Digital Video Camcorder
Important Usage Instructions
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Table of contents
Playlist and Scene Operations
Basic Recording
Basic Playback
Advanced Functions
Terminals on the Camcorder
Additional Functions
Printing Photos
General Information
Appendix Menu Options Lists
Trouble?
102 Do’s and Don’ts
Conventions Used in this Manual
About this Manual
Button frame
Names of buttons and switches other
Default value is shown in boldface
Than the joystick are indicated within
Pixela Application Disc Ver.1 Disc 2 CD-ROM
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
Following accessories are supplied with the camcorder
Left side view Right side view Front view
Components Guide
Back view Top view Bottom view
Wireless Controller WL-D88
Recording Movies
Screen Displays
Recording Photos Viewing Photos
Number of photos available
Remaining battery time
Memory operation
Remaining recording time
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter
Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder
Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off
If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting
To USE the Wireless Controller
Preparing the Wireless Controller Only and Accessories
Insert the battery holder
Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up
To Attach a Shoulder Strap
Accessories Fasten the grip belt
To Remove the Grip Belt
To Attach a Wrist Strap
To Reattach the Grip Belt
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees
LCD Backlight
Repeat the operation to switch between normal and bright
Recording Dual Shot and Flexible Recording
Basic Operation Camcorder
Operating Modes
Use the joystick to operate the camcorders menus
Joystick and Joystick Guide
Playback
Press Func
Using the Menus
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option in Recording Mode
Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu
Set the time zone, date and time again
First Time Settings
Setting the Date and Time
Select , the icon Press to open the setup menus
Changing the Time Zone
DATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIME
DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST
Changing the Language
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Using a Memory Card
Make sure that the ON/OFFCHG power/charge indicator is off
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
Initialize
Initializing the Built-In Memory Only or Memory Card
Memory Oper
Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
Initialize Initialization method YES* OK
Shooting Video
Set the camera mode dial to or Turn on the camcorder
Basic Recording
Approximate recording times for movies
Standard Play 6Mbps Desired recording mode
Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode
Zooming Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom
Zoom Type Desired option
Camera Setup
Using the Zoom
Selecting the Zoom Type Options
Constant at Speed
Quick Start Function
Second*, allowing you to record the subject right away
Variable
Press / or
Set the camera mode dial to or Press
Basic Playback
Playing Back the Video
To enter the special playback modes
Special playback modes
Open the list of recordings
Selecting Scenes by Recording Date
Which to play back recordings Only
Select the media
Press to return to the index screen
Open the calendar screen
FUNC. Scene Search Calendar
Move , the cursor to the desired date
Open the selection screen
Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
Press to begin the playback
Select the movies or the photo index screen
Delete the scenes
Deleting Scenes
Press FUNC. twice to close the menu
Remove ALL Selections
Fireworks
Advanced Functions
Special Scene Recording Programs
Program AE Portrait
Spotlight
Portrait
Sports
Sunset
To SET the Shutter Speed
Mini Video Light
Program AE Desired recording program
Shutter speed guidelines
Combining Scenes with Music
Video Snapshot
CD-ROM. For details, refer to
Recording Scenes
There is no sound during fast playback
Set the background music
Select Music
Select Track
Mode
Self Timer
Pre-recording Function
Press Start/Stop to begin recording
Select a recording program other than Fireworks
Manual Exposure Adjustment
Adjust the the brightness of the image as required
Automatic Backlight Correction
Infinity Focus
Manual Focus Adjustment
Adjust the focus as necessary
White Balance
Image Effect OFF
Image Effects
Auto Desired option
To SET the Custom White Balance
Applying
Setting
Digital Effects
Image Effect OFF Desired option
On-Screen Displays and Data Code
Using Headphones
System Setup AV/PHONES Phones
Or mode
Using an External Microphone
Connecting a Microphone
To Adjust the Volume Headphones
Scene selected will start playing back
When the confirmation screen Appears, press
Dividing Scenes
FUNC. Divide
Deleting Scenes from the Playlist
Adding Scenes to the Playlist
This step is not necessary for scenes selected in advance
Add the scenes to the playlist
Select YES and press to move the scene
Copying Scenes
Select , the scene you want to delete
Moving Scenes in the Playlist
FUNC. Copy YES* OK Func
Copy the scenes
FUNC. Copy Desired option YES
Press Photo halfway
Taking Photos
Selecting Photo Size and Quality
Press Photo fully
Approximate number of photos on a memory card
Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It
When the camera mode dial is set To or
Viewing Photos
Select , a photo
Push the joystick to move between images
Push the joystick to move between photos
Photo Jump Function
Select a track to play with the slideshow
Magnifying Photos during Playback
Press / to play back the photos one after another
Photo index screen, press
Delete the photos
Deleting Photos
Open the photo index screen
Select , the photo you want to delete
Single Desired option
Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing
Additional Functions
Select a recording program other than Fireworks Options
FUNC. Protect
Histogram Display
Protecting Photos
Protecting Single Photos Open the photo selection screen
Copy the photo to the memory card
Copying Photos
Protect
Copying Single Photos
You can also use the following Functions
Connection . Refer to Connection Diagrams
Printing Photos
If continues to flash for more than
Selecting the Print Settings
Printing with the Print/Share Button
Select the photo you wish to print Press
Press while printing Select OK and press
Printing after Changing the Print Settings
To Cancel the Printing
When YOU have Finished Printing
Printing multiple photos on the same sheet 2-UP, 4-UP, etc
Print Errors
Print Orders
Print
Open the print settings menu
Print Order
Menu
Page
Type Analog Output only
Connection Diagrams
Terminals on the Camcorder
USB Terminal
Type Digital data connection
Playback on a TV Screen
Phones to AV in advance
Turn on the connected TV
Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs
Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings
Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer
ADD to Disc
System Setup
Preparations on the Camcorder
Select the scenes or photos you want to add to the disc
To Play Back a DVD Disc
Press the start button on the DVD burner
To Create AN Additional Copy of the Same Disc
Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer
Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
Connection to a Computer Running
Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable
FIRST-TIME Connection to a Computer Running Windows
Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu
To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or press
Transferring Photos
Select a transfer option Press
Select the photo you want to mark with a transfer order
Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen
Transfer Orders
FUNC. Transfer Order appears on the screen
Appendix Menu Options Lists
Menu item Setting options
FUNC. Menu Playback Modes
OFF
Menu item
Additional Information
OFF
Display Setup
BUILT-IN MEM, Card
Start Week
Demo Mode OFF
Deutsch
Türkçe
Continuous
10 min
Wide TV
Additional Information
DATE/TIME Date Format
DATE/TIME Setup
ZONE/DST
List of world time zones
Check this First
Troubleshooting
Power source
Vertical light bar appears on the screen
Recording
Picture and Sound
Indicators and Onscreen Displays
Connections with External Devices
Memory Card and Accessories
List of Messages in alphabetical order
Cannot Edit
Cannot Enter the Standby Mode NOW
Cannot Play Back Cannot Access the BUILT-IN Memory
Cannot Record Cannot Access the BUILT-IN Memory
Naming Error
Change the Battery Pack
Connect the Compact Power Adapter
Card Initialize Using only the Camcorder
Camcorder is SET to Movie Mode
Print Order Error
Process Canceled
Task in Progress do not Disconnect the Power Source
Card is SET for Erasure Prevention
Camcorder is SET to Photo Mode
Transfer Order Error
Unable to Recover Data
Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner
Direct Print Related Messages
100
101
102
Handling Precautions
Camcorder
Memory Card
Battery Pack
Remaining Battery Time
Treat the battery pack with care
104
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Lithium Button Battery
Disposal
105
Maintenance/Others
Cleaning
Condensation
106
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
Music Files
MUSIC99.WAV
107
Private Mymusic
Canon Mymusic
Scart
System Diagram Availability differs from area to area
108
IFC-400PCU
109
Optional Accessories
Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs
Only
Using a memory card
110
Recording and Playback Times
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
111
System
Specifications
112
Terminals
Power/Others
113
114
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
BP-808 Battery Pack
Fireworks recording program Focus
Index
115
Deleting/Erasing
Recording Movies Photos
116
Night recording program Onscreen display selection
Trademark Acknowledgements
117
Canon Inc
RESET button (
93)
VIDEO SNAP (Video Snapshot) button
44)/ 
(print/share) button
67, 77)
DISP. 
51, 64)/
16) 
USB terminal ( 
72)
AV OUT/ H terminal ( 
72)
MIC terminal (red) ( 
52)
Speaker ( 
35)
Strap mount ( 
20)
ACCESS (memory access) indicator
31, 57) 
Grip belt
DC IN terminal (
17)
Mini video light ( 
43) 
Stereo microphone