Digital Video Software
English Français
DVD Camcorder Caméscope DVD
Cámara DVD
Important Warning
Important Usage Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Example of Antenna Grounding AS
Just select a scene from the index screen
Advantages of DVDs
You can easily edit the recordings
So... what disc to choose?
Feature Video mode VR mode
Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc
Table of contents
Connecting to a Computer
Changing the Menu Settings
Disc Options DVD-RW in VR mode only
Connecting to a TV and VCR
Optional Accessories
List of Messages
Product Codes
About the Multi Selector
About the Power Switch
About this Manual
Conventions Used in the Manual
Operation
Operating Mode
About the Operating Modes
Trademark Acknowledgements
Purchased From Serial No Dealer Address Dealer Phone No
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Left side view Front view
Components Guide
Back view
Top view Bottom view
Wireless Controller WL-D86
Recording Movies Recording Still Images
Screen Displays
Disc operation
Card/Disc Access Display
Remaining battery charge
Recording reminder
Playing Movies Index Screen
Playing Movies During Playback
Viewing Still Images
To remove the battery pack
Preparing the Power Supply
Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack
Once the battery is fully charged
Recording Mode Max Typical Playback Time
Using a Household Power Outlet
Preparations
Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment
Preparing the Camcorder
Fastening the Grip Belt
Using the Wireless Controller
Inserting the Battery Lithium Button Battery CR2025
Using the Wireless Controller
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees
Adjusting the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Panel
LCD Backlight
Changing the Display Language
Menu Display Setup
Menu DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DST NEW York
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
Setting the Date and Time
Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC
Time Zones
Open the cover
Inserting a Memory Card
Inserting the Card
Turn off the camcorder
Inserting the Disc
When using DVD-R discs including the supplied blank disc
When using a DVD-RW
Loading and Removing a Disc
Grab the edges of the disc and gently pull it out
Removing the Disc
Before You Begin Recording
Recording Movies
Press and release the record review button
Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded
Recording Still Images
Press the Photo button fully
Once the focus is automatically
Selecting the Media for the Still Images
10x Optical Zoom
Zooming
Set the camcorder to record movies Press the Wide SCR button
During Playback
Green Play indicator will turn on
Playing Back Movies
Press the / button to begin the playback
Slow Forward Playback / Slow Reverse Playback
Special Playback Modes
Fast Forward Playback / Fast Reverse Playback
Playback Pause
Press the FUNC. button to stop the slideshow
Viewing Still Images
Slideshow
Use the multi selector to move Between images
Image Jump Function
Index Screen
Menu System Setup
Adjusting the Volume
Will appear for images that cannot be enlarged
Magnifying the Image
Selecting the Recording Data Display
Menu Display Setup Data Code
Using the Recording Programs
Easy Recording Flexible Recording
Use the Night modes to record in poorly lit places
Selecting the Recording Program
Using the Night and Super Night Modes
Select the desired SCN mode and press
Using the Special Scene Modes
Using the Program AE Mode
For recording subjects in dark places
Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode
Change the shutter speed and press to save the setting
Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed
Turn the mode dial
Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode
Set the camcorder to a recording mode
Change the aperture value and press to save the setting
Exposure Lock
Manually Adjusting the Exposure
Exposure Adjustment
Adjust the brightness of the image as required
Manually Adjusting the Focus
Infinity Focus
MF appears
Changing the Focusing Mode
Select the focusing mode
Nine frames available
Using the Mini Video Light
Disappears after 4 seconds
Using the Flash
About the AF-Assist Lamp
Press the Menu button to close the menu
Using the Self Timer
Menu Camera Setup Self Timer
Set the camcorder to a recording mode or
Recording modes or
Changing Settings with FUNC. Button
Refer to the following pages for further details on setting
Press the FUNC. button
Menu Items
Available Settings List Func
Setting Options
Movies/Still images on the disc
Transfer order
Menu Items Setting Options
Still image protect
Print order
Changing the Metering Method
Setting the White Balance
When you have set the custom white balance
Applying Image Enhancing Effects
Press the Photo button fully and hold it pressed down
Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing
Maximum number of continuous shots at one time
Creating Panoramic Images
Press the Photo button to record the first image
Stitch Assist screen appears
Press the FUNC. button after the last image
Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black
Using the Digital Effects
Press the D.EFFECTS button
Symbol of the selected fader appears
Selecting a Fader
Effect OFF
Select an effect from the list
Using the Multi-Image Screen
Symbol of the selected effect appears
Selecting an Effect
Mix level adjustment Blue area of the live video recording
Combining Images Card Mix
Appears
Mode dial FUNC. button Multi Selector
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images
You can press again to go back to select the image size step
Still I. REC OFF
Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies
Selecting Menus and Settings
Changing Settings with the Menu Button
4sec 6sec 8sec 10sec
Available Settings List Menu
40x 200x
2sec
Advanced Features
121
Disc Operations
Still Image Operations
101
CAM. & D/T
FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO, Polski Demo Mode OFF
Y JAN.1,2006 1200AM
D 2006.1.1 AM1200
Moving Scenes in the Playlist
Available only with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode
Creating a Playlist
Adding Scenes to the Playlist
Deleting Scenes
Deleting a Single Scene
Deleting a Scene After Recording
Menu Disc Operations
Deleting All Scenes
Scene will be played back
Dividing a Scene
Dividing Scenes
To Divide a Scene only in the Playlist
Protecting the Disc
Initializing the Disc
Menu Disc Operations Disc Initialize
Select YES and press to initialize the disc
Changing the Disc Title
Image Erase
Erasing Still Images
Erasing a Single Image
Erasing a Single Image After Recording
Menu Still IMG Oper
Erasing All Images
Copy Set the camcorder to view still images
Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory Card
Copying a Single Image
Copying All Images
Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the disc
Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes
Converting a Single Image
Converting All Images
Protect
Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card
Protecting a Single Image
Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen
Confirmation screen will appear
Initializing the Memory Card
Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player
Restrictions after Disc Finalization
Additional Edit Recordings Initializing Unfinalizing
Disc Finalization
Playing the Disc on a Computer’s DVD Drive
Playing the Disc on a DVD Player
Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc
DVD-RW in VR mode
Connection Diagram
Playing Back on a TV Screen
Selecting the Type of TV
103
Recording to a VCR
For support concerning Roxio MyDVD for Canon
After installing the Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software
Transferring Recordings to a Computer
System Requirements
Installing the Software
Steps 1 through 3 above
Connecting the Camcorder and Running the Software
Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter
One-Touch Dubbing Windows XP only
If the operation is interrupted
Transferring Recordings to the Computer
Creating Backup Copies of your DVD
Preparations
Transferring Still Images to a Computer Direct Transfer
Transferring Images
Select a transfer option Press the button
Select the image you wish to transfer Press the button
112
Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order
Transferring Images with Transfer Order Settings
Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen
To cancel the transfer order, select OFF
Menu Still IMG Oper ORD. ALL Erase
Erasing All Transfer Orders
Canon printers Selphy CP, Selphy DS and Pixma printers
Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer
Protecting the disc Card Setting the disc title
Printing Still Images
Printing after Selecting the Print Settings
Print setting menu appears
Printing with the Print/Share Button
Cancel Printing
Printing Errors
Reconnect the cable
Number of copies Copies
Selecting Print Settings
Date print
Print effect
Move , the trimming frame
Selecting Trimming Settings
Print setting menu, select , Trimming and press
Change the size of the trimming frame
Print Order
Printing with Print Order Settings
Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen
Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order
Menu
Cancel Printing/Printing Errors Restarting Printing
Erasing All Print Orders
Printing
Recording/Playback
Troubleshooting
Power Source
Problem Solution
123
Playback/Editing
Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device
Memory Card Operation
Printing
Message Explanation
List of Messages
No Disc
Direct Print Related Messages
128
Camcorder
Handling Precautions
Battery Pack
Treat the battery pack with care
Mini DVD Disc
About the battery terminal cover
Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card
Lithium Button Battery
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Memory Card
Condensation
Maintenance/Others
Cleaning
Storage
Using the Camcorder Abroad
WD-H37C
System Diagram Availability differs from area to area
TL-H37 Tele-converter
Optional Accessories
Battery Packs
CG-300 Battery Charger
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
FS-H37U Filter Set
Shoulder Strap
WS-20 Wrist Strap
Memory Card
Specifications
DC40
System
Input/Output Terminals
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
BP-208 Battery Pack
Power/Others
Provided Accessories
Optional Accessories
Product Codes
Grip belt High-speed continuous shooting
Index
Widescreen
Scene Editing SCN Special Scene
102
USB terminal
142
Canada
Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment Limited Warranty
Canon INC Canon U.S.A., INC. NEW Jersey Office