PUB.DIM-659 English Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual English Camescope numérique Manuel d’instruction Français Videocámara digital Manual de Instrucciones Mini Digital Video Cassette Please read also the following instruction manual. Veuillez lire aussi le manual d’instruction suivant. Lea también el manual de instrucciones siguiente.
Important Usage Instructions Introduction WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR300/ZR200 A and all its accessories. E Introduction 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
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Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon ZR300/ZR200. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Change the display language before you begin ( E 74). Symbols and References Used in This Manual Introduction : Precautions related to the camcorder operation. : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. : Reference page number.
Table of contents Introduction Using this Manual ............................................................................................5 Checking Supplied Accessories ......................................................................8 Components Guide..........................................................................................9 Basic Functions Preparations Preparing the Power Supply..........................................................................
Editing Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device .................................................77 Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) .................79 Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) ....................................80 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) ...82 Audio Dubbing ...............................................................................................84 Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer .....
Checking Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) NB-2LH Battery Pack Lithium Button Battery CR1616 WL-D85 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable SDC-8M SD Memory Card WA-28 Wide Attachment DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder.
Components Guide ZR300/ZR200 E Introduction REC SEARCH – button ( 28) / (record review) button ( 28) / (rewind) button ( 32) / CARD – button ( 102) REC SEARCH + button ( 28) / (fast forward) button ( 32) / CARD + button ( 102) LCD BACKLIGHT button ( 21) WIDESCREEN button ( 66) / DATA CODE button ( 68) NIGHT MODE button ( 48) / (stop) button ( 32) FOCUS button ( 52) / / (play/pause) button ( 32) DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button ( 61) AE SHIFT button ( 51) / END SEARCH button ( 70) CARD MIX button ( 106) / (
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 18) Viewfinder ( 18) BATT.
E Introduction Terminal cover Remote sensor ( 20) Assist lamp ( Stereo microphone 48) AV terminal ( 35) DV terminal ( 77) USB terminal ( 112, 121) Tripod socket ( 31) 11
Wireless Controller WL-D85 START/ STOP PHOTO ZOOM CARD DATE SEARCH REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE SLOW ZERO SET AUDIO DUB. MEMORY TV SCREEN WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D85 Transmitter START/STOP button ( 25, 97) CARD –/+ buttons ( 102) DATE SEARCH / buttons ( REW button ( 32) –/ button ( 33) PAUSE button ( 33) SLOW button ( 33) AUDIO DUB.
Basic Functions Preparing the Power Supply Preparations E Attaching the Battery Pack 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. 2. 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. Basic Functions Preparations Charging the Battery Pack 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 Connect to a household power source to use the camcorder without worrying about the battery power. You can keep the battery pack attached; the battery power will not be consumed. 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 4. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal. Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.
Charging, Recording and Playback Times Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions. Battery Pack Charging Time Max. Recording Time Viewfinder LCD normal bright Typical RecordingTime* Viewfinder LCD normal bright Playback Time NB-2LH 130 min. NB-2L 115 min. BP-2L12 205 min. BP-2L14 235 min. 135 min. 95 min. 85 min. 115 min. 80 min. 70 min. 245 min. 170 min. 145 min. 300 min. 210 min. 185 min. 75 min. 55 min. 50 min. 100 min. 60 min. 45 min.
Loading/Unloading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the 1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch and open the cassette compartment cover. logo. Tape protection tab 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. 3. Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks. 4.
Installing the Backup Battery The backup battery (lithium button battery CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain date, 22) and other camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected. time ( Connect a power source to the camcorder when replacing the backup battery to retain the settings. E 1. Open the backup battery cover. 2. Insert the backup battery with the + side facing outward. 3. Close the cover. Basic Functions Preparations The backup battery has a life span of about a year.
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. 4. Push the viewfinder back in. 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.
Mounting the Wide Attachment The WA-28 Wide Attachment gives you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views (0.6x). The wide attachment is for use at maximum wide-angle. E Screw the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread. Basic Functions Preparations Do not look directly at the sun or other strong light sources through the wide attachment. It could damage your eyesight. If you zoom to telephoto, the picture will not be in focus.
Using the Wireless Controller Point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons. Inserting the Battery The wireless controller operates with a lithium button battery CR2025. 1. Pull out the battery holder. 2. Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up. 3. Insert the battery holder. The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is subjected to strong light sources or direct sunlight.
Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Screen E Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel by 90 degrees outward. • You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees inward. LCD Backlight Basic Functions Preparations LCD BACKLIGHT button You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen between normal and bright by pressing the LCD BACKLIGHT button. This is useful for outdoor recordings. Press the LCD BACKLIGHT button.
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. Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time CAMERA MENU ( 37) PLAY (VCR) SYSTEM CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY T.ZONE/DST•••N.Y. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 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. E 16 1 18 19 20 24 4 2 3 17 6 7 15 9 10 8 5 21 23 14 12 22 11 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 No. Time zone No. Time zone 1 LONDON 13 WELLGTN (Wellington) 2 PARIS 14 SAMOA 3 CAIRO 15 HONOLU. (Honolulu) 4 MOSCOW 16 ANCHOR. (Anchorage) 5 DUBAI 17 L.A. (Los Angeles) 6 KARACHI 18 DENVER 7 DACCA 19 CHICAGO 8 BANGKOK 20 N.Y. (New York) 9 H.
Displaying Date and Time during Recording You can display the date and time in the lower left corner of the screen. CAMERA MENU ( 37) PLAY (VCR) DISPLAY SETUP/ CARD CAMERA D/T DISPLAY••OFF 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select [D/T DISPLAY] and press the SET dial. 4. Turn the SET dial to select [ON]. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Recording Recording Movies on a Tape Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 132). E Recording 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to . ) CR Y (V PLA F OF A ER M CA R WE PO Basic Functions Recording 3. Open the LCD panel. 4. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. Press the start/stop button again to pause recording.
About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. The camcorder will shut off after 5 minutes when left in record pause mode to protect tape and video heads.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. E When [LCD MIRROR] is set to [ON], some screen displays appear mirrorreversed. Screen Displays during Recording Remaining battery charge The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack. Basic Functions Recording Time Code Indicates the recording time in hours, minutes and seconds. • “ ” starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty. • When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying “ ”.
Reviewing and Searching when Recording REC SEARCH – button/ (record review) button REC SEARCH + button Record Review CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 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. Press and release the (record review) button. The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few seconds, and returns to record pause mode.
Zooming The camcorder is equipped with optical zoom and digital zoom. E Zoom in Zoom out Zoom lever Basic Functions Recording Optical Zoom 22x optical zoom CAMERA PLAY (VCR) 20x 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. You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller. However, you cannot control the zoom speed.
Digital Zoom When the digital zoom is activated, the camcorder automatically switches between optical and digital zoom. With digital zoom, image resolution becomes lower the more you zoom in. 88x/440x digital zoom (88x in CARD CAMERA mode) CAMERA MENU ( 37) PLAY (VCR) CAMERA SETUP 80x/400x digital zoom (80x in CARD CAMERA mode) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY D.ZOOM•••••••OFF 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the SET dial. 3.
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.
Playing Back a Tape Playback 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 ( 132). 1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode. Set the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and the TAPE/CARD switch to . 2. Open the LCD panel. You can also close the LCD panel with the screen facing outward. 3. Press the the tape. 4. Press the playback. 5. Press the playback.
Special Playback Modes E REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE / SLOW (Playback Pause) To pause playback, press the / button during normal playback. (Fast Forward Playback) / (Rewind Playback) –/ (Reverse Playback) Press the button on the wireless controller during normal playback. Press the button to return to normal playback. +/ (Frame Advance) / –/ (play) (Frame Reverse) Basic Functions Playback Plays back the tape at 9.5 times normal speed (forward or reverse).
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. Speaker SET dial CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume. • A volume bar appears for 2 seconds. • You can turn off the volume completely by turning the SET dial down until [OFF] appears. Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume again.
Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Audio/Video Terminals E Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual. VIDEO Signal flow AUDIO L R Basic Functions Playback STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) 1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections. 2. Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder’s AV terminal and the audio/video terminals on 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 MENU ( 37) PLAY (VCR) AUDIO SETUP CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY OUTPUT CH••••L/R 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [AUDIO SETUP] and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select [OUTPUT CH] and press the SET dial. 4. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option. • L/R: Stereo: L+R channels, Bilingual: Main+Sub.
Menus and Settings Advanced Functions Many of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus that appear on the screen. E SET dial MENU button Selecting Menus and Settings 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. Advanced Functions 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 CAMERA CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD PLAY * ZR300 only. Submenu D.EFFECT SETUP Menu Item Setting Options CARD MIX 106 D.E.SELECT FADER TYPE M.S.SPEED M.S.SPLIT 4, 9, 16 SHUTTER AUTO, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 ON, OFF 56 30 IMG STAB ZR300 OFF, 88X, 440X ON, OFF WHITE BAL. AUTO, SET A.SL SHUTTER D.
Submenu DISPLAY SETUP/ Menu Item Setting Options 75 BRIGHTNESS LCD MIRROR ON, OFF 26 TV SCREEN ON, OFF 125 D/T DISPLAY ON, OFF 24 LANGUAGE See list of languages. 74 DATE FORMAT SYSTEM 74 DEMO MODE ON, OFF 76 WL.REMOTE ON, OFF 75 BEEP ON, OFF 75 T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones. 22 22 D/TIME SET MY CAMERA S-UP SOUND OPER.
PLAY (VCR) MENU CAMERA Submenu D.EFFECT SETUP Menu Item D.E.SELECT FADER TYPE AUDIO SETUP CARD PLAY Setting Options , FADER, EFFECT, MULTI-S M.S.SPEED M.S.SPLIT 4, 9, 16 REC MODE SP, LP 59 AV ON, OFF 82 OUTPUT CH L/R, L/L, R/R 36 AUDIO DUB. AUDIO IN, MIC. IN 84 WIND SCREEN AUTO, OFF 60 AUDIO MODE 16bit, 12bit 60 12bit AUDIO STEREO1, STEREO2, MIX/FIXED, MIX/ VARI.
Submenu SYSTEM Menu Item Setting Options WL.REMOTE ON, OFF 75 BEEP ON, OFF 75 T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones. 22 22 D/TIME SET MY CAMERA S-UP SOUND E OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND 73 SHTR SOUND OPER.
CARD CAMERA MENU CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA * ZR300 only. Submenu Menu Item D.EFFECT SETUP EFFECT CAMERA SETUP Setting Options , BLACK&WHITE 64 SHUTTER AUTO, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250 56 A.SL SHUTTER ON, OFF 57 D.ZOOM WHITE BAL. ZR300 OFF, 88X AUTO, SET , INDOOR FOCUS PRI. ON, OFF NIGHT MODE* NIGHT, 30 54 99 NIGHT+, S.
Submenu MY CAMERA Menu Item S-UP SOUND SHTR SOUND Setting Options OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND 73 E OPER.
CARD PLAY MENU CAMERA Submenu CARD OPERATIONS (Single Image Display) CARD OPERATIONS (Index Screen) PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA Menu Item CARD PLAY Setting Options PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE TRANS.ORDERS ALL ERASE IMAGE ERASE NO, YES 120 NO, YES 124 CANCEL, SINGLE, ALL 105 FORMAT CANCEL, EXECUTE 110 PROTECT 104 119 PRINT ORDER TRANSFER ORDER DISPLAY SETUP/ BRIGHTNESS 75 TV SCREEN ON, OFF 125 DISPLAYS ON, OFF 125 D/TIME SEL.
Using the Recording Programs Recording Easy Recording Program E 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).
Program selector Availability of Functions in Each Mode: Recording Program Image Stabilizer Focus White Balance Wind screen Shutter Speed AE Shift Digital Effects Card Mix (on) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) : Available : Not available A: Auto setting Shaded area : Can be used only in CAMERA mode. Selecting the Easy Recording Program CAMERA PLAY (VCR) Set the program selector to EASY. “ 46 EASY” appears.
Selecting the Program AE Mode CAMERA CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) 1. Set the program selector to CARD PLAY . E 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. Advanced Functions Recording 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 Allows you to record in dark places where lights cannot be used, without sacrificing color. The assist lamp lights up and stays on, allowing you to record in dark places without sacrificing color. Allows you to record in very dark places without sacrificing color. The assist lamp lights up automatically responding to the surrounding brightness. NIGHT+ S.
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 MENU ( 37) PLAY (VCR) CAMERA SETUP CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY SKIN DETAIL••NORMAL 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 EASY.
Adjusting the AE Shift You can adjust the AE (auto exposure) function to lighten or darken the image. This allows you to compensate for backlit or overexposed scenes. Available Levels: –2 to +2, in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75). E AE SHIFT button SET dial CAMERA CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) 1. Set the program selector to CARD PLAY . Easy Recording, 3. Press the AE SHIFT button. “AE ±0” appears in light blue. Advanced Functions Recording 2.
Adjusting the Focus Manually Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast Moving Subjects Through dirty or wet windows Night Scenes FOCUS button Zoom lever Program selector SET dial CAMERA CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) 1. Set the program selector to CARD PLAY . 2. Adjust the zoom. When you operate the zoom after adjusting the focus, the subject may not stay in focus.
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. “MF E ” appears. When you operate the zoom or turn the SET dial, “ camcorder changes to manual focus.
Setting the White Balance You can use the preset modes to reproduce colors more accurately, or set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting. AUTO SET Auto white balance Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting. Use this mode for recording under changing lighting condition, video lights or sodium lamps. 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 EASY, 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, “ ” 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 MENU ( 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 37) PLAY (VCR) CAMERA SETUP CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY SHUTTER••••••AUTO Set the program selector to . Set the program AE mode to the (Auto) mode. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [SHUTTER]. Select the shutter speed and press the SET dial. CAMERA Mode AUTO 1/60 1/100 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 CARD CAMERA Mode AUTO 1/60 1/100 1/250 6.
Auto Slow Shutter In Easy Recording mode and when [SHUTTER] is set to [AUTO] in Auto mode, the camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30 in CAMERA mode and 1/15 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 MENU ( 37) PLAY (VCR) CAMERA SETUP CARD CAMERA E CARD PLAY A.SL SHUTTER•ON Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [A.
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used for recording movies and still images. PHOTO button Start/stop button SET dial MENU button CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY When recording movies MENU ( 37) CAMERA SETUP SELF TIMER•••OFF 1. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [SELF TIMER], set it to [ON ] and close the menu. “ ” appears. 2. Press the start/stop button. • The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds when using the wireless controller).
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 MENU ( 37) VCR SETUP PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA E 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.
Audio Recording Changing the Audio Mode 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 MENU ( 37) PLAY (VCR) AUDIO SETUP CARD CAMERA 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.
Using Digital Effects Faders ( 63) Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black.
Effects ( 64) Add flavor to your recordings. Art (ART) Black and White (BLACK&WHITE) Sepia (SEPIA) Mosaic (MOSAIC) Ball (BALL) Cube (CUBE) Wave (WAVE) Color Mask (COLOR MASK) Mirror (MIRROR) * Multi-Image Screen ( 65) Captures moving subjects in 4, 9 or 16 sequences of still images and displays them at one time. Sound will be recorded normally.
Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes: CAMERA Still Movies Images PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA Faders Effects Multi-image screen CARD PLAY E * : Available : Not available * : Black and White only. Selecting a Fader In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to CAMERA PLAY (VCR) . CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY The name of the selected fader flashes. CAMERA mode: 4. Fade in: In record pause mode, press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button and begin recording by pressing the start/stop button.
Selecting an Effect In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to CAMERA PLAY (VCR) . CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1. Open the menu and select [D.EFFECT SETUP]. 2. Select [D.E.SELECT] and set it to [EFFECT]. 3. Select [EFFECT TYPE], select a setting option and close the menu. The name of the selected effect flashes. 4. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button. • The name of the selected effect stops flashing. • The effect can be activated/deactivated by pressing the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button.
Using the Multi-Image Screen You can operate the multi-image screen only in the following playback modes: • When [M.S.SPEED] is set to [MANUAL]: Playback pause, slow forward/reverse playback • When [M.S.SPEED] is set to [FAST], [MODERATE] or [SLOW]: Playback pause In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to . CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA E CARD PLAY 1. Open the menu and select [D.EFFECT SETUP]. 2. Select [D.E.SELECT] and set it to [MULTI-S]. 3. Select [M.S.SPEED] and select the transition speed.
Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high-resolution 16:9 recording. WIDESCREEN button CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY Press the WIDESCREEN button. • “ ” appears. • The LCD screen switches to the “letterbox” display. The picture on the viewfinder appears horizontally squeezed. The multi-image screen cannot be used when the widescreen mode is selected.
Magnifying the Image Playback The playback image can be magnified up to 5 times. E Zoom lever SET dial CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1. Move the zoom lever toward T. 2. Select the magnified area with the SET dial. • Turn the SET dial to move the image to the right and left, or up and down. Pressing the SET dial switches between the directions. • To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears.
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. DATA CODE button SET dial MENU button Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination CAMERA MENU ( 37) PLAY (VCR) DISPLAY SETUP/ CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY D/TIME SEL.••DATE & TIME Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ].
Displaying the Data Code CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY E 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 MENU ( 37) PLAY (VCR) DISPLAY SETUP/ CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 6SEC.
End Search When you have played back a tape, you can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene. END SEARCH button CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY In stop mode, press the END SEARCH button. • “END SEARCH” appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tape. • Pressing the button again cancels the search. End search cannot be used once you unload the cassette.
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 REW rewind/fast forward the tape. button This function is operated with the wireless controller. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) E PLAY button STOP button ZERO SET MEMORY 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. DATE SEARCH buttons This function is operated with the wireless controller. STOP CAMERA Press the PLAY (VCR) or CARD CAMERA button CARD PLAY button to begin searching. • Press more than once to search for further date changes (up to 10 times). • Press the STOP button to stop searching. / CARD DATE SEARCH REW PLAY FF STOP A recording of longer than a minute per date/area is required.
Customizing the Camcorder Other Functions You can personalize 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). E Changing the My Camera Settings CAMERA MENU ( 37) MY CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY SEL.S-UP IMG•CANON LOGO S-UP SOUND•••DEFAULT SHTR SOUND•••DEFAULT OPER.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 for screen display and menu items can be changed. The available set of languages varies depending on the region. Follow the procedure below to check which set of languages are provided with your camcorder. Language Set A (e.g. USA, Canada) English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese CAMERA MENU ( 37) PLAY (VCR) DISPLAY SETUP/ Language Set B (e.g.
Other Camcorder Settings Beep E 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 MENU ( 37) PLAY (VCR) SYSTEM CARD CAMERA 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 MENU ( 37) PLAY (VCR) CAMERA SETUP CARD CAMERA IMG STAB CARD PLAY •••ON Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [IMG STAB it to [OFF] and close the menu. “ ], set ” disappears.
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Editing 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. E Connecting the Devices Connecting a VCR See Playing Back on a TV Screen ( 35). Connecting a Digital Video Device Refer also to the instruction manual of the digital video device.
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 AV terminal. We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source.
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) E CARD PLAY 1. Connect the camcorder to the analog video device. See Playing Back on a TV Screen ( 35). 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 PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1. Connect the camcorder to the digital video device. See Connecting a Digital Video Device ( 77). 2. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a blank cassette. Make sure that [AV DV] is set to [OFF] ( 82). 3. Connected device: Load the recorded cassette. 4.
Copyright Signal Certain software tapes are copyright protected. If you attempt to play back such tape, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears and you will not be able to view the contents of the tape. If you attempt to record from such tape via the DV terminal, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED” appears and you will not be able to record the contents of the tape.
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. 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.
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). For normal use, set [AV DV] to [OFF]. If it is set to [ON], digital signals cannot be input via the camcorder’s DV terminal. Depending on the software and the specifications of your computer, you may not be able to transfer converted signals via the DV terminal.
Audio Dubbing You can add sound from audio devices (AUDIO IN) or with the built-in microphone (MIC.IN). This function is operated with the wireless controller. Connecting Connecting an Audio Device Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. Audio device (e.g. CD player) OUTPUT L Signal flow AUDIO STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) R Dubbing CAMERA MENU ( 37) PLAY (VCR) AUDIO SETUP CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY AUDIO DUB.•••AUDIO IN 1.
5. Press the AUDIO DUB. button on the wireless controller. “AUDIO DUB.” and “ ” appear. PAUSE SLOW ZERO SET AUDIO DUB. MEMORY TV SCREEN E 6. Press the PAUSE to begin dubbing. button on the wireless controller • Audio device: Begin playback. • Microphone: Speak into the microphone. 7. Press the STOP to stop dubbing. PLAY STOP PAUSE ZERO SET button on the wireless controller Audio device: Stop playback. SLOW AUDIO DUB. MEMORY TV SCREEN PLAY STOP PAUSE SLOW ZERO SET 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 MENU ( 37) PLAY (VCR) AUDIO SETUP CARD CAMERA 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.
Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer E Transferring Using a DV 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.
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Using 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 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 E You can choose from Superfine, Fine and Normal. CAMERA MENU ( 37) PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD SETUP CARD PLAY 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 between 1024 x 768 pixels and 640 x 480 pixels.
Changing the Movie Size You can choose between 320 x 240 pixels and 160 x 120 pixels. CAMERA MENU ( 37) PLAY (VCR) CARD SETUP CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY MOVIE SIZE•••320x240 Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [MOVIE SIZE], set it to [160x120] and close the menu. Movies are recorded with Motion JPEG compression. Maximum recording time on a 8 MB SD Memory Card: 90 Image Size Max. Recording Time (8 MB) File Size per Second 320 x 240 approx. 20 sec. 250 KB/sec. 160 x 120 approx.
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. E 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. RESET CONTINUOUS The file number will be reset each time a new memory card is inserted, starting with 101-0101.
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. 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 center 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 you are using a Macintosh computer, you may not be able to download image with ImageBrowser or with OS standard software when the memory card contains more than 1000 images.
Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 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.
Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Remaining Card Capacity for Still Images E flashing in red: No card in green: 6 or more images in yellow: 1 to 5 images in red: No more images • The indication may not decrease even though a recording has been made, or may decrease by 2 images at once. • All indicators are displayed in green when a memory card is played back. Still Image Quality Indicates the image quality of the still image.
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 MENU ( 37) 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 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. ) CR Y (V PLA F OF A R ME CA R WE PO With SD Memory Cards up to 512 MB, you can record until “CARD FULL” appears (approx. 33 minutes with a 512 MB SD Memory Card).
Recording from Other Video Devices You can record movies from devices connected via the AV terminal (analog line-in function), or via the DV terminal on a memory card. For connecting instructions, refer to page 35 and 77. CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA 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 center 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. E When the program selector is set to EASY, the Focus-Priority becomes set to ON (only the center focusing point is available). CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1.
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 103), or one after another (slide show 103). Use the Card Jump function to quickly locate an image without displaying them one by one ( 103). CARD – button CARD + button / button button SLIDE SHOW 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 / button.
Slide Show CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY E 1. Press the SLIDE SHOW button. Images are played back one after another. 2. Press the SLIDE SHOW button to stop the slide show. Index Screen CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1. Move the zoom lever toward W. • Up to 6 images appear. • With movies, the index screen can only be started when the first scene is displayed as a still image. 2. Turn the SET dial to select an image. • Move the “ ” to the image you wish to view.
Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure when displaying a single image or index screen. If a memory card is formatted, all still images and movies, even protected ones, will be erased permanently. 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. Press the SET dial to open the FILE OPER. menu.
Erasing Images You can erase images singly or all at once. Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered. E 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 DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK (such as picture frames, backgrounds and animations) and combine it with the live video recording. 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.
6. Select [MIX TYPE]. [CARD CHROMA], [CARD LUMI.], [CAM. CHROMA] and [C. ANIMATION] appears. 7. 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]. 8. To adjust the mix level, select [MIX LEVEL] and adjust it with the SET dial. 9. Close the menu. “CARD MIX” flashes. 10.Press the CARD MIX button. • “CARD MIX” stops flashing.
Sample Images Below are some sample images provided on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. Card Chroma Key E Card Luminance Key Camera Chroma Key Card Animation PhotoEssentials – Royalty Free Stock Photography The PhotoEssentials suite of royalty-free images on CD-ROM features premium quality assignment photography and is ideally suited for use in advertising, brochures, reports, multimedia, websites, books, packaging and more. For more information, please visit their website www.
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 data recorded on it. 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 MENU ( 37) 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 MENU ( 37) MY CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY E 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 Direct Printing 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 ( 119).
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. E Refer to the instruction manual of each printer for information on which interface cable to use with the camcorder. We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source.
- If the error still persists and printing does not restart, follow below procedure: 1. Disconnect the cable. 2. Turn the POWER switch of the camcorder to OFF and back to PLAY (VCR). 3. Reconnect the cable. When you have finished printing: 1. Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer. 2. Turn off the camcorder.
Selecting the Print Settings The procedure for selecting the number of copies 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. 115 E 117 Selecting the Number of Copies A maximum of 99 copies can be selected for one still image. 1. In the print setting menu, turn the SET dial to select (COPIES) and press the SET dial. 2.
Paper Settings 1. In the print setting menu, turn the SET dial to select [PAPER] and press the SET dial. 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 Optimize) This function uses the camcorder's recording information to optimize 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. E 2. Turn the SET dial to select a setting and press the SET dial. Setting the Print Style PAPER BORDERS BORDERLESS BORDERED 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 press the SET dial. (BORDERS) and 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.
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 ( 112). A maximum of 200 still images can be selected. E Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) Do not connect a USB or DV cable to the camcorder while setting the print orders. CAMERA 1. 2. 3. 4.
Erasing All Print Orders CAMERA MENU ( PLAY (VCR) CARD OPERATIONS 37) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 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 MENU ( 37) PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY PRINT 1. Connect the printer to the camcorder ( 112). 2. Open the menu and select [ PRINT]. • The print setting menu appears.
Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Transferring Images With the supplied USB cable and Digital Video Software, you can browse and archive images or arrange still images for printout. For details, refer to the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual.
Direct Transfer You can transfer images to a computer by operating the camcorder. ALL IMAGES... NEW IMAGES... Transfers all images to the computer. Transfers only those images that have not yet been transferred to the computer. TRANSFER ORDERS... Transfers images with transfer orders to the computer. SELECT & Allows you to select an image and transfers the TRANSFER... selected image to the computer. WALLPAPER...
2. Turn the SET dial to select [OK] and press the SET dial. • 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. • To cancel transfer, turn the SET dial to select [CANCEL] and press the SET dial, or press the MENU button. E Transferring a Selected Image CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1. Turn the SET dial to select [ SELECT & TRANSFER] and press the SET dial. 2.
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 200 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.
Additional Information Screen Displays E Hiding the Displays on the LCD Screen You can hide the displays on the LCD screen to have a clear screen for playback. CAMERA MENU ( 37) PLAY (VCR) DISPLAY SETUP/ CARD CAMERA DISPLAYS•••••ON Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ it to [OFF ] and close the menu. • • • • CARD PLAY ]. Select [DISPLAYS], set Warning messages still appear, and the data code appears if turned on.
Screen Displays during Recording/Playback CAMERA Mode (see also Program AE ( 45) AE Shift ( 51) Shutter speed ( 56) Manual focus ( 52) White balance ( 54) Card mix ( 106) 27) Digital effects ( 61) Date and time ( 22) AF/AE locked during still image recording ( 92) Skin detail ( 50) Zoom ( 29) Self-timer ( 58) 76) Image stabilizer ( Self-timer countdown ( 58) Recording mode ( 59) Tape operation Condensation warning ( 132) Wind screen ( 60) 60) Audio mode ( Widescreen mode ( 66) Remaining card capacity for
CARD CAMERA Mode (see also 98) Focusing frame ( 99) Stitch assist ( 100) Camcorder shake warning ( 57) E CARD PLAY Mode Slide show ( 103) Data code ( 68) Lap time Length of the movie Current image/total images File number ( 91) Protect mark ( 104) Additional Information 127
List of Messages Message Explanation SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME 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. 22 CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 13 THE TAPE IS SET FOR Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the ERASURE PREVENTION position of the protect switch.
Message Explanation – UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE Image is not recorded with JPEG compression, or with a compression not compatible with the camcorder, or the image file is corrupted. TRANSFER ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 200 transfer orders. 124 CANNOT TRANSFER! You attempted to transfer a movie file as wallpaper. 123 THIS IMAGE CANNOT BE RECORDED Some analog images cannot be recorded on the memory card depending on the signal.
Message COMMUNICATION ERROR 130 Explanation The printer is experiencing a data transmission error. Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a while, turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable. Or, you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images. Reduce the number of images. PRINTER IN USE The printer is in use. Check the printer status. PRINTER WARMING UP Printer is warming up.
Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling Precautions E 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 near strong electric or magnetic fields such as above TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones. Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject.
Viewfinder Clean the viewfinder screen using a blower brush or a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses. Video Heads 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.
When condensation is detected: The camcorder stops operating and the warning message “CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED” appears for approx. 4 seconds and “ ” starts flashing. If a cassette is loaded, the warning message “REMOVE THE CASSETTE” appears and “ ” starts flashing. Remove the cassette immediately and leave the cassette compartment open. Leaving the cassette in the camcorder may damage the tape. A cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected.
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. For example, with charged battery packs, attach the terminal cover so that the [ ]-shaped hole shows the blue label. Back side of the battery pack Terminal cover attached Charged Uncharged Lithium Button Battery Handling Precautions WARNING! • The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
With cassettes equipped with a memory function, metal plated terminals may become dirty with use. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of loading/ unloading. The memory function is not supported by the camcorder. E 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 labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.
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 Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use. Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs with NTSC system.
Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. E Power Source Problem Camcorder will not turn on. Cause Solution Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 13 Battery pack is not correctly attached. Attach the battery pack correctly. 13 Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 13 Power save function has been activated. Turn on the camcorder.
Recording Problem Cause Camcorder is not set to CAMERA mode. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 25 “SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME” appears on the screen. Time zone, date and time are not set. Set the time zone, date and time. 22 Backup battery is exhausted. Replace the backup battery and reset the time zone, date and time. 17 Battery pack is inserted the wrong way. Insert the backup battery with the + side facing outward and set the time zone, date and time.
Playback Problem Cause Pressing the playback button does not start playback. Camcorder is turned off, or is not set to PLAY (VCR) mode. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode. 32 The TAPE/CARD switch is set to CARD. Set the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE. 32 Cassette is not loaded. Load a cassette. 16 Tape reached the end (“ END” flashes on the screen). Rewind the tape. 32 Image will not appear on the TV screen. [AV Set [AV 82 Tape is running, but image will not appear on the TV screen.
Memory Card Operation Problem Solution Memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and reinsert it. 88 Memory card cannot be recorded. Memory card is full. Replace the memory card or erase images. 88 Memory card is not formatted. Format the memory card. 110 Memory card is not inserted. Insert a memory card. 88 File number reached maximum value. Set [FILE NUMBERS] to [RESET] and insert a new memory card. 91 SD Memory Card is protected.
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) E WS-20 Wrist Strap WA-28 Wide attachment Shoulder Strap CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger MiniDV Video Cassette WD-28 Wide-converter NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L12, BP-2L14 Battery Pack CB-2LT Battery Charger WL-D85 Wireless Controller CA-570 Compact Power Adapter TL-28 Tele-converter NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L12, BP-2L14 Battery Pack FS-28U Filter Set TV STV-250N Stereo Video Cable VCR Commercially available DV Cable SDC-128M SD Memory Card Digital Dev
Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc.
TL-28 Tele-converter This Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.7. • The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached. • The minimum focusing distance with the TL-28 is 3 m (9.8 ft.); 3 cm (1.2 in.) at maximum wide angle. • When the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with assist lamp. E WD-28 Wide-converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0.
Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability. Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap. SC-1000/SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camcorder within easy reach without weighing you down or getting in the way. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories.
Specifications ZR300/ZR200 E 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 USB 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) mini-B Power/Others Power supply (rated) Power consumption (AF on) Operating temperature Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (camcorder body only) 7.4 V DC 2.3W (using viewfinder), 3.
Item Codes Provided Accessories Lens Cap CA-570 Compact Power Adapter NB-2LH Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable WL-D85 Wireless Controller IFC-300PCU USB Cable WA-28 Wide Attachment (ZR300) D52-0300-000 8468A002AA 9612A001AA 3067A002AA (D82-0590-201) D83-0712-000 6906A001AA D55-0270-000 E Optional Accessories BP-2L12 Battery Pack BP-2L14 Battery Pack NB-2L Battery Pack CB-2LT Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger WD-28 Wide-converter TL-28 Tele-converter FS-28U Filter Set WS-20 Wrist Strap SC
Index 12bit audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 16:9 widescreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 6-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . 136 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 142 AE Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Analog line-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Analog-digital converter . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Assist lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 P Playback - Memory card . . . . . . . . . . 102 Playback - Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Playback pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Portrait mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Print order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Program AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Protect . . .
U.S.A. CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The warranty set forward below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with respect to equipment purchased in the United States. The limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.
CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon digital video equipment purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Canon digital video equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required.
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