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System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)

	WS-20 Wrist Strap
			CG-580 Battery Charger
WD-H46 Wide-
converter
	SS-600 Shoulder Strap		BP-500 Series Battery Pack			CG-570
			BP-500 Series Battery Pack

						Battery Charger
				CB-570
TL-H46 Tele-				Car Battery Cable
TL-H46 Tele-
converter
	WL-D81 Wireless	MiniDV		CA-570 Compact
	Controller	Video		CA-570 Compact
		Cassette		Power Adapter
FS-H46U
Filter Set
						CA-570 Compact
						Power Adapter
VFL-1 Video Flash Light				BP-500 Series
VFL-1 Video Flash Light				Battery Pack
				Battery Pack
			S-150 S-video Cable
VL-3 Video Light						TV
VL-3 Video Light
			STV-250N
			Stereo Video Cable			VCR
						VCR
DM-50 Directional			Commercially available		Digital Device
Stereo Microphone			DV Cable
			SDC-128M	PC Card Adapter
BP-900 Series			SD Memory Card	PC Card Adapter
BP-900 Series	VL-10Li Battery			USB Reader/Writer
Battery Pack	Video Light
	Video Light
Stereo Microphone			MultiMediaCard
Stereo Microphone
(commercially available)
			IFC-300PCU USB Cable			Computer

SC-1000 Soft SC-A50 Soft

Carrying Case Carrying Case

Canon printers with direct print function/

PictBridge-compliant printers

Information

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Contents

Page Important Usage Instructions Page Page Reference Guide Table of Contents Editing Using a Memory Card Direct Printing Additional Information Conventions Used in This Manual Operating Modes Other Symbols and References Thank You for Choosing a Canon Introducing the OPTURA 2 Megapixel CCD Advanced Accessory Shoe 11⋅ Optical and 220⋅ Digital Zoom Components Guide Page Page WL-D81Wireless Controller Using a Household Power Source Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack Charging, Recording and Playback Time Charging Time Recording Time Playback Time How much power is left Battery Pack Handling Precautions Installing the Backup Battery Preparing the Camcorder Fastening the Grip Belt Hold the camcorder with your right hand and adjust the belt with your left Attaching the Shoulder Strap Removing and Attaching the Accessory Shoe Cover 1. Lift the cover with your nail and remove the cover Loading a Cassette Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Cassette Handling Precautions Using the Wireless Controller Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Date and Time 3. Turn the selector dial to select [D/TIME SET] and press the selector dial 4.Turn the selector dial to select the year, and press the selector dial 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock Displaying Date and Time during Recording 3. Turn the selector dial to select [D/T DISPLAY] and press the selector dial Recording Movies on a Tape When You Have Finished Recording 2.Close the LCD panel and return the viewfinder to its original position 3.Replace the lens cap 4.Unload the cassette 5.Disconnect the power source Zooming Page Using the LCD Screen Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen 1.Press the MENU button to open the menu 2.Turn the selector dial to select [DISPLAY SET UP] and press the selector dial 3. Turn the selector dial to select [BRIGHTNESS] and press the selector dial Turn the selector dial to select [DISPLAY SET UP] and press the selector dial 3.Turn the selector dial to select [LCD MIRROR] and press the selector dial 4.Turn the selector dial to select [OFF] Searching and Reviewing when Recording Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder For More Stability Lighting Playing Back a Tape Special Playback Modes e/a (Playback Pause) 1 (Fast Forward Playback) / ` (Rewind Playback) +/ae (Frame Advance) / –/4a (Frame Reverse) SLOW I (Slow Forward)/(Slow Reverse) Playing Back with the Built-inSpeaker/Headphones Adjusting the Volume Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Audio Output Channel 2.Turn the selector dial to select [AUDIO SET UP] and press the selector dial 3.Turn the selector dial to select [OUTPUT CH] and press the selector dial 4.Turn the selector dial to select a setting option Menus and Settings Menu and Default Settings CAMERA Menu (CAM. MENU) Page PLAY (VCR) Menu (VCR MENU) Page CARD CAMERA Menu (C. CAM. MENU) Page CARD PLAY (VCR) Menu (C.PLAY MENU) Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Customizing the Camcorder Using the Custom Key Other Camcorder Settings Demonstration Mode Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) Recording Still Images on the Tape During Recording 1. Press the PHOTO button fully Using the Built-inFlash AF-AssistLamp 1.Set the flash to a mode other than (flash off) (59) 2.Keep the PHOTO button pressed halfway and turn the focus ring Page Using the Recording Programs [Easy Recording Auto Shutter-PriorityMode Aperture-PriorityMode Spotlight Sand & Snow Night Super Night Using Digital Effects Fade Trigger (FADE-T) Wipe (WIPE) Flip (FLIP) Puzzle (PUZZLE) Zigzag (ZIGZAG) Beam (BEAM) Tide (TIDE) Selecting a Fader 1. In CAMERA mode, turn the mode dial to a position other than 2. Press the SELECT button 3. Select [FADER] 4. Select the fader option Art (ART) Black and White (BLK & WHT) Sepia (SEPIA) Mosaic (MOSAIC) Ball (BALL) Page Using the Multi-ImageScreen Capturing 10.Press the ON/OFF button 11.Press the start/stop button to begin recording Turning Off the Image Stabilizer Recording With the Self-Timer Audio Recording Audio Level Indicator -dB4012 Microphone Attenuator Recording with an External Microphone Wind Screen Using Headphones during Recording Using the VL-3Video Light (Optional) Using the VFL-1Video Flash Light (Optional) Using the Video Flash Light as Flash 1.Set the camcorder to CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode 2.Set the video flash light’s POWER switch to ON Using the Video Flash Light as Video Light 2.Set the video flash light’s POWER switch to AUTO or ON Using the DM-50Microphone (Optional) Adjusting the Focus Manually Infinity Focus Press the FOCUS A/M button more than 3 seconds in step Adjusting Exposure Manually Using the Zebra Pattern Backlight Compensation Setting the Shutter Speed (Mode) Page Setting the Aperture (Mode) Setting the White Balance For T (Indoor) or U (Outdoor) Setting: 2.Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP] 3.Select [WHITE BAL.] 4.Select [INDOOR T] or [OUTDOOR U] 5.Close the menu Magnifying the Image Displaying the Data Code Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Selecting the Data Code Display Combination Displaying the Data Code Press the FOCUS A/M button Six-SecondAuto Date Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-markedPosition Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Connecting a Digital Video Device Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) Copyright Signal Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-DigitalConverter) Turning On the Analog-DigitalConverter Press the AV \ DV button on the wireless controller Replacing Existing Scenes (AV Insert) Example: AV Insert from a VCR 3.Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a recorded cassette 5.Press the AV INSERT button on the wireless controller 6.VCR: Play back the tape 8.Press the STOP 3 button on the wireless controller to stop inserting Audio Dubbing Using a Microphone Dubbing 1.Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a recorded cassette 3.Locate the scene you wish audio dubbing to start 4.Press the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller 7.Press the STOP 3 button on the wireless controller to stop dubbing Playing Back the Added Sound 1. Press the 12bit AUDIO OUT button on the wireless 2.If you have selected [MIX/VARI.], adjust the mix balance with the ST-1/ST-2buttons on the wireless Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable Inserting and Removing the Memory Card Selecting the Image Quality/Size Changing the Movie Size File Numbers CONTINUOUS RESET Recording Still Images on a Memory Card 3. Press the PHOTO button fully Recording Still Images on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a Tape Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. Select [PHOTO REC], set it to [CARD 2.While you are recording a movie, press the PHOTO button Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder 2.Play back the tape 3.Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears Recording from Other Video Devices 1.Connect the camcorder to the video device 2.Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode 3.Connected device: Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape 4.Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears Selecting the Focusing Point Turning Off the Focus-PriorityMode Selecting the Drive Mode Auto Exposure Bracketing Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. Select [DRIVE MODE], set it to [AEB 3.Press the PHOTO button Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode: 2.Press the button 3. Select the direction with the CARD +/– button 4. Select the program AE mode and zoom on the subject Page Recording MPEG-4Movies on a Memory Card 3.Press the start/stop button when the scene you wish to record appears 4.Press the start/stop to stop recording Playing Back a Memory Card Playing Back MPEG-4Movies (Movie Playback Mode) 2.Press the CARD STILL/MOVIE button 3.Press the CARD + button to display the next movie and the CARD – button to display the previous movie 4. Press the e/a button to play back the movie 2. Press the CARD +/– button to change the image selection 3. Move the mark to the image you wish to view 4. Move the zoom lever toward T Slide Show 1. Press the SLIDE SHOW button Protecting Images Erasing Images Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) Erasing All Print Orders Combining Images (Card Mix) Card Luminance Key (CARD LUMI.) Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA) Card Animation (C. ANIMATION) Selecting the Card Mix Effect 2.Open the menu and select [\CARD MIX] 3. Select the image you wish to combine with the CARD +/– button 4.Select [MIX TYPE] 5.Select the mix type matching the image you have selected (142) Recording with the Card Mix Effect 1. Press the start/stop button to begin recording 2. Press the start/stop button to end recording 1.Press the PHOTO button halfway Copying Still Images Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape 1. Select the first still image you wish to copy with the CARD +/– buttons 3. Select [COPY [\ b] ] 4. Select [EXECUTE] Formatting a Memory Card Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable Connection Memory Card Information Sample Images Card Chroma Key Card Luminance Key Camera Chroma Key Card Animation Page Printing Still Images (Direct Printing) 3.Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode 4.Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable Printing 2.Select the print settings (147) 3.Select [PRINT] and press the controller in Selecting the Number of Copies Selecting the Print Settings (Style/Paper Settings) Selecting the Image Style Selecting the Borders Selecting the Paper Size Selecting the Paper Type Including the Date in the Print 1. In the print setting menu, turn the controller up down, to the right or left to select [ ] and press the controller in 2.Turn the controller up or down to select [ON] and press the controller in Printing with Print Order Settings About the NETWORK Mode Screen Displays Screen Displays during Basic Recording/Playback Screen Displays during Advanced Recording/Playback CAMERA Mode PLAY (VCR) Mode CARD CAMERA Mode CARD PLAY (VCR) Mode List of Messages Memory Card Related Messages Direct Print Related Messages Maintenance Viewfinder Video Heads Condensation Condensation may form in the following cases: How to avoid condensation: When condensation is detected: Resuming use: Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen Troubleshooting Page Memory Card Operation Printing System Diagram Optional Accessories TL-H46 Tele-converter WD-H46 Wide-converter FS-H46UFilter Set VL-10LiBattery Video Light VFL-1Video Flash Light WS-20Wrist Strap SC-1000Soft Carrying Case SC-A50Soft Carrying Case Provided Accessories: Optional Accessories: Specifications CA-570Compact Power Adapter BP-512Battery Pack SDC-8MSD Memory Card Index Page CANON® OPTURA Xi DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY