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-Do not open the memory card slot cover.

-Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

-Do not change the position of the mode dial.

•You may not be able to play back with another AVCHD device the movies you recorded on the memory card with this camcorder. In such case, play back the movies on the memory card using this camcorder.

•You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded using another AVCHD device.

NOTES

•Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes.

•You can press PLAYLIST on the wireless controller to switch between the original movies index screen and the playlist of the respective memory.

Special playback modes

To enter the special playback modes, you can use the buttons on the LCD panel or

wireless controller ( 14). There is no sound during the special playback modes.

Special playback mode

Initial mode

Operation on the camcorder (

)

or on the wireless controller (

)

Fast playback

Normal playback

,

: ress

or

ress again to increase the playback speed

5x → 15x → 60x the normal speed*

Slow playback

Playback pause

,

: Press

or

Press again to increase the playback speed

1/8 → 1/4 the normal speed

Frame-by-frame playback

Playback pause

: Press

or

to reverse/

advance one frame or hold pressed for

continuous frame-by-frame playback

Skipping Scenes:

To the beginning of the next scene

Normal playback

: Push the joystick (

)

: Press

To the beginning of the current scene

: Push the joystick (

)

: Press

To the previous scene

: Push the joystick (

) twice

: Press

twice

End special playback

Any special

: Press

/

playback mode

: Press

During some special playback modes, you may notice some anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.

* The speed indicated on the screen is approximate.

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Contents

Instruction Manual Important Usage Instructions Page Enjoying High-DefinitionVideo with Your Camcorder Page Introduction 11Getting to Know the Camcorder Preparations 18 Getting Started Basic peration of the Camcorder Video 32Basic Recording Basic Playback Advanced Functions 55Managing Scenes and the Memory Photos 58Basic Recording 60Basic Playback Additional Functions 69 Printing Photos Additional Information 88Appendix: Menu Options Lists 97Trouble 109Do’s and Don’ts 114General Information About this Manual Conventions Used in this Manual DVSD DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Back view LCD panel Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Viewing Still Images 25F progressive frame rate Memory operation Remaining recording time , Remaining battery time Number of still images available Preparations Charging the Battery Pack reparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER Accessories Fasten the grip belt TO REMOVE THE GRIP BELT 1Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad 1Pass the end of the strap through the rear bracket on the camcorder Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Basic Operation of the Camcorder flexible recording Operating Modes Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 6 Press FUNC Manual 1 Press FUNC 2 Select Setting the Date and Time Changing the Time Zone Recommended Memory Cards Selecting the Memory for the Recordings only) or Memory Card Video Shooting Video Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) Zooming Quick Start Function Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded Playing Back the Video Page Selecting Scenes by Recording Date Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline Deleting Scenes Deleting All Scenes Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings INE MODE] RECORDING Special Scene Recording Programs [ PORTRAIT] [ SPORTS] [NIGHT] [SNOW] [BEACH] Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Mini Video Light 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press display it ) toward Self Timer Manual Focus Adjustment White Balance Image Effects Digital Effects On-ScreenDisplays and Data Code Audio Recording Level TO DISPLAY THE AUDIO LEVEL METER Using Headphones TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE HEADPHONES Using the DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone Using other microphones Creating a Playlist Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Copying Scenes Photos Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Page Viewing Photos 2 Push the joystick () toward 3Select () [JUMP IMAGES] or [JUMP 100 IMAGES] 4Jump () the number of images selected and press Magnifying Photos during Playback Erasing Photos Flash Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing [ SINGLE] ONTINUOUS SHOOTING HIGH-SPEEDONTINUOUS SHOOTING 1Press PHOTOhalfway to activate the autofocus 2Press PHOTOfully and hold it pressed down Light Metering Mode Histogram Display Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene Protecting Photos Copying Photos Printing Photos (Direct Print) Selecting the Print Settings Printing after Changing the Print Settings 2ush the joystick () toward . The print settings menu appears 3In the print settings menu, select (, ) the setting you want to change and press 4Select () the desired setting option and press Trimming Settings Print Orders Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) 2Select () the still image you want to mark with a print order 3Press to set the print order. The number of copies appears in orange 4 Set () the number of copies FUNCdesired and press External Connections Attaching the Ferrite Core Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 10 mm from the plug end (the plug to be connected to the camcorder) of the STV-250NStereo Video Cable Connection Diagrams Page Playback on a TV Screen 1Turn off the camcorder and the TV 2Connect the camcorder to the TV. Refer to Connection Diagrams 3Turn on the connected TV 4Turn on the camcorder and set it Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer Preparations on the amcorder 1Turn on the camcorder and set it mode to create Photo DVDs of your still images Connecting to the DW-100DVD Burner and Creating a Disc 1Turn on the DVD Burner 4Press the start button on the DVD Burner TO REATE AN ADDITIONAL OPY OF THE SAME Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100DVD Burner Video Recorder DVD Transferring Photos to a omputer (Direct Transfer) Transferring Still Images Transfer Orders Erasing All Transfer Orders Additional Information Menu item STANDARD PLAY 7 Mbps] STILL I.REC OFF], [LW 1920x1080] FINE] OFF] OFF] VARIABLE] ON] AUTO] [D.ZOOM]: [FOCUS ASSIST] [FOCUS PRI.]: [IMG STAB]: [FRAME RATE]: [REVIEW]: [WIND SCREEN]: [BUILT-INMEM], [CARD] [MEMORY INFO]/[ ARD INFO]: DATE & TIME] [M NDAY] [BRIGHTNESS]: [TV S REEN] [DATA CODE]: [START WEEK]: [DEMO MODE]: 10 min] C NTINU US] FINE] [WL.REMOTE]: [BEEP]: [QUICK START]: [SPEAKER VOL.]: [IMG QUALITY]: [USB SETTING]: [FIRMWARE]: [D.M.Y (1.JAN.2008 12:00 AM)] [DATE FORMAT]: Troubleshooting Power source Playback Indicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices List of Messages Page Page Page Messages Related to the Optional DW-100DVD Burner Direct Print Related Messages Page Page Camcorder Battery Pack Memory Card Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery Disposal Cleaning Condensation System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) System Diagram Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Battery Packs G-800EBattery harger Charging Times Recording and Playback Times Using a memory card Using the internal memory TL-H37 Tele-converter Page Page HF10/HF100 A-570ompact Power Adapter BP-809Battery Pack Index Page Trademark Acknowledgements