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 ...