User manual CANON DC201

PUB.DIE-278 Instruction Manual English DVD Camcorder Introduction Prerparations Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Functions Playing Back the Disc on an External Device External Connections Additional Information PAL 2 Important Usage Instructions Introduction WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident. While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do not place it in confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it could result in electric shock or fire. CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom. Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570 may damage the camcorder. This product has been classified under IEC60825-1:1993 and EN60825-1:1994. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT European Union (and EEA) only. This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) 3 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. 4 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. 5 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) ( 51) Deleting a scene or still image immediately after recording it ( 52, 56) Initializing the disc in order to use it again for recording ( 54) Giving a title to the disc ( 55) 3 VR ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Introduction ­ ­ Finalizing the disc in order to play it with a DVD player ( 58) Adding recordings to a disc already finalized ( Converting still images into Photomovie scenes ( 1 60) 57) ­ ­ 4 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. 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 ( 58). 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. 2 6 Table of contents Introduction How to select a DVD disc ............................................................................... 3 About this Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide ..................................................... 9 About the Power Switch................................................................................ 10 About the Operating Modes .......................................................................... 10 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories.................................................................................... 11 Components Guide ....................................................................................... 12 Screen Displays ............................................................................................ 14 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................ 17 Inserting and Removing a Disc ..................................................................... 19 Preparing the Camcorder.............................................................................. 20 Adjusting the LCD Screen............................................................................. 21 Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option................................................................... 22 Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus .................................................. 22 First Time Settings Changing the Language................................................................................ 23 Changing the Time Zone............................................................................... 23 Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................ 24 Basic Functions Recording Shooting Video.............................................................................................. 25 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3) .... 26 Taking Photos ............................................................................................... 27 Zooming ........................................................................................................ 28 Quick Start Function...................................................................................... 28 Playback Playing Back the Video ................................................................................. 29 Displaying the Photos ................................................................................... 30 Magnifying Photos during Playback.............................................................. 32 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu ................................................................................................. 33 Setup Menus................................................................................................. 34 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) .......................... 34 Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.)...................................... 36 Still Image Operations (Erase all still images) .................................... 37 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ............................... 37 System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.).................................................... 38 Date/Time Setup ................................................................................. 39 7 Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................40 Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed ...............41 Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions ...............42 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment........................................................................43 Manual Focus Adjustment .............................................................................43 White Balance ...............................................................................................44 Image Effects.................................................................................................45 Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images ...............................................46 Automatic Focus Priority................................................................................47 Other Functions On-Screen Displays.......................................................................................48 Self Timer ......................................................................................................49 Digital Effects.................................................................................................49 Introduction Editing Functions Managing Scenes Adding Scenes to the Playlist ........................................................................51 Moving Scenes in the Playlist........................................................................52 Deleting Scenes ............................................................................................52 Dividing a Scene............................................................................................53 Managing the Disc Protecting the Disc ........................................................................................54 Initializing the Disc.........................................................................................54 Changing the Disc Title .................................................................................55 Managing Photos Erasing Photos ..............................................................................................56 Converting Photos into Photomovie Scenes .................................................57 Playing Back the Disc on an External Device Finalizing the Disc .........................................................................................58 Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer's DVD Drive .........59 Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc ................60 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams ....................................................................................61 Playback on a TV Screen ..............................................................................62 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder .............................................62 Additional Information Trouble? Troubleshooting .............................................................................................63 List of Messages............................................................................................67 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions ....................................................................................69 Maintenance/Others ......................................................................................71 Using the Camcorder Abroad ........................................................................72 8 General Information System Diagram ........................................................................................... 73 Optional Accessories .................................................................................... 74 Specifications ................................................................................................ 76 Index ............................................................................................................. 78 About this Manual 9 About this Manual About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC201/DC210/DC211. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your 63). camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table ( 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. : Option or feature that applies or is available only with a specific model. 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. Note that unless indicated otherwise, illustrations in this manual refer to the model. First Time Settings 29 First Time Settings Introduction First Time Settings Changing the Time Zone Default value 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 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 . 10 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 25 29 27 30 (Still images) Getting to Know the Camcorder 11 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories BP-208 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) Introduction 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. 12 Getting to Know the Camcorder Components Guide Left side view DISP. button ( 48) FUNC. button ( 22, 33) QUICK START button and standby lamp ( 28) AV terminal ( 61) Terminal cover BATT. (battery release) switch ( 17) RESET button ( 63) Serial number Battery attachment unit ( 17) Lens cover switch ( 25, 27) ( open, closed) Disc compartment cover ( 19) Grip belt ( 20) DC IN terminal ( 17) Stereo microphone Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). Right Side View Front view Getting to Know the Camcorder 13 Back view Top view PLAY mode indicator (green) ( 10) Joystick ( 9) CAMERA mode indicator (red) ( 10) LCD screen ( 21) (fast reverse) button ( 30) / Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 28) (fast forward) button ( 30) / Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 28) / (play/pause) button ( 29) / START/STOP button ( 25) (stop) button ( 29) / PLAYLIST button ( 51) Viewfinder ( 20) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 20) / (movies/still images) switch ( 10) DISC access indicator ( 25, 27) / CHG (charge) indicator ( 17) Start/stop button ( 25) Power switch ( 10) OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 19) Grip belt ( 20) Mode switch ( 40) Zoom lever ( 28) PHOTO button ( 27) Speaker ( 30) Tripod socket ( 26) Strap mount Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). Introduction Bottom view 14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Screen Displays Recording Movies Operating mode ( 10) Recording program ( 40) White balance ( 44) Image effect ( 45) Digital effects ( 49) Recording mode ( 33) Self timer ( 49) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW ( 3) Disc specification (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 3) Finalized disc mark ( 58) Manual focus ( 43) Image stabilizer ( 35) Disc operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time on the disc Recording reminder Wind screen off ( 36) Level marker ( 37) Zoom ( 28), Exposure ( 43) Still image quality/size ( 46) Number of still images available on the disc Remaining battery charge estimate AF frame ( 47) Camcorder shake warning ( 34) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked ( 27) Recording Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 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 Introduction · 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. 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder Playing Movies (During Playback) Disc operation Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Scene number Data code ( 48) Viewing Still Images Image number ( 38) Current image / Total number of images Histogram ( 48) Still image quality/size ( 46) Date and time of recording Recording program ( 40) Manual focus ( 43) White balance ( 44) Manual exposure ( 43) Image effect ( 45) Image size ( 46) File size Aperture value Shutter speed ( 41) Getting Started 17 Preparations Getting Started Getting Started 4 5 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. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Connect the compact power adapter 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. ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED Preparations 1 BATT. switch 1 2 Turn off the camcorder. 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 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter. 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. Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C, 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. To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied DC IN terminal 3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 18 Getting Started 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. 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 Maximum 115 min. 110 min. 105 min. XP 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. Getting Started 19 Inserting and Removing a Disc Use only 8 cm mini DVD discs marked with the DVD-R logo (including DVD-R DL) or the DVD-RW logo. Refer also to Recommended Discs ( 4). 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 Inserting the Disc POINTS TO CHECK ( 10) Close the disc cover. Do not force the cover closed if the disc is not correctly inserted and firmly set in place. Preparations 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 ( 3). 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 2 3 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in mode. Slide 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. 20 Getting Started · 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 1 2 3 1 Slide OPEN fully in the direction of 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 Turn on the camcorder. Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover. Adjust the viewfinder. 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. 2 3 Getting Started 21 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. Preparations 90° 180° Subject can monitor the LCD screen 22 Using the Menus Using the Menus Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus FUNC. ( 22) 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 33). Options Lists ( Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option FUNC. ( 22) 1 2 1 2 3 4 Press FUNC. . 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 4 5 6 Press 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. First Time Settings 23 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 PARIS FUNC. ( 22) [FRANÇAIS] [ 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY SETUP LANGUAGE ENGLISH FUNC. ( 22) 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press FUNC. . Select ( ) the 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 Press FUNC. . Select ( ) the 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 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. Preparations 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. 24 First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time DATE/TIME SETUP DATE/TIME 1.JAN.2007 12:00 AM FUNC. ( 22) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press FUNC. . Select ( ) the 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 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 ( 70) and set the time zone, date and time again. You can also change the date format ( 39). Recording 25 Recording Basic Functions Recording WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 2 3 4 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. Make sure that the DISC access lamp is off. Turn off the camcorder. Close the lens cover and the LCD panel. Remove the disc. IMPORTANT ( 10) 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. Basic Functions NOTES About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you can change the recording time available on the disc ( 33). 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 ( 38). 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 2 3 4 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. 26 Recording 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. 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 ( 10) Default value CAMERA SETUP Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded WIDESCREEN ON NEXT 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 If the joystick guide does not appear 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 52). reviewing it ( 6 Press FUNC. . Select ( ) the 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] ( 35), you can have a wider view angle. Playing back a widescreen recording: TV sets compatible with the WSS system will automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV Recording 27 manually. To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 38). 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 ( 10) NOTES If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually ( 43). Basic Functions 1 2 3 4 5 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. 28 Recording Zooming POINTS TO CHECK ( 10) 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 : In addition to the optical zoom, the digital zoom is also available ( 35). Optical zoom Digital zoom* 35x 1,000x only. Zoom out 30x 800x ( 10) * : You cannot enter the QuickStart ready mode while recording. 1 Zoom in Optical Zoom ( 35x, 30x) 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 ( 35). 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 to the subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm. 2 Press 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. Playback 29 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 ( 38). You can select the length of time until shut-off with the [ STANDBY OFF] setting ( 38). 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 ( 10) 1 2 3 4 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. Press / again to pause the playback. Press to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen. NOTES Basic Functions DURING PLAYBACK 5 6 During the playback of a DVD-R DL (duallayered) disc, you might notice a brief stop 30 Playback (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 ( 48). Note that you do not have to display the joystick guide above to skip the scene. NOTES TO ADJUST THE VOLUME The camcorder plays the sound with the built-in speaker. The sound will be muted when you close the LCD panel or connect the stereo video cable to the AV terminal. During the playback of a scene: 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward or to adjust the volume. · To turn off the volume completely, keep pressing ( ) until the volume icon changes to . · You can press ( ) again to hide the joystick guide during playback. There is no sound during special playback modes. During some special playback modes, you may notice some video problems (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture. Slow playback is not available with discs initialized in VIDEO mode. Depending on the recording, you might occasionally notice a brief stop of the picture or sound at the point where the scene changes. Displaying the Photos ( 10) SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES Fast Playback During normal playback, press or on the camcorder. Repeatedly press the button to increase the playback speed. Fast playback: 5x 15x 25x the normal speed. Slow Playback During playback pause, press or on the camcorder. Repeatedly press the button to increase the playback speed. Slow playback: 1/16 1/8 1/4 the normal speed. Skipping Scenes During playback, push the joystick ( ) to skip to the next scene. Push the joystick ( ) to skip to the beginning of the current scene. Push the joystick ( ) twice to skip to the previous scene. 1 2 3 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 (Still images) position. Use the joystick ( ) to move between images. Playback 31 IMPORTANT The following may not be displayed correctly. - Images not recorded with this camcorder. - Images edited on or uploaded from a computer. - Images whose file names have been changed. 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. 3 lever toward W to extend the green selection frame to the whole page, and move ( ) between index pages. Move the zoom lever toward T to return to moving between single images. Move the zoom lever toward T. The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed. Image Jump Function You can also quickly locate a specific image without having to browse all of them one by one. TO RUN THROUGH THE STILL IMAGES Slideshow SLIDESHOW FUNC. ( 22) Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) and hold it pressed down to run quickly through the still images. Basic Functions