User manual CANON ELURA 100 - annexe 1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ELURA 100 A and all its accessories. 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. Follow Instructions -- All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning -- Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual. 6. Accessories -- Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous. 7. Avoid magnetic or electric fields -- Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation. They may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 8. Water and Moisture -- Hazard of electric shock -- Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist situations. 9. Placing or Moving -- Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cartcombinationtooverturn. 10. Power Sources -- The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this manual. 11. Polarization -- The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 12. Power Cord Protection -- Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product. 13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70--1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure 1. E Introduction 3 Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H) NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 14.Lightning -- For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 15.Overloading -- Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16.Objects and Liquid Entry -- Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product. 17.Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 18.Damage Requiring Service -- Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including the battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need for service. 19.Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 20.Safety Check -- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order. When replacement of power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570. The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4 Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon ELURA 100. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table ( 110). E Symbols and References Used in this Manual : Precautions related to the camcorder operation. : 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. [ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen. "Card" or "Memory card" refers to an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard (MMC). "Screen" refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. Introduction Menu item shown at its default position Buttons and switches to be operated About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorder's operations and to select and change setting options in menus. Push the joystick up, down, left or right ( item or change settings. , ) to select an Press the joystick itself ( action. ) to save the settings or confirm an 5 The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode. You can display the joystick guide to remind you of the joystick's functions in each operating mode. Recording movies: Playing back movies: Recording still images: Playing back still images: EXP FOCUS EXP FOCUS Selecting the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is determined by the positions of the power and TAPE/ CARD switches. Operating Modes TAPE/CARD Icon Display Switch Operation Recording movies on a tape (Tape) Playing movies from a tape Switch CAMERA PLAY CAMERA PLAY 28 38 Recording still images or 31 movies on a card (Card) Viewing still images or playing movies from a card 40 Trademark Acknowledgements · is a trademark. · is a trademark of SD Card Association. · Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. · Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. · HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC). · Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. 6 Table of contents Introduction Using this Manual ............................................................................................5 Checking the Supplied Accessories ................................................................9 Components Guide........................................................................................10 Screen Displays.............................................................................................14 E Preparation Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................16 Step 2: Loading a Cassette ...........................................................................19 Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................20 Step 4: Preparing the Camcorder ..................................................................21 Step 5: Using the Wireless Controller............................................................22 Step 6: Installing the Backup Battery.............................................................23 Step 7: Adjusting the LCD Screen .................................................................24 Step 8: Changing the Display Language .......................................................25 Step 9: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..............................................26 Introduction Basic Functions Recording Recording Movies on a Tape .........................................................................28 Recording on a Memory Card .......................................................................31 Zooming.........................................................................................................34 Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................36 Tips for Better Recording...............................................................................37 Playback Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................38 Playing Back a Memory Card ........................................................................40 Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................41 Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................42 Advanced Functions Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................44 Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................47 Recording Adjusting the Exposure Manually ..................................................................48 Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................49 Using the LED Light.......................................................................................51 Using the Self-Timer ......................................................................................52 Using an External Microphone ......................................................................53 Changing the Settings (1) Changing the Settings with the FUNC. Button ..............................................54 List of Menu Items (FUNC.)...........................................................................55 Setting the White Balance .............................................................................56 Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................58 Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................59 Changing the Settings (2) Changing the Settings with the Setup Menus................................................64 List of Menu Items (Setup Menus).................................................................65 Using the Wind Screen..................................................................................70 7 Playback Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................71 Displaying the Data Code..............................................................................72 End Search....................................................................................................73 Returning to a Pre-marked Position ..............................................................74 Date Search...................................................................................................75 Digital Camera Functions Selecting the Image Quality/Size...................................................................76 Simultaneous Recording on the Tape and Memory Card..............................78 Changing the Focusing Method.....................................................................79 Selecting the Drive Mode ..............................................................................80 Playing Back/Searching Images....................................................................82 Erasing Images..............................................................................................83 Protecting Images..........................................................................................84 Initializing a Memory Card .............................................................................85 Editing Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device .................................................86 Analog Line-in Recording ..............................................................................88 DV Dubbing ...................................................................................................90 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) ...92 Audio Dubbing ...............................................................................................94 Recording from the Tape on a Memory Card ................................................96 Printing Printing Still Images .......................................................................................97 Selecting the Print Settings .........................................................................100 Printing with Print Order Settings ................................................................102 Connecting to a PC Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer ............................................104 Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer ......................................106 Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order)...........................................109 Trouble? Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................110 List of Messages..........................................................................................114 Do's & Don'ts Handling Precautions ..................................................................................117 Cleaning the Video Heads...........................................................................120 Maintenance/Others ....................................................................................121 Additional Information System Diagram ..........................................................................................122 Optional Accessories...................................................................................123 Specifications...............................................................................................125 Product Codes.............................................................................................127 Index............................................................................................................128 8 Checking the Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-208DG Battery Pack Lithium Button Battery CR1616 WL-D85 Wireless Controller E Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for the Wireless Controller STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Introduction The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Date of Purchase: Model Name: ELURA 100 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: 9 Components Guide ELURA 100 Left side view Right side view Lens Cover Switch ( 28, 31) ( - open, - closed) Battery attachment unit ( 16) Serial number BATTERY RELEASE button ( 16) DV terminal ( 86, 90, 92, 104) USB terminal ( 97, 106) Grip belt ( 21) CARD access indicator ( 31) / CHARGE indicator ( 16) Memory card slot ( 20)/ Backup battery compartment ( 23) Terminal cover DC IN terminal ( 16) 10 Front view E Back view Introduction Twin LED light (assist lamp) ( 51) Remote sensor ( 22) Stereo microphone Viewfinder ( 21) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 21) D.EFFECTS button ( 59) / P.SET button ( 98) LCD screen ( 24) Joystick ( 5) FUNC. button ( 54) Mode switch ( 44) switch ( 6) Start/stop button ( 28, 31) Lock button TAPE/CARD switch ( 6) WIDE SCR button ( 36) LCD BACKLIGHT button ( 24) 11 Top view Bottom view (print/share) button ( 98, 107) Zoom lever ( 34) PHOTO button ( 31) Speaker ( 41) LIGHT button ( 51) Cassette compartment ( 19) OPEN/EJECT switch ( 19) Cassette compartment cover ( 19) AV terminal ( 42, 88, 92, 94) MIC (microphone) terminal ( 53) Strap mount ( 124) Tripod socket ( 37) 12 Wireless Controller WL-D85 E START/ STOP PHOTO ZOOM CARD DATE SEARCH REW PLAY STOP FF Introduction PAUSE SLOW ZERO SET AUDIO DUB. MEMORY TV SCREEN WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D85 START/STOP button ( 28, 31) CARD ­/+ buttons ( 40) DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 75) REW button ( 38) ­/ button ( 39) PAUSE button ( 39) SLOW button ( 39) AUDIO DUB. button ( 94) ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 74) PHOTO button ( 31) Zoom buttons ( 34) PLAY button ( 38) FF button ( 39) STOP button ( 38) +/ button ( 39) button ( 39) TV SCREEN button ( 67) 13 Screen Displays Screen Displays during Recording When recording movies on a tape ( ) Operating mode ( 6), Zoom ( 34), Exposure ( 48) Recording program ( 44) White balance ( 56) Image effect ( 58) Self-timer ( 52) Drive mode ( 80) Digital effects ( 59) Movie size ( 76) Still image quality/size ( 76) Condensation ( 113) Recording reminder ( 29) Manual focus ( 49) Image stabilizer ( 65) Recording mode ( 66) Tape operation ( 15) Time code ( 29) Remaining tape ( 29) Remaining battery charge Widescreen mode ( 36) Wind screen ( 70) Audio mode ( 67) Remaining card capacity for still images ( 33) Remaining card capacity for movies ( 33) Remote sensor mode ( 68) Camcorder shake warning ( 65) LED light ( 51) AF/AE locked during still image recording ( 31) AF frame ( 79) When recording on a memory card ( ) Remaining battery charge The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack. · When " " starts flashing in red replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. · When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying " ". · Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately. 14 Screen Displays during Playback When playing a tape ( ) 12 bit audio ( 95) End search ( 73), Date search ( Audio dubbing ( 94) Digital effects ( 59) Movie size ( 96) Still image quality/size ( 78) Recording mode ( 66) Tape operation Time code ( 29) Remaining tape ( 29) Joystick guide ( 5) Data code ( 72) 75), E Introduction Tape operation : Record : Pause : Stop : Eject : Play : Fast forward : Rewind / : Fast forward playback/ Rewind playback ( 39) x2 / x2: Playback at twice normal speed ( 39) x1 / x1: Playback at normal speed ( 39) / : Slow playback ( 39) : Frame advance playback/ Frame reverse playback ( 39) / : Playback pause ( 39) / : Date search ( 75) / : Zero set memory ( 74) / : Audio dubbing ( 94) / When playing back a still image from a memory card ( ) Image number ( 68) Current image/Total number of images Still image size ( 76) Movie size ( 76)/Playback time Protected image mark ( 84) Data code ( 72) When playing back a movie from a memory card ( ) 15 Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply Preparation The camcorder can be powered by a battery pack or be connected to a household power source. Charge the battery pack before use. Attaching the Battery Pack 1. Turn the switch to . 2. Open the LCD panel. 3. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. · Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack. · Slide in the connector end of the battery in the direction of the arrow and press it gently until it clicks. To remove the battery pack: 1. Open the LCD panel. 2. Hold down the BATTERY RELEASE button and pull out the battery from the ridge on its bottom part. BATTERY RELEASE button Charging the Battery Pack 1. Connect the power cord to the adapter. 2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3. Open the front terminal cover and connect the power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed. To remove the power adapter: CHARGE indicator DC IN terminal 1. Disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the adapter. 16 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. E 1. Turn the switch to . 2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 4. Open the front terminal cover and connect the power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. Preparation Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter. Do not connect any products that are not expressly recommended to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the power adapter. You may hear some noise from the power adapter during use. This is not a malfunction. Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery pack. Charging may stop. The battery pack may not be charged correctly even if the CHARGE indicator is continuously on. The battery pack may also not be charged correctly when a power outage occurs during charging. Remove the battery pack and attach it back to the camcorder. When the power adapter or battery pack is defective, the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly (at about 2 flashes/second) and the charging stops. The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status. 0-50%: Flashes once every second More than 50%: Flashes twice every second 100%: Continuously on 17 Charging, Recording and Playback Times The following 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 Recording Time* Viewfinder LCD normal bright Playback Time BP-208DG 165 min. 150 min. 150 min. 140 min. 85 min. 85 min. 80 min. 175 min. * Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off. We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10°C and 30°C (50°F and 86°F). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) the charging will not start. If the battery temperature goes outside this temperature range while charging, the CHARGE indicator will start flashing rapidly and the charging will stop. 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. To conserve battery power, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode. We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need. 18 Step 2: Loading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the logo. 1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT and open the cassette compartment cover. switch E The cassette compartment opens automatically. 2. Load 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. Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover. Preparation Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically, or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted. Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover. If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be loaded/ unloaded even if the switch is set to . 19 Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card You can use commercially available with this camcorder. SD memory cards or MultiMediaCards (MMC) Inserting the Card 1. Set the switch to . 2. Open the cover. 3. Insert the memory card straight into the memory card slot and push it in until it clicks. 4. Close the cover. If the memory card is not correctly inserted the cover will not close ­ do not forcefully close the cover. Verify that the memory card is inserted in the correct direction. 5. Turn on the camcorder. Removing the Card Do not forcefully remove the memory card without first pushing it in. 1. Set the switch to . CARD access indicator Make sure that the CARD access indicator is not flashing before you turn off the camcorder. 2. Open the cover. 3. Push the memory card to release it. Remove the memory card. 4. Close the cover. Before using them, make sure to initialize all memory cards with this camcorder ( 85). Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards. 20 Step 4: Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment) 1. Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed. 2. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever. E Fastening the Grip Belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the start/stop button with your thumb. Preparation 21 Step 5: Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery (Lithium Button Battery CR2025) 1. Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder. 2. Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up. 3. Insert the battery holder. Tab Using the Wireless Controller Point it at the camcorder's remote sensor when you press the buttons. The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is subjected to strong light sources or direct sunlight. If the wireless controller does not work, check if the remote sensor is set to [OFF ]( 68). When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can only be operated at very close range, replace the battery. 22 Step 6: Installing the Backup Battery The backup battery (lithium button battery CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain the date, time ( 26) 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. E 1. Open the memory slot/backup battery compartment cover. 2. Pull out the backup battery holder using a flat screwdriver or a similar tool. 3. Insert the backup battery in the holder with the + side facing down. Preparation 4. Insert the battery holder and push it in until it clicks, then close the cover. The backup battery has a life span of about a year. " you that it needs to be replaced. " flashes in red to inform 23 Step 7: Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Subject can monitor the LCD screen Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. · You can rotate the panel downward by 90 degrees. · You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder). · When the LCD screen is facing the subject, the LCD image will be reversed right-left and the subject will see a mirror image. In the LCD mirror mode, only the tape and card operation and the self-timer displays will appear on the LCD screen. All displays will appear normally on the viewfinder screen. Rotating the panel by 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self-timer ( 52). LCD Backlight 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. LCD BACKLIGHT button Press the LCD BACKLIGHT button. The brightness changes with each press of the button. This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen. When using a battery pack, the camcorder retains the setting even if you change the position of the switch. The battery usage time shortens when the LCD screen is set brighter. 24 Step 8: Changing the Display Language The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed. A different set of languages will be available with your camcorder, depending on the area where you acquired it. Language Set A German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese Language Set B English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean E MENU ( 64) DISPLAY SETUP/ LANGUAGE ENGLISH 1. Turn the switch to CAMERA or PLAY. Preparation 2. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu. The FUNC. menu will open. Continue the procedure with the joystick to open the setup menus. 3. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press ( ). 4. Select ( ) the [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] menu and press ( ). Then, select ( ) the [LANGUAGE] option and press ( ). 5. Select ( , ) a language and press ( ) to save the changes. 6. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu. If you have mistakenly changed the language, follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting. The displays and that appear on screen while changing the print settings and the direct transfer settings will not change, regardless of the language selected. 25 Step 9: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time MENU ( 64) DATE/TIME SETUP T.ZONE/DST NEW YORK 1. Turn the switch to CAMERA or PLAY. 2. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu. 3. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press ( ). 4. Select ( ) the [DATE/TIME SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select ( ) the [T.ZONE/DST] option and press ( ). The time zone setting appears (see table on the next page). The default setting is New York or Singapore depending on the region. 5. Select ( ) your time zone and press ( ). " next to the area. To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the " Setting the Date and Time MENU ( 64) DATE/TIME SETUP DATE/TIME JAN. 1,2006 12:00AM 6. Select ( ) the [DATE/TIME] option and press ( ). A selection frame will be displayed around the date and the selection arrows around the month will flash. 7. With the joystick change ( ) the month as required and move ( ) to the next field. · The selection arrows will flash around the next field of the date/time. · Set the day, year, hours and minutes in the same way. · If you do not need to change all settings, you can use the joystick to move ( the specific setting you want to change. ) to 8. Press ( ) to start the clock. 9. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu. 26 Time Zones Once you have set your time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock each time you travel to another time zone. Just set the time zone to the one of your destination, and the camcorder automatically adjusts the clock. E Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC. London Paris Cairo Moscow Dubai Karachi Dacca Bankok Singapore Tokyo Sydney Solomon GMT/UTC +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +10 +11 Wellington (WELLGTN) Samoa Honolulu Anchorage Los Angeles (L.A.) Denver Chicago New York Caracas Rio de Janeiro (RIO) Fernando de Noronha (FERNANDO) Azores +12 -11 -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 Preparation 27 Basic Functions Recording Movies on a Tape Recording Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 120). 1. Holding the lock button on the switch pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2. Set the TAPE/CARD switch to . 3. Open the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to ). 4. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. Press the start/stop button again to pause recording. When You Have Finished Recording 1. Turn the switch to . 2. Close the lens cover (move the lens cover switch to ). 3. Unload the cassette. 4. Disconnect the power source. 5. Close the LCD panel. 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. When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts), the sound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level. This is not a malfunction. The camcorder enters the stop mode ( ) after 4 minutes 30 seconds when left in record pause mode ( ) to protect the tape and video heads. In stop mode, press the start/stop button to start recording. 28 When powered by a battery pack, the camcorder shuts off to save power ( 68) if left without any operation for 5 minutes. Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off the message " AUTO POWER OFF" will appear. If the camcorder shuts off, turn the switch to and back on again. 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. E Screen Displays during Recording Time Code Indicates the recording time in hours, minutes and seconds. Remaining tape Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes. " " moves during recording. " END" flashes when the tape reaches the end. · When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear. · Depending on the type of the tape, the indication may not be displayed correctly. Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short. When " " flashes Basic Functions Recording " " flashes in red when the lithium button battery is not installed, or when it needs replacing. 29 Reviewing and Searching when Recording You can review the last few seconds of your recording (record review). You can also play back the tape to locate the point where you wish to begin recording (record search). Available only in the mode. Joystick Mode switch Record Review In record pause mode: 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 3. Push the joystick ( ) momentarily towards and release it. The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few seconds, and returns to record pause mode. EXP FOCUS Record Search In record pause mode: 1. Set the mode switch to . 2. If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 3. Hold the joystick pushed ( ) towards to search back towards the beginning of the recording or pushed ( ) towards to search forward towards the end of the recording. · Release the joystick at the point where you wish to begin recording. · The camcorder returns to record pause mode. EXP FOCUS 30 Recording on a Memory Card Recording Still Images on a Memory Card 1. Holding the lock button on the switch pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2. Set the TAPE/CARD switch to . 3. Open the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to ). 4. Change the size and quality of the still images, as necessary ( 76). The default image size and quality is L 1152x864. E 5. Press the PHOTO button halfway. · " " turns green when the focus is adjusted and a green frame appears. The beep sounds. · When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller the still image is recorded immediately. Basic Functions Recording 6. Press the PHOTO button fully. · " " and the focusing frame disappear and you hear a shutter sound. · The CARD access indicator flashes. Recording Movies on a Memory Card 1. Holding the lock button on the switch pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2. Set the TAPE/CARD switch to . 3. Open the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to ). 4. Select the movie size ( 76). Set a size other than the default [ MOVIE REC OFF]. 5. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. · The CARD access indicator flashes. · Press the start/stop button to stop recording. 31 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. About the focusing frame: The camcorder automatically selects the appropriate focusing frames out of the 9 focusing frames, allowing to focus on subjects out of the center ( 79). If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, " " turns yellow. Keep the PHOTO button pressed halfway and adjust the focus manually with the joystick ( ). When recording a still image (step 5 above), the image may appear out of focus for a moment while the camcorder is focusing. When the subject is too bright, "OVEREXP." starts flashing. In such case, use the optional FS-H27U ND filter. Sound for movies recorded on the memory card will be monaural. We recommend using a memory card with a transfer rate of more than 2 MB/ sec., after initializing it with this camcorder. With memory cards not initialized with this camcorder, or after repeatedly recording and erasing the memory card, the writing speed may be slower and the recording may stop. When powered by a battery pack, the camcorder shuts off to save power ( 68) if left without any operation for 5 minutes. Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off the message " AUTO POWER OFF" will appear. If the camcorder shuts off, turn the switch to and back on again. 32 Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Remaining Card Capacity for Still Images 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. Card Access Display " " appears to indicate that the camcorder is writing on the memory card. E Still Image Quality and Size ( Indicates the image quality and the image size of the still image. 76) Screen Displays during Movie Recording Basic Functions Recording Remaining Card Capacity for Movies Indicates the remaining time in hours and minutes. At less than 1 minute, the remaining time will be displayed in 10-second steps, at less than 10 seconds in 1-second steps. · The indication varies depending on the recording condition. The actual remaining time may be longer or shorter than indicated. Movie recording time Card Access Display " " appears and the " " display moves to indicate that the camcorder is writing on the memory card. Indicates the recording time of the movie in hours : minutes : seconds. Movie size ( 76) Indicates the movie size. 33 Zooming The zoom is available in the and modes. When recording on the tape, in addition to the optical zoom you can also use the digital zoom ( 65). Zoom out Zoom in Zoom lever 20x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wideangle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). When operating the zoom from the camcorder you can also change the zoom speed ( 35). You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller. The zoom speed with the wireless controller will be the same as with the camcorder (when one of the fixed zoom speed levels is selected) or fixed at [SPEED 3] (when [VARIABLE] is selected). When the zoom speed is set to [VARIABLE], the zoom speed will be faster in the stop and record pause modes. Overusing the zoom feature when recording movies can result in recordings that may have an unsettled feel or cause discomfort on playback. Make effective use of the zoom. Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) to the subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1cm (0.39 in.). 34 Selecting the Zoom Speed When operating the zoom with the camcorder, you can set the zoom speed to variable or to one of 3 levels of fixed zoom speeds. When set to [VARIABLE], the zoom speed depends on how you activate the zoom lever ­ press softly for a slower zoom or press more strongly for a faster zoom. Available in the and modes. E MENU ( 64) CAMERA SETUP ZOOM SPEED VARIABLE 1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu. 2. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press ( ). 3. Select ( ) the [CAMERA SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select ( ) the [ZOOM SPEED] option and press ( ). 4. Select a setting option and press ( ) to save the changes. 5. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu. Basic Functions Recording The fastest zoom speed can be achieved with the [VARIABLE] setting. Among the fixed zoom speeds [SPEED 3] is the fastest, and [SPEED 1] the slowest. 35 Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high-resolution 16:9 recording. Available only in the mode. WIDE SCR button Press the WIDE SCR button. · Pressing the WIDE SCR button will toggle between the widescreen (16:9) and 4:3 aspect ratios. In widescreen mode " " will appear. · On the LCD screen: Widescreen video will display normally; video in 4:3 aspect ratio will appear with black side bars. · On the viewfinder screen: Widescreen video will appear in the "letterbox" display; video in 4:3 aspect ratio will display normally. When you turn off the image stabilizer, you will get a larger horizontal angle of view. Select the [TV TYPE] according to the type of television you connect the camcorder to - wide (16:9) or normal (4:3) aspect ratios ( 42). That will ensure that widescreen recordings are played back without distortions. TVs equipped with the Video ID-1 system will automatically switch the playback mode for recordings made in widescreen mode. 36 Tips for Better Recording 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. E For More Stability Lean against a wall Put the camcorder on a table Basic Functions Recording Kneel on one knee Use a tripod Lie on your elbow Lighting When recording outdoors, we recommend recording with the sun at your back. When using a tripod, do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens). Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than Camera positioning pin 5.5 mm (0.2 in.) as it may damage the camcorder. The camcorder cannot be mounted on tripods with fixed (non-retractable) camera positioning pins. 37 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 ( 120). 1. Holding the lock button on the switch pressed down, set the switch to PLAY. 2. Set the TAPE/CARD switch to . 3. If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 4. Push the joystick ( ) towards to rewind the tape. 5. Push the joystick ( ) towards / to play back the tape. Push ( ) again to pause the playback. 6. Push the joystick ( ) towards to stop the playback. To use the viewfinder, close the LCD panel. About the screen display: During playback, the time code gives the hours, minutes, seconds and frames. The remaining tape time may not appear when the time left is less than 15 seconds. 38 Special Playback Modes E REW PLAY STOP PAUSE SLOW FF / (Playback Pause) ) towards / or press the PAUSE During normal playback, push the joystick ( button on the wireless controller. (Fast Forward Playback) / (Rewind Playback) Plays back the tape at 9.5 times the normal speed. During normal playback, hold the joystick pushed ( ) towards or pushed ( ) towards . You can also press and hold the FF or REW button on the wireless controller instead. Release the joystick or wireless controller button to return to normal playback. Basic Functions Playback ­/ (Reverse Playback) Press the button on the wireless controller during normal playback. Press the PLAY button on the wireless controller or push the joystick ( ) towards / to return to normal playback. +/ (Frame Advance) / ­/ (Frame Reverse) Plays back frame-by-frame. Press the button on the wireless controller repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold it to play back continuous frame advance/frame reverse. Press the PLAY button on the wireless controller or push the joystick ( ) towards / to return to normal playback. SLOW (Slow Forward)/(Slow Reverse) Plays back at about 1/3 the normal speed. Press the button on the wireless controller during normal or reverse playback. Press the PLAY button on the wireless controller or push the joystick ( ) towards / to return to normal playback. (Forward x2 Playback)/(Reverse x2 Playback) Plays back at 2 times the normal speed. Press the button on the wireless controller during normal or reverse playback. Press the PLAY button on the wireless controller or push the joystick ( ) towards / to return to normal playback. There is no sound during special playback. The picture may become distorted during some special playback modes. The camcorder stops the tape automatically after 4 minutes 30 seconds in playback pause mode to protect the tape and video heads. 39 Playing Back a Memory Card 1. Holding the lock button on the switch pressed down, set the switch to PLAY. 2. Set the TAPE/CARD switch to . 3. If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 4. Push the joystick ( ) to move between images. To play back a movie on the memory card: 5. Push the joystick ( /. ) towards · Push the joystick ( ) towards / again to pause/resume the playback. · Push the joystick ( ) towards to During playback stop the playback. · When the movie playback ends or is stopped, the first frame of the movie appears as a still image. · Push the joystick ( ) towards or or press the REW /FF button on the wireless controller for 8x fast forward/fast rewind playback. Images not recorded with this camcorder, uploaded from a computer (except the sample images 62), 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. 40 Adjusting the Volume When you use the LCD screen for playback, the camcorder plays back the sound using the built-in speaker. The sound will be muted when the LCD panel is closed. Available in the Speaker E and modes. Joystick FUNC. button ( 64) SPEAKER VOLUME 1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu. Basic Functions Playback 2. With the joystick select ( ) the speaker volume icon. 3. Adjust ( ) the volume as required. 4. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu. If you turn off the volume completely the volume display will change to " ". When the stereo video cable is connected to the AV terminal, the speaker sound will be muted. 41 Playing Back on a TV Screen Selecting the Type of TV During playback, set the [TV TYPE] option according to the TV set to which you connect the camcorder. Available only in the mode. MENU ( 64) VCR SETUP TV TYPE WIDE TV 1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu. 2. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press ( ). 3. Select ( ) the [VCR SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select ( the [TV TYPE] option and press ( ). 4. Select a setting option and press ( ) to save the changes. · [WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio. · [NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. ) 5. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu. Connection Diagram Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual. INPUT Signal flow VIDEO AUDIO L R Open the terminal cover STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) 42 1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections. 2. Connect the stereo video cable to the camcorder's AV terminal and the audio terminals on the TV/VCR. Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left), the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right) and the yellow plug to the yellow VIDEO terminal. E 3. If connecting to a TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a VCR, set the input selector to LINE. We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source. When the stereo video cable is connected to the AV terminal, the speaker sound will be muted. Basic Functions Playback 43