Canon zr950 minidv camcorder Manual
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PUB. DIM-841
Digital Video Camcorder
Instruction Manual
Caméscope numérique
Manuel d'instruction
English
Français
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Videocámara digital
Manual de Instrucciones
NTSC
Please read also the Digital Video
Software instruction manual (on
PDF file). Refer to the installation
guide for further details.
Veuillez lire aussi le manuel
d'instruction Digital Video
Software (sur fichier PDF). Pour
d'autres détails, référez-vous au
guide d'installation.
Lea también el manual de
instrucciones Digital Video
Software (en archivo PDF). Para
mayores detalles, refiérase a la
guía de instalación.
Mini Digital
Video
Cassette
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Introduction
Cleaning the Video Heads
Digital video camcorders record video signals onto the tape in very thin lines (as thin
as 1/8 the width of a hair). The following anomalies may appear if the video heads
become dirty even a little.
• Mosaic or other blocky video artifacts (Fig. 1) or banding
(Fig. 2) appear on the picture during playback.
• Sound becomes distorted, or there is no sound during
playback.
• The message “HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE”
appears.
If such symptoms appear, clean the video heads with the
Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or a
commercially available dry cleaning cassette.
If the symptoms reappear shortly after the cleaning, the
videocassette may be defective. Stop using it.
* Availability differs from area to area.
Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions:
• When using the camcorder in humid or hot places.
• When using cassettes with damaged or dirty tapes.
• When using the camcorder in dusty places.
• When using the video heads for a long time without cleaning them.
NOTES
• Before you make important recordings, clean the video heads and make a test recording
first. We also recommend cleaning the video heads after use, before storing the
camcorder.
• Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder.
• Even after cleaning the video heads you may not be able to play back correctly tapes
that were recorded with dirty video heads.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Important Usage Instructions
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
For Canada only:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.
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, ZR950 A systems
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits 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.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516)328-5600
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CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
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In these safety instructions the word
“apparatus” or “product” refers to the Canon
Digital Video Camcorder ZR950 A and all its
accessories.
1Read Instructions — All the safety and
operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
2Retain Instructions — The safety and
operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
3Heed Warnings — All warnings on the
product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4Follow Instructions — All operating and
maintenance instructions should be
followed.
5Cleaning — Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product
should be cleaned only as
recommended in this manual.
6Accessories — Do not use accessories
not recommended in this manual as they
may be hazardous.
7Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do
not use the camera close to TV
transmitters, portable communication
devices or other sources of electric or
magnetic radiation. They may cause
picture interference, or permanently
damage the camera.
8Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric
shock — Do not use this product near
water or in rainy/moist situations.
9Placing or Moving — Do not place on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the product.
A product and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces
may cause the product
and cart combination to
overturn.
10 Power Sources — The CA-590 Compact
Power Adapter should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer or
local power company. Regarding other
power sources such as battery power,
refer to instructions in this manual.
11 Power Cord Protection — Power cords
should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them. Pay
particular attention to plugs and the
point from which the cords exit the
product.
12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an
outside antenna is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna is
grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Section 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI /
NFPA No. 70—1984, provides
information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See figure 1.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND
CLAMP
Fig. 1
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13 Lightning — For added protection of this
product during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, disconnect it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
14 Overloading — Do not overload wall
outlets and extension cords as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
15 Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push
objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any
kind onto the product.
16 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.
17 Damage Requiring Service —
Disconnect this product from the wall
outlet and all power sources including
battery, and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug
is damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or
objects have fallen into, the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate
normally even if you follow the
operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the
operation instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its
normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or
the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance. This indicates
a need for service.
18 Replacement Parts — When
replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used
replacement parts that are specified by
Canon or that have the same
characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
19 Safety Check — Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is
in safe operating order.
When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center
and please replace it with the same type number CA-590.
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.
The adapter is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its intended manner, it should be
returned to the manufacturer or be discarded.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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.
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Table of contents
Introduction ______________________________
10 About this Manual
11 Getting to Know the Camcorder
11 Supplied Accessories
13 Components Guide
16 Screen Displays
Preparations _____________________________
19 Getting Started
19 Charging the Battery Pack
21 Installing the Backup Battery
21 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories
23 Basic Operation of the Camcorder
23 Operating Modes
23 Joystick and Joystick Guide
24 Using the Menus
26 First Time Settings
26 Changing the Language
26 Changing the Time Zone
27 Setting the Date and Time
27 Getting Ready to Start Recording
27 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen
29 Inserting and Removing a Tape
30 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
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Table of contents
Video ____________________________________
31 Basic Recording
31 Shooting Video
33 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom
34 Quick Start Function
35 Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded
36 Basic Playback
36 Playing Back Video
37 Returning to a Pre-marked Position
38 Locating the Beginning of a Recording Date
38 Locating the End of the Last Scene
39 On-Screen Displays (Data Code)
40 Advanced Function
40 : Special Scene Recording Programs
42 Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed
43 LCD Video Light
43 Self Timer
44 Audio Recording Mode
44 Audio Playback Modes
45 Manual Focus Adjustment
46 Manual Exposure Adjustment
47 White Balance
48 Image Effects
48 Digital Effects
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Photos __________________________________
50 Basic Recording
50 Taking Photos
51 Selecting Photo Size and Quality
52 Erasing or Protecting a Photo Right After Recording It
52 Basic Playback
52 Viewing Photos
53 Magnifying Photos during Playback
54 Erasing Photos
55 Additional Functions
55 Automatic Focus Priority
55 Protecting Photos
56 Initializing the Memory Card
57 Printing Photos
57 Printing Photos – Direct Print
57 Selecting the Print Settings
59 Print Orders
External Connections _______________________
61 Connecting to a TV or VCR
62 Connection Diagrams
63 Playback on a TV Screen
63 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
64 Digital Video Dubbing
66 Audio Dubbing
67 Connecting to a Computer
67 PC Connection Diagrams
68 Transferring Video Recordings
69 Transferring Photos – Direct Transfer
71 Transfer Orders
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Table of contents
Additional Information ______________________
72 Appendix: Menu Options Lists
72 FUNC. Menu
73 Setup menus
73 Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)
74 VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.)
75 Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.)
76 Card Operations (Card Initialization, etc.)
76 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)
77 System Setup (Beep, Power Save, etc.)
78 Date/Time Setup
79 Trouble?
79 Troubleshooting
82 List of Messages
86 Do’s and Don’ts
86 Handling Precautions
89 Maintenance/Others
90 Using the Camcorder Abroad
91 General Information
91 System Diagram
92 Optional Accessories
95 Product Codes
96 Specifications
99 Index
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Thank you for purchasing the Canon ZR950. Please read this manual carefully before
you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail
to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshoo ting ( 79).
Conventions Used in this Manual
• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function
described.
• : Reference page number.
• “Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
• The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
About this Manual
Setting the Date and Time
1Open the date and time setup
screen.
[ MENU]
[ DATE/TIME SETUP]
[DATE/TIME]
Blinking arrows will be displayed
around the first field of the date.
2Change each field of the date and
time with the joystick ( ) and
move ( ) to the next field.
3Press ( ) to start the clock.
4Press to close the menu.
NOTES
You can also change the date format
( 93).
FUNC.
( 30)
FUNC.
FUNC.
Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu
options as they are displayed on screen. In tables in this
manual the default value is shown in boldface.
For example [ON], [OFF].
Buttons and switches to be operated
Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick
are indicated within a “button” frame.
For example .
FUNC.
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
* Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file.
Supplied Accessories
CA-590 Compact Power
Adapter BP-2L5 Battery Pack
Lithium Button Battery
(CR1616)
STV-250N Stereo Video
Cable
WL-D85 Wireless Controller
Lithium Button Battery
(CR2025) for Wireless
Controller
IFC-300PCU USB Cable
Software CD-ROM*
DIGITAL VIDEO
Solution Disk
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Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only.
Register your product online at www.registercanon.com
9 Protect your product
We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you
refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.
9 Receive information on new products and promotions
Upon your request, we will send you information on Canon new products and promotions.
The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. Write down
the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid
identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase: Model Name: ZR950 A
Purchased From: Serial No.:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
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Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a “button” frame
(for example ).
Components Guide
Left side view
Front view
Right side view
Lens cover switch ( 31, 50)
( open, closed)
DV terminal ( 62, 67)
USB terminal ( 67)
AV terminal ( 62)
CARD access indicator ( 50)/
CHARGE indicator ( 19)
Speaker
Mode switch ( 32)
Easy recording
Recording programs
/
(tape/card) switch ( 23)
Grip belt ( 22)
Strap mount
(93)
Lock button
switch ( 23)
Stereo microphone
FUNC.
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Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a “button” frame
(for example ).
Back view
Top view
Bottom view
Joystick ( 23)
FUNC. button ( 24, 72)
D.EFFECTS button ( 48)
Remote sensor ( 22)
Viewfinder ( 32)
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 32)
QUICK START button ( 34)
Start/Stop button ( 31, 50)
DC IN terminal ( 19)
Backup battery compartment ( 21)
Serial number/
Battery attachment unit ( 19)
LCD screen ( 27)
Cassette compartment
( 29)
Cassette compartment cover
( 29)
Zoom lever ( 33)
OPEN/EJECT switch
(29)
Tripod socket
( 22)
Memory card slot ( 30)
BATT. (battery release) switch ( 19)
FUNC.
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Wireless Controller WL-D85
WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D85
START/
STOP PHOTO ZOOM
CARD
DATE SEARCH
REW PLAY FF
STOP
PAUSE SLOW
AUDIO DUB. ZERO SET
MEMORY TV SCREEN
START/STOP button ( 31)
CARD –/+ buttons ( 52)
DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 38)
REW button ( 36)
button ( 36)
PAUSE button ( 36)
SLOW button ( 36)
AUDIO DUB. button ( 66)
ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 37)
PHOTO button ( 50)
Zoom buttons ( 33)
PLAY button ( 36)
FF button ( 36)
STOP button ( 36)
button ( 36)
button ( 36)
TV SCREEN button ( 77)
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Screen Displays
Recording Movies
Zoom ( 33), Exposure ( 46)
Recording program ( 40)
White balance ( 47)
Image effect ( 48)
LCD video light ( 43)
Digital effects ( 48)
Condensation warning ( 89)
Shutter speed ( 42)
Self timer ( 43)
Playing Movies Exposure adjustment ( 46)
Manual focus ( 45)
Image stabilizer ( 74)
Recording mode ( 75)
Tape operation ( 18)
Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining tape ( 18)
Remaining battery charge ( 18)
Wind screen off ( 75)
Audio recording mode ( 44)
Remote sensor off ( 77)
Backup battery warning ( 21)
Level marker ( 77)
Recording reminder ( 18)
Operating mode ( 23)
Audio playback mode ( 45)
Speaker volume ( 36)
Search function display
END SEARCH ( 38)/
DATE SEARCH ( 38)
Playback time
(hours : minutes : seconds : frames)
Joystick guide ( 23)
Data code ( 39)
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Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your
camcorder.
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a
battery pack or directly using the
compact power adapter. Charge the
battery pack before use.
For approximate charging times and
recording/playback times with a full
battery pack, refer to the tables on
page 93.
1Turn off the camcorder.
2Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
Press the battery pack lightly and
slide it up until it clicks.
3Plug the compact power adapter
into a power outlet.
4Connect the compact power
adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN
terminal.
• The CHARGE indicator starts
flashing. The indicator will stay on
when the charging is completed.
• You can also use the compact
power adapter without attaching a
battery pack.
• When the compact power adapter
is connected, even if a battery is
Getting Started
Remove the battery
terminal cover before
attaching the battery
BATT. switch
CHARGE
indicator
DC IN
terminal
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attached its power will not be
consumed.
1 Disconnect the compact power
adapter from the camcorder.
2 Unplug the compact power
adapter from the power outlet.
Press to release the battery
pack. Slide the battery pack down
and then pull it out.
IMPORTANT
• You may hear some noise from the
compact power adapter during use.
This is not a malfunction.
• We recommend charging the battery
pack in temperatures between 10 °C
and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the
temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C
(32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start.
• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC
IN terminal or to the compact power
adapter any electrical equipment that is
not expressly recommended for use
with this camcorder.
• To prevent equipment breakdowns and
excessive heating, do not connect the
supplied compact power adapter to
voltage converters for overseas travels
or special power sources such as those
on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,
etc.
NOTES
• The CHARGE indicator also serves as a
rough estimate of the battery charge
status.
Continuously on: Battery pack fully
charged.
Two quick flashes at 1-second intervals:
Battery pack at least 50% charged. If
the indicator flashes quickly but not
exactly in this pattern, refer to
Troubleshooting (79).
One flash at 1-second intervals: Battery
pack less than 50% charged.
• We recommend that you prepare battery
packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think
you might need.
•U.S.A. and Canada only: The
lithium ion/polymer battery
that powers this product is
recyclable. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on
how to recycle this battery.
ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
BATT.
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Installing the Backup Battery
The backup battery (lithium button battery
CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain
the date, time ( 27) and other
camcorder settings while the power
source is disconnected. Connect a power
source to the camcorder when replacing
the backup battery to retain the settings.
1If a battery pack is attached,
remove it first.
2Open the backup battery cover.
3Insert the backup battery with the
+ side facing out.
4Close the cover.
NOTES
The battery life of the backup battery is
about one year. flashes in red when
the lithium button battery is not installed,
or when it needs to be replaced.
Preparing the Wireless Controller and
Accessories
First, insert the supplied lithium button
battery (CR2025) into the wireless
controller.
1Press the tab in the direction of
the arrow and pull out the battery
holder.
2Place the lithium button battery
with the + side facing up.
3Insert the battery holder.
Tab
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Point the controller at the
camcorder’s remote sensor when
you press the buttons.
You can rotate the LCD panel 180
degrees to use the wireless controller
from the front of the camcorder.
NOTES
• The wireless controller may not work
properly when the remote sensor is
situated under strong light sources or
direct sunlight.
• If the wireless controller does not work,
check that [WL.REMOTE] is not set to
[OFF ] ( 77). Otherwise, replace
the battery.
Accessories
Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can
reach the zoom lever with your index
finger, and the button with
your thumb.
Do not leave the viewfinder
exposed to direct sunlight
as it may melt (due to
concentration of the light by
the lens). Do not use tripods
with fastening screws
longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.).
Doing so may damage the camcorder.
TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER
WHEN YOU MOUNT THE CAMCORDER ON A
TRIPOD
Start/Stop
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Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Operating Modes
The camcorder’s operating mode is
determined by the positions of the
switch and the / switch. In the
manual, indicates that a function is
available in the operating mode shown
and indicates that the function is not
available. When no operating mode icons
are given, the function is available in all
operating modes.
Joystick and Joystick Guide
Use the joystick to operate the
camcorder's menus.
The joystick can also be used in
combination with the joystick guide to
operate additional functions. Press ( )
to display/hide the joystick guide (when
recording, the joystick guide will appear
only when the mode switch is set to
). The functions that appear on the
joystick guide will change depending
on the operating mode.
Operating
mode switch / switch Icon display Operation
Recording movies
on a tape 31
Recording still images
on a memory card 50
Playing movies
from a tape 36
Playing back still images
from a memory card 52
(Tape)
(Card)
(Tape)
(Card)
Basic Operation of the
Camcorder
Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the
settings or confirm an action. On menu
screens, this is indicated by the icon
.
Push the joystick up, down, left or right
( , ) to select an item or change
settings.
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Using the Menus
Many of the camcorder’s functions can
be adjusted from the menus that open
after pressing the FUNC. button
().
For details about the available menu
options and settings, refer to the
appendix Menu Options Lists ( 72).
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
1Press .
2Select ( ) the icon of the
function you want to change from
the left side column.
Menu items not available will appear
grayed out.
3Select ( ) the desired setting
from the available options at the
bottom bar.
• The selected option will be
highlighted in light blue. Menu
items not available will appear
grayed out.
• With some settings you will need to
make further selections and/or
press ( ). Follow the additional
operation guides that will appear
on the screen (such as the joystick
icon , small arrows, etc.).
4Press to save the settings
and close the menu.
You can press to close the
menu at any time.
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
FUNC.
FUNC.
FUNC.
FUNC.
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1Press .
In the still image index screen, the
setup menus will open. Skip to
step 3.
2Select ( ) the icon and press
( ) to open the setup menus.
3Select ( ) the desired menu from
the left side column and press
().
The title of the selected menu
appears on top of the screen and
under it the list of settings.
4Select ( ) the setting you want
to change and press ( ).
• An orange frame will indicate the
menu item currently selected.
Menu items not available will
appear grayed out.
• To return to the menu selection
screen, select ( ) [ RETURN]
and press ().
5Select ( ) the desired option and
press ( ) to save the setting.
6Press .
You can press to close the
menu at any time.
NOTES
Instead of steps 1 and 2, you can also
keep pressed down for more than
1 second to open the setup menus screen
directly.
Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this
Manual
In this manual, the arrow is used to
abbreviate menu selections. Below is
an example of changing a setting using
the setup menus.
[ MENU]
[ DISPLAY SETUP/ ]
[LANGUAGE]
Desired language
For selections in the FUNC. menu, the
abbreviated form will always show the
initial default value. In recording mode,
its icon will appear on the left side
column when you first open the menu.
If the setting was changed, the icon of
the currently selected option will appear
instead.
[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF]
Desired image effect
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First Time Settings
Changing the Language
The language for on-screen and menu
displays can be changed. The list of
available languages depends on the
region where you purchased the
camcorder.
Default value
[ MENU]
[ DISPLAY SETUP/ ]
[LANGUAGE]
Desired language
NOTES
• If you changed the language by mistake,
follow the mark next to the menu
item to change the setting.
• The display that appears in some
menu screens refers to the name of the
button on the camcorder and will not
change, regardless of the language
selected.
Changing the Time Zone
Change the time zone to match your
location. The default setting is New
York or Singapore, depending on the
region of purchase.
[ MENU]
[ DATE/TIME SETUP]
[T.ZONE/DST]
Desired time zone*
* To adjust for daylight saving time, select the
time zone with the mark next to the
area.
World Time Zones
Once you have set the time zone, date
and time, you do not need to reset the
clock every time you travel to another
time zone. Select the time zone to
match the local time at your
destination, referring to the date and
time displayed on the screen.
First Time Settings
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Language Set A
German, English, Spanish, French, Italian,
Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese and
Japanese.
Language Set B
English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional
Chinese and Korean.
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the LCD screen simultaneously.
Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees
can be useful in the following cases:
• When you wish to include yourself in
the picture when recording with the
self timer.
• To allow the camcorder to be
operated with the wireless controller
from the front.
NOTES
About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The
screens are produced using extremely
high-precision manufacturing techniques,
with more than 99.99% of the pixels
operating to specification. Less than
0.01% of the pixels may occasionally
misfire or appear as black, red, blue or
green dots. This has no effect on the
recorded image and does not constitute a
malfunction.
LCD Backlight
You can set the brightness of the LCD
screen to normal or bright.
[ MENU]
[ DISPLAY SETUP/ ]
[BACKLIGHT] Desired option
NOTES
• This setting does not affect the
brightness of the recording or the
viewfinder screen.
• Using the [BRIGHT] setting will shorten
the effective usage time of the battery
pack.
Subject can monitor the
LCD screen
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Video
This chapter covers functions related to shooting and playing back
movies – from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual
picture adjustments.
Basic Recording
Shooting Video
1Move the lens cover switch down
to to open the lens cover.
2Move the / switch to
(tape).
3Holding the lock button pressed
down, set the switch to
CAMERA.
4Press to begin
recording.
Press again to pause the
recording.
1
Close th
e lens cover and the
LCD
panel
.
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Remove the tape.
4 Disconnect the power source and
remove the battery pack.
IMPORTANT
When recording movies, try to get a calm,
stable picture.
Excessive camcorder movement while
shooting and extensive use of fast zooms
and panning can result in jittery scenes. In
extreme cases, the playback of such
scenes may result in visually induced
motion sickness. If you experience such a
reaction, immediately stop the playback
and take a rest break as necessary.
Basic Recording
Before You Begin Recording
Make a test recording first to check if the
camcorder operates correctly. If
necessary, clean the video heads ( 2).
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Start/Stop
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NOTES
•About the recording time: By changing the
recording mode you can change the
video quality and as a result, also the
available recording time ( 75).
• Previous recordings overwritten by a
new recording cannot be recovered.
Before you start recording, search for
the end of the last recording ( 38).
• To protect the tape and video heads, the
camcorder will enter the stop mode ( )
if left in record pause ( ) mode for
4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume
recording press .
•About the Power Save mode: To save
power when the camcorder is powered
by a battery pack, the camcorder will
automatically shut off if left without any
operations for 5 minutes ( 78). To
restore the power, turn the camcorder
off and then on again.
• When recording in very loud places
(such as fireworks shows or concerts),
sound may become distorted or it may
not be recorded at the actual levels. This
is not a malfunction.
About the Mode Switch and Recording Programs
Set the mode switch to to let the
camcorder adjust all the settings for you,
allowing you to just point the camcorder and
start shooting.
Set the mode switch to to select one of the recording programs.
The Special Scene recording programs ( 40) offer a convenient
way to select the optimal settings to match special recording
conditions. The [ PROGRAM AE] recording program ( 42), on
the other hand, allows you to set the shutter speed you want, or
enjoy the flexibility to change other settings.
Start/Stop
Using the Viewfinder
When recording in bright places it
may be difficult to use the LCD
screen. In such case, change the
brightness of the LCD screen
( 28, 76) or use the viewfinder
instead. To use the viewfinder, keep
the LCD panel closed*.
Adjust the viewfinder as necessary
with the dioptric adjustment lever.
* The LCD screen and the viewfinder
can be used simultaneously only
when the LCD panel is turned
180 degrees to face the subject
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Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital
Zoom
The camcorder offers three types of
zoom: optical, advanced and digital
zoom when recording movies. (In
mode only the optical zoom
is available.) You can also change the
zoom speed.
Selecting the Zoom Type
Options Default value
[ MENU]
[ CAMERA SETUP]
[ZOOM TYPE] Desired option
NOTES
The zoom range of the advanced zoom
will change depending on the aspect ratio
of the scene ( 74).
Selecting the Zoom Speed
Options Default value
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[OPTICAL] (37x)
The zoom range is limited to the optical
magnification ratio of the lens.
[ADVANCED] (Advanced Zoom)
In addition to the optical zoom range, the
camcorder processes the image digitally to
obtain a larger zoom range without any
deterioration in image quality. When recording
movies with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the field of view
(picture angle) will change. Refer to the table in
the NOTES section.
[DIGITAL] (2000x)
When this option is selected, the camcorder will
switch to digital zoom (light blue area on the
zoom indicator) when you zoom in beyond the
optical zoom range (white area on the zoom
indicator). With the digital zoom the image is
processed digitally so image quality will
deteriorate the more you zoom in.
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[WIDESCREEN] set to [ ON] (16:9)
48x*
* The picture angle will be wider at both full
telephoto and full wide-angle.
[WIDESCREEN] set to [ OFF] (4:3)
55x
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[ VARIABLE]
The variable zoom speed depends on how you
operate the zoom lever: Press gently for slower
zooms; press harder for faster zooms. With this
option, the zoom speed will be faster in record
pause mode.
[ SPEED 1], [ SPEED 2],
[ SPEED 3]
Constant zoom speeds. [ SPEED 3] is the
fastest, and [ SPEED 1] is the slowest.
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[ MENU]
[ CAMERA SETUP]
[ZOOM SPEED]
Desired option
NOTES
The fastest zoom speed can be achieved
with the [ VARIABLE] setting.
Using the Zoom
Move the zoom lever toward W to
zoom out (wide-angle). Move it
toward T to zoom in (telephoto).
NOTES
• Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) to the subject.
At full wide-angle, you can focus on a
subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.).
• You can also use the
T
and
W
buttons on
the wireless controller. The zoom speed
with the wireless controller will be the
same as with the camcorder or fixed at
[
SPEED 3] (when [
VARIABLE] is
selected).
Quick Start Function
When you press the
camcorder enters the standby
mode. In standby mode the camcorder
consumes only about half the power
used when recording, saving energy
when you are using a battery pack.
Additionally, when you press
again the camcorder is
ready to start recording within approx.
1 second, ensuring you do not miss
important shooting opportunities.
1Press firmly.
The standby lamp flashes at first
while the camcorder is preparing and
then stays on when it enters the
standby mode.
2When you wish to resume
recording, press
again.
Within approx. 1 second, the
camcorder is ready to record.
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Zoom out
Zoom in
T
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QUICK START
QUICK START
QUICK START
QUICK START
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NOTES
• When you wake up the camcorder from
standby mode, the following settings
will be changed automatically:
- Manual focus returns to automatic
focus (AF).
- Manual exposure adjustment returns
to automatic exposure.
- Zoom position returns to full wide-
angle W.
• The camcorder will shut off if left in
standby mode for 10 minutes,
regardless of the [POWER SAVE] setting
( 78). To restore the power if the
camcorder shut off, turn the camcorder
off and then on again.
• The camcorder will be woken up from
standby mode if you open the cassette
compartment cover or change the
position of the / switch while the
camcorder is in standby mode (standby
lamp is on).
Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded
1Set the mode switch to .
2If the joystick guide does not
appear on screen, press ( ) to
display it.
3Push the joystick ( ) momentarily
toward and release it.
• The camcorder will play back a few
seconds of the last recording
made and return to record pause
mode.
• You can also hold the joystick
pressed ( ) toward or ( )
toward to play back the tape
(reverse or forward respectively) in
order to locate the point where you
want to start recording.
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Basic Playback
Playing Back Video
1Holding the lock button pressed
down, set the switch to
PLAY.
2Move the / switch to
(tape).
3If the joystick guide does not
appear on screen, press ( ) to
display it.
4Locate the point where you want
to begin the playback.
Push the joystick ( ) toward to
rewind the tape or ( ) toward
to fast forward.
5Push the joystick ( ) toward /
to begin the playback.
6 Push the joystick ( ) toward
/ again to pause the playback.
7 Push the joystick ( ) toward to
stop the playback.
During the playback of a scene:
[ SPEAKER VOLUME]
Adjust ( ) the volume
• The sound from the built-in speaker
will be muted when you close the
LCD panel or while the STV-250N
Stereo Video Cable is connected to
the AV terminal.
•
If you turn down the volume
completely, the icon will change to
.
NOTES
• You can display the date and time of the
recording ( 39).
•To protect the tape and video heads, the
camcorder will enter the stop mode ( )
if left in playback pause ( ) mode for
4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume the
playback push the joystick ( ) toward
/.
Basic Playback
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TO ADJUST THE VOLUME
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Returning to a Pre-marked Position
If you wish to return to a particular
scene later, mark the point with the zero
set memory and the tape will stop at
that point when you rewind/fast forward
the tape. This function is operated with
the wireless controller.
1While recording or during
playback, press
at the point you wish to return to
later.
• The time code changes to
“0:00:00 ”.
• Press again to
cancel the memory.
2If you marked the zero memory
while recording, set the
camcorder to mode. If
you marked the zero memory
during playback, press .
3Press to locate the zero mark.
• If the tape counter shows a
negative number, press
instead.
• appears and the camcorder
rewinds/fast forwards the tape.
• The tape stops at or near the zero
mark, disappears and the
correct time code will be displayed
again.
Special Playback Modes1
To enter most special playback modes you need to operate the buttons on the
wireless controller ( 15). There is no sound during the special playback modes.
1During some special playback modes you may notice some anomalies (blocky video
artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.
Special playback mode Initial mode Operation on the camcorder
or on the wireless controller
Fast playback Normal playback : Push the joystick ( ) toward or
( ) toward and hold it down.
: Press and hold or
Reverse playback Normal playback : Press
1 frame reverse/advance Playback pause : Press or
Frame-by-frame playback Playback pause : Press and hold or
Slow playback Normal or reverse
playback : Press
Double speed playback Normal or reverse
playback : Press
Return to normal playback Special playback mode : Push the joystick ( ) toward /.
: Press
REW FF
SLOW
PLAY
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ZERO SET MEMORY
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NOTES
If there are blank sections between
recordings, the zero set memory may not
work correctly.
Locating the Beginning of a Recording
Date
You can locate the change of the date/
time zone with the date search function.
Press or on the wireless
controller.
• Press more than once to search for
further date changes (up to 10 times).
• To cancel the search press .
NOTES
• The date search function will not detect
recordings shorter than 1 minute per
date/time zone.
• Date search may not function if the data
code is not displayed correctly.
Locating the End of the Last Scene
After playing back a tape, use this
function to locate the end of the last
scene recorded in order to continue
recording from that point.
POINTS TO CHECK
Stop the playback before using this
function.
[ END SEARCH] [EXECUTE]
• “END SEARCH” appears.
•The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards
the tape, plays back the last few
seconds of the recording and stops
the tape.
• To cancel the end search push the
joystick ( ) toward .
NOTES
• End search cannot be used once you
remove the cassette.
• If there are blank sections between
recordings, the end search may not
work correctly.
• You cannot use the end search to locate
the end of a scene that was audio
dubbed.
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On-Screen Displays (Data Code)
The camcorder keeps a data code
containing the date and time of
recording. You can select the data to be
displayed.
Options Default value
[ MENU]
[ DISPLAY SETUP/ ]
[DATA CODE] Desired option
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[ OFF]
No data code display.
[ DATE], [ TIME]
Displays the date or time when the scene or still
image was recorded.
[ DATE & TIME]
Displays both the date and time of the recording.
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Advanced Function
: Special Scene Recording Programs
Recording in a very bright ski resort or
capturing the full colors of a sunset or a
fireworks display becomes as easy as
selecting a Special Scene recording
program. For details about the available
options, refer to the sidebar on
page 41.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
[ PROGRAM AE]
Desired recording program
NOTES
• Do not set the mode switch to
during the actual recording of a scene;
the brightness of the picture may
change abruptly.
• [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/
[ BEACH]/[ SNOW]
- The picture may not appear smooth
during playback.
• [ PORTRAIT]
- The blur effect of the background
increases the more you zoom in (
T
).
• [ NIGHT]
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing
afterimage.
- Picture quality may not be as good as
in other modes.
- White points may appear on the
screen.
- Autofocus may not work as well as in
other modes. In such case, adjust the
focus manually.
• [ SNOW]/[ BEACH]
- The subject may become
overexposed on cloudy days or in
shaded places. Check the image on
the screen.
• [ FIREWORKS]
- To avoid camcorder shake, we
recommend using a tripod. Make sure
to use a tripod especially in
mode, as the shutter speed slows
down.
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[ PROGRAM AE]
The camcorder
sets the aperture
and shutter
speed.
[ BEACH]
Use this mode to
record on a sunny
beach. It prevents
the subject from
being underexposed.
[ PORTRAIT]
The camcorder
uses a large
aperture, achieving
a focus on the
subject while blurring other distracting
details.
[SUNSET]
Use this mode to
record sunsets in
vibrant colors.
[ SPORTS]
Use this mode to
record sports
scenes such as
tennis or golf.
[ SPOTLIGHT]
Use this mode to
record spotlit
scenes.
[ NIGHT]
Use this mode to
record in low-light
conditions.
[FIREWORKS]
Use this mode to
record fireworks.
[SNOW]
Use this mode to
record in bright ski
resorts. It prevents
the subject from
being underexposed.
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Flexible Recording: Changing the
Shutter Speed
Use the automatic exposure (AE)
program to use functions like the white
balance or image effects, or to select
the shutter speed.
Use faster shutter speeds to record
subjects moving quickly. Use slower
shutter speeds to add motion blur,
emphasizing the feel of movement.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
1Press .
2Select the [ PROGRAM AE]
recording program ( 40).
[ PROGRAM AE] is the default
value; proceed directly to step 3 if
you have not changed the recording
program.
3Select the shutter speed from the
setup menus.
[ MENU]
[ CAMERA SETUP]
[SHUTTER] Desired shutter
speed
Shutter speed guidelines
Note that on screen only the
denominator is displayed – [ 250]
indicates a shutter speed of 1/250
second, etc.
* mode only.
NOTES
• Do not set the mode switch to
during the actual recording of a scene;
the brightness of the picture may
change abruptly.
• [ PROGRAM AE]
- When setting the shutter speed, the
number displayed will flash if the value
selected is not appropriate for the
recording conditions. In such case,
select a different value.
- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark
places, you can obtain a brighter
image, but the image quality may be
lower, and the autofocus may not work
well.
- The image may flicker when recording
with high shutter speeds.
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To record under most ordinary conditions.
1/100
To record indoor sports scenes.
1/250, 1/500*, 1/1000*
To record from within a moving car or train or to
shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller
coasters.
1/2000*
To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.
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-Recording movies under fluorescent lights:
If the screen starts to flicker, select
[ PROGRAM AE] and set the shutter
speed to 1/100.
- The shutter speed resets to [ AUTO]
when you set the mode switch to
or change the recording program.
LCD Video Light
You can use the LCD video light to
record in completely dark places. For a
brighter picture, we recommend
keeping a distance of about 20 cm -
60 cm (8 in. - 2 ft.) from the subject
and/or using the [ NIGHT] recording
program. When you activate the LCD
video light, rotate the LCD panel to face
the subject and use the viewfinder
instead ( 32).
[ LCD LIGHT OFF]
[ LCD LIGHT ON]
Press ( )
• The LCD display turns entirely
white when used as the video light.
Use the viewfinder instead.
• Using the viewfinder, select
[ LCD LIGHT OFF] to turn the
LCD video light off.
Self Timer
POINTS TO CHECK
: Set the camcorder to record
pause mode.
1Activate the self timer.
[ MENU]
[ CAMERA SETUP]
[SELF TIMER] [ ON]
2Press to close the menu.
• appears.
• Set [SELF TIMER] to [ OFF] to
cancel the self timer.
3Press on the camcorder
to start recording.
• The camcorder starts recording
video ( mode) or takes a
still image ( mode) after a
10-second countdown. The
countdown appears on the screen.
• You can also press
( mode) or
( mode) on the wireless
controller. In that case, the
countdown will be only 2 seconds.
NOTES
Once the countdown has begun, you can
press again or turn off the
camcorder to cancel the self timer.
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Audio Recording Mode
You can change the quality of the audio
recording.
Options Default value
[ MENU]
[ AUDIO SETUP]
[AUDIO MODE]
Desired option
The camcorder automatically reduces
the background sound of wind. You can
turn the wind screen off when you want
the microphone to be as sensitive as
possible ( 75).
Audio Playback Modes
Selecting the Audio Channel
You can select the audio channel to
play back when playing back a tape
with audio recorded on two channels
(either stereo sound or bilingual audio
signals).
Options Default value
[ MENU]
[ AUDIO SETUP]
[OUTPUT CH] Desired option
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[ 16bit]
Records audio at the highest quality.
[ 12bit]
Records audio on 2 channels (Stereo 1) leaving 2
free channels (Stereo 2) you can use for audio
dubbing.
With this camcorder you can dub audio only
using the microphone ( 66).
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[ L/R]
Left and right channels (stereo) / Main and sub
signals (bilingual).
[L/L]
Left channel only (stereo) / Main signal only
(bilingual).
[R/R]
Right channel only (stereo) / Sub signal only
(bilingual).
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Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with
Dubbed Audio
You can select the audio track to play
back when playing back a tape that has
a dubbed audio track (Stereo 2) in
addition to the original recorded audio
(Stereo 1).
Options Default value
[ MENU]
[ AUDIO SETUP]
[12bit AUDIO] Desired option*
* When you select [ MIX/VAR.], adjust the
mix balance with the [MIX BALANCE]
setting ( 75).
Manual Focus Adjustment
Autofocus may not work well on the
following subjects. In such case, focus
manually.
• Reflective surfaces
• Subjects with low contrast or without
vertical lines
• Fast moving subjects
• Through wet windows
•Night scenes
POINTS TO CHECK
Adjust the zoom before you start the
procedure.
Mode switch:
1If the joystick guide does not
appear on screen, press ( ) to
display it.
2Push the joystick ( ) toward
[FOCUS] to activate the manual
focus.
[FOCUS] on the joystick guide will be
displayed in light blue and “MF”
appears on the screen.
3Adjust ( ) the focus as
necessary.
• Push the joystick ( ) toward
for a farther focal distance or push
it ( ) toward for a closer focal
distance.
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[ STEREO1]
Original sound only.
[ STEREO2]
Dubbed audio only.
[MIX/FIXED]
Mixed audio with the original sound and the
dubbed audio at the same level.
[MIX/VAR.]
Mixed audio where the balance between the
original sound ( ) and the dubbed audio
( ) can be adjusted.
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• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward
[FOCUS] again will return the
camcorder to autofocus.
4Push the joystick ( ) toward
[BACK] to save the focus
adjustment.
Infinity Focus
Use this function when you wish to
focus on faraway subjects such as
mountains or fireworks.
POINTS TO CHECK
Adjust the zoom before you start the
procedure.
Mode switch:
1Keep the joystick pushed ( )
toward [FOCUS] for more than
2seconds.
• appears.
• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward
[FOCUS] again will return the
camcorder to autofocus.
• If you operate the zoom or the
joystick ( ), changes to
"MF" and the camcorder returns to
manual focusing mode.
2Push the joystick ( ) toward
[BACK] to save the focus
adjustment.
NOTES
The camcorder will automatically return to
autofocus when you set the mode switch
to .
Manual Exposure Adjustment
At times, backlit subjects may appear
too dark (underexposed) or subjects
under very strong lights may appear too
bright or glaring (overexposed). To
correct this, you can manually adjust
the exposure.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: (except for the
[ FIREWORKS] recording program).
1If the joystick guide does not
appear on screen, press ( ) to
display it.
2Push the joystick ( ) toward
[EXP].
[EXP] on the joystick guide changes
to light blue and the exposure
adjustment indicator and the
neutral value “±0” appear on the
screen.
3Adjust ( ) the brightness of the
image as required.
• The adjustment range and the
length of the exposure adjustment
indicator will vary depending on
the initial brightness of the picture.
• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward
[EXP] again will return the
camcorder to automatic exposure.
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FOCUS
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4Push the joystick ( ) toward
[BACK] to lock and save the
exposure setting.
If you operate the zoom during
exposure lock, the brightness of the
image may change.
White Balance
The white balance function helps you
accurately reproduce colors under
different lighting conditions so that
white objects will always look truly
white in your recordings.
POINTS TO CHECK
Recording program: [ PROGRAM AE]
Options Default value
[ AUTO] Desired option*
* When you select [ SET], do not press
and continue instead with the
procedure below.
1 Point the camcorder at a white
object, zoom in until it fills the
whole screen and press ( ).
When the adjustment is completed,
stops flashing and stays on. The
camcorder retains the custom
setting even if you turn off the
camcorder.
2 Press to save the setting
and close the menu.
NOTES
• When you select the custom white balance:
- Set the custom white balance in a
sufficiently illuminated place.
- Select a zoom type other than
[ DIGITAL] ( 33).
- Reset the white balance when the
lighting conditions change.
- Depending on the light source,
may keep flashing. The result will still
be better than with [ AUTO].
• Custom white balance may provide
better results in the following cases:
- Changing lighting conditions
-Close-ups
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or
forest)
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[AUTO]
Settings are automatically set by the camcorder.
Use this setting for outdoor scenes.
[ DAYLIGHT]
For recording outdoors on a bright day.
[ TUNGSTEN]
For recording under tungsten and tungsten type
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
[ SET]
Use the custom white balance setting to make
white objects appear white under colored
lighting.
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- Under mercury lamps and certain
types of fluorescent lights
Image Effects
You can use the image effects to
change the color saturation and
contrast to record images with special
color effects.
POINTS TO CHECK
Recording program: [ PROGRAM AE]
Options Default value
[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF]
Desired option
Digital Effects
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
: [ BLK&WHT] only.
Options Default value
( 23)
[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF]
Records with no image enhancing effects.
[VIVID]
Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.
[ NEUTRAL]
Tones down the contrast and color saturation.
[ SOFT SKIN DETAIL]
Softens the details in the skin tone area for a
more complimentary appearance. To obtain the
best effect, use this setting when recording a
close-up of a person. Note that areas similar to
the skin color may lack in detail.
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[ D.EFFECT OFF]
Select this setting when you do not intend to
use the digital effects.
[ FADE-T] (fade trigger), [ WIPE]
Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene
with a fade from or to a black screen.
[ BLK&WHT]
Records images in black and white.
[ SEPIA]
Records images in sepia tones for an “old”
look.
[ ART], [ MOSAIC]
Select one of these digital effects to add
“flavor” to your recordings.
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Photos
Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing
and playing back images to printing them.
Basic Recording
Taking Photos
1Move the lens cover switch down
to to open the lens cover.
2Move the / switch to
(memory card).
3Holding the lock button pressed
down, set the switch to
CAMERA.
4Press .
• Once the focus is automatically
adjusted, will turn green and
one or more AF frames will appear.
• You can also press on the
wireless controller.
• The CARD access indicator will
flash as the image is being
recorded.
IMPORTANT
Observe the following precautions while
the card access display ( ) appears
on screen, and when the CARD access
indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so
may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not open the memory card slot
cover and do not remove the memory
card.
- Do not disconnect the power source
or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the position of the
/ switch or the operating mode.
NOTES
If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,
turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually
( 45).
Basic Recording
Before using a memory card for the
first time, be sure to initialize it with
this camcorder ( 56).
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Start/Stop
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Selecting Photo Size and Quality
Still images are recorded on the
memory card using JPEG compression.
As a general rule select a larger image
size for higher quality.
Options
Image size options and the
approximate number of still images that
can be recorded on memory cards of
various sizes are given in the table
below.
[L 1152x864]
Desired image size*
Desired image quality*
* Press ( ) to move back and forth
between size and quality selection. The
number displayed on the right corner
indicates the approximate number of
images that can be recorded with the
current quality/size setting.
NOTES
• Depending on the number of images on
the memory card (Windows: 1,800
images or more; Macintosh: 1,000
images or more), you may not be able to
transfer images to a computer. Try using
a card reader.
• Connection to a PictBridge-compatible
printer will not work when the memory
card contains 1,800 images or more. For
best performance, we recommend
keeping the number of images on the
memory card under 100.
• When printing still images, use the
following guidelines as a reference for
selecting the print size.
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Approximate number of still images on a memory card
Default value
*: [SUPER FINE], : [FINE], : [NORMAL]
Memory card 32 MB 128 MB 512 MB
Image quality* →
Image size ↓
L 1152x864 40 65 130 185 280 545 735 1,115 2,155
S 640x480 140 200 365 585 850 1,530 2,320 3,355 6,040
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Image size Recommended use
L 1152x864 To print photos up to L size
(9 x 13 cm, 3.5 x 5 in.) or
postcard size
(10 x 14.8 cm, 4 x 6 in.).
S 640x480 To send images as e-mail
attachments or to post on
the Web.
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Erasing or Protecting a Photo Right
After Recording It
You can erase or protect the still image
recorded last while reviewing it within
the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or
immediately after recording it, if
[REVIEW] is set to [ OFF]).
POINTS TO CHECK
Make sure to press while reviewing
the still image immediately after recording
it.
[ IMAGE ERASE] [ERASE]
Press ( )
[PROTECT OFF]
[PROTECT ON]
Press ( )
Basic Playback
Viewing Photos
1Holding the lock button pressed
down, set the switch to
PLAY.
2Move the / switch to
(memory card).
3If the joystick guide does not
appear on screen, press ( ) to
display it.
4Push the joystick ( ) to move
between the images.
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( 24)
TO ERASE THE PHOTO
TO PROTECT THE PHOTO
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Basic Playback
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Image Jump
You can jump to a specific image
without having to browse all of them
one by one.
Push the joystick ( ) and hold it
pressed down. Release the joystick
when the image number gets to the
image you want to display.
IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions while
the card access display appears
on screen, and when the CARD access
indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do
so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not open the memory card slot
cover and do not remove the memory
card.
- Do not disconnect the power source
or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the position of the
/ switch or the operating mode.
• The following may not be displayed
correctly.
- Images not recorded with this
camcorder.
- Images edited on or transferred from a
computer.
- Images whose file names have been
changed.
Slideshow
[ SLIDESHOW] Press ()
• Images are played back one after
another.
• Press ( ) to stop the slideshow.
Index Screen
1Move the zoom lever toward W.
The index screen appears.
2Select ( , ) an image.
Move the cursor to the image
you want to view.
3Move the zoom lever toward T.
The index screen closes and the
selected image is displayed.
Magnifying Photos during Playback
During playback, still images can be
magnified up to 5 times.
1Move the zoom lever toward T.
• The image is magnified by 2 times
and a frame appears indicating the
position of the magnified area.
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• To further enlarge the image, move
the zoom lever toward T. To
reduce the magnification, move
the zoom lever toward W.
• will appear for images that
cannot be enlarged.
2Move ( , ) the frame to the
part of the image you want to see
enlarged.
To cancel the magnification, move
the zoom lever toward W until the
frame disappears.
Erasing Photos
You can erase still images recorded on
the memory card.
Erasing a Single Image
1If the joystick guide does not
appear on screen, press ( ) to
display it.
2Select ( ) the image you want
to erase.
3Push the joystick ( ) toward .
4Select ( ) [ERASE] and press
().
Erasing All Images
The following procedure will erase all
the non-protected still images from the
memory card (all images except those
with the mark).
[ MENU]
[ CARD OPERATIONS]
[ERASE ALL IMAGES] [YES]
IMPORTANT
Be careful when erasing images. Erased
images cannot be recovered.
NOTES
Protected images on the memory card
cannot be erased.
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Additional Functions
Automatic Focus Priority
When the focus priority is activated, the
camcorder records a still image only
after the focus has been adjusted
automatically.
.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch at : The focus priority
cannot be turned off.
Mode switch at : You can turn off the
focus priority and you can also select
the AF (autofocus) frame to be used.
Options Default value
* Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording
program.
[ MENU]
[ CAMERA SETUP]
[FOCUS PRI.] Desired option
NOTES
In the [ FIREWORKS] recording
program the focus priority is automatically
set to [ OFF].
Protecting Photos
You can protect still images recorded
on the memory card from accidental
erasure.
[ PROTECT OFF]
[ PROTECT ON]*
Press ( )
appears and the image cannot be
erased.
* To cancel the image protection, select
[ PROTECT OFF] instead.
Additional Functions
( 23)
[ ON:AiAF]
(Mode switch: *, )
Depending on the shooting conditions, one or
more AF frames out of the nine frames available
are automatically selected and the focus is fixed
on them.
[ ON:CENTER]
(Mode switch: *)
A single focusing frame appears in the center of
the screen and the focus is automatically fixed
on it. This is convenient for making sure the
focus is exactly where you want it.
[ OFF]
(Mode switch: )
Select this option if you wish to record a still
image as soon as you press .
Start/Stop
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IMPORTANT
Initializing the memory card ( 56) will
permanently erase all still images, even
the protected ones.
Initializing the Memory Card
Initialize memory cards when you use
them with this camcorder for the first
time, or to erase all the still images on
them.
[ MENU]
[ CARD OPERATIONS]
[INITIALIZE] [YES] [YES]
IMPORTANT
Initializing the memory card will erase all
still images, even the protected ones. The
original still images cannot be recovered.
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You can also use the following
functions...
The following functions and features
of the camcorder can be used either
for shooting video or for taking
photos. The way to set and use
them was already explained in
detail, so we refer you to the relevant
page in the “Video” section.
• Quick Start ( 34)
• Zoom ( 33)
• Special Scene recording programs
( 40)
• Flexible recording ( 42)
• LCD video light ( 43)
• Self timer ( 43)
• Manual focus ( 45)
• Manual exposure adjustment ( 46)
• White balance ( 47)
• Image effects ( 48)
• Digital effects ( 48)
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Printing Photos
Printing Photos – Direct Print
The camcorder can be connected to
any PictBridge-compatible printer. You
can mark in advance the still images
you want to print and set the desired
number of copies as a print order
( 59).
Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the
CP, DS and ES series and PIXMA
printers marked with the PictBridge
logo.
Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer
1Insert the memory card containing
the still images you want to print.
2Turn on the printer.
3Connect the camcorder to the
printer using the supplied USB
cable.
• Refer to PC Connection Diagrams
( 67).
• appears and changes to .
IMPORTANT
If continues to flash (for more than
1 minute) or if does not appear, the
camcorder is not correctly connected to
the printer. In such case, disconnect the
USB cable and turn off the camcorder and
the printer. After a short while, turn them
on again, set the camcorder to
mode and restore the connection.
NOTES
• will appear for images that cannot be
printed.
• We recommend powering the
camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
• Refer also to the printer’s instruction
manual.
Selecting the Print Settings
You can select the number of copies
and other settings for printing. The
setting options vary depending on your
printer model.
Options
Printing Photos
( 23) [PAPER]
[ PAPER SIZE]: Available paper sizes vary
depending on the printer model.
[ PAPER TYPE]: Select [PHOTO],
[FAST PHOTO], [PLAIN] or [DEFAULT].
[ PAGE LAYOUT]: Select [DEFAULT] or one of
the following available page layouts.
[BORDERED]: Prints the whole image area almost
exactly as the recorded still image.
[BORDERLESS]: Enlarges the center portion of
the still image to fit the width/height ratio of the
selected paper size. The top, bottom and sides of
the still image may be slightly trimmed out.
[2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], [9-UP], [16-UP]: Refer to
the sidebar on page 58.
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NOTES
Print setting options and [DEFAULT]
settings vary depending on the printer
model. For details, refer to the printer’s
instruction manual.
Printing after Changing the Print Settings
1
If the joystick guide does not appear
on screen, press ( ) to display it.
2Push the joystick ( ) toward .
The print settings menu appears.
[ ] Date print
Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].
[] Print Effect
The print effect can be used with printers
compatible with the Image Optimize function to
achieve higher quality prints. Select [ON], [OFF]
or [DEFAULT].
Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can
also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR].
[ ] Number of Copies
Select 1-99 copies. Current paper settings (paper size,
paper type and page layout)
Date printing
Print effect
Number of copies
Paper settings
Printing Multiple Images on the Same Sheet [2-UP], [4-UP], etc.
When using Canon printers you can print the same still image multiple times on
the same sheet of paper. Use the following table as a guideline for the
recommended number of copies depending on the [ PAPER SIZE] setting.
1You can also use the special sticker sheets.
2When you use the wide-sized photo paper with the [DEFAULT] setting, you can also use
[2-UP] or [4-UP].
3With the [8-UP] setting, you can also use the special sticker sheets.
[ PAPER SIZE]→[CREDITCARD] [9 x 13 cm] [10 x 14.8 cm] [A4]
Canon printer ↓
PIXMA
SELPHY DS – – 2, 4, 9 or 1614
SELPHY CP 2, 4 or 822 or 4 2 or 4 –
SELPHY ES 2, 4 or 832 or 4 2 or 4 –
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3In the print settings menu, select
( , ) the setting you want to
change and press ( ).
4Select ( ) the desired setting
option and press ( ).
5Select ( ) [PRINT] and press
().
• Printing starts. The print settings
menu disappears when printing is
completed.
• To continue printing, select ( )
another still image.
1 Press ( ) while printing.
2 Select ( ) [OK] and press ( ).
If an error occurs during the printing
process, an error message appears
(84).
- Canon’s PictBridge-compatible
printers: Resolve the error. When
printing does not resume
automatically, select [CONTINUE] and
press ( ). If [CONTINUE] cannot be
selected, select [STOP], press ( )
and retry printing. Refer also to the
printer’s instruction manual for details.
- If the error still persists and printing
does not restart, disconnect the USB
cable and turn off the camcorder and
the printer. After a short while, turn
them on again, set the camcorder to
mode and restore the
connection.
Disconnect the cable from the camcorder
and printer and turn off the camcorder.
IMPORTANT
• The following still images may not be
correctly printed with a PictBridge-
compatible printer.
- Images created or changed on a
computer and transferred to the
memory card.
- Images recorded with the camcorder
but edited on a computer.
- Images whose file names were changed.
- Images not recorded with this
camcorder.
• Observe the following precautions
during printing:
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the
printer.
- Do not change the position of the
/ switch.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
- Do not remove the memory card.
• If the message “BUSY” does not
disappear, disconnect the USB cable and
restore the connection after a short while.
Print Orders
You can mark in advance the still
images you want to print and set the
desired number of copies as a print
order. Later, you can easily print out the
print orders by connecting the
camcorder to a PictBridge-compatible
printer ( 57). You can set print orders
for up to 998 still images.
TO CANCEL THE PRINTING
PRINTING ERRORS
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING
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Selecting Still Images for Printing
(Print Order)
POINTS TO CHECK
Set the print orders before connecting the
USB cable to the camcorder.
[ PRINT ORDER]
Select ( ) the number of copies*
(0-99) Press ( )
* To cancel the print order, set the number of
copies to 0.
Printing Still Images Marked with Print
Orders
1Connect the camcorder to the
printer using the supplied USB
cable.
Refer to PC Connection Diagrams
( 67).
2Open the print settings menu.
[ MENU]
[ PRINT]
• The print settings menu appears.
• The error message “SET PRINT
ORDER” appears if you connect a
printer with direct print function
and select [ PRINT] without
having set any print orders
beforehand.
3Select ( , ) [PRINT] and
press ( ).
Printing starts. The print settings
menu disappears when printing is
completed.
NOTES
• Depending on the connected printer,
you can change some print settings
before step 3 ( 57).
•Cancel Printing/Printing Errors (59).
•Restarting Printing: Open the print menu
as explained in step 2 above. In the print
settings menu, select [RESUME]* and
press (). The remaining images will
be printed.
Printing cannot be restarted when the
print order settings have been changed
or if you deleted a still image with print
order settings.
* If the print order was interrupted after the
first still image, this menu option will appear
as [PRINT] instead.
Erasing All Print Orders
[ MENU]
[ CARD OPERATIONS]
[ERASE ALL PRINT ORD]
[YES]
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External Connections
This chapter explains step-by-step how to connect your camcorder to
an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.
Connecting to a TV or VCR
Connecting to a TV or VCR
AV Terminal
Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while
the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the
camcorder.
DV Terminal
Check the type and orientation of the terminal and
make sure you connect the DV cable properly.
Open the LCD panel to
access.
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recording when copying is
complete.
6This camcorder: Stop playback.
NOTES
• We recommend powering the
camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
• When recording to a VCR using an
analog connection –connection type
( 62)–, the quality of the edited tape
will be lower than the original.
• When recording to a digital video
recorder using the DV terminal
–connection type ( 62)–:
- If the picture does not appear,
disconnect the DV cable and restore
the connection after a short while or
turn the camcorder off and then on
again.
- Proper operation cannot be
guaranteed for all digital devices
equipped with a DV terminal. If the
operation does not work, use the AV
terminal.
Digital Video Dubbing
You can input video from other digital
video devices and record the input
video on the tape in the camcorder.
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the video
input source using the digital
connection –connection type
( 62)– shown in Connection
Diagrams.
Dubbing
1Load a blank tape in the
camcorder and load the recorded
(source) tape or disc in the
connected device.
2Set the camcorder in record pause
mode.
[ REC PAUSE]
[EXECUTE]
3Connected device: Start the
playback.
In record pause mode and while
recording you can check the picture
on the camcorder’s screen.
1
2
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4When the scene you wish to
record appears, push the joystick
( ) toward / to begin
recording.
Recording starts.
5While recording, push the joystick
( ) toward / to record pause.
In record pause mode, push the
joystick ( ) toward / again to
resume recording.
6Push the joystick ( ) toward to
stop recording.
7Connected device: Stop the
playback.
IMPORTANT
• Blank sections may be recorded as
anomalous picture.
• If the picture does not appear,
disconnect the DV cable and restore the
connection after a short while or turn the
camcorder off and then on again.
• Do not connect any devices to the
camcorder’s USB terminal while an
external device is connected to the DV
terminal.
• You can only record video signals in DV
standard (standard definition, SP or LP
mode) from devices carrying the
logo. Note that signals from identically
shaped DV (IEEE1394) terminals may be
in different video standards.
NOTES
We recommend powering the camcorder
using the compact power adapter.
Copyright Signal
Certain software tapes are copyright
protected. If you attempt to play back
such tape, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED
PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears and
you will not be able to view the contents of
the tape. If you attempt to record from
such tape via the DV terminal,
“COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING
RESTRICTED” appears and you will not
be able to record the contents of the tape.
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Audio Dubbing
You can add sound to a recording using
the built-in microphone.
POINTS TO CHECK
You can only dub audio on tapes recorded
in SP mode with [ 12bit] audio
( 44). This function is operated with the
wireless controller.
1Locate the point where you want
to start dubbing audio.
Before locating the starting point,
you can also set the zero set
memory ( 37) at the point where
you want the audio dubbing to end.
The camcorder will automatically
stop audio dubbing at that point.
2Start playback and immediately
press .
3Press .
“AUDIO DUB.” and appear.
4Press to begin dubbing.
Speak into the microphone.
5Press to stop dubbing.
IMPORTANT
• Audio dubbing will stop if the tape has a
blank section or a section recorded in
LP mode or [ 16bit] audio.
• The quality of the dubbed sound will not
be as good when dubbing audio to a
tape that was not recorded with this
camcorder or after having dubbed audio
over the same scene more than 3 times.
NOTES
You can connect the camcorder to a TV to
check the picture on the TV screen and
check the sound through headphones
connected to the TV.
You can select the audio track that will
be played when playing back a tape
that was audio dubbed ( 45).
( 23)
REW PLAY FF
STOP
PAUSE SLOW
AUDIO DUB.
ZERO SET
MEMORY
TV SCREEN
STOP
PAUSE
AUDIO DUB.
PAUSE
AUDIO DUB.
PAUSE
STOP
TO SELECT THE AUDIO TRACK FOR PLAYBACK
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Connecting to a Computer
PC Connection Diagrams
Connecting to a Computer
DV Terminal
Check the type and orientation of the terminal and
make sure you connect the DV cable properly.
USB Terminal
Use the USB connection to print still images and
transfer them to a computer.
Open the LCD panel to
access.
Terminal on the
Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the
Connected Device
Output connection (signal flow ) to a computer with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or a DV capture board.
DV cable
(commercially available)
4-pin
6-pin*
* Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction
can result in damage to the camcorder.
1
Output connection (signal flow ) to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with a USB port.
2
USB cable (supplied)
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Transferring Video Recordings
You can transfer recordings to a
computer using the DV terminal.
Equipment and System Requirements
• A computer equipped with an
IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an
IEEE1394 (DV) capturing board.
• A DV cable (commercially available).
• Video editing software.
• The appropriate driver.
A driver is preinstalled on Windows
operating systems later than Windows
98 Second Edition and Mac operating
systems later than Mac OS 9, and will
be installed automatically.
Connecting
1Start the computer.
2Connect the camcorder to the
computer using the DV connection
–connection type ( 67)–
shown in PC Connection
Diagrams.
3Set the camcorder to
mode.
4Start the video editing software.
Refer to the instruction manual of the
editing software.
IMPORTANT
• The video transfer may not work
correctly depending on the software and
the specifications/settings of your
computer.
• If the computer freezes while the
camcorder is connected to it,
disconnect the DV cable and turn off the
camcorder and the computer. After a
short while, turn them on again, set the
camcorder to mode and
restore the connection.
• Before connecting the camcorder to the
computer using a DV cable, make sure
that the camcorder and computer are
not connected with a USB cable, and
that no other IEEE1394 device is
connected to the computer.
• Depending on the video editing
software, you may need to set the
switch on the camcorder to a
mode other than PLAY. Refer to the
instruction manual of the editing
software.
NOTES
• We recommend powering the
camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
• Refer also to the instruction manual of
the computer.
• The programs ZoomBrowser EX and
Image Browser included with the
supplied CD-ROM can only be used to
transfer still images recorded on the
memory card. Video recordings on the
tape cannot be transferred to the
computer using the software included
with the supplied CD-ROM.
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Transferring Photos – Direct Transfer
With the supplied USB cable and
software (on the DIGITAL VIDEO
Solution Disk CD-ROM) you can easily
transfer still images to a computer.
Preparations
The first time you connect the
camcorder to the computer, you need
to install the software and set the auto-
launch setting. From the second time
on, just connect the camcorder to the
computer using the USB cable to
transfer images.
1Install the supplied Digital Video
Software.
Refer to the installation guide
(separate leaflet included with the
CD-ROM).
2Set the camcorder to
mode.
3Connect the camcorder to the
computer using the USB cable.
Refer to PC Connection Diagrams
( 67).
4Set the auto-launch setting.
•See When Connecting the
Camcorder to a Computer
(Windows) or Auto-downloading
(Macintosh) in the Digital Video
Software instruction manual
(electronic version on PDF file).
• The direct transfer menu appears
on the camcorder’s screen.
IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions when
the CARD access indicator is on or
flashing. Failing to do so may result in
permanent data loss.
- Do not open the memory card slot
cover and do not remove the memory
card.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the
computer.
- Do not change the position of the
/ switch or the operating mode.
• Operation may not work correctly
depending on the software and the
specifications/settings of your
computer.
• If you wish to use the image files you
transferred from the memory card on
your computer, make copies of them
first. Use the copied files, retaining the
originals.
NOTES
• We recommend powering the
camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
• Refer also to the computer’s instruction
manual.
• Users of Windows Vista, Windows XP
and Mac OS X:
Your camcorder is equipped with the
standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP)
allowing you to download still images
(JPEG only) simply by connecting the
camcorder to a computer using the USB
cable, without having to install the
supplied software.
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External Connections
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Transferring Images
Automatic Transfer Options
All the relevant still images will be
transferred to the computer in one
batch and their thumbnails will be
displayed on the computer.
Manual Transfer Options
You can select the still image(s) to
transfer.
1 Select ( ) a transfer option and
press ( ).
2 Select ( ) [OK] and press ( ).
• The images are transferred and
displayed on the computer.
• The camcorder returns to the
transfer menu once the transfer is
completed.
• To cancel the transfer, select ( )
[CANCEL] and press ( ), or press
.
1 Select ( ) a transfer option and
press ( ).
2 Select ( ) the image you wish to
transfer and press ( ).
[ SELECT & TRANSFER]: Repeat
this step to select other still images
to transfer.
3 Press to return to the
transfer menu.
( 23)
[ ALL IMAGES]
Transfers all still images.
[ NEW IMAGES]
Transfers only those still images that have not
yet been transferred to the computer.
[ TRANSFER ORDERS]
Transfers still images marked with transfer
orders ( 71).
[ SELECT & TRANSFER]
Select the still image(s) to transfer.
[ WALLPAPER]
Select a still image still image and set it as your
computer’s desktop background.
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS
MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS
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Produkt Specifikationer
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| Kategori: | Videokamera |
| Model: | zr950 minidv camcorder |
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