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