User manual CANON DC 210

PUB.DIM-797 Instruction Manual English Manuel d'instruction Français Manual de Instrucciones Español Cámara DVD Caméscope DVD DVD Camcorder NTSC 2 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. DVD Camcorder, DC210 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC210 A and all its accessories. 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions -- All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 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. Accessories -- Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous. 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. Water and Moisture -- Hazard of electric shock -- Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist situations. 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 cart combination to overturn. 11 12 13 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. 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. 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. 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. Introduction 4 Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 18 GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE 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. Overloading -- Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 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. 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. 15 16 Damage Requiring Service -- Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including 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. 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. 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. 19 17 20 When replacement of the 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. 5 How to select a DVD disc There are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of 8 cm mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW. Note that what you can do with a disc depends on the type of DVD used so select the disc that best fits your purpose. DVD-R Best for Compatibility DVD-Rs can be recorded only once - you cannot edit or delete the recordings. On the other hand, these discs are comparatively cheaper and they can be played back in most common DVD players. Introduction DVD-R DL Best for Recording Time Dual-layered discs allow writing up to 80% more data (2.6 GB) on a single recording side. However, DVD-R DLs can only be played back on DVD devices compatible with dual-layered discs. Also, you cannot edit or delete the recordings. Dual-layered discs have two recording layers. The camcorder will record on Layer 1 and then continue to Layer 2. During the playback of a recording spanning both layers, you may notice a brief stop (about 1 second) at the point where the camcorder switches to the second layer. Layer 2 Layer 1 Scene 2 Scene 1 Recording surface DVD-RW Best for Reusability Recordings made on a DVD-RW disc can be edited or deleted. Also, the disc can be initialized1 allowing you to use the same disc numerous times. Disc specification on DVD-RWs DVD-RW discs can be recorded using either one of two disc specifications: VIDEO mode or VR mode. When you first insert a brand new DVD-RW disc, the camcorder will automatically display the initialization screen where you can select the disc specification for the disc. VIDEO mode: Once finalized2, discs recorded in VIDEO mode can be played back in most common DVD players offering the best compatibility. However, recordings cannot be edited (deleted, rearranged, etc.). VR mode: You can easily edit the recordings. However, discs recorded in VR mode can only be played back with DVD players compatible with DVD-RWs in VR mode. Note: DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs can only be recorded in VIDEO mode. 6 Great Advantages of DVDs Why DVDs are better than tapes No need to worry about recording over a tape. When you use a DVD, the camcorder will automatically record on the empty space of the disc. So you don't have to worry about mistakenly recording over a precious memory. Just select a scene from the index screen. You don't need to bother running a tape forwards and backwards to find the scene you want to play back. Simply select a scene from the index screen and start the playback in a breeze. Easy Playback on a DVD player After you finalize the disc you recorded, all you have to do is just pop it into a DVD player and start the playback. If you record your disc in VIDEO mode, you will be able to play back your disc on most tabletop DVD players and DVD devices. Recommended Discs The camcorder's performance was tested with single-layered discs using Hitachi-Maxell HG series DVD discs; and with dual-layered discs using Canon DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs. For further details, contact directly the manufacturer's customer support center. Note that attempting to record or play with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded, initialized or finalized with other digital devices can result in permanently losing the recordings. For the highest compatibility with external DVD devices we recommend using the VIDEO mode. 7 Available features depend on the DVD disc used DVD-RW Disc Type DVD-R DVD-R DL VIDEO Editing scenes with this camcorder (deleting scenes, editing the Playlist) ( 54) Deleting a scene or still image immediately after recording it ( 55, 59) Initializing the disc in order to use it again for recording ( 57) Giving a title to the disc ( 58) 3 VR ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Introduction ­ ­ Finalizing the disc in order to play it with a DVD player ( 61) Adding recordings to a disc already finalized ( Converting still images into Photomovie scenes ( 63) 60) ­ ­ 4 1 Disc initialization clears all the recordings on the disc and restores the free space on the disc to its initial value so you can use the same disc again. DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs cannot be initialized. 2 Disc finalization is the processing of the free space (the unrecorded area) on the disc in order to make it playable on external DVD devices ( 61). To finalize a DVD-R DL disc, the camcorder has to process both layers. Therefore, and depending on the amount of free space on the disc, this process may be lengthy. 3 Playback cannot be guaranteed with all external DVD devices. 4 You will need to unfinalize the disc first. 8 Table of contents Introduction How to select a DVD disc ............................................................................... 5 About this Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide ................................................... 11 About the Power Switch................................................................................ 12 About the Operating Modes .......................................................................... 12 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories.................................................................................... 14 Components Guide ....................................................................................... 15 Screen Displays ............................................................................................ 17 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................ 20 Inserting and Removing a Disc ..................................................................... 22 Preparing the Camcorder.............................................................................. 23 Adjusting the LCD Screen............................................................................. 24 Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option................................................................... 25 Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus .................................................. 25 First Time Settings Changing the Language................................................................................ 26 Changing the Time Zone............................................................................... 26 Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................ 27 Basic Functions Recording Shooting Video.............................................................................................. 28 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3) .... 29 Taking Photos ............................................................................................... 30 Zooming ........................................................................................................ 31 Quick Start Function...................................................................................... 31 Playback Playing Back the Video ................................................................................. 32 Displaying the Photos ................................................................................... 33 Magnifying Photos during Playback.............................................................. 35 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu ................................................................................................. 36 Setup Menus................................................................................................. 37 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) .......................... 37 Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.)...................................... 39 Still Image Operations (Erase all still images) .................................... 39 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ............................... 40 System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.).................................................... 41 Date/Time Setup ................................................................................. 42 9 Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................43 Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed ...............44 Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions ...............45 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment........................................................................46 Manual Focus Adjustment .............................................................................46 White Balance ...............................................................................................47 Image Effects.................................................................................................48 Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images ...............................................49 Automatic Focus Priority................................................................................50 Other Functions On-Screen Displays.......................................................................................50 Self Timer ......................................................................................................52 Digital Effects.................................................................................................52 Introduction Editing Functions Managing Scenes Adding Scenes to the Playlist ........................................................................54 Moving Scenes in the Playlist........................................................................55 Deleting Scenes ............................................................................................55 Dividing a Scene............................................................................................56 Managing the Disc Protecting the Disc ........................................................................................57 Initializing the Disc.........................................................................................57 Changing the Disc Title .................................................................................58 Managing Photos Erasing Photos ..............................................................................................59 Converting Photos into Photomovie Scenes .................................................60 Playing Back the Disc on an External Device Finalizing the Disc .........................................................................................61 Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer's DVD Drive .........62 Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc ................63 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams ....................................................................................64 Playback on a TV Screen ..............................................................................65 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder .............................................65 Additional Information Trouble? Troubleshooting .............................................................................................66 List of Messages............................................................................................70 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions ....................................................................................72 Maintenance/Others ......................................................................................74 Using the Camcorder Abroad ........................................................................75 10 General Information System Diagram ........................................................................................... 76 Optional Accessories .................................................................................... 77 Product Codes .............................................................................................. 78 Specifications ................................................................................................ 79 Index ............................................................................................................. 81 About this Manual 11 About this Manual About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC210. 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 ( 66). Conventions Used in the Manual IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be set, the type of disc required, etc.). : Reference page number. The following terms are used in the manual: "Screen" refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the start/stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. The terms "Photo" and "Still image" are used interchangeably with the same meaning. The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. First Time Settings 29 First Time Settings Introduction Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen. Menu options in boldface indicate the default setting (for example [ON], [OFF]). Menu item shown at its default position First Time Settings Changing the Time Zone Default value Changing the Language Options [DEUTSCH] [ENGLISH] [ESPAÑOL] [ITALIANO] [POLSKI] [ ROMANA ] [TÜRKÇE] [ [ [ ] ] Default value DATE/TIME SETUP [ [ ] [ ][ [ ] ] ] ] ] T.ZONE/DST NEW YORK DATE/TIME SETUP [FRANÇAIS] [ T.ZONE/DST PARIS Preparations DISPLAY SETUP FUNC. ( 28) LANGUAGE ENGLISH 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the 3 4 FUNC. ( 28) Buttons and switches to be perated Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the ( 3 Select ( 4 5 6 icon and press ) to open the setup menus. ) [DISPLAY SETUP] and press ( ). Select ( ) [LANGUAGE ] and press ( ). Select ( , ) the desired option and press ( ). Press FUNC. to close the menu. NOTES 5 6 icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). Select ( ) [T.ZONE/DST] and press ( ). The time zone setting appears. The default setting is New York. The default setting is Paris. Select ( ) your time zone and press ( ). To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the mark next to the area. Press FUNC. to close the menu. Time Zones Once you have set the time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock every time you travel to another time zone. Select the time zone referring to the date and time displayed on the screen. If you changed the language by mistake, follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting. The displays and that appear in some menu screens refer to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change, regardless of the language selected. About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide Push the joystick up, down, left or right ( , ) to select an item or change settings. Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the settings or confirm an action. On menu screens, this is indicated by the icon . 12 About this Manual The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the camcorder's settings. Press ( ) to display/hide the joystick guide. In the illustrations of the manual, positions other than those relevant to the function explained are marked with a striped pattern. Depending on the model and the operation mode, these positions may be empty or show a different icon than the one on the illustration. When the joystick guide contains multiple `pages', [NEXT] and the page number icon ( ) will appear at the bottom position. Push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display the next `page' of the guide. NEXT About the Power Switch In addition to turning the camcorder on and off, the power switch also toggles the camcorder's operating mode. To turn on the camcorder: Hold the lock button pressed down and move the power switch down to ON. To change the operating mode: From the ON position, slide down the power switch momentarily toward MODE and release it. This action will toggle the operating mode between recording (CAMERA - red indicator) and playback (PLAY - green indicator). Lock button About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is determined by the positions of the power switch and the / switch. In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode icons are given, the function is available in all operating modes. Operating Mode Operating Mode Indicator CAMERA (Red) PLAY (Green) CAMERA (Red) PLAY (Green) (Movies) / Switch Icon Display Operation Recording movies on the disc Playing movies from the disc Recording still images on the disc Viewing still images from the disc 28 32 30 33 (Still images) About this Manual 13 Trademark Acknowledgements · is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. · Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. · Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. · ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206. Introduction 14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories BP-208 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only. Register your product online at www.registercanon.com Protect your product We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. Receive information on new products and promotions Upon your request, we will send you information on Canon new products and promotions. 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: DC210 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 Components Guide Left side view DISP. button ( 51) FUNC. button ( 25, 36) QUICK START button and standby lamp ( 31) AV terminal ( 64) Terminal cover BATT. (battery release) switch ( 20) RESET button ( 66) Serial number Battery attachment unit ( 20) Lens cover switch ( 28, 30) ( open, closed) Disc compartment cover ( 22) Grip belt ( 23) DC IN terminal ( 20) Stereo microphone Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). Introduction Right Side View Front view 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder Back view Top view PLAY mode indicator (green) ( 12) Joystick ( 11) CAMERA mode indicator (red) ( 12) LCD screen ( 24) (fast reverse) button ( 33) / 31) Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( (fast forward) button ( 33) / 31) Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( / (play/pause) button ( 32) / START/STOP button ( 28) (stop) button ( 32) / PLAYLIST button ( 54) Viewfinder ( 23) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 23) / (movies/still images) switch ( 12) DISC access indicator ( 28, 30) / CHG (charge) indicator ( 20) Start/stop button ( 28) Power switch ( 12) OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 22) Grip belt ( 23) Mode switch ( 43) Zoom lever ( 31) PHOTO button ( 30) Speaker ( 33) Tripod socket ( 29) Strap mount Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). Bottom view Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Screen Displays Recording Movies Operating mode ( 12) Recording program ( 43) White balance ( 47) Image effect ( 48) Digital effects ( 52) Recording mode ( 36) Self timer ( 52) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW ( 5) Disc specification (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 5) Finalized disc mark ( 61) Manual focus ( 46) Image stabilizer ( 38) Disc operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time on the disc Recording reminder Wind screen off ( 38) Level marker ( 40) Zoom ( 31), Exposure ( 46) Still image quality/size ( 49) Number of still images available on the disc Remaining battery charge estimate AF frame ( 50) Camcorder shake warning ( 37) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked ( 30) Introduction Recording Still Images 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder Disc operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback Remaining recording time When there is no more disc space available, " END" will be displayed and the recording will stop. Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short. Number of still images available on the disc flashing in red: No disc in green: 6 or more images in yellow: 1 to 5 images in red: No more images can be recorded · When viewing the still images, the display will always be in green. · Depending on the recording conditions, the number of available still images displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made, or may decrease by 2 still images at once. Disc access display " " is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the disc. Remaining battery charge estimate · 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. Getting to Know the Camcorder 19 Playing Movies (During Playback) Disc operation Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Scene number Data code ( 51) Introduction Viewing Still Images Image number ( 41) Current image / Total number of images Histogram ( 51) Still image quality/size ( 49) Date and time of recording Recording program ( 43) Manual focus ( 46) White balance ( 47) Manual exposure ( 46) Image effect ( 48) Image size ( 49) File size Aperture value Shutter speed ( 44) 20 Getting Started Preparations Getting Started Getting Started 4 Plug the power cord into a power 5 Connect the compact power adapter outlet. to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. · The CHG (charge) indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed. · You can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack. · When the compact power adapter is connected, even if a battery is attached its power will not be consumed. Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED BATT. switch 1 Disconnect the compact power 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. · Open the LCD panel. · Slide in the connector end of the battery in the direction of the arrow and press it gently until it clicks. CHG (charge) indicator 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter. adapter from the camcorder. TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Slide down BATT. to release the battery pack, and pull out the battery pack holding it from the ridge on its bottom part. IMPORTANT Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After you turn off the power switch to , important file allocation data is updated on the disc. Be sure to wait until the LCD display is completely off. You may hear some noise from the compact power adapter during use. This is not a malfunction. 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. Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. DC IN terminal 3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. Getting Started 21 To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. NOTES The CHG (charge) indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the battery charge status. Continuously on: Battery fully charged. Flashes approx. twice per second: Battery over 50% charged. Flashes approx. once per second: Battery less than 50% charged. The charging time will vary depending on the surrounding temperature and the battery pack's initial charge condition. In cold places, the effective usage time of the battery will decrease. We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need. U.S.A. and Canada only: The lithium ion/polymer battery that powers this product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. Preparations Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the BP-208 Battery Pack The recording and playback times given in following tables are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions. Battery Pack Recording Mode Recording Times Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Playback Time Charging Time 115 min. 110 min. 105 min. XP Maximum Typical* 60 min. 60 min. 60 min. Maximum 135 min. 125 min. 120 min. BP-208 SP Typical* 65 min. 65 min. 60 min. Maximum 145 min. 140 min. 130 min. LP Typical* 70 min. 65 min. 65 min. 140 min. 165 min. 160 min. 175 min. * Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off. 22 Getting Started Inserting and Removing a Disc Use only 8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked with the DVD-R logo (including DVD-R DL) or the DVD-RW logo. Refer also to Recommended Discs ( 6). Before inserting the disc be sure to check that the recording surface is clean. If necessary, use a soft lens-cleaning cloth to remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or smudges from the disc surface. 4 Close the disc cover. Do not force the cover closed if the disc is not correctly inserted and firmly set in place. Inserting the Disc POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) WHEN USING DVD-R/DVD-R DL DISCS You can start recording movies once the record pause indication appears. WHEN USING A DVD-RW You need to initialize new discs before you can start recording. The disc initialization screen will appear when a new DVD-RW is first inserted if the / switch is set to . The disc initialization screen will not appear when inserting a disc already initialized. In that case, you can start recording once the record pause indication appears. Select ( ) the desired disc specification and press ( ). For a comparison between the [VIDEO] and [VR] specifications, see How to select a DVD disc ( 5). You will be asked to confirm the disc specification you selected. Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to continue, or select [NO] and press ( ) to return and select a different disc specification. A confirmation message will appear on the screen. Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to start the disc initialization. Pick up lens 1 Move the power switch to ON to set 2 Slide the camcorder in mode. OPEN fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops. Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover. Insert the disc and press its center firmly until it clicks in place. · Insert the disc with the recording side facing down (single sided discs ­ label side facing out). · Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens. 3 Getting Started 23 · The disc initialization will take approximately one minute. Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress. · You can start recording movies once the record pause indication appears. NOTES The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment. The display will move while the disc is being read. Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you start recording. IMPORTANT When you slide OPEN after making a recording, important file allocation data is updated on the disc before the disc cover opens. While the DISC access indicator is on or flashing do not subject the camcorder to shocks such as forcefully laying it on a table. Preparing the Camcorder Removing the Disc Preparations 1 Turn on the camcorder. 2 Move the lens cover switch down to 3 Adjust the viewfinder. 1 Slide OPEN fully in the direction of to open the lens cover. 2 3 the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops. · Do not subject the camcorder to strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. · Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover. · It may take a moment after sliding OPEN for the disc cover to open. Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out. Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens. Close the disc cover. 4 Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary. Fasten 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. 24 Getting Started Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. · You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. · You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder). Rotating the panel 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self timer. This is the only case where you can use the viewfinder and the LCD screen simultaneously. 180° LCD Backlight You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to one of two levels. Keep DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds. Repeat this action to toggle between the normal and bright settings. NOTES This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen. Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery. 90° 180° Subject can monitor the LCD screen Using the Menus 25 Using the Menus Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus FUNC. ( 25) Many of the camcorder's functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. button ( FUNC. ). For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the Menu Options Lists ( 36). Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option FUNC. ( 1 Press 25) 2 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon of the function you want change from the left side column. Menu items not available will appear grayed out. Select ( ) the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar. · The selected option will be highlighted in light blue. Menu items not available will appear grayed out. · With some settings, you will need to make further selections ( , ) and/or press ( ). Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen (such as the icon, small arrows, etc.). Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu. You can press FUNC. to close the menu at any time. 3 3 4 5 6 FUNC. . During the playback of a disc recorded in VIDEO mode, pressing FUNC. will open directly the setup menus. Continue directly from step 3. Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. · You can also hold FUNC. pressed down for more than 1 second to open directly the setup menus screen. · Push the joystick ( ) to return to the menu selection screen (step 3). Select ( ) the desired menu from the left side column and press ( ). The title of the selected menu appears on top of the screen and under it the list of settings. Select ( ) the setting you want to change and press ( ). The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected. Items not available appear in black. Select ( ) the desired option and press ( ) to save the setting. Press FUNC. . You can press FUNC. to close the menu at any time. Preparations 4 26 First Time Settings First Time Settings First Time Settings Changing the Time Zone Default value Changing the Language Options [DEUTSCH] [ENGLISH] [ESPAÑOL] [ITALIANO] [POLSKI] [ ROMANA ] [TÜRKÇE] [ [ [ ] ] Default value DATE/TIME SETUP [ [ ] [ ][ [ ] ] ] ] ] T.ZONE/DST NEW YORK [FRANÇAIS] [ FUNC. ( 25) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the 3 4 DISPLAY SETUP LANGUAGE ENGLISH FUNC. ( 5 25) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the 3 4 5 6 icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP] and press ( ). Select ( ) [LANGUAGE ] and press ( ). Select ( , ) the desired option and press ( ). Press FUNC. to close the menu. NOTES 6 icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). Select ( ) [T.ZONE/DST] and press ( ). The time zone setting appears. The default setting is New York. Select ( ) your time zone and press ( ). To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the mark next to the area. Press FUNC. to close the menu. Time Zones Once you have set the time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock every time you travel to another time zone. Select the time zone referring to the date and time displayed on the screen. If you changed the language by mistake, follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting. The displays and that appear in some menu screens refer to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change, regardless of the language selected. First Time Settings 27 Setting the Date and Time DATE/TIME SETUP DATE/TIME JAN. 1, 2007 12:00 AM FUNC. ( 25) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the 3 4 5 6 7 icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press ( ). The first field of the date will be displayed in orange and indicated with up/down arrows. Push the joystick ( ) to set the date and time and ( ) to move between the fields of the date and time. Press ( ) to start the clock. Press FUNC. to close the menu. IMPORTANT Preparations When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery ( 73) and set the time zone, date and time again. You can also change the date format ( 42). 28 Recording Recording Basic Functions Recording WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING is off. 1 Make sure that the DISC access lamp 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the lens cover and the LCD 4 Remove the disc. IMPORTANT Avoid the following actions while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts. - Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the operating mode. Shooting Video Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Since recordings made on a DVD-R or DVD-R DL disc cannot be deleted, we recommend you use a DVD-RW disc to make the test recordings. panel. ( 12) NOTES About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you can change the recording time available on the disc ( 36). When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the viewfinder instead. When recording in very loud places (such as fireworks shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction. About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes ( 41). To restore the power, slide the power switch toward MODE and release it, or move the power switch to and back to ON again. About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced using extremely highprecision 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, red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The red CAMERA indicator will turn on. Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover. Move the / switch to the (Movies) position. Press Start/Stop to begin recording. · The recording starts; press Start/Stop again to pause the recording. · The DISC access indicator will flash while recording and will stay on briefly after pausing while the scene is recorded on the disc. 2 3 4 Recording 29 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 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). Doing so may damage the camcorder. When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture. Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in fidgety, jittery scenes. In extreme cases, the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness. If you experience such a reaction, immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary. Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3) You can select the aspect ratio of your recording to match your TV. The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high-resolution 16:9 recording. POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Default value CAMERA SETUP Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded WIDESCREEN ON NEXT 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the 3 4 5 Basic Functions 1 If the joystick guide does not appear 2 on screen, press ( ) to display it. Push the joystick ( ) toward . · If does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display the joystick guide in the illustration above. When the mode switch is set to AUTO, only one joystick guide will appear. · The camcorder plays back the last scene (but without sound) and returns to record pause mode. · While reviewing the scene, select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to return to the recording mode. · If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can also delete the scene immediately after recording it. Select ( ) the icon to delete the scene while reviewing it ( 55). 6 icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. Select ( ) [CAMERA SETUP] and press ( ). Select ( ) [WIDESCREEN] and press ( ). Select ( ) a setting option and press ( ). The default is widescreen (16:9) recordings. Set it to [ OFF] to record movies in the normal (4:3) aspect ratio. Press FUNC. to close the menu. NOTES Since the displays on the camcorder have an aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with a 4:3 aspect ratio will appear in the center of the screen with black sidebars. When recording in widescreen mode, with [IMG STAB] set to [ OFF] ( 38), you can have a wider view angle. Playing back a widescreen recording: TV sets compatible with the Video ID-1 system will automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV 30 Recording manually. To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 41). IMPORTANT Avoid the following actions while the disc access display ( ) appears on screen, and when the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts. - Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the position of the / switch or the operating mode. Taking Photos ( 12) NOTES If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually ( 46). 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The red CAMERA indicator will turn on. Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover. Move the / switch to the (Still images) position. Press PHOTO halfway. Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear. Press PHOTO fully. The DISC access indicator will flash as the still image is being recorded. 2 3 4 5 Recording 31 Zooming POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Quick Start Function Using the Quick Start function, you'll never have to miss out on those great and fleeting opportunities to take a picture or record video. When you press QUICK START instead of turning off the camcorder, you can get it ready to start recording within approx. 1 second. POINTS TO CHECK ( Zoom out : In addition to the optical zoom, the digital zoom is also available ( 38). Optical zoom: 35x Digital zoom*: 1,000x * only. 12) : You cannot enter the QuickStart ready mode while recording. Basic Functions Zoom in 35x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide-angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). You can also change the zoom speed ( 38). You can select one of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that depends on how you operate the zoom lever: Press gently for a slow zoom; press harder for faster zooms. NOTES When set to [ VARIABLE], the zoom speed will be faster in the record pause mode. Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) to the subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.). 1 Press 2 QUICK START firmly. · The standby lamp goes on to signal that the camcorder is Quick-Start ready - "ready and waiting" to resume recording. · Sometimes the standby lamp will flash as the camcorder completes some preparations. The camcorder is Quick-Start ready when the lamp stops flashing and stays on. When you wish to resume recording, press QUICK START again. Within approx. 1 second, the camcorder is ready in record pause mode. 32 Playback Playback NOTES When you wake up the camcorder from standby mode, the following settings will be changed automatically: - Manual focus returns to automatic focus (AF). - Manual exposure adjustment returns to automatic exposure. - Zoom position returns to full wide angle W. In standby mode, the camcorder consumes only half the power used in record pause mode. Using this mode you can save energy when using a battery pack. The camcorder will shut off if left in the QuickStart ready mode for 10 minutes, regardless of the [POWER SAVE] setting ( 41). You can select the length of time until shut-off with the [ STANDBY OFF] setting ( 41). To restore the power if the camcorder shut off, slide the power switch toward MODE and release it, or move the power switch to and back to ON again. If you perform any of the following actions while in standby mode (while the standby lamp is on), the camcorder will return to record pause mode. - Open the disc compartment cover. - Slide the power switch toward MODE. - Change the position of the / switch. Playback Playing Back the Video ( 12) 1 Move the power switch to ON, then slide it down toward MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode. The green PLAY indicator will turn on. Move the / switch to the (Movies) position. The scene index screen appears with the selection frame on the first scene. Move ( , ) the selection frame to the scene you want to play back. Press or on the camcorder to move to the next/previous index page. Press / to begin the playback. The playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene recorded. again to pause the / playback. Press to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen. NOTES During the playback of a DVD-R DL (duallayered) disc, you might notice a brief stop 2 3 4 DURING PLAYBACK 5 Press 6 Playback 33 (approx. 1 second) at the point where the playback switches from Layer 1 to Layer 2. You can display the date and time of the recording and other camcorder data registered when the recording was made ( 51). Note that you do not have to display the joystick guide above to skip the scene. NOTES