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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER Instruction Manual CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES U . S . A . CANON U . S . A . , INC . NEW JERSEY OFFICE 100 Jamesburg Road , Jamesburg , NJ 06831 USA Mode d'emploi CANON U . S . A . , INC . CHICAGO OFFICE 100 Park Bird . , Itasca , IL 60143 USA CANON U . S . A . , INC . LOS ANGELES OFRCE VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL 15955 Alton Parkway , Irvlne , CA 92618 USA Manual de Instrucciones CANON U . S . A . , INC . HONOLULU OFRCE 1020 Auahi Street , Bldg . # 8 , Honolulu , HI 96814 USA • If you have any questions , call the Canon U . S . A . Information Center toll - free at 1 - 800 - 828 - 4040 ( U . S . A . only ) . CANADA CANON CANADA INC . NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 6390 Dixie Road , Mississauga , Ontario L5T 1P7 CANON CANADA INC . CALGARY 2828 , 16th Street , N . E . Calgary , Alberta T2E 7K7 CANON CANADA INC . MONTREAL 5990 C6te de Uesse , Quebec H4T 1V7 • If you have any questions , call the Canon Canada Information Center toll - free at 1 - 800 - 828 - 4040 . ( Canada only ) • Si vous avez des questions , veuillez t _ ldphoner sans frais au Canada 1 - 800 - 828 - 4040 . ( Canada seulement ) MEXICO CANON MEXICANA , S . DE R . L . DE C . V . Periferico Sur NO . 4124 CoL Ex _ Rancbo de Anzaldo C . P . 01900 M _ xico , D . F . , M _ xico CENTRO Y SURAMERICA CANON LATIN AMERICA , INC . 6505 Blue Lagoon Drive Suite 325 Miami FL 33126 USA Mini ] rl = _ " D ! git _ l V _ deo cassette ASIA CANON HONGKONG COMPANY LTD . 9 / F , The Hong Kong Club Building , 3A Chater Road , Central , Hong Kong NTSC Printed on 70 % reused paper . Document r6alis6 avec du papier recycl6 Q 70 ° / o . El papel aqui utilizado es 70 % reciclado . PRINTED IN JAPAN PUB . DIM - 370 © CANON INC , 2001 IMPRIME AU JAPON 0000A / ABXX DY8 - 9120 - 263 - 000 IMPRESO EN JAPON
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WARNING : THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE . TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK , DO NOT EXPOSE 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 . Digital Video Camcorder , ZR30 MC and Compact Power Adapter , CA _ 560 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Ru { es . 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 Ru _ es . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instaltation . This equipment generates , uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and , if not instat _ ed and use in accordance with the instructions , may cause harmful interference to radio communications . However , there is no guarantee that interference wilt not occur in a particular installation , ff 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 . Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B timits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules . DO not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual I1 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 . Te _ No . ( 516 ) 328 _ 5600 CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK , MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT , FULLY NSERT . The lighthing flash with arrowhead Important Warning symbol , within an equiIateral triang { e , is intended to a _ ert the user to the presence of uninsu { ated " dangerous vo { tage " within the product's enclosure , that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons . CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC I The exclamation point , within an SHOCK , DO NOT REMOVE COVER ( OR I equi { atera _ triangle , is intended to a _ ert BACK ) . NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS the user to the presence of important INSIDE . REFER SERVICING TO operating and maintenance ( servicing ) instructions in the Iitarature QUAL F ED SERV CE PERSONNEL . accompanying the product . 2
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10 . In these safety instructions the word Power Sources - - The CA - 560 Compact " product " refers to the Canon Digital Video Power Adapter should be operated only Camcorder ZR3O MC and all its accessories . from the type of power source indicated on the marking _ abeL If you are not sure 1 . Read Instructions - - All the safety and of the type of power supply to your operating instructions should be read home , consult your product dealer or before the product is operated . Ioca _ power company . Regarding other power sources such as battery power , 2 . Retain Instructions - - The safety and refer to instructions in this manual . operating instructions should be retained for future reference . 11 . Polarization - - The CA - 560 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a 3 . Heed Warnings - - All warnings on the polarized 2 - prong plug ( a plug having product and in the operating instructions one blade wider than the other ) . should be adhered to . The 2 - prong polarized plug will fit into 4 . Follow Instructions - - All operating and the power outlet only one way . This is a maintenance instructions should be safety feature . If you are unable to insert followed . the plug fully into the outlet , try reversing the plug . If the ptug still fails to fit , 5 . Cleaning - - Unplug this product from the contact your electrician to replace your wall outlet before cleaning . Do not use obsolete outlet . Do not defeat the safety liquid or aerosol cleaners . The product o purpose of the polarized plug . Q . should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual . 12 . Power Cord Protection - - Power cords should be routed so that they are not : 1 6 . Accessories - - Do not use accessories likely to be walked on or pinched by not recommended in this manual as items placed upon or against them . Pay they may be hazardous . particular attention to piugs and the point from which the cords exit the product . 7 . Avoid magnetic or electric fields - - Do not use the camera close to TV 13 . Outdoor Antenna Grounding - - If an transmitters , portable communication outside antenna is connected to the devices or other sources of electric or product , be sure the antenna is magnetic radiation . They may cause grounded so as to provide some picture interference , or permanently protection against voltage surges and damage the camera . built - up static charges . Section 810 of the National Electrical Code , ANSI / 8 . Water and Moisture - - Hazard of electric NFPA No . 70 - - 1984 , provides shock - - Do not use this product near information with respect to proper water or in rainy / moist situations . grounding of the mast and supporting 9 . Placing or Moving - - Do not place on an structure , grounding of the tead - in wire unstable cart , stand , tripod , bracket or to an antenna discharge unit , size of table . The product may fall , causing grounding conductors , location of serious injury to a child or adult , and antenna discharge unit , connection to serious damage to the grounding electrodes , and requirements for the grounding electrode . See figure A product and cart 1 . combination should be moved with care . Quick product . stops , excessive force , and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn . 3
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19 . Damage Requiring Service - - Fig 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery , and refer servicing to qualified _ o _ service personnel under the following cL _ P 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 14 . Lightning - - For added protection of this normally even if you follow the product during a lightning storm , or when operating instructions . Adjust only it is left unattended and unused for long those controls that are covered by the periods of time , disconnect it from the operation instructions . Improper wail outlet and disconnect the antenna . adjustment of other controls may This will prevent damage to the product result in damage and will often require C due to lightning and power - line surges . extensive work by a qualified 15 . Power Lines - - An outside antenna technician to restore the product to its system should not be located in the normal operation . e . If the product has been dropped or the vicinity of overhead power lines or other o electric light or power circuits , or where it cabinet has been damaged . f . When the product exhibits a distinct can fall into such power lines or circuits . When installing an outside antenna change in performance . This indicates a need for service . system , extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or 20 . Replacement Parts - - When circuits as contact with them might be replacement parts are required , be sure fatal . the service technician has used 16 . replacement parts that are specified by Overloading - - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can Canon or that have the same result in a risk of fire or electric shock . characteristics as the original part . Unauthorized substitutions may result in 17 . Objects and Liquid Entry - - Never push fire , electric shock or other hazards . objects of any kind into this product 21 . through openings as they may touch Safety Check - - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product , ask the dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is shock . Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product . in safe operating order . 18 . 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 . 4
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Searching and Reviewing While Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Important Usage Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using the Various Recording IMPORTANT SAFETY Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Using Digital Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Thank you for Choosing a Canon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using the Multi - Image Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Introducing 1he ZR30 MC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Audio Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Setting the Self - Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Using the VL - 3 Video Light Finding Your Way Around the ZR30 MC . . 9 ( optional ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 ~ Preparations . . . ~ Using the DM - 50 Microphone ( optional ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Powering Your Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Loading a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ~ When Making Manual Adjustments . . . ~ ~ Basic Recording . . . ~ Using AE Shifl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 _ . Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Setting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Adjusting Focus Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 o . Using the LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Setting the White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 _ , ~ Basic Playback . . . ~ ~ For Playback . . . ~ Displaying Date , Time and Camcorder Data Playing Back a Cassetle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ( Data Code ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Connections for Playback on a TV Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Searchhlg the Tape ( Photo Search / Date Search ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 l Tips for Making Betler Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Returning to a Pre - Marked Position . . . . . . . . 82 Editing to a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 ~ General . . . ~ Dubbing to / from a Cassetle with Digital Turning 1he hnage Stabilizer Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Using the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Recording from a VCR , TV or Analog Using the Wireless Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Camcorder ( Analog Line - in ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Adjusting the Selectable Color Recording Over Existing Scenes Light - up Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 ( AV Insert Editing ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 ~ For Recording . . . ~ Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Selting the Audio Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Connecting Io a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Contents , cont . 5
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Marking a Still Image for Printing ( Print Mark ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Memory Card Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Formatting a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Recording Still Images Io a Other Information and Precautions . . . . . . . . 117 Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Recording an Image fi'om a Cassetle as a Still Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Preparing the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Recording from Another DV Device as a Notes on Using 1he Balleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Still Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Mainlenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Viewing Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Preventing Accidental Erasure The ZR30 MC System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 ( Protect ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Erasing Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Combining Images and Recording Them Specificalions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Io a Cassette ( Card Mix ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 C Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Copying Still Images from a Cassetle . . . . 113 O Menu at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copying Memory Card Still Images o Io a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 _ c In addition to the contents and Symbols used in this instruction manual : index please refer to : • Finding Your Way Around the [ 21 _ : 1Reference page numbers ZR30 MC ( _ ] 9 ) [ ] : Functions that can be operated • Screen displays ( [ _ 137 ) from the body of the camcorder • Troubleshooting - - in case you run : Functions that can be operated into any problems ( [ . L ] 129 ) from the wireless controller • Menu at Glance ( _ 148 ) [ ] : Supplementary notes for camcorder operation . b : Operation confirmation beeps ( _ 22 ) • Capital letters are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labeled on the camcorder itself , e . g . Press the MENU button . Date of Purchase The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the camcorder . NO others have the Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address same serial number as yours . You should recordd the number and other vital information here an Dealer Phone NO . Model Name ZR30 MC preutracihnastehis toboaoikd iadsenatifpiceartmioannenitn craesceordof othf eyfot . ur Serial No . 6
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First , we'd like to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the purchasing this Canon camcorde _ : Its following accessories : advanced technology makes it very easy to use - - you will soon be making high - quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come . To get the most out of your new camcorder , we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly - - the _ are many sophislicaled features which will add to your _ cording enjoyment . To get starled we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first , before moving on to 0 use its full range of features . Q . o . 7
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Using a DV cable , Stabilizes your recordings even in long / _ connect the ZR30 MC to telephoto shots . a PC equipped with a DV tartancn _ ts terminal and transfer your € _ . , _ , , original images to your PC . Record for 1.5x , 2x or 3x longer than Allows the Canon Video Light VL - 3 or when in SP mode - up to 4 hours on an the Directional Stereo Microphone 80 minute tape . DM - 50 ( both optional ) m be easily attached and powered by the C camcorder's own power source . Record , manage and stole still images O on a MultiMediaCard or a high - capacity SD Memory Card . ( Both o cards are inserted into the same slot in _ Advanced digital _ c the camcorder . ) Combine still images technology allows you to add special effects during _ corded on the card with your original recording or playback . movies or still images . Also great for Display 4 , 9 or 16 still easy transfer of still images to a PC . images at once with the multi _ image screen . Lets you record vivid , virtually blur - free still images of moving subjects onto a memory card . Just press the photo Add new sound to button to capture still original sound , or _ place original sound pictures . and images on a p _ - recorded tape . A 2.5 " LCD screen makes it easy for you to Connect to a VCR or shoot colorful , well analog camcorder and composed video . It is _ cord onto a DV tape in the ZR30 MC . also great for playback . 8
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Before operating your camcorder , you will need to use the power adapter to : Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack [ ] Notes : • The power adapter converts cun _ nt from a household power socket ( 100240 V AC , 50 / 60 Hz ) to the DC cun'ent used by your camcorder . • If the adapter is used next to a TV , it may cause bars to appear on the TV - - move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable . " , " * € / I Use the power adapter to provide your camcorder with instant power from an AC outlet . Always turn the camcorder off before connecting / removing the power source . 1 . Set the POWER switch to OFF . 2 . Connect the power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal . 3 . Connect the power cable to the power adapter . 4 . Plug the power cable into an AC outlet . 5 . Disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder after use . Unplug the power cable from the AC outlet , then disconnect it from the adapter . 12
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Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory . It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly . However , you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder for mole than a few minutes . Always turn the camcorder off and raise the viewfinder befo _ connecting / removing the battery . 1 . Set the POWER switch to OFF . 2 . Attach the battery to the camcorder . • Remove the battery pack's terminal cover . • Rotate the viewfinder upwards . • With the triangle on the battery pack pointing downwards , align the edge of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder , press lightly and slide the battery down until it clicks into place . 3 . Connect the power adapter to the eamcorder . 4 . Connect the power cable to the adapter and plug it into an AC outlet . • The charge indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress . Single flashes mean that the battery pack is less than 75 % charged . Double flashes mean that it is more than 75 % charged . The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged . If the indicator blinks rapidly and continuously ( twice a second ) , the battery pack may be defective . • The battery pack will also cha _ ge when the POWER switch is turned to positions other than OFE The CHARGE indicator may both flash or stay lit . 13
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5 . When charging is complete , disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder . Unplug the power cable from the AC outlet , then disconnect it from the adapter . 6 . Remove the battery pack after use . • Rotate the viewfinder upwards . • P _ ss and hold the BATT . RELEASE button while you slide the battery up . [ ] Notes : • Never connect an unspecified product to the camcorder's DC terminal . Likewise , do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product . • You can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the " Noles on Using lhe Batteries " ( _ 122 ) . These notes include charging and recording times and how to install the backup battery . c : o Specifications Power supply 100 - 240 V AC , 50 / 60 Hz Power consumption 34 W Rated output 9.5 V , 2.7 A DC Operating temperature range 32 ° F - 104 ° F ( 0 ° C - 40 ° C ) Dimensions 2 I / 4 x 1 I / s x 4 I / s in ( 57 x 28 x 104 mm ) Weight 6 3 / 8 oz ( 180 g ) ( without power cable ) Weight and dimensions are approximate . Em _ s and omissions excepted . Subject lo change without notice . When replacement of power supply is required , please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA - 560 or equivalent . 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 . 14
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The Compact Power Adapter CA - 560 included wilh the camcorder can be used along with the CR - 560 Kit for 3 different ways to power lhe camcorder or charge baltery packs : 1 . Charge the BP - 500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery . 2 . Operate lhe camcorder with power from your car battery . 3 . Charge lhe BP - 500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet . The Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit CR - 560 includes the following : 1 . Charge the BP - 500 Series battery packs with power from your ear _ battery . 1 or 2 battery pack ( s ) + Cha _ e Adapter + Cal " Battery Cable - - > car's cigarette _ ' _ lighter • Fast charging for the high - capacity BP - 522 and BP - 535 ( both optional ) . Fifteen minutes of charging gives 60 minules of recording ( using the viewfinder ) . Time required for full charge from cm " battery or household outlet BP - 512 1 hr . 20 min . BP - 511 ( optional ) 1 hr . 20 min . BP - 522 ( optional ) 1 hr . 40 min . BP - 535 ( optional ) 2 hr . 30 min . 15
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2 . Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery . Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable - - > car's cigarette lighter _ 3 . Charge the BP - 500 Series battery packs from a household AC " - ' _ outlet . " _ _ 1 or 2 battery pack ( s ) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter • Fast charging for the high - capacity BP - 522 and BP - 535 ( both optional ) . Fifteen minutes of charging gives 60 minutes of recording ( using the viewfinder ) . [ ] Note : • For full details of how to use the CR - 560 , refer to its instruction manual . 16
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Only use videocassettes marked with the M _ " _ I _ lVogo . * 1 . Make sure that you have attached a power source . 2 . Slide the OPEN ! EJECT • switch ( on the bottom of the camcorder ) to release the cassette compartment cover . • Pull the cover fully open ( while holding the button ) and wait a couple of ¢ o g0 seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically . • The confirmation beep sounds when the cassette cover fully opens . cn _ , 3 . Load or unload the cassette . • Insert the cassette gently with the window facing the grip belt , and the REC / SAVE tab up . • Remove the cassette by pulling it straight oat . 4 . Press the _ mark on the compartment until it clicks , and wait for it to close . 5 . Click the cover back into place . * M _ " _ vI _ is a trade mark . [ ] Notes : • Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically , and do not attempt to close the cover until the cassette compartment has fully retracted . • After loading a cassette , use l _ cord search ( _ 54 ) to find lhe point where you want to start recording . • Be careful not to get your finger , s caught in the cassette compartment cover . • Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use - - _ tarn it to its case and store it in a cool , clean , dry place . • When you turn the camcorder's power on , 1313f1la3s1h3e1s313i1n31th3e13d1i _ splay until you load a cassette . • With some types of tapes , the remaining tape display may not give an accurate reading ( _ 138 ) . 17
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To protect your recording from accidental erasure , slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole . ( This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF . ) If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in l _ cord pause mode ( _ 19 ) , " THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION " is displayed for approx . 4 seconds and then the _ mark flashes in the display . If you want to record on the cassette again , slide the tab back so the hole is closed . To protect the tape heads , transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to the camcorder - - do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself . Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or spliced - - they may damage the camcorder . Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape . Handle cassettes with care - - dropping them or exposing them to external shocks may cause internal damage . Store cassettes in the provided case , first rewinding them to the start of the tape and then storing them upright . A cassette with metal plated terminals may become dirty with use , affecting information transfer . Therefore , after using a tape about 10 times , be sure to clean the terminals with a cotton swab . You are unable to use the cassette memory function with this camcorde _ 18
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Have you completed the following steps ? • Attached a power source ( _ 12 ) . • Removed the lens cap ( _ 120 ) and fastened the shoulder strap ( _ 121 ) . • Chosen the display : viewfinder ( _ 120 ) or LCD screen ( [ _ 124 ) ¢ o g0 [ ] Notes : • When you'l _ using the viewfinder , fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so that it faces the same direction as the lens ( [ 2 _ 24 ) . • When using the viewfinder with the BP - 522 or BP - 535 Battery Pack ( both optional ) attached , extend the viewfinder and rotate it to a comfortable angle . You may also want to install the backup battery ( _ . _ 124 ) in order to set the dale and time display ( _ 49 ) . 1 . Press the small green button on the POWER switch and hold , turn the POWER switch to CAMERA . • The camcorder automatically sets to record pause mode . PAUSE appears in the display . • If you haven't set the dale and time display , SET THE TIME ZONE , DATE AND TIME appears in the display . For setting the time zone , see p . 49 . For setting the dale and time , see p . 51 . • The camcorder power indicator lights up red . • The confirmation beep sounds . • The camcorder will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes . To _ turn to record pause mode , turn the POWER dial to OFF and then back to CAMERA . 2 . Make sure the TAPE / CARD switch is set to TAPE . • For still image recording to a memory card , see p . 101 . 3 . Load a cassette ( _ 2117 ) . 19
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4 . Slide the program selector to [ : : ] . • This selects the camcorder's Easy Recording program . It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( _ 57 ) . 5 . Press and release the start / stop button once to begin recording . • For still image recording to a cassette , see p . 52 . 6 . Press and release the start / stop button again to pause recording . • The camcorder returns to record pause mode and PAUSE _ appears in the display . • You can stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the starffstop button . [ ] Note : • After loading a cassette , start recording when the tape counter has stopped . Replace the lens cap . Return the viewfinder to its retracled position . Return the LCD screen flush to the camcorder body . Unload the cassette . Turn the POWER switch to OFF . Disconnect the power source . [ ] Notes : • To check that the camcorder is recording correctly , make a test recording first . • Before making important recordings , clean the video heads using a Canon DVM - CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette . • To close the LCD panel , rotale it vertically until the screen faces you , then press the upper right corner until it clicks secretly closed . • You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker when recording . • For tips on how to make better videos , see p . 34 . • For extra recording time , set REC MODE to any mode other than SP ( [ . _ 21 ) . 2O
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Choose from 4 recording modes : SP ( standard play ) , 1.5 × SR 2 × SP or 3 × SR • Only SP and LP modes are available when the camcorder is set to CARD PLAY ( VCR ) mode . Recording times ( this example uses an 80 - minute tape ) Standard recording Extended recording SP LP I - - - SIP I - - - ILP 1.5x SP 2x SP 3x SP 80 min . ( 120 min . ) ( 160 min . ) ( 240 min . ) In NISP and NILP modes , image data is compressed twice as much as in SP and LP modes when being recorded to a tape . You can't add sound ( audio dubbing ) or images ( AV insert ) to a tape that has been recorded in a mode other than SP mode . If you plan to use either of these functions later , _ cord in SP mode . re + m , re + m , m + m ro go F MENU I _ VCSRET _ P _ / = ' REC = OoE . . . . SP o3 _ , L ( _ I _ 37 ) To change the recording mode , open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select REC MODE , set it to LP , [ ] SP or [ ] LP and close the menu . [ ] Notes : About all 3 extended recording modes • When recording and playing back tapes in one of the extended recording modes , the nature of the tape and usage conditions may affect recording , mosaic - like noise may appear in the image and the sound may be distorted during playback . For important recordings , therefore , set the camcorder to SP mode . • If you record in more than one mode on the same tape , the picture may become distorted during playback and the time code may not be written con'ectly . • A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce the mosaic - like noise and the sound may become distorted when playing back on this camcorder . • A tape recorded in LP or [ ] LP mode on this camcorder may produce the mosaic - like noise and the sound may become distorted when playing back on other digital equipment . About [ ] SP and [ ] LP modes • The image quality of recordings done in [ ] SP or I - - - ILPmodes will be lower than that of those done in SP or LP modes . • A cassette _ corded in [ ] SP or [ ] LP mode cannot be played back on a camcorder not equipped with that mode . 21
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• The _ cording mode might not appear in the display correctly if you switch between INSP and INLP while the camcorder is connecled to another digital video device . • When the recording mode is changed to V - JSP or INLR the camcorder modifies the image for appropriate recording in that mode . • You might not be able to do DV dubbing con'ectly with the camcorder set to I - - JSPor I - - JLPmode . Produces images in the 16 : 9 format for playback on widescreen TVs . m + F MENU _ CAM . SET UP _ 1 _ 6 : 9 . . . . . . . . OFF L ( [ _ ] 37 ) To switch 16 : 9 to ON , open the menu and select CAM . SETUP . Then select 16 : 9 , set it to ONand close the menu . O ) 11 _ c o [ ] Notes : • " 16 : 9 " is shown in the display when you switch the 16 : 9 mode on . • You cannot use the 16 : 9 mode with the Easy Recording program . • You cannot use the 16 : 9 mode when the multi - image screen is set . The 16 : 9 display becomes set to " • If you play back a recording made for 16 : 9 on a normal TV screen , the image will appear to be vertically " squashed " ( compressed ) . • If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Video ID - 1 system , recordings made in the 16 : 9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen . The camcorder's short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by _ in the illustrations . Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on , during the self - timer countdown , right before lhe camcorder's automatic shut - off , and also upon any unusual condition of the camcorder . Beeps are not _ ecorded on the tape . = [ _ - ' lll H + re + m , re + m , re m , m + m MENU , SYSTEM _ ) [ _ , SEEP . . . . . . . . o . ( _ : L3 ] 7 ) L To turn the beep off , open the menu and select SYSTEM . Then select BEEP , set it to OFF and close the menu . 22
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The camcorder's 10 × zoom lens allows you to choose the best piclm _ angle for each scene : • Move the zoom control towards W to zoom out to wide - angle . • Move it towards T to zoom in to telephoto . You can also control the speed of zooming : • Move lhe control slightly to zoom slowly . • Move it farlher to zoom more quickly . ( The farther you move the zoom control , the faster the zoom speed . ) The T and W bultons on lhe wireless controller adjust the picture angle , but not the zoom speed . { n = , Magnifies the camcorder's zoom range by up to 20x ( up to 4x when using a memory card ) . The zoom control continues to work as usual . You can freely zoom in and out between 1 × and 200 × magnification - - the camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming ( up to 10 × ) and digital zooming ( 10 × to 200 × ) . Il ( l EII = _ I3 ! 7i ) U [ I . CAM . SET UP ] _ , D . ZOOM . . . . . . 40X To change the digital zoom , open the menu and select CAM . SET UP . Then select D . ZOOM , set it to OFF or 200 × and close the menu . [ ] Notes : • When zooming , as a rule , keep at least 3 ft 33 / 8in ( 1 m ) between you and your subject . However when the zoom is at the wide - angle position , you can focus on a subject as close as 3h in ( 1 cm ) . • Image _ solution is slightly lower when the magnification is g _ ater than 10 × . • You cannot use digital zoom when the multi - image screen is set . The display becomes " - - - " . • The zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds . When the digital zoom is set to 40 × , the zoom indicator extends ( light blue ) . When the digital zoom is set to 200x zoom , the zoom indicator extends again ( a 23 darker blue ) .
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Slide the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camcorde _ This automatically switches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder off . When you close the LCD panel , press the upper corner until it clicks closed . The LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on . o You can choose the angle of the screen that suits you best by opening and rotating the screen , also you can rotate the LCD screen so that faces in the direction of the lens ( _ 26 ) . You can also push the panel flat against the camcorder until it is flush with the side , with the screen facing outwards . 24
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[ ] Notes : • Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel . • Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD panel or the viewfinder . • Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 ° , before attempting to rotate it . • Always rotale the LCD panel vertically into place , before closing it or pushing it flat against the side of the camcorder . • Always fully close the LCD panel until it clicks securely . • Be careful not to leave the LCD , viewfinder or lens exposed to di _ ct sunlight outdoors or in a window . Doing so could cause damage . • Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause glare that makes it difficult for you to view the image . In this case , switch to using the viewfinde _ : You are also able to adjust the brightness of the screen ( see " Adjusting the LCD screen " below ) . You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen . m + m , m + m , m + m , m + wl ( [ 21 _ 37 ) Open the menu and select DISESET UP from the menu . Then select BRIGHTNESS , adjust the level with the selector dial and close the menu . A bar showing the level appears in the display . • Turn the selector dial up to make the display brighte _ : • Turn the selector dial down to make the display darke _ : [ ] Notes : • The camcorder will remember your brightness setting even after you turn it off . • The brighmess of the LCD does not affect that of the recorded images or the viewfindel : About the LCD Screen The LCD screen built into this camcorder is a high p _ cision product . Howevel , small black dots or bright points of light 0 _ d , blue or green ) may appear constantly on the LCD screen . This is not a malfunction of the LCD screen and they are not recorded on the tape . ( Effective dots : more than 99.99 % ) 25
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When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the same direction as the lens , you can watch yourself during recording or let your subject monitor recording . The viewfinder is also activated when lhe panel is in this position . ( adjusting the viewfinder , 120 ) You can choose the display style , reversed ( mirror on ) or not ( mirror oft ' ) . The recording itself is unaffected regardless of which one you choose . MENU * . DISP . S _ TUP , - MIRRO . . . R . . . 0 . = o ( [ _ 37 ) To turn the mirror mode off , open the menu and select DISESET UP . Then _ select MIRROR , set it to OFF and close the menu . The indicators that appearin the LCD display when MIRROR is turned on : • REC PAUSE _ RECCT EJE I _ No card q El < < < < Recording to a j - memory card [ _ - - Selfqimer ( [ : : 16281 ) • These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder . 26
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You can use the LCD screen for instant , on - the - spot playback . The camcorder also plays back the sound track via the built - in speaker ( _ 2130 ) . • When you play back a tape , you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing up . • When you ' _ using the viewfinder to view playback , close the LCD panel . To play back your recordings on a TV , see p . 31 . To use the wireless controller , see p . 45 . [ ] Note : • To avoid accidental recording , make sure that you slide the tab on the cassette so lhat it exposes lhe hole ( the switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF ' ) . 1 . Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to PLAY ( VCR ) . • The power indicator lights up green . 2 . Make sure the TAPE / CARD switch is set to TAPE . 3 . Load the cassette . 4 . Press the _ ( play ) button to start playback . • To end playback , press the • ( stop ) button . • To wind the tape fol _ ards , stop playback and press the _ ( fast forward ) button . • To wind the tape backwards , stop playback and press the _ 0 _ wind ) button . • If the playback picture is rough ( mosaic - like noise ) , clean lhe video heads using a Canon DVM - CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette . 27
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Playback pause Press the | | ( pause ) button . To resume normal playback , press it again , or press the • ( play ) button . The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode afler about 5 minules ' playback pause . Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 9.5 times normal speed , press and hold the ( fast forward ) button during normal playback or p _ ess and hold the _ ( fast fo _ wcard ) bulton during normal fast forward . Rewind playback For _ verse playback at about 9.5 times normal speed , p _ ess and hold 1he " _ 1 ( _ ewind ) button during normal playback or press and hold the _ 1 _ 1 ( rewind ) button during normal _ ewind . O ' ) to iiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I = : o " " o ) + / T | ° play | • bultonbfarCamkerepeatefrdalmybey , duringpretshse Fr = Aedvance ii _ iliiii ! ii ! ! i ! iiii ! iii ! lii ! ! liiiii ! i ! ! i ! playback pause . Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance , s _ owl , × _ Frume Reverse To play back in reverse frame by frame , press 1he - / 41 | | button repeatedly during playback pause . P _ ss and hold to play back continuous frame reverse . Slow Forward Playback To play back at about 1 / 5 normal speed , pl _ ss the SLOW I ) " button during normal playback . P _ ss the PLAY • button to return to normal playback . • The camcorder automatically returns to playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback . 98
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Slow Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at about 1 / 5 normal speed , press lhe - / 41 | bulton and then the SLOW | _ " button during normal playback . Press lhe PLAY I _ button to _ murn to normal playback . • The camcorder automatically returns to xl reverse playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback . Reverse Playback To play back in reverse al normal speed , press the - / _ III button during normal forward playback . Press lhe PLAY _ button to _ murn to normal forward playback . • The camcorder automatically goes into slop mode after about 2 minules of paused reverse playback . Forward x2 Playback Press lhe x2 button during normal playback . Press lhe PLAY I1 _ button to _ murn to normal playback . Reverse x2 Playback ¢ 0 € 0 Press lhe - / 41 | bulton and then the x2 button during normal playback . Press lhe PLAY I1 - button to _ murn to normal playback . [ ] Notes : • Mosaicqike noise appea _ on the screen dufng some of the special playback modes . • There's no audio during special playback . 29
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The camcorder has a built - in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside the picture during tape playback . The built - in speaker is monaural . Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial . • Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume , and down to lower the volume . • A bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume . It disappe _ s in 4 seconds . • You can turn off the volume completely by turning the selector dial down until c : o _ , " t / ) OFF appears . [ ] Notes : • Sometimes audio may sound distorted when the volume is turned up high . If this happens , turn down the volume . • The speaker turns off when the camcorder is set to any mode other than TAPE PLAY ( VCR ) mode . Using the headphones • You can also use the headphones to monitor the sound track . Change the setting of the AV / headphones terminal through the menu ( _ 31 ) . • You can adjust the headphone volume sep _ alely from the built - in speaker , either during TAPE PLAY ( VCR ) mode or TAPE CAMERA mode . The volume level is the same regardless of mode . • The levels you adjust for the built - in speaker and headphones are memorized separately . The camcorder remembers your levels even if you turn the camcorder off and back on again . • The speaker turns off when you use headphones . 3O
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You can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings . You will need to attach a power source to the camcorder ( _ 21 12 ) . Power off all devices before starting the connections . your ISee TV or VCR instruction manual for further details . Through the menu , the camcorder's AV / headphone terminal can be switched to function as either the AV terminal or the headphone terminal . MENU _ vcRSETuP _ _ AV , P . O . ES . . . AV ( _ 2 _ 137 ) Open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select AV / PHONES and set it to AV or PHONES . • When the terminal is switched to PHONES , PHONES appears in the display . Using the headphones • Make sure you swilch the AV / headphones terminal to PHONES before using headphones . If the AV / headphones terminal is not switched to PHONES befol _ you use the headphones , noise will come out from the headphones . 31
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For higher picture quality , we recommend playing back recordings on a TV with an S ( SI ) terminal . If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an SI terminal or the Video ID - I system , recordings made in the 16 : 9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen . c : o When connecting for playback on a TV screen , make sure the AV / headphone terminal is switched to AV . If PHONES appears in the display , switch the terminal . • Use the S - 150 S - video Cable to connect the S - video terminals . Use the STV - 250N Stereo Video Cable to connect the AUDIO terminals . Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal / ( left ) . Connect the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal F1 ( right ) . Do not connect the yellow plug . • If you are connecting the camcorder to a TV , set the TV / VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO . • If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR , set the input selector on the VCR to LINE . 32
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When connecting for playback on a TV screen , make sure the AV / beadphone terminal is switched to AV . If PHONES appears in the display , switch the terminal . • Connect the camcorder using the STV - 250N Stereo Video Cable . Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L ( left ) . Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R ( right ) . Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO . • If you are connecting the camcorder to a TV , set the TV / VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO . . _ • If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR , set the input selector on the ro _ VCR to LINE . [ ] Note : • If you are going to use the TV as a monitor while you are shooting , _ member to keep the TV volume turned down as long as the camcorder's audio lerminals are connecled . If the sound from the TV speake _ : s is picked up by the microphone , an unpleasant high - pitched squeal , called feedback , may be produced . 33
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i i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil _ br maximum stability , grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body . If necessary support lhe camcorder with your lefl hand . With practice , you will be able to operate the controls by touch , without taking your eye off the action . To prevent any unwanted movement , you can mount the camcorder on a tripod , ( or any flat surface at a suitable height ) and operate it with the wireless controller . • When you are using a tripod , be careful not to leave the _ viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight or it may melt . _ ( The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens . ) czo • , " _ • Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is no • _ m _ longer than _ / 4inch ( 5.5 mm ) , or it will damage the _ camcorder . The most important element in the scene does not have to be in the cente _ For a more interesting picture , try to position your subject so it is slightly to one side . Leave some space on the side of lhe frame lhat the subject is facing or moving towards . Don't cut off the lop of lhe subject's head , and don't cut people off at the neck , hips or knees ( move a little bit above or below ) . Watch out for distracting objects in the background . 34
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Instead of zooming while recording , try to choose your picture angle before you Long shot begin . A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation , and then move Medium shot in with medium shots and close - ups to show the details . Remember to change your viewpoint for each shot . Close - up Remember that any camcorder movement or change in picture angle should have a definite purpose . Avoid unnecessary or half - hearted movements . Use pans to record a landscape or follow a moving subject . Decide the i ! i ! ! i ! iii ! ; ! _ iii _ iiili _ i ! i ) i ! ii ? ii _ i ( ! _ iiii . i . . i . ! : ) il ; ; iiiii ! ii ! ! iiii ! i ! i _ li ) ! iii ! ii ) ii ! ! ! iiii ! i ! il a _ a you want lo cover and stand facing the end of your panning angle . Without moving your feet , turn your waist to the iiiiiii ! ! i ! i ! i ! iii ! iii ! ! ili ! ii ! ii ! i ! iiiiii i ! ! i ! ii ! ! iii ! i ! iiiili starting position . Start recording , and after a few seconds begin to turn slowly from the waist . Hold the final image for a few seconds before you stop recording . Tilt the camcorder up to exaggerate the height of the subject . Tilt down from the top of a building , for example , as an introduction to subjects at the bottom . 35
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With most camcorders , even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording . However , the ZR30 MC's image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification . M _ ENU37 ( ) [ , CAM + S £ 7 UP ] _ ) ' IMAG £ S + _ * ON To turn the image stabilizer off , open the menu and select CAM . SET UP . Then select IMAGE S . ( ( a ) ) , set it to OFF and close the menu . • The ( ( a ) ) mark disappears from the display when the stabilizer is oft ' . • The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to the E ] ( Easy Recording ) position . . - = " 6 [ ] Notes : • The image stabilizer is designed to deal with a normal degree of camcorder 0 = shake . rv • Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod . • The image stabilizer is not as effective as usual during the Low Light mode . 36
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Many of the camcorder's advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display . There are 4 main menus : CAM . MENU Camera menu ( _ 2139 ) VCR MENU VCR menu ( _ 40 ) C . CAM . MENU Card camera menu ( [ . _ 42 ) C . PLAY MENU Card play menu ( _ 2 ] 43 ) • CAM . MENU CAM , MENU AVSEL . S _ SET CAM , SET UP VCR SET UPUP DISP , SfiT N • VCRMENU m + _ ' _ VCR MENU _ SEL . $ E _ SET _ A _ DS _ _ P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARD OPER . DISP , SET UP N [ _ I _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • C . CAM . MENU m + m C _ CA _ . , _ ENU J , VSEL . $ _ ET CARD SET tiP VCR SET tiP DISP . SET tip N • C . PLAY MENU m + m C , PLAY MENti _ SEL , SE _ SET M _ N _ CLOSE _ , _ ® VCR SET tiPtiP D _ SP . SET + 37
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1 . Turn the POWER switch and the TAPE / CARD switch to the desired settings . 2 . Press the MENU button to open the menu . • One of the main menus appears , according to the settings of the TAPE ! CARD switch and the POWER switch . 3 . Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired submenu . 4 . Press the selector dial in to select . • The submenu appears . 5 . Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired function . 6 . Press the selector dial in to select . • The function and its settings only appear . Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired setting . _ , g 7 . • If you are setting a function other than the white balance or shutter speed , the function will be set if you skip to step 11 . . c " 6 8 . Press the selector dial in to select . • The function is set and you return to the submenu . Ill ¢ v 9 . Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to 4 = RETURN . 10 . Press the selector dial in to select . • You return to the main menu . ll , Press the MENU button , • The main menu disappears . [ ] Notes : • Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu . • Selecting ' la RETURN takes you back one menu , or closes the main menu . • Items that are unavailable , due to the tape or card situation or the settings of other menu items , appear in purple . • You may often find it convenient to use the wireless controller to move around the menus . P _ vss its MENU button to open / close the menu and use the arrow keys in place of turning the selector dial . Push the SET button to select . 38
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• Pressing lhe start / slop bulton or the PHOTO button will close lhe menu and start recording . • You can display the menus on a connected TV screen by turning TV SCREEN ( _ 137 ) on through the menu or using the wi _ less controller's TV SCREEN bulton . See p . 31 for TV hookup instructions . Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function . • CAM . MENU Set the POWER switch to m and the TAPE / CARD switch to m . There are 5 submenus within the CAM . MENU . O To card mix submenu CAM , MENU _ SEL . S _ i _ SET'SE _ E _ I _ CLO To camera set up submenu CAM , SET UUPPUP 0 To VCR set up submenu O - - - VCR SETET DISP . S 0 To display set up submenu O - - - RSYSTEMETURN ÷ 0 To system submenu Close main menu Card mix submenu CARD MIX 100 - 0001 " @ Mix type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E . _ Il 1 D 43 / 50 @ Mix level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 112 @ m - MIX TYPE . . , , CARD CHROMA - ( 2 ; _ oq , MIX LEVEL . , , - _ ÷ m c Camera set up submenu CAM = SET UP _ SEL . SE _ SET @ Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . . ] 2173 @ Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 2123 D . ZOOM . . . . . . 40 × m - - \ @ , y - IMAGE S , _ III _ , ON @ Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 36 16 : 9 . . . . . . . . OFF m - ( 6 ) - WHITE BAL . • , AUTO @ 16 : 9 effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . . ] 2122 < , RETURN ( _ ) White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 2176 @ Return 39
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CAM . MENU , cont . 0 VCR set up submenu @ Record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E . £ 121 @ m @ Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 2167 WIND SCREEN . OFF - - - , 1 . ) _ - - - AUDIO MODE . . 12blt @ Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 66 AV / PHONES , , . AV - - - , 1 . _ _ - - ' * RETURN @ AV or headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . . 22131 @ Return Display set up submenu DISP . SRT UP _ SEL . SE _ SET @ Brighmess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 2125 @ Mirror mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 2126 MIRROR . . . . . . ON - - - - _ _ = - - - TV SCREEN . . . ONOFF - @ TV screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 137 D / T DISPLAY . - - - _ _ - - - < = RETURN @ Dale / time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 51 @ Return System submenu SYSTEM _ SEL . _ ; E ; _ SET @ Wireless controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ I . 2146 = cn @ Light - up buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 2148 BUTTONLtGHT . ONm @ - - - LIGHT COLOR . BLUE " _ _ @ Bulton light color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E . £ 148 BEEP . . . . . . . . ON m - _ _ - - - T . ZONE / DST . . . . . . . _ @ Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 22 D / TIMESET . . . . - - , . . . . - _ _ " _ @ Time zone / Daylight _ m - _ RETURR ' _ - ' _ saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 49 _ @ Date / timeset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . 22151 @ Return re • VCR MENU Set the POWER switch to _ and the TAPE / CARD switch to _ . There are 5 submenus within the VCR MENU . O To VCR set up submenu To card set up submenu Qm CARD SET UP To card operations submenu @ - - - CARD OPER . DISP = SET UP To display set up submenu O - - SYSTEM _ RETURN To system submenu Close main menu 40
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0 VCR set up submenu @ Record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2122 ] 1 @ Output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2L _ 95 @ m OUTPUT CH , , . L / R - - , , j @ Audio dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 2 ] 92 _ 3 ) - - - AUDtO DUR , . . AUDIO IN WEND SCREEN ' , j @ Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E2126 ] 7 _ 5 ) - - - AUD [ O MODE . . 12bit AV / PHONRS . . . AV - - @ Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 66 _ 7 ) - - - * RETURN @ AV or headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . ] 31 @ Return Card set up submenu @ Image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . _ 98 rCARD SET UP _ SEL . SE _ SRT @ File numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 100 FiLE NOS . . , , CONTENUOUS - ' , y @ Return _ - - - < = RETURN Card operations submenu @ Copy from cassette to card . _ 113 @ Retm'n * RETURN _ = c @ ) Display set up submenu @ Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . _ 25 DISP , SET UP _ SEL . S _ SETCLOSE @ E _ U @ Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . _ 137 DtSPLAYS , . . . ON m - _ @ 6 - second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . _ 80 @ - - - 6SEC.DATE . . . OFFE . . . DATE DATA COD / T [ ME m - _ = @ Data code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 79 @ m - D / TIME SEL . . DATE & TIME * RETURN @ Date / time select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E217 _ 8 @ Return 41
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VCR MENU , cont . , y tem o me , , o @ Wireless controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . _ 146 SYSTEM AvSEL . _ SRT @ Light - up buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ L148 BDTTONLtGHT . ON m - @ @ Button light color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 2148 @ - - - LtGHT COLOR . BLUE BEEP . . . . . . . . ONm - @ @ Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 2122 _ m - _ RETURN Return • C . CAM . MENU Set the POWER switch to m and the TAPE / CARD switch to m . There are 5 submenus within the C . CAM . MENU . O To camera set up submenu O m To card set up submenu CARD SET UP 0 O - - - - VCR SET UP To VCR set up submenu DISP . SET UP O To display set up submenu t _ - - - - SYSTEMRRTURN _ 0 To system submenu Close main menu 0 Camera set up submenu CAM . SET UP _ SEL . _ SET " , _ _ ' _ @ Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 73 _ @ Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E . _ 23 , _ ) - - i ! iD . ZOOM . . . . . . 40 × - - = = c @ Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2 _ 36 , _ ; - - - IMAGE S , _ i _ . ON . WHITE BAL = , AUTO - - re @ White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . _ 76 , _ - - - ORETURN @ Retm'n Card set up submenu @ Image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 98 @ File numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LL _ 100 FILE NOS . . , , CONT [ NUOUS - , , i @ Retm'n _ ) - - - _ RETURN 42
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0 VCR set up submenu VCR SET UP _ SEL , SE _ SET O ) AV or headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 31 , , y _ , RETURN 0 Display set up submenu @ Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . . _ 25 UP @ Mirror mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . _ 26 _ TV screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E _ 1137 @ Date / time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 51 @ Return System submenu @ Wireless controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 46 @ Light - up buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 48 @ Button light color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L1 : 348 @ Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 22 " rt _ @ Time zone / Daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2L _ 49 _ - . _ Date / time set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . L ] 51 @ Return c • C . PLAY MENU Set the POWER switch to _ , _ and the TAPE / CARD switch to m " There are 4 sabmenus within the C . PLAY MENU . O To cud operations submenu O I To VCR set up submenu VCR SET UP @ To display set up submenu @ - - - DISP , SET UP SYSTEM 0 - _ RETURN O To system submenu 0 - - Close main menu 43
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C . PLAY MENU , cont . 0 Card operations submenu @ To image protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2221107 @ To print mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 115 _ ) - - ' O'PR { NT MARK I _ @ Copy from card to cassette . _ 114 IMAGE ERASE @ Image erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 108 _ S _ - - - - FORMATTURR _ RE @ Formal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 116 @ Return VCR set up submenu @ RecoFd mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ L ] 2 t VCR SET UP _ GE @ AV or headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ L ] 31 @ Return _ RETURR Display set up submenu @ Brighmess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 25 DISP , SET UP @ Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 137 DISPLAYS . , , , C - _ 1 _ @ Date / time select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 78 - D / TIME SEL , , DATE & _ RETURN @ Return c n - System submenu @ Wil _ less controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 2146 ' SYSTEM _ $ EL , _ SETUCLOSE IMEN @ Light - up buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ , 1 _ 48 SUTTONLIGRT , ON mUE - _ ) @ Button light color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E , 12148 @ - - - LIGHT COLOR , BL REEP . . . . . . . . ONm - - _ } @ Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 22 @ m - - _ RETURN @ Return 44
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The supplied wi _ less controller can operate the camcorder from a distance of up to 16 feet ( 5 m ) . Point it at the camcorder's _ mote sensor while you press the buttons . There are some fanctions that cannot be operated wilhout the wireless controller : Special playback ( _ 2128 ) Photo / date search ( _ 81 ) Zero set memory ( [ 22182 ) Audio mix ( [ . _ 94 ) AV insert ( [ . _ 88 ) Audio dubbing ( [ . 12391 ) Data code ( _ 78 ) Insert two AA batteries , following the ( _ ) and O markings . Be careful not to • - € l C reverse the polarity of the batteries . aT c [ ] Notes : • When using the wi _ less controller in brightly lit places or outdoors , the effective range will be less . • The camcorder may have difficulty picking up the remote control signals at extremely close range . • Do not leave the controller exposed to direct sunlight , or in hot or humid places . • When the batteries run out , replace them both together . • If the wireless controller doesn't work , see p . 47 . 45
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To prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby , there are 2 remote sensor modes and an off setting . The wi _ less controller and the camcorder have to be set m the same mode in order to be compatible . The wireless controller and the camcorder have been preset to mode 1 . If you change the mode on the camcorder , be sure to change the mode on the wireless controller to the same mode . re + m , re + m , re + m , m + m ( ll _ 1 : Mode 1 ( ll _ 2 : Mode 2 E OFF ( I _ ( _ g ? : Sensor off To turn the remote sensor off : Open the menu and select SYSTEM . Then select WL . REMOTE , set it to OFF ( ll ( _ and close the menu . • ( ll ( _ appears in the display . To change the mode . . . . . . on the camcorder : c Open the menu and select SYSTEM . Then select WL . REMOTE , set it to re ( ( _ 1 or ( ( _ 2 and close the menu . • The selected mode will appear on the display for 4 seconds . . . . on the wireless controller : Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller . Simultaneously press the ZOOM W button for mode 1 or the ZOOM T button for mode 2 . Continue to press simultaneously for over 2 seconds . • Be sm _ to set the wireless controller to the same mode as the camcorde _ 46
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If your wireless controller isn't working : Make sm _ the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode . Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller . The camcorder's mode appears in purple for about 4 seconds . Set the wireless controller's mode accordingly by pressing the aforementioned button combinations . If the wireless controller still doesn't work , change the batteries . [ ] Note : • The mode the camcorder is set to also appears for 4 seconds when you tm'n the power on . oF _ = c 47
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The clear buttons above the LCD panel light up when the camcorder's power is on , or only when one of the buttons is pressed , making it possible to play back cassettes when in dark surroundings . You can also change the color in which they light up to blue , tmxtuoise ( greenish blue ) or green . re + m , re + m , re + m , m + m MENU IbSYSTEM _ [ I _ BIJTTONL IG . T . ON ( [ : 1237 ) To change the setting , open the menu and select SYSTEM . Then select = o _ BUTTONLIGHT and set it to PUSH ON or OFF and close the menu . • ON : The buttons remain lit in the indicated color . While one of the buttons is _ pressed , all the buttons simultaneously change colors in the 3 - color sequence . , , _ When the button is released , they return to the original color after a few , _ _ _ seconds . _ • PUSH ON : Buttons light up only while one of them is pressed . Then , all the = buttons simultaneously change colors in the 3 - color sequence . When the button n - is released , they turn off again after a few seconds . • OFF : Buttons do not light up . re + m , re + m , re + m , m + m MENU IbSyESMT _ / ' L _ GHTCOLO _ ' BL [ IE L ( _ 37 ) To change the color from blue , open the menu and select SYSTEM . Then select LIGHT COLOR , set it to TURQUOISE or GREEN and close the menu . [ ] Note : • You cannot change LIGHT COLOR when BUTTONLIGHT is set to PUSH ON or OFE 48
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Thedaleand / otrimedisplayformspartofthedatacodeY . oucanchoosteo displayorhideit duringplaybac ( k [ 217281 ) . Setthedaleandtimedisplaywhenyoufirststarut singyourcamcordeIn _ staltlhe backubpatterbyeforeyoubegin ( _ . ] 124 ) . • Before you start setting the dale and time , select your home time zone from the menu . + m + MENU _ SYSTEM _ _ T . ZONE / DST * * N . Y . ( [ Z [ _ 3 ] 7 ) 1 . Open the menu and select SYSTEM . aT 2 . Select % ZONE / DST . • The time zone display appears on the screen . _ = • Your camcorder's time zone is factory - preset to New York . If you are at i anolher time zone , select your time zone first and daylight saving time ( DST ) setting if necessary . 3 . Move up or down the list of time zones with the selector dial . Select the option that represents your time zone . • If you are now in daylight saving time , select the time zone with the daylight saving time mark I _ 1next to the area . 4 . Close the menu . 49
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No . Time zone No Time zone [ ] LONDON [ ] WELLGTN ( Wellington ) [ ] PARIS [ ] SAMOA [ ] CAIRO [ ] HONOLU ( Honolulu ) [ ] MOSCOW [ ] ANCHOR ( Anchorage ) [ ] DUBAI [ ] L . A . ( Los Angeles ) [ ] KARACHI [ ] DENVER [ ] DACCA [ ] CHICAGO [ ] BANGKOK [ ] N . Y . { NewYork ) [ ] H . KONG ( Hon # Kong ) [ ] CARACAS [ ] TOKYO [ ] RIO ( RiodeJaneiro ) [ ] SYDNEY [ ] FERNAN . ( Fernandode Noronha ) tJ _ [ ] SOLOMON [ ] AZORES . E " 6 tv [ ] Notes : • After you have selecled your time zone and set the dale and time , when you travel to another time zone , there is no need to reset the date and time . Just set the time zone to your destination and the camcorder's clock will automatically change to display the correct time for your destination . • The camcorder automatically accounts for the number of days in a month and leap year . 5O
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After you set the date and time , the date / time and home time zone will be displayed for about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on . MENU ( _ I _ 3 [ I7PS ) YSTEM ] _ IPO / TIMESET . . , _ AN , _ 20011A2M : 00 1 . Open the menu and select SYSTEM . 2 . Select D _ IME SE % • The year display starts to flash . 3 . Turn the selector dial up and down to change the year . Press the dial in to move to another part of the display . • Once you move from the yea _ , the next part of the display starts flashing . 4 . Set the month , day , hours , and minutes in the same way . 5 . Press the MENU button when finished , and to start the clock . [ ] Notes : • To make a change to part of the date and time , press the selector dial in at step 3 to move to the part to be changed . Turn the dial to make the change , then . . _ close the menu . s _ • The date can be set to any year between 2001 and 2030 . _ _ " • If you press the MENU button in the middle of setting the date and time , you _ leave the menu , and the clock starts . _ _ • If you press the selector dial in after setting the minutes you can set the date = c and time again from the start . You can choose to display or hide the date and time display during recording . When the date and time display is set to ON , the date and time show in the lower left - hand corner of the display but the time zone disappears in about 4 seconds . The large , 4 - second display will no longer appear when you turn on the power . It is not automatically superimposed on your recordings . m + _ + M ( _ EIN _ 3U7 ) [ . O , SP . SETUP ] , ) _ . D . TD , SPLAY . OFF To turn it on , open the menu and select DISP . SET UP . Then select D / T DISPLAY , set it to ON and close the menu . 51
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To take still images on a memory card , see p . 101 . You can record still piclures like a photograph . The camcorder records the piclure and sound to tape for several seconds . The exposure is automatically adjusted . Copy still photos automatically to a memory card ( _ 21 113 ) for transfer to a PC for image enhancement and printout . Also , starting your shooting with a still photo makes it easy to find the beginning again later with the Photo Search function ( _ 81 ) . You can take a still picture at any time during regular video _ cording , or you can put the camcorder into record pause mode first , then take a still picture . u = . = _ [ During record mode ] O , I * " _ Press the PHOTO button fully down and the still picture will be taken . c " 8 immediately . _ • The camcorder takes the image immediately , and then records the " photo " to the tape for approximately 6 seconds * . During this time the camcorder also records r _ the sound , and the display shows the still picture . • A counter display appears , and counts up as the camcorder records the picture . • The camcorder returns to record pause mode . [ During record pause mode ] 1 . Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it : • " PHOTO " flashes at the bottom fight of display . • Exposure is locked . • During autofocus O flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorder is _ ady to take the still pictm _ . 52
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• If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( _ 130 ) , the camcorder may not be able to focus , and O may continue to flash white in the display . Continue to hold the PHOTO button halfway down , then press the FOCUS button and adjust the focus manually with the selector dial . • If you are using manual focus ( _ 75 ) , the O mark starts as a continuous green mark . Focus with the selector dial . 2 . Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture . • The camcorder takes the image immediately , and then records the " photo " to the tape for approximalely 6 seconds * . During this time the camcorder also records the sound , and the display shows lhe still picture . • A counter display appears , and counts up as the camcorder records lhe pictm _ . O disappears from the display . • The camcorder _ turns to _ cord pause mode . [ ] Notes : • The camcorder automatically returns to record pause mode after recording a still image for approximalely 6 seconds * . If you turn the POWER switch to OFF during that time , the camcorder will respond only after recording is complete . • The wireless controller's PHOTO button has no half - way setting . Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the " photo " . • Only take " photos " where it is bright enough to see the image in the display . * 8 seconds in V - - ISPor NILP recording mode . aT R = 53
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When the camcorder is in record pause mode , you can use record search to play the tape fo _ ards or backwards to find the point where you want to start or resume recording . This is useful when you want to add a new scene to a previously used cassette . By using _ cord search , you can ensure a smooth , noise - fi _ e join between the new scene and the old one . 1 . Press and hold the REC SEARCH + or - button on the camcorder while you check the picture in the display . • The + button plays the recording forwards and the - button plays it backwards . 2 . Release the button when you find the point where you want to start recording . • The camcorder returns to record pause mode . When the camcorder is in record pause mode , you can use record review to play c " 6 _ back the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically to record pause mode . You can quickly make sure that a scene has recorded properly n - and then go on to shoot the next scene , without producing any noise in the picture . 1 . Press and release the ( _ ( record review ) button while you check the picture in the display . • The camcorder rewinds the tape , plays back the last few seconds , and _ murns to record pause mode . [ ] Note : • Noise may appear on the screen when you play the tape backwards . 54
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The camcorder provides you wilh a choice of 7 recording programs . They use different combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation . • For simple point - and - shoot operation , select the Easy Recording program . Slide the program selector m the [ Z ] position . • For normal shooting conditions , slide the program selector to [ ] ( program AE ) mode . Open the program menu and select AUTO ( _ 56 ) . • For various other recording conditions , the camcorder has 5 morn specialized AE ( auto exposure ) programs . Availability of t _ nctions in each recording program ? osition of @ @ ; , rogram selector [ Z1 o [ ] D . . . . [ ] Recording E ] ( Easy Low aT Program Recording ) Auto Sports Portrait Spotlighl Sand & Snow Light c Shutter Speed O A Focus A O White balance O AE Shift X O X 0 Image stabilizer ( ON / OFF ON O Digital effects X O 16 : 9 X 0 0 : Available X : Not available A : Automatic function only 55
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1 . Slide the program selector to _ ( program AE ) mode . 2 . Press the selector dial in to display the program menu . 3 . Turn the selector dial to move the arrow up or down the display . 4 . Press the selector dial in to select the desired program . • The program will appear in the display . 5 . Press the start / stop button to begin recording . [ ] Notes : • The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display , with the exception of Auto , which is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds . • Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image may change suddenly . • If you switch the camcorder from the D program to the _ program , the camcorder _ murns to the Auto program . • When recording in dark places a bright light in the scene may cause a vertical light bar ( " smear " ) to appear . This is a normal feature of camcorders . . c _ 6 _ 6 tw 56
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The simplest way to use the camcorder is with the program selector set to the [ B position . The camcorder will take care of focus , exposure and other adjustments , leaving you free to point and shoot . This is the same as the Easy Recording program , except that you now have the option of using any of the camcorder's manual functions . This program is useful for _ cording high - speed sports scenes in brightly lit conditions . Normal playback will be slightly jerky , but you will get clear images which can be analyzed frame by frame during slow or paused playback . aT c Use this program outdoors to make subjects stand out from a softened foreground and background . It works well for stilMifes and close - ups . The effect is most noticeable when the zoom position is between the middle range and the telephoto end . Focus manually for maximum accuracy , and be careful when recording action scenes , as this program may cause fast moving objects to shudder . 57
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This program is designed for recording spotlit scenes , such as on a stage . The exposure is automatically adjusted for glare - free recordings of subjects lit by a concentrated light source . Use this program in places where the background is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display - - a sunny beach or ski _ sort , for example . You may notice some shudder when recording moving subjects . This program allows you to record in dimly lit places . It is generally best used for close - ups of _ - - cn slow or stationary subjects , as moving subjects " _ _ may leave a trailing after - image . However , you , , _ can take advantage of this to create special _ _ effects , by rapid zooming or by panning along _ with a moving subject . Picture quality will not be as good as in normal lighting conditions , and Ix : autofocus may not work as well as usual . 58
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Use the camcorder's digital effects for more interesting productions . • Faders : Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black ( _ 60 ) . Fade Triggel , Vertical Wipe , Horizontal Wipe , Mosaic Fade * • Effects : Add flavor to your l _ cordings ( [ 2 : 161 ) . Art , Black and White , Sepia , Mosaic • Multi - image Screen : Divides the display to show 4 , 9 or 16 still photos . Has 4 transition speed options : fast , moderale , slow and manual ( El2164 ) . * Available during TAPE PLAY ( VCR ) mode only Availability of digital effects by mode TAPE TAPE CARD CARD PHOTO CAMERA PLAY ( VCR ) CAMERA PLAY ( VCR ) Fadei : _ O X 0 X X Effects O O O O X Multi - image O O O O X Screen ( 2 ) : Available M : Not available , . , a _ • The types of digital effects you are able to use depends on the setting of the TAPE / CARD switch , the POWER switch and the recording program . aT _ = [ ] Notes : c • When you do not want to use digital effects , plvss the DIGITAL EFFECTS button and select D . EFFECT ti _ from the digital effects menu . Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu . • The camcorder remembers your chosen digital effect setting until you change it . • Digital effects can be selecled but not operated on a blank blue screen ( appears in TAPE PLAY ( VCR ) mode ) . The display continues to flash . • Digital effects operaled during TAPE PLAY ( VCR ) mode are not recorded onto the original tape . • Digital effects can be added to anolher tape when dubbing using lhe AV out terminal ( TAPE PLAY ( VCR ) mode ) , but not the DV out terminal . • You cannot operate digital effects while photo / date searching . • If you slide the program selector to [ Z3 ( Easy Recording ) while lhe digital effect display is flashing , it will disappear from the display and _ vappear when you return to [ ] ( program AE ) mode . • The digital effect display will flash for 2 seconds after setting , even if DISPLAYS is set to OFF in lhe menu . 59
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Faders Fade Trigger ( FADE - T ) When you start recording , the scene gradually fades in from a black screen . yon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stop recording , it gradually _ fades out . Vertical Wipe ( WIPE II ) When you start recording , the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it fills the , . When . you . end whole of the screen a scene , the image is wiped from both sides of the screen . O * " Horizontal Wipe ( WIPE = ) When you start recording , the picture . E " 8 begins as a thin horizontal line center of the screen which gradually Ill expands upwards ¢ v and downwards you end a scene , the image is wiped until it fills the from the top and bottom of whole screen . screen . Mosaic Fade ( M . FADE ) * Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels . The image appears as increasingly large squares of color as it fades out , and smaller squares when it fades in . * Available dm'ing TAPE PLAY ( VCR ) mode only . 60