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Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

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Manuel dinstructionVideocmara digital

Manual de Instrucciones

Mini DigitalVideoCassette

Please read also the following instruction manual(electronic version on PDF file). For further details refer tothe installation guide.Veuillez lire aussi le manuel dinstruction suivant (versionlectronique sur fichier PDF). Pour dautres dtails rfrez-vous au guide dinstallation.Lea tambin el siguiente manual de instrucciones (versinelectrnica en archivo PDF). Para mayores detalles,refirase a la gua de instalacin.

Digital Video Software

EDigital Video SoftwareVersion 23

Instruction Manual

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Cleaning the Video HeadsDigital video camcorders record video signals on the tape in very thin lines (as thin as1/8 of the width of a hair). The following symptoms may appear if the video headsbecome 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 duringplayback. The message HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTEappears.

If such symptoms appear, clean the video heads with the CanonDVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or acommercially available dry cleaning cassette.If the symptoms reappear shortly after the cleaning, thevideocassette 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 tape. When using the camcorder in dusty places.

When using the video heads without cleaning them for a long time.

NOTES

Before you make important recordings, clean the video heads and make a test recording first. Wealso 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 wererecorded with dirty video heads.

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In these safety instructions the word

apparatus or product refers to the CanonDigital Video Camcorder ZR850/ZR830 A andall its accessories.

1 Read these instructions.2 Keep these instructions.3 Heed all warnings.4 Follow all instructions.5 Do not use this apparatus near water.6 Clean only with dry cloth.7 Do not install near any heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, orother apparatus (including amplifiers) thatproduce heat.

8 Protect the power cord from being walkedon or pinched particularly at plugs,convenience receptacles, and the pointwhere they exit from the apparatus.

9 Unplug this apparatus during lightningstorms or when unused for long periods oftime.

10 Read instructions All the safety andoperating instructions should be readbefore the product is operated.

11 Retain instructions The safety andoperating instructions should be retainedfor future reference.

12 Heed Warnings All warnings on theproduct and in the operating instructionsshould be adhered to.

13 Follow instructions All operating andmaintenance instructions should befollowed.

14 Cleaning Unplug this product from thewall outlet before cleaning. Do not useliquid or aerosol cleaners. The productshould be cleaned only as recommendedin this manual.

15 Avoid magnetic or electric fields Do notuse the camera close to TV transmitters,portable communication devices or othersources of electric or magnetic radiation.They may cause picture interference, orpermanently damage the camera.

16 Water and Moisture Hazard of electricshock Do not use this product near

water or in rainy/moist situations.

17 Placing or Moving Do not place on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket ortable. The product may fall, causingserious injury to a child or adult, andserious damage to the product. A productand cart combination should be movedwith care. Quick stops, excessive force,and uneven surfaces may cause theproduct and cart combination to overturn.

18 Power Sources The product should beoperated only from the type of powersource indicated on the marking label. Ifyou are not sure of the type of powersupply to your home, consult your product

dealer or local power company. Regardingother power sources such as batterypower, refer to instructions in this manual.

19 Overloading Do not overload wall outletsand extension cords as this can result in arisk of fire or electric shock.

20 Objects and Liquid Entry Never pushobjects of any kind into this productthrough openings as they may touchdangerous voltage points or short out partsthat could result in a fire or electric shock.Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto

the product.21 Servicing Do not attempt to service thisproduct yourself as opening or removingcovers may expose you to dangerousvoltage or other hazards. Refer allservicing to qualified service personnel.

22 Power Sources The CA-590 CompactPower Adapter should be operated onlyfrom the type of power source indicated onthe marking label. If you are not sure of thetype of power supply to your home, consultyour product dealer or local power

company. Regarding other power sourcessuch as battery power, refer to instructionsin this manual.

23 Lightning For added protection of thisproduct during a lightning storm, or when itis left unattended and unused for longperiods of time, disconnect it from the walloutlet and disconnect the antenna. This willprevent damage to the product due tolightning and power-line surges.

24 Overloading Do not overload wall outletsand extension cords as this can result in arisk of fire or electric shock.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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25 Damage Requiring Service Disconnectthis product from the wall outlet and allpower sources including battery, and referservicing to qualified service personnelunder the following conditions:a. When the plug is damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, orobjects have fallen into, the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rainor water.

d. If the product does not operate normallyeven if you follow the operatinginstructions. Adjust only those controlsthat are covered by the operationinstructions. Improper adjustment ofother controls may result in damage andwill often require extensive work by a

qualified technician to restore theproduct to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or thecabinet has been damaged.

f. When the product exhibits a distinctchange in performance. This indicates aneed for service.

26 Replacement Parts When replacementparts are required, be sure the servicetechnician has used replacement parts thatare specified by Canon or that have thesame characteristics as the original part.Unauthorized substitutions may result in

fire, electric shock or other hazards.

27 Safety Check Upon completion of anyservice or repairs to this product, ask theservice technician to perform safetychecks to determine that the product is insafe operating order.

When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearestCanon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-590.

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 todisconnect the plug in case of an accident.

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 CanonService Center for further information.The adapter is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its intendedmanner, it should be returned to the manufacturer or be discarded.

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IntroductionAbout this Manual ...........................................................................................9

Getting to Know the CamcorderSupplied Accessories.................................................................................... 11Components Guide ....................................................................................... 12Screen Displays ............................................................................................15

PreparationsGetting Started

Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................19Installing the Backup Battery ........................................................................ 21Inserting and Removing a Tape .................................................................... 21Inserting and Removing a Memory Card ...................................................... 22

Preparing the Camcorder..............................................................................22The Wireless Controller ................................................................................23

Adjusting the LCD Screen............................................................................. 23Using the Menus

Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option...................................................................24Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus ..................................................25

First Time SettingsChanging the Language................................................................................ 26Changing the Time Zone............................................................................... 26Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................27

Basic FunctionsRecording

Recording Movies ......................................................................................... 28Recording Still Images on the Memory Card ................................................ 29Recording Movie Clips on the Memory Card ................................................30Zooming ........................................................................................................ 31Quick Start Function......................................................................................31

PlaybackPlaying Back Movies..................................................................................... 32

Returning to a Pre-marked Position..............................................................33Locating the End of the Last Scene ..............................................................34Locating Scenes by Recording Date.............................................................34Playing Back Still Images and Movie Clips from a Memory Card .................34Magnifying the Playback Image .................................................................... 36

Advanced FunctionsMenu Options Lists

FUNC. Menu .................................................................................................37Setup menus.................................................................................................39

Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) ..........................39

VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.)..................................... 40Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.) ................................... 41Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All Images, etc.) ...................... 41Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ...............................42

Table of contents

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System Setup (Beep, etc.) ..................................................................43Date/Time Setup .................................................................................44

Recording ProgramsUsing the Recording Programs .....................................................................45

: Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs....................46

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and ColorManual Exposure Adjustment........................................................................47Manual Focus Adjustment .............................................................................48White Balance ...............................................................................................49Image Effects.................................................................................................50

Audio Recording and PlaybackAudio Recording Mode ..................................................................................50Audio Playback Modes ..................................................................................51

Recording Options using the Memory CardSelecting the Size and Quality of Still Images ...............................................52

Selecting the Size of Movie Clips on the Memory Card ................................53Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies ...........................................53Capturing a Still Image or Movie Clip from the Playback Picture ..................54

Automatic Focus Priority................................................................................54Other Functions

Data Code .....................................................................................................55LED Light .......................................................................................56

Self Timer ......................................................................................................56Digital Effects.................................................................................................56

Editing FunctionsStill Image Options

Erasing Still Images.......................................................................................60Protecting Still Images ...................................................................................61Initializing the Memory Card ..........................................................................62

External ConnectionsConnecting to a TV or VCR

Connection Diagrams ....................................................................................63Playback on a TV Screen ..............................................................................64Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder .............................................64

Digital Video Dubbing ....................................................................................65Audio Dubbing ...............................................................................................66

Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection Diagrams..............................................................................68Transferring Video Recordings ......................................................................69Transferring Still Images or Movie Clips Direct Transfer ............................69Transfer Orders .............................................................................................71

Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Still Images Direct Print .................................................................72Selecting the Print Settings ...........................................................................73

Print Orders ...................................................................................................75

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Additional InformationTrouble?

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................77List of Messages ...........................................................................................80

Dos and DontsHandling Precautions.................................................................................... 83Maintenance/Others......................................................................................86Using the Camcorder Abroad ....................................................................... 87

General InformationSystem Diagram ........................................................................................... 88Optional Accessories .................................................................................... 89Product Codes ..............................................................................................91Specifications ................................................................................................92Index .............................................................................................................94

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Thank you for purchasing the Canon ZR850/ZR830. Please read this manual carefullybefore you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorderfail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshootingtable ( 77).

Conventions Used in the Manual IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorders operation. NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is notavailable in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should beset, etc.). : Reference page number. : Option or feature that applies to or is available only with a specific model.Screen refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.Note that unless indicated otherwise, illustrations in this manual refer to themodel.

About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide

The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorders operations and tomake selections and changes in the camcorders menus.

About this Manual

Push the joystick up, down, left or right ( , ) to select anitem or change settings.

Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the settings or confirm anaction. On menu screens, this is indicated by the joystick icon .

First Time Settings

Changing the Language

The language for on-screen and menudisplays can be changed. The list ofavailable languages depends on theregion where you purchased thecamcorder.

Default value

1 Press .2 Select ( ) the icon and press

( ) to open the setup menus.

3 Selec t ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]and press ( ).

4 Select ( ) [LANGUAGE] and press( ).

5 Select ( ) the desired option andpress ( ).

6 Press to close the menu.

NOTES

If you changed the language by mistake,

follow the mark next to the menu item to

First Time Settings

DISPLAY SETUP/

LANGUAGEENGLISH

FUNC.

( 24)

Language Set A

English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish,Russian, Simplified Chinese and Japanese.

Language Set B

English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chineseand Korean.

FUNC.

FUNC.

Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menuoptions as they are displayed on screen. Menu options inboldface indicate the default setting (for example[ON],[OFF]).

Buttons and switches to be operated

Menu item shown at its default position

Names of buttons and switches other than the

joystick are indicated within a buttonframe(for example ).FUNC.

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The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode. You candisplay the joystick guide to remind you of the joysticks functions in each operating mode.

About the Operating Modes

The camcorders operating mode is determined by the positions of the switch and the/ switch. In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operatingmode shown and indicates that the function is not available. When no operating modeicons are given, the function is available in all operating modes.

Trademark Acknowledgements is a trademark. The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark. Windowsis a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or

other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United

States and other countries. Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

Recording movies: Playing back movies: Recording still images: Playing back still images:

Operating Mode Switch / Switch Icon Display Operation

CAMERA

(Tape)

Recording movieson the tape

28

PLAYPlaying moviesfrom the tape

32

CAMERA

(Memory card)

Recording still imagesor movie clips on thememory card

29

PLAYPlaying back still imagesor movie clips from thememory card

34

EXP

FOCUS

EXP

FOCUS

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Getting to Know the Camcorder

* Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Softwareinstruction manual on PDF file.

Supplied Accessories

CA-590 Compact PowerAdapter

BP-2L5 Battery Pack Lithium Button BatteryCR1616

STV-250N Stereo VideoCable

WL-D85 WirelessController

Lithium Button BatteryCR2025 for WirelessController

IFC-300PCUUSB Cable

DIGITAL VIDEOSOLUTION DISKSoftware CD-ROM*

Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only.Register your product online at www.registercanon.com

Protect your productWe 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 lossor theft.

Receive information on new products and promotionsUpon your request, we will send you information on Canon new products andpromotions.

The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of thecamcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as apermanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.

Date of Purchase: Model Name: ZR850/ZR830 APurchased From: Serial No.:Dealer Address:Dealer Phone No.:

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Names of buttons and switches other than thejoystickare indicated within a buttonframe (forexample ).

Components Guide

Left side view

Front view

Right Side View

Lens cover switch ( 28, 29)

( open, closed)

CARD access indicator ( 29, 30)/

CHARGE indicator ( 19)

Speaker

Memory card slot ( 22)

AV terminal ( 63)

USB terminal ( 68)

DV terminal ( 63, 68)

Terminal cover

Grip belt ( 22)

Strap mount ( 90)Lock button

switch ( 10)

QUICK START button ( 31)

Remote sensor ( 23)

LED light (assist lamp) ( 56)

Stereo microphone

FUNC.

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Names of buttons and switches other than thejoystickare indicated within a buttonframe (forexample ).

Back view

Top view

Bottom view

Viewfinder ( 22)

Dioptric adjustment lever ( 22)

BATT. (battery release) switch ( 19)

LCD screen ( 23)

Backup battery compartment ( 30)

Start/stop button ( 28, 29)

Serial number, Battery attachment unit

( 19)

DC IN terminal ( 19)

D.EFFECTS button ( 56)/

P.SET button ( 72)

FUNC. button ( 24, 37)

Joystick ( 9)

PHOTO button ( 29)

Zoom lever ( 31)

Mode switch ( 45)

Easy recording

Recording programs

/ (tape/card) switch ( 10)Cassette compartment( 21)

OPEN/EJECT switch( 21)

Cassette compartment cover( 21)

Tripod socket( 29)

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 SETMEMORY TV SCREEN

START/STOP button ( 28)

CARD /+ buttons ( 34)

DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 34)

REW button ( 32)

button ( 32)

PAUSE button ( 32)

SLOW button ( 32)

AUDIO DUB. button ( 66)

ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 33)

PHOTO button ( 29)

Zoom buttons ( 31)

PLAY button ( 32)

FF button ( 32)

STOP button ( 32)

button ( 32)

button ( 32)

TV SCREEN button ( 42)

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Screen Displays

Recording MoviesZoom ( 31), Exposure ( 47)

Recording program ( 45)White balance ( 49)

Image effect ( 50)

LED light ( 56)

Digital effects ( 56)

Condensation warning ( 86)

Still image quality/size

(simultaneous recording) ( 53)

Shutter speed ( 46)

Playing Movies Self timer ( 56)Exposure adjustment ( 47)

Manual focus ( 48)

Image stabilizer ( 40)

Recording mode ( 40)

Tape operation

Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)

Remaining tape

Remaining battery charge

Widescreen 16:9 mode ( 40)Wind screen off ( 41)

Audio recording mode ( 50)

Remote sensor off ( 43)

Backup battery warning

Level marker ( 42)

Recording reminder

Operating mode ( 10)

Audio playback mode ( 51)

Search function displayEND SEARCH ( 34)/DATE SEARCH ( 34)

Movie size for capturing video on the

memory card ( 54)

Quality/size for capturing still images ( 54)

Playback time

(hours : minutes : seconds : frames)

Joystick guide ( 9)

Data code ( 55)

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Tape operation

Record, Record pause,Stop, Eject,

Fast forward, Rewind,

Playback, Playback pause,Reverse playback pause,

x1 Playback (normal speed),x1 Reverse playback (normal speed),

x2 Playback (double speed),x2 Reverse playback (double speed),

Fast forward playback,Rewind playback,

Slow playback,Slow reverse playback,Frame advance,Frame reverse,/ Date search ( 34),/ Zero set memory ( 33)

Remaining tape

Indicates the remaining time of the tape inminutes. moves during recording.When the tape reaches its end, the display

changes to END. When the time left is less than 15

seconds, the remaining tape time may notappear.

Depending on the type of tape, theremaining time displayed may not becorrect. In any case, you will be able torecord on the tape the number of minutesthat appears on the videocassettes label(for example, 85 minutes).

Remaining battery charge

When starts flashing in red replacethe battery pack with a fully charged one. When you attach an empty battery pack,the power may turn off without displaying . Depending on the conditions under whichthe camcorder and the battery pack areused, the actual battery charge may not beindicated accurately.

Backup battery warning

flashes in red when the lithium buttonbattery is not installed, or when it needs tobe replaced.

Recording reminder

The camcorder counts from 1 to 10seconds when you start recording. This ishelpful to avoid scenes that are too short.

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Recording Still Images

Zoom ( 31), Exposure ( 47)

Recording program ( 45)

White balance ( 49)Image effect ( 50)

LED light ( 56)

Digital effects ( 56)

Movie clip size (movie recorded on the

memory card) ( 29)

Still image quality/size ( 52)

Self timer ( 56)

Number of still images available on the

memory cardMovie recording time available on the

memory card

Wind screen off ( 41)

AF frame ( 54)

Joystick guide ( 9)

Camcorder shake warning ( 39)

Viewing Still Images

Slideshow ( 35)

Image protection mark ( 61)

Image number ( 44)

Current image /Total number of images

Still image size

Data code ( 55)

Movie clip length (movie recorded on the

memory card)

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Number of still images available on the memory card

Depending on the recording conditions, the number of available still images displayedmay not decrease even after a recording has been made, or may decrease by 2 stillimages at once.

Card Access Display

is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writingon the memory card.

Movie recording time on the memory card

Indicates the remaining time in hours : minutes. At less than 1 minute, the remaining timewill be displayed in 10-second steps, at less than 10 seconds in 1-second steps. Depending on the recording conditions, the actual remaining time may not be indicated

accurately.

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Preparations

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with abattery pack or directly using the compactpower adapter. Charge the battery packbefore use.

1 Turn off the camcorder.2 Attach the battery pack to the

camcorder. Press the battery pack lightly andslide it down until it clicks.

3 Plug the compact power adapterinto a power outlet.

4 Connect the compact power adapterto the camcorders DC IN terminal. The CHARGE indicator startsflashing. The indicator will stay on

when the charging is completed. You can also use the compact poweradapter without attaching a batterypack. When the compact power adapter isconnected, even if a battery isattached its power will not beconsumed.

ONCETHEBATTERYISFULLYCHARGED

1 Disconnect the compact poweradapter from the camcorder.

2 Unplug the compact power adapterfrom the power outlet.

TOREMOVETHEBATTERYPACK

Press to release the batterypack. Lift the battery pack and thenpull it out.

Getting Started

Remove the batteryterminal cover beforeattaching the battery

BATT. switch

CHARGEindicator

DC INterminal

BATT.

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IMPORTANT

You may hear some noise from the compactpower adapter during use. This is not amalfunction.

We recommend charging the battery pack intemperatures between 10 C and 30 C (50 Fand 86 F). Outside the temperature range of0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F), the charging willnot start.Do not connect to the camcorders DC INterminal or to the compact power adapter anyelectrical equipment that is not expresslyrecommended for use with this camcorder.To prevent equipment breakdowns andexcessive heating, do not connect the suppliedcompact power adapter to voltage converters foroverseas travels or special power sources suchas those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,etc.

NOTES

The CHARGE indicator also serves as arough estimate of the battery charge status.Continuously on: Battery fully charged.

Flashes approx. twice per second: Battery over50% charged.Flashes approx. once per second: Battery lessthan 50% charged.The charging time will vary depending on thesurrounding temperature and the battery packsinitial charge condition. In cold places, theeffective usage time of the battery will decrease.We recommend that you prepare batterypacks 2 to 3 times longer than you think youmight need.U.S.A. and Canada only:The lithiumion/polymer battery that powers thisproduct is recyclable. Please call1-800-8-BATTERY for informationon how to recycle this battery.

Charging, Recording and Playback TimesThe times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on the actualcharging, recording or playback conditions.

* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.

Battery Pack BP-2L5 NB-2L NB-2LH BP-2L12 BP-2L14

Charging Time 145 min. 150 min. 160 min. 240 min. 285 min.

Maximum Recording TimesViewfinder 95 min. 105 min. 125 min. 225 min. 275 min.

LCD [NORMAL] 90 min. 105 min. 125 min. 225 min. 275 min.

LCD [BRIGHT] 90 min. 105 min. 125 min. 215 min. 265 min.

Typical Recording Times*

Viewfinder 50 min. 55 min. 70 min. 120 min. 150 min.


LCD [BRIGHT] 45 min. 50 min. 65 min. 115 min. 140 min.Playback Times 105 min. 120 min. 145 min. 255 min. 310 min.

Maximum Recording TimesViewfinder 105 min. 120 min. 145 min. 250 min. 305 min.


LCD [BRIGHT] 95 min. 110 min. 135 min. 230 min. 280 min.

Typical Recording Times*

Viewfinder 60 min. 65 min. 80 min. 135 min. 165 min.


LCD [BRIGHT] 50 min. 60 min. 75 min. 125 min. 155 min.Playback Times 110 min. 125 min. 150 min. 265 min. 320 min.

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Installing the Backup Battery

The backup battery (lithium button batteryCR1616) allows the camcorder to retain thedate, time ( 26) and other camcordersettings while the power source isdisconnected. Connect a power source tothe camcorder when replacing the backupbattery to retain the settings.

1 If a battery pack is attached, removeit first.

2 Open the backup battery cover.3 Insert the backup battery with the

+ side facing out.

4 Close the cover.

NOTES

The backup battery has a life span of about ayear. flashes in red to inform you that itneeds to be replaced.

Inserting and Removing a TapeUse only videocassettes marked with the

logo.

1 Slide fully in thedirection of the arrow and open thecassette compartment cover.The cassette compartment opensautomatically.

2 Insert the cassette. Insert the cassette with the window

facing the grip belt. To remove a cassette pull it straight

out.

3 Press the mark on thecassette compartment until it clicks.

4 Wait for the cassette compartmentto retract automatically and closethe cassette compartment cover.

OPEN/EJECT

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IMPORTANT

Do not interfere with the cassettecompartment while it is opening or closingautomatically, or attempt to close the cover

before the cassette compartment has fullyretracted.Be careful not to get your fingers caught inthe cassette compartment cover.

NOTES

If the camcorder is connected to a powersource, cassettes can be inserted/removedeven if the switch is set to .

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

You can use commercially availableSDHC memory cards, SD memorycards or MultiMedia cards (MMC) withthis camcorder.

1 Turn off the camcorder.2 Open the memory card slot cover.3 Insert the memory card straight all

the way into the memory card slot.4 Close the cover.

Do not force the cover closed if thememory card is not correctly inserted.

TOREMOVETHEMEMORYCARD

First push the memory card once torelease it, and then pull the card out.

IMPORTANT

Make sure to initialize all memory cardsbefore using them with this camcorder for thefirst time ( 62).

Memory cards have front and back sides thatare not interchangeable. Inserting a memorycard facing the wrong direction can cause amalfunction of the camcorder.

NOTES

Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for allmemory cards.About SDHC Memory Cards:SDHC (SD

High Capacity) is the new type of SD memorycards with capacities over 2 GB. Please notethat the specifications of SDHC memory cardsare different from those of regular SD cards andyou will not be able to use memory cards ofover 2 GB with devices that do not supportSDHC. However, SDHC devices (including thiscamcorder) are backward compatible and youcan use regular SD cards with them.

Preparing the Camcorder

1 Turn on the camcorder.2 Move the lens cover switch down to

to open the lens cover.

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3 Adjust the viewfinder.Keep the LCD panel closed to use theviewfinder and adjust the dioptricadjustment lever as necessary.

4 Fasten the grip belt.Adjust the grip belt so that you canreach the zoom lever with your indexfinger, and the start/stop button withyour thumb.

The Wireless Controller

Inserting the Battery(Lithium Button Battery CR2025)

1 Press the tab in the direction of thearrow and pull out the batteryholder.

2 Place the lithium button battery withthe + side facing up.

3 Insert the battery holder.

Using the Wireless Controller

Point the controller at the camcordersremote sensor when you press thebuttons.

NOTES

The wireless controller may not work properlywhen the remote sensor is situated understrong light sources or direct sunlight.If the wireless controller does not work, checkthat [WL.REMOTE] is not set to [OFF ]( 43). Otherwise, replace the battery.

Adjusting the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.You can rotate the panel 90 degreesdownward.

You can rotate the panel 180 degreestoward the lens (allowing the subject to

monitor the LCD screen while you use theviewfinder). Rotating the panel 180degrees is also useful if you wish toinclude yourself when recording with theself timer.

Tab180

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LCD Backlight

You can set the brightness of the LCDscreen at normal or bright.


( ) to open the setup menus.

3 Select ( ) [ DISPLAY SETUP/] and press ( ).4 Select ( ) [BACKLIGHT] and

press ( ).5 Select ( ) the desired option and

press ( ).6 Press to close the menu.

NOTES

This setting does not affect the brightness ofthe recording or the viewfinder screen.Using the [BRIGHT] setting will shorten theeffective usage time of the battery pack.

Using the Menus

Many of the camcorders functions can beadjusted from the menus that open afterpressing the FUNC. button ( ).For details about the available menuoptions and settings, refer to MenuOptions Lists( 37).

Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option

1 Press .2 Select ( ) the icon of the function

you want to change from the leftside column.

3 Select ( ) the desired setting fromthe available options at the bottombar.The selected option will be highlightedin light blue. Menu items not availablewill appear grayed out.

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4 Press to save the settingsand close the menu. You can press to close themenu at any time. With some settings you will need to

press ( ) and make furtherselections. Follow the additionaloperation guides that will appear onthe screen (such as the joystickicon , small arrows, etc.).

Selecting an Option from the Setup

Menus


( ) to open the setup menus.You can also hold presseddown for more than 2 seconds to opendirectly the setup menus screen.

3 Select ( ) the desired menu fromthe left side column and press ( ).

The title of the selected menu appearson top of the screen and under it thelist of settings.

4 Select ( ) the setting you want tochange and press ( ). An orange frame will indicate themenu item currently selected. Menuitems not available will appear grayedout. To return to the menu selectionscreen, select ( ) [ RETURN] andpress ( ).

5 Select ( ) the desired option andpress ( ) to save the setting.

6 Press .You can press to close themenu at any time.

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First Time Settings

Changing the Language

The language for on-screen and menudisplays can be changed. The list ofavailable languages depends on theregion where you purchased thecamcorder.

Default value


( ) to open the setup menus.3 Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]

and press ( ).

4Select ( ) [LANGUAGE] and press( ).

5 Select ( ) the desired option andpress ( ).


NOTES

If you changed the language by mistake,follow the mark next to the menu item to

change the setting.The displays and that appearin some print-related screens refer to the name

of buttons on the camcorder and will notchange, regardless of the language selected.

Changing the Time ZoneDefault value


( ) to open the setup menus.3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP]

and press ( ).4 Select ( ) [T.ZONE/DST] and

press ( ).The time zone setting appears. Thedefault setting is New York orSingapore, depending on the region ofpurchase.

5 Select ( ) your time zone andpress ( ).To adjust for daylight saving time,select the time zone with the mark

next to the area.6 Press to close the menu.

Time Zones

Once you have set the time zone, dateand time, you do not need to reset theclock every time you travel to anothertime zone. Select the time zone referringto the date and time displayed on thescreen.

First Time Settings

DISPLAY SETUP/

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

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Language Set AEnglish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish,Russian, Simplified Chinese and Japanese.Language Set B

English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chineseand Korean.

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T.ZONE/DSTNEW YORK

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Setting the Date and Time


( ) to open the setup menus.3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP]

and press ( ).4 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press

( ).Blinking arrows will be displayedaround the first field of the date.

5 Change each field of the date andtime with the joysticks ( ) and

move ( ) to the next field.6 Press ( ) to start the clock.7 Press to close the menu.

NOTES

You can also change the date format ( 44).

DATE/TIME SETUP

DATE/TIME JAN. 1, 2007 12:00 AM

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Basic Functions

Recording

Recording Movies

1 Move the lens cover switch down toto open the lens cover.

2 Holding the lock button presseddown, set the switch toCAMERA.

3 Move the / switch to(tape).

4 Press to begin recording.Press again to pause therecording.

TOREVIEWTHELASTSCENERECORDED

1 Set the mode switch to .2 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press ( ) to display it.3 Push the joystick ( ) momentarily

towards and release it.

The camcorder will play back a fewseconds of the last recording madeand return to record pause mode. You can also hold the joystickpressed ( ) towards or ( )towards to play back the tape(reverse or forward respectively) tolocate the point where you want to startrecording.

WHENYOUHAVEFINISHEDRECORDING1 Close the lens cover and theLCD

panel.

2 Turn off the camcorder.3 Remove the tape.4 Disconnect the power source and

remove the battery pack.

Recording

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if thecamcorder operates correctly. Ifnecessary, clean the video heads ( 2).

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NOTES

About the recording time: By changing therecording mode you can change the videoquality and as a result, also the available

recording time ( 40).Previous recordings overwritten by a newrecording cannot be recovered. Before you startrecording, search for the end of the lastrecording ( 34).To protect the tape and video heads, thecamcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left inrecord pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30seconds. To resume recording press .When recording in very loud places (such asfireworks shows or concerts), sound maybecome distorted or it may not be recorded atthe actual levels. This is not a malfunction.About the Power Save mode: To save powerwhen the camcorder is powered by a batterypack, the camcorder will automatically shut off ifleft without any operations for 5 minutes( 43). To restore the power, turn thecamcorder off and then on again.About the LCD and viewfinder screen: Thescreens are produced using extremely high-

precision manufacturing techniques, with morethan 99.99% of the pixels operating tospecification. Less than 0.01% of the pixelsmay occasionally misfire or appear as black,red, blue or green dots. This has no effect onthe recorded image and does not constitute amalfunction.When using a tripod: Do notleave the viewfinder exposed todirect sunlight as it may melt(due to concentration of the light

by the lens). Do not use tripodswith fastening screws longerthan 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). Doingso may damage the camcorder.When recording movies, try to get a calm, stablepicture.Excessive camcorder movement while shootingand extensive use of fast zooms and panningcan result in fidgety, jittery scenes. In extremecases the playback of such scenes may resultin visually induced motion sickness. If youexperience such a reaction, immediately stopthe playback and take a rest break asnecessary.

Recording Still Images on the Memory

Card


2 Holding the lock button presseddown, set the switch toCAMERA.

3 Move the / switch to(memory card).

4 Press . Once the focus is automaticallyadjusted, will turn green and one ormore AF frames will appear. The CARD access indicator will flashas the image is being recorded.

Start/Stop

Before using a memory card for the first

time, be sure to initialize it with thiscamcorder ( 62).

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IMPORTANT

Avoid the following actions while the cardaccess display ( ) appears on screen andwhen the CARD access indicator is on or

flashing. Failing to do so may result inpermanent data loss.- Do not open the memory card slot cover anddo not remove the memory card.- Do not disconnect the power source or turn offthe 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 ( 48).

Recording Movie Clips on the Memory

Card

You can record Motion JPEG movie clips

on the memory card. The sound for themovies on the memory card will bemonaural.


2 Holding the lock button presseddown, set the switch to

CAMERA.3 Move the / switch to(memory card).

TOSELECTTHEMOVIECLIPSIZE

4 Press .5 Select ( ) [ MOVIE REC OFF]

and select ( ) the desired moviesize.The number displayed on the right

corner indicates the approximaterecording time available on thememory card.


TORECORDTHEMOVIECLIP

7 Press to begin recording. Press again to pause the

recording. SD/SDHC memory cards:You canrecord until "CARD FULL" appears(approx. 33 minutes with a 512 MB SDMemory Card). MultiMedia cards:The recording time is limited to 10seconds at [ 320x240] or 30seconds at [ 160x120].

IMPORTANTAvoid the following actions while the cardaccess display ( ) appears on screen andwhen the CARD access indicator is on orflashing. Failing to do so may result inpermanent data loss.Do not open the memory card slot cover anddo not remove the memory card.Do not disconnect the power source or turnoff the camcorder.

Do not change the position of the / switch or the operating mode.Do not insert/remove a tape while recordingmovie clips on the memory card.

NOTES

We recommend using a Canon SD MemoryCard, or an SD Memory Card with a transferrate of more than 2 MB/sec., after havinginitialized it with this camcorder. With memory

cards not initialized with this camcorder, or afterrepeated times of recording/erasing the card,the writing speed may fall and the recordingmay stop.Windows XP users:When you plan to connectthe camcorder to a computer, keep the length ofone movie clip shorter than approx. 12 minutesat [ 320x240] or 35 minutes at[ 160x120].

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NOTES

When you wake up the camcorder from QuickStart mode, the following settings will bechanged automatically.

- Manual focus returns to automatic focus (AF).- Manual exposure adjustment returns toautomatic exposure.- Zoom position returns to full wide angle W.In Quick-Start ready mode, the camcorderconsumes only half the power used whilerecording. Using this mode you can saveenergy when using a battery pack.While the camcorder is in Quick-Start readymode (QUICK START button lit up):- If you change the position of the / switch, the camcorder will shut off. To restorethe power, turn the camcorder off and then onagain.- The camcorder will shut off if left in the Quick-Start ready mode for 30 minutes, regardless ofthe [POWER SAVE] setting ( 43). To restorethe power, turn the camcorder off and then onagain.- If you open the cassette compartment cover,the camcorder will return to record pause mode.

Playback

Playing Back Movies

Play back the tape on the LCD display orclose the LCD panel to use theviewfinder. You can also turn the LCDpanel and close it with the screen facingout.

1 Holding the lock button presseddown, set the switch toPLAY.

2 Move the / switch to(tape).

3 If the joystick guide does notappear on screen, press ( ) todisplay it.

4 Locate the point where you want tobegin the playback.Push the joystick ( ) towards torewind the tape or ( ) towardsto fast forward.

Playback

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Size:[L1152x864],[L1024x768],

[S 640x480]Quality:

[ SUPER FINE],[ FINE],[ NORMAL]

[ SS.FINE/640x480],[ SFINE/640x480],[ SNORMAL/640x480]

Adjust ( ) the volume with the joystick.

Press ( ) to enter the record pausemode.

Press ( ) to search.

Press ( ) to start.

[ PROTECT OFF],[ PROTECT ON]Protect a still image on the memory card.

: This option will appear onlywhen you press within the time setfor the [REVIEW] option (or immediatelyafter recording the still image, if set to[ OFF]).

[ 0] - [ 99] COPIESSet a print order for a still image on thememory card.

[ TRANS.ORDER OFF],[ TRANS.ORDER ON]Set a transfer order for a still image on thememory card.

Still image size/quality ( 52)

Still image capturing ( 54)

SPEAKER VOLUME ( 32)

REC PAUSE ( 65)

END SEARCH ( 34)

SLIDESHOW ( 35)

Still Image Protect ( 61)

PRINT ORDER ( 75)

Transfer Order ( 71)

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Setup menus

Camera Setup (DigitalZoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)

CAMERA SETUP

Mode switch:Recording program: [ PROGRAM AE][ AUTO], [1/60], [1/100], [1/250],[1/500], [1/1000] [1/2000]

Mode switch:Recording program: [ PROGRAM AE][ AUTO], [1/60], [1/100], [1/250]

[ ON], [ OFF]The camcorder automatically uses slowshutter speeds to obtain brighterrecordings in places with insufficientlighting.The camcorder uses shutter speedsdown to 1/30 (1/15 in mode).If a trailing afterimage appears, set theslow shutter to [ OFF].

If (camcorder shake warning)appears, we recommend stabilizing thecamcorder, for example, by mounting iton a tripod.

[ OFF], [ 105X], [ 1000X]

Determines the operation of the digitalzoom.

When activated, the camcorder willswitch automatically to the digital zoomwhen you zoom in beyond the opticalzoom range.With the digital zoom the image is

digitally processed, so the imageresolution will deteriorate the more youzoom in.The digital zoom indicator will appear inlight blue from 35x up to 105x and darkblue from 105x up to 1000x.The digital zoom cannot be used withthe [ NIGHT] recording program.

[ VARIABLE], [ SPEED 3],[ SPEED 2], [ SPEED 1]When set to [ VARIABLE] the zoomspeed depends on how you operate thezoom lever: Press lightly for a slow zoom;press harder for faster zooms.

The fastest zoom speed can beachieved with [ VARIABLE]. Amongthe fixed zoom speeds, [ SPEED 3] isthe fastest and [ SPEED 1] theslowest.

Mode switch:[ ON:AiAF], [ ON:CENTER],[ OFF]

[ OFF], [ 2sec], [ 4sec],

[ 6sec], [ 8sec], [ 10sec]Selects the time to display a still imageafter it has been recorded.

SHUTTER ( 46)

A.SL SHUTTER

D.ZOOM

ZOOM SPEED

FOCUS PRI. ( 54)

REVIEW

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AdvancedFunctions

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according to the type of television towhich you will connect the camcorder.[NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspectratio.[WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspectratio.

Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.)

AUDIO SETUP

[ L/R], [ L/L], [ R/R]

[ AUDIO IN], [ MIC.IN]

* : only when dubbingaudio with the built-in microphone.Mode switch:[ AUTO], [ OFF ]The camcorder automatically reduces thebackground sound of wind whenrecording outdoors.

The wind screen cannot be turned offwhen the mode switch is set to .

[ STEREO1], [ STEREO2],[ MIX/FIXED], [ MIX/VAR.]

When [12bit AUDIO] is set to [ MIX/VAR.], adjust ( ) the sound balancewith the joystick.The camcorder will retain the audiobalance adjustment, however if you turnoff the camcorder, [12bit AUDIO] will bereset to [ STEREO1].

[ 16bit], [ 12bit]

Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All Images, etc.)

CARD OPERATIONS

[NO], [YES]

[NO], [YES]

[NO], [YES]

[NO], [YES]

OUTPUT CH ( 51)

AUDIO DUB. ( 66)

WIND SCREEN

12bit AUDIO ( 51)

*

MIX BALANCE ( 51)

AUDIO MODE

( 50)

PRINT ORD.ALL ERASE ( 75)

TRANS.ORD.ALL ERASE ( 72)

ERASE ALL IMAGES ( 60)

INITIALIZE ( 62)

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Warning messages, the data code (ifactivated), and displays on the indexscreen will appear regardless of thesetting.All on-screen displays will appear while

the playback image is magnified or adigital effect is activated.

[ ON], [ OFF]When you start playing back a tape or

when the date of the recording changes,the date and time will be displayed for 6seconds.

[ OFF], [ DATE], [ TIME],[ DATE & TIME]

The list of available languages dependson the region where you purchased thecamcorder.Language Set A:

[DEUTSCH], [ENGLISH], [ESPAOL],[FRANAIS], [ITALIANO], [POLSKI],[ ], [ ], [ ]Language Set B:[ENGLISH], [ ], [ ], [ ]

[ ON], [ OFF]The demonstration mode displays thecamcorders main features. It starts

automatically when the camcorder ispowered with the power adapter if youleave it turned on without loading arecording media for more than 5 minutes.To cancel the demo mode once itstarted, press any button, turn off thecamcorder or insert a videocassette.

System Setup (Beep, etc.)

SYSTEM SETUP

[ ON], [ OFF ]Allows the camcorder to be operated withthe wireless controller.

[ HIGH VOLUME],[ LOW VOLUME], [ OFF]

A beep will accompany some operationslike turning on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc. It also serves as awarning beep under unusual conditions.

[ ON], [ OFF]In order to save power when thecamcorder is powered by a battery pack,it will automatically shut off if left withoutany operation for five minutes.

Approximately 30 seconds before thecamcorder shuts off, the message AUTO POWER OFF will appear.

6SEC.DATE

DATA CODE ( 55)

LANGUAGE ( 26)

DEMO MODE

WL.REMOTE

BEEP

POWER SAVE

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Recording Programs

Using the Recording Programs

asy RecordingThe camcorder adjusts the focus,

exposure and other settingsautomatically, allowing you to justpoint and shoot.

: Recording Programs ( 46)

[ PROGRAM AE]The camcorder sets theaperture and shutter speed.

[ NIGHT]Use this mode to recordin low-light conditions.

[ SUNSET]Use this mode to recordsunsets in vibrant colors.

[ PORTRAIT]The camcorder uses alarge aperture, achieving afocus on the subject whileblurring other distractingdetails.

[ SNOW]Use this mode to recordin bright ski resorts. Itprevents the subject frombeing underexposed.

[ SPOTLIGHT]Use this mode to recordspotlit scenes.

[ SPORTS]Use this mode to record

sports scenes such astennis or golf.

[ BEACH]Use this mode to record

on a sunny beach. Itprevents the subject frombeing underexposed.

[ FIREWORKS]Use this mode to record

fireworks.

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: Changing the Shutter Speed and

Special Scene Programs

Use the automatic exposure (AE)

program to set the shutter speed or selectone of the special scene recordingprograms.

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch:

TOSETTHESHUTTERSPEEDINTHE

[ PROGRAM AE] RECORDINGPROGRAM

Shutter speed guidelines

Note that on screen only the denominatoris displayed 250 indicates a shutterspeed of 1/250, etc.

NOTES

Do not change the position of the modeswitch while recording as the brightness of theimage may change abruptly.[ PROGRAM AE]- When setting the shutter speed, the numberdisplayed will flash if the value selected is notappropriate for the recording conditions. In suchcase, select a different value.- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places,you can obtain a brighter image, but the imagequality may be lower, and the autofocus maynot work well.- The image may flicker when recording withhigh shutter speeds.- Recording movies under fluorescent lights:If thescreen starts to flicker, select [ PROGRAMAE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100.- The shutter speed resets to [ AUTO] whenyou set the mode switch to or change therecording program.[ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/

[ SNOW]- The picture may not appear smooth duringplayback.

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MENU

CAMERA SETUP

SHUTTER

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1/601/60

For general recordings.

1/1001/100

For recording indoor sports scenes.

1/250, 1/500, 1/10001/250

For recording from within a car or train, orfor recording moving subjects such asroller coasters.

1/2000For recording outdoor sports such as golfor tennis on sunny days.

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White Balance

The white balance function helps youaccurately reproduce colors underdifferent lighting conditions so that whiteobjects will always look truly white in yourrecordings.

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch:

Options Default value

* When you select [ SET], do not press

and continue instead with theprocedure below.

TOSETTHECUSTOMWHITEBALANCE

1 Point the camcorder at a whiteobject, zoom in until it fills thewhole screen and press ( ).When the adjustment is completed,

stops flashing and stays on. Thecamcorder retains the custom settingeven if you turn off the camcorder.

2 Press to save the setting andclose the menu.

NOTES

When you select the custom white balance

[ SET]:- Make the white balance adjustment in a placewith sufficient light.- Set [D.ZOOM] to [ OFF] ( 39).- Readjust the white balance if the lightingconditions change.- Very rarely and depending on the light source,

may keep on flashing instead of staying on.Even in that case, the white balance would beproperly adjusted and the results should bebetter than with [ AUTO].

Custom white balance may provide betterresults in the following cases:- Changing lighting conditions- Close-ups- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)- Under mercury lamps and certain types offluorescent lights

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[ AUTO]

Settings are automatically set by thecamcorder. Use this setting for outdoorscenes.

[ DAYLIGHT]

For recording outdoors on a bright day.

[ TUNGSTEN]

For recording under tungsten and tungstentype (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

[ SET]

Use the custom white balance for specialsituations not covered by the other options.The custom white balance will ensure thatwhite subjects appear white under variouslighting conditions.

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Image Effects

You can use the image effects to changethe color saturation and contrast to obtaindifferent results.

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch:


Audio Recording and Playback

Audio Recording ModeYou can change the quality of the audiorecording.

POINTS TO CHECK


ABOUTTHEWINDSCREEN

The camcorder automatically reduces thebackground sound of wind, but you canturn the wind screen off when you wantthe microphone to be as sensitive as

possible ( 41).

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[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF]

Records with no image enhancing effects.

[ VIVID]

Emphasizes the contrast and colorsaturation.

[ NEUTRAL]

Tones down the contrast and colorsaturation.

[ SOFT SKIN DETAIL]

Softens the details in the skin tone area fora more complimentary appearance.

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[ 16bit]

Records audio at the highest quality.

[ 12bit]

Records audio on 2 channels (Stereo 1)leaving 2 channels free (Stereo 2) foraudio dubbing or for adding a soundtrack later.

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AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO MODE

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NOTES

The still image cannot be recorded on thememory card while recording in widescreen(16:9) mode or while a digital effect is activated.

To record still images we recommend usingthe mode, which offers the bestquality for still images.

Capturing a Still Image or Movie Clip

from the Playback Picture

While you are playing back a tape you

can capture the picture as a still image oras a movie clip on the memory card. Thesize of the still image will be [S640x480]and cannot be changed.Select the quality of the still image withthe procedure below. Refer to Selectingthe Size of Movie Clips on the Memory

Card( 53) to select the size of themovie clip.

TOCAPTUREASTILLIMAGE

During playback or in playback pausemode, press .

TOCAPTUREAMOVIECLIP

During Playback or in playback pausemode, press .

Press again to stop therecording.

NOTES

The data code of the captured still image/movieclip will reflect the date and time when it wasrecorded on the memory card.

Automatic Focus Priority

When the focus priority is activated, thecamcorder records a still image only afterthe focus has been adjustedautomatically. When the mode switch isset to , you can also select the AF(autofocus) frame..


* Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recordingprogram.

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[ ON:AiAF]

(Mode switch: *, )

Depending on the shooting conditions, oneor more AF frames out of the nine framesavailable are automatically selected andthe focus is fixed on them.

[ ON:CENTER](Mode switch: *)

A single focusing frame appears in thecenter of the screen and the focus isautomatically fixed on the center AF frame.This is convenient for making sure thefocus is exactly where you want it.

[ OFF](Mode switch: )

Select this option if you wish to record astill image as soon as you press .The focus priority cannot be turned offwhen the mode switch is set to .

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NOTES

In the [ FIREWORKS] recording programthe focus priority is automatically set to[ OFF].

Other Functions

Data Code

The camcorder keeps a data codecontaining the date and time of recording.You can select the data to be displayed.


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MENU

CAMERA SETUP

FOCUS PRI.

Desired option

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Other Functions

[ OFF]

No data code display.

[ DATE], [ TIME]

Displays the date or time when the sceneor still image was recorded.

[ DATE & TIME]

Displays both the date and time of therecording.

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DISPLAY SETUP/

DATA CODE

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LED Light

You can turn on the LED light (assistlamp) at any time, regardless of therecording program.

appears on the screen. Select [ LIGHT OFF] to turn theLED light off.

Self Timer

POINTS TO CHECK

: Set the camcorder in recordpause mode.

appears. Set [SELF TIMER] to [ OFF] tocancel the self timer.

:

Press .The camcorder starts recording after a10-second countdown*. The countdownappears on the screen.

:

Press to record the still image.The camcorder will record the still imageafter a 10-second countdown*. Thecountdown appears on the screen.

* 2 seconds when using the wirelesscontroller.

NOTES

Once the countdown has begun, you can alsopress (when recording movies) orpress fully (when recording stillimages) to cancel the self timer. The self timerwill also be canceled if you turn off the

camcorder.

Digital Effects

[ FADER] Faders

Begin or end scenes with a fade to orfrom black. You can preview the effect on

the display.

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Icon of the LED light

LIGHT OFF

LIGHT ON

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MENU

CAMERA SETUP

SELF TIMER

ON

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[FADE-T](fade trigger)

[WIPE]

[CORNER](corner wipe)

[JUMP]

[FLIP] [PUZZLE]

[ZIGZAG] [BEAM]

[TIDE]

Start/Stop

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Start/Stop

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[ EFFECT] Effects

Add flavor to your recordings. Sound willbe recorded normally. You can previewthe effect on the display.

[ CARD MIX] Card Mix ( 58)

Combines a still image from the memorycard with your recording.

Selecting a Fader / Effect

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch:: [ BLK&WHT] only.

Default value

Setting

* You can preview the effect on the screenbefore pressing ( ).

** The icon of the selected effect appears.

Applying

1 Press to activate thefader/effect. The icon of the selected effect turnsgreen. Press again to deactivatethe fader/effect.

TOFADEIN

Press ...

: ...in record pause mode, thenpress to start recording with afade in.

: ...in playback pause mode,

then push the joystick ( ) towards /to fade in and start the playback.

[BLK&WHT](black and white)

[SEPIA]

[ART] [MOSAIC]

[BALL] [CUBE]

[WAVE] [COLOR M.](color mask)

[MIRROR]

( 10)

D.EFFECT OFF

FUNC.

( 24)

Icon of the currently selectedDigital Effect

FADER

or

EFFECT

** Desired fader/effect*

FUNC.

FUNC.

D.EFFECTS

D.EFFECTS

D.EFFECTS

Start/Stop

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Other Functions

AdvancedFunctions

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Applying

Press . changes to green and thecombined image appears. Still images cannot be recorded onthe memory card while the Card Mixfunction is activated.

D.EFFECTS

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Still Image Options

EditingFun

ctions

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Protecting Still Images

You can protect still images fromaccidental erasure.

IMPORTANT

Initializing the memory card ( 62) willpermanently erase all recorded still images,even the protected ones.

NOTES

Movie clips on the memory card can only beprotected when the first scene is displayed as a

still image (not during playback).

Protecting a Single Image

appears and the image cannot beerased.* To cancel the image protection, select

[PROTECT OFF] instead.

Protecting a Single Image Just After

Recording

You can protect the last recorded stillimage while reviewing it within the timeset for the [REVIEW] option (orimmediately after recording it, if[REVIEW] is set to [ OFF]).

appears and the image cannot beerased.* To cancel the image protection, select

[PROTECT OFF] instead.

( 10)

FUNC.( 24)

PROTECT OFF

PROTECT ON*

FUNC.

FUNC.

FUNC.( 24)

PROTECT OFF

PROTECT ON*

FUNC.

FUNC.

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Still Image Options62

Protecting Still Images from the Index

Screen

Move the zoom lever toward Wto enterthe still image index screen.

* appears on protected images. Press( ) again to cancel the protection.

**After closing the menu the camcorder returns

to the index screen.

Initializing the Memory Card

Initialize new memory cards when you usethem for the first time. You may also haveto initialize a card if you get the CARDERROR message or you may choose todo so to erase all data recorded on it.

IMPORTANT

Initializing the memory card will erase all stillimages and movie clips, even the protectedones. The original image files cannot berecovered.Initialize all memory cards before using them

with this camcorder.

( 10)

FUNC.( 24)

CARD OPERATIONS

PROTECT

**

Bring ( , ) the cursorto the image you want to

protect and press ( ).*Repeat this step to protectadditional images.

FUNC.

FUNC.

( 10)

FUNC.( 24)

MENU

CARD OPERATIONS

INITIALIZE

YES

YES

FUNC.

FUNC.

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Connecting to a TV or VCR

E

xternalConnections

63

External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR

Connection Diagrams

Turn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instructionmanual of the connected device.

Connecting to a TV or VCR

Open the terminalcover to access.

AV Terminal

DV TerminalCheck the type and orientationof the terminal and make sureyou connect the DV cable

properly.

Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable

Terminal on the Connected

Device1

VIDEO

AUDIO

Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals.Input connection (Audio only, Signal flow ) from an analog source for audio

dubbing.

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable(Supplied)

Yellow

White

Red

2 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to an HDTV with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal.Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV(IEEE1394) output.

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 directioncan result in damage to the camcorder.

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Playback on a TV Screen

The quality of the playback picture willvary depending on the connected TV andthe type of connection used.

Before making the connections, select the[TV TYPE] setting according to the TV setto which you will connect the camcorder( 40).

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the TVfollowing one of the connection diagramsshown in the previous section ConnectionDiagrams( 63).

Playback

1 Turn on the camcorder and theconnected TV or VCR.On a TV: Set the input selector toVIDEO. On a VCR: Set the inputselector to LINE (IN).

2 Start the playback of the movies( 32) or still images ( 34).

NOTES

Turn off all the devices before starting theconnections.We recommend powering the camcorderusing the compact power adapter.

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video

Recorder

You can copy your recordings byconnecting the camcorder to a VCR or a

digital video device. When recording to adigital video recorder using the DVterminal, you can copy recordings with

virtually no generation loss in video andsound quality.Connect the camcorder to the externaldevice following one of the connectiondiagrams shown in the previous sectionConnection Diagrams( 63).

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to a VCR or otheranalog device using connection type ,or to a DVD recorder or other digitalrecording device using connection type

,as shown in the previous sectionConnection Diagrams( 63).

Recording

1 This camcorder: Load the recordedcassette.

2 Connected device: Load a blankcassette or disc and set the deviceto record pause mode.

3 This camcorder: Locate the sceneyou wish to copy and pause theplayback shortly before the scene.

4 This camcorder: Resume the movieplayback.When using an analog connection youcan include in the copy also the date/time of the original recording ( 55).

5 Connected device: Begin recordingwhen the scene you wish to copyappears. Stop recording whencopying is complete.

6 This camcorder: Stop playback.

NOTES

We recommend powering the camcorderusing the compact power adapter.When recording to a VCR using an analogconnection connection type ( 63), thequality of the edited tape will be lower than theoriginal.

( 10)( 10)

1

2

1

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Connecting to a Printer

E

xternalConnections

73

Selecting the Print Settings

You can select the number of copies andother settings for printing. The settingoptions vary depending on your printermodel.

Options

NOTES

Print setting options and [DEFAULT] settings

vary depending on the printer model. Fordetails, refer to the printers instruction manual.Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers:- When the paper size is set to [10 x 14.8 cm]you can print multiple small copies on a singleprint by selecting 2-, 4-, 9- or [16-UP]. You canalso use this setting to print on the speciallydesigned photo stickers sheets.- When the paper size is set to [A4] you canprint 4 copies on the same sheet by selecting[4-UP].

Canon PIXMA/SELPHY CP Printers:- When the paper size is set to [CREDITCARD]you can print multiple small copies on a singleprint by selecting 2-, 4-, or [8-UP]. You can alsouse [8-UP] to print on the specially designedphoto stickers sheets.- When the paper size is set to [10 x 14.8 cm]or [9 x 13 cm] you can print 2 or 4 copies on thesame sheet by selecting [2-UP] or [4-UP].- When you are using the specially designedwide-sized photo paper you can set the papersize to [DEFAULT] and print 2 or 4 copies onthe same sheet by selecting [2-UP] or [4-UP].

[PAPER]

[ PAPER SIZE]Available paper sizes vary depending on

the printer model.

[ PAPER TYPE]Select [PHOTO], [FAST PHOTO] or[DEFAULT].

[ PAGE LAYOUT]Select [DEFAULT] or one of the followingavailable page layouts.

[BORDERED]: Prints the whole imagearea almost exactly as the recorded stillimage.[BORDERLESS]: Enlarges the centerportion of the still image to fit the width/height ratio of the selected paper size. Thetop, bottom and sides of the still imagemay be slightly trimmed out.[2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], [9-UP], [16-UP]:Prints multiple small copies of the same

still image on one sheet of paper.[ Date print]

Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].

Current paper settings (paper size,paper type and page layout)

Date printingPrint effect

Number of copies

Paper settings

[ Print Effect]

The print effect can be used with printerscompatible with the Image Optimizefunction to achieve higher quality prints.

Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers:You canalso select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR].

[ Number of Copies]

Select 1-99 copies.

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Trouble? 79

AdditionalInformation

Memory Card Operation

Printing

Editing

No sound from the built-inspeaker.

Open the LCD panel.

Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume with the[SPEAKER VOLUME] setting.

33

Image will not appear on theTV screen.

Check again that the camcorder is properly connected to the TV. 63

Tape is running, but image willnot appear on the TV screen.

TV/VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO. Set theselector to VIDEO.

64

Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads. 2

You attempted to play back or dub copyright a protected tape.Stop playback/dubbing.

65

Problem SolutionMemory card cannot beinserted.

Memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn thememory card over and reinsert it.

22

Cannot record on the memorycard.

Memory card is full. Erase still images to free some space orreplace the memory card.

60

Memory card was not initialized. Initialize the memory card. 62

The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value.Set [FILE NOS.] to [RESET] and insert a new memory card.

44

Memory card cannot be played

back.

Set the camcorder to . 34

Image cannot be erased. Image is protected. Cancel the protection. 61

The write-protect switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is setto prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of the write-protect switch.

flashes in red. Card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove andreinsert the memory card. Initialize the memory card if flashingpersists.

62

Problem Solution

The printer is not operatingeven though the camcorderand printer are correctlyconnected.

Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and theprinter. After a short while, turn them on again, set thecamcorder to mode and restore the connection.

Problem Solution

Cannot record with this

camcorder video input from anexternal video deviceconnected using a DV cable.

Wrong signal standard. Refer also to the instruction manual of

the connected device.

Problem Solution

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80 Trouble?

List of Messages

Message Explanation/Solution

SET THE TIME ZONE,

DATE AND TIME

You have not set the time zone, date and time. This message

appears each time you turn the power on until you set the timezone, date and time.

26

CHANGE THE BATTERYPACK

Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 19

THE TAPE IS SET FORERASURE PREVENTION

Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the positionof the protect switch.

84

REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape. Remove thecassette and reinsert it.

21

CHECK THE INPUT The DV cable is not correctly connected to the DV terminal, or theconnected digital device is turned off.

63

The video input signal is in a different television system (PAL orSECAM).

CONDENSATION HASBEEN DETECTED

Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. 86

CONDENSATION HASBEEN DETECTEDREMOVE THE CASSETTE

Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. Remove thecassette.

86

TAPE END Tape reached the end. Rewind the tape or replace the cassette.

CHECK THE CASSETTE

[REC MODE]

You attempted to dub audio on a tape recorded in a recording mode

other than SP.

66

CHECK THE CASSETTE[AUDIO MODE]

You attempted to dub audio on a tape recorded with an audio modeother than [ 16bit].

66

CHECK THE CASSETTE[BLANK]

You attempted to dub audio on a tape with a blank section. 66

CHECK THE CASSETTE[INCORRECT TAPESPECIFICATION]

You attempted to dub audio on a tape recorded in HD standard.

INCORRECT TAPESPECIFICATION

You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a different televisionsystem (PAL or SECAM) or in a recording standard not supported

by this camcorder.

INPUT SIGNAL NOTSUPPORTED

The digital device connected with the DV cable is incompatible withthe camcorder.

HEADS DIRTY, USECLEANING CASSETTE

Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads. 2

COPYRIGHT PROTECTEDPLAYBACK ISRESTRICTED

You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape. 65

COPYRIGHT PROTECTEDDUBBING RESTRICTED

You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape. May also appearwhen an anomalous signal is received during analog line-in

recording.

65

NO CARD Memory card not is inserted into the camcorder. 22

NO IMAGES No images are recorded on the memory card.

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Dos and Donts 85

AdditionalInformation

the slot if it is not correctly oriented maydamage the memory card or thecamcorder.Do not attach any labels or stickers onthe memory card.

When you erase image files or initializethe memory card, only the file allocationtable is altered and the data itself is notactually deleted. Take the necessaryprecautions when you dispose of thememory card, for example by physicallydamaging it to prevent the leakage ofprivate data.

Lithium Button Battery

Do not pick up the battery usingtweezers or other metal tools as this willcause a short circuit.Wipe the battery with a clean dry clothto ensure proper contact.

Keep the battery out of the reach ofchildren. If swallowed, seek medicalassistance immediately. The battery casemay break and the battery fluids maycause internal damage.

Do not disassemble, heat or immersethe battery in water to avoid the risk ofexplosion.For California, USA only:Included lithiumbattery contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply. Seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for details.

WARNING!

The battery used in this device maypresent a fire or chemical burn hazard ifmishandled. Do not recharge,disassemble, heat above 100 C (212 F)

or incinerate the battery.Backup battery CR1616: Replace the battery with a CR1616 made

by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony,Toshiba, Varta or Renata. Use of otherbatteries may present a risk of fire orexplosion.

Lithium battery for the wireless controllerCR2025: Replace the battery with a CR2025 made

by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony,Sanyo, or with Duracell2025. Use ofother batteries may present a risk of fireor explosion.

Dispose of the used battery according toapplicable recycling regulations.

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90 General Information

Shoulder Strap

You can attach a shoulder strap for moresecurity and portability.Pass the ends through the strap mount andadjust the length of the strap.

WS-20 Wrist StrapUse this for extra additional protection foractive shooting.

SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseA handy camcorder bag with paddedcompartments and plenty of space foraccessories.

This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you useCanon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or

products bearing the same mark.

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92 General Information

ZR850/ZR830

Specifications

SystemVideo Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (consumer digital VCR SD

system), digital component recording

Audio Recording System PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels); 12 bit (32 kHz)

Television System EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal

Image Sensor 1/6-inch CCD, approx. 1,070,000 pixelsapprox. 680,000 pixels

Effective pixels16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) approx. 550,000 pixels16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [OFF]) approx. 710,000 pixels4:3 Movies approx. 690,000 pixels

Still images approx. 800,000 pixelsEffective pixels16:9 Movies (Image stabi

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