External Connections, Type Digital data connection

External Connections

Connection

Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only

Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder:

- [AV/headphones] to [ AV] ( 94).

- [TV Type] according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio ( 94)

	Yellow	VIDEO
	Yellow
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable	White	AUDIO L
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable	Red	R
(supplied)	Red	R
(supplied)

In all respects, exactly the same connection as connection above.

Connection Connect to a standard TV or VCR with SCART input terminal. Requires a SCART adapter (commercially available).

	Red
	White
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable	Yellow
(supplied)	SCART adapter
	SCART adapter
	(commercially available)

Type: Digital data connection

Connection Connect to a computer to transfer and back up your recordings, to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create DVD discs from them, or to a printer to print out photos.

USB Cable

(supplied)

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Contents

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 Advanced Functions Basic RecordingBasic Playback Playlist and Scene Operations Terminals on the Camcorder Additional FunctionsPrinting Photos Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings 113 Do’s and Don’ts Appendix Menu Options ListsTrouble? General Information About this Manual Conventions Used in this Manual Special Scene Recording Programs Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Back view LCD panel Top view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Bottom view Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Photos Viewing Photos Remaining recording time Remaining battery timeHard disk/memory card operation 25F progressive frame rate Indicator is off Charging the Battery PackAttach the battery pack to the camcorder Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories Insert the battery holderPlace the lithium button battery with the + side facing up Accessories Fasten the grip belt LCD Backlight Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds Button Mode or Flexible Recording Basic Operation CamcorderPress the button to enter Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus Press Func Select , the icon Press to open the setup menusSelect the setting you want To change and press Select the tab of the desired menu Changing the Language First Time SettingsSetting the Date and Time Menu Language Desired language Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Using a Memory CardChanging the Time Zone Menu Time Zone/DST Your local time zone Open the memory card slot cover Make sure the indicator is offTurn off the camcorder Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Quick Initialization Selecting the Recording MediaInitializing the Hard Disk or Memory Card Complete Initialization Shooting Video Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorderBasic Recording Press Start/Stop to begin recording Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Using the ViewfinderStandard Play 7 Mbps Desired recording mode Mode Zooming Approximate recording times12x Optical Zoom When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel Quick Start FunctionReviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded Press to display the joystick guide Basic PlaybackPlaying Back the Video Press / or to begin the playback Adjust the volume Special playback modesDuring playback, press to display the joystick guide Changing the Number of Items in the Index Screen Changing the Index Screen SelectionSelecting the Media for Playback Return to the index screen to select the scene or photo Open the calendar screen Selecting Scenes by Recording DateOpen the list of recordings Move , the cursor to the desired date Press to return to the index screen Press / to begin the playbackChange the scene Open the selection screen Selecting Recordings from the Index ScreenSelect the original movies or the photo index screen Screen and press to select an individual scene/photo Delete Desired option Yes Deleting ScenesDelete the scenes Back up important scenes before Deleting them Advanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Shutter speed guidelines Changing the Shutter Speed and ApertureProgrammed AE Desired recording program Programmed AE Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Programmed AE Cine ModeMenu Frame Rate PF25 Self Timer ModePush the joystick toward Exposure Automatic Backlight Correction Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the focus as Necessary and press Press BLC Automatic Desired option White BalanceInfinity Focus Changes to MF and the camcorder returns to manual focus Image Effect Off Desired option Image EffectsOptions Image Effect Off Push the joystick toward Digital EffectsApplying Digital Effect Off Desired fader/effect On-Screen Displays and Data Code Mode All displays on Most displays offData Code setting Audio Recording Level Press to save the setting and hide the joystick guide Using HeadphonesAdjust the audio level as necessary Menu Audio Level Indicator On Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Menu AV/Headphones Headphones Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Using an External MicrophoneUsing other microphones When an external microphone is Dividing Scenes Using a Video LightPlaylist and Scene Operations FUNC. Divide Scene selected will start playing back Adding Scenes to the Playlist Add the scenes to the playlistHard disk playlist or memory card playlist tab Select , the scene you want to delete Deleting Scenes from the PlaylistSelect the playlist index screen Delete the scene Copy the scenes Copying ScenesCopying Original Movies Copy the playlist Press Photo halfway Access indicator will flash as the photo is being recordedTaking Photos Once the focus is automatically Selecting Photo Size and Quality 2048x1536 Desired photo size* Desired photo qualityApproximate number of photos available on a memory card Push the joystick toward Select Yes and press Deleting a Photo Right After Recording ItViewing Photos Slideshow Index screen closes and the selected photo is displayed Index Screen Move the zoom lever toward WSelect , a photo Photo Jump Function Select , the photo you want to delete Deleting PhotosSelect the photo index screen Delete the photos Magnifying Photos during Playback Additional FunctionsFlash Move the zoom lever toward T Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Select a recording mode other than Fireworks OptionsRange of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode Histogram Display Single Desired option Taking Photos while Recording Movies Simultaneous Recording Capturing a Photo from the Playback Scene Light Metering ModeSet TV Type to Wide TV before using this function Evaluative Desired option Protecting Single Photos Open the photo selection screen Protecting PhotosCopying Photos Copying a Single Photo FUNC. Copy Copying Photos from the Index ScreenMove the zoom lever toward W Then select the hard disk tab You can also use the following Functions Printing Photos Direct Print Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting Photos Select the media that contains the photos you want to print Printing with the Print/Share Button Selecting the Print SettingsPrinting after Changing the Print Settings Select the photo you wish to print Press Photos/sheet Printing multiple photos on the same sheet Push the joystick toward . The print settings menu appearsPress while printing Select OK and press Inkjet printers Select , Trimming Press Trimming SettingsOpen the print settings menu Trimming frame appears Print Orders To cancel the print order, set the number of copies toConnection . Refer to Connection Diagrams Print Orders Desired option Yes OK To cancel the printing, refer to Open the print menu Component OUT Terminal Terminals on the CamcorderHdmi OUT Terminal AV OUT/ Terminal Connection Diagrams Type Analog Quality Depends on the settings Output only External Connections Type Digital data connection Playback on a TV Screen Select the most appropriate connection for your TV Pixela ImageMixer 3 SE Saving and Backing Up Your RecordingsBacking Up Your Recordings on a Computer Saving your Recordings without a Computer Mode to create Photo DVDs of your photos Select the scenes or photos you want to add to the discInsert a brand new disc into the DVD Burner Press the start button on the DVD Burner Connect the camcorder to the TV Playing Back Avchd Discs Using the DW-100 DVD BurnerTurn on the DVD Burner and set it to Disc Playback mode Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD Burner Video Recorder Direct Transfer CameraWindow Select a transfer option Press To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or pressTransferring Photos Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu FUNC. Transfer Orders appears on the screen Setting Transfer Orders from the Index ScreenTransfer Orders Select the photo you want to mark with a transfer order FUNC. Menu Recording Modes Menu item Setting optionsAppendix Menu Options Lists Programmed AE FUNC. Menu Playback Modes Standard Play 7 MbpsFine Camera Setup Menu itemOff Variable Instant AFAutomatic Operating mode Mode WithActivated, appears on the screen Fine, Normal Data Code Date Date and TimeComputer/Printer 1080i System SetupSmall Wide TV Wide TV TV sets with 169 aspect ratio Initialize HDD, Mem. Card, CancelReset Off Control Additional Information Date/Time Setup Information ScreensY 1.Jan.2008 1200 AM Power source TroubleshootingPower supply Recording Recording Indicators and Onscreen Displays 100Playback 101 Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories 102Connections with External Devices 103 104 List of Messages in alphabetical order Cannot record movies in MXP/FXP mode on this memory card 105 106 Could not add the scenes to the playlist Function not available in mode 107 108 109 Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 110 Direct Print Related Messages 111 112 Handling Precautions Camcorder113 When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture 114Long-term storage Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Battery PackRemaining battery time Memory Card Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery116 Disposal Maintenance/OthersCleaning 117 Condensation 118 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 119 Optional Accessories Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs120 121 Using the hard diskUsing a memory card Recording and Playback Times 122 Shoulder Strap 123DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 124 SpecificationsHG21/HG20 System Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-807 Battery Pack 125 AF frame Index126 Copying Movies Photos Quick Start function Recording 127Histogram Reviewing 128 Special SceneUSB terminal Canon Europa N.V