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Main Franais Espaol PUB.DIM-704 NTSC CANON INC. Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual Camscope numrique Important Usage Instructions Important Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 1 Using this Manual Symbols and References Used in This Manual About the Operating Modes Trademark Acknowledgements Table of contents Introduction Preparation Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Printing Connecting to a PC Trouble? Dos & Donts Page Checking Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Back view Page Wireless Controller WL-D85 Screen Displays When recording movies on a tape CAMERA When recording on a memory card Remaining battery charge When playing back a tape Tape o pera tion When playing back a memory card Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Using a Household Power Source Page Step 2: Loading a Cassette Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card Inserting the Card Removing the Card Step 4: Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment) Attaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip Belt Step 5: Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery Using the Wireless Controller Step 6: Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. LCD Backlight Press the LCD BACKLIGHT button. Step 7: Changing the Display Language Step 8: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and Time Preparation OPTURA 600_NTSC-E.book Page 27 Friday, June 3, 2005 9:27 AM Time Zones Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC Recording Movies on a Tape Screen Displays during Recording Reviewing and Searching when Recording Record Review Press and release the (record review) button. Record Search Recording on a Memory Card Recording Still Images on a Memory Card Recording Movies on a Memory Card Page Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Screen Displays during Movie Recording Zooming 10x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide- angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). Tips for Better Recording Holding the Camcorder For More Stability Lighting Playing Back a Tape Special Playback Modes Playing Back a Memory Card Adjusting the Volume Playing Back on a TV Screen Using the Recording Programs Auto Portrait Landscape Sports Selecting the Recording Program Using the Super Night Mode Using the Special Scene Modes FOLIAGE SNOW BEACH SUNSET Using the Program AE Mode Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Adjusting Exposure Manually Exposure Lock Exposure Adjustment Adjusting the Focus Manually Infinity Focus Using the Mini Video Light Using the Self-Timer Recording with an External Microphone Changing the Settings with the FUNC. Button List of Menu Items (FUNC.) M2 M1 Setting the White Balance Page Selecting an Image Effect Using Digital Effects Faders ( 59) Page Selecting a Fader Selecting an Effect Using the Multi-Image Screen Combining Images (Card Mix) Card Chroma Key (CARD CHROMA) Card Luminance Key (CARD LUMI.) Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA) Card Animation (C. ANIMATION) Page Changing the Settings with the MENU Button Selecting Menus and Settings List of Menu Items (MENU) CAMERA SETUP CARD OPERATIONS (*in index screen display) VCR SETUP AUDIO SETUP DISPLAY SETUP SYSTEM D/TIME SET MY CAMERA Adjusting the Audio Recording Level 12-dB40 0 M Using the Wind Screen Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) Creating a Start-up Image Magnifying the Image Displaying the Data Code Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination End Search Returning to a Pre-marked Position Date Search Selecting the Image Quality/Size L S M2 M1 Selecting the Still Image Size and Quality Selecting the Movie Size Simultaneous Recording on Tape and Memory Card Using the Flash Page Selecting the Light Metering Mode Changing the Focusing Mode Selecting the Drive Mode Page Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) 9. Press the FUNC. button after the last image. Playing Back/Searching Images Slide Show Index Screen Page Protecting Images Protecting during Single Image Playback Protecting during Index Screen Display Erasing Images Erasing a Single Image Erasing All Images Formatting a Memory Card Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Connecting the Devices Recording Analog Line-in Recording Recording Recording the Input Video on a Memory Card DV Dubbing Dubbing Recording the Input Video on a Memory Card Copyright Signal Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) Connecting the Devices Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter 1. Set the camcorder to mode. MENU Audio Dubbing Dubbing Playing Back the Added Sound Recording from the Tape on a Memory Card Recording a Movie from the Tape Recording a Still Image from the Tape Page Printing Still Images Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder mode. 4. Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable. Printing with the (Print/Share) Button Printing after Selecting the Print Settings Page Selecting the Print Settings Selecting the Number of Copies Paper Settings Including the Date in the Print Setting the Print Effect (Image Optimize) Page Selecting the Image Style Selecting the Borders Including the Date Trimming Settings 1. In the print setting menu, turn the SET dial to select [TRIMMING] and press the SET dial. 2. Change the size of the trimming frame. 3. Move the trimming frame. Printing with Print Order Settings Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) Selecting in Index Screen Display Erasing All Print Orders Printing Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Preparations Connection Diagram Using a USB cable Using an IEEE1394 (DV) cable Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer (Direct Transfer) Preparations 2. Set the camcorder to 1. Install the supplied Digital Video Software. mode. 3. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable. Transferring Images 1. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option. 2. Press the button. 3. Select the image you wish to transfer with the CARD+/ button. 4. Press the button. Page Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order) Selecting in Index Screen Display Erasing All Transfer Orders Using the NETWORK Mode (DV Messenger Version 2) Preparation for Using DV Messenger 1. Start the computer and install DV Messenger. 5. Start DV Messenger. Troubleshooting Recording/Playback Power Source Trouble? Tape operation-Recording Tape operation-Playback 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 Memory Card Related Messages Trouble? Direct Print Related Messages Page Handling Precautions Camcorder Battery Pack About the battery terminal cover Cassette Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Memory Card Lithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Page Cleaning the Video Heads Maintenance/Others Storage Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens LCD Screen System Diagram Optional Accessories Battery Packs CG-300 Battery Charger TL-H34 Tele-converter WD-H34 Wide-converter FS-34U Filter Set SA-1 Adapter Bracket VL-10Li Battery Video Light WS-20 Wrist Strap Page Specifications OPTURA600 System Memory Card CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-308 Battery Pack SDC-16M SD Memory Card Input/Output Terminals Power/Others Product Codes Provided Accessories Optional Accessories Index A B C D N P R T U U.S.A. CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY Franais Espaol NTSC PUB.DIM-704 CANON INC. Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual