Digital Video Camcorder
Important Usage Instructions
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Table of contents
Basic Playback
Basic Recording
Advanced Functions
Playlist and Scene Operations
Printing Photos
Additional Functions
Terminals on the Camcorder
Trouble?
Appendix Menu Options Lists
102 Do’s and Don’ts
General Information
Conventions Used in this Manual
About this Manual
Default value is shown in boldface
Names of buttons and switches other
Than the joystick are indicated within
Button frame
Following accessories are supplied with the camcorder
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
Pixela Application Disc Ver.1 Disc 2 CD-ROM
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
Memory operation
Remaining battery time
Remaining recording time
Number of photos available
Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter
Charging the Battery Pack
Getting Started
If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting
Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off
Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder
Insert the battery holder
Preparing the Wireless Controller Only and Accessories
Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up
To USE the Wireless Controller
To Remove the Grip Belt
Accessories Fasten the grip belt
To Attach a Wrist Strap
To Attach a Shoulder Strap
Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
To Reattach the Grip Belt
LCD Backlight
Repeat the operation to switch between normal and bright
Operating Modes
Basic Operation Camcorder
Recording Dual Shot and Flexible Recording
Playback
Joystick and Joystick Guide
Use the joystick to operate the camcorders menus
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option in Recording Mode
Using the Menus
Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu
Press Func
Setting the Date and Time
First Time Settings
Select , the icon Press to open the setup menus
Set the time zone, date and time again
DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST
DATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIME
Changing the Language
Changing the Time Zone
Make sure that the ON/OFFCHG power/charge indicator is off
Using a Memory Card
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Memory Oper
Initializing the Built-In Memory Only or Memory Card
Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
Initialize
Initialize Initialization method YES* OK
Basic Recording
Set the camera mode dial to or Turn on the camcorder
Shooting Video
Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode
Standard Play 6Mbps Desired recording mode
Zooming Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom
Approximate recording times for movies
Using the Zoom
Camera Setup
Selecting the Zoom Type Options
Zoom Type Desired option
Second*, allowing you to record the subject right away
Quick Start Function
Variable
Constant at Speed
Basic Playback
Set the camera mode dial to or Press
Playing Back the Video
Press / or
To enter the special playback modes
Special playback modes
Which to play back recordings Only
Selecting Scenes by Recording Date
Select the media
Open the list of recordings
FUNC. Scene Search Calendar
Open the calendar screen
Move , the cursor to the desired date
Press to return to the index screen
Press to begin the playback
Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
Select the movies or the photo index screen
Open the selection screen
Press FUNC. twice to close the menu
Deleting Scenes
Remove ALL Selections
Delete the scenes
Special Scene Recording Programs
Advanced Functions
Program AE Portrait
Fireworks
Sports
Portrait
Sunset
Spotlight
Program AE Desired recording program
Mini Video Light
Shutter speed guidelines
To SET the Shutter Speed
CD-ROM. For details, refer to
Video Snapshot
Recording Scenes
Combining Scenes with Music
Select Music
Set the background music
Select Track
There is no sound during fast playback
Pre-recording Function
Self Timer
Press Start/Stop to begin recording
Mode
Adjust the the brightness of the image as required
Manual Exposure Adjustment
Automatic Backlight Correction
Select a recording program other than Fireworks
Adjust the focus as necessary
Manual Focus Adjustment
White Balance
Infinity Focus
Auto Desired option
Image Effects
To SET the Custom White Balance
Image Effect OFF
Digital Effects
Setting
Image Effect OFF Desired option
Applying
System Setup AV/PHONES Phones
Using Headphones
On-Screen Displays and Data Code
Connecting a Microphone
Using an External Microphone
To Adjust the Volume Headphones
Or mode
Dividing Scenes
When the confirmation screen Appears, press
FUNC. Divide
Scene selected will start playing back
This step is not necessary for scenes selected in advance
Adding Scenes to the Playlist
Add the scenes to the playlist
Deleting Scenes from the Playlist
Select , the scene you want to delete
Copying Scenes
Moving Scenes in the Playlist
Select YES and press to move the scene
FUNC. Copy Desired option YES
Copy the scenes
FUNC. Copy YES* OK Func
Selecting Photo Size and Quality
Taking Photos
Press Photo fully
Press Photo halfway
Approximate number of photos on a memory card
Viewing Photos
When the camera mode dial is set To or
Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It
Push the joystick to move between photos
Push the joystick to move between images
Photo Jump Function
Select , a photo
Press / to play back the photos one after another
Magnifying Photos during Playback
Photo index screen, press
Select a track to play with the slideshow
Open the photo index screen
Deleting Photos
Select , the photo you want to delete
Delete the photos
Additional Functions
Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing
Select a recording program other than Fireworks Options
Single Desired option
Protecting Photos
Histogram Display
Protecting Single Photos Open the photo selection screen
FUNC. Protect
Protect
Copying Photos
Copying Single Photos
Copy the photo to the memory card
Printing Photos
Connection . Refer to Connection Diagrams
You can also use the following Functions
Printing with the Print/Share Button
Selecting the Print Settings
Select the photo you wish to print Press
If continues to flash for more than
To Cancel the Printing
Printing after Changing the Print Settings
When YOU have Finished Printing
Press while printing Select OK and press
Print Orders
Print Errors
Printing multiple photos on the same sheet 2-UP, 4-UP, etc
Print Order
Open the print settings menu
Menu
Print
Page
Terminals on the Camcorder
Connection Diagrams
USB Terminal
Type Analog Output only
Phones to AV in advance
Playback on a TV Screen
Turn on the connected TV
Type Digital data connection
Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer
Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings
Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs
Preparations on the Camcorder
System Setup
Select the scenes or photos you want to add to the disc
ADD to Disc
To Create AN Additional Copy of the Same Disc
Press the start button on the DVD burner
To Play Back a DVD Disc
Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer
Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
FIRST-TIME Connection to a Computer Running Windows
Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable
Connection to a Computer Running
Transferring Photos
To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or press
Select a transfer option Press
Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu
Transfer Orders
Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen
FUNC. Transfer Order appears on the screen
Select the photo you want to mark with a transfer order
Appendix Menu Options Lists
Menu item Setting options
FUNC. Menu Playback Modes
OFF
Menu item
Additional Information
BUILT-IN MEM, Card
Display Setup
OFF
Deutsch
Demo Mode OFF
Türkçe
Start Week
Wide TV
10 min
Continuous
Additional Information
ZONE/DST
DATE/TIME Setup
List of world time zones
DATE/TIME Date Format
Power source
Troubleshooting
Check this First
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 Play Back Cannot Access the BUILT-IN Memory
Cannot Enter the Standby Mode NOW
Cannot Record Cannot Access the BUILT-IN Memory
Cannot Edit
Connect the Compact Power Adapter
Change the Battery Pack
Card Initialize Using only the Camcorder
Naming Error
Process Canceled
Print Order Error
Task in Progress do not Disconnect the Power Source
Camcorder is SET to Movie Mode
Transfer Order Error
Camcorder is SET to Photo Mode
Unable to Recover Data
Card is SET for Erasure Prevention
Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner
Direct Print Related Messages
100
101
Camcorder
Handling Precautions
102
Remaining Battery Time
Battery Pack
Treat the battery pack with care
Memory Card
Lithium Button Battery
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Disposal
104
Cleaning
Maintenance/Others
Condensation
105
Power Sources
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Music Files
106
Private Mymusic
107
Canon Mymusic
MUSIC99.WAV
108
System Diagram Availability differs from area to area
IFC-400PCU
Scart
Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs
Optional Accessories
109
110
Using a memory card
Recording and Playback Times
Only
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
111
112
Specifications
System
113
Power/Others
Terminals
BP-808 Battery Pack
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
114
115
Index
Deleting/Erasing
Fireworks recording program Focus
Night recording program Onscreen display selection
116
Recording Movies Photos
Trademark Acknowledgements
117
Canon Inc
Wireless Controller 
START/STOP button (
31)
FUNC. button ( 
25, 81)
MENU button ( 
25, 83)
PLAYLIST button ( 
53)
Navigation buttons ( 
/ 
/ 
/ 
)
36)
36)
35)
(pause) button ( 
35)
35)
PHOTO button (
57)
Zoom buttons ( 
32)
SET button
36)
36)
DISP. 
51, 64)