette is loaded, the warning

message “REMOVE THE CASSETTE”

appears and starts flashing.

Remove the cassette immediately

and leave the cassette compartment

open. Leaving the cassette in the

camcorder may damage the tape.

• A cassette cannot be loaded when

condensation is detected.

The precise time required for water

droplets to evaporate will vary

depending on the location and weather

conditions. After the condensation

warning stops flashing, wait for 1 more

hour before resuming use.

Using the Camcorder Abroad

Power Sources

You can use the compact power

adapter to operate the camcorder and

to charge battery packs in any country

with power supply between 100 and

240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult the Canon

Service Center for information on plug

adapters for overseas use.

Playback on a TV Screen

You can only play back your recordings

on TVs compatible with the NTSC

system. The NTSC system is used in

the following countries/areas:

American Samoa, Antigua, Aruba,

Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia,

Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica,

Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Greenland,

Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras,

Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,

Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua,

Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico,

Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint

Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam,

Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA,

Venezuela, Virgin Islands.

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• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or

other countries.

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

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

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General Information

* The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory.

System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)

CBC-NB2

Car Battery Charger

STV-250N

Stereo Video Cable

CA-590 Compact

Power Adapter

Commercially available

DV Cable

SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case

WS-20 Wrist Strap

SS-600/SS-650

Shoulder Strap

SD/SDHC

memory card

MultiMediaCard

NB-2LH, BP-2L5*,

BP-2L14 Battery Pack

TV

Computer

VCR

DVD recorder/digital device

with DV terminal

MiniDV

videocassette

WL-D85

Wireless Controller

Card adapter

Reader/Writer

PictBridge compatible printers

IFC-300PCU

USB Cable

CB-2LW

Battery Charger

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Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can

also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling:

1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.

Battery Packs

When you need extra battery packs, select

either the NB-2LH or the BP-2L14.

CB-2LW Battery Charger

Use the battery charger to charge battery

packs. It plugs directly into a power outlet

without a cable.

Charging Times

The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according

to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack.

Optional Accessories

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine

Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or

accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon

accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this

warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon

accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

Battery Pack →

BP-2L5 NB-2LH BP-2L14

Charging Conditions ↓

Using the camcorder 145 min. 155 min. 285 min.

Using the CB-2LW Battery Charger 105 min. 160 min. 205 min.

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Recording and Playback Times

The recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and

vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions.

The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold

surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.

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

power on/off.

CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger

Use the car battery charger to charge battery

packs on the move. The car battery cable plugs

into your car’s cigarette lighter and runs off a

12-24 V DC negative ground battery.

Shoulder Strap

You can attach a shoulder strap for more

security and portability.

Pass the ends through the strap mount and

adjust the length of the strap.

Battery Pack BP-2L5 NB-2LH BP-2L14

Screen Used

Viewfinder

LCD

Viewfinder

LCD

Viewfinder

LCD

Maximum Recording Time 90 min. 85 min. 125 min. 120 min. 270 min. 260 min.

Typical Recording Time* 45 min. 45 min. 65 min. 60 min. 145 min. 140 min.

Playback Time –110 min. –145 min. –315 min.

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WS-20 Wrist Strap

Use this for extra additional protection for

active shooting.

SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case

A handy camcorder bag with padded

compartments and plenty of space for

accessories.

This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you

use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand

accessories or products bearing the same mark.

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Product Codes

Provided Accessories

CA-590 Compact Power Adapter D85-1671-000

BP-2L5 Battery Pack D85-1632-000

WL-D85 Wireless Controller D83-0712-000

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A002BA (D82-0590-001)

IFC-300PCU USB Cable 6906A001AA (D82-0590-001)

Optional Accessories

NB-2LH Battery Pack 9612A001AA

BP-2L14 Battery Pack 9582A002AA

CB-2LW Battery Charger 0763B001AA

CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger 7873A002AA

WS-20 Wrist Strap 3118A002AA (D81-0190-202)

SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 9389A001AA

DVM-CL DV Cleaning Cassette 3134A002AA (D36-0032-201)

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ZR950

1 When two values are given, the first indicates the value at full telephoto (T) and the second indicates the value at full wide-angle (W).

Specifications

System

Video Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (consumer digital VCR SD system), digital

component recording

Audio Recording System PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels); 12 bit (32 kHz)

Television System EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal

Image Sensor 1/6-inch CCD, approx. 1,070,000 pixels

Effective pixels1 (all figures are approximate values)

16:9 Movies (advanced zoom) 410,000 (T) / 710,000 (W) pixels

(other zoom types) 550,000 pixels

4:3 Movies (advanced zoom) 310,000 (T) / 690,000 (W) pixels

(other zoom types) 690,000 pixels

Still images 800,000 pixels

Compatible Tapes Videocassettes bearing the mark

Tape Speed SP: 18.81 mm/s (0.74 ips); LP: 12.56 mm/s (0.49 ips)

Maximum Recording Time

(60 min. tape)

SP: 60 minutes; LP: 90 minutes

LCD Screen 2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 112,000 pixels

Viewfinder 0.35 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 114,000 pixels

Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone

Lens f=2.6–96.2 mm, F/2.0–5.2, 37x power zoom

35 mm equivalent (all figures are approximate values)

16:9 Movies (advanced zoom) 41.7–2,002 mm

(other zoom types) 47.1–1,743 mm

4:3 Movies (advanced zoom) 44.6–2,453 mm

(other zoom types) 44.6–1,650 mm

Still images 41.5–1,536 mm

Lens Configuration 10 elements in 8 groups (1 double-sided, aspheric element)

AF system TTL autofocus, manual focus available

Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) on maximum wide angle

White Balance

Auto white balance, preset white balance (DAYLIGHT, TUNGSTEN) or custom white balance

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Minimum Illumination 2.1 lx ([NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/8)

8 lx ( mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30)

Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx

Image Stabilization Electronic

Memory Card

Recording Media SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card, SD memory card, MultiMedia Card (MMC)*

Size of Still Images 1,152 x 864, 640 x 480 pixels

File Format Design rule for Camera File system (DCF), Exif 2.2** compliant, DPOF compliant

Image Compression Method JPEG (compression: Super Fine, Fine, Normal)

* This camcorder has been tested with SD memory cards up to 2 GB. Performance cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards.

** This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between

camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder’s image data at the time of shooting is

used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.

Input/Output Terminals

AV Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm minijack, output only

Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced

Audio: -10 dBV (47 kohms load/3 kohms or less)

DV Terminal 4 pin (IEEE1394 standard), input/output

USB Terminal mini-B

Power/Others

Power supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)

Power consumption 2.4 W (viewfinder), 2.5 W (LCD screen, normal brightness)

Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

Dimensions (W x H x D) 68 x 82 x 127 mm (2.7 x 3.2 x 5.0 in.) excluding the grip belt

Weight (camcorder body only) 390 g (13.8 oz.)

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CA-590 Compact Power Adapter

BP-2L5 Battery Pack

Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to

change without notice.

Power input 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.14 – 0.08 A

Rated output 8.4 V DC, 0.6 A

Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

Dimensions 46 x 26 x 70 mm (1.8 x 1.0 x 2.8 in.)

Weight 95 g (3.4 oz.)

Battery type Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

Rated voltage 7.4 V DC

Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

Battery capacity 530 mAh

Dimensions 33.3 x 16.2 x 45.2 mm (1.3 x 0.64 x 1.8 in.)

Weight 40 g (1.4 oz.)

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6-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

A

Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . .90

Aspect ratio

of a connected TV (TV type) . . . . . .75

of movies (Widescreen) . . . . . . . . .74

Audio dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Audio output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Autofocus (AF): AF frame

(9-point AiAF/Center point) . . . . . . . . .55

AV terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

B

Backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Battery pack

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Remaining charge indicator . . . . . .18

Beach (recording program) . . . . . . . . . .41

Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

C

Compact power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Connections

to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

to a TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

D

Data code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Date and time

Date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Date search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Digital effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Digital video input (DV dubbing) . . . . . . 64

Direct print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Direct transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

DV terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62, 67

E

EASY (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 32

End search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Erasing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

F

File numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Fireworks (recording program) . . . . . . . 41

Focus priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

FUNC. menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 72

G

Grip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

I

Image effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Image jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Index screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Initializing memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . 56

J

Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Joystick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

L

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

LCD video light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

LP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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M

Magnifying a still image . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Manual exposure adjustment . . . . . . . . 46

Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 88

Mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

N

Night (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . .41

O

Onscreen display selection . . . . . . . . . . 39

P

P (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Playback

Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Portrait (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 41

Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Print order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Printing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Protecting still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Q

Quick Start function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

R

Recording

Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Recording programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Recording reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Remaining tape indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Remote sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Reviewing

Movies (Record review) . . . . . . . . . 35

Still images (Review) . . . . . . . . . . . 74

S

Screen icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

SD/SDHC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 88

Self timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 73

Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Snow (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 41

SP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Special scene (recording programs) . . 40

Sports (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 41

Spotlight (recording program) . . . . . . . 41

Still image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Still image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Sunset (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 41

T

Telephoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Transfer order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Transferring to a computer

Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

U

USB terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

V

Video heads, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Videocassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 87

Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

W

White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Widescreen 16:9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Wireless controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Z

Zero set memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Zoom

Advanced zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Zoom speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Zoom type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

THE UNITED STATES

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video

Equipment (the “Equipment”) purchased in the United States. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale

or other proof of purchase.

The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows:

Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original

purchase, except for a defective Video Head, which will be exchanged for a period of three months from the date of purchase.

Labor: For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, labor will be provided free of charge by our factory service centers or

designated service facilities located in the United States.

When returning Equipment under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other

proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem. During the ONE-YEAR warranty period, repairs will be made and the

Equipment will be return-shipped to you free of charge. For repairs after the warranty period is over, you will be given an estimate of the

cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred. If you approve, repairs will be made

and the Equipment will be return-shipped to you. (shipping charges apply). If you disapprove, we will return-ship the equipment at no

charge to you.

Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with, or factory loaded on, the Equipment, are

sold “AS IS” without warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness

for a particular purpose. The sole warranty with respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or

producer thereof. If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon USA recommends that data stored on that drive be

duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of failure or other malfunction of such drive.

Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction with incompatible peripheral

equipment and incompatible software.

In order to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the Equipment or call the

CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-OK-CANON). You will be directed to the nearest service facility for your Equipment.

This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Equipment and does not apply in the following cases:

A) Loss or damage to the Equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure to follow operating

instructions;

B) If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage;

C) If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA's factory service

centers or authorized service facilities;

D) If the Equipment is used for commercial or industrial use.

This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), video cassette tape, head cleanings, nor does it apply to Equipment

purchased outside the United States. This warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms, military operations, hotels, schools,

hospitals or for other commercial, industrial, or institutional applications. These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as

Canon may issue with such sales.

This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the Equipment, which are sold “AS IS”, without warranty of any

kind by Canon USA.

Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase. This card is most important in order to be

sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection, modification or product recall under applicable laws or

regulations.

NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT

AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM

OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON

HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). CANON USA SHALL

NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS

OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED ON THE EQUIPMENT’S HARD

DRIVE, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE

EQUIPMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CANON USA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF

THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON USA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE

PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT SOLD BY CANON USA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU

ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY

ARISING OUT OF USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA.

(SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE

LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU).THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF

THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

CANON U.S.A., INC.

U.S.A.

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CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the

"Equipment") purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this

Equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required.

The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows:

Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada’s option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of

original purchase, except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase.

Labour: For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada.

This limited warranty covers all defects except where:

(a) The loss or damage to the product results from:

i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the

instruction manual;

ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Equipment that do not conform to Canon specifications

or that cause abnormally frequent service problems;

iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility;

iv) defective batteries or any exposure to water, sand or dirt;

v) shipping (claim must be presented to the shipper);

(b) Any serial number on the video Equipment is altered or removed.

(c) The Equipment is used for commercial, professional or industrial purposes.

This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the Equipment, media, nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada.

If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss

in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

Ship your Equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid, together with a copy of

your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada.

LIMITATIONS

Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations,

express or implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to the Equipment, including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a

particular purpose.

Canon Canada assumes no liability for special, consequential or incidental damages, loss or corruption of data including, without limitation, data

stored on the hard disk drive of the Equipment or loss that may arise, whether on account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability

to use the Equipment (including loss of profit, revenue, media or enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties,

conditions, guarantees or representations. Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the equipment. Canon

Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this equipment.

This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of the Equipment or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and

states your exclusive remedy.

NOTICE TO CONSUMER

If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time, please check all functions with the instruction book before

using it.

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