Components Guide

12Getting to Know the Camcorder

Left side view

Right side view

Front view

FOCUS lever ( 49)

BLC (backlight correction) button ( 48)

FOCUS button ( 49, 50)

Speaker

DISP. (display) button ( 57)/

LCD backlight button (long press) ( 22)

LIGHT button ( 59)/ (print/share) button ( 77, 80)

USB terminal ( 75)

CARD access indicator ( 27)/ CHARGE indicator ( 18)

Memory card slot ( 20)

/ (tape/card) switch (			10)
Mode switch (		45)
Terminal cover
MIC (microphone) terminal (			61)
AV terminal (		66)/
(headphones) terminal (			30)
COMPONENT OUT terminal (			66)
Grip belt (	21)
Instant AF sensor ( 37)
Flash (	58)
Mini video light (		59)
Remote sensor (		21)

Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example FUNC. ).

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Contents

Manuel d’instruction Manual de InstruccionesHDV Camcorder Caméscope HDV Cámara HDV Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Introduction Example of Antenna Grounding AS What is High-Definition Video? How to play back your HDV recordings?What is the Cinema Mode? Enjoying High-Definition Video Table of contents Editing Functions External Connections Additional Information Trademark AcknowledgementsTrouble? Do’s and Don’ts About this Manual Conventions Used in the ManualIntroduction Switch About the Joystick and the Joystick GuideAbout the Operating Modes Operation Supplied Accessories Getting to Know the CamcorderIntroduction Protect your product Receive information on new products and promotions Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Back view Top view Bottom view Getting to Know the CamcorderDC in terminal OPEN/EJECT Wireless Controller WL-D87 Date SearchREW Pause Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still ImagesRecording program White balance Image effect Remaining battery charge Card Access DisplayRecording reminder Remaining tape Playing Movies Viewing Still Images END Search Date Search Charging the Battery Pack Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorderGetting Started Getting Started Charging, Recording and Playback Times Preparations Inserting and Removing a Tape Insert the cassetteInserting and Removing a Memory Card Use only commercially available miniSD cards Wireless Controller Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the LCD Screen You can also adjust the brightness of the LCD from the menuLCD Backlight Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the Setup MenusSelecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu First Time Settings Changing the LanguageChanging the Time Zone Setting the Date and Time DATE/TIME SetupSelect DATE/TIME Setup and press Select DATE/TIME and press DATE/TIME JAN , 2007 1200 AM Recording Recording Movies Down, set Switch to Recording Still ImagesHolding the lock button pressed Basic Press Photo fully Speed 3 when Variable is selected Zooming10x Optical Zoom To zoom in telephoto Playback Playing Back MoviesPress to rewind or to fast forward the tape Press / to begin the playback Adjusting the Volume Speaker and Headphones Push the joystick toward + or to adjust the volumeUsing Headphones PLAY/OUT SETUP2 AV/PHONES AV Returning to a Pre-marked Position Stop the playback before using this function Press or on the wireless controllerLocating Scenes by Recording Date Locating the End of the Last Scene Viewing Still Images Image JumpPush the joystick or and hold it pressed down Basic Functions Magnifying the Playback Image SlideshowSlideshow Move the zoom lever toward T Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu Options FINE/640x480 LW FINE/1920x1080SW FINE/848x480 Setup Menus With Instant AF the autofocusNormal AF Functions Auto OFFHDV Dvnormal 2sec CANCEL, INITIALIZE, COMPL.INIT NO, YESNormal TV AV, Phones 480i, 1080i/480iAdvanced Functions Settings for Video Output from the Component OUT Terminal Settings for Video Output from the HDV/DV Terminal Gridgry OFFPeaking Camera Data LOW VOLUME, OFF DEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO, PolskiTürkçe Using the Recording Programs This mode to record Use this mode to recordRecording Programs Blurring other distracting Being underexposed Only Details Only settings other than Cine Mode Mode switch Icon of the currently selectedRecording Program FUNC. Desired option Available Aperture Values SHUTTER-PRIO.AEAPERTURE-PRIO.AE Portrait Adjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and ColorManual Exposure Adjustment Automatic Backlight Correction Manual Focus Adjustment Mode switch except for the Special Scene recording programs Focus Assist FunctionsWhite Balance Press Focus . MF appears Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu Procedure belowImage Effects White Balance Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Still ImagesStill Image Recording Options Image Effect Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Image Quality/SizeStill I.REC OFF Light Metering Mode Recording optionPress Photo Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Picture Light Metering Mode Camera Setup Focus PRIONAiAF Mode switch Automatic Focus Priority Drive Mode Mode switch except for Fireworks recording programContinuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing SINGLE Other Functions On-Screen DisplaysSelecting the Data Code Functions Flash Reading the Histogram DisplayPixel Count Shadows Highlights To OFF Advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the screen Mini Video LightPress Light Self Timer Camera Setup Self TimerManual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level Audio Recording Level Adjust the audio level as necessary Press to save the setting and hide the joystick guideDisplay Setup Audio Level Using an External Microphone Power supply. You can connect almost Setting Digital EffectApplying Still Image Options Erasing Still ImagesProtecting Still Images Erasing a Single Image Initializing the Memory Card FUNC. ProtectPress Protect The image selection screen appears Card Operations Initialize COMPL.INIT Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection DiagramsAV/ Terminal Component OUT Terminal HDV/DV Terminal High Definition TV Sets Hdtv External ConnectionsPin Hdmi cable Commercially available Terminal on Connecting Cable Camcorder Standard Definition TV SetsDV Cable Pin Commercially available PLAY/OUT Setup menu option list ConnectingPlayback on a TV Screen Playback Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCR Setting Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder Analog Line-In Recording When the scene you wish to record appears, press Digital Video DubbingWhile recording, press / to pause the recording Press to stop recording Connected device Stop the playback Copyright Signal Analog/Digital ConversionConverting the Video Connected devices Connecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a Computer PC Connection DiagramsConnecting to a Computer Open the LCD panel cover to access Connecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to mode Transferring Video RecordingsEquipment and System Requirements Install the supplied Digital Video Software Set the auto-launch settingTransferring Still Images Direct Transfer Pressing print/share To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press or press Transfer OrdersSelect a transfer option Press Images are transferred and displayed on the computer Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images Direct PrintFUNC. Transfer Order Card Operations TRANS.ORD.ALL Erase Selecting the Print Settings Trimming settings 82 Paper settingsPrinting with the Print/Share Button Select the still image you wish to print Press Select the desired setting option and press Select , Print and press9- or 16-UP1 Trimming Settings Print setting menu Select , Trimming and pressPrint Orders Change the size of the trimming frame Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders Select Print and pressMake sure that Print is selected and press Erasing All Print Orders Troubleshooting Power SourceProblem Solution Trouble? Additional Information SET the Time ZONE, Date When connecting the camcorder to an Hdtv using Specification for the COMP.OUT settingInput Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads Stop playback/dubbing Camcorder is connected Memory Card Operation Problem PrintingEditing Others Message Explanation/Solution List of Messages Direct Print Related Messages Readjust Trimming Printer ErrorHardware Error Paper Lever Error Handling Precautions Battery PackTreat the battery pack with care Camcorder About the battery terminal cover CassetteMemory Card Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Lithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryHours with the switch set to Maintenance/Others Cleaning the Video HeadsCleaning the Camcorder Storage Using the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesPlayback on a TV Screen System Diagram Availability differs from area to area General Information Optional Accessories Battery PacksCB-2LW Battery Charger Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended WD-H43 Wide-converter FS-43U/FS-43U II Filter SetVFL-1 Video Flash Light VL-3 Video Light Shoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesProduct Codes CTC-100 Component Cable 1719B001AA Specifications HV20System Memory Card CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-2L13 Battery PackPower/Others Input/Output Terminals End Search Erasing still images Error messages HDV/DV terminal Headphones High-speed continuous shootingIndex USB terminal Night recording program Normal TV 43 Additional Information 106 Canada Canon INC Canon U.S.A., INC. 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