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Contents

(QJOLVK , SRUWDQW8VDJH,QVWUXFWLRQV ,PSRUWDQW:DUQLQJ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fig Using this Manual Trademark Acknowledgements Table of contents Introduction Preparation Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Printing Connecting to a PC Trouble Do’s & Don’ts Additional Information Checking Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D85 Screen Displays PLAY (VCR) Mode CARD CAMERA Mode CARD PLAY Mode Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply Using a Household Power Source 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF 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 Charging, Recording and Playback Times NB-2LH NB-2L BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Step 2: Loading a Cassette Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card Step 4: Preparing the Camcorder Attaching the Shoulder Strap Step 5: Using the Wireless Controller Step 6: Adjusting the LCD Screen Step 7: Changing the Display Language Step 8: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Time Zones Recording Movies on a Tape When powered by a battery pack, the camcorder shuts off after 5 minutes 75) Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, “ AUTO POWER OFF” appears in the center of the screen. If the camcorder shuts Screen Displays during Recording Time Code Remaining tape Remaining battery charge Recording reminder Reviewing and Searching when Recording Record Review Press and release the (record review) button Record Search Press and hold the REC SEARCH + button (forward) or Recording on a Memory Card About the focusing frame: Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Remaining Card Capacity for Still ImagesE Still Image Quality/Size Card Access Display Zooming Digital Zoom CAMERA SETUP D.ZOOM•••••••OFF 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu 2. Turn the SET dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the SET dial Tips for Better Recording Holding the Camcorder For More Stability Lighting PlayinglaybackBack a Tape Special Playback Modes /(Playback Pause) (Fast Forward Playback) / (Rewind Playback) –/(Reverse Playback) +/(Frame Advance) / –/(Frame Reverse) Playing Back a Memory Card Adjusting the Volume Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with S (S1)-VideoInput Terminal 2.Connect the S-150 S-videoCable (optional) to the S-videoterminals Auto Program AE Portrait Landscape Shutter-Priority Selecting the Recording Program Turn the mode dial to switch between the recording programs Using the Super Night Mode Using the Special Scene Modes FOLIAGE BEACH SPOTLIGHT SNOW Using the Program AE Mode Using the Shutter-PriorityAE Mode Using the Aperture-PriorityAE Mode Adjusting Exposure Manually Adjusting the Focus Manually Using the Mini Video Light Using the Self-Timer Recording with an External Microphone Changinghanging the Settings (1)the Settings with the FUNC Button List of Menu Items (FUNC.) Setting the White Balance 5.Press the FUNC. button Selecting an Image Effect Using Digital Effects Faders (64) Effects Multi-ImageScreen (67) Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes: Selecting a Fader D.EFFECT 2. Select the digital effect symbol followed by [ FADER] 3. Select the fader type 5. Press the D.EFFECTS button Selecting an Effect 2. Select the digital effect symbol followed by [ EFFECT] 3. Select the effect type Selecting an Effect in CARD CAMERA Mode 2. Select the digital effects symbol followed by [BLK&WHT] 3. Press the FUNC. button 4. Press the D.EFFECTS button Using the Multi-ImageScreen 2. Select the digital effects symbol followed by [ MULTI-IMAGESCREEN] 3. Select [S.SPEED] and select the transition speed 4.Select [S.SPLIT] and select the number of sequences 5. Select [SET] and press the FUNC. button Card Chroma Key (CARD CHROMA) Card Luminance Key (CARD LUMI.) Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA) Card Animation (C. ANIMATION) Selecting the Card Mix Effect Upload a sample image from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK to the memory card 2.Set the mode dial to a mode other than 3.Press the FUNC. button 4.Select the digital effects symbol followed by [CARD MIX] Sample Images Card Chroma Key Card Luminance Key Camera Chroma Key Card Animation Changinghanging the Settings (2)the Settings with the MENU List of Menu Items (MENU) CARD SETUP RESET, CONTINUOUS FILE NOS CARD OPERATIONS CARD OPERATIONS (in index screen display) AUDIO SETUP L/R AUDIO IN STEREO1 12bit LCD MIRROR TV SCREEN DISPLAYS 6SEC. DATE DATE FORMAT MY CAMERA CANON LOGO DEFAULT Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) Adjusting the Audio Recording Level About the audio level indicator: -dB4012 Adjusting the Headphone Volume VOLUME••••• Using the Wind Screen Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) Changing the My Camera Settings Page Magnifying the Image Displaying the Data Code End Search Returning to a Pre-markedPosition Date Search SelectingDigital Cam ra Functionsthe Image Quality/Size Selecting the Still Image Size and Quality L 1632x1224/FINE 1.Press the FUNC. button 2.Select the still image size/quality symbol 3.Select the still image size Simultaneous Recording on Tape and Memory Card Using the Flash Using the Optional VFL-1Video Flash Light About the AF-AssistLamp: Selecting the Metering Method Changing the Focusing Method Selecting the Drive Mode Continuous Shooting/High-SpeedContinuous Shooting Press and hold the PHOTO button fully Auto Exposure Bracketing 1.Press the PHOTO button halfway 2.Press the PHOTO button fully Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) 7.Record the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first image 8.Press the FUNC. button after the last image Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Playing Back/Searching Images Card Jump Function Press and hold the CARD + or CARD – button Protecting Images Erasing Images Formatting a Memory Card Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Page Analog Line-inRecording Press the MENU button and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV 3.Selecting the still image quality: Selecting the movie size: 4.Connected device: Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape 5.Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears DV Dubbing Copyright Signal Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-DigitalConverter) Turning On the Analog-DigitalConverter DV Audio Dubbing Page Playing Back the Added Sound AUDIO SETUP12bit AUDIO•••STEREO1 Recording from the Tape on a Memory Card Page PrintingrintingStill Images Printing with the (Print/Share) Button 1. Select the still image you wish to print with the CARD +/– button 2. Press the (print/share) button Printing after Selecting the Print Settings Cancel Printing Printing Errors When you have finished printing: Selecting the Print Settings Paper Settings Including the Date in the Print Setting the Print Effect (Image Optimize) 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 1.In the print setting menu, turn the SET dial to select [STYLE] and press the SET dial Selecting the Image Style Selecting the Borders Including the Date Trimming Settings Printing with Print Order Settings Erasing All Print Orders PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE 2.Select [PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE] 3.Select [YES] Printing Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a USB Cable Windows XP/Hi-SpeedUSB 2.0 Only 1.Install the Canon USB Video Driver 2.Connect the power adapter to the camcorder 3.Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Direct Transfer (Windows OS only) Transferring Images (ALL IMAGES, NEW IMAGES, TRANSFER ORDERS) 1.Turn the SET dial to select [ALL IMAGES] [NEW IMAGES] or [TRANSFER ORDERS] 2.Press the button Transferring Images (SELECT & TRANSFER, WALLPAPER) Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order) TRANSFER ORDER 2.Select [TRANSFER ORDER] followed by [ON] and press the SET dial Erasing All Transfer Orders CARD OPERATIONS TRANS.ORDERS ALL ERASE Using the NETWORK Mode (DV Messenger Version 2) Troubleshootingrouble Page Memory Card Operation Printing Editing Condensation Condensation may form in the following cases: How to avoid condensation: When condensation is detected: Resuming use: List of Messages Direct Print Related Messages Page Handling Precautions About the battery terminal cover Cassette Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Memory Card Lithium Button Battery WARNING Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Recycling the Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery 1. Remove the cover using tweezers or a flat tip driver 2.Remove the battery using a pointed tool Cleaning the Video Heads Maintenance/Others 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 Specifications Input/Output Terminals Power/Others CA-570Compact Power Adapter NB-2LHBattery Pack MMC-16MMultiMediaCard Product Codes Index Page CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANADA