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Introduction

Basic

Functions

Advanced

Functions

Editing

Using a

Memory Card

Direct Printing

Transferring

Images

Additional

Information

Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

Mini Digital

Video

Cassette

Please read also the following instruction manual (electronic

version on PDF file). For further details refer to the

installation guide.

• Digital Video Software

Digital Video So f t ware

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Inst ruct ion Ma nual

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This instruction ma nua l exp lains how to ins tall the s oftwa re, conne ct t he

ca mcorder to a computer, a nd downlo ad s till image s f rom a disc or a

memory ca rd to a computer.

If you a re using Windows opera ting syste m, use the supplie d

DIGITAL VI DEO SOLUTI ON DIS K For Window s.

If you a re using Macintosh operating system, use the supplied

DIGITAL VI DEO S OLUTI ON DIS K For Mac intosh.

Intro ducti o n

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

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

COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING!

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

THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE

ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

ONLY.

CAUTION:

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

CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.

Introduction

Using this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon MV960/MV950/MV940/MV930. 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 the Troubleshooting table ( 119).

Change the display language before you begin ( 66).

Symbols and References Used in This Manual

 : Precautions related to the camcorder operation.

 : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

 : Reference page number.

 : Option or feature that applies or is available only with this model.

 Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller.

 [ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen.

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

Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the .

About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide

The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorder’s operations and to select

and change setting options in menus.

The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode. You can

display the joystick guide to remind you of the joystick’s functions in each operating mode.

Push the joystick up, down, left or right ( , ) to select an

item or change settings.

Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the settings or confirm an

action.

Recording movies: Playing back movies: Recording still images:

Playing back still images:

Basic Functions

Preparations

Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time

Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when you

have replaced the backup battery.

Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time

1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

The FUNC. menu will open. Continue the procedure with the

multi selector to open the setup menus.

2. With the multi selector select ( ) the icon and

press ( ).

3. Select ( ) the [DATE/TIME SETUP] menu and

press ( ). Then, select ( ) the [T.ZONE/DST]

option and press ( ).

The time z one setting appears (see table on the next page) The def a ult setting is

( 36)

DATE

DATEDATE

/TIM

/TIM/TIM

E SET

E S

E SE SE

EET

UPUP

T.ZO

T.ZOT.ZO

NE/D

NE/DNE/D

ST P

ST PST P

ARIS

ARISARIS

Operating modes (see below)

Menu item shown at its default

position

Buttons and switches to be operated

EXP

FOCUS

EXP

FOCUS

About the Operating Modes

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

CARD switch.

: Function can be used in this mode.

: Function cannot be used in this mode.

Trademark Acknowledgments

• is a trademark.

• Windows® is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and/or other countries.

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

States and other countries.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks

of their respective companies.

Operating

Modes Switch

TAPE/CARD

Switch

Icon

Display Operation

CAMERA

(TAPE)

Recording movies on a

tape 21

PLAY Playing movies from a

tape 29

CAMERA

(CARD)

Recording still images or

movies on a card

85,

PLAY Playing movies or viewing

still images from a card 92

Introduction

Table of contents

Introduction

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

Checking the Supplied Accessories ................................................................7

Components Guide..........................................................................................8

Basic Functions

Preparations

Preparing the Power Supply..........................................................................12

Loading/Unloading a Cassette ......................................................................15

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

Using the Wireless Controller ..................................17

Adjusting the LCD Screen .............................................................................18

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

Recording

Recording Movies on a Tape.........................................................................21

Zooming.........................................................................................................25

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

Playback

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

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

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

Advanced Functions

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

Recording

Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................41

Adjusting the Exposure Manually ..................................................................45

Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................46

Setting the White Balance .............................................................................48

Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................49

Setting the Shutter Speed..............................................................................50

Using the LED Light .............................................................52

Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................53

Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ........................................................54

Audio Recording ............................................................................................55

Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................56

Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................60

Playback

Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................61

Displaying the Data Code..............................................................................62

End Search....................................................................................................63

Returning to a Pre-marked Position.........................64

Date Search .............................................................65

Other Functions

Changing the Display Language ...................................................................66

Other Camcorder Settings.............................................................................67

Editing

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device .................................................70

Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder)....72

Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing)...........73

Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals

(Analog-Digital Converter) ..........................................................................75

Audio Dubbing .....................................................................77

Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer ..............................................80

Using a Memory Card

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card.......................................................81

Selecting the Image Quality/Size...................................................................82

File Numbers .................................................................................................84

Recording Still Images on a Memory Card ....................................................85

Recording Movies on a Memory Card ...........................................................89

Selecting the Focusing Point .........................................................................91

Playing Back a Memory Card ........................................................................92

Protecting Images..........................................................................................94

Erasing Images..............................................................................................95

Initializing a Memory Card .............................................................................96

Direct Printing

Printing Still Images .......................................................................................97

Selecting the Print Settings ...........................................................................99

Printing with Print Order Settings ................................................................101

Transferring Images

Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer......................................103

Direct Transfer .............................................................................................104

Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order)...........................................106

Additional Information

Screen Displays...........................................................................................107

List of Messages..........................................................................................110

Maintenance/Others ....................................................................................113

Troubleshooting...........................................................................................119

System Diagram ..........................................................................................122

Optional Accessories...................................................................................123

Specifications...............................................................................................125

Index............................................................................................................127

Introduction

Checking the Supplied Accessories

* Europe only.

CA-570 Compact

Power Adapter

(incl. power cord)

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

Lithium Button Battery

CR1616

WL-D85

Wireless Controller

Lithium Button Battery

CR2025 for Wireless

Controller

SS-900 Shoulder Strap STV-250N Stereo

Video Cable

PC-A10 SCART

Adapter*

IFC-300PCU USB

Cable

DIGITAL VIDEO

SOLUTION DISK

For Windows

For Macintosh

Components Guide

MV960/MV950/MV940/MV930

Left side view

Right side view

Lens cover switch ( 21, 85)

( open, closed)

LCD BACKLIGHT button ( 18)

Speaker ( 31)

CHARGE indicator ( 12) /

CARD access indicator ( 85, 89)

Memory card slot ( 81)

switch ( 4)

Grip belt ( 16)

Terminal cover

AV terminal ( 32, 72, 75, 77)

USB terminal ( 97, 103)

DV terminal ( 70, 73, 75, 80)

Introduction

Front view

Rear view

Remote sensor ( 17)

White LED light

(assist lamp) ( 52)

Stereo microphone

Viewfinder ( 16)

Dioptric adjustment lever ( 16)

BATT. (battery release) button ( 12)

LCD screen ( 18)

Joystick ( 3)

FUNC. button ( 36)

D.EFFECTS button ( 56)/

P.SET button ( 97)

WIDE SCR button ( 60) /

DATA CODE button ( 62)

LIGHT button ( 52)

Backup battery compartment ( 14)

Start/stop button ( 21, 89)

Battery attachment unit ( 12) /

Serial number

DC IN terminal ( 12)

Top view

Bottom view

TAPE/CARD switch ( 4)

Program selector ( 41)

Easy recording

Recording programs

Zoom lever ( 25)

PHOTO button ( 85)

Cassette compartment ( 15)

Cassette compartment cover ( 15)

OPEN/EJECT switch ( 15)

Tripod socket ( 28)

Introduction

WL-D85 Wireless Controller

START/STOP button ( 21, 89) PHOTO button ( 85)

CARD –/+ buttons ( 92) Zoom buttons ( 25)

DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 65) PLAY button ( 29)

REW button ( 29) FF button ( 29)

–/ button ( 30) STOP button ( 29)

PAUSE button ( 30) +/ button ( 30)

SLOW button ( 30) button ( 30)

AUDIO DUB. button ( 77) TV SCREEN button ( 107)

ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 64)

WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D85

START/

STOP PHOTO ZOOM

CARD

DATE SEARCH

REW PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE SLOW

AUDIO DUB.

ZERO SET

MEMORY TV SCREEN

Basic Functio ns

Preparatio ns

Preparing the Power Supply

Attaching the Battery Pack

1. Turn the switch to .

2. Attach the battery pack to the

camcorder.

• Remove the terminal cover of the

battery pack.

• Press lightly and slide the battery pack

in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

Charging the Battery Pack

1. Connect the power cord to the

adapter.

2. Plug the power cord into a power

outlet.

3. Connect the power adapter to the

camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

The CHARGE indicator starts flashing.

The indicator will stay on when the

charging is completed.

4. When the charging is completed,

disconnect the power adapter

from the camcorder. Unplug the

power cord from the power outlet

and disconnect it from the adapter.

5. Remove the battery pack after use.

Press the BATT. button to remove the battery.

DC IN terminal

CHARGE indicator

Basic Functions

Preparations

Using a Household Power Source

Connect to a household power source to use the camcorder without worrying about the

battery power. You can keep the battery pack attached; the battery power will not be

consumed.

1. Turn the switch to .

2. Connect the power cord to the

power adapter.

3. Plug the power cord into a power

outlet.

4. Connect the power adapter to the

camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

 Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.

 If the adapter is used close to a TV, it may cause picture interference. Move the

adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.

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

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

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

malfunction.

 Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery pack.

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

CHARGE indicator is continuously on. The battery pack may also not be

charged correctly when a power outage occurs during charging. Remove the

battery pack and attach it back to the camcorder.

 When the power adapter or the battery pack is defective, the CHARGE

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

 The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status.

0-50%: Flashes once every second

More than 50%: Flashes twice every second

100%: Continuously on

 We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and

30 °C. Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C, the charging will not

start. If the battery temperature goes outside this temperature range while

charging, the CHARGE indicator will start flashing rapidly and the charging will

stop.

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

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

before charging.

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

think you might need.

 To conserve battery power, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record

pause mode.

 Charging, Recording and Playback Times

The following times are approximate and vary according to the charging,

recording or playback conditions.

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

zooming, power on/off. Actual time may be shorter.

Installing the Backup Battery

The backup battery (lithium button battery CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain the

date, time ( 19) and other camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected.

Connect a power source to the camcorder when replacing the backup battery to retain the

settings.

1. Open the backup battery cover.

2. Insert the backup battery with the + side

facing out.

3. Close the cover.

The backup battery has a life span of about a year. “ ” flashes in red to inform

you that it needs to be replaced.

Battery Pack BP-2L5 NB-2L NB-2LH BP-2L12 BP-2L14

Charging Time 95 min. 110 min. 125 min. 195 min. 220 min.

Max. Recording Time

Viewfinder 90 min. 105 min. 125 min. 220 min. 270 min.

LCD normal 85 min. 100 min. 120 min. 215 min. 260 min.

bright 80 min. 90 min. 110 min. 200 min. 240 min.

Typical RecordingTime*

Viewfinder 50 min. 55 min. 65 min. 120 min. 150 min.

LCD normal 50 min. 55 min. 65 min. 120 min. 145 min.

bright 45 min. 50 min. 60 min. 110 min. 140 min.

Playback Time 90 min. 105 min. 125 min. 225 min. 275 min.

Basic Functions

Preparations

Loading/Unloading a Cassette

Use only videocassettes marked with the logo.

1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch

and open the cassette

compartment cover.

The cassette compartment opens

automatically.

2. Load/unload the cassette.

• Load the cassette with the window

facing the grip belt.

• Unload the cassette by pulling it straight

out.

3. Press the mark on the

cassette compartment until it

clicks.

4. Wait for the cassette compartment

to retract automatically and close

the cassette compartment cover.

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

automatically, or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment

has fully retracted.

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

If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be loaded/

unloaded even if the switch is set to .

Tape protection tab

Preparing the Camcorder

Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment)

1. Turn on the camcorder and keep

the LCD panel closed.

2. Adjust the dioptric adjustment

lever.

Fastening the Grip Belt

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the

zoom lever with your index finger, and the

start/stop button with your thumb.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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

SS-900 Shoulder

Strap

Basic Functions

Preparations

Using the Wireless Controller

Point it at the camcorder’s remote

sensor when you press the buttons.

Inserting the Battery

The wireless controller operates with a lithium button battery CR2025.

1. Pull out the battery holder.

2. Place the lithium button battery

with the + side facing up.

3. Insert the battery holder.

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

subjected to strong light sources or direct sunlight.

 If the wireless controller does not work, check if the remote sensor is set to

[OFF ] ( 67).

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

can only be operated at a very close range, replace the battery.

Basic Functions

Preparations

Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time

Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when you

have replaced the backup battery.

Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time

1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

The FUNC. menu will open. Continue the procedure with the

joystick to open the setup menus.

2. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press

( ).

3. Select ( ) the [DATE/TIME SETUP] menu and

press ( ). Then, select ( ) the [T.ZONE/DST]

option and press ( ).

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

Paris or Singapore depending on the region.

4. Select ( ) your time zone and press ( ).

To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the “ ” next to the area.

Setting the Date and Time

5. Select ( ) the [DATE/TIME] option and press ( ).

A selection frame will be displayed around the date and the

selection arrows around the day will flash.

6. With the joystick change ( ) the day as required

and move ( ) to the next field.

• The selection arrows will flash around the next field of the date/time.

• Set the month, year, hours and minutes in the same way.

• If you do not need to change all settings, you can use the joystick to move ( ) to

the specific setting you want to change.

7. Press ( ) to start the clock.

( 36)

DATE/

DATE/DATE/TIME

TIME

TIME TIME SETUP

SETUP

SETUPSETUP T.ZON

T.ZON

T.ZONT.ZONE/DST

E/DST

E/DSTE/DST PARI

PARI

PARI PARIS

( 36)

DATE/

DATE/DATE/TIME

TIME

TIME TIME SETUP

SETUP

SETUPSETUP DATE/

DATE/

DATE/DATE/TIME

TIME

TIME TIME 1.JAN

1.JAN

1.JAN1.JAN.2006

.2006

.2006.2006

12:00

12:0012:00AM

AMAM

8. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.

Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC.

Once you have set time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock

each time you travel to another time zone. Just set the time zone to the one of

your destination, and the camcorder automatically adjusts the clock.

London GMT/UTC Wellington (WELLGTN) +12

Paris +1 Samoa -11

Cairo +2 Honolulu -10

Moscow +3 Anchorage -9

Dubai +4 Los Angeles (L.A.) -8

Karachi +5 Denver -7

Dacca +6 Chicago -6

Bankok +7 New York -5

Singapore +8 Caracas -4

Tokyo +9 Rio de Janeiro (RIO) -3

Sydney +10 Fernando de Noronha (FERNANDO) -2

Solomon +11 Azores -1

Basic Functions

Recording

Recording Movies on a Tape

Recording

1. Open the lens cover (move the

lens cover switch down to ).

2. Set the camcorder to

mode.

Set the switch to CAMERA and

the TAPE/CARD switch to .

3. Open the LCD panel.

4. Press the start/stop button to

begin recording.

Press the start/stop button again to pause

the recording.

When You Have Finished Recording

1. Turn the switch to .

2. Close the LCD panel.

3. Close the lens cover (move the lens cover switch

to ).

4. Unload the cassette.

5. Disconnect the power source.

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary,

clean the video heads ( 114).

 About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced with

extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than

99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the

pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or green dots. This has

no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

 When powered by a battery pack, the camcorder shuts off to save power if

left without any operation for 5 minutes. Approximately 30 seconds before

the camcorder shuts off the message “ AUTO POWER OFF” will

appear. To continue recording, turn the switch to and then

back to CAMERA.

 Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording.

 When you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without

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

the camcorder off.

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

viewfinder instead.

 When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts),

sound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level.

This is not a malfunction.

Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen

You can rotate the LCD panel so that the screen faces in the

same direction as the lens. The viewfinder switches on allowing

you to use the viewfinder while the subject can monitor the

screen.

Displaying the Level Marker

Use the level marker as a horizontal guideline to frame subjects more accurately.

1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

2. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

3. Select ( ) the [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] menu and press ( ). Then,

select ( ) the [LEVEL MARKER] option and press ( ).

4. Set it to [ON] and press ( ) to save the changes.

5. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.

The level marker will appear.

( 36)

DISPL

DISPLDISPLAY SE

AY SE

AY SEAY SETUP/

TUP/

TUP/TUP/ LEVEL

LEVEL

LEVELLEVEL MARK

MARK

MARK MARKER OF

ER OF

ER OFER OFF

Basic Functions

Recording

Reviewing and Searching when Recording

Record Review

In record pause mode, this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your

recording to check if it has been recorded properly.

1. Set the program selector to .

2. If the joystick guide does not appear on screen,

press ( ) to display it.

3. Push the joystick ( ) momentarily towards and

release it.

The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few

seconds, and returns to record pause mode.

Record Search

In record pause mode, this function allows you to play back the tape (forward or reverse)

to locate the point where you wish to begin recording.

1. Set the program selector to .

2. If the joystick guide does not appear on screen,

press ( ) to display it.

3. Hold the joystick pushed ( ) towards to search

back towards the beginning of the recording or

pushed ( ) towards to search forward towards

the end of the recording.

• Release the joystick at the point where you wish to begin recording.

• The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

Joystick

Program selector

EXP

FOCUS

EXP

FOCUS

When the camcorder shuts off automatically, the record review and record search

functions will not work. To resume normal operation turn the switch to

and then back to CAMERA.

Screen Displays during Recording

Time Code

Indicates the recording time in hours,

minutes and seconds.

Remaining tape

Indicates the remaining time of the tape

in minutes. “ ” moves during

recording. “ END” flashes when the

tape reaches the end.

• When the time left is less than 15

seconds, the remaining tape time may

not appear.

• Depending on the type of the tape, the

indication may not be displayed

correctly.

Remaining battery charge

The battery symbol indicates the charge

status of the battery pack.

• “ ” starts flashing in red when the

battery pack is empty.

• When you attach an empty battery

pack, the power may turn off without

displaying “ ”.

• The actual battery charge may not be

indicated accurately depending on the

conditions under which the battery

pack and the camcorder are used.

Recording reminder

The camcorder counts from 1 to 10

seconds when you start recording. This

is helpful to avoid scenes that are too

short.

When “ ” flashes

“ ” flashes in red when the lithium

button battery is not installed, or when it

needs replacing.

Basic Functions

Recording

Zooming

The zoom is available in the and modes. When recording

on the tape, in addition to the 25x optical zoom you can also use the digital zoom.

25x Optical Zoom

Move the zoom lever toward Wto zoom out (wide-

angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto).

You can also change the zoom speed ( 27).

 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 (when

one of the fixed zoom speed levels is selected) or fixed at [SPEED 3] (when

[VARIABLE] is selected).

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

close as 1 cm.

 The zoom speed is slightly faster in record pause mode.

Zoom out

Zoom in

Zoom lever

Digital Zoom

When the digital zoom is activated, the camcorder automatically switches between optical

and digital zoom. With digital zoom, image resolution becomes lower the more you zoom

in.

1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

2. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press

( ).

3. Select ( ) the [CAMERA SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select

( ) the [D.ZOOM] option and press ( ).

4. Select either [100x] or [1000x] ( ) or [800x]

( ) and press ( ) to save the changes.

5. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.

Digital zoom cannot be used in the Night recording program.

 A zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds. It extends in light blue when the digital

zoom is set to 100x, and extends further in dark blue when set to 1000x

( ) or 800x ( ).

100x/1000x digital zoom 100x/800x digital zoom

( 36)

CAMER

CAMERCAMERA SETU

A SETU

A SETUA SETUP

PP D.ZOO

D.ZOO

D.ZOOD.ZOOM OFF

M OFF

M OFFM OFF

Basic Functions

Recording

Selecting the Zoom Speed

You can set the zoom speed to variable or to one of 3 levels of fixed zoom speeds. When

set to [VARIABLE], the zoom speed depends on how you activate the zoom lever. Press

softly for a slower zoom or press more strongly for a faster zoom.

1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

2. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press

( ).

3. Select ( ) the [CAMERA SETUP] menu and press

( ). Then, select ( ) the [ZOOM SPEED] option

and press ( ).

4. Select a setting option and press ( ) to save the changes.

5. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.

The fastest zoom speed can be achieved with the [VARIABLE] setting. Among the

fixed zoom speeds [SPEED 3] is the fastest, and [SPEED 1] the slowest.

( 36)

CAMER

CAMERCAMERA SET

A SET

A SETA SETUP

UPUP ZOOM

ZOOM

ZOOM ZOOM SPEED

SPEED

SPEEDSPEED VARIAB

VARIAB

VARIAB VARIABLE

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Tips for Making Better Videos

Holding the Camcorder

For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your

right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary, support the camcorder

with your left hand. Be careful that your fingers do not touch the microphone

or lens.

For More Stability

Lighting

When recording outdoors, we

recommend recording with the sun at

your back.

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

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

 Do not use tripods with fastening

screws longer than 5.5 mm as it

may damage the camcorder. The

camcorder cannot be mounted on

tripods with fixed (non-retractable)

camera positioning pins.

Lean against a wall Put the camcorder on a table

Lie on your elbow

Kneel on one knee Use a tripod

Camera positioning pin

Basic Functions

Playback

Playing Back a Tape

1. Set the camcorder to

mode.

Set the switch to PLAY and the

TAPE/CARD switch to .

2. Open the LCD panel.

You can also close the LCD panel with the

screen facing out.

3. If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press ( ) to

display it.

4. Push the joystick ( ) towards

to rewind the tape.

5. Push the joystick ( ) towards

/ to play back the tape.

Push ( ) again to pause the playback.

6. Push the joystick ( ) towards

to stop the playback.

 To use the viewfinder, close the LCD panel.

 About the screen display: During playback, the time code gives the hours,

minutes, seconds and frames. The remaining tape time may not appear when

the time left is less than 15 seconds.

If the playback picture is distorted, clean the video heads using a Canon Head Cleaning

Cassette or a commercially available digital video head-cleaning cassette ( 114).

Joystick

Special Playback Modes

/ (Playback Pause)

During normal playback, push the joystick ( ) towards / or press the PAUSE

button on the wireless controller.

(Fast Forward Playback) / (Rewind Playback)

Plays back the tape at 11.5 times normal speed (forward or reverse). During normal

playback, hold the joystick pushed ( ) towards or pushed ( ) towards . You

can also press and hold the FF or REW button on the wireless controller

instead. Release the joystick or wireless controller button to return to normal playback.

–/ (Reverse Playback)

During normal playback, press the –/ button on the wireless controller. Press the

PLAY button on the wireless controller or push the joystick ( ) towards / to return

to normal playback.

+/ (Frame Advance) / –/ (Frame Reverse)

Plays back frame-by-frame. During playback pause, repeatedly press the +/ or

–/ button on the wireless controller. Hold the button pressed down to play back in

continuous frame advance/reverse. Press the PLAY button on the wireless controller

or push the joystick ( ) towards / to return to normal playback.

SLOW (Slow Forward)/(Slow Reverse)

Plays back at about 1/3 normal speed. During normal or reverse playback, press the

SLOW button on the wireless controller. Press the PLAY button on the wireless

controller or push the joystick ( ) towards / to return to normal playback.

(Forward p30-x2 Playback)/(Reverse p30-x2 Playback)

Plays back at 2 times the normal speed. During normal or reverse playback, press the

button on the wireless controller. Press the PLAY button on the wireless controller

or push the joystick ( ) towards / to return to normal playback.

 There is no sound during special playback.

 The picture may become distorted during some special playback modes.

 The camcorder stops the tape automatically after 5 minutes in playback pause

to protect the tape and video heads.

REW PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE SLOW

Joystick

Wireless controller

Basic Functions

Playback

Adjusting the Volume

When you use the LCD screen for playback, the camcorder plays back the sound using

the built-in speaker. The sound will be muted when the LCD panel is closed or when there

is a video input from the AV terminal ( only).

1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

2. With the joystick select ( ) the speaker volume

icon.

3. Adjust ( ) the volume as required.

4. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close

the menu.

If you turn off the volume completely the volume display will change to “ ”.

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Speaker

Joystick

Playing Back on a TV Screen

TVs with SCART Terminal

Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual.

1. Turn off all the devices before starting the connections.

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

terminal.

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

terminal and the audio terminals on the SCART Adapter.

Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left), and the red plug to the red

AUDIO terminal R (right) and the yellow plug to the yellow VIDEO terminal.

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

a VCR, set the input selector to LINE.

Signal flow

STV-250N Stereo Video

Cable (supplied)

Open the terminal cover

PC-A10 SCART

Adapter

Basic Functions

Playback

TVs with Audio/Video Terminals

Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual.

1. Turn off all the devices before starting the connections.

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

terminal and the audio/video terminals on the TV/VCR.

Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left), the red plug to the red audio

terminal R (right) and the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO.

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

a VCR, set the input selector to LINE.

We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source.

Signal flow

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

(supplied)

Open the terminal cover

Selecting the Type of TV

During playback set the [TV TYPE] option according to the TV set to which you connect

the camcorder.

1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

2. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press

( ).

3. Select ( ) the [VCR SETUP] menu and press ( ).

Then, select ( ) the [TV TYPE] option and press

( ).

4. Select a setting option and press ( ) to save the changes.

• WIDE TV: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.

• NORMAL TV: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio

5. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.

Playing back recordings made in the widescreen mode on a normal TV: If the

TV type is set to [NORMAL TV] the recording will be played back in “letterbox”

display. If the TV type is set to [WIDE TV] the image will appear horizontally

squeezed.

If you connect the camcorder to a TV with Video ID-1 system, recordings made

in the widescreen mode will be automatically played back in widescreen mode.

When the TV type is set to [NORMAL TV] the digital effects are not available in

mode.

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Basic Functions

Playback

Selecting the Audio Output Channel

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

channels.

1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

2. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press

( ).

3. Select ( ) the [AUDIO SETUP] menu and press

( ). Then, select ( ) the [OUTPUT CH] option and

press ( ).

4. Select ( ) a setting option and press ( ) to save the changes.

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

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

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

5. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.

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

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Advanced Functio ns

Menus and Settings

The camcorder’s functions and settings are controlled from a series of menus that appear

when you press the FUNC. button. Most basic functions appear on the first menu screen

- the FUNC. menu. For more advanced settings you have to open the setup menus by

selecting the [MENU] option from the FUNC. menu.

Selecting Menus and Settings

FUNC. menu:

1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

2. With the joystick select ( ) the icon of the function

you want to change.

3. Select ( ) a setting option from the bottom bar.

With some settings, you will need to press ( ) or make further selections with the

joystick. In such cases, a joystick icon (next to the bottom bar) or small arrows (around

the setting option) will be displayed as an additional operation guide.

4. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu.

Setup menus:

1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

2. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

3. Select ( ) a setup menu and press ( ).

4. Select ( ) a menu item and press ( ).

5. Select ( ) a setting option and press ( ) to save the changes.

6. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.

 Pressing the FUNC. button at any time closes the menu.

 Items that are not available appear grayed out.

 The menu will not appear when you press the FUNC. button while recording

movies.

 You can open the menu directly on the setup menus screen by holding the

FUNC. button pressed for more than 2 seconds.

Joystick

FUNC. button

Advanced Functions

Menu and Default Settings

Default settings are shown in boldface.

* The item will not appear in mode.

Submenu Menu Item Setting Options

FUNC. menu Recording Programs* PROGRAM AE, PORTRAIT,

SPORTS, NIGHT, SNOW,

BEACH, SUNSET, SPOTLIGHT,

FIREWORKS

White Balance AUTO, DAYLIGHT, TUNGSTEN,

SET

Image Effect IMAGE EFFECT OFF, VIVID,

NEUTRAL, SOFT SKIN DETAIL

Self Timer SELF TIMER OFF, SELF TIMER ON 53

Digital Effects D.EFFECT OFF, FADER, EFFECT,

CARD MIX

Still Image Recording STILL IMG REC OFF,

FINE/

640x480,

NORMAL/640x480

CAMERA SETUP SHUTTR SPEED* AUTO, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,

1/2000

A.SL SHUTTER ON, OFF 51

D.ZOOM 26

OFF, 100x, 1000x OFF, 100x, 800x

ZOOM SPEED VARIABLE, SPEED 3, SPEED 2, SPEED 1 27

IMG STAB* , OFF 68ON

VCR SETUP REC MODE STD PLAY, LONG PLAY 54

AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN* AUTO, OFF 55

AUDIO MODE 16bit, 12bit 55

DISPLAY SETUP

/ BRIGHTNESS 67

TV SCREEN ON, OFF 107

LEVEL MARKER ON, OFF 22

LANGUAGE See list of languages. 66

DEMO MODE ON, OFF 69

SYSTEM SETUP WL.REMOTE ON, OFF 67

BEEP HIGH VOLUME, LOW VOLUME, OFF 67

START-UP IMG ON, OFF 68

POWER SAVE ON, OFF 22

FILE NOS. RESET, CONTINUOUS 84

DATE/TIME SETUP T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones. 19

DATE/TIME - 19

DATE FORMAT Y.M.D : 2006.1.1 AM12:00

M.D,Y : JAN.1,2006 12:00AM

D.M.Y : 1.JAN.2006 12:00AM

1 only.

2 only.

Submenu Menu Item Setting Options

FUNC. menu Speaker Volume 31

Recording Pause2 - 72,

End Search - 63

Digital Effects D.EFFECT OFF, FADER, EFFECT 56

Card Movie Size 320x240, 160x120 83

Still Image Quality

S.FINE/640x480,

FINE/

640x480,

NORMAL/640x480

VCR SETUP REC MODE2 STD PLAY, LONG PLAY 54

AV DV1 ON, OFF 75

TV TYPE NORMAL TV, WIDE TV 34

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

AUDIO DUB.2 AUDIO IN, MIC. IN 77

WIND SCREEN AUTO, OFF 55

12bit AUDIO STEREO1, STEREO2, MIX/FIXED,

MIX/VAR.

MIX BALANCE 79

AUDIO MODE 16bit, 12bit 55

DISPLAY SETUP/

BRIGHTNESS 67

TV SCREEN ON, OFF 107

DISPLAYS ON, OFF <PLAYBK> 107

6SEC.DATE ON, OFF 62

DATA CODE DATE, TIME, DATE & TIME 62

LANGUAGE See list of languages. 66

SYSTEM SETUP WL.REMOTE ON, OFF 67

BEEP HIGH VOLUME, LOW VOLUME, OFF 67

START-UP IMG ON, OFF 68

FILE NOS. RESET, CONTINUOUS 84

DATE/TIME SETUP T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones. 19

DATE/TIME - 19

DATE FORMAT Y.M.D : 2006.1.1 AM12:00

M.D,Y : JAN.1,2006 12:00AM

D.M.Y : 1.JAN.2006 12:00AM

ST-1 ST-2

Advanced Functions

* The item will not appear in mode.

Submenu Menu Item Setting Options

FUNC. menu Recording Programs* PROGRAM AE, PORTRAIT,

SPORTS, NIGHT, SNOW,

BEACH, SUNSET, SPOTLIGHT,

FIREWORKS

White Balance AUTO, DAYLIGHT, TUNGSTEN,

SET

Image Effect IMAGE EFFECT OFF, VIVID,

NEUTRAL, SOFT SKIN DETAIL

Self Timer SELF TIMER OFF, SELF TIMER ON 53

Digital Effects D.EFFECT OFF, BLK&WHT 56

Movie Recording MOVIE REC OFF, 320x240,

160x120

Still Image Size/

Quality

L 1024x768, S 640x480 82

SUPER FINE, FINE,

NORMAL

CAMERA SETUP SHUTTR SPEED* AUTO, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250 50

A.SL SHUTTER ON, OFF 51

ZOOM SPEED VARIABLE, SPEED 3, SPEED 2, SPEED 1 27

FOCUS PRI.* ON: AiAF, ON: CENTER, OFF 91

REVIEW OFF, 2sec, 4sec, 6sec, 8sec, 10sec 88

AUDIO SETUP* WIND SCREEN* AUTO, OFF 55

DISPLAY SETUP/

BRIGHTNESS 67

TV SCREEN ON, OFF 107

LANGUAGE See list of languages. 66

DEMO MODE ON, OFF 69

SYSTEM SETUP WL.REMOTE ON, OFF 67

BEEP HIGH VOLUME, LOW VOLUME, OFF 67

START-UP IMG ON, OFF 68

POWER SAVE ON, OFF 22

FILE NOS. RESET, CONTINUOUS 84

DATE/TIME SETUP T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones. 19

DATE/TIME - 19

DATE FORMAT Y.M.D : 2006.1.1 AM12:00

M.D,Y : JAN.1,2006 12:00AM

D.M.Y : 1.JAN.2006 12:00AM

Submenu Menu Item Setting Options

FUNC. menu Speaker Volume 31

Slideshow - 93

Still Image Protection PROTECT OFF, PROTECT ON 94

Print Order 0-99 COPIES 101

Transfer Order TRANS.ORDER OFF,

TRANS.ORDER ON

106

CARD

OPERATIONS

(Single Image

Display)

PRINT ORD. ALL

ERASE

NO, YES 102

TRANS.ORD. ALL

ERASE

NO, YES 106

ERASE ALL IMAGES NO, YES 95

INITIALIZE NO, YES 96

CARD

OPERATIONS

(Index Screen)

PROTECT - 94

PRINT ORDER - 101

TRANSFER

ORDER

- 106

DISPLAY SETUP/

BRIGHTNESS 67

TV SCREEN ON, OFF 107

DISPLAYS ON, OFF <PLAYBK> 107

DATA CODE DATE, TIME, DATE & TIME 62

LANGUAGE See list of languages. 66

SYSTEM SETUP WL.REMOTE ON, OFF 67

BEEP HIGH VOLUME, LOW VOLUME, OFF 67

START-UP IMG ON, OFF 68

DATE/TIME SETUP T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones. 19

DATE/TIME - 19

DATE FORMAT Y.M.D : 2006.1.1 AM12:00

M.D,Y : JAN.1,2006 12:00AM

D.M.Y : 1.JAN.2006 12:00AM

PRINT Appears when connecting a PictBridge compatible printer. 102

Advanced Functions

Recording

Availability of Functions in Each Mode:

: Available : Not available A: Auto setting

: Can be used only in mode.

Selecting the Easy Recording Program

Set the program selector to .

“ ” appears.

Program Selector

Recording

Program

Image Stabilizer (on)

Focus (A)

White Balance (A)

Wind Screen (A)

Shutter Speed (A) (A)

Exposure

Adjustment (A)

Digital Effects

Card Mix

Program selector

Joystick

Shaded area

Selecting a Recording Program

1. Set the program selector to .

2. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

3. With the joystick select ( ) the recording

programs icon.

4. Select ( ) the recording program from the options

on the bottom bar.

5. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu.

The symbol of the recording program selected appears.

 Do not change the recording program while recording as the brightness of the

image may change abruptly.

 Portrait/Sports mode:

The picture may not appear smooth when played back.

 Snow/Beach mode:

- The subject may become overexposed in dark surroundings. Check the

image on the screen.

- The picture may not appear smooth when played back.

 Night mode:

- 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.

- The digital zoom cannot be used with this recording program.

 Fireworks mode:

To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Use a tripod when

recording in mode as the shutter speed slows down.

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Advanced Functions

Recording

Adjusting the Exposure Manually

Adjust the exposure when a backlit subject becomes underexposed, or overexposed due

to bright light.

1. Set the program selector to .

2. If the joystick guide does not appear on screen,

press ( ) to display it.

3. Push the joystick ( ) towards [EXP] to enter the

exposure lock mode.

[EXP] on the joystick guide will be displayed in light blue and the

exposure adjustment indicator and the neutral value “±0” appear on the screen.

4. Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image as necessary.

To return to the automatic exposure, push the joystick ( ) towards [EXP] once more.

The exposure adjustment indicator will disappear and [EXP] will turn white again.

5. Push the joystick ( ) towards [BACK] to save the exposure setting.

• When you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may

change.

• The adjustment range depends on the brightness at the time you locked the

exposure.

6. If necessary, press ( ) again to hide the joystick guide.

The manual exposure setting will reset to auto exposure when you turn the

camcorder off or change the recording program.

Program selector

Joystick

EXP

BACK

Adjusting the Focus Manually

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

1. Set the program selector to .

2. Adjust the zoom.

When you operate the zoom after adjusting the focus, the

subject may not stay in focus. Adjust the zoom before the focus.

3. If the joystick guide does not appear on screen,

press ( ) to display it.

4. Push the joystick ( ) towards [FOCUS] to activate

the manual focus.

[FOCUS] on the joystick guide will be displayed in light blue and “MF” appears on the

screen.

5. Adjust ( ) the focus as necessary.

• Push the joystick ( ) towards for a farther focal distance or push it ( ) towards

for a closer focal distance.

Reflective

surfaces

Subjects with low

contrast or without

vertical lines

Fast Moving

Subjects

Through

dirty or wet

windows

Night Scenes

Program selector

Zoom lever

Joystick

BACK

FOCUS

Advanced Functions

Recording

• To return to autofocus, push the joystick ( ) towards [FOCUS] once more. “MF” will

disappear and [FOCUS] will turn white again.

6. Push the joystick ( ) towards [BACK] to save the focus adjustment.

7. If necessary, press ( ) again to hide the joystick guide.

The manual focus will reset to autofocus when you set the program selector to

Infinity Focus

Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or

fireworks.

1. In the manual focus mode press ( ) to display the joystick guide.

2. Keep the joystick pushed ( ) towards [FOCUS] for more than 2

seconds.

• At first, “MF” will appear on the screen and then it will be replaced by the “ ”

symbol.

• In the infinity focus mode: If you operate the zoom or the joystick ( ) or if you turn

the camcorder off, the infinity focus will be canceled and the camcorder will return to

manual focus.

3. Push the joystick ( ) towards [BACK] to save the focus adjustment.

4. If necessary, press ( ) again to hide the joystick guide.

Setting the White Balance

You can use the preset modes to reproduce colors more accurately, or set a custom white

balance to obtain the optimal setting.

1. Set the program selector to .

2. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

3. With the joystick select ( ) the white balance icon.

4. Select ( ) the white balance setting from the options on the bottom

bar.

If you select a white balance setting other than [SET], continue to directly to step 6.

To set the custom white balance when you select [SET]:

5. Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole

screen and press ( ).

• Keep the camcorder zoomed in at the white object until step 6 is completed.

• The “ ” icon flashes and stops flashing when the adjustment is completed.

6. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu.

AUTO Settings are automatically set by the camcorder.

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 subjects

appear white under colored lighting.

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AUTO

AUTOAUTO

Program selector

Zoom lever

FUNC. button

Joystick

White sheet or paper

(if you select SET)

Advanced Functions

Recording

 Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes.

When the program selector is set to , the white balance is preset to

[AUTO].

 The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off.

 When you have set the custom white balance:

- Depending on the light source, “ ” may keep flashing. The result will still be

better than with the auto setting.

- Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes.

- Turn off the digital zoom.

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

- Changing lighting conditions

- Close-ups

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

- Under mercury lamps or certain types of fluorescent lights

Selecting an Image Effect

You can record with different color saturation and contrast effects.

1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

2. With the joystick select ( ) the image effects icon.

3. Select ( ) the image effect from the options on the bottom bar.

4. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu.

The image effects cannot be used when the program selector is set to .

 [SOFT SKIN DETAIL]: To obtain the best effect, use this function when

recording a person in close-up. Note that areas similar to the skin color may

lack in detail.

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.

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Setting the Shutter Speed

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

Available shutter speed settings:

AUTO, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000

AUTO, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250

1. Set the program selector to .

2. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.

3. With the joystick select ( ) the recording program icon and select

( ) the [PROGRAM AE] program.

4. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

5. Select ( ) the [CAMERA SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select

( ) the [SHUTTR SPEED] option and press ( ).

6. Select ( ) a setting option and press ( ) to save the changes.

7. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.

If the shutter speed is set to 1/500 or higher in mode and you

switch to mode, it automatically changes to 1/250.

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

1/1000 or higher.

 The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds.

 The shutter speed resets to [AUTO] when you set the program selector to

or when you change the recording program.

 Guidelines for Recording with High Shutter Speeds:

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

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

- Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/120

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Advanced Functions

Recording

Auto Slow Shutter

In the Easy Recording mode or when the shutter speed is set to [AUTO] in the

Program AE recording program, the camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/25

( ) and 1/12.5 ( ). This allows you to obtain a brighter recording

in places with insufficient lighting. However, you can set the camcorder not to use a slow

shutter speed.

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

2. Select ( ) the [CAMERA SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select

( ) the [A.SL SHUTTER] option and press ( ).

3. Set ( ) it to [OFF] and press ( ) to save the changes, then close

the menu.

 When set to [ON], moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.

The camcorder retains the setting separately in and

mode.

If “ ” (camcorder shake warning) appears in mode, stabilize

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

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Using the LED Light

You can turn on the LED light at any time regardless of the recording program.

Press the LIGHT button.

• “ ” appears on the screen.

• The LED light turns on and off with each press of the button.

 Do not point the LED light at persons while they are driving.

 Do not look at the LED light for a long time.

 Do not use the LED light close to people’s eyes.

LIGHT button

White LED

light

Advanced Functions

Recording

Using the Self-Timer

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

1. Open the FUNC. menu and select ( ) the self timer icon.

2. Set ( ) it to [SELF TIMER ON] and close the menu.

When recording movies:

3. Press the start/stop button.

The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds when using

the START/STOP button of the wireless controller). The countdown appears on the

screen.

When recording still images:

3. Press the PHOTO button, first halfway to activate the autofocus and

then fully.

The camcorder will record the image after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds when

using the PHOTO button of the wireless controller). The countdown appears on the

screen.

To cancel the self timer, select ( ) [SELF TIMER OFF] in step 2 above.

Once the countdown has begun, you can also press the start/stop button (when

recording movies) or the PHOTO button (when recording still images) to cancel

the self-timer.

 The self-timer will be canceled when you turn off the camcorder.

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SELF SELF TIMER

TIMER

TIMER TIMER OFF

OFF

OFFOFF

PHOTO button

Start/stop button

FUNC. button

Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)

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

usage by 1.5 times.

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

2. Select ( ) the [VCR SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select ( )

the [REC MODE] option and press ( ).

3. Set ( ) it to [STD PLAY] or [LONG PLAY] and press ( ) to save the

changes, then close the menu.

 Tapes recorded in LP mode cannot be used for audio dubbing.

 Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape, picture and

sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted. We recommend using the

SP mode for important recordings.

 If you record in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, the playback picture

may become distorted and the time code may not be written correctly.

 If you play back a tape that has been recorded in LP mode with another digital

device on this camcorder, or vice versa, picture and sound may become

distorted.

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Advanced Functions

Recording

Audio Recording

Changing the Audio Mode

You can record sound in two audio modes—16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode records

sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding new

sound later. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality.

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

2. Select ( ) the [AUDIO SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select

( ) the [AUDIO MODE] option and press ( ).

3. Set ( ) it to [16bit] or [12bit] and press ( ) to save the changes,

then close the menu.

The selected audio mode is displayed for approximately 4 seconds.

Wind Screen

The camcorder reduces the wind noise automatically. However, you can turn off the wind

screen when recording indoors, or when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as

possible.

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

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

2. Select ( ) the [AUDIO SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select

( ) the [WIND SCREEN] option and press ( ).

3. Set ( ) it to [OFF] and press ( ) to save the changes, then close

the menu.

“ ” appears when you turn the wind screen off.

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Using Digital Effects

Faders ( 58)

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

Fade Trigger (FADE-T) Wipe (WIPE)

Corner Wipe (CORNER) Jump (JUMP)

Flip (FLIP) Puzzle (PUZZLE)

Zigzag (ZIGZAG) Beam (BEAM)

Tide (TIDE)

Advanced Functions

Recording

Effects ( 58)

Add flavor to your recordings.

Card Mix ( 59)

You can choose one of the sample images from the collection on the

supplied disk (picture frames and backgrounds) and combine it with

the live video recording. The live video recording will appear in place

of the light area of the card mix image.

Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes:

: Available : Not available

1: Not available if the TV type is set to [NORMAL TV].

2: Black and White only.

Black and White

(BLK&WHT)

Sepia (SEPIA) Art (ART)

Mosaic (MOSAIC) Ball (BALL) Cube (CUBE)

Wave (WAVE)

Color Mask (COLOR M.)

Mirror (MIRROR)

Movies Still

Images

Faders 1

Effects 1 2

Card Mix

Selecting a Fader

In mode, set the program selector to .

1. Open the FUNC. menu and select ( ) the digital

effects icon.

2. Select ( ) the [FADER] option and press ( ).

3. Select ( ) a setting option, press ( ) and close

the menu.

The symbol of the selected fader will appear on screen.

4. Fade in: In record pause mode, press the

D.EFFECTS button and begin recording by pressing

the start/stop button.

Fade out: During recording, press the D.EFFECTS

button and pause recording by pressing the start/

stop button.

The fader can be activated/deactivated by pressing the D.EFFECTS button.

4. Fade in: In playback pause mode, press the

D.EFFECTS button and begin playback by pushing

the joystick ( ) towards / .

Fade out: During playback, press the D.EFFECTS

button and pause playback by pushing the joystick

( ) towards / .

The fader can be activated/deactivated by pressing the D.EFFECTS button.

Selecting an Effect

In mode, set the program selector to .

1. Open the FUNC. menu and select ( ) the digital

effects icon.

2. Select ( ) the [EFFECT] option and press ( ).

3. Select ( ) a setting option, press ( ) and close

the menu.

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Advanced Functions

Recording

The symbol of the selected effect will appear on screen.

4. Press the D.EFFECTS button.

• The symbol of the selected effect will turn green.

• The effect can be activated/deactivated by pressing the

D.EFFECTS button.

Selecting an Effect in Mode

When recording still images, only the [BLK&WHT] effect is available. Select it with the

following procedure and activate it as described in step 4 above.

1. Open the FUNC. menu and select ( ) the digital effects icon.

2. Select ( ) the [BLK&WHT] option and close the menu.

“ ” will appear on screen.

Selecting the Card Mix Effect

1. Upload a sample image from the supplied disk to the memory card.

Refer to Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card in the Digital

Video Software instruction manual (PDF file).

2. Set the program selector to .

3. Open the FUNC. menu and select ( ) the digital effects icon.

4. Select ( ) the [CARD MIX] option and press ( ).

5. Select ( ) the still image to mix with the recording and push the

joystick ( ) to adjust the mix level.

6. Adjust ( ) the mix level, press ( ) and close the menu.

“ ” will appear on screen.

7. Press the D.EFFECTS button.

• “ ” will turn green.

• The effect can be activated/deactivated by pressing the D.EFFECTS button.

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

 The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the recording

program. However, you need to select again the still image to be used with the

Card Mix effect.

 The image quality may be slightly lower with digital effects.

 Digital effects cannot be used in the following cases:

- When the program selector is set to .

- During DV dubbing.

 Faders cannot be used when Card Mix is activated.

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Widescreen TV Recording (16:9)

The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high-resolution 16:9 recording.

Press the WIDE SCR button.

• “ ” disappears and the picture changes to 4:3 aspect ratio.

• On the LCD screen: Widescreen video will display normally; video in 4:3 aspect ratio

will appear with black side bars.

• On the viewfinder screen: Widescreen video will appear in “letterbox” display; video in

4:3 aspect ratio will display normally.

 Simultaneous recording on a memory card cannot be used when the

widescreen mode is selected.

 Playing back recordings made in the widescreen mode on a normal TV: If the

TV type is set to [NORMAL TV] the recording will be played back in “letterbox”

display. If the TV type is set to [WIDE TV] the image will appear horizontally

squeezed ( 34).

WIDE SCR button

Advanced Functions

Playback

Magnifying the Image

The playback image can be magnified up to 5 times.

1. Move the zoom lever toward T

• The image is magnified by 2 times.

• A frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area.

• To further enlarge the image, move the zoom lever toward

To shrink the image below 2 times magnification, move the

zoom lever toward W

WW.

2. Select ( , ) the magnified area with the

joystick.

To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W until

the frame disappears.

 Movies played back from a memory card cannot be magnified.

 While the magnification position frame is displayed it will replace the joystick

guide. Cancel the magnification to return to normal playback of movies or still

images.

Zoom lever

Joystick

Displaying the Data Code

The camcorder maintains a data code containing the recording date and time. You can

select the data code combination and display it during playback.

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

2. Select ( ) the [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] menu and press ( ). Then,

select ( ) the [DATA CODE] option and press ( ).

3. Select a setting option and press ( ) to save the changes, then close

the menu.

4. To display the data code during playback: Press the DATA CODE

button.

The data code will not display the next time you turn on the camcorder.

Six-Second Auto Date

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

time zone has changed.

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

2. Select ( ) the [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] menu and press ( ). Then,

select ( ) the [6SEC.DATE] option and press ( ).

3. Select a setting option and press ( ) to save the changes, then close

the menu.

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FUNC. button

DATA CODE button

Joystick

Advanced Functions

Playback

End Search

When you have played back a tape, you can use this function to locate the end of the last

recorded scene.

In stop mode:

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the end search icon and press

( ).

2. Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ) to start the search.

• “END SEARCH” appears.

• The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of

the recording and stops the tape.

• Operating the joystick ( , ) will cancel the search.

 End search cannot be used once you unload the cassette.

 End search may not work properly if a blank section exists on the tape.

 You cannot use end search to locate the editing end of audio dubbing.

Joystick

FUNC. button

Returning to a Pre-marked Position

If you wish to return to a particular scene

later, mark the point with the zero set memory

and the tape will stop at that point when you

rewind/fast forward the tape.

This function is operated with the wireless

controller.

1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point

you wish to return to later.

• “0:00:00 ” appears.

• To cancel, press the ZERO SET MEMORY button again.

2. When you have finished playback, rewind the tape.

• “ ” or “ ” is displayed with a blue background.

• The tape stops automatically at “0:00:00”.

• The tape counter changes to time code.

The zero set memory may not function correctly when the time code has not been

recorded consecutively.

REW

button

PLAY

button

STOP

button

ZERO SET

MEMORY

button

STOP

PAU SE SLOW

AUDIO DUB.

ZERO SET

MEMORY

TV SCREEN

Advanced Functions

Playback

Date Search

You can locate the change of the date/time

zone with the date search function.

This function is operated with the wireless

controller.

Press the or button to begin searching.

• Press more than once to search for further date changes (up to

10 times).

• Press the STOP button to stop searching.

 A recording of longer than a minute per date/area is required.

 Date search may not function if the data code is not correctly displayed.

STOP button

DATE SEARCH /

buttons

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Changing the Display Language

The language used for screen display and menu items can be changed. The available set

of languages varies depending on the region. Follow the procedure below to check which

set of languages are provided with your camcorder.

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

2. Select ( ) the [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] menu and press ( ). Then,

select ( ) the [LANGUAGE] option and press ( ).

3. Select a language and press ( ) to save the changes, then close the

menu.

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

menu item to change the setting.

 The displays “FUNC.” and “P.SET” at the bottom of the screen refer to the

button names on the camcorder and will not change when you change the

language.

Changing the Date Format

You can select between three date formats. For example, [1. JAN. 2006], [JAN. 1, 2006]

and [2006. 1. 1].

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

2. Select ( ) the [DATE/TIME SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then,

select ( ) the [DATE FORMAT] option and press ( ).

3. Select a setting option and press ( ) to save the changes, then close

the menu.

Language Set A English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian,

Simplified Chinese, Japanese

Language Set B English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai

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Advanced Functions

Other Functions

Other Camcorder Settings

Beep

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

timer countdown, and unusual conditions of the camcorder. If you turn off the beep, all

camcorder sounds will be turned off.

To turn off the beep:

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

2. Select ( ) the [SYSTEM SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select

( ) the [BEEP] option and press ( ).

3. Set it to [OFF] and press ( ) to save the changes, then close the menu.

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

2. Select ( ) the [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] menu and press ( ). Then,

select ( ) the [BRIGHTNESS] option and press ( ).

3. Adjust ( ) the brightness level and press ( ) to save the changes,

then close the menu.

Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder

or the recordings.

Turning the Remote Sensor Off

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

2. Select ( ) the [SYSTEM SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select

( ) the [WL.REMOTE] option and press ( ).

3. Set it to [OFF] and press ( ) to save the changes, then close the menu.

“ ” appears.

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Turning Off the Image Stabilizer

The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. It tries to

compensate for horizontal movements; therefore, you may decide to turn it off when you

mount the camcorder on a tripod.

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

2. Select ( ) the [CAMERA SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select

( ) the [IMG STAB] option and press ( ).

3. Set it to [OFF] and press ( ) to save the changes, then close the

menu.

“ ” disappears.

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

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

shake.

The image stabilizer might not be as effective when using the Night

recording program.

Changing the Display of the Start-Up Image

You can set whether the Canon logo will be displayed or not when you turn on the

camcorder.

To turn off the start-up image:

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

2. Select ( ) the [SYSTEM SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select

( ) the [START-UP IMG] option and press ( ).

3. Set it to [OFF] and press ( ) to save the changes, then close the

menu.

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Advanced Functions

Other Functions

Demonstration Mode

The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts automatically

when you leave the camcorder turned on (using the power adapter) without loading a

recording media for more than 5 minutes. However, you can set the camcorder not to

start the demonstration mode.

To deactivate the demonstration mode:

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

2. Select ( ) the [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] menu and press ( ). Then,

select ( ) the [DEMO MODE] option and press ( ).

3. Set it to [OFF] and press ( ) to save the changes, then close the

menu.

To cancel the demo mode once it has begun, press any button, turn off the

camcorder or load a recording media.

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Edit ing

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video

Device

You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video

device. If you connect a digital video device, you can copy recordings with virtually no

generation loss in image and sound quality.

Connecting the Devices

Connecting a VCR

See Playing Back on a TV Screen ( 32).

Connecting a Digital Video Device

Use the optional CV-150F (4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV Cable.

Refer also to the instruction manual of the digital video device.

Recording

1. Set the camcorder to mode and load a recorded cassette.

2. Connected device: Load a blank cassette and set the device to record

pause mode.

3. Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before

the scene.

4. Play back the tape.

5. Connected device: Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy

appears. Stop recording when copying is complete.

6. Stop playback.

Signal flow

DV cable (optional)

Editing

 We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source.

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

that of the original.

 When connecting a digital video device:

- If the picture does not appear, reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder

off and back on again.

- Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital video devices equipped

with a DV terminal. If operation does not work, use the AV terminal.

Recording from Analog Video

Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder)

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

the camcorder.

1. Connect the camcorder to the analog video device.

See Playing Back on a TV Screen ( 32).

2. Set the camcorder to mode and load a blank cassette.

3. Connected device: Load the recorded cassette.

4. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the record pause

icon and press ( ).

5. Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ).

In record pause and during recording, you can check the picture

on the screen.

6. Connected device: Play back the tape.

7. If the joystick guide does not appear on screen,

press ( ) to display it.

8. Push the joystick ( ) towards / when the scene

you wish to record appears.

• Recording starts.

• Push the joystick ( ) towards / again to pause/resume the recording.

9. Push the joystick ( ) towards to stop recording.

10.Connected device: Stop playback.

 When connecting to a TV/Video with SCART terminal, use a SCART adapter

with input capability (commercially available). The supplied SCART Adapter

PC-A10 is for output only.

 Depending on the signal sent from the connected device, dubbing may not work

properly (e.g. signals that include copyright protective signals or anomalous

signals such as ghost signals).

We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source.

Editing

Recording from Digital

Video Devices (DV Dubbing)

You can record from other digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal with virtually

no loss in picture and sound quality.

1. Connect the camcorder to the digital video device.

See Connecting a Digital Video Device ( 70).

2. Set the camcorder to mode and load a blank cassette.

Make sure that [AV DV] is set to [OFF] ( 76).

3. Connected device: Load the recorded cassette or disc.

4. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the recording

pause icon and press ( ).

5. Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ).

In record pause and during recording, you can check the picture

on the screen.

6. Connected device: Play back the tape or disc.

7. If the joystick guide does not appear on screen,

press ( ) to display it.

8. Push the joystick ( ) towards / when the scene

you wish to record appears.

• Recording starts.

• Push the joystick ( ) towards / again to pause/resume the recording.

9. Push the joystick ( ) towards to stop recording.

10.Connected Device: Stop playback.

 Blank sections may be recorded as anomalous picture.

 If the picture does not appear, reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off

and back on again.

You can only record video signals from devices with the logo from

recordings in SD (standard definition) standard, in SP or LP recording mode.

Note that signals from identically shaped DV (IEEE1394) terminals may be in

different video standards.

We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source.

Concerning Copyright

Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films and other materials, as well as some television

programmes are copyrighted. Unauthorised recording of these materials may violate

During playback: If you try to play back a tape that contains copyright control signals for

protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED”

appears for a few seconds and the camcorder displays a blank blue screen. You cannot

playback the contents of the tape.

During recording: If you try to record from software that contains copyright control signals

for protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED”

appears. You cannot record the contents of the software.

You cannot record copyright protection signals to a tape using this camcorder.

Editing

Converting Analog Signals into Digital

Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)

By connecting the camcorder to a VCR or 8mm video camcorder, you can convert analog

video/audio signals to digital signals and output the digital signals via the DV terminal.

The DV terminal serves as output terminal only.

Connecting the Devices

Turn off all the devices before starting the connections. Unload the tape from the

camcorder. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. Use the optional

CV-150F (4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV Cable.

Signal flow

DV cable (optional)

Signal flow

STV-250N Stereo Video

Cable (supplied)

Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

2. Select ( ) the [VCR SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select ( )

the [AV DV] option and press ( ).

3. Set it to [ON] and press ( ) to save the changes, then close the

menu.

 Depending on the signal sent from the connected device, the conversion from

analog to digital signals might not work properly (e.g., signals that include

 When connecting to a TV/Video with SCART terminal, use a SCART adapter

with input capability (commercially available). The supplied SCART Adapter

PC-A10 is for output only.

For normal use, set [AV DV] to [OFF]. If it is set to [ON], digital signals cannot

be input via the camcorder’s DV terminal.

 Depending on the software and the specifications of your computer, you may

not be able to transfer converted signals via the DV terminal.

We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source.

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Editing

Audio Dubbing

You can add sound to a recording using the built-in microphone (MIC.IN). only:

You can also record additional sound from external audio devices (AUDIO IN).

This function is operated with the wireless controller.

Connecting an External Audio Device

Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.

Dubbing

1. Set the camcorder to mode and load a recorded cassette.

Use a tape recorded in SP, 12-bit mode with this camcorder.

2. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

3. Select ( ) the [AUDIO SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select

( ) the [AUDIO DUB.] option and press ( ).

4. Set it to [AUDIO IN] or [MIC.IN] and press ( ) to save the changes,

then close the menu.

: Make sure the [MIC.IN] setting is selected.

5. Locate the scene you wish to start audio dubbing.

6. Press the PAUSE button on the wireless

controller.

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7. Press the AUDIO DUB. button on the wireless

controller.

“AUDIO DUB.” and “ ” appear.

8. Press the PAUSE button on the wireless controller

to begin dubbing.

• Audio device: Begin playback.

• Microphone: Speak into the microphone.

9. Press the STOP button on the wireless controller

to stop dubbing.

Audio device: Stop playback.

 Use only tapes recorded in SP mode 12-bit audio sound with this camcorder.

Audio dubbing will stop if the tape has a blank section or a section recorded in

LP mode or 16-bit mode.

 You cannot use the DV terminal for audio dubbing.

 If you add sound to a tape not recorded with this camcorder, sound quality may

decrease.

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

than 3 times.

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

the sound via built-in speaker or audio device.

 When you use the microphone, you can check the picture on a TV connected

via the AV terminal and the sound via headphones connected to the TV.

 Set the zero set memory at the end of the scene you wish to audio dub. The

camcorder will automatically stop audio dubbing at that point.

PAUSE SLOW

AUDIO DUB.

ZERO SET

MEMORY

TV SCREEN

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE SLOW

AUDIO DUB.

ZERO SET

MEMORY

TV SCREEN

STOP

PAUSE SLOW

AUDIO DUB.

ZERO SET

MEMORY

TV SCREEN

Editing

Playing Back the Added Sound

You can select to play back Stereo 1 (original sound), Stereo 2 (added sound), or adjust

the balance of both sounds.

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).

2. Select ( ) the [AUDIO SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select

( ) the [12bit AUDIO] option and press ( ).

3. Select a setting option and press ( ) to save the changes.

• STEREO1: Plays back the original sound.

• STEREO2: Plays back the added sound.

• MIX/FIXED: Plays back Stereo 1 and Stereo 2 in the same level.

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

• If you select an audio setting other than [MIX/VAR.], close the menu.

To adjust the mix level when you select [MIX/VAR.]:

4. From the [AUDIO SETUP] menu select ( ) the [MIX BALANCE]

option and press ( ).

5. Adjust ( ) the mix level between ST-1 and ST-2 and press ( ) to

save the changes, then close the menu.

The camcorder resets to [STEREO1] when you turn the camcorder off. However,

the mix balance is memorized by the camcorder.

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AUDIOAUDIO SETU

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SETU SETUP

PP 12bit

12bit

12bit12bit AUDI

AUDI

AUDI AUDIO ST

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EREO1

EREO1EREO1

Transferring Video Recordings to a

Computer

Transferring Using a DV Cable

You can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or

IEEE1394 capture board. Use the editing software supplied with your computer/capture

board to transfer video recording from tape to computer. Refer to the instruction manual of

the software. A driver is preinstalled on Windows operating systems later than Windows

98 Second Edition and Mac operating systems later than Mac OS 9, and will be installed

automatically.

Use the optional CV-150F (4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV Cable.

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

specifications/settings of your computer.

 If the computer freezes while you have connected the camcorder, disconnect

and reconnect the DV cable. If the problem persists, disconnect the interface

cable, turn off camcorder and computer, turn camcorder and computer back on

and reconnect them.

 Make sure that camcorder and computer are not connected with a USB cable

before connecting the camcorder to the computer using the DV cable.

Otherwise, the computer may not operate properly.

 We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source while

it is connected to the computer.

 Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer.

6-pin

DV cable (optional)

IEEE1394 (DV) terminal

4-pin

Using a Memory Card

Changing the Still Image Quality during a Tape’s

Playback

While playing back a tape you can capture a scene as a still image on the memory card.

In the still image size will be S 640x480, but you can select the still image

quality.

1. Open the FUNC. menu and select ( ) the image quality icon.

2. Select ( ) the desired image quality.

• The still image size is S 640x480 and cannot be changed.

• The number on the right indicates the approximate number of images that can be

recorded on the memory card at the current image quality setting.

3. Close the menu.

Changing the Movie Size

You can choose between 320 x 240 pixels and 160 x 120 pixels.

1. Open the FUNC. menu and select ( ) the movie size icon.

2. Select ( ) a setting option and close the menu.

 Movies are recorded with Motion JPEG compression.

Maximum recording time of a movie on a memory card:

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FINE/

FINE/ FINE/640x48

640x48

640x48640x480

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320x

320x 320x240

240

240240

Image Size Recording Time File Size per Second

16MB 128MB 512MB

320 x 240 50 sec. 8 min. 32 min. 250KB

160 x 120 1 min. 17 min. 67 min. 120KB

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Marka:	Canon
Kategoria:	kamera wideo
Model:	MV960

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