Contents
Digital Video Camcorder
Mini
• Digital Video Software
Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions:
NOTES
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Introduction
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Preparations
Getting Started
Using the Menus
Recording Programs
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Audio Recording and Playback
Recording Options using the Memory Card
Other Functions
Additional Information
Trouble
Do’s and Don’ts
General Information
Conventions Used in the Manual
About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide
About the Operating Modes
Trademark Acknowledgements
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Left side view
Right Side View
Front view
Back view
Top view
Bottom view
Wireless Controller WL-D85
Recording Movies
Playing Movies
Tape operation
Remaining tape
Remaining battery charge
Backup battery warning
Recording reminder
Recording Still Images
Viewing Still Images
Number of still images available on the memory card
Card Access Display
Movie recording time on the memory card
Charging the Battery Pack
IMPORTANT
Charging, Recording and Playback Times
Battery Pack
BP-2L5
NB-2L
Installing the Backup Battery
Inserting and Removing a Tape
Preparing the Camcorder
The Wireless Controller
Adjusting the LCD Screen
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
Changing the Language
Changing the Time Zone
Setting the Date and Time
Recording Movies
Recording Still Images on the Memory Card
Recording Movie Clips on the Memory Card
Zooming
Quick Start Function
Playing Back Movies
Returning to a Pre-markedPosition
Locating Scenes by Recording Date
2Move the /switch to (memory card)
3If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press () to display it
4Push the joystick () to move between the images
Image Jump
Magnifying the Playback Image
FUNC. Menu
[L 1152x864], [L 1024x768]
FINE]
[S FINE/640x480]
Setup menus
IMG STAB
WIDESCREEN
SELF TIMER
VCR SETUP
REC MODE
AUDIO SETUP
L/R]
[AUDIO IN], [MIC.IN]
STEREO1]
CARD OPERATIONS
DISPLAY SETUP
NORMAL]
OFF]
6SEC.DATE
DATA CODE
LANGUAGE
Language Set A:
[ENGLISH]
[RESET], [CONTINUOUS]
DATE/TIME SETUP
Easy Recording
[ PROGRAM AE]
[ NIGHT]
[ SUNSET]
[ PORTRAIT]
Recording Program
PROGRAM AE]
Shutter speed guidelines
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Manual Exposure Adjustment
Manual Focus Adjustment
White Balance
Image Effects
Audio Recording Mode
Audio Playback Modes
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images
Selecting the Size of Movie Clips on the Memory Card
Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies
Automatic Focus Priority
Data Code
Self Timer
Digital Effects
Selecting a Fader / Effect
Combining Images (Card Mix)
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Erasing Still Images
Protecting Still Images
Initializing the Memory Card
Connection Diagrams
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Playback on a TV Screen
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder
Dubbing
1Load a blank cassette in this camcorder
2Connected device: Load the recorded cassette or disc
3Press FUNC., select ()
[REC PAUSE] and press ()
Audio Dubbing
1Locate the scene you wish to start audio dubbing
2Press PAUSE
4Press PAUSE to begin dubbing
5 Press STOPto stop dubbing
PC Connection Diagrams
Transferring Video Recordings
Transferring Still Images or Movie Clips – Direct Transfer
3Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB connection
–connectiontype 2 (67)– shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams
4Set the auto-launchsetting
Transferring Images
Transfer Orders
Printing Still Images – Direct Print
Selecting the Print Settings
1 Press P.SET
2In the print settings menu, select
(, ) the setting you want to change and press ()
3Select () the desired setting option and press ()
4Select () [PRINT] and press ( )
Print Orders
Printing
1Connect the camcorder to the printer using the USB connection –
connection type 2 (67)– shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams
2Press FUNC., select ()
MENU] and press ()
Power Source
Problem
Solution
Recording/Playback
Information Additional
Memory Card Operation
Editing
List of Messages
Direct Print Related Messages
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Camcorder
Battery Pack
Cassette
Memory Card
Lithium Button Battery
Cleaning the Camcorder
Storage
Condensation
Using the Camcorder Abroad
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended
Battery Packs
CB-2LWEBattery Charger
CBC-NB2Car Battery Charger
Shoulder Strap
WS-20Wrist Strap
SC-2000Soft Carrying Case
MD160/MD150/MD140/MD130
CA-590ECompact Power Adapter
BP-2L5Battery Pack