PUB.DIE-205 Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual CANON INC. English Canon Europa N.V. P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, the Netherlands Canon UK Ltd. CCI Service Centre, Unit 130 Centennial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SE, England Telephone 0870-241-2161 Introduction Canon Australia Pty. Ltd. Info-Line: 131383 www.canon.com.au Basic Functions Canon New Zealand Ltd. Customer Care: (09) 489 0470 www.canon.co.nz Canon Singapore Pte.
Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Memory card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-43 MIC terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Microphone. . . . . . .
Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon MVX25i/MVX20i. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Change the display language before you begin ( E 77). Symbols and References Used in This Manual ❍ : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. : Reference page number. Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller.
Table of Contents Introduction Important Usage Instructions ........................................................................................2 Using this Manual ..........................................................................................................3 Checking Supplied Accessories ......................................................................................6 Components Guide .....................................................................................................
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode ..........................................................................78 Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................79 Editing Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device ............................................................82 Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) ..........................84 Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing).................................
Checking Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) NB-2LH Battery Pack Lithium Button Battery CR2025 WL-D83 Wireless Controller Two AA (R6) Batteries Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord SS-900 Shoulder Strap STV-250N Stereo Video Cable PC-A10 SCART Adapter* IFC-300PCU USB Cable SDC-8M SD Memory Card (containing sample images) * Not supplied in Oceania and China.
Components Guide MVX25i/MVX20i E REC SEARCH + button ( 25) / (fast forward) button ( 30) / CARD + button ( 112) REC SEARCH – button ( 25) / (record review) button ( 25) / (rewind) button ( 29) / CARD – button ( 112) DRIVE MODE button ( (stop) button ( 29) 101) / (self-timer) button ( 57) / REC PAUSE button ( 84) AUDIO LEVEL button* ( DIGITAL EFFECTS button ( Introduction (flash) button ( (play/pause) button ( 29) 108) / 59) 63) DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button ( 63) CARD MIX button ( 117) / SLIDE SH
TAPE/CARD switch ( Dioptric adjustment lever ( 16) 3) b Using a tape Using a memory card PHOTO button ( 97) Zoom lever ( 26) Program selector ( Viewfinder ( 16) 45) Easy recording Program AE Strap mount ( 17) Speaker ( CHARGE indicator ( Grip belt ( Power indicator ( 31) 11) 16) 11) Strap mount ( Start/stop button ( 105) Power switch ( 3) 17) Cassette compartment ( 14) OPEN/EJECT CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) NETWORK 8 switch Cassette compartment cover ( 14)
E Flash ( 101) Focus ring ( DC IN terminal ( Backup battery compartment ( 51) Introduction Advanced Accessory shoe ( 159) Terminal cover 11) 15) Stereo microphone ( S S-video terminal ( Remote sensor ( 88) 18) 34) Terminal cover MIC terminal ( Assist lamp (White LED)* ( 47) 62) AV terminal ( 32) / (phones) terminal ( 31, 61) DV terminal ( USB terminal ( 82, 92) 123, 134) Tripod socket ( 28) * MVX25i only.
WL-D83 Wireless Controller q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 START /STOP W SELF T. D.EFFECTS ZOOM T MENU TV SCREEN ON/OFF SET DATA CODE SLIDE SHOW CARD DATE SEARCH ZERO SET MEMORY REW PLAY 12bit AUDIO OUT STOP AUDIO DUB. PAUSE SLOW q Zoom buttons ( 26) w Select buttons ( 36) e PHOTO button ( 97) r START/STOP button ( 22, 105) t SELF T. button ( 57) y D.
Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack E 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. q 2. Move the viewfinder upward. w 3. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. • Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack. • Press lightly and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. e 1. Connect the power cord to the adapter. 2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
Using a Household Power Source 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. q 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 4. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal. r e w ❍ Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter. ❍ If the adapter is used close to a TV, it may cause picture interference. Move the adapter away from the TV or the aerial cable.
❍ We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 ˚C and 30 ˚C. Outside the temperature range of 0 ˚C to 40 ˚C, the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly and charging stops. ❍ A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state. Unlike conventional battery packs, you do not need to completely use or discharge it before charging. ❍ We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.
Loading/Unloading a Cassette Use only video cassettes marked with the D logo. 1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch and open the cassette compartment cover. Tape protection tab w q The cassette compartment opens automatically. 2. Load/unload the cassette. • Load the cassette with the window facing the grip belt. • Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out. e 3. Press the P mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks. 4.
Installing the Backup Battery The backup battery allows the camcorder to retain date, time ( 19) and other camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected. Connect a power source to the camcorder when replacing the backup battery to retain the settings. 1. Open the terminal cover. 2. Open the backup battery cover. w e E r 3. Insert the lithium battery with the + side facing outward. Basic Functions Preparations 4. Close the backup battery cover. 5. Close the terminal cover.
Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment) 1. Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed. 2. Pull out the viewfinder. 3. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever. Attaching the Lens Cap 1. Attach the cord to the lens cap. 2. Pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord. Press the buttons on the lens cap when attaching/removing it. Hook the lens cap on the grip belt while you are recording, and place it over the lens when you have finished.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap.
Using the Wireless Controller Point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons. Inserting Batteries The wireless controller operates with two AA (R6) batteries. 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries following the + and – markings. 3. Close the battery cover. ❍ Camcorder and wireless controller are equipped with 2 remote sensor modes ( 78). If the wireless controller does not work, check if camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same mode.
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when you have replaced the backup battery. E Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) SYSTEM CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY T.ZONE/DST•••PARIS 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. Basic Functions Preparations 2. Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] and press the SET dial.
7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock. 16 1 19 4 20 18 24 2 3 17 6 7 9 10 15 8 5 21 23 14 12 22 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 No. Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 No. Time zone WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU. (Honolulu) ANCHOR. (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN.
Displaying Date and Time during Recording You can display the date and time in the lower left corner of the screen. CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) DISPLAY SETUP/ CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY E D/T DISPLAY••OFF 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ press the SET dial. ] and 4. Turn the SET dial to select [ON]. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Basic Functions Preparations 3. Turn the SET dial to select [D/T DISPLAY] and press the SET dial.
Recording Movies on a Tape Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Before you make important recordings, clean the video heads ( 147). Recording 1. Remove the lens cap. q 2. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to b. w 3. Push the OPEN button at the LCD panel and open the LCD panel. 4. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. Press the start/stop button again to pause recording.
❍ Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording. ❍ When you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without producing any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turn the camcorder off. ❍ Bright light may make it difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the viewfinder instead. ❍ You can rotate the LCD panel. Make sure to open the LCD panel at 90 degrees before rotating it.
2. Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ press the SET dial. ] and 3. Turn the SET dial to select [LCD MIRROR] and press the SET dial. 4. Turn the SET dial to select [OFF]. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. When [LCD MIRROR] is set to [ON], only tape or card operation and self-timer displays appear on the LCD screen (all displays appear on the viewfinder screen).
Reviewing and Searching when Recording REC SEARCH – button/ v (record review) button REC SEARCH + button E Record Review CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY Press and release the c (record review) button. The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few seconds, and returns to record pause mode. Basic Functions Recording In record pause mode, this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your recording to check if it has been recorded properly.
Zooming The camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming and digital zooming. Image resolution is slightly lower with the digital zoom. T Zoom in W Zoom out Zoom lever Optical Zoom 14× optical zoom CAMERA PLAY (VCR) 12× optical zoom CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wideangle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). Press the zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom. Press harder for a faster zoom.
Digital Zoom 56×/280× digital zoom 48×/240× digital zoom (56× in CARD CAMERA mode) (48× in CARD CAMERA mode) CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) CAMERA SETUP CARD CAMERA E CARD PLAY D.ZOOM•••••••56X 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 3. Turn the SET dial to select [D.ZOOM] and press the SET dial. 4. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option. Basic Functions Recording 2. Turn the SET dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the SET dial. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary, support the camcorder with your left hand. Be careful that your fingers do not touch the microphone or lens. For More Stability Lean against a wall Put the camcorder on a table Lie on your elbow Use a tripod Lighting When recording outdoors, we recommend recording with the sun at your back.
Playing Back a Tape If the playback picture is distorted, clean the video heads using a Canon Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head-cleaning cassette ( 147). E 1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode. Set the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and the TAPE/CARD switch to b. q Basic Functions Playback 2. Open the LCD panel. You can also close the LCD panel with the screen facing outward. e 3. Press the ` button to rewind the tape. 4. Press the e/a button to begin playback. 5.
Special Playback Modes REW –/ PLAY FF STOP +/ PAUSE SLOW ×2 e/a (Playback Pause) To pause playback, press the e/a button during normal playback. 1 (Fast Forward Playback) / ` (Rewind Playback) Plays back the tape at 11.5 times normal speed (forward or reverse). Press and hold the button during normal playback or fast forward. –/4a (Reverse Playback) Press the button on the wireless controller during normal playback. Press the e (play) button to return to normal playback.
Adjusting the Volume When you use the LCD screen for playback, the camcorder plays back the sound via built-in speaker. The speaker does not sound when you close the LCD panel. Use headphones when using the viewfinder. E H (phones) terminal Speaker SET dial The headphones terminal also serves as AV terminal. Headphones can only be used when “H” is displayed on the screen. If not, change the setting following the procedure below.
Playing Back on a TV Screen The AV terminal also serves as headphones terminal. When “H” is displayed on the screen, change the setting following the procedure below. CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) VCR SETUP CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA AV/PHONES ••AV Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV/PHONES H], set it to [AV] and close the menu. TVs with SCART Terminal Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual.
4. If connecting to a TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a VCR, set the input selector to LINE. The supplied PC-A10 SCART Adapter is for output only. For analog line-in recording or analog-digital conversion, please use a SCART Adapter with input capability (commercially available). E TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual. VIDEO Signal flow R STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Basic Functions Playback AUDIO L 1.
TVs with S (S1)-Video Input Terminal Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual. S INPUT Signal flow S-150 S-video Cable (optional) S(S1)-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L Signal flow STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) R 1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections. 2. Connect the S-150 S-video Cable (optional) to the S-video terminals. 3. Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder’s AV terminal and the audio terminals of the TV/VCR.
Selecting the Audio Output Channel You can select the output channels when playing back a tape with audio recorded on two channels. CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) AUDIO SETUP CARD CAMERA E CARD PLAY OUTPUT CH••••L/R 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [AUTO SETUP] and press the SET dial. 4. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option. • L/R: Stereo: L+R channels, Bilingual: Main+Sub. • L/L: Stereo: L channel, Bilingual: Main.
Menus and Settings Many of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus that appear on the screen. MENU button SET dial Selecting Menus and Settings 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select a submenu and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select a menu item and press the SET dial. 4. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Menu and Default Settings Default settings are shown in boldface. CAMERA MENU PLAY (VCR) CAMERA Submenu \CARD MIX Menu Item MIX TYPE ANIMAT. TYPE CARD CAMERA E CARD PLAY Setting Options CARD CHROMA, CARD LUMI., CAM. CHROMA, C. ANIMATION CORNER, STRAIGHT, RANDOM 117 MIX LEVEL CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER A.SL SHUTTER D. ZOOM 16:9 ON, OFF 79 WHITE BAL. AUTO, SET W, INDOOR T, OUTDOOR U 53 AF AST LAMP * AUTO, OFF 103 DISPLAY SETUP/ NIGHT+, S.NIGHT 27 80 47 SKIN DETAIL SOFT, NORMAL STILL I.
Submenu SYSTEM Menu Item WL. REMOTE Setting Options A1, A2, OFF B 78 BEEP ON, OFF 79 T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones. 19 OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND 76 D/TIME SET MY CAMERA S-UP SOUND SHTR SOUND OPER.
PLAY (VCR) MENU CAMERA Submenu VCR SETUP AUDIO SETUP CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD PLAY SP, LP Setting Options 58 AV/PHONES H AV, PHONES H 32 AV \ DV OUT ON, OFF 88 OUTPUT CH L/R, L/L, R/R 35 AUDIO DUB. AUDIO IN, MIC. IN 89 WIND SCREEN AUTO, OFF 61 MIC ATT * ON, OFF 60 MIC LEVEL * AUTO, MANUAL 59 12bit AUDIO STEREO1, STEREO2, MIX/FIXED, MIX/VARI.
Submenu MY CAMERA Menu Item S-UP SOUND SHTR SOUND OPER.
CARD CAMERA MENU CAMERA Submenu CAMERA SETUP PLAY (VCR) CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA E Menu Item SHUTTER Setting Options AUTO, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250 55 A.SL SHUTTER ON, OFF 56 D.ZOOM 27 WHITE BAL. MVX25i MVX20i OFF, 56× OFF, 48× AUTO, SET W, INDOOR T, OUTDOOR U AF AST LAMP* AUTO, OFF 103 FOCUS PRI. ON, OFF 107 ND AUTO, OFF 98 NIGHT MODE* NIGHT, NIGHT+, S.
Submenu SYSTEM Menu Item WL. REMOTE Setting Options A1, A2, OFF B 78 BEEP ON, OFF 79 T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones. 19 D/TIME SET MY CAMERA S-UP SOUND SHTR SOUND OPER.
CARD PLAY MENU CAMERA Submenu CARD OPERATIONS (Single Image Display) Menu Item PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE TRANS. ORDERS ALL ERASE IMAGE ERASE FORMAT CARD OPERATIONS (Index Screen) CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) 133 NO, YES 138 CANCEL, SINGLE, ALL 116 CANCEL, EXECUTE 121 115 PRINT ORDER 132 \ TRANSFER ORDER VCR SETUP AV/PHONES H DISPLAY SETUP/ BRIGHTNESS 138 AV, PHONES H BACKLIGHT NORMAL, BRIGHT 81 TV SCREEN ON, OFF 140 DISPLAYS ON, OFF 140 D/TIME SEL.
Using the Recording Programs Easy Recording Program The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot. Program AE Modes Auto The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically. However, you have the option of adjusting the settings manually. Sports Use this mode to record sports scenes (such as tennis or golf) or moving objects (such as roller coasters).
E Program selector Availability of Functions in Each Mode: Recording Program Image Stabilizer [ ON h Focus A h White Balance A h Wind screen A h Shutter Speed A Exposure Lock × h Digital Effects × h 16:9 × h Card Mix × h Microphone attenuator* × h Microphone level* A h A h Advanced Functions Recording A: Auto setting h: Available ×: Not available Shaded area : Can be used only in CAMERA mode. * MVX25i only.
Selecting the Program AE Mode CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1. Set the program selector to Q. 2. Press the SET dial. A list of the program AE modes appears. 3. Select a mode and press the SET dial. The symbol of the mode appears on the upper left corner of the screen. ❍ The setting resets to the Auto mode when you change the position of the program selector. ❍ Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly.
Using the Night Modes NIGHT NIGHT+ S SUPER NIGHT Allows you to record in dark places where lights cannot be used, without sacrificing color. The assist lamp (white LED) lights up and stays on. Allows you to record in very dark places. The assist lamp (white LED) lights up automatically responding to the surrounding brightness.
❍ Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. ❍ Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. ❍ White points may appear on the screen. ❍ Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. ❍ Digital zoom and multi-image screen cannot be used while a night mode is activated. ❍ The program AE mode cannot be changed while a night mode is activated.
Skin Detail Function When shooting close-ups of people, the camcorder automatically softens details to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections for a more complimentary appearance. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CAMERA SETUP ( CARD CAMERA E CARD PLAY SKIN DETAIL••NORMAL 36) Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [SKIN DETAIL], set it to [SOFT] and close the menu. ❍ Skin detail function cannot be used when the program selector is set to [.
Adjusting Exposure Manually EXP button Program selector SET dial Exposure Lock You can lock the exposure when recording in situations where the lighting may change suddenly to control the brightness of the image. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1. Set the program selector to Q. 2. Press the EXP button. • “E.LOCK ±0” appears on the screen. • When you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may change.
Adjusting the Focus Manually Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Reflective surfaces Fast Moving Subjects E Through dirty or Night Scenes wet windows Focus ring Zoom lever FOCUS button PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA 1. Set the program selector to Q. CARD PLAY Advanced Functions Recording CAMERA Program selector 2. Adjust the zoom.
4. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. • Turn the focus ring until the image appears focused. • Press the FOCUS button to return to autofocus. ❍ The setting resets to autofocus when you switch the program selector to [. ❍ Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder. Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks. Press the FOCUS button more than 2 seconds after step 2 in Adjusting the Focus Manually. ∞” appears.
Setting the White Balance You can use the preset modes to reproduce colours more accurately, or set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting. AUTO Auto white balance SET W Custom white balance setting INDOOR T Use this mode for recording under changing lighting condition, video lights or sodium lamps. OUTDOOR U Use this mode for recording night scenes, fireworks, sunrise or sunset.
❍ Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes. ❍ When the program selector is set to [, white balance is preset to [AUTO]. ❍ The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off. However, it resets to [AUTO] when you change the position of the TAPE/CARD switch. ❍ When you have set the custom white balance: - Depending on the light source, “W” may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with the auto setting.
Setting the Shutter Speed You can adjust the shutter speed manually to make stable shots of fast moving subjects. CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) CAMERA SETUP CARD CAMERA E CARD PLAY SHUTTER••••••AUTO 1. Set the program selector to Q. 2. Set the program AE mode to the (Auto) mode. 3. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. 4. Select [SHUTTER]. 5. Select the shutter speed and press the SET dial. CARD CAMERA Mode AUTO 1/50 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 AUTO 1/50 1/120 1/250 6. Close the menu.
Auto Slow Shutter In Easy Recording mode and when [SHUTTER] is set to [AUTO] in Auto mode, the camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/25 in CAMERA mode and 1/12.5 in CARD CAMERA mode. This allows you to record brightly in places with insufficient lighting. However, you can set the camcorder not to use a slow shutter speed. CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) CAMERA SETUP CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY A.SL SHUTTER•ON Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [A.SL SHUTTER], set it to [OFF] and close the menu.
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used for recording movies and still images. E PHOTO button Start/stop button (self-timer) button CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY When recording movies 1. Press the “ (self-timer) button. ” appears. • The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds when using the wireless controller). The count down appears on the screen. • To record a still image, press the PHOTO button ( 97). Advanced Functions Recording 2.
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) You can choose between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times. CAMERA ( 36) VCR SETUP PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY REC MODE•••••SP To change to LP mode, open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [REC MODE], set it to [LP] and close the menu. ❍ Tapes recorded in LP mode cannot be used for audio dubbing ( 89).
Audio Recording Changing the Audio Mode E You can record sound in two audio modes—16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode records sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding new sound later. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality. CAMERA ( 36) CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) AUDIO SETUP CARD PLAY AUDIO MODE•••12bit Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to [16bit] and close the menu. “16bit” appears for approximately 4 seconds.
❍ About the audio level indicator: When [MIC LEVEL] is set to [AUTO], the audio level indicator switches on and off with each press of the AUDIO LEVEL button. -dB40 12 0 Level indicator Guide (green bar) M [MIC LEVEL] is set to [MANUAL] ❍ The audio level can be changed when the green bar is displayed. We recommend hiding the bar when you have finished adjusting to prevent accidental changes. ❍ The microphone level resets to [AUTO] when you switch the program selector to [.
Wind Screen The camcorder reduces wind noise automatically. However, you can turn off the wind screen when recording indoors, or when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) * E CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA * Only when [AUDIO DUB.] is set to [MIC IN]. ( 36) AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN••AUTO Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [WIND SCREEN], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. “WS |” appears when you turn the wind screen off.
Recording with an External Microphone You can attach a commercially available microphone or the optional DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone to the accessory shoe. Refer also to the instruction manual of the microphone. 1. Attach the microphone to the accessory shoe. 2. When using a commercially available microphone, connect it to the MIC terminal. ❍ When recording in silent places, the built-in microphone may pick up the motor noise of the camcorder.
Using Digital Effects Faders ( 66) Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black. Fade Trigger (FADE-T) E The image gradually fades in. The image gradually fades out. Wipe (WIPE) The image begins as a vertical line in the centre and expands sideways until it fills the whole screen. The image is wiped off from the sides of the screen. Corner Wipe (CORNER) The image appears from the corners until it fills the whole screen.
Puzzle (PUZZLE) The image appears in 16 pieces. The pieces move around until the puzzle is solved. The image is divided into 16 pieces. The pieces move around and disappear. Zigzag (ZIGZAG) The image appears in zigzag from the top of the screen. Black stripes appear in zigzag from the bottom of the screen until they cover the whole image. Beam (BEAM) The screen turns yellow, forms a beam that becomes thinner and the image appears.
Effects ( 67) Add flavour to your recordings. Art (ART) The image becomes like a paint (solarization). Mosaic (MOSAIC) Black and White (BLK & WHT) Sepia (SEPIA) The image becomes black and white. The image becomes monochrome with a brownish tint. Ball (BALL) Cube (CUBE) The image is blurred The image becomes like a through enlarging the size ball. of some pixels. The image becomes a cube and rotates. Color Masking (COLOR M.) Mirror (MIRROR) Both ends of the image sway in waves.
Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes: CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY i h i i h i h h* i h i h i i Movies Still Images Faders h Effects Multi-image screen h: Available i: Not available * : Black and White only. Selecting a Fader In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to Q. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button. [D.EFFECT |], [FADER], [EFFECT] and [MULTI-S] appear. 2. Select [FADER]. 3. Select the fader option. 4.
Selecting an Effect In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to Q. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY E 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button. [D.EFFECT |], [FADER], [EFFECT] and [MULTI-S] appear. 2. Select [EFFECT]. 3. Select the effect. 4. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button. The name of the selected effect flashes. Advanced Functions Recording 5. Press the ON/OFF button. • The name of the selected effect stops flashing. • The effect can be activated/deactivated by pressing the ON/OFF button.
Using the Multi-Image Screen You can operate the multi-image screen only in the following playback modes: - When [S.SPEED] is set to [MANUAL]: Playback pause, slow forward/reverse playback - When [S.SPEED] is set to [FAST], [MOD.] or [SLOW]: Playback pause In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to Q. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button. [D.EFFECT |], [FADER], [EFFECT] and [MULTI-S] appear. 2. Select [MULTI-S]. [S.SPEED] and [S.SPLIT] appears. 3. Select [S.
❍ Turn off the digital effect when you do not use it. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the menu. Select [D.EFFECT |] and press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button. ❍ The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the program AE mode. ❍ The image quality may be slightly lower with digital effects. ❍ Digital effects cannot be used in the following cases: - When the program selector is set to [. - During DV dubbing. ❍ Faders cannot be used when Card Mix is activated.
Magnifying the Image The playback image can be magnified up to 5 times. Zoom lever SET dial CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1. Move the zoom lever toward T. • The image is magnified by 2 times. • A frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area. • To further enlarge the image, move the zoom lever toward T. To shrink the image below 2 times magnification, move the zoom lever toward W. 2. Select the magnified area with the SET dial.
Displaying the Data Code The camcorder maintains a data code containing recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed and exposure (f-stop). When you play back a tape, you can display the data code and select the data code combination you wish to display. E DATA CODE button MENU button SET dial Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination ( 36) PLAY (VCR) DISPLAY SETUP/ CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY D/TIME SEL.
Displaying the Data Code CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY Press the DATA CODE button. ❍ The data code will not display the next time you turn on the camcorder. ❍ Only date and time appear in CARD PLAY mode. Six-Second Auto Date Date and time appear for 6 seconds when you begin playback, or to indicate that date or time zone has changed. CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) DISPLAY SETUP/ CARD CAMERA 6SEC.DATE••••OFF Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ to [ON] and close the menu.
End Search When you have played back a tape, you can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene. E END SEARCH button CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY In stop mode, press the END SEARCH button. ❍ End search cannot be used once you unload the cassette. ❍ End search may not work properly if a blank section exists on the tape. ❍ You cannot use end search to locate the editing end of audio dubbing. Advanced Functions Playback • ”END SEARCH“ appears.
Returning to a Pre-marked Position If you wish to return to a particular scene later, mark the point with the zero set memory and the tape will stop at that point when you rewind/fast forward the tape. This function is operated with the wireless controller. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) REW ` button PLAY e button ZERO SET MEMORY button STOP 3 button CARD CAMERA 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return to later. • “0:00:00 ” appears. • To cancel, press the ZERO SET MEMORY button again.
Date Search You can locate the change of the date/time zone with the date search function. This function is operated with the wireless controller. E DATE SEARCH +/buttons STOP 3 button CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA Press the + or - button to begin searching. • Press more than once to search for further date changes (up to 10 times). • Press the STOP 3 button to stop searching.
Customizing the Camcorder You can personalise your camcorder by customizing the start-up image and the sound it makes for start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer (collectively called the My Camera settings). Changing the My Camera Settings CAMERA ( 36) MY CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY SEL.S–UP IMG•CANON LOGO S–UP SOUND•••DEFAULT SHTR SOUND•••DEFAULT OPER. SOUND••DEFAULT SELF–T SOUND•DEFAULT 1. Open the menu and select [MY CAMERA]. 2. Select the menu item you wish to change.
Changing the Display Language The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese. CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) DISPLAY SETUP/ CARD CAMERA LANGUAGE E CARD PLAY •••ENGLISH To change the display language, open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [LANGUAGE ], select a language and close the menu.
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Two remote sensor modes and an off setting are available to prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby. Turning the Remote Sensor Off CAMERA PLAY (VCR) SYSTEM ( CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA WL.REMOTE•••• 1 36) Open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [WL. REMOTE], set it to [OFF B] and close the menu. “B“ appears. Changing the Remote Sensor Mode CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) SYSTEM CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA WL.REMOTE•••• 1 1.
Other Camcorder Settings Beep You will hear a beep upon camcorder operations such as power on/off, start/stop, selftimer countdown, and unusual conditions of the camcorder. If you turn off the beep, all camcorder sounds including the ones of the My Camera settings will be turned off. CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) SYSTEM CARD CAMERA E CARD PLAY BEEP•••••••••ON To turn the beep off, open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [BEEP], set it to [OFF] and close the menu.
Turning Off the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. It tries to compensate for horizontal movements; therefore, you may decide to turn it off when you mount the camcorder on a tripod. CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) CAMERA SETUP CARD CAMERA IMG STAB CARD PLAY •••ON Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [IMG STAB i], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. ”i“ disappears.
LCD Backlight The LCD backlight is brighter when the camcorder is powered from a household power source. However, you can set the backlight at battery use to the same brightness. CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) DISPLAY SETUP/ CARD CAMERA E CARD PLAY BACKLIGHT••••NORMAL Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ to [BRIGHT] and close the menu. ]. Select [BACKLIGHT], set it Demonstration Mode The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features.
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. If you connect a digital video device, you can copy recordings with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality. Connecting the Devices q Connecting a VCR See Playing Back on a TV Screen ( 32). w Connecting a Digital Video Device Use the optional CV-150F (4 pin–4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin–6 pin) DV Cable.
❍ When connecting a VCR, the quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original. ❍ When connecting a digital video device: - If the picture does not appear, reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and back on again. - Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal. If operation does not work, use the S-video or AV terminal.
Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) You can record videos or TV programs from a VCR or analog camcorder on the tape in the camcorder. CAMERA CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD PLAY 1. Connect the camcorder to the analog video device. See Playing Back on a TV Screen ( 32). 2. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a blank cassette. 3. Connected device: Load the recorded cassette. 4. Press the REC PAUSE button.
Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) You can record from other digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal with virtually no loss in picture and sound quality. CAMERA CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) E CARD PLAY 1. Connect the camcorder to the digital video device. See Connecting a Digital Video Device ( 82). 2. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a blank cassette. Make sure that [AV\DV OUT] is set to [OFF] ( 88). 3. Connected device: Load the recorded cassette. 4.
Concerning Copyright Copyright Precaution Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films and other materials, as well as some television programmes are copyrighted. Unauthorised recording of these materials may violate copyright protection laws. Copyright Signals During playback: If you try to play back a tape that contains copyright control signals for protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears for a few seconds and the camcorder displays a blank blue screen.
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) By connecting the camcorder to a VCR or 8mm video camcorder, you can convert analog video/audio signals to digital signals and output the digital signals via the DV terminal. The DV terminal serves as output terminal only. E Connecting the Devices Turn off all devices before starting the connections. Unload the tape from the camcorder. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.
Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter CAMERA ( 36) VCR SETUP PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY AV DV OUT••••OFF Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV\DV OUT], set it to [ON] and close the menu. ❍ Headphones cannot be used during analog-digital conversion. ❍ Depending on the signal sent from the connected device, the conversion from analog to digital signals might not work properly (e.g., signals that include copyright protective signals or anomalous signals such as ghost signals).
Audio Dubbing You can add sound from audio devices (AUDIO IN) or with the built-in or an external microphone (MIC. IN). This function is operated with the wireless controller. E Connecting q Connecting an Audio Device Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. Audio device (e.g. CD player) OUTPUT Signal flow AUDIO L STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) R See Recording with an External Microphone ( Editing w Connecting a Microphone 62).
5. Press the AUDIO DUB. button on the wireless controller. “AUDIO DUB.” and “ a” appear. ZERO SET MEMORY REW PLAY 12bit AUDIO OUT STOP AUDIO DUB. PAUSE SLOW FF 2 AV DV REMOTE SET 6. Press the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller to begin dubbing. • Microphone: Speak into the microphone. • Audio device: Begin playback. 7. Press the STOP 3 button on the wireless controller to stop dubbing. Audio device: Stop playback. ZERO SET MEMORY REW PLAY 12bit AUDIO OUT STOP AUDIO DUB.
Playing Back the Added Sound You can select to play back Stereo 1 (original sound), Stereo 2 (added sound), or adjust the balance of both sounds. CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) AUDIO SETUP CARD CAMERA E CARD PLAY 12bit AUDIO•••STEREO1 1. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [12bit AUDIO], select a setting and close the menu. • STEREO1: Plays back the original sound. • STEREO2: Plays back the added sound. • MIX/FIXED: Plays back Stereo 1 and Stereo 2 in the same level. • MIX/VARI.
Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable You can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or IEEE1394 capture board. Use the editing software supplied with your computer/ capture board to transfer video recording from tape to computer. Refer to the instruction manual of the software. A driver is preinstalled on Windows operating systems later than Windows 98 Second Edition and on Mac operating systems later than Mac OS 9, and will be installed automatically.
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card You can use SD Memory Cards or commercially available MultiMediaCards with this camcorder. The SD Memory Card has a protect switch to prevent accidental erasure. Terminals E Inserting the Card 1. Turn off the camcorder. 2. Open the cover. 3. Insert the memory card all the way into the memory card slot. 4. Close the cover. Do not close the cover forcefully without having the card correctly inserted.
Selecting the Image Quality/Size Changing the Still Image Quality You can choose from Superfine, Fine and Normal. CAMERA ( PLAY (VCR) CARD SETUP 36) CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA IMG QUALITY••FINE Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [IMG QUALITY], set it to [SUPER FINE] or [NORMAL] and close the menu. Changing the Still Image Size You can choose from 1632 × 1224 pixels, 1280 × 960 pixels and 640 × 480 pixels.
Changing the Movie Size You can choose from 320 × 240 pixels and 160 × 120 pixels. CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY E MOVIE SIZE•••320×240 CARD SETUP Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [MOVIE SIZE], set it to [160×120] and close the menu. ❍ Movies are recorded in the Motion JPEG format. ❍ Maximum recording time on a 8 MB SD Memory Card: Max. Recording Time (8 MB) File Size per Second 320 × 240 approx. 20 sec. 250 KB/sec. 160 × 120 approx. 50 sec. 120 KB/sec.
File Numbers Images are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 images. Folders are assigned numbers from 101 to 998. (The sample images on the supplied memory card are saved in the [100canon] folder.) You can choose to use consecutive file numbers (CONTINUOUS) or to reset the file number each time a different memory card is inserted (RESET). We recommend setting the file numbers to CONTINUOUS.
Recording Still Images on a Memory Card You can record still images with the camcorder, from a tape in the camcorder or from devices connected via the DV terminal or AV terminal. You can also record a still image on the memory card while you record a movie on the tape. TAPE/CARD switch E PHOTO button Card access indicator CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1. Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode. A white focusing frame appears in the centre of the screen.
❍ Connection to a computer or PictBridge compliant printer will not work when the memory card contains more than 1800 images. For best performance, we recommend not recording more than 100 images on the memory card when you plan to connect the camcorder to a computer or printer. ❍ When the subject is too bright, the ND filter turns on automatically (“ND” appears on the screen). If it is still too bright, “OVEREXP” starts flashing. In such case, use the optional FS-34U ND filter.
Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY E 1. Play back the tape. 2. Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears. • The camcorder pauses playback. The remaining image capacity and other information appear. • When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, recording starts immediately. 3. Press the PHOTO button fully. • The card access indicator flashes.
When recording from a tape in the camcorder or other video devices: ❍ A still image recorded from an image in 16:9 format will be vertically compressed. ❍ The data code of the still image will reflect the date and time it has been recorded on the memory card. ❍ The size of the still image will be 640 × 480. Screen Displays during Still Image Recording q w e q Still Image Quality Indicates the image quality of the still image.
Using the Flash You can use the built-in flash for recording still images in dark places. The flash is equipped with the red-eye reduction mode that reduces the red-eye effect that occurs when recording people at night or in dark rooms. E PHOTO button (flash) button Flash Selecting the Flash Mode (auto) The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject. (red-eye reduction, auto) The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject.
Recording with Flash 1. Press the PHOTO button halfway. • ” ” appears in green. • In CAMERA mode, the flash can be used in record pause mode when [STILL I. REC] is set to [ FINE] or [ NORMAL]. 2. Press the PHOTO button fully. The flash fires. ❍ Do not fire the flash close to people’s eyes. ❍ Do not fire the flash at persons while they are driving. ❍ Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand. ❍ The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to 2 m.
❍ About the AF-Assist Lamp: When recording still images with flash, the AF-assist lamp (white LED) lights up responding to the brightness of the subject to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately. The AF-assist lamp lights up when you focus manually while the PHOTO button is pressed halfway and turns off after a short time. - The camcorder may not be able to focus even though the AF-assist lamp is lighting. - The AF-assist lamp lights up brightly.
Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording You can select to display a still image for 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 seconds after it has been recorded. CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) CAMERA SETUP CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY REVIEW•••••••2sec Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [REVIEW], select a setting option and close the menu. ❍ A still image is displayed as long as you hold the PHOTO button after recording. ❍ The FILE OPER.
Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card You can record Motion JPEG movies with the camcorder, from a tape in the camcorder or from devices connected via the DV terminal or the AV terminal. The sound of a movie recorded on a memory card will be monaural. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA E CARD PLAY 1. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. • With SD Memory Cards up to 512 MB, you can record until “CARD FULL” appears (approx. 69 minutes with a 512 MB SD Memory Card).
Recording from Other Video Devices You can record movies from devices connected via the S-video terminal or AV terminal (analog line-in function), or via the DV terminal on a memory card. For connecting instructions, refer to page 32 and 82. CAMERA CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD PLAY 1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode. • If a cassette is loaded, make sure the tape is stopped. • When recording via the AV terminal, make sure that “AV\DV” is displayed on the screen.
Selecting the Focusing Point The subject you wish to record is not always in the centre of the screen. In the FocusPriority mode, you can choose from one of three focusing points to automatically put the subject you wish into sharp focus. The exposure will be adjusted automatically matching the selected focusing point. When the program selector is set to [, the Focus-Priority becomes set to ON (only the centre focusing point is available). CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA E CARD PLAY 1.
Selecting the Drive Mode Continuous Shooting High-Speed Continuous Shooting Captures a quick series of still images while you press the PHOTO button. For the number of frames per second, refer to the table below. The camcorder records a still image in three different AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2 EV steps), allowing you to choose the perfect exposed shot. Records a single still image when you press the PHOTO button.
Auto Exposure Bracketing CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY E Press the PHOTO button. Three still images in different exposures are recorded to the memory card. Make sure that there is sufficient space on the memory card.
Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) You can shoot a series of overlapping images and merge them into one large panoramic scene using the supplied software (PhotoStitch) on a computer. CARD +/– button PHOTO button button When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode: PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portion of adjoining images and merges them. Try to include a distinctive item (landmark, etc.) in the overlapping portion. CAMERA 1. Press the PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY button. 2.
5. Record the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first image. • Minor discrepancies in the overlapped area can be corrected with the software. • You can retake an image by pressing the CARD +/– button to return to the previous image. • A maximum of 26 images can be recorded. 6. Press the E button after the last image. For details on how to merge these images, refer to the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual. ❍ Compose each image so that it overlaps 30 to 50% of the adjoining image.
Playing Back a Memory Card You can display a single image, 6 at one time (index screen 113), or one after another (slide show 113). Use the Card Jump function to quickly locate an image without displaying them one by one ( 114). 3 button CARD – button CARD + button SLIDE SHOW button e/a button CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1. Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode. 2. Press the CARD +/– button to move between images. 3. To play back a movie, press the e/a button.
❍ Images not recorded with this camcorder, uploaded from a computer (except the sample images 119), edited on a computer and images whose file names have been changed may not be played back correctly. ❍ Do not turn off the camcorder, change the position of the TAPE/CARD switch, disconnect the power source, open the memory card cover or remove the memory card while the card access indicator is flashing. Doing so could result in data damage. E Slide Show CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1.
Card Jump Function You can locate images without displaying them one by one. The number in the upper right of the screen indicates the image number of the current image by the total number of images. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA Press and hold the CARD + or CARD – button. When you release the button, the image of the displayed image number appears.
Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure when displaying a single image or index screen. E If a memory card is formatted, all still images and movies, even protected ones, will be erased permanently. ❍ The sample images recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are already protected. ❍ Movies can only be protected when the first scene is displayed as a still image. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1. Select the image you wish to protect. 2.
Erasing Images You can erase images singly or all at once. Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered. ❍ Protected images cannot be erased. ❍ Movies can only be erased when the first scene is displayed as a still image. Erasing a Single Image CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1. Select the image you wish to erase. 2. Press the SET dial to open the FILE OPER. menu.
Combining Images (Card Mix) You can produce effects not possible with just a tape with the Card Mix function. Choose one of the sample images provided on the supplied SD Memory Card (such as picture frames, backgrounds and animations) and combine it with the live video recording. E Card Chroma Key (CARD CHROMA) Combines frames with your recordings. The live video recording will appear in place of the blue area of the card mix image. Mix level adjustment: blue area of the still image.
Card Animation (C. ANIMATION) Combines animations with your recordings. You can choose from 3 types of card animation effects. • Corner: Animation appears on the upper left and the lower right corner of the screen. • Straight: Animation appears on the top and bottom of the screen and moves to the right and left. • Random: Animation moves randomly in the display. Mix level adjustment: blue area of the card animation image.
5. Select the mix type matching the sample image you have selected. • The screen shows the combined image. • When you have selected [C. ANIMATION], select [ANIMAT. TYPE] and select between [CORNER], [STRAIGHT] and [RANDOM]. E 6. To adjust the mix level, select [MIX LEVEL] and adjust it with the SET dial. 7. Close the menu. “CARD MIX” flashes. 8. Press the CARD MIX button. • “CARD MIX” stops flashing. • The combined image appears. ❍ Card mix cannot be used when [STILL I.
Camera Chroma Key Card Animation The sample images recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are intended only for the personal use with this camcorder. Do not use these sample images for other purposes. If you have mistakenly erased the sample images on the supplied SD Memory Card, they can be downloaded from the following homepages: http://www.canon-europe.com/products/products.html http://www.canon-asia.com/ http://www.canon.com.
Formatting a Memory Card Format new memory cards, or when you get the message “CARD ERROR”. You can also format a memory card to erase all images recorded on it. E ❍ Formatting a memory card erases all data, including protected images. ❍ Images erased by formatting cannot be recovered. ❍ If you use a memory card other than the supplied one, format it with the camcorder. CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) CARD OPERATIONS CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY FORMAT 1. Open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS]. 2.
Creating a Start-up Image You can create a start-up image using a still image on the memory card. CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) MY CAMERA CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY CREATE START–UP IMAGE 1. Select a still image with the CARD +/– buttons. 2. Open the menu and select [MY CAMERA]. 3. Select [CREATE START-UP IMAGE]. [SET THIS AS START-UP IMAGE?], [YES] and [NO] appears. 4. Select [YES]. [OVERWRITE MY IMAGE?], [NO] and [YES] appears. 5. Select [YES].
Printing Still Images You can print still images by connecting the camcorder to a printer with Direct Print function. You can also use the print order settings for direct printing ( 132). Following printers can be connected to your camcorder: E Canon Printers Canon Direct Print/PictBridge compatible CP-Printer Bubble Jet Direct/PictBridge compatible Bubble Jet Printer PictBridge compliant non-Canon Printer Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder Printer with direct print function 1.
❍ If continues to flash (for more than 1 minute) or if , or does not appear, the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer. In such case, disconnect the cable from camcorder and printer, turn off camcorder and printer, turn both back on and reconnect the camcorder to the printer. ❍ Do not connect the camcorder to a printer when the camcorder is set to NETWORK mode. ❍ Refer to the instruction manual of each printer for information on which interface cable to use with the camcorder.
3. Turn the SET dial to select [PRINT] and press the SET dial. • Printing starts. The print setting menu disappears when printing is complete. • If you wish to continue printing, select another still image with the CARD +/– button. E ❍ Observe the following precautions during printing, otherwise printing may not be performed correctly. - Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer. - Do not change the position of the TAPE/CARD switch. - Do not detach the cable.
Selecting the Print Settings The procedure for selecting the number of copies and trimming ( 131) is common to all printers. Other print setting procedures vary depending on your printer model. Check which icon appears in the upper left corner of the camcorder screen after connecting, and refer to the relevant pages accordingly. 126 128 129 Selecting the Number of Copies A maximum of 99 copies can be selected for one still image. 1.
Paper Settings 1. In the print setting menu, turn the SET dial to select [PAPER] and press the SET dial. E 2. Turn the SET dial to select the paper size and press the SET dial. Select the paper size of the paper set in your printer. 3. Turn the SET dial to select the paper type and press the SET dial. Select the paper type of the paper set in your printer. 4. Turn the SET dial to select a layout option and press the SET dial. Including the Date in the Print 1.
Setting the Print Effect (Image Optimise) This function uses the camcorder's recording information to optimise the image data, yielding high quality prints. 1. In the print setting menu, turn the SET dial to select (print effect) and press the SET dial. 2. Turn the SET dial to select a setting and press the SET dial. Setting the Print Style PAPER CARD #1*, CARD #2*, CARD #3*, LTR, A4 For details on paper type, refer to the Bubble Jet Printer User Guide.
3. Turn the SET dial to select the paper size and press the SET dial. • Select the paper size of the paper set in your printer. • Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu. 4. Turn the SET dial to select the SET dial. E (BORDERS) and press 5. Turn the SET dial to select a borders option and press the SET dial. Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu. Setting the Print Style IMAGE BORDERS DATE STANDARD Prints 1 still image per page.
Selecting the Image Style 2. Make sure that the SET dial. (IMAGE) is selected and press 3. Turn the SET dial to select the image style and press the SET dial. Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu. Selecting the Borders 2. Turn the SET dial to select the SET dial. (BORDERS) and press 3. Turn the SET dial to select a borders option and press the SET dial. Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu. Including the Date in the Print 2.
Trimming Settings Set the print style before you start with the trimming settings. E 1. In the print setting menu, turn the SET dial to select [TRIMMING] and press the SET dial. The trimming frame appears. 2. Change the size of the trimming frame. • Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame, and toward W to enlarge the frame. W T • To cancel the trimming settings, move the zoom lever toward W until the trimming frame disappears. 3. Move the trimming frame.
Printing with Print Order Settings You can select still images for printing and set the number of copies. These print order settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards and can be used for printing on DPOF compatible printers ( 123). A maximum of 998 still images can be selected. Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) Do not connect a USB or DV cable to the camcorder while setting the print orders. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1.
Erasing All Print Orders CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY E ( CARD OPERATIONS 36) PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE 1. Open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS]. 2. Select [ PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE]. “ERASE ALL PRINT ORDERS?”, [NO] and [YES] appears. 3. Select [YES]. All “ ” disappear. 4. Close the menu. Printing CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY PRINT 1. Connect the printer to the camcorder ( 2. Open the menu and select [\ 123). PRINT]. • The print setting menu appears.
Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable You can download images from the memory card to a computer using the supplied software and USB cable. For details, refer to the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual. Users of Windows OS can transfer images by simply pressing the (print/share) button ( 135).
Direct Transfer Windows OS Only You can transfer images to the computer with the (print/share) button. ALL IMAGES Transfers all images to the computer. NEW IMAGES Transfers only those images that have not yet been transferred to the computer. TRANSFER ORDERS Transfers images with transfer orders to the computer. SELECT & TRANSFER Allows you to select an image and transfers the selected image to the computer.
Transferring All Images, New Images or Images with Transfer Orders To transfer images with transfer order, you need to set the transfer orders ( CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA 138). CARD PLAY 1. Turn the SET dial to select [ ALL IMAGES], [ NEW IMAGES] or [ TRANSFER ORDERS]. 2. Press the button. • The images are transferred to the computer and displayed in the Main Window of ZoomBrowser EX. • The camcorder displays the transfer menu when transfer is complete.
❍ You can press the SET dial in place of the button. With [ ALL IMAGES], [ NEW IMAGES] or [ TRANSFER ORDERS], a confirmation message appears. Turn the SET dial to select [OK] and press the SET dial. ❍ To cancel transfer, turn the SET dial to select [CANCEL] and press the SET dial, or press the MENU button. ❍ Only still images in JPEG format and movies in Motion JPEG format can be transferred.
Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order) You can select images for transfer to the computer. These transfer settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. Do not connect a USB or DV cable to the camcorder while setting the transfer orders. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1. Select the image you wish to transfer. 2. Press the SET dial to open the FILE OPER. menu. 3. Select [ TRANS.ORDER] and press the SET dial.
About the NETWORK Mode The NETWORK mode is for use with DV Messenger version 2 (Windows XP only). Set the camcorder to NETWORK mode and connect it to the computer using a USB cable or DV (IEEE1394) cable. For details on DV Messenger version 2, refer to the DV Network Software Instruction Manual. E Connection 1. Install DV Messenger. If you wish to connect the camcorder using a USB cable, you also need to install the Canon USB Video Driver. 2. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder. 3.
Screen Displays Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen You can hide the displays on the LCD screen to have a clear screen for playback. CAMERA ( 36) PLAY (VCR) DISPLAY SETUP/ CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY DISPLAYS•••••ON Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ [OFF ] and close the menu. ]. Select [DISPLAYS], set it to • Warning messages still appear, and the data code appears if turned on.
Screen Displays during Recording/Playback CAMERA Mode Image stabilizer ( 80) Self-timer ( 57) Zoom ( 26) Skin detail ( 49) Exposure ( 50) Program AE ( 44) Shutter speed ( 55) Manual focus ( 51) White balance ( 53) Card mix ( 117) Digital effects ( 63) Date and time ( 19) AF/AE locked during still image recording ( 98) Flash ( 101) Accessory connected to the Advanced Accessory Shoe Recording reminder ( 24)/ Self-timer countdown ( 57) Recording mode ( 58) Tape operation Time code Remaining tape Remaining b
CARD CAMERA Mode Drive mode ( Stitch assist ( 110) 108) Still image quality ( 94) Remaining card capacity for still images ( 100) Still image size ( Movie size ( 94) 95) Focusing frame ( 107) Remaining card capacity for movies ( 106) Flash ( Camcorder shake warning ( 56) 101) CARD PLAY Mode Protect mark ( 142 115) Slide show ( 113) File number ( 96) Current image/ total images Data code ( 71) Length of the movie Lap time
List of Messages Message SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME Explanation You have not set the time zone, date and time. This message appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone, date and time. CHANGE THE Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery BATTERY PACK pack. THE TAPE IS SET FOR Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the ERASURE PREVENTION position of the protect switch. REMOVE THE Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape.
Message UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER ERROR CANNOT TRANSFER! THIS IMAGE CANNOT BE RECORDED THIS IMAGE CANNOT BE USED AS START-UP IMAGE TOO MANY STILL IMAGES DISCONNECT USB CABLE Explanation Image is recorded in a not compatible JPEG format or another format not compatible with the camcorder, or the image file is corrupted. You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders. You attempted to transfer a movie file as wallpaper.
Message READJUST TRIMMING PRINTER ERROR PRINT ERROR HARDWARE ERROR RECHARGE THE PRINTER BATTERY COMMUNICATION ERROR CHECK PRINT SETTINGS PRINTER IN USE PRINTER WARMING UP PAPER LEVER ERROR PRINTER COVER OPEN NO PRINTHEAD Explanation You changed the print style after you set the trimming settings. Cancel printing. Turn off the printer and turn it back on. Check the printer status. Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer.
Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling Precautions ❍ Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or viewfinder. ❍ Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures, such as a sunheated car, and high humidity. ❍ Do not use the camcorder in places subject to magnetic or electric fields such as near the TV transmitters or portable communication devices. ❍ Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject.
❍ At cold temperatures, the screen may be darker than usual. This is not a malfunction. The screen returns to normal when the camcorder warms up. E Video Heads ❍ When the message “HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears, or when the playback picture becomes distorted, the video heads need to be cleaned. ❍ To maintain the best picture quality, we recommend cleaning the video heads frequently with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette.
How to avoid condensation: ❍ Unload the cassette, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag. When condensation is detected: ❍ The camcorder stops operating and the warning message “CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED” appears for approx. 4 seconds and “h“ starts flashing. ❍ If a cassette is loaded, the warning message “REMOVE THE CASSETTE” appears and “v“ starts flashing.
❍ Although the battery pack’s operating temperature range is from 0 ˚C to 40 ˚C, the optimal range is from 10 ˚C to 30 ˚C. At cold temperatures, performance will temporarily decline. Warm it in your pocket before use. ❍ Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures. E About the battery terminal cover The battery terminal cover has a [ ]-shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs.
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure To protect your recordings from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to the left. (This switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load a protected cassette in CAMERA mode, the message “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” appears for approx. 4 seconds and “v” starts flashing. If you wish to record on that cassette, slide the tab back to the right.
Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult the Canon Service Centre for information on plug adapters for overseas use. E Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs with PAL system.
Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Centre if the problem persists. Power Source Problem Camcorder will not turn on. The camcorder switches off by itself. Cassette compartment will not open. Cassette compartment stopped during loading/ unloading. LCD/viewfinder switches on and off. Battery pack will not charge. 152 Cause Battery pack is exhausted. Battery pack is not correctly attached. Battery pack is exhausted.
Recording/Playback Problem Buttons will not work. “v“ flashes on the screen. “k“ flashes on the screen. “h” flashes on the screen. “REMOVE THE CASSETTE” appears on the screen. The wireless controller will not work. Cause Camcorder is not turned on. Cassette is not loaded. Cassette is not loaded. Solution Turn on the camcorder. Load a cassette. Load a cassette. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. See reference page. Condensation is detected.
Problem Sound is distorted. Cause When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts), sound may become distorted. Sound is recorded in a lower level than the actual level. When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts), sound may be recorded not in the actual sound level. [MIC ATT] is set to [ON] in the menu Solution Sound may be recorded properly when you set [MIC ATT] to [ON] in the menu, or when you adjust the audio recording level manually.
Memory Card Operation Problem Memory card cannot be inserted. Memory card cannot be recorded. Cause Solution Memory card was not facing Turn the memory card over and reinsert it. the correct direction. Replace the memory card or Memory card is full. erase images. Format the memory card. Memory card is not formatted. Memory card is not inserted. Insert a memory card. Set [FILE NUMBERS] to File number reached [RESET] and insert a new maximum value. memory card.
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) WS-20 Wrist Strap WD-H34 Wide-converter SS-900 Shoulder Strap TL-H34 Tele-converter CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger MiniDV Video Cassette WL-D83 Wireless Controller NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L12, BP-2L14 Battery Pack CB-2LTE Battery Charger FS-34U Filter Set CA-570 Compact Power Adapter NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L12, BP-2L14 Battery Pack S-150 S-video Cable VFL-1 Video Flash Light STV-250N Stereo Video Cable TV PC-A10 SCART Adapter VCR VL-3 Video Light C
Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. E This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
TL-H34 Tele-converter This Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.5. • The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached. • The minimum focusing distance with the TL-H34 is 2.5 m; 2.5 cm at maximum wide angle. • When the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with video light, flash or assist lamp (MVX25i). WD-H34 Wide-converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0.
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. E VFL-1 Video Flash Light This video flash light allows you to record still images and movies even at night or in dark places. It attaches to the camcorder’s advanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation. VL-3 Video Light This video light enables you to record brightly in color even in dark places. It attaches to the camcorder’s advanced accessory shoe for cablefree operation.
Specifications MVX25i/MVX20i System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Image Sensor Tape Format Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time (80 min.
Input/Output Terminals AV Terminal DV Terminal MIC Terminal Headphone Terminal USB Terminal S-video Terminal ø3.5 mm minijack Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced Audio output: -10 dBV (47 kohm load)/3 kohms or less Audio input: -10 dBV/40 kohms or more Special 4-pin connector (IEEE 1394 compliant) ø3.5 mm stereo mini-jack -57 dBV (with 600 ohm mic)/5 kohms or more MVX25i (MIC ATT ON): -37dBV (with 600 ohm mic)/5 kohms or more ø3.5 mm stereo mini-jack mini-B 1 Vp-p/75 ohms (Y signal), 0.
Index 12bit audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 16:9 widescreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 6-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . 151 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 157 Advanced accessory shoe . . . . . . 159 AF-assist lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Analog line-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Analog-digital converter. . . . . . . . 87 Assist lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Audio dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Memory card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-43 MIC terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Microphone. . . . . . .
PUB.DIE-205 Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual CANON INC. English Canon Europa N.V. P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, the Netherlands Canon UK Ltd. CCI Service Centre, Unit 130 Centennial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SE, England Telephone 0870-241-2161 Introduction Canon Australia Pty. Ltd. Info-Line: 131383 www.canon.com.au Basic Functions Canon New Zealand Ltd. Customer Care: (09) 489 0470 www.canon.co.nz Canon Singapore Pte.