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Introduction

Flash (		54)
Mini video light (			53)
Remote sensor (		23)
Stereo microphone
Viewfinder (	22)
Dioptric adjustment lever (			22)
Power switch (		10)
LCD screen (		24)

USB terminal ( 103, 108, 113)

DC IN terminal ( 19)

AV terminal ( 100)

Terminal cover

Disc access indicator ( 31)

Start/stop button ( 31)

Terminal cover

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Contents

Digital Video Software DVD Camcorder ImportantntroductionUsage Instructions Disc only with DVD-RW So... what disc to choose?Compatible DVD players Start/stop From where to RecordingWaste time To a Mily WithCreate Cordings to a Table of contents Disc Options DVD-RW in VR mode only Changing the Menu SettingsConnecting to a TV and VCR Connecting to a Computer Optional Accessories Conventions Used in the Manual About this ManualAbout the Omni Selector About the Operating Modes Operating ModeTrademark Acknowledgements Icon Operation Checking the Supplied Accessories Left side view Right side view Components Guide Front view Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D86 Recording Movies Recording Stills Screen Displays Remaining battery charge Card Access DisplayRecording reminder Disc operation Playing Movies During Playback Viewing Stills Playing Movies Index Screen Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyTo remove the battery pack Recording Mode Max Typical Playback Time Recording Time Using a Household Power Outlet Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentFastening the Grip Belt Inserting the Battery Lithium Button Battery CR2025 Using the Wireless ControllerUsing the Wireless Controller Rotating the LCD Panel Adjusting the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Item to change the setting Menu Display SetupChanging the Display Language Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Date and Time Menu Time Setup ZONE/DST Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC Time Zones Inserting the Card Inserting a Memory CardTurn off the camcorder Open the cover Loading a Disc When using DVD-R discs including the supplied blank discCamera Close the disc cover When using a DVD-RW Before You Begin Recording Recording Movies Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded Record pause modePress and release the record review button Recording Still Images About the focusing framePress the Photo button halfway Press the Photo button fully Selecting the Media for the Still Images 10x Optical Zoom Zooming Lean against a wall Tips for Better RecordingLie on your elbow Use a tripod Kneel on one knee Playing Back Movies Playback Pause Special Playback ModesSkipping Scenes Fast Forward Playback / Fast Reverse Playback Slide Show Viewing Still ImagesIndex Screen Push the omni selector and keep it pressed down Image Jump Function From the scene index screen or during playback Adjusting the Volume Will appear for images that cannot be enlarged Magnifying the Image Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Displaying Additional Recording Data Auto Using the Recording Programs Selecting the Recording Program Set the camcorder to a recording mode Using the Program AE Mode Change the shutter speed and press to save the setting Using the Shutter-Priority AE ModeGuidelines for selecting the shutter speed For recording subjects in dark places Change the aperture value and press to save the setting Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Exposure Adjustment Manually Adjusting the ExposureAdjust the brightness of the image as required Exposure Lock MF appears Infinity FocusAppears Select the focusing mode Changing the Focusing Mode Set the camcorder to record movies Press the Wide SCR button Recording in Widescreen Aspect Ratio Using the Mini Video Light Using the Flash About the AF-Assist Lamp Menu Camera Setup Self Timer Using the Self-TimerSet the camcorder to a recording mode or Press the start/stop button Press the FUNC. button Changing Settings with the FUNC. Button Menu Items Setting Options Available Settings List Func Convert to Scene Divide Delete Move Add Image erase Slide showCopy Protect Print order Evaluative Changing the Metering Method Auto Setting the White BalancePage Applying Image Enhancing Effects Auto Exposure Bracketing Press the Photo button fully Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Only Maximum number of continuous shots at one time Creating Panoramic Images When Recording in Stitch Assist ModeSingle Press the Photo button to record the first image Press the FUNC. button after the last image Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black Using the Digital EffectsZigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Tide Tide Card Mix Selecting a Fader Symbol of the selected fader appearsSelecting an Effect Effect OFF Symbol of the selected effect appears Using the Multi-Image ScreenSelect an effect from the list Combining Images Card Mix Mix level adjustment light area of the still imageMulti-image screen is recorded on the disc Mode switch FUNC. button Omni Selector Number of still images that can be recorded on a disc Selecting the Size and Quality of Still ImagesOnly 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 ButtonMenu opens 40X 200X Available Settings List Menu2sec 4sec 6sec 8sec 10sec Advanced Features Disc Operations Still Image Operations121 112 120 111 CAM. & D/T System Setup Menu Items Time SETDate Format Y.M.D 2005.1.1 AM1200, M.D,Y JAN , 2005 AM1200 Y 1.JAN.2005 AM1200 Adding Scenes to the Playlist Creating a PlaylistMoving Scenes in the Playlist Dividing Scenes Dividing a SceneTo Divide a Scene only in the Playlist Deleting a Single Scene Deleting ScenesDeleting a Scene After Recording To Delete a Scene only from the Playlist Menu Disc Operations Movies ALL DEL Deleting All Scenes Converting a Single Image Converting Still Images into Photomovie ScenesConverting All Images Menu Disc Operations Menu Disc Operations Disc Protect Protecting the Disc Menu Disc Operations Disc Initialize Initializing the DiscSelect YES and press to initialize the disc Copying a Single Image Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory CardCopying All Images Menu Still IMG Oper Still Image Options Erasing a Single Image Erasing Still ImagesErasing a Single Image After Recording Image Erase Erasing All Images Protecting a Single Image Protecting Still Images on the Memory CardProtecting Still Images from the Index Screen Protect Select YES again and press Initializing the Memory CardConfirmation screen will appear Card initialization will take a moment Changing the Disc Title Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD PlayerRestrictions after Disc Finalization Menu Disc Operations Disc Title Finalizing the Disc Playing the Disc on a Computer’s DVD Drive Playing the Disc on a DVD PlayerInsert a finalized disc in the computer’s DVD drive To play back movies Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc TVs without Scart terminal Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Scart terminal Recording to a VCR System Requirements Transferring Recordings to a Computer For support concerning Roxio MyDVD for Canon Installing the Software Power the camcorder from a household power outlet Connecting the Camcorder and Running the SoftwareProtecting the disc Card Setting the disc title One-Touch Dubbing Windows XP only Transferring Recordings to the Computer Creating Backup Copies of your DVD Preparations Transferring Still Images to a Computer Direct Transfer Select a transfer option Press the button Transferring ImagesSelect the image you wish to transfer Press the button 110 Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen Transferring Images with Transfer Order SettingsTo cancel the transfer order, select OFF in step Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Menu Still IMG Oper ORD. ALL Erase Erasing All Transfer OrdersAll disappear Printing Still Images Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterCanon printers Selphy CP, Selphy DS and Pixma printers Select the print settings Select the Print option and press Printing after Selecting the Print SettingsPrint setting menu appears Printing with the Print/Share Button Printing Errors Cancel Printing When you have finished printing Reconnect the cable Setting the Print Style Selecting Print SettingsSelecting the Number of Copies Canon printers Select a layout option and press Select the paper type and pressSelect the paper size of the paper set in your printer Select the paper type of the paper set in your printer Setting the Print Effect Image Optimize Print setting menu, select , Trimming and press Selecting Trimming SettingsChange the size of the trimming frame Move , the trimming frame Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen Printing with Print Order SettingsSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Print Order Erasing All Print Orders Cancel Printing/Printing Errors Restarting PrintingPrinting Menu Power Source TroubleshootingProblem Solution Recording/Playback SET the Time Zone Recording/Editing 124 Memory Card Operation Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD DevicePrinting When condensation is detected How to avoid condensationCondensation Condensation may form in the following cases List of Messages Disc Related ErrorsMessage Explanation Memory Card Related Messages Access Error Direct Print Related Messages Paper Error 130 Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care Camcorder Mini DVD Disc About the battery terminal cover Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button BatteryMemory Card All the illustrations used below refer to Recycling the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Remove the LCD display cover and the back cover Cleaning Maintenance/OthersUsing the Camcorder Abroad Storage System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories WS-20 Wrist Strap Shoulder StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case DC20/DC10 SpecificationsSystem BP-208 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others Memory Card Grip belt High-speed continuous shooting Index 139 XP mode Zoom100 USB terminal Canon INC