PUB. DIE-310B

Instruction Manual

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PUB. DIE-310B Important Usage Instructions Trademark Acknowledgements Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder What are the advantages of a hard disk? Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive Use the camcorder within its operating temperature range Table of contents Basic Playback Basic RecordingAdvanced Functions Playlist and Scene Operations Printing Photos Additional FunctionsTerminals on the Camcorder Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Trouble? Appendix Menu Options Lists113 Do’s and Don’ts General Information Conventions Used in this Manual About this Manual Special Scene Recording Programs Supplied Accessories Left side view Right side view Front view Components Guide Back view LCD panel Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Recording Movies Screen Displays Recording Photos Viewing Photos Hard disk/memory card operation Remaining battery timeRemaining recording time 25F progressive frame rate Attach the battery pack to the camcorder Charging the Battery PackIndicator is off Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off Insert the battery holder Preparing the Wireless Controller and AccessoriesPlace the lithium button battery with the + side facing up Fasten the grip belt Accessories Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds Basic Operation Camcorder Button Mode or Flexible RecordingPress the button to enter Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Using the MenusJoystick and Joystick Guide Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option Select the setting you want To change and press Press Func Select , the icon Press to open the setup menusSelecting an Option from the Setup Menus Select the tab of the desired menu Setting the Date and Time First Time SettingsChanging the Language Menu Language Desired language Changing the Time Zone Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Menu Time Zone/DST Your local time zone Turn off the camcorder Make sure the indicator is offOpen the memory card slot cover Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Initializing the Hard Disk or Memory Card Selecting the Recording MediaQuick Initialization Complete Initialization Basic Recording Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorderShooting Video Press Start/Stop to begin recording Standard Play 7 Mbps Desired recording mode Using the ViewfinderSelecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Mode Approximate recording times Zooming12x Optical Zoom Quick Start Function When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panelReviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded Playing Back the Video Basic PlaybackPress to display the joystick guide Press / or to begin the playback Special playback modes Adjust the volumeDuring playback, press to display the joystick guide Selecting the Media for Playback Changing the Index Screen SelectionChanging the Number of Items in the Index Screen Return to the index screen to select the scene or photo Open the list of recordings Selecting Scenes by Recording DateOpen the calendar screen Move , the cursor to the desired date Press / to begin the playback Press to return to the index screenChange the scene Select the original movies or the photo index screen Selecting Recordings from the Index ScreenOpen the selection screen Screen and press to select an individual scene/photo Delete the scenes Deleting ScenesDelete Desired option Yes Back up important scenes before Deleting them Special Scene Recording Programs Advanced Functions Programmed AE Desired recording program Changing the Shutter Speed and ApertureShutter speed guidelines Programmed AE Programmed AE Cine Mode Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your RecordingsMenu Frame Rate PF25 Mode Self TimerPush the joystick toward Exposure Adjust the focus as Necessary and press Manual Focus AdjustmentAutomatic Backlight Correction Press BLC Infinity Focus White BalanceAutomatic Desired option Changes to MF and the camcorder returns to manual focus Options Image EffectsImage Effect Off Desired option Image Effect Off Applying Digital EffectsPush the joystick toward Digital Effect Off Desired fader/effect Data Code setting Mode All displays on Most displays offOn-Screen Displays and Data Code Audio Recording Level Adjust the audio level as necessary Using HeadphonesPress to save the setting and hide the joystick guide Menu Audio Level Indicator On Menu AV/Headphones Headphones Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using other microphones Using an External MicrophoneUsing the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone When an external microphone is Playlist and Scene Operations Using a Video LightDividing Scenes FUNC. Divide Scene selected will start playing back Add the scenes to the playlist Adding Scenes to the PlaylistHard disk playlist or memory card playlist tab Select the playlist index screen Deleting Scenes from the PlaylistSelect , the scene you want to delete Delete the scene Copying Original Movies Copying ScenesCopy the scenes Copy the playlist Taking Photos Access indicator will flash as the photo is being recordedPress Photo halfway Once the focus is automatically 2048x1536 Desired photo size* Desired photo quality Selecting Photo Size and QualityApproximate number of photos available on a memory card Viewing Photos Deleting a Photo Right After Recording ItPush the joystick toward Select Yes and press Slideshow Select , a photo Index Screen Move the zoom lever toward WIndex screen closes and the selected photo is displayed Photo Jump Function Select the photo index screen Deleting PhotosSelect , the photo you want to delete Delete the photos Flash Additional FunctionsMagnifying Photos during Playback Move the zoom lever toward T Range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode Select a recording mode other than Fireworks OptionsDrive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Histogram Display Taking Photos while Recording Movies Simultaneous Recording Single Desired option Set TV Type to Wide TV before using this function Light Metering ModeCapturing a Photo from the Playback Scene Evaluative Desired option Copying Photos Protecting PhotosProtecting Single Photos Open the photo selection screen Copying a Single Photo Move the zoom lever toward W Then select the hard disk tab Copying Photos from the Index ScreenFUNC. Copy You can also use the following Functions Printing Photos Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting Photos Direct Print Select the media that contains the photos you want to print Printing after Changing the Print Settings Selecting the Print SettingsPrinting with the Print/Share Button Select the photo you wish to print Press Press while printing Select OK and press Push the joystick toward . The print settings menu appearsPhotos/sheet Printing multiple photos on the same sheet Inkjet printers Open the print settings menu Trimming SettingsSelect , Trimming Press Trimming frame appears Connection . Refer to Connection Diagrams To cancel the print order, set the number of copies toPrint Orders Print Orders Desired option Yes OK Open the print menu To cancel the printing, refer to Hdmi OUT Terminal Terminals on the CamcorderComponent OUT Terminal AV OUT/ Terminal Type Analog Quality Depends on the settings Output only Connection Diagrams Type Digital data connection External Connections Select the most appropriate connection for your TV Playback on a TV Screen Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer Saving and Backing Up Your RecordingsPixela ImageMixer 3 SE Saving your Recordings without a Computer Select the scenes or photos you want to add to the disc Mode to create Photo DVDs of your photosInsert a brand new disc into the DVD Burner Press the start button on the DVD Burner Turn on the DVD Burner and set it to Disc Playback mode Playing Back Avchd Discs Using the DW-100 DVD BurnerConnect the camcorder to the TV Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD Burner Video Recorder Direct Transfer CameraWindow Transferring Photos To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or pressSelect a transfer option Press Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu Transfer Orders Setting Transfer Orders from the Index ScreenFUNC. Transfer Orders appears on the screen Select the photo you want to mark with a transfer order Appendix Menu Options Lists Menu item Setting optionsFUNC. Menu Recording Modes Programmed AE Standard Play 7 Mbps FUNC. Menu Playback ModesFine Menu item Camera SetupOff Instant AF VariableAutomatic Mode With Operating modeActivated, appears on the screen Date and Time Fine, Normal Data Code DateComputer/Printer Small System Setup1080i Wide TV Reset Initialize HDD, Mem. Card, CancelWide TV TV sets with 169 aspect ratio Off Control Additional Information Information Screens Date/Time SetupY 1.Jan.2008 1200 AM Power supply TroubleshootingPower source Recording Recording 100 Indicators and Onscreen DisplaysPlayback Picture and Sound 101 102 Memory Card and AccessoriesConnections with External Devices 103 List of Messages in alphabetical order 104 105 Cannot record movies in MXP/FXP mode on this memory card Could not add the scenes to the playlist 106 107 Function not available in mode 108 Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 109 Direct Print Related Messages 110 111 112 Camcorder Handling Precautions113 114 When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable pictureLong-term storage Remaining battery time Battery PackRegarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Memory Card Lithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery116 Cleaning Maintenance/OthersDisposal 117 118 Condensation 119 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs Optional Accessories120 Using a memory card Using the hard disk121 Recording and Playback Times 122 DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone 123Shoulder Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case HG21/HG20 Specifications124 System BP-807 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others 125 126 IndexAF frame Copying Movies Photos Histogram 127Quick Start function Recording Reviewing Special Scene 128USB terminal Canon Europa N.V

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