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Canon 30, 40 Preparing the Camcorder, Attaching the Lens Cap, Fastening the Grip Belt, 2. Pull out the viewfinder, 1. Attach the cord to the lens cap

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Preparing the Camcorder

Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment)1. Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed.2. Pull out the viewfinder.3. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever.Attaching the Lens Cap1. Attach the cord to the lens cap.2. Pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord.

Press the buttons on the lens cap when attaching/removing it. Hook the lens cap on the grip belt while you are recording, and place it over the lens when you have finished.

Fastening the Grip BeltHold the camcorder with your right hand and adjust the belt with your left.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the start/stop button with your thumb.

Contents

Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual English Camescope vidéo numérique Manuel d’instruction Français Videocámara digital Manual de Instrucciones Español Important Usage Instructions Page Page Using this Manual Table of Contents Editing Using a Memory Card Direct Printing Transferring Images Additional Information Checking Supplied Accessories Components Guide Page Page WL-D83Wireless Controller Preparing the Power Supply Using a Household Power Source Connect the power cord to the power adapter Plug the power cord into a power outlet Page Loading/Unloading a Cassette Installing the Backup Battery Preparing the Camcorder Attaching the Shoulder Strap Using the Wireless Controller Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time 7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock Displaying Date and Time during Recording Recording Movies on a Tape Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu 2. Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and press the SET dial 3. Turn the SET dial to select [LCD MIRROR] and press the SET dial 4. Turn the SET dial to select [OFF] 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu Screen Displays during Recording Reviewing and Searching when Recording Record Review Press and release the c (record review) button Record Search Press and hold the REC SEARCH + button (forward) or – button (reverse) Zooming Digital Zoom 2.Turn the SET dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the SET dial 3. Turn the SET dial to select [D.ZOOM] and press the SET dial 4.Turn the SET dial to select a setting option Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder For More Stability Lighting Playing Back a Tape Special Playback Modes e/a (Playback Pause) 1 (Fast Forward Playback) / ` (Rewind Playback) –/4a (Reverse Playback) +/ae (Frame Advance) / –/4a (Frame Reverse) Adjusting the Volume Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with S (S1)-VideoInput Terminal 1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections 2. Connect the S-150 S-videoCable (optional) to the S-videoterminals Selecting the Audio Output Channel 2.Turn the SET dial to select [AUDIO SETUP] and press the SET dial 3. Turn the SET dial to select [OUTPUT CH] and press the SET dial Menus and Settings Menu and Default Settings CAMERA MENU Page PLAY (VCR) MENU Page CARD CAMERA MENU Page CARD PLAY MENU Using the Recording Programs Auto Sports Portrait Spotlight Availability of Functions in Each Mode: Selecting the Easy Recording Program Set the program selector to Selecting the Program AE Mode 1.Set the program selector to Q 2.Press the SET dial 3. Select a mode and press the SET dial Using the Night Modes Page Skin Detail Function Adjusting Exposure Manually Adjusting the Focus Manually Infinity Focus Press the FOCUS button more than 2 seconds after step 2 in Adjusting the Focus Manually Setting the White Balance Page Setting the Shutter Speed Auto Slow Shutter In CARD CAMERA mode, set the flash mode to (flash off) Using the Self-Timer Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) Audio Recording -dB40 Microphone Attenuator Wind Screen Using Headphones during Recording Adjusting the Headphone Volume Recording with an External Microphone 1. Attach the microphone to the accessory shoe Using Digital Effects Faders (67) Fade Trigger (FADE-T) Wipe (WIPE) Corner Wipe (CORNER) Puzzle (PUZZLE) Zigzag (ZIGZAG) Beam (BEAM) Tide (TIDE) Effects (68) Art (ART) Sepia (SEPIA) & WHT) Mosaic (MOSAIC) Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes: Selecting a Fader 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button 2. Select [FADER] 3. Select the fader option Selecting an Effect 1.Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button 2.Select [EFFECT] 3.Select the effect 4.Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button Using the Multi-ImageScreen 2. Select [MULTI-S] 3. Select [S.SPEED] 4.Select the transition speed 5.Select [MULTI-S]again Page Magnifying the Image Displaying the Data Code Displaying the Data Code Press the DATA CODE button Six-SecondAuto Date End Search Returning to a Pre-markedPosition Date Search Customizing the Camcorder Changing the Display Language Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Other Camcorder Settings Turning Off the Image Stabilizer Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen LCD Backlight Demonstration Mode Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Page Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-DigitalConverter) Turning On the Analog-DigitalConverter Audio Dubbing 5.Press the AUDIO DUB. button on the wireless controller 6.Press the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller to begin dubbing 7.Press the STOP 3 button on the wireless controller to stop dubbing Playing Back the Added Sound Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Selecting the Image Quality/Size Changing the Movie Size File Numbers Recording Still Images on a Memory Card Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a Tape Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [STILL I. REC], set it to 2.While you are recording a movie, press the PHOTO button Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder 1.Play back the tape 2.Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears Recording from Other Video Devices 2.Connected device: Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape Screen Displays during Still Image Recording w Remaining Card Capacity for Still Images q Still Image Quality “e” Card Access Display Using the Flash Recording with Flash 1. Press the PHOTO button halfway 2. Press the PHOTO button fully Using the Optional VFL-1Video Flash Light Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card 1. Press the start/stop button to begin recording 2.Press the start/stop button to stop recording 2.Press the start/stop button when the scene you wish to record appears 3.Press the start/stop to stop recording 3.Press the start/stop button when the scene you wish to record appears 4.Press the start/stop button to stop recording Screen Displays during Movie Recording q Card Access Display r Remaining Card Capacity for Selecting the Focusing Point Selecting the Drive Mode Auto Exposure Bracketing Press the PHOTO button Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode: 1.Press the button 2.Select the direction with the CARD +/– button 3.Select the program AE mode and zoom on the subject 5.Record the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first image 6.Press the button after the last image Playing Back a Memory Card Slide Show 1. Press the SLIDE SHOW button 2. Press the SLIDE SHOW button to stop the slide show Index Screen 1. Move the zoom lever toward W Card Jump Function Press and hold the CARD + or CARD – button Protecting Images Erasing Images Combining Images (Card Mix) Card Chroma Key (CARD CHROMA) Card Luminance Key (CARD LUMI.) Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA) Card Animation (C. ANIMATION) 5.Select the mix type matching the sample image you have selected 6.To adjust the mix level, select [MIX LEVEL] and adjust it with the SET dial 7.Close the menu 8.Press the CARD MIX button Sample Images Camera Chroma Key Card Animation Formatting a Memory Card Creating a Start-upImage Printing Still Images Printing with the (Print/Share) Button 1. Select the still image you wish to print with the CARD +/– button 2. Press the button Printing after Selecting the Print Settings 1. Press the SET dial 2.Select the print settings (126) 3.Turn the SET dial to select [PRINT] and press the SET dial Selecting the Print Settings Paper Settings Including the Date in the Print Setting the Print Effect (Image Optimize) 2. Turn the SET dial to select a setting and press the SET dial 2.Make sure that (PAPER ) is selected and press the SET dial 3.Turn the SET dial to select the paper size and press the SET dial 4.Turn the SET dial to select (BORDERS) and press the SET dial 5.Turn the SET dial to select a borders option and press the SET dial Selecting the Image Style Selecting the Borders Including the Date in the Print Trimming Settings Printing with Print Order Settings Erasing All Print Orders 2.Select [PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE] 3.Select [YES] Printing 1.Connect the printer to the camcorder (123) Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable Direct Transfer Windows OS Only Transferring All Images, New Images or Images with Transfer Orders Page Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order) About the NETWORK Mode Screen Displays Screen Displays during Recording/Playback CAMERA Mode PLAY (VCR) Mode CARD CAMERA Mode CARD PLAY Mode List of Messages Direct Print Related Messages Page Maintenance/Others Video Heads Condensation Condensation may form in the following cases: How to avoid condensation: When condensation is detected: Resuming use: Battery Pack Handling Precautions About the battery terminal cover Cassette Handling Precautions Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Memory Card Handling Precautions Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen Troubleshooting Recording/Playback Recording Playback Memory Card Operation Printing System Diagram Optional Accessories TL-H34 Tele-converter WD-H34 Wide-converter FS-34UFilter Set VL-10LiBattery Video Light WS-20Wrist Strap SC-1000/SC-2000Soft Carrying Case SC-A50Soft Carrying Case VFL-1Video Flash Light VL-3Video Light DM-50Directional Stereo Microphone Specifications CA-570Compact Power Adapter NB-2LHBattery Pack SDC-8MSD Memory Card Item Codes Index Page CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY